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ORDINANCE NO. 2343
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDDING ADOPTING: (1) AN
ADDENDUM TO THE ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE CITY OF REDDING ZONING
ORDINANCE AND (2) AMENDMENTS TO PORTIONS OF
REDDING MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18, ENTITLED "ZONING
ORDINANCE," THAT CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL AND
CROSS-REFERENCING ERRORS, COMPLY WITH RECENT
CHANGES IN STATE LAW, PROVIDE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN
SECTIONS, AND ADD CERTAIN NEW PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of fact: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing pertaining to portions of
Redding Municipal Code Title 18, Zoning Ordinance, on AprilS, 2005, and recommended that the City
Council adopt said amendments.
B. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this date, prior to the first reading of
this ordinance.
C. The attached Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration to Redding Municipal Code
Title 18 is appropriate, since there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the City
of Redding, that the proposed amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Addendum to the Mitigated N~gative Declaration
prepared for amendments to portions of Redding Municipal Code Title 18, Zoning Ordinance.
Section 3. Certain chapters, sections, subsections, and schedules in Redding Municipal Code
Title 18, Zoning Ordinance, are amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference. Said ordinance amendments are adopted and shall be read, understood, and
incorporated into the Redding Municipal Code.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after the date of its adoption, and the City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption thereof and cause its publication according to law.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read by the City Council
ofthe City of Redding at a regular meeting on the 5th day of April 2005 and was duly read and adopted at
a regular meeting on the 19th day of April 2005, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
None
None
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Form Approved:
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RICHARD A. DUVERNAY, CjtfAttorney
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ZONING ORDINANCE
HISTORY
ADOPTED OCTOBER 1, 2002
AMENDED DECEMBER 17, 2002 - ORDINANCE No. 2305
AMENDED SEPTE:MBER 4, 2003 - ORDINANCE No. 2310
AMENDED APRIL 19, 2005 - ORDINANCE No. 2343
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Part I - General Provisions
18.01 Title, Components, and Purposes .................................................................. ................. 1,1
Part II - Administration
18.10 Administration.................................................................. ........................ ..................... 11,1
18.11 Common Procedures .... ............................................ ....... ...... ..... ........................ ............ 11,6
18.12 Zoning Clearance ............................................................................................ ...... ....... 11,11
18.13 Site Development Permits ............................................................................................ 11,13
18.14 . Use Permits ....................................................................................... ................. .......... 11,17
18.15 Zoning Exceptions ........................................................................................................ II, 20
18.16 Variances..... ........... ........................................... .......... .... ............................ ...... ........... 11,26
18.17 Temporary Use Permits ................................................................................................ 11,29
18.18 Amendments to the Text or Map ................................................................................11,33
18.19 Prezoning ..... ........ ........................... ....... ... .... .... ............. ............ ...... ............ ........... ...... 11,35
18.20 Development Agreements ............................................................................................ II, J8
18.21 Reserved....................................................................................................................... 11,42
18.22 Adequate Public Facilities .................. ............................................................. ............. 11,43
18.23 Reserved....................................................................................................................... 11,47
18.24 Environmental Clearance ............................................................................................ 11,48
18.25 Enforcement................................................................................................................. 11,58
Part ill - Base District Regulations
18.30 Rural Lands District ...... .... ........................................................................... ................ 111,1
18.31 Residential Districts: liRE" Residential Estate, "RS" Residential Single Family, and
"RM" Residential Multiple Family ................................................................................ 111,4
18.32 Office Districts: "La" Limited Office and "GO" General Office ................................ III, 19
18.33 Commercial Districts: "NC" Neighborhood' Commercial, "SC" Shopping Center,
"RC" Regional Commercial, "GC" General Commercial, and
"HC" Heavy Commercial ........................................................................................... 111,24
18.34 Industrial Districts: "GI" General Industry and "HI" Heavy Industry ........................ III,32
18.35 "OS" Open Space District .......................................................................................... 111,36
18.36 "PF" Public Facilities District ..................................................................................... 111,38
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Part IV - Regulations Applying in all Districts
18.40 Development and Site Regulations .............................................................................. IV, 1
18.40.010 Antennas and Microwave Equipment; Telecommunications and
Wireless Facilities ................................................................................... . IV, 1
18.40.020 Buffer Yards ............................................................................. ................ IV, 5
18.40.030 Permitted Encroachments into Required Yards ...................................... IV, 7
18.40.040 Compliance with Map Requirements ...................................................... IV,8
18.40.050 Design Criteria ................................................................... ..................... IV,9
18.40.060 Development on Substandard Lots ........................................................ IV, 10
18.40.070 Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries .......................... IV, 10
18.40.080 Exceptions to Height Limits ......................................;........................... IV, 10
. 18.40.090 Lighting........ ........ ................................................................. .......... ..... .. IV, 1 0
18.40.100 Noise Standards ..................................................................................... IV, 11
18.40.110 Performance Standards, Citywide ......................................................... IV, 14
18.40.120 Trash Container Enclosures .................................................................. IV, 15
18.40.130 Screening of Mechanical Equipment .................................................... IV,20
18.40.140 Sight Obstructions at Intersections ....................................................... IV ,21
18.40.150 Sky Plane ..... .......................... .............. .............. ........................ ............ IV, 21
18.40.160 Swimming Pools .................................................................................... IV,21
18.40.170 Underground Utilities ........................................................................... IV,23
18.40.180 Walls and Fences ................................................................... ............... IV, 23
18.40.190 Wellhead Protection ............................................................................. IV, 24
18.41 Off,Street Parking and Loading ................................................................................. IV,26
18.42 Signs........................................................................................................................... IV, 52
18.43 Standards for Specific Land Uses ............................................................................... IV, 7 5
18.43.010 Purpose............... ............................................ ...... ............................. .... IV, 75
18.43.020 Accessory Uses and Structures .............................................................. IV,75
18.43.030 Adult Entertainment Businesses ........................................................... IV, 78
18.43.040 Animals.. ....................................................... ........... ............. ................. IV,81
18.43.050 AutomobileNehicle Repair, Minor and Major ..................................... IV,83
18.43.060 Bed and Breakfast Inns .......................................................................... IV,84
18.43.070 Day Care Center (15 or more) ............................................................... IV,85
18.43.080 Drive,In and Drive, Through Facilities ................................................. IV ,86
18.43.090 Gas Stations/Convenience Gas Marts ................................................... IV,87
18.43.100 Reserved................................................................. ..................... .......... IV ,88
18.43.110 Home Occupations ............................................................................... IV,89
18.43.120 Manufactured Homes ............................................................................ IV,91
18.43.130 Outdoor Retail Sales and Storage ......................................................... IV,92
18.43.140 Second Dwellings .................................................................................. IV,93
18.43.150 Self,Storage Warehouses ......................................... .............................. IV,9 5
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18.44 Surface Mining and Reclamation ............................................................................... IV,97
18.4 5 Tree Preservation ............ ................ ............... "'~,"""""""'" ...... ...... ..~..................... . IV, 1 08
18.46 Nonconforming Uses, Structures, Sites, and Parcels ............................................... IV, 116
18.47 Landscape Standards ..........................................:..................................................... IV, 123
18.48 River/Creek Corridor Development ......................................................................... IV, 12 7
Part V - Overlay District Regulations
18.50 "A" Airport Environs Overlay District ........................................................................... V, 1
18.51 "FP" Floodplain Overlay District ................................................................................... V, 7
18.52 "MR" Mineral Resources Overlay District .................................................................. V,24
18.53 "PD" Planned Development Overlay District ............................................................. V,2 7
18.54 "MU" Mixed Use Overlay District .............................................................................. V,33
18.55 "MU,N" Mixed Use Neighborhood Overlay District .................................................. V,36
18.56 "DR" Design Review Overlay District ......................................................................... V,42
18.57 "SP" Specific Plan Overlay District .......,..................................................................... V A4
Part VI - General T enns
18.60 Use Classifications .............................. ........ ............ ................ ................ ...................... VI, 1
18.61 List of Terms and Definitions ..................................................................................... VI, 11
18.62 Rules of Measurement ......................................... ....... ...................................,............ VI,49
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Chapter 18.01: Titl~ Components, and Purposes
Sections:
18.01.010
18.01.020
18.01.030
18.01.040
18.01.050
18.01.060
18.01.070
18.01.080
18.01.090
18.01.010
Title and Authority
Purpose
Organization
General Rules for Applicability of Zoning Regulations
Applicability of Land Use and Development Regulations
Consistency with the General Plan
Rules for Construction of Language
Rules for Interpretation
Compliance Required
Title and Authority
Chapter 18 of the Redding Municipal Code shall be known and cited as the "Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Redding," "Redding Zoning Ordinance," "Zoning Ordinance," "Zoning Code," or code.
The Zoning Map of the city is explicitly made part of this ordinance.
The authority for the regulations contained in this title is based on Section 7, Article XI of the
California Constitution, the provisions of the California Planning and Zoning Law (Division 1 of Title 7
of the California Government Code), which provide for the regulation of the intensity of land use and
the adoption of standards for the regulation of population density and the police power granted to
municipalities by the laws of the State of California.
In addition, the provisions of this title relating to the regulation and control of subdivisions are herein
adopted pursuant to the authority of the Subdivision Map Act (Division 2 of Title 7 of the California
Government Code). The provisions ofthe Subdivision Map Act are incorporated by this reference as
though fully set forth herein.
18.01.020 Purpose
The broad purposes of the Zoning Ordinance are to implement the General Plan and promote and
protect the public health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare of the City of Redding. Generally,
the Zoning Ordinance is intended to:
A. Direct growth with a priority on those areas where infrastructure and urban services can be
economically provided.
B. Ensure consistency between General Plan land use designations and policies and wning districts.
C. Maintain and enhance the appearance and function of both new and existing development.
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D. Provide compatibility between land uses.
E. Ensure the provision of adequate open space for light, air, and fire safety.
F. Ensure that service demands of new development will not exceed the capacities of existing streets,
utilities, or public services.
G. Protect environmentally sensitive areas.
H. Mitigate potential hazards and maintain the aesthetic benefit of hillside areas by limiting
development on slopes exceeding 20 percent.
I. Establish standards regulating the use and physical development of land.
18.01.030 Organization
A. Structure of Regulations.
The zoning regulations consist of six parts:
Part I:
Part II:
Part III:
Part IV:
Part V:
Part VI:
General Provisions
Administration
Base District Regulations
Regulations Applying in All Districts
Overlay District Regulations
General Terms
B. Regulations. Four types of zoning regulations control the use and development of property:
1. Administrative Regulations. Contain detailed procedures for the administration of this Zoning
Ordinance and enforcement of zoning regulations. Administrative regulations are contained
in Part II.
2. Land Use Regulations. Governs land uses permitted, those permitted with certain limitations,
conditionally permitted, or prohibited in each zoning district and includes special
requirements, if any, applicable to temporary and specific uses. Land use regulations for base
zoning districts are in Part III of the zoning regulations. Land use regulations for overlay
districts are in Part IV. Certain regulations applicable in all or several districts and
performance standards that govern special uses are in Part V.
3. Development Regulations. Control the height, bulk, location, and appearance of structures
and the physical layout of property. Development regulations for base zoning districts are
in Part III of the zoning regulations; development regulations for overlay districts are in
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Part V. Certain development regulations applicable in more than one class of base or
overlay districts are in Part IV. These include regulations for site development; parking and
loading; signs; standards for specific uses; nonconforming uses, structures, and signs; surface
mining and reclamation; and tree preservation.
4. General Tenns. Part VI includes a summary list, with cross,references of definitions for
general terms used in the Zoning Ordinance and rules for measurement (distances, heights,
lot widths, depths and areas, and setback averaging).
C. Graphic illustrations. The illustrations are -included for the purposes of explanation and
clarification. Where a graphic is in conflict with the text or provisions of this title, the text shall
govern.
18.01.040 General Rules for Applicability of Zoning Regulations
All development shall comply with the standards, criteria, and procedures of this Zoning Ordinance.
A. Applicability to Property. Zoning regulations shall apply to all land within the City of Redding,
including land owned by the City of Redding and other local, State, or Federal agencies to the
extent allowed by law. Application of regulations to specific lots shall be governed by the zoning
map.
B. Applicability to Streets and Rights..of..Way. Public streets, utility, and otherrights,of,way shall
be in the same zoning district as contiguous property. Where contiguous properties are classified
in different zoning districts, the centerline of the street or right,of,way shall be the district
boundary unless otherwise depicted on the zoning map or the General Plan Diagram.
C. Compliance with Regulations. No land shall be used and no structure shall be constructed,
occupied, enlarged, or altered in any zoning district except in accord with the provisions of this
ordinance.
D. Public Nuisance. Neither the provisions of this chapter nor the approval. of any permit
authorized by this ordinance shall authorize the maintenance of any public nuisance.
E. Compliance with Public Notice Requirements. Compliance with public notice requirements
prescribed by this ordinance shall be deemed sufficient notice to allow the City to proceed with
a public hearing and take action on an application, regardless of actual receipt of mailed or
delivered notice.
F. Requests for Notice. Where this chapter requires that notice be given by first dass mail to "any
person who has filed a written request for such notice," the request shall be filed with the
Director.
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G. Conflict with Other Regulations. Where conflict occurs between the provisions of this
ordinance and any other City code, chapter, resolution, guideline, or regulation, the more
restrictive provision shall control unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
H. Relation to Prior Ordinance. No provision of this ordinance shall validate any use or structure
established, constructed, or maintained in violation of the prior Zoning Ordinance, except as may
be specifically authorized by this ordinance.
I. Time of Approval. All approvals granted pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance by the
Director, Board of Administrative Review, Planning Commission, or City Council are effective
at the time the permit or approval is granted and only after any time-which may be allowed by
law for appeal of the permit, approval, or other action-has been completed. Where good reason
exists, the effective time of approval may be modified by the permit or approval.
]. Extension of Time for Holidays and Weekends. If a deadline for compliance with the
provisions of this ordinance falls on a weekend or holiday, the time for performing such an act
shall be extended to the next working day.
K. Zoning of Land Proposed for Annexation. The Director shall recommend pre zoning consistent
with the General Plan designation for land within the City's sphere of influence. If pre zoning is
approved by the City Council, the zoning shall become effective upon annexation.
L. Application During Local Emergency. The City Council may authorize a deviation from a
provision of this ordinance during a local emergency declared and ratified under the Redding
Municipal Code. The City Council may authorize a deviation by resolution without notice or
public hearing.
M. Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Person. In accordance with the Federal Fair Housing
Act (FHA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) , the City shall
consider exceptions to this code when required by Federal or State law.
18.01.050 Applicability of Land Use and Development Regulations
A. Establishment of Base Zoning Districts. Base zoning districts into which the city is divided are
established as follows:
"RL" Rural Lands
"RE" Residential Estate
"RS" Residential Single Family
"RM" Residential Mixed Housing Type
"LO" Limited Office
"GO" General Office
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"Ne" Neighborhood Commercial
"SC' Shopping Center
"RC' Regional Commercial
"Ge" General Commercial
"PF" Public Facility
"OS" Open Space
B. Residential Zoning Designation System. Land use and development regulations applicable to
specific sites shall be shown on the zoning map by zoning designations consisting of classes ofletter
designators:
1. A land use designator, indicating the principal land uses permitted or conditionally
permitted in each district, shall be a component of all zoning designations
(e.g., "RS" Residential Single Family District).
2. A residential density designator, indicating a base dwelling unit density (e.g., "RS~3"
Residential Single Family District with a base allowable density of 3 dwelling units per acre).
The base density may be increased to the maximum allowed in each district by the General
Plan in accordance with Schedule 18.01O.050~A below. Section 18.31.040 of this code
addresses increases above the base density.
Schedule 18.01.050~A: Residential Density Indicator
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3.5 u/a
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RM-9 9 u/a
RM-I0 10 u/a
RM-12 12 u/a
RM-15 15 u/a
RM-18 18 u/a
RM-20 20 u/a
RM-30 30 u/a
3. Overlay district cksignators shall be included in a zoning designation if the provisions of one
or more overlay districts are applicable to a site (e.g., "FP" Floodplain Overlay District).
C. Establishment of Subdistricts. A subdistrict is applied to certain properties to further the intent
of the General Plan. These areas are identified on the zoning map and are described as follows:
"VR" - A designation, in combination with the "General Commercial" District designation
(e.g., "GC~VR"), signifies that appropriate uses are those which are intended to serve visitors to
the community and/or to provide basic retail services. Such uses are identified in the use
regulations in Part III of this title and typically consist of hotels, motels, restaurants, retail,
services, and similar uses, but exclude automobile~oriented uses, such as vehicle sales and service.
D. Establishment of Overlay Zoning Districts. Overlay zoning districts, one or more of which may
be combined with a base district, are established as follows:
"A"
"FP"
"MR"
"PD"
"MU"
"MU~N"
"SP"
Airport Environs
Floodplain
Mineral Resources
Planned Development
Mixed Use
Mixed Use Neighborhood
Specific Plan
E. References to Classes of Base Districts. References to "R" or "Residential" districts refer to all
residential estate, single~family, and mixed housing~type districts. References to "0" or "Office"
districts refer to the limited and general office districts. References to "C" or "Commercial"
districts refer to all neighborhood commercial, shopping center, regional commercial, general
commercial, and heavy commercial districts. References to "I" or "Industrial" Districts refer to all
industrial districts.
18.01.060 Consistency with the General Plan
A. An application for any permit, license, or approval submitted pursuant to this title shall not be
accepted as complete for processing unless it is consistent with the applicable General Plan land
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use designation; however, the concurrent filing of a General Plan amendment application with
an amendment to a zoning district or the provisions of this title shall be allowed. In any case,
where there is a conflict in regulation between this title and the General Plan, the General Plan
shall prevail.
B. Any permit, license, or approval issued pursuant to this title shall be consistent with the Redding
General Plan, all applicable Specific Plans, and other applicable laws, titles, ordinances, codes,
policies, and regulations.
C. A proposed use is consistent with all elements of the Redding General Plan when all the following
conditions exist:
1. The proposed use is compatible with the description of the Community Development and
Design Element land use designation in which the use is located, as shown by the General
Plan Diagram and as described in the text of the General Plan.
2. The proposed use is in conformance with the goals and policies of the General Plan.
3. The proposed use is established and maintained in a manner which is consistent with all
elements of the General Plan and all applicable provisions contained therein.
4. The proposed physical development conforms with the goals and policies of the General
Plan, including, but not limited to, such design considerations as:
a. Providing stream corridor setbacks/buffering where applicable.
b. Providing reasonable public access to public lands and views to open~space lands where
possible.
c. Providing reasonable pedestrian and bicycle links between developments, parks,
commercial areas, transit routes, and similar destination points.
d. Ensuring that the design considers such items as natural site features; visibility of
structures and mechanical equipment; usable open space; and relationship to
surrounding uses in terms of scale, massing, building patterns, and privacy.
e. Establishing appropriate development standards related to building setbacks, parking,
landscape, open space, and similar regulations to ensure that development is consistent
with the intensity of development (expressed as Floor Area Ratio [FAR]) envisioned
by the General Plan.
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18.01.070 Rules for Construction of Language
In addition to the general provisions of the Redding Zoning Ordinance, the following rules of
construction shall apply:
A. The particular controls the general.
B. Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the following conjunctions shall be interpreted
as follows:
1. "And" indicates that all connected words or provisions shall apply.
2. "Or" indicates that the connected words or provisions may apply singly or in any
combination.
3. "Either. . . or" indicates that the. connected words or provisions shall apply singly but not in
combination.
C. References to departments, commissions, boards, or other offices are to those of the City of
Redding unless otherwise indicated.
D. References to a public official in the City is to that person who performs the function referred to
and includes a designated deputy of such official.
E. All references to days are to calendar days unless otherwise indicated.
F. Section and section headings contained herein shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or
in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of any section.
G. The words "activities" and "facilities" include any part thereof.
H. "Director" means the Development Services Director or his/her designee.
18.01.080 Rules for Interpretation
A. Zoning Regulations. Where uncertainty exists regarding the interpretation of any provision of
this chapter or its application to a specific site, the Director shall determine the intent of the
provision. The determination of the Director may be appealed in accordance with the provisions
of Section 18.11.090, Appeals.
B. Zoning Map. Where uncertainty exists regarding the boundary of a zoning district, the following
rules shall apply: .
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1. District boundaries shown as approximately following the property line of a lot or an open~
space line shown on a final map shall be construed to follow such lines. District boundaries
shown as approximately following areas classified as "Greenway" on the General Plan shall
be construed to follow such lines.
2. Where a district boundary divides a lot, the location of the district boundary shall be
determined by the Director, the Board of Administrative Review, or the Planning
Commission. Such determinations shall not constitute amendment of the Zoning Map.
3. District boundaries shown as approximately following right~of~way lines of freeways, streets,
railroads, or other identifiable boundary lines shall be construed to follow such right~of~way
or boundary lines.
4. District boundaries shown as lying within right~of~way lines of freeways, streets, railroads, or
other identifiable boundary lines shall be construed to follow the centerline of such
right~of~way or boundary lines. ,
5. District boundaries shown as lying at the edge of a stream or the Sacramento River shall be
construed to follow the adopted 100~year floodplain identified for the watercourse.
6. If any uncertainty remains as to the location of a district boundary or other feature shown
on the zoning map, the location shall be determined by the Director. Such determinations
shall not constitute amendment of the Zoning Map.
C. Record of Interpretation. The Director shall keep a record of interpretations made pursuant to
this section that shall be available to the public.
18.01.090 Compliance Required
All persons empowered by the Redding Municipal Code to grant permits, licenses, certificates, or other
approvals shall comply with the provisions of the chapter. Responsibility for enforcement, penalties, and
abatement is addressed more specifically in Part II.
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Chapter 18.10: Administration
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Sections:
18.10.010
18.10.020
18.10.030
18.10.040
18.10.050
18.10.060
18.10.070
18.10.010
Planning Agency
City Council .
Planning Commission
Board of Administrative Review
Development Services Director
City to be Held Harmless
Refund of Fees
Planning Agency
Pursuant to Section 65100 of the California Government Code, the planning agency for the City of
Redding shall consist of the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Administrative Review
(Board), and Development Services Director or his/her designee (the "Director"), acting under
authority of this chapter. .
18.10.020 City Conncill
The City Council shall have the authority to review and approve or deny General Plan amendments,
Specific Plans and amendments to Specific Plans, amendments to zoning districts and other
provisions of Title 18, development agreements, appeals of Planning Commission determinations,
and extensions of time (for projects originally considered by the City Council).
18.10.030 Planning Commission
A. Planning Commission Created. A Planning Commission for the city is established and
created pursuant to the provisions of Sections 65100 through 65106 of the Government Code
as now or hereafter amended and the provisions of Chapter 2.52 of the Redding Municipal
Code.
B. Powers and Duties. The Planning Commission shall have the powers and duties provided for
by Sections 65100 through 65106 of the Government Code as now or hereafter amended. In
addition, the Planning Commission shall have the responsibility to:
1. Investigate and make recommendations to the City Council regarding reasonable and
practical means for implementing the General Plan or any element thereof, so that it will
serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation, and
conservation of open space and natural resources.
2. Provide annual reports to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and progress
in its implementation.
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3. Clarify ambiguities regarding this chapter.
4. Review and approve or deny site development permits, use permits, variances, tentative
subdivision maps, and vesting tentative maps (under Title 17, Subdivision Ordinance);
grant extensions of time (for projects originally approved by the Planning Commission);
hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the Director and Board of Administrative
Review; and make other discretionary determinations as are assigned by this chapter.
5. Make recommendations to the City Council on General Plan amendments; Specific Plans
and amendments to Specific Plans; amendments to Title 18 pursuant to Chapter 18.18,
Amendments to the Text or Map; and prezoning pursuant to Chapter 18.19, Prezoning.
6. Evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a project pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act and adopt an environmental determination.
7. Predevelopment Review. The Planning Commission may hold meetings solely for the
purpose of compiling staff comments and department conditions of approval and/or
conveying information to project applicants.
C. Committees. The Planning Commission may establish such standing and temporary
committees as it may deem expedient in the performance of its duties. Such duties may
include, but are not limited to reviewing and making recommendations on Zoning Code
updates/amendments, significant General Plan amendments, and Specific Plans.
18.10.040 Board of Administrative Review
A. Board of Administrative Review Created. A Board of Administrative Review (Board) for the
City of Redding is hereby created, consisting of a Planning Commissioner, the Director or
representative, and the Public Works Director or representative, as well as such other members
as the City Council may by resolution include. .
B. Powers and Duties. The Board shall have the general power to act in an advisory capacity to
the Planning Commission in regard to permits, licenses, and approvals that are subject to the
provisions of this chapter. In addition to the foregoing general power, the Board shall have the
following particular powers and duties:
1. Review and approve or deny applications for:
a. Site development permits and minor amendments to use permits.
b. Appeals of zoning clearance determinations.
c. Reversion to acreage (under Title 17).
d. Certificate of Compliance (under Title 17).
e. Parcel maps (under Title 17).
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f. Comprehensive Sign Plan.
g. Environmental determinations.
h. Other permits or actions required by the Redding Municipal Code.
2. Require such project revisions, alternatives, and conditions as may be necessary to achieve
consistency with the Redding General Plan, as well as compliance with the provisions of
this chapter and other applicable laws, titles, ordinances, codes, policies, and regulations.
3. Study, consider, and recommend on matters related to the. development review process
established by the City pursuant to this chapter.
4. Evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a project pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopt or recommend adoption of environmental
documents.
C. Chair. The Chairman of the Plann~ng Commission or his/her designated representative shall
serve as chair of the Board of Administrative Review.
D. Predevelopment Review. The Board may hold meetings solely for the purpose of compiling
staff comments and department conditions of approval and/or conveying information to project
applicants.
E. Meetings and Rules of Procedure. The Board shall hold regularly scheduled monthly
meetings and designate the times, dates, and places thereof. Special meetings may be called by
the Chairman or by a majority of the Board provided that adequate legal notice is given.
Applications before the Board may be referred to the Planning Commission at the discretion
of the Planning Commission representative.
18.10.050 Development Services Director
This title shall be administered by the Development Services Director (the "Director"), whose
responsibilities include the following functions to be carried out either directly or by subordinate
employees under supervision or direction of the Director.
A. Powers and Duties
1. Application Process. All applications for permit, licenses, and approvals pursuant to this
chapter shall be submitted to the Director for processing. The Director or his/her
designee shall be responsible for the:
a. Determination of completeness of applications.
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b. Completion of appropriate documentation under CEQA for permits issued and
actions taken pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance.
c. Collection of applicable fees.
d. Establishment of a permanent file.
e. Posting/publication of public notices.
f. Preparation of reports.
g. Processing of appeals.
h. Presentation of staff reports to the Board, Planning Commission, and City Council.
2. The Director shall have the authority to review and approve or deny the following:
a. Site development permit (Director).
b. Zoning clearance.
c. Temporary use permits.
d. Zoning exceptions.
e. Administrative sign permits.
f. Other permits or actions required by the Redding Municipal Code.
3. The Director also shall have the authority to make General Plan consistency
determinations as required by Section 65402(a) of the Government Code and to
determine the appropriate use classification for uses not specifically listed in this chapter.
B. Interpretation. The Director shall decide any questions involving the interpretation or
application of any provision of this code pursuant to the rules, standards, and requirements of
this title. The Director's decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to the
provisions of Section 18.11.090, Appeals, of this code.
C. Coordination. The Director shall refer and coordinate matters related to the administration
of this chapter with other agencies, City Departments, and City Boards and Commissions and
shall provide information on the status of development proposals to interested parties.
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18.10.070 Refund of Fees
Whenever an application is terminated for any reason, upon written request of the applicant, a
refund of fees paid may be made by the Finance Director in accordance with Schedule 18.1O.070,A.
If any portion of the application fee has been paid out by the Director to another jurisdiction, firm,
or agency for services to be rendered in connection with the application, no refund of that portion
of the fee shall be made by the Finance Director to the applicant. Refunds are not available once
a public hearing for an application has been noticed.
Schedule 18.10.070..A: Schedule for Refund of Fees
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90%
80%
but application is
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Note:
The Director may authorize a refund less than the percentage found in
Schedule 18.10.070,A upon finding that funds were expended in processing
the permit in excess of those presumed by that schedule.
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Chapter 18.11: Common Procedures
Sections:
18.11.010
18.11.020
18.11.030
18.11.040
18.11.050
18.11.060
18.11.070
18.11.080
18.11.090
18.11.100
18.11.110
18.11.120
18.11.010
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Purpose
Application Forms and fees
Pre application Meeting
Review of Applications
Determinations/Actions by Director
Notice of Public Hearings
Conduct of Public Hearings
Effective Dates
Appeals
Lapse of Approval
Revocation
Renewal
Purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish procedures which are common to the application and
processing of permits for zoning exceptions, site development permits, use permits, and variances.
18.11.020 Application Forms and Fees
The Director shall prescribe the form for each application required under this chapter. The Director
may require an applicant to submit such information and supporting data considered necessary to
the processing of the application.
The City Council shall by resolution fIx the fee to be charged for the fIling and processing of each
application, the preparation of environmental impact documents, and the appeal from the decision
of a subordinate agency. The City Council also may require cash deposits, bonds, or other guarantees
of performance as may be appropriate to ensure that the requirements of this chapter and arty
conditions of approval are met.
18.11.030 Pre application Meeting
Prior to submittal of a development application, the applicant may request a preapplication meeting.
The purpose of the pre application meeting is to give the applicant the opportunity to discuss his/her
development proposal with the development review staff of the City. The pre application meeting
provides information to an applicant related to the current development standards of the City. A
request for a pre application meeting, accompanied by any required fee, shall be filed with the
Development Services Department in a form prescribed and accompanied with project details and
plans as determined appropriate by the Director.
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18.11.040 Review of Applications
Upon receipt of an application, the Director or his/her designee shall note the date received and shall
determine whether the application is complete and accurate. Applicants shall be notified in writing
within 30 days of making application if: (1) additional information must be provided in order to
complete the application and/or (2) there are any material inaccuracies with the application and
related materials that need to be corrected. When complete, the Director shall accept the
application for processing and notify the applicant in writing that the application is complete.
18.11.050 Determinations/Actions by Director
Where. the Director makes a determination to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site
development permit as.authorized by Section 18.13.040, Authorities and Duties of the Director, or
a zoning exception in accordance with Section 18.15.070, Determinations/Action by Director, the
Director shall, within 30 working days of a complete application, make a written determination on
the application or refer it to the Board of Administrative Review for a public hearing. The
determination shall specify the nature of the action, the facts and findings that have been satisfied,
and any conditions of approval. A copy of the decision shall be sent to the applicant.
For site development permits or zoning exceptions located on property that abuts a residential
district, the Director shall, in addition to the above, notify all owners of property within 300 feet of
the site by first class mail that a development application has been received and is under
consideration. The notice shall be mailed at least 10 days prior to making a determination on the
application. The notice shall provide a brief description of the use or activities requested by the
applicant, shall indicate the date the decision on the application will be made, and shall indicate
where information regarding the application may be obtained.
18.11.060 Notice of Public Hearings
The Director shall give the notice of a public hearing as required by State law. The form of the
notice shall contain:
A. The time and place of the hearing.
B. A general explanation of the matter to be considered, including a general description of the
project location.
C. Other information which is required by statute or specific provision of this code or which the
Director considers necessary or desirable.
Where a public hearing for a development permit required by this chapter (site development permit,
use permit, and variance), the following process shall be used to provide notice of the pending
hearing:
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Written notice shall be given to the applicant, the applicant's representative, those persons
specifically requesting notice, and all owners of property within 300 feet of the property subject to
the application as shown on the latest equalized assessment rolls. Notice shall be provided at least
10 calendar days in advance of the public hearing. The Director, at his/her discretion, may extend
the boundaries of the notice to include additional property owners. The notice shall also be
published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 10 days prior to the public hearing.
Notice of public hearings related to requests to amend this title and/or the zoning map shall be
completed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.18, Amendments to the Text or Map.
18.11.070 Conduct of Public Hearings
The Board of Administrative Review, Planning Commission, and City Council shall comply with the
minimum standards established by the Government Code section in the conduct of public hearings.
This includes, but is not limited to, providing notice as cited above, making available to the public
copies of any reports to the approving. or recommending body, preserving a public record of
proceedings, and providing opportunity to be heard. The Board of Administrative Review, Planning
Commission, and City Council may establish appropriate time limits for speakers as necessary to
conduct and complete the business before them.
18.11.080 Effective dates
Permits or variances issued under this chapter shall be effective: (1) following expiration of the
appeal period if no appeal is filed or (2) upon resolution of the appeal by the appropriate body as
determined in Section 18.11.090, Appeals.
18.11.090 Appeals
The following shall govern appeals of approval, disapproval, or conditions of approval placed thereon
for temporary use permits, site development permits, use permits, and variances and related
environmental determinations. Appeals associated with zoning exceptions are addressed in
Section 18.15.090, Appeal Procedure.
A. Appeals will be resolved by the following bodies:
Director
Board Of Administrative Review
Planning Commission
Board of Administrative Review
Planning Commission
City Council
B. Persons unsatisfied with the appeal determination of the Planning Commission may appeal to
the City Council. Decisions of the City Council are final.
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. C. Appeals shall be initiated by submitting a written appeal within 10 days of the action of the
approving/appeal body as the case may be. Payment of a fee, as established by resolution of the
City Council, shall accompany the appeal. The appeal shall state the reasons for the appeal and
why the appellant believes the determination of the approving body should be overturned or
modified. Appeals to be heard by the Board of Administrative Review or Planning Commission
shall be submitted to the Director. Appeals to be heard by the City Council shall be submitted
to the City Clerk.
D. Grounds for an appeal shall be limited to those issues established in the public record that were
brought to the attention of the approving body during its consideration or in written
correspondence prior to the approval or denial of the project.
E. A public hearing shall be scheduled to consider the appeal at a public hearing within 30 days
of receipt of the appeal. The body shall render its decision following the public hearing at
which the testimony of the appellant and written or oral report is considered and a
determination shall be made. Extension of the above time limits may be . allowed upon
agreement of the Director and appellant.
R Notice of the appeal hearing shall be given to the appellant, persons requesting notification, and
owners of properties abutting the subject property. If the permit was the subject of a public
hearing, notice of the appeal shall also be made in accordance with Section 18.11.060, Notice
of Public Hearings.
18.11.100 Lapse of Approval
A. A permit or variance may lapse 2 years from its date of approval and may be subject to
revocation proceedings initiated by the approving body unless anyone of the following
conditions has occurred:
1. A building permit has been issued, substantial money invested, and construction diligently
pursued.
2. A certificate of occupancy has been issued.
3. The use is established.
B. Prior to a permit or variance lapsing, a public hearing shall be held at which the holder of the
permit or variance shall have an opportunity to establish that one or more of the 3 conditions
noted above have been satisfied. The burden of proof shall be borne by the holder of such
permit or variance.
C. Such public hearing shall be held and notice given in accordance with this chapter.
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18.11.110 Revocation
A. Initiation of Proceedings. The Planning Commission on its own motion may, and if directed
by the City Council shall, hold a public hearing for revoking any variance or permit which has
been granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or any ordinance superseded by this
chapter. Public hearings shall be held and notice given in accordance with this chapter.
B. Decision of the Planning Commission. After a public hearing, the Planning Commission may
revoke a variance or permit on one or more of the following grounds:
1. The approval has lapsed as provided for in Section 18.11.100.
2. Such approval was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation.
3. Any person making use of or relying upon the variance or permit is violating or has
violated any conditions thereof; or the use for which the variance permit was granted is
being or has been exercised contrary to the terms or conditions of such approval; or the
use for which the approval was granted is so exercised as to be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or general welfare so as to be a nuisance.
In lieu of revocation, the Planning Commission may amend conditions of approval and/or
compose additional conditions as appropriate.
18.11.120 Renewal
If an application for a site development permit, zoning exception, use permit, or variance is
disapproved, no new application for the same, or substantially the same, development plan shall be
filed within one year of the date of denial of the initial application unless the denial of the initial
application is made without prejudice and is so stated in the record of the proceedings.
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Chapter 18.12: Zoning Clearance
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Sections:
18.12.010
18.12.020
18.12.030
Purpose
Applicability
Review and Decision
18.12.010
Purpose
This chapter establishes procedures for obtaining a zoning clearance. A zoning clearance assures a
property owner that the use of a site or structure is an allowed land use within the applicable zoning
district. In the case of new construction, the zoning clearance also ensures that the development
complies with the development standards, performance criteria, and any guidelines applicable to the
land use or the zoning district of the site.
18.12.020 Applicability
A zoning clearance is required to be obtained from the Director under any of the following
circumstances:
A. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any new single,family or multiple,family residential
project or commercial building, the zoning clearance will be processed simultaneously with a
building permit application. A separate permit application is not required to obtain the zoning
clearance.
B. Prior to issuance of any permits or authorization as required by the Redding Municipal Code
for the proposed use or construction, where applicable.
18.12.030 Review and Decision
A. Project Review Procedures.
1. Business License. A zoning clearance is not required for the issuance of a business license.
However, obtaining a zoning clearance will conclusively establish that the proposed
activity complies with the use regulations of this code and thus provides certainty to
potential business owners/operators. For those that desire to obtain a zoning clearance,
the Director shall provide a form that indicates whether: (1) the proposed use is in
conformance with the provisions of this chapter; (2) the proposed use is not allowed; or
(3) other permits, such as a use permit or site development permit, must be obtained.
2. Building or Other Pennit. Prior to issuance of a building or other permit, the Director
shall determine whether the proposed building, use, or activity is in compliance with all
provisions of this chapter; whether a use permit or site development pennit is required;
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or if additional information is needed to make the determination. The Director shall also
determine whether adequate public facilities exist at the site location and whether
additional right,of,way or utility easements will be required consistent with the Redding
Municipal Code. Applicants for a building permit shall be notified of the determination
within 14 days of submitting a complete building or other application.
B. Time Limits; Expiration. The zoning clearance shall be valid for the same period that the
business license is in effect or the companion building or other required permit is in force.
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.Chapter 18.13: Site Development Permits
Sections:
18.13.010
18.13.020
18.13.030
18.13.040
18.13.050
18.13.060
18.13.070
18.13.080
18.13.090
18.13.100
18.13.110
18.13.120
18.13.130
18.13.010
Purpose
Uses and Development Subject to Site Development Permits
Site Development Permit Processes
Authority and Duties of Director
Authority of Board of Administrative Review
Application
Notice and Public Hearing
Duties of the Board of Administrative Review and Planning Commission
Required Findings
Conditions
Effective Date; Appeals
Lapse of Approval; Revocation; Renewal
Revised Plans; New Applications
Purpose
In order to expedite permit processing for certain discretionary permits, it is the intent of this section
to establish a procedure whereby site development pemiits may be processed and approved by the
Director, Board of Administrative Review and/or Planning Commission. Site development permits
are designed to address discretionary uses or activities that:
A. Have lesser impacts and warrant less intensive review than uses requiring use permits..
B. Conform to the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
C. By their scope or nature have some potential to create land use conflicts with adjoining
properties.
18.13.020 Uses and Development Subject to Site Development Permits
Site development permits are required for: (1) development and uses so identified on the Use
Regulations tables found in Chapter 18.31 through 18.36 as requiring a site development permit and
(2) as required by Schedules 18.32.030 or 18.33.030.
18.13.030 Site Development Permit Processes
Two specific procedures are established for the review and approval of site development permits:
(1) Application review and approval by the Director is allowed for smaller scale projects that are
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) but that require
review for compliance with this Code and the Design Criteria identified in Section 18.40.050 and
(2) Application review and approval by the Board of Administrative Review is established for larger
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projects which, due to their nature or scale, have the potential to result in adverse environmental
impacts and/or land use impacts to adjacent or nearby properties.
18.13.040 Authority and Duties of Director
If a schedule contained in Section 18.32.030, Section 18.33.030, or Section 18.34.030 requires
Director approval of a site development permit, the Director shall review and approve applications
which are consistent with the General Plan, the general and specific purposes of the zoning district
in which the site is located, adopted design criteria, and the provisions of this section. All provisions
of this chapter pertaining to the process of review, approval, or denial of a site development permit
shall pertain to actions taken by the Director, except that the requirements of Section 18.11.050
shall apply. The permit application may be referred to the Board of Administrative Review for
consideration; however, the notice and public hearing requirements of Section 18.13.070 shall apply.
18.13.050 Authority of Board of Administrative Review
The Board of Administrative Review shall review, approve, or disapprove applications for site
development permits which are consistent with the General Plan, the general and specific purposes
of the zoning district in which the site is located, and the provisions of this section. The permit
application may be referred to the Planning Commission by the Board of Administrative Review for
consideration.
18.13.060 Application
An application for a site development permit, accompanied by the required fee, shall be filed with
the Development Services Department in a form prescribed by the Director and shall be
accompanied by plans and conceptual elevations necessary to show details of the proposed use and
the proposed buildings, street access, parking, and landscape areas on the premises. The plan shall
also show existing and proposed topography; proposed utility connections; stormwater,detention
facilities, as applicable; the improved street section for all adjacent streets, including the locations
of driveways on abutting properties and across the street(s) from the site as determined appropriate
by the Director; and any other information determined by the Director to be necessary to determine
compliance with this code, including required environmental findings. When applications for related
permits on a single site are filed at the same time, a public hearing shall be scheduled, at which time
action on all required approvals shall be taken.
18.13.070 Notice and Public Hearing
A. Public Hearings. The Board of Administrative Review, or the Planning Commission, as the
case may be, shall hold a public hearing on an application for a site development permit.
B. Notice of Hearing. Notice of the public hearing shall be given, as prescribed in Chapter 18.11,
Common Procedures.
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18.13.080 Duties of the Board of Administrative Review and Planning
Commission
A. Public Hearing. The Board of Administrative Review or the Planning Commission, as
determined by the Director, shall conduct the public hearing and consider the application. A
public hearing may be continued to a definite date and time without additional public notice.
B. Decision and Notice. Within 30 days of the conclusion of a public hearing, the hearing body
shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the application; notice of the decision shall
be mailed to the applicant and any other party requesting such notice within 10 calendar days
of the date.of the decision.
C. Limits on Conditions of Approval. No conditions of approval of a site development permit
shall include use, height, bulk, density, open space, parking, loading, or sign requirements that
are less restrictive than those prescribed by applicable district regulations.
18.13.090 Required Findings
The Director, Board of Administrative Review, or Planning Commission, as the case may be, shall
approve an application for a site development permit as it was applied for or in modified form if, on
the basis of the application, plans, materials, and testimony submitted, the hearing body finds that:
1. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use.
2. The proposed use will not be injurious or detrimental to the general welfare of the city.
3. The proposed use is consistent with the goals and policies established by the General Plan and
this code.
4. The proposed use and project design are consistent with the design guidelines established by
resolution of the City Council in accordance with Section 18.40.050, Design Criteria.
18.13.100 Conditions
Whenever a site development permit is granted, the Director, Board of Administrative Review or
Planning Commission may impose reasonable conditions including, but not limited to, requirements
for special yards, open spaces, buffers, fences, walls, location and orientation of roll,up doors, and
screening; specific building design elements; requirements for installation and maintenance of
landscape and erosion, control measures; regulation of vehicular ingress and egress and traffic
circulation; construction of street improvements and dedication of right,of,way for street widening
or street extensions; regulation of signs; regulation of parking; preservation of trees; regulation of
lighting; regulation of hours or other characteristics of operation; establishment of development
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schedules or time limits for performance or completion; extension and provision of public utilities
and easements; requirements for periodic review by the Director; and such other conditions as the
hearing body may deem necessary to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses; to preserve public
health, safety, and welfare; and to implement the General Plan.
18.13.110 Effective Date; Appeals
A site development permit shall become effective at the end of the lO~day appeal period, unless
appealed. Appeals shall be resolved in accordance with the provisions established in Chapter 18.11,
Common Procedures.
18.13.120 Lapse of Approval; Revocation; Renewal
The lapse of approval, revocation, and renewal of site development permits shall be governed by the
procedures set forth in Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures.
18.13.130 Revised Plans; New Applications
Revised Plans. A request for changes in conditions of approval of a site development permit or a
change to site or building plans that would affect a condition of approval shall be treated as a new
application, except that such changes determined to be minor, in the opinion of the Director, may
be approved by the Director.
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Chapter 18.14: Use Pennits
Sections:
18.14.010
18.14.020
18.14.030
18.14.040
18.14.050
18.14.060
18.14.070
18.14.080
18.14.090
18.14.100
18.14.110
18.14.010
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Purpose
Uses and Development Subject to Use Permits
Authority of Planning Commission
Application
Notice and Public Hearing
Duties of Planning Commission
Required Findings
Conditions
Effective Date; Appeals
Lapse of Approval; Revocation; Renewal
Revised Plans; New Applications
Purpose
This chapter establishes procedures for approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of use permit
applications.
Use permits are required for the use classifications typically having unusual site~development features
or operating characteristics requiring special consideration, so that they may be designed, located,
and operated in a manner compatible with uses on adjacent properties and the surrounding area.
18.14.020 Uses and Development Subject to Use Permits
Use permits are required for development and uses identified in the Use Regulations tables found in
Chapters 18.31 through 18.36 as requiring a use permit. A use permit is also required for
development in certain overlay districts as required by the regulations of those districts.
18.14.030 Authority of Planning Commission
The Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove applications for use
permits subject to the policies and intent of the General Plan, the general purposes of this ordinance,
the specific purposes of the base or overlay zoning district in which a development site is located, and
the provisions of this section.
18.14.040 Application
An application for a use permit, accompanied by the required fee, shall be filed with the
Development Services Department in a form prescribed by the Director and shall be accompanied
by plans and conceptual elevations necessary to show details of the proposed use and the proposed
buildings, street access, parking, and landscape areas on the premises. The plan shall also show
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existing and proposed topography; proposed utility connections; stormwater,detention facilities, as
applicable; the improved street section for all adjacent streets, including the locations of driveways
on abutting properties and across the street(s) from the site as determined appropriate by the
Director; and any other information determined by the Director to be necessary to determine
compliance with this code, including required environmental findings. When applications for related
permits on a single site are filed at the same time, a public hearing shall be scheduled, at which time
action on all required approvals shall be taken.
18.14.050 Notice and Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on an application for
a use permit.
B. Time of and Notice of Hearing. Notice of the public hearing shall be given, as prescribed in
Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures.
18.14.060 Duties of Planning Commission
A. Public Hearing. The Planning Commission shall conduct the public hearing and consider the
application. A public hearing may be continued to a definite date and time without additional
public notice.
B. Decision and Notice. Within 30 days of the conclusion of a public hearing, the Planning
Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the application; notice of the
decision shall be mailed to the applicant and any other party requesting such notice within
10 calendar days of the date of the resolution ratifying the decision.
C. Limits on Conditions of Approval. No conditions of approval of a use permit sh~ll include
use, height, bulk, density, open space, parking, loading, or sign requirements that are less
restrictive than those prescribed by applicable district regulations.
18.14.070 Required Findings
The Planning Commission shall approve an application for a use permit as it was applied for or in
modified form if, on the basis of the application, plans, materials, and testimony submitted, the
Planning Commission finds:
1. That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of
persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use.
2. That the proposed use will not be injurious or detrimental to the general welfare of the city.
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3. That the proposed use is consistent with the policies and goals established by the General Plan
and this code.
4. The proposed use and project design are consistent with the design guidelines established by
resolution of the City Council in accordance with Section 18.40.050, Design Criteria.
18.14.080 Conditions
Whenever a use permit is granted, the Planning Commission may impose reasonable conditions
including, but not limited to, requirements for special yards, open spaces, buffers, fences, walls,
location and orientation of roll,up doors, and screening; specific building design elements;
requirements for installation and maintenance oflandscape and erosion, control measures; regulation
of vehicular ingress and egress and traffic circulation; construction of street improvements and
dedication of right,of,way for street widening or street extensions; regulation of signs; regulation of
parking; preservation of trees; regulation of lighting; regulation of hours or other characteristics of
operation; establishment of development schedules or time limits for performance or completion;
extension and provision of public utilities and easements; requirements for periodic review by the
Director; submission of final plans to ensure compliance with the conditions of approval; and such
other conditions as the hearing body may deem necessary to ensure compatibility with surrounding
uses; to preserve public health, safety, and welfare; to avoid adverse impacts on traffic, carrying
capacity of streets and highways, public services, and facilities; and to implement the General Plan.
18.14.090 Effective Date; Appeals
A use permit shall become effective at the end of the 1 O,day appeal period, unless appealed. Appeals
shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures established in Chapter 18.11, Common
Procedures.
18.14.100 Lapse of Approval; Revocation; Renewal
The lapse of approval, revocation, and renewal of use permits shall be governed by the procedures
set forth in Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures.
18.14.110 Revised Plans; New Applications
Revised Plans. A request for changes in conditions of approval of a use permit or a change to site
plans or buildings that would affect a condition of approval shall be treated as a new application,
except that such changes determined to be minor, by the Director, may be approved by the Director.
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Chapter 18.15: Zoning Exceptions
Sections:
18.15.010
18.15.020
18.15.030
18.15.040
18.15.050
18.15.060
18.15.070
18.15.080
18.15.090
18.15.100
18.15.110
18.15.010
Purpose
Scope of Zoning Exception
Standards for Which Exceptions May be Considered
Required Findings
Conditions of Approval
Application
Determinations/Actions by Director
Effective Date; Lapse of Approval
Appeal Procedure
Hearing Before Board of Administrative Review or Planning Commission
Revocation
Purpose
In order to provide flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of the Zoning Code, certain
development standards are subject to relief by administrative review and the granting of a zoning
exception.
18.15.020 Scope of Zoning Exception
A zoning exception is a minor modification of the standards and restrictions of Title 18, where such
modification will be compatible with adjoining property and consistent with the General Plan.
18.15.030 StandardsJor Which Exceptions May Be Considered
An exception may be considered for the following standards. Additional exceptions may be allowed
if, in the opinion of the Director, they are of a similar nature or magnitude to those listed below:
A. Accessory Structure Front..Yard Setbacks. Provided that the minimum front..yard setback
will be maintained and where adjacent residences will not be adversely affected, the Director
may allow an accessory structure to be located closer to the street than the existi.ng or proposed
residence on the site.
B. Buffer Yards, Alternative. The minimum width of a buffer yard required by Schedule
18.40.020..A: Buffer Yards, may be reduced by up to 25 percent provided that the reduction
will not increase the potential for land use impacts between adjoining properties given the
circumstances of a particular site.
C. Building Separation. The Director may authorize a reduction in minimum building separation
of up to 20 percent between buildings if the reduction will maintain compliance with the
California Building Code.
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D. Exceptions to Height Limits. Towers, spires, cupolas, chimneys, elevator penthouses, water
tanks, monuments, theater scenery lofts, and similar structures and mechanical appurtenances
covering no more than 20 percent of the top~floor roof area of the structure to which they are
attached may exceed height limits by no more than 10 feet with no discretionary review. The
Director may approve greater height upon making the findings required by Section 18.15.040,
Required Findings.
E. Fence Height. In any district, the maximum height of any fence, wall, hedge, or equivalent
screening may be increased by a maximum of 2 feet where the topography of sloping sites or a
difference in grade between adjoining sites warrants such increase in height to maintain a level
of privacy or to maintain effectiveness of screening as generally provided by such fence, wall,
hedge, or screening in similar circumstances.
E Front~Yard Setback (Increase). In the "RS" and "RE" Districts, the Director may increase the
maximum front~yard setback where it is determined that the increase will not unreasonably
affect abutting sites.
G. Front~Yard Setback (Decrease). In any district, the Director may decrease the minimum
setback by 10 percent where the decrease will not unreasonably affect abutting sites provided
that no exception shall be granted for a garage that is designed to have vehicles back directly
out into the street. In addition, the Director is authorized to grant a 5 percent reduction in any
setback requirements where construction has commenced and a mistake was made in the
surveying or plans preparation.
H. Garage Setback/Sloped Lots. Where the elevation of a lot at a point 20 feet behind the entire
frontage of a lot (as measured from the back of curb) is 7 feet above or below the level of the
curb, a private garage (attached or detached) for a single~family residence may have a minimum
front~yard setback of 10 feet from the front property line of the lot provided that a third open
parking space is provided on the site.
I. Lot Size. In any "RE" or "RS" zone, the Director may authorize a maximum 10 percent
reduction in parcel area on parcels created by parcel map if 2 or more existing parcels within
200 feet of the proposed parcel map are less than the minimum parcel size.
J. Multistory Limitations; Transitional Building Height; Skyplane. The Director may reduce
the multistory~building limitations imposed by Section 18.31.030, the building~height
limitations established by Sections 18.32.040 and 18.33.040, or skyplane requirements by up
to 20 percent upon determining that any of the following are in evidence:
1. Existing rear~ or side~yard setbacks in the abutting "RE" or "RS" District are sufficient to
ensure that the intent of the multistory, transitional height, or skyplane limitations are
met.
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2. The difference in existing or proposed finished grade between building sites is such that
privacy, height, or bulk impacts to any residential district would not be present if
requirements are reduced.
3. The size or configuration of the developing property is such that it is infeasible to meet the
limitations of these sections.
N. Off-Site, Off-Street Parking. For a nonresidential use, the Director may authorize up to
30 percent of the required off, street parking to be met at an off, site location provided that such
facilities: (1) are located within 400 feet of the proposed use, (2) are improved to the standards
of this chapter applicable at the time the parking lot was constructed, (3) are not already being
utilized under the requirements of this code, and (4) do not require pedestrians to cross through
an existing or planned 4,lane arterial street. The Director shall require such documents,
agreements, commitments, and other evidence as deemed necessary in each particular case
before such findings are made.
O. Parking-Space and Aisle-Dimension Reductions. Because of circumstances unique to a
property, such as size, shape, topography, location of easements, or desirable trees, the Director
may authorize up to a 10 percent reduction in open parking, space or aisle,width dimension for
commercial and multiple,family residential uses with 4 or more units. Such exception may be
allowed only when it is proven that the reduction will not result in a traffic hazard or impact
the necessary parking for the use.
P. Parking-Reduction in Covered Spaces. For single,family residences in eXlStmg
neighborhoods, one covered parking space may be permitted by zoning exception when at least
one additional off,street parking space is provided on the building site, the subject property is
an existing, legally created lot the Director determines that the predominate off, street parking
arrangement in the immediate vicinity is a single covered space, and that granting the
exception would not contribute to an existing on, street parking problem.
Q. Recreational Vehicle Parking for Affordable or Disabled Housing Projects. The
requirement to provide parking for recreational vehicles for multiple,family units may be waived
provided that the project qualifies as an affordable housing project as defined by the State
Government Code and provided that the necessary area for providing the required spaces is set
aside and maintained in landscape to allow conversion to parking should the use convert from
affordable or disabled housing to standard multiple-family use.
R. Reversing the Frontage of a Comer Lot. The front,yard and street side,yard setbacks on a
corner lot that were established at the time of issuance of a building permit for the original
structure may be reversed for the purpose of establishing yard requirements provided that: (1)
the reversal will not result in the placement of structures that are inconsistent with the general
nature of the neighborhood and (2) vehicular and pedestrian safety will not be jeopardized.
S. Roof-Mounted Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment. The Director may approve
installation of roof, mounted residential heating and air-conditioning equipment provided that
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the equipment cannot be seen from any existing or future public street, park, school, open
space, or other public area for a distance of at least 600 feet. In making such a determination,
the Director shall consider such factors as the method of screening proposed, topography of the
site and surrounding sites, and allowable height of existing and future buildings within 600 feet
of the proposed equipment.
1: Shade Trees in Parking Lot. The Director may authorize a maximum 25 percent reduction
in the number of shade trees required in a parking lot provided that the total number of trees
required is provided in alternate locations on the site adjacent to the parking area.
U. Side..Yard and Rear..Yard Setbacks. In any district, the Director may decrease the minimum
setback by not more than 20 percent where the proposed setback area or yard is in character
with the surrounding neighborhood and is not required as an essential open..space or
recreational amenity to the use of the site, where such decrease will not unreasonably affect
abutting sites. In the "GO" District, one side yard other than a street side yard may be
decreased to that established for an adjacent existing building provided that one side yard has
a minimum setback of 10 feet (15 feet if adjacent to an "R" District).
V. Sign Height, Increased. The Director may authorize an increase in pole sign height not to
exceed 35 feet when necessary for sign visibility due to topography; surrounding buildings;
existing trees to be preserved, except City street trees; or similar circumstances. The Director
shall consider, in addition to visibility or sight obstructions, vehicle speed, visibility/readability
from freeway off..ramp locations, or other factors which may negate the benefit otherwise gained
by increased sign height.
W. Surfacing. The requirement for paving driveways over 200 feet in length may be waived
provided that: (1) the first 30 feet from the paved street or back of the sidewalk shall be paved,
(2) the driveway.. surfacing requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be met, and (3) the driveway
is not located within 75 feet of an existing or future residence.
X. Unique Parking Demand Uses. The Director may authorize up to a 10 percent reduction in
the off..street parking requirement upon an adequate showing that parking demand for a use
is less than that required by Chapter 18.41, Off..Street Parking and Loading.
18.15.040 Required Findings
The Director shall make the following findings when approving any zoning exception:
A. That application for the adjustment is necessary due to special circumstances or conditions
pertaining to the property or to the use thereon.
B. That the proposed adjustment is necessary in order that the owner may not be unreasonably
deprived of the proper use or enjoyment of the owner's property.
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.c. That the proposed adjustment would not be detrimental to the neighborhood in which the
property is located.
D. That the proposed adjustment is consistent with the General Plan and the zoning and
development standards of this chapter that pertain to the subject property.
E. That construction has not commenced, except as provided for in Section 18.15.030(H).
18.15.050 Conditions of Approval
In the granting of zoning exceptions, the Director may impose such conditions as are deemed
necessary to implement the General Plan; to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses; to preserve
public health, safety, and welfare; and to enable the Director to make the findings required by this
section.
18.15.060 Application
An application for a zoning exception shall be filed with the Director in a form prescribed by the
Director. The application shall state in writing the nature of the exception desired and explain why
the findings necessary to grant the exception are satisfied. The applicant shall also submit plans
delineating the requested exception. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as established
by resolution of the City Council.
18.15.070 Determinations/Actions by Director
Determinations by the Director shall be in accordance with Section 18.11.050,
Determinations/Actions by Director.
18.15.080 Effective Date; Lapse of Approval
The effective date of a zoning exception and conditions leading to a lapse of approval are governed
by the provisions of Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures.
18.15.090 Appeal Procedure
The applicant or any person may appeal the determination of the Director to the Board of
Administrative Review (Board) within 10 calendar days after such determination has been mailed.
Such appeal may be made by filing a written notice of appeal in letter formto the Director, together
with an appeal fee established by resolution of the City Council. If no appeal is taken within 10 days
after the findings and decision of the Director have been mailed, the decision of the Director shall
be final.
In the event an appeal is filed, the matter shall be set for hearing before the Board (if the application
was approved by the Director) or the Planning Commission (if the application was approved by the
Board) at its next regular meeting occurring not later than 19 calendar days after the appeal is filed;
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and notice of the nature, the time, and the place of said hearing shall be given by the Director to the
applicant, the appellant, and the owners of abutting property by first, class mail at least 5 calendar
days prior to the hearing.
18.15.100 Hearing Before Board of Administrative Review or Planning
Commission
The appropriate body shall hear the appeal at the time and place set forth in said notice and may
continue said hearing from time to time for the purpose of considering further evidence. Not more
than 14 calendar days following the close of the hearing, a decision shall be rendered. The findings
and decision may be appealed as set forth Section 18.11.090, Appeals.
18.15.110 Revocation
Revocation of a zoning exception shall be in accordance with procedures established in Section
18.11.110.
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Chapter 18.16: Variances
Sections:
18.16.010
18.16.020
18.16.030
18.16.040
18.16.050
18.16.060
18.16.070
18.16.080
18.16.090
18.16.100
18.16.110
18.16.010
Purpose
Applicability
Authority of Planning Commission
Application
Hearings and Public Notice
Duties of Planning Commission
Required Findings
Conditions
Effective Date
Scope of Approval, Revocation, Renewal
Changed Plans; New Applications
Purpose
The provisions of this chapter allow for adjustment from the development standards of this code only
when-because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including location, shape, size,
surroundings, or topography-the strict application of the code denies the property owner privileges
enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under identical zoning districts. Any variance
granted shall be subject to conditions that will ensure that the variance does not constitute a
granting of special privilege(s) inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity
and zoning district in which the property is situated. The power to grant variances does not extend
to land use regulations; flexibility in land use regulations is provided in Chapter 18.14, Use Permits.
18.16.020 Applicability
Planning Commissions may grant a variance from all physical development requirements of this code
except those establishing land uses; residential density; or office, commercial, and industrial intensity
(e.g., FAR).
18.16.030 Authority of Planning Commission
The Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove applications for
variances subject to the policies and intent of the General Plan, the general purpose of this
ordinance, and the provisions of this chapter.
18.16.040 Application
An application for a variance, accompanied by the required fee, shall be filed with the Development
Services Department in a form prescribed by the Director and shall be accompanied by plans,
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elevations, or other details necessary to illustrate, and demonstrate the need for, the variance
request.
18.16.050 Hearings and Public Notice
Upon a determination that the variance application is in proper form and deemed complete, the
Planning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing in compliance with Chapter 18.11,
Common Procedures.
18.16.060 Duties of Planning Commission
A. Public Hearing. The Planning Commission shall conduct the public hearing and hear
testimony for and against the application. A public hearing may be continued to a definite date
and time without additional public notice.
B. Decision and Notice. Within 30 days of the conclusion of a public hearing, the Planning
Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the application; notice of the
decision shall be mailed to the applicant and any other party. requesting such notice within
10 calendar days of the date of the resolution ratifying the decision.
18.16.070 Required Findings
The Planning Commission may approve the application as it was applied for or in modified form
if-on the basis of the application, plans, materials, and testimony submitted-the Planning
Commission finds that:
1. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property,
structure, or use referred to in the application, including location, shape, size, surroundings, or
topography, which do not apply generally to property, structures, or uses in the same zoning
district, so that the strict application of this code denies the property owner privileges enjoyed
by other property owners in the vicinity and under an identical zoning district.
2. Granting the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property
rights.
3. Granting the variance does not allow a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly
authorized by the regulations governing the subject parceL
4. Granting the variance does not result in special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon
other properties in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located.
5. Granting the variance will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be materially
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city or injurious
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to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is
located.
18.16.080 Conditions
Whenever a variance is granted, the Planning Commission may impose reasonable conditions
including, but not limited to, requirements for special yards, open spaces, buffers, fences, walls,
location and orientation of roll,up doors, and screening; specific building design elements;
requirements for installation and maintenance oflandscape and erosion, control measures; regulation
of vehicular ingress and egress and traffic circulation; construction of street improvements and
dedication of right,of,way for street widening or street extensions; regulation of signs; regulation of
parking; preservation of trees; regulation of lighting; regulation of hours or other characteristics of
operation; establishment of development schedules or time limits for performance or completion;
extension and provision of public utilities and easements; requirements for periodic review by the
Director; and such other conditions as the hearing body may deem necessary to ensure compatibility
with surrounding uses; to preserve public health, safety, and welfare; to avoid adverse impacts on
traffic, carrying capacity of streets and highways, public services, and facilities; and to implement the
General Plan.
18.16.090 Effective Date
A variance shall become effective at the end of the 10,day appeal period, unless appealed. Appeals
shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures established in Chapter 18.11, Common
Procedures.
18.16.100 Scope of Approval, Revocation; Renewal
The lapse of approval, revocation, and renewal of variances shall be governed by the procedures set
forth in Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures.
18.16.110 Changed Plans; New Applications
Changed Plans. A request for changes in conditions of approval of a variance or a change to site
plans that would affect a condition of approval shall be treated as a new application, except that
changes determined to be minor, in the opinion of the Director, may be approved administratively
by the Director.
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Chapter 18.17: Temporary Use Permits
Sections:
18.17.010
18.17.020
18.17.030
18.17.040
18.17.050
18.17.060
18.17.070
18.17.080
18.17.090
18.17.010
Purpose
Temporary Uses Exempt From Permits
Temporary Uses Requiring Permits
Authority of Director
Application
Approval .
Required Findings
Conditions
Effective Date; Appeals
Purpose
This chapter establishes regulations and permit requirements for temporary uses. Temporary uses
are intended to be ancillary to permitted uses and/or to operate for a limited period of time. In
certain instances, temporary uses may be approved on vacant sites where a primary use has not been
established. This chapter authorizes the Director to approve certain temporary uses ofland subject
to the limitations and standards of this ordinance.
18.17.020 Temporary Uses Exempt From Permits
The following temporary uses are allowed without permit subject to meeting any applicable standards
and limitations established in the Redding Municipal Code, the limitations specified by this section.
The following temporary uses are permitted:
A. Car Washes. Car washes, limited to 2 days each month for each sponsoring organization.
Sponsorship shall be limited to religious, educational, fraternal, or service organizations directly
engaged in civic or charitable efforts. Such activities shall only occur on nonresidential
properties.
B. Constmction Yards and Offices. On~site contractors' construction yards and offices,
including manufactured or mobile units, in conjunction with an approved construction project.
Yards and offices shall be removed within 10 days of receiving an occupancy permit for the
project.
C. Emergencv Shelters and Activities. During a declared emergency, temporary emergency
shelters or activities shall be permitted in any zoning district provided that the facilities are
approved by the City Building Official and Fire Marshal prior to use.
D. Garage and Yard Sales in Residential Zones. Three garage or yard sales in any 12~month
period, not exceeding 3 consecutive days each, shall be deemed a use incidental to the
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residential use of a property. Garage or yard sales in excess of this limit shall be prohibited in
all residential zones.
E. Outside Displays/Seasonal and Other Sales. The temporary outdoor display/sales of
merchandise in conjunction with a lawful business on the premises not exceeding 4 consecutive
days or a total of 16 days in any calendar year. The sales area may not reduce available parking
by more than 10 percent. A site development permit is required to exceed these standards.
Tents may require a Fire Department permit.
E Public Property. Events which are to be conducted on public property with the approval of
the City, not exceeding 3 days in duration, subject to the findings required by Section
18.17.030.
G. Model Home Real Estate Sales Offices. Real estate sales offices within model homes in new
residential developments.
H. Seasonal Sales Lots. Seasonal sales of Christmas trees and pumpkins on nonresidential
properties, including temporary security trailers for a period not exceeding 45 days.
I. Similar Temporary Uses. Similar temporary uses which, in the opinion of the Director, do not
require a use permit and are compatible with the zoning district and surrounding land uses.
18.17.030 Temporary Uses Requiring Permits
The following temporary uses may be allowed on commercially zoned properties subject to the
issuance of a temporary use permit. Uses that do not fall within the categories defined below shall
comply with the use and development regulations and entitlement review provisions that otherwise
apply to the property. A temporary use permit will not be issued for a use that is not permitted
within the zoning district for the site on which the use is proposed.
A. Events. Carnivals, circuses, outdoor concerts, fairs, farmers' markets, festivals, flea markets,
food concessions, outdoor entertainment/sporting events, off~site vehicle sales, parking
lot/outdoor sales not associated with a lawful permanent business on~site, rummage sales,
secondhand sales, swap meets, and other similar events or activities.
B. Temporary Real Estate Sales Offices. An office, including a manufactured or mobile unit,
for the marketing, sales, or rental of residential, commercial, or industrial development.
C. Time Limitations. Unless otherwise regulated by Section 18.17.030(C), time limits on the
event duration shall be established by the temporary use permit.
D. Standards and Time Limits for Specific Events.
1. Carnivals, circuses, fairs, festivals, and outdoor entertainment/sporting events shall be
limited to 10 calendar days per event and no more than 4 events of anyone type per
property per year.
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2. Outdoor concerts, flea markets, rummage sales, secondhand sales, and sw,ap meets shall
be limited to 4 calendar days per event.
3. Off,site vehicle sales (including boats and RV's) may be permitted for no more than 5 days
per event and no more than 2 annual events on the same property per dealer.
4. Farmer's Markets shall be limited to 3 days per site per week.
5. Parking lot/outdoor sales not associated with a lawful permanent business on,site may be
permitted for no more than 5 days per event. No more than 10 percent of the parking
spaces on, site shall be used for the event.
6. Food concessions, including hot dog stands, may be permitted when located adjacent to
an existing retail building.
18.17.040 Authority of Director
The Director is authorized to grant temporary use permits in accordance with the procedures and
findings of this chapter. In granting temporary use permits, the Director may impose such conditions
as are deemed necessary to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses; to preserve the public health,
safety, and welfare; and to further the intent of the General Plan.
18.17.050 Application
Applications for temporary use permits must be made in a form prescribed by the Director at least
15 days before the use is intended to begin, except as may be waived by the Director. The
application shall include the written consent of the owner of property on which the use will be
located.
18.17.060 Approval
A. All applications for a temporary use permit must first be approved in writing by the Director
before such use commences. The Director may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove
an application for such use. ,
B. The Director may refer an application to the Board of Administrative Review for action on a
temporary use permit request where a determination is made that the proposed use may be of
particular interest or concern to surrounding property owners or to the public at large.
18.17.070 Required Findings
The Director may approve an application for a temporary use ofland for a period of time as specified
in this chapter only upon making all the following findings:
A. The proposed use will not adversely affect adjacent structures and uses or the surrounding
neighborhood.
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B. The proposed use will not adversely affect the circulation and flow of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic in the immediate area.
C. The proposed use will not create a demand for additional parking which cannot be met safely
and efficiently in existing or temporary parking areas.
D. The proposed use will not conflict with the terms of any planned development permit or
conditional use permit currently in effect on the property.
E. The proposed use will not otherwise constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public
health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
18.17~080
Conditions
In authorizing an application for a temporary use permit, the Director shall include as conditions of
approval the following minimum provisions:
A. The use will be limited to the dates and times (or period of time), nature, and extent prescribed
by the Director.
B. All work, including building, electrical, and plumbing, will conform to all requirements of
applicable codes.
C. Provisions for fire protection and fire vehicle access will be made as prescribed by the Fire
Marshal.
D. Signage will be limited to that approved by the Director.
E. The site will be continuously maintained free of weeds, litter, and debris.
R Within 3 days after removal of the temporary use, the site will be completely cleaned; all trash,
debris, signs, sign supports, and temporary electrical service will be removed.
G. Any additional limitations or conditions as required by the Director as conditions of approval
to ensure that the temporary use will not have an adverse impact on adjoining properties or the
public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
18.17.090
Effective Date; Appeals
A temporary use permit shall become effective immediately upon approval of the Director or other
authority. Appeal of the determination to approve or deny the permit shall be made within 10 days
of approval and shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures established in Chapter 18.11,
Common Procedures.
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Chapter 18.18: Amendments to the Text or Map
Sections:
18.18.010
18.18.020
18.18.030
18.18.040
18.18.050
18.18.060
Authorization
Initiation
Public Hearings
Planning Commission Action
City Council Action
Amendments to General Plan
18.18.010
Authorization
This title may be amended by changing the zoning map or the regulations.
18.18.020 Initiation
An amendment may be initiated as follows:
A. An application filed with the Director. The application shall be explicit as to the requested
amendment and shall be accompanied by the prevailing fee as established by the City Council
by resolution.
B. By direction of the City Council.
C. By direction of the Planning Commission.
18.18.030 Public Hearings
A. If the amendment pertains solely to the text of this title, the Planning Commission shall hold
at least one public hearing on any proposed amendment and shall give notice thereofby at least
one publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the city at least 10 days prior to
the hearing.
B. If the proposed amendment consists of a change of the boundaries of any district so as to
reclassify property from any district to any other district, the Planning Commission shall give
additional notice of the time and place of the hearing in accordance with Section 65091 of the
Government Code.
Notice shall be mailed to:
1. Property owners within the affected area at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
2. Public agencies which may be affected by the action under consideration.
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3. All owners of real property within 300 feet of the property that is the subject of the
hearing, as shown on the latest equalized assessment rolls. If the number of affected
parcels is greater than 1,000, notice shall be provided by placing a 1fa~page display
advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation at least 10 days prior to the hearing,
and individual notice mailed to property owners is not required. If the required notice
is mailed, notice shall also be provided in a newspaper of general circulation at least 10
days prior to the hearing.
C. Any failure to mail postal notices, as set forth in this section, shall not invalidate any
proceedings for amendment of this title.
18.18.040
Planning Commission Action
Following the hearings set out in Section 18.18.030, Public Hearings, the Planning Commission shall
provide the City Council with a written report of its recommendations.
18.18.050
City Council Action
Upon receipt of the report by the Planning Commission, the City Council shall conduct a public
hearing on the matter. The City Clerk shall set the date for the public hearing and give notice of the
public hearing and the proposed amendment by at least one publication in a newspaper of general
circulation within the city at least 10 days prior to the hearing. After the conclusion of the hearing,
the City Council may adopt, modify, or reject the amendment. If the Council elects to modify the
proposed amendment in a manner not previously considered by the Planning Commission, it shall
refer its intent to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation. The Council shall not
adopt the modification until (1) either the report of the Planning Commission has been filed with
the City Councilor (2) until 40 days has elapsed after the City Council has referred the modification
to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission need not conduct a public hearing.
18.18.060
Amendments to General Plan
Amendments to the General Plan of the City shall follow the same procedure as that provided for
amendments to this title.
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Chapter 18.19: Pre zoning
Section:
18.19.010 Purpose
18.19.020 Procedure; Zoning Map Designation; Effective Date
18.19.030 Exceptions
18.19.040 Applications and Public Hearings
18.19.050 Review Criteria
18.19.060 Denial
18.19.070 Development Agreement Required
18.19.010
Purpose
The purposes of pre zoning property prior to annexation into the city are:
A.
To promote the orderly development and expansion to the boundaries of the City of Redding
consistent with the General Plan.
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prezoned land are addressed and to plan for appropriate mitigation rheasures.
B.
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To protect, preserve, and promote the quality of life by establishing control over the quality,
distribution, and rate of growth in the City of Redding.
18.19.020
Procedure; Zoning Map Designation; Effective Date
A. The City may prezone unincorporated territory adjoining the city limits for the purpose of
establishing the zoning district that will apply in the event of subsequent annexation to the city.
B. The method and procedure for establishing such prezonings shall be in accordance with
Chapter 18.18, Amendments to the Text or Map.
C. Unincorporated property that has been prezoned shall carry a "P" prefix before the zone
classification and shall be so designated on the official zoning map of the city.
D. The zone classification established through the prezoning procedure shall become effective and
enforceable at the time annexation of the property to the city becomes effective. At this time,
the "P" prefix shall be deemed automatically removed from the zone classifica.tion.
18.19.030 Exceptions
The standards established and the process contained in this section shall not be applicable to the
following types of annexation proposals to the City of Redding:
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A. Publicly Owned Lands and/or Facilities.
B. Lands within unincorporated portions of Shasta County which are totally bounded by the
Redding corporate limits (unincorporated islands).
18.19.040
Applications and Public Hearings
Applications for prezoning shall be made in accordance with Chapter 18.18, Amendments to Text
or Map. The application must contain sufficient information to make the determinations required
in Section 18.19.050. At the time the application is deemed complete and after completion of
environmental review required by CEQA, a public hearing date shall be set in the manner prescribed
by law and in accordance with Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures, and Chapter 18.18,
Amendments to the Text or Map.
18.19.050
Review Criteria
Each application submitted to the City of Redding proposing pre zoning of unincorporated property
shall be reviewed pursuant to the following application criteria:
1. The property is adjacent to the existing city limits of Redding.
2. The property is located within the sphere of influence area of the City of Redding. A single
parcel in which more than 50 percent of the land area is located within the sphere of influence
shall be considered to be located within the sphere of influence.
3. The development proposed for the unincorporated property is consistent with the land use
designations of the City's General Plan.
4. The property is within the Primary Growth Area as defined in the General Plan. Expansion
of the Primary Growth Area shall meet the standards called for in the General Plan.
5. The proposal includes a plan for mitigation of impacts on parks and recreation needs by both
land dedication and development or by payment of in, lieu development fees at a standard
consistent with the Redding General Plan.
6. The proposal includes a plan for mitigation of impacts to police and fire services, including
analysis of emergency, response times and other appropriate service levels or other acceptable
alternative measures to protect the health and safety of residents.
7. The proposal includes a plan for mitigation of impacts to needed public infrastructure both on
site and along the project frontage without the need for the City to provide supplemental
facilities.
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8. The proposal has the capability to mitigate the impacts associated with its development
through the payment of applicable fees and/or construction of necessary public facilities.
9. The proposal includes a plan for mitigation that will not worsen the level of service (LOS) at
any intersection or along any roadway serving or affected by the project to an unacceptable
level.
18.19.060
Denial
If the proposed prezoning application does not satisfy all the review criteria of Section 18.19.050, the
application shall be considered premature and shall be denied.
18.19.070
Development Agreement Required
The City Council may require that applicants for approval of prezonings and annexation proposals
enter into a development agreement with the City. The application process for a development
agreement shall be as specified in Chapter 18.20.
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Chapter 18.20: Development Agreements
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Sections:
18.20.0lD Purposes
18.20.020 Application
18.20.030 Public Hearings
18.20.040 Findings
18.20.050 Execution and Recordation
18.20.060 Effect of Development Agreement
18.20.070 Annual Review
18.20.080 Approved Development Agreements
18.20.010
Purposes
A. The purpose of this chapter is to implement Government Code Sections 65864-65869.5,
authorizing governmental entities to enter into legally binding agreements with private parties.
This chapter outlines the procedures and minimum requirements for the review and
consideration of development agreements upon application by, or on behalf of, property
owners, the Planning Commission, or the City Council.
B. It is intended that the provisions of this chapter shall be fully consistent and in full compliance
with the provisions of the Government Code and shall be so construed. In construing the
provisions of any development agreement entered into in compliance with this chapter, those
provisions shall be read to fully effectuate and to be consistent with the language of this
chapter, State law, and the agreement. Should any apparent discrepancies between the
meaning of these documents arise, reference shall be made to the following documents and in
the following order:
1. The plain terms of the development agreement.
2. The provisions of this chapter.
3. The provisions of State law.
18.20.020
Application
A. Any owner of real property may request and apply through the Director to enter into a
development agreement. Acceptance of the application is contingent on the following:
1. The status of the applicant, as an owner of the property, is established to the satisfaction
of the Director.
2. The application is made on forms approved and contains all information required by the
Director.
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3. The application is accompanied by all lawfully required documents, materials, and
information.
B. The Director shall receive, review, and process all applications for development agreements
and prepare recommendations for Planning Commission and City Council consideration for
all such applications.
C. Processing fees, as established by resolution of the Council, shall be collected for any
application for a development agreement made in compliance with this chapter. Additionally,
appropriate fees shall be established and collected for periodic reviews conducted by the
Director in compliance with State law.
18.20.030
Public Hearings
A. The Director, upon finding the application for a development agreement complete, shall set
the application, together with recommendations, for a public hearing before the Planning
Commission in compliance with Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures. Following conclusion
of a public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make a written recommendation to the
Council that it approves, conditionally approves, or denies the application.
B. Upon receipt of the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Clerk shall set the
application and written report of the Planning Commission for a public hearing before the
Council in compliance with Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures. Following conclusion of the
public hearing, the Council shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application.
C. Notice of the hearings shall be given in the form of a notice of intention to consider approval
of a development agreement in compliance with State law, Government Code Section 65867.
18.20.040
Findings
The City Council may approve or conditionally approve a development agreement only after first
making all the following findings:
A. The development agreement would be in the best interest of the City.
B. The development agreement would promote the public interest and welfare of the City.
18.20.050
Execution and Recordation
A. The City shall not execute any development agreement until on or after the date upon which
the ordinance approving the agreement becomes effective.
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B. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit the Director, Board, Planning
Commission, or City Council from conditioning approval of a discretionary entitlement on the
execution of a development agreement where the condition is otherwise authorized by law.
C. A development agreement shall be recorded with the County Recorder no later than 10 days
after it is executed.
18.20.060
Effect of Development Agreement
Unless otherwise provided by the development agreement, the rules, regulations, and official policies
governing allowed uses of the land, density, design, improvement, and construction standards and
specifications applicable to development of the property subject to a development agreement are the
rules, regulations, and official policies in force at the time of execution of the agreement.
The agreement does not prevent the City in subsequent actions from conditionally approving or
denying any subsequent development project application on the basis of existing or new rules,
regulations, and policies.
18.20.070
Annual Review
A. Development agreements shall be limited to a period not to exceed a maximum of 10 years
from the effective date of the adopting ordinance. The City may specify in the agreement
options to renew the term of the agreement.
B. Development agreements may be reviewed once every 12 months at the request of the City
Council, Director, or applicant unless the agreement provides for a different review period, in
which case the agreement shall prevail.
C. The purpose of the review shall be to inquire into the good faith compliance of the applicant
with the terms and conditions of the agreement and for any other purpose specified in the
agreement.
D. Prior to each review, the Director shall prepare a report on all development that has occurred
under the agreement subsequent to the last review and any other matters the department
wishes to bring to the Council's attention.
E. If the Director review determines that all terms and conditions of the agreement were met and
the Council concurs, no further review is required.
E If the Director recommends modification or termination of the agreement, a public hearing
shall be scheduled before the Planning Commission on the agreement. Notice of intention to
modify or terminate the agreement shall be given in the same manner as set forth in Section
18.20.030. At such hearing, the applicant shall have the burden of demonstrating his/her good
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faith compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. After closing the public
hearing, the Planning Commission shall determine whether to recommend that the agreement
be terminated, modified, or confirmed as is.
G. Upon receipt of the Director's or Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council
shall schedule a public hearing. Notice of intention to modify or terminate the agreement shall
be given as prescribed in Section 18.20.030. If, after the public hearing is closed, the City
Council finds and determines on the basis of substantial evidence that the applicant or its
successor in interest has not complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the
agreement, the City Council may modify or terminate the agreement
18.20.080
Approved Development Agreements
Development agreements approved by the City Council shall be on file with the City Clerk.
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Chapter 18.22: Adequate Public Facilities
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Sections:
18.22.010
18.22.020
18.22.030
18.22.040
Purposes
Applicability
Adequate Public Facilities Review
Public Facility Requirements
18.22.010
Purposes
The specific purposes of this chapter are:
A. To ensure that adequate right,of,way is available for existing and planned streets and utilities
and that streets and other public facilities needed to support new development meet or exceed
the level, of, service thresholds and engineering standards established by the General Plan or as
subsequently adopted by resolution of the City Council.
B. To ensure that new development is not approved that would cause a reduction. in the levels of
service for any public facilities below the adopted level, of, service thresholds.
C. To ensure that adequate public facilities needed to support new development are available
concurrent with the impacts of such development.
18.22.020 Applicability
A. Public Facilities. For purposes of this chapter, "public facilities" includes, but is not limited to,
the following: streets and street rights,of,way, water and sewer conveyance facilities and
easements, water and sewer pump and lift stations and electric transmission and distribution
lines and easements, public safety facilities and services, and park facilities and services.
B. General Applicability. The provisions of this part shall apply to all applications for a zoning
clearance, site development permit, or use permit, within the City, except:
1. Minor alterations and additions to existing structures ofless than 15 percent of their gross
floor area.
2. Single,family dwellings on existing parcels.
18.22.030 Adequate Public Facilities Review
A. Determination of Adequacy. Once an application for a site development pemlit, use permit,
or subdivision approval has been filed, the Director, in consultation with other City
departments, shall evaluate the proposed project for compliance with service thresholds
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contained in the General Plan, the adopted resolution of the City Council, this chapter,
adopted engineering standards, and the facilities needs as determined by appropriate master
utility or service plans adopted or otherwise accepted by the City. The project applicant may
be required to provide engineering or other pertinent data which will assist the Director in
evaluating project impacts. In each case, project impacts shall be based on impacts anticipated
at the time occupancy is expected to occur. Based on his/her evaluation, the Director shall
determine whether public facilities are, or will be, adequate to serve the proposed development
and whether the development will reduce service levels below adopted standards.
B. Project Approval. An application shall not be approved if it is shown that levels of service will
be reduced below adopted thresholds unless the reduction will be mitigated to the satisfaction
of the City or a "deficiency plan" is prepared by the applicant and approved in accordance with
Section 18.22.030(C). If the nature of improvements required or the proposed timing of the
development are such that a deficiency plan is not practicable, the developer may choose to do
any of the following subject to approval of the approving authority:
1. Delay the development until necessary improvements are constructed by the City or other
entity.
2. Construct the necessary improvements subject to a reimbursement agreement, where
allowed by law and approved by the City, which will specify what the applicant's
proportional share of costs is based on project impacts. The amount to be reimbursed is
the amount of the improvement costs paid by the applicant that exceed the proportional
costs.
3. Enter into an agreement with the City to participate financially in the cost of the
improvements in order to accelerate their construction.
4. Scale down the project or modify the phasing, so that the standards required by this
chapter are met.
5. Any other reasonable actions to ensure that all public facilities and services will be
adequate and available concurrent with the impacts of the proposed development and
that service levels are not reduced below adopted standards.
C. Deficiency Plan. The approving body may approve a development that will result in a
reduction of service levels below adopted standards if a deficiency plan is adopted by the
approving authority. The plan must clearly establish the:
1. Measures that will be taken to address the deficiency.
2. Funding mechanism to be utilized.
3. Approximate timing of construction.
4. Party responsible for undertaking improvements.
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The deficiency plan may be tied to the adopted Capital Improvement Plan (eIP) of the City
provided that necessary improvements are explicitly included in the 10,year elP and funds are
identified and committed for the improvements. The deficiency plan may also be tied to a
Development Agreement between the City and the project applicant that ensures completion
of identified improvements.
18.22.040 Public Facility Requirements
A. Streets. All new development subject to the provisions of this chapter shall demonstrate that
the level,of,service thresholds contained in the General Plan will not be degraded by project
development. Those thresholds are:
· LOS "C" for most arterial streets and their intersections.
· LOS "D" for the Downtown area.
· LOS "D" for streets and interchanges within the State highway system.
· LOS "D" for river, crossing corridors whose capacity is affected by adjacent intersections.
All proposed developments that would create more than 250 average daily vehicle trips shall
be required to demonstrate the adequacy of the street system to accommodate traffic from the
proposed development consistent with the above thresholds unless the Director determines that
such information is not needed to determine compliance with the applicable level,of,service
standard. That determination may be based on recent area traffic studies, projections of the
City's Master Street Plan, or similar information.
Developments with less than 250 average daily vehicle trips shall be presumed to have an
insignificant impact on the street system and shall be exempt from the requirements for a traffic
impact analysis unless the Director determines that the existing street conditions are such that
any additional traffic may further reduce service levels below adopted standards.
Right,of,way dedication may be required as a condition of development approval if the adjacent
street does not meet the City's right,of,way standard for that class of street.
1. Traffic Impact Analysis Submittal Requirements. The applicant shall submit sufficient
information to allow the City to determine whether the street cross' section and level,of,
service standards will be met for the proposed development. A traffic impact analysis
shall be prepared by a qualified traffic engineer who is a licensed engineer in the State of
California, and shall contain the following information for the traffic,impact area. All
assumptions and data sources shall be clearly explained and fully documented:
a. A location map showing the development site, adjacent streets, and the access route
to the nearest State highway or Interstate highway and all bridges along the access
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b. Identification of the precise boundaries of the traffic impact area, which shall be
approved in advance by the City.
c. A detailed description of the street network within the traffic impact area, including
all major intersections, proposed and existing ingress and egress locations (single~
family residential driveways excepted), all existing street widths and rights~of~way,
all existing traffic signals and traffic~control devices, and all existing and proposed
public~transportation services and facilities serving the traffic~impact area.
d. The capacity of existing and proposed street segments based on accepted traffic
engineering methodology within the 20~year planning horizon.
e. Current and 20~year projected average daily traffic volumes on all streets within the
traffic impact area that will be affected by the proposed development.
f. A capacity analysis of all major street sections and street intersectionS affected by the
proposed development arid for all proposed access points to the development site,
taking into consideration existing traffic as well as traffic that will be generated by
the proposed development. .
g. A summary outlining the study findings on the traffic impacts of the proposed
development on the existing and proposed street system, including a detailed
description of proposed improvements necessary to mitigate impacts where the
analysis indicates unacceptable levels of service or safety problems.
h. Other information as may reasonably be required by the City to determine
compliance with the applicable level~of~service standards.
1. Information to be submitted shall be analyzed in both a "project~build" and
"no~build" scenario.
B. Water, Wastewater, Electricity, Stonnwater, Public Safety, and Parks and Recreation. Level~
of~service standards for water, wastewater, electricity, stormwater, public safety, and parks and
recreation facilities shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Periodically, but not
less than every 2 years, the service levels contained in the resolution shall be reviewed and
adjusted by the City Council, if necessary, to reflect current capital improvement programming,
redevelopment plans, and similar mechanisms that influence service levels.
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Chapter 18.24: Environmental Clearance
Sections:
18.24.010
18.24.020
18.24.030
18.24.040
18.24.050
18.24.060
18.24.070
18.24.080
18.24.090
18.24.100
18.24.110
18.24.120
18.24.130
18.24.140
18.24.150
18.24.010
Purpose
Incorporation of State CEQA Guidelines
Additional Definitions
Application CompletenessrHme Limits
Projects Exempt from State CEQA Guidelines
Environmental Determination
Negative Declarations
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Preparation
Notice of Completion
Review of Draft EIR
Response to Comments on a Draft EIR
Final EIR
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Appeals of Environmental Determinations
Fees and Bonds
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to provide the City of Redding, project applicants, and the public with
the procedures to be used in administering the City's responsibilities under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), codified as Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq., as
amended. The procedures are intended to protect both local and regional natural resources in a
manner that is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan.
18.24.020 Incorporation of State CEQA Guidelines
The full text of the State CEQA Guidelines as amended is hereby incorporated by reference into this
ordinance as if fully set out herein and shall supersede any inconsistent provisions of these City
environmental review procedures. These environmental review procedures supplement the State
CEQA Guidelines adopted as 14 California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000, et seq.
In the event there is a conflict between the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines, the
Public Resources Code shall govern.
18.24.030 Additional Definitions
The list of defined terms in Chapter 18.61, List of Terms and Definitions, under Title 18 of the City
of Redding Municipal Code is expanded by reference to include the definitions contained in the
Public Resources Code and the State CEQA Guidelines.
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18.24.040 Application Completenessffime Limits
The Department shall determine whether an application for a permit or other entitlement for use
is complete within 30 calendar days from the receipt of the application. If no written determination
of the completeness of the application is made within that period, the application shall be deemed
complete on the 31 st day.
A. When reviewing the application for completeness, the Department shall identify environmental
issues that require additional information or explanation by the applicant. An application for
a project shall not be accepted as complete by the Department until all the additional
information necessary for environmental review has been submitted.
B. Accepting an application as complete does not limit the authority of the City to require the
applicant to submit additional information needed for environmental evaluation of the project.
18.24.050 Projects Exempt from State CEQA Guidelines
A. Ministerial Projects. Projects determined to be ministerial, as defined in Section 15268 of the
State CEQA Guidelines, are exempt from CEQA. A list of activities determined to be
ministerial projects by the City of Redding has been adopted by resolution of the City Council
and includes:
1. Issuance of building permits and related Building Division permits (e.g., plumbing,
electrical, foundation) that do not involve potential environmental impacts.
2. Issuance of encroachment permits that do not involve potential environmental impacts.
3. Issuance of business licenses.
4. Reversions to acreage or certificates of compliance, when in conformance with the City
Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Map Act and. when no condition other than
payment of fees pursuant to the Redding Municipal Code is required.
5. Acceptance of improvements and approval of final subdivision maps.
6. Approval of individual utility service connections and disconnections.
7. Issuance of demolition permits that do not involve structures of historical significance.
8. Issuance of sign permits in compliance with Chapter 18.90 of the Redding Municipal
Code, which do not require a Planning permit or do not result in a potentially significant
visual impact.
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9. Parade or special, event permits.
10. Dog licenses.
11. Certificates of occupancy.
12. Lot merger applications.
13. Technical corrections to recorded maps.
14. Issuance of Fire Department permits necessary for the safeguarding of life and property.
15. Bicycle licenses.
16. Park use arid park festival permits by the Community Services Department.
17. Aboveground flammable,liquid storage tanks as provided for under Section 9.20.040 of
the Redding Municipal Code.
18. Lease agreements that do not involve potential environmental impacts.
19. Establishment of Landscape Maintenance Districts.
20. Contract awards for Public Works projects that do not involve potential environmental
impacts.
21. Agreements for services granted by the City Council which do not involve potential
environmental impacts.
22. Vacation of easements that do not involve potential environmental impacts.
23. Abatement proceedings.
24. Permits for wildland fuel,management purposes, complying with the criteria by the
Development Services Director for the protection of resources.
B. Statutory and Categorical Exemptions. Statutory Exemptions deal with projects for which
exemptions from CEQA have been granted by the State Legislature as described in Article 18
of the State CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemptions deal with projects which have been
determined to have no potential for significant effect on the environment as described in
Article 19 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
C. Notice of Exemption. When the Department determines that a project is categorically or
statutorily exempt from CEQA and the City approves or decides to carry out a project, the
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Department may file a Notice of Exemption. The Notice of Exemption may be prepared in
accordance with Section 15062 of the CEQA Guidelines.
D. Filing of Notice of Exemption. The Department may file the Notice of Exemption with the
County Clerk of Shasta County. Copies of the notice may also be available for public inspection
at the Department. Filing and posting the Notice of Exemption commences a 35~day statute
of limitations from the date of project approval. If the Notice of Exemption is not filed, a
180~day statute of limitations applies.
18.24.060 Environmental Determination
If it is determined that a project is not exempt and is subject to CEQA, the Department shall
conduct an Initial Study to determine whether a Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) is to be prepared. If the Department determines that an EIR will clearly be required
for a project, an expanded Initial Study may be conducted to better focus the EIR on important
environmental issues.
A. The Initial Study report shall be prepared in accordance with Section 15063 of the CEQA
Guidelines. Thresholds of significance shall be determined as based on CEQA, the General
Plan, and other regulatory documents or permit requirements. An extended Initial Study may
also discuss methods to mitigate any potentially significant effects of the proposed project and
provide a discussion regarding consistency with existing zoning, General Plan, and other
applicable land use regulations.
B. Upon completion of an Initial Study, an environmental determination is made by the Director.
As an option, the project may be scheduled for a meeting of the Board of Administrative
Review or Planning Commission to make an environmental determination as to whether a draft
Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report is to be prepared.
18.24.070 Negative Declarations
A. The Department shall prepare a draft Negative Declaration for a project when the Initial Study
demonstrates that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect
on the environment.
B. Where the Department determines that a project may have a significant effect on the
environment, the Department may propose modifications to the project that would mitigate
the potential effects to a level of "less than significant." If such mitigation measures are agreed
to by the project proponent and are incorporated into the project or made a condition of the
project, the Department may prepare a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration.
C. As required by Section 21091 of the Public Resources Code, the Department shall provide at
least a 20~calendar~day public~review period for a draft Negative Declaration or draft Mitigated
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Negative Declaration from the date the notices are postmarked. When a Negative Declaration
or a Mitigated Negative Declaration is submitted to the State Clearinghouse for review by State
agencies, the review period shall not be less than 30 calendar days from the date the document
is distributed by the Clearinghouse. The proposed Negative Declaration or a Mitigated
Negative Declaration shall be kept on file at the Department to provide an opportunity for
public review.
D. Notice of availability of any proposed Negative Declaration shall be mailed to all property
owners within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the development site in accordance with
the common procedures in Chapter 18.11.
. E. Prior to approving a project, the City shall consider the draft Negative Declaration or a
Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with any comments received during the public review
period. The City shall approve the Negative Declaration or a Mitigated Negative Declaration
if it finds, on the basis of the Initial Study and comments received, that there is not any
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
E With a private project, the Negative Declaration or a Mitigated Negative Declaration must be
completed and ready for approval within 105 calendar days from the date when the City
accepted the application as complete.
G. After the City decides to carry out or approve a project for which a Negative Declaration or a
Mitigated Negative Declaration has been approved, the Department shall file a Notice of
Determination and any appropriate California Department offish and Game (CDFG) fees to
the Shasta County Clerk within 5 working days. The contents of the Notice of Determination
shall comply with Section 15075 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Notices of Determination
shall be mailed to requesting parties if such request is made within the 30~day posting period
of the notice. Posting of the notices starts a 30~calendar~day statute of limitations on court
challenges to the approval under CEQA. If a Notice of Determination is not filed and posted
by the City with the County Clerk, a 180~day statute of limitations will apply.
18.24.080 Environmental Impact Report (Em) Preparation
Upon completion of the Initial Study and a determination by the Board of Administrative Review,
the Planning Commission, or the Director that an EIR is required, the Department shall initiate the
EIR process as described in this section. The EIR process should be consolidated, to the extent
possible, with the existing planning, review, and approval process. The Director shall execute a
contract with an independent firm or individual to complete the EIR. The Director shall require a
cash deposit or other security from. the project proponent to ensure that costs associated with
preparation, review, and administration of the EIR and contract are recovered.
A. Notice of Preparation. Upon a determination by the City that an EIR is required, the
Department shall prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) pursuant to Section 15082 of the
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State CEQA Guidelines. The Department may require the project proponent to provide
information necessary for preparation of the NOP.
B. Distribution of Notice of Preparation. Department shall send the NOP to each Responsible
or Trustee Agency. In addition, the Director may identify other relevant groups or agencies
and distribute the NOP to those groups. The Department shall use either certified mail or other
method of transmittal which provides a record that the NOP was received. A period of
30 calendar days from receipt of the NOP shall be provided for comment. When one or more
State agencies will be a Responsible Agency or a Trustee Agency, the Department shall send
the NOP to each State responsible agency and trustee agency with a copy sent to the State
Clearinghouse.
C. Issues in an EIR. During or subsequent to the NOP review period, a meeting may be
convened by the Department. The meeting shall involve representatives from pertinent
agencies in order to clarify and focus the issues to be addressed in the Draft EIR.
D. Preparation of the Draft EIR. When an EIR is required for a project, the Department shall
be responsible for preparation of the draft document. The Draft EIR may be prepared by an
environmental consultant in a format specified by the City and shall include all the contents
specified in CEQA Guidelines. If environmental documentation is prepared under contract to
the City, the contract shall be executed within 45 days of the determination that the
environmental documentation is required.
E. Acceptance of the Draft EIR for Circulation. Upon completion of the Draft EIR, the
consultant for the EIR shall submit a specified number of copies of an administrative draft for
review by the Department. A draft Mitigation Monitoring Plan shall also be submitted. The
Department shall review the administrative draft and make changes as necessary to reflect the
independent judgment of the Department and to ensure that the document adequately and
objectively discloses any potential environmental effects of the proposed project.
This review should be conducted within 14 calendar days of the date of submittal of the Draft
EIR. Where corrections or changes are found necessary by the Department, a revised
administrative draft shall then be prepared. As soon as the revised Draft EIR is prepared and
accepted by the Department as adequate under CEQA, a specified number of copies of the
circulation Draft EIR, together with one original copy, shall be filed with the Department.
18.24.090 Notice of Completion
Upon acceptance of the Draft EIR by the Department, a Notice of Completion (NOC) shall be filed
with the State Clearinghouse pursuant to CEQA Guidelines.
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18.24.100 Review of Draft EIR
A. The Department shall provide at least a 30,calendar,day, public, review period for a Draft ElR.
If a State agency is a Responsible or Trustee Agency, the public review period shall be no less
than 45 calendar days unless a shorter period is approved by the State Clearinghouse.
B. The Department shall provide notice of the public review for the Draft ElR upon filing of the
Notice of Completion with the State Clearinghouse per CEQA Guidelines. Direct notice shall
be given to all organizations or individuals who have previously requested such notice.
C. Comments received as a part of the public review should be in writing and should focus on
environmental issues related to the project and the adequacy of the ElR.
D. The Department may schedule a public hearing before the Planning Commission during or
upon completion of the public review period for the purposes of receiving public comments on
the Draft ElR. The public hearings may be held at the regular time and place of Planning
Commission meetings or they may be held at another established place and time convenient
to that portion of the general public most interested in the project for which the public hearing
is being conducted.
18.24.110 Response to Comments on a Draft EIR
The Department shall evaluate comments on environmental issues received during the noticed
public,review period and shall prepare written responses. The responses shall comply with the
requirements described in CEQA Guidelines. The response to comments must describe the
disposition of significant environmental issues raised. The response to comments may take the form
of revisions to the Draft ElR or may be a separate section of the Final ElR. All comments received,
either in writing or as summarized in minutes of public meetings, shall be retained by the Department
for a period of at least 3 years following certification of the Final ElR for the subject project.
18.24.120 Final EIR
A. Preparation. The Department shall prepare the Final ElR in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines.
B. Certification of the Final EIR. Prior to action on the project, the Final ElR shall be presented
to the Planning Commission or City Council. At least 10 days prior to certifying an ElR, the
City shall provide a copy of its written responses to comments to any public agency that
submitted comments during the review period. The City shall certify that the Final ElR has
been completed in compliance with CEQA, that the document reflects the City's independent
judgment and analysis, and that the decision,making body has reviewed and considered the
information contained in the Final ElR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines.
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C. Adoption of Findings. The City shall not approve or carry out a project for which an EIR has
been prepared which identifies one or more significant environmental effect(s) unless one or
more written findings is made for each of those significant effect(s). Possible findings are
described in CEQA Guidelines.
D. Decision on a Project. Mter considering the Final EIR and in conjunction with making
required findings, the City may decide whether or how to approve or carry out the project.
Permit applications for projects for which an EIR has been prepared shall be acted upon within
6 months after the EIR is certified. The City shall not decide to approve or carry out a project
for which an EIR was prepared unless either the project as approved will not have a significant
effect on the environment or the City has:
1. Eliminated or substantially lessened all significant effects on the environment, where
feasible.
2. Determined that any remaining significant effects on the environment found to be
unavoidable are acceptable due to overriding concerns.
E. Statement of Overriding Considerations. If the City determines that the benefits of a
proposed project substantially outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effect(s), the
City shall make a statement of overriding considerations in approving the project. The City
shall state specific reasons to support its action based on the certified Final EIR and additional
evidence if presented for the record.
E Time Limits. With a private project, the City shall complete and certify the Final EIR within
one year after the date the project application was accepted as complete. An unreasonable
delay by an applicant in meeting requests by the City necessary for the preparation of an EIR
shall suspend the running of the time period for the period of the unreasonable delay.
Alternatively, the City may disapprove a project application where there is unreasonable delay
in meeting requests. The City may allow a renewed application to start at the same point in the
process where the application was when it was disapproved.
G. Notice of Determination. The City shall file a Notice of Determination (NOD) with the
Shasta County Clerk following project approval for which an EIR was prepared. The notice
shall be prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines. If a State agency is a Responsible or
Trustee Agency, the NOD shall also be filed with the State Clearinghouse.
H. Statute of Limitations. Notices of Determination shall be mailed to requesting parties if such
request is made within the 30~day posting period of the notice. Posting of the notices starts a
30~calendar~day statute of limitations on court challenges to the approval under CEQA. If a
Notice of Determination is not filed and posted with the County Clerk by the City, a 180~day
statute of limitations will apply.
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I. Final EIR Distribution. Within 15 calendar days after certification of a Final EIR, a copy of
the Final EIR shall be available for review or sale at the Department for a reasonable amount
of time. The City shall provide a copy of the certified Final EIR to each Responsible Agency.
18.24.130 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
As required under the Public Resources Code, the City of Redding shall establish monitoring or
reporting procedures for mitigation measures adopted as a condition of project approval in order to
mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment
A. Applicants shall be required to submit checklists indicating the mitigation measure to be
monitored, the agency and/or person responsible for monitoring, and dates for the
commencement and completion of the mitigation.
B. Draft monitoring programs for projects for which an EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration is
prepared shall be included in the draft documents. The monitoring program shall be subject
to the same public review and comment accorded all other portions of the draft document. The
final monitoring program shall be adopted as a part of the CEQA findings for the subject
project.
C. A monitoring program for a Mitigated Negative Declaration shall be attached to the document
as a supporting exhibit.
D. Where the City's monitoring or reporting activities demonstrate that mitigation measures are
not being implemented, the Director shall notify the project applicant of the specific areas of
noncompliance and request immediate correction. Where the permittee fails to comply with
the imposed mitigation measures, the City shall take appropriate enforcement action, including
issuance of stop,work orders.
18.24.140 Appeals of Environmental Determinations
A. Any determination or decision made by the Director or Board of Administrative Review
pursuant to these environmental review procedures may be appealed to the Planning
Commission by any person aggrieved or affected by such determination or decision. Such an
appeal shall be made by filing a written appeal with the Development Services Department
within 10 calendar days after the decision or determination. The written appeal shall set forth
the grounds upon which the appeal is based. The Planning Commission shall act on the appeal
within 30 days of the date of the filing of written appeal.
B. Where an appeal is made on the decision of a project, the Board of Administrative Review,
Planning Commission, or City Council may also review the environmental document prepared
for the project; however, the environmental document need not be recertified if the appeal is
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not based on issues of the environment (for definition of "environment, " refer to Section 15360
of the CEQA Guidelines).
18.24.150 Fees and Bonds
Applicants shall be required to pay an environmental review fee at the time of application as set by
City Council resolution. To guarantee that the City has the resources to carry out the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, the approving authority may require the project proponent to
post a cash bond or other specific assurity acceptable to the City Attorney at the time the project is
approved or is to be carried out. The assurity would be used to cover the cost of staff time in meeting
the requirements of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The assurity would be posted
with the City Treasurer, and all accrued interest would be used to cover administrative handling by
the City. Upon completion of the Monitoring Program, any unused portion of the assurity would be
returned to the project proponent.
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18.25.010
18.25.020
18.25.030
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Director
Permit Compliance
18.25.010
Conformance Required
All departments, officials, and public employees of the City vested with the duty or authority to issue
permits or licenses shall conform to the provisions of this title and shall issue no permit or license for
uses, buildings, or purposes in conflict with the provisions of this title, and any such permit or license
issued in conflict with the provisions of this title shall be null and void.
18.25.020 Director
It is the duty of the Director to enforce the provisions of this title pertaining to the erection,
construction, reconstruction, moving, conversion, altering, or addition to any building or structure
and pertaining to use of property as regulated by this code; and his/her duty and authority in this
regard shall include the issuing of stop work orders.
18.25.030 Permit Compliance
Failure to comply with the conditions of approval of any permit issued pursuant to the provisions of
this code shall be considered a violation of the Redding Municipal Code and subject to all
enforcement actions established therein. '
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18.30.010
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Purpose
Land Use Regulations
Site Development Regulations and Performance Standards
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Purpose
The specific purposes of the "Rural Lands" District are to:
1. Maintain and enhance the areas which have significant agricultural value.
2. Protect areas from development that are constrained by relatively extreme topography or are
in outlying rural areas as identified in the General Plan.
3. Implement and provide appropriate regulations for the "Residential, 1 ~dwelling~unit~per ~ 5~acre"
and larger (5 a/u) General Plan classifications.
18.30.020 Land Use Regulations
Schedule 18.30.020~A below prescribes the land use regulations for the "RL" Residential Districts.
The regulations for the district are established by letter designations as follows:
"P" designates permitted use classifications.
"L" designates use classifications that are permitted, subject to certain limitations prescribed by
the additional use regulations contained in this chapter.
"S" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Board of Administrative Review.
"Sd" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Director.
"u" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a use permit
by the Planning Commission.
Use classifications are defined in Chapter 18.60, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land
use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that
is substantially similar in character. Use classifications not listed or not substantially similar to the
uses in the schedule below are prohibited. The schedule also notes additional use regulations that
apply to various uses.
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Schedule 18.30.020-A: Use Regulations-"RW'allands" District
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Familv Dav Care, 6 or fewer P
Residential Care, Limited P
Public and Semibublic Uses
Cemeterv U
Park & Recreation Facilities S
Public Safety Facilities S
Religious Facilities S Use oermit required if over 10,000 sa ft
Residential Care, Senior S Must demonstrate provision of high level
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Residential Care, General S Must demonstrate provision of high level
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Schools, Public or Private U
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast Establishments Sd See Section 18.43.060
Commercial Recreation U
Utilities, Maior U
Utilities, Minor P
Asmculture and Extractive Uses
Croo and Animal Raising Sd
Mining and Quarrying U See ChatJter 18.44
Nurseries Sd
Accessory Uses and Structures See Section 18.43.020
Temoorarv Uses See ChatJter 18.17
Nonconfonninf! Uses See ChatJter 18.46
18.30.030 Site Development Regulations andl Pertorma1t1l.ce S1ta1t1l.dlaJrdls
Schedule 18.30.030,A below prescribes the development regulations for Rural Lands.
Schedule 18.30.030-A: Development Regulations for Rural lands
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Minimum Lot Width (feet) 150 See Section 18.46.080 (Nonconforming Parcels)
Base Density: Units per gross developable (1)
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Minimum Yards: (feet)
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Maximum Building Height (feet) 40 See Section 18.40.080
Other Standards
Accessorv Uses and Structures See Section 18.43.020
Setbacks from Creeks and Rioarian Areas See Chapter 18.48
Tree Preservation See Chapter 18.45
Walls And Fences See Section 18.40.180
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(1) Calculation of Allowable Units. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on any
single parcel shall be computed by deducting areas of slopes over 20 percent and any areas
subject to flooding from a 100,year,storm event and multiplying the remainder (gross
developable acreage) by the density multiplier in Schedule 18.30.030,B. Increases over the
base density in the "RL" District are allowed for cluster development that leaves a minimum
percentage of the otherwise developable portion of the site as open space per Schedule
18.30.030,C. The percent increase in base density is determined on the basis of the percentage
of the total developable site area retained as open space.
Schedule 18.30.030,B establishes the density regulations and Schedule 18.30.030,C addresses
density increase.
Schedule 18.30.030..B: Density Regulations-Residential Uses
Schedule 18.30.030..C: Density Increase
A. Cluster Development Standards. Cluster development standards are established by
Chapter 17.54 of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Cluster development is also appropriate
in the "PO" Planned Development Overlay District.
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"RS" Residential Single Family, and "RM" Residential Multiple
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18.31.010
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18.31.050
18.31.060
Purpose
Land Use Regulations
Site Development Regulations and Performance Standards
Density Increase
Small,Lot Subdivisions
Density Bonus
18.31.010
Purpose
The specific purposes of the "Residential" Districts are to:
1. Maintain and enhance the city's primary neighborhood housing areas.
2. Ensure the provision of services and facilities needed to accommodate planned population
densities.
3. Evaluate development proposals for appropriate densities within the given ranges.
4. Implement and provide appropriate regulations for the General Plan classifications of
"Residential, 1 to 5 acres per unit" through "Residential, 10 to 20 units per acre."
5. Additional purposes of each "Residential" District:
"RE" Residential Estate. Provide areas that accommodate a desire to live on large parcels
surrounded by open space. Maintain a transition between agricultural and other rural uses and
urban uses. Encourage clustered development with smaller lots in order to maintain open space
and to provide recreational opportunities.
"RS" Residential Single Family. Provide areas that accommodate a variety of housing types
including attached or detached single,family or 2,family dwellings.
"RM" Residential Multiple Family. Provide areas for medium, to high,density multiple,family
projects and other uses that are compatible with multiple, family development. Encourage
housing that is located near Downtown and has adequate access to public transportation and
arterial streets.
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18.31.020 Land Use Regulations
Schedule 18.31.020,A below prescribes the land use regulations for the "RE," "RS," and
"RM" Residential Districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations
as follows:
"P" designates permitted use classifications.
"L" designates use classifications that are permitted, subject to certain limitations prescribed by
the additional use regulations contained in this chapter.
"Sd" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Director.
"5" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Board of Administrative Review.
"u" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a use permit
by the Planning Commission.
Use classifications are defined in Chapter 18.60, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land
use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that
is substantially similar in character. Use classifications not listed in the schedule or not substantially
similar to the uses below are prohibited. The schedule also notes additional use regulations that
apply to various uses.
Schedule 18.31.020,A: Use Regulations-Other "Residential" Districts
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Multiple Family (Apartments) - - P dwelling units on a parcel; see Schedule 18.31.030-B
for maximum allowable densities. (3) (6)
Dwellinl! Group - - S
Group Residential - - S
Family Day Care, 6 or fewer P P P
Family Day Care, 7-14 P P P
Second Dwellings P P P See Section 18.43.140
Residential Care, Limited P P P
Public and Semipublic Uses
Clubs & Lodges - - S
Community Centers - S S
Day Care Center (15 or more) U U S See Section 18.43.070
Park & Recreation Facilities S S S
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Parking Lots S S S For adjacent office or commercial use only; covered
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Religious Facilities S S S
Residential Care, General S S S (1), (2)
Residential Care, Senior S S S (1), (2)
Schools, Public or Private U U U
Transitional Housing Facilities - - S
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Bed and Breakfast Sd Sd P See Section 18.43.060
Establishments -
Commercial Recreation L2 L2 -
Food and BeveralZe Sales U U U Not to exceed 3,500 sf; no lZasoline sales or liquor stores
Offices, Business & Professional S Not to exceed 5,000 sf per parcel; parcels existing prior
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T emborarv Uses See Chabter 18.17 -
Nonconforming Uses See Chabter 18.46
Specific Limitations
L1 Only in RS-3.5 and RS-4 with approval of a site development permit and when in character with the
existing or proposed neighborhood.
L2 Golf courses, racquet clubs, health and fitness clubs (public and private) allowed in these residential districts
on parcels 5 acres and larger with approval of a use permit. -
(1) Residential Care Facilities in the "RE" and "RS" Districts shall not exceed the population
density that would otherwise result from typical residential development based on the standard
of 2.47 persons per household. For example, a 2~acre parcel in a "RS~3" District would be
limited to 15 persons receiving care (2x3x2.47= 15 persons).
(2) In the "RE" and "RS" Districts, any facility over 5,000 square feet shall be developed in
accordance with the "RM~ 10" District, except that building height shall not exceed 35 feet.
(3) Site development permit issued by the Director shall be required for development on all parcels
within an "RM" District where said parcel was created by a subdivision of 5 or more parcels.
(4) Single~family prohibited in "RM" District on lots created after adoption of this section except
in a "PD" Planned Development District and for small~lot subdivisions.
(5) The Director may require buffer yards on side and rear property lines of the office development
as specified in Section 18.40.020.
(6) Site development permit issued by the Director shall be required for construction of any units
on a parcel without public~street access.
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18.31.030 Site Development Regulations and Perfonnance Standards
Schedule 18.31.030,A: Lot Area and Width-Residential Uses; Schedule 18.31.030,B: Density
Regulations-Residential Uses; and Schedule 18.31.030,C: Development Regulations-Residential
Uses are included in this section. The numbers in the tables refer to standards immediately below
the table.
Schedule 18.31.030..A: Lot Area and Width-Residential Uses
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RE-1 30,000 100
RE-2 14,000 85
RS-2 , 10,000 80
RS-2.5 8,000 75
RS-3 7,000 (8,000 sa ft corner lot) 70
RS-3.5 6,0001 (7,000 sq ft corner lot) 65 (70-foot corner lot)
RS-4 60 (70-foot corner lot)
RM-6 100 feet
RM-9
RM-lO 10,0001 80
RM-12
RM-15
RM-18 15,000 100
RM-20
RM-30 30,000 100
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Applies to street frontage; cul-de-sac lot width may be reduced to 35 feet; flag lots must have a minimum street
frontage of 20 feet for a single flag lot; and 15 feet per lot for adjacent flag lots. Also, see Title 17, Subdivisions.
See Section 18.46.080 (Nonconforming Parcels)
Schedule 18.31.030-B: Density Regulations-Residential Uses. The base number of dwelling units
permitted on any "RE," "RS," or "RM" parcel shall be computed by deducting areas of slopes over
20 percent and any areas subject to flooding from a 100,year,storm event (as detem1.ined by FEMA
or the Citywide Master Storm Study (Montgomery-Watson Report) or by other flood studies
acceptable to the City) and multiplying the remainder (gross developable acreage) by the base density
of the district as shown in Schedule 18.31.030-B.
Schedule 18.31.030, B depicts the lower and upper ends of the density range for each single,family
residential district based on General Plan land use classifications. The schedule also establishes the
maximum density permitted in each "RM" District. That density is expressed in the maximum
number of dwelling units permitted based on the net area of the lot. This code specifically is
structured to correct the density from gross to net for "RM" Districts. The schedule also provides for
increases in density beyond those depicted on the zoning map under certain specified circumstances.
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RE-l 1 1 Increases over the base density shown on the zoning map shall
be allowed only under one or more of the following
RE-2 2 2 circumstances:
RS-2 2 3.5 1. The Planning Commission determines that the
RS-2.5 2.5 3.5 additional site and building design elements listed in
Section 18.31.040, for single-family developments, are
RS-3 3 3.5 in evidence.
RS-3.5 3.5 6 2. In single-family districts, the base density may be
adjusted within a given range to reflect the density
RS-4 4 6 allowed by the General Plan in effect on October 1,
',' one 'dWEilIing, ~r,:~ 2000 (previous General Plan), in accordance with
, ner.~et:.~~~;(oO~:; General Plan policy. To attain the adjusted density, it
must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
RM-6 6 5,500 sf Planning Commission that the adjusted density is
RM-9 9 4,500 sf acceptable considering the following factors: site
topography, public-street access, availability of utilities,
RM-lO 10 3,500 sf existing neighborhood characteristics, including the
RM-12 12 3,000 sf average density of surrounding development.
3. A density bonus consistent with Government Code
RM-15 15 2,500 sf Section 65915, et seq., is approved.
4. Housing developments for low/moderate income senior
RM-18 18 2,225 sf citizens may be approved at 200% of base density for
RM-20 20 1,850 sf one-bedroom units and 150% of base density for
two-bedroom units for apartment projects in the
RM-30 30 1,450 sf "RM" District.
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based on either "gross developable acres" or "net developable acres," whichever provides the highest number of
dwelling units.
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Building Form and Location
Maximum Height (feet) 35 35 45 50 (2)
Minimum Yards (feet)
~Minimum garage setback
of 20 feet in all districts
Front 25 15 15 15 <>(1)
<> (8) all districts
l>See Section 18.31.050 for
small-lot subdivisions
15 feet total; no
Aggregate side yard less than 5; 10
5 feet (except <>(2); (3); (4)-for RM
Side 30'; no small-lot for 2 or 10 dis tric ts
side less subdivisions more C> (8) for RE & RS districts
than 10' (Section stories
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Corner Side 15 15 15 15 I>See Section 18.46.040 for
existing nonconforming
building setbacks
Rear 15 15 15 15 1>(2)
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Single-story-lO ft
Distance Between Main 1 & 2 story-15 ft
Structures - - 3 or more
stories-20ft
Maximum Lot Coverage 40% 40% (7) RM districts only
Vehicle Accommodation - See Chapter 18.41, Off-Street Parking and Loading
Limitations on Parking Front-yard setback area
Frontage Yes Yes Yes Yes may not be used for
required parking
Garage Frontage Limitations Yes Yes - - (6)
Other Standards
Accessory Uses/Structures See Section 18.43.020
Buffer Yards See Section 18.40.020 - RM districts only
Common and Private Open (5) RM districts only
Space
Design Criteria For discretionary permits, see Section 18.40.050
Roof-Mounted Mechanical Prohibited - See Section 18.40.130
Equipment
Setbacks from Creeks and See Chapter 18.48
Riparian Areas
Sky Plane See Section 18.40.150 - RM districts only
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(1) Front..Yard Setback. The required front,yard setback may be determined through averaging
provided that when 4 or more parcels in a block have been improved with structures, the
minimum front,yard setback shall be the average of the setbacks on the improved parcels if this
average is less than the minimum setback required by this chapter. The maximum setback in
the "RE" and "RS" Districts for lots less than 40,000 square feet is 50 feet, or 40 percent of the
lot depth, whichever is greater unless a zoning exception is obtained.
(2) Multistory Limitations. In order to limit impacts to the rear,yard privacy of single,family
developments and to ensure adequate building bulk and height transitions between single,
family and multiple,family districts, the following "RM" multistory setback is established:
The minimum setback to a second or higher story, where an "RM" District abuts an "RE" or
"RS" District shall be 25 feet. For discretionary permits, including subdivision of land, the
approving body may require second,story setbacks up to 50 feet if, given the circumstances of
the site and surrounding properties-such as building size and height, topography, and similar
considerations-the additional setback is necessary to achieve the intent of this section.
(3) Minimum Yards. Projections into yards are allowed for decks, porches, bay windows, roof
eaves and similar features; see Section 18.40.030, Building Projections into Setback Areas.
(4) Minimum Side Yard. The minimum side yard shall be increased 2 feet per story for each story
over 2 in a multiple, family building, unless the upper story is set back 10 feet from the building
face. Where a dwelling fronts on a side yard, the side yard shall be a minimum of 15 feet.
(5) Private and Common Outdoor Living Area.
Each multiple,family residential development
(two or more dwelling units on a single lot) shall
provide private and common areas for its tenants.
Private areas typically consist of covered or
uncovered balconies, decks, patios, porches,
fenced yards, and similar areas outside the
residence. A minimum of 80 square feet with a
minimum depth of 10 feet shall be provided with
each dwelling unit. The minimum depth can be
reduced to 6 feet for upper,story units.
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MULTIPLE FAMILY (APARTMENTS)
RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE
Common outdoor, activity areas typically consist
oflandscape areas, walks, patios, swimming pools, barbeque areas, shade elements, playgrounds,
turf, or other such improvements as are appropriate to enhance the outdoor environment of
the development. All areas not improved with buildings, parking, vehicular accessways, trash
enclosures, and similar items shall be developed as common areas with the type of attributes
described above. Common areas in developments of 20 or more dwelling units must be of
sufficient size and arrangement such that they allow adequate area for gathering, play, and
other outdoor activities for their tenants and guests.
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(6) Garage Frontage Limitations. Where garage doors face a street, garage fronts (in linear feet)
shall not exceed 45 percent of the width of the lot as measured at the proposed building
setback line. This limitation can be exceeded by an additional 1 0 percent of the lot frontage
where the garage extends beyond the front door of the residence and is separated by a depth
of no more than 6 feet, measured from a line extended parallel to the plane of the front door.
In the case of garages designed to accommodate 3 or more vehicles, at least one garage front
must be offset from the remaining garage fronts by at least 2 feet.
(7) Maximum Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage calculations in the "RM" Districts include
buildings, driveways, parking areas, and trash~enclosure areas. Schedule 18.31.030~D indicates
the maximum allowable lot coverage in each "RM" District.
Schedule 18.31.030..D: Maximum Lot Coverage
RM-6
RM-9
RM-IO
RM-12
RM-15
RM-18
RM-20
RM-30
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65%
70%
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75%
75%
80%
85%
(8) Storage and Storage Buildings in Front..Yard and Comer Side..Yard Setback Areas. Front~
yard and corner side~yard setbacks shall be kept unoccupied and unobstructed by the storage
of such items as: motor homes, travel trailers, detached camper shells, boats of all types, trailers
of all types, commercial vehicles, and recreational vehicles. Such items may be stored within
interior side~ and rear~yard setbacks if they are screened by a 6~foot~high solid fence. Any
items stored within the setback must be placed to prevent violations of the Uniform Building
Code with respect to egress, natural light, and ventilation. No storage buildings or similar
structures shall be placed in front~yard and corner side~yard setbacks, regardless of size.
18.31.040 Density Increase
The Planning Commission may grant an increase in density, not exceeding the General Plan
maximum within a given density range, for projects that demonstrate creativity and flexibility in
design. The density increase can be obtained by single~family developments that incorporate a
combination of site and building design components as described below. If the proposed density
exceeds 150 percent of the base zoning district density and/or deviations from the base district
regulations are required to facilitate the proposed development, an application to rezone the property
to "Planned Development Overlay District" shall be required. All required materials must be
provided in accordance with Chapter 18.53, "PD" Planned Development Overlay District.
A. Density increases for single~family development are controlled by Schedule 18.31.040~E. To
ensure maximum flexibility, the Planning Commission may consider alternative measures that
will result in substantially the same result in meeting the intent of this section. To be eligible
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for a density increase, the development must include a combination of site and building design
components as indicated in the schedule.
Schedule 18.31.040..E: Single Family Density Increase Components
125%
150%
175%
2 components
3 components
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1. Site Design Components
a. Minimized Grading. The development establishes "building envelopes" for each
residential structure to reduce grading and retain existing trees. Grading is limited
to the building envelope, utility alignments, and driveway area of the lot. In areas in
public view, natural contours altered by grading are shaped to simulate natural
terrain. Grading follows the natural features of the site as much as possible to
accommodate multiple-level foundations.
b. Detached SidewalkslParkways. Sidewalks are separated from the curb by a landscaped
parkway with a minimum average width of 6 feet. A meandering strip of variable
width is permitted.
c. Streetscape. The development includes streetscape improvements, such as landscaped
roundabouts, neck downs, curb bulbs, or similar techniques. These areas shall be
maintained through a landscape maintenance district or other means approved by the
City.
d. Parkland and Open Space. The development includes privately maintained park or
common open space or creek buffers at least 30 percent greater in width than the
minimum required by Chapter 18.48, River/Creek Corridor Development.
e. Paving Material. Combined with streetscape enhancements, special paving material
for pedestrian areas, street crossings, and entries into the development are utilized.
f. Variety of Lot Widths. Avoid a "monotonous" design by providing a variety of lot
widths which can accommodate a variety of home styles, setbacks, and garage
placement. At least 30 percent of the lots must vary from the "typical" (mode) lot
width in the development by 20 percent, but shall not be less than 10 feet. No street
will have more than 5 consecutive lots of the same size.
g. Street- Tree Planting. Provide a street-tree plan that includes: (1) sufficient trees to
shade the sidewalks (approximately 1 tree per 30 feet of frontage); (2) requires the
trees to be planted at the time public improvements are constructed, rather than with
development of each lot; (3) ensures that the trees are protected within an easement
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or by other appropriate protection mechanism; and (4) requires that the trees be
privately maintained.
h. Variable Front, Yard Setbacks. At least 50 percent of the homes will be set back at
least 10 feet farther than the minimum front,yard setback. No more than 3 adjacent
houses will have the same front,yard setback. This component may be implemented
by recording "build, to" lines on the final map.
i. Other site design components as determined appropriate by the Planning
Commission.
2. Building Design Components
a. Garage Entries. The development plan includes provisions for variable location of
garage entries. At least 25 percent oflots have side,load garages, garages set on the
rear half of the lot, and/or garages that are set back at least 10 feet behind the front'
yard setback of the remainder of the residence.
b. Two'Srory Design. At least 25 percent of the homes include second, floor windowed
indoor living space or balcony space.
c. Entries and Porches. At least 35 percent of the homes include covered entries and
porches that are a minimum of 6 feet in depth and extend along a minimum of
50 percent of the home's facade, excluding the garage.
d. Architectural Diversity. Facades, materials, and architectural details are varied to
create an impression that the residential structures have been individually designed.
There will be a significant difference in the massing and composition (not just
materials) of each adjacent house. A variety of different floor plans and building
elevations will be provided in accordance with Schedule 18.31.040,F:
Schedule 18.31.040,f: Floor Plan and :!Elevation Requirements
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In order to be considered different, each elevation must have a minimum of 3 design
features which substantially vary from the other elevations. Design features could
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include, but are not limited to, roof form, building materials, garage entry orientation,
porches, and building height.
e. Other building design elements can be used if determined appropriate by the
Planning Commission.
18.31.050 Small..Lot Subdivisions
A. Purpose. The purpose of the small~lot subdivision regulations is to implement the General
Plan goal of allowing and encouraging infill development by providing for small~lot single~family
housing.
B. Applicability. Small~lot subdivisions may be proposed for subdivision ofland (5 or more lots)
in the "RS~3.5," "RS~4," "RM~6," and "RM~9" Districts.
C. Application. An application for a subdivision as provided by Title 17.
D. Standards. The following development standards shall apply to small~lot subdivisions. Refer
also to the Design Criteria for Small~Lot Subdivisions adopted by the City in accordance with
Section 18.40.050, Design Criteria.
1. . Reduced Lot Area. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be 4,500 square feet for
an interior lot and 5,500 square feet for a corner lot.
2. Reduced Setbacks. Schedule 18.31.050~A shall be used to determine structure setbacks
instead of the normal setbacks required for the applicable zoning district.
Schedule 18.31.050~A: Minimum Structure Setbacks
Main house with either front porch2, alley, or garage in rearl 12 ft 10 ft 5 ft
Main house without front porch, alley, or garage in rear2 15 ft 15 ft 5 ft
Attached garages] 20/15 ft 15 ft 5 ft
Detached garages 20 ft 5 ft 3 ft
Other detached accessory structures 20 ft 3 ft 3 ft
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1 Garages in rear shall mean garages behind the primary residential unit.
2 Front porches shall have minimum dimensions of 4 feet by 8 feet.
] Garages with access perpendicular to the street shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the front
property line. Garages with access parallel to the street (side entry) may be set back 15 feet from the
front property line.
3. Site Coverage. Maximum site coverage shall be 50 percent of the lot area.
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4. Parking. Parking spaces shall be provided and parking areas shall be designed as follows:
a. Two garage spaces shall be provided for each residential unit.
b. For residential units with detached garages located behind the primary residential
unit and taking access from the front, the minimum parking normally required shall
be reduced to one enclosed (garage) space.
c. Shared driveway access between 2 adjacent parcels is allowed when the garages are
located within the rear half of the parcel or a minimum of 10 feet behind the home's
entry elevation.
18.31.060 Density Bonus
A. Purpose. This section establishes criteria which facilitate the development of affordable
housing to serve a variety of economic needs within the City. In order to encourage the
provision for lower~ and very low~income housing, the City shall provide to developers/property
owners-who agree to meet the requirements which are established by this chapter-a density
bonus and additional incentives if it is found that it is necessary for afford ability, or provide
other incentives of equivalent financial value. Further, it is a purpose of this section to
recognize that other FederaVState programs exist that fulfill the intent herein and should be
recognized as satisfying the application and implementation requirements of this section.
B. Implementation.
1. In accordance with the Government Code, the Planning Commission shall grant either
(1) a density bonus and an additional concession or incentive, unless determined
unnecessary for affordability, or (2) provide an incentive of equivalent financial value.
The increase in density must be at least 25 percent over the maximum density authorized
by the base zoning district unless the applicant requests a lesser density increase. In the
latter case, no reduction will be allowed in the number of affordable units required.
2. In order to qualify for this bonus, a housing project must consist of 3 or more dwelling
units and meet one or more of the following criteria:
a. At least 20 percent of the total units allowed by the maximum permitted density are
designated for lower~income households by applicable law.
b. At least 10 percent of the total units allowed by the maximum permitted density are
designated for very low~income households as defined by applicable law.
C. At least 50 percent of the total units allowed by the maximum permitted density are
designated for senior citizens.
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3. Unit calculation. In determining the minimum number of density bonus units to be
granted, the maximum residential density allowed by site zoning shall be multiplied by .25.
In determining the number of affordable units to be provided, the maximum residential
density shall be multiplied by .20 where lower income households are targeted, by
.10 where very~low income households are targeted, or by .50 where senior citizens are
targeted. In cases where the developer agrees to construct more affordable units than
required by this chapter, the developer is only entitled to one density bonus and an
additional incentive or equivalent financial incentive.
4. To be eligible for a density bonus, the developer/property owner must sign a binding
agreement with the City which sets forth the conditions and guidelines to be met in the
implementation of the Density Bonus Law requirements. The agreement, which may be
a development agreement, will also establish specific compliance standards and remedies
available to the City upon failure by the developer/property owner to make units accessible
to intended households. The agreement shall include the following information:
~ Affordable Unit Tabulation. The number of affordable dwelling units (bonus
units) by type, location, and number of bedrooms.
~ Qualifying Standards.
Standards for maximum qualifying incomes and
maximum rents or sales prices.
~ Certification Procedures.
The party responsible for certifying rents and sales
prices of affordable units and the process that will be
used to certify incomes of tenants and purchasers of
such units.
~ Vacancy Provisions.
The manner that vacancies will be marketed and
filled, including screening and qualifying prospective
renters and purchasers of bonus units.
~ Resale Controls.
Resale control and deed restrictions on bonus
housing units that are binding on property upon sale
or transfer.
C. Application.
1. In order to apply for a density bonus, the developer/property owner shall submit to the
City a written proposal for a project pursuant to this chapter. If appropriate, the
application shall also be submitted in conjunction with a subdivision application, use
permit, or other application. Otherwise, the application shall be submitted prior to
application for a building permit. The proposal shall specify the number, type, location,
size of housing units, and a construction schedule.
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2. The written proposal shall consist of adequate information to determine the project cost
per unit of the proposed development. This will include, but not be limited to, capital
costs, equity investment, debt service, projected revenues, operating expenses, or other
information requested by the City.
3. The City shall, within 90 days of receipt of a written proposal, notify the
developer/property owner in writing of whether it shall:
a. Grant a density bonus.
b. Grant additional concessions or incentives; or find that additional incentives are not
necessary for affordability.
c. Provide other incentives of equal financial value.
D. Additional Incentives. The City shall grant additional concessions or incentives to the
developer/property owner if it is found that the project with the proposed lower,income units
would not be feasible without said incentives. Such concessions could include:
1. A modification of development standards pertaining to building height, open space, lot,
size requirements, street access, off,street parking, landscaping, fencing, or off, site
improvements.
2. Approval of mixed, use zoning within the housing development, such as allowing
nonresidential use along with residential. Such allowance shall only be permitted if it is
consistent with the City General Plan.
3. Additional density bonus up to 10 percent.
4. A density bonus of more than 25 percent.
5. Waived, reduced, or deferred planning, plan check, and/or development impact fees at the
sole discretion of the City, not including connection charges.
6. Direct financial aid (e.g., redevelopment set,aside, CDBG funding in the form of a loan
or grant to subsidize or provide low interest financing for on, or off, site improvements,
land, or construction costs).
E. Requirements for Participation. Applicants requesting a density bonus shall draft, and agree
to enter into, a Density Bonus Housing Agreement with the City. The final agreement, when
executed by all parties, shall be recorded, and the conditions therefrom recorded on the parcel
or parcels designated for construction of affordable units. The agreement shall be binding to
all future owners and successors in interest. The density bonus agreement shall include at least
the following requirements and information:
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1. The number of units which are designated for low, or very low,income households and the
total number of units approved in the development. A unit will be counted toward
meeting the set,aside requirement if it is either vacant or occupied by a lower, or very low,
income tenant or a senior citizen.
2. The target units must be compatible in floor plan, furnishings, and exterior design to
nondesignated units. Further, the target units must be reasonably dispersed throughout
the development.
3. The time period of availability to the intended population shall be: with additional
incentive, 30 years; without additional incentive, 10 years.
4. The maximum allowable rents to comply with the law are determined by a formula
designed by the State Department of Housing and Community Development based on the
area medium income.
5. Houses for sale must be affordable to lower, or very low,income households as defined by
income limits established by the State Department of Housing and Community
Development.
6. The developer/property owner must provide to the Director a yearly accounting of the
total units occupied, the total units vacant, the total units occupied by lower, or very low,
income households, and the total by which the units set aside fell short of the required
number of units (default units).
F. Relationship to Other Housing Programs. Where funding for a project serving low, and
moderate, income persons has been approved by an appropriate Federal, State, or local
agency/program such that long, term afford ability of the units is established, such projects need
not apply for a density bonus under this code provided that income and long'term afford ability
requirements are met.
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Chapter 18.32: Office Districts: "LO" Limited Office and
"GO" General Office
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Sections:
18.32.010
18.32.020
18.32.030
18.32.040
Purpose
Land Use Regulations
Permit Requirements for New Development
Site Development Regulations and Performance Standards
18.32.010 Purpose
The specific purposes of the "Office" Districts are:
A. Provide appropriately located areas for a full range of office uses needed by the city's businesses
and workers.
B. Minimize the impact of commercial development on adjacent residential districts.
The additional purposes of each "Office" District are:
A. Limited Office. Provide sites for professional office space built at a residential scale that will
serve as a transition between residential and commercial districts. To allow service businesses
that are quiet and compatible with the residential uses and meet performance standards as
outlined in the general plan.
B. General Office. Provide sites for professional, business, and personal,service businesses with
appropriate and compatible accessory uses. Provide for other compatible uses including: rest
homes, nursing homes, day,care facilities, hospitals; religious, educational, cultural, and public
utility uses; and financial institutions. Ancillary retail uses, such as pharmacy and sit,down
restaurants, are also appropriate.
18.32.020 Land Use Regulations
Schedule 18.32.020,A and Section 18.32.030 below prescribe the land use regulations and
discretionary permit requirements for "Office" Districts. The regulations for each district are
established by letter designations as follows:
"P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.32.030,A
and 18.32.030,B.
"L" designates use classifications that are permitted, subject to certain limitations prescribed
by the additional use regulations or standards for specific uses in Chapter 18.43" Standards for
Specific Land Uses.
"Sd" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Director.
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"S" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Board of Administrative Review.
"U" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a use permit
by the Planning Commission.
Use classifications are defined in Chapter 18.60, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land
use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that
is substantially similar in character. Use classifications not listed or not substantially similar to the
use in the schedule below are prohibited. The schedule also notes additional use regulations that
apply to various uses.
Schedule 18.32.020..A: Use Regulations-"Limited Office" and "General Office"
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Public and Semipublic Uses
Clinics Sd P
Clubs & Lodges - P
Colleges and Trade Schools, Public or Private - P
Community Centers - U
Cultural Institutions - P
Dav Care Center (14 or more) S P
Government Offices P P
Hospitals (including emergency care) - P
Park & Recreation Facilities U U
Public Safety Facilities S S
Religious Facilities S P
Residential Care, General S P
Residential Care, Senior S P
Schools. Public or Private S P
Commercial Uses
Ambulance Services S S
Animal Sales and Services L6 L6
Banks and Savings & Loans L3 L4
Business Services P P
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Restaurants, Full Service P P
Drive-up/Drive-through Service - -
Laboratories P P
Maintenance and Repair Services - -
Offices, Business & Professional P P
Offices, Medical & Dental P P
Parking, Office Sd Sd
Parking, Structures U U
Personal Services P P
Retail Sales L5 L5
Neighborhood Retail L5 L5
Community Retail - -
Travel Services P P
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Schedule 18.32.020..A: Use Regulations-"Limited Office" and "General Office"
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TTans tion, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Communication Antennae and Transmission Towers
Communication Facilities within Buildin s
Utilities, Ma'or
Utilities, Minor
Access Uses and StTuctuTes
Tern a Uses
Nonconforming Uses
Specific Limitations:
L3. No drive-through service.
L4 Site development permit required for drive-through service.
L5 Limited to pharmacies up to 5,000 square feet.
L6 Site development permit required for kennels. Outdoor dog runs are prohibited.
L7 Onl as a seconda use with a site develo ment ermit.
See Section 18.40.010
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18.32.030 Permit Requirements for New Development
In addition to the differentiation of uses found in Schedule 18.32.030..A, the size of a proposed
building or development will determine whether uses that would otherwise be permitted will be
required to obtain a site development permit or a use permit. Schedules 18.32.030..A and B describe
the permit process that will be required for new development or additions to existing development
based on certain size thresholds.
Schedule 18.32.030..A: Pennit Requirements-"LO" District
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10,001 to 20,000 square feet Site Development Permit (BAR)
20,001 square feet and larger Use Permit
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Schedule 18.32.030..B: Pennit Requirements-"GO" District
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20,001 to 30,000 square feet Site Development Permit (BAR)
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18.32.040 Site Development Regulations and Performance Standlards
Schedule 18.32.040~A below prescribes the development regulations for office districts. Section
18.33.050 establishes standards for residential uses in office and commercial districts. Projects that
require approval of a discretionary permit, such as a site development permit, use permit, or
subdivision, must also demonstrate conformance with design criteria that are adopted pursuant to
Section 18.40.050, Design Criteria.
Schedule 18.32.040~A: Development Regulations-"Office" Districts
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Buildin2' Scale - Intensity of Use
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) 7,500 7,500 See Section 18.46.080 (Nonconformin~ Parcels)
Minimum Lot Width (feet) 70 70 See Section 18.46.080 (Nonconformin~ Parcels)
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.35
Buildin2' Fonn and Location
2-story maximum in "LO" District; additional height
Maximum Building Height (feet) 35 50 allowed by Site Development Permit in the
Downtown Specific Plan area; (1)
Sky plane adjacent to "RL,""RE," and 450 450 (2)
"RS" Districts
Minimum Yards (feet) Minimum setback from State highway shall average
not less than 20' (15' min.; 10' min. with sound wall)
Front 15 10 (3), (4)
Side 10 feet, (3)
Corner Side 10 I 10 I (3), (5)
Rear 10 I 10 (6)
Vehicle Accommodation - Driveways and Parkin2' - See Chabter 18.41, Off-Street Parking and Loadin2'
Drivewav Restrictions (7)
Screened Parking See Section 18,41.100(B)
Loading And Service Areas (8)
Other
Accessory Uses and Structures See Section 18.43.020
Buffer Yard Standards See Section 18.40.020
Design Criteria For discretionary permits, See Section 18.40.050
Landscape See Chapter 18.47
Screening of Mechanical Equipment See Section 18.40.130
Outdoor Facilities (9)
Tree Preservation See Chapter 18.45
Utilities See Section 18.40.170
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exceed 2 stories within 50 feet of an "RS" District
unless a zoning exception is first approved in
accordance with Chapter 18.15, Zoning Exceptions.
Projections above the maximum height limit are
allowed for chimneys, towers, spires, and antennas
and similar equipment in accordance with Section
18.40.080, Exceptions to Height Limits.
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(2) Sky Plane. Encroachments into the sky plane are permitted subject to specified standards as
prescribed in Section 18.40.080, Exceptions to Height Limits. Other encroachments may be
allowed subject to approval of a zoning exception in accordance with Chapter 18.15, Zoning
Exceptions.
(3) Minimum Yards. Except for driveway entrances, front, side~yard, and corner side~yard areas
shall be landscaped in accordance with Chapter 18.47, Landscape Standards. When not
adjacent to an "R" district, parking spaces and drive aisles may encroach five feet into the side
yard.
(4) Front Yard. Where the prevailing setbacks of existing buildings on a block are less than
required by Schedule 18.32.040~A, the minimum front yard shall be the average setback of
inimediately adjacent buildings on the same block. Further, within 50 feet of an "R" district,
the setback shall be that required for the "Residential" District.
(5) Comer Side Yards. Where the prevailing setbacks of existing buildings on a block are less
than required by Schedule 18.32.040~A, the minimum corner side yard shall be the average
setback ofimmediately adjacent buildings on the same block. If the street frontage of the block
also includes an "R" district, the street side yard shall be the same as required for that "R"
district within 50 feet of that "R" district.
(6) Rear Yard. When adjacent to an "R" district,
rear yards shall be at least 15 feet.
(7) Driveway Restrictions. Access from an
arterial or collector street or alley wherever
possible.
(8) Loading and Service Areas. Loading and
service areas shall be screened from public
streets and residential districts.
(9) Outdoor Facilities. All uses shall be
conducted entirely within enclosed buildings,
except sidewalk cafes and outdoor food service
accessory to an eating and drinking
establishment shall be permitted in the
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Chapter 18.33: Commercial Districts: "NC" Neighborhood
Commercial, "SC" Shopping Center, "Re" Regional Commercial,
"GC" General Commercial, and "HC" Heavy Commercial
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18.33.010
18.33.020
18.33.030
18.33.040
18.33.050
18.33.060
Purpose
Land Use Regulations
Permit Requirements for New Development
Site Development Regulations and Performance Standards
Residential Uses in "Office" and "Commercial" Districts
Bonus F ARs for Special Features in "Commercial" Districts
18.33.010
Purpose
The specific purposes of "Commercial" Districts are to:
A. Provide for a full range of commercial uses.
B. Strengthen the city's economic base and provide employment opportunities for residents of the
city.
C. Identify appropriate standards for reviewing proposals for new development and
redevelopment, where appropriate in commercial areas.
D. Ensure the provision of services and facilities needed to accommodate planned population
densities.
E. Encourage the creation of neighborhood activity centers as focal points along transportation
corridors.
F. Define the types of uses that are appropriate in each zoning district and, if applicable. zoning
subdistrict.
The additional purposes of each "Commercial" District are:
Neighborhood Commercial. To encourage convenience and neighborhood shopping areas
providing day,to,day retail goods and services and to prohibit auto,oriented uses (other than
service station mini,markets) in order to maintain a pedestrian environment.
Shopping Center. To encourage development that serves a market between a neighborhood
store and a regional center. A typical center will have two or more anchor tenants, such as a
supermarket and drug store, and one or more in, line stores and/or pads. Total floor area within
shopping centers typically ranges from 50,000 to 200,000 square feet.
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Regional Commercial. To provide areas that accommodate a mix of regional~level retail uses
and associated services, including malls; free~standing retail; power centers, and office and
service establishments.
General Commercial. To maintain areas on arterial streets, near interchanges, and in existing
commercial strips for commercial uses. Certain General Commercial areas are identified for
"visitor" and "retail" uses on the zoning map to assist in achieving the policies of the General
Plan.
Heavy Commercial. To provide sites for commercial businesses that are not permitted in
other areas due to the types of buildings and the frequency of truck deliveries. These uses may
include automobile services, building materials storage and sales, nurseries, equipment sales,
wholesaling, storage, and similar uses.
18.33.020 Land Use Regulations
Schedule 18.33.020~A and Section 18.33.030 below prescribe the land use regulations and
discretionary permit requirements for "Commercial" Districts. The regulations for each district are
established by letter designations as follows:
"P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.33.030~A
and 18.33.030~B.
"L" designates use classifications that are generally subject to certain limitations prescribed by
the additional use regulations contained in this chapter subject to the provisions of Schedules
18.33.030~A and 18.33.030~B.
"Sd" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Director.
"S" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Board of Administrative Review.
"u" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a use permit
by the City Planning Commission.
Use classifications are defined in Chapter 18.60, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land
use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that
is substantially similar in character. Use classifications not listed or not substantially similar to the
uses in the schedule below are prohibited. The schedule also notes additional regulations that apply
to various uses.
As described in Section 18.01.050(C), Establishment of Subdistricts, two subdesignations are
depicted on the zoning map that refine the types of uses appropriate in certain geographic areas
within a base district. Schedule 18.33.020~A provides regulations for base districts as well as those
where visitor~serving and retail uses are encouraged ("VR" subdesignator).
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Sin/de-Family L7 - I - I L7 I - I L6 I
Multiole-Familv L7 I L7 L7 I S I S I - ~ee Sec. 18.33.050
Public and Semibublic Uses
Clinics L8 L8 P P Sd P
Clubs and Lodges - - - P - -
Colleges and Trade Schools, Public or Private - S S P - S
Community Centers U U U U - S
Community Social Service Facilities - - - - - U
Cultural Institutions L8 L8 P P Sd d
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Government Offices L8 L8 P P P P
Hospitals - - - S - -
Park and Recreation Facilities S S S S S -
Parking, Public - S S S S S
Public Maintenance and Service Facilities - - - - - S
Public Safety Facilities -
L8 P L8 P U U
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Religious Facilities S S S P S S
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Residential Care, General S - - Sd - -
Transitional Housing Facilities - - - S - S
Schools, Public or Private S S S S - S
Commercial Uses
Adult Business Establishments - - - - - U Dee Sec. 18.43.030
Adjacent to an "R'
Animal Sales and Services L8 P P P S P District, outdoor kennel
prohibited
Lar!!e Animal Veterinarv Services - - - P - P
Banks and Savings and Loans I L4 L4 L4 L4 Sd L4
Bed and Breakfast Establishments I Sd Sd Dee Sec. 18.43.060
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Building Materials and Services I - - S S - P
Business Services L8 P P -
P P P
Commercial Recreation S S S S S S
Commercial Entertainment - P P P P -
Convenience Gas Mart S S S S S S :lee Sec. 18.43.090
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Eating and Drinking Establishments Director required for
::>utdoor seating
Bars/Night Clubs/Loun!!es U S S S S S
Restaurants, Full Service P P P P P P
Drive-UplDrive-Through Service - Sd Sd Sd Sd Sd )ee See. .18.43.080
Food and Beverage Sales P P P P P P
Food Preparation P P P P P P
Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries - - - P - P
Home Improvement Sales and Services L8 L8 P P - P
Hotels and Motels S S -
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Offices, Business and Professional L8 P P P P P
Offices, Medical & Dental L8 P P P P P
Parkin~ Facilities, Commercial - S S S S S
Personal Improvement Services P P P P P P
Recreational Vehicle Parks - - - U - U
Personal Services P P P P P P
Retail Sales P P P P P PlLlO :':lee Section 18,43.130
Recycling Station L7 L7 L7 L7 L7 L7
Travel Services P P P P P P
Vehicle Equipment Sales and Services
Automobile Rentals - - S Sd - Sd
Automobile/vehicle Repair, Major - - - L1IILIZ L13 L1IILIZ :':lee Sec. 18.43,050
AutomobileNehicle Repair, Minor - L11 L1Z L1Z L13 L1Z :':lee Sec. 18.43.050
AutomobileNehicle Sales and Leasing - - S Sd L13 Sd
Automobile Washing - S S Sd L7 Sd
Heavy Equipment Sales, Service, & Rental - - - U L13 S
Large Vehicle Sales, Service, & Rental - - - S L13 S
Vehicle Storage - - - S - S
Industrial Uses
Contractors' Office & Shop Buildings - - - - - S
Contractors' Storage Yards - - - - - S lSeeSec.18,43.I30
Handicraft/Custom Manufacturing - L8 L8 L8 L8 P
Industry, General - - - - - U
Self-Storage Warehouses - - - S - S See Sec. 18,43.150
Warehousin~ and Stora~e - - - - - S
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Communication Antennae/Transmsn Towers - U U U U U ee Sec. 18,40.010
Communication Facilities Within Buildings - Sd P P - P
Freight/truck Terminals and Warehouses - - - - - S
Transportation Passenger Terminals S S S S S S
Truck Weigh Stations - - - - - S
Utilities, Major - - U U - U
Accessory Uses and Structures ee Sec. 18,43.020
TemPorary Uses ee Chapter 18.17
Nonconforming Uses ee Chapter 18.46
Specific Limitations:
L3 No drive-through service
L4 Site development permit required for drive-through
L6 Caretakers' quarters only
L7 Only as an accessory use subject to approval of a site development permit
L8 Small-scale only (5,000 square feet or less)
L9 No outdoor storage unless a site devdopment permit is approved by the Director.
LlO No shopping centers, power centers, or similar uses allowed
LIl Site development permit required if site abuts an "R" district
LIZ No outdoor storage or repair/installation
L-13 Enlargements of existing facilities up to 10 percent are allowed by site development permit issued by the Director.
Other expansions/enlargements, including expansions affecting more than a single parcel, shall require approval of
a use permit. Such expansions shall notbe approved if they involve property not owned or legally controlled by the
business entity prior to adoption of this section. Proof of compliance shall be submitted at the time of application for
the expansion/enlargements. Such intensifications shall be subject to compliance with all adopted site and building
design criteria and development standards applicable within the zoning district and such other site and building design
elements determined necessary bv the approving authority to ensure compatibility with surroundinQ conforming uses.
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18.33.030 Permit Requirements for New Development
In addition to the differentiation of uses found in Schedule 18.33.020~A, the size of a proposed
building or development will determine whether permitted uses that would otherwise be permitted
will be required to obtain a site development permit or a use permit. Schedules 18.33.030~A and B
describe the permit process for new development or additions to existing developments that will be
required based on certain size thresholds.
Schedule 18.33.030..A: Permit .Requirements: "NC" District
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20,001 s uare feet and lar er Use Permit
I If exempt from CEQA. If not, the permit shall be processed through the BAR.
Schedule 18.33.030..B: Permit Requirements: "SC," "RC," "GC," "HC" Districts
Up to 4,000 square feet Zoning Clearance
4,001 to 20,000 square feet Site Development Permit (Director) 1
20,001 to 30,000 square feet Site Development Permit (BAR)
30,001 s uare feet and lar er Use Permit
1 If exempt from CEQA. If not, the permit shall be processed through the BAR.
18.33.040 Site Development Regulations and Performance Standards
Schedule 18.33.040~A below prescribes the development regulations for commercial districts.
Section 18.33.050 establishes standards for residential uses in office and commercial districts.
Projects that require discretionary approval, such as a site development permit, use permit, or
subdivision, must also demonstrate conformance with the design guidelines that are adopted
pursuant to Section 18.40.050, Design Criteria.
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Buildin Scale - lntensi o Use
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) 7,500 10,000 10,000 7,500 10,000
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Minimum Site Area (acres) 5 15 - submitted and approved
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Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.25
Maximum Building Size (SQ ft) 30,000 75,000 - 60,000 60,000 (2)
BuildinK Form and Location
Maximum Building Height (feet) 35~ 40 I 50 I 45 I 45 I (3)
Sky plane adjacent to "RL," "RE," & 450 450 450 450 (4)
"RS" Districts 450
Minimum Yards (feet) Minimum setbacks from State highway shall average
no less than 20 feet (15 feet minimum) (9)
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Side and Rear 15 aeont to an "R" district, otherwise not required,
Comer Side 10 20 I 20 I 10 I 5 I (6)
Vehicle Accommodation
Truck Docks; Loading and Service (7)
Areas
Other Standards
Accessory Uses and Structures See Section 18.43.020
Buffer Yards See Section 18.40.020
Design Criteria For discretionarv permits: See Section 18.40.050
Landscape See Chapter 18.47
Nonconfomling Uses, Structures, See Chapter 18.46
and Signs
Off-Street Parking and Loading See Chapter 18.41
Outdoor Sales, Disolay, and Stora,\/e See Section 18.43.130
Public Plazas (8) required for retail uses only
Residential Uses See Section 18.33.050
Screening of Mechanical Equipment See Section 18.40.130
Temporary Uses See Cha/Jler 18.17
Tree Preservation See ChaPter 18.45
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development plan for a shopping center, regional center, or similar scale development.
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structure. A use permit may be approved to exceed this limit in the "Ne" and "SC" Districts
upon finding that a larger building would be compatible in scale with adjacent uses or that
adequate buffering and height transitions are provided. This limit does not apply in the
"RC" District. In the "HC" District, this limit applies only to retail uses.
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an "RS" District. Additional stories may be allowed with a site development permit.
Projections above the maximum height limit are allowed for chimneys, towers, spires, and
antennas as prescribed in Section 18.40.080, Exceptions to Height Limits.
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(4) Sky Plane Encroachments. Encroachments into the sky plane are permitted subject to
specified standards as prescribed in Section 18.40.080, Exceptions to Height Limits.
(5)
Front Yards. Building walls facing a
front property line that do not have
parking between the wan and the street
may encroach up to 50 percent of the
required setback provided that the
average setback of such building walls
meets the minimum required setback for
the district. If the street frontage of the
block also includes an "R" district, the
front yard shall be the same as required
for that "R" district within 50 feet of that
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Commercial
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Residential
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(6) Comer Side Yards. If the street frontage of the block
also includes an "R" district, the comer side yard shall be
the same as required for that "R" district within 50 feet
of that district.
(7) Truck Docks; Loading and Service Areas. Loading
and service areas shall be screened from public streets
and residential areas.
x = Setback required in R District
Section 18.33.040
FRONT SETBACK ON ADJACENT
DIFFERENT ZONING DISTRICTS
(8) Public Plazas. For developments of 25,000 square feet
and larger, provide areas equal to at least 5 percent of
the building area (up to 15,000 square feet) that offer opportunities for public uses, such as
outdoor seating, outdoor cafes, performance space, kiosk area, and similar activities. The area
shall include amenities such as benches, water features, landscape, shade structures, or similar
elements. Sidewalk areas providing access to the building entries or between building entries
shall not satisfy this requirement.
(9) State Highway Setbacks. The following State highway segments within Redding are exempt
from the State highway setback requirements; however, the remaining setback provisions of
this code apply:
~ Downtown Specific Plan area: all highway segments
~ Eureka Way: Buenaventura Boulevard to Union Pacific Railroad overcrossing
~ North Market Street: North Market Street Bridge to Redwood Boulevard
~ South Market Street: Cypress Avenue to Union Pacific Railroad undercrossing
~ East Lake Boulevard: North Market Street to Interstate 5
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18.33.050 Residential Uses in "Office" and "Commercial" Districts
This section establishes the standards under which residential uses may be conducted in office and
commercial districts where allowed by this chapter.
A. Except in the "General Commercial" and "General Office" Districts, all residential uses shall
be accessory to the intended use of the property as expressed in the General Plan and this code
and shall not occupy greater floor area than the principal use.
B. Free,standing residential uses in the "General Commercial" District shall be consistent with the
density and development requirements of the "RM, 15" district. Free, standing residential uses
in the "General Office" District shall be consistent with the density and development
requirements of the "RM,10" District (see Chapter 18.31, Residential Districts).
C. Separate dedicated parking facilities shall be provided for residential uses in mixed, use projects.
D. Accessory dwelling units shall be located to minimize impacts from noise, on,site traffic
circulation, outdoor activities, and other impacts that may result from the principal use of the
property.
E. Accessory dwelling units shall share the same architectural features, building materials, and
landscape theme as the principal use.
R Buffer yards shall be provided for residential uses at the side and rear property lines of the
residential development if required by the Director.
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Chapter 18.34: Industrial Districts: "GI" General Industry and
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18.34.020
18.34.030
18.34.040
Purpose
Land Use Regulations
Permit Requirements for New Development
Site Development: Regulations and Performance Standards
18.34.010
Purpose
The specific purposes of "Industrial" Districts are to:
1. Promote and preserve the city's industrial areas as significant employment generators.
2. Accommodate a variety of existing, traditional industries ranging from small,
employee,intensive businesses to large, capital,intensive businesses, while anticipating new
technologies and business, service uses.
3. Preserve areas of the city for the appropriate location of businesses that may have the potential
to generate off, site impacts, while providing compatibility in use and form.
4. Identify appropriate standards for reviewing proposals for new development and
redevelopment, where appropriate, in industrial areas.
5. Ensure the provision of services and facilities needed to accommodate planned employment
densities.
6. Additional purposes of each "Industrial" District:
"GI" General Industrial. Provide areas for businesses that have limited potential to create
significant adverse visual, noise, or other impacts to adjoining public and residential properties.
Supporting retail and restaurant uses may be allowed subject to size limits and siting criteria.
Uses characterized by substantial outdoor processing and/or storage are not allowed.
"HI" Heavy Industry. Provide areas for the broadest range of industrial uses, including those
that are characterized by significant outdoor processing or storage. Supporting retail and
restaurant uses may be allowed subject to size limits.
18.34.020 Land Use Regulations
Schedule 18.34.020,A and Section 18.34.030, Permit Requirements for New Development, below
prescribe the development regulations for "Industrial" Districts.
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"P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Section 18.34.030.
"L" designates use classifications that are permitted subject to certain limitations prescribed by
the additional use regulations contained in this chapter.
"Sd" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Director.
"5" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Board of Administrative Review.
"u" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a use permit
by the City Planning Commission.
Use classifications are defined in Chapter 18.60, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land
use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that
is substantially similar in character. Use classifications not listed or not substantially similar to the
uses in the schedule below are prohibited. The schedule also notes additional regulations that apply
to various uses.
Schedule 18.34.020..A: Use Regulations-"Industrial" Districts
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Residential Uses
Single Family L6 L6
Public and SemiPublic Uses
Public Safety Facilities S S
Commercial Uses
Commercial Recreation U -
Convenience Gas Mart S S See Section 18.43.090
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Restaurants. Full Service Sd Sd
Laboratories P P
Offices. Business & Professional LI7 LI7
Retail Sales LI5 LI5
Vehicle Equipment Sales and Services
AutomobileNehicle Repair, Maior P P See Section 18.43.050
AutomobileNehicle Repair, Minor P P See Section 18.43.050
Large VehiclelEQuipment Sales, Service & Rental P P
Vehicle Storage S S
Wholesale, Distributing, & Storage P P
Industrial Uses
Contractors' Office & Shop Buildings P P See Section 18.43.130
Contractors' Storage Yards Sd P
Industrv. Handicraft/Custom P P
Industry, General P P
Industrv, Heavv S P
Salvage/Wrecking LI4 U
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18.34.030 Permit Requirements for New Development
A site development permit approved by the BAR shall be required under any of the following
circumstances unless otherwise noted:
1. The proposed building(s) or building additions exceed the following:
· 10,000 square feet (site development permit-Director)
~ 20,000 square feet (site development permit-BAR)
2. Industrial or manufacturing uses which, in the opinion of the Director, may be objectionable
by reason of producing offensive odor, dust, noise, bright lights, vibration, project scale, or
traffic volumes or involving the storage or use of explosives or other dangerous materials.
3. The property has direct access to or frontage on a designated arterial street or frontage road.
4. The property is not located on an improved public street developed to serve industrial traffic.
5. The property abuts a residential district.
18.34.040 Site Development Regulations and Performance Sta1I1ldards
See Schedule 18.34.040,A below prescribes the development regulations for industrial districts.
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100 100 See Section 18.46.080 (Nonconforming
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No side ard Not re uired unless buffer
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Buildin Fonn and Location
Maximum Buildin Hei ht (feet)
Sky plane adjacent to "R"
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Minimum Yards (feet)
Front
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Corner Side
Other
Buffer Yard Standards
Outdoor Storage
See Section 18.40.020
Outdoor storage shall be screened from view from public streets or any "R"
district with a solid mason block concrete anel or similarl constructed wall.
(1) Maximum Building Height. Building height may be increased by site development permit.
Projections above the maximum height limit are allowed for chimneys, towers, spires,
mechanical equipment, and antennas per Section 18.40.080, Exceptions to Height Limits.
(2) Sky Plane Encroachments. Encroachments permitted subject to specified standards as
prescribed in Section 18.40.080, Exceptions to Height Limits.
(3) JFront..Yard Landscape. All unimproved areas within building and parking setbacks shall be
landscaped.
(4) JFront..Yardand Street Side..Yard Setbacks. Twenty..five feet for arterial streets and frontage
roads. All other street setbacks 20 feet minimum. Nonarterial and frontage road front..yard
setbacks may be reduced to 15 feet for parcels less than 45,000 square feet.
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18.35.030
18.35.040
Purpose
Applicability
Land Use Regulations
Zoning Map Indicator
18.35.010
Purpose
The specific purposes of the "Open Space" District are to:
1. Identify and protect public lands, including those subject to public open, space easements.
2. Identify and protect private lands that are subject to private open, space easements.
3. Implement the goals and policies of the General Plan Natural Resources Element.
4. Protect citizens from flooo, erosion, and landslide hazards by classifying land prone to 100,year
floods and lands with slopes in excess of 20 percent as open space.
5. Establish specific uses and activities that are appropriate for open space areas.
6. Enhance the community character, maintain the scenic beauty, and increase recreational
opportunities by preserving open space.
18.35.020 Applicability
The "Open Space" District is applied principally to lands identified as: (1) having slopes in excess
of20 percent and (2) being located within the 100,year,flood elevation of the Sacramento River or
one of its local tributaries. The "Open Space" District may also be applied to lands for the protection
of plant and/or animal species that are rare, endangered, threatened, or otherwise identified as
species of concern by Federal or State agencies. The boundaries and uses of each open, space area
shall be established at the time a development approval for property containing open, space resources
is made by the City. Further, the City may initiate, or participate in, detailed topographic, flooding,
biological, or similar studies that clearly define areas to be placed within an "Open Space" District.
18.35.030 Land Use Regullations
Unlike other districts contained in this title, the "OS" Open Space District is intended as a
preservation tool, and as such, uses are limited to those which are consistent with the undeveloped
nature of the lands. However, certain open space areas also provide corridors for trails, public
utilities, streets, and other necessary public improvements. Schedule 18.35.020 A below prescribes
the land use regulations for the "OS" District. The regulations for the district are established by
letter designation as follows:
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"P" designates permitted uses.
"L" designates uses that are permitted subject to certain limitations prescribed by the additional
use regulations contained in this chapter.
"5" designates land uses or activities that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Board of Administrative Review.
Uses or activities determined by the Director to not be substantially similar to those listed in
Schedule 18.35.020,A as permitted outright, by permit, or with limitations, are prohibited.
Schedule 18.35.020..A: Use lRegulations-"Open Space" District:
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Dispersed recreational activities P
Fences -
Fire access trails S
Fire hazard abatement as approved bv the Fire Marshal P
Flood control facilities and projects L17
Pedestrian and bike trails S
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Livestock grazing L1B
Operation of motorized vehicles -
Passive activities (hiking, walking, bird watching, and similar activities) P
Public streets L17
Public utility installation and maintenance L17
Refuse dumping -
Storage of materials -
Trail/interoretive sims P
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Uses permitted if consistent with the General Plan and/or approved development
plans and/or are consistent with the purposes for which the open space area was
originally dedicated for public uses.
If an historical use of the property.
Grading for trails, fire prevention, stormwater management, and similar
activities is permitted.
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Zoning Map Indicator
"Open Space" Districts shall be designated on the Zoning Map as "OS" regardless of whether the
open space is private or public. The district may be applied to any underlying General Plan
classification. Private open space easements are subject to recorded easement documents (typically
a recorded parcel or subdivision map) which restricts use of the property consistent with this chapter.
Public open space may be dedicated for certain public uses in the form of an easement or through
dedication "in fee" to the City. The City shall periodically amend the zoning map to reflect any new
open space easements and dedications that have been recorded.
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Chapter 18.36: "PF" Public Facilities District
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18.36.020
18.36.030
18.36.040
18.36.050
Purpose
Applicability
Land Use Regulations
Site Development: Regulations and Performance Standards
Zoning Map Indicator
18.36.010
Purpose
The specific purposes of the "Public Facilities" District are to:
1. Provide areas for public and quasi~public facilities that are appropriate for educational facilities,
cultural and institutional uses, health services, specialized housing and care facilities, parks and
recreation, general government operations, airports, utility and public service needs, and other
similar and related supporting uses.
2. Recognize the unique nature of public and quasi~public uses by requiring use permits for most
uses and activities within the "Public Facilities" District.
3. Ensure the provision of services and facilities needed to accommodate planned population
densities.
18.36.020 AplPlicability
The "Public Facilities" District applies to a variety of public and semi public propt~rties including
those owned by governmental agencies, philanthropic organizations, religious organizations, and non
profit corporations. It is utilized where the use of the property is intended to provide a needed public
purpose, to provide services to special population groups, or to identify properties that may be utilized
for public or semi public uses in the future.
18.36.030 Land Use Regulations
Schedule 18.36.030~A below prescribes the land use regulations for the "Public Facilities" District.
The regulations for this district are established by letter designation as follows:
"P" designates permitted use classifications.
"S" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Board of Administrative Review.
"U" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a use permit
by the City Planning Commission.
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Use classifications are defined in Chapter 18.60, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land
use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that
is substantially similar in character. Use classifications not listed or not substantiaUy similar to the
uses in the schedule below as determined by the Director are prohibited.
Schedul,e 18.36.030.A Land Use Regulations
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Cemetery U
Clubs and Lodges S 1
Colleges and Trade Schools, Public or Private S 1
Community Service Facilities U
Cultural Institutions S 1
Dav Care Center (14 or more) S 1
Government Offices S 1
Hospitals and Clinics (including emergency care) S 1
Offices of Philanthropic!Nonprofit Organizations S 1
Park & Recreation Facilities S 1
Parking, Public S 1
Public Maintenance and Service Facilities U
Public Safety Facilities S 1
Religious Facilities S 1
Residential, Public and Not for Profit S 1
Residential Care, General S 1
Residential Care, Senior S 1
Schools, Public or Private S 1
Transbortation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Airports and Heliports U
Communication Antennae and Transmission Towers U
Transportation Passenger Terminals U
Utilities, Maior U
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18.36.040 Site Development Regulations and Performance Standards
Development standards shall be as specified by the use permit.
18.36.050 Zoning Map Indicator
Public facilities shall be designated on the Zoning Map as "PE" Such facilities less than 2 acres in
size need not be so designated.
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Chapter 18.40: Development and Site Regulations
Sections:
18.40.010
18.40.020
18.40.030
18.40.040
18.40.050
18.40.060
18.40.070
18.40.080
18.40.090
18.40.100
18.40.110
18.40.120
18.40.130
18.40.140
18.40.150
18.40.160
18.40.170
18.40.180
18.40.190
Antennas and Microwave Equipment; Telecommunications and Wireless Facilities
Buffer Yards
Permitted Encroachments into Required Yards
Compliance with Map Requirements
Design Criteria
Development on Substandard Lots
Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries
Exceptions to Height Limits
Lighting
Noise Standards
Performance Standards, Citywide
Trash Container Enclosures
Screening of Mechanical Equipment
Site Obstructions at Intersections
Sky Plane
Swimming Pools
Underground Utilities
Walls and Fences
Wellhead Protection
18.40.010 Antennas and Microwave Equipment; Telecommunications and
Wireless Facilities
A. Purpose.
1. To ensure that amateur radio antennas and satellite and microwave dish antennas and
equipment do not have an adverse impact on aesthetic values and public safety in
residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
2. To provide controls for the installation of antennas and microwave equipment.
3 . To provide a regulatory mechanism to accommodate the installation and development of
telecommunications and wireless communications facilities whose services benefit the
residents of Redding.
4. To provide for the appropriate development of telecommunication and wireless facilities
consistent with the Federal regulations, with the intention of maximi:dng the use of
existing towers, minimizing the need for new towers, and encouraging the use of
alternative tower structures.
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5. To minimize the visual impacts that telecommunications and wireless facilities can create
in the community through careful siting, design, screening; and camouflaging.
ANTENNA AND MICRowAVE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS
B. Locational Criteria: Amateur Radio Antennas. An amateur radio antenna may be installed
on a lot in any district if it complies with the following criteria:
1. Setbacks. Location in any required front or street side yard or within 10 feet of any other
side and rear property line is prohibited.
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2. Maximum Height. Twenty feet above the district height limit provided that additional
height may be authorized with a use permit.
3. Surface Materials and Finishes. Highly reflective surfaces shall not be permitted.
C. Locational Criteria: Satellite Antennas. A satellite antenna exceeding 24 inches in diameter
may be installed on a lot in any zoning district if it complies with the following criteria.
Antennas 24 inches or smaller in diameter need not comply with these requirements if they are
affixed to the main or accessory structure.
1. Residential and Office Districts.
a. Setbacks. Shall be located on the rear 1Iz of the lot; shall be at least 10 feet from any
rear or side property line; and, in the case of a comer lot, shall not project beyond
the front yard required or existing on the adjacent lot and shall be colored to
minimize glare. In cases where there are front,yard setbacks greater than 80 feet, the
antenna may be located on the middle % of the lot provided that a site development
permit is obtained in each case.
b. Screening. A screen, fence, or earth berm shall be constructed to hide the base of the
antenna from view from the street and adjoining front yards in the cases where the
antenna is located in the middle % of the lot.
c. Maximum Height. Twenty feet, measured from ground level immediately under the
antenna to the highest point of the antenna in its highest position.
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encroach upon the front yard required for either street.
2. All Other Districts.
a. Setbacks. Shall not be located closer than 15 feet to any public street as measured
from edge of right,of,way.
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b. Maximum Height. Thirty,five feet, measured from ground level immediately under
the antenna to the highest point of the antenna in its highest position. If mounted
on a roof, the antenna shall not extend more than 10 feet higher than the height
limit established for the district.
c. Screening. The structural base of a satellite antenna, including all bracing and
appurtenances, but excluding the dish itself, shall be screened from view from public
rights,of,wayand any adjoining "R" district by walls, fences, buildings, landscape, or
combinations thereof not less than 4 feet high.
d. Undergrounding. All wires and/or cables necessary for operation of the antenna or
reception for the signal shall be placed underground, except for wires or cables
attached flush with the surface of a building or the structure of the antenna.
e. Surface Materials and Finishes. Highly reflective surfaces shall not be permitted.
f. Advertising. Antennas shall not be used for advertising purposes.
D. Locational Criteria: Microwave Receiving and Transmitting Antennas; Relay Equipment.
Microwave antennas and equipment may be installed with a site development permit on any
lot in the "GO," "SC," "RC," "GC," "He," and "PF" Districts except in any required front or
street,side setback area. They are permitted in the "GI" and "HI" Districts unless the antennas
exceed district height limits, in which case, a site development permit is required. All wires or
cables necessary for the operation of the. antenna or reception of the signal shall be placed
underground, except wires or cables attached flush with the surface of a building or structure
of the antenna. Landscape or solid screening shall be placed around the base of any tower to
screen the tower from view and to provide a physical separation between the tower and any
pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
TELECOMMUNlCA nONS AND WIRELESS F ACll..ITIES REGULA nONS
A. Compliance with Applicable Codes. Telecommunication and wireless communication
facilities constructed in the City of Redding shall comply with all applicable codes and
standards.
B. Permits. All telecommunication and wireless communication facilities shall be subject to the
following:
1. Zoning Clearance. All building,mounted facilities that comply"with the regulations
contained in this section.
2. Use Permit. Facilities that require a use permit shall include:
a. All ground,mounted facilities that are not collocated with other similar existing
facilities or are within 150 feet of a residential district.
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b. Collocations that involve the installation of improvements which increase the height
of an existing or similar facility by 10 percent or replace or reconstruct a facility no
longer considered in conformance with the zoning or building codes.
c. Multiple communication sites proposed by a single applicant, in which case a use
permit will serve as a master land permit for all sites under single review by the
Planning Commission.
d. Facilities determined to have a potentially significant impact on the neighborhood.
In such case, the Director may require an independent third'party review, at the
expense of the applicant, to confirm the radio frequency needs of the applicant.
e. Facilities that do not comply with the standards of this chapter.
3. Exempt. New facilities that collocate on or within an existing approved tower or other
facility and which comply with all relevant standards for the district in which the facility
will be located, except where such facilities are located within 150 feet of a residential
district.
C. Height. All telecommunication and wireless communication facilities shall be of a minimum
functional height, but where feasible, allow for future collocation of antenna arrays. Building,
mounted facilities shall not exceed 15 feet above the maximum height permitted for the district
within which they are located.
D. Minimum Setbacks. Telecommunication and wireless communication facilities, including guy
wires and accessory facilities, shall be set back a distance 2 times the height of the tower from
any residential district boundary unless a stealth design or site particulars mitigate the visual
impact.
E. Preferred Locations. Telecommunication and wireless communication facilities shall be
collocated with existing or planned facilities, where feasible or where found to minimize visual
impact (regardless of zoning district). Other facilities suitable for collocation may include
publicly used structures (water tanks, light standards, etc.), industrial, commercial structures,
and mixed'use buildings in urban areas.
F. Prohibited Locations. Telecommunication and wireless communication facilities shall not be
located:
1. On the site of any designated Federal, State, or local landmarks.
2. Within 1,500 feet of an existing tower, unless it is on a previously approved collocated
facility or multiple, user site, is technologically required, or is visually preferable.
3. Within a residential district, unless building,mounted in a stealth manner, satisfactorily
disguised in a stealth structure, or totally enclosed within a building.
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G. Visual Compatibility. The following standards of visual compatibility and screening shall
apply:
1. All telecommunication wireless communication facilities equipment shall be screened or
camouflaged so as to reduce visual impacts. Existing site features shall be used to screen
or camouflage the facility where possible.
2. All facilities must be visually compatible with surrounding buildings, structures, and/or
uses in the area to the maximum extent feasible.
3. All antennas, towers, or related equipment shall be coated with a nonreflective finish or
paint consistent with the background area where the facility is to be placed.
4. Screening for ground,mounted equipment shall include existing and/or new vegetation
pursuant to Chapter 18.40.
5. Building,mounted equipment shall be located, painted, and/or architecturally designed
so as to be compatible with surrounding buildings and/or uses.
H. Interference. Interference with a public,safety radio system shall not be allowed. Prior to
receiving a zoning clearance, site development permit, or use permit, applicants shall submit
engineering studies evaluating transmission and radiated output power (to the third harmonic).
The studies shall be reviewed by the City's Telecommunications Manager, who shall advise the
approving authority on whether the application should be approved or denit:d based on the
results of said study.
1. Technological Progress. When telecommunications technology becomes available and
economically viable to allow the height of cell towers to be reduced by 50 percent or more or
to allow sites to be eliminated altogether, such facilities shall be upgraded or eliminated within
24 months of a request by the City.
J. Discontinuance of Use. The City shall be notified by the service provider of any intent to
discontinue operation no less than 30 days prior to discontinuance. Upon discontinuance of
use, all related equipment shall be removed and the property restored to the preconstruction
condition within 90 days.
18.40.020 Buffer Yards
A. Purpose. The purposes of these regulations are to prescribe screening requirements and other
appropriate controls designed to ensure an orderly relationship between neighboring
developments; to enable diverse kinds of uses to be located near one another in a compatible
manner; and to improve the appearance of individual properties, neighborhoods, and the city.
Required buffer yards are not in addition to setback requirements established in this title, but
dictate the use of setback areas or portions of setback areas where dissimilar land uses abut one
another. The intent of this section is to require the most intensive adjacent zoning district to
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meet the buffer,yard requirement, excepting where residential uses are constructed in the
"General Commercial" or "General Office" Districts. In these cases, the buffer yard shall be the
responsibility of the residential development. Where office uses are constructed in residential
districts by a site development permit pursuant to Schedule 18.31.020,A, the office use shall
provide the buffer yard.
B. Applicability. A buffer yard is required to be provided by new development or where such
development is enlarged by 20 percent or more in assessed value or in floor area, where such
development abuts a dissimilar zoning district as depicted on Schedule 18.40.020,A.
C. Standards. Schedule 18.40.020,A summarizes buffer yard widths and wall requirements for
each type of buffer yard. The buffer yard shall consist of the following:
1. Planting a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs of suitable type, size, and
spacing to achieve screening year,round.
2. Construction of a wall made of decorative block, concrete panel, or other substantially
equivalent material between the dissimilar land uses. The Director may authorize the use
of block post with wood insert fences between "RM" and "RS" Districts and between "LO"
and "RS" Districts.
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land use impacts.
2. Where a wood fence already exists between land uses, it need not be replaced by a wall if the Director
determines that the dissimilar land uses are adequately buffered given the circumstances of the site.
3. Where a public use abuts a residential district, the type of public facility will determine which of the above
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D. Buffer Site Plan. A buffer site plan shall be submitted to the Director with a building permit
or any site development permi.t or use permit application for a project requiring a buffer yard.
The buffer site plan shall be prepared in accordance with Section 16.60 of the Redding
Municipal Code in a form prescribed by the Director. It shall show the buffer yard location on
the project site, proposed plant locations, a plant list and key, location of utility easements,
roads, emergency access, walkways, proposed mechanical equipment, proposed trash enclosures,
proposed loading areas, and existing and proposed structures on the site.
E. Alternative Buffer Yards. Alternative buffer yards may be approved by zoning exception
(Chapter 18.15) provided this alternative buffer yard meets the intent of this section.
Alternative buffer yards may be approved where the site size, shape, topography, easements, or
existing buildings of the property make the use of the standard buffer impractical.
F. Replacement of Buffer. Yard Vegetation. All installed or existing vegetation shall be properly
maintained in a healthy condition. Dying, damaged, or removed vegetation shall be replaced
within 6 months with another living plant that complies with the approved Buffer Site Plan.
G. Uses of Buffer Yards. Buffer yards shall not be used for parking, driveways, trash enclosures,
or as a building area, except that surface parking is permitted in industrial buffer yards provided
it is set back at least 30 feet from the property line.
H. Exceptions. Where a proposed use is separated from an existing use by a street or rail right,of,
way, flood control channel, or stream corridor, no buffer yard is required provided such street
or rail right,of,way, stream corridor, or major waterway is at least equal in width to the required
buffer yard and required screening is achieved. A wall may be required where necessary to
address project'specific impacts. Pedestrian and/or vehicular openings in a buffer yard may be
appropriate to facilitate access from residential areas to commercial projects.
18.40.030 Permitted Enc1roachments into Required Yards
Maximum projections into required yard setbacks shall be permitted as follows:
A. Fireplaces or Chimneys. Eighteen inches.
B. Architectural Features of a Building, Such as Cornices, Eaves, and Cantilevered Canopies
and Awnings. Two feet.
C. Uncovered Decks and Raised Patios. Uncovered decks and raised patios under 18 inches in
height may not be located any closer than 18 inches to any side or rear property line and may
project up to five feet into a front,yard setback. Uncovered decks and raised patios 18 inches
and over in height are subject to the setback requirements of Accessory Structures, Section
18.43.020.
D. Second Stories. Approved living area over a garage may project up to 2 feet into the required
front,yard setback. .
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E. Bay Windows. Two and one,half feet except in a 5,foot,wide side yard where a 2,foot
projection is allowed.
G. Mechanical Equipment. Thee feet into a side yard. Pool equipment is also subject to the
setback requirements of Section 18.40.160(C).
H. Ramps and Similar Structures for Disabled Persons' Accommodation. Up to the entire
setback where it is the only feasible location as deteimined by the Development Services
Director and when it provides a reasonable accommodation consistent with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
18.40.040 Compliance with Map Requirements
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to recognize any special development
conditions, limitations, or environmental mitigation requirements established by a tentative
map approval process pursuant to Title 17 that are necessary and applicable to the construction
of private improvements on some or all parcels following the recordation of a final map or parcel
map, so that such requirements will be of record and binding.
It is the intent of this section that conditions of approval for a subdivision be recognized as
enforceable, when it is found necessary by the approval body to apply special development
standards to subsequent development resulting from the subdivision.
B. Applicability. This section shall apply to all lots of record created by either a parcel map or
final map, where certain conditions of approval were determined necessary and adopted which
control subsequent development on parcels created by the map. This section alone shall not
be construed as limiting the type of primary land uses allowed by the base zoning district.
C. Effect of Map Conditions. Conditions of approval established for a tentative map shall apply
on an ongoing basis under the following circumstances:
1. Special development needs, conditions, or environmental mitigation requirements were
identified during the tentative map approval process that must apply to development
within the subdivision after lots are formally created. Such requirements may include, but
are not limited to:
a. Structure setbacks from open, space easements.
b. Requiring the use of nonflammable building materials, residential sprinkler systems,
or other public,safety measures.
c. Maintenance responsibility of landscape or open,space/fire,break management
easements on the property.
d. Limitations on lot grading activities.
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e. Location of driveways, main buildings, and accessory structures.
f. The preservation of significant trees or other natural features.
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2. A statement of special conditions has been established as a matter of record on the
property title as provided in Subsection D below.
D. Recordation of Conditions. It is appropriate and necessary to inform purchasers of property
of the existence of any special subdivision conditions as specified herein, which are applicable
to the development and maintenance of the property. For this reason, such conditions shall
be recorded so that they will appear in the title of the affected properties by either (1) a
Statement of Conditions plac(:d on the parcel map or final map as permitted by the Subdivision
Map Act and/or (2)' the recording of a Statement of Conditions as a separate instrument. The
method and content of the notice used shall be that determined appropriate by the Director
in order to fulfill the intent of the section.
E. Modification of Conditions.
1. A recorded Statement of Conditions may be modified or removed from some or all of the
affected properties only upon an application to and approval by the Planning Commission,
with appropriate environmental clearance. A public hearing shall be held by the Planning
Commission when considering the request as specified in Chapter 18.11, Common
Procedures. All property owners within the affected subdivision shall be notified of the
public hearing.
2. An approval to modify a Statement of Conditions must include findings that the proposal:
(1) is consistent with the General Plan; (2) will not result in adverse environmental
conditions; (3) will not compromise the public health, safety, or welfare; and (4) is
consistent with the overall design and function of the subdivision.
3. If approved by the Planning Commission, modification to Statement of Conditions shall
be recorded, as determined appropriate by the Director, to document in the property title
any approved changes to special conditions as were previously established.
4. Decisions by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council in
accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures.
18.40.050 Design Criteria
A. Purpose. The design criteria are intended to be used as a reference to assist project designers
in understanding and responding to the City's goals and objectives for high~quality residential,
commercial, and industrial development. The criteria shall complement the development
regulations contained in this code by providing good examples of potential design solutions and
by providing appropriate design interpretations.
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B. Applicability. These criteria are advisory for permitted uses, but should be used as a guide in
conjunction with uses subject to a site development permit, use permit, small,lot subdivision,
or planned development proposal to encourage a high level of design quality, while at the same
time providing the flexibility necessary to encourage creativity on the part of project designers.
C. Criteria Formulation and Adoption. The Director shall develop design criteria for
consideration by the Planning Commission and adoption by resolution of the City Council.
The design criteria are advisory for permitted uses. For development requiring a discretionary
approval, effective iQlplementation of the design criteria shall also be considered as a basis for
making the required findings for approval provided, however, that applicants may submit
alternative design solutions that are different than contained in the criteria but result in
superior solutions that also are consistent with the General Plan. The criteria shall address:
1. Small,lot single, family development and multiple,family development, including such
items as transitions from other uses, building massing and location, interior and exterior
nonvehicle connections, recreation/common facility location and design, and preservation
of natural amenities.
2. Office, commercial, and industrial development, including site design, parking
layout!1ocation, building location, building massing, appropriate use of signage, use of
architectural features, landscape features, and public areas.
18.40.060 Development on Substandard Lots
A legally created lot having a width or area less than required for the base district in which it is
located may be occupied by a permitted or conditional use. No substandard lot shall be further
reduced in area or width, and a substandard lot shall be subject to the same yard and density
requirements as a standard lot.
18.40.070 Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries
The regulations applicable to each district shall be applied to the area within that district, and no use
other than parking serving a principal use on the site shall be located in a district in which it is not
a permitted or conditional use. Pedestrian or vehicular access from a street to a use shall not traverse
a portion of the site in a district in which the use is not a permitted or conditional use.
18.40.080 Exceptions to Height Limits
Towers, spires, cupolas, chimneys, elevator penthouses, water tanks, monuments, theater scenery
lofts, and similar structures and necessary mechanical appurtenances, covering not more than
20 percent of the top floor roof area to which they are accessory, may exceed the maximum
permitted height by 10 feet with no discretionary review. Approval of a zoning exception is required
to exceed the maximum permitted height by more than 10 feet for these types of structures.
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Exterior lighting of commercial, office, and industrial developments is regulated to eliminate light
spillover and glare on motor vehicle operators, pedestrians, and land uses within the light source's
proximity. Safety considerations are the basis of the regulations, especially with respect to motor
vehicles. In other cases, the regulations protect against both nuisance and hazard aspects of glare
or excess light.
A. Plans Required. For all new construction of commercial, office, and industrial developments,
a plan detailing locations, size, height, orientation, and design of all outdoor lighting shall be
submitted. A detail drawing, showing type of fIxtures and level of wattage, shall also be
provided.
B. Lighting Standards,
1. All exterior lights shall be designed, located, installed, directed, and shielded in such a
manner as to prevent objectionable light at, and glare across, the property lines. Exterior
lighting shall be directed downward and away from adjacent properties and the public
right,of,way. Shielded shall mean that the light rays are directed onto the site, and the
light source-whether bulb or tube-is not visible from an adjacent property or rights,of,
way.
2. All parking area lighting, including building, and pole,mounted, shall be fully shielded so
as to prevent light spillover at property lines.
3. All building lighting, other than architectural lighting, shall be fully shielded, not allowing
any upward distribution of light. Floodlighting is discouraged and, if used, must be
shielded to prevent: (1) light trespass beyond the property line and (2) light above a
90,degree, horizontal plane.
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18.40.100 Noise Standards
A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to:
1. Control unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise.
2. Protect the public health, safety and welfare.
3. Declare that creating, maintaining, or causing noise in excess of the limits prescribed by
this chapter is a public nuisance and shall be punishable as such.
B. General Noise Regulations. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and in
addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or negligently make or continue
or cause to be made or continued, any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise which disturbs the
peace and quiet of any neighborhood or which causes any discomfort or annoyance to any
reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area. Noncommercial public speaking
and public assembly activities conducted on any public space or public right,of,way shall be
exempt from the operation of this section.
C. Factors of Determination. The factors which will be considered in determining whether a
violation of the provisions of this chapter exists shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
1. The sound level of the alleged objectionable noise.
2. The sound level of the ambient noise.
3. The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates.
4. The time of day or night the noise occurs.
5. Whether the noise is continuous, recurrent, or intermittent.
D. Noise Measurement. Noise shall be measured utilizing the hourly energy,equivalent noise
level (Leq).
E. Noise Limits. The provisions of this section address noise intrusions over and above the noise
normally associated with a given location (intrusions over the ambient level). The ambient
noise varies throughout the community, depending upon proximity to streets and the type of
area land uses.
The maximum sound levels shall be determined as follows:
1. Exterior Noise Limits.
a. The noise standards for the various categories of land use as set forth in Schedule
18.40.100, A, unless otherwise specifically indicated, shall apply to all such property
within a designated zone. No person shall operate, or cause to be operated, any
source of sound at any location within the incorporated city or allow the creation of
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any noise on property owned, leased, occupied, or otherwise controlled by such
person which causes the noise level when measured on any other property, either
incorporated or unincorporated, to exceed the noise standard for that land use
specified in Schedule 18.40.100-A:
b. If the measured ambient level is above that permissible, the allowable noise exposure
standard shall be increased to reflect the actual ambient noise level..
Schedule 18.40.100- A describes the noise standard for emanations from any source as measured
on adjacent properties:
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F. Prohibited Acts. The following acts are hereby prohibited:
1. Loading and Unloading. Loading, unloading, opening, closing, or other handling of
boxes, crates, containers, building materials, or similar objects between the hours of
10 p.m. and 7 a.m. in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance across a residential
real property line.
2. Construction or Demolition.
a. Operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration,
or demolition work in or within 500 feet of a residential district such that the sound
creates a noise disturbance across a property line during the following times:
~ May 15 through September 15: Between the weekday hours of 7 p.m. and
6 a.m. and weekends and holidays between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m.
~ September 16 through May 14: Between the weekday hours of 7 p.m. and
7 a.m. and weekends and holidays between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m.
3. Domestic Power Tools, and Equipment. Operation, or permitting the operation, of any
mechanically powered s.aw, lawn or garden tool or similar outdoor tool between 10 p.m.
and 7 a.m. on weekdays (or 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekends and legal holidays) so as to
create a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial real property line.
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G. Emergency Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
1. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an
emergency.
2. The emission of sound in the performance of emergency work.
H. Miscellaneous Exemptions.
1. Waming Devices. Warning devices necessary for the protection of the public safety, such
as police, fire, and ambulance sirens, shall be exempted from the provisions of this
chapter.
2. Outdoor Activities. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to occasional outdoor
gatherings, public dances, shows, and sporting and entertainment events provided that
such events are conducted pursuant to a permit or license issued by the City relative to
the staging of such events.
3. Churches and Other Similar Organizations. Any churches or other similar organization
which use unamplified bells, chimes, or other similar devices are exempt from the
provisions of this chapter so long as said church or other similar organizations play such
between the time period of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and the playing period does not exceed
30 minutes in anyone hour.
4. Municipal Solid Waste Collection. Collection of solid waste, vegetative waste, and
recyclable materials by the City of Redding shall be exempt from the provisions of this
chapter.
5. Public Works Construction Projects. Street, utility, and similar construction projects
undertaken by or under contract to the City of Redding, County of Shasta, or State of
California or a public utility regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
6. Public Utility Facilities. Facilities including, but not limited to, 60~cycle electric power
transformers and related equipment, sewer lift stations, municipal wells, and pumping
stations.
I. Federal and State Preempted Activities. Any other activity shall be exempt from the
provisions of this chapter to the extent regulation thereof has been preempted by State or
Federal laws.
18.40.110 Performance Standards, Citywide
The following performance standards shall apply to all use classifications in all zoning districts:
A. Noise. No use shall create noise levels which exceed the standards of Chapter 18.40.100.
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1. Director May Require Acoustic Study. For new uses that, in the opinion of the Director,
may not. meet the standards of the Noise Element, the Director may require that an
acoustical analysis be prepared. The analysis shall, at a minimum, conform to the
following standards:
a. Analysis shall be prepared by a qualified person experienced in the fields of
environmental noise assessment and architectural acoustics.
b. Noise levels shall be documented with sufficient sampling periods and locations to
adequately describe local noise conditions and noise sources.
c. Existing and projected noise levels shall be estimated in terms of Leq and Ldn or
CNEL. Levels shall be compared to the existing ambient noise levels.
d. Mitigation shall be recommended, giving preference to site planning and design
rather than noise barriers, where feasible.
e. Noise exposure after the prescribed mitigation measures have been implemented
shall be estimated.
2. Noise Attenuation Measures. The approving authority may require the incorporation into
a project of any noise,attenuation measures deemed necessary to ensure that noise
standards are not exceeded, including, but not limited to, noise walls exceeding maximum
height limits and minimum setbacks of the zoning district.
B. Vibration. No use, activity, or process shall produce vibrations that are perceptible without
instruments at one or more property lines of a site.
C. Odors. No use, process, or activity shall produce objectionable odors detectable by a reasonable
person that are perceptible without instruments at the property lines of an "R" district.
D. Hazardous and Extremely Hazardous Materials. The use, handling, storage, and
transportation of hazardous and extremely hazardous materials shall comply with the provisions
of the California Hazardous Materials Regulations, the California Fire and Building Codes, and
any other applicable laws.
E. Heat and Humidity. Uses, activities, and processes shall not produce any emissions of heat
or humidity at the property line that cause material distress, discomfort, or injury to a
reasonable person.
F. Electromagnetic Interference. Uses, activities, and processes shall not cause electromagnetic
interference with normal radio, television, or telephone reception in "R" districts or with the
function of other electronic equipment beyond the property line of the site on which they are
situated.
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18.40.120 Trash Container Enclosures
A. Purpose.
1. To establish design and locational criteria for the construction of trash- and recycling-
container enclosures in conjunction with multiple-family residential, commercial, and
industrial developments. The Director is authorized to require that a trash container
enclosure meeting the standards of this section be constructed as a condition of obtaining
a site development permit, use permit, or building permit on any site that does not have
the required enclosure.
2. To ensure that enclosures are functional, serviceable, durable, unobtrusive, and
architecturally compatible with the adjacent buildings.
3. To ensure adequate areas for the storage of recyclable materials as required by the
California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Act of 1991.
B. Applicability.
1. Trash-container enclosures. Required for new dwelling groups consisting of 4 or more
dwelling units.
Trash- and recycling-container enclosures. Required for all new multiple-family
developments consisting of 4 or more dwelling units and for all office, commercial, and
industrial developments. Alterations (including cumulative alterations) resulting in an
cumulative increase in floor area of20 percent or more require installation of a recyclable-
materials enclosure.
2. Trash and recycling enclosures may be functionally combined into a single unit or may be
established at separate locations on a parcel subject to the design criteria established by
this chapter and the approval of the Director.
3. The Director is authorized to require that a trash-container enclosure meeting the
standards of this code be constructed as a condition of obtaining a building permit on any
site that does not have such an enclosure.
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C. Location and Orientation. All enclosures shall comply with the California Fire Code and shall
meet the following requirements unless it is demonstrated that they are infeasible as determined
by the Director. A building permit shall not be issued for a project until documentation of
approval of the location is provided by the Director.
1. No enclosures shall be located within any required front~yard or street side~yard setback
areas unless it is satisfactorily demonstrated to the Director that due to originality of
design, architectural treatments, and lack of visibility ofloading areas, the location meets
the intent of this section.
2. Trash enclosures shall be located so that front~load equipment having a 17.5~foot wheel
base and an outside turning radius of 45 feet has sufficient maneuvering area and, if
feasible, so that the collection equipment can avoid backing. The enclosure pad with an
apron area 10 feet in width and 20 feet in length shall not have a slope, including cross
slope, exceeding 2 percent. The pad shall not be elevated above the apron.
3. The enclosure openings shall be oriented so that front~load disposal equipment can head
in directly to the enclosure opening to access the container without removing it from the
enclosure.
4. Trash enclosures shall be located so that front~load equipment can enter and exit the
property using through driveways, thus avoiding backing maneuvers. If through driveways
are not practical, sufficient maneuvering area shall be provided to allow collection
equipment to turn around. Enclosures shall not be placed in areas where collection
equipment will have to back into the street to exit the property. The Solid Waste
Division may approve alternate locations where considered appropriate based on site
constraints, such as site size and layout, and taking into consideration the average number
of vehicle trips on abutting streets.
5. Recycling enclosures shall be located within 10 feet of a driveway aisle or parking area.
A 4~foot~wide concrete walkway shall be provided between the enclosure entrance and
the driveway or parking area. The slope of the walkway shall not exceed 5 percent.
6. All enclosure types shall be consolidated to minimize the number of collection sites and
located so as to reasonably equalize the distance from the building spaces they serve.
7. The area in front of aU enclosure types shall be kept clear of obstructions; shall not be
utilized for parking; and shall be painted, striped, and marked "No Parking."
D. Materials, Construction, and Design. The various components of trash- and recycling-
container enclosures shall be constructed and thereafter maintained as follows:
1. Minimum Size. The size of trash and/or recycling~container enclosures shall be
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C. Location and Orientation. All enclosures shall comply with the California Fire Code and shall
meet the following requirements unless it is demonstrated that they are infeasible as determined
by the Director. A building permit shall not be issued for a project until documentation of
approval of the location is provided by the Director.
1. No enclosures shall be located within any required front,yard or street side,yard setback
areas unless it is satisfactorily demonstrated to the Director that due to originality of
design, architectural treatments, and lack of visibility ofloading areas, the location meets
the intent of this section.
2. Trash enclosures shall be located so that front,load equipment having a 17.5,foot wheel
base and an outside turning radius of 45 feet has sufficient maneuvering area and, if
feasible, so that the collection equipment can avoid backing. The enclosure pad with an
apron area 10 feet in width and 20 feet in length shall not have a slope, including cross
slope, exceeding 2 percent. The pad shall not be elevated above the apron.
3. The enclosure openings shall be oriented so that front' load disposal equipment can head
in directly to the enclosure opening to access the container without removing it from the
enclosure.
4. Trash enclosures shall be located so that front,load equipment can enter and exit the
property using through driveways, thus avoiding backing maneuvers. If through driveways
are not practical, sufficient maneuvering area shall be provided to allow collection
equipment to turn around. Enclosures shall not be placed in areas where collection
equipment will have to back into the street to exit the property. The Solid Waste
Division may approve alternate locations where considered appropriate based on site
constraints, such as site size and layout, and taking into consideration the average number
of vehicle trips on abutting streets.
5. Recycling enclosures shall be located within 10 feet of a driveway aisle or parking area.
A 4,foot,wide concrete walkway shall be provided between the enclosure entrance and
the driveway or parking area. The slope of the walkway shall not exceed 5 percent.
6. All enclosure types shall be consolidated to minimize the number of collection sites and
located so as to reasonably equalize the distance from the building spaces they serve.
7. The area in front of all enclosure types shall be kept clear of obstructions; shall not be
utilized for parking; and shall be painted, striped, and marked "No Parking."
D. Materials, Construction, and Design. The various components of trash, and recycling'
container enclosures shall be constructed and thereafter maintained as follows;
1. Minimum Size. The size of trash and/or recycling, container enclosures shall be
determined by the Solid Waste Division and will be based on the container sizes required
by that Division. Acceptable configurations of the enclosures are depicted in the
following illustration.
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2. Minimum Height. Six feet for trash enclosures; 5 feet for recycling enclosures.
3. Enclosure Material. Solid masonry or concrete tilt~up with decorated exterior~surface
finish compatible to the main structure(s). If the enclosure is not visible from a public
walkway, street, or residential area, the enclosure may be constructed of chain~link
fencing with wood or plastic inserts.
4. Gate Material. Decorative, solid, heavy~gauge metal or of a heavy~gauge metal frame
with a covering of a view~obscuring material. If not visible from a public street or
residential area, the enclosure gates may be constructed of chain link with wood or plastic
inserts.
5. Gate Construction. Gates shall be hung so that they do not decrease the minimum width
requirement for the enclosure opening (see diagram below). Gates are to be secured in
the closed position by steel cane bolts. Holes are to be drilled in the adjacent asphalt for
the cane bolts to hold the enclosure gates in the wide open position during collection.
6. Enclosure Pad. Four~inch~thick~minimum concrete pad.
7. Bumpers. Bumpers measuring at least 2 inches high by 6 inches wide shall be affixed on
the floor of the interior at the base of the trash enclosure walls for the protection of the
enclosure walls. The bumpers should be made of concrete, steel, or other suitable material
and shall be anchored to the concrete pad.
8. Protection for Enclosures. Concrete curbs or equivalent shall protect enclosures from
adjacent vehicle parking and travelways.
9. Travelways and Area in Front of Enclosure. An adequate base to support a truck weight
of 62,000 pounds.
10. Signs. A sign clearly identifying the recycling collection area(s) and the materials
accepted shall be posted adjacent to the recycling~container enclosure. The sign shall be
a minimum of 17 inches high by 22 inches long. Lettering shall consist of not less than
one~inch letters.
11. Trees. Trees shall not be planted that will canopy over or overhang a trash enclosure.
E. Combined T rash~ and Recycling~Container Enclosures
These enclosures shall utilize separate compartments, although the entrances may be served by
a common gate. The enclosure shall be designed such that the recycling bins can be serviced
without removal of the trash container. The requirements of Subsection D (Materials,
Construction, and Design) shall apply.
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18.40.130 Screening of Mechanical Equipment
Ground, and roof, mounted mechanical and utility equipment shall be screened from view from
public streets, public gathering areas, and from residential districts as required below. Such
equipment includes, but is not limited to, heating and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration
equipment, utility equipment (i.e., transformers, cross,connection control devices, exhaust fans and
vents, and similar equipment). The location and screening techniques proposed for this equipment
shall be depicted on building/site plans submitted to the City for approval of a building permit, site
development permit, or use permit. The location and method of screening must be approved by the
Director prior to issuance of these permits. This section shall not be construed as prohibiting roof,
mounted equipment installed prior to the adoption of this code from being repaired or replaced.
A. Residential Uses. Roof,mounted heating and air, conditioning equipment is prohibited unless
a zoning exception is granted pursuant to Section 18.15.030(R).
Ground,mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
B. Commercial Uses
1. Ground,mounted HV AC units and utility equipment such as electric and gas meters,
panels, junction boxes, and similar equipment shall be screened from view of public
streets, parks, plazas, etc., using architecturally compatible walls and/or thick landscape.
2. Utility transformers, cross' connection control devices, and similar equipment shall be
carefully located to minimize to the extent possible their view from public streets, parks,
and plazas. In commercial developments, these devices should, wherever feasible, be
located within service alleys or other locations that are not immediately adjacent to
streets, driveways, parki.ng lots, or public gathering areas. Where visible from these areas,
the equipment shall be oriented so that it can be screened with berms, walls, landscape,
or a combination thereof, while maintaining access to service doors and equipment as
required by the affected utility.
3. Roof,mounted mechanical equipment shall be hidden with building elements that are
designed for that purpose as an integral part of the building design.
4. Wall,mounted mechanical equipment that protrudes more than 12 inches from the outer
building wall shall be screened from view by structural features that are compatible with
the architecture and materials of the building. Wall,mounted equipment that protrudes
less than 12 inches from the outer building wall shall be designed to blend with the color,
design, and materials of the building.
C. Industrial Uses
1. Ground,mounted HV AC units and utility equipment shall be screened from view from
public streets and residential districts.
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2. Recognizing the unique nature of industrial operations, alternative screen measures for
roof, and wall,mounted equipment may be proposed for buildings exceeding
10,000 square feet. Those methods may include, but shall not be limited to, increased
setbacks, increased landscape, grouping of the equipment on specific portions of the
building, painting, or otherwise camouflaging the equipment.
18.40.140 Sight Obstructions at Intersections
Intersections. Visibility at street intersections shall not be blocked above a height of 3 feet by
vegetation or structures, including, but not limited to, fences and walls. This restriction shall apply
to all land within a triangular area bounded by the curb line and a diagonal line joining points on the
curb lines 30 feet back from the point of their intersection. In the case of a rounded comer, the
triangular area is measured between the tangents to the curve of the curb line and a diagonal line
joining points on the tangents 30 feet back from the point of their intersection. The tangents
referred to are those at the beginning and at the end of the curve of the line at the comer.
18.40.150 Sky Plane
The sky plane establishes maximum building heights for
office, commercial, industrial districts, or "RM" (multiple,
family) District where they abut an "RL," "RE," or "RS"
(residential) District. The sky plane is represented by a
line drawn at 45 degrees, originating at the common
property line at ground level, extending for a horizontal
distance of 45 feet. The Director shall apply sky plane
requirements within a residential district if determined
necessary to protect adjacent residences from the impacts
of nonresidential or institutional uses, such as a religious
facility, residential care facility, or similar use.
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18.40.160 Swimming Pools
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish property, line setback requirements for
swimming pools.
B. Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to the minimum property,line setback
requirements for all outdoor swimming pools.
C. Construction Locations.
1. Outdoor Swimming Pools in any "RL," "RE," or "RS" District.
a. Swimming pools shall not be constructed within 20 feet of a front property line;
within 15 feet of the street,side property line of a comer lot; within 5 feet on an
interior side, yard property line; within 5 feet of a rear property line. All setbacks
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shall be measured from the inside face of the pool wall. See Section 18.40.030 for
setbacks for associated pool decking.
b. Aboveground/on.ground pools shall be located on the rear half of the lot and not
closer than 5 feet to any side or rear property line. Any associated decking!1adders
over 6 inches above grade shall not be located within 5 feet of a property line.
c. All swimming pools shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from any residential or
accessory-type structure on the property. FurthemlOre, no portion of an in-ground
pool shall encroach into the area created by an imaginary line traversing at a
45-degree angle away from the bottom of the foundation of any residential or
accessory structure unless a supporting engineered wall is constructed in conjunction
with the pool.
d. Filtering systems and heating equipment for all pools shall not be located closer than
30 feet to any dwelling other than the owner's or they shall be enclosed or housed
to attenuate noise levels on abutting properties to within the standards of City's
General Plan. In cases where an adjacent residential lot is vacant, the equipment
shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from the common property line or within the
rear-yard setback unless the noise is attenuated to within the standards of the City's
General Plan.
e. Swimming pools, pool decking, and mechanical or utility appurtenances for the pool
cannot encroach into any open-space easement. Such structures may encroach into
a public-utility easement upon first obtaining approval from the City Engineer. If
approval is granted, an encroachment permit is required to be issued in conjunction
with the swimming pool permit.
2. Outdoor Swimming Pools in any "RM," "GC," or "HC" District.
a. Pools intended for multiple-family or business uses shall not be located closer than
15 feet to any public right-of-way.
3. Indoor Swimming Pools in All Zoning Districts.
a. Indoor swimming pools shall be considered as part of the structure and shall meet
all applicable setback requirements appurtenant to the structure in which the pool
is enclosed.
b. Filtering systems and heating equipment for all pools, when located outside the
building, shall meet the requirements set forth in subsection (C) (1) (d) of this
section.
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18.40.170 Underground Utilities
All electrical, telephone, cable television, and similar distribution lines providing direct service to a
development site shall be installed underground within the site. The Director may waive this
requirement upon a determination that the installation is infeasible.
Height. Fences or walls in required
front or comer side setbacks shall not
exceed 3 feet. All other fences shall
not exceed 6 feet in height. However,
legal, nonconforming fences may be
repaired or replaced. Fence or wall
heights between sloped or terraced lots
are measured from the grade of the
"uphill" side of the fence as shown. Walls and fences required by a site development
permit, parcel map, or subdivision may exceed the maximum height limits and minimum
setbacks of the zoning district as required by the conditions of approval for the project.
18.40.180 Walls and Fences
A. Residential Districts
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fencing shall be treated as an
integral part of the architecture,
with materials, colors, and
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they surround or adjoin. Fences
or walls adjacent to freeways,
highways, or arterial or collector
streets that are required as a
condition of development by the
City shall be constructed of
decorative masonry, concrete,
block, concrete,panel, or similar
materials. Solid masonry fences
or walls shall not be placed within
areas of designated lOO,year
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openings to pass floodwaters in
accordance with the requirements
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1. Height. Fences or walls shall not exceed 6 feet in height unless a site development permit
is obtained from the Director for a greater height up to a maximum of 12 feet. Heights
exceeding 6 feet may be allowed where deemed necessary for screening or security
purposes or due to the topography of the site. Walls and fences required by the City as
a condition of approval for development may exceed the maximum height limits and
minimum setbacks of the zoning district as required by the conditions of approval for the
project.
2. Design and Materials. Fencing visible from a street shall be treated as an integral part
of the architecture, with materials, colors, and detailing drawn from the building they
surround or adjoin. Barbed wire shall not be erected and maintained within 25 feet of any
public right,of,way. The use of razor wire or similar materials must be set back a
minimum of 50 feet from a right,of,way. Barbed, razor, and similar wires may extend
18 inches above the height limits established by this section. Solid masonry fences or wall
shall not be placed within an area of 100,year floodplain without proper openings to pass
floodwaters in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency. The Director may approve modifications to the above provisions through
issuance of a site development permit.
18.40.190 Wellhead Protection
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to:
1. Reduce the risk of contamination of groundwater by managing the development, land use,
and commercial/industrial activities within identified groundwater protection zones.
2. Preserve the quality of Redding's environment.
3. Promote the economic health of the City through balancing protection of groundwater
with promotion of business and community interests.
4. Protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
B. Applicability. This chapter applies to projects identified as possible contaminating activities
located in identified source,water protection zones. These protection zones are depicted on the
City of Redding Well Water Assessment map. Both existing and planned well sites are
regulated, including existing and planned wells of the City of Redding, Bella Vista Water
District, and any other municipal water provider within the City of Redding.
c. Wellhead Protection Zone Established. The City shall review proposed projects identified
as possible contaminating activities to municipal well water that are located within the
protection zone depicted on the City of Redding Well Water Assessment Map. Wellhead
protection zones are based on the rate of movement of groundwater in the vicinity of wells with
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an allowance for dispersion of a pollutant entering into and moving with the groundwater. This
is known as "time of travel" (TOT). For purposes of this code, the applicable protection zone
is the 1O,year time of travel zone (TOT 10) as depicted on the Well Water Assessment Map.
D. Site Development Permit Required. A site development permit is required for any of the
following or similar possible contaminating activities that are proposed within TOT 10. All
agencies having regulating authority over the substances utilized by the activity shall be notified
of the permit application and invited to submit recommendations on the developments or uses
that address groundwater protection and ongoing monitoring requirements.
COMMERCIAL
Service Stations
Auto repair and service
Laundries and dry cleaning plants
Repair services
INDUSTRIAL
Batch plants
Fuel and ice dealers
Primary metal products
Metal plating, polishing, etching, engraving, anodizing, or similar processes
Production and/or bulk storage of pesticides, herbicides, solvents, and similar chemicals
Recycling and scrap facilities
Wholesale/Storage
Storage yards
Vehicle and freight terminals
PUBLIC
Airfields, landing strips, and heliports
Collection stations
Power-generating facilities
Public utility centers
OrnER
Other uses which, in the opinion of the Director, have the potential to impact groundwater
resources by virtue of materials or processes applicable to the development or use.
E. Prohibition of Underground Storage Tanks. For purposes of this chapter, all underground
storage tanks for substances other than water, private septic systems, and similar materials are
prohibited within the 10,year time of travel zone (TOT 10). Aboveground tanks are
permissible, provided that they are screened from public view by a solid wall. The locations and
screening of aboveground tanks shall be established by the site development permit.
F. Nonconforming Uses. An existing use made nonconforming by application of these wellhead,
protection requirements shall be treated as nonconforming only with respect to underground
storage tanks.
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Chapter 18.41: Off-Street Parking and Loading
Sections:
18.41.010
18.41.020
18.41.030
18.41.040
18.41.050
18.41.060
18.41.070
18.41.080
18.41.090
18.41.100
18.41.110
18.41.120
18.41.130
18.41.140
18.41.150
18.41.160
18.41.170
18.41.180
18.41.190
18.41.200
18.41.210
18.41.010
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Purpose
Applicability
General Provisions
Off,Street Parking and Spaces Required
Drive'Up Facilities
General Standards for Off,Street Parking
Dimensions for Covered and Open Parking Spaces
Surfacing
Lighting
Screening and Landscape
Pedestrian Access
Drainage
Shopping Cart Bays
Curb Cuts
Parking Space Setback From Arterial Driveway Entrances
Access Requirements for the Disabled
Driveway Grades/Widths
Setback from Streets and Alleys
Additional Standards
Off,Street Loading Spaces Required
Standards for Off,Street Loading Spaces
Purpose
The specific purposes of the off,street parking and loading regulations are to:
A. Ensure that parking uses are provided for new land uses and major alterations to existing uses
to meet the parking needs created by such uses.
B. Establish standards and regulations for the developer, owner, or operator of any specific use
occurring outdoors or within an existing, newly constructed, or relocated building to provide
well,designed, off,street parking areas.
C. Ensure that off,street parking and loading areas are designed and located to protect the public
safety; minimize congestion and conflict points on travel aisles and public streets; and where
appropriate, buffer surrounding land uses from their impact.
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18.41.020 Applicability
A. Generally. Parking shall be provided for each new development or building, enlargements to
existing developments or buildings, or changes in use consistent with the provisions of this
chapter. All parking facilities, required or not, shall meet all the standards of this chapter.
B. AdditionslEnlargements/lntensification of Use. New parking shall be provided for
additions/enlargements to an existing development or building in accordance with the following
requirements. The requirements of this chapter shall apply whether the addition/enlargement
or intensification occur individually or cumulatively over time.
1. If a building addition/enlargement or intensification of use necessitates an increase in the
amount of physical parking spaces already existing on the site of less than 15 percent in
order to achieve the total number of parking spaces required by Section 18.41.040, then
only those additional spaces must meet the dimensional, landscape, and all other
requirements of the chapter.
2. If a building addition/enlargement or intensification of use necessitates an increase in the
amount of physical parking spaces already existing on the site by an amount greater than
15 percent, those additional spaces must meet the dimensional, landscape, and all other
requirements of this chapter and the existing parking area shall be modified, if necessary,
to provide at least 60 square feet of landscape for each existing parking space. The
existing parking,stall and aisle configurations need not be modified to meet the
requirements of this section. Where determined feasible by the Director, at least
50 percent of the increased landscape shall be installed within 60 feet of the adjacent
public street right,of,way. To facilitate this landscape, the Director may authorize up to
a 10 percent reduction in the total number of spaces required for the development
provided that the reduction does not exceed the minimum necessary to install the
additional landscape. The Director also may authorize a schedule for completion of the
work, not to exceed a maximum time of 3 years.
C. Changes in Use. If the cost of remodeling a building with a floor area greater than
25,000 square feet to facilitate a change in use exceeds 50 percent of the pre improvement value
of said building, based on data provided by the Shasta County Assessor, the existing parking
area shall be modified, if necessary, to provide at least 60 square feet of landscape for each
existing parking space. To facilitate this landscape, the Director may authorize up to a
10 percent reduction in the total number of spaces and/or space dimensions. This requirement
applies regardless of whether the change in use results in an increased parking requirement as
determined by this chapter. The Director may authorize a schedule for completion of the work,
not to exceed a maximum time of 3 years.
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18.41.030 General Provisions
A. No Reduction in Off..Street: Parking Spaces. Off..street parking spaces existing as of the date
of adoption of this code and actually being used for parking in connection wi.th the use of an
existing building shall not be reduced in number or size during the entire life of such building
or land use below that which would be required for a new building or use of a similar type
constructed or commenced under the requirements of this code. No property owner shall
sublease, subrent, or otherwise encumber the off..street parking spaces required by this section.
B. Fractional Spaces. If the number of off..street parking spaces required by this chapter contains
a fraction, such number shall be rounded to the next whole number. For example, if computed
requirements equal 9.3 spaces, 10 spaces shall be required.
C. Computation of Required Parking Per Residential Use. Residential parking for multiple..
family and condominium developments is based on the number of bedrooms. Any rooms
having the potential of being a bedroom and meeting the standard of the Uniform Building
Code as a bedroom shall be counted as a bedroom for purposes determining off..street parking
requirements.
D. Uses Not Mentioned. In case of a use for which off..street parking requirements are not
specified at all in this chapter, the requirements for the most nearly similar use (as determined
by the Director) for which off..street parking requirements are specified shall apply.
E. Mixed Uses. When 2 or more uses are located in the same lot or parcel ofland or within the
same building, the number of off..street parking spaces required shall be the sum total of the
requirements of the various individual uses computed separately in accordance with this
chapter.
F. Off..Street Parking Assessment District. Areas within an established off..street parking
assessment district may be exempted by resolution of the City Council from the off..street
parking requirements of this chapter or allowed a modification of those requirements. Such
exemption or modifications may be allowed if a finding is made that the off..street parking
facilities provided in conjunction with the assessment district will serve the off..street parking
needs of the area as well or better.
G. Joint Parking. Where parties wish to cooperatively establish and operate parking facilities
where one use generates parking demands primarily during hours when the remaining use(s)
is not in operation or where adjacent uses generate joint/redundant trips, a reduction of up to
50 percent of the required parking may be approved by site development permit by the Board
of Administrative Review (Board). Such approvals shall require:
1. The submission of satisfactory statements by the parties providing such facilities and the
parties such facilities are to serve, describing the nature of the uses and times when such
uses operate so as to indicate the lack of conflict between such uses.
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2. Such documents or commitments as may be deemed necessary in each particular case to
ensure provision and maintenance of the required off~street parking spaces.
H. Reductions for Unique Parking Demand. Recognizing that some nonresidential uses are
unique in their off~street parking demands, upon an appropriate application and an adequate
showing, the Director, by zoning exception, may reduce the off~street parking requirement up
to 10 percent of that required. To ensure that additional parking space areas will be available
for development if the use were subsequently intensified, parking spaces waived by such
procedures may be required to remain either in landscaped area or in unimproved open space
as determined by the Development Services Director.
1. Bus Stop!fransportation Facility Credit. With approval of a site development permit,
required parking for commercial and multiple~family residential uses with 4 or more units may
be reduced by up to 5 percent where a bus stop is located within 400 feet of the use or up to
10 percent where a bus transfer facility is located within 400 feet of the use. Such a reduction
may be allowed provided a written finding is made which indicates that the land use is
conducive to the use of public transportation. A bus transfer facility has a minimum of 4 bus
routes converging in a central location, with the facility having passenger amenities, which
include benches, trash receptacles, information kiosk, and covered waiting areas.
J. Off,Site, Off,Street Parking. Where the site for the proposed nonresidential use or
development cannot satisfactorily provide all the required off~street parking spaces for the
proposed use or development, upon appropriate application for a site development permit and
an adequate showing, the Director may allow the minimum off~street parking requirements to
be satisfied by the provision of off~site, off~street parking facilities provided that such facilities
are located within 400 feet of the proposed use or improvement. Off~site, off~street parking
shall be improved to the standards of this chapter. No more than 30 percent of the spaces may
be provided for off site. Unless a separated pedestrian access is provided, no off~site parking is
allowed which would require a pedestrian to cross through an existing or planned 4~lane arterial
street. The Director shall require documents, agreements, commitments, and such other
evidence as deemed necessary in each particular case before any such finding is made.
K. Temporary Alternative Use of Off,Street Parking. The temporary use of off~street parking
spaces for outdoor display/sales of merchandise in conjunction with a lawful business on the
premises is allowed provided that:
1. The temporary use shall not extend longer than 4 consecutive calendar days at anyone
time.
2. The nonparking use or uses shall not consist of more than 16 days in anyone calendar
year.
3. The use does not utilize more than 10 percent of the off~street parking spaces required
under this code.
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4. The use does not create.a traffic hazard.
A site development permit approved by the Development Services Director is required to
exceed these standards.
L. Exception for Downtown District and Mixed~Use Projects.
1. The off,street parking requirements listed in Section 18.41.040 shall not apply in the
Central Business District as defined by the Downtown Specific Plan. If a property owner
chooses to install parking, the other requirements of this chapter shall apply. However,
no more than 50 percent of the parking spaces that would otherwise be required may be
installed without first obtaining a site development permit.
2. For projects in the Parkview Avenue Mixed,Use Corridor or other mixed,use area
adopted in conjunction with a neighborhood revitalization plan or similar document,
typical on,site parking requirements may be reduced under a Mixed,Use Development
Plan approved per Chapter 18.54. Where a reduction in on,site parking is granted,
opportunity for on,street and/or off, site parking shall be identified within a reasonable .
distance to serve the needs of the project, and parking for the residential component,
equaling at least one space per unit, must still be provided on,site.
M. Parking Space and Aisle Dimension Reductions. Because of circumstances unique to a
property, such as size, shape, topography, location of easements, or desirable trees, the Director
may authorize by zoning exception up to a 10 percent reduction in space or aisle,width
dimensions or number of on, site parking spaces required for commercial and multiple,family
residential uses with 4 or more units. Such exception may be allowed only when it is proven
that the reduction will not result in a traffic hazard or impact the necessary parking for the use.
N. Off~Street Parking for Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Projects. Off~street parking
serving disabled persons' developments or developments serving low, and moderate-income
senior citizens may be reduced to 0.5 parking space per dwelling unit where a site development
permit or use permit is issued specifically for a senior citizen or disabled person project. .
O. Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking for Affordable Housing Projects. The requirements for
providing RV parking for multiple,family units may be waived by zoning exception provided the
development is an affordable,housing project as defined by the State Health and Safety Code
and provided the area for RV parking is set aside in landscape to be converted to RV parking
in the event the use converts to standard multiple, family use.
P. Other Requirements. The off,street parking requirements set forth in this chapter are
nonexclusive and shall not be deemed to repeal, modify, or otherwise affect such off,street
parking requirements or regulations as may be set forth in other parts of this code or the
General Plan provided and excepting, however, that if the off,street parking requirements of
the chapter with respect to any property, building, or use should be different from those
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applicable to such property, building, or use under or by virtue of any provision or provisions
of other parts of this code, then in that event, the more stringent off~street parking
requirements shall apply.
18.41.040 Off..Street Parking Spaces Required
All covered and uncovered off~street parking spaces required by Schedule 18.41.040~A shall be
improved and maintained in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
Unless otherwise approved pursuant to Sections 18.41.030(0) or Q), the required parking spaces
shall be located on the same building site as the use or building they are intended to serve. On~street
parking within public or private streets or parking in a driveway shall not be used to satisfy the off~
street parking requirement except for planned developments and condominiums or as exempted by
the provisions of a specific plan, neighborhood plan, or resolution governing a specific area adopted
by the City Council.
Schedule 18.41.040..A: Parking Spaces Required
OFF..STREET PARKING
Use Space Requirements
Caretakers' quarters 2 spaces per unit.
Animal services 1 space per 350 square feet of gross floor area.
Automotive parts stores 1 space per 350 square feet of gross floor area.
Automotive repair 1 space per 350 square feet of gross floor area.
service
Automotive sales
1 space per 2,000 square feet of interior and/or exterior sales, display, or storage
area up to a total 20 spaces, plus 1 space.
Bank
1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
1 parking space for each 3 seats, plus 1 space for each 40 square feet of dance
floor or assembly area.
Bar
Boardinghouse
1 parking space per each bedroom plus 2 additional parking spaces overall.
1 space per 2,000 square feet of interior and/or exterior sales, display, or storage
area up to a total 20 spaces, plus 1 space.
Boat sales
Bowling alley
4 parking spaces per each bowling lane plus 1 parking space for each 200 square
feet of gross floor area devoted to accessory uses.
Bulk retail store
1 parking space for each 600 square feet of gross floor area.
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Parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of each individual
unit type. (See Single Family, Two-Family Dwelling, and/or Multiple Family, as
applicable
Elderly housing .5 space per I-bedroom unit; .66 space per 2-bedroom unit
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school, Public or Private
Call Centers
Card room
Religious facilities,
social hall, club, lodge,
community center,
other public assembly
Condominium
(residential)
Residential care, senior
and general
Day care center/
preschool
Dry cleaners
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1 parking space for every 15 square feet in the classroom seating.
1 space for each employee
1 parking space for each 2 seats in the play area plus 1 space per 3 seats in any bar
or dinner area.
1 parking space for each 4 seats in the principal seating theatre, area, or 1 parking
space for every 40 square feet in the place of principal seating/assembly area,
whichever is the greater, plus 1 passenger loading space. Each 24 inches of
bench-type seating is to be considered 1 seat.
1.5 spaces per one-bedroom or efficiency units, 2 parking spaces per unit for 2 or
more bedroom units, plus 1 guest parking for each 5 units and 1 recreational-
vehicle parking space for each 5 units. For 2-bedroom condominiums, 1 required
space shall be covered. For 3 or more bedroom condominiums, there shall be 2
covered spaces.
1 parking space for each 3 beds.
1 parking space for each 10 students plus 1 space for each teacher/employee plus
1 passenger loading space.
1 space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area.
Furniture and large 1 parking space per 750 square feet of gross floor area
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Health club and fitness
studio
Hospital
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1 parking space for each driving tee.
1 parking space for each 125 square feet of gross floor area for the first
5,000 square feet of building area. 1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor
area shall be provided for that building area which exceeds 5,000 square feet. 1
parking space shall be provided for each 350 square feet of enclosed swimming
pool and deck area.
1.5 parking spaces per bed and 1 space for every 225 square feet of gross floor area
dedicated to outpatient or office use.
1 parking space for each unit, plus 2 spaces
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Industry
a. Assembly (the
combining of
manufactured parts
to make a completed
product)
b. Manufacturing
c. Warehouse/
distribution
Laundry (coin operated)
Medical office, clinic, or
physical therapy services
Ministorage (self-
storage) / long-term,
public storage
Mobile home park
Mortuary
Motel/hotel
M ultiple-farnily dwelling
Personal services
Planned (residential)
development
Pool and billiard room
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1 parking space per 750 square feet of gross floor area.
1 parking space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
1 parking space for each 1,250 square feet of gross floor area for buildings between
-0- and 20,000 square feet in area; 1 parking space for each 2,000 square feet of
gross floor area for the building area between 20,000 and 40,000 square feet, and
1 parking space for each 4,000 square feet of gross floor area for the building area
over 40,000 square feet.
1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.
1 parking space for each 225 square feet of gross floor area. Special requirements
for provision of accessible parking may apply-see Section 18.41.170(A) (1) (d).
3 spaces plus 2 spaces for manager's unit where individual units are accessible by
vehicles; 1 space per 10,000 square feet where individual units are not accessible
by vehicles.
2 parking spaces per unit, 1 of which shall be covered, plus 1 guest space for each
5 units plus 1 recreational-vehicle space for each 5 units.
1 parking space for every 4 seats in the principal seating area plus 3 parking spaces
overall, or 1 parking space for each 45 square feet in the principal seating area,
whichever is the greater.
1 parking space for each motel unit plus 2 spaces. 5 percent of the required
spaces shall be pull-through RV spaces (48 feet by 10 feet, unless an alternative
design can be proven to be as effective).
1.5 parking spaces per one-bedroom unit, 1.75 parking spaces per 2-bedroom unit,
2 parking spaces per each 3-bedroom unit, plus 1 guest space for each 5 units that
are provided beyond the initial 30 units, plus recreational-vehicle spaces equal to
5 percent of the required number of parking spaces. Recreational vehicle spaces
shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide by 25 feet in length. Required parking in
developments serving 10w- and moderate-income seniors may be reduced by
50 percent.
1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.
2 covered spaces per unit, plus 1 guest space for each 5 units, plus 1 recreational-
vehicle space for each 5 units
1.5 parking spaces for each table.
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1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area
Res ear c h and 1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.
development
Restaurant
a. Sit-down
b.
Drive-through,
fast-food, or
self-service
restaurant
c.
Coffee kiosk
1 parking space for each 3 seats. Up to 30 percent of the number of seats
provided indoors may be provided outdoors \\ithout additional required parking.
I parking space for each 75 square feet of gross floor area. Required reservoir
spaces shall count towards required parking.
1 parking space per window, plus 1 space.
Retail
a. Enclosed 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross leaseable floor area. (Note:
Parking space ratios for regional shopping malls shall be established by use permit
by the Planning Commission.)
b. Outdoor 1 space for each 750 square feet of sales or display area.
c. Open lot nursery 1 space for each 1,250 square feet of outdoor display area.
Second dwelling unit
Single-family dwelling
Two-family dwelling
1 uncoven~d space
2 covered spaces.
1 covered space per unit plus 1 other space per unit.
A. Bicycle Space. All retail and office commercial developments shall provide locking facilities
for bicycle parking at any location convenient to the facility for which they are designated at
a ratio of one bicycle parking stand for each 25 auto spaces. Whenever possible,
weatherproofing or facility covering should be used. Where there are multiple businesses and/or
entrances, bicycle parking shall be divided proportionally between these locations based
generally on parking demand.
B. Visitor Parking. On-street parking may be counted toward the visitor-parking requirement
for planned developments or condominiums provided that the street has an 8-foot-wide parking
lane that is not posted or likely to be posted prohibiting parking and that to qualify as one
visitor-parking space, there must be an uninterrupted 22-foot-Iong space and a public sidewalk
adjacent to the street.
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C. Company Vehicles. Commercial or industrial uses are to provide one parking space for each
company vehicle which is parked on the site during normal business hours. Such space may be
located within a building.
18.41.050 Drive..Up Facilities
Drive-up facilities shall be designed to allow safe, unimpeded movement of vehicles at street access
points and within the travel aisles and parking space areas. Drive-through aisles shall be a minimum
of 11 feet in width with minimum interior and exterior turning radii of 15 and 30 feet, respectively.
Drive-through aisles located adjacent to a street shall be screened by a solid masonrylblock wall or
landscape berm a minimum of 42 inches in height.
In addition to the required off-street parking, drive-up facilities shall provide 18-foot-Iong stacking
or vehicle reservoir spaces behind the vehicle being serviced in accordance with
Schedule 18.41.050-A. See Section 18.43.080 for additional requirements for drive-up facilities.
Schedule 18.41.050-A: Drive..Up Facilities
Car Wash 4 reservoir spaces per pull-through rack. 1 reservoir space per self-service manual
wash bay.
Coffee Kiosk with Drive- 4 reservoir spaces per window.
Through
Drive-Through Bank 4 reservoir spaces for 1 teller drive-up. 3 reservoir spaces each for facilities with 2 or
more teller drive-ups.
Drive-Through Pharmacy 2 reservoir spaces per window.
Drive-Through 7 reservoir spaces per window.
Restaurant
Photo Drop 2 reservoir spaces per window, unless service is also available indoors, in which case
only 1 reservoir space is required.
Service Station 1 reservoir soace shall be located on each end of the pump aisle.
Note: A reservoir space is the area a vehicle occupies while waiting to be served at the service window, service island,
or bay and is 18 feet in depth by a minimum of 11 feet in width. A reservoir space does not include the space
of the vehicle being served.
18.41.060 General Standards for Off..Street Parking Spaces
A. Location and Design. Subject to other applicable provisions of this code and other applicable
ordinances, the off-street parking spaces required by this chapter may be incorporated within
the main building to be served or within an accessory building, or open space may be provided
therefor. All off-street parking spaces must be situated within the same lot or parcel within or
upon which the main building or use is situated or conducted. Each off..street parking space
shall be of a size and dimension which shall comply with the minimum criteria hereinafter
required, shall be of usable shape and condition, and shall be maintained during the life of the
building or use for which it is required to be provided.
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Proposed off-street parking lot layouts, submitted to satisfy the requirements of this chapter,
which deviate in design from the patterns provided below, must demonstrate that adequate
provision is afforded for safe ingress and egress; that adequate aisle width and maneuvering area
are provided for safe maneuvering of vehicles therein; and that the design provides for safe
pedestrian traffic to, from, and within the subject parking area.
B. Areas Not To Be Used for F'arking or Loading. Neither the off-street parking spaces required
by the provisions of this chapter nor the off-street loading spaces so required shall, under any
circumstances, be situated within any street side or front setback area required by other
provisions of this title for the lot or parcel on which such parking spaces or loading spaces are
located. The parking spaces for any office, commercial, or industrial use located within 50 feet
of a residential district shall be set back commensurate with the front setback or comer side
setback of the adjoining residential district.
C. Ingress and Egress, Maneuvering Area, Protection of Other Property. Each off-street
parking space shall be provided with:
1. A driveway not less than the widths specified in Section 18.41.180 which shall provide
ingress thereto from a public street or public way and egress therefrom to a public street
or public way.
2. A maneuvering area, such as an aisle or driveway of appropriate dimension or design,
which must comply with minimum criteria hereinafter required and which will provide
safe and efficient means of entry or exit by automobiles and other motor vehicles thereto
and therefrom.
3. Where 5 or more parking spaces are required by the provisions of this chapter and such
spaces will be used by the general public or business invitees of the owner or lessee of the
premises, the following requirements shall also be applied:
a. Parking stalls shall be delineated by painted, white 4-inch lines, or other contrasting
paint or other easily distinguishable material, which shall be installed and
maintained thereafter to designate each parking space in a clearly identifiable
manner.
b. The off-street parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering areas so that all
vehicles parking therein may exit onto any adjoining street in a forward direction at
a right angle (perpendicular) to the public street.
c. Parking spaces that abut another parcel shall be provided with bumper guards, curb-
line landscape, or wheel stops not less than 4 inches in height in such a manner as
to prevent encroachment of vehicles over property lines or damage to walls or fences.
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D. Compact Parking Spaces. For parking facilities with greater than 20 spaces, up to 10 percent
of the stalls in a required off-street parking area for multiple-family, commercial, industrial, or
public-assembly uses may be designed and designated as compact spaces.
18.41.070 Dimensions for Covered and Open Parking Spaces
A. Covered Spaces. Each required, covered, off-street parking space shall include a minimum of
.10 feet in width and 20 feet in depth of unobstructed area provided for parking purposes. The
required minimum measurements may not include the exterior walls or supports of the
structure, nor shall it include areas used for washers, water heaters or dryers, or stairways or
steps provided that one 6-inch rise may be provided as a front-wheel stop for a car entering a
stall in a forward direction. A covered, off-street parking space spall have an unobstructed
back-up area of not less than 25 feet in length. Where there is landscape or a nonpublic
sidewalk with a minimum width of 6 feet located contiguously to the rear of the back-up area,
the required back-up area may be reduced by 2 feet. Parking provided in parking structures
with more than one floor or with underground parking shall have a minimum parking space
width of8 feet and 6 inches, a minimum depth of 18 feet, and a back,up aisle with a minimum
depth of 24 feet.
B. Aisle Width Dimensions for Open Parking Spaces. The minimum width of2-way aisles shall
be 20 feet unless: (1) the aisle serves as principal driveway access to a parking lot which serves
50 or more spaces and/or (2) the driveway provides direct access to a public street. In those
instances, the aisle shall be not less than 25 feet in width. Any drive aisle required by the
California Fire Code to provide access to the building must be a minimum of 26 feet in width
and located within 150 feet of the exterior of any point of the building unless otherwise
approved by the Fire Marshal.
C. Large and Small. The minimum dimensions of open parking spaces and travel aisles are as set
forth in the Schedule 18.41.070-A. The dimensions in the schedule may be interpolated if the
parking angle does not directly correspond to those listed. The requirements are illustrated on
the drawings following the table:
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45 degrees 19 feet 5 inches 13 feet 9 feet 6 inches 18 feet
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30 degrees 14 feet 10 inches 12 feet 9 feet 14 feet
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1. Minimum parking space width is 9 feet, except where alongside a structure, pole post, wall, or fence, in which case
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2. Locations of required parking spaces, garage spaces, garages and carports, are also governed by Official Plan Lines,
and other regulations of this chapter.
3. Aisle widths may be interpolated where parking spaces are designed with a width between those specified above
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wall, or fence, in which case the minimum width is 10 feet. The minimum parking-space length
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NOTE 2 - Locations of required parking spaces, garage space, garages, and carports are also governed
by Official Plan Lines and other regulations of this chapter.
NOTE 3 - Access to fire lanes and the lanes themselves shall have a minimum inside turning radius of
29.5 feet and an outside turning radius of 45 feet.
NOTE 4 - Required fire access lanes shall have a minimum width of 26 feet unless otherwise approved by
the Fire Marshal.
* Aisle widths may be interpolated where parking spaces are designed with a width between those specified
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approved by the Fin3 Marshal.
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above (e.g., a space of 9 feet 9 inches would allow an aisle width of 23 feet 6 inches).
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D. Reductions in Space Length/Aisle Width
Where there is landscape or a nonpublic sidewalk with a minimum width of 6 feet at the front end
of a parking space, the required length of the parking space may be reduced by 2 feet. However,
where there is landscape or a nonpublic sidewalk with parking on both sides, the landscape area or
sidewalk is to be a minimum of8 feet in width in order to allow a 2-foot reduction in parking space
length on both sides. Where there is landscape or a nonpublic sidewalk with a minimum width of
6 feet located at the rear of a back-up area serving 90,degree parking, the back-up aisle may be
reduced 2 feet in width.
18.41.080 Surfacing
Off-street parking spaces, access points, aisles, driveways, and travel ways shall be paved with asphalt
concrete or Portland cement concrete. All paved areas shall be properly and continuously
maintained in safe condition while serving the use of the property. Maintenance shall include crack
sealing, chip or slurry sealing, patching, or asphalt overlay as needed to prevent cracking, holes, or
surface deterioration. Upon approval of the Director or his/her designee, retail and industrial uses
may pave 10 percent of the required parking spaces in turf block or equivalent permeable paving
materials. All areas within the parking area that are not required to be surfaced shall be landscaped.
Parking and access ways may be developed with gravel only in conjunction with the following uses
by site development permit:
A. Outside Storage or Display for Commercial or Industrial Purposes. A 50-foot-Iong asphalt
or concrete driveway shall be provided from the paved street or back of sidewalk onto the
property to prevent gravel or dirt from being carried onto the public street. Storage areas shall
at a minimum, be surfaced with a gravel or 4-inch-thick road base with dust palliative to reduce
particulate matter. Unless otherwise specified by the Fire Marshal, travel aisles shall be
minimally surfaced with a 4-inch-thick road base with dust palliative to support emergency-
service vehicles and reduce particulate matter. Exceptions to the surfacing requirements for
temporary uses may be allowed by the Development Services Director.
B. Residential Driveways. Where necessary to provide access to required parking spaces,
driveways with a length of 150 feet or less are proposed off an improved public street for single-
family houses shall be improved for their entire length with asphalt, concrete, or a chip and seal
surface. For residential driveways in excess of 150 feet in length, the Director may waive the
requirement for paving by zoning exception provided that: (1) the first 30 feet from the paved
street or back of sidewalk shall be paved, (2) the driveway-surfacing requirements of the Fire
Marshal shall be met, and (3) the driveway does not lie within 75 feet of an existing or future
residence.
C. Paving of Alleys. Where off-street parking proposes to use public alleys for access or back-up
lanes, said alleys shall be improved to the requirement of the City Engineer as if it were part of
the required off-street parking area.
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18.41.090 Lighting
Off..street parking areas for nonresidential uses providing parking spaces for use by the general public
shall be provided with a maintained minimum of one footcandle of light on the parking surface from
dusk until the termination of business every operating day. Such lighting, which would cause
unreasonable annoyance to occupants of the neighboring properties or otherwise interfere with the
public health, safety, or welfare, shall be so arranged as to reflect light and glare away from adjoining
premises and streets.
Ground-mounted light poles serving parking areas shall be located within a planter or incorporated
into a walkway or other pedestrian area. A ground-mounted light pole with a concrete pedestal
greater than 6 inches above grade, which is not screened by vegetation, shall incorporate pedestal
design enhancements (e.g., raised relief, textured, exposed aggregate, or like treatment).
18.41.100 Screening and Landscape
A. Fencing. In order to reduce or eliminate headlight glare and loss of privacy, newly constructed
outdoor off-street parking areas that cause vehicle headlights to be cast upon a neighboring
residential window or a vacant lot in a residential district shall be screened with a masonry wall
or a solid wooden fence not less than 4 feet in height. Said screening shall be maintained in
good condition at all times, shall be kept free at all times of advertising signs, and shall be set
back from any abutting public street a distance equal to the distance which such parking area
must be set back from any abutting public street (see Section 18.41. 160[B]).
No wall shall be required where there exists a wall that complies with the requirements of this
paragraph, either on the common property line or adjacent thereto, on either side of the
common property line, provided, however, that if such wall is thereafter removed, a
replacement wall shall be required forthwith from the owner of the parking facility.
Where a wood fence is substituted for a solid masonry wall, such fence shall be constructed so
that the boards overlap or are otherwise designed such that a person cannot see through them
as a result of subsequent shrinkage. The fence shall have fence posts of either wood treated to
resist rot and termites or of iron, steel, or masonry; and in all cases, fence posts must be set in
concrete. Under no circumstances shall walls, fences, or shrubbery be placed or maintained on
the property in such a manner as to interfere with visibility so as to endanger safe ingress and
egress. As an alternative to a fence, an earth berm, or earth berm and wall, can be substituted
for the required fence.
B. Street..Side Planter. The required front and corner side-yard setbacks shall be landscaped.
Notwithstanding the setback requirements established by this ordinance, where a parking lot
abuts a 4-lane-or-more public street or a street designated on the General Plan as a 4,lane-or-
more arterial street, it shall be separated therefrom by a planter not less than 15 feet in width.
In commercial districts, landscaped setbacks from State highways shall average no less than
20 feet (15 feet minimum). Planter-width requirements are as measured from the property line.
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Planter-width minimums can be met using variable widths and may encroach into setback areas
provided that the average width meets the minimum,width requirements as determined by the
Development Services Director. If the sidewalk on the street is not adjacent to the property
line, the area between the back of the sidewalk and the property line shall also be landscaped
in addition to the above requirements. Public sidewalks may be located within the on-site
landscape areas. Wherever the Zoning Code or more restrictive requirement of the City
requires a greater-width planter than the above minimum, the greater requirement shall prevail.
For screening purposes, 75 percent of the landscape planter between the parking facility and
the street shall include shrubs that will attain a minimum height of 3 feet above parking lot
grade within 18 months of installation. City-approved street trees shall be planted within the
street-side planter on 30-foot centers or in groupings approved by the Development Services
Director.
As an alternative to plants alone, the following other techniques may be used:
1. Grass-covered berm a minimum of 3 feet in height with a slope not steeper than 3: 1.
2. A 3..foot-high, open decorative fence in combination with climbing and nonclimbing
plants.
3. A 3-foot-high, minimum 4-inch-thick, decorative solid masonry or concrete fence at the
back of the planter with a ground cover and/or other plants between the wall and the
street.
Vegetation or screening of any type
shall not exceed 2 feet in height
within areas where adequate vehicle
sight distance would otherwise be
obstructed. Where such screening is
adjacent to a street comer or
driveway intersection, screening shall
not exceed 2 feet in height in the
triangle formed by the comer and
points at the curb 30 feet from the
intersection or similar comer points
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C. Shade Trees. Shade trees shall be
planted in the parking lot at a ratio of one tree for every 4 spaces. Trees shall be dispersed on
a generally equal basis throughout the parking lot to maximize the shading effect on the parking
stalls. The landscape planter providing for any required tree shall have a minimum area of
72 square feet and a minimum width of 6 feet. To qualify as parking lot shade trees, the trees
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must be within 7.5 feet of a parking space or driveway aisle and must not be located within the
public right-of-way. A parking space shall not be more than 50 feet from a shade tree. The
planting plans shall be submitted with the building-permit application and shall illustrate how
the trees are to be irrigated and protected. The minimum size of each tree to be planted shall
be a 15-gallon size. In those instances where parking is proposed underground or within a
building, the tree to parking space ratio shall be 1: 10. Said trees shall be planted within street-
frontage planters or within other landscaped areas in the development.
D. Parking Lot Interior Landscape. The interior of all parking lots is to be landscaped at a ratio
of 60 square feet of landscape for each required parking space. For each additional space
provided that exceeds the minimum parking requirement by more than 5 spaces, or 10 percent,
whichever is greater, 80 square feet oflandscape shall be provided for each excess space. The
total required interior landscape area shall be evenly distributed throughout the parking areas.
This requirement does not apply to parking lots that are underground or within buildings.
Landscape areas that may be applied towards the required parking lot interior landscape area
must have a minimum dimension of 4 feet, be surrounded by or within 7.5 feet of a parking
space or the aisle or pedestrian walkway serving it, or be within the required streetside
. landscape area adjacent to a parking space or aisle serving it. Landscape within a public right-
of-way or in excess of the required streetside landscape addressed in Subsection B does not
count toward meeting the minimum requirement. No more than 12 parking spaces may be
constructed in a row without separating the spaces with a landscape planter a minimum of
8 feet in width. Rows of parking spaces shall be separated from adjoining driveways with
landscape end islands or peninsulas that are a minimum width of 8 feet. When calculating
landscape area or width minimums, the area of the protective curbing shall not be included.
E. Pavement Edge and Planter Protection. Landscaped areas and pavement edges in all
multiple-family, commercial, and industrial zones shall be protected from damage and
deterioration by the placement of 6-inch-high, securely anchored, continuous concrete curbs
or equivalent materials which have a minimum width of 6 inches.
F. Building Separators. Excepting single-family residences and second dwelling units, parking
spaces directly abutting a building are prohibited. Parking areas shall be separated from
building by a raised walkway with landscape or landscape at least 4 feet in width.
18.41.110 Pedestrian Access
Office and retail developments which have parking lots deeper than 95 feet at the main entrance of
a building and have more than 100 parking spaces shall include in the site design pedestrian
walkways a minimum of 4 feet in width which provide safe travel between parking areas and the
building(s) and from the building(s) to adjacent buildings and land uses within the same multiple-
building complex. A walkway shall be distinctive in design to set it apart from the parking lot
pavement areas.
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18.41.120 Drainage
Off-street parking facilities shall be designed such that drainage is carried away from structures and
does not flow over public sidewalks or within vehicle unloading areas.
18.41.130 Shopping Cart Bays
Parking lots that provide collection areas for shopping carts shall incorporate a low-profile design for
the cart-return bays (Le., raised curb channel or metal railings less than one foot in height).
18.41.140 Curb Cuts
The installation of curb cuts shall be in accordance with the following standards:
A. Curb cuts or use of rolled curb for driveway purposes may not exceed 50 percent of the lot
width along any street and shall be limited to a width of 40 feet each, except for industrial uses
where a width of 50 feet (which includes curb-return radii and driveway throat,width totals
added together) may be permitted for truck entrances. Greater widths may be permitted
subject to obtaining a zoning exception.
B. Curb cuts in all zones, except single-family, shall be limited to one cut per street frontage and,
in commercial zones, shall not be closer than 20 feet from the existing or projected curb return.
In no case shall a curb return have a radius less than 20 feet. By site development permit, the
Development Services Director may allow additional curb cuts where consideration of a specific
use or site size or configuration indicates that additional access is required and said request will
not unduly restrict the street capacity or reduce traffic safety. In single-family areas, a curb cut
shall not be closer than 10 feet from the existing or projected curb return unless a zoning
exception is first obtained.
C. As measured from the top of the curb,
commercial curb cuts for 2-way
driveways serving property shall be a
minimum of 35 feet in width or as
approved by the City Engineer.
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E. Whenever a change of use, construction of a new building, or redesign of a parking lot removes
the need for an existing driveway or curb cut, it is the duty of the property owner to fill in the
driveway and curb-cut areas to conform to adjacent sidewalk and curb improvements.
F. Whenever curb, gutter, sidewalk, or driveway are to be constructed or removed, an
encroachment permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Director pursuant to
Section 13.16.010.
G. Driveway curb cuts shall not be located at points where they are likely to cause traffic conflicts.
Site plans shall be provided that depict surrounding driveways and street design.
18.41.150 Parking Space Setback From Arterial Driveway Entrances
To prevent vehicle backing movements in parking lots
from conflicting with street traffic flow, 90-degree
angled, off-street parking spaces adjacent to a 4,lane
arterial, which use the entrance driveway as backup area,
shall maintain a minimum setback of 20 feet from the
street-side property line. Similarly, parking spaces with
less than a 90-degree angle, which result in vehicles
backing toward the street, shall maintain a 25-foot
setback from the street-side property line. Where the
street does not have a parking lane, an additional5-foot
setback shall be required. Open areas between the
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18.41.170 Access Requirements for the Disabled
The following special parking requirements are applicable to all commercial and industrial land uses
and certain multiple-family residential land uses. These special stalls shall be in the closest proximity
to the facility for which they are designated in order to encourage their use.
A. Parking Access for the Disabled. Parking spaces for the physically disabled shall be provided
in accordance with the following provisions and as mandated by the California State
Accessibility Standards (California Building Code, Chapter 11) and the Council of American
Building Officials (CABO)/American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A117.1-1992,
which is a part of this code. Certain multiple-family developments are exempt from the
requirement to provide parking for the physically disabled. For determination of which
multiple-family projects may be exempt from these requirements, refer to Chapter 11 of the
California Building Code.
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1. Spaces Required.
a. For commercial, industrial, and publicly funded residential projects, the number of
spaces required to be accessible for persons with physical disabilities shall be
proportional to the total number of parking spaces provided for each type of project.
(Schedule 18.41.170-A establishes the minimum number of accessible spaces
required.)
b. When less than 5 spaces are provided at buildings and facilities subject to these
regulations, one space shall be consistent with the requirements of Section
18.41.170. However, the space need not be reserved exclusively or identified for
disabled use only.
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c. If assigned parking is provided at privately funded multiple-family building sites,
designated accessible parking at the dwelling unit shall be provided on request of
residents with physical disabilities on the same terms and with the full range of
choices (e.g., surface parking or garage) provided for other residents, with accessible
parking on a route accessible to wheelchairs for at least 2 percent of the covered
dwelling units. Signage is not required. When visitor parking is provided, a
minimum of 5 percent of parking shall provide access to grade-level entrances of
multiple,family dwellings and accessible parking at facilities (e.g., swimming pools)
that serve accessible buildings. Visitor parking spaces shall be provided with signage.
Such sign shall not be blocked from view by a vehicle parked in the space.
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d. Medical Care Outpatient Facilities. At facilities providing medical care and other
services for persons with mobility impairments, parking spaces complying with this
section shall be provided in accordance with Table 3, except as follows:
· Outpatient Units and Facilities. Ten percent of the total number of parking
spaces provided serve each such outpatient unit or facility.
· Units and Facilities that Specialize in Treatment or Services for Perscm.s with Mobility
Impairments. Twenty percent of the total number of parking spaces provided
serve each such unit or facility.
B. Accessible Parking Required. Accessible parking spaces. shall be located on the shortest
possible accessible route of travel to an accessible building entrance. In facilities with multiple
accessible building entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed
and located near the accessible entrances. When practical, the accessible route of travel shall
not cross lanes for vehicular traffic. When necessary, the route of travel shall be designated and
marked as a crosswalk.
C. Identification of Spaces. Signage and striping shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 11
of the California Building Code.
D. Parking Space Size. Where single spaces are provided, they shall be 14 feet wide and outlined
to provide a 9,foot-wide parking area and a 5-foot-wide loading and unloading area on the
passenger side of the vehicle. When more than one space is provided, 2 spaces can be provided
within a 23-foot-wide area lined to provide a 9-foot-wide parking area on each side of a 5-foot-
wide loading and unloading aisle in the center. One in every 8 accessible spaces, but not less
than 1, shall be "van-accessible," consisting of a 9-foot-wide parking space together with an
8..foot-wide access aisle. The minimum length of each parking space shall be in accordance
with Section 18.41.070, not to be less than 18 feet.
E. Arrangement of Accessible Parking Spaces. In each parking area, a bumper or curb shall be
provided and located to prevent encroachment of cars over the required width of walkways.
The space shall be so located that people with physical disabilities are not compelled to wheel
or walk behind parked cars other than their own. Pedestrian ways that are accessible to the
physically disabled shall be provided from each such parking space to related facilities, including
curb cuts or ramps as needed. Ramps shall not encroach into any parking space, except that
ramps located at the front of physically disabled parking spaces may encroach into the length
of such spaces when the encroachment does not limit a disabled person's capability to leave or
enter a vehicle, thus providing equivalent access.
F. Slope of Parking Space. Surface slopes of reserved parking spaces and access aisles for people
with physical disabilities shall be the minimum possible and shall not exceed one unit vertical
to 50 units horizontal (2 percent) in any direction.
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18.41.180 Driveway Grades/Widtt:hs
A. Grades. No driveway or portion thereof shall have a slope exceeding 15 percent, except that
within a public right-of-way, the grade shall not exceed 8 percent. The slope shall be measured
at the centerline of the driveway. Driveways greater than 150 feet in length shall not exceed
a grade of 12 percent unless fire-safety measures as may be required for the structure by the Fire
Marshal are installed.
Schedule 18.41. 180-A illustrates the maximum change in elevation between the property line
and the front of the garage for typical front-yard setbacks:
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B. Widths.
1. Driveways, excluding areas used for back-up aisles, shall be provided as follows:
a. Where 6 or fewer parking spaces are required for residential parking areas and the
dwelling(s) are located within 150 feet of a public street, the minimum driveway
width shall be 12 feet except as noted in "c" below.
b. Where parking spaces are required for residential parking areas and the dwelling(s)
are located at a greater distance than 150 feet from a public street, the minimum
driveway width shall be 20 feet (16 feet of paving and 2-foot-wide graveled
shoulders) or as approved by the Fire Marshal. A turnaround area for emergency-
response vehicles shall be provided and shall be designed in accordance with the
specifications provided by the Fire Marshal.
c. In single-family residential districts, driveways which provide access to covered
parking located at the rear of a main structure shall have a minimum width of
10 feet.
2. All other driveways shall have a minimum width of 12 feet for one-way traffic and 20 feet
for 2-way traffic except in those instances where a greater width is required by Section
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18.41. 180(B)(I). One-way driveways shall be clearly delineated. Additional driveway
width may be required to provide for transition to a wider drive opening at the street
right-of-way line, to accommodate turn lanes, to accommodate the projected traffic
volume, or to otherwise provide safe and convenient accessibility to parking spaces.
3. Driveways providing access to open parking areas taking access from one or both sides
shall be a minimum of24 feet in width, or as otherwise allowed in Section 18.41.070 and
Section 18.41. 180(B) (1).
18.41.190 Setback From Streets and Alleys
Where a garage or carport is directly accessible from a public street, it shall have a minimum setback
of 20 feet. Where a garage or carport is directly accessible from an alley, it shall have a minimum
setback of 5 feet.
Notwithstanding any requirements of this code, in cases where the elevation of the lot at a point
20 feet-as measured from the back of curb along the entire frontage of the lot-is 7 feet above or
below the level of the curb, a private garage for a single-family residence may be built (attached or
detached) to within 10 feet of the front property line of the lot provided that a zoning exception shall
be obtained in each case and that a third open parking space is provided adjacent to the covered
parking.
18.41.200 Additional Standards
A. Locations of Residential Parking. All required, covered, off-street parking spaces shall be
located conveniently accessible to the dwelling unit served by such parking space.
B. Tandem Parking. Tandem parking or parking where a car or cars have to be moved in order
to allow a car to back from a parking space, counts only as one parking space. To meet off-
street parking requirements for more than one space, each car must be able to enter and exit
a parking space independent of the movement of any other vehicle.
C. Drop..Off Points. When located outside the Downtown District, parking areas for public
assembly or institutional facilities listed in this section shall include a designated on-site
location for dropping off passengers at an entrance to the facility in advance of parking the
vehicle. Drop-off areas are to consist of vehicle turnout lanes located outside normal travel
lanes. Drop-off points are to be provided for hotels and motels, schools with 50 or more
students, churches with a capacity of 100 or more, public transportation terminals, places of
public assembly, and public buildings.
D. Slope. The finished grade of a parking lot: shall not exceed 5 percent on an angle of the parked
car that would allow the car to roll from the parked position.
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E. Vertical Clearance. Except for residential uses, covered parking is to have a vertical clearance
of at least 7 feet 6 inches above the finished parking lot surface. Where a building or sign
extends .over a parking area, the minimum clearance shall be 10 feet for auto and 15 feet for
trucks.
F. Parking Stnlctures. The exterior elevations of parking structures shall be designed to minimize
the use of blank concrete facades. Textured concrete, pilasters, planters or trellises, or other
architectural treatments shall be provided to accomplish this requirement. Perimeter landscape
shall conform to Section 18.41.100 of this chapter. Additionally, irrigated City-approved street
trees shall be planted on 30-foot centers in the required perimeter landscape. Architectural and
landscape plans shall be subject to the approval of the Director.
18.41.210 Off..Street Loading Spaces Required
A building, or part thereof, having a floor area of 10,000 square feet or more that is to be occupied
by a manufacturing plant, storage facility, warehouse facility, goods-display facility, retail store,
wholesale store, market, hotel, hospital, mortuary, laundry, dry-cleaning establishment, or other use
or uses similarly requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles or trucks of material or merchandise
shall provide at least one off-street loading space, plus one additional such loading space for each
40,000 square feet of floor area. Such off-street loading space shall be maintained during the
existence of the building or use it is required to serve. Truck-maneuvering areas shall not encroach
into required parking areas, travelways, or street rights-of-way.
18.41.220 Standards for Off..Street Loading Spaces
A. Minimum Size. Each off,street loading space required by this chapter shall be not less than
12 feet wide, thirty 30 feet long, and 15 feet high, exclusive of driveways for ingress and egress
and maneuvering areas.
B. Driveways for Ingress and Egress and Maneuvering Areas. Each off,street loading space
required by this chapter shall be provided with driveways for ingress and egress and
maneuvering space of the same type and meeting the same criteria required for off-street
parking spaces.
C. Location of Loading Areas. An off-street loading space required by this chapter shall not be
closer than 50 feet to any lot or parcel of land in a residential district unless such off,street
loading space is wholly within a completely enclosed building or unless enclosed on all sides by
a wall not less than 8 feet in height. Other than in industrial zones, a loading door or loading
dock that is visible from a public street shall be screened with an 8-foot-high, solid masonry wall
or its equivalent unless a Zoning Exception is granted in accordance with Chapter 18.15,
Zoning Exceptions. For applications requiring a site development permit or use permit, these
requirements may be modified by the approving authority based on the circumstances peculiar
to the site.
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Chapter 18.42: Signs
Sections:
18.42.010
18.42.020
18.42.030
18.42.040
18.42.050
18.42.060
18.41.070
18.42.080
18.42.090
18.42.100
18.42.110
18.42.120
18.42.010
Purpose
Applicability and Permitting Process
General Standards
Standards for Certain Types of Signs
Comprehensive Sign Plan
General Sign Construction Standards
Exempted Signs
Prohibited Signs
Nonconforming Signs
Illegal On-Premise Signs
Removal of Illegal Signs
Penalties
Purpose
The general and specific purposes of the sign regulations are:
A. To encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the City.
B. To maintain and enhance the aesthetic: environment and the City's ability to attract sources
of economic development and growth.
C. To improve pedestrian and traffic safety.
D. To minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private property.
E. To enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign restrictions.
F. To establish a permit system to allow a variety of types of signs in commercial and industrial
zones and a limited variety of signs in other zones subject to the standards and the permit
procedures of this ordinance.
G. To allow certain signs that are small, unobtrusive, and incidental to the principal use of the
respective lots on which they are located subject to the substantive requirements of this
ordinance, but without a requirement for permits.
H. To prohibit all signs not expressly allowed by this ordinance.
1. To provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance.
J. To regulate the size, type, and location of signs.
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K. To require a permit to ensure the proper application of the Sign Ordinance.
L. To establish reasonable fees to offset costs associated with each sign application review, sign
enforcement, and sign regulation.
M. To require a site plan and elevation(s) that illustrate and explain the requested signage and its
proposed location.
N . To address aesthetic concerns and encourage advertising signs to complement architectural
features.
O. To avoid sign clutter.
P. To encourage sound signing practices as an aid to business.
Q. To protect the public health, safety, and welfare by prohibiting certain signs that may
contribute to blight because the overt sexual nature of the signs has a deleterious effect on
surrounding properties.
18.42.020 Applicability and Permitting Process
A sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created,. or maintained in the City only in
conformance with the standards, procedures, exemptions, and other requirements of this ordinance.
A. Permit Required. No sign shall be erected, placed, displayed, enlarged, or altered within the
City unless provided for by this chapter by permit, exemption, or specific regulation.
B. Properties Within the Boundaries of a Specific Plan. Refer to the applicable specific plan
for additional sign specifications and regulations, if any.
C. Administrative Sign Permits. This section establishes the procedures for the application and
approval of administrative sign permits as required for certain signs described in Schedule
18.42.030-B.
1. Autlwrity of Director. The Director shall review and approve or disapprove applications
for administrative sign permits. The Director may refer approval of applications to the
Board of Administrative Review.
2. Application.. An application for an administrative sign permit, accompanied by the
required fee, shall be filed with the Director in prescribed form and shall be accompanied
by a site plan, sign elevations, sign copy, lighting plan (if appropriate), landscape plan (for
pole and monument signs only), and any other information deemed necessary by the
Director to evaluate the request.
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3. Required Findings. The Director shall approve the application as it was applied for or in
modified form if, on the basis of the application and review of site and surrounding
circumstances, the Director finds:
a. The proposed sign will not be injurious or detrimental to the property or
improvements in the neighborhood.
b. The proposed sign will not be injurious or detrimental to the general welfare of the
city.
c. That the proposed sign will not be inconsistent with the goals and policies
established by the General Plan.
D. Conditions. In granting the administrative sign permit, the Director may impose such
conditions or may modify the original request as deemed necessary to implement the General
Plan; achieve consistency with this section; ensure compatibility with surrounding properties
and properties with similar uses; reduce or eliminate signage that does not conform with this
chapter; and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare.
E. Determination by Director. Within 10 working days of receipt of a complete application, the
Director shall make a determination to deny, approve, or conditionally approve the
administrative sign permit or refer it to the Board of Administrative Review for a public
hearing. If the application is referred to the Board of Administrative Review, notification and
determination of the Board of Administrative Review hearing shall be as set forth in Chapter
18.11, Common Procedures. At the discretion of the Director, a copy of the decision to
approve an administrative sign permit may be sent to property owners abutting the property.
F. Appeal Procedure. An administrative sign permit shall become effective at the end of the
10-day appeal period unless appealed. Appeals shall be resolved in accordance with the
provisions established in Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures.
G. Hearing. The appropriate body shall hear the appeal at the time and place set forth in said
notice and may continue said hearing from time to time for the purpose of considering further
evidence. Not more than 14 calendar days following the close of the hearing, a decision shall
be rendered. The findings and decision may be appealed as set forth in Chapter 18.11,
Common Procedures.
H. Revocation. Revocation of an administrative sign permit shall be in accordance with
procedures established in Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures.
18.42.030 General Standards
A. Maximum Sign Area for Each Lot. Except in the "RL," "RE," "RS," "RM," and "PF" Districts,
the maximum sign area for each lot shall be based on the scaled relationship between the lot's
street frontage and area in accordance with the sign-area limitations of the lot's zoning district
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as established in Schedule 18.42.030-A. The most restrictive of the lot's frontage and area shall
determine the maximum sign area for the entire lot. The mathematical expressions for
determining this area shall be as follows: starting with a street frontage of 50 feet and area of
6,500 square feet, for each 20 feet of additional street frontage (on the same street) together
with each 2,000 square feet of lot area, additional increments of sign area according to the
zoning districts noted in the schedule shall be permitted to face anyone adjacent street in any
one direction provided that no sign or cluster of signs on the lot shall exceed the maximum sign
area for anyone sign as set forth in Schedule 18.42.030-B of this section. The incremental
sign-area increases are uniform except for the "LO" and "GO" districts, where the increase
ceases at a maximum sign area of 200 square feet for a lot with a frontage of 61 0 feet or an area
of 62,600 square feet; thereafter, regardless of the frontage and lot area, the maximum sign area
shall be 200 square feet. Ten percent of the allowable sign area per lot shall be reserved for
temporary promotional advertising including banners and window-painted signs. Maximum
sign area allowed in the residential and public facilities districts noted above shall be based on
the allowable sign type/size as indicated in Schedule 18.42.030-B. The allowable type and size
shall be established by administrativesign permit or, in the case of new development, by the site
development permit or use permit required by Chapter 18.36.
Increments of Additional Sign Area According to Zoning
(See Schedule 18.42.040..A)
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Notes:
I "Street Frontage" does not include streets or State highways from which the property cannot
take legal access. This includes Interstate 5 and its on-/off-rampsj State Routes 299, 44, and
273j and local streets where access rights have been waived.
2 Approved integrated or planned developments consisting of several proposed or existing lots
may be given the maximum sign area based on a single lot and approval of the Planning
Commission.
3 If the lot does not have street frontage, then the lot-area column of Schedule 18.42.030-A shall
be used to determine the maximum sign area per lot.
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Schedule 18.42.030..A: Maximum Total Sign Area Per Lot Based on Lot
Area and Street Frontage
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70 8,500 33 65 95 140 195
90 10,500 36 70 100 155 215
110 12,500 39 75 105 170 235
130 14.500 42 80 110 185 255
150 16,500 45 85 115 200 275
170 18,500 48 90 120 215 295
190 20,500 51 95 125 230 315
210 22,500 54 100 130 245 335
230 24,500 57 105 135 260 355
250 26,500 60 110 140 275 375
270 28,500 63 115 145 290 395
290 30.500 66 120 150 305 415
310 32,500 69 125 155 320 435
330 34,500 72 130 160 335 455
350 36,500 75 135 165 350 475
370 38,500 78 140 170 365 495
390 40,500 81 145 175 380 515
410 42,500 87 150 180 395 535
430 44,500 87 155 185 410 555
450 46,500 90 160 190 425 575
470 48,500 9.3 165 195 440 595
490 50,500 96 170 200 455 615
510 52,500 99 175 205 470 635
530 54,500 102 180 210 485 655
550 56,500 105 185 215 500 675
570 58,500 108 190 220 515 695
590 60,500 111 195 225 530 715
610 62 500 114 200 230 545 735
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650 66,500 120 200 240 575 775
670 68,500 123 200 245 590 795
690 70,500 126 200 250 605 815
710 72,500 129 200 255 620 835
730 74,500 132 200 260 635 855
750 76,500 135 200 265 650 875
770 78,500 138 200 270 665 895
790 80,500 141 200 275 680 915
810 82,500 144 200 280 695 935
830 84,500 147 200 285 710 955
850 86,500 150 200 290 725 975
870 88,500 153 200 295 740 995
890 90,500 156 200 300 755 1,015
910 92,500 159 200 305 770 1,035
930 94,500 162 200 310 785 1,055
950 96,500 165 200 315 800 1,075
970 98,500 168 200 320 815 1,095
990 100,500 171 200 325 830 1,115
1,010 102,500 174 200 330 845 1,135
1,030 104,500 177 200 335 860 1,155
1,050 106,500 180 200 340 875 1,175
1,070 108,500 183 200 345 890 1,195
1,090 110,500 '186 200 350 905 1,215
1,110 112,500 189 200 355 920 1,235
1,130 114,500 192 200 360 935 1,255
1,150 116,500 195 200 365 950 1,275
1,170 118,500 198 200 370 965 1,295
1,190 120,500 200 200 375 980 1,315
1,210 122,500 200 200 380 995 1,335
1,230 124,500 200 200 385 1,010 1,355
1,250 126,500 200 200 390 1,025 1,375
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B. Maximum Sign Area and Illumination for Each Type of Sign by Zoning District.
The maximum sign area, per sign, for each type of sign shall be based upon Schedule
18.42.030-B. This schedule indicates whether or not a permit is required by letters "P,"
meaning an Administrative Sign Permit is not required, and "ASP," meaning approval of an
Administrative Sign Permit is required. Refer to the following sections for regulations on each
type of sign:
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1. Definitions - Chapter 18.61.
2. Maximum number of pole, monument, and shopping center identifier signs per lot -
Section 18.42.030(E).
3. Standards for certain types of signs - Section 18.42.040.
4. General sign construction standards - Section 18.42.060.
Note: The maximum area for each sign type in the "PF" District shall be determined by
administrative sign permit or, in the case of new development:, by the site development permit
or use permit required of the proposed development.
Schedule 18.42.030..B: Maximum Sign Area and llluminatioIl for Each Type of Sign by
Zoning District
20/- 30/- 30/- 35/- 35/- 35/-
20/40 20/40 25/50 75/- 200/250 4 150/200 4 150/2004
20/- 30/- 30/-
60/- 60/90 60/90
60/125 60/125
Detached
Monument _ / 321 32/- 20/- 32/- 35190 2
Public and 35/90 3 35190 3 35/90 3 35190 35190
semipublic signs
Pole 60190
Shopping Center
identifier
Accessory sign
Signs on Buildings or CanoPies
Mural
( nonadvertising)
Supergraphic
Canopy, attached or
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canopies)
Wall signs 12/241
Projecting
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Rotating -190 -/90
Alternating flashers
Temporary Promotional Signs
Banners (vinyl or 12/- 12/- 24/50 24/50 24/50
canvas)
Off-site signs and
displays for public 12/32 12132 12132 12-/32 12132
service promotions
Off-site real estate -/32 -/32
signs
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construction signs (0) (0)
Balloons and See Sec. See Sec.
dirigibles 18.42.040(B 18.42.040(B
Beacons and P P
searchlights
Political Signs 12/- 121- 12/- 321- 32/- 321- 32/- 32/-
100 up to 75 up to 100 up to 100 up to 100 up to
Window-painted 10% of 10% of 10% of 10% of 10% of
total sign total sign total sign total sign total sign
signs area/200 area 1200 area 1200 area 1200 area 1200
or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30%
Notes:
1 Externally illuminated signs for permitted religious, general and senior residential care, and commercial recreation
facilities only.
2 A monument sign up to 90 square feet may be erected in lieu of a pole sign subject to meeting the requirements of
3 Section 18.42.040(E). Monument signs exceeding 90 square feet require approval of a site development permit.
An Administrative Sign Permit is required if the sign was not approved in conjunction with tentative map or planned
development approval.
4 Cumulative wall signage on anyone wall shall not exceed 20 percent of the wall area on which the signs are located.
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C. Computation of Sign Height and Area
1. Computation of Height. The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from the
base of the sign at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign.
Normal grade shall be construed to be the lower of the existing grade prior to construction
or the newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, berming,
mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose oflocating the sign. In cases in which the
normal grade cannot reasonably be determined, sign height shall be computed on the
assumption that the elevation of the normal grade at the base of the sign is equal to the
elevation of the nearest point of the crown of a public street or the grade of the land at the
principal entrance to the principal structure on the lot, whichever is more restrictive.
2.. Computation of Sign Area. The sign area shall be measured as the area within the
smallest perimeter that will enclose all the letters, figure:s, or symbols which comprise the
sign, but excluding essential supports. For double-faced signs, the area will be the total
of one side. For multi-faced signs, area will be the total of all faces. See also, 18.62.130,
Measuring Sign Area.
D. Comer Signs. In addition to the setback requirements noted below, all detached signs shall not
obstruct a clear view between heights of 3 feet and 10 feet in triangle formed by the comer and
points on the curb 30 feet from the intersection or similar comer points within 20 feet of a
driveway intersection.
E. Maximum Number of Detached Pole, Monument, and Shopping Center Identifier Signs
Per Lot (pole, monument, identifier, and accessory signs).
1. Pole and Monument Signs. Except as provided for in this section, each lot shall be limited
to a maximum of one pole sign that may be supplemented with additional monument
signs, meeting the standards of this chapter and the following provisions:
a. A monument sign may be substituted in place of a pole sign.
b. Interior lots with improved double street frontage and with multiple licensed
businesses shall be limited to one pole or monument sign per frontage provided the
signs have the same street orientation of the businesses they advertise. Street
frontage does not include streets or State Highways from which the property cannot
take legal access.
c. Multiple street-frontage credit for additional monument signs shall not be applied
to anyone single frontage.
d. Each lot is allowed one monument sign for each street frontage provided there is not
a pole already facing the frontage. Comer lots are allowed a combination of a
monument sign and pole sign provided that there is at least a 50-foot separation
between the signs.
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property for the purpose of determining the number of allowed free..standing signs.
Each shopping center of 50,000 or more square feet in floor area shall be limited to
one monument sign for each 300 feet of improved street frontage provided that there
is at least a 100-foot separation from any other detached, on-site sign; but in no case
shall a shopping center be permitted to have more than a total of 3 monument signs
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300,000 square feet of enclosed retail floor area shall be limited to one detached pole
identifier sign pursuant to standards of this chapter and the following provisions:
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review approval by the Board of Administrative Review (Board) if referred by the
Planning Commission.
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shopping center or similar cohesive development, may share a common pole or monument
sign provided that an administrative sign permit is obtained. The sign may exceed the
allowable size indicated in Schedule 18.42.030-B by up to 15 percent; however, in such
instances, the off-site parcel(s) shall reduce its maximum allowable sign area by the
advertising area it occupies on the common sign and shall not be allowed an on-site pole
or monument sign.
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changeable copy (i.e., gas price) shall be incorporated into the design of approved wall or
detached monument or pole signs. All other accessory signs shall be subject to the following
regulations:
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signs may be allowed by administrative sign permit.
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4. Setbacks. These signs shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from the property line, and
in no case shall such signs violate the setback provisions for street comers or driveways as
noted in Subsection 18.42.030(D) of this section.
B. Balloons and Dirigibles. Balloons, dirigibles, or other inHatable devices used primarily for
advertising shall require an administrative sign permit when the greatest straight-line distance
across the inflated object exceeds 3 feet or the number of inflated objects exceeds 5 (except as
noted below), or the height of aerial display exceeds 20 feet, whichever is most restrictive. The
display shall be limited to no more than 14 calendar days per year. Inflatables grouped together
shall be considered as one dirigible or balloon. Inflatables shall not be released into the air
regardless of size and shall not extend over aerial utility lines. Unless a use permit has been
obtained, balloons and other dirigibles shall not be located on property such that the tether line
could overlap the property line in any direction by extending the line horizontally. Latex
balloons not exceeding 12 inches in anyone direction may be displayed without a permit
provided that the number of balloons does not exceed 200 and that they are displayed for no
more than 3 consecutive days 4 times per year; otherwise, an administrative sign permit is
required.
C. Buildings in the Shape of Symbols. The maximum allowable surface area of buildings
designed in the shape of products or services sold (Le., doughnut- or hot dog-shaped structures)
shall be as approved by a site development permit.
D. Menu Boards
1. Design. The height and orientation of menu boards shall be designed so as not to be
visible from a public street.
2. Number. No more than two detached menu boards shall be permitted per drive-through
lane.
E. Monument Signs.
1. Design. Monument signs shall be constructed with a solid decorative base that is flush
with the ground at all points along the base of the sign. The amount of opaque area
framing the sign copy shall not exceed 100 percent of the area of the sign copy. An
alternative design, not including exceptions to the allowed sign height or size, may be
approved by the Development Services Director with approval of an Administrative Sign
Permit.
a. Freestanding decorative walls 4 feet or less in height (such as those used to screen
parking lots from the street) can be used as the face of a monument sign. Only
externally-illuminated text identifying the business or use of the property with a
letter-height not exceeding 12 inches may be used.
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2. Height and Size. Monument signs shall not exceed 6 feet in height except when used in
lieu of a pole sign, where allowed, and when consistent with the following criteria:
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similar developments, that have a pole sign. If a monument sign over 35 square feet is erected, a
subsequent pole sign shall not be permitted.
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nearest portion of the sign face or structure.
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Development Permit.
3. Setbacks. These signs shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from the property line, and
in no case shall such signs violate the setback provisions for street comers or driveways as
noted in Subsection 18.43.030(D) of this section.
4. Landscape. All monument signs shall require automatic irrigated landscape at the base
equivalent to 2 times the area of the sign copy.
F. Patriotic Symbols (Flags). Flags of the U.S. are allowed provided that they do not exceed
24 square feet and a maximum height of 20 feet in residential areas and 60 square feet in
commercial areas provided that the height does not exceed 40 feet. All other flag types shall
require an administrative sign permit, but shall not exceed 60 square feet and 30 feet in height.
Flags or banners with advertising copy shall not be displayed on the same flag pole which
displays flags of the United States. Flags of the United States flown in commercial or industrial
areas shall be displayed in accordance with the protocol established by the Congress of the
United States set for the Stars and Stripes (Public Law 94..344 and 90-831), which includes the
provision for night lighting. Any flag not meeting anyone of the conditions noted above shall
be considered a banner and shall be subject to regulations as such.
G. Pole Sign.
1. Design. The maximum diameter or horizontal distance across a support structure and its
enclosure shall not exceed 3 feet in anyone direction. The cabinet, frame, or equivalent
structure shall be elevated at least 7 feet above grade.
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2. Height. Pole signs shall not exceed 25 feet in height; Additional height may be permitted
by a Zoning Exception, as specified in Section 18.15.030(V), provided that no sign shall
exceed a maximum of 35 feet in height.
3. Setbacks. The support structure for a pole sign shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from
all property lines, and no portion of the sign shall project over the property line. Pole signs
with a sign support structure greater than 6 inches in diameter shall not be located within
the Clear Sight Triangle as defined in Section 18.40.140.
4. Landscape. All pole signs shall be provided with automatic irrigated landscape at the base
of the sign equal to the area of the sign.
H. Political and Campaign Signs. Political or campaign signs on behalf of candidates for public
office or measures on election ballots are allowed provided that said signs are subject to the
following regulations:
1. Said signs may be erected not earlier than 90 days prior to the said election and shall be
removed within 15 days following said election.
2. In any residential zoning district, only one sign is permitted on anyone lot. If detached,
the sign shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
3. In any commercial or industrial district, one or more signs are permitted on a parcel of
land provided that all such signs do not, in the aggregate, exceed a sign area of 120 square
feet. Said signs shall not be erected in such a manner as tb constitute a roof sign.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this subparagraph, a sign may be placed upon any
legally existing sign structure.
4. No sign shall be located within or over the public right-of-way.
1. Projecting Signs. Projecting signs, including wing wall, mounted signs, shall not project more
than 3 feet from the facade surface of the building wall or other nonbearing building projection.
Signs projecting over the right-of-way require an administrative sign permit.
J. Roof and Mansard Signs. Roof signs shall not project above the roof peak or parapet wall nor
above the maximum height allowed for the zoning district. Mansard signs shall not project
above the mansard. The bottom of roof signs shall be mounted flush with the surface of the
roof and shall not interrupt roof lines or other major architectural features.
K. Shopping Center Identifier Signs.
1. Design. The maximum diameter or horizontal distance across a support structure and its
enclosure shall not exceed 3 feet in anyone direction.
2. Height. These signs shall not exceed 40 feet.
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3. Setbacks. Structures for these signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from all
property lines, and no portion of the sign shall project over the property line.
L. Subdivision and Planned Development Identifier Signs.
1. Design. On-site subdivision-identifier signs shall be monument-type signs incorporated
into the entry gates or the wall of the project. Where this is not feasible a freestanding
monument sign will be considered.
2. Height. These signs shall not exceed 7 feet in height.
3. Permit required. The Director shall have the authority to approve subdivision identifier
signs with an administrative sign permit if such sign was not approved in conjunction with
tentative map or planned development approval.
M. Temporary Off..Site Public Promotion Signs
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N. Temporary Off..Site Real Estate Development Signs. Temporary off,site real estate signs are
permitted subject to obtaining an administrative sign permit for each location and complying
with the following regulations:
1. Temporary signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area nor 6 feet in height and must be
of monument-type construction.
2. The sign construction shall comply with the construction requirements of the Building
Code and shall not be mounted on a vehicle, trailer, or similar portable medium.
3. Each administrative sign permit shall expire 2 years from the anniversary date of its
approval or after the last lot in the subdivision is sold, whichever occurs first.
4. No more than one sign shall be permitted per access point for each development project.
5. Real estate development signs shall only be permitted for residential subdivisions
containing 10 or more lots and for residential planned developments and residential
condominiums containing 4 or more units.
O. Temporary On..Site Real Estate Signs, Residential.
1. Design. Signs may be pole, monument, or wall signs. Wall signs shall not extend above
the parapet, fascia, or roof gutter and shall not be attached to the roof.
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2. Number of signs. One temporary on-site real estate sign is allowed.
3. Size. For an individual lot in a residential district, up to 6 square feet is permitted. For
new subdivisions with less than 80 percent of the lots sold, one sign up to 32 square feet
is permitted for the subdivision.
4. Height. Signs shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
P. Temporary On..Site Real Estate Signs, Commercial. All other districts may be permitted to
have one on-site temporary real estate sign per lot up to 32 square feet without an
administrative sign permit provided that the setback for monument signs is met and the height
does not exceed 6 feet.
Q. Temporary Signs, Banners, Pennants, and Streamers.
1. One temporary vinyl or cloth banner is allowed per business provided that it is maintained
in good condition. Up to three additional banners may be allowed for Orand Opening
events with approval of an Administrative Sign Permit. Temporary signs shall not extend
above the parapet, facia, or roof gutter and shall not be attached to the roof. Banners
exceeding 24 square feet shall require an administrative sign permit and no banner shall
exceed 50 square feet. Banners shall not be displayed for more than 14 consecutive days
two times per year. Banners shall be placed flat against the facade of the building and
shall not project above the roof-line of the building. Banners shall not be affixed to public
light poles, fences, trees, or similar objects.
2. One strand of pennants or streamers is allowed for the length of each lot frontage without
an administrative sign permit, except that the strand(s) shall not contain any advertising
copy; and the length of the individual pennants or streamers shall not exceed 2 feet.
R. Wall Murals and Supergraphic Wall Signs. Where permitted, wall murals and supergraphic
wall signs shall meet the area limitations for the district where they are located and the
following regulations:
1. Murals shall be regarded as a work of art, and supergraphic wall signs shall be pleasing to
the eye. The mural or graphic shall demonstrate artistic quality or theme as opposed to
direct or indirect illustrative advertising.
2. When bands of color or lines use the wall, building facade, or parapet as either figure or
ground, then the entire surface of these areas shall be included as part of the sign or mural
area.
3. Any advertising message type, company name, logo, etc., outside the viewing field of the
mural shall not exceed 20 square feet in area.
4. Murals shall not be placed on decorative block or brick walls.
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adjoining properties and the overall architecture of the building. The colors and materials
used shall be reasonably harmonious with those in the area.
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square footage or percent of wall and window coverage of Schedule 18.42.04(B),
whichever is more restrictive. Wall signs requiring permits shall be in the form of an
administrative sign permit. The Director may require a site development permit if the
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structure. Wall signs shall not have a cumulative area greater than 20% of the area of the wall
on which the signs are located.
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18.42.050 Comprehensive Sign Plan
A. A comprehensive sign plan shall be submitted for all proposed commercial centers with 3 or
more tenant lease areas, delineating the distribution of sign area the project is allowed. Sign
plans that do not complement the architectural features of the buildings they advertise and/or
are inconsistent with the City's Design Review Manual shall not be approved.
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permitted by this chapter, the property owner may, with participation of abutting property(s)
with street frontage, submit a comprehensive sign plan for the parcels. The comprehensive sign
plan shall include proposed signage for the nonfrontage parcel. The total sign area allowed shall
be based on Schedule 18.42.030-A for all the parcels included in the comprehensive sign plan.
To accommodate the needs of all parcels, the Director is authorized to allow up to a 20 percent
increase in pole sign area with approval of the required administrative sign permit.
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approval of the Board of Administrative Review. In the alternative, the comprehensive sign
plan may be submitted as part of the site development permit or use permit for the project.
Plans shall contain all sign dimensions and graphic information required to fully describe what
is being proposed.
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shall be issued; and no sign shall be constructed, installed, or erected which does not comply
with all the provisions of this chapter or'which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from
energized electric power lines and communication lines than prescribed by the regulations of
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the California Public Utilities Commission (General Order No. 95), the orders of the State
Division of Industrial Safety, and the National Electric Code.
B. lllumination. Lighting, if provided, shall be contained within or pointed at the sign and shall '
not reflect into surrounding residential property. The amount and type of illumination shall
meet the regulations of this chapter.
C. Material Requirements.
1. All portions of any sign structure that are in contact with the ground shall be made of
masonry, of steel, of wood which has been treated by the pressure process with a
preservative which will protect it from insect and fungus attack, or of redwood equal to
or better than foundation grade.
2. Except for monument signs, the ornamental border of those portions of the frame shall be
made of approved noncombustible material that is not subject to excessive deterioration
from exposure to the weather or approved combustible plastics or noncombustible
materials.
3. Working stresses for any materials used in the construction of detached signs shall not
exceed those specified in the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City.
D. Proximity to Street Signs. No sign shall be erected such that any portion is within 5 feet of
a street sign nor within 10 feet of any portion of a streetlight signal.
E. Sign Support Structures. Signs, including temporary banners, real estate signs, or pennants,
shall not be attached to trees, fences, utility poles, or roof surfaces.
F. Underground Electric Signs. Electrical services to all signs shall be underground from the
electrical panel on the appurtenant building.
G. Wind Pressure Requirements. All signs shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
Sections 2311, 2312, Table 23-G (Exposure C), and Table 23-H of the California Uniform
Building Code as adopted by the City.
18.42.070 Exempted Signs
The following types of signs are permitted in all districts unless otherwise noted and shall not require
a building permit nor be considered part of the allowable aggregate area. Such signs shall not exceed
area limitations of this section and shall be erected and maintained in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
A. Nameplate not exceeding 2 square feet, except that such nameplate shall not advertise
businesses within the "RL," "RE," and "RS" Districts.
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safety which are erected by the City, County, or State. Such signs shall be exempt from this
chapter's restrictions.
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and displayed no more than 3 times in any 12-month period, not exceeding 3 consecutive days
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locations of underground facilities.
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safety, relating to road work or other construction activities.
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A. Abandoned Signs. A sign, including its support structure, which does not apply or identify the
current activity on the premises for greater than 30 consecutive days shall be considered an
abandoned sign. A temporary change in ownership or management shall not be considered an
abandoned sign unless the premises remain vacant for a period of 90 days. Correction or
removal by the property owner on which the sign is located shall occur within 30 days' written
notice by the Development Services Department.
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advertising structure or sign for the purpose of advertising the goods, wares, merchandise, or
business of any person when the sign displays or makes use of the words "stop," "danger," or any
other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or
confuse traffic.
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nonconforming electronic message board signs installed prior to the adoption of this section
shall comply with all City entitlements authorizing such signs.
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E. Imitating Traffic Signals. Signs having red, green, or amber lights that could be confused with
traffic signals shall not be permitted if designed or located to be seen primarily by vehicular
traffic. Such colors an~ not prohibited where, because of the design of the sign or lights used,
it is extremely unlikely that the lights could be confused with traffic signals by the driving
public.
F. Immoral or Unlawful Advertising Prohibited. It is unlawful to exhibit, post, or display upon
any outdoor advertising structure or sign, upon or in any window, upon any building in public
view, any sign, picture, or illustration that is characterized by emphasis on depicting or
describing sexual activities or specified anatomical areas as defined in Section 18.61.020 of this
code.
G. Moving, Flashing, and Windblown Signs. Signs within this classification include, but are not
limited to, moving, rotating, flashing, and windblown signs. Flashing signs shall include
changes of color intensity and strings of light bulbs. Windblown signs shall include posters.
H. Nonappurtenant Signs. Nonappurtenant signs are prohibited except for the following:
(1) nonconforming signs, (2) temporary real estate signs, (3) political signs, and (4) public
promotion signs.
1. Portable Signs. Any signs or objects that are capable of movement, such as, but not limited
to, A-frame signs and signs that are attached to devices capable of movement, such as having
wheels, trailers, or vehicles, are prohibited.
J. Signs Mounted on Vehicles. No person shall park any vehicle, equipment (cranes or boom
trucks), or trailer on a public right-of-way, on public property, or on private property so as to
be visible from a public right-of..way that has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or
advertising device for the basic purpose of providing advertisement of products and services or
directing people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property. This section
is not intended to apply to standard advertising or identification practices where such signs or
advertising devices are painted on or permanently attached to a business or commercial vehicle.
K. Unsafe Signs. The owner of any sign, including its supporting structures, shall keep the sign
in a safe condition at all times. If the Building Official finds that any sign regulated by this
chapter is unsafe or insecure or is a menace to the public, he shall give written notice to the sign
owner and to the property owner. If the sign owner fails to remove or alter the sign so as to
comply with the standards set forth in this chapter within 30 days after such notice, the
Building Official may cause the sign to be removed or altered to comply at the expense of the
sign owner or owner of the property upon which it is located. The Building Official may cause
any sign that is an immediate danger to persons or property to be removed summarily and
without notice. No sign as regulated by this chapter shall be erected at any location where, by
reason of its position, it will obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
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1. Signs illegally placed in the public right-of-way.
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the adoption of this chapter and signs that were annexed into the City but were illegally
constructed under the County's ordinance.
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as flashing actions in which one message or lighting unit switches on at the exact
instant that another lighting unit or message is extinguished. It is prohibited to have
any "on phase" of an alternating flasher to have a time duration of less than
2 seconds. It is also prohibited to increase the total candlepower or luminescence
of any "on phase" on the same sign by more than 25 percent.
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flashing effect achieved by switching evenly spaced lamps or neon tube sections off
and on in a steady and repetitious sequence. The use of 1-, 2-, or 3-point flasher
controls in the installation of traveling effects on a sign is prohibited. It is also
prohibited to have the "on phase" of any individual lamps or neon tubes or groups
of lamps or tubes within the traveling effect on for a time duration of less than
2 seconds.
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sign is defined as an effect achieved by switching a group or groups of incandescent
lamps or neon tubes on and off in a random pattern. It is prohibited to have any
phase of the random pattern in which the variation in total candlepower or
luminescence exceeds 25 percent from that of any other phase within the random
pattern. The use of 1-, 2-, or 3-point flasher controls in the installation of
scintillating effects in illuminated signs is expressly prohibited.
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as illuminated signs or portions of signs in which one or more messages or lighting
units are switched on, and then off, and then on, and then off at regular time
intervals. It is expressly prohibited to have the "on phase" of an on-and-off flasher
on for time duration of less than 2 seconds. It is also prohibited to have an "off
phase" of an on-and-off flasher remain off for a time duration ofless than 2 seconds.
It is also prohibited to have an "off phase" of an on-and-off flasher remain off for a
time duration of less than one second. If more than one on-and-off flasher is
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power or luminescence of more than 25 percent in any combination of on-and-off
phases of the multiple on-and-off flashers installed on the sign face.
e. Speller Flashers. For the purposes of this section, speller flashers are defined as a
number of individual incandescent lamps or neon tubes which produce an effect of
spelling out the sign advertising message. As to the speller flashers, the time
intervals between each phase in the total sequence shall not be less than one second.
18.42.090 Nonconforming Signs
A. All nonconforming signs and other sign structures which were erected and in existence prior
to the effective date of the adoption of this ordinance and which were, at the time of such
erection or establishment, in compliance with all then applicable statutes and ordinances, but
which do not meet the requirements of this chapter, shall be permitted to remain in existence
notwithstanding their nonconforming character. Thereafter, all such signs, billboards, or other
sign structures shall be in violation of this chapter and subject to the exceptions herein set
forth. This provision does not apply to existing signs that are subject to a written agreement
providing for the removal of said signs after a fixed period of time.
B. All legally constructed existing signs on property annexed to the City after the effective date
of this chapter shall be permitted to continue as nonconforming signs, starting with the effective
date of the annexation. Any changes to the signs or their structures in terms of location,
orientation, size, or height will require that all signs and their structures on the property,
business, and/or development be brought into conformance with this chapter. Signs that are
made nonconforming by the provisions of this code due to a change in zoning affecting the
premise on which the sign is located shall be permitted to remain in existence notwithstanding
their nonconforming character, starting with the effective date of the zone change.
C. Upon redevelopment or use intensification of any parcel with a nonconforming sign(s), said
sign(s) shall be removed or made to conform to the requirements of this chapter.
18.4 2.100 Illegal On.. Premise Signs
The City may not issue a business license and/or building permit for any new on-premise sign if there
is any illegal on-premise sign related to the business. This prohibition only applies if both of the
conditions below exist;
A. The illegal sign and proposed new sign is located within the same commercial complex which
is zoned for commercial occupancy or use for which the permit or license is sought.
B. The illegal sign is owned or controlled by the permit applicant, and the permit applicant would
own or control the other proposed sign.
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as a public nuisance and abate all illegal on-premise advertising signs. The City Council may
order by resolution that a special assessment and lien be levied against the property. Such
abatement procedures shall follow the posting and hearing procedures set forth in Chapter 2.6
of the California Business and Professions Code.
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The following types of illegal on..premise signs may be abated by this process:
1. Any advertising display erected without first complying with all ordinances and
regulations in effect at the time of its construction and erection or use. :
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ceased, or the structure upon which the display is located has been abandoned by its
owner for a period of not less than 90 days.
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destruction is other than facial copy replacement and where the display has not been
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removal of any unauthorized sign placed in the public right-of-way or on public property
after documenting the sign location and attempting to contact the sign owner to get the
owner to remove the sign.
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Department within 10 calendar days after removal. After this time, the City may dispose
of the sign without compensation to the owner.
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order of the Police Chief, Development Services Director, or Public Works Director; and
signs attached to City electric poles may also be removed by order of the Electric Utility
Director. Signs placed on such structures or street trees may be immediately disposed of
without notification and compensation to the owner. The placement of such signs in the
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right-of..way is a violation and persons found guilty of such violations shall be subject to
the penalties of this chapter.
18.42.120 Penalties
A. Any Violation a Public Nuisance. In addition to the penalties provided in this section, any
use or condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter
shall be and is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the City
as such.
B. Infractions. Any person who violates or causes or permits another person to violate any
provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction unless this code specifically determines
otherwise.
C. Liability for Expenses. In addition to the punishment provided by law, a violator is liable for
such costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred by the City or any of its contractors
in correction, abatement, and prosecution of the violation.
D. Penalties. Any person convicted of an infraction under the provisions of this section shall be
punishable upon a conviction by a fine according to a Schedule of Fines adopted by the City
Council. Any violation beyond the third conviction within a one-year period may be charged
by the City Attorney as a misdemeanor, and the penalty for conviction of the same shall be the
maximum allowable by State law.
E. Separate Offenses for Each Day. Any violator shall be guilty of a separate offense for each
and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of the zoning
regulations is committed, continued, permitted, or caused by such violator and shall be
punished accordingly.
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Chapter 18.43: Standards For Specific Land Uses
Sections:
18.43.010
18.43.020
18.43.030
18.43.040
18.43.050
18.43.060
18.43.070
18.43.080
18.43.090
18.43.100
18.43.110
18.43.120
18.43.130
18.43.140
18.43.150
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Purpose
Accessory Uses and Structures
Adult Entertainment Businesses
Animals
AutomobileNehicle Repair, Minor and Major
Bed and Breakfast Inns
Day Care Centers
Drive-In and Drive-Through Facilities
Gas Stations/Convenience Gas Marts
Reserved
Home Occupations
Manufactured Homes
Outdoor Retail Sales and Storage
Second Dwellings
Self-Storage Warehouses
Purpose
Uses that are permitted with limitations or permitted upon approval of a discretionary permit in
individual zoning districts (see Part III of this ordinance) must comply with the regulations and
standards in this chapter. Limited uses that fully comply with these standards are permitted as-of-
right. Conditionally permitted uses must comply with the regulations and standards in order to
obtain approval of a site development permit or use permit. Part III establishes procedures and
requirements for review of limited uses and approval of conditional use permits.
18.43.020 Accessory Uses and Structures
A. Accessory Uses. An accessory use or building shall be allowed only in conjunction with a
principal use or building to which it relates under the same regulations as the main use in any
zoning district. Accessory structures shall be designed to be of similar/compatible architecture
and materials as the main buildings.
B. Portable Commercial Accessory Structures.
1. Except in the "GI," "HI," and "PF" Districts, the use of portable storage containers, such
as shipping containers, storage sheds, temporary shade covers, trailer covers, and similar
storage structures, shall be limited to use during construction or remodeling on sites where
a valid building permit has been obtained. The maximum time period for use is one year
from issuance of a building permit unless a longer period is authorized by a site
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development permit approved by the Development Services Director. The structure must
be removed within 14 days of receiving an occupancy permit from the Building Official.
2. Within the "GI,""HI," and "PF" Districts, no more than 2 portable storage containers, not
to exceed a cumulative floor area of 500 square feet, may be kept on anyone site at any
time. The portable storage units shall not be located within any required setback, parking,
or landscape areas and shall be screened from view of public streets and residential
districts. Additional storage units may be permitted subject to approval of a site
development permit by the Development Services Director.
C. Residential Accessory Uses and Structures. When allowed, specific residential accessory uses
and structures are subject to the provisions of this section. Residential accessory structures
include any uses that are customarily related to a residence, including garages, greenhouses,
storage sheds, studios, swimming pools, spas, workshops, detached covered decks and patios,
detached uncovered decks and patios 18 inches in height or greater, and similar structures.
Structures under 120 square feet in size, uncovered decks and patios under 18 inches in height,
and fences are not subject to the regulations in this section. Additional regulations for
residential second units are located in Section 18.43.140, Second Dwelling Units. Additional
regulations for guest houses are located in Section 18.43.090, Guest House. Private swimming
pools, spas, and hot tubs are allowed as accessory uses to approved residential uses on the same
site subject to the regulations in Section 18.40.160 of this code.
1. Genef'al Requirements. All accessory uses and structures are subject to the following
standards, except where more restrictive requirements are established by other provisions
of this 'section for specific uses.
2. RelatiOnshiP of Accessory Use to Main Use. Accessory uses and structures shall be
incidental to the main use, and not alter the character of the site from that created by the
main use. No lot may be used solely for an accessory building or structure (including
pools) other than fencing.
3. Attached Stmctures. An attached structure is not, by definition, an accessory structure.
A structure shall be considered attached to a main structure if it is architecturally
compatible with and made structurally a part of the main structure, including sharing a
common wall or roof..line with the main structure. A structure attached with a breezeway
connecting a door of the residence to a door of the detached structure, with a roof that
is a minimum of 8 feet in width and a maximum of 15 feet in length, will be considered
a part of the main structure for the purposes of this code. An attached structure shall
comply with all requirements of this code applicable to the main structure, including, but
not limited to setback requirements and height limits.
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.4. Detached Structures in the RL Zone.
a. :Number of Structures. The number of detached accessory structures shall be limited
to two, unless a site development permit is approved by the Director for additional
structures.
b. 'Size. The floor area of detached accessory structures shall not exceed 1,000 square
feet of floor area per acre of land. Larger structures shall require approval of a site
Clevelopment permit by the Director. In reviewing a request for additional size, the
Director may consider neighborhood compatibility, overall lot coverage, relationship
of the accessory structure to the main structure and use, and any circumstances
unique to the site or the neighborhood.
c. Height. The maximum height shall not exceed 25 feet. Additional height may be
permitted with approval ofa site development permit by the Director.
d. Building Separation. Detached accessory structures requiring a building permit, with
the exception of shade structures, shall be separated from the main building by a
minimum of 10 feet.
e. Setbacks. Detached accessory structures shall meet the same setback requirements
as the main building.
5. Detached Structures in the RE, RS, and RM Zones.
a. Number of Structures. The number of detached accessory structures shall be limited
to two unless a site development permit is approved by the Director for additional
structures.
b. Size. Detached accessory structures shall not exceed a cumulative floor area of 1,000
square feet unless a site development permit is approved by the Director for a greater
atnount. Detached accessory structures shall not exceed a cumulative floor area of
1,500 square feet unless a site development permit is approved by the Board of
Administrative Review for a greater amount. In reviewing a request for additional
s~e, the decision-making body may consider neighborhood compatibility, overall lot
coverage, relationship of the accessory structure to the main structure and use, and
any circumstances unique to the site or the neighborhood. The maximum lot
coverage allowed by Schedule 18.31.030 C: Development Regulations - Residential
Uses, shall not be exceeded.
c. Height. The maximum height shall not exceed 22 feet. Additional height may be
permitted with approval of a site development permit by the Director.
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d. Building Separation. Detached accessory structures requiring a building permit, with
the exception of shade structures, shall be separated from the main building by a
minimum of 10 feet.
e. Setback Requirements.
. Accessory structures 16 f~etor less ill height "
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All other accessory structures 15 feet'" 15 feet 5 feet 10 feet
Accessory str~ctures over 16 feet inhej.ght
Detached garages & carports 20 feet'" 20 feet 10 feet 15 feet*'"
All other accessory structures 15 feet'" 15 feet 10 feet 15 feet
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Same as the setbacks required by the zoning district for the
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Located greater than 10 feet 15 feet
from the primary residence
The front of the accessory structure shall not be located closer to the street than the front of
the existing or proposed primary residence unless a zoning exception is approved.
.. For a garage or carport that is directly accessible from an alley, that is a minimum of20 feet in
width, the minimum rear-yard setback is 5 feet.
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6. Shade Stn4ctures. Shade structures, such as arbors, trellises, gazebos, and similar
structures may be attached or detached from the residence. If detached, said structures
may be placed adjacent to the main structure and need not be separated by a defined
distance. However, such a structure located within 10 feet of the residence will be
considered part of the residence for the purposes of determining compliance with building-
setback requirements. Shade structures located greater than 10 feet from the residence
shall be considered a detached structure subject to the regulations above in Section
18.43.020 (C) (5). Freestanding canopies, awnings, and similar temporary shade structures
may not be erected or maintained within any front, side, or rear setback.
18.43.030 Adlulit JEntell"wmnent Businesses
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide standards for the location, development, and
operation of adult entertainment businesses that, because of their nature, are recognized as
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having serious objectionable operational characteristics, par,ticularly when several of them are
located iri close proximity, thereby having a deleterious ett:ect upon adjacent areas. Special
regulation of these uses is necessary to ensure that these adverse effects will not contribute to
the blighting or downgrading of the surrounding neighborhood. The primary control or
regulation is for the purpose of preventing a concentration of these uses in anyone area.
B. Applicability. Where. allowed by Part III, Base District Regulations, adult entertainment
businesses are subject to the approval of a use permit in compliance with Chapter 18.14, Use
Permits.
C. Standards, Adult entertainment businesses shall be located, developed, and operated in
compliance with the following standards.
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1. Employees Required. It shall be the duty of the owners to ensure that at least one
employee is on duty at all times that any patron is present inside the premises.
2. Hours of Operation. The adult entertainment business shall not operate or be open
between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m.
D. Lighting. The entire exterior ground, including the parking lot, shall be provided with lighting
that is energy-efficient, stationary, and directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-
of-way, consistent with Section 18.40.090.
E. Live Entertainment. The following standards shall pertain to adult entertainment businesses
that provide live entertainment depicting specified anatomical areas or involving specified
sexual activities:
1. No person shall perform live entertainment for patrons of an adult entertainment business
except upon a stage at least 18 inches above the level of the floor that is separated by a
distance of at least 6 feet from the nearest area occupied by patrons, and no patron shall
be allowed within 6 feet of the stage while the stage is occupied by an entertainer.
2. The adult entertainment business shall provide separate dressing room facilities and
entrances/exits to the premises that are exclusively dedicated to the entertainers' use.
3. The adult entertainment business shall provide permanent access for entertainers between
the stage and the dressing room facilities that is completely separated from the patrons.
If the separate access is not physically feasible, the adult entertainment business shall
provide a minimum 4-foot-wide walk aisle for entertainers between the dressing room
facilities and the stage, with a permanent railing, fence, or other barrier separating the
patrons and the entertainers to prevent any physical contact between patrons and
entertainers. Fixed rail(s) at least 30 inches in height shall be installed and permanently
maintained, establishing the required separations between the entertainers and patrons.
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F. Permanent Barriers. Permanent barriers shall be installed and maintained to screen the
interior of the premises from public view for each door used as an entrance/exit to the adult
entertainment business. All adult entertainment uses shall be contained entirely within an
enclosed building.
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G. Separation!Measurement. It is unlawful to cause or allow the establishment of an adult
arcade, adult bookstore, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, adult theater,
massage parlor, or sexual encounter establishment within:
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4. The distance between any 2 adult entertainment businesses shall be measured in a straight
line, without regard to intervening structures, from the closest exterior structural wall of
each business. The distance between any adult entertainment business and any property
designated for residential use or used for residential, religious institution, school, or public
park purposes shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening
structures, from the closest property line of the adult entertainment business to the closest
property line of the property designated for residential use or used for residential, religious
institution, school, or public park purposes.
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H. A building in which an adult use is established shall be set back a minimum of 35 feet from any
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areas and/or specified sexual activities as defined in Chapter 18.61.
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1. It is unlawful to maintain, operate, or manage or allow to be maintained, operated, or
managed any adult arcade in which the viewing areas are not visible from a continuous
main aisle or are obscured by a curtain, door, wall, or other enclosure. For purposes of this
section, "viewing area" means the area where a patron or customer would ordinarily be
positioned while watching the film, performance, picture, or show.
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3. It is unlawful to create, maintain, or allow to be maintained any holes or other openings
between any 2 booths or individual viewing areas for the purpose of providing viewing or
physical access between the booth or individual viewing area.
K. Minors and Intoxicated Persons Excluded. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person under
the age of 18 years or an obviously intoxicated person to enter or remain on the premises of an
adult entertainment business at any time. A sign giving notice of this provision shall be
prominently posted at each entrance to the premises of the adult entertainment business.
18.43.040 Animals
The keeping of animals is consistent with the rural lifestyle emphasized in low-density residential
development districts and can enhance the rural charm of these districts and areas. To permit the
keeping of animals and ensure that their presence does not create an undue burden on neighboring
residents, the following standards will apply, unless otherwise provided in the applicable zoning
district.
A. The keeping of cats, dogs, and other household pets for noncommercial purposes is permitted
in accordance with Title 7 of the Municipal Code.
B. For noncommercial purposes, the keeping of the following animals shall be permitted in districts
zoned "RL," "RE," and "RS." No slaughtering or processing shall be permitted in these zoning
districts. The minimum site area of the parcel shall be as specified, and the number of animals
allowed is subject to the requirements of subsections (D) and (E) below.
1. Large animals
2. Small animals
40,000 square feet
20,000 square feet
C. All animal enclosures, including corrals, pens, feed areas, paddocks, uncovered stables and
similar enclosures are subject to the following setback requirements: (1) enclosures shall not
be within any required building setback and (2) setbacks shall be measured from the nearest
building used for residential purposes on adjacent property.
1. Large animals:
a. Horses, mules, donkeys, jennies, etc. 75 feet
b. Cattle 75 feet
c. Pigs, hogs* 500 feet
d. Goats 100 feet
e. Sheep 75 feet
f. Large fowl 75 feet
* Maximum number allowed is 3 sows and 1 boar.
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among animals of various sizes and to determine the number of animals allowed on a given
parcel. Animal types are defined in Chapter 18.61.
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a. Ten poultry equal 1 animal unit.
b. Ten rabbits equal 1 anim~l unit.
c. Two turkeys or other similar size fowl equal 1 animal unit.
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run free on any site. The maximum number of rabbits allowed is 20 (2 animal
units). These restrictions do not apply to rabbits kept solely as pets.
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units. One additional animal unit is allowed for each additional 20,000 square feet oflot
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F. Provision of Needs. Every person who keeps an animal that normally resides outside, or that
is kept outside unsupervised for extended periods of time, shall ensure that the animal is
provided with an enclosure that meets the following criteria:
1. Has a sufficient area for mobility and exercise as appropriate.
2. Contains shelter that will provide protection from heat, cold, and wet that is appropriate
to the animal's weight and type of coat. Such shelter must provide sufficient space to
allow the animal the ability to turn around freely and lie in a normal position.
3. Must be in an area providing sufficient shade to protect the animal from the direct rays
of the sun at all times.
4. Must regularly clean and sanitize pens and run areas and remove and properly dispose of
excreta daily.
G. Unsanitary Conditions Prohibited. No person shall keep an animal in an unsanitary condition
within the city. Conditions shall be considered unsanitary where the keeping of the animal
results in an accumulation of fecal matter, an odor, insect infestation, or rodent attractants
which endanger the health of the animal or any person or which disturb or are likely to disturb
the enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of any person in or about any dwelling, office, hospital,
or commercial establishment.
H. Questions regarding the classification of animals not specifically mentioned are to be referred
to the Director for a determination as to their appropriate category (household pet, small
animal, large animal, or exotic or wild animal).
I. The keeping of exotic or wild animals may be permitted subject to issuance of a site
development permit and any required Fish and Game permits.
18.43.050 AutomobileN ehicle Repair, Minor and Major
Automobile repair and other heavy vehicle service shall be located, developed, and operated in
compliance with the following standards. A site development permit is required when the use is
adjacent to any "R" district.
A. Minimum Lot Size. Seventy-five hundred square feet.
B. Buffer Yards. A commercial buffer yard shall be provided adjacent to "R" districts, consistent
with Section 18.40.020.
C. Noise. All automobile repair uses performing body and fender work or similar noise-generating
activity shall be enclosed in a masonry or similar building with sound-attenuating construction
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to absorb noise. Air compressors and similar equipment shall be located inside a building and
shall not result in exceedance of noise limits contained in this code at residential property lines.
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18.40.090.
E. Litter. The premises shall be kept in an orderly condition at all times. No used or discarded
automotive parts or equipment or permanently disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles may be
stored outside the main building.
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F. Work Areas. All work shall be performed within the building, including disassembly and
assembly activities.
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G. Hazardous Materials. All necessary permits for storage/use of hazardous materials shall be
obtained.
H. Bay Doors. Bay doors should not directly face onto a public street or residential district. The
intent of this section is that such doors not be visible from these areas to the maximum extent
practicable given the circumstances of the particular site.
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provisions is to ensure compatibility between the B&B and the residential zoning district in which
it is located. A site development permit is required to establish a B&B in a residential district.
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A. Number of Rooms. No more than 5 rooms for rent may be allowed within any "RL," "RE,"
"RS," or "RM" District.
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exterior appearance of the structure shall be of a residential nature and shall not be significantly
altered from its original character.
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no separate or additional kitchens for guests.
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clearance from the Shasta County Health Department.
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occupied by the owner of the property.
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F. Signs. Signs shall be limited to one on-site nonilluminated sign not to exceed 4 square feet in
area and shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Chapter 18.42, Signs.
G. Review and Revocation. The use is subject to review at any time and can be revoked after a
hearing and finding by the Planning Commission that the use is detrimental to the
neighborhood. Revocation proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 18.11,
Common Procedures.
18.43.070 Day Care Center (15 or more)
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for day care centers for children
in the "RE" and "RS" districts. The intent is to ensure that the facility is compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood. To this end, it should be noted that such facilities located on
collector or arterial streets and/or are in conjunction with an approved religious, school, or
other quasi-public or public facility are generally more appropriate than other sites within a
neighborhood. The Planning Commission may place requirements on such centers that exceed
those listed in this section as necessary to ensure compatibility with the neighborhood. Where
sufficient compatibility cannot be achieved, applications may be denied.
B. Development Standards.
1. Minimum Lot Size. 20,000 square feet.
2. Minimum Lot Frontage. 80 feet.
3. Maximum Building Height. 22 feet (limited to one story).
4. Sky Plane. Applies at all interior property lines (see Section 18.40.150).
5. Buffer Yards. Applies at all interior property lines based on the standards established for
"Office Adjacent to Residential" (see Section 18.40.020)
6. Building and Parking Setbacks. Front and street side-15 feet; interior side-lO feet;
front and street side yards, except driveways, shall be intensively landscaped.
7. Outdoor Activity Area. A usable on-site outdoor activity (playground) area appropriate
to the needs of the children under care shall be provided.
8. Compatibility of Appearance. The building and grounds shall replicate a single..family
residential style to the greatest extent feasible. The Planning Commission shall have
significant latitude in requiring conformance with this provision.
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9. Off-Street Parking and Loading. To ensure that sufficient parking is provided on..site, the
following requirements shall apply: one parking space for every 10 children, plus one
space for each teacher/employee, plus 2 clearly marked loading spaces.
10. Hours of Operation. Normal hours of operation shall be limited to 7 :30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday. The Planning Commission may consider other operating hours
with approval of the use permit.
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11. Applicable Codes. The facility shall meet all health, fire, and building codes applicable
to its operation.
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12. License and Pennit. The facility shall be State-licensed, and a permit to operate shall be
provided to the City.
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Any eating and drinking establishment, retail trade, bank or savings and loan, or service use
providing drive-in or drive-through facilities shall be designed and operated to effectively mitigate
problems of air pollution, congestion, excessive pavement, litter, noise, and appearance in the
following manner. Any drive-through facility requires a site development permit.
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B. Drive..through aisles shall meet the width, turning radii, and other requirements of Section
18.41.050, Drive-Up Facilities. Each drive..through entrance with direct connection to a street
shall be at least 60 feet from an intersection of public rights-of-way, measured at the closest
intersecting curbs. Each entrance to an aisle and the direction of flow shall be clearly
designated by signs and/or pavement markings or raised curbs outside the public right-of-way.
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Drive-Up Facilities.
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required off-street parking spaces except as allowed by Schedule 18.41.040.. A of Chapter 18.41,
Off-Street Parking and Loading.
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E. All service areas, trash storage areas, and ground-mounted and roof-mounted mechanical and
utility equipment shall be screened from ground-level view from adjacent properties or public
rights-of~way.
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shall face away from public rights-of-way unless located at least 35 feet from the street and
adequately screened therefrom. Noise levels shall be no more than 50 decibels, 4 feet between
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the vehicle and the speaker, and shall not be audible above daytime ambient noise levels
beyond property boundaries. Further, a drive..in or drive-through facility shall not increase the
existing ambient noise levels above the standards contained in the Noise Element of the
General Plan and this code. A sound level analysis shall be submitted to the Director with all
development proposals which include outdoor speakers when the use is adjacent to an
"R" District. All speakers shall be directed away from any "R" District.
G. Drive-through facilities shall have an architectural style and project design consistent with the
main building or center. The architecture of any drive-through facility shall provide
compatibility with surrounding uses in terms of form, materials, color, landscape, and scale.
H. Each drive-through aisle shall be appropriately screened with a combination of decorative walls
and landscape to prevent headlight glare and direct visibility of vehicles from adjacent streets
and parking lots.
18.43.090 Gas Stations/Convenience Gas Marts
Where allowed by Part III, Base Zoning District Regulations, a use permit may be approved for a gas
station or convenience gas mart meeting the following standards:
A. New Facilities. New facilities shall comply with the following standards:
1. Minimum site area: 30,000 square feet.
2. Minimum frontage: 100 feet on each street.
3. The following pump island setbacks shall apply:
Parallel to a Street. No portion of a pump island oriented parallel or substantially parallel
to a street shall be located within 35 feet from the street right..of way. However, a canopy
or roof structure over a pump island and access aisles may encroach to within 20 feet of
the street right-of..way.
Perpendicular to a Street. No portion of a pump island oriented perpendicular to a street
shall be located closer than 50 feet from the street property line. A larger distance may
be required to satisfy on-site circulation requirements for parking and emergency-vehicle
access.
4. Within any "Neighborhood Commercial" District, the main building and pump island
canopy shall be integrated and shall have pitched roofs (minimum 4: 12 pitch).
5. The roof and any pump island canopy within a multi-tenant retail center shall integrate
the architectural element of the main buildings.
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6. Landscape shall comprise a minimum of 10 percent of the gas station site area, exclusive J
of required setbacks, and shall be provided and permanently maintained in compliance
with the following regulations, as well as those outlined in Chapter 18.40, Development 1
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7. A minimum 20..foot-wide inside dimension and 6~inch-high curbed landscaped planter I
area shall be provided along the front and street side property lines, except for openings U
required for vehicular circulation.
8. An on..site planter area of not less than 300 square feet shall be provided at the corner of
2 intersecting streets. Landscape shall not exceed a height of 30 inches at this location.
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adjacent properties.
10. All exterior light sources, inclucling canopy, perimeter, and flood, shall be energy..efficient,
stationary, and shielded or recessed within the roof canopy to ensure that all light is
directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. Lighting shall not be of
a high intensity so as to cause a traffic hazard, be used as an advertising element, or
adversely affect adjacent properties in compliance with Chapter 18.40, Development and
Site Regulations.
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residential district to the extent practical given the circumstances of the particular site.
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except as follows:
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13. No vehicle may be parked on the premises for the purpose of vehicular sales.
14. No used or discarded vehicle parts or equipment, or disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles
shall be located in any open area outside the main structure.
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18.43.110 Home Occupations
The City of Redding recognizes that some citizens may desire to use their places of residence for some
limited activity other than as a residence and supports such effort. However, the City believes that
the need to protect the character of residential neighborhoods is of paramount concern. To that
end, limited commercial-type activities are allowed in residential areas only to the extent that, to all
outward appearances, neighbors or passersby will not be aware of the activity. Home occupations
are permitted within all residential zoning districts subject to obtaining the appropriate business
license; they also shall meet the following standards:
A. Standard~.
1. The activity is one that is consistent with the use of the premises as a dwelling.
2. There shall not be any exterior evidence of the conduct of a home occupation.
3. A home occupation shall be conducted only within an enclosed living area of the dwelling
unit or the garage and shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the
dwelling. A home occupation shall not be permitted out-of#doors on the property or in
any accessory structure utilized to satisfy the off#street parking requirements of Chapter
18.41, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
4. Electrical or mechanical equipment which creates visible or audible interference in radio
or television receivers, or causes fluctuation in line voltage outside the dwelling unit, or
which creates noise not normally associated with residential uses shall be prohibited.
5. No equipment or process shall be used in home occupations which create uncustomary
noise, vibration, glare, or odors such that they are detectable to normal senses off the lot.
6. Only the actual residents of the dwelling unit shall engage in the home occupation; no
employees shall be permitted on the premises in connection with the home occupation
except those who are residents of the property.
7. Customers or clients shall not be permitted at the residence except to receive educational,
therapeutic, or counseling services where not more than 2 clients shall receive service at
anyone time.
8. The conduct of any home occupation shall not reduce or render unusable areas provided
for the required off-street parking or prevent the number of cars designated to be parked
in a garage from doing so.
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9. A home occupation shall not create greater vehicular or pedestrian traffic beyond that
which is normal in a residential district nor in any case require the parking of more than
1 additional vehicle at anyone time.
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10. Storage and use of a limited amount of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment related
to the operation of the home occupation is permitted provided that the limitations
delineated in Nos. 3 and 5 above shall not be exceeded. The display of goods or storage
of uncustomary amounts of flammable materials shall be prohibited.
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11. Not more than 1 commercial motor vehicle, together with equipment, tools, and stock-in-
trade maintained therein, is permitted where such motor vehicle is used as the owner's
means of transportation. Commercial vehicles exceeding the rated capacity stated in
Chapter 11.24 are prohibited.
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12. On..site storage/parking of oversized or specialized commercial vehicles and the storage of
materials in excess of the space limitation provided herein is prohibited.
. 13. Advertising on the site of a home occupation is prohibited except that a commercial
vehicle permitted herein may have signs affixed which identifies the business name only
and does not identify the address of the business.
14. On-site training for promotional sales shall not be permitted.
15. Any deliveries shall be by standard mail or package carrier.
B. Special Review. Persons with demonstrated physical handicaps may be permitted special
review by the Development Services Director. A resident may request waiving one or more,
or a portion thereof, of the requirements of subsection (A) (1) through (A) (15) of this section
by seeking a zoning exception pursuant to Chapter 18.15 of this code. Notification of the
request shall be made to property owners within 100 feet of the subject property. In reviewing
the request, the Director shall consider the applicant's physical inability to function within the
requirements of subsection (A) (1) through (A) (15) of this section. Determinations made by
the Director may be appealed to the Board of Administrative Review as provided for in Chapter
18.11, Common Procedures.
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C. Enforcement. Enforcement of the provisions of this chapter may include the issuance of a
citation and frne, or other legal remedy as provided for in Title 15 of this code. If a business is
operating in violation of this code, it must terminate immediately.
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a. The home occupation does not commence within one (1) year of receipt of the
business license.
b. The use ceases for a period greater than six (6) months.
c. The original business license holder moves from the approved location.
d. There is a violation of the home occupation performance criteria.
e. There is a violation of any law or ordinance in connection with the home
occupation.
2. In the event a home occupation changes, a new business license shall be obtained.
E. Inspections. Applicants for home occupations shall permit a reasonable inspection of the
premises by appropriate City staff to determine compliance with this chapter.
F. Home Occupation Affidavit. Prior to issuance of a business license by the City Clerk, the
applicant shall attest that he/she understands the above requirements by signing the Home
Occupation Affidavit available at the Development Services Department.
18.43.120 Manufactured Homes
The following supplemental regulations are intended to provide opportunities for the placement of
manufactured homes in "R" districts, consistent with State law, and to ensure that such
manufactured homes are designed and located so as to be harmonious within the context of the
surrounding houses and neighborhood.
A. General Requirements. Manufactured homes may be used for residential purposes.
Manufactured homes also may be used for temporary uses subject to approval of Chapter 18.17,
Temporary Use Permits.
B. Design Criteria. A manufactured home shall be compatible in design and appearance with
residential structures in the vicinity and shall meet the following standards:
1. It must be built on a foundation system approved by the Building Official.
2. It must have been constructed after January 1, 1990, and must be certified under the
National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Act of 1974; the unit's skirting
must extend to the finished grade.
3. Exterior siding must be compatible with adjacent residential structures, and shiny or
metallic finishes are prohibited.
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4. Roof coverings shall have a Class "A," "B," or "C" rating as required by the most recent
edition of the California Building Code as adopted by the City of Redding.
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with other buildings in the area.
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Outdoor sales and equipment rental establishments, where the business is not conducted entirely
within a structure or enclosed area shall comply with the following standards:
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shall comply with Chapter 18.17 , Temporary Use Permits.
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requires approval of a site development permit or other permit as may be required in
accordance with Part III of this title and shall comply with the following minimum standards:
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outside any required setback, fire lane, fire access way, or landscaped planter in zoning
districts which do not have required setbacks; a minimum setback of 15 feet from any
public right,of-way is required.
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screened from adjacent public rights-of-way and residential districts by decorative solid
walls, solid fences, or landscaped berms.
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3. Location of MeTchandise. Displayed merchandise shall occupy a fixed, specifically
approved and defined location that does not disrupt the normal function of the site or its
circulation and does not encroach upon required parking spaces, driveways, pedestrian
walkways, or required landscaped areas. These displays shall also not obstruct sight
distance or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
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storage activities:
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all permanent outdoor storage areas. Such areas shall be entirely enclosed and screened
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from streets and residential districts as required by (B)(2) above in a manner prescribed
by the Director.
2. Signs. There shall be no signs in addition to those allowed by Chapter 18.42 that are
visible from the public street.
3. Height of Stored Materials. The outdoor storage shall not exceed the height of perimeter
fencing provided that materials may be increased one foot in height above the fence for
every 10 horizontal feet that separate the material from the fence. This requirement does
not apply in the "GI" and "HI" Districts. The approving body, based on circumstances
particular to a development site, may further restrict the height of stored materials if the
storage area is adjacent to a public street or residential district.
4. Relationship to Main Use. The sales shall be directly related to a business establishment
on the parcel.
D. Exceptions. The provisions of this section do not apply to the following:
1. Sales or distribution of newspapers or periodicals in compliance with the provisions of the
Redding Municipal Code.
2. Sales from the public right-of-way in compliance with the provisions of the Redding
Municipal Code.
3. Sales not within a structure or enclosed area in compliance with Chapter 18.17,
Temporary Use Permits.
18.43.140 Second Dwellings
A. Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this section is to comply with the Government
Code of the State of Cali fomi a pertaining to second dwellings as a means to increase the supply
of smaller affordable housing. This section establishes standards for the development of second
dwelling units to ensure that they remain compatible with the existing neighborhood.
It is not the intent of this ordinance to override lawful use restrictions as set forth in private
Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Second units are not required to meet the
density requirements of the General Plan or Zoning Ordinance. Any application that meets
the requirements of this section will be approved ministerially without a public hearing subject
to meeting all applicable Building and Fire Codes.
B. Location. A second dwelling may be constructed in any "RL," "RE," "RS," or "RM" District if
the existing use of the property is a single-family dwelling. Applications for second dwellings
can be denied if: (1) the proposed unit is located on, or adjacent to, real property that is listed
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in the California Register of Historic Places and/or (2) the second dwelling will not be in
compliance with all provisions of this section.
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C. Development Standards. A second dwelling permit will only be issued if it complies with the
following development standards. Applications for a second dwelling shall include the following
information to assist the Director in determining compliance with this section: (1) elevations
for all building sides which show all openings, exterior finishes, roof pitch, and siding and roof
materials for the existing residence and the proposed second dwelling and (2) color photographs
of the site and adjacent properties taken from the proposed location of the second dwelling in
the direction of all property lines. The photographs shall be clearly labeled to identify the
location and direction of the photograph.
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1. Location on Lot. A second dwelling unit may be attached or detached from the existing
main dwelling unit. If detached, the second dwelling shall be separated from the main
dwelling unit by a minimum of 10 feet and shall meet the setbacks required by Section
18.43.020, Accessory Uses and Structures. If attached, the second dwelling must meet
all building setbacks required of the main dwelling.
2. Unit Site. Attached or second dwellings shall not have a floor area exceeding 30 percent
of the living area of the main dwelling, or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less. Regardless
of the floor area of the main dwelling, an attached or detached second dwelling is
permitted to be a minimum of 400 square feet in size.
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excess of that limited by Chapter 18.31.
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height of 22 feet.
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architectural features, building materials, and colors as the main dwelling unit.
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6. Off..Street Parking. One off-street parking space shall be provided for the second
dwelling. As required by State law, this additional space may be a tandem space within
a driveway or located in the front-yard setback immediately adjacent to the driveway.
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7. Utilities. Separate grouped electric meters are required for each unit. Separate water and
gas meters are allowed at the option of the property owner.
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D. Deed Restrictions. Before obtaining a building permit, the property owner shall file with the
County Recorder a declaration or agreement of restrictions which has been approved by the
City Attorney as to its form and content, containing a reference to the deed under which the
property was acquired by the owner stating that:
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1. The second dwelling unit shall be considered legal only so long as either the primary
residence or the second dwelling is occupied by the owner of the property.
2. The second dwelling cannot be sold separately.
3. The restrictions shall be binding upon any successor in ownership of the property, and
lack of compliance may result in legal action against the property owner.
E. Preexisting Second Dwellings. Second dwellings existing prior to adoption of this section, the
use of which is nonconforming in the zoning district in which it is located, may be considered
conforming if: (1) the Director issues a Zoning Clearance if it is determined that the second
unit complies with the requirements of this section, which may include compliance with
Building and Fire Codes and payment of development impact fees and/or (2) a site development
permit is issued by the Director for units not meeting the criteria included in this section.
F. Conversion of an Existing House to a Second Unit. In cases where an existing single-family
residence of a size 1,200 square feet or less is located on a parcel zoned "RE" or "RS," the Board
of Administrative Review may approve by site development permit the construction of one
additional residence which is intended to be the primary residence on the property. The
existing residence, which is intended to become the lawful second unit, must comply with all
the requirements of this code, including the second-dwelling size limitations. The primary
residence shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the applicable zoning
district and other requirements of this code.
18.43.150 Self..Storage Warehouses
All self-storage warehouses (miniwarehouses) in the "General Commercial" and "Heavy Commercial"
Districts shall comply with the property development standards for the district in which they are to
be located and with the standards listed below. Such facilities in an "Industrial" District need only
comply with the regulations of that district. Where there is a conflict between the provisions of this
section and the base district regulations, the more stringent shall apply. The provisions of this
section shall apply to all new self-storage warehouse uses and to any new construction of facilities to
expand an existing facility.
MINIMuM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Business Activity. No retail, repair, or other commercial use shall be conducted our of the
individual rental storage units.
B. Enclosure. Outside storage is prohibited. No boats, trailers, and/or other vehicles shall be
parked or otherwise stored outside the storage units except in areas approved for such uses.
C. Hazardous Materials. The facility management shall inform all tenants of the restrictions and
requirements as part of the rental registration process and written rental agreement. This
includes, but is not limited to, conditions restricting storage of hazardous materials, limitations
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on the use of the storage units, and restriction on vehicle maneuvering. The restrictions shall
also be posted at a conspicuous location within the front of each rental unit.
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public street. The setback area shall be landscaped in accordance with Chapter 18.47,
Landscape Standards. Developments abutting a residential district shall meet the buffer yard
requirements of Section 18.40.020.
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E. Wall Treatments and Design. Where exterior walls are required or proposed, they shall be
constructed of decorative block, concrete panel, stucco, or similar material. The walls shall
include architectural relief through variations in height, the use of architectural "caps,"
attractive posts, or similar measures. A gate(s) shall be decorative iron or similar material.
Chain link or wood is not appropriate.
1. Building Walls. Building walls shall be constructed of tinted or split face block, stucco,
or similar nonmetal material. A change in wall plane of at least 12 inches shall be used
at least every 60 feet in horizontal building length.
2. Roofs. Building roofs shall have a minimum pitch of 4 to 1. Metal roofs shall have a flat
finish to reduce reflective glare. A change in roof plane of at least 12 inches shall be used
at least every 60 feet.
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are visible from a public street (including State highways) or an "R" district:
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Planning Commission may apply additional conditions on the project as set forth in
Chapter 18.13, Site Development Permits.
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Chapter 18.44: Surface Mining and Reclamation
Sections:
18.44.010
18.44.020
18.44.030
18.44.040
18.44.043
18.44.047
18.44.050
18.44.060
18.44.070
18.44.080
18.44.090
18.44.100
18.44.110
18.44.010
Purpose
Incorporation of SMARA and State Regulations
Scope
Filing and Fees
Performance Requirements
Effect of Annexation
Review Procedure
Financial Assurances
Public Records
Annual Review
Idling of Surface Mining Operations
Amendments
Appeal
Purpose
This chapter is intended to comply with the provisions of the California Surface Mining and
Reclamation Act (SMARA) of 1975, Chapter 9, Public Resources Code. The specific purposes of
these regulations are to:
A. Establish regulations for the extraction of minerals, which is essential to the continued
economic well-being of the City and to the needs of the society.
B. Require reclamation of mined lands to prevent or minimize adverse effects on the environment,
including fisheries and riparian habitat, and to protect the public health and safety.
C. Ensure that requirements for reclamation of mined lands permit continued mining of minerals
and provide for the protection and subsequent beneficial use of the mined and reclaimed land.
D. Recognize that surface mining takes place in diverse areas where the geologic, topographic,
climatic, biological, and social conditions are significantly different and that reclamation
operations and the specifications may vary accordingly.
18.44.020 Incorporation of SMARA and State Regulations
The provisions of the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (P.R.C. Sec. 2710,
et seq.), P.R.C. Section 2207, and the California Code of Regulations implementing the act
(14 Cal. Admin., Sec. 3500, et seq.) , as either may be amended from time to time, are made a part
of this chapter by reference, with the same force and effect as if the provisions therein were
specifically and fully set out herein, excepting that when the provisions of this chapter are more
restrictive than State provisions, this chapter shall prevail.
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building permit, or for the purpose of restoring land following a flood or natural disaster.
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B. Prospecting and exploration for minerals of commercial value where less than 1,000 cubic yards
of overburden is removed in anyone location of one acre or less provided that a use permit and
grading permit from the City and streambed alteration permit (Section 1600, et aI., permit)
from the State Department of Fish and Game have been obtained for such prospecting and
exploration activities.
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C. Any surface mining operation that does not involve either the removal of a total of more than
1,000 cubic yards of minerals, ores, and overburden or involve more than one acre in anyone
location provided that a use permit from the City and streambed-alteration permit
(Section 1600, et aI., permit) from the State Department offish and Game have been obtained
for such surface mining operations.
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if such operations are conducted solely for that purpose.
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E. Such other mining operations that the City determines to be of an infrequent nature that
involve only minor surface disturbances and are categorically identified by the State Board
pursuant to Sections 2714(d) and 2758(c) of the California Surface Mining and Reclamation
Act of 1975.
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A. Any person, unless exempted by provisions of this chapter, who proposes to engage in surface
mining operations as defined in this chapter shall obtain prior to the commencement of such
operations: (1) a use permit to mine from the City; (2) approval of a reclamation plan; and
(3) approval of financial assurances for reclamation in accordance with the provisions set forth
in this chapter and as further provided in Article 5, California Surface Mining and Reclamation
Act of 1975.
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B. 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 permit pursuant to the provisions 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 may be deemed
to have such vested rights if, prior to January 1, 1976, the person has:
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1. Obtained any required permit or other authorization to do surface mining.
2. Commenced surface operations and incurred substantial expenses for work and necessary
materials. Expenses incurred in obtaining the enactment of an ordinance in relation to
a particular operation, incurred in obtaining a permit or incurred in the acquisition of
property or easements, shall not be deemed liabilities for work or materials.
C. No person who has a surface mining operation, meeting the definition of a "nonconforming use"
under Chapter 18.46, Nonconforming Uses, Structures, Sites, Parcels, and Signs, of the
Redding Municipal Code, shall be required to obtain a use permit under the provisions of this
chapter, unless the nonconforming use is changed or expanded.
D. A person who has obtained a vested right to conduct surface mining operations prior to
January 1, 1976, or who meets the definition of a nonconforming use of the Redding Municipal
Code shall submit to the Department and receive, within a period of 3 months, approval of a
reclamation plan for operations to be conducted after January 1, 1976, unless a reclamation
plan was approved by the City or Shasta County prior to January 1, 1976, and the person
submitting that plan has accepted responsibility for reclaiming the mined lands in accordance
with that plan. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the filing of a
reclamation plan for, or the reclamation of, mined lands on which surface mining operations
were conducted prior to, but not after, January 1, 1976.
E. Use permits for surface mining activities shall be applied for under the terms of Chapter 18.14,
Use Permits. Such applications are also subject to review under the terms of the California
Environmental Quality Act and may be subject to the "FP" Floodplain Overlay District
regulations and applicable State regulations relating to fisheries, wildlife, and air quality.
F. All applications for a reclamation plan for surface mining operations shall be made on forms
provided by the office of the Department.
G. All applications shall demonstrate conformity with the General Plan. Use permits for surface
mining may only be issued in areas designated on the City General Plan as "General Industry"
or "Extractive Industry."
H. The use permit application for surface mining and reclamation shall consist of and contain the
following information:
1. One reproducible sepia, mylar, or other reproducible site plan submitted on a map
18 inches by 26 inches in size and drawn to a scale of no smaller than one inch equals
800 feet. The site plan shall show the following information.
a. Date, north point, and scale.
b. Sufficient legal description of the land to define the boundaries of the site.
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c. A key map indicating the location of the site in relation to the surrounding area.
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of not more than 5 feet and of not less than 2 feet where the grade of the land is less
than 5 percent. Contours of adjacent land shall also be shown whenever the surface
features of the land affect the design of the surface mine. The contour plan shall be
an accurate and current representation of the topography.
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within, or adjacent to, such lands and the location of all proposed access roads to be
constructed in conducting the mining operation.
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f. The location of the 100"year floodplain boundary of any stream if it is on or within
500 feet of the site.
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roads, access routes to public streets, office buildings, sheds, fire-suppression
equipment, water sources, settling ponds, etc.
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would be protected in the event of a 100-year flood.
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18 inches by 26 inches in size and drawn to a scale of no smaller than one inch equals
800 feet. The reclamation plan shall show the following information:
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c. A key map indicating the location of the site in relation to the surrounding area.
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intervals of not more than 5 feet and of not less than 2 feet where the grade of the
land is less than 5 percent. If the proposed reclamation plan includes the use of
lakes, the contour map shall show the proposed lake bed.
e. All areas of proposed uncompacted fill.
f. All areas of proposed compacted fill.
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manner consistent with the reclamation plan. Representative structures, parking
areas, landscape, and other land-use characteristics shall be shown.
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h. A phasing plan showing the approximate areas to be mined and reclaimed on an
annual basis.
i. Current aerial photos at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet. The aerial photos shall
clearly show all areas to be disturbed by the mining operation. Any areas on the
property outside the marked disturbance area shall be undisturbed when the mining
operation is complete.
3. Written descriptions of the following:
a. The environmental setting of the site of operations and the effect that possible
alternate reclaimed site conditions may have upon the existing and future uses of
surrounding lands.
b. Effects of the project on public health and safety, giving consideration to the degree
and type of present and probable future exposure of the public to the site.
c. The anticipated quantity and type of minerals for which the surface mining
operation is to be conducted. (This portion is to be prepared by a registered
geologist. )
d. The proposed dates for the initiation and termination of such operation.
e. The maximum anticipated depth of the surface mining operation.
f. 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. This may be
presented in map form.
g. The names and addresses of the owners of all surface and mineral interests of the
affected lands.
h. A description of the manner in which reclamation adequate for the proposed use or
potential uses will be accomplished, including: a description of the manner in which
contaminants will be controlled and mining waste will be disposed and a description
of the manner in which rehabilitation of affected streambed channels and
streambanks to a condition minimizing erosion and sedimentation will occur.
i. An assessment of the effect of implementation of the reclamation plan on future
mining in the area.
j. A statement that the person submitting the plan accepts responsibility for reclaiming
the mined lands in accordance with the reclamation plan.
k. A title report for all parcels involved current within 60 days of the application date.
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The reclamation plan shall address and shall establish compliance criteria for the
areas of environmental concern listed in Section 2773 (b) of the Surface Mining and
Reclamation Act of 1975 and any other areas of concern adopted by the State Board
pursuant to that section. These compliance criteria shall be at least as stringent as
standards established by the State Board and shall be in accordance with generally
accepted engineering practices.
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18.44.043 Performance Requirements
As a product of the nature of a surface mining operation, there is the potential for the creation of
dust, noise, glare, vibration, and turbidity; impacts from the use of heavy trucks; impacts on
residential areas due to extended hours of operation during the construction season; and the creation
ofland use compatibility problems. In addition, related operations, such as asphalt plants, can create
odors.
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In order to mitigate these potential impacts, any use permit for a new or expanded surface mining
operation shall contain the following requirements:
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residential shall be sufficient to protect the residential areas from any impacts from the
environmental factors listed in this section. The applicant shall be responsible for:
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2. A mitigation monitoring program to ensure that the setback achieves the goal of
eliminating the identified impacts.
B. Dust. All activities at the site of a surface mine shall be conducted in a manner to control
fugitive dust emissions through the use of dust palliative agents or the use of water to mitigate
off-site impacts. The applicant shall fund a monitoring program to ensure that dust mitigations
are eliminating off-site impacts and shall obtain all necessary permits from the Air Quality
District.
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C. Odor and Noxious Pollution. No person shall discharge from any source whatsoever such
quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause injury, detriment, nuisance, or
annoyance to any considerable number of persons or to the public or which endanger the
comfort, repose, health, or safety of any such person or the public or which cause, or have the
natural tendency to cause, injury or damage to business or property. The applicant shall fund
a complaint..responsive, monitoring program to ensure that odor mitigations are eliminating
off-site impacts.
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D. Noise. Noise from a surface mining operation shall not exceed the levels specified in Table 1
of the Noise Element of the Redding General Plan. The Industrial Noise Complaints section of
the Noise Element of the Redding General Plan shall apply to surface mining operations so long
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as the operations are not expanded. The applicant shall fund a complaint-responsive,
monitoring program to ensure that noise is not exceeding permitted levels.
E. Glare. Glare from night lighting shall not be visible on any public street or in any area shown
as "Residential" on the Redding General Plan. Should a verifiable complaint of glare be
received, the night lighting must be reoriented or shielded to prevent the glare or night
operations must cease.
F. Vibration. Vibration transmitted through the air and the ground shall be undetectable at the
boundaries of the property containing the surface mining operation. Should a verifiable
complaint of vibration beyond the property boundaries be received, the operation causing the
vibration shall cease.
G. Blasting. Blasting shall require a use permit or an amendment to an existing use permit.
H. Water Quality. As part of obtaining a surface mining use permit from the City, the applicant
shall obtain all necessary permits from the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
All surface mining use permit applications will be forwarded to the RWQCB for review of
compliance with National Pollution Discharge Elimination Standards and the State's Waste
Discharge Requirements. The applicant will also be required to comply with the State
Department of Fish and Game criteria to protect fisheries and wildlife in streams adjacent to
or flowing through the project site.
1. Floodplains. Gravel- and sand-extraction operations may be permitted within a flood fringe
provided that such uses comply with all provisions of Chapter 18.51, "FP" Floodplain Overlay
District, and that necessary permits have been obtained from the State Department offish and
Game and the Army Corps of Engineers (including a streambed alteration permit, Section
1600, et a1.).
J. Paved Access. In order to prevent the spread of dirt and other materials to public streets, the
applicant shall provide a strip of paving at least 75 feet long prior to entering the public street
at all access points to the property. Should the 75 feet of paving prove inadequate to prevent
the spread of materials onto public streets, the paving shall be extended or a truck-washing
program instituted.
K. Street Structural Section and Access. The applicant will be required to make any necessary
off-site street improvements to ensure that public streets providing access to the operation shall
have adequate structural section and design characteristics for the projected vehicle trips
created by the mining operation. Additionally, alternative access routes may be required to be
constructed if existing access routes pass through residential areas, by schools, or in some other
way pass through areas inappropriate for frequent heavy commercial traffic. Required
improvements may include, but are not limited to, traffic studies, studies of existing street
structural sections, reconstructing public streets, construction of new public streets, and
installation of traffic-control devices.
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L. Screening. The entire surface mining area shall be screened from public view in all directions
with a solid 6-foot-high fence, solid vegetative hedge, or equivalent method approved by the
Planning Commission. Screening is not required from adjacent parcels if they are both
designated as "Industrial" or "Heavy Commercial" type development on the City or Shasta
County General Plan and developed with an industrial or heavy commercial use. Screening
shall be consistently maintained such that the screening does not itself become a visual blight.
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Clearing, Grading, Fills, and Excavation may be applicable to restore and stabilize surface areas.
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18.44.047 Effect of Annexation
Surface mining operations that annex to the City that are either legal, nonconforming uses or
permitted uses by the County at the time of annexation may continue to operate provided that there
is not any expansion of the use, that the County use permit clearly defines the physical limits of the
operation, and that the County reclamation plan meets the requirements of the County's SMARA
ordinance at the time the permit was issued. Expansion would require a use permit issued under the
terms of this chapter. If the annexed surface mining operation does not have an approved
reclamation plan by the County prior to annexation, then within 3 months of notice by the City, the
operator or owner shall submit a reclamation plan to the City for approval pursuant to this chapter.
Failure to submit a plan shall be grounds for revocation of the existing permit or termination of the
use by the City.
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Where a surface mining operation annexes to the City that has an approved reclamation plan by the
County, the approved plan shall be honored by the City as long as the surface mining operation is
not expanded. At the time of expansion of a use, the reclamation plan shall be amended and
submitted to the City for approval pursuant to this chapter.
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Financial assurances must be reviewed annually for adequacy, thus preannexation financial
assurances may require modification to meet the standards of this chapter.
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Upon submission of an application for a permit to mine, approval of a reclamation plan, or approval
of financial assurances, the following review periods shall apply:
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A. Whenever surface mining operations are proposed in the 100-year floodplain for any stream,
as shown in Zone A or Zone AE of Flood Insurance Rate Maps issued by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, and within one mile upstream or downstream of any State highway
bridge, the City must notify the State Department of Transportation of such application. The
City must wait for response from the State Department of Transportation, but not more than
45 days, prior to scheduling the public hearing for the permit. Additionally, such applications
shall be reviewed under the terms of Chapter 18.51 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to
floodplains.
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B. All reclamation plans and financial assurances and amendments to such plans and financial
assurances shall be submitted to the State Geologist for review. The City must wait for
comments from the State Geologist and provide a written response describing the disposition
of the major issues raised. Comments received and responses prepared by the City shall be
forwarded to the applicant for review. If the State Geologist has not responded within 45 days
of notification, the plans and assurances may be scheduled for public hearing.
C. The City shall notify the State Geologist of the filing of an application for a permit to conduct
surface mining operations within 30 days of such an application being filed with the City.
D. The City shall notify the State Department offish and Game, the Regional Air Quality Control
Board, and the Regional Water Quality Board of the request to conduct surface mining
operations.
E. The City shall notify the Bureau of Land Management (Bureau) of any application to mine on
lands within the jurisdiction of the Bureau. The City shall not proceed with review of such
application until appropriate application has been made to the Bureau.
Following completion of the required notification and comment period, the Planning Department
shall review the permit application and the reclamation plan in accordance with the use permit
procedures of Chapter 18.14, Use Permits, except that:
A. A public hearing shall be mandatory for use permit applications that involve a reclamation plan.
B. Notification shall be by public notice and by mailing to all persons owning property within a
distance of not less than 1,000 feet from the exterior boundaries of the project.
18.44.060 Financial Assurances
Upon a finding by the City that a supplemental guarantee for the reclamation of the mined land is
necessary and upon the determination by the Planning Department of the cost of the reclamation
of the mined land according to the reclamation plan, a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, trust
fund, or other form of financial assurance adopted by the State Board conditioned upon the faithful
performance of the reclamation plan shall be filed with the Planning Department. Such surety shall
be executed in favor of the City and the State Geologist and reviewed and revised annually as
necessary. Such surety shall be maintained in an amount equal to the cost by a third party to
complete the remaining reclamation of the site as prescribed in the approved or amended
reclamation plan during the succeeding one..year period, or other reasonable term. The revised
surety shall account for new lands disturbed by surface mining operations, inflation (based on the
latest rate established by the Engineering News Record), and reclamation accomplished in
accordance with the reclamation plan.
If a mining operation is sold or ownership is transferred to another person, the existing financial
assurances shall remain in force and shall not be released by the lead agency until new financial
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assurances are secured from the new owner and have been approved by the lead agency in
accordance with Section 2770 of the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.
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 depletion 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 this chapter, including proprietary information, shall be
furnished to the District Geologist of the State Division of Mines and Geology 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, California
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.
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Within 6 months of receipt of a surface mining operation's annual report to the State Board,
submitted pursuant to Section 2207, California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, the
City shall cause an inspection of the surface mining operation. The inspection shall be conducted
by a State..registered geologist, State..registered civil engineer, State-licensed landscape architect, or
State-registered forester who is experienced in land reclamation and has not been employed by the
mining operation in any capacity during the previous 12 months. The reasonable cost of the
inspection shall be the sole responsibility of the operator. The inspection shall be conducted using
a form approved by the State Board. The inspector shall prepare a report showing:
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standards of the approved reclamation plan.
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reclamation plan.
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shown to conform to the amount determined by the City to be adequate. Performance bonds
exceeding the amount determined by the City to be adequate may be revised to that amount.
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operator shall submit to the lead agency for review and approval an interim management plan.
The review and approval of an interim management plan shall not be considered a project
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within the meaning of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000). The approved
management plan shall be considered an amendment to the surface mining operation's
approved reclamation plan for, purposes of this chapter. The interim management plan shall
provide measures the operator will implement to maintain the site in compliance with this
chapter, including, but not limited to, all permit conditions. The interim management plan
may remain in effect for a period not to exceed 5 years, at which time the City shall do one of
the following:
1. Renew the Interim management plan for another period not to exceed 5 years if the lead
agency finds that the surface mining operator has complied fully with the interim
management plan.
2. Require the surface mining operator to commence reclamation in accordance with its
approved reclamation plan.
B. Financial assurances required by this chapter shall remain in effect during the period the surface
mining operation is idle. If the surface mining operation is still idle after expiration of its
interim management plan, the surface mining operation shall commence reclamation in
accordance with its approved reclamation plan.
C. The review, approval, and appeal process for interim management plans shall be as described
in Section 2770(h), California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.
18.44.100 Amendments
A. Amendments to an approved surface mining or reclamation plan may be submitted to the City
at any time, detailing proposed changes from the original plan. Substantial deviations from the
original plan shall not be undertaken until such amendment has been filed with, and approved
by, the City.
B. Amendments to an approved surface mining reclamation plan shall be approved by the same
procedure as is prescribed for approval of a reclamation plan.
18.44.110 Appeal
Any person aggrieved by an act or determination of the Director in the exercise of the authority
granted herein shall have the right to appeal to the Planning Commission and the City Council as
the case, may be. Any' appeal must be filed in writing within 10 days after the rendition of the
decision.
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Chapter 18.45: Tree Preservation
Sections:
18.45.010
18.45.020
18.45.030
18.45.040
18.45.050
18.45.060
18.45.070
18.45.080
18.45.090
18.45.100
18.45.110
18.45.120
18.45.130
18.45.140
18.45.150
18.45.010
Purpose
Subdivision and Other Development Projects
Permit Required
Exemptions
Permit Application-General
Tree Removal Provisions
Permit Application-Discretionary Projects
Subdivisions
Construction Standards
Tree Protection Guidelines
Violation, Penalty
Nonliability of City
Tree Planting Requirements
Maintenance
Nonconforming Developed Parcels
Purpose
The City Council finds that trees contribute in many ways to the health, safety, and general welfare
of all Redding's citizens. Trees, in addition to their aesthetic benefits and temperature moderation,
are of benefit to fisheries, riparian habitat, wildlife, energy conservation, and the ecology of the area.
They protect surface,water quality, offer windbreaks, prevent erosion of topsoil, act as filters for
airborne pollutants, release oxygen, and protect against flood hazards and landslides. It is the intent
of this chapter to promote the preservation of a healthy tree population and to enhance tree canopy
throughout the community by means consistent with the reasonable use of private property.. This
is to be accomplished through (1) the preservation of existing native and nonnative trees where
feasible; (2) the replacement or transplanting of trees removed where appropriate; and (3) the
planting of new trees in locations, number, and kind compatible with local conditions.
18.45.020 Subdivision and Other Development Projects
Subdivisions and other development projects subject to the provisions of this chapter shall be
designed to minimize destruction or damage to protected trees. With development permits for
discretionary projects or when a protected tree is proposed to be removed when a discretionary
permit is not required, a site plan shall be submitted which contains all the elements required by
Sections 18.45.050 and 18.45.070.
A. Variances. To achieve the goal of preservation, the Planning Commission may consider tree
preservation as adequate grounds to approve variances associated with building setbacks,
building separations, parking requirements, and driveway grades if the Commission determines
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that (1) the preservation and retention of a protected tree outweighs the disadvantages
associated with any variance granted to save it and (2) there is a real expectation that the tree
will survive for more than 5 years.
18.45.030 Permit Required
No person shall destroy, damage, kill, or remove any protected tree on any private property without
a tree permit unless authorized as a condition of a discretionary project approved by the City Council,
Planning Commission, Board of Administrative Review, Development Services Director, or as
otherwise exempted under Section 18.45.040, Exemptions.
18.45.040 Exemptions
A. Removal of a tree upon the order of the City Manager, Public Works Director, Development
Services Director, Community Services Director, or a member of the Police or Fire Department
if, in his/her determination, the condition of a tree presents an immediate hazard to life or
property.
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B. The removal of trees on the following properties or areas:
1. Industrial parcels which do not exceed 50,000 square feet in area, regardless of whether
the property is developed, underdeveloped, or vacant.
2. Commercial parcels which do not exceed one acre in area, regardless of whether the
property is a developed parcel, an underdeveloped parcel, or a vacant parcel.
3. Developed residential parcels which have been developed to the maximum density
allowed by the zoning of the property.
4. A vacant parcel which does not exceed one acre of developable area and which is
classified as "Residential" by the General Plan and/or applicable zoning.
5. The improved area of a public~street or public~utility easement for routine street and
sidewalk maintenance of existing improvements.
6. Airport clear zones.
C. Removal or cutting of protected trees within utility rights~of~way which may be deemed
necessary in the opinion of a public utility to comply with applicable safety regulations, to
prevent potential future interruption of service, to repair damage to facilities, or to restore
interrupted service.
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County of Shasta, or any school or special district.
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E. Removal of trees when determined necessary by the Fire Department while engaged in
firefighting in order to prevent the spread of fire or prevent a dangerous situation to life or
property.
F. Street trees covered by Chapter 13.40 of the Redding Municipal Code which are approved for
removal by the Recreation and Parks Commission.
G. Trees in creeks and streams that are being undermined and, if they should fall, could create
flooding, cause washouts, or block culverts or bridges.
18.45.050 Permit Application-General
A. Except as provided for in Section 18.45.070, Discretionary Projects, any property owner desiring
to cut down or remove one or more protected trees on any parcel ofland not exempted by this
chapter shall file an application for a permit with the Director and pay the necessary fee as
established by Resolution of the City Council.
Said application shall be on a form prescribed by the Director and shall contain the following
information: (1) the number, species, size, and location of each tree to be cut down or
removed; (2) the location of existing or proposed structures; (3) a brief statement of the reason
for removal; (4) the signature of the property owner authorizing such removal; and (5) any
other pertinent information the Director may require, including a detailed report prepared by
a certified arborist or a professional registered forester.
B. The permit, if granted, shall entitle the property owner to remove only the trees approved for
removal by the permit. Prior to the issuance of such permit, the Director or his/her
representative shall visit and inspect the property, the trees in question, and the surrounding
area and shall ascertain whether or not the trees may be cut down or removed.
C. The Director or his/her designated representative may grant the permit if the removal of the
trees will not affect soil stability, surface~water quality, riparian habitat, or fisheries and one or
more of the following findings is made:
1. The condition of the trees, with respect to disease, form, general health, damage, public
nuisance, danger of falling, proximity to existing structures, interference with utility
services, good forestry practices, or damage to existing sidewalks and driveways, warrants
their removal.
2. The preservation of the trees unreasonably restricts the economic potential of the property
upon which the trees are situated.
3. The development has been designed such that suitable land will be set aside in an open~
space easement which will (1) retain as many protected trees as are proposed to be
removed or (2) be particularly suitable for the planting and/or natural regeneration of
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trees. The set~aside area shall be in addition to any area classified as "Open Space" under
the policies of the Redding General Plan.
4. The trunk of the tree is on property owned by the applicant.
D. The Director shall deny any permit to remove a landmark tree established by Chapter 13.40.
18.45.060 Tree Removal Provisions
A permit issued under Section 18.45.030 shall be valid for a period of 6 months from the date of
issuance. One extension of time may be granted, not to exceed an additional 6 months, by the
person or body who approved the permit for which an extension is requested.
A. It shall be the responsibility of the person cutting down or removing any tree, under this
chapter, to have the tree permit and a copy of the conditions of approval imposed by the
approving body at the tree~removal site.
B. The permit and any conditions of approval granted by the approving body shall entitle the
applicant to remove only the tree or trees approved for such action.
C. Before the start of any clearing, excavation, construction, or other work on the site, every tree
designated for removal on the approved site plan that is outside the proposed right~of~way or
easement areas shall be clearly marked in the field in a manner required by the Director. A
plan shall be established for the removal and disposal of brush, earth, and other debris (1) to
avoid injury to any protected tree or adjoining property or (2) to prevent spillage of mud or
debris on City streets. The construction standards required by Section 18.45.090 shall apply
to all work performed within the drip line of protected trees.
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A. An application for a discretionary project shall also be considered an application for tree
removal in those instances where trees will be affected by the development.
B. Project design shall recognize the desirability of preserving trees. Plans for grading and
infrastructure improvements should reflect this consideration and should include the following
safeguards:
1. Location of minimum growing areas as required by individual species.
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3. Minimal filling, cutting, development, or compaction of soils within the drip line.
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4. Such other measures required by the species of tree to be preserved as may be
recommended by a certified arborist or registered professional forester when a question
arises as to whether proposed efforts to save a preserved tree are adequate.
C. An application for a discretionary permit shall contain the following elements, which may be
included on the site plan, on the tentative map for the project, or on a separate document such
as an overlay:
1. The approximate location of protected trees. The City may require a detailed site survey
that precisely delineates the location of protected trees where it is deemed necessary to
ensure their protection.
2. The location of existing and proposed lot lines and buildings (where known).
3. Grading information of sufficient detail to ascertain whether proposed cuts and fills will
affect trees proposed to be saved.
4. In cases where a project site includes a stand or stands of trees closely grouped-in effect
having a common, unbroken canopy-the entire stand rather than individual trees may
be depicted provided that the total canopy is accurately delineated.
5. A notation as to which trees are proposed to be saved.
6. The application may be denied or the project modified if (1) the plan is inconsistent with
the City's policy of tree preservation and (2) insufficient evidence is shown that the tree
preservation has been considered in the design of the project. Modifications of project
design may include, but not be limited to, relocation of proposed streets and easements,
relocation of proposed lot lines, and reduction of the number of lotslbuilding areas
proposed in the development.
These elements, together, will constitute a tree,protection plan, and those trees designated to
be saved shall be considered preserved trees.
D. It is recognized that the preservation of healthy trees will sometimes conflict with normal land
developmental considerations, such as proper drainage, grading, circulation, safety, and utilities.
Within most developments, it will not be practical to preserve all healthy trees given the
necessity of addressing public,safety and design concerns. In such instances, the design of the
development should address preservation of the most desirable and significant ofthe healthy
trees, particularly stands of trees, and the developer is encouraged to utilize creative land,
planning techniques to achieve this end. The set,aside of a natural area or areas within a
project site that is particularly suitable for the planting, retention, and/or natural regeneration
of trees is considered to be a desirable means of accomplishing the goals of this chapter. Set,
aside areas shall be in addition to any area classified as "Open Space" under the policies of the
Redding General Plan.
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E. Subsequent to project approval, improvement plans shall be submitted to the City for approval
that shall depict the location of all protected trees or stands of protected trees that are outside
any proposed right,of,way, utility easement, or other area approved for disturbance by the
approving body and that are proposed to be removed. At the discretion of the Director,
improvement plans may be required to depict the location of all protected trees that are located
outside any area classified as "Open Space" on the General Plan.
F. The approving entity for the permit, when approving development plans, shall determine the
adequacy and appropriateness of the proposed tree,protection plan as provided above and shall
make the findings required under Section 18.45.050(C).
G. Appeals of conditions and/or requirements imposed on a development project by the approving
authority shall utilize the procedures set forth in Section 18.11.090, Appeals, of the Redding
Municipal Code.
18.45.080 Subdivisions
Unless otherwise approved by the approving authority, removal of trees in subdivisions shall be
limited to the development of streets, the installation of utilities, and the control of stormwater and
surface runoff. If lot clearing is proposed in conjunction with subdivision development, plans
indicating the extent of proposed tree removal shall be submitted with the tentative map, consistent
with Section 18.45.070(C). The approving authority's considerations shall include, but not be
limited to, the following: natural lot grade, size of existing trees, proportion of the canopy to be
removed, potential for increased soil erosion, projected timing of subdivision buildout, and resulting
visual effect from adjacent streets or other public areaS. This chapter shall not apply in those
instances where a tentative subdivision map and its grading plan have been approved by the City.
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A. Before the start of any clearing, excavation, construction, or other work on the site, every tree
designated for preservation that is located outside any existing or required open,space
easements or dedications shall be clearly delineated in the field. The delineation markers shall
remain in place for the duration of all work. Where deemed appropriate by the approving
authOrity, a barrier of posts and flagging or other appropriate materials may be required to be
erected around protected trees. A plan shall be established for the removal and disposal of
brush, earth, and other debris in order to avoid injury to any protected tree which is to be
saved.
B. Where the approval of a proposed development or other site work will result in encroachment
within the drip line of a protected tree, special measures should be incorporated to allow the
roots to obtain oxygen, water, and nutrients. The Director may require the applicant to provide
recommendations by a registered professional forester or a certified arborist, setting forth the
measures necessary to minimize impacts to the tree.
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C. No storage or dumping of oil, gasoline, chemicals, or other substances that may be harmful to
trees shall occur within the drip line of any protected tree or on any other location on the site
from which such substances might enter the drip line of a protected tree.
18.45.100 Tree Protection Guidelines
The Director shall prepare and make available to the public "Guidelines for Tree Protection." The
Guidelines will not replace or supplement the construction standards of Section 18.45.100, but will
provide basic information that will be useful in protecting trees during and after construction.
18.45.110 Violation, Penalty
It has been determined that native trees within the City are valuable assets to the community and
that the public should be compensated for the loss of trees which occurs in violation of this chapter.
The removal or killing of any protected tree in violation of the terms of this chapter shall be
punishable by either, or a combination of, the following means at the discretion of the City:
A. Pay a fine of up to $1,000 per tree for the unauthorized removal or damage to trees.
B. Provide and plant replacement trees of a number and size required by the City and thereafter
maintain said trees in a live and healthy condition for a period of 3 years.
C.' Prohibit further development of the property, other than corrective~action measures, for a
period of up to 2 years from the date notice of the violation is given by the City.
The penalty shall be determined by the Director; however, appeals of his/her decision shall be
available as specified in Section 18.11.090, Appeals, of the code.
In instances where unlawful tree removal occurs on a developed parcel ofland, the violator may seek
relief from the above penalty by making application for tree removal as specified in Section 18.45.050
and making payment of twice the application fee. The City reserves the right to approve the permit
subject to any or all of the above conditions as circumstances may dictate.
18.45.120 Nonliability of City
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to impose any liability for damages or a duty of care and
maintenance upon the City or upon any of its officers or employees. The person in possession of any
public property or the owner of any private property shall have a duty to keep the trees upon the
property and under his/her control in a safe, healthy condition.
18.45.130 Tree Planting Requirements
The following tree~planting provisions shall apply to all new construction and to those parcels which
have been granted a tree~removal permit. The trees shall be planted prior to the issuance of an
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occupancy permit in those instances where planting is in conjunction with construction under a valid
building permit.
A. Residential Development. One 15,gallon tree shall be planted for every 500 square feet of
enclosed gross living area, 2 of which shall be planted in the front yard. At least one of the
trees must be planted within 7 feet of the sidewalk.
B. Commercial Development (Retail, Office, Service Commercial Uses). One 15,gallon tree
shall be planted for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or covered space.
C. Industrial Development. One 15,gallon tree shall be planted for every 2,000 square feet of
gross floor area or covered space.
Where the number of trees required to be planted under this section differs from the number
required to be planted by Chapters 13.40 and 18.41, Off,Street Parking and Loading, of the
Redding Municipal Code (if applicable), the higher number shall apply. If the number of trees
required above contains a fraction, such number shall be increased to the next highest whole,
number. Each existing, protected tree on a parcel may be counted as 2 trees for the purpose
of the above planting requirements; however, this credit shall not reduce the number of trees
required by Chapters 13.40 or 18.41 of the Redding Municipal Code applicable to the project
except as may be provided for in those code sections.
18.45.140 Maintenance
The property owner or his/her successors,in,interest shall be responsible thereafter for the care and
maintenance of trees required to be planted under this chapter in a live and healthy condition. The'
replacement of trees that may die or otherwise be destroyed is explicitly a requirement of this
chapter. The removal of dead wood, branches, or trees is the responsibility of the property owner
upon whose property the tree originates.
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Developed parcels which do not meet the tree, planting requirements of this chapter, shall be
required to meet the tree'planting requirements of this chapter with the issuance of a building permit
for any new construction on the property that is greater than 15 percent of the existing gross floor
area, unless an exception to this requirement is granted by the Planning Commission based on a
finding that conforming to the tree,planting requirements of this chapter is physically impossible
given the way the parcel is developed. If the Planning Commission can make that finding, it may
approve planting fewer trees than this chapter would require for the developed parcel based on what
the Planning Commission feels is physically possible for the property.
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Chapter 18.46: Nonconforming Uses, Structures, Sites, and
Parcels
Sections:
18.46.010
18.46.020
18.46.030
18.46.040
18.46.050
18.46.060
18.46.070
18.46.080
18.46.090
18.46.100
18.46.110
18.46.120
18.46.010
Purpose
Nonconforming Uses
Nonconforming Structures
Nonconforming Sites
Reestablishment of Abandoned Nonconforming Uses, Structures, or Sites
Residential Structures in Office, Commercial, or Industrial Zones
Nonconforming Multiple Family Dwellings
Nonconforming Parcels
Conformity of Uses Requiring Use Permit
Previous Permits in Effect
Unlawful Structures and Uses
Nuisance Abatement
Purposes
This chapter establishes uniform provisions for the regulation oflegal nonconforming uses, structures,
sites, and parcels. Within zoning districts established by this code, there exist structures, land uses,
and parcels that were lawful prior to the adoption of this code, but which would be prohibited,
regulated, or restricted differently under the use regulations and development standards of this code
or future amendments. It is the intent of this chapter to discourage the long, term continuance of
these nonconformities, providing for their eventual elimination, but to permit them to exist under
limited conditions outlined in this chapter. This chapter also recognizes that the investments made
in developed property can be substantial and that provisions for continuation of certain
nonconforming uses may be desirable, particularly ifit can be assured that the use does not negatively
impact adjacent properties. Further, this chapter provides for the improvement of nonconforming
structures and properties to reduce the blighting influence that can occur if abandoned structures
cannot be reused for their designed purposes.
18.46.020 Nonconforming Uses
A. Continuation. Legal nonconforming uses, including uses lacking permits or other entitlements,
may be continued provided that such use shall not be enlarged or increased or be expanded to
occupy a greater area than that occupied by the use at the time it became nonconforming,
except that by use permit, the Planning Commission may approve a physical expansion not
exceeding 10 percent of the existing floor area. Uses lacking permits or entitlements may be
enlarged upon by first securing the required permit or entitlement.
B. Change to Same or Less Intensive. Legal nonconforming uses might be permitted to be
changed to a different nonconforming use provided that the new use is of the same or a less
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intensive nature and provided that in each case a site development permit approved by the
Board of Administrative Review shall first be obtained.
1. Exceptions: No nonconforming use that involves the storage, use, or generation of
hazardous materials, presses, products, or wastes or other activity that may be detrimental
to public health or safety because of the potential to generate dust, glare, heat, noise,
noxious gases, odor, smoke, vibration, or other conditions that would be incompatible
with surrounding uses may be substituted for an existing nonconforming use even if the
use is of the same or less intensive nature.
e. Abandoned. If the legal nonconforming use ceases for a continuous period of 12 months, it
shall be considered abandoned, and the subsequent use of the land shall be in conformance
with the regulations specified by this title for the district in which the land is located unless a
use permit is granted in accordance with Section 18.46.050, Reestablishment of Abandoned
Nonconforming Uses, Structures, or Sites.
D. Use Ceased by Damage or Destruction. If a nonconforming use is caused to cease through
damage or destruction, the subsequent use of the land shall be in conformance with the
regulations specified by this code for the district in which the land is located, except that
residential uses may be reestablished provided that reconstruction does not increase any
previously existing nonconforming site conditions or increase the number of dwelling units on
a site; see Sections 18.46.060, Residential Structures in Office, Commercial, and 18.46.070,
Nonconforming Multiple Family Dwellings.
18.46.030 Nonconforming Structures
A. Continuation. Legal nonconforming structures may remain provided that such structure shall
not be enlarged or altered so as to increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the
standards for front yards, rear yards, side yards, or height distances between structures and
parking facilities as provided in the regulations for the district on which the structure is located.
B. Abandoned. If a legal nonconforming structure remains vacant for a continuous period of
12 months, it shall be considered abandoned and shall thereafter be removed or converted to
a conforming structure with a conforming site and use unless a site development permit (BAR)
is granted in accordance with Section 18.46.050, Reestablishment of Abandoned
Nonconforming Uses, Structures, or Sites. The presumption of abandonment may be rebutted
upon a showing, to the satisfaction fo the Director, that during such period, the owner of the
structure (1) has been maintaining it and did not intend to discontinue the use and (2) has
been actively marketing the structure for sale or use or (3) has been engaged in other activities
evidencing an intent not to abandon the use.
e. Maintenance, Repairs, and Rehabilitation. Ordinary maintenance and repairs may be made
to any legal nonconforming structure.
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D. Damage or Destruction. If a legal nonconforming structure is damaged or destroyed by fire,
explosion, earthquake, or other act to an extent of more than 50 percent of the current
replacement cost, as estimated by the Director, it may be not be. restored except in full
compliance with the regulations for the zone in which it is located.
1. Exceptions: See Section 18.46.060, Residential Structures in Office, Commercial, or
Industrial Zones, and Section 18.46.070, Nonconforming Multiple Family Dwellings.
18.46.040 Nonconforming Sites
A. Continuation. Legal uses or structures on legal nonconforming sites may continue provided
that if the use or structure on the nonconforming site is enlarged or increased, it does not
increase the nonconformity or introduce a new nonconformity. Exception: An existing
structure with a nonconforming corner side~yard setback of not less than 10 feet may be
enlarged such that the length of the encroachment is increased. Such enlargement shall not
encroach closer to the street property line than that of the existing structure.
B. Abandoned. If the use of a legal nonconforming site ceases for a continuous period of
12 months, it shall be considered abandoned, and the subsequent use of the land shall be in
conformance with the regulations specified by this title for the district in which the land is
located unless a site development permit (BAR) is granted in accordance with Section
18.46.050, Reestablishment of Abandoned Nonconforming Uses, Structures, or Sites.
C. Change of Use. Uses on legal nonconforming sites may be changed to a different use without
bringing the site into compliance with this code provided that the degree of nonconformity is
not increased.
1. Exceptions:
a. Any nonconforming signage on the property shall be brought into compliance with
this code.
b. Any discretionary permit required for the increase in the floor area of a principal
building on a site by 20 percent or more shall address existing nonconformances on
the site, including, but not limited to, lack of screening of mechanical or other
equipment; required landscape; lack of curb, gutter, or sidewalk; and/or
nonconformances that have adverse impacts to adjacent properties. The approving
authority may establish a schedule for elimination of the nonconformances and may
also determine those nonconformances that need not be remedied because the
location of existing structures or the configuration of the site make it infeasible.
D. Maintenance, Repairs, and Rehabilitation. Ordinary maintenance and repairs may be made
to any legal structure on a nonconforming site provided that the work does not create greater
nonconformances on the site.
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E. Structure Damaged or Destroyed or Use Ceased by Damage or Destruction. If a structure
on a legal nonconforming site is damaged or destroyed to an extent of more than 50 percent
of the replacement value thereof, the restoration of such structure or use shall be in full
compliance with the requirements of this title unless a site development permit (BAR) is
granted to continue the nonconformity; or for residential structures, the provisions of Section
18.46.060, Residential Structures in Office, Commercial, or Section.18.46.070, Nonconforming
Multiple Family Dwellings, apply. The Board of Administrative Review (Board) will consider
the request in light of existing neighborhood characteristics, particularly the prevalence of
similar nonconformities in the area.
18.46.050 Reestablishment of Abandoned Nonconforming Uses, Structures,
or Sites
Not withstanding the provisions of this section regarding continuation of uses, a commercial
nonconforming use, structure, and/or site which has been abandoned may be reestablished upon
issuance of a use permit by the Planning Commission. The Commission may approve the use permit
if findings "A" through "0" can be made for office, commercial, and industrial uses. Reestablishment
of a residential use shall not require a use permit if the Director determines that such reestablishment
will not be detrimental to residents of the structure.
A. The use was a legally established use that was made nonconforming by a rezone action adopted
by the City Council.
B. No compliance actions are pending for violations of Building or Fire Codes on the property.
C. The use is of a similar or less intensity as the previous use as determined by the Commission.
D. Reestablishment of a nonconforming use will not detrimentally impact adjacent properties.
The use permit may be approved subject to conditions reasonably related to making the current use
or site conform with standards of the current zoning district. Such conditions may include, but are
not limited to, the following:
1. Provision of parking in accordance with Chapter 18.41.
2. Installation of landscape necessary to buffer and screen parking, loading, and storage areas.
3. Property maintenance, such as painting and general cleanup.
4. Installation of fencing.
5. Ensuring conformance with the signage requirements of Chapter 18.42.
6. Minor facade or other exterior building improvements.
7. Compliance with the Building and Fire Codes.
8. Establishment of a date certain for termination of the nonconforming use.
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18.46.060 Residential Structures in Office, Commercial, or Industrial Zones
A. Continuation. Nonconforming residential structures in an office, commercial, or industrial
zone may be continued as a residential use provided that no increase in the number of dwelling
units or increase greater than 50 percent in the usable floor area occurs. Such residential uses
are not subject to abandonment as provided elsewhere in this chapter.
B. Use Ceased by Involuntary Damage or Destruction. Nonconforming residential uses
destroyed by fire or other cataclysmic occurrence may be reestablished provided that:
1. Reconstruction is consistent with building setback, height, and other development
regulations of the district.
2. The use will not be detrimental to residents of the structure as determined by the
Director.
3. A building permit for reconstn,lction is issued within 24 months of destruction.
If these standards cannot be met, a site development permit shall be required before
commencement of reconstruction.
C. Use Ceased by Voluntary Demolition. Nonconforming residential uses voluntarily
demolished for the purpose of reconstructing a new residence may be reestablished subject to
approval of a site development permit by the Director and provided that:
1. Reconstruction is consistent with building setbacks, height, and other development
regulations of the district.
2. The use will not be detrimental to the residents of the structure as determined by the
Director.
3. Approval of the site development permit is sought prior to demolition of the existing
structure(s).
18.46.070 Nonconforming Multiple Family Dwellings
Multiple,family dwellings or dwelling groups (2 or more attached or detached dwelling units on a lot)
exceeding the allowable density of the district in which they are located that are involuntarily
damaged and/or destroyed may be rebuilt with the same number of dwelling units provided that the
following conditions are met:
A. Two to four dwelling units. Preexisting site nonconformances shall not be increased beyond
those existing prior to destruction of the dwelling(s).
B. Five or more dwelling units. Rebuilding conforms to the parking, height, setback, open space,
and other provisions of this code. A site development permit is required if these standards
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cannot be met, but in no case shall any site nonconformities be increased beyond those that
existed prior to destruction of the dwelling(s).
C. A building permit for reconstruction is issued within 24 months of destruction.
To facilitate implementation of the policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan, multiple#
family dwellings or dwelling groups exceeding the allowable density of a district in which they are
located may be substantially reconstructed or may be voluntarily destroyed and rebuilt if such action
is authorized under a City of Redding housing rehabilitation or Redevelopment Agency program for
ownership or rental by persons oflow or moderate income or if a site development permit is approved
by the Director for reconstruction of the units. The provisions ofItems "A" or "B" above shall be met
for any reconstruction.
18.46.080 Nonconforming Parcels
A nonconforming parcel of record that does not comply with the access, area, or width requirements
of the zoning district in which it is located shall be considered to be a legal building site if it meets
one of the criteria specified by this section. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to produce
sufficient evidence to establish the applicability of one or more of the following:
A. Approved Subdivision. The parcel was created through a recorded subdivision map, or a
certificate of compliance has been issued.
B. Individual Parcel Legally Created by Deed. The parcel is under one ownership and of record
and was legally created by a recorded deed prior to the effective. date of the land use regulation
that made the parcel nonconforming.
C. Variance or Lot Line Adjustment. The parcel was approved through the variance procedure
(Chapter 18.16, Variances) or resulted from a lot line adjustment in compliance with Title 17
(Subdivisions) of the Redding Municipal Code.
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D. Partial Government Acquisition. The parcel was created in compliance with the provisions
of this code, but was made nonconforming when a portion of the parcel was acquired by a
governmental entity.
Where structures have been erected on a nonconforming parcel, the area where structures are
located shall not be later divided so as to reduce the building site area, setbacks, and/or frontage
below the requirements of the applicable zoning district or other applicable provisions of this code
or in any way that makes the use of the parcel more nonconforming.
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adoption of this code and the Zoning Map changed their zoning from "U" Unclassified, IR#2," or
IR#3" to the "RM" District. Such parcels may be further divided if the division is consistent with the
all the following:
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A. At least 50 percent of the lots on the block of the subject parcel are nonconforming as to area
and frontage.
B. After division, the resulting parcels have the following minimum characteristics:
1. Interior lots-a minimum area of 6,000 square feet and minimum width of 60 feet.
2. Corner lots-a minimum area of 7,000 square feet and a minimum width of 70 feet.
3. The resultant lots will be of generally equivalent size and width as the predominant lots
in the surrounding block.
C. No more than one additional lot is created.
D. The residential density established by the zoning of the property would not be exceeded if an
additional residence was constructed on either of the lots, considering the total lot area prior
to the division.
18.46.090 Conformity of Uses Requiring Use Permit
Any use existing at the time of adoption or amendment of this code in any zoning district that allows
the use subject to the granting of a site development permit or use permit shall be deemed a
conforming use if there is no use permit, but only to the extent that it previously existed, including
maintaining the same site area boundaries, gross floor area, and hours of operation. Any expansion
or change in the intensity of the use requires a site development permit or use permit as required by
this code.
18.46.100 Previous Permits in Effect
Any use in existence by virtue of a permit issued in compliance with the regulations in effect at the
time of application for any land use activity which, under the new regulations is not allowable, may
continue, but only in compliance with the provisions and terms of the original permit.
18.46.110 Unlawful Structures and Uses
Structures and uses that did not comply with the applicable provisions of this code or the regulations
in effect when the structures or uses were established are violations of this code and are subject to
revocation. No right to continue occupancy of property containing an illegal structure or use is
granted by this chapter. The activity shall not be lawfully allowed to continue unless or until all
entitlements required by the Redding Municipal Code are first obtained.
18.46.120 Nuisance Abatement
In the event that a legal nonconforming structure or use is found to constitute a public nuisance,
appropriate action may be taken by the City in compliance with Title 15, Abatement, of the Redding
Municipal Code.
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Chapter 18.47: Lands~e Standards
Sections:
18.47.010
18.4 7.020
18.47.030
18.47.040
18.47.050
Purpose
Applicability
Landscape Plan Requirements
Landscape Installation Requirements
Landscape Standards
18.47.010
Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to achieve the following:
A. Enhance the aesthetic appearance of all development throughout the City by providing
standards related to the quality and functional aspects of landscape.
B. Increase compatibility between abutting land uses and public rights,of,way by providing
landscape screening and buffers.
C. Protect public health, safety, and welfare by preserving and enhancing the positive visual
experience of the built environment, providing appropriate transition between different land
uses, preserving neighborhood character, and enhancing pedestrian and vehicular traffic and
safety.
D. Assist in mitigating air quality impacts by reducing or absorbing pollutants, especially by
preserving existing, or adding new, trees.
E. Reduce heat absorption and radiation created by large expanses of paving.
18.47.020 Applicability
A. All new development, including additions which increase the floor area of a main building by
20 percent or more, shall provide and maintain landscape in compliance with the provisions
of this chapter. Single,family dwellings and duplexes are exempt from this chapter.
B. Landscape plans and all plans for the ornamental use of water, including, but not limited to,
ponds and fountains, shall be prepared in accordance with Chapter 16.60 of the Redding
Municipal Code and submitted for review for compliance with these requirements. Landscape
shall not be installed until the applicant receives approval of the final landscape plan. Any
changes to the approved landscape plans that affect the character or quantity of the plant
material or irrigation system design are required to be resubmitted for approval prior to
installation.
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18.4 7.030 Landscape Plan Requirements
A. Landscape Plan. A landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the application for a building
permit as specified in Section 16.60.030 of the Redding Municipal Code or at any other time
that may be required by the condition of a site development permit, use permit, or planned
development. All landscape plans shall include a table or other delineations demonstrating that
minimum landscape area required by Schedule 18.47.040,A is satisfied.
B. Review and Approval. The Director shall review each conceptual landscape plan and final
landscape plan to verify its compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The Director may
approve the submittal in compliance with this chapter or may disapprove or require changes
to a submittal that is not in compliance. The Director may refer approval of final landscape
plans associated with an approved use permit to the Board of Administrative Review or
Planning Commission.
18.4 7.040 Landscape Installation Requirements
Landscape shall be provided in the locations described in this chapter in addition to any areas
required by Part III, Base District Regulations, and Part V, Overlay District Regulations, of this title.
A. General Requirements. Landscape shall be provided as follows:
1. Setbacks. In general, the setback areas required by this code shall be landscaped, except
where a required setback is occupied by a sidewalk, driveway, or access easement or where
a required setback is screened from public view and it is determined by the Director that
landscape is not necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.
2. Unused Areas. All disturbed areas of a building site not intended for a specific use or
purpose, including pad sites in shopping centers held for future development, shall be
landscaped (may be hydroseeded) unless it is determined by the review authority that
landscape is not necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.
3. Parking Areas. Parking areas and their associated landscape required by Chapter 18.41,
Off,Street Parking and Loading Regulations, shall not count toward meeting the
landscape requirements of this chapter.
4. Public Right,of, Way. The area between the curb, or curb and sidewalk if contiguous, and
the property line shall be landscaped. This area shall not be counted in the overall
required percentage oflandscape.
B. Specific Office and Commercial Zone Landscape Requirements. New development shall
be designed, constructed, and maintained with landscape of the minimum area shown in
Schedule 18.4 7.040,A based on the zoning district applicable to the site and the gross floor area
of building on a site. These landscaped areas typically will consist of building foundation
planting, landscape elements in plazas and outdoor gathering areas, and other accent planting,
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although additional landscaped area may augment the minimum landscape area for parking lots
required by Chapter 18.41, Off~Street Parking and Loading Regulations. The Director, Board
of Administrative Review, or Planning Commission may require additional landscape to ensure
consistency with the policies of the General Plan.
Schedule 18.47.040..A: Minimum landscaped Area by Zoning District
"La" 15%
"GO" 10%
"NC" 10%
"SC" 5%
"GC" 5%
"RC" 5%
"HC" 5%
Notes:
I> The above minimum landscaped areas are in addition to that required to
meet the minimum parking lot landscape and landscape within the street
right-of-way, where applicable, as required by Chapter 18.41.
I> Up to 30 percent of the landscape required may be in the form of hardscape
associated with public plazas, water features, and similar unique project
elements. The Director may approve a zoning exception to exceed this
limitation, where, in his/her opinion, the intent of this chapter is met.
18.47.050 LandlscalPe StandlaJr'dls
Landscape areas and materials shall be designed, installed, and maintained as provided by this
section.
A. General Design Standards. The following features shall be incorporated into the design of the
proposed landscape and shown on required landscape plans:
1. Landscape shall be planned as an integral part of the overall project design.
2. Street frontage landscape shall include a minimum of one 15~gallon tree for every 30 feet
of frontage.
3. Landscape shall be provided throughout parking areas in compliance with Chapter 18.41,
Off~Street Parking and Loading Regulations.
4. Plants with similar water needs shall be grouped together in distinct hydrozones.
B. Plant Material Limitations. Plant materials shall be selected and installed to comply with the
following requirements:
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1. All landscape plantings shall be of sufficient size and intensity so that a finished
appearance and plant maturity (except trees and large shrubs) can be attained in a 3,year
time frame.
2. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so that at maturity they do not interfere with service
lines and sight, distance areas.
3 . Trees planted near public sidewalks or curbs shall be of a species and installed in a manner
which prevents physical damage to sidewalks, curbs, gutters, electric utilities, and other
public improvements.
4. Groundcover shall be of live plant material. Gravel, colored rock, walk,on bark, and
similar materials shall be used in combination with a living groundcover in all nonturf
areas as a mulch to control weeds and conserve or retain water until a living groundcover
has achieved full coverage.
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Chapter 18.48: River/Creek Corridor Development
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18.48.010
18.48.020
18.48.030
18.48.040 .
Purpose
Applicability
Development Standards
Reduced Setback
18.48.010
Purpose
River and creek corridor habitats support a great diversity of plants and animals, recharge aquifers,
and filter some pollutants. These corridors are valuable as open, space areas and are of recreational
and scenic interest. The purpose of this chapter is to provide adequate buffer areas between creek
corridors and adjacent development to protect this valuable community resource as a natural, scenic,
and recreational amenity.
18.48.020 Applicability
The provisions of this chapter apply to any property adjoining or including any of the waterways
identified for protection in the General Plan, except those properties previously developed in
accordance with applicable codes and those "RE" and "RS" zoned parcels created prior to the
adoption of this chapter. These waterways and their corresponding average buffer widths (setbacks)
are shown in Schedule 18.48.020,A.
Schedule 18.48.020,A: Waterway Corridor Setback Requirements
Boulder Creek
Buckeye Creek
Canyon Hollow Creek
Churn Creek
Clear Creek
Clover Creek
Jenny Creek
Middle Creek
Newtown Creek
Olney Creek
Oregon Gulch
Sacramento River J
Salt Creek (north)
Salt Creek (west)
25 feet riparian; 50 feet top of bank
25 feet riparian; 50 feet top of bank
25 feet riparian; 50 feet top of bank
50 feet riparian; 100 feet top of bank
50 feet riparian; 100 feet top of bank
25 feet riparian; 50 feet top of bank
25 feet riparian; 50 feet top of bank
25 feet riparian; 50 feet top of bank
25 feet riparian; 50 feet top of bank
50 feet riparian; 100 feet top of bank 2
25 feet riparian; 50 feet top of bank
75 feet riparian; 150 feet top of bank
25 feet riparian; 50 feet top of bank
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Sulphur Creek
Tadpole Creek
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1 Average buffer required adjacent to the development. When the top-of-bank setback is greater than the setback
from riparian vegetation, the greater setback shall be utilized. In no case shall the top-of-bank setback be less than
25 feet for creeks or 75 feet for the Sacramento River provided that an exception is granted in accordance with
18.48.040.
Lower reaches of the creek as illustrated in Figure 3-3 of the General Plan Natural Resources Element. Upper
reaches are 25 feet from riparian vegetation and 50 feet from the bank, whichever is greater.
Reduced setbacks are appropriate for water-oriented/commercial activities and for bluff areas for that section of
the river between the North Market Street bridge and the alignment of the future Parkview Bridge.
18.48.030
Development Standlardls
The following requirements pertain to all new developments along the waterways identified in
Schedule 18.48.020~A, except as specifically provided in Sections 18.48.020 and 18.48.040.
A. Setbacks, easements, or in-fee dedications are required for the stream corridor and buffer areas
as follows:
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1. Ministerial projects (building permit; zoning clearance): development setbacks only. At
the request of the property owner, the City may accept an offer of dedication and accept
fee title to the buffer area.
2. Discretionary land use entitlements (site development permits; use permits): dedicated
to the City as an open-space easement.
3. Subdivision maps: dedicated to the City as an open~space easement or dedicated "in fee"
to the City.
B. The average buffer widths depicted in Schedule 18.20.020~A may be increased by the
approving authority if necessary to protect environmental resources as determined through the
project environmental impact determination process.
C. Where Chapter 18.51, "FP" Floodplain Overlay District, requires greater setbacks or
dedications than shown in Schedule 18.20.020-A, the greater setbacks or dedications shall
prevail.
D. No structure, parking access, parking space, paved area, fence, swimming pool, structure, or
other improvements shall be constructed within a buffer area except the installation of
approved public facility infrastructure.
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E. It is intended that buffer areas be maintained in a natural state and not be landscaped.
Removal of vegetation as may be required by the Fire Marshal or by authorized public
improvements is acceptable subject to review of environmental impacts and identification of
any necessary mitigation measures.
F. Where constructed drainage devices and improvements are required, they shall be placed in the
least visible locations and naturalized through the use of river rock, earth, tone concrete and/or
native plant materials.
18.48.040 Reduced Setback
Existing Parcels. The Director or-in the case of site development permits or use permits-the
Board of Administrative Review and Planning Commission, respectively, may reduce the buffer area
required by this chapter for nonexempt parcels created prior to adoption of this code. The reduction
shall not be more than one,half the distance indicated on Schedule 18.48.020A. Submission of a
biological report prepared in accordance with this section and making the findings enumerated below
is required.
New Parcels. A variance must be approved in accordance with the procedures established in
Chapter 18.16, Variances, for reduced buffer areas on parcels created after adoption ofthis code.
A. Biological Report. The Director shall require the applicant to submit a biological report prior
to development review prepared by a qualified biologist for projects proposed within the buffer
areas for the streams identified in Schedule 18.48.020,A.
1. Exceptions. The Director finds that significant alteration of naturally occurring
vegetation within the affected corridor area has resulted from any of the following actions:
a. The stream adjacent to the proposed development has been channelized.
b. A levee has been constructed to contain flood flows.
c. Significant fill material has been placed within the buffer area.
d. Development has already occurred that alters the characteristics of the required
buffer areas.
2. Report Contents. The report shall describe and map (as appropriate) the flora and fauna
located within the area proposed for development that is also within a required buffer,
including any rare or endangered species found at the site. Appropriate mitigation
measures shall be proposed as necessary.
3. Required Findings. To approve a reduced setback, the approving authority shall make
the following findings:
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Chapter 18.50: "A"~irport Environs Overlay ~istrict
Sections:
18.50.010
18.50.020
18.50.030
18.50.040
18.50.050
18.50.060
18.50.070
18.50.080
18.50.090
18.50.100
18.50.010
Purpose
Zones Established
Height
Use Restrictions
Nonconforming Uses
Permits
Administration of Provisions
Commission-Duties
Appeals to Commission
Violation-Penalty
Purpose
A. This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority conferred by the State Airport Approaches
Zoning Law. It is found that an airport hazard endangers the lives and property of users of
Benton Airpark and of occupants ofland in its vicinity, and also, if of the obstruction type, in
effect reduces the size of the area available for the landing, taking off, and maneuvering of
aircraft, thus tending to destroy or impair the utility of Benton Airpark and the public
investment therein. Accordingly, the following is declared:
1. That the creation or establishment of an airport hazard is a public nuisance and an injury
to the region served by Benton Airpark.
2. That it is necessary in the interest of the public health, public safety, and general welfare
that the creation or establishment of airport hazards be prevented.
3. That the prevention of these hazards should be accomplished to the extent legally possible
by the exercise of the police power without compensation.
B. It is further declared that both the prevention of the creation or establishment of airport
hazards and the elimination, removal, alteration, mitigation, or marking and lighting of existing
airport hazards are public purposes for which the City may raise and expand public funds and
acquire land or interests in land.
. ].50.020 Zones Established
In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, there are created and established certain zones
which include all the land lying within the approach zones, transition zones, horizontal zone, and
conical zone. Such areas are shown on Benton Field-Airport Approaches Zoning Map, consisting
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of one sheet dated June 1962, prepared under the direction of the City Airports Director, which is
incorporated in this chapter and made a part of this code. The various zones are established and
defined as follows:
A. Approach Zone. An approach zone is established at each end of all noninstrument runways
for noninstrument landings and takeoffs. The approach zone shall have a width of250 feet at
a distance of 200 feet beyond each end of the runway, widening thereafter uniformly to a width
of 2,250 feet at a distance of 10,200 feet beyond each end of the runway, its centerline being
the continuation of the centerline of the runway.
B. Transition Zones. Transition zones are established adjacent to each noninstrument runway
and approach zone as indicated on the zoning map. Transition zones symmetrically located on
either side of the runways have variable widths as shown on the zoning map. Transition zones
extend outward from a line 250 feet on either side of the centerline of the noninstrument
runway for the length of such runway, plus 200 feet on each end, and are parallel and level with
such runway centerlines. The transition zones along the runways slope upward and outward
one foot vertically for each 7 feet horizontally to the point where they intersect the surface of
the horizontal zone. Further, transition zones are established adjacent to approach zones for
the entire length of the approach zones. These transition zones have variable widths as shown
on the zoning map. The transition zones flare symmetrically with either side of the runway
approach zones from the base of the zones and slope upward and outward at the rate of one foot
vertically for each 7 feet horizontally to the points where they intersect the surface of the
horizontal zone.
C. Horizontal Zone. A horizontal zone is established as the area within a circle with its center
at the airport reference point and having a radius of 5,000 feet. The horizontal zone does not
include the approach zones and the transition zones.
D. Conical Zone. A conical zone is established commencing at the periphery of the horizontal
zone and extending to a distance of 8,000 feet from the airport reference point. The conical
zone does not include the approach zones and transition zones.
18.50.030 Height
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no structure or tree shall be erected, altered,
allowed to grow, or maintained in any zone created by the provision of this chapter to a height
in excess of the height limit established of such zone. The height limitations are computed from
the established airport elevation and are established for each of the zones in question as follows:
1. Approach Zones. One foot in height for each 20 feet in horizontal distance beginning at
a point 200 feet from the end of the noninstrument runway and extending to a point
10,200 feet from the end of the runway.
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2. Transition Zones. One foot in height for each 7 feet in horizontal distance beginning at
a point 125 feet from the centerline of noninstrument runway, measured at right angles
to the longitudinal centerline of the runway, extending upward to a maximum height of
150 feet above the established airport elevation, which is 719 feet above mean sea level.
In addition to the foregoing, there are established height limits of one foot vertical height
for each 7 feet horizontal distance measured from the edges of all approach zones for the
entire length of the approach zones and extending upward and outward to the points
where they intersect the horizontal surfaces.
3. Horizontal Zone. One hundred fifty feet above the established airport elevation or a
maximum height of 869 feet above mean sea level elevation, with a radi.us of 5,000 feet
measured from the airport reference point.
4. Conical Zone. One foot in height for each 20 feet of horizontal distance beginning at the
periphery of the horizontal zone and measured in an inclined plane passing through the
airport reference point, extendipg out from the horizontal surface 3,000 feet measured on
a horizontal plane.
B. Where an area is covered by more than one height limitation, the more restrictive limitation
shall prevail.
C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting the growth, construction, or
maintenance of any tree or structure to a height up to 45 feet above the surface of the land.
18.50.040 Use Restrictions
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no use may be made ofland within any zone
established by this chapter in such a manner as to create electrical interference with radio
communications between the airport and aircraft; make it difficult for flyers to distinguish between
airport lights and others; result in glare in the eyes of flyers using the airport, impairing visibility in
the vicinity of the airport; or otherwise endanger the landing, taking off, or maneuvering of aircraft.
18.50.050 Nonconforming Uses
A. The regulations prescribed by this chapter shall not be construed to require the removal,
lowering, or other changes or alterations of any structure or tree not conforming to the
regulations as of the effective date of this chapter or otherwise interfere with the continuance
of any nonconforming use. Nothing contained in this chapter shall require any change in the
construction, alteration, or intended use of any structure, the construction or alteration of
which was begun prior to the effective date of this chapter and is diligently prosecuted.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of the previous subsection, the owner of any nonconforming
structure or tree is required to permit the installation, operation, and maintenance thereon of
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such markers and lights as are deemed necessary by the City Airports Director to indicate to
the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport the presence of the airport hazards. The
markers and lights shall be installed, operated, and maintained at the expense of the City.
18.50.060 Permits
A. Future Uses. Except as specifically provided in this subsection, no material change shall be
made in the use ofland and no structure ouree shall be erected, altered, planted, or otherwise
established in any zone created in Section 18.50.020 unless a permit has been applied for and
granted. Each application for a permit shall indicate the purpose for which the permit is
desired, with sufficient particularity to permit it to be determined whether the resulting use,
structure, or tree would conform to the regulations prescribed in this chapter. If the
determination is in the affirmative, the permit shall be granted.
1. In the area lying within the limits of the horizontal zone and the conical zone, no permit
shall be required for any tree or structure less than 75 feet of vertical height above the
ground except when because of terrain, land contour, or topographic features, the tree or
structure would extend above the height limits prescribed for the zone
2. In the area lying within the limits of the approach zones, but at a horizontal distance of
not less than 4,200 feet from each end of the runways, no permit shall be required for any
tree or structure less than 75 feet of vertical height above the ground except when the tree
or structure would extend above the height limit prescribed for the approach zone.
3. Nothing contained in any of the exceptions set forth in this subsection shall be construed
as permitting or intending to permit any construction, alteration, or growth of any
structure or tree in excess of any of the height limits established by this chapter except as
set forth in Section 18.50.030.
B. Existing Uses. No permit shall be granted that would allow the establishment or creation of
an airport hazard or permit a nonconforming use, structure, or tree to be made or become
higher or become a greater hazard to air navigation than it was on the effective date of this
chapter or any amendments thereto or than it is when the application for a permit is made.
Except as indicated, all applications for such a permit shall be granted.
C. Nonconforming Uses Abandoned or Destroyed. Whenever the City Building Inspector
determines that a nonconforming structure or tree has been abandoned or more than
80 percent tom down, physically deteriorated, or decayed, no permit shall be granted that
would allow the structure or tree to exceed the applicable height limit or otherwise deviate from
the zoning regulations.
D. Variances. Any person desiring to erect or increase the height of any structure or permit the
growth of any tree or use his!her property not in accordance with the regulations prescribed in
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this chapter may apply to the Airport Zoning Commission for a variance from such regulations.
Such variances shall be allowed when it is duly found that a literal application or enforcement
of the regulations would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship and the relief
granted would not be contrary to the public interest, but would do substantial justice and be
in accordance with the spirit of this chapter.
E. Hazard Marking and Lighting. If such action is deemed advisable to effectuate the purpose
of this chapter and be reasonable in the circumstances, any permit or variance granted may be
so conditioned as to require the owner of the structure or tree in question to permit the City,
at its own expense, to install, operate, and maintain thereon such markers and lights as may be
necessary to indicate to flyers the presence of an airport hazard.
18.50.070 Administration of Provisions
It shall be the duty of the City Building Inspector to administer and enforce the regulations
prescribed in this chapter. Applicationsfor permits and variances shall be made to the Building
Inspector upon a form furnished by him. Applications required by this chapter to be submitted to
the Building Inspector shall be promptly considered and granted or denied by him. Applications for
action by the Airport Zoning Commission shall be forthwith transmitted by the Building Inspector.
18.50.080 Commission-Duties
A. The Airport Zoning Commission shall hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement,
decision, or determination made by the City Airports Director or Building Inspector in the
enforcement of this chapter; hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of this chapter
upon which the Commission under such regulations may be required to pass; and hear and
decide specific variances.
B. The Chairman of the Planning Commission shall be the Chairman of the Airport Zoning
Commission with meetings of the Commission being held at the call of the Chairman and at
such other times as the Commission may determine, but usually concurrently with Planning
Commission meetings. All hearings of the Commission shall be public with the Director
keeping minutes of Commission proceedings, records of Commission examinations, and other
official actions, all of which shall immediately be filed in the office of the Director and shall be
matters of public record.
C. The Commission shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law, giving the facts
upon which it acted and its legal conclusion from such facts in revising, affirming, or modifying
any order, requirement, decision, or determination which comes before it under the provisions
of this chapter.
D. The concurring vote of a majority of the members of the Commission shall be sufficient to
reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of the City Airports Director or
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Building Inspector or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required
to pass under this chapter or to effect any variation in this chapter.
18.50.090 Appeals to Commission
A. Any person aggrieved or any taxpayer affected by any decision of the City Airports Director or
Building Inspector, if of the opinion that any such decision is an improper application of these
regulations, may appeal to the Commission.
B. All appeals must be taken within a reasonable time as provided by the rules of the Commission
by filing with the Director a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. The Director shall
forthwith transmit to the Commission all the papers constituting the record upon which the
action appealed from was taken.
C. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from unless the City
Airports Director or Building Inspector, as the case may be, certifies to the Commission after
the notice of appeal has been filed with it that by reason of the facts stated in the certificate a
stay would cause imminent peril to life and property. In such case, proceedings shall not be
stayed except by order of the Commission on due cause shown.
D. The Commission shall fix a reasonable time for hearing appeals, give public notice and due
notice to the parties in interest, and decide appeal within a reasonable time. Upon the hearing,
any party may appear in person or by agent or by attorney.
E. In conformity with the provisions of this chapter, the Commission may reverse or affirm in
whole or in part or modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination appealed from
and may make the order, requirement, decision, or determination as may be appropriate under
the circumstances.
18.50.100 Violation-Penalty
Each violation of this chapter or of any regulation, order, or ruling promulgated hereunder shall
constitute a misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for
not more than 90 days or both such fine and imprisonment; and each day a violation continues to
exist shall constitute a separate offense.
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Sections:
18.51.010
18.51.020
18.51.030
18.51.040
18.51.050
18.51.060
18.51.070
18.51.080
18.51.090
18.51.100
18.51.110
18.51.120
18.51.130
18.51.140
18.51.150
18.51.160
18.51.170
18.51.180
18.51.190
18.51.010
Purpose
Basis for Establishing Areas of Special Flood Hazard
General Provisions
Uses Prohibited in a Floodway and Flood~Fringe Area
Permitted Uses Within the Floodway and Flood Fringe
Uses Requiring a Use Permit Within the Floodway and Flood Fringe
Permitted Uses Within the City's "FP" District, Outside the Floodway and the Flood
Fringe
Construction Standards
Existing Parcels
Application for Encroachment into the Flood Fringe
Equal Encroachment
Environmental Review
Whenever a Floodway or Floodplain is to be Altered or Relocated
Waming and Disclaimer of Liability
Nonconforming Uses in the Floodway or Floodplain
Prohibitions
Nuisance
Standards for Subdivisions
Variances
Purpose
A. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires that flood~hazard regulations
be adopted by all agencies participating in the National Flood Insurance Program which was
established by Congress for the purpose of minimizing flood losses by providing Federally
subsidized flood insurance for existing structures and reduced premiums for new structures. To
participate in the program, the City must adopt and enforce floodplain~management measures
to reduce the risk of flood losses. It is the purpose of the "FP" Combining District to implement
this Federal mandate, to carry out the City's General Plan policies regarding development in
floodplain areas, and to provide land~use regulations in areas with properties situated within the
designated floodplains of rivers, creeks, streams, and water courses in order to:
1. Protect human life and health, safety, and welfare.
2. Minimize public and private losses as a product of floods or construction in flood~hazard
areas.
3. Require that uses vulnerable to floods be protected against flood damage by incorporating
floodproof construction standards in their design or be developed outside flood~prone
areas at the time of their initial construction.
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4. Protect riparian corridors along waterways by reducing alterations to the natural
floodplain and stream channels.
5. Prohibit filling, grading, dredging, or development which may individually or cumulatively
cause flood damage or danger to life or property.
6. Prevent stream erosion which may adversely affect the fisheries of streams and the river
or cause loss of property.
7. Prevent the construction of flood barriers which may unnaturally direct floodwaters or
raise flood levels thereby increasing flood hazards in other areas.
8. Protect areas of pleasing appearance to the community and visitors, enhance the natural
environment through the provision of open space, break up the monotony of continuous
urban development, and increase community pride.
9. Make every effort to preserve and improve public access to and along the Sacramento
River and creeks for riding, hiking, fishing, and nature observation.
10. Encourage development to occur outside of flood'prone areas. Discourage development
within the 100,year floodplain.
11. Reduce public liability and the need for expensive Public Works projects in flood,prone
areas. Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities located in areas of special flood
hazard.
12. Preserve wildlife and wildlife habitat along the Sacramento River and area creeks from
erosion, loss of vegetation, degradation of water quality, and loss of thermal cooling.
13. Ensure that adequate capacity for future urban runoff is reserved.
14. Recognize the Sacramento River as an economic resource for tourism, commercial
recreation, private recreation, and public enjoyment.
15. Ensure that as a product of any encroachment into the floodplain, flood levels are not
significantly raised on other properties.
16. Ensure that stream velocities are not significantly increased, which could cause erosion
above, below, or across from an area of encroachment or realignment.
17. Ensure that proposals to encroach into floodplains fully address the following issues:
a. Size of stream, major or minor.
b. Existing and future volume of water.
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c. Existing and future changes in the velocity of water.
d. Impact on adjoining properties.
e. Potential for increased erosion upstream or downstream.
f. Potential for riprap and type of riprap.
g. Riparian habitat.
h. Fisheries and wildlife.
1. Urban trails and fishing access.
j. . Water temperature.
k. Aesthetics.
L General Plan consistency.
m. Liability, both public and private.
n. Depth of floodplain and fill needed.
o. Amount of existing usable area on parcel and additional area to be created.
p. Maintenance responsibility and costs.
q. Short,term gains versus long-term costs.
r. Future increases in runoff.
18. Protect individuals from buying land by identifying such land which is unsuited for
intended purposes because of flood hazards.
19. Minimize prolonged business interruptions.
20. Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally
undertaken at the expense of the general public.
18.51.020 Basis for Establlishing Areas of Special Flood Hazard
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) dated
September 29, 1989, and accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) with Map Index dated
September 29, 1989, and all subsequent amendments and/or revisions, are hereby adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The FIS and attendant mapping are the
minimum area of applicability of this ordinance and are supplemented by the Citywide Storm Drain
Master Plan by Montgomery,Watson Engineers dated October 1993. The FIS, FIRMs, and the
Montgomery, Watson drainage study are on file at the Development Services Department,
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California 96049,6071.
18.51.030 General Provisions
A. Applicability
The regulations of this chapter provide seven levels of protection within and along waterways
of the "FP" Combining District by (1) generally prohibiting development within the floodway,
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(2) allowing only limited use and development in the flood fringe, (3) regulating uses and
development on properties contiguous to the flood fringe and outside of the floodplain, which
do not meet the minimum protection standards, (4) reviewing proposed development located
in designated scenic corridors, (5) reviewing all development permits to determine that the
permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied, (6) reviewing all permits to determine
that the site is reasonably safe from flooding, and (7) reviewing all development permits to
determine if the proposed development adversely affects the flood,carrying capacity of the area
of special flood hazard.
Accordingly, the regulatory scope of this chapter is as follows:
1. These regulations and standards shall be applied uniformly to all lots which, after
considering evidence from flood experience and engineering studies, are deemed subject
to inundation by a 1 OO,year flood or are within the "FP" District of the City limits. These
regulations and standards are recommended for all lots meeting the same criteria within
the City's sphere of influence.
2. These regulations and standards shall apply to land outside the FEMA floodplain but
within the "FP" District if the Planning Commission determines that the proposed
development or use of the property bears relationship to the floodplain, has an
unprotected lowest floor level ofless than 2 feet above the 100,year flood elevation, may
adversely affect a designated scenic corridor, or is in an area where a potential of bank
undermining exists.
3. Property that is determined to be contiguous to, within, or partially within the floodplain
subsequent to the adoption of this chapter is automatically subject to the regulations of
the "FP" Combining District without further consideration by the Planning Commission
and City Council and shall be considered as if already zoned "FP" Floodplain District.
4. Ensure that floodplain development does not unnecessarily adversely affect a scenic
corridor or riparian habitat.
B. Interpretation
1. Except as provided for in this chapter, all development and uses in the base floodplain,
including grading and fill, are prohibited without approval as specified herein.
2. Any development within the floodplain, as determined by FEMA or higher floodplain
elevation adopted by the Citywide Storm Drain Master Plan, shall comply with the
standards of Section 60.3 (a, b, c, and d) and Section 60.6 (a) of the Rules and
Regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program (44 CFR 59), incorporated herein
by reference; the development standards of this chapter; and any conditions of approval
applied to the development.
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3. Where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field
conditions and the conflict cannot be attributed to fill material being deposited to alter
the elevations, the Floodplain Administrator and Public Works Director may make
interpretations, where needed, as to the exact location of the boundary of the flood way
and 100'year floodplain consistent with the purpose of this chapter. Any person
contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal
the interpretation to the Planning Commission. Such appeals shall be revi.ewed consistent
with the variance and exception procedures of Title 44, Section 60.6 of the Rules and
Regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program (44 CFR 59, etc.). All costs for
information necessary to make an interpretation shall be borne by the property owner and
shall follow the procedures listed in Section 18.51.100.
4. Backwater areas along streams, which rise or fall with the level of water in the adjacent
stream, are considered to be within the base floodplain of the adjacent creek or stream
unless proven by a registered hydrologist/ engineer that these water levels are not the same
level as the base flood of the adjacent stream and may have a base floodplain of their own.
5. When base flood elevation data has not been provided by Federal, State, or local agencies,
the owner shall be responsible for obtaining the information in accordance with Section
18.51.100.
6. The Public Works Department and Development Services Department will review
proposed development to ensure that all necessary permits have been received from those
governmental agencies from which approval is required by Federal or State law, including
Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 and
CDFG's 1601 or 1603 Agreements.
18.51.040 Uses Prohibited in a Flood..Fringe Area
Structures or insurable improvements other than those listed in Section 18.51.060(A) through (D)
and Section 18.51.070(A) through (E) shall not be located within the floodway.
The following uses in a floodway and flood,fringe area are prohibited unless the area is raised to a
height of Flood Protection Elevation (one foot above the base floodplain elevation) based upon an
approved application for encroachment:
A. The storage or processing of materials that, in time of flooding, are buoyant or explosive; that
could be injurious to human, animal, or plant life; or that may affect the capacity of the
flood way or increase flood heights.
B. The storage or parking of recreational vehicles as defined in Section 18.51.020 within the
floodway or floodplain of local streams.
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C. Underground storage of toxic or flammable substances that could be injurious to human,
animal, or plant life.
D. Fences or walls unless the wall is along a street arterial. Street arterial walls must provide
proper openings to allow passage of floodwaters.
E. Swimming pool equipment.
18.51.050 Permitted Uses Within the Floodway and Flood Fringe (not requiring
a use permit)
The following uses are allowed within the floodway and flood fringe, provided they are allowed in the
district combined with the "FP" District, meet FEMA development standards, and are approved by
all agencies with jurisdiction:
A. Emergency actions approved by the City Manager taken to protect existing property or facilities,
not including concrete or asphalt riprap or narrowing the existing channel.
B. Removal of water,deposited debris that could result in channel alteration subject to obtaining
a grading permit and any permits from the Department of Fish and Game.
C. Maintenance and repair to existing structures and yards pursuant to Chapter 18.48,
Nonconforming Uses, Structures, Sites, Parcels, and Signs, of this code and normal
maintenance of existing channels, ditches, or levees.
D. Bridges with a design capacity to pass a 100,year flood without impedance of base floodwaters
(bridges without piers or abutments in the floodway), taking into consideration full urbanization
of the tributary area.
18.51.060 Uses Requiring a Use Permit Within the Floodway and Flood Fringe
The following uses may be permitted by use permit in the "FP" District for the area of floodway and
flood fringe, provided such uses meet the standards of Section 18.51.080 and Section 18.51.100 and
are approved by all agencies with jurisdiction:
In the Floodway or Flood Fringe
A. Dams or diversions for water supply, flood control, hydroelectric production, irrigation, or
fisheries enhancement. Levees and pumping stations.
B. Actions approved by the Department offish and Game to enhance riparian or wildlife habitat.
Streambank stabilization structures.
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C. Gravel, and sand,extraction operations along such waterways as Stillwater Creek, Clear Creek,
and the Sacramento River when a riparian and fishery reclamation plan has been approved by
the Planning Commission and necessary permits have been obtained from the State
Department ofFish and Game and the Army Corps of Engineers, provided such operations will
not broaden the floodplain nor direct flood flows out of the natural floodplain.
D. Bridges with piers or abutments in the floodway or flood fringe.
E. Water,related recreational uses not exceeding 30 consecutive days in anyone year, excluding
recreational uses that create permanent improvements or would result in destruction of banks.
In the Flood Fringe Only
A. Public parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, boat launch, equestrian, pedestrian and bicycle trails,
and golf courses which involve only the open use of land without permanent structures and
which do not impede flood flows.
B. Underground utilities including sewer, water, electric, telephone, and cable lines properly
floodproofed. Overhead electric lines greater than 12kY.
C. Agriculture and hobby farming, including field crops, orchards, vineyards, and grazing.
D. New residential or substantially improved residential structures, agricultural, commercial, and
industrial structures permitted by the underlying district regulations involved, provided
flood proofing and/or flood, protective measures have been installed in a manner meeting with
the approval of the Floodplain Administrator, City Engineer, Building Official, and Fire
Marshal.
E. Mobile homes or manufactured homes.
F. The storage or parking of recreational vehicles within the floodplain of the Sacramento River.
G. Unless otherwise noted, any use allowed by the district with which the "FP" District is
combined may be permitted subject to obtaining a use permit and meeting the standards of
Sections 18.51.090 and 18.51.100, provided the following are in evidence:
1. The use meets the provisions of this chapter.
2. The use is consistent with the Redding General Plan.
3. The use is consistent with the zoning of the parcel.
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4. Adequate floodproofing and/or flood~protection measures have been installed meeting
with the approval of the Floodplain Administrator, City Engineer, Building Official, Fire
Marshal, and Planning Commission.
18.51.070 Permitted Uses Within the City's "FP" District, Outside the
Floodway and the Flood Fringe
The following uses are permitted without a use permit in the "FP" District for the area outside the
flood fringe:
A. Any permitted use in the district combined with the "FP" District, provided there is not any
encroachment into the base floodplain. The minimum setback from the base floodplain lines
shall be 30 feet when adjacent to the Sacramento River where there is moving water. The
minimum setback from the base floodplain line shall be 15 feet, when adjacent to any creek.
The lowest floor elevation of any habitable structure shall be one foot above the base floodplain
elevation, as identified by FEMA or the City's Master Storm Drain Study, whichever is highest,
and the structure shall have year~round access not subject to inundation by a base flood of a
depth of more than one foot.
18.51.080 Construction Standards
Any structures or construction activities within the flood fringe or floodway shall be subject to the
following:
A. Construction, General
1. No construction or grading is to limit the capacity of the floodway or increase the base
flood elevation unless the following requirements are met:
a. Revision to the Flood Insurance Rate Map is prepared by the applicant's engineer
and is adopted by FEMA in accordance with 44 CFR 65 to incorporate the increase
in the base flood elevation.
b. Appropriate legal documents are prepared in which all property owners affected by
the increased base flood elevations consent to the impacts on their property.
B. Anchoring
1. All new construction and substantial improvements subject to a 100~year flood shall be
anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure.
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C. Construction Materials and Methods
1. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials
and utility equipment resistant to flood damage and flood,resistant materials, as specified
in FEMA Technical Bulletin 2,93 entitled, Flood,Resistant Materials Requirement, when
subject to a 100,year flood.
2. All new construction and substantial improvements shall use methods and practices that
minimize flood damage.
3. All nonstructural elements that function as a part of the structure, such as furnace, hot,
water heater, air conditioner, electrical equipment, plumbing fixtures, and other service
facilities shall be elevated to one foot above the base flood elevation or to the depth
number specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) or the Citywi.de Storm Drain
Master Plan (whichever is more restrictive), plus one foot.
D. Elevation and Flood..Proofing
1. Residential construction, including new or substantial improvement in flood zones A, AE,
AO, or Al,30, shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated a minimum of
one foot above the base floodplain elevation, as determined by the FIRl\1 maps, by the
method in Section 18.51.100, or by the Citywide Master Storm Drain Study by
Montgomery, Watson Engineers, whichever is more restrictive. The elevation of the
lowest floor, including the basement, shall be certified by a registered professional engineer
or licensed land surveyor per Section 18.51.040 (D)( 4) and (5). Said certHkation shall be
submitted to the Development Services Department for approval and to verify that
certification requirements have been met.
2. Nonresidential construction, including new or substantial improvement, shall either be
elevated consistent with Section 18.51.080(D) (1) or together with attendant utility and
sanitary facilities shall be required to do the following:
a. Be floodproofed below the elevation recommended under Section 18.51.090(D) (1)
so that the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the
passage of water.
b. Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads
and effects of buoyancy.
c. Be certified by a registered professional engineer, licensed land surveyor, or architect
that the standards of this subsection and the standards required in FEMA Technical
Bulletin 3,93, entitled Nonresidential Floodproofing Requirements and Certification are
satisfied. Such certifications shall be provided to the City's Development Services
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3. All new construction and substantial improvement with fully enclosed areas below the
lowest floor (excluding basements) that are usable solely for parking of vehicles, building
access, or storage and which are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically
equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of
floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must meet the specifications in the
FEMA Technical Bulletins 1,93 and 7,93, entitled Openings in Foundation Walls and Wet
Floodproofing Requirements, respectively, and/or exceed the following minimum criteria:
a. Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect.
b. Have a minimum of two openings on different sides of the structure, having a total
net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area
subject to flooding. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot
above grade. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other
coverings or devices, provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of
floodwaters.
4. An Elevation Certificate for residential construction (FEMA Form 81,31) of the lowest
adjacent grade and lowest floor, based on construction drawings, shall be required prior
to issuance of a building permit. Prior to pouring a foundation, the engineer shall provide
written verification that the foundation form elevations are consistent with elevations
shown on approved construction drawings. A second certification of the elevation of the
lowest floor and utilities is required at the time of finished construction prior to final
building permit approval (prior to occupancy). The Elevation Certificates must be
prepared by a licensed land surveyor, registered professional engineer, or architect who is
authorized by State or local law to certify elevation and shall be approved by the
Development Services Department. Failure to submit elevation certification shall be
cause to issue a stop,work order for a project.
5. An Elevation Certificate (FEMA Form 81,31) or a nonresidential Floodproofing
Certificate (FEMA Form 81,65) for nonresidential construction is required prior to
issuance of a building permit. Prior to pouring a foundation, the engineer shall provide
written verification that the foundation form elevations are consistent with elevations
shown on approved construction drawings. A second Elevation Certificate is required at
the time of finished construction, prior to the final building permit.
E. Standards for Utilities
1. All new and replacement water,supply and sanitary, sewage systems shall be designed to
minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system and discharge from
systems into floodwaters.
2. On,site, waste,disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or
contamination from them during flooding.
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F. Standards for Levees
1. Design criteria for levees shall incorporate adequate design, operation, and maintenance
systems to provide protection from the base flood. The following requirements must be
met:
a. Freeboard. Riverine levees must provide a minimum freeboard of 3 feet above the
water,surface level of the base flood. An additional one foot above the minimum is
required within 100 feet of either side of structures (such as bridges) riverward of the
levee or wherever the flow is constricted. An additional Y1 foot above the minimum
at the upstream end of the levee, tapering to not less than the minimum at the
downstream end of the levee, is also required.
G. Standards for Manufactured Homes
1. All manufactured homes that are placed or substantially improved within Zones A, AO,
Al,30, AE, or AH on the Flood Insurance Rate Map or in the 100,year floodplain as
identified on the Citywide Storm Drain Master Plan shall be elevated on a permanent
foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated at least one
foot above the base floodplain elevation and be securely fastened to an adequately
anchored foundation system to resist flotation collapse and lateral movement.
18.51.090 Existing Parcels
Existing parcels which, at the time of the effective date of this chapter, fall wholly within a floodplain
or which have a residual area outside the floodplain which, by itself, does not meet the minimum lot
size for the zoning district in which it is located or is less than 5,000 square feet, whichever is less,
may seek relief as follows:
A. Petition to encroach into the flood fringe pursuant to Section 18.51.100.
B. Seek a use permit to reduce any required setback by 50 percent, provided the floodplain area
is placed in an open, space easement or dedicated to the City.
C. Offer to dedicate the flood,fringe area to the City Council in exchange for a dwelling,unit
credit at a ratio of one unit per 10 acres dedicated. Floodplain areas claimed by the State of
California (Reclamation Board's designated flood way) are not eligible for a dwell.ing,unit credit.
If the City Council approves the exchange, the dwelling, unit credit could then be added to the
density of any unsubdivided residential property of 5 acres or more in the City subject to the
following:
1. Any dwelling, unit credit must be used within 5 years of the date approved by the City
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2. The density of the recipient property is not increased by more than 20 percent above what
the Redding General Plan otherwise would allow.
3. The dwelling, unit credit would not change the intended use shown by the General Plan.
For example, single family would not become multiple family.
4. The development of the recipient property meets all other standards of the City pertaining
to the property.
5. The dwelling, unit credit is not in addition to any other bonus,density provisions sought
for the property.
6. Any dwelling, unit credit shall be in the form of a recorded agreement.
7. The fringe area shall be calculated as follows:
a. The base floodplain elevation and the edge of floodway shall be plotted on aI, to
4,foot interval contour map of the property. The area then bounded by the edge of
floodway, edge of base floodplain, and property lines shall then be planimetered to
calculate the flood fringe. That number shall then be divided by 10 and reduced to
the nearest whole number. In the event the flood-fringe area is less than 10 acres,
one dwelling unit credit can be given.
8. Any offer to dedicate flood fringe shall also include any adjacent floodway under the same
ownership.
9. Areas that are surrounded by floodway are not considered eligible for density credit.
18.51.100 Application for Encroachment Into the Flood Fringe
Property owners requesting permission to encroach into the flood fringe shall submit to the Planning
Commission a hydraulic assessment of the base flood event prepared by a hydrologist who is a
registered civil engineer. The cost of evaluating the analysis by the City or its consultant will be the
responsibility of the applicant. The assessment shall meet the requirements for surveying, hydraulic
analysis, and flood,flow frequency analysis, as outlined in the Guidelines and Specifications for Study
Contractors prepared by FEMA, dated January 1995, or as subsequently amended. The City shall
specify the hydraulic method and model to be used. Acceptable models for water,surface profiles
include the latest version of the HEC,Z, HEC,RAS, HEC,HMS, HSPF, or other identical models.
The City shall also require that calculations include the runoff from projected upstream urbanization
of the tributary area, which may be obtained from the HEC-l (HEC,HMS) hydrograph model.
Except along the Sacramento River, the assessment shall include a flood,flow frequency analysis
obtained from HECWRC Program Model (CPD 13); and when there is insufficient gauged flood
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history, then the frequency analysis and associated levels of confidence shall be developed through
sensitivity analysis of rainfall and runoff parameters impacts using HEC, 1 (HEC,HMS). The results
of the estimated frequency curve of the base flood event and resulting surface,water analysis shall
be compared with a frequency chart using a 90 percent confidence limit and curves of standard
deviations from the mean versus the frequency exceedance range, showing bands of confidence
ranging from .05 to .95.
Except along the Sacramento River, the assessment shall also include calculations and cross sections
with a minimum interval of 100 feet or less based on one, foot contour intervals and shall be
submitted in a format for review by the City relative to FEMA Flood Insurance Study Guidelines.
Additional information may also be required by the City as necessary to make a final determination.
18.51.110 Equal Encroachment
All requests for encroachments into a floodplain shall, to the greatest extent possible, assume equal
encroachment on both sides of a stream, unless it can clearly be determined that the opposite bank
above the base floodplain elevation which would be affected is unusable and not subject to erosion
or undercutting from increased water velocity or raised flood levels or has been placed in a
permanent open,space status to the extent that there would be no impact from an increase in the
level of the base flood.
18.51.120 Environmental Review
Any application for encroachment into a flood,fringe area shall be subject to environmental
clearance under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Any encroachment which
significantly raises the projected flood levels on adjacent property or has the potential to increase
erosion or diverts the natural flow of water shall be subject to an environmental impact report. The
environmental impact report shall evaluate the area needed to make a determination, taking into
consideration the cumulative and long' term impact of the proposed encroachment, the relationship
of the project to the purpose of this chapter, and alternatives to the proposed project.
18.51.130 Whenever a Floodway or Floodplain is to be Altered 01' Relocated
The City will notify adjacent communities and the California Department of Water Resources prior
to such alteration or relocation of a flood way or floodplain, submit evidence of such notification to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a request for a Conditional Letter of Map Revision
(CLOMR), and ensure that the flood,carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of said
watercourse is maintained. Preparation of the Conditional LOMR application by the applicant's
engineer and approval of the Conditional LOMR by FEMA will be required prior to issuance of a
grading permit or building permit. Approval of the Final LOMR is typically required prior to Final
building permit approval (Certificate of Occupancy).
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18.51.140 Waming and Disclaimer of Liability
The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory
purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. It is probable that larger floods
can and will occur, that the base flood may occur more often than the 1 percent frequency, and that
flash floods may cause equal or greater damage. Flood heights inside the City limits may also be
increased by manmade or natural causes in unincorporated areas. This chapter does not imply that
land outside the Areas of Special Flood Hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from
flooding or flood damage. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the City or any officer
or employee thereof, the State of California, or the Federal Insurance Administration of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or
any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
18.51.150 Nonconforming Uses in the Floodway or Floodplain
If any nonconforming use or structure within the flood way is destroyed by any means, including
floods to an extent of 50 percent or more of its market value as defined in Section 18.51.020, it shall
not be reconstructed. Within the flood fringe, a structure may be reconstructed pursuant to the
Nonconforming Uses, Structures Section of the City's Zoning Code, provided that upon
reconstruction, the structure is adequately and safely floodproofed, elevated, or otherwise protected
in conformity with the requirements of this ordinance.
18.51.160 Prohibitions
No building permit, license, certificate, or other approval or entitlement shall be issued or given by
the City or any department or employee thereof with respect to any improvement until the design
of the improvement has been approved, as provided in this chapter, and the 1 OO~year flood elevation
has been determined. No certificate of use and occupancy or similar approval shall be issued or given
for any improvement subject to use permit by this chapter, unless and until a representative of the
Development Services Department has certified that the improvement has been completed in
accordance with the use permit approved pursuant to this chapter.
18.51.170 Nuisance
A. Any improvement constructed, located, repaired, altered, or maintained contrary to the
provisions hereof, after the effective date of this chapter, is hereby declared to be unlawful and
a public nuisance. If any permit is issued based on plans or other submittals by the applicant
or his/her representative which are contrary to this chapter or Planning Commission approval,
the applicant shall be responsible for correcting any work done under such permit in order to
bring it into conformance with the approved design.
B. Any grading or filling within the floodplain contrary to the provisions of this chapter is hereby
declared unlawful and a public nuisance.
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C. When the City Engineer has been made aware of the unlawful deposit of fill or grading within
the floodplain, he shall advise the property owner by registered mail that such material shall be
removed within 30 working days and that a riparian reclamation plan must be submitted for
approval by the Planning Commission within the same period of time. Thereafter, the property
owner will have 9 months to implement the approved plan. The City,approved reclamation
plan shall be recorded and shall remain in the title report until the City is satisfied that
compliance has been achieved. Within 30 days of Planning Commission approval, the property
owner shall deposit improvement security based on the value of reclamation improvements to
ensure that the plan is implemented. Until such time as the property is restored to its natural
conditions, no building, grading, or use permit shall be issued for improvement of the property.
18.51.180 Standards for Subdivisions
A. Unless encroachment into the flood fringe has been approved by the Planning Commission or
the City Council, as the case may be, no subdivision shall be approved which creates lots that
extend into any flood fringe or floodway area and no lots shall use areas subject to flooding by
a base flood in order to meet minimum area requirements. The surface area of all lots in a
subdivision that are not subject to flooding by a base flood shall be a minimum of one foot
above the base flood elevation; or all lowest floor elevations, including basements, shall be at
least one foot above the base floodplain elevation. Both the tentative and final maps for a
subdivision shall show the boundary of the base flood. The boundary shall be certified by the
engineer preparing the map. All final maps shall also have a warning note on the map similar
to Section 18.51.140.
B. All final subdivision plans will provide the elevation of proposed structures, pads, and adjacent
grade. If the site is filled above the base floodplain, the final pad elevation shall be certified by
a registered professional engineer or surveyor and provided to the City Engineer and shown on
the final map. Approval of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) by FEMA shall
be required prior to grading.
C. All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
D. All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities, such as sewer" gas, electrical,
and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
E. All subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage, provided to reduce exposure to flood
damage. Certification of compliance shall be required of the developer.
F. Subdivisions will be required to have the base floodplain elevation established with
consideration of the tentative map.
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18.51.190 Variances
A. The Planning Commission shall hear requests for variances from the requirements of this
chapter.
B. Those aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission may appeal such decision to the
City Council.
C. In considering a variance application, the Planning Commission shall consider all technical
evaluations, all relevant factors, standards, etc., specified in other sections of this chapter, and:
1. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others.
2. The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage.
3. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect
of such damage on the individual owner.
4. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community.
5. The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable.
6. The availability of alternative locations for the proposed uses that are not subject to
flooding or erosion damage.
7. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development.
8. The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain~
management program for that area.
9. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles.
10. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of the
floodwaters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site.
11. The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including
maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, water
system, and streets and bridges.
D. Generally, variances may only be issued for new construction and substantial improvements to
be erected on a lot of ~ acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing
structures constructed below the base flood level providing subsections A through F of this
section have been fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond the ~ acre, the technical
justification required for issuing the variance increases.
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E. Upon consideration of the factors of Section 18.51.190(C) and the purpose of this chapter, the
Planning Commission may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems
necessary to further the purpose of this chapter.
F. The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions and report any
variances to the Federal Insurance Administration of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency in the biennial report.
G. Conditions for Variances:
1. Variances may be issued for the repair, rehabilitation, or restoration of structures listed on
the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places, provided
that the proposed repair, rehabilitation, or restoration will not preclude the structure's
continued designation as an historic structure and the variance is the minimum necessary
to preserve the historic character and design of the structure.
2. Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood levels
during the base flood discharge would result.
3. Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum
necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
4. Variances shall only be issued upon:
a. A showing of good and sufficient cause, such as renovation, rehabilitation, or
reconstruction. Variances issued for economic considerations, aesthetics, or because
variances have been used in the past, are not good and sufficient cause.
b. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional
hardship to the applicant.
c. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood
heights, additional threats to public safety, or extraordinary public expense; create
nuisances; cause fraud on or victimization to the publici or conflict with existing
local laws or ordinances.
5. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice that the
structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest floor elevation below the base flood
elevation and that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased
risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. It is recommended that a copy of
the notice be recorded by the Floodplain Administrator in the Office of the Shasta County
Recorder and be recorded in a manner so' that it appears in the chain of title of the
affected parcel of land.
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Se..:tions:
18.52.01 Purpose
18.52.02 Land Use Regulations
18.52.03 Development Regulations
18.52.04 Zoning Map Designations
18.52.05 Review of Plans
18.52.01
Purpose
The specific purposes of the "MR" Mineral Resources Overlay District are to:
1. Provide sites for mineral resource extraction activities in the overlay area.
2. Ensure that appropriate, compatible uses are allowed.
3. Ensure that there is an ultimate reuse plan.
4. Prevent adjacent uses from being impacted.
18.52.020 Land Use Regulations
Schedule 18.52.02~A establishes land use regulations that are in addition to the regulations of the
base district with which the "MR" Overlay District is combined. The "P" designates permitted uses.
The "S" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site
development permit by the Board. The "u" designates use classifications that are permitted after
review and approval of a conditional use permit for development in the "MR" Overlay District by the
Planning Commission. Development proposals not approved are limited to the residential densities
and uses allowed by the underlying zoning district.
Use classifications are defined in Chapter 18.60, Use Classifications. Use classifications not listed
or substantially similar to the use in Schedule 18.52.02~A or paragraph A of this section are
prohibited.
Residential Uses
Single Family
Public and Semipublic Uses
Park & Recreation Facilities
Public Safety Facilities
Commercial Uses
Utilities, Major
Utilities, Minor
Agriculture and Extractive Uses
Crop and Animal Raising
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Accessory Uses and Structures
Temporary Uses
Nonconformin Uses
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See Cha ter 18.46
A. Additional Uses Allowed in the "l\1[R" Overlay District. The following uses may be
established subject to approval of a use permit.
1. Uses allowed by right or by discretionary permit as reflected in the regulations of the base
district.
2. Storage, stockpiling, distribution, and sale of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate, earth, clay, and
similar materials.
3. The installation and operation of plants or apparatus for rock or aggregate crushing or
cement treatment of base materials and appurtenant screening, blending, washing,
loading, and conveyor facilities.
4. Concrete batching plants and mixing plants.
HL52.030 Deve[ojpmelffit ReglUl[atiolffiS
The uses shall be in compliance with the following standards:
A. Dust Control. Roads, driveways, and parking areas on the site shall be maintained so as to
control dust.
B. Screening. Extracting and processing operations shall be screened in a manner that they are
not readily visible from any public street. Screening shall be set back at least 20 feet from any
intersection of driveways, streets, or sidewalks.
C. Drainage and El'osion Control. Surface drainage shall be controlled to prevent the addition
of silt or loose material above that naturally occurring in any existing drainage course or
encroaching upon adjoining property and improvements. All provisions to control watercourses
shall be designed to prevent overflow or diversion of water away from the natural point of
discharge.
D. Reclamation Schedule. Reclamation of each area shall commence as soon as excavation
operations or other sand, and gravel,related operations have been completed within an area
and continue in a diligent manner prior to, or concurrently with, the extension of excavation
operations to a new area.
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E. Removal of Buildings and Equipment. Buildings and equipment used in surface mining and
quarrying operations shall be removed within 6 months of the termination of surface mining
and quarrying operations on the site.
F. Setbacks from Creeks and Riparian Areas. Minimum setbacks shall be as required by the
General Plan (see Natural Resources Element, Figure 3,3); setback areas are to be clear of
buildings, impervious surfaces, and active play areas. Passive use areas, bikeways, and trails may
be located adjacent to riparian corridors subject to environmental review.
18.52.040 Zoning Map Designation
Each "MR" Mineral Resources Overlay District shall be shown on the zoning map by an
"MR" designator applied to the base district designations, numbered and identified sequentially by
order of enactment and referenced to the enacting ordinance.
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Sections:
18.53.010
18.53.020
18.53.030
18.53.040
18.53.050
18.53.060
18.53.070
18.53.080
18.53.090
18.53.100
18.53.110
18.53.010
Purpose
Applicability; Zoning Map Designator and Planned Development Plan Required
Separate Subdivision Approval Required
Initiation; Required Plans and Materials
Duties of the Planning Commission
Required Findings
Conditions
Effective Date
Final Plan Consideration
Amendments to the Planned Development Plan
Lapse of Approval; Revocation; Renewal
Purpose
The "PD" Planned Development Overlay District and the Planned Development Plan are intended
to facilitate development of properties designated for residential and commercial uses and for those
areas designated as mixed,use neighborhood overlay areas in the General Plan. This process is used
where greater flexibility in design is desired to provide a more efficient use of land than would be
possible through strict application of conventional zone or land use district regulations and to assist
in the development of housing opportunities for lower,income families and individuals. This
flexibility also facilitates excellence in project design that may not otherwise be achieved under the
provisions of the base zoning districts. Another purpose of this overlay district is to facilitate, where
appropriate, the development of housing for low, and moderate,income individuals and families in
furtherance of the goals and policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan. In these cases,
design considerations still playa role to ensure that the residential developments constructed are a
positive addition to the community and provide a desirable living environment for residents.
18.53.020 ApplicabiHty; Zoning Map Designator and Planned Development
Pllan Required
A "PD" District shall be noted by the designation "PD" applied to the base zoning district designation
on the Zoning Map. The minimum area for a district is one acre. It may be initiated by the City
Councilor the Planning Commission or by an applicant under the procedures established in Chapter
18.18, Amendments to the Text or Map. A Planned Development Plan shall be required for all
development, consistent with the provisions of this chapter. No grading permit may be issued or
subdivision map approved unless a Planned Development Plan has been approved.
1. Applicant-Initiated. When a planned development overlay district is initiated by an applicant,
the application shall also include submittal of an application for approval of a planned
development plan. The Planning Commission shall review the rezoning request and the
Planned Development Plan and shall recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval to
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the City Council. If the City Council does not deny the request, it shall approve or
conditionally approve the Planned Development Plan by resolution at the same time that it
adopts an ordinance establishing a "PD" Overlay District. Where Planned Development Plans
have been approved, such approval shall be indicated on the Zoning Map by numbers following
the "PO" designation that shall refer to the resolution approving the plan.
2. City..Initiated. The City Council may rezone any property it determines appropriate to
"PD" Planned Development Overlay District in accordance with the procedures established in
Chapter 18.18, Amendments to Text or Map. All subsequent development shall require
submittal of an application for a Planned Development Plan as required by Section 18.53.040
of this chapter. In such instances, the Planned Development Plan shall be denied or approved
or conditionally approved by the Planning Commission without City Council action. The
Planning Commission resolution approving the permit shall be indicated on the zoning map.
18.53.030 Separate Subdivision Approval Required
An application for rezoning to the "PO" Planned Development Overlay District and/or approval of
a Planned Development Plan shall not constitute an application for subdivision. If a subdivision of
land is proposed in conjunction with a Planned Development Plan, separate application, review, and
findings shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the code. Consideration of the tentative
or parcel map, the Planned Development Plan, and the rezoning request (if applicable) shall be
conducted concurrently.
18.53.040 Initiation; Required Plans and Materials
A. An application for approval of a Planned Development Plan will be accepted and processed in
the same manner as a use permit application (Chapter 18.14), although additional information
is required to be submitted in order to determine that the intent of this title and the General
Plan will be fulfilled.
1. Preapplication Procedure. Prior to submitting an application for a Planned Development
Plan, the applicant shall schedule a pre application review conference with the Director
to discuss the general acceptability of the proposal, possible problems that may be
encountered, and the need for any interagency coordination. Such preliminary
consultations shall be relative to a conceptual development plan submitted by the
applicant. At the Director's option, the conceptual plan may be referred to the Planning
Commission for preliminary comments. Such comments shall be considered advisory in
nature and shall not constitute a recommendation of approval.
2. Applications for a Planned Development shall contain the following:
a. A complete application form and the required fee and attachments. If the property
is not under single ownership, all owners shall join in the application.i
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b. A map showing proposed Planned Development boundaries and the relationship of
the area to uses and structures within a 300,foot radius of the plan area boundaries.
c. A map of the Planned Development area showing sufficient topographical data to
indicate clearly the character of the terrain; drainage patterns; and the type,
location, and condition of mature trees and other natural vegetation.
d. A site plan indicating the existing and proposed uses, building locations, gross floor
area, lot coverage, parking and density and a circulation plan for vehicles, bikes, and
pedestrians.
e. A preliminary development schedule, indicating sequence and tlmmg of
development. Guidelines for the physical development of the property, including
illustrations of proposed architectural, urban design, and landscape concepts.
f. On slopes over 8 percent, sections showing the relationship of the proposed building
envelopes to the topography.
g. A statistical summary of amount (in square feet or acres) and percentage of project
site of total open space, private open space, common open space, and usable open
space as applicable. Description of all open, space areas and proposed recreational
amenities.
18.53.050 Duties of the Planning Commission and City Council
A. Public Hearings Required. The Planning Commission and/or City Council, as required, shall
conduct public hearings and hear testimony for and against the application(s). A public
hearing may be continued to a definite date and time without additional public notice.
B. Decision and Notice. Within 10 days of the conclusion of a public hearing, notice of approval
or denial, including recommendations of approval or denial of the application(s), shall be
mailed to the applicant and any other party requesting such notice.
C. Modification to Standards of this Code. The City Council or Planning Commission may
approve a Planned Development Plan that deviates from the density, lot size, setback, height,
and other physical limitations defined in the base district or other provisions of this code
provided that the approving body makes the findings required in Section 18.53.060. Deviations
from the land use regulations of the base district with which the "PD" overlay district is
combined are permitted where they result in implementation of General Plan policies related
to providing a mix of residential products within a development and/or providing small,scale
neighborhood services or providing opportunities for the development of residential units that
will be available for low, and moderate,income individuals and families on a long,term basis
through the recording of affordability covenants. The density/intensity allowed by the Planned
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Development Plan may not exceed the maximum density/intensity allowed by the General Plan
for the development site.
18.53.060 Required Findings
The approving body may approve an application for a Planned Development Plan only upon making
all the following findings:
1. The proposed development is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, standards, and
programs of this code and of the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, including
density and intensity limitations that apply.
2. The site for the proposed development is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use
and all yards, open spaces, setbacks. walls and fences, parking area, loading areas, landscape,
and other features required.
3. The site for the proposed development has adequate access considering the limitations of
existing and planned streets and highways.
4. Adequate public services exist or will be provided in accordance with the conditions of
development plan approval, to serve the proposed development; and the approval of the
proposed development will not result in a reduction of such public services to properties so as
to be a detriment to public health, safety, or welfare.
5. The proposed development, as conditioned, will not have a substantial adverse effect on
surrounding property or the permitted use thereof and will be compatible with the existing and
planned land use character of the surrounding area.
6. The improvements required and the manner of development adequately address all natural and
manmade hazards associated with the proposed development and the project site, including,
but not limited to, flood, fire, and slope hazards.
7. The proposed development carries out the intent of the Planned Development provisions by
providing a more efficient use of the land and an excellence of architecture and site design
greater than that which could be achieved through the application of the base district
regulations. However, in those instances in which the entire development will be reserved on
a long'term basis for lower, income households, the architectural and design expectations that
would be applied to a "market rate" development need not apply.
18.53.070 Conditions
In approving a Planned Development Plan, the approving body shall require that the use and
development of the property conform with a site plan, architectural drawings, and statements
submitted in support of the application or with such modifications thereof as may be deemed
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necessary to protect the public health, safety, or general welfare and to secure the objectives of the
General Plan. The approving body may also impose such other conditions as may be deemed
necessary to achieve these purposes, including, but not limited to, the following matters:
1. Setbacks, yard areas, and open spaces.
2. Fences, walls, and screening.
3. Building materials, built~in fire protection, and architectural treatments.
4. Parking, parking areas, and vehicular ingress and egress, in addition to the minimum
requirements of Chapter 18.41, Off~Street Parking and Loading.
5. Common and private open space, landscape, and maintenance of landscape and grounds.
6. Such other conditions as may be determined to ensure that development will be in accordance
with the intent and purposes of this chapter and the General Plan.
7. Reasonable guarantees of compliance with required conditions, such as a deed restriction or
requiring the applicant to fumish security in the form of money or surety bond in the amount
fixed by the City. The City may also require that proposed Homeowners Association
documents be submitted for review and approval of the City Attorney prior to submittal to the
State Department of Real Estate.
18.53.080 Effective Date
A Planned Development Plan shall become effective concurrent with the Planned Development
Overlay zoning if approved simultaneously by the City Council or upon expiration of the appeal
period if approved by the Planning Commission.
18.53.090 Final Plan Consideration
A. Final plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Director. The final plan shall consist of
a single comprehensive submittal, including all information required for the preliminary plan,
corrected, updated, and detailed, including plans for grading, landscape, fencing/walls, any trail
systems or open~space amenities, entrance features, streetlighting, architectural standards, and
final building elevations. If the Planned Development includes a subdivision, the final map
shall be included in the final plan review submittal.
B. Consideration of approval by the Director shall not require a public hearing. Appeals of the
Director's determination shall be in accordance with Section 18.11.090.
C. Approval of final plans by the Director shall be required prior to issuance of a project grading
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D. An application fee shall be paid for consideration of the final plan in accordance with the City
Fee Schedule.
18.53.100 Amendments to/Deviations from the Planned Development Plan
The Director may approve minor modifications to a Planned Development Plan if the modifications
are consistent with the standards/regulations of the intent of the district. Minor modifications may
not include dimensional waivers of more than 10 percent. The Planning Commission may approve
other amendments to a Planned Development Plan in accordance with the procedures set forth in
Chapter 18.14, Use Permits, and conducting a public hearing consistent with the process described
in Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures.
18.53.110 Lapse of Approval; Revocation; Renewal
The lapse of approval, revocation, and renewal of a Planned Development Plan shall be governed
by the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures. If the Planned Development
Plan is revoked for any reason, the City Council may, at its discretion, initiate a rezone of the
property to its base district designation.
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Chapter 18.54: "MUu Mixed Use Overlay District
Sections:
18.54.010
18.54.020
18.54.030
18.54.040
18.54.050
18.54.060
18.54.070
18.54.010
Purpose
Applicability and Zoning Map Designator
Mixed Use Development Plan/Application
Land Use Regulations
Development Standards
Required Findings
Design Review
Purpose
The purposes of the Mixed Use Overlay District are to:
1. Provide a tool to encourage and facilitate redevelopment of certain areas by allowing a variety
of commercial and residential uses that can be developed in a compatible manner.
2. Ensure that the mix of uses will be successfully integrated into desirable, cohesive districts.
3. Encourage medium,density residential development to occur in areas in close proximity to
employment and services.
4. Establish sites of sufficient size to allow flexibility in achieving the standards of this chapter.
18.54.020 Applicability and Zoning Map Designator
The "MU" Mixed Use Overlay District may be combined with any residential, office, or commercial
district at locations determined appropriate by the City Council in conjunction with the adoption
of a neighborhood plan, specific plan, redevelopment plan, or similar document. It may be initiated
by the Planning Commission or the City Councilor by a petition of property owners under the
procedures established in Chapter 18.18, Amendments to the Text or Map. If initiated by property
owners, the petition shall include a "mixed use development plan," prepared in accordance with
Section 18.54.030. The minimum size of the overlay district shall be 1 acre.
18.54.030 . Mixed Use Development Plan/Application
Applicants for mixed,use projects shall submit the following to the Director:
A. A complete application form, fee, and required attachments.
B. A site plan or plans depicting the existing and proposed uses, building locations, gross
floor area, lot coverage, parking, landscaping, and delineation of commercial/office uses
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and residential densities. A circulation plan for vehicles and pedestrians shall be provided
as may be appropriate based on the scale of the project.
C. Guidelines for the physical development of the property, including illustrations of
proposed architectural, urban design, building elevations, and landscape concepts.
Mixed,use development applications shall be processed as use permits in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 18.14, Use Permits.
18.54.040 Land Use Regulations
Appropriate land uses in this overlay district are those uses listed in Schedule 18.31.020,A pertaining
to the "RM" District for residential uses and Schedules 18.32.020,A and 18.33.02,A for office and
commercial uses, respectively. In approving an "MU" Overlay District, the City Council may delete
permitted or conditionally permitted uses, may designate conditionally permitted uses as permitted
uses, or may require site development permits or use permits for all uses.
18.54.050 Development Standards
Where a property is zoned "MU," development standards provided in the applicable plan or
document described in Section 18.54.020 shall supercede the development regulations of this code.
If a standard is not addressed by the applicable plan or the ordinance classifying the property as
"MU," the remaining provisions of this code shall prevail. However, the Planning Commission may
approve a plan that deviates from the density, floor area ratio, lot size, setback, height, parking,
signage, and other physical limitations defined in the base district or other sections of this code,
provided it makes the findings required under Section 18.54.060.
In order to ensure that development which occurs in the overlay district is compatible with the intent
of this chapter and surrounding structures and uses, developments shall comply with the following
principles:
1. Recognize, and be generally consistent with, the scale and character of adjacent structures and
developments, and include the continuation or integration of existing facade treatments where
appropriate.
2. Provide building forms and massing, varied rooflines, ornamentation, color, and other elements
which complement and enhance the neighborhood.
3. Provide street frontages which emphasize the buildings' street facades as major elements of the
overall streetscape and neighborhood and include, as appropriate, colonnades, arcades,
awnings, and other weather,protection elements along all pedestrian corridor frontages.
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4. Link exterior spaces (courtyards, arcades, plazas, walkways, etc.) to buildings and adjacent
properties.
5. Provide reasonable pedestrian~oriented connections to the surrounding neighborhood.
6. Provide vehicle links between adjacent properties where appropriate; utilize joint driveway
configurations.
7. Locate second~story windows and decks to protect the privacy of any adjoining single~family
district where feasible.
18.54.060 Required Findings
The Planning Commission may approve a mixed-use development use permit only upon making the
following findings in addition to the use permit findings required by Section 18.14.070:
A. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan.
B. The site for the proposed development is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said uses,
densities, and intensities of development and all yards, open spaces, setbacks, walls and fences,
parking area, loading areas, landscape, and other features required.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, will not have a substantial adverse effect on
surrounding property or the permitted use thereof and will be compatible with the existing and
planned land use character of the surrounding area.
D. The traffic generated by the proposed development and the public services and facilities
required can be provided by existing and planned infrastructure.
18.54.070 Design Review
To ensure that the type, arrangement, and design of uses meet the intent of this chapter, the General
Plan and any adopted neighborhood, redevelopment, or specific plan that is linked to the
"MU" District, the provisions of Chapter 18.56, "DR" Design Review Overlay District, may be
imposed by the City Council by rezoning the property to the "DR" District concurrently with the
"MU" District.
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Chapter 18.55: "MU-N" Mixed Use Neighborll1ood Ov~rlay
Sections:
18.55.010
18.55.020
18.55.030
18.55.040
18.55.050
18.55.060
18.55.070
18.55.010
Purpose
Applicability and Zoning Map Designator
Land Use Regulations
Mixed Use Neighborhood Development Plan
Development Regulations
Phasing
Approval Procedure
Purpose
The specific purposes of the "MU~N" Mixed Use Neighborhood Overlay District are to:
A. Provide sites for new neighborhoods with a mix of land uses in a compact pattern in order to
reduce dependency on automobiles; improve air quality; and promote high~quality, interactive
communities, consistent with the General Plan.
B. Allow for: (1) a greater variety of uses, (2) flexibility in site planning and development
regulations, and (3) greater intensity of land use than as generally permitted in other zoning
districts.
C. Ensure an appropriate mix and intensity of uses with a dense concentration of activity in the
core and lower densities extending outward.
D. Establish appropriate standards to foster compact, pedestrian~oriented development; provide
landscape and buffering between incompatible uses.
18.55.020 Applicability and Zoning Map Designator
The "MU~N" Mixed Use Neighborhood Overlay District may be combined with any "R" District and
applied to an area at least 20 acres, but not more than 160 acres, in size that is designated as a
"Mixed Use Neighborhood" by the General Plan. It may be initiated by the Planning Commission
or the City Council or by a petition of property owners under the procedures established in
Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures. The minimum size of the overlay district may be reduced if
the Planning Commission determines that a lesser acreage fulfills the intent of this code and the
General Plan given the circumstances peculiar to the site.
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18.55.030 Land Use Regulations
Uses permitted in a mixed,use neighborhood shall be those identified in and established by the
approval of a Mixed Use Neighborhood Development Plan. Such use shall be limited to those
consistent with the intent of this chapter and the General Plan, but will generally consist of those
office and commercial uses allowed in the "LO," "NC," "SC," and "GC" Districts, and those residential
and other uses allowed in the "RM" and "RS" Districts.
No subdivision ofland for commercial uses or residential uses exceeding the residential density of the
base district with which the "MU,N" District is combined is permitted except in accord With an
approved Mixed Use Neighborhood Development Plan.
18.55.040 Mixed Use Neighborhood Development Plan
Approval of a Mixed Use Neighborhood Development Plan is required as a precondition of any
commercial development or residential development exceeding the densities for the base district
within which the "MU,N" Overlay District is combined. The plan shall include a text and diagram
or diagrams that contain all the elements required in Section 18.53.040(2), Planned Developments,
and which address the following:
A. Compatibility. The development shall be consistent with the General Plan and compatible
with surrounding development
B. Proposed Location of Core and Residential Development Areas. The plan shall indicate the
precise location of the core, residential development areas, and public areas and shall indicate
the minimum and maximum densities and intensities for these areas, as appropriate. Proposed
uses, both commercial and residential, and their location within the project shall be indicated
as shall all ancillary and accessory uses, such as parking and loading facilities.
C. Circulation System. The vehicular and pedestrian circulation system shall be clearly shown,
including links to on, site public transit stops/stations.
D. Proportion and Intensity of Uses. In order to ensure an appropriate mix of uses within
proposed developments, the minimum desired percentage of a proposed development site that
is required for each land use component and the desired average residential density and
commercial floor area ratio (FAR) are shown in Schedule 18.55.030,A. The maximum
residential densities and F ARs shall be as prescribed by the Mixed Use Neighborhood
Development Plan, but shall not exceed 2 times the minimum densities and minimum FAR.
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Schedule 18.55.030..A: Proportion of Uses
Mixed Use Core
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1 Up to 100,000 square feet of commercial may be allowed. The size of the commercial core may be reduced in
neighborhoods of less than 50 acres.
2 Maximum residential density-24.0 dwelling units per acre.
E. Mix of Uses. To meet the intent of the General Plan, a mix of uses shall be provided and
reflected in the Mixed Use Neighborhood Plan. Wide latitude is afforded by this code in
development of a plan. However, certain components are critical in ensuring that the intent
of the General Plan is met. These include the following:
1. Mixed Use Core. Each Mixed Use Neighborhood shall have a mixed..use core area
containing commercial space that occupies at least 10 percent of the site area. Retail
space at least in proportion to the size of the development must be provided. The core
area shall include:
a. A centrally located transit stop.
b. In larger neighborhoods, street..level retail space that forms a pedestrian "main
street," with appropriate signage, street furniture, storefront and display windows,
and similar design considerations.
c. Services such as convenience shopping; a neighborhood center with a supermarket,
drugstore, and supporting uses; and/or a specialty retail center.
d. Housing at an overall density of at least 12 units per acre. Housing may be provided
above ground..level businesses and on stand..alone sites within the core. The
requirement for housing within the core area may be waived for projects with a core
that is less than 8 acres in size upon finding that residential uses cannot be physically
or economically integrated into mixed..use structures because of the small size or
scale of development, site access, or other limitations.
e. Residents, employees, and transit users should be able to easily walk or bike to jobs,
stores, and service providers located in the Mixed Use Core. Commercial uses shall
not be permitted outside the core area. Residential uses may be in separate buildings
or over commercial uses.
2. Residential Area. The residential areas must incorporate an average minimum gross
density of 8 dwelling units per acre that will allow a mix of small..lot single family, town
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homes, and apartments. These areas must be pedestrian in scale, generally not more than
Y4 mile in radius, and must provide direct and easy access to the core area. While housing
diversity is desired, this density requirement can be achieved using only a single product
type. Townhouses and courtyard housing should be used as a transition between
commercial areas and lower,density residential areas.
3. Public Use. The public land use shall include parks, plazas, squares, town halls, and/or
other community facilities that are open to the public and contribute to the civic or
recreational life of the neighborhood. Public areas may be publicly or privately owned.
Public uses shall be the focus of the neighborhood and should be located next to public
streets, residential areas, and retail uses. Adjacent residences and businesses should have
opportunities for views into the public areas.
4. Neighborhood Square. Each Mixed Use Neighborhood must include a neighborhood
square serving as the social focal point for the community. The neighborhood square and
land uses fronting the square must conform to the following standards:
a. Central Location. Each neighborhood square should be located within 1,000 feet of
the geographic center of the neighborhood and within Y4 mile of 90 percent of the
neighborhood housing. Ideally, the square will be located within the Mixed Use
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c. Adjacent Land Uses. Uses fronting the square may include a community service
facility, cultural institution, day care center, parks and recreation facilities, post
office, other public and semi'public uses, and neighborhood store with a maximum
gross floor area of 1,500 square feet adjacent to one side of the square.
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adjacent to street rights,of,way.
e. Through Streets. A neighborhood square must be located at the intersection of
through streets or other streets which extend beyond the boundaries of the
neighborhood proper.
f. Parking. Thirty percent of the neighborhood square may be used for paved parking.
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A. Residential. To improve the human scale of the street, single, unit homes shall be designed so
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B. Mixed Use Core.
1. Street Orientation. Commercial and mixed, use buildings shall be oriented so that
functional pedestrian entrances face the street and parking areas are located underground
or to the rear or side of the building.
2. Pedestrian Paths. Pedestrian paths shall be provided to connect commercial building
entries with adjacent streets, uses, and parcels. Pedestrian paths should be visually
distinguishable from other hardscape and should be separated from parking areas by wheel
stops, curbs, landscape, or other physical barriers, except when crossing driveways or
aisles.
3. Transparency. Along predominantly retail streets in the Mixed Use Core component, a
minimum of 50 percent of the street wall area between 3 and 10 feet above the sidewalks
shall be transparent with clear glass visible into a commercial or residential use. Windows
or other transparency into a garage or similar area shall not qualify toward the minimum
transparency requirement.
4. Building Articulation. Building facades shall be varied and articulated to provide visual
interest to pedestrians. This can be accomplished by methods including: offsetting
planes, changes in wall texture and color, special architectural elements, provision of
plazas and courtyards, and the use of trees and vines.
C. Streets and Sidewalks.
1. Street Pattern. The layout of the street system shall be in a grid pattern or modified grid
pattern, emphasizing interconnected streets and the ability to reach local destinations
without crossing major or arterial streets. It is desirable to have streets with block faces
400 feet in length or less. The use of alleys is encouraged. Where possible, streets should
frame vistas of the Mixed Use Core, public buildings, parks, and natural features.
2. Street Trees. The design of the public right,of,way should provide for the planting of
street trees adjacent to the curb in parkways or tree grates, as appropriate.
3. Street Width. The number and width of travel lanes should be reduced to the extent
feasible in accordance with any applicable street,design standards and public,safety
considerations as determined by the City Engineer and Fire Marshal.
18.55.060 Phasing
A. Development Phasing Plan Required. For any development that is proposed to be
constructed in phases, the applicant shall submit a development phasing plan that specifies the
chronology of development, including structures, public facilities, and infrastructure. Projects
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shall be phased so that supporting public facilities and infrastructure are provided concurrent
with their need and are completed before occupancy of structures.
B. Public Area Reservations and Development. Public plazas, squares, halls, and other areas
used to satisfy the public use component shall be reserved concurrent with the initial phase of
development. These reserved areas shall be developed concurrent with any abutting
development.
C. Commercial Component Phasing. If the initial phase of development does not include
commercial uses, the approving authority shall apply conditions on the phasing of commercial
uses so that some portion of the commercial component is provided before completion of the
residential component.
18.55.070 Approval Procedure
Application for a mixed use neighborhood shall include: (1) application for "Planned Development"
zoning if not already so zoned, (2) submittal of an application in a form prescribed by the Director,
(3) submittal of the Mixed Use Neighborhood Development Plan, and (4) submittal of a subdivision
application, as appropriate.
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The approval process and findings shall be the same as those required of a Planned Development as
addressed in Chapter 18.53, "PD" Planned Development Overlay District, with the addition of the
following findings:
1. The "MU,N" District will enhance the potential for high,quality interactive neighborhoods with
an appropriate mix of uses and interconnected streets and pedestrian amenities in comparison
with the development under the base district regulations that would apply if the conditional use
were not approved.
2. Deviations from the base district regulations are justified by compensating benefits of the
"MU,N" District.
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Chapter 18.56: "D~' Design Review Overlay District.
Sections:
18.56.010
18.56.020
18.56.030
18.56.040
18.56.050
18.56.060
18.56.070
18.56.010
Purposes
Applicability and Zoning Map Designator
Permit Required
Exemptions
Development Standards
Findings
Design Review Committee
Purposes
The purposes for establishing the "DR" Design Review Overlay District are as follows:
A. Identify on the zoning map those properties where special design criteria or standards have been
established in conjunction with City Council action or where there is approval or adoption of
a specific plan, area plan, neighborhood plan, redevelopment plan, or similar planning effort.
B. To ensure that project design is consistent with adopted criteria or standards as may be required
by an applicable plan as identified above or otherwise established by City Council resolution.
18.56.020 Applicability and Zoning Map Designator
Where the City Council has established that development applications must undergo design review
within a specified area, such area shall be so designated on the zoning map by modifying the base
district with the "DR" indicator.
18.56.030 Permit Required
A site development permit or use permit shall be required for all uses within the "DR" District. The
Land Use Regulations and Permit Requirements for New Developments schedules for the base zoning
district shall determine which of these permit processes will be required for a given application.
Where those regulations and requirements do not require a discretionary permit, a site development
permit issued by the Board of Administrative Review shall be required.
18.56.040 Exemptions
Single-family residences on existing parcels, interior remodels, interior tenant improvements, and
routine repair and maintenance provided that the work does not exceed 15 percent of the structure's
replacement value in anyone-year period.
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18.56.050 Development Standards
In addition to the other applicable requirements of this code, the design and construction of all
improvements shall be consistent with the established design criteria or standards to which this
chapter applies.
18.56.060 Findings
Upon receipt of an application, the approving authority shall review the proposed project and
determine if the project meets the following findings:
A. The project as approved is in substantial compliance with adopted criteria and/or standards
applicable to the property.
B. The findings required by Chapter 18.13, Site Development Permits, or Chapter 18.14, Use
Permits, as applicable, shall be in evidence.
18.56.070 Design Review Committee
Consideration of a development proposal pursuant to this chapter shall include review by a Design
Review Committee if such a committee has been required by ordinance adoption or resolution of the
City Council. The committee shall be consulted and allowed an adequate opportunity to review
proposed plans for consistency with adopted standards or criteria as part of the site development
permit or use permit processes. The committee shall make a recommendation for approval or
modification of a particular project to the approving authority before any final action is taken. The
time lines for review and approval of site development permits and use permits established by
Sections 18.13.080 and 18.14.060, respectively, shall not be extended solely to accommodate the
work of the Design Review Committee.
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Chapter 18.57: "SP" !pecific Plan Overlay District
Sections:
18.57.010
18.57.020
18.57.030
18.57.040
18.57.050
18.57.060
18.57.070
18.57.080
Purpose
Applicability and Zoning Map Designator
Initiation, Presubmittal, and Preparation of Specific Plans
Content of Specific Plan Application
Adoption! Amendment of Specific Plans
Findings
Land Use Regulations/ Administration of the Specific Plan
Adopted Specific Plan/Relationship to Zoning
18.57.010 Purpose
The purpose of the Specific Plan Overlay District is to:
A. Identify Specific Plans that have been adopted by the City.
B. Require that all development within each Specific Plan Overlay be consistent with the goals,
policies, guidelines, and standards of that specific plan.
C. Provide a link between the regulations of this code and those districts and regulations which
may be established under a specific plan.
18.57.020 Applicability and Zoning Map Designator
The "SP" Specific Plan Overlay shall be combined with any district where a specific plan has been
adopted by the City. Further, this chapter shall contain specific reference to each adopted specific
plan, and such reference shall also be incorporated on the zoning map. Where a specific plan creates
zoning districts, this chapter will provide a correlation between the districts and those of this code.
18.57.030 Initiation, Presubmittal, and Preparation of Specific Plans
A Specific Plan may be initiated in the following manner:
A. City. By a resolution of intention adopted by the Council with or without a recommendation
from the Planning Commission.
B. Property Owner. By an application filed by one or more of the owners of the property to be
included in the Specific Plan. If initiated by an applicant, the following process shall first occur:
1. Presubmittal Application. A presubmittal application and conference with the Director
prior to the filing of a formal Specific Plan application are required.
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2. Public Meeting(s) Required. Prior to the preparation of the Specific Plan, the City shall
hold at least one noticed public meeting to identify potential community impacts and
concerns relating to the proposed plan.
18.57.040 Content of Specific Plan Application
A Specific Plan application shall include a text and one or more diagrams which contain all the
required elements outlined in State law, commencing with Government Code Section 65450, in
addition to all data and related exhibits specified in the General Plan.
18.57.050 Adoption/Amendment of Specific Plans
A Specific Plan shall be prepared, adopted, and amended in the same manner as the General Plan,
in compliance with Chapter 18.18, Amendments to the Text or Map. Minor modifications that are
consistent with plan policies may be authorized by the Planning Commission as long as such
modifications are consistent with the intent and the policies of the Specific Plan.
18.57.060 Findings
The Council may approve a Specific Plan only if the Specific Plan is found to be consistent with the
General Plan and this code.
18.57.070 Land Use Regulations/Administration of the Specific Plan
All uses and development shall be consistent with the provision of this code and the adopted specific
plan applying to the property. Where a specific plan contains different allowable uses, standards, or
other regulations than found in this code, those of the specific plan shall control. Where the specific
plan is silent on any particular use, standard, or regulation, the provisions of this code shall apply.
All development within a specific plan area must be consistent with the specific plan in all respects,
except that the Planning Commission may approve a minor deviation from the adopted plan so long
as it finds that the deviation is consistent with the intent and policies of the adopted specific plan.
18.57.080 Adopted Specific Plan/Relationship to Zoning
This section identifies the specific plans adopted by the City. Where a specific plan creates zoning
districts that are not part of this code, a relationship between those districts and this code is
established. This relationship will be used when the zoning district created by a specific plan does
not include all the use standards, height and bulk regulations, intensity standards, or other
regulations established by the base zoning district. It is intended that the base district regulations
will supplement, but will not supplant, those of the Specific Plan District. The addition of adopted
specific plans to the following list shall not constitute amendment of this code.
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1. SP..1 REDDING DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (Ordinance No. 2282)
Specific Plan Zoning Districts
Central Business District
Uptown Business District
South Gateway District
Base Zoning Districts
General Commercial (GC)
General Commercial (GC)
General Commercial (GC)
2. SP..2 REDDING RIvERFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN (Resolution No. 90..212)
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Chapter 18.60:
Sections:
18.60.010
18.60.020
18.60.030
18.60.040
18.60.050
18.60.060
18.60.070
18.60.010
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Purpose and Applicability
Residential Use Classifications
Public and Semipublic Use Classifications
Commercial Use Classifications
Industrial Use Classifications
Transportation, Telecommunication, and :Utilities Use Classifications
Agricultural and Extractive Use Classifications
Purpose and Applicability
Use classifications describe one or more uses of land having similar characteristics, but do not list
every use or activity that may appropriately be within the classification. The Planning Commission,
upon request from the Director, shall determine whether a specific use shall be deemed to be within
one or more use classifications or not within any classification in this chapter. The Planning
Commission may determine that a specific use shall not be deemed to be within a classification,
whether or not named within the classification, if its characteristics are substantially incompatible
with those typical of uses named within the classification.
18.60.020 Residential Use Classifications
Residential Housing Types.
Single Family Dwelling. One dwelling unit located on a single lot, containing only one kitchen
and used to house not more than one family. Includes manufactured housing.
Two~Family Dwelling (Duplex). A single building that contains 2 dwelling units, or a single
lot with 2 freestanding buildings, each of which is designed for occupancy by one household.
Dwelling Group. A group of 3 or more detached one~family, 2,family, or multiple~family
dwellings occupying a parcel of land in one ownership.
Manufactured Home Park. Manufactured housing in a planned development with common
area amenities. Spaces for mobile homes may be rented or owned.
Multiple Family Residential (Apartments). Three or more attached dwelling units on a site
or lot. Types of multiple,family dwellings include a variety of styles townhouses, garden
apartments, and high,rise apartment buildings. Transitional housing facilities are also included
provided that the residential density of the facility is consistent with that of the surrounding
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Group Residential. Shared living quarters without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for
each room or unit. This classification includes boardinghouses, and dormitories, but excludes
residential hotels.
Second Dwellings. An attached or detached dwelling unit that is located on a single lot with
a primary dwelling unit and provides complete facilities for independent living for one or more
persons. These facilities include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, and
sanitation.
Family Day Care. A day~care facility located in a single~family residence where an occupant of the
residence provides care and supervision for children.
Small Family. A facility which provides care for 6 or fewer children.
Large Family. A facility which provides care for 7 ~ 12 children.
Residential Care, Limited. Twenty~four~hour nonmedical care for 6 or fewer persons in need of
personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily
living. This classification includes only those facilities licensed for residential care by the State of
California.
18.60.030 Public and Semipublic Use Classifications
Cemetery. Land used or dedicated to burial of the dead, including crematoriums, mausoleums,
necessary sales, and maintenance facilities.
Clinic. Facility where patients are admitted for examinations and treatment by one or more
physicians, usually on a "walk~in" basis. Patients are treated on an outpatient basis and are not
admitted for overnight treatment or observation.
Clubs and Lodges. Meeting, recreational, or social facilities of a private or nonprofit organization
primarily for use by members or guests, including residential accommodations that are available to
members or guests on a temporary basis for periods of less than 30 consecutive days, but excluding
residential hotels. This classification includes union halls, social clubs, and youth centers.
Colleges and Trade Schools, Public or Private. Institutions of higher education providing curricula
of a general, religious or professional nature, typically granting recognized degrees, including
conference centers and academic retreats associated with such institutions. This classification
includes business and computer schools, management training, technical, and trade schools, but
excludes personal instructional services.
Community Centers. Any noncommercial facility established primarily for the benefit and service
of the population of the community in which it is located. Examples include neighborhood centers,
youth centers and senior centers.
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Community Social Service Facilities~ Any noncommercial facility, such as homeless shelters, and
emergency shelters, which may also p~ovide meals, showers, and/or laundry facilities. Specialized
programs and services related to the needs of the residents may also be provided.
Cultural Institutions. Public or nonprofit institutions engaged primarily in the display or
preservation of objects of interest in the arts or sciences that are open to the public on a regular basis.
This classification includes performing arts centers for theater, dance, and events; libraries; museums;
historical sites; aquariums; art galleries; and zoos and botanical gardens.
Day..Care Center (14 or more). Establishments providing nonmedical care for one or more persons
on a less than 24..hour basis. This classification includes nursery schools, preschools, and day..care
centers for children or adults and any other day..care facility licensed or certified by the State of
California.
Emergency Medical Care. Facilities providing emergency medical service with no provision for
continuing care on an inpatient basis.
Government Offices. Administrative, clerical, or public contact offices of a government agency,
including postal facilities, together with incidental storage and maintenance of vehi.cles.
Hospitals (including emergency care). State..licensed facilities providing medical, surgical,
psychiatric, or emergency medical services to sick or injured persons. This classification includes
facilities for inpatient or outpatient treatment, as well as training, research, and administrative
services for patients and employees. Emergency care facilities are those providing emergency medical
service on a 24..hour basis with no provision for continuing care on an inpatient basis.
Park and Recreation Facilities. Noncommercial parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, and open
spaces. This classification also includes community centers, playing fields, courts, gymnasiums,
swimming pools, picnic facilities, and public marinas, as well as related food concessions.
Parking, Public. Surface parking or structures used for parking more than 4 automobiles.
Public Maintenance and Service Facilities. Facilities providing maintenance and repair services
for vehicles and equipment and materials storage areas. This classification includes corporation
yards, equipment service centers, and similar public facilities.
Public Safety Facilities. Facilities for public..safety and emergency services, including a facility that
provides police and fire protection and ambulance services.
Religious Facilities. A facility for religious worship and incidental religious education and offices,
. but not including private schools. This classification includes churches, temples, and other facilities
used primarily for religious services or activities.
Residential Care, Senior. Twenty..four..hour medical or nonmedical care for more than 6 persons
in need of personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance for sustaining the activities of daily
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living. This classification includes only those facilities licensed for residential care by the State of
California.
Residential Care, General. A facility with shared living quarters with or without separate kitchen
or bathroom facilities for each room or unit. They provide 24,hour nonmedical care for more than
6 persons in need of personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance essential for sustaining
the activities of daily living. This classification includes only those facilities licensed for residential
care by the State of California, as well as those operated by public or not,for,profit institutions.
Schools, Public or Private. Facilities for primary or secondary education, including elementary,
junior high and high schools, and private institutions having curricula comparable to that required
in the public schools of the State of California.
Transitional Housing Facilities. A multiple,family development, including efficiency dwellings, that
provides services to residents and is designed to provide the necessary skills and rental history to
secure permanent housing. Tenants are under contract to participate in those services which are
restricted to tenants of the development. Transitional housing is distinguished from residential care
facilities in that individuals or families are housed in independent units, not in a group quarters
setting. Specialized programs and services related to the needs of the residents are also provided.
18.60.040 Commercial Use Classifications
Adult Business Establishments. Establishments whose preponderant business is the offering of
materials, products, and/or services that have sexual arousal, sexual gratification, and/or sexual
stimulation as their dominant theme and which are not customarily open to the general public
because they exclude minors by virtue of their age as a prevailing business. This classification does
not include any establishment offering professional services conducted, operated, or supervised by
medical practitioners, physical therapists, nurses, chiropractors, psycholOgist, social workers, marriage
and family counselors, osteopaths, and persons holding unrevoked licenses or certificates under
applicable California State law or accreditation from recognized programs when performing functions
pursuant to the respective license or certificate.
Animal Sales and Services. Boarding, grooming, medical care for small animals on a commercial
basis, and/or incidental retail sales. This classification does not include dog walking and similar pet
care services not carried out at a fixed location.
Large Animal Veterinary Services. Office and medical treatment facilities used by
veterinarians for large animals.
Banks and Savings and Loans. Financial institutions providing retail banking services. This
classification includes only those institutions engaged in the on,site circulation of money, including
businesses offering check,cashing facilities.
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Bed and Breakfast Establishments. Establishments providing guest rooms for lodging on a less~
than~weekly basis, in an owner~occupied single~family or converted multiple~family dwelling, with
incidental eating and drinking service provided from a single kitchen for lodgers and residents only.
Building Materials and Services. Retailing, wholesaling, or rental of building supplies or equipment.
This classification includes lumber yards; and tool and equipment sales or rental establishments and
includes establishments devoted principally to taxable retail sales to individuals for their own use.
This definition does not include large~scale "warehouse" stores (see Home Improvement Sales and
Services) and hardware stores less than 10,000 square feet in sales.
Business Services. Rendering services to business establishments on a fee or contract basis,
including printing and copying, blueprint services, advertising and mailing, equipment rental and
leasing, commercial research, development and testing, photo finishing, and model building. This
classification excludes maintenance and repair and accounting, advertising, architectural design, City
planning, environmental analysis, insurance, interior design, investment, landscape design, law,
management consulting, title companies, and real estate offices.
Commercial Recreation. Provision of participant or spectator recreation. This classification
includes sports stadiums and arenas, amusement parks, bowling alleys, billiard parlors, golf driving
ranges, pool rooms, dance halls, ice/roller skating rinks, golf courses (daily fee), miniature golf
courses, scale~model courses, shooting galleries, tennis/racquetball courts, health/fitness clubs,
gymnastic and dance studios, pinball arcades or electronic games centers, card rooms, and fortune
telling.
Commercial Entertainment. Provision of spectator entertainment. This classification includes live
and motion picture theaters.
Convenience Gas Mart. A store that sells groceries and gasoline may also sell fast~food products
and does not include automotive repair shops.
Eating and Drinking Establishments. Businesses primarily engaged in serving prepared food and/or
beverages for consumption on or off the premises.
Bars/Night Clubs/Lounges. Businesses serving beverages for consumption on the premises as
a primary use and including on~sale service of alcohol including beer, wine, and mixed drinks.
Restaurants, Full Service. Restaurants serving food and beverages to be consumed on the
premises and/or providing take~out or delivery service.
With Drive, Through Facilities. Establishments providing food and beverage services to patrons
remaining in automobiles. Includes drive,up service.
Food and Beverage Sales. Retail sales of food and beverages for off, site preparation and
consumption. Typical uses include markets, groceries, liquor stores, and retail bakeries. This
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classification also includes large,scale stores that sell food items and beverages in bulk and also may
sell bulk household products.
Food Preparation. Businesses preparing and/or packaging food for off,site consumption, excluding
those of an industrial character in terms of processes employed, waste produced, water used, and
traffic generation. Uses include catering kitchens, bakeries with on,site retail sales, and small,scale
specialty food production, such as manufacture of candy, jams, and jellies.
Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries. An establishment primarily engaged in the provision of services
involving the care, preparation, or disposition of the human dead. Typical uses include a crematory,
columbarium, mausoleum, or mortuary.
Home Improvement Sales and Services. Retail sales, rental, and related services of hardware,
plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, building supplies, tools and equipment, plants and
garden products, patio furniture, swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, lighting fixtures, kitchen and
bathroom fixtures and cabinets, paint, carpeting, floor coverings, or wallpaper.
Hotels and Motels. Establishments offering lodging to transient patrons. These establishments may
provide additional services, such as conference and meeting rooms, restaurants, bars, or recreation
facilities available to guests or to the general public. This classmcation includes motor lodges, motels,
hostels, extended, stay hotels, and tourist courts, but does not include rooming hotels, boarding
houses, or residential hotels designed or intended to be used for sleeping for a period of
30 consecutive days or longer.
Hotels, Residential. Establishments offering rooms for rent for semitransient or permanent residents
on a weekly or monthly basis.
Laboratories. Establishments providing medical or dental laboratory services or establishments
providing photographic, analytical, or testing services.
Maintenance and Repair Services. Establishments providing appliance repair, office machine
repair, janitorial services, pest control, or building maintenance services. This classmcation excludes
maintenance and repair of vehicles or boats.
Offices, Business and Professional. Offices of firms or organizations providing professional,
executive, management, or administrative services, such as architectural, computer software design,
engineering, graphic design, interior design, real estate, insurance, investment, and legal offices. This
classification excludes hospitals, banks, and savings and loan associations.
Offices, Medical and Dental. Offices of firms or organizations providing medical services, such as
physicians, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, and similar medical professionals. This classification
includes medicaVdentallaboratories incidental to an office use.
Parking Facilities, Commercial. Surface lots and structures offering parking to the public for a fee
when such use is not incidental to another activity.
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Personal Improvement Services. Provision of instructional services or facilities, including
photography; fine arts; crafts; dance or music studios; driving schools; business and trade schools; and
diet centers, health clubs, and fimess studios.
Personal Services. Provision of recurrently needed services of a personal nature. This classification
includes barber and beauty shops; seamstresses; tailors; interior decorators; photocopying; and
photographic studios.
Retail Sales. The retail sale of merchandise not specifically listed under another use classification.
This classification includes department stores, drug stores, clothing stores, furniture stores, pawn
shops, pet shops, hardware stores, and businesses retailing the following goods: toys, hobby materials,
handcrafted items, jewelry, cameras, photographic supplies and services (including portraiture and
retail photo processing), medical supplies and equipment, electronic equipment, records, sporting
goods, kitchen utensils, hardware, appliances, antiques, art supplies and services, paint and wallpaper,
carpeting and floor covering, office supplies, bicycles, and new automotive parts and accessories
(excluding vehicle service and installation). Retail sales may be combined with other services such
as office machine, computer, electronics, and similar small~item repairs. This classification also
includes such services as dry cleaning businesses (excluding large~scale bulk cleaning plants), shoe
repair shops, and self~service laundries.
Travel Services. Establishments providing travel information and reservations to individuals and
businesses. This classification excludes automobile rental agencies.
Vehicle and Equipment Sales and Services.
Automobile Rentals. Rental of automobiles, including storage and incidental maintenance.
AutomobileNehicle Repair, Major. Repair of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes,
and recreational vehicles, including the sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment
and parts. This classification includes auto repair shops, body and fender shops, transmission
shops, wheel and brake shops, and auto glass services, but excludes vehicle dismantling or
salvaging and tire retreading or recapping.
AutomobileNehicle Service and Repair, Minor. Establishments engaged in the retail sale of
gas or diesel fuel, lubricants, parts, and accessories, including gasoline service stations; gas
convenience marts; quick~service oil, tune~up, brake and muffler shops; and tire sales and
installation, where repairs are made or service provided in enclosed bays and vehicles are not
stored typically overnight. This classification excludes establishments providing engine repair,
body and fender work, vehicle painting, towing, or repair of heavy trucks or construction
vehicles.
AutomobileNehicle Sales and Leasing. Sales or leasing of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks,
and/or lawn and garden~type tractors, including storage and incidental maintenance.
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Automobile Washing. Washing, waxing, or cleaning of automobiles or similar light vehicles.
Heavy Equipment Sales, Service and Rental. Sales, servicing and rental of vans, trailers,
tractors, and other equipment used for construction, agricultural, or similar activities.
Large Vehicle Sales, Service, and Rental. Sales, servicing, and rental of motor homes,
recreational trailers and equipment, boats, and similar vehicles.
Vehicle Storage. Storage of operative or inoperative vehicles. This classification includes
storage of parking tow~aways; impound yards; and storage lots for automobiles, trucks, buses,
and recreational vehicles, but does not include vehicle dismantling.
18.60.050 Industrial Use Classifications
Contractors' Office and Shop Buildings. Fully enclosed building{s) or structure{s) used for
contractors' offices, indoor storage of supplies or equipment, light fabrication (such as trusses,
windows, or heating equipment), and repair facilities, but which does not include any exterior storage
area.
Contractors' Storage Yards. Outdoor storage yards operated by, or on behalf of, a contractor for
storage of equipment, vehicles, machinery, building materials, pipe, or electrical components. This
use may include buildings or structures for uses such as offices, indoor storage of supplies or
equipment, light fabrication (such as trusses, windows, or heating equipment), and repair facilities.
Industry, Custom Handicraft. Manufacture of crafts, art, sculpture, stained glass, and similar items.
Retail sales of items manufactured on the premises is required.
Industry, General. Establishments engaged in any of the following types of activities taking place
within enclosed buildings: manufacturing finished parts or products primarily from previously
prepared materials; food and beverage manufacturing/distribution; providing industrial services; or
conducting industrial or scientific research, including product testing. This classification excludes
basic industrial processing and recycling of cans, bottles, cardboard, and similar consumer materials.
Industry, Heavy. Manufacturing of products from extracted or raw materials or recycled or
secondary materials or bulk storage and handling of such products and materials. This classification
includes: tobacco product manufacturing, textile mills, textile product mills, apparel manufacturing,
leather and allied product manufacturing, wood product manufacturing, paper manufacturing,
chemical manufacturing, plastics and rubber products manufacturing, nonmetallic mineral product
manufacturing, primary metal manufactUring, and fabricated metal product manufactUring.
SalvagelWrecking. Storage and dismantling of vehicles and equipment for sale of parts, as well as
their collection, storage, exchange, or sale of goods, including, but not limited to, any used building
materials, used containers or steel drums, used tires, and similar or related articles or property.
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Warehousing and Storage. Storage and distribution facilities without sales to the public on~site or
direct public access.
Indoor Commercial Storage. Storage within an enclosed building of commercial goods prior
to their distribution to wholesale and retail outlets.
Outdoor Storage. Storage of vehicles or commercial goods in open lots.
Se1f..Storage Warehouses. Facilities offering storage for individual use, including
miniwarehouses.
Wholesale, Distributing and Storage. Indoor storage and/or sale of bulk goods, including mail
order and internet sales and wholesale distribution. Sales may be retail or wholesale.
18.60.060 Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Use Classifications
Airports and Heliports. Facilities for the takeoff and landing of airplanes and helicopters, including
runways, aircraft storage buildings, public terminal buildings and parking, helicopter pads, and
support activities, such as airport operations and air traffic control.
Communication Facilities
Antennae and Transmission Towers. Broadcasting, recording, and other communication
services accomplished through electronic or telephonic mechanisms, as well as structures
designed to support one or more reception/transmission systems. Examples of transmission
towers include, but shall not be limited to, radio towers, television towers, telephone
exchange/microwave relay towers, and cellular telephone transmission/personal
communications systems towers.
Facilities Within Buildings. Includes radio, television, or recording studios and telephone
switching centers; excludes antennae and transmission towers.
FreightITruck Tenninals and Warehouses. Facilities for local or worldwide freight and postal
services by truck or rail.
Transportation Passenger Tenninals. Facilities for passenger transportation operations. This
classification includes rail stations, bus terminals, and scenic and sightseeing facilities, but does
not include airports or heliports.
VtiUties, Major. Generating plants, electric substations, solid waste collection, including
transfer stations and materials recovery (recycling processing) facilities, solid waste treatment
and disposal, water or wastewater treatment plants, and similar facilities of public agencies or
public utilities.
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Utilities, Minor. Facilities necessary to support established uses involving only minor
structures, such as electrical distribution lines, underground water and sewer lines, and
recycling collection facilities.
18.60.070 Agriculture and Extractive Use Classifications
Crop and Animal Raising. The raising of tree, vine, field, forage, and other plant crops intended
to provide food or fibers, as well as keeping, grazing, or feeding of animals for animal products, animal
increase, or value increase.
Mining and Quarrying. The extraction of nonmetallic minerals, including sand and gravel pit
operations. They include surface mining operations as defined by the Public Resources Code of the
State of California.
Nurseries. Establishments in which all merchandise is kept within an enclosed building or a fully
screened enclosure and fertilizer of any type is stored and sold in package form only. This
classification includes wholesale and retan nurseries offering plants for sale.
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18.61.010
18.61.020
List of Terms
Definitions
18.61.010
List of Terms
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Abandoned Use
(see Nonconforming Terms)
Abandoned Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Accessory Building
Accessory Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Accessory Unit (also known as second dwelling
unit)
(see Residential Structure Types)
Accessory Use
Adult Bookstore
(see Adult Entertainment Terms)
Adult Cabaret
(see Adult Entertainment Terms)
Adult Drive-in Theater
(see Adult Entertainment Terms)
Adult Entertainment Business or Activity
(see Adult Entertainment Terms)
Adult Entertainment Terms
Adult Massage Parlor
(see Adult Entertainment Terms)
Adult Model Studio
(see Adult Entertainment Terms)
Adult Motel
(see Adult Entertainment Terms)
Adult Motion Picture Arcade
(see Adult Entertainment Terms)
Adult Motion Picture Theater
(see Adult Entertainment Terms)
Adult Sexual Encounter Center
(see Adult Entertainment Terms)
Advertising
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Affordability
(see Residential Density Bonus Terms)
Affordable Housing
(see Residential Density Bonus Terms)
Affordable Housing
(see Residential Density Bonus Terms)
Affordable Unit, For Rent
Affordable Unit, For Sale
Aggregate Sign Area
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Alley
Alter
Ambient Noise
(see Noise Terms)
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Animal ( Exotic or Wild)
(see Animal Terms)
Animal ( Household Pet)
(see Animal Terms)
Animal ( Large)
(see Animal Terms)
Animal (Small)
(see Animal Terms)
Animal Terms
Animals
(see Animal Terms)
Antenna
(see Telecommunication Terms)
Area of Special Flood Hazard
(see Flood Related Terms)
Art
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Arts and Crafts Shows, Outdoor
(see Temporary Use Terms)
Automobile Trailer
(see Automobile Trailer Terms)
Automobile Trailer Park
(see Automobile Trailer Terms)
Automobile Trailer Terms
Automobile Wrecking Yard
A-weighted Sound Level
(see Noise Terms)
Awning
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Awning Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Balcony
Banner
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Base Density
Base Flood
(see Flood Related Terms)
Base Floodplain
(see Flood Related Terms)
Basement
Beacon or Searchlight
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Bed-and-Breakfast Inn
Billboard
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Boardinghouse or Rooming House
Breezeway
Building
Building Coverage
Building Height
Building Site
Building-Mounted
(see Telecommunication Te7TTlS)
Business
"C" District
Cabaret
Canopy
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Canopy Sign
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Caretaker's Quarters
Changeable Copy Sign
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
CharitablelPhilanthropic Institution
Church
City Council
Club
Collection Building
Collocation
(see Telecommunication Te7TTlS)
Commercial Filming
(see Temporary Use Te7TTlS)
Communication Tower
(see Telecommunication Te7TTlS)
Conforming Sign
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Construction
(see Noise Te7TTlS)
Contiguous To
(see Flood Related Te7TTlS)
Copy
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Covered Parking Space
Decibel
(see Noise Te7TTlS)
Deck
Demolition Distribution Line
Density Bonus
(see Residential Density Bonus Te7TTlS)
Design Flood
(see Flood Related T e7TTlS)
Design Review Manual
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Detached Sign
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Development
(see Flood Related Te7TTlS)
Directional Sign
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
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(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Double Frontage Lot
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Driveway
Dwelling
(see Residential Structure Types)
Dwelling Group
(see Residential Structure Types)
Dwelling Unit
(see Residentia!. Structure Types)
Dwelling, Multiple Family
(see Residential Structure Types)
Dwelling, Single Family
(see Residential Structure Types)
Dwelling, Single Family Attached
(see Residential Structure Types)
Dwelling, Two-Family or Duplex
(see Residential Structure Types)
Electrical Code
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Electromagnetic Radio Frequency Waves
(see Telecommunication Te7TTlS)
Electronic Message Board
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Emergency Work or Action
(see Noise Te7TTlS)
Encroachment
(see Flood Related Te7TTlS)
Enforcement Officer
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Equal Conveyance
(see Flood Related Te7TTlS)
Equivalent Financial Value
(see Residential Density Bonus Te7TTlS)
Erected
Existing Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision
(see Flood Related Te7TTlS)
Expansion
(see Mining Te7TTlS)
Exploration or Prospecting
(see Mining Te7TTlS)
Family
Farmers' Market
(see Temporary Use Te7TTlS)
Flag or Patriotic Symbol
(see Sign Types and Te7TTlS)
Flood Fringe
(see Flood Related Te7TTlS)
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
(see Flood Related Te7TTlS)
Flood Insurance Study
(see Flood Related Terms)
Flood or Flooding
(see Flood Related Te7TTlS)
Flood Protection
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Flood Protection Elevation
(see Flood Related Terms)
Floodplain
(see Flood Related Terms)
Floodplain Administrator
(see Flood Related Terms)
Floodplain Area
(see Flood Related Terms)
Floodplain District (FP)
(see Flood Related Terms)
Floodplain Management
(see Flood Related Terms)
Floodplain Management Regulations
(see Flood Related Terms)
Floodplain Terms
Flood- Proofing
(see Flood Related Terms)
Flood-Related Erosion
(see Flood Related Terms)
Floodway
(see Flood Related Terms)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Floor Area, Gross
Floor Area, Net
Fowl (Large)
(see Animal Terms)
Freeboard
(see Flood Related Terms)
Fully Shielded
(see Ughting Terms)
Garage or Carport
General Plan
Grade, Average
Grade, Existing
Grade, Finished
Grade, Street
Ground-Mounted
(see Telecommunication Terms)
Half Story
(see Story)
Height
Home Occupation
Hospital or Sanitarium
Hotel or Motel
Hydraulic Engineer Center ModelZ (HEC-Z)
(succeeded by HEC-RAS)
(see Flood Related Terms)
Hydraulic Engineering Center Modell (HEC-l)
(succeeded by HEC-HMS)
(see Flood Related Terms)
Hydraulic Engineering Center Water Resources
Council Model CPD-13
(see Flood Related Terms)
Idle
(see Mining Terms)
Illegal Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Illuminated Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Illumination Direct
Illumination Indirect
Intensity
(see Nanconforming Terms)
Intrusive Noise
(see Noise Terms)
J unkyard
Kitchen
Landscape
Light Trespass
(see Ughting Terms)
Lighting Terms
Loading Space
Logo
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Lot
Lot Frontage (Signs)
Lot Line Types
Lot Line, Front
(see Lot Une Types)
Lot Line, Rear
(see Lot Une Types)
Lot Line, Side
(see Lot Une Types)
Lot Types
Lot, Corner
(see Lot Types)
Lot, Double Frontage
(see Lot Types)
Lot, Flag
(see Lot Type Terms)
Lot, Gross Area
Lot, Interior
(see Lot Types)
Lot, Net Area
Lot, Reversed Corner
(see Lot Types)
Lower- and Very Low-Income Households
(see Residential Density Bonus Terms)
Lowest Floor
(see Flood Related Terms)
Manufactured Home
(see Flood Related Terms)
Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision
(see Flood Related Terms)
Marquee
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Marquee Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Mined Lands
(see Mining Terms)
Minerals
(see Mining Terms)
Mining Terms
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Mining Waste'
(see Mining Terms)
Monument Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Nameplate
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Natural Feature
New Construction
(see Flood Related Terms)
Noise Disturbance
(see Noise Terms)
Noise Level
(see Noise Terms)
Noise Terms
Nonconforming Sign
(see Nonconforming Terms)
Nonconforming Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Nonconforming Site
(see Nonconforming Terms)
Nonconforming Structure
(see Nonconforming Terms)
Nonconforming Terms
Nonconforming Use
(see Nonconforming Terms)
No-Rise Floodway and Flood Fringe
(see Flood Related Terms)
"0" District
Occupancy, Change
Occupied
Off-Site Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Off-Street Loading Facilities
One-Hundred-Year Flood
(see Flood Related Terms)
On-Site Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Open-Space Terms
Open-Space Easement
(see Open-Space Terms)
Open-Space Land
(see Open-Space Terms)
Open-Space Types
Operator
(see Mining Terms)
Overburden
(see Mining Terms)
Owner
Pennant
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Permitted
Person
Personal Service
Plan Lines
Planning Commission
Pole Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Porch
Portable Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Poultry
(see Animal Terms)
Preexisting
Preservation
Private Open Space
(see Open-Space Types)
Private Open-Space Easement
(see Open-Space Terms)
Processing Facility
(see Recycling Terms)
Professional Office
Project
Promotional Temporary Signs
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Public Open Space
(see Open-Space Terms)
Public Open-Space Easement
(see Open-Space Terms)
Public Parking Area
Public Service, Seasonal, or Special Community Event
Signs
(see Sign Types and Terms)
"R" District
Real Estate Development Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Real Estate Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Real Property Boundary
(see Noise Terms)
Reclamation
(see Mining Terms)
Reconstruc tion
Recreational Vehicle
(see Flood Related Terms)
Recyclable Material
(see Recycling Terms)
Recycling Facility
(see Recycling Terms)
Recycling Terms
Rehabilitation
Remedy a Violation
(see Flood Related Terms)
Residential Density Bonus Terms
Residential Structure Type Terms
Reverse Vending Machine
(see Recycling Terms)
Riverine
(see Flood Related Terms)
Roof Line
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Roof Sign
(see Sign Types and Terms)
Room, Habitable
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(see Temporary Use Tenns)
Scenic or Riparian Corridor
(see Flood Related Tenns)
School, Elementary or High
Setback Line
Shared Open Space
(see Open-Space Types)
Shopping Center
Shopping Center Identifier or Locator Sign
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Sign
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Sign Area
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Sign Height
(see Sign Tenns)
Sign Terms
Site
Sniping
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Sound Level Meter
(see Noise Tenns)
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
(see Flood Related Tenns)
Specified Anatomical Areas
(see Adult Entertainment Tenns)
Specified Sexual Activities
(see Adult Entertainment Tenns)
Standard Project Flood
(see Flood Related Tenns)
Start of Construction
(see Flood Related Tenns)
State Board
(see Mining Tenns)
State Geologist
(see Mining Tenns)
State-of-the-Art Sign Design
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Story Terms
Street
Street Line
Structural Alterations
Structure
Substantial Damage
(see Flood Related Tenns)
Substantial Improvement
(see Flood Related Tenns)
Supergraphic Wall Sign
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Surface Mining Operations
(see Mining Tenns)
Swap Meets
(see Temporary Use Tenns)
Swimming Pool, Indoor
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Swimming Pool, Outdoor
(see Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs)
Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
Targeted Housing Units
Telecom Definitions
Temporary Sign
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Temporary Use Terms
Time and Temperature Signs
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Trade Fairs
(see Temporary Use Tenns)
Transmission Line
Tree, Heritage
Uplighting
(see Ughting Tenns)
Usable Open Space
(see Open-Space Types)
Use
Use Accessory
Variance
(see Flood Related Tenns)
Velocity of Water
(see Flood Related Tenns)
Violation
(see Flood Related Tenns)
Visible
Wall Mural
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Wall Sign
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Window Sign
(see Sign Types and Tenns)
Wireless Communication Facility
(see Telecommunication Tenns)
Yard
(see Open-Space Types)
Y ard Terms
Yard, Front
(see Yard Tenns)
Yard, Rear
(see Yard Tenns)
Yard, Side
(see Yard Tenns)
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Accessory Use. A use incidental and accessory to the principal use of a lot or a building located on
the same lot.
Adult Entertainment Terms.
Adult Entertainment Business or Activity. An establishment that is not customarily open
to the public but only to one or more classes of the public and that normally excludes any minor
by reason of age. Such establishments usually charge a fee for a service or sale item to be
purchased. It is a business that is characterized by emphasis on depicting, describing, or relating
to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas." Said term includes, but is not
limited to, the following uses:
Adult Bookstore. An establishment that has a substantial or significant portion of its
stock~in~trade, books, magazines, or other periodicals that are distinguished or
characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified
sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, or an establishment with a segment or
section devoted to the sale or display of such material and that excludes minors by virtue
of age from all or part of the establishment.
Adult Cabaret. A cabaret that features go~go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or
female impersonators, or similar entertainers and that excludes minors by virtue of age.
Adult Drive~in Theater. A drive~in theater for presenting material distinguished or
characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified
sexual activities or specified anatomical areas for observation by patrons and that excludes
minors by virtue of age.
Adult Massage Parlor. Any place where, for any form of consideration or gratuity,
massage, alcohol rub, administration of fomentations, electric or magnetic treatments, or
any other treatment or manipulation of the human body occurs as part of or in connection
with sexual conduct, or where any person providing such treatment, manipulation, or
service related thereto exposes specified anatomical areas and that excludes minors by
reason of age.
Adult Mini Motion Picture Theater. An enclosed building with a capacity of less than
50 persons used for presenting material distinguished or characterized by an emphasis or
matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified
anatomical areas for observation by patrons therein and that excludes minors by virtue of
age.
Adult Model Studio. Any place where for any form of consideration or gratuity, figure
models who display specified anatomical areas are provided to be observed, sketched,
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drawn, painted, sculpted, photographed, or similarly depicted by persons paying such
consideration or gratuity and that excludes minors by virtue of age.
Adult Motel. A motel wherein material is presented that is distinguished or characterized
by an emphasis on depicting or describing sexual conduct or specified anatomical areas
and that excludes minors by virtue of age.
Adult Motion Picture Arcade. Any place that the public is permitted or invited wherein
coin, or slug,operated or electronically, electrically, or mechanically controlled still or
motion,picture machines, projectors, or other image'producing devices are maintained
to show images to 5 or fewer persons per machine at anyone time and where the images
so displayed are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on depicting or describing
sexual conduct or specified anatomical areas and that excludes minors by virtue of age.
Adult Motion Picture Theater. An enclosed building with a capacity of 50 or more
persons used for presenting material depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual
activities or specified anatomical areas for observation by patrons therein and that
excludes minors by virtue of age.
Adult Sexual Encounter Center. Any business, agency, or person who, for any form of
consideration or gratuity, provides a place where 3 or more persons, not all members of
the same family, may congregate, assemble, or associate for the purpose of engaging in
sexual conduct or exposing of specified anatomical areas and excludes minors by virtue
of age.
Specified Anatomical Areas. Means the following: Less than completely and opaquely
covered: (a) human genitals or pubic region, (b) female breast below a point immediately
above the top of the areola. Human male genitals in a discernible turgid state, even if
completely and opaquely covered.
Specified Sexual Activities. Means the following: Human genitals in a state of sexual
stimulation or arousal; acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, or sodomy;
fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock, or female
breast.
Affordable Unit, For Rent. A unit for which the total monthly rent, plus utilities for lower,income
households, does not exceed 30 percent of 60 percent of the county median income and for very low,
income households, 30 percent of 50 percent of the county median income.
Affordable Unit, For Sale. A unit for which the total monthly payment, including interest, taxes,
insurance, and utilities, does not exceed for lower,income households 30 percent of 60 percent of
the county median income and for very low,income households, 30 percent of 50 percent of the
county median income.
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Alley. A public way permanently reserved as a secondary means of access to abutting property.
Alter. To make a change in the exterior appearance or the supporting members of a structure, such
as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders, that will prolong the life of the structure. Routine
maintenance is not considered an alteration.
Amusement Park. Any place of amusement open to the public not conducted wholly within a
completed enclosed building.
Animal..Related Terms.
Animals. Means horses, ponies, mules, burros, jacks, jennies, cows, bulls, calves, heifers, sheep,
goats, swine, llamas, rabbits, and all other domestic or domesticated animals other than
household pets.
Animal (Exotic or Wild). An animal, including, but not limited to, a monkey, fox, snake,
raccoon, or other similar animal, including predatory or poisonous animals.
Animal (Household Pet). Any animal customarily permitted and kept in a dwelling and kept
only for the company or pleasure provided to the occupants of the dwelling, such as a dog, cat,
parakeet, tropical fish, hamster, rabbit, or Vietnamese pot,bellied pig.
Animal (Large). Any equine or bovine animal or other animal similar in size, weight, or
appearance, including, but not limited to, a horse, pony, mule, donkey, cow, llama, pigs, hogs,
goats, sheep, or ox.
Animal (Small). Poultry, rabbits, and those other such comparably sized animals distinguished
from those described as large animals.
Fowl (Large). Any ostrich, emus, rheas, or similar flightless large birds.
Poultry. Means pigeons, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and all other domestic or
domesticated fowl other than household pets.
Automobile Trailer Terms
Automobile Trailer. Any building or structure used for living or sleeping purposes and
equipped with wheels or other means to facilitate movement from place to place and vehicles
when used for living or sleeping purposes.
Automobile Trailer Park. Any lot or parcel ofland used for the accommodation of one or more
automobile trailers occupied as living quarters.
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Balcony. A platform that projects from the wall of a building, typically above the first level, and is
surrounded by a rail, balustrade or parapet.
Basement. A space wholly or partly underground and having more than half its height, measuring
from its floor to its ceiling, below the average adjoining grade. If the finished floor level directly
above a basement is more than 6 feet above grade at any point, the basement shall be considered a
story. Any basement level that has a habitable room shall be counted as a story.
Base Density. The number of dwelling units on a particular parcel of land that is in conformance
with the General Plan and zoning.
Block. All property fronting upon one side of a street between intersecting and intercepting streets
or between a street and waterway, end of dead~end street, or city boundary. An intercepting street
shall determine only the boundary of the block on the side of the street that it intercepts.
Boardinghouse or Rooming House. A residential building containing shared living quarters with
a single kitchen where food and housing are provided for compensation. Does not include motels,
hotels, or bed and breakfast establishments.
Breezeway. A roofed, open~sided passageway connecting 2 structures, such as a house and a garage.
Building. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or by walls and designed for the shelter
or housing of any person, animal, or chattel, including any underground shelter or similar use.
Building, Accessory. A building which is used in support of or accessory to the principal building
on a lot.
Building Coverage. The sum in square feet of the areas of the horizontal projections of all buildings
on a lot, excluding open pergolas, steps, chimneys, eaves, buttresses, cornices, unenclosed and
unroofed terraces, and minor ornamental features projecting from the walls of the building. The
features are not directly supported by the ground.
Building Height. The vertical distance from finished grade to the highest structural point of the
building as measured plumb from all points along said grade.
Building, Main. See Building, Principal.
Building, Principal. A building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on which it is
located. Also referred to as "main building."
Building Site. A lot or parcel of land in single or joint ownership and occupied or to be occupied
by a main building and accessory buildings or by a dwelling group and its accessory buildings,
together with such open spaces as are required by the terms of this title, and having its principal
frontage on a "street" as defined in this chapter.
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Business. The purchase, sale, or other transaction involving the handling or disposition of any
article, substance, or commodity for livelihood or profit; or the ownership or management of office
buildings, offices, recreational, or amusement enterprises; or the maintenance and use of offices by
professions and trades rendering services.
"C" District. Means one or more of the following commercial districts: "NC" Neighborhood
Commercial, "SC" Shopping Center, "RC" Regional Commercial, "GC" General Commercial, or
"HC" Heavy Commercial.
Caretaker's Quarters. A dwelling unit on the site of a commercial, industrial, public, or semipublic
use, occupied by a guard or caretaker.
CharitablelPhilanthropic Institution. Any nonprofit organization to administer charity, consistent
with existing laws, for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons by bringing their minds or hearts
under the influence of education or religion; by relieving their bodies from disease, suffering, or
constraint; by assisting them to establish themselves in life; by erecting or maintaining public
buildings or works; or by otherwise lessening the burden of government.
Church. A building, together with its accessory buildings and uses, where persons regularly assemble
for worship. The building, together with its accessory buildings and uses, is maintained and
controlled by a religious body organized to sustain public worship.
City Council. The City Council of the city.
Club. An association of persons, whether incorporated or unincorporated, for some common
purpose, but not including groups organized primarily to render a service carried on as a business.
Collection Building. Buildings with a gross floor area of 225 square feet or less used for the deposit
and storage of recyclables.
Covered Parking Space. An accessible and usable covered space of not less than 10 by 20 feet for
storage of automobiles-such covered parking space to be so located on the lot as to meet the
requirements of this title for an accessory building or, if attached to the main building, to be so
located as to meet all the requirements of this title for a main building.
Deck. A platform, either freestanding or attached to a building, that is supported by pillars or posts
(see also: Balcony).
Demolition. Any act or process that destroys in whole or in part a cultural resource or other
structure within an historic district.
Distribution Line. An electric power line bringing power from a distribution substation to
consumers.
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District. A portion of the city within which certain uses of land and buildings are permitted or
prohibited and within which certain yards and other open spaces are required and certain height
limits are established for buildings, all as set forth and specified in this title.
Driveway. A paved area on a lot necessary to provide direct access for vehicles between a street and
either:
· An area on a residential lot containing 4 or fewer parking spaces.
· An aisle between spaces in a parking lot.
· A loading berth.
· A refuse storage area.
Erected. Includes built, constructed, reconstructed, moved upon, or any physical operations on the
premises required for the building. Excavations, fill drainage, and the like shall be considered a part
of the erection.
Family. An individual or 2 or more persons occupying a dwelling and living together as a single
nonprofit housekeeping unit.
Floodplain Terms.
Appeal. A request for a review of the Floodplain Administrator's interpretation of any
provision of this chapter or a request for a variance.
Area of Shallow Flooding. A designated AO or AH Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM). The base flood depths range from one to 3 feet; a clearly defined channel does not
exist; the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate; and velocity flow may be evident.
Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow.
Area of Special Flood Hazard. See "Special Flood Hazard Area."
Base Flood. A flood having a I percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
Same as the I OO~year flood.
BaSement. Any area of the building having its floor below ground level on all sides.
Base Floodplain. The area covered by a base flood which is generally defined by FEMA as
Zone A, AO, Al~30, and AE on the Flood Insurance Rate Map or the base flood area or
elevation shown on any drainage study approved or adopted by the City (Citywide Storm Drain
Master Plan by Montgomery~Watson Engineers dated October 1993), whichever is highest.
Contiguous To. Property bordering the base floodplain which would have a finished lot level
of less than one foot above the base flood elevation, unless otherwise protected.
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Design Flood. The flood against which protection is to be provided by means of land~use
regulation or flood~protective or flood~control works. The design flood shall be the base flood
recurrence interval (see "Base Flood" definition).
Development. Any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but
not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, landscaping,
paving, excavation, drilling operations, or storing equipment or materials.
Encroachment. The advance or infringement of uses, plant growth, fill, excavation, buildings,
permanent structures, or development into a floodplain which may impede or alter the flow
capacity of a floodplain.
Equal Conveyance. An equal amount of encroachment on both sides of a channel and an
equal displacement of water or narrowing of the natural channel.
Existing Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision. A manufactured home park, subdivision,
or planned development for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which
the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities,
the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is
completed before January 19, 1988.
Flood or Flooding. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of
normally dry land areas from (1) the overflow of floodwaters, (2) the unusual and rapid
accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source, and/or (3) the collapse or subsidence
of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water as a result of erosion or undermining
caused by waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused
by an unusually high water level in a natural body of water accompanied by a severe storm or
by an unanticipated force of nature, such as a flash flood, or by some similarly unusual and
unforeseeable event which results in flooding as defined in this definition.
Flood Fringe. The area between the 1 OO~year flood boundary and the floodway shown on the
Flood Insurance Rate Maps incorporated in the Flood Insurance Study or on the Citywide
Storm Drain Master Plan, whichever is highest.
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The official map on which the Federal Insurance
Administration has delineated the "floodway," the "floodplain," and "risk~premium" zones
applicable to the city.
Flood Insurance Study. The official report provided by the Federal Insurance Administration
that includes flood profiles, the FIRM, the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map, and the water~
surface elevation of the base flood.
Floodplain. This means the Floodway, Flood Fringe, and means the same as "Base Floodplain"
and the "Area of Special Flood Hazard." "Floodplain" or "Floodplain Area" means any land area
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susceptible to being inundated by water from any source. (See definition of "Flooding.") The
elevations and boundaries of flooding within the floodplain are defined by Zones A, AO, A 1 ~ 30,
and AE of the Flood Insurance Rate Map prepared by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency or as shown on any drainage study (Citywide Storm Drain Master Plan by Montgomery~
Watson Engineers dated October 1993) approved or adopted by the City, whichever is highest.
For creeks where floodplain elevations with a detailed study have not been established by
FEMA or the Citywide Storm Drain Master Plan, the elevations shall be determined by a
registered civil engineer and approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section
18.51.100. Backwater areas along the Sacramento River or creeks which rise or fall with the
level of water in the adjacent stream are considered to be within the floodplain, unless proven
by a licensed hydrologist/engineer that those water levels are not the same as the floodplain of
the adjacent stream and have a floodplain of their own.
Floodplain Administrator. The Development Services Director or the designee appointed to
administer and enforce the City's floodplain management regulations and the City's Community
Rating Service (CRS) program.
Floodplain Area. An area having flood, mud slide (i.e., mud flow), and/or flood~related erosion
hazards as shown on a FIRM or Flood Boundary and Floodway Map and also that area shown
on any drainage study (Citywide Storm Drain Master Plan) approved or adopted by the City,
whichever is highest.
Floodplain District (FP). A zoning district that is combined with other zoning designations of
lots that are either wholly or partially within the floodplain.
Floodplain Management. The operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive
measures for reducing flood damage and preserving and enhancing, where possible, natural
resources in the floodplain, including, but not limited to, emergency preparedness plans, flood~
control works, floodplain management regulations, and open~space plans.
Floodplain Management Regulations. Zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building
codes, health regulations, special~ purpose ordinances (such as Floodplain Ordinance, Grading
Ordinance, and Erosion~Control Ordinance), and other applications of police power. The term
describes such State or local regulations in any combination thereof that provide standards for
the purpose of flood~damage prevention and reduction.
Flood~PTOofing. Any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes, or
adjustments to structures that reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real
property, water and sanitary facilities, and structures and their contents.
Flood Protection. An action taken to protect property and structures from inundation by the
base flood or greater event.
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Flood Protection Elevation. An elevation expressed in feet that the City requires for elevation
of the lowest floor above the lOO,year floodplain. The City's required Flood Protection
Elevation is a minimum of one foot. The lOO,year floodplain is defined by the Flood Insurance
Rate Maps prepared by FEMA or the Citywide Storm Drain Master Plan by Montgomery,
Watson Engineers, whichever is highest.
Flood,Related Erosion. The collapse or subsidence ofland along the shore of a river, creek, or
other body of water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by currents of water exceeding
anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusually high water level in a natural body
of water accompanied by a severe storm or by an unanticipated force of nature, such as a flash
flood or by some similarly unusual and unforeseeable event which results in flooding.
Floodway. The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must
be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water
surface elevation more than one foot. "Floodway" includes those areas so designated on any
drainage study approved or adopted by the City.
Freeboard. A factor of safety expressed in feet above a flood level for purposes of floodplain
management. "Freeboard" tends to compensate for the many unknown factors that could
contribute to flood heights greater than the height calculated for a selected size flood and
floodway conditions, such as wave action, bridge openings, and the hydrological effect of
urbanization of the watershed.
Hydraulic Engineering Center Modell (HEC,l) (succeeded by HEC,HMS). The model is
designed to simulate the surface runoff response of a stream basin to precipitation by
representing the basin as an interconnected system of hydrolOgic and hydraulic components.
Each component models an aspect of the precipitation,runoff process within a portion of the
basin, commonly referred to as a subbasin. A component may represent a surface,runoff entity,
a stream channel, or a reservoir. Representation of a component requires a set of parameters
which specify the particular characteristics of the component and mathematical relations which
describe the physical processes. The result of the modeling process is the computation of stream
flow by hydrographs at desired locations in the stream basin. The model can be used in making
flood predictions from rainfall runoff for any state of upstream urbanization. In so doing, the
model considers time of concentration and detention characteristics of the tributary area. The
model can also be used to estimate the velocity of surface water but cannot be used to
determine backwater,curve elevations. A hydraulic computer program (HEC,Z) is generally
used in conjunction with HEC,l to obtain backwater curves or surface,water profiles. The
model can also be used to develop discharge, frequency curve and associated levels of
confidence through sensitivity analysis of rainfall and runoff parameter input.
Hydraulic Engineer Center Model 2 (HEC,2) (succeeded by HEC,RAS). This model is
intended for calculating water, surface profiles for steady, gradually varied flow in natural or
manmade channels. Both subcritical and supercritical flow profiles can be calculated. The
effects of various obstructions, such as bridges, culverts, weirs, and structures, in the floodplain
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may be considered in the computations. The computational procedure is based on the solution
of the one~dimensional energy equation with energy loss due to friction evaluated with
Manning's equation. The computational procedure is generally known as the Standard Step
Method. The program is also designed for application in floodplain management and flood~
insurance studies to evaluate floodway encroachments and to designate flood~hazard zones.
Also, capabilities are available for assessing the effects of channel improvements and levees on
water~surface profiles.
Hydraulic Engineering Center Water Resources Council Model CPD~13. This model is used
in calculating the flood~frequency curve from data over a period of time from stream~gauge
history of sufficient length (40 years, if available; if only 20 years or less is available, several
gauges or other methodologies should be considered). The model is capable of developing
confidence limits associated with the frequency curve.
Lowest Floor. The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including a basement. An
unfinished or flood~resistant enclosure below the lowest floor that is usable solely for parking
of vehicles, building access, or storage in an area other than a basement area is not considered
a building's lowest floor provided that it conforms to applicable nonelevation design
requirements, including, but not limited to: .
A. The wet floodproofing standard in Section 18.51.080(D) (3).
B. The anchoring standards in Section 18.51.080(B).
C. The construction materials and methods standards in Section 18.51.080(C).
D. The standards for utilities in Section 18.51.080(E).
For residential structures, all subgrade enclosed areas are prohibited because they are
considered to be basements. This prohibition includes below~grade garages and storage areas.
Manufactured Home. A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a
permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when
connected to the required utilities. The term "Manufactured Home" does not include a
"recreational vehicle."
Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision. A parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided
into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
New Construction. For floodplain management purposes, this means structures for which the
"start of construction" commenced on or after the effective date of floodplain management
regulations adopted by this community Quly 1, 1985) and includes any subsequent
improvements to such structures.
No~Rise Floodway and Flood Fringe. This refers to maintenance of the City's floodway and
floodplain fringe with no rise in floodplain elevations that would adversely affect properties.
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One..Hundred.. Year Flood. The same as "base flood."
Recreational Vehicle. A vehicle which is:
A. Built on a single chassis.
B. Four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection.
C. Designed to be self..propelled or permanently towable by a light..duty truck.
D. Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling, but as temporary living quarters
for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.
Remedy a Violation. To bring the structure or other development into compliance with State
or local floodplain management regulations or, if this is not possible, to reduce the impacts of
its noncompliance. Ways that impacts may be reduced include:
A. Protecting the structure or other affected development from flood damages.
B. Implementing the enforcement provisions of the ordinance or otherwise deterring future
similar violations.
C. Reducing State or Federal financial exposure with regard to the structure or other
development.
Riverine. Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including tributaries), stream, brook,
etc.
Scenic or Riparian Conidor. Includes areas that border segments of seasonal creeks and all
the Sacramento River's floodplain which contain vegetation natural to waterways.
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). An area having special flood or flood..related erosion
hazards and shown on a FIRM as Zone A, AO, A1..30, AE, or AH.
Standard Project. Flood. The largest flood that can be expected from the most severe
combination of meteorological and hydrological conditions reasonably characteristic of the
geographical region involved. Such a flood provides a reasonable upper limit to be considered
in designing flood..control works and in delineating floodplain limits and shall be generally
applicable where its occurrence would have a high probability of hazard to human life.
Start of Construction. Includes substantial improvement and other proposed new development
and means the date the building permit was issued provided that the actual start of
construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement
was within 180 days from the date of the permit. The actual start means either the first
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placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or
footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of
excavation, or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent
construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor does
it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a
basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include
the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied
as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual
start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part
of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.
Substantial Damage. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of
restoring the structure to its before,damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the
market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
Substantial Improvement. Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other proposed new
development of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value
of the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This term includes
structures which have incurred "substantial damage," regardless of the actual repair work
performed. Market value will be estimated using the tax assessed value of the structure,
excluding the land value. If the improvement/repair cost (as determined by the valuation of
the building permit application) is less than or equal to 40 percent of the market value estimate,
then the improvement/repair is not a substantial improvement. If the improvement/repair cost
is greater than 40 percent of the market value estimate, then the improvement/repair is a
potential substantial improvement, and a certified appraisal shall be submitted. The appraisal
shall determine the value of the structure being improved, separate from the land value. The
term "substantial improvement" does not, however, include either:
A. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of State or local
health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code
enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to ensure safe living
conditions.
B. Any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a State
Inventory of Historic Places provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's
continued designation as a "historic structure."
Variance. A grant of relief from the requirements of this chapter which permits construction
in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this chapter.
Velocity of Water. The rate of flow measured in feet per second at specified depths within the
floodway, flood fringe, or area immediately adjacent to a proposed floodplain encroachment.
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Violation. The failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the City's
floodplain, management regulations. A structure or other development without the elevation
certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in this chapter is
presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided.
Floor Area, Gross. The total interior floor area of all stories of a building or structure, including
basements as well as aboveground stories. It excludes any crawl space, area used exclusively for
vehicle parking or loading, breezeway, attic without floor, and any open porch, deck, balcony, or
terrace.
Floor Area, Net. The total of all portions of interior floor area of each floor, basement, attic, or
other area under the roof. It excludes portions thereof used solely for corridors, balconies, employee
lounges, elevator shafts, stairways, restrooms, basement or attic areas having a height of more than
7 feet, closets, vaults, storage areas, climatic control areas, janitorial storage areas, parking or loading
areas; in industrial areas, storage sheds with less than 150 square feet of space, bunkers, electrical
substations, smoking shelters, instrument shelters, and similar enclosures. The following areas shall
be included within net floor area:
· Lobbies of banks or financial or lending institutions.
· Outdoor uncovered retail sales area, excepting plant nurseries and auto,sales lots.
· Waiting rooms used by the public in connection with offices, professional offices, and similar
establishments.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The net floor area of a building or buildings on a lot divided by the lot
area or site area.
Garage or Carport. An accessible and usable covered space of not less than 10 by 20 feet for storage
of automobiles.
General Plan. The City of Redding General Plan.
Grade, Average. The average level on the surface defined as the shortest distance between finished
grade at the highest and lowest sides of a structure.
Grade, Existing. The level of the ground or pavement at a stated location as it exists prior to
disturbance in preparation for a project regulated by this chapter.
Grade, Finished. The point of the elevation of the finished surface of the ground. For purposes of
determining building height, finished grade is the grade at the building foundation. In the case of
signs, grade is the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground at the base of the
sign or, in the case of a double support, the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the
ground at the supports.
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Grade, Street. The top of the curb or the top of the edge of the pavement or traveled way where
no curb exists.
Height. See Rules of Measurement, Section 18.62.080.
Home Occupation. An accessory use of a dwelling unit for lawful business purposes. A home
occupation is incidental to the primary use of the building as a residence.
Hospital or Sanitarium. Any institution, place, building, or agency that maintains and operates
organized facilities for the diagnosis, care, or treatment of human illness, including convalescence
and including care during and after pregnancy or that maintains and operates organized facilities for
any such purpose, and to which persons may be admitted for overnight stay or longer. "Hospital"
includes nursing home, maternity home, and lying~in asylum.
Junkyard. A place where any of the following described materials are collected, stored, or placed,
except where the use or activity is conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, including
the following: the collection, storage, or placing of worn out, discarded, or scrapped goods or
materials that may be turned to some use such as rope, chains, iron, copper, furniture, stoves,
enamelware, paper, bottles, used pipes, used machinery, parts of dismantled machinery, or vehicles.
A. The collection, storage, or placing of any used material other than gems, precious metal, or
material containing precious metal, having a value that is determined wholly by the weight
thereof.
B. The collection, storage, or placing of any used material other than gems, precious metal, or
material containing precious metal that has no ordinarily practical use in the form in which it
exists when so collected, stored, or placed.
Kitchen. A room for cooking or preparation of food and dishwashing, but not including a bar,
butler's pantry, or similar room adjacent to or connected with a kitchen.
Landscape. To plant and maintain some combination of trees, ground cover, shrubs, vines, flowers
or lawn. Required landscape may include natural features, such as existing or imported rock, and
structural features, including fountains, pools, art work, plazas, screens, walls, or fences. Plants on
rooftops, porches, or in boxes attached to buildings are not considered landscape.
Lighting Terms.
Architectural Lighting. Lighting which is either directed towards a building with the intent of
highlighting an architectural or landscape feature or a light fixture which is architecturally
ornamental in purpose.
Fully Shielded. A luminaire or light fixture that by design of the housing does not allow any
light dispersion or direct glare to shine above a 90~degree horizontal plane from the base of the
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fixture. Fully shielded fixtures must be installed in a horizontal position as designed, or the
purpose of the design is defeated and disability glare will result.
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wanted or does not belong.
Vplighting. Any light source that distributes illumination above a 90,degree horizontal plane.
Liquor Store. A retail establishment that devotes more than 50 percent of its floor area for the
display, storage, and sale of beer, wine, distilled or fermented liquor or related items.
Loading Space. An off,street space or berth on the same lot within a building or contiguous to a
group of buildings for the temporary parking of a vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or
materials or people and which abuts on a street, service drive, alley, or other appropriate means of
access.
Lot. A parcel of real property as shown with a separate and distinct number or letter on a plot
recorded or filed with the recorder of the County or parcel of real property with street frontage or
acreage width of not less than specified by this code and Title 17, Subdivisions.
Lot Frontage (Signs). The length of improved property on a lot that is bordered by an improved
public street from which the lot may take vehicle access. For lots without frontage (including
frontage limited to driveway access) the net lot area may be used to calculate the maximum sign area.
Lot Line Types.
Lot Line, Front. The property line dividing a lot from a street. On a corner lot, only one street
line shall be considered as a front line, as determined by the Building Official upon issuance of
a building permit or the demarcation made on a final or parcel map. For parcels developed
prior to adoption of this code, the front line of a corner lot shall be the one with the shorter
street frontage.
Lot Une, Corner. On a corner lot, the lot line dividing a lot from the street that is not
considered the front lot line, as determined by the Building Official.
Lot Line, Rear. The line, or lines, most parallel with the front lot line. Where no lot line is
within 45 degrees of being parallel to the front lot line, a line 10 feet in length within the lot,
parallel to and at the maximum possible distance from the front lot line, shall be deemed the
rear lot line for the purpose of measuring rear,yard depth.
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Lot Line, Side. Any lot lines other than front lot lines or rear lot lines.
Lot Types.
Lot, Corner. A lot or parcel ofland situated at the intersection of2 or more streets having an
angle or intersection of not more than 135 degrees.
Lot, Double Frontage. A lot having frontage
on more than one street. Each frontage from
which access is permitted shall be deemed a
front lot line.
Lot, Flag. A lot having access to a public
street by means of a private right,of,way strip
that shares fee ownership with the balance of
the lot.
Lot, Improved. Any land contammg a
principal building or otherwise improved to
conduct a nonresidential activity.
Lot, Interior. A lot that is not a corner lot.
Lot, Reversed Corner. A comer lot the side
street line of which is substantially a
continuation of the front lot line of the first
lot to its rear.
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LOT TYPES
Lot, Vacant. Land without buildings or other structures.
Mining Terms.
Expansion. Increase in the intensity of mining or on,site processing operations that have an
adverse impact on environmental issues, such as noise, dust creation, traffic flow, or water
quality or any expansion to the boundaries of the area to be mined.
Exploration or Prospecting. The search for minerals by geological, geophysical, geochemical,
or other techniques, including, but not limited to, sampling, assaying, drilling, or any surface
or underground works needed to determine the type, extent, or quantity of minerals present.
Idle. To curtail for a period of one year or more surface mining operations by more than
90 percent of the operation's previous maximum annual mineral production with the intent to
resume those surface mining operations at a future date.
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Mined Lands. Includes the surface, subsurface, and groundwater of an area in which surface
mining operations will be, are being, or have been conducted, including private ways and roads
appurtenant to any such area, and land excavations, workings, mining waste, and areas in
which structures, facilities, equipment, machines, tools, or other materials or property that
result from, or are used in, surface mining operations are located.
Minerals. Any naturally occurring chemical element or compound, or groups of elements and
compounds, formed from inorganic processes and organic substances, including, but not limited
to, coal, peat, and bituminous rock, but excluding geothermal resources, natural gas, and
petroleum.
Mining Waste. Includes the residual of soil, rock, mineral, liquid, vegetation, equipment,
machines, tools, or other materials or property directly resulting from, or displaced by, surface
mining operations.
Operator. Any person who is engaged in surface mining operations himself or who contracts
with others to conduct operations on his/her behalf, except a person who is engaged in surface
mining operations as an employee with wages as his/her sole compensation.
Overburden. Soil, rock, or other materials that lie above a natural mineral deposit or in
between mineral deposits, before or after their removal, by surface mining operations.
Reclamation. The process of land treatment that minimizes water degradation, air pollution,
damage to aquatic and wildlife habitat, flooding, erosion, and other adverse effects from surface
mining operations, including adverse surface effects incidental to underground mines, so that
mined lands are reclaimed to a usable condition, which is readily adaptable for alternate land
uses, and create no danger to public health or safety. The process may extend to affected lands
surrounding mined lands and may require backfilling, grading, resoiling, revegetation, soil
compaction, stabilization, or other measures.
State Board. State Mining and Geology Board in the Department of Conservation, State of
California.
State Geologist. Individual holding office as structured in Section 677 of Article 3, Chapter 2
of Division 1 of the Public Resources Code.
Surface Mining Operations. All or any part of the process involved in the mining of minerals
on mined lands by removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits,
open~pit mining of minerals naturally exposed, mining by auger method, dredging and
quarrying, or surface work incident to an underground mine. Surface mining operations shall
include, but are not limited to:
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A. ln'place distUlation, retortion, or leaching.
B. The production and disposal of mining waste.
C. Prospecting and exploratory activities.
Natural Feature. Any tree, plant life, water feature, or rock outcropping.
Noise Terms.
A,weighted Sound Level shall mean the sound level in decibels as measured on a sound level
meter using the A,weighting network weighted to the range of human hearing. The level so
read is designated dBA or dBA.
Ambient Noise shall mean all,encompassing noise associated with a given environment, being
usually a composite of sounds from many sources near and far. For the purpose of this chapter,
the ambient noise level is the level obtained when the noise level is averaged over a period of
15 minutes without the inclusion of noise from isolated identifiable sources at the location and
time of day near that at which a comparison is to be made.
Construction shall mean any site preparation, assembly, erection, substantial repair, alteration,
or similar action for or on public or private rights,of,way, structures, utilities, or similar
property .
Decibel shall mean a unit for measuring the amplitude of a sound equal to 20 times the
logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference
pressure, which is 20 micropascals.
Emergency Work or Action shall mean work or action made necessary to restore property to
a safe condition after a public calamity, or work required to protect persons or property from
imminent exposure to danger or damage, or work by public or private utilities to restore utility
service.
Intrusive Noise shall mean that noise which intrudes over and above the existing ambient noise
at a given location. The relative intrusiveness of a sound depends upon its amplitude, duration,
frequency and time of occurrence, and tonal or informational content, as well as the prevailing
ambient noise level.
Noise Disturbance shall mean any sound which:
1. Endangers or injures the safety or health of human beings or animals.
2. Annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities.
3. Endangers or injures personal or real property.
Noise Level shall mean A,weighted sound pressure level in decibels obtained by using a sound
level meter at slow response with a reference pressure of 20 micropascals. The unit of
measurement shall be designated as dBA.
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Real Property Boundary shall mean an imaginary line along the ground surface and its vertical
extension, which separates the real property owned by one person from that owned by another
person, but not including intra~building real property divisions.
Sound Level Meter shall mean an instrument, including a microphone, an amplifier, an output
meter, and frequency weighting networks for the measurement of sound levels, which meet or
exceed the requirements pertinent for type S1A meters in the American National Standards
Institute Specifications for sound level meters, S 1.4~ 1971, or the most recent revision thereof.
Nonconfonning Terms.
Abandoned. A use has ceased or a structure has been vacated for a time period as specified in
this chapter. Abandonment does not include temporary or short~term interruptions to a use
or occupancy of a structure during periods of remodeling, maintaining, or otherwise improving
or rearranging a facility.
Intensity. The measurable impacts which a use has on infrastructure, the environment, or
nearby property and uses.
Nonconforming Sign. A sign, outdoor advertising structure, or display of any character that
was lawfully erected or displayed, but that does not conform with currently applicable
requirements prescribed for the district in which it is located by reason of adoption or
amendment of this chapter or by reason of annexation of territory to the city.
Nonconforming Site. A site which does not comply with lot area, lot dimension, lot coverage,
site improvements, and/or maintenance requirements for parking, storage and display areas, or
other nonuse restrictions or requirements established by the Zoning Ordinance or any
amendments thereto, but which complied with the nonuse restrictions or regulations in
existence at the time of the creation of the lot.
Nonconforming Structure. A structure which does not comply with height, setback, coverage,
or other nonuse restrictions or requirements established by this title or any amendment thereto,
but which complied with the nonuse restrictions or regulations in existence at the time of the
construction of the building or structure.
Nonconforming Use. Any use, whether of a building, structure, lot, or tract ofland, which does
not conform to the land use regulations of this title for the zone in which such use is located,
either on the effective date of this title or as a result of subsequent amendments which may be
made to this title or by reason of annexation of territory to the city.
"0" District. Means one or more of the follOwing office districts: "LO" Limited Office or
"GO" General Office.
Occupancy, Change. A discontinuance of an existing use and the substitution therefore of a use
of a different kind or class.
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Occupied. Arranged, designed, built, altered, converted, rented or leased, or intended to be
occupied.
Off..Street Loading Facilities. A site or portion of a site devoted to the loading or unloading of
motor vehicles or trailers, including loading berths, aisles, access drives, and landscaped areas.
Open.. Space Terms.
Open..Space Land. Open..space land is any parcel or area of land or water which is essentially
unimproved and devoted to open..space use as follows:
1. Creeks, rivers, ponds, and areas within the 1 OO"year floodplain of a stream, creek, or river
as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and/or hydrology study
accepted by the City.
2. Areas with steep slope exceeding 20 percent and other unstable soil areas.
3. Areas having scenic, historic, archaeological, and/or cultural value.
4. Other open..space land uses as described by the Conservation and Open Space Element
of the General Plan or as defined by the State in Government Code Section 65560(b),
incorporated by reference herein and as amended from time to time.
Open..Space Easement. As defined in Government Code Section 51075(0), open..space
easement is any right or interest in open..space land acquired by the City by map or separate
instrument which imposes restrictions that effectively preserve for public and/or private use or
enjoyment the unimproved, natural, or scenic character of such open..space land.
Public Open..Space Easement. An open..space easement upon land over which the public has
obtained an easement for open..space purposes whereupon the public has the right to use of the
property .
Private Open..Space Easement. An open..space easement upon an area of private property that
is set aside for open..space purposes whereupon the public does not have a right to access or use
of the property.
PubUc Open Space. Land owned by the City in fee which has been set aside for open..space
purposes whereupon the public has the right to access and use of the property.
Outdoor Activity Areas.
Private. An open area outside a building adjoining and directly accessible to a dwelling unit,
reserved for the exclusive use of residents of the dwelling unit and their guests.
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Common. An open area within a residential development reserved for the exclusive use of
residents of the development and their guests.
Usable. An outdoor or fenced area on the ground or on a roof, balcony, deck, porch, or terrace
designed and accessible for outdoor living, recreation, pedestrian access, or landscape, but
excluding parking facilities, driveways, utility or service areas, or any required front or corner
side yard and excluding any space with a dimension of less than 6 feet in any direction or an
area of less than 36 square feet.
Yard. An open space on the same site as a structure, unoccupied and unobstructed by
structures from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, including a
front yard, side yard, corner side yard, or rear yard.
Permitted. Allowed without a requirement for approval of a conditional use permit or temporary
use permit.
Person. Also includes association, firm, to~partnership, or corporation.
Plan Lines. Official lines established by law in accordance with the master street and highway plan
of the City for the purpose of establishing the alignment and width of public streets in accordance
with their projected design as provided in the master street and highway plan of the City. Buildings
or other structures erected thereafter must be located outside the lines establishing the width of
public streets and alleys.
Planning Commission. The City Planning Commission.
Porch. A covered platform, usually having a separate roof, at an entrance to a dwelling or an open
or enclosed gallery or room, which is not heated or cooled, that is attached to the outside of a
building.
Preexisting. In existence prior to the effective date of this chapter.
Preservation. The act or process of applying measures to sustain the existing form, integrity, and
material of a building or structure and the existing form and vegetative cover of a site.
Project. Any proposal for new or changed use or for new construction, alteration, or enlargement
of any structure that is subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Public Parking Area. An open area, other than a street, used for the temporary parking of more
than 4 automobiles and available for public use, whether free, for compensation, or as an
accommodation for clients or customers.
"R" District. Means one or more of the following residential districts: "RL" Rural Lands,
"RE" Residential Estate, "RS" Residential Single Family or "RM" Residential Mixed Housing.
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Reconstruction. The act or process of reproducing by new construction the exact form and detail
of a vanished building, structure, or object, or a part thereof, as it appeared at a specific period of
time.
Recycling T enns.
Processing Facility. A building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of
recyclable material and/or used motor oil by such means as flattening, mechanical sorting,
compacting, bailing, shredding, grinding, crushing, and cleaning.
· A light,processing facility occupies less than 45,000 square feet and includes equipment
for baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding, and sorting of
source,separated recyclable materials, except ferrous metals other than food and beverage
containers, and repairing of reusable materials.
· A heavy, processing facility is any processing facility other than a light'processing facility.
Recyclable Material. Reusable material, including, but not limited to metals, glass, plastic, and
paper, which are intended for reuse, remanufacture, or reconstitution for the purpose of using
the altered form. Recyclable material does not include refuse or hazardous materials, but may
include used motor oil.
Recycling Facility. A center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials.
Reverse Vending Machine. An automated mechanical device that accepts at least one or more
types of empty beverage containers, including aluminum cans, glass, and plastic bottles, and
issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip. A reverse vending machine may sort and
process containers mechanically, provided that the entire process is enclosed within the
machine.
A single, feed revenue vending machine is designed to accept individual containers one at a
time.
A bulk reverse vending machine is designed to accept more than one container at a time and
to compute the refund or credit due on the basis of weight.
Rehabilitation. The act or process of returning a property to a state of utility through repair or
alteration which makes possible an efficient contemporary use, while preserving those portions or
features of the property that are significant to its historical, architectural, and cultural values.
Residential Density Bonus T enns.
Affordnbility. The economic feasibility to construct lower,income housing in the proposed
development.
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Affordable Housing. Housing costs as defined in Section 5005.2 of the Health and Safety Code
or rents at qualifying levels for lower~income or very low~income households.
Density Bonus. An increased density of at least 25 percent over the maximum authorized
density which is granted to a developer/property owner of a housing project agreeing to
construct a prescribed percentage oflower~income units as defined by the State of California
Government Code Section 65915, et seq.
Equivalent Financial Value. The cost to the developer/property owner based on the land cost
per dwelling unit. This is determined by the difference in the value of the land with and
without the density bonus.
Lower~ and Very Low~Income Houselwlds. Income limits published by the State Department
of Housing and Community Development. This applies to both for~rent and for~sale housing.
Residential Structure Types.
Apartment. A room or suite of rooms occupied or suitable for occupancy as a residence for one
family.
Dwelling. A building designed exclusively for residential occupancy, including single,family,
duplex, and multiple,family, but not including a hotel, motel, boardinghouse, asylum, or jail,
where people are housed by reason of illness or under legal restraint.
Dwelling Unit. One or more habitable rooms designed for occupancy by only one family for
living and sleeping purposes and having a kitchen.
Dwelling, Multiple Family. A building, or portion thereof, used and designed as a residence
for 3 or more families living independently of each other with an individual kitchen for each,
including apartment houses, apartment hotels, and flats, but not including automobile courts.
Residential Lot, Gross Area. The area of a lot excluding slopes that exceed 20 percent and the
100~year floodplain areas recognized by the City (such as FEMA and Montgomery~Watson).
Residential Lot, Net Area. The area of a lot excluding slopes that exceed 20 percent, 100,year
floodplain areas recognized by the City, public and private streets, lands zoned or proposed to be
zoned "OS" Open Space District or "PF" Public Facilities District, and/or areas required or proposed
to be preserved in association with environmental features located on the lot (Le., wetlands and
associated buffer areas).
Room, Habitable. An unsubdivided portion of the interior of a dwelling unit, excluding such
enclosed places as closets, pantries, bath or toilet rooms, service rooms, connecting corridors,
laundries, unfinished attics, foyers, storage spaces, cellars, utility rooms, garages, and similar spaces.
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School, Elementary or High. An institution of learning that offers instruction in the several
branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools by the Education Code
of the State. High schools include junior and senior.
Setback Line. A line within a lot parallel to a corresponding lot line that is the boundary of any
specified front, side, corner side, or rear yard or a line otherwise established to govern the location
of buildings, structures, or uses. Where no minimum front, side, corner side, or rear yards are
specified, the setback line shall be coterminous with the corresponding lot line.
Shopping Center. A unified group of retail businesses and service uses on a single site with common
parking facilities. A shopping center may include pads for future buildings.
Sign Terms.
Abandoned Sign. Advertising display that was lawfully erected, but whose use has ceased or
the structure upon which the sign was displayed has been abandoned by its owner for a period
of not less than 30 days.
Accessory Sign. A secondary-in-purpose sign that provides on-site information concerning the
business that is not indicated on the primary identification sign(s), such as store hours, accepted
credit cards, quality ratings or affiliations, vacancies, parking, and traffic direction.
Advertising. Any promotion primarily intended to attract attention to goods or services
rendered upon property whereupon the advertising is occurring.
Aggregate Sign Area. The total area of all signs on a lot, including temporary promotional
signs.
Animated Sign. Any sign that has mechanical movement, rotation, or change of lighting to
depict action or create a special effect or scene.
Approved Combustible Materials. Wood or materials not more combustible than wood.
Approved Combustible Plastics. Plastics that, when tested in accordance with ASTM standard
method of testing for flammability of plastics over O.OSO-inch thickness (D63S-44), burn no
faster than 2.S inches per minute in sheets of 0.06-inch thickness.
. Appurtenant Sign. A sign pertaining to the business or activity carried on at the premises (lot)
upon which the sign is located, constructed, or erected.
Architectural Feature. Prominent or characteristic part of a building. Examples of
architectural features are windows, columns, awnings, marquees, and fascias.
Art. The result of conscious, and sometimes intuitive, production or arrangement of color,
form, lines, dark and light values, and other elements to create a sense of beauty as determined
by the Board of Administrative Review, Planning Commission, or City Council.
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Awning. A cloth, plastic, or other flexible nonstructural covering that is either permanently
attached to a building or can be raised or retracted to a position against the building when not
in use.
Awning Sign. A sign incorporated into or attached to an awning or canopy.
Banner. A sign of temporary construction made of vinyl, canvas, or equally similar flexible
material.
Beacon or Searchlight. Any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or
directed at one or more points not on the same lot as the light source; also, any light with one
or more beams that rotate or move.
Billboard. A freestanding, off~site sign made available for lease or rent and/or governed by the
Outdoor Advertising Act.
Canopy. A permanent roof~like shelter, either freestanding or supported by a building.
Canopy Sign. Any advertising of any nature that is painted, printed, sewed, or otherwise
attached to a canopy.
Changeable Copy Sign. A sign on which the copy changes manually or automatically using,
but not limited to, a lamp bank or through mechanical means. This includes, but is not limited
to, electronic message boards, large television or projector screens (Le., Sony JUMBO/tron and
similar devices), or electrical or electronic time and temperature units.
Confonning Sign. A sign shall be said to conform when it meets all the standards and
regulations established by this chapter and the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City.
Copy. Any graphic, letter, numeral, symbol, insignia, text, sample, model, device, or
combination thereof, which relates to advertising, identification, or notification.
Design Review Manual. A policy document with graphics and text that is used by the City to
further clarify the meaning of this chapter and to judge the appearance and acceptability of
proposed signs and murals that require design review as part of permit approval.
Detached Sign. A pole, monument, or shopping center identification sign.
Directional Sign. An on~site accessory sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular
traffic.
Donor. Any person, group of people, organization(s), or business (es) who finances a building
mural.
Double Frontage Lot. A parcel having lot frontage on 2 or more streets.
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Electrical Code. The Electrical Code of the City.
Electronic Message Board. A sign that uses lighting to advertise goods and services and has
the capability of changing the advertising message several times during a single hour (refer to
Changeable Copy Sign).
Enforcement Officer. The public employee(s) or officer designated by the Development
Services Director of the City to perform the duties imposed by this chapter on the Enforcement
Officer.
Flag or Patriotic Symbol. Any fabric, banner, or bunting containing distinctive colors or
patterns recognized by the Congress of the United States as an American or state flag, also
government and flags of state, recognized political subdivisions.
Illegal Sign. A sign that (1) was erected without first complying with all ordinances and
regulations in effect at the time of its construction; (2) was legally erected but whose use has
ceased or has been abandoned, has not been maintained, or is not used to identify or advertise
a business for 30 consecutive days or more; (3) was legally erected but that later became illegal
as a result of the completion of the amortization period; or (4) is a sign that is a danger to the
public, is unsafe, or is a traffic hazard.
llluminated Sign. A sign with an artificial light source incorporated internally or externally for
the purposes of illuminating the sign.
Logo. A graphic symbol, picture, image, or lettering used separately by a business in connection
with other advertising to promote the sale of goods and services by the owner of the logo.
Marquee. A permanent roofed structure attached to and wholly supported by a building that
may project beyond the building.
Marquee Sign. Any advertising matter of any nature that is attached to a marquee.
Monument Sign. A detached sign with a solid base equal to or greater than the length of the
sign copy and connected solidly to and arising from the ground.
Nameplate. A sign that displays only the name, address, and occupation of the occupant of the
premises, is illuminated, and does not exceed 4 square feet.
Nonconforming Sign. An existing sign that does not meet the requirements of this chapter but
was erected in conformance with the regulations of a previous Sign Ordinance and has been
in continual use since its establishment.
Off,Site Sign. A sign located off the premises indicated by said sign. This includes billboards.
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business has relocated elsewhere in the city or county shall be considered an off,site sign and
must meet the requirements of this chapter; otherwise, such sign shall be illegal.
On,Site Sign. A sign that designates the activities and uses of the premises on which it is
located. An on,site sign is also known as an appurtenant sign.
Pennant. Any all,weather lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not
containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series,
designed to move in the wind.
Pole Sign. A detached sign that is supported by one or more uprights, poles, or braces in or
upon the ground or by a structure other than a building that meets the height, size, landscape,
location, and illumination requirements of this code. To qualify as a pole sign, the cabinet or
frame (or equivalent) bottom shall be elevated at least 7 feet above grade. A pole with an
advertising flag having sign copy or logo shall be considered a pole sign.
Portable Sign. A sign other than a temporary approved sign not permanently attached to the
ground or building and used for on, or off,site advertisement purposes. Portable signs include,
but are not limited to, signs displayed on vehicles, trailers, and A,frame signs.
Projecting Sign. A sign that is suspended from or supported by any building or structure and
that projects outward from the supporting structure. An extended wing wall may be considered
a projecting sign if it has advertising and does not serve a structural purpose.
Promotional Temporary Signs. Signs that may be constructed of all,weather material including
vinyl, canvas, or similar material, and are intended for, but are not limited to, the intended uses
of a contractor, builder, realtor, political group, and retail,store owners including grand
openings, going,out,of,business and special promotional sales, and public,service promotions.
Public Service, Seasonal, or Special Community Event Signs. Temporary signs used for special
occasions that are installed for a specific limited period of time established by this chapter.
Real Estate Development Sign. A temporary off,site sign advertising the sale or lease of newly
developed residential subdivisions, residential condominiums, and residential planned
developments containing at least 5 lots or at least 10 dwelling units. A sign advertising for
projects less than the number of lots or units noted above is defined as a real estate sign.
Real Estate Sign. A temporary sign advertising the sale or lease of a lot or parcel ofland or any
portion thereof upon which the sign is located.
Roof Line. The top edge of the roof or top of the parapet, whichever forms the top line of the
building silhouette.
Roof Sign. A sign located on or attached to the roof of a building.
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Shopping Center Identifier or Locator Sign. A detached appurtenant sign larger than a pole
sign in height and area that identifies the name of a shopping center having at least
300,000 square feet of enclosed retail floor area. Such signs are intended to be viewed from
adjacent 4, to 6,lane arterial traffic.
Sign. Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination,
symbol, or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, identify the purpose of a person or
entity, or communicate information of any kind to the public.
Sign Area. Sign area shall be computed by measuring the entire area contained within the
frame cabinet, including all ornamentation or decoration used to attract attention. In
computing the maximum permissible sign area or display surface, standard mathematical
formulas for known or common shapes will be used. In the case of irregular shapes, straight
lines drawn closest to the extremities of the shape will be used. The structure or structure cover
supporting a sign shall not be included in determining the sign area unless the structure or
structure cover contains advertising copy. The area of double,face signs shall be computed by
using one side, and multi,faced signs shall be the total sum of all display surfaces. The sign copy
of a multi, faced sign can be viewed from one position. For balloons and dirigibles, the
advertising area shall be based on the largest cross,sectional area of grouped or individual
(ungrouped) balloons.
Sign Height. The vertical distance measured from the base of the sign at normal grade to the
top of the highest attached component of the sign or sign structure.
Sniping. Advertising by the pasting, posting, sticking, tacking, hanging, affixing, or placing on
cloth, paper, or cardboard bills, cards or posters, or metal signs, to or upon fences, posts, trees,
buildings, structures, or surfaces other than outdoor advertising structures. Sniping is unlawful
within the city. This definition shall not be held to include any sign or notice issued by any
court or public office or posted by any public officer in performance of a public duty or by a
private person in giving a legal notice, or any cloth, paper, or cardboard sign advertising for sale
or lease the property upon which it stands or any type of sign permitted elsewhere in this
chapter.
State-of-the-Art Sign Design. A sign technology that includes, but is not limited to, Electronic
Message Boards, Sony JUMBO/tron, etc., that develops or occurs following the adoption of the
Sign Ordinance.
Supergraphic Wall Sign. A wall advertising with large lettering, business logos, and/or murals
that include any advertising message relating to the goods and services sold by the owner of the
sign. This type of wall sign sometimes includes a single contrasting band of color, or bright
bands of color, or lines that are connected to the wall graphics, physically or visually; and if the
bands of color and/or lettering, business logos, and murals extend onto the surface of another
wall or side of the building, the bands of color or lines may be considered part of the
supergraphic wall sign for the purpose of sign measurement. Where there is at least a 5,foot
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separation between the advertising and graphic, then the graphic may not be considered as
supergraphic.
Temporary Sign. A sign not constructed or intended for long-term use. The maximum
frequency and length of display shall be as set forth Section 18.42.040(M). Temporary signs
include, but are not limited to, banners, displays for public-service promotions, on-site or off-site
real estate signs and construction signs, balloons and dirigibles, beacons and searchlights,
political signs, and window-painted signs.
Time and Temperature Signs. A sign that provides information about time and temperature
in the public's interest without transmitting any advertising message.
Wall Mural. A mural applies to representative or nonrepresentative art. Murals usually depict
a well-known local landscape scene, are not used as a logo, and do not contain any lettering or
numbering relating to the goods or services sold by the owner of the mural. A wall mural may
occupy the same wall surface with any type, company name, or logo, but these advertising
messages shall have their own field and shall not physically overlap or be included within the
viewing field of the mural. When a mural lacks a border, then the entire contrasting color
surface of the wall may be considered as the entire sign area.
Wall Sign. A sign that is attached to or placed directly onto a parapet or wall of a building.
This includes, but is not limited to, signs supported by a wall, painted signs, supergraphics,
murals, etc.
Window Sign. Any sign, picture, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to communicate
information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale, or service, that is placed inside
a window or within 12 inches of the window surface or upon the window panes or glass and is
visible from the exterior of the window.
Site. A lot, or group of contiguous lots, that is proposed for development in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter and is in a single ownership or under unified control.
Story. That part of any building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the
next floor or of the roof next above.
Half Story. A story with at least 2 of its opposite sides situated in a sloping roof, the floor area
of which does not exceed 0/3 of the floor area immediately below it.
Stream Buffer Terms.
Riparian Vegetation. An association of plant species growing adjacent to, and dependent upon,
freshwater courses, including perennial and intermittent streams, lakes, and other bodies of
freshwater.
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Top of Bank. That area associated with a stream that contains the normal winter stream flows.
In cases where the top of bank is not obvious or is in dispute, it shall be determined based on
the area containing a lO~year flood event. In the case of streams with multiple channels, top
of bank shall be the outermost bank of the stream. In no case, however, shall top of bank
exceed the defined limits of the 100~year~flood event as determined under the procedures of
this code.
Street. A public thoroughfare that affords principal means of access to a block and to abutting
property, including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, road, and any other
thoroughfare, except an alley as defined in this chapter.
Street Line. The boundary between a street and property.
Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Terms. Water~filled enclosures having a depth of 18 inches or more
used for swimming or recreation.
Grade. The underlying surface such as earth or a walking surface.
Owner. Any person, agent, firm, or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the
property.
Swimming Pool, or Pool. Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that
contains water over 18 inches deep. Swimming pool includes in~ground and aboveground/on~
ground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and
non~portable wading pools.
Swimming Pool, Indoor. A swimming pool which is totally contained within a residential
structure and surrounded on all four sides by walls of said structure.
Swimming Pool, Outdoor. Any swimming pool which is not an indoor pool.
Structural Alterations. Any change in the supporting members of a building such as bearing walls,
columns, beams, or girders.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or
attachment to something having location on the ground or under the ground.
Targeted Housing Units. Those units intended to be affordable to lower~ and very low~income
households.
Transmission Line. An electric power line bringing power to a receiving or distribution substation.
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Telecommunication Terms.
Antenna. Any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs, or similar devices used for the
transmission or receiving of electromagnetic radio frequency waves.
Building,Mounted. An antenna that is affixed to or supported by the roof or exterior wall of
a building or other structure.
Ground,Mounted. An antenna that is fully or partially supported by a platform, framework,
pole, or other structural system that is affixed to or placed directly on or in the ground.
Collocation. The location of 2 or more wireless communication facilities on a single support
structure or otherwise sharing a common location. For the purposes of this chapter, collocation
shall also include the location of wireless communication facilities with other facilities such as
water tanks, light standards, and other utility facilities and structures.
Communication Tower. Any structure that is used to transmit or receive electromagnetic radio
frequency waves or that supports such a device.
Electromagnetic Radio Frequency Waves. Waves of electric and magnetic energy radiating
away from a transmission source to be picked up by a receiving antenna for the purpose of
communicating information.
Wireless Communication Facility. A facility containing communication towers and/or
antennas and any related equipment for the purpose of transmitting or receiving
electromagnetic radio frequency waves.
Tree Terms.
Certified Arborist. A person who holds a current certificate from the Western Chapter of the
International Society of Arboriculture.
Cutting. The detaching or separating from a protected tree any limb, branch, or root. Cutting
shall include pruning and trimming.
dbh (diameter at breast height). The trunk diameter measured at four and one.half (4.5) feet
above the ground (diameter = circumference + 3.142).
Damage. Any action undertaken which may cause death or significant injury, or which places
the tree in a hazardous condition or in an irreversible state of decline. This includes but is not
limited to cutting, topping, girdling, or poisoning.
Developed Parcel. Any individual lot that is occupied by a principal building.
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Discretionary Projects. Projects shall include but not be limited to those projects subject to:
a use permit (including administrative use permit), a parcel map, a tentative subdivision map,
a site'plan review, a variance, a rezone, or a planned development.
Drip Line. The area identified by extending a vertical line from the outermost portion of the
limb canopy to the ground, with its axis parallel to the trunk.
Preserved Tree. A tree that is required to be preserved and protected under discretionary
project approval.
Person. Any natural person, partnership, firm, corporation, governmental agency, or other
legal entity.
Protected Tree. Any living tree having at least one (1) trunk of six (6) inches or more in
diameter when measured four and one,half (4.5) feet above the ground (dbh).
Registered Professional Forester. A person who holds a valid license as a professional forester
pursuant to the provisions of the State Code.
Removal. The physical removal of a tree, or causing the death of a tree through damage,
poison, or other direct or indirect action.
ShndJ. A woody plant of relatively low height, distinguished from a tree by its height and
having several stems.
Tree. A perennial plant having a self, supporting woody main stem or trunk usually
characterized by the ability to grow to considerable height and size and to develop woody
branches at some distance above the ground. It is usually distinguished from a bush or shrub
by its size, manner of growth, and usual botanical nomenclature. Perennial shrubs are not
classified as trees in this chapter. As stated in Section 1.04.010, the singular "tree" includes the
plural "trees," and the plural the singular.
Underdeveloped Parcel. Any parcel that can be more intensively developed under the zoning
regulations of the City.
Vacant Parcel. An individual lot that is not occupied by a principal building.
Visible. Capable of being seen (whether or not legible) by a person of normal height and visual
acuity walking or driving on a public road.
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Yard. An area between a lot line and a setback line, unobstructed and unoccupied from the ground
upward, except for projections permitted by these regulations.
Yard, Corner Side. An
area extending across the r
full width of the lot
between the corner side
lot line and the nearest
line of the building.
Yard, Front. An area
extending across the full
width of the lot between
the front lot line and the
nearest line of the
building. The front yard
may face either street
frontage of a corner lot
at the option of the
owner. For double
frontage lots, the front
yard faces each street
frontage from which
access is permitted.
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extending the full width
of the lot between a rear
lot line and the nearest
line of the building.
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Yard, Side. An area
extending from the front
yard to the rear yard
between the nearest side
lot line and the nearest
line of the building.
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Sections:
18.62.010
18.62.020
18.62.030
18.62.040
18.62.050
18.62.060
18.62.070
18.62.080
18.62.090
18.62.100
18.62.110
18.62.120
18.62.130
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Purpose
Reserved
Determining Floor Area Ratio
Determining Lot Coverage
Fractions
Measuring Distances
Measuring Distances on Maps
Measuring Height
Measuring Lot Widths and Depths
Setbacks
Setback Averaging
Measuring a Radius
Measuring Sign Area
18.62.010
Purpose
This section explains how various measurements referenced in this Zoning Ordinance are to be
calculated.
18.62.020 Reserved
18.62.030 Determining Floor Area Ratio
The floor area ratio shall be
measured as the proportion of
allowable building floor area
per area of the parcel of land
upon which the building rests.
For purposes of calculating
the floor area ratio, gross floor
area associated with the
following is excluded:
(a) attic space having a
headroom of 7 feet or less,
(b) space devoted exclusively
to enclosed parking and
loading, (c) a utility room or
furnace room, and (d)
basement space.
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2 stories covering
the entire lot
FAR = 2
4 stories covering
50 percent of the lot
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18.62.040 Determining Lot Coverage
The total land area covered by all
principal and accessory structures
on a site, including projections,
shall be considered in
determining lot coverage except
the following:
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B. Trellises and similar
structures that do not have
solid roofs.
C. Uncovered and unenclosed
decks, porches, landings,
balconies, and stairways
(the portion of which is less
than 30 inches above
grade) .
Section 18.62.040
LOT COVERAGE
18.62.050 Fractions
When calculations result in fractions the results will be rounded as follows:
A. Minimum Requirements. When a regulation is expressed in terms of a minimum requirement,
any fractional result will be rounded to the next whole number. For example, if a minimum
requirement of one tree for every 30 feet is applied to a 50,foot strip, the resulting fraction of
1.3 7 is rounded up to 2 required trees.
B. Maximum Limits. When a regulation is expressed in terms of maximum limits, any fractional
result of 1/10 or above will be rounded to the next whole number (fractions shall be truncated
at the first decimal place). For example, if a maximum limit of one dwelling unit for every
20,000 square feet in the "RE,20" District is applied to a 56,OOO,square,foot site, the resulting
fraction of 2.8 is rounded up to 3 allowed dwelling units. However, the maximum density
permitted within the range established by the General Plan cannot be exceeded.
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18.62.060 Measuring Distances
A. Distances are Measured Horizontally.
When determining distances for
setbacks and structure dimensions, all
distances are measured along a
horizontal plane from the appropriate
line, edge of building, structure, storage
area, parking area, or other object.
These distances are not measured by
following the topography of the land.
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B. Measurements are of the Shortest Distance. When
measuring a required distance, such as the minimum
distance between a structure and a lot line, the
measurement is made at the closest or shortest
distance between the two objects. See Figure
18.62.060,B. Exceptions are stated in subsections
(c), (d), and (e) below.
("X' is measured to the foundation)
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MEASURING SHORTEST DISTANCE
C. Measurement of Vehicle Stacking or Travel Gl
Areas. The minimum travel distance for :5
vehicles, such as garage,entrance setbacks and
stacking,lane distances, is measured down the
center of the vehicle travel area. For example,
curving driveways and travel lanes are measured
along the arc of the driveway or traffic lane.
D. Measurements Involving a Structure.
Measurements involving a structure are made to
the closest wall of the structure. Chimneys,
eaves, and bay windows up to 12 feet in length
are not included in the measurement. Other
features, such as covered porches and entrances,
are included in the measurement.
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Multi-story Building
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E. Underground Structures. Structures or portions of structures that are entirely underground
are not included in measuring required distances. See Figure 18.62.060,C.
18.62.070 Measuring Distances on Maps
Zone boundaries that are shown crossing lots are usually based on a topographic feature, floodplain
limits, a certain distance from a stream corridor, or a right,of,way line. When zone boundaries are
shown crossing properties with no clear indication of the basis for the line, exact distances are to be
determined by scaling the distances from the zoning map using the center of the zoning line on the
map.
18.62.080 Measuring Height
A. Measuring Building Height. Height of
buildings is measured as provided in this
code. The height of buildings is the vertical
distance above the finished grade adjacent to
the structure and the highest point on the
roof. For a flat roof, the measurement is
made to the top of the parapet or, if there is
no parapet, to the highest point of the roof.
The measurement is made to the deck line of
a mansard roof or to the height of the
highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof.
For other roof shapes, such as domed,
vaulted, or pyramidal shapes, the
measurement is to the highest point. See
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Measuring Height of Other
Structures. The height of other
structures, such as fences, is the vertical
distance from the ground level
immediately under the structure to the
top of a structure. Special
measurement provisions are also
provided below.
1. Measuring Height of Retaining
Walls and Fences. Retaining
walls and fences on top of
retaining walls are measured from
the ground level on the higher
side of the retaining wall.
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2. Measuring Height of Decks. Deck height is determined by measuring from the ground
to the top of the floor of the deck if there is no rail or if the rail walls are more than
50 percent open and from the ground to the top of the rails for all other situations.
18.62.090 Measuring Lot Widths and Depths
A. Lot Depth. The horizontal distance from the midpoint of the front lot line to the midpoint of
the rear lot line or to the most distant point on any other lot line where there is no rear lot line.
B. Lot Width. The horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at the front property
line and at the front building~setback line.
18.62.100 Setbacks
Setbacks shall be measured as depicted in the following figure. Building setbacks are measured from
the foundation line.
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18.62.110 Setback Averaging
The setbacks
used for the
calculations
must be the
same type of
setback that is being averaged. For example, only garage, entrance setbacks can be used to
average a garage' entrance setback.
Certain regulations
allow for setbacks
to be averaged. In
these situations,
the required
setback may be
reduced to the
average of the
existing setbacks of
the lots that are on
both sides of the
site. See Figure
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average of the existing
setbacks for lots A and C
Setback for lot E is the
average of the existing
setback for lot 0 and the
required setback for lot F.
Setback for lot H is the
average of the existing
setback for lot G and
the required setback for
lot H along the same street. .
The normally required
_ The existing setback
The averaged setback
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SETBACK AVERAGING
Only the setbacks on the lots that are on the same street side may be used. Setbacks across the
street or along a different street may not be used.
c.
When one abutting lot is vacant or if the lot is a comer lot, then the average is of the setback
of the abutting nonvacant lot and the required setback for the vacant lot.
18.62.120 Measuring a Radius
Whenever this Zoning Ordinance refers to a distance other than a "walking distance," the measured
specified distance from a particular project shall be measured the required distance in a straight line,
without regard to intervening structures or objects, from all points along the lot line of the subject
project.
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18.62.130 Measuring Sign Area
A. Sign Area. The sign area shall be measured as the area within the smallest perimeter that will
enclose all the letters, figures, or symbols which comprise the sign, but excluding essential
supports. For double, faced signs, the area will be the total of one side. For multi,faced signs,
area will be the total of all faces.
B. Sign Height. The sign height shall be measured as the dimension determined by measuring the
distance between the highest point of the actual sign face and the finished grade directly below
it. Sign height shall be measured in feet.
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SIGN AREA
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