Chapter 19.424 — Development Standards—Outdoor Improvements

• A. All refuse shall be stored within trash containers which meet City standards. Except when temporarily placed for pickup, all such containers shall be located or screened so as not to be in public view.

• B. Loading areas and refuse storage facilities shall be as far as possible from residential units and shall be completely screened from view of adjacent residential portions of the project. The location and design of trash enclosures shall account for potential nuisances from odors.

• C. Except for a temporary use, any non-residential use in the residential zones shall comply with the trash storage requirements for commercial uses under Division 5.

• D. All mobile home parks, group quarters, and multi-family developments of 4 or more units in the residential zones shall provide a trash enclosure and shall conform to the following standards:

  1. All required trash enclosures shall meet the minimum requirements as specified by the City's waste hauler based on the size and type of development.

  2. Design. Provide a minimum 6-inch reinforced decorative block wall construction. Enclosure wall and roof design shall be compatible with design of the primary structures located on the property. The enclosure opening, including gates and hinges, must provide a minimum opening of 9 feet to allow containers to be moved in and out of the enclosure. The floor of the enclosure shall be a Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pad, flush with adjacent driveway. Provide a minimum 10-foot by 10-foot PCC pad outside the entrance to the enclosure that is capable of withstanding the impact of bins being set down, and a 20-ton stationary load, as needed.

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3. Curbing. Installation of a 6-inch-wide by 8-inch-high concrete curb at the base of interior walls for protection of walls from trash containers and bins is required.

4. Bin Separation. If multiple containers are stored in one enclosure, a minimum of 30 inches between containers is required to allow ease of access in loading bins.

5. Location. Enclosures shall be located on a grade no more than 2% and within 250 feet from a doorway of each residential unit. The containers shall be arranged for ease of pickup and shall not interfere with other activities on the site. Recycling and trash enclosures shall be located away from building fronts and major entries, and/or screened from public view in a fixed enclosure. Trash enclosures shall not encroach into driveways, parking areas, pedestrian pathways, or emergency access areas. Such location shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Division.

6. Accessibility. All trash enclosures shall comply with the requirements set forth in the California Building Code and the requirements of CCR Title 24 , regarding accessibility to trash and recycling collection containers for persons with disabilities.

7. Screening. Enclosures shall be screened from view on at least three sides by a wall at least 6 feet in height, and on the 4th side by gates no less than 5 feet in height. Solid noncombustible metal gates with latches and bolts are one option. Alternative designs must be reviewed and approved by the Director.

8. Rainwater Infiltration. Enclosures shall be covered to prevent rainwater infiltration. A horizontal or sloped non-combustible material solid roof shall be provided for protection of the containers from the elements. The roof should extend sufficiently outward in all directions so that wind-blown rain will not enter the interior of the storage area. A minimum of 8 feet of vertical clearance within the storage area shall be provided to allow the

container lids to be fully opened and closed inside the trash enclosure. If fire sprinklers or drop lighting are installed within the enclosure, the minimum vertical clearance of 8 feet will be measured from the lowest point of the sprinkler heads, lighting, or any other fixture.

9. Runoff. Enclosures shall be designed to prevent liquid runoff and to secure litter and trash from wind run-off. Enclosures and areas around enclosures shall not discharge to the storm drain system. If proposed use of the development includes a food service facility, any drains installed in or beneath enclosure areas shall be connected to a grease removal device prior to discharging to the sanitary sewer.

10. Overhead Clearance. An overhead clearance of 20 feet shall be provided in front of the enclosure to allow containers to be emptied by a front-end loader collection vehicle.

11. Access. Driveways and travel aisles shall conform to Section 19.436.040 , and local building code requirements for trash, recyclable and organics collection access and clearance. Unobstructed access shall be provided for collection vehicles and collection company personnel, as well as for facility occupants and maintenance staff.

12. Large Containers. For containers of 6 cubic yards of capacity of greater, the following applies.

  - a. **Door Opening.** The door opening shall be at least 10 feet in width and allow for direct pick-up by the collection video. 

  - b. **Entrance Gate.** The entrance gate should be capable of being latched open so that an 8-foot-wide truck can access the enclosure. 

  - c. **Vertical Clearance.** A minimum of a 15-foot vertical clearance is required within the enclosure so the collection vehicle can reach the bin. 

  - d. **Truck Access.** Enclosure must provide direct access by the collection vehicle. At a minimum, a lane, 10 feet wide by 30 feet in length, must be provided directly in front of the enclosure. 

13. Turnarounds. For safety reasons, a turnaround must be provided for any street, driveway or travel aisle that would otherwise require the collection truck to back up a distance greater than 100 feet. A minimum of a 42-foot turning radius is required for solid waste collection vehicles.

14. Locks. If locks are needed to secure the enclosure, the Franchised hauler will supply container locks and keys at the lock charge fee in accordance with the service agreement for the property.

15. Maintenance. All trash enclosures and adjacent paving shall be maintained as a condition of the use.

16. Enclosures shall be separated from adjacent parking stalls with a minimum 3-foot-wide planter area.

17. Enclosures for compactors located outside the building shall be constructed of masonry block, designed to screen the bins, hydraulic lines, and accessory components, and to be architecturally compatible with primary structures on site.

• E. For multifamily residential uses of four or more dwelling units and for mobile home parks, the minimum trash storage capacity provided shall be an amount determined on the basis of a refuse production rate of one-half cubic yard per dwelling unit per week and the frequency of pickup service available.

• (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)

• A. Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage of materials, equipment or other items is prohibited.

• B. Outdoor Display. Temporary outdoor displays are permitted when authorized as part of a special events sale under Title 19 , Division 10 , or as part of a yard sale authorized under Section 19.448.070 .

• (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)

• A. Outdoor fire/barbecue pits and fixed freestanding barbecues shall maintain a minimum setback of 5 feet from the side yard and rear yard property lines. Outdoor fire/barbecue pits and fixed freestanding barbecues shall maintain a minimum of 5 feet from any dwelling or accessory structure on a lot.

• B. Detached fireplaces are permitted within the side yard and rear yard setback. Detached fireplaces located within the side and rear yard areas shall not be greater than 8 feet in length. Residential detached fireplace/chimneys shall have a maximum height of 7.5 feet within the side yard and 10 feet within the rear yard. Any outdoor detached fireplace shall maintain a minimum setback of 5 feet from any side or rear yard property line.

• C. Fountains may be located within the front, street side, and/or rear yard setback. Fountains located within the required 10-foot front, street side and rear yard setback shall be at least six (6) feet from the property line and shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height. Fountains located within the required 10-foot rear yard setback shall be at least 5 feet from the property line and shall not exceed 10 feet in height. All fountains shall not exceed ten (10) square feet.

• (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)

• A. The construction of patio covers, gazebos, and cabanas shall comply with the following standards:

  1. These structures may be erected within the required side yard or rear yard provided that the clear space between the structure and the property line shall not be less than four (4) feet on the side and ten (10) feet in the rear.

  2. If located within a required side yard or rear yard setback, the height of the structure shall not exceed ten (10) feet from finished grade.

  3. Gazebos and cabanas shall not be enclosed by solid materials including transparent or opaque.

• (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)

Pools and Spas enclosures shall be compliant with CBC Chapter 31 Section 3119B, the California Residential Code (CRC) Appendix AX, the California Health and Safety Code (HCS) Article 2.5 (Sections 115920—115929) - "The Swimming Pool Safety Act" and this Code. (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)

Chapter 19.428. Development Standards—Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Berms