Chapter 19.34 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES

This Chapter establishes standards for the development and use of all accessory structures that are necessarily or customarily incidental to an allowed primary use. The development standards are intended to ensure that accessory structures located in any zone do not adversely impact either adjacent parcels or the surrounding neighborhood, and are developed in a manner which protects the integrity of the zone.

Any permitted accessory structure that does not require a Building Permit must meet the requirements of this Code for use, placement on the parcel, height, and size.

The construction and/or relocation of an accessory structure shall require a Building Permit to ensure compliance with the regulations described in this Chapter and may require Site Plan and Design Review pursuant to Chapter 19.122 (Site Plan and Design Review).

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A.

Height. The maximum allowed height of an accessory structure shall be limited as follows:

TABLE 3-2.1 ACCESSORY BUILDING HEIGHTS

B.

Setbacks. The minimum required yard setbacks for an accessory structure shall be limited as follows in Table 3.2.2 (Accessory Building Setbacks) and as provided in Figure 3-6 (Accessory Structure Development Standards):

TABLE 3-2.2

C.

Contribution toward lot coverage. The total square footage of all accessory structures on a lot shall contribute toward the calculation of total lot coverage for each specific zone.

Figure 3-6. Accessory Structure Development Standards

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D.

Projections. Projection of accessory structures into required setback areas shall be allowed pursuant to the provisions of Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas).

E.

Architectural consistency. All accessory structures on a permanent foundation shall be consistent in exterior appearance with the primary structure through the use of similar/matching exterior paint colors, material types, and architectural styles.

A.

Type permitted and allowed locations—Residential zones. The following canopies and canopy structures, as defined in Article 9 (Definitions), are allowed in al residential zones.

1.

Permanent canopy structures. Canopies and canopy structures shall be permitted only within rear yard areas. Such structures shall have a projected canopy area of no greater than 200 square feet, a height no greater than eight feet, and a length on any one side of no greater than 20 feet. Such canopies and canopy structures shall be screened from view from a public right-of-way and adjacent properties by fencing or shrubs at least six feet in height.

2.

Shade umbrellas. Shade umbrellas with a maximum diameter of 10 feet are allowed in all yard areas.

3.

Decorative canopies. Decorative canopies and awnings constructed as a component or feature of an overall architectural design are allowed as architectural projections, subject to the provisions of Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas).

4.

Temporary tents and canopies. Temporary tents and canopies, of any size, may be erected in any location on a parcel or lot for a period of up to two consecutive days. Such tent and/or canopy may not be reerected until a minimum 90-day period has elapsed. Any longer period of time shall required issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 19.124 (Temporary Use Permits).

B.

Type permitted and allowed locations—All other zones. The following canopies and canopy structures, as defined in Article 9 (Definitions), are allowed in all nonresidential zones. Print content and logos on canopy or tent structures that may be construed (as determined by the Director) as a sign or advertising shall not be permitted except as otherwise permitted through an approved sign or temporary/special use permit.

1.

Permanent canopy structures. Canopies and canopy structures shall be permitted only within side and rear yard areas, except no permanent canopy shall be located within the street side yard on a corner lot. Such structures shall have a projected canopy area of no greater than 400 square feet, a height no greater than 12 feet, and a length on any one side of no greater than 20 feet.

2.

Shade umbrellas. Shade umbrellas with a maximum diameter of 10 feet are allowed in all yard areas.

3.

Decorative canopies. Decorative canopies and awnings constructed as a component or feature of an overall architectural design are allowed as architectural projections, subject to the provisions of Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas).

4.

Temporary tents and canopies. Temporary tents and canopies, of any size, may be erected in any location on a parcel or lot for a period of up to three consecutive days. Such tent and/or canopy may not be reerected until a minimum 90-day period has elapsed. Any longer period of time shall required issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 19.124 (Temporary Use Permits).

Design and construction of solid waste storage areas shall be subject to the approval of the Director and shall be:

Enclosed on three sides by a solid screening wall or fence with a minimum height of five feet, designed to be architecturally compatible with the surrounding structures.

2.

Provided with an approved operable door or gate on the fourth side, properly secured to prevent access by unauthorized persons and minimize scavenging, while allowing authorized persons access for disposal and collection of materials.

3.

Provided with a covering or roof for security (to prevent scavenging and/or dumping). The roof should provide adequate clearance to allow complete access to the waste bins, but should not exceed eight feet in height. Open areas between the solid wall and the roof should also be secured.

4.

Provided with a concrete pad within the fenced or walled areas and a concrete apron that facilitates the handling of the individual bins or containers.

5.

Designed to accommodate individual bins or containers that protect contents from adverse environmental conditions that might render recyclable materials unmarketable.

Chapter 19.36 - FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES

Sections:

This Chapter establishes standards and regulations for the construction and maintenance of fences and walls, and the planting and maintenance of hedges used for screening or buffering purposes. The standards are intended to ensure that all fences, walls, and hedges provide desired privacy and safety but do not create a public safety hazard or nuisance, and that fences, walls, and hedges meet the City's standards for quality design and regular maintenance.

For Specific Plans and Planned Developments Permits, fence, hedge, and wall heights shall comply with the standards set forth in the applicable Specific Plan or Planned Development Permit. Where the Specific Plan or Planned Development Permit is silent with regard to fence, hedge, and wall height, the standards for the zone that most closely approximates the Specific Plan and the underlying zone for the Planned Development Permit shall apply, as determined by the Director.

A.

Fences and walls. Fences and walls shall be subject to Site Plan and Design Review pursuant to Chapter 19.122 (Site Plan and Design Review).

B.

Hedges. No permit shall be required for hedges.

A.

Fences and walls. The maximum allowed height for fences and walls shall be as indicated in Table 3-3.

B.

Hedges. No maximum height shall be established for hedges, except for hedges located within the required front yard shall conform to the standards for fences and walls, and for corner cutback areas, the standards set forth in 19.32.030 (Corner Cutback Area) shall apply. All hedges shall be kept trimmed in a neat condition and maintained pursuant to the landscape maintenance requirements of 19.40.220 (Landscape Irrigation and Maintenance).

TABLE 3-3 FENCES AND WALLS - MAXIMUM HEIGHT

Note:

1.

In the, R-1D, R-1E, and R-1F Zones, an additional one foot of non-view obscuring fence height may be added to the front yard fence and wall, but may not exceed five feet in height, or seven feet in height when used with a necessary retaining wall.

Figure 3-7. Maximum Fence and Wall Heights by Location

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C.

Retaining walls. Where there is a necessary retaining wall for a lot that is above a sidewalk or top of curb grade, additional wall height of up to three feet may be allowed, subject to site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 19.122 (Site Plan and Design Review). The maximum height for a combination retaining wall and fence shall be seven feet, subject to all of the following criteria:

1.

The non-retaining portion of the fence/wall combination cannot exceed four feet;

2.

The retaining portion of the fence/wall combination cannot exceed four feet;

3.

Extensions above four feet, as measured from sidewalk or top of curb, shall be constructed of wrought iron or other non-view obscuring materials determined to be acceptable, subject to site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 19.122 (Site Plan and Design Review).

Figure 3-8. Maximum Height for a Retaining Wall and Fence Combination

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D.

Fencing for sports facilities. To enclose tennis courts or similar sports area located within the rear of the lot, fences over six feet in height shall be permitted, provided that any portion of the fence or structure which is higher than six feet shall be composed of wire mesh or other material whose vertical service is not more than 10 percent solid, unless safety necessitates otherwise. Such additional wire mesh or similar material shall be subject to site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 19.122 (Site Plan and Design Review).

E.

Fencing for horse enclosures, stables, and corrals. Fencing for horse enclosures, where they are permitted, shall conform to the requirements set forth in 19.60.080 (Horse Keeping).

F.

Fencing for pools and spas. Swimming pools, spas, and other similar features shall be fenced in compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 (Swimming Pools, Wading Pools and Fish Ponds).

19.36.040 - Measurement of fence, wall, and hedge height.

A.

General. For the purposes of Chapter 19.36, fence, wall, and hedge height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the ground elevation or finished grade of the property on which the fence or wall is erected to the highest point of the fence or wall. To allow for variation in topography on a parcel, the height of a fence or wall may vary intermittently up to six inches.

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Figure 3-9. Measurement of Fence, Wall, and Hedge Height

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B.

Difference in grade height between two parcels. Where there is a difference in the ground elevation or finished grade between two adjoining parcels of less than two feet, the height of any fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the finished grade of the highest contiguous parcel. When there is a difference in the ground level between two adjacent parcels of two feet or more, the height of a fence or wall shall be determined by the Director. The Director shall consider the physical and visual height impact on abutting properties.

A.

Residential zones.

1.

Fencing in all residential zones shall be constructed without the use of barbs, razor wire, electrified wire, or other materials hazardous to wildlife. Also, the following fencing materials shall be prohibited: chicken wire and similar small-gauge wire or mesh product, barbed or razor wire, plastic, and chain link fencing (with or without wood, plastic, or other slats).

2.

Specifically in the R-1D and R-1E zones, no fencing shall contain spikes or points or other materials that have the potential to harm wildlife.

B.

All other zones. The following fencing materials are prohibited in all nonresidential zones: barbed or razor wire, electrified wire, chicken wire and similar small-gauge wire or mesh product, plastic, and chain-link fencing provided with wood, plastic, or other slats.

A fence or wall six feet or greater in height may be required along the perimeter of all areas which, by reasons of the conditions of the property or physical hazards, such as frequent inundation, erosion, excavation or grade separation, are considered by the Director to be dangerous to public health and safety.

Where a lot line of a commercial, industrial, or hospital zone abuts a property zoned for residential use, a minimum six-foot-high wall shall be required, except for any portion in a required yard abutting a street. Architectural and other treatment of the wall is required pursuant to Chapter 19.44 (Architectural and Design Standards).

Chapter 19.38 - OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS AND DESIGN

Sections:

ARTICLE 4 - STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES

Chapters:

Chapter 19.60 - STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES

Sections:

Chapter 19.70 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

19.70.010 - Purpose of article.

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Supplement and implement the Act. The provisions of this Article are intended to supplement, implement, and work with the State Subdivision Map Act, referred to in this Article as the Act, as specified in Government Code Sections 66410 et seq., for the purpose of regulating the design and improvement of divisions of land within the City, as those sections may be replaced or amended from time to time.

B.

Used in conjunction with the Act. This Article is not intended to replace the Act, but is expected to be used in conjunction with the Act in the preparation of subdivision applications, and the review, approval, and improvement of proposed subdivisions.

C.

References to other laws. Whenever reference is made to an ordinance of this City or to a statute of the State, the reference applies to the requirements of the ordinance or statute applicable on the date of final action on a tentative map and to the provisions of variances and permits granted in compliance with the ordinances or statutes.