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CHAPTER 20
100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 20
200 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
CHAPTER 20
205 - LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
CHAPTER 20
210 - AGRICULTURAL ZONES
CHAPTER 20
215 - RESIDENTIAL ZONES
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220 - COMMERCIAL ZONES
CHAPTER 20
225 - MIXED USE ZONES
CHAPTER 20
230 - INDUSTRIAL ZONES
CHAPTER 20
235 - TRANSITIONAL ZONES
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240 - PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
CHAPTER 20
245 - RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOME PARK ZONE
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250 - SPECIFIC PLAN AREA ZONE
CHAPTER 20
255 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION OVERLAY ZONE
CHAPTER 20
260 - RIDGELINE PROTECTION & MANAGEMENT OVERLAY ZONE
CHAPTER 20
265 - AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE
CHAPTER 20
300 - SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CHAPTER 20
305 - DENSITY BONUS
CHAPTER 20
310 - INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
CHAPTER 20
315 - RESIDENTIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 20
320 - SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
CHAPTER 20
325 - SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY
CHAPTER 20
330 - WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS1
CHAPTER 20
335 - WALLS AND FENCES
CHAPTER 20
340 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
CHAPTER 20
345 - NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 20
350 - SPECIAL HOUSING APPLICATIONS
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360 - TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT2
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400 - SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS
CHAPTER 20
405 - ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
CHAPTER 20
410 - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 20
415 - ANIMALS
Section 20.415.010 - Purpose of Chapter Section 20.415.020 - Animal Keeping Permits and Standards Section 20.415.030 - Location Requirements Section 20.415.040 - Youth Organization Animal Raising Projects
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420 - AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
CHAPTER 20
425 - BARS, ALCOHOL SERVICE, AND ENTERTAINMENT
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430 - CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
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435 - PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
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440 - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
CHAPTER 20
445 - REFUSE AND RECYCLING
CHAPTER 20
450 - RENEWABLE ENERGY
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455 - TEMPORARY EVENTS
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460 - SURFACE MINING
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465 - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
CHAPTER 20
470 - TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN SINGLE FAMILY ZONES
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500 - PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS PROCESS
CHAPTER 20
505 - NOTICING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
CHAPTER 20
510 - DIRECTOR'S PERMITS
CHAPTER 20
515 - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
CHAPTER 20
520 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
CHAPTER 20 415 - ANIMALS
Section 20.415.010 - Purpose of Chapter
The purpose of this chapter is to provide appropriate regulations for the keeping of animals in a manner that preserves the character of the community. The provisions of this chapter are intended to allow for appropriate, unobtrusive keeping of animals in a manner that does not inflict noise, smell, or other annoyance on adjacent properties, and minimizes conflicts between uses. Animal keeping may be permitted in all Zones where residential dwelling units are permitted, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Section 20.415.020 - Animal Keeping Permits and Standards
A. Permit Requirements. Table 20.415-1 identifies the types of permits required to establish the animal keeping activities in any A or R Zone, consistent with this Zoning Ordinance. All permit requirements shall be subject to the process standards of Chapter 20.500 (Permits and Application Process).
Table 20.415-1 Permit Requirement Types and Processes
| Symbol | Permit Requirement | Procedure Section |
|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted use subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and the process standards of Chapter 20.500. | Chapter 20.500 (Permits and Applications Process) |
| DP | Director's Permit (DP) is required for this use, subject to review and approval by the Director. | Chapter 20.510 (Director's Permit) |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for this, subject to review and approval per the process standards of Chapter 20.500. | Chapter 20.520 (Conditional Use Permits) |
| A | Permitted uses restricted to accessory uses in conjunction with a primary permitted use. | Chapter 20.500 (Permits and Applications Process) |
| - - - | Use not allowed. | 20.205.030.C (Unlisted and Similar Compatible Uses) |
Note: Any land use authorized through a permit approval process identified may also require Site Development Plan Review, a Building Permit, and/or other permit(s) required by the Municipal Code. For unlisted and similar uses, see Section 20.205.030.C (Unlisted or Similar Compatible Uses).
B. Additional Use Regulations. In addition to the regulations, development standards, and provisions of this chapter, all animal-keeping activities are subject to the specific use standards identified in the "Additional Use Regulations" column of Table 20.415-2; refer to the referenced sections for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use.
Table 20.415-2 Animal Keeping Activity Permit Requirements by Zone
| Animal Type | A-1/A-2/A-3/R-1-20 | R-1-10/R-1-7.5 | R-2/R-3/MU | Additional Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Animals | ||||
| Chinchilla (non-breeding) | P | P | - - - | |
| Chinchilla (breeding) | CUP | - - - | - - - | |
| Birds (1) | P | P | P | Including exotics; see Section 20.415.020.D.1 |
| Dogs and Cats, Domestic (1) | P | P | P | |
| Hamsters (1) | P | P | P | |
| Poultry, Domestic | P | P | - - - | Includes hens; see Section 20.415.020.D.2 |
| Rabbits (1) | P | P | P | |
| Small Animals, excluding foxes | P | P | - - - | |
| Horses | ||||
| Horses | P | - - - | - - - | |
| Large Animals | ||||
| Bovine | P | - - - | - - - | |
| Goats | P | - - - | - - - | |
| Emus | P | - - - | - - - | |
| Llamas | P | - - - | - - - | |
| Ostriches | P | - - - | - - - | |
| Sheep | P | - - - | - - - | |
| Swine | P | - - - | - - - | |
| Pigeons | ||||
| Racing/Homing Pigeons | P | - - - | - - - | |
| Worm Farms | ||||
| Two Bins Maximum | P | P | - - - | |
| Five Bins Maximum | P | - - - | - - - | |
| Exotic Animals | ||||
| All Exotics | DP | DP | - - - | See Section 20.415.020.D.1 |
| Other Animals | ||||
| Similar Animals | DP | DP | - - - | See Section 20.415.020.D.3 |
Note:
- Within R-2, R-3, and MU Zones, any combination of these domestic animals may be kept, but no more than three (3) are allowed per unit.§
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D. Animal Keeping Activity Standards. Where animal keeping is permitted by Table 20.415-2, the standards of Table 20.415-3 shall apply on a per-lot or per-building-site basis.
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Exotic Animals. Keeping of exotic animals (exotics) requires the issuance of a DP for each species of exotic. Exotics are those animals that are not typically kept in domestic or agricultural settings, and could include those animals described in California Fish and Game Code Sections 2116 and 2118 and related regulations, alligators, crocodiles, lions, monkeys and tigers, and any species of animal that is venomous to human beings. Exotics shall be kept indoors, except exotic birds may be kept within an outdoor aviary where an aviary is permitted.
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Domestic Poultry. Domestic poultry are permitted in the Residential Zones. No more than four (4) are allowed per lot in single-family Zones (R 1-7.5 and R-1-10). Roosters are prohibited. All hen enclosures shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition, free from offensive odors at all times.
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Similar Animals. Keeping of other animals determined by the Director to be similar in size and manner of keeping to a permitted animal in Table 20.415-2 shall require a DP and will be regulated in the same manner and number as the "similar" permitted animal.
Table 20.415-3 Animal Keeping Activity Standards
| Animal Type | Standard/Limitation | Additional Activity Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Cats/Dogs | Maximum of 6 domestic animals | Kennels not permitted |
| Racing/Homing Pigeons | Maximum 125 pigeons, in A Zones | Keeping of pigeons in excess of 50 birds shall require filing with the City regarding affiliation with a recognized racing/homing pigeon association |
| Small Animals | A Zones/R-1-20 Zone: 25 animals§; Other R-1 Zones: 10 animals§ | Maximum number of animals of any single type or combination of animals |
| Poultry, Domestic | Maximum 4 in R-1 Zones§; 25 in R-1-20 and A Zones | Roosters are prohibited |
| Large Animals (based on lot size) | Lots 1.5 up to 2 Acres: 2 large animals per lot; Lots 2 up to 4 Acres: 4 large animals per lot; Lots 4 Acres and over: 8 large animals per lot, plus 1 additional large animal per 1 acre in excess of 4 acre in A-2 and A-3 Zones only§ | — |
| Stable, Private (based on lot size) | Lots 10,000 s.f. Min.: 1 horse per lot; Lots 0.5>1 Acre: 2 horses per lot; Lots ≥1 Acre: 3 horses per lot, plus 1 additional horse per 0.5 acre in excess of 1 acre§ | Example: a 3 acre lot would be permitted 7 horses |
Note: Any land use authorized through a permit approval process identified in D.1 may also require site plan review, a Building Permit, and/or other permit(s) required by this Code.
Section 20.415.030 - Location Requirements
The standards of Table 20.415-4 shall regulate the location, placement and setbacks of any animal keeping enclosure (pen, coop, stable, barn, kennel, corral, or related structures used for the keeping of poultry, small animals or worms) and private stables as indicated in the table.
Table 20.415-4 Animal Keeping Activity Standards
| Development Standard | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Animal Keeping Enclosure | |
| Building Separation | 20 feet to any dwelling unit§ |
| Front PL | 75-foot |
| Public ROW PL | 75 feet or equal to half the lot width, whichever is less |
| Interior PL | 15 feet |
| Rear PL | 10 feet |
| Rear Alley PL | 0 feet |
| Stable, Private | |
| Building Separation | 40 feet to any structure on lot§ |
| 70 feet to any dwelling on an adjacent/adjoining lot§ | |
| Public ROW PL | 20 feet |
| Interior PL | 15 feet; 0 if adjoining property owner maintains 1 or more horses |
| Rear PL | 15 feet; 0 if adjoining property owner maintains 1 or more horses |
PL = property line
Section 20.415.040 - Youth Organization Animal Raising Projects
The keeping of more than two (2) of any single type or any combination of bovine animals, sheep, goats, and swine is hereby authorized in the R-1-20, A-1, A-2, and A-3 Zones (in such cases where said uses would not otherwise be permitted by this Zoning Ordinance) upon the issuance of a DP, subject to all conditions imposed thereby and to all of the following regulations:
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The keeping of said animals shall be in connection with animal raising projects under auspices of 4-H, FFA, or other similar youth organizations.
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The DP shall be granted for a period not to exceed two (2) years.
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DP fees for activities covered by this section may be waived.