Sec. 9-2.405.1
Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
- Minimum landscaping
- 10%
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- All zones within the County
Uses
Prohibited1
Extracted standards
53 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase on ascending slopes1 ft per 3 ft rise
For fences adjacent to ascending slopes, fences can be increased in height at a rate of one foot in fence height for each three (3') feet in natural elevation rise within five (5') feet of the base grade of the fence.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. within 10 ft of front property line (residential zones)4 ft
Fences within ten (10') feet of a front property line shall be no more than four (4') feet in height on parcels zoned 2-R, 3-R, 7-R, or M-R.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (all zones)7 ft
Fences not over seven (7') feet in height may be built anywhere on a property in all zones
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (industrial zones)8 ft
Fences not over eight (8') feet in height may be built anywhere on a property zoned industrial
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (non-industrial zones, subject to yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. requirements)8 ft
Fences not over eight (8') feet in height not in an industrial zone may be built subject to the yard requirements.
- Wildlife-friendly fence standards
The lowest wire comprising a wire perimeter fence should be of smooth wire, and should be placed at a height of at least sixteen (16") inches above the ground. If the perimeter fence is for the purpose of enclosure of sheep, the lowest wire shall be no more than ten (10") inches above the ground. The total height of the fence should be no more than forty-two (42") inches above the ground. The topmost wire should be of smooth wire and be flagged or somehow be made highly visible. The distance between the top two (2) wires should be no less than twelve (12") inches apart.
Floodplain
- Base flood elevation data required for large developments
Applications for development permits for any man-made change to real estate that is greater than fifty (50) lots or five (5) acres, whichever is the lesser, shall include base flood elevation data.
- Development permit required in flood hazard areas
No development permit shall be granted for any man-made change to real estate within an area of special flood hazard except in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 17 of Title 8 of this Code.
- Recreational vehicle restrictions in flood hazard areas
All recreational vehicles placed in an area of special flood hazard ... shall be: (1) On the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days; or (2) Fully licensed and ...
Height
- Maximum chimney/flue heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. exceedance5 ft
Chimneys or flues which are part of a dwelling unit may exceed the zoning height limit by no more than five (5') feet.
Lighting
- Lighting must focus away from adjoining properties
All lighting facilities shall be so installed as to focus away from adjoining properties.
Noise
- Noise sensitive uses prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. in industrial protection zones
The establishment of noise sensitive uses, as identified within the General Plan, shall be prohibited within industrial protection zones, as established by the General Plan.
- Off-site noise limit for new uses
New uses shall not increase off-site noise to a level which exceeds the ambient noise level for the specific land use area.
Other
- Carport setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (Class 7 road)25 ft
Where the front yard adjoins a Class 7 road, carports shall be no closer than twenty-five (25') feet from the center line of the street.
- Carport setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (Class 8 road)20 ft
Where the front yard adjoins a Class 8 road, carports shall be no closer than twenty (20') feet from the center line of the street.
- Carport setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (Class 9 or 10 road, <=400 ADT)20 ft
Where the front yard adjoins a Class 9 or 10 road with a projected traffic volume or 400 ADT or less ... carports shall be no closer than twenty (20') feet from the center line of the street.
- Carport setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (general)30 ft
Carports shall be located not closer than thirty (30') feet from the center line of the street
- Commercial timber harvesting permitted
Commercial timber harvesting shall be permitted in all zones except the Open Space Zone (OS) subject to the requirements of the Forest Practices Act
- Temporary occupancy during construction18 months
A manufactured home, recreational vehicle, or appurtenant building may be used in lieu of a building in any zone for a period not to exceed eighteen (18) months while a permitted building is being constructed
- Roof shedding onto road right-of-way prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
In no case shall the roof of a garage or carport shed onto the road right-of-way.
- Garage setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (Class 7 road)35 ft
Where the front yard adjoins a Class 7 road, garages shall be no closer than thirty-five (35') feet from the center line of the street or ten (10') feet from the front line, whichever is greater.
- Garage setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (Class 8 road)30 ft
Where the front yard adjoins a Class 8 road, garages shall be no closer than thirty (30') feet from the center line of the street or ten (10') feet from the front line, whichever is greater.
- Garage setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (Class 9 or 10 road, <=400 ADT)30 ft
Where the front yard adjoins a Class 9 or 10 road with a projected traffic volume or 400 ADT or less ... garages shall be no closer than thirty (30') feet from the center line of the street or ten (10') feet from the front line, whichever is greater.
- Garage setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (general)40 ft
Garages shall be located not closer than forty (40') feet from the center line of the street nor ten (10') feet from the front line, whichever is greater
- Manufactured homeManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site. installation requirements
Manufactured homes certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards of 1974 ... may be installed on a foundation system pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code, in all zones, subject to the requirements of the zones and subject to meeting snow load requirements in themselves.
- Maximum eave projection into yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.50 pct
Eaves may extend into any required yard by not more than fifty (50%) percent.
- Minimum landscaping for parking lots10 pct
When parking lots of five (5) or more spaces are required, an area equal to a minimum of ten (10%) percent of the required parking lot area shall be landscaped.
- Temporary occupancy during mobile homeManufactured homeA dwelling built in a factory to a federal standard and transported to the site. installation6 months
or for a period of six (6) months while a permitted mobile home is being installed
- Porch/stoop roof shedding onto road right-of-way prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
In no case shall the roof of a porch shed onto the road right-of-way.
- Porch/stoop setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (Class 7 road)35 ft
Where the front yard adjoins a Class 7 road, porches and stoops shall be no closer than thirty-five (35') feet from the center line of the street or ten (10') feet from the front line, whichever is greater.
- Porch/stoop setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (Class 8 road)30 ft
Where the front yard adjoins a Class 8 road, porches and stoops shall be no closer than thirty (30') feet from the center line of the street or ten (10') feet from the front line, whichever is greater.
- Porch/stoop setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (Class 9 or 10 road, <=400 ADT)30 ft
Where the front yard adjoins a Class 9 or 10 road with a projected traffic volume of 400 ADT or less ... porches and stoops shall be no closer than thirty (30') feet from the center line of the street or ten (10') feet from the front line, whichever is greater.
- Porch/stoop setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street centerline (general)40 ft
Porches and stoops shall be located not closer than forty (40') feet from the center line of the street nor ten (10') feet from the front line, whichever is greater
- Structures in easements
Structures shall not be constructed within easements of any kind, except, Structures may be constructed within an easement with written permission from all parties with right of use of the easement.
- Underground public utilityPublic utilitiesInfrastructure serving the wider area — substations, pump stations, towers. facilities permitted
Underground public utility facilities shall be permitted in all zones except the Open Space Zone (OS).
Parking
- Boat ramp parking space length35 ft
Boat ramp parking spaces shall be thirty-five (35') feet long.
- Parking lot curb requirement6 in
All spaces along property lines shall have a minimum six (6") inch by six (6") inch raised curb or equivalent barrier precluding entry from other property or from streets not used for maneuvering.
Signage
- Maximum community identification sign area200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Shall not exceed 200 square feet
- Maximum community organization signs per town4 count
Shall be limited in number to no more than four (4) per town or community.
- Maximum construction sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Shall not exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet
- Maximum home business sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Shall not exceed an area of six (6) square feet.
- Moving or flashing signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No moving or noise-making device, flag, or any moving or flashing light, except time and temperature signs, shall be used for advertising, attracting attention to a sign or business, or as a promotional sign
- Maximum nameplate area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Shall not exceed an area of six (6) square feet.
- Off-premises signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Off-premises business or advertising signs shall not be permitted in any zone.
- Maximum promotional sign duration30 days
Shall be in place for no more than thirty (30) days
- Maximum real estate sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Each shall not exceed an area of six (6) square feet.
A sign shall not exceed the maximum building height for the zone in which it is located.
- Sign maintenance requirement20 pct
A sign shall be considered unreadable when twenty (20%) percent or more of the face is removed or indistinguishable.
- Maximum aggregate subdivision sign area200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The aggregate area of the signs shall not exceed 200 square feet
- Maximum subdivision signs2 count
Two (2) shall be permitted for any subdivision
Wildfire
- AccessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. building exception to 30-ft setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. (fire resistant)20 ft
A detached accessory building may be located within the thirty-foot setback when it is constructed using non-combustible or fire resistant materials ... and is located not closer than twenty (20') feet to another building.
- Minimum front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. in State Responsibility Area30 ft
The minimum front yard requirement shall be not less than required in the applicable zone ... but in no case shall the minimum front yard requirement be less than thirty (30') feet from the center line of the street
- Minimum side and rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. in State Responsibility Area30 ft
The minimum side and rear yard requirements shall be at least thirty (30') feet from property lines
From the ordinance
Cannabis cultivation as defined in Section 9-2.220.2 shall be prohibited in all zones within the County.
Parking requirements
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