Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
12 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for common open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.6 ft
Fences and/or walls that enclose common usable open space amenities ... maximum height of six feet
- Maximum openwork fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft
Four feet in height for openwork or combination solid and openwork fences
- Maximum solid fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft
Three feet in height for solid fences and walls
- Permitted fence materials
decorative masonry split face block, brick, natural stone, precast concrete panels, stucco, wrought iron, aluminum, wood, chemically treated or naturally resistant to decay
Lighting
- Light and glare
All outdoor lighting associated with commercial uses adjacent to or within the immediate vicinity of residential uses shall be designated with fixtures and poles that illuminate commercial uses, while minimizing light trespass into residential areas.
Noise
- Noise compliance
Development in mixed-use zones shall comply with all requirements of Title 7 (Noise) and the California Building Standards Code.
Other
- Minimum patio/balcony offset15 ft
patios offset by minimum of 15 feet
- Minimum window offset10 ft
windows offset by minimum of ten feet
- Pedestrian walkways
On-site pedestrian walkways shall be provided between adjacent uses within the project and align with walkways on neighboring properties where pedestrian connections exist. ... shall be clearly demarcated from vehicular circulation areas through the use of different surfacing materials if at the same finished elevation; or shall be a raised sidewalk separated by a curb with a minimum height of six inches; and shall be ADA compliant.
- Security requirements
The residential units shall be designed to ensure the security of residents through the provision of separate and secured entrances and exits. Where residential units are in the same structure as a commercial use, access to residential units shall be from a secured area located on the first floor at the ground level.
- Trash odor
All trash storage areas for non-residential uses shall be located so as to be convenient and where associated odors and noise will not adversely impact the residential uses.
- Vehicle entrance orientation
Vehicular entrances, including private garages, carports and parking structure entrances, shall be oriented toward the following (listed in priority order): a. Public alleys; b. Secondary internal streets or drive aisles; c. Primary internal streets; d. Public streets (except private garages and carports shall not take direct access from a public street).
From the ordinance
The windows of a residential unit shall not directly align with the windows of the unit of an adjacent building; but shall be offset by a minimum of ten feet from window edge to opposing window edge. Patios, balconies or similar openings ... offset by a minimum of 15 feet. Development in mixed-use zones shall comply with all requirements of Title 7 (Noise) and the California Building Standards Code.