Lancaster, California · General provision

17.12.040, 17.12.050, 17.12.130

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  • Cargo containers used for temporary construction storage shall not exceed eight feet in width, eight feet six inches in height, and 40 feet in length.

  • Maximum cargo container length40 ft

    Cargo containers used for temporary construction storage shall not exceed eight feet in width, eight feet six inches in height, and 40 feet in length.

  • Maximum cargo container width8 ft

    Cargo containers used for temporary construction storage shall not exceed eight feet in width, eight feet six inches in height, and 40 feet in length.

  • Cargo containers shall be set back a minimum of five feet from any property line and a minimum of 10 feet from any structure.

  • Cargo containers shall be set back a minimum of five feet from any property line and a minimum of 10 feet from any structure.

  • Christmas tree sale period

    Christmas trees and wreaths: seasonal sale between Nov 1 and Dec 25, removal by Dec 31.

  • Maximum emergency storage duration15 days

    Emergency storage: cargo containers for emergency storage, max 15 days, extendable 10 days, require container permit.

  • Manufacturing, processing, packaging, treating and storage related to business: restricted to ground floor, not more than 25% of ground floor area, not more than 5 employees, not nearer than 50 feet to any residential zone.

  • Maximum manufacturing ground floor area percentage25 pct

    Manufacturing, processing, packaging, treating and storage related to business: restricted to ground floor, not more than 25% of ground floor area, not more than 5 employees, not nearer than 50 feet to any residential zone.

  • Manufacturing, processing, packaging, treating and storage related to business: restricted to ground floor, not more than 25% of ground floor area, not more than 5 employees, not nearer than 50 feet to any residential zone.

  • Maximum outdoor sales days per year12 days

    Outdoor sales and promotional activities: max 12 days per year between Jan 15 and Nov 15, no more than 10% of parking spaces, clear aisle 5 ft.

  • Maximum parking spaces used for outdoor sales10 pct

    Outdoor sales and promotional activities: max 12 days per year between Jan 15 and Nov 15, no more than 10% of parking spaces, clear aisle 5 ft.

  • Minimum clear aisle width for outdoor sales5 ft

    Outdoor sales and promotional activities: max 12 days per year between Jan 15 and Nov 15, no more than 10% of parking spaces, clear aisle 5 ft.

  • Pumpkin sale period

    Pumpkins and other seasonal agricultural products: sale from Oct 1 through Thanksgiving, removal within 7 days.

  • Maximum relocation storage duration15 days

    Relocation storage: cargo containers for relocation, max 15 days, extendable 10 days, require container permit, may use up to 10% of parking spaces.

  • Maximum storage container use duration3 months

    Storage containers for merchandise during holidays: placement within loading areas or nonessential parking, not exceed 3 months.

  • Temporary construction storage removal after permit expiration30 days

    Temporary construction or commercial storage: storage of building materials, machinery, equipment with active building permit, removal within 30 days after permit expiration.

  • Temporary office removal after permit expiration30 days

    Temporary offices: placement with active building permit, removal within 30 days after permit expiration.

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From the ordinance

Fences and walls within a required front yard shall not exceed a height of 6 feet.
17.12.040, 17.12.050, 17.12.130