22.140.520.F.8.b.i

Notwithstanding the foregoing, residential projects on properties in the Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita Valley Planning Areas may use chain-link fencing.

The use of barbed or razor wire, electrified fence, and chain-link and wired fence in conjunction with any fence, wall, roof, or hedge is prohibited, unless required by any local, State, or federal regulation, as applicable.

A minimum of 20 percent of the lot area not used for buildings and structures, such as setbacks and open space, and up to 5,000 square feet shall be landscaped with a combination of trees, ground cover, shrubbery, planters, or flowers.

At least 80 percent of the on-site landscaping coverage area shall consist of trees and plants native to southern California or non-invasive and drought tolerant plants, as approved by the Director.

Fire Department backflow prevention devices, water meters, transformers, and other utility-related equipment are prohibited in the front yard, unless completely screened in a manner that is incorporated into the design of the development.

If air conditioning units or vents are located on the front façade, they shall not project more than six inches from the face of the building.

If on a rooftop or in a yard, the equipment must be screened from view from the street with a wall, fence, or landscaping.

Garages shall make up no more than 50 percent of the total building frontage length, unless the development is located on a narrow lot, as defined in Section 22.110.130.B (Required Width), in which case the garage facing the street shall occupy no more than 80 percent of the total building frontage length of the dwelling unit and garage combined facing the street.

Garages shall make up no more than 50 percent of the total building frontage length, unless the development is located on a narrow lot, as defined in Section 22.110.130.B (Required Width), in which case the garage facing the street shall occupy no more than 80 percent of the total building frontage length of the dwelling unit and garage combined facing the street.

Garages or uncovered surface parking lots shall not be located closer to the front property line than the front door of the building closest to the front property line and shall comply with one of the conditions listed in Table 22.140.520-D, below, except if the site is located in a Hillside Management Area or as otherwise allowed by this Title 22.

Garages on lots with 100 feet or more of frontage shall: (1) Provide non-street-facing parking, whether attached or detached, when located along the primary street frontage; or (2) Provide parking that is located in the rear of the lot, as allowed by this Title 22.