22.320.120.F

Chain-link, barbed and concertina wire fences, electric fences, fences or walls with protruding sharp edges, or other fences and walls designed for or likely to cause harm to persons, are prohibited, except as otherwise provided below.

Retaining walls that adjoin or are adjacent to the rear lot line shall comply with the following standards: Retaining walls shall be limited to eight feet in height, as measured from finished grade from the bottom of the retaining wall. If eight feet is insufficient, additional retaining walls may be constructed, in a terraced manner, in increments of four or fewer feet in height, similarly measured, unless Public Works determines such a terraced construction is unsafe.

Retaining walls shall be finished with one or more of the following materials: brick, stucco, natural stone, or split-faced concrete block with a cap.

Retaining walls greater than 3.5 feet in height that are adjacent to a road right-of-way, shall be set back at least three feet from the road right-of-way. This setback area shall be landscaped, but such landscaping shall be no higher than the height of the retaining wall and shall not obstruct line of sight, as determined by Public Works.

Chain-link fences are permitted only when used to secure undeveloped lots, construction sites, or for special events authorized by a special event permit pursuant to Chapter 22.188 (Special Events Permit).

Walls shall be constructed of similar materials as in Subsection F.4.j.ii. Fences shall be constructed of the following materials, and shall be maintained in good condition: Wood or simulated wood; Brick or stone; Wrought iron.

If a lot adjoins a Residential Zone at its rear lot line, the maximum building or structure height shall be 35 feet, excluding chimneys, rooftop antennas, elevator shafts, stairwells, and rooftop mechanical equipment, except that at the rear lot line, height shall be stepped back as follows: (1) If an adjoining lot has a lower elevation, the maximum height of 35 feet shall be established as a 45-degree projection measured from six feet above the grade of the rear lot line. (2) If an adjoining lot has a higher elevation, the maximum height shall be established as a 45-degree projection measured from the grade of the rear lot line.

Perimeter luminaries shall be located at least five feet from any adjacent residential lot line.

New primary structures shall include at least one of the following elements listed below on at least one façade fronting Foothill Boulevard: Terrace, Forecourt, Backcourt, Arcade, Gallery.

Awnings with or without a sign may be used at entrances, windows, bays, or along building frontages or façades. Multiple awnings belonging to a single commercial business shall be the same color and style. Awnings shall not utilize glossy material or be internally illuminated. Awnings shall be maintained in good repair.

New development and renovations subject to Section 22.320.040.C (Nonconforming Structures-Additions, Repairs, or Modifications) shall include at least two of the following design elements on at least one façade fronting Foothill Boulevard: Trellis or Pergola, Natural Stone, Exterior Furniture.

Entrances shall be treated with special paving materials, such as ceramic or mosaic tile; ornamental ceilings, such as coffering; or decorative light fixtures. Awnings may be used at shop fronts. Walk-up facilities shall be set back at least six feet from the edge of the right-of-way.

Native trees with a trunk diameter of at least eight inches, as measured four-and-one-half feet above grade, shall be preserved and integrated into required landscaping, either in their current location or another location on the same lot, provided that such trees are good candidates for relocation, as established by a certified arborist. This provision shall not apply to oak trees, which are subject to the requirements of Chapter 22.174 (Oak Tree Permits).

If a lot is 60 feet or less in width at its rear lot line, at least two minimum 24-inch box trees shall be planted, and such trees shall be planted at least 27 feet apart. If a lot is more than 60 feet in width at its rear lot line, a 24-inch box tree shall be planted in both directions at intervals of 27 feet, as measured from the midpoint of the width of such lot at its rear lot line.

For frontages, upper stories shall have a window to wall area proportion that is less than that of the ground floor frontage. Glass curtain walls or portions of glass curtain walls are exempt from this standard. Storage areas within a structure, other than product displays, shall not be visible through windows. Railings and grilles may be installed on the exterior or interior of a window on the ground floor of a structure, provided that such railings and grilles do not interfere with the required 60 percent transparency. Roll-up security gates that are solid shall not be installed on the exterior of any window.

A wall of a building located 30 feet or more from the side or rear lot line shall have the same trim and finish as the front building façade. A wall facing an internal courtyard or a side façade without windows and doors is only allowed, if the wall is located less than 30 feet from the side or rear lot line and enhancements, such as surface reliefs, wall articulations, architectural murals, or vines are incorporated. Building finishes shall be of durable materials, such as brick, natural stone, decorative concrete, glass, wood, stucco, or other similar materials except cinder block (concrete masonry unit). Building walls shall have contrasting colors to give emphasis to design features. On at least two feet of the wall surface above the street level, durable materials shall be used, except that stucco or other similar troweled finishes may not be used.

If a parking lot adjoins a public street, a solid fence, or wall 3.5 feet in height, setback at least seven feet from the road right-of-way shall be required. Substitution of a landscaped berm in place of a solid fence or wall may be permitted.

Corner cutoffs shall be provided, as specified in Section 22.116.040 (Intersections and Corner Cutoff Requirements). If the existing corner cutoff is less than 20 feet, any new development shall provide a corner cutoff of at least 20 feet, unless otherwise determined by Public Works.

If a lot adjoins a Residential Zone at its rear lot line, such lot shall have a rear yard of at least five feet in depth and such rear yard shall be landscaped.

Affiliation signs that provide notice of services within an establishment (for example, credit cards accepted, trade affiliations, etc.) are allowed, provided such signs shall not exceed one square foot in area for each sign, and no more than three such signs shall be allowed for each business. If illuminated, affiliation signs shall only be externally illuminated.

A directory sign for a building providing a list of the names of business establishments within a building, provided the sign area for the directory sign is no larger than six square feet. Such directory sign may be wall mounted, provided it is no higher than eight feet from the finished grade. The directory sign may also be freestanding, provided it is no higher than eight feet and no lower than three feet from the finished grade and does not cause entrances and walkways to violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.

A sign that is internally illuminated or employs exposed neon shall be placed at least seven feet above finished grade. The use of exposed neon shall be limited to script and pictorial graphics, and animation, provided that such animation is limited to intervals of five or more seconds.

A temporary promotional sign with a maximum sign area of 32 square feet used by newly established businesses to inform the public of their location and services only up to 90 days after the initial occupancy of the new business. Such sign shall be removed no later than the 91st day after such initial occupancy.

Signs employing any continuous or sequential flashing operation, including electronic reader boards and LED signage that employs crawling displays or flashing illuminations; Signs employing video components; Signs emitting odors; Roof business signs, including signs painted on the surface of roofs; Digital and Electronic Signs. Existing signs shall not be converted to a digital or electronic billboard sign.

A sign which is nonconforming, due to the requirements of this CSD, shall be removed or made to comply with this CSD within 20 years from the effective date of this CSD in compliance with Section 22.172.050 B.1.f (Termination By Operation of Law).

One temporary future tenant identification sign per street frontage of the building with a maximum of 32 square feet of sign area. Such a sign may only be displayed after tenant improvements for the site have begun and may not be displayed after the first occupancy of the tenant space.

In addition to the signage allowed in Subsection F.6.b.iii, above, one additional temporary window sign, provided the sign does not exceed 25 percent of the area of any single window or adjoining windows on the same street frontage. Display of such temporary window sign shall not exceed 30 days, and there shall be a minimum of 30 days between each use of temporary window signs. Temporary window signs are permitted a maximum of four times per calendar year, and, if illuminated, shall only be externally illuminated.

Two window signs per tenant consisting of permanently fixed individual lettering and/or logos not exceeding six inches in height and no more than three square feet in total maximum sign area. If illuminated, a window sign shall only be externally illuminated.