Needles, California · General provision

Sections 99.00 through 99.06

Extracted standards

13 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

Other

  • Each additional bedroom beyond 3 requires an additional 100 square foot minimum to the gross floor area.

  • Antennae

    Ground-mounted antennae permitted to 50 ft unless higher by CUP. Roof-mounted antennae may not be more than 25 ft higher than building. Dishes max 24 inches diameter.

  • Attic/basement headroom6.5 ft

    Attic and basement space where the headroom is less than 6.5 feet shall not be included as part of the required dwelling unit floor area.

  • Balcony/porch/patio allowance15 pct

    Up to 15 percent of minimum required gross floor area may be in private balconies, porches and patios.

  • Building materials

    Metal building materials, including shipping containers modified for habitation are permitted via a zoning permit when compliant with the architecture requirements.

  • Building type

    Every building shall be designed or remodeled to accommodate its use in accordance with applicable building codes and other laws.

  • Dish diameter24 in

    Dishes to a maximum of 24 inches in diameter.

  • Garage requirements

    Minimum floor area and vehicular openings as per table.

  • Ground-mounted antennae are permitted to a height of 50 feet, unless permitted higher by a conditional use permit.

  • Maximum height of any building or structure as per tables.

  • Residential floor area

    Minimum gross floor area of each dwelling unit as per table. Up to 15% may be in balconies, porches, patios. Attic/basement with headroom <6.5 ft and garages/accessory buildings not included. Each additional bedroom beyond 3 requires additional 100 sqft.

  • Roof-mounted antenna and telecommunications facilities may not be more than 25 feet higher than the highest point of the building.

  • Rooftop equipment

    All rooftop equipment shall be screened from public view. Mechanical equipment should be located below highest vertical element. Landscaping and screening of service areas required.

From the ordinance

Every building shall be designed or remodeled to accommodate its use in accordance with applicable building codes and other laws.
Sections 99.00 through 99.06