Monterey County Unincorporated

In the zones subject to this section, the following sign types are allowed without permits, unless otherwise stated.

The maximum sign area may not exceed four hundred (400) square feet. No more than one such sign may be allowed on a lot. The sign may not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.

Where signs are allowable under the regulations of the zoning districts identified in Sections 21.60.070 and 21.60.080, the total area of such signs shall not exceed thirty-five (35) square feet in the aggregate. This limitation in total area shall apply even though the use has frontage on two or more streets. Where signs are allowable under the regulations of the zoning districts identified in Section 21.60.090, each establishment shall be allowed in the aggregate thirty-five (35) square feet of signage. In commercial and industrial centers where more than one establishment exists, the center may have an additional thirty-five (35) square feet of signage to identify the center. Such signs may not, however, identify specific businesses within the center.

Where signs are allowable under the regulations of the zoning districts identified in Sections 21.60.070 and 21.60.080, the total area of such signs shall not exceed thirty-five (35) square feet in the aggregate. This limitation in total area shall apply even though the use has frontage on two or more streets. Where signs are allowable under the regulations of the zoning districts identified in Section 21.60.090, each establishment shall be allowed in the aggregate thirty-five (35) square feet of signage. In commercial and industrial centers where more than one establishment exists, the center may have an additional thirty-five (35) square feet of signage to identify the center. Such signs may not, however, identify specific businesses within the center.

Where signs are allowable under the regulations of the zoning districts identified in Sections 21.60.070 and 21.60.080, the total area of such signs shall not exceed thirty-five (35) square feet in the aggregate.

Where signs are allowable under the regulations of the zoning districts identified in Sections 21.60.070 and 21.60.080, the total area of such signs shall not exceed thirty-five (35) square feet in the aggregate.

The maximum display face area, in the aggregate per parcel, of signs allowed at all times by this section is: In residential zoning districts: six square feet for each separate, legal, residential unit; In agricultural, resource protection and public zoning districts: six square feet per parcel; In commercial and industrial zoning districts: six square feet per establishment;

The following signs are exempt from permit requirements, subject to the rules stated in this section: A. Traffic control and safety signs... B. Signs required or authorized by federal, state or county law... C. Images that are painted on or attached flat to the surface of an automobile, truck, airplane or boat... D. Signs that provide functional information and warning about utilities and safety matters... E. Signs prohibiting trespassing and hunting... F. Advertising signs on buses and taxis. G. Signs attached to bus stops and shelters. H. Directional, warning, or identification signs not exceeding two square feet in area for petroleum drilling and extraction activities.

The following signs are prohibited in all zoning districts: A. Any sign or device which is an imitation of, or resembles, an official traffic control device... B. Advertising signs that include the words, 'Stop,' 'Look,' 'Listen'... C. Permanent structure signs which rotate, move, present moving images... D. Signs on wheeled, non-motorized vehicles. E. Devices which are inflatable or activated by wind... F. Moving or rotating signs, pennants, or banners. G. Signs extending above roofs, and roof signs... H. Any other advertising device attached to a structure, fence, pole, or vehicle on display not specifically authorized by this Chapter.

For any new development that includes exterior lighting, all exterior lighting shall be consistent with the Design Guidelines for Exterior Lighting.

The guesthouse shall be a permanent detached structure or an attached structure lacking internal circulation with the main residence. The guesthouse may include living and sleeping area but shall be without kitchen or cooking facilities. ... Guesthouses shall not exceed six hundred (600) square feet of livable floor area. The guesthouse height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet nor be more than one story.

The guesthouse shall be a permanent detached structure or an attached structure lacking internal circulation with the main residence. ... Guesthouses shall not exceed six hundred (600) square feet of livable floor area. ... The guesthouse height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet nor be more than one story.

ADUs shall not exceed one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. JADUs shall not exceed five hundred (500) square feet. Side and rear lot line setbacks for ADUs shall be a minimum of four (4) feet. ... An ADU detached from the principal dwelling shall be subject to the height regulations for a habitable accessory structure or allowed to be up to sixteen (16) feet in height, whichever is greater.

ADUs and JADUs are subject to the following local regulations... ADUs shall not exceed one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. JADUs shall not exceed five hundred (500) square feet. Side and rear lot line setbacks for ADUs shall be a minimum of four (4) feet... An ADU detached from the principal dwelling shall be subject to the height regulations for a habitable accessory structure or allowed to be up to sixteen (16) feet in height, whichever is greater.

The single room occupancy unit must be a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet in floor area and the maximum size shall be not more than four hundred (400) square feet. Each unit shall be designed to accommodate a maximum of two (2) people.

A single room occupancy facility may be allowed in any Community Plan Area or Rural Center with zoning designations of High Density Residential, Mixed Use or Community Plan (with a land use designation of Mixed Use or High Density Residential), subject to a Use Permit and subject to the following standards: ... Unit Size. Excluding the bathroom area and closet, the single room occupancy unit must be a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet in floor area and the maximum size shall be not more than four hundred (400) square feet.

Not more than ten (10) years have elapsed between the date of manufacture of the manufactured dwelling unit and the date of the application for a permit to install the manufactured dwelling unit. That the manufactured dwelling unit shall have a siding material of, or having the appearance of, wood, stucco, brick, stone or other material similar to other residences in the immediate area.

The installation of any manufactured dwelling unit on a foundation system shall be subject to the same development process as the process applicable to a conventionally built dwelling unit on the same lot, provided the following standards are met: ... not more than ten (10) years have elapsed between the date of manufacture ... siding material ... roofing material ...

Mobilehomes existing with Use Permits are subject to the following regulations: A Use Permit may be filed for the continuing use of a mobilehome as living quarters, for which a prior Use Permit was granted prior to the time the provisions of this Section became applicable to the property.

Mobilehomes existing with Use Permits are subject to the following regulations: ... A Use Permit may be filed for the continuing use of a mobilehome as living quarters, for which a prior Use Permit was granted prior to the time the provisions of this