Lancaster
Zoning districts
3 districts, grouped by category.
General provisions
352 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
For sites located within one-half mile of a major transit stop as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, no parking is required, except:
For sites located more than one-half mile from a major transit stop as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, the following number of parking spaces shall be the minimum provided for each new use:
For sites located more than one-half mile from a major transit stop as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, the following number of parking spaces shall be the minimum provided for each new use:
The following design and development standards shall be met for development in all residential zones.
Two-unit projects proposed in accordance with Government Code Section 65852.21 are subject to Chapter 17.41, Article III.
All areas which are not utilized for buildings, sidewalks, vehicle access, or parking, shall be permanently landscaped and maintained.
All areas which are not utilized for buildings, sidewalks, vehicle access, or parking, shall be permanently landscaped and maintained.
A person shall not use any sign except as specifically permitted in this section and subject to all regulations and conditions set forth in this title.
No temporary sign shall be posted for more than 90 days without obtaining a sign permit... All temporary signs shall be removed within 14 calendar days after the event.
A person shall not use any sign except as specifically permitted in this section and subject to all regulations and conditions set forth in this title.
One freestanding subdivision sign shall be allowed per street frontage. The sign face shall not exceed 180 square feet per sign face or 360 square feet in total sign area. Twelve feet measured vertically from ground level at the base of the sign.
Subdivision Entry Signs. The sign face shall not exceed 12 square feet per sign face or 24 feet in total sign area. Shall not exceed a maximum height of 8 feet measured from the base of the sign. Special Feature Signs. The sign face shall not exceed 6 square feet per sign face or 12 feet in total sign area.
The overall height of the sign shall not exceed 10 feet, measured from the ground level at the base of the sign. The overall width of the sign shall not exceed 6 feet. Individual sign panels shall not exceed one foot in width and 6 feet in length.
Fences and walls shall be located behind the property line and behind any utilities or shall be located at least 12 feet behind the face of the curb. Fencing for new production homes shall be a masonry wall, adjacent to the rear and side yards, up to 6 feet in height. Fencing for multifamily developments shall be a masonry wall, tubular steel fence, or comparable material, up to 6 feet in height. A masonry wall within a minimum height of 5 feet and a maximum height of 6 feet shall be constructed along the perimeter of a subdivision.
Fences and walls shall be located behind the property line and behind any utilities or shall be located at least 12 feet behind the face of the curb
Lighting shall be placed to provide adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting used to illuminate the premises shall be directed away from adjacent properties. Lighting shall be designed and located in a manner that prevents glare onto adjacent properties.
Lighting shall be placed to provide adequate illumination for security and safety.
No more than 50% of the required rear yard shall be covered by roofed structures. Infill residential lots (smaller than 7,000 square feet) may have up to 60% of the rear yard covered by roofed structures. Eaves, cantilevered roofs, awnings and similar architectural features may project a maximum distance of 2½ feet into any required front or side yard or 5 feet into a rear yard.
No more than 50% of the required rear yard shall be covered by roofed structures.
Cargo containers may be used as accessory buildings or structures in the RR-2.5 and RR-1 zones
Source documents
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