Municipality · California

San Clemente

The ordinance has been retrieved, read and turned into structured rules.
21
Districts
152
Extracted rules
681
Standards
10
Chapters read

Zoning districts

21 districts, grouped by category.

General provisions

131 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.

17.16.060(C)1 standards

Fences, hedges, and walls exceeding six feet in height for specific purposes in residential zones

17.16.060(C)1 standards

Home occupations conducted outside enclosed structures

17.16.060(C)1 standards

Chimneys which exceed the height limit of the zone in which they are located by more than two feet

17.16.070(C)(7)1 standards

Elevator towers that exceed the height limits of the zone in which they are located by more than six feet

17.16.075(F)(2)1 standards

A Notice of Application shall be mailed by the City to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject site

17.16.0906 standards

a decrease of not more than 20 percent of the required width of a side yard or the yard between buildings; continuation of legal nonconforming side yard setbacks up to within 30 inches of the side property line; a decrease of not more than 15 percent of the required front or rear yard with the combined total not to exceed 20 percent; for lots subject to a 16-foot height limit ... a decrease of not more than 25 percent of the required rear yard.

17.16.0958 standards

Additions to Private Recreational Facilities: up to 500 square feet, less than 50 percent of the existing building's floor area; Decks or patios: less than 200 square feet; Porches: maximum of 200 square feet; Sheds or Spas: area is 120 square feet or smaller; Rooftop equipment screens: height less than 10 feet; Tree replacement: minimum 24-inch box size.

17.16.1701 standards

No permit for the demolition of any structure or other resource listed on the City's Designated Historic Resources List or listed in or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historic Resources shall be issued unless and until the City Council first issues a Historic Demolition Permit pursuant to this section.

17.16.1702 standards

no building permit shall be issued for any new development on the property in question for a period of five years from the date the violation occurs... and in no event shall any permit authorize the new construction to exceed the building's square footage, lot coverage, and use of the original structure.

17.16.1752 standards

A perpetual 10-year term, with a minimum initial agreement term period of 10 years, and one year added automatically to the term of the Agreement each year unless a notice of nonrenewal has been filed. ... Penalty of 12½ percent of the full market value if the agreement is canceled

17.16.1802 standards

The fees for the first eight hours of time required to process a Cultural Heritage Permit shall be waived for the following eligible properties: a. All resources sites listed on the City's List of Designated Historic Structures Resources and Landmarks Lists. b. All abutting single-family homes and duplexes. c. All sites with three or more dwelling units within 300 feet of residentially zoned sites listed on the City's List of Designated Historic Structures Resources and Landmarks Lists.

17.16.2505 standards

A Discretionary Sign Permit is required to allow any of the following: ... Tenant exceeding 64 square feet at a property outside of the Architectural Overlay District. Tenant signage exceeding 25 square feet at a property within the Architectural Overlay District. Signs with neon lighting. Master Sign Programs...

17.241 standards

For all other lots and zones, the rear yard setback for a through lot shall be the rear yard setback required in the development standard tables in each zone.

17.24.0408 standards

Detached accessory buildings/structures in residential zones: front half follow primary setbacks; rear half with <=450 sq ft may encroach to property line; height max 15 ft.

17.24.040C3 standards

Detached accessory buildings/structures in nonresidential zones: meet all setback requirements for primary buildings; height same as primary; min 5 ft from primary.

17.24.0503 standards

Trash enclosures shall be screened from public view on at least three sides by a solid wall; roof-mounted equipment shall be shielded and architecturally screened.

17.24.0553 standards

Amplified sound in commercial establishments requires Minor Conditional Use Permit; prohibited in residential zones; noise standards apply.

17.24.0601 standards

Canyon setback for noncoastal canyon lots shall be established by the City Planner after on-site visit.

17.24.0701 standards

Density bonuses and other affordable housing incentives per state law.

17.24.0805 standards

Encroachments into setbacks and height limits are regulated; table provides specific allowances for various architectural features.

Source documents

The chapters of the adopted code that were retrieved, read and extracted from. Everything above traces back to one of these.