Madera

An accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the setback requirements of the applicable residential zoning district for the primary dwelling, except as follows: 1. A new detached single-story accessory dwelling unit shall observe a front setback of 20 feet, a rear setback of five feet, an interior side setback of five feet, and a corner side setback of 15 feet. 2. A new detached two-story accessory dwelling unit shall observe a front setback of 20 feet, a rear setback of 15 feet, an interior side yard setback of five feet for a one-story portion, and ten feet for a two-story portion, and a corner side yard setback of 15 feet. 3. An accessory dwelling unit that is fully contained within the existing space of a single-family residence or within an approved accessory structure and has independent exterior access from the existing residence or structure shall adhere to the setback requirements of the residential zone it is located within. 4. No portion of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall be closer than ten feet to a primary dwelling on an adjacent lot. 5. A setback of no less than five feet from the side and rear property lines is required for any accessory dwelling unit. No existing nonconforming structures built within less than five feet of any property line may be converted to an accessory dwelling unit. 6. A detached accessory dwelling unit shall always be located within 100 feet of the primary dwelling, but never closer to the primary dwelling than permitted by the California Building Code.

One off-street parking space is required for an accessory dwelling unit, except as set forth below. ... No off-street parking shall be required if one or more of the following circumstances exist: (a) The accessory dwelling unit is 750 square feet or less in area. (b) The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile of public transit. ...

Direct mailing to the owners and occupants of the property located within 300 feet of the boundaries of the project site

Any permit modification or adjustment shall become null and void at the expiration of the term thereof, or if not undertaken and actively and continuously pursued within the time specified in the permit or within one year if no time be specified therein.

The purpose of the P-D zones is to authorize and regulate density of condominiums, cooperatives, planned developments, and other residential subdivisions.

This subchapter offers density bonuses, and incentives or concessions for the development of housing that is affordable to the types of households and qualifying residents identified in § 10-3-5.102 below.

In order to maintain the availability of for-sale affordable housing units constructed in compliance with this chapter, the following resale conditions shall apply.

Provide a procedure for individuals with disabilities to request reasonable accommodation in seeking equal access to housing under the federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

No building or structure shall have a height greater than 65 feet, provided that additional height may be permitted if a use permit is first secured.

The minimum lot area for interior lots shall be 5,000 square feet for each building or group of buildings with a minimum lot width of 50 feet. The minimum lot area of corner lots shall be 6,000 square feet. No building or structure shall have a height greater than 24 feet.

The following uses shall be permitted subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator: (1) Commercial use of buildings once used for residential purposes. (2) Gas and electric transmission lines, electrical transmission and distribution substations, gas regulator stations, communications equipment buildings, public service pumping stations, and elevated pressure tanks. (3) Temporary outdoor display of merchandise and outdoor sales activities.

The regulations set forth in this subchapter shall apply in the C-N, Neighborhood Commercial zone.

The regulations set forth in this subchapter shall apply in the C-H, Highway Commercial zone, unless otherwise provided in the chapter.

The following development standards apply to all properties in the WY Overlay zone and shall supersede the requirements of the underlying zone.

The minimum site area shall be 20 acres for permitted uses. Each site shall have not less than five acres of lot area for each dwelling unit. The maximum height of a building or structure for a permitted use shall be 35 feet. The minimum distance between dwellings or dwellings and accessory structures shall be ten feet. The minimum distance between dwellings and accessory structures in which livestock or poultry is kept shall be 50 feet.

The regulations set forth in this subchapter shall apply in all I industrial zones unless otherwise provided in this chapter.

Industrial Park zones regulations. Permitted uses include manufacturing, research, distribution. Max height 50 ft, min lot area 1 acre, front yard 50 ft, side yards 40 ft combined, rear 20 ft, lot coverage 50%.

All new SP zones must encompass an area of no less than five acres of contiguous property.

All areas for storage of vehicles, maintenance equipment, refuse and collection facilities, manufactured products, or other similar materials used by or in a manufacturing/fabricating process on-site shall be prohibited or shall be enclosed by a decorative, block, or brick wall and/or landscape screening in combination.

Consider and preserve environmentally sensitive resources (water courses, view sheds, drainage areas, wooded areas, rough terrain [canyons, ravines, steep slopes, ridges, knolls, promontories], and other similar natural features) and make provisions to retain natural features and amenities found on-site.