Chapter 30.20
USE AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS-GENERAL
30.20.010 Permitted primary uses and structures.
30.20.020 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
30.20.030 Temporary uses and structures.
30.20.040 Conditional uses and structures.
30.20.050 Development standards-General.
30.20.060 Site requirements-General.
30.20.070 Density.
30.20.080 Lot size.
30.20.090 Coverage.
30.20.100 Height.
30.20.110 Unit size.
30.20.120 Setbacks, open space and landscaping requirements.
30.20.010 Permitted primary uses and structures.
The purpose of the sectional listing of permitted primary uses and structures contained within each zone regulations is to identify all principal uses and structures that are allowable on a lot within that zone as a matter of right. Subject to the provisions of the zone, except as otherwise provided, no building, structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use shall be established except the listed permitted primary uses and structures. (Prior code º 30-500)
30.20.020 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
The purpose of the sectional listing of permitted accessory uses and structures contained within each zone regulations is to identify uses and structures that are allowable when they are integrated with and clearly incidental to a primary use on the same lot. All buildings and structures shall conform to the development standards of the zone. (Prior code º 30-501)
30.20.030 Temporary uses and structures.
The purpose of the sectional listing of temporary uses and structures is to identify those uses that may be allowable within a given zone for a limited amount of time and under certain specified conditions. (Prior code º 30-502)
30.20.040 Conditional uses and structures.
The purpose of the sectional listing of conditional uses and structures is to identify those uses and structures which must first obtain permission for their establishment within the zone by a conditional use permit. The specific conditional uses and structures which are listed are considered to be typical of uses which require individual review as to their particular characteristics and location, and ones that may require special conditions to their establishment in order to protect the health, safety and general welfare. (Prior code º 30-503)
30.20.050 Development standards-General.
The development standards contained within this title and the various zones have been established in order to assure adequate levels of light, air and density of development, to maintain and enhance locally-recognized values of community appearance and to promote the safe and efficient circulation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The standards are in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the comprehensive general plan and are found to be necessary for the preservation of the community, health, safety and general welfare. (Prior code º 30-504)
30.20.060 Site requirements-General.
The area and dimensions of all building sites shall be sufficient to accommodate the anticipated density of development, open spaces, setbacks and parking spaces. (Prior code º 30-505)
30.20.070 Density.
The density of development has been established for each zone in accordance with the comprehensive general plan in order to promote the orderly, efficient and most appropriate growth within the city, consistent with the planned capability of services and infrastructures. Density shall be calculated from the area of the lot before any public right-of-way dedications are made. Second units as referenced in the Government Code of the state of California are prohibited as determined by Ordinance No. 5120 of the city. (Ord. 5120 º 3, 1996: prior code º 30-506)
30.20.080 Lot size.
Where minimum lot sizes or dimensions required within the zone standards, they have been established in order to promote the type and scale of development envisioned in the comprehensive general plan. Where existing lots with lesser size and dimensions are existing in a zone, an exception has been made in some zones for such lots when their development would not be harmful to the achievement of the overall goals and objectives of the plan. (Prior code º 30-507)
30.20.090 Coverage.
Maximum coverage requirements contained within certain zone standards have been established to provide minimum open spaces for light, air and ventilation and to reserve adequate area for open spaces, setbacks and other amenities. Coverage shall be calculated from the area of the lot after any public right-of-way dedications are made. (Prior code º 30-508)
30.20.100 Height.
Height standards are reflective of intensity and scale of development. In order to maintain a sound plan and compatibility with surrounding uses, the structural height of buildings must be regulated and intensities directed to their most appropriate location. Factors taken into consideration in the establishment of height criteria are shade/shadow effects; light, air and ventilation; scenic vistas; and intensity of development and ability to serve. (Prior code º 30-509)
30.20.110 Unit size.
Minimum unit sizes as may be established in the various zones are for the purpose of assuring acceptable living areas, the control of overcrowding and the provision of conditions conducive to a decent, safe and sanitary environment. (Prior code º 30-510)
30.20.120 Setbacks, open space and landscaping requirements.
The purpose of setbacks, open space and landscaping requirements is to assure that an effective separation is provided between properties and uses to foster compatibility, identity, privacy, light, air and ventilation and provide for landscaped areas in the living and working environments for visual relief and recreation. Setbacks and required landscaping shall be calculated from the property lines or area of the lot after any public right-of-way dedications are made. (Prior code º 30-511)