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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California
FEBRUARY 8, 2011
7:00 P.M.
**NOTE**
ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT
REGULAR MEETING
Beginning Resolution 2011-002
Beginning Minute Motion 2011-001
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for
public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your
comments to three minutes.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 11, 2011.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
For all Public Hearings on the Agenda, a completed "Request to Speak" form must
be filed with the Executive Secretary prior to the start of the Planning Commission
consideration of that item. The Chairman will invite individuals who have
requested the opportunity to speak, to come forward at the appropriate time.
Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before a
public hearing, may appear and be heard in support of, or in opposition to, the
approval of the project(s) at the time of the hearing. If you challenge any project(s)
in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised
at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior
to the public hearing.
A. Item ................... ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 2010-102
Applicant........... City Of La Quinta
Location............ City -Wide
Request ............. Consideration of Zoning Code Amendment to the La
Quinta Municipal Code, Section 9.60.030, to Permit
Review of Alternative Fence Materials Not Currently
Identified in the Code and Section 9.120.020 "Table of
Permitted Uses" to Add the Sale of Golf Carts as a
Conditionally Permitted Use in the Golf Course Zoning
District.
Action ................. Staff Recommendation for Adoption of Resolution
Recommending Approval, with Conditions — Resolution
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VI. BUSINESS ITEM:
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Report on City Council meeting of January 18, 2011, by
Commissioner Wilkinson.
B. Report on City Council meeting of February 1, 2011, by Chairman
Alderson.
C. Commissioner Barrows is scheduled to attend the February 15, 2011,
City Council meeting.
D. Quarterly Attendance Record
IX. DIRECTOR ITEMS:
X. ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be
held on February 22, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that
the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday,
February 8, 2011 was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle
Tampico and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office, 51-321 Avenida
Bermudas, on Thursday February 3, 2011.
DAWRAD
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MO, retary for
CAROLYN WALKER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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take place prior to the beginning of the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
January 11, 2011
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A. A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to
order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairman Alderson.
PRESENT: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Wilkinson, and Chairman
Alderson.
ABSENT: Commissioner Weber
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Les Johnson, Planning Manager
David Sawyer, Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer,
Assistant, Planner Eric Ceja, and Executive
Secretary, Carolyn Walker.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT:
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:'`.`. Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
There being,no`comments, or suggestions, it was moved by Commissioners
Wilkinson/Barrows to approve the minutes of December 14, 2010, as
submitted. AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Wilkinson, and Chairman
Alderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Weber. ABSTAIN: None.
V. PUBLIC'HEARINGS
A. Site Development Permit: a request by the Rancho La Quinta Master
Association - for consideration of a private dog park for the Rancho La
Quinta community, to be located at the southeast corner of Orchard
Lane and Mission Drive West — within Rancho La Quinta.
Assistant Planner Eric Ceja presented the staff report, a copy of which
is on file in the Planning Department.
Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff.
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Chairman Alderson asked if there were any concerns expressed by the
neighbors. Staff said they had only received phone calls and letters in
support of the project.
Chairman Alderson asked what were the hours of operation and if the
site, owned by CVWD, was not currently in use.
Planning Director Johnson responded there was only a perimeter wall
established and this was not an active well site.
Chairman Alderson asked about long-term access for the applicant.
Staff responded there was an arrangement between the applicant and
CVWD that allowed this activity,; but staff did not know the extent of
time.
There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Alderson asked if
the applicant would like to speak.
Mr. Bill Ivey — 78-665 Descanso Lane, La Quinta CA - Board Liaison
for the Rancho La Quinta Dog Park Committee - introduced himself
and said the hours of operation ,would be from sunup to sunset as the
park was not, going to be lit. He added that they have entered into a
lease with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for a number of
years.
Mr, Ivey continued, saying there were many advantages to having a
dog park at Rancho La Quinta, such as:
• Providing an area where dogs can play and owners can
socialize.
• Providing a reduction of the number of homeowners and dogs
walking on the private streets.
• The consolidation of animals in an area where they can be
controlled and their waste can be more efficiently handled.
• The provision of an amenity to Rancho La Quinta in order to
compete with nearby developments and enhance re -sales by the
continuous upgrading of the value of the homes.
Mr. Ivey encouraged the Commission to approve the park and then
offered to answer any questions the Commissioners might have.
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General discussion followed on the Tipuana Tipu (Tipu) tree and its
appropriateness for this environment.
General discussion followed on the fountains, bike racks, sod, seating,
and shade umbrellas being used (until the Tipu trees matured).
There being no further questions of staff, or comments from the
applicant, Chairman Alderson asked if there was any public comment.
No one in the audience requested to speak; however Chairman
Alderson noted there were five letters of support included in the
packet.
There being no public comment, Chairman Alderson opened the matter
for Commission discussion and closed the public hearing.
Planning Director Johnson pointed out there was a memorandum from
the Public Works Department given to the Commissioners prior to the
meeting.
Chairman Alderson asked if there was anything, in the memo, that
would have any significantimpact; construction -wise.
Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer said the conditions of approval were
actually, more, advantageous foe the applicant; as the City was trying
to foster and encourage recreational opportunities, and they were
written to try to forward that goal.
Commissioner Barrows asked for clarification of the new conditions
from those submitted in the staff report.
Principal Engineer Wimmer responded there were two elements. One
involved the Building Code that went into effect on January 2, 2011
which required a stormwater pollution prevention plan for any project
below one acre, if it qualified for a building permit; which this project
did. He added that even though the most recent national pollution
discharge program requirements didn't require the stormwater
pollution prevention plan, the brand new building code did.
Principal Engineer Wimmer continued that the second major item was
that when conditions were normally done for a project that had 50
cubic yards of earth work or more, a precise grading plan was
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required, and that entailed hiring a civil engineer licensed in the State
of California. He said the applicant had hoped their project would
qualify to be under that, allowing them an exemption, so that they
wouldn't have to hire a civil engineer to do a precise grading plan.
These updated conditions could afford them the opportunity to not
hire the engineer unless it was absolutely required. He added that the
City was complying with all the federal, state and local laws, but was
trying to give as much consideration, as possible;>to the applicant.
There being no further questions or discussion, it was moved and
seconded by Commissioners Quill/Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2011-
001 recommending approval of Site Development, Permit 2010-914 as
conditioned in the staff report; and with the inclusion of the Public
Works conditions noted in the memo submitted at ,the meeting.
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Wilkinson, and Chairman
Alderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Weber. ABSTAIN:
None.
VI. BUSINESS ITEM: None
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
A. Final Coachella Valley Association of Governments — Non -Motorized
Transportation Plain (NMTP) Update, September 2010.
General discussion followed about the size of the area involved and
the plan providing the ability to seek grant funds for future projects.
Planning, Director Johnson gave some background on the NMTP report
and stated the matter would be going before the City Council, for
consideration, on February 1, 2011. Commissioner Quill asked if staff
had looked at, this plan to make sure it wasn't in conflict with the
general plan:
Staff responded because the general plan was being updated, this plan
would be taken as a base line.
General discussion followed on what would follow once this plan was
adopted by Council, as well as the possibility of funding opportunities.
Planning Director Johnson said he would welcome any comments
from the Commissioners for inclusion in the staff report to the Council
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for the February 1, 2011 meeting. He said, if they had comments,
please get them to staff right away.
Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Report of the City Council Meeting of December 21, 2010 presented
by Planning Director Johnson.
B. Report of the City Council meeting of January 4, 2011 by Planning
Director Johnson.
C. Chairman Alderson noted Commissioner Wilkinson was scheduled to
report back on the January 18, 201 I Council meeting.
IX: DIRECTOR ITEMS:
A. Discussion of the California League of,Cities Conference, March 9-11,
2011, Pasadena CA car pooling and costs.
X. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was . moved by Commissioners
Quill/Wilkinson to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to
the next regular meeting to be held on January 25, 2011. This regular
meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. on January 11, 2011.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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PH # A
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2011
CASE NO.: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2010-102.
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO THE LA
QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.60.030, TO PERMIT
REVIEW OF ALTERNATIVE FENCE MATERIALS NOT CURRENTLY
IDENTIFIED IN THE CODE AND SECTION 9.120.020 "TABLE OF
PERMITTED USES" TO ADD THE SALE OF GOLF CARTS AS A
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE GOLF COURSE ZONING
DISTRICT.
LOCATION: CITY WIDE
GENERAL PLAN/
ZONING
DESIGNATIONS: NOT APPLICABLE
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION: THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT REVIEWED THE ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND HAS DETERMINED
THAT THE AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION
15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.
BACKGROUND
As it is currently provided for in Municipal Code Section 9.60.030E, fencing materials
in residential districts are limited to wood, ornamental iron, tubular steel, and masonry.
Interest has been expressed in allowing other fence materials including, sheet metal
and picket fencing as an alternative fencing material. At its meetings on June 8",
2010, and July 271", 2010, the Planning Commission did consider a code interpretation
request to allow sheet metal as a permissible fencing material in residential districts.
The Planning Commission subsequently directed staff to prepare, for consideration, an
amendment of Municipal Code Section 9.60.030 allowing alternative fencing materials
not now permitted in the Code.
Additionally, at its meeting of December 14, 2010, the Planning Commission
considered a code interpretation request to allow golf cart sales in the City's Golf
Course zoning district. At that meeting, the Commission directed staff to prepare, for
consideration, an amendment of Municipal Code Section 9.120.020 "Table of
Permitted Uses" allowing the sale of golf carts in the Golf Course Zone.
PROPOSAL
The proposed Zoning Code amendments include the addition of language under Section
9.60.030 E5, for the consideration of alternative fencing materials through the City's
minor adjustment permit process (Attachment 1) and amends Section 9.120.020,
Table 9-8 "Permitted Uses in Special Purpose Districts" to permit the sale of golf carts
through the conditional use permit process (Attachment 2).
ANALYSIS
Alternative Fencing
Most new residential fencing is a masonry concrete block product. In fact virtually all
of the new residential fencing installed in La Quinta over the past decade or so has
been concrete block. In contrast, there are numerous residences in older
neighborhoods with existing wood fences in the front, rear or side yards. Though it is
the least expensive of the materials currently provided, wood fencing also has the
highest maintenance cost and the shortest life span.
As an alternative to wood fencing, sheet metal fencing has been suggested, and is in
use at some locations in the City. Metal sheet fencing is a higher cost than wood, but
requires less maintenance and has a much longer life span. In addition, the product
provides the privacy that most homeowners want to achieve in their yards.
Historically, the aesthetic of metal sheet fencing, as well as other alternative fencing
materials, has been of question. Recent improvements in alternative materials,
including metal sheet products, have increasedtheir aesthetic and design use and
decreased the need for extensive maintenance. Also, several manufacturers are now
producing fencing in a number of designs and colors utilizing various alternative
materials.
Design Standards
The design standards written into the existing Municipal Code address the combination
of mixed materials and fence material location and height limits. Through the minor
adjustment permit process conditions of approval can be imposed on the design of the
fence in order to insure compatibility with the overall architectural style of the
residence and the character of the surrounding properties and neighborhood. In
situations where the Director feels a public meeting is appropriate due to specific
characteristics of the request, including the proposed material, design or location, the
item can be scheduled for Planning Commission review and determination.
Maintenance
Residential fence maintenance requirements are written into the existing Municipal
Code. The use of alternative fence material would be subject to those requirements.
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Safety
Concerns have been raised with regard to how the desert's heat impacts metal sheet
fencing. During the summer months, when temperatures can reach 120 degrees, metal
sheet fencing may become hot -to -the -touch. Although the metal fencing may become
hot, other valley cities which allow the fencing material have stated that they have
received no complaints about heat on the metal fencing material. Additionally,
manufacturers typically galvanize metal sheets in order to reduce corrosion and to
deflect heat from the metal sheets.
Existing Use
Two other valley cities currently permit the use of metal fencing, Palm Springs and
Palm Desert. These cities have established general fence standards for the location and
height of walls and do not have separate standards for the use of metal fencing
material.
Metal sheet fencing material has been used (non -permitted) on a few residences in the
City as well as a few commercial structures, and is more common in other cities with
more prevalent use of modern architectural styles. Most notably, metal sheeting has
been used on the exterior of the Amore Restaurant building, along Washington Street
(Attachment 3).
Golf Cart Sales
Currently, golf cart sales are not permitted as a stand-alone use in the Golf Course
Zone as the purpose and intent of the zone is "To provide for the protection and
preservation of golf course open space areas in the city." If golf cart sales is to be
permitted in this zone, the requirement of a conditional use permit will allow approval
of the use with any specific conditions of approval necessary to insure the purpose and
intent of the zone is maintained.
Display and Storage
The display and storage of golf carts should be limited primarily to within a structure.
The conditional use permit process can be used to evaluate the specific characteristics
of a proposed site and determine the appropriate amount of outdoor display and
storage of the carts.
Repairs
As most properties zoned Golf Course are in close proximity to residential and/or
recreational areas, the permitted use should be limited to the display, storage, and sale
of carts and should not include extensive repair or remanufacturing of carts. If such
activities are to be allowed, they should occur only within an enclosed structure. The
conditional use permit process can address this issue on a case by case basis.
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CEQA
The approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendments has been determined to be exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The activity of amending the
Zoning Ordinance to allow alternative residential fence materials and the sale of golf
carts in the Golf Course Zoning District is covered by the general rule that CEQA only
applies to projects with the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Future projects that may be affected by changes to the ordinance would
be reviewed under CEQA individually, and would have their impacts addressed under
CEQA.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This request was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on January 26, 2011. To
date, no letters have been received. A copy of this request has been sent to all
applicable public agencies and City Departments. Any comments from public agencies
have been included in the recommended conditions of approval.
STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS
Findings to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance amendments can be made
and are contained in the attached Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2011-xxx recommending approval of
Zoning Code Amendment 2010-102 to the City Council.
Prepared by:
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Eric Ceja
Assistant Planner
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A (Section 9.60.030)
2. Exhibit B (Section 9.120.020, Table 9-8)
3. Metal Fence Examples
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2011-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2010-102; TO
AMEND SECTION 9.60.030 TO PERMIT REVIEW OF ALTERNATIVE
FENCE MATERIALS AND TO AMEND, SECTION 9.120.020, TABLE 9-
8, TO ALLOW THE SALE OF GOLF CARTS AS A CONDITIONALLY
PERMITTED USE IN THE GOLF COURSE ZONING DISTRICT
CASE NO.: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2010-102
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 8" of February, 2011, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for
review of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to permit review of alternative fence
materials, and to revised Section 9.120.020, Table 9-8 "Permitted Uses in Special
Purpose Districts" to allow the sale of golf carts as a conditionally permitted use in
the Golf Course Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, said Zoning Ordinance Amendment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970" (CEQA) as amended (Resolution 83-63) in that the La Quinta Planning
Department has reviewed the Amendment under the provisions of CEQA, and has
determined that the Amendment is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(13)(3),
Review for Exemptions of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department published the public hearing
notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on January 26, 2011, as prescribed by the
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard,
said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings
recommending approval of said Zoning Ordinance Amendment:
1. The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the purpose
and intent of the relevant zoning districts and the General Plan land use
designations.
2. Approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment will not create conditions
materially detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, and will have
no impacts on the public health, safety and welfare, as the amendments
Planning Commission Resolution 2011-
Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2010-102
February 8, 2011
require case -by -case analysis and findings to ensure there are no detrimental
impacts.
3. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment has been determined to be exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed changes to the
Municipal Code will have no effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the
Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment 2010-102 as set forth in attached Exhibits A and
Exhibit B to the City Council for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on the 8th day of February, 2011, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
LES JOHNSON, Planning Director
City of La Quinta
ATTACHMENT # 1
9.60.030 Fences and walls.
A. Definition. For purposes of this section, "fence" or "wall' means any type of fence,
wall, retaining wall, sound attenuation wall, screen or windscreen. The terms "fence" and
"wall" are used interchangeably in this section to mean any or all of the preceding
structures.
B. Measurement of Fence Height. Except as otherwise specified in this section, fence
heights shall be measured from finish grade at the base of the fence to the highest point of
the fence on the interior or exterior side, whichever is higher.
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In addition, the following provisions shall apply to the measurement of fence height
1. Open railings, up to forty-eight inches high, placed on top of a retaining or other wall
and required for pedestrian safety shall not be included in the height measurement.
2. Fences less than thirty inches apart (measured between adjoining faces) shall be
considered one structure and fence height shall be measured from the base of the lower
fence to the top of the higher fence. Fences thirty inches or more apart shall be
considered separate structures and their heights shall be measured independently. The
director may require that the area between such fences be provided with permanent
landscaping and irrigation.
C. Fence Heights. The construction and installation of fences shall be in compliance
with the following standards:
1. Within Main Building Area. In the area of a lot where a main building may be
constructed, the maximum freestanding fence height shall be twelve feet.
2. Setback Areas Not Bordering Streets. The maximum fence height shall be six feet
within any required setback area not adjoining a street. Where the elevation of an
adjoining building site is higher than the base of the fence within a side or rear setback
area, the height of the fence may be measured from the elevation of the adjoining
building site to the top of the fence. However, fence height shall not exceed eight feet
measured from either side with the exception of the RC district (see Section 9.30.040).
3. Setback Areas Bordering Streets, Alleys and Other Accessway.
a. Within all districts, the maximum fence height shall be five feet within the first ten
feet of the required front setback area (measured from the street right-of-way) and six feet
within any rear or side setback area adjoining a public street.
b. Notwithstanding other fence height restrictions, where, because of the orientation of
the lots, a property line fence separates a front yard on one lot from a rear yard on an
adjacent lot, the maximum fence height shall be six feet.
c. Arches or trellises up to nine feet in overall height and five feet interior width may be
constructed over a gate on a lot provided the arch/trellis is integrated into the fence/gate
design.
d. Any portion of a building site where vehicular access is taken shall conform to the
access intersection requirements of subsection (C)(4) of this section.
e. City- or state -required sound attenuation walls bordering freeways or arterial
highways may exceed six feet in height if so recommended by a noise attenuation study
and approved by the director.
4. Adjacent to a nonresidential zone or use. The maximum fence height between a
residential zone or use and a nonresidential zone or use shall be eight feet.
a. The height of fences, trees, shrubs and other visual obstructions shall be limited to a
maximum height of thirty inches within the triangular area formed by drawing a straight
line:
i. Between two points located on and twenty feet distant from the point of intersection
of two ultimate street right-of-way lines.
ii. Between two points located on and five feet distant from the point of intersection of
an ultimate street or alley right-of-way on one hand and the edge of a driveway or another
alley right-of-way on the other if parkway width is less than twelve feet wide.
b. For purposes of this code, "point of intersection" means the intersection of the
prolongation of the right-of-way lines, excluding any curved portion joining the two
lines.
c. The height restrictions of this subdivision shall apply to fences, walls, trees, shrubs,
vegetation, or any other material which obstructs or may obstruct visibility.
D. Gates.
1. Materials. Gates shall be constructed of ornamental iron/tubular steel and/or wood.
Such gates may be placed in any location provided they meet the requirements of this
section and provided any wood used is not less than a grade of construction heart or
merchantable and better redwood or No. 2 and better (no holes) western red cedar,
stained or painted to match or complement the adjacent wall or structure. Alternatively, if
left in natural color, all wood shall be treated with a water -repellant material. Wood gates
over thirty-six inches wide shall have a metal frame. Chain link gates are prohibited.
Vehicular driveway gates shall be constructed of ornamental iron/tubular steel and metal
if solid. If screening an RV, the gate shall be constructed of a solid opaque material.
2. Width. Pedestrian gates shall not exceed five feet in width, except that gates may be
any width within sideyard setbacks of at least twelve feet.
E. Fence Construction and Materials. All fencing in residential districts shall conform to
the following construction and material standards:
1. Wood and Vinyl Fencing.
a. Except for gates, split two rail fencing, and for equestrian fencing regulated by
Section 9.140.060, wood and vinyl or similar recycled fencing materials are permitted in
rear or interior side yards only, and only if not visible from the street. Gates may be of
wood in any location provided they comply with the standards of this section.
b. All wood fencing shall be constructed of not less than a grade of construction heart or
merchantable and better redwood or No. 2 and better (no holes) western red cedar,
stained or painted to match or complement the adjacent wall or structure. Alternatively, if
left in natural color, all wood shall be treated with a water -repellant material.
c. All vinyl or similar recycled fencing material shall be constructed of an aluminum -
reinforced non -reflective material that contains antistatic and UV -radiation inhibiting
additives.
d. Fence boards may be horizontal or vertical. Support posts shall be a minimum of
nominal four inches by four inches redwood, pressure -treated lumber, tubular steel or
block and installed per the Uniform Building Code.
e. Split Rail Fencing. Split two rail fencing shall be allowed in the front yard or along
the front property line with columns a maximum height of four feet and three feet for the
top rail. All columns shall be cemented with footings. Materials for the columns shall be
wood, brick, or block. The rails may be either wood or other non -wood products that
have the appearance of split rail. A building permit shall be obtained prior to
construction.
2. Ornamental Iron and Tubular Steel Fencing. Ornamental iron or tubular steel fencing
may be used along the front or street side yards only. The iron or steel shall be painted to
match or complement the adjacent wall or structure.
3. Masonry Fencing. Solid masonry fencing (i.e., block, rock, brick, with or without
stucco covering) is permitted in any location on the lot provided the color of the masonry
or stucco matches or complements the adjacent wall or structure. Precision concrete
block shall not be used unless all exterior surfaces visible from outside the property are
covered with stucco, paint, texture coating, or other comparable coating approved by the
director.
4. Material Combinations. Combinations of two or more of the preceding materials may
be used provided that the bottom one-half of the fence is constructed of a masonry
material. Combinations incorporating wood materials shall only be used for the rear and
interior side yards and only when not visible from the street.
5. Alternative Fence Materials. Alternative fence material not identified in this section of
code may be permitted subject to approval of a Minor Adjustment Permit per Section
9.210.040.
F. Fence Landscaping and Maintenance.
1. Landscaping. The area between the back of curb and any fencing shall be landscaped,
have a suitable permanent irrigation system, and be continuously maintained by the
property owner.
2. Maintenance. All walls and fences shall be continuously maintained in good repair.
The property owner shall be provided thirty days after receiving notice from the city to
repair a wall or fence. The building official may grant an extension to such time period
not to exceed sixty days.
G. Prohibited Fence Materials and Construction Fences. The use of barbed wire, razor
wire, chain link, or similar materials in or on fences is prohibited in all residential
districts. Chain link fencing is permitted for temporary construction fences when
authorized by a minor use permit issued in accordance with Section 9.210.020. Said
minor use permit shall not be approved until a permit for grading, or construction, has
been filed for, whichever comes first.
H. Equestrian Fencing. Notwithstanding any other requirements of this section, fencing
shall be regulated by the provisions of Section 9.140.060 (Equestrian overlay regulations)
where the keeping of horses is permitted.
I. Nonconforming Fences. Any fence which does not meet the standards of this section
but which was legally established prior to the adoption of these standards may be
maintained provided such fence is not expanded nor its nonconformance with these
standards otherwise increased. Any fence which is destroyed or damaged to the extent of
more than fifty percent of its total replacement value shall not be repaired, rebuilt, or
reconstructed except in conformance with these standards. (Ord. 466 § 1, 2009; Ord. 378
§ 1 (Exh. A), 2002; Ord. 361 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2001; Ord. 325 § 1 (Exh. A) (part),
1998; Ord. 299 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 284 § I (Exhs. A, B) (part), 1996)
ATTACHMENT # 2
9.120.020 Table of permitted uses.
Table 9-8, Permitted Uses in Special Purpose Districts, following, specifies those uses
and structures which are permitted within each special purpose district. The letters in the
columns beneath the district designations mean the following:
1. "P": Permitted as a principal use within the district.
2. "A": Permitted only if accessory to the principal use on the site.
3. "C": Permitted as a principal or accessory use if a conditional use permit is
approved.
4. "T": Permitted on a temporary basis if a temporary use permit is approved.
5. "X": Prohibited in the district.
Table 9-8 Permitted Uses in Special Purpose Districts
P = Permitted use
= Accessory use
= Conditional use permit
District
= Temporary use permit
= Prohibited use
Parks and
Golf
Open
Floodplain
Hillside
Sexually
Equestrian
Recreation
Course
Space
Conservation
Oriented
Overlay
Overlay
Business
Overlay
Land Use
PR
GC
OS
FP
HC*
SOB*
EOD*
Open Space and Recreational Uses
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p
P
P
P
P
P
"
Public parks, lakes and passive recreation facilities
P
X
P
P
P
X
la fields, lighted or unlighted
P
X
X
X
X
X
**
Bicycle, equestrian and hiking trails
P
X
P
P
P
P
**
Libraries and museums
C
X
X
X
C
X
**
Visitor centers
C
X
C
C
C
X
**
Clubhouses and community ools/cabanas
P
A
X
X
X
X
**
Tennis courts or complexes, public
P
A
X
XPA
X
"
Tennis clubs or complexes, private
C
A
X
XX
**
Golf courses and country clubs, including clubhouses and
C
P
X
XX
**
other custom accessoryuses
Golf courses without above -ground structures, including
C
P
X
PX
fairways, greens, tees and olf-cart paths
Golf Cart Sales
X
C
X
XX
'*
Accessory Uses and Structures
Signs, subject to Chapter 9. 160
A
A
A
A
AFences
and walls, subject to Section 9.100.030
A
A
A
A
ASatellite
dish and other antennas, subject to Section
A
A
A
A
A
"
9.100.070
Temporary Uses
em ora outdoor events, subject to Section 9.100.040
T
T
T
T
T
T
**
the, Uses
X
X
C
X
C
X
"
Ingle-familyresidential
Table 9-8 Permitted Uses in Special Purpose Districts (Continued)
P= Permitted use
= Accessory use
= Conditional use permit
District
=Temporary use permit
= Prohibited use
Parks and
Golr
Open
Floodplain
Hillside
Equestrian
Recreation
Course
Space
Conservation
Overlay
Overlay
Land Use
PER
GC
OS
FP
HC*
ISOB*
EOD*
Multifamily residential, commercial (except sexually
X
X
X
X
X
riented businesses), office or industrial develo ment
Sexual) oriented businesses, subject to Section 9.140.050
X
X
X
X
X
ommunication towers and equipment, subject to Chapter
C
X
C,
**
9.170
Electrical substations
X
X
M
X
*`
Water wells and pumping stations
P
*MPMP
water tanks and reservoirs
X
Public flood control facilities and devices
P
P
P
P
**
[her principal, accessory or temporary uses not listed
Director or planning commission to determine whether use is permitted in accordance
above
kith Section 9.20.040.
* Uses are subject to the additional requirements of the overlay district as set forth in
Chapter 9.140.
** As permitted in the underlying base district and in Section
9.140.060.
Allowed only if permitted in the underlying base district and only if the additional
requirements of the HC overlay district are
met (per Section
.140.040) and a conditional use permit is approved.
(Ord. 299 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 284 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1996)
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