ORD 606 Title 9 Code Amendments ZOA 2023-1000ORDINANCE NO. 606
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL
CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on November
7, 2023, hold a duly noticed public hearing for review of a City -initiated request of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment 2023-1000 to amend various sections of Title 9 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, previous to said Public Hearing, the Planning Commission of the City
of La Quinta did, on October 10, 2023, adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-
017 recommending the City Council adopt all code amendments, except for those
pertaining to flagpole regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing
notice for this request in The Desert Sun newspaper on October 27, 2023, as prescribed
by the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Title 9 of the Municipal Code contains the chapters that address
permitted uses, development standards, development review, and permitting procedures;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning text amendments are necessary to update or
clarify development standards; and
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning text amendments are necessary to be in
compliance with State housing law regulations for accessory dwelling units, and
implements a Program identified in the City's certified 2021-2029 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all public
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, the City
Council did make the following mandatory findings to justify adoption of said Zoning
Ordinance Amendment, enclosed as Exhibit A, and incorporated herewith by this
reference:
1. Consistency with General Plan
The code amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
General Plan. The proposed amendments are supported by Policy LU -1.2 for land
use decisions to be consistent with General Plan policies and programs and uphold
the rights and needs of property owners and the public; and
Ordinance No. 606
Title 9 Amendments — Sections 9.60.090, 9.50.030, 9.60.150, 9.60.340, and 9.110.060
Adopted: November 21, 2023
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2. Public Welfare
Approval of the code amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety, and general welfare. The amendment meets State
housing law regulations for development of accessory dwelling units, allow for site
design flexibility for various residential features, clarifies language in the municipal
zoning code, and does not incorporate any changes that affect the regulation
and/or provision of public services, utility systems, or other foreseeable health,
safety, and welfare considerations.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1. TITLE 9 shall be amended as written in "Exhibit A" attached hereto.
SECTION 2. The proposed zone text amendment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" (CEQA) as amended (Resolution 83-63). The zone text amendments are
consistent with the previously approved findings of the General Plan 2035 EIR
(Environmental Assessment 2012-622) as the proposed amendments implement the
goals, policies, and programs of the General Plan.
SECTION 3. That the City Council does hereby approve Zoning Ordinance
Amendment 2023-1000, as set forth in attached "Exhibit A" for the reasons set forth in
this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 5. POSTING: The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this
Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least two public places designated by resolution of
the City Council, shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance, and shall
cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into
the Book of Ordinances of the City of La Quinta.
SECTION 6. CORRECTIVE AMENDMENTS: That the City Council does hereby
grant the City Clerk the ability to make minor amendments to "Exhibit A" to ensure
consistency of all approved text amendments prior to the publication in the La Quinta
Municipal Code.
SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each and every section,
subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the
Ordinance No. 606
Title 9 Amendments — Sections 9.60.090, 9.50.030, 9.60.150, 9 60.340, and 9 110 060
Adopted: November 21, 2023
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fact that any one or more section, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses,
phrases, or portions thereof be declared unconstitutional.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held this November 21, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Pena, Sanchez, and Mayor
Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
MONIKA RA15EVA, dity Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
Ordinance No. 606
Title 9 Amendments — Sections 9.60.090, 9.50.030, 9.60.150, 9 60.340, and 9.110.060
Adopted: November 21, 2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify the
foregoing to be a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 606 which was introduced
at a regular meeting on the 7th day of November, 2023, and was adopted at a regular
meeting held on the 21st day of November, 2023, not being less than 5 days after the
date of introduction thereof.
I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the City of
La Quinta as specified in the Rules of Procedure adopted by City Council Resolution No.
2022-027.
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing ordinance was posted on November 22, 2023, pursuant to Council
Resolution.
MONIKA RADEVA, thy Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
ORDINANCE NO. 606 - EXHIBIT A
Adopted: November 21, 2023
9.50.030 - Table of development standards.
A. Definitions. See Chapter 9.280.
B. Table of Standards. Table 9-2 and the illustrations in Section 9.50.040, following, set forth standards for the
development of property within residential districts. However, standards different from those in Table 9-2 shall apply if
special zoning symbols described in Section 9.20.030 are designated on the official zoning map.
Table 9-2 Residential Development Standards
Development Standard
District
RVL
RL
RC
RM
RMH
RH
Minimum lot size for
single-family dwellings
20,000
7,200
7,200
5,000
3,600
2,000
(sq. ft.)
Minimum project size
for multifamily projects
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
20,000
20,000
(sq. ft.)
Minimum lot frontage
for single-family
100
60
60
50
40
n/a
dwellings (ft.)
Minimum frontage for
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
100
100
multifamily projects (ft.)
Maximum structure
28
28
17
28
28
40
height (ft.) 2
Maximum number of
2
2
1
2
2
3
stories
Minimum front yard
30
20
20
20
20
20
setback (ft.) 3
Minimum
interior/exterior side
10/20
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
10/15
yard setback (ft.) 4,6
20 for new
Minimum rear yard
lots and 10
setback (ft.)6
30
for existing
10
15
15
20
recorded
lots 7
Maximum lot coverage
40
50
60
60
60
60
(% of net lot area)
Minimum livable area
2,500
1,400
1,200
1,400
1,400
(multifamily:
750 for
excluding garage (sq. ft.)
750
multifamily
Minimum common open
n/a
n/a
n/a
30%
30%
30%
area s
Minimum/average
perimeter landscape
10/20
10/20
n/a
10/20
10/20
10/20
setbacks (ft.) 5
Symbol
Description of Special Zoning Symbols
Used as per Section 9.20.030
60 -RM -10,000
60 -foot minimum lot frontage, medium density residential zoning, 10,000
17/1
square foot minimum lot size, 17 -foot maximum building height at one story
RL 10,000
Low density residential zoning, 10,000 square foot minimum lot size, 17 -foot
17/1
maximum building height at one story
RM
Medium density residential zoning, 17 -foot maximum building height at one
17/1
story
Development Standard
District
RVL
RL
RC
RM
RMH
RH
RL
Low density residential zoning, 17 -foot maximum building height at one story
17/1
* As shown on the approved specific plan for the project.
** As provided in the underlying base district.
1 Minimum lot frontage on cul-de-sacs and knuckles shall be 35 feet. Minimum lot frontage for flag lots shall be 15 feet.
2 Not including basements. Also, notwithstanding above table, the maximum structure height equals 22 feet for all buildings within 150 feet of any
general plan -designated image corridor, except in the RC zone, which is 17 feet. Any proposed building height over 22 feet requires minor use permit
approval and shall not exceed a maximum building height of the existing zone.
3 Projects with 5 or more adjacent single-family dwelling units facing the same street shall incorporate front setbacks varying between 20 feet and 25
feet or more in order to avoid streetscape monotony. For side -entry type garages, the garage setback may be reduced to 20 feet in the RVL district
and 15 feet in all other residential districts.
4 The following are exceptions to the minimum side setbacks shown: For interior side yards in the RL, RM and RMH districts, if the building is over 17
feet in height, the setback is 5 feet plus 1 foot for every foot over 17 feet in height or fraction thereof, to a maximum setback of 10 feet. The additional
setback may be provided entirely at grade level or a combination of at grade and airspace above the 17 -foot building. For RH, 5 feet minimum plus 1
foot additional setback for every foot of building height above 28 feet, or fraction thereof, up to a maximum setback of 15 feet when said height above
17 feet is located between 5 and 10 feet from said side yard property line. For interior setbacks, if the building is over 28 feet in height the setback is
10 feet plus 1 foot for every foot over 28 feet in height or fraction thereof, to a maximum setback of 15 feet. The additional setback may be provided
entirely at grade level or may be a combination of at grade and airspace above the 28 -foot building height.
5 Common open area and perimeter landscape requirements do not apply to single-family detached projects unless a specific plan is required.
Common open area equals percent of net project area. Perimeter landscape setbacks are adjacent to perimeter streets: first number equals minimum
at any point; second number equals minimum average over entire frontage (thus, 10/20). See Section 9.60.230 and additional landscape/open area
standards.
6 Rear and side yard setbacks for residential units abutting the image corridor shall be a minimum of 25 feet with the exception of RVL zone district
where it only applies to the side yard.
7 Existing recorded lots prior to May 1, 1997.
( Ord. 588 § 2(Exh. A), 2-2-2021; Ord. 584 § 2, 2020; Ord. 562 § 1, 2017; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 466 § 1, 2009; Ord. 434 § 2,
2007; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998; Ord. 299 § 1, 1997; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
9.60.090 Accessory dwelling units.
A. Purpose. This section provides standards and criteria for the establishment of
accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, consistent with
California Government Code Section 65852.2, subdivision (a)(1) and 65852.22.
Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted only in the zones that allow single family
or multifamily uses: RVL, RL, RC, RM, RMH, RH, CR, CP, CC, CN, TC, CO and VC
zone districts. Junior accessory dwelling units are permitted in single family zones:
RVL, RL, RC, RM, RMH, and RH zone districts.
B. Definitions. See Chapter 9.280. For purposes of this section, "second residential
unit," "second dwelling unit," "second unit," and "granny flat" as defined in Section
9.280.030 (or successor section) shall not apply, and, instead, "accessory dwelling
unit" as defined in California Government Code Section 65852.2(i)(4) (or successor
section in the Government Code) shall apply. An accessory dwelling unit shall be
either "attached" or "detached" to the primary residence as described in Government
Code Section 65852.2(i)(4) (or successor statute). In addition, the following
definitions shall apply for purposes of this section:
"Junior accessory dwelling unit" means a unit that is no less than one hundred
fifty (150) square feet and no more than five hundred (500) square feet in size
and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A junior accessory
dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation
facilities with the existing structure.
2. "Living area" shall have the same meaning as California Government Code
Section 65852.2(i)(1) (or successor section in the Government Code),
notwithstanding any provision in Section 9.280.030 of this code to the contrary.
3. "Primary residence" shall have the same meaning as "dwelling, main or Primary
residence" as defined in Section 9.280.030 (or successor section).
4. "Public transit" means a location, including but not limited to, a bus stop or train
station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of
transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes and are available to the
public (consistent with Government Code Section 65852.2, subdivision 0)(9).
C. Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units. The following standards shall apply to
accessory dwelling units:
Except as provided in Government Code Section 65852.26, the accessory
dwelling unit may be rented separate from the primary residence, but may not
be sold or otherwise conveyed separate from the primary residence.
2. The lot is zoned to allow single-family or multifamily dwelling use and includes a
proposed or existing dwelling.
3. The accessory dwelling unit is either attached to, or located within, the proposed
or existing primary dwelling, including attached garages, storage areas or similar
uses, or an accessory structure or detached from the proposed or existing
primary dwelling and located on the same lot as the proposed or existing
primary dwelling, including detached garages.
4. The total floor area of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed fifty
(50) percent of the primary dwelling or eight hundred fifty (850) square feet, or
1,000 square feet for a unit that provides more than one bedroom, if the primary
dwelling is less than one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet.
5. The total floor area for a new detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed
one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet.
6. An accessory dwelling unit shall include a kitchen and bathroom.
7. An efficiency unit as defined by Section 17958.1 of the California Health and
Safety Code must be a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
8. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an
accessory dwelling unit.
9. No setback shall be required for an existing living area or accessory structure or
a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an
existing structure that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit or to a portion
of an accessory dwelling unit, and a setback of no more than four (4) feet from
the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit that is
not converted from an existing structure or a new structure constructed in the
same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
10. The building code requirements in effect at the time a building permit is secured
shall apply to detached dwellings. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit
shall not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the building code, as
described in Section 310 of the California Building Code (Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations), unless the building official or Code Compliance
officer makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that
the construction of the accessory dwelling unit could have a specific, adverse
impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this clause shall be interpreted to
prevent the Building Official from changing the occupancy code of a space that
was unhabitable space or was only permitted for nonresidential use and was
subsequently converted for residential use pursuant to this section.
11. The accessory dwelling unit must be approved by the Riverside County
Department of Environmental Health and the Regional Water Quality Control
Board where a private sewage disposal system is being used or proposed.
12. Parking requirements for accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one (1)
parking space per accessory dwelling unit or per bedroom, whichever is less.
These spaces may be provided as tandem parking on a driveway.
a. Off-street parking shall be permitted in setback areas or through tandem
parking, unless specific findings are made that parking in setback areas or
tandem parking is not feasible based upon specific site or regional
topographical or fire and life safety conditions.
b. There shall be no additional parking requirement for an accessory dwelling
unit in any of the following instances:
i. The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half ('/2) mile walking
distance of public transit.
ii. The accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and
historically significant historic district.
iii. The accessory dwelling unit is part of the proposed or existing primary
residence or an accessory structure.
iv. When on -street parking permits are required but not offered to the
occupant of the accessory dwelling unit.
v. When there is a car share vehicle located within one (1) block of the
accessory dwelling unit.
vi. When a permit application for an accessory dwelling unit is submitted
with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a
new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the accessory
dwelling unit or the parcel satisfies any other criteria listed in this
subsection.
c. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in
conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted
to an accessory dwelling unit, those off-street parking spaces need not be
replaced.
13. One (1) accessory dwelling unit and one (1) junior accessory dwelling unit is
permitted per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the
following apply:
a. The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is within the
proposed space of a single-family dwelling or existing space of a single-
family dwelling or accessory structure and may include an expansion of not
more than one hundred fifty (150) square feet beyond the same physical
dimensions as the existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the
physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to
accommodating ingress and egress.
b. The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family
dwelling.
c. The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.
d. The front yard setback of the underlying zone shall apply, unless either the
attached or detached units does not permit at least an 800 square foot
accessory dwelling unit with four -foot side and rear yard setbacks to be
constructed in compliance with all other development standards.
e. The junior accessory dwelling unit complies with the requirements of
California Government Code Section 65852.22.
14. One (1) detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit that does not
exceed four (4) -foot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or
existing single-family dwelling. The accessory dwelling unit may be combined
with a junior accessory dwelling unit described in subsection D, if the accessory
dwelling unit complies with the following:
a. A total floor area limitation of not more than eight hundred (800) square
feet.
b. A height limitation of sixteen (16) feet on a lot with an existing or proposed
single family or multifamily dwelling unit.
c. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an
existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within
one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-
quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the
Public Resources Code.
d. An additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the
accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary
dwelling unit.
e. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an
existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.
A height of 25 feet or the height limitation that applies to the primary
dwelling, whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached
to a primary dwelling.
15. Multiple accessory dwelling units are permitted within the portions of existing
multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but
not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or
garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings.
a. One (1) accessory dwelling unit is permitted within an existing multifamily
dwelling and up to twenty-five (25) percent of the existing multifamily
dwelling units may contain an accessory dwelling unit.
b. Not more than two (2) accessory dwelling units that are located on a lot that
has an existing multifamily dwelling, but are detached from that multifamily
dwelling are permitted, and are subject to height limits as listed in
subsection 14, and four (4) -foot rear yard and side setbacks.
c. If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side setback of less than
four feet, no modification of the existing multifamily dwelling shall be
required.
16. Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they
are not required for the primary residence. The construction of an accessory
dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in
the existing primary dwelling.
17. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an
accessory dwelling unit shall be reviewed with the application for the accessory
dwelling unit and issued at the same time. The applicant shall not be required to
provide written notice or post a placard for the demolition of a detached garage
that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit, unless the property is
located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
18. An accessory dwelling unit that is rented must be rented for terms longer than
thirty (30) days. Under no circumstances shall an accessory dwelling unit be
eligible for a short-term vacation rental permit.
19. In the event of any conflicts between the standards set forth in this section and
those set forth in the regulations of the applicable zoning district, the provisions
of this section shall prevail.
20. The applicant shall pay to the city all applicable fees imposed on such new
development of an accessory dwelling unit or new or rehabilitated primary
residence that will include an accessory dwelling unit, provided, however, that
no impact fee shall be imposed upon the development of an accessory dwelling
unit less than seven hundred fifty (750) square feet, and any impact fees
charged for an accessory dwelling unit of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet
or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the
primary dwelling unit.
D. Standards for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. The following standards shall apply
for junior accessory dwelling units:
1. Junior accessory dwelling units shall be limited to one (1) per residential lot
zoned for single-family residences with a single-family residence already built or
proposed to be built, on the lot.
2. Prior to issuance of occupancy approval of the accessory dwelling unit, the city
may require the property owner to enter into a restrictive covenant with the city
prohibiting the sale of the junior accessory dwelling unit separate from the sale
of the single-family residence, including a statement that the deed restriction
may be enforced against future purchasers; and restricting the size and
attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit that conforms with this section.
3. A junior accessory dwelling unit must be constructed within the walls of the
proposed or existing single-family residence.
4. A junior accessory dwelling shall provide a separate entrance from the main
entrance to the proposed or existing single-family residence.
5. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall include an efficiency kitchen, which shall
include all of the following:
a. A cooking facility with appliances, and
b. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size
in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.
6. Parking: A junior accessory dwelling unit shall not require parking in addition to
that required for the proposed or existing single-family residence.
7. For the purposes of providing service for water, sewer, or power, including a
connection fee, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a
separate or new dwelling unit.
E. A permit application for an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit
shall be considered and approved ministerially without discretionary review or a
hearing. The director, or his/her designee, shall act on the application within sixty
(60) days from the date the application is found complete if there is an existing
single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot. If the permit application to create an
accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit
application to create a new single-family dwelling on the lot, the director may delay
acting on the permit application for the accessory dwelling unit or the junior
accessory dwelling unit until the issuance of a building permit for the new single-
family dwelling. If the applicant requests a delay, the sixty (60) -day time period shall
be tolled for the period of the delay.
1. If the director denies an application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior
accessory dwelling unit, the director shall, within the time period described
above, return in writing a full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items
that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be
remedied by the applicant.
2. The director shall not deny an application for a permit to create an accessory
dwelling unit due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building
code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public
health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory
dwelling unit.
F. If an application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is
submitted or required to be submitted with any other applications that require or
permit ministerial or discretionary review under the code, nothing in this section
precludes the processing and review of those other applications pursuant to those
other provisions in the code.
( Ord. 602 Exh. A, 2022; Ord. 588 § 2(Exh. A), 2-2-2021; Ord. 561 § 1, 2017; Ord. 550 §
1, 2016; Ord. 445 § 2, 2007; Ord. 299 § 1, 1997; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
9.60.150 - Tennis and other game courts.
A. Permits Required. Construction of tennis and other game courts, including
fencing, may be permitted as indicated in Section 9.40.030. Enclosed game
courts shall comply with Section 9.60.050, Storage and other accessory
buildings. All lighted game courts, where permitted, shall require approval of a
minor use permit by the director or conditional use permit by the planning
commission processed in accordance with Section 9.210.020.
B. Development Standards. Game courts shall meet the following minimum
development standards:
1. Fences. A maximum twelve (12) -foot -high fence (measured from the finished
grade of the court) shall be allowed. Fences may include a dark, nonreflective
screening material. If the fencing is chain link, it shall be vinyl -coated or painted
in a dark color such as dark green or black.
2. Setbacks. Minimum setbacks from property lines for game courts shall be:
a. Front yard: twenty (20) feet.
b. Side yard: ten (10) feet.
c. Rear yard: ten (10) feet.
The preceding minimum setbacks shall be increased by three (3) feet for every
foot of abutting court fence height over eight (8) feet.
3. Block Wall. Where the tennis or game court is set back 10 to 30 feet from the
front, side, or rear property lines, a block wall six (feet) in height shall exist or
shall be constructed along those property lines.
4. Lighting. Game court lighting shall conform to the requirements of Section
9.60.160 (Outdoor lighting). In addition, a maximum of eight (8) lights (i.e., eight
(8) individual light sources) shall be permitted and mounting standard height
shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet measured from the court surface. Courts shall
not be lighted after 10:00 p.m.
5. Glare. The surface area of any game court shall be designed, painted,
colored and/or textured to reduce the reflection from any light source.
6. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained between the
court fence and property line. A landscape plan shall be submitted with the
building permit application, reviewed and approved by the director, and
implemented at the same time as court construction.
( Ord. 584 § 2, 2020; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 299 § 1, 1997; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
9.60.340 - Flagpoles.
Flagpoles shall be allowed in all residential zoning districts subject to the following
standards:
A. Height of flagpoles shall not exceed twenty (20) feet.
B. Flagpoles shall not be allowed within any yard, except if a yard abuts open space, a
golf course, or a street, flagpoles shall maintain a minimum setback distance of 5
feet from any property line.
C. Installation of flagpoles shall require a building permit.
D. Flagpoles that were installed prior to February 14, 2019, but otherwise meet the
height limitation in this section, shall be allowed to remain in place so long as a
building permit is obtained if there was no building permit issued previously. Proof of
installation or existence of flagpoles prior to February 14, 2019 may be required.
9.110.060 - FP Floodplain District.
A. Purpose and Intent. To protect life and property from flood flows and to establish
criteria for land use consistent with state law and with the criteria promulgated by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
B. Development Standards. Development standards shall be as required for needed
flood control improvements and shall conform to the supplemental requirements for the
FP district set forth in Section 9.140.030.
C. District Boundaries. The FP district shall include all areas within the city that are
designated as "Special Flood Hazard Areas Inundated by One Hundred -Year Flood" on
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) provided by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA). These include the "A" and "AO" flood hazard zones. The boundaries of
the FP district are generally shown on the official zoning map. See FEMA FIRM maps
for specific locations.
(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)