Part V Site Development Standards | 16.501 General Development Regulations
TITLE 16: ZONING CODE
PART V SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 16.501 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 16.501.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY A. Purpose. The purpose of this Part is to prescribe supplemental development and site regulations that apply to development in all zoning districts, except where specifically stated. These standards shall be used in conjunction with the standards for each zoning district established in Part II, Base and Special Zoning Districts, to ensure that development: 1. Is consistent with the General Plan; 2. Is compatible with existing and future development; 3. Protects the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties. B. Applicability. The provisions of this Part apply to all new development and uses, and to modifications to existing structures and uses in combination with the standards for each zoning district, except as specified in Chapter 16.105, Non-Conforming Uses. In case of any conflict, the standards specific to the zoning district will override these regulations. Where applicable, the requirements of Chapter 16.614 Architectural Heritage and Historic Preservation may also apply.
16.501.02 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES Detached buildings and structures that are clearly incidental or subordinate to the main building on the same lot or an adjacent lot under the same ownership shall be permitted in all zoning districts subject to compliance with the zoning district regulations and the requirements of this Chapter. Accessory buildings and structures include covered patios, dish antennas, garages, garden structures (sheds, gazebos, greenhouses, pergolas) guest quarters, play structures, and storage shelters. The following requirements apply to all accessory buildings and structures with the following exceptions: A. Separately regulated structures. Accessory structures subject to separate regulations: 1. Accessory uses under Chapter 16.302, Accessory Uses; 2. Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units under Chapter 16.303, Accessory Dwelling Units;
Draft: 01/06/2021
SECTIONS 16.501 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ������185 16.502 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ������������������������195 16.503 TRIP-REDUCTION MEASURES ����������������������201 16.504 LANDSCAPING �������������������������������������������204 16.505 FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING ���������������223 16.506 LIGHTING AND GLARE ���������������������������������231 16.507 NATURAL HAZARD REDUCTION �������������������237 16.508 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING ����������239 16.509 SIGNS ��������������������������������������������������������258
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