This chapter provides site planning, development, and/or operating standards for certain land uses that are allowed by Division 2 within individual or multiple zoning districts, and for activities that require special standards to mitigate their potential adverse impacts.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
The land uses and activities covered by this chapter shall comply with the provisions of the sections applicable to the specific use, in addition to all other applicable provisions of this title.
A. 
Where Allowed. The uses that are subject to the standards in this chapter shall be located in compliance with the requirements of Division 2.
B. 
Land Use Permit Requirements. The uses that are subject to the standards in this chapter shall be authorized by the land use permit required by Division 2, except where a land use permit requirement is established by this chapter for a specific use.
C. 
Development Standards. The standards for specific uses in this chapter supplement and are required in addition to those in Divisions 2 and 3.
1. 
The applicability of the standards in this chapter to the specific land uses listed is determined by Sections 13.24.030, 13.26.030, and 13.28.030.
2. 
In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this chapter and those of Divisions 2 or 3, the requirements of this chapter shall control.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
Retail sales and services, including restaurants, pharmacies and the sale of retail merchandise, are allowed accessory to a primary commercial, industrial, or institutional use where authorized by Division 2, in compliance with the following standards.
A. 
General Standard. There shall be no external evidence of any commercial activity other than the primary use of the site (e.g., no signs, windows with merchandise visible from adjoining streets, etc.), nor access to any space used for the accessory retail or service use other than from within the primary structure.
B. 
Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts. Restaurants and retail sales are permitted in the commercial and PI zoning districts incidental and accessory to offices, hospitals and other medical facilities; pharmacies are allowed accessory to hospitals and other medical facilities. Accessory restaurants, retail sales and other services are allowed in the industrial zoning district to serve on-site employees.
C. 
Residential and Special Purpose Zoning Districts. Clubs, lodges, and country clubs, social or recreational establishments in the RA, RE, RR, and RS zones may engage in retail sales for members and guests only.
D. 
Review and Approval Required. Accessory retail uses shall be subject to design review in compliance with Section 13.62.040. In order to approve an accessory retail or service use, the review authority shall first find that there will be no adverse effects on adjacent existing or potential residential uses from excessive traffic, noise or other effects of the accessory use.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
Agricultural accessory structures shall comply with the following requirements. Produce stands are instead subject to the requirements of Section 13.42.200.
A. 
Timing of Installation. An agricultural accessory structure shall only be constructed concurrent with or after the construction of a primary structure on the same site, unless:
1. 
The site is within the RA, RE, or RR zoning districts, is one acre or larger, and the proposed structure is a garage, or a barn, other structure used for confining animals and/or housing farm equipment or supplies, or a noncommercial greenhouse in compliance with Section 13.42.260(E)(3); or
2. 
Construction in advance of a primary structure is authorized through minor use permit approval.
B. 
Setback Requirements. An agricultural accessory structure shall comply with the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district, except where Section 13.42.060 establishes a different requirement for an animal keeping structure.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
A. 
Purpose. The town wishes to pay special attention to establishments that sell alcohol because of their potential to create problems including littering, loitering, public intoxication and disturbances. At the same time, the town wishes to avoid imposing unduly burdensome requirements on local businesses by requiring commission or council approval of these uses.
B. 
Permit Requirement. The owner of an on- or off-sale liquor establishment shall obtain an alcoholic beverage permit from the planning director prior to commencing operations. This permit requirement shall not apply to liquor establishments in existence or those with all required land use approvals as of August 10, 2001, until such time as these establishments come under new ownership. However, a permit holder who is not grandfathered and is issued a different type of liquor license thereafter, shall file a supplemental land use application, and their permit shall be subject to additional land use conditions at the discretion of the planning director.
C. 
Location Requirements.
1. 
Off-Sale. An off-sale liquor establishment shall be separated by a minimum of five hundred feet from all schools, religious facilities, public parks and playgrounds.
2. 
On-Sale. An on-sale liquor establishment shall be separated by a minimum of three hundred feet from all schools, religious facilities, public parks and playgrounds with the exception of Blue Anchor Park where no separation shall be required.
a. 
The planning commission may grant exemptions from the three-hundred-foot separation requirement for on-site sales on a case by case basis, if the planning commission finds that granting the exemption would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity. In approving the exemption, the Planning Commission may impose reasonable conditions to ensure compliance with this finding.
b. 
The procedure for granting exemption shall be the same as in Section 13.64.070, but only approved by the planning commission.
3. 
The distance shall be measured between the nearest point of the grounds, in use as part of a school, religious facility, public park or playground, and the primary public entrance of the liquor establishment, along the shortest route intended and available for public passage.
D. 
Operating Standards. Each on- or off-sale liquor establishment shall comply with all of the following standards at all times.
1. 
Complaints. The owner shall designate him or herself, or one or more persons responsible for addressing complaints about operations and maintenance, and for responding to concerns of adjacent property owners and other members of the community. Each liquor establishment shall have a phone directory public telephone listing. Written notice of the designated person shall be on file with the town at all times.
2. 
Consumption. No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on the premises of an off-sale liquor establishment that is not also an on-site liquor establishment.
3. 
Employee Training. All servers should, within ninety days of employment, complete an approved course in responsible beverage service training, including a review of pertinent state laws such as Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and Penal Code provisions dealing with sale to minors; the effects of alcohol on people, including the impairment of driving skills; and methods of dealing with intoxicated customers and recognizing minors.
4. 
Graffiti. The owner or operator shall eliminate graffiti within seventy-two hours of notification by the town.
5. 
Laws. The establishment shall be maintained and operated in a manner that complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
6. 
Noise. Noise generated by the establishment shall not exceed sixty dBA at the property line if the abutting property is in a residential zoning district or occupied by a residential use, or sixty-five dBA at the property line if the abutting property is in a nonresidential zoning district or is occupied by a nonresidential use.
7. 
Nuisance. The establishment shall be maintained and operated in a manner that does not create or allow a public or private nuisance.
8. 
Operation. The establishment shall be maintained and operated in a manner that minimizes the congregation of individuals, loud noise, violence, on-site drunkenness, public urination, solicitation, loitering, and littering.
9. 
Permit Posting. A copy of the permit for alcohol sales shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place where it may be readily viewed by the public.
10. 
Telephones. Each public telephone located on an off-sale premises (or located in an adjacent area under the control of the off-sale licensee) shall be equipped with devices or mechanisms that prevent persons from calling into that public telephone, if requested by the chief of police.
11. 
Trash. Off-sale liquor establishments shall have litter and trash receptacles at convenient locations inside and outside the premises, and the operators shall remove trash and debris on a daily basis to an enclosed trash receptacle.
E. 
Conditions of Approval. In addition to ensuring compliance with the operating standards in subsection D, the director is assigned the discretion to impose conditions on permits for alcohol sales that are reasonably calculated to mitigate adverse land use impacts that may otherwise occur as a result of operating a particular liquor establishment.
F. 
Permit Issuance. The director shall either approve or disapprove a permit for alcohol sales within ten days if the application for alcohol sales is deemed complete, and all other required permits by the town have been approved. The director or town staff shall inform the applicant as soon as possible of any information missing from the application. If the applicant has requested an exemption from the separation requirement pursuant to subsection (C)(2), the ten-day period will begin following final action by the planning commission. If the planning commission's decision is appealed, the ten-day period will begin following final action on the appeal by the town council.
G. 
Revocation. Except as otherwise provided by this section, a permit for alcohol sales may be revoked in the same manner as a use permit, for failure to comply with the standards in this section or any conditions of approval. As part of the revocation proceedings, the planning commission may issue a warning, suspend a permit for a specified amount of time, or permanently revoke the permit, based on the seriousness of the underlying misconduct and the applicant's apparent ability to operate the establishment in compliance with applicable standards and conditions in the future. The commission shall make written findings in support of its decision.
H. 
Appeal. The director's decision may be appealed to the planning commission within ten days of the decision. A planning commission decision may be appealed to the council in the same manner, and under the same circumstances, as an appeal of a decision to revoke a use permit.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 273 § 1, 2017; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
The provisions of this section are intended to assist in maintaining the town's agricultural character while ensuring that the raising and maintenance of animals does not create adverse impacts on adjacent properties by reason of dust, noise, visual blight, odor, bright lights, or insect infestations.
A. 
Pre-Existing Uses. Any legally established animal keeping use that became nonconforming upon adoption of this section shall be permitted to continue subject to Chapter 13.72.
B. 
Allowable Animal Keeping Activities and Permit Requirements.
1. 
Activities and Permit Requirements. Animal keeping, including related animal husbandry activities (breeding, judging, etc.) is allowed only in compliance with the limitations on use and permit requirements in Table 4-1, and as provided by subsection E.
TABLE 4-1 - ALLOWABLE ANIMAL KEEPING AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Type of Animal
Permit Requirement by Zoning District
RA
RE
RR
RS
RM/RH
Aviary, fewer than 20 birds confined
P
P
P
P
—
Aviary, 20 or more birds confined
P
P
P
—
—
Beekeeping
P
P
P
—
—
Dog boarding kennels
UP
UP
—
—
—
Dog or cat breeding kennels
P
P
P
—
—
Fish farming
P
P
P
—
—
Fowl and poultry
P
P
P
P(2)
—
Hogs and swine
P
P
—
—
—
Horses and cows
P
P
MUP
—
—
Household pets
P
P
P
P
P
Large animals(1)
P
P
P
MUP
—
Rabbit breeding
P
P
P
P
—
Small animals(1)
P
P
P
P
P
Worm farming
P
P
P
P
Key to permit requirements:
P
Permitted animal keeping, no town approval required for the specified animal keeping activity, provided that it complies with the standards in subsections C through F.
MUP
Minor use permit approval required in compliance with Section 13.62.050.
—
Type of animal or activity not allowed.
Notes:
(1)
See Table 4-2 for definitions of small and large animals.
(2)
Maximum of four hens allowed if property is under one-half acre in size.
2. 
Minor Use Permit Requirement. Where Table 4-1 allows a specified animal keeping use subject to minor use permit approval, the purpose of the discretionary review shall include the evaluation of how the proposed animals will be housed and/or confined, and whether the location, size, and design of the area on the site for animal keeping will be adequate to allow compliance with the other standards of this section without unreasonable effort on the part of the animal manager. In approving a minor use permit in compliance with this section, the review authority may limit the maximum number of animals allowed on the site as appropriate to the characteristics of the site, the surrounding land uses, and the species of animals proposed.
C. 
Animal Keeping Standards. All animal keeping shall comply with the standards in Table 4-2.
TABLE 4-2 - ANIMAL KEEPING STANDARDS
Type of Animal or Facility(6)
Max. No. of Animals per Site(1)
Minimum Lot Area(2)
Minimum Setbacks(3)(7)
From Side/Rear Property Lines
From Streets and Dwellings
Aviary for 20 or more birds other than fowl and poultry
20 per acre
1/2 acre
25 ft
50 ft
Dogs and cats
4 animals total on a site less than 1 acre;
4 of each species on a site of 1 acre or more.
None required
None required
None required
Fowl and poultry(4)(5)
12 per acre
1/2 acre(5)
20 ft
20 ft
Hogs and swine
1 per acre
2 acres
50 ft
100 feet
Horses and cows
2 per acre
1 acre
25 ft
50 ft
Other household pets and small animals - Including pygmy goats (and other similar, small breeds), birds, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, pot belly pigs, rabbits, rodents, and other non-poisonous small animals, not raised for commercial purposes.
4 animals total on a site less than 1 acre;
4 of each species on a site of 1 acre or more, where allowed by Table 4-1
None for 4 or fewer animals;
1 acre for 5 or more animals.
None on a site of less than 1 acre;
10 ft on a site of 1 acre or more.
None on a site of less than 1 acre;
25 ft on a site of 1 acre or more.
Large animals - Emus, goats, llamas, miniature horses and donkeys, ostriches, sheep, and similarsized animals.
6 per acre
1/2 acre
25 ft
50 feet for accessory structure, none for pasture.
Notes:
(1)
Offspring allowed in addition to maximum number until weaned.
(2)
Minimum lot area required for the keeping of animals.
(3)
Minimum setbacks from all property lines for barns, shelters, pens, coops, cages, and other areas and structures where animals are kept in concentrated confinement; but not including areas continuously maintained as pasture. Animals shall not be kept in any required front yard setback except in pasture areas.
(4)
Guinea hens, peacocks, roosters, swans and geese are prohibited in the RS zoning district.
(5)
Maximum of four hens allowed if property is under one-half acre in size.
(6)
Animal slaughtering shall be prohibited in the RS zone.
(7)
The zoning administrator may reduce required side and rear yard setbacks to as little as zero for large lots after taking into account the lot size, structure size, and use of the proposed animal structure and determining that: (a) the structure will not interfere with emergency vehicle access; (b) the structure will comply with any required setback from dwellings; and (c) the proposed use of the structure will not create a nuisance. A proposed use will be considered to create a nuisance if the use is likely to cause discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity residing in the area.
D. 
Maintenance and Operational Standards. All animal keeping shall comply with all of the following maintenance and operational standards.
1. 
Odor and Vector Control. All animal enclosures, including, but not limited to, pens, coops, cages and feed areas shall be maintained free from litter, garbage and the accumulation of manure, so as to discourage the proliferation of flies, other disease vectors and offensive odors. Each site shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary manner, and in compliance with Placer County environmental health department and animal control standards.
2. 
Containment. All animals shall be effectively contained on the site, and shall not be allowed to run free on any parcel in a separate ownership or in a public right-of-way.
3. 
Waterway Protection. The keeping of horses or cattle within fifty feet of any waterway shall first require director approval of a good housekeeping plan to protect the waterway from the polluting effects of runoff from the animal keeping area.
4. 
Erosion and Sedimentation Control. In no case shall an animal keeping operation be managed or maintained so as to produce sedimentation on any public road, adjoining property, or in any drainage channel. In the event sedimentation occurs, the keeping of animals outdoors on the site shall be deemed a nuisance and may be subject to abatement.
5. 
Noise Control. Animal keeping shall comply with the noise standards established by Section 13.30.070.
6. 
Animals must be kept according to local and state animal control welfare laws.
E. 
Animal Husbandry Project Exception. The keeping or raising of a calf, horse, goat, sheep, hog, chickens, rabbits, birds or other animals as a 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) project is not subject to the requirements of this section, provided that:
1. 
A minimum of one-half acre of site area shall be required for each large animal, hog or swine;
2. 
The project animals shall be confined in a pen or fenced area that is located not closer than twenty-five feet to any dwelling other than on the project site; except that a hog or swine shall not be located closer than one hundred feet from any dwelling other than on the project site;
3. 
The number of animals complies with the limitations in subsection C; and
4. 
The animal keeping complies with the maintenance and operational standards in subsection D.
F. 
Kennels and Animal Boarding. Each kennel and other small animal boarding facility shall comply with the following standards:
1. 
Minimum Site Area. An animal boarding facility may be approved only on a parcel of 2.3 acres or larger.
2. 
Enclosure Within Building. All animal boarding establishments shall have space available for each animal within an entirely enclosed building. Animals shall be kept in an enclosed building from seven p.m. to seven a.m. (nine a.m. on weekends).
3. 
Noise Control. The building used for animal boarding shall be insulated, or otherwise constructed and maintained so that no noise from animals within the building is audible at the property line of the site. When the animals are outside of the building, barking or similar noise from the animals shall not occur longer than five minutes over a period of one hour. If the barking or similar noise occurs, as determined by the director from evidence submitted, the administrative citation process may be initiated.
4. 
Management. A manager of the facility shall be present on the site at all times.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 218 §§ 1, 2, 2005; Ord. 249 §§ 2—4, 2012; Ord. 250 § 2, 2012; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes standards for the development and operation of bed and breakfast inns (B&B). The intent of these provisions is to ensure that compatibility between the B&B and nearby residential uses.
A. 
Exterior Appearance. The exterior appearance of the structure housing the B&B in a residential zoning district shall not be altered from its original residential character except for allowed signs, and any structural modifications necessary to comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
B. 
Limitation on Guest Rooms. The B&B shall be limited to five guest rooms.
C. 
Limitation on Services Provided. Service shall be limited to the rental of bedrooms or suites; and meal/beverage service shall be provided for registered guests only. Separate/additional kitchens for guests are not allowed. A B&B within a residential zoning district shall not be used for receptions, private parties, or similar activities, unless the activities are specifically authorized by the use permit approval for the B&B.
D. 
Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space for each guest room, plus two covered spaces for the on-site owner/manager of the B&B. Parking shall not be located in the required front and side yard setback; and any night lighting for the parking area shall be limited to the minimum number of fixtures and illumination levels necessary for safety, and shall comply with Section 13.30.080.
E. 
Signs. See Chapter 13.38.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
A. 
Applicability. Child day care facilities shall comply with the following standards. These standards apply in addition to the other provisions of this title and requirements imposed by the California Department of Social Services (DSS). DSS licensing is required for all facilities.
B. 
Standards for Large Family Day Care Homes. As required by state law, a large family day care home shall be approved if it complies with the following standards:
1. 
Location Requirements. In order to avoid the concentration of intensive, nonresidential land uses in residential neighborhoods, maintain residential character, and compatibility with adjacent residential uses, no large family day care home shall be located within five hundred feet of an existing large family day care home, or child day care center. In no case shall a residential property be directly abutted by a large family day care center on two or more sides.
2. 
Parking, Drop-off Area.
a. 
At least two off-street parking spaces shall be provided exclusively for dropping off and picking up children. The driveway may be used to provide the off-street parking required by Section 13.36.040, if the parking will not obstruct any required drop-off and pick up areas nor block any sidewalks or other public access. Alternative parking and drop-off arrangements may be approved by the director based on traffic and pedestrian safety considerations.
b. 
A home located on a street with a speed limit of thirty-five miles per hour or greater shall provide a drop-off/pick-up area designed to prevent vehicles from backing onto the street (e.g., circular driveway).
3. 
Outdoor Activity Areas.
a. 
Any side or rear yard areas intended for day care use shall be enclosed with a fence or wall to separate the children from neighboring properties.
b. 
Outdoor recreation equipment over eight feet in height shall be set back a minimum of five feet from perimeter property lines.
4. 
Noise. Noise generated from the large family day care home shall not exceed the standards in Section 13.30.070.
5. 
Additional Standards. Each large family day care home shall comply with applicable building and fire codes, and standards adopted by the state, and Social Services Department licensing requirements (California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 2).
C. 
Standards for Child Day Care Centers.
1. 
Minimum Site Area. The minimum site area for a child day care center shall be ten thousand square feet.
2. 
Fencing. A six-foot high solid decorative fence or wall shall be constructed on all property lines, except in the front yard. Fences or walls shall provide for safety with controlled points of entry. Fences and walls shall be provided in combination with landscape materials to help mitigate the appearance of long, flat walls.
3. 
Parking and Loading.
a. 
Off-street parking shall be provided as required through the use permit process, but shall be a minimum of one space per employee on the largest shift.
b. 
Picking up and dropping off of children shall not create unsafe conditions. Loading and unloading of children from vehicles shall only be allowed in the driveway or in an approved parking area.
4. 
Noise. Potential noise sources shall be identified during the use permit process, and noise attenuation and sound dampening shall be addressed.
5. 
Activity/Play Areas. The facility shall be provided with both indoor and outdoor play areas in compliance with state requirements.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes standards for the development and operation of a retail or service use providing drive-in/drive-through facilities.
A. 
General Standards. Drive-in and drive-through facilities shall be designed and operated to mitigate problems of congestion, excessive pavement, litter, and noise.
B. 
On-Site Circulation Standards. Drive-through facilities shall be provided internal circulation and traffic control as follows, provided that the review authority may approve alternate circulation and traffic control arrangements where it first finds that the alternate design will, given the characteristics of the site, be equally effective in ensuring on- and off-site pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety and minimizing traffic congestion.
1. 
Aisle Design.
a. 
The entrance/exit of any drive-through aisle shall be at least fifty feet from an intersection of public rights-of-way (measured at the closest intersecting curbs) and at least twenty-five feet from the edge of any driveway on an adjoining parcel.
b. 
Drive-through aisles shall be designed with a minimum ten-foot interior radius at curves and a minimum ten-foot width.
2. 
Stacking Area. A clearly identified area shall be provided for vehicles waiting for drive-through service that is physically separated from other on-site traffic circulation.
a. 
The stacking area shall accommodate a minimum of five cars for each drive-through window in addition to the vehicle receiving service.
b. 
The stacking area shall be located at and before the menu board, teller window, etc.
c. 
Separation of the stacking area from other traffic shall be by concrete curbing or paint striping on at least one side of the lane.
d. 
Stacking areas parallel to streets or public rights-of-way shall be discouraged.
3. 
Walkways. Pedestrian walkways should not intersect the drive-through aisles, but when necessary, they shall have clear visibility and shall be emphasized by enhanced paving.
C. 
Signs.
1. 
Directional Signs. Each entrance to, and exit from, any drive aisle shall be clearly marked to show the direction of traffic flow by signs and pavement markings or raised curbs.
2. 
Menu Boards. Menu boards shall not exceed twenty-four square feet in area, with a maximum height of six feet, and shall face away from public rights-of-way. Outdoor speakers shall be located at least fifty feet from any residentially zoned/occupied parcel.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes standards for the development and operation of service stations.
A. 
Location. A service station shall be allowed only on a corner parcel at the intersection of either two major streets, or a major and a minor street. No more than two service stations shall be allowed at any intersection.
B. 
Site Requirements. A service station may be approved only on a site with a minimum area of fifteen thousand square feet, and a minimum frontage of one hundred feet on each street.
C. 
Site Access/Driveway Standards.
1. 
A service station shall be provided no more than two vehicular access points to/from the public right-of-way.
2. 
Curb cuts for service station driveways shall be separated by a minimum of thirty feet from edge-to-edge.
3. 
Driveways shall not be located closer than fifty feet to the end of a curb corner nor closer than twenty-five feet to an interior property line.
4. 
The width of a driveway shall not exceed twenty-five feet, measured at the sidewalk.
5. 
Each pump island shall be provided a stacking area that can accommodate a minimum of three waiting vehicles.
D. 
Setbacks. Pump islands shall be located a minimum of fifteen feet from any property line to the nearest edge of the pump island; however, a canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to ten feet within this distance. When the property line is a street right-of-way line, at least five feet in width along the line shall be landscaped.
E. 
Landscaping. Landscaping shall comprise a minimum of ten percent of the service station site area, exclusive of required setbacks, and shall be provided and permanently maintained in compliance with the following regulations, as well as those in Chapter 13.36.
1. 
A minimum fifteen-foot wide, inside dimension, and six-inch high curbed landscaped planter area shall be provided along the front property line, except for openings to allow vehicular circulation to adjacent properties, and along side and rear property lines adjoining residentially zoned parcels. Where adjoining a perimeter wall, the planter areas shall have a minimum inside dimension of six feet, and shall include trees planted not more than sixteen feet apart.
2. 
An on-site planter area of not less than two hundred square feet shall be provided at the corner of two intersecting streets. Landscaping in this planter shall not exceed a height of thirty inches.
3. 
Additional landscaping may be required by the director to screen the service station from adjacent properties.
F. 
Lighting. Exterior light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood shall be energy efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed within the roof canopy to ensure that all light is directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. Lighting shall not be of a high intensity so as to cause a traffic hazard, be used as an advertising element, or adversely affect adjacent properties, in compliance with Section 13.30.080.
G. 
Service Bays. The entrance to any service bay shall be located and designed to minimize visibility from adjacent properties.
H. 
Screening. A service station site that adjoins a residential zoning district shall be provided an eight-foot high decorative masonry wall along the common property line, compatible with on-site development and adjacent properties. Restroom entrances otherwise visible from adjacent properties or public rights-of-way shall be concealed from view by planters or decorative screening.
I. 
Indoor Activities Only. Activities and operations shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure, except for:
1. 
The dispensing of petroleum products, water and air from pump islands;
2. 
The provision of emergency service of a minor nature; and
3. 
The sale of items via vending machines, which shall be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed thirty-two square feet, and which shall be screened from public view.
J. 
Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 13.36. Vehicles shall not be parked on sidewalks, parkways, driveways or alleys, and shall not be parked on the premises for the purpose of sale.
K. 
Scrap and Other Materials. Used or discarded vehicle parts or equipment, junked or wrecked vehicles shall not be stored in any open area outside of the main structure.
L. 
Restrooms. Each service station shall maintain one or more restrooms available for use by the general public without charge.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
Where allowed by Division 2, hay and feed sales in a residential zoning district shall require that the owner of the business live on the same site where the sales occur, and that no more than one truck shall be stored in conjunction with the business.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section provides location and operational standards for home occupations. These standards are intended to allow for reasonable opportunities for employment within the home, while avoiding changes to the residential character of a dwelling that accommodates a home occupation, or the surrounding neighborhood.
A. 
Permit Requirement. The director is authorized to approve one or more home occupation activities accessory to the primary residential use of the site in conjunction with a town business license.
B. 
Limitations on Use. The following are examples of business activities that may be approved as home occupations, and uses that are prohibited as home occupations.
1. 
Allowed Home Occupations. The following and other uses determined by the director to be similar may be approved by the director in compliance with this section.
a. 
Art and craft work (ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture, etc.);
b. 
Tailors, sewing, etc.; and
c. 
Office-only uses, including an office for an architect, attorney, consultant, counselor, insurance agent, tutor, writer, etc., and electronic commerce.
2. 
Uses Prohibited as Home Occupations. The following are examples of business activities that are not incidental to or compatible with residential activities, and are, therefore, prohibited as home occupations.
a. 
Adult entertainment activities/businesses;
b. 
Animal hospitals and boarding facilities;
c. 
Automotive and other vehicle repair and service (body or mechanical), painting, storage, or upholstery, or the repair, reconditioning, servicing, or manufacture of any internal combustion or diesel engines, or of any motor vehicle, including automobiles, boats, motorcycles, or trucks;
d. 
Commercial cabinet or furniture making, and similar uses;
e. 
Contractor's storage yards;
f. 
Dismantling, junk, or scrap yards;
g. 
Exercise studios (not including one-on-one personal trainers);
h. 
Medical clinics, laboratories, or doctor's offices;
i. 
Personal services as defined in Division 6, but not including licensed massage therapists and physical therapists;
j. 
On-site sales (mail order businesses may be allowed where there is no stock-in- trade on the site);
k. 
Uses which require explosives or highly combustible or toxic materials;
l. 
Welding and machine shop operations; or
m. 
Other uses the director determines to be similar to those listed above.
C. 
Operating Standards. Home occupations shall comply with all of the following operating standards.
1. 
Accessory Use. The home occupation shall be clearly secondary to the full-time use of the property as a residence.
2. 
Location of Home Occupation Activities. All home occupation activities shall occur entirely within:
a. 
The main dwelling, and shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the gross floor area or one room, whichever is greater; or
b. 
The garage or other approved accessory structure. Use of a garage shall not interfere with the ability to maintain the required number of parking spaces on the site.
3. 
Visibility. The use shall not require any modification not customarily found in a dwelling, nor shall the home occupation activity be visible from the adjoining public right-of-way, or from neighboring residential properties.
4. 
Display, Signs. There shall be no window display or advertising signs, other than one name plate not exceeding one square foot in area. There shall be no display of merchandise, equipment, stock-in-trade, or other identification of the home occupation activity on the premises.
5. 
Parking. The use shall not negatively impact on-street parking in the neighborhood.
6. 
Safety. Activities conducted and equipment or material used shall not change the fire safety or occupancy classifications of the premises. The use shall not employ the storage of flammable, explosive, or hazardous materials beyond those normally associated with a residential use.
7. 
Off-Site Effects. No home occupation activity shall create dust, electrical interference, fumes, gas, glare, light, noise, odor, smoke, toxic/hazardous materials, vibration, or other hazards or nuisances as determined by the director.
8. 
Employees. A home occupation shall have no on-site employees other than full-time residents of the dwelling.
9. 
Customers or Deliveries. The frequency of visitors, customers, or deliveries shall not exceed that normally and reasonably occurring for a residence. On-site presence of clients shall be limited to one client or family at a time.
10. 
Motor Vehicles. There shall be no motor vehicles used or kept on the premises, except residents' passenger vehicles, and/or one pickup truck, van, or similar vehicle not exceeding one ton carrying capacity. The commission may authorize other types and/or additional vehicles with use permit approval.
11. 
Utility Service Modifications. No utility service to the dwelling shall be modified solely to accommodate a home occupation, other than as required for normal residential use.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section provides standards for the development of new live/work units and for the reuse of existing commercial and industrial structures to accommodate live/work opportunities. Live/work units are intended to be occupied by business operators who live in the same structure that contains the commercial activity or industry.
A. 
Limitation on Use. The nonresidential component of a live/work project shall be a use allowed within the applicable zoning district by Division 2.
B. 
Access. Each live/work unit shall have an access clearly separate from other live/work units or other uses within the structure.
C. 
Density. One live/work unit shall be allowed for each three thousand square feet of lot area.
D. 
Minimum Floor Area. The minimum net floor area of a live/work space shall be seven hundred fifty square feet. A minimum of thirty percent of the gross floor area shall be for studio/business use.
E. 
Occupancy. Live/work quarters shall be occupied and used only by a business operator, caretaker, or a family of which at least one member shall be the business operator.
F. 
Residential Uses. All of the live/work quarters shall be used or arranged for residential purposes (e.g., bathroom, closet, kitchen, and sleeping area).
G. 
Parking. Each live/work unit shall be provided with at least two off-street parking spaces. The review authority may modify this requirement for the use of existing structures with limited parking.
H. 
Prohibited Uses. A live/work unit shall not be established or used in conjunction with the following activities:
1. 
Adult-oriented businesses;
2. 
Vehicle maintenance or repair (e.g., body or mechanical work, including boats and recreational vehicles), vehicle detailing and painting, upholstery, etc.);
3. 
Storage of flammable liquids or hazardous materials beyond that normally associated with a residential use;
4. 
Welding, machining, or any open flame work; and
5. 
Any other uses, as determined by the director to not be compatible with residential activities.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section provides standards for the design of mixed-use projects.
A. 
Design Considerations. A mixed-use project shall be designed to achieve the following objectives.
1. 
The design shall provide for internal compatibility between the different uses.
2. 
Potential noise, odors, glare, pedestrian traffic, and other potentially significant impacts on residents shall be minimized to allow a compatible mix of residential and nonresidential uses on the same site.
3. 
The design of the mixed-use project shall take into consideration potential impacts on adjacent properties and shall include specific design features to minimize potential impacts.
4. 
The design of a mixed-use project shall ensure that the residential units are of a residential character, and that privacy between residential units and between other uses on the site are maximized.
5. 
The design of the structures and site planning shall encourage integration of the street pedestrian environment with the nonresidential uses through the use of plazas, courtyards, walkways, and street furniture.
6. 
Site planning and building design shall be compatible with and enhance the adjacent and surrounding residential neighborhood in terms of scale, building design, color, exterior materials, roof styles, lighting, landscaping, and signage.
B. 
Maximum Density. When residential dwelling units are combined with office, or retail commercial uses in a single building or on the same parcel, the maximum density shall be in compliance with Section 13.24.040 Table 2-4 and Section 13.26.040 Tables 2-7 and 2-8.
C. 
Location of Units. Residential units shall not occupy ground floor space within the first fifty feet of floor area measured from each building face adjacent to a street, or any ground floor space in the CC zoning district.
D. 
Loading Areas. Commercial loading areas shall be located as far as possible from residential units and shall be screened from view from the residential portion of the project to the maximum extent feasible.
E. 
Refuse and Recycling Areas. Areas for the collection and storage of refuse and recyclable materials shall be located on the site in locations that are convenient for both the residential and nonresidential uses.
F. 
Lighting. All lighting for commercial uses shall be designed to minimize adverse impacts to residential units, in compliance with Section 13.30.080.
G. 
Noise. All residential units shall be designed to minimize adverse impacts from nonresidential project noise, in compliance with Section 13.30.070.
H. 
Design Review. All proposed mixed-use projects are subject to design review per Section 13.62.040.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section provides requirements and development standards for the use of mobile homes as single-family dwellings outside of mobile home parks.
A. 
Site and Coach Requirements. A mobile home may be located on a parcel outside of a mobile home park if the mobile home and the parcel comply with the following standards:
1. 
The parcel is within a zoning district that allows single-family dwellings;
2. 
The site and coach shall comply with all zoning, subdivision, and development standards applicable to a conventional single-family dwelling on the same parcel;
3. 
The mobile home shall be placed on a permanent foundation system;
4. 
The mobile home is certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and has been constructed after January 1, 1989.
B. 
Design and Development Standards. The use of a mobile home for a single-family dwelling or an accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the following standards.
1. 
The exterior siding and trim shall be of materials and treatment found in conventionally built residential structures in the surrounding area.
2. 
The roofing material shall be of a material and treatment found on conventionally built residential structures in the surrounding area.
3. 
The exterior roofing and siding materials and treatment, including trim, of the mobile home and the required garage shall be compatible.
4. 
The roof shall have eave and gable overhangs of not less than twelve inches measured from the vertical side of the home.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
Each new mobile home park shall comply with the following minimum standards. The review authority may impose other, more restrictive, requirements in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.
A. 
Overall Mobile Home Park Site Standards. The site for the mobile home park shall comply with the following standards.
1. 
Minimum site area: ten acres.
2. 
Maximum density: eight units per acre.
3. 
Boundary Greenbelt Building Setback. Each park shall provide a building setback and a greenbelt planting strip of at least ten feet in width where trees shall be planted and where general screening and/or a fence shall be provided. Where any portion of the park fronts on a public street, the setback shall be twenty-five feet.
4. 
Perimeter Wall/Fence. A six-foot high solid masonry wall, or a solid wood fence with masonry posts spaced at intervals not less than thirty feet shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the mobile home park subject to the setback requirements of this section.
5. 
Parking. Parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 13.36.
6. 
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 13.34.
7. 
Recreational Vehicle Parking. A supplemental parking area for recreational vehicles may be allowed as part of the use permit approval for the project.
8. 
Accessory Uses. A mobile home park may contain accessory retail and service uses for the convenience of the residents provided that these uses shall be located within the park interior, and shall comply with Section 13.42.030.
B. 
Individual Mobile Home Site Standards. Each individual mobile home site shall comply with the following standards:
1. 
Minimum Site Area. Individual mobile home sites and contiguous public walkway areas shall contain a minimum of three thousand square feet of area for a single-wide mobile home unit and four thousand square feet for a double-wide mobile home;
2. 
Parcel Dimensions. Individual mobile home parcels shall be a minimum of forty feet in width and seventy feet in length;
3. 
Setbacks. Individual mobile homes shall be set back five feet from all lot lines, including front and rear, except for any side or rear line abutting the mobile home park property line, in which case the minimum setback shall be twenty-five feet;
4. 
Carport. Each mobile home site shall be provided an individual carport, with its location and design as approved through the mobile home park use permit.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
A. 
Purpose. The town of Loomis wishes to ensure that any proposed conversion of an existing mobile home park to any other use is preceded by adequate notice, that the social and fiscal impacts of the proposed conversion are adequately defined prior to consideration of a proposed conversion and that relocation and other assistance is provided park residents, consistent with the provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter and Sections 65863.7 and 664427.4 of the California Government Code.
B. 
Notice Required for Vacancy Rate in Excess of Twenty Percent. Whenever twenty percent or greater of the total number of spaces in existence in the mobile home park are vacant or otherwise uninhabited and such situation was not caused by physical disaster, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, storm, earthquake, landslide, or by another natural condition beyond the control of the owner or operator of the mobile home park, the owner or operator of the park shall file with the director a written notice informing the town of the current vacancy rate in the park. For purposes of this chapter, a mobile home site is "uninhabited" or "vacant" when it is either: (1) unoccupied by a mobile home, or (2) occupied by a mobile home in which no persons reside. A mobile home shall not be considered vacant for purposes of this chapter if rent is being paid pursuant to a bona fide rental or lease agreement and the mobile home is merely unoccupied. The written notice to the director shall clearly state any known reasons for the vacancy rate to be in excess of twenty percent and whether or not the property owner intends in the immediate future to convert the mobile home park to another use.
C. 
Permit Required. In addition to any other required discretionary permit applications, the conversion of an existing mobile home park to any other use shall require the use permit review by the commission in accordance with Section 13.62.050. Each such application shall include the following and any additional information as may be required by this chapter and the director.
1. 
A detailed narrative description of the proposed use to which the mobile home park is to be converted, including whether any other discretionary approvals are required.
2. 
The proposed timetable for implementation of the conversion, closure or cessation of use of the land as a mobile home park and development of the site.
3. 
Evidence that any tenant's rent had not been increased within the two months prior to the filing of an application for conversion of a mobile home park, and a statement from the applicant that the rent at the mobile home park shall not be increased for two years from the date of filing of the conversion application or until the date of commencement of relocation activities.
4. 
A report on the impact of the conversion of the mobile home park on its residents and a disposition/relocation plan addressing the availability of replacement housing for existing tenants of the mobile home park consistent with Section 65863.7 of the California Government Code in accordance with subsection D of this section.
5. 
Upon filing an application for a use permit for conversion, the director shall inform the application of the requirements of Civil Code Section 798.56 and Government Code 65863.8 regarding notification of the mobile home park residents concerning the proposed conversion. The director shall specify in writing to the applicant the information that must be submitted in order to adequately notify all existing tenants as required by the California Government Code, the California Civil Code, and this chapter.
6. 
A list of the names and addresses of all residents occupying a mobile home space within the park as of the date of submitting the application.
7. 
A supply of envelopes, pre-addressed labels for each park resident, and postage in an amount deemed sufficient by the director to permit notification to the residents as required by this division. The applicant shall promptly supply additional envelopes, pre-addressed labels, and postage upon request of the department.
D. 
Conversion Impact Report Required. The department shall select a consultant to perform a conversion impact study within thirty days of the receipt of a written request from the applicant. The applicant shall be notified, in writing, of the estimated cost of the study and shall deposit that sum with the department prior to the commencement of any work on the study. The town will then contract with a consultant for the preparation of the conversion impact study. If at any time during the contract period, additional monies are needed to complete the conversion impact study, the applicant will be advised, in writing, of the amount that is required. Before any additional work is performed on the conversion study, the applicant shall provide the additional sum to the department. Any excess funds remaining upon completion of the impact study shall be returned to the applicant.
1. 
The conversion impact study shall be tailored to address the specific problems and needs of each application and mobile home park. However, each study shall contain the following information:
a. 
The location of all comparable mobile home parks within southern Placer County, including the park name, number of comparable lots, number of vacancies, lease rates and terms, policies and restrictions on the type of mobile homes and residents accepted, amenities offered, and proximity to services (bus stops, grocery stores, etc.). If the comparable parks with available spaces equal to, or greater than, the mobile home park identified in the application for a conversion permit, the study area shall be expanded until the number of available lots in comparable mobile home parks are identified, but in no case shall the study extend beyond fifty miles of the town limits;
b. 
The number of residents in the mobile home park, together with the following information: names and addresses; current lease or rental rates and terms; length of occupancy; and age, condition, and the size of the affected mobile homes. Information on household income, ages, and physical disabilities, if any, of residents shall also be included whenever possible;
c. 
A determination based on the information provided in subsections (D)(1)(a) and (D)(1)(b) of this section, on the number of homeowners of the affected park who are able to relocate their mobile homes to a comparable mobile home park;
d. 
The average vacancy rate, mobile home lot lease rates, and tenant rental rates in the affected mobile home park for each of the three years prior to the filing of the application for a conversion permit;
e. 
The number of evictions, and the reason(s) for each eviction, in the affected mobile home park during the three years prior to the filing of the application for a conversion permit;
f. 
The estimated reasonable cost of relocating the mobile homes identified in subsection (D)(1)(b) of this section to available lots in comparable mobile home parks within the impact study area. The cost of relocating shall include the costs of dismantling, packing, moving, reassembling, rebuilding, and unpacking, as necessary, the mobile home, all personal property, skirting, tiedowns, and other foundation and stabilizing materials, and all other associated structures and property;
g. 
Determine the fair market value of each mobile home, and all associated fixed property, which cannot be relocated to a comparable mobile home park. In determining fair market value, the consultant shall consider the mobile homes in their current location, assuming the continuation of the mobile home park in a safe, sanitary, and well-maintained condition and competitive lease rates. The consultant shall specify why the mobile home cannot be relocated to a comparable mobile home park and the basis for determining the value of the mobile home;
h. 
The availability and cost of renting housing of comparable size and quality in the town for each mobile home park tenant;
i. 
A relocation plan which will include a timetable for implementing the physical relocation of mobile homes, implementation of relocation assistance, and conversion of the park to one or more uses, or cessation or closure of use of the land as a mobile home park;
j. 
An identification of relocation assistance for each resident based on subsection (D)(1)(f) of this section;
k. 
A list of persons, firms, and organizations with proven expertise in the fields of housing and relocation of persons displaced from housing. Those listed shall be qualified in assisting residents and tenants in locating replacement housing, rendering financial advice on qualifying for various types of housing, explaining the range of housing alternatives available, gathering the presenting to persons needing housing relocation assistance adequate information as to available housing, and/or being able to transport persons unable to drive to housing alternatives. These lists shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and fee schedules of persons who are qualified appraisers of mobile homes. The information shall include an explanation of the services which the housing specialists can provide;
l. 
Any other information which the department determines is needed to address the specific issues raised by the application, the impact study, and in order to implement this division.
E. 
Required Findings for Conversion. In approving a use permit for a mobile home park conversion, the commission shall find that the proposed conversion meets the following requirements in addition to the other requirements of this chapter:
1. 
That the proposed use of the property is consistent with the general plan and any and all of its elements, any applicable specific plan or planned unit development plan or similar mechanism provided for in state law or town ordinances and this chapter;
2. 
That the residents of the mobile home park have been adequately notified of the proposed conversion, including information pertaining to the anticipated timing of the proposed conversion;
3. 
That there exists land zoned for new or replacement comparable mobile home parks or adequate space is available in other comparable mobile home parks within Placer County, or an acceptable nearby county, for the residents who will be displaced;
4. 
That the conversion will not result in the displacement of very-low, low-, or moderate-income mobile home residents or senior citizens over the age of sixty-two who cannot afford rents charged in other mobile home parks within the Placer County unless otherwise approved by the commission;
5. 
That the age type, size and style of mobile homes to be displaced as a result of the conversion will be able to be relocated into other comparable mobile home parks within Placer County, or that the applicant has agreed to purchase any mobile home that cannot be relocated at its in-place value as provided for in this chapter;
6. 
That any mobile home residents displaced as a result of the conversion shall be compensated by the applicant for all reasonable costs incurred as a result of their relocation;
7. 
That the relocation plan mitigates the impacts of the displacement of individuals or households for a reasonable transition period and mitigates the impacts of any long-term displacement.
F. 
Conditions of Approval. The commission shall impose any necessary and appropriate conditions of approval to satisfy and implement the intent, purpose, and content of this chapter in addition to those of the use permit (Section 13.62.050(G)). The commission shall require the applicant to enter into an agreement with the town to ensure compliance with, and the fulfillment of, the conditions of approval. Such conditions may include, without limitation, the following:
1. 
An effective date of termination of tenancy of not less than six months from the date of the approval of the conversion permit (as required by Civil Code 798.56.(f)) so as to provide sufficient time for the relocation of the mobile homes to other parks;
2. 
Payment of relocation assistance to each resident who resided in the park at the time of, or subsequent to, the filing of the conversion permit application;
3. 
Time for payment of relocation assistance, including payment to residents who relocate within thirty days of approval of the conversion permit;
4. 
Full payment to each part resident of the resident's reasonable costs of relocation, which may include:
a. 
For homeowners, who are unable to relocate, a determination of a fair price for their mobile homes based on information contained in the impact study and received at the public hearing,
b. 
For homeowners who relocate within the study area, the actual costs of dismantling, moving, re-assembling, and rebuilding, as necessary, the mobile home, skirting, tiedowns, and other foundation and stabilizing materials, and all other associated structures and property; packing, moving, and unpacking all personal property; and in-transit costs for meals, lodging and gas,
c. 
For homeowners who relocate their mobile home to a mobile home park outside of the impact study area, or to a location other than a mobile home park, assistance may consist of the estimated cost they would have incurred had they relocated to the closest mobile home park which would accept their mobile home, as determined by the impact study,
d. 
For tenants, the costs may include all reasonable expenses incurred in moving to a new location, up to a maximum distance of twenty miles,
e. 
Relocation assistance to full-time, very-low, low-, and moderate-income residents and senior citizens over the age of fifty-two residing in the park for a minimum period of twelve months following closure of the mobile home park,
f. 
A guarantee that all tenants sixty-two years of age or older and all tenants who are medically proven to be permanently disabled shall not have to pay an increase in rent over the amount currently paid for a period of two years following relocation,
g. 
Indemnification for any damage to personal property of the resident caused by the relocation, reasonable living expenses of displaced park residents from the date of actual displacement to the date of occupancy at the new site; payment of any security deposit required at the new site; and the difference between the rent paid in the existing park and any higher rent at the new site for the first twelve months of the relocated tenancy. When any tenant has given notice of intent to move prior to town approval of the use permit, eligibility to receive moving expenses shall be forfeited;
5. 
In order to facilitate a proposed conversion, closure, or cessation of use of a mobile home park, the residents and applicant(s) may agree to mutually satisfactory conditions. To be valid, however, such an agreement shall be in writing, shall include a provision stating that the resident is aware of the provisions of this division, shall include a copy of this division as an attachment, shall include a provision in at least ten-point type which clearly informs the resident that he has the right to seek the advice of an attorney of his or her choice prior to signing the agreement with regard to his or her rights under such agreement and shall be drafted in the form and content otherwise required by applicable state law;
6. 
Each year, on the anniversary date of the approval of the original conversion permit, the relocation assistance provided for by the approving body shall be increased by an amount equivalent to the increase in the cost-of-living index for the Sacramento area, published by the U.S. Department of Labor. The index shall be for the quarterly period closest to the anniversary date of the permit.
G. 
Issuance of Grading and/or Building Permits. No building permit shall be issued for the development of or on any real property which is being converted from a mobile home park pursuant to this chapter unless and until the applicant has filed with the director a verified statement made under penalty of perjury that all conditions of approval have been met or otherwise incorporated into the final project plans including the payment of all required relocation assistance required pursuant to this chapter. Such statement shall identify in itemized form each payee, the amount paid, the date of payment, and the type of relocation or other assistance for which each such payment was made.
H. 
Violations. In addition to any remedies or penalties for noncompliance with any town ordinance as provided elsewhere in the municipal code, any park owner or applicant who violates any rights of any mobile home owner or mobile home tenant established under this chapter shall be liable to the person for actual damages caused by such violation, plus costs and reasonable attorney's fees. In addition, no park owner shall take any willful action to threaten, retaliate against or harass.
I. 
Nonbankruptcy Exemption. An applicant for a conversion permit may file, subsequent to approval of a conversion permit, the application for total or partial exemption from the obligation to provide relocation assistance in accordance with this subsection. Such an application shall be based on the applicant's statement that the imposition of full relocation obligations would eliminate substantially all reasonable use or economic value of the property. Such basis may only be established, if it is demonstrated that the imposition of such obligations would eliminate the reasonable use or economic value of the property for alternate uses, and that continued use of the property as a mobile home park would eliminate substantially all reasonable use or economic value of the property. The application shall, at a minimum, contain the following:
1. 
Statements of profit and loss from the operations of the mobile home park for the five-year period prior to the date of the application or request, certified by a certified public accountant;
2. 
If the applicant contends that continued use of the property as a mobile home park necessitates repairs or improvements, or both, and that the cost thereof makes continuation of the park economically unfeasible, the applicant shall submit, to the director, a statement made under penalty of perjury by a general contractor licensed as such pursuant to the laws of the state, certifying that such contractor has thoroughly inspected the entire mobile home park, that such contractor has determined that certain repairs and improvements must be made to the park to maintain the park in a decent, safe, and sanitary condition, the minimum period of time in which such improvements or repairs must be made, and itemized statement of such improvements and repairs, and the estimated cost thereof. The applicant shall also submit a statement verified by a certified public accountant as to the necessary increase in rental rates of mobile home sites within the park within the next five years required to pay for such repairs or improvements. If the director requires an analysis of the information submitted by the general contractor, the director may procure the services of another such licensed contractor to provide such written analysis, and the cost thereof shall be borne by the applicant;
3. 
The estimated total cost of relocation assistance which would otherwise be required to be provided pursuant to this subsection;
4. 
An estimate by a qualified real estate appraiser of the value of the park if it were permitted to be developed consistent with the general plan, applicable zoning, and/or any proposal submitted by the applicant and an estimate of the value of such park by such appraiser if use of the property as a mobile home park is continued;
5. 
Such other information which the applicant believes to be pertinent, or which may be required by the director.
(Ord. 226 § 2, 2005; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes standards for the location, placement and operation of a mobile home outside of a mobile home park, as a temporary residence during the construction of a permanent dwelling on the same site, or to address a verified personal hardship.
A. 
Temporary Residence During Construction. A building permit may be issued for a mobile home in conjunction with the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a permanent dwelling on the same site, in compliance with the following requirements:
1. 
Minimum Site Area. The site shall be a minimum of one acre.
2. 
Utilities and Services. All other services (i.e., waste water disposal, water source, utilities, etc.) shall first be in place.
3. 
Permit for Permanent Dwelling. A valid building permit shall have been issued for the permanent dwelling on the site.
4. 
Time Limit. The permit for the temporary mobile home shall expire six months from the date of issuance; provided that the commission may extend the permit for one additional six-month period.
B. 
Temporary Dwelling for Persons in Need or Care and Supervision.
1. 
Limited Term Permit. The director may grant a limited term permit in compliance with Section 13.62.030 for the use of a mobile home as an accessory dwelling when it is demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the director, that there is a clear need to alleviate a verified personal hardship relating to age, health or loss of residence by fire, earthquake or similar circumstance. The approval of the permit shall comply with the following provisions:
a. 
Agreement for Removal. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the hardship mobile home, the property owner shall enter into an agreement approved by the town manager, which specifies that the use of the mobile home may continue only as long as the identified hardship exists. The agreement shall be in a form approved by the town attorney, shall also be in recordable form, and, when executed, shall be recorded by the town clerk;
b. 
Evidence of Need. If the placement and use of the mobile home is for the care of a disabled person, sufficient evidence, to the satisfaction of the director, shall be provided by the applicant to ensure that:
i. 
The person for whom the care and supervision is to be provided is physically or mentally disabled to the extent that the person requires immediate and full-time care and supervision by the occupant of the other dwelling on the premises,
ii. 
The establishment of the mobile home is necessary in order to provide the required care and supervision of the disabled person, and
iii. 
Sufficient proof of the physical or mental disability has been provided to the director by a letter or certificate from a licensed medical care provider;
A public hearing is not required for the limited term permit; however, the director may conduct a public hearing on the permit and may give notice of the hearing in a manner that the director determines reasonable under the specific circumstances of the permit.
2. 
Standards. The placement and use of a mobile home shall be allowed only in compliance with the following requirements.
a. 
Minimum Site Area. The parcel for which the mobile home is proposed shall be a minimum of eight thousand square feet.
b. 
Number of Mobile Homes. Only one mobile home shall be allowed on any parcel.
c. 
Accessory Dwelling Only. The mobile home shall serve only as an accessory dwelling for a period of up to one year (see subsection A) and shall be removed from the premises within sixty days after the expiration of the permit, or when the occupancy is no longer necessary for the provision of care and supervision of the disabled person, whichever first occurs.
d. 
Water and Sanitation. Water and sanitation services shall be approved by the Placer County Environmental Health Department, South Placer Metropolitan Utility District (SPMUD), and/or the Placer County Water Association (PCWA), as applicable.
e. 
Building Permit. A valid building permit shall have been issued, landscaping or screening provided as required by the director, and all fees paid.
3. 
Extension of Permit. The permit may be extended annually by the director upon satisfactory compliance, by the applicant, of the requirements of this section, for up to five years. An extension that proposes to exceed the five year period shall require minor use permit approval.
4. 
Conditions of Approval. The director may impose any conditions on the permit, or any extension, deemed necessary to ensure the applicant's compliance with the following:
a. 
The requirements of services to be provided to the subject parcel;
b. 
The provisions of the municipal code; and
c. 
Any additional conditions deemed necessary by the director.
5. 
Termination of Approval on Property Sale. In the event the parcel is sold, the town approval for the temporary accessory mobile home shall become void, and the mobile home shall be removed within thirty days of the completion of the sale.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
A. 
Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to temporary and permanent facilities for outdoor display and sales (e.g., garden nurseries, lumber yards, and similar uses where merchandise is displayed for sale).
B. 
Temporary Outdoor Displays and Sales. See Section 13.62.030.
C. 
Permanent Outdoor Displays and Sales. The permanent outdoor display and sale of merchandise is allowed subject to the following standards.
1. 
The outdoor display of merchandise shall not exceed a height of ten feet above finished grade, unless a greater height is allowed through the approval of a use permit.
2. 
Outdoor sales areas shall not encroach into required setback areas. In zoning districts where no setback area is required, the outdoor sales area shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from adjoining property lines unless otherwise allowed through the approval of a use permit.
3. 
Displayed merchandise shall occupy a fixed, specifically approved location that does not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation, and does not encroach upon driveways, landscaped areas, parking spaces, or pedestrian walkways. A display shall not obstruct intersection visibility or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
4. 
The outdoor display and sales area shall be directly related to a business occupying a permanent structure on the subject parcel.
5. 
Outdoor sales and activity areas other than vehicle sales lots, produce stands, and nursery product sales shall be screened from the view of adjoining public rights-of-way by decorative walls, fences, or landscaping.
6. 
Additional signs, beyond those normally allowed for the subject use, shall not be provided as a result of the outdoor display and sales area.
D. 
Outdoor Eating Areas. An outdoor eating area may be allowed accessory and incidental to a restaurant with indoor eating area on the same site, provided that the outdoor eating area shall also comply with the parking requirements of Section 13.36.040 for restaurants.
E. 
Business Use of the Public Right-of-Way Within the CC Zoning District. The display of merchandise, newsracks and sidewalk dining and seating may be permitted on any town public right-of-way within the CC zone subject to compliance with the following criteria, in addition to the requirements of subsection D.
1. 
Location Requirements, and Sidewalk Clear Zone. A paved pedestrian walkway shall be maintained between property line and edge of curb, free and clear of and obstructions.
a. 
The display of merchandise, newsracks and sidewalk dining shall not obstruct sidewalk pedestrian traffic; accessibility to vehicles parked adjacent to the curb, or create health or safety hazards.
b. 
The placement of merchandise, newsracks or tables and/or chairs shall be limited to the sidewalk area frontage adjacent to the use.
c. 
All merchandise, newsrack, and/or outdoor dining and seating areas must be level with sidewalk, and handicap accessible.
2. 
Encroachment Permit Required. The applicant shall obtain a revocable encroachment permit.
a. 
An encroachment permit will not be approved for portable or other signs within the public right-of-way, with the exception of banners advertising town-wide functions such as the Eggplant Festival.
b. 
Upon approval of the encroachment permit the applicant shall obtain all required building/electrical permits.
3. 
Sidewalk Cafes. Sidewalk cafes shall be used only as seating areas.
a. 
Storage, kitchen, any permanent facilities or restroom uses are not allowed.
b. 
Tables and/or chairs must be movable unless otherwise approved by the director upon concurrence with other town departments.
c. 
The storage of tables and chairs during non-business hours within the right-of-way is not allowed.
d. 
Outdoor speakers or amplified music shall require minor use permit approval to ensure that sound levels do not cause problems for other land uses in the vicinity.
e. 
The service of alcoholic beverages is not allowed.
f. 
An outdoor sidewalk dining or seating may be open; partially covered or enclosed by means of awnings, canopies or similar protective structure.
g. 
The roofing material covering an outdoor cafe may be temporary, fixed, or retractable and can extend into the public right-of-way from the face of the building a distance up to the minimum six-foot clear zone dimension, or a maximum distance of ten feet from the face of building, whichever is less. The width and height of awnings and canopies shall comply with the uniform building code. Awnings, canopies, or similar protective shelter shall be fire-treated or non-flammable.
h. 
Decorative/accent lighting may be incorporated into the outdoor cafe awning, canopy, etc. and must meet all town code requirements.
4. 
Insurance. Applicant shall obtain, maintain and provide proof of a comprehensive general liability insurance in an amount of one million dollars or more (for each occurrence), naming the town as additionally insured. Proof of same shall be submitted prior to issuance of the encroachment permit and shall be provided annually thereafter. The applicant's insurance shall be primary.
5. 
Issuance of Permit. Once all requirements are met, the town shall provide the encroachment permit.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
Outdoor storage and work areas shall comply with the following requirements.
A. 
Enclosure and Screening Required. Outdoor storage areas shall be entirely enclosed by a solid wall or fence as approved by the director with a minimum height of six feet and a maximum height of eight feet.
B. 
Maximum Height of Stored Materials. Materials within the storage area shall not be higher than the fence, except with minor use permit approval.
C. 
Landscaped Setback. In any case where an outdoor storage area abuts a street right-of-way, the required screening wall or fence shall be set back from the right-of-way as required by the applicable zoning district, and the setback area shall be landscaped to the approval of the director, and in compliance with Chapter 13.34.
D. 
Cargo Containers. The use of a cargo container for storage outside of a building shall be allowed only within the IL zoning district, when entirely screened from the view of streets and residential areas. The director may authorize the use of a cargo container for storage on the site of a construction project while work in compliance with a valid building permit is occurring on the site.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes standards for the development and operation of produce stands, where allowed by Division 2.
A. 
Limitation on Products. Sales from a produce stand located in other than a commercial zoning district shall be limited to agricultural products grown on the same site, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, firewood, etc.
B. 
Maximum Size. A produce stand shall not exceed four hundred square feet in floor area, or dimensions of twenty feet on each side, with a maximum height of fifteen feet.
C. 
Access. The location and type of access to a public road from the produce stand site shall require an encroachment permit and the approval of the town engineer.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes standards and procedures for the siting and operation of various types and sizes of commercial recycling facilities where allowed by Division 2.
A. 
Reverse Vending Machines. Reverse vending machines shall comply with the following standards.
1. 
Accessory Use Only. Each machine shall be installed only as an accessory use to an allowed primary use.
2. 
Location Requirements. If located outside of a structure, a machine shall not occupy parking spaces required by the primary use.
3. 
Signs. Sign area shall not exceed four square feet for each machine, exclusive of operating instructions. The sign area shall be subject to the overall site sign area limitations in Section 13.38.060.
4. 
Lighting. Each machine shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if the machine is accessible between dusk and dawn. The light source shall be shielded so that glare and reflections are confined within the boundaries of the site.
B. 
Small Collection Facilities. A small collection facility shall comply with the following standards.
1. 
Location Requirements. A small collection facility shall:
a. 
Not be located within fifty feet of any parcel zoned or occupied for residential use; and
b. 
Be set back at least ten feet from any public right-of-way, and not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian circulation.
2. 
Maximum Size. A small collection facility shall not occupy more than six hundred square feet nor three parking spaces, not including space that would be periodically needed for the removal of materials or exchange of containers.
3. 
Appearance of Facility. Collection containers and site fencing shall be of a color and design that is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding uses and neighborhoods.
4. 
Operating Standards. Small collection facilities shall:
a. 
Not use power-driven processing equipment, except for reverse vending machines;
b. 
Accept only glass, metal or plastic containers, paper, and reusable items; and
c. 
Use containers that are constructed with durable waterproof and rustproof materials, secured from unauthorized removal of material, and shall be of a capacity sufficient to accommodate materials collected and the collection schedule.
5. 
Signs. Signs may be provided as follows:
a. 
Identification signs are allowed with a maximum area of fifteen percent for each side of the structure or twelve square feet, whichever is greater. In the case of a wheeled facility, the side shall be measured from the ground to the top of the container;
b. 
Signs shall be both compatible and harmonious with the character of their location; and
c. 
Directional signs consistent with Chapter 13.38 may be approved by the director if found necessary to facilitate traffic circulation, or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way.
6. 
Parking Requirements.
a. 
No additional parking space shall be required for customers of a small collection facility located in the established parking lot of the primary use. One additional space shall be provided for the attendant, if needed.
b. 
Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present; and
c. 
Use of parking spaces by the patrons and the attendant shall not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required for the main use unless a parking study shows that existing capacity is not fully utilized during the time the recycling facility would be on the site.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
The location, development and operation of a recreational vehicle (RV) park shall comply with the following requirements.
A. 
Minimum Site Area. The site for an RV park shall be a minimum of one acre, where not part of a mobile home park.
B. 
Maximum Density. The number of RV spaces in a park shall not exceed fifteen units per acre of site area.
C. 
Parking Space Area and Width. Each RV space shall be at least one thousand eight hundred square feet in area, and a minimum width of thirty feet.
D. 
Setbacks. Each recreational vehicle space shall be located a minimum of five feet from any side property line and ten feet from any rear property line.
E. 
Screening. A minimum twenty-five-foot wide landscaped buffer area shall be provided along all public streets adjoining the park. A minimum ten-foot wide landscaped buffer area shall be provided along all interior property lines. No RV space shall encroach into the landscaped buffer areas.
F. 
Parking. One parking spur shall be provided for each RV space. The maximum grade for the last twenty-five feet of any spur shall be two percent. At least seventy percent of all spurs shall be designed to accommodate both a motor vehicle (e.g., auto, truck, etc.) and a trailer. Parking spurs shall not be located closer together than forty feet on center.
G. 
Roadways. Each RV space shall abut and have direct access to a roadway of at least twenty-four feet in width, which shall be surfaced with asphaltic concrete or a double chip seal, or an appropriate alternative approved by the review authority.
H. 
Signs.
1. 
Sign Program. An overall sign program shall be prepared for each RV park, including any proposed free-standing signs and signs on structures. The plan may also provide for internal signs (those not visible from off-site roadways or adjoining property) that are strictly directional in nature.
2. 
Type and Area of Signs Allowed. An RV park shall be allowed up to eighty square feet of sign area visible from external roadways and adjoining property, consisting of up to two free-standing signs and one wall sign.
a. 
A single sign shall not exceed forty square feet in total area.
b. 
The maximum height of a free-standing sign shall be twenty-five feet.
I. 
Accessory Commercial Uses. An RV park may provide commercial uses for the convenience of campers as approved by the review authority, provided that the uses shall not occupy more than five hundred square feet for each fifty spaces, and shall otherwise comply with the requirements of Section 13.42.030.
J. 
Manager's Quarters. Living quarters may be provided for the use of a caretaker or manager. The living quarters may be either a mobile home or permanent dwelling unit.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes standards for the development of new religious facilities, and related accessory uses.
A. 
Minimum Site Area. The minimum parcel size shall be the larger of the following requirements.
1. 
New Structures. The construction of a new religious facility shall require a minimum site area of one acre.
2. 
Existing Structures. All other religious facilities shall comply with the minimum parcel size required by the applicable zoning district.
B. 
Minimum Setbacks. A new religious facility shall be set a minimum of fifty feet from the front property line and any street side property line, and twenty-five feet from interior side and rear property lines. Where the applicable zoning district requires a greater setback, the larger of the setback requirements shall apply.
C. 
Exterior Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be prohibited within the setback areas identified above, and where allowed, shall comply with Section 13.30.080.
D. 
Off-Street Parking. Parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 13.36 and the following:
1. 
Required off-street parking shall be provided on-site or on a contiguous parcel (off-site). If provided off-site, parking shall be permanently reserved for the exclusive use of the religious facility unless a shared parking reduction is approved in compliance with Section 13.36.080;
2. 
If off-site parking is provided, a direct pedestrian corridor and/or sidewalk from the church use to the off-site parking site shall be provided to eliminate the potential risks associated with pedestrians utilizing the street for access; and
3. 
If the town is advised by customers or tenants in the vicinity of the facility that a parking or traffic problem exists as a result of the religious facility use, the director may require the property owner to prepare a parking demand analysis and/or traffic study. If the study indicates that there is a traffic problem, the applicant shall be required to provide mitigation measures to be reviewed and approved by the commission. Mitigation measures may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. 
Alternate hours of operation;
b. 
Restrictions on the maximum number of seats and/or increase the number of services; and/or
c. 
The provision of secure additional parking.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
A. 
Purpose. The town council finds that special regulations relating to the establishment and operation of assisted care facilities for the elderly, licensed by the state of California as such, are necessary in order to implement this title in a manner that, will protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the town and promote the provision of affordable housing for the elderly.
B. 
Minimum Site Area. A care facility for the elderly shall require a minimum lot area of fifteen thousand square feet.
C. 
Design Review. The facility shall require design review approval prior to issuance of a building permit to ensure the compatibility of its architectural design with the design of residential structures in the surrounding neighborhood, including the potential need for the screening of parking spaces.
D. 
Site Planning and Design Standards.
1. 
Parking Requirements. Each facility shall be provided parking as required by Section 13.36.040 for "Residential Care Homes" or "Senior Housing Projects" as applicable; provided that the parking requirements of Section 13.36.040 may be adjusted by the review authority as part of the use permit approval, based upon the unique project parking demands as documented by a parking study for the specific facility.
2. 
Site Coverage. The structure or structures which comprise the facility (including structures associated with any on-site employee housing) shall not exceed a maximum site coverage of twenty percent of the first three thousand square feet, and fifteen percent of the additional site area upon which the structures are to be located, exclusive of any public or private street right-of-way. For sites greater than one hundred fifty thousand square feet, the maximum allowable site coverage shall be determined by use permit approval, but shall not be less than is permitted by the applicable zoning district for a parcel of one hundred fifty thousand square feet.
E. 
Compliance with Other Laws and Regulations. The assisted care facility for the elderly shall comply with all local, state, and federal requirements and shall be licensed as a residential care facility for the elderly by the state of California.
F. 
Findings Required for Approval. The approval of a use permit shall require that the commission in first make all of the following findings, in addition to those otherwise required for a use permit by Section 13.62.050:
1. 
Adequate water, sanitation, public utilities and services will be provided to the site upon which the facilities are located to ensure that the proposed use is not detrimental to public health and safety;
2. 
Public street or private road access to the facilities will be provided at a level adequate to serve the residents, employees and visitors of the facility;
3. 
The facility will not cause excessive noise, traffic, or other disturbances to an existing residential neighborhood or result in significantly adverse impacts on public services and resources; and
4. 
The site for the facility is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the use being proposed.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes standards for the development of new emergency shelters.
A. 
"Emergency shelters" are as defined by Section 50801(e) of the California Health and Safety Code as housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.
B. 
All emergency shelters and operations shall be conducted within a building. No exterior operations shall be allowed.
C. 
Emergency shelters shall be in compliance with all building codes and fire standards for the CC and CG zone districts.
D. 
Emergency shelters shall be in compliance with all county and state health and safety requirements for food, medical, and other supportive services if these are provided on-site.
E. 
Emergency shelters shall provide on-site waiting and intake areas that are screened from public view.
F. 
There shall be at least one staff member of the emergency shelter on-site at all times while temporary residents are present.
G. 
Security lights shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
H. 
The applicant shall coordinate with the town and the Placer County Sheriff Department to prepare a security plan for the facility. The name(s) and contact information for responsible parties shall be provided.
I. 
Emergency shelters shall establish and maintain set hours for client intake/discharge. Said hours shall be posted at the entry to the facility.
J. 
Emergency shelters shall be in compliance with the parking standards required by Section 13.36.040 for emergency shelters.
K. 
Emergency shelters shall maintain a minimum three hundred foot separation from other emergency shelters.
(Ord. 255 § 1, 2014; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
New or remodeled multifamily projects (fifty percent or more of building area remodeled) and employee/farmworker housing use allowed in zones as described in Section 13.24.040, and affordable housing projects as described in Section 13.32.020 shall comply with the standards of this section.
A. 
Density. Supportive and transitional housing intended to benefit, in whole or in part, persons identified as having special needs as defined in Section 51312 of the California Health and Safety Code and multifamily housing developments proposing five or more units and providing affordable rent as defined in Section 13.80.020 are permitted an increased density of twenty dwelling units per acre.
B. 
Accessory Structures. Accessory structures and uses (e.g., car washing areas, bicycle storage, garages, laundry rooms, recreation facilities, etc.) shall be finished with materials and colors that complement the primary structure(s) on the site.
C. 
Building Façades Adjacent to Streets. In a multifamily project of three or more units, at least fifty percent of the façade of each building adjacent to a public street shall be occupied by habitable space. Each façade adjacent to a street shall have at least one entry into an individual dwelling unit.
D. 
Design Review. Multifamily residential projects are subject to design review per Section 13.62.040.
E. 
Front Yard Paving. No more than forty-five percent of the front yard setback area shall be paved for walkways, driveways, and/or other hardcover pavement.
F. 
Garage Requirements. A garage for a multifamily unit shall comply with the following requirements, in addition to the applicable parking requirements of Chapter 13.36.
1. 
Front Setback. A garage for a multifamily dwelling shall be set back from the front property line at least ten feet further than the facade of the dwelling, to reduce visual impact from the street.
2. 
Side Setbacks. When a maintenance easement is granted by the owner of the adjacent parcel to the approval of the director, a garage may be built to the side property line on that side, but shall be located at least eight feet from the other side property line. Otherwise, a garage shall be set back a minimum of five feet from side property lines.
3. 
Rear Setback. A garage shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the rear property line.
4. 
Façade Width, Parking Orientation. The front facade of any garage shall not exceed a width of twenty-five feet. Tandem parking is permitted.
5. 
Door Orientation. No garage door for a multifamily unit shall face directly onto a street.
G. 
Open Space. Each multifamily residential project except duplexes shall provide permanently maintained outdoor open space for each dwelling unit (private space), and for all residents (common space), in addition to required setback areas.
1. 
Area Required. Private and common open space shall be provided as required by Table 4-3.
TABLE 4-3 - MULTIFAMILY OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Project Size
Common Open Space Required
Private Open Space Required
3 to 4 units
200 sf
150 sf per unit
5 to 10 units
500 sf
11 to 30 units
1,000 sf
31 and more units
2,000 sf
2. 
Configuration of Open Space. Required open space areas shall be designed and located as follows. The review authority may allow required open space to be in different locations and/or with different dimensions where it determines that the alternative approach will provide open space of equivalent utility and aesthetic quality.
a. 
Location on Site. Required open space areas shall be easily accessible, continuous, usable site elements. Private open space shall be at the same level as, and immediately accessible from within the unit.
b. 
Dimensions. Private open space areas shall have a minimum dimension of ten feet, and a configuration that would accommodate a rectangle of at least one hundred square feet. Common open space areas shall have a minimum dimension of twenty feet.
3. 
Maintenance and Control of Common Open Space. Required common open space shall be controlled and permanently maintained by the owner of the property or by a homeowners' association. Provisions for control and maintenance shall be included in any property covenants of a common interest development.
H. 
Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting shall be installed and maintained along all vehicular access ways and major walkways, in compliance with Section 13.30.080. The lighting shall be directed onto the driveways and walkways within the development and away from adjacent properties. Lighting of at least one foot candle shall also be installed and maintained within all covered and enclosed parking areas and shall be screened to minimize glare onto public sidewalks. All proposed lighting shall be shown on the required landscape plan.
I. 
Storage. A minimum of one hundred cubic feet of lockable storage area shall be provided for each dwelling outside of the unit, with a minimum dimension of thirty inches.
J. 
Television Antennas. Exterior television antennas other than satellite dishes less than thirty-nine inches in diameter are not allowed, except for a single common, central antenna, with underground cable service to all dwelling units. This restriction shall be included in any property covenants of a common interest development.
K. 
Window Orientation. Where one or more windows are proposed ten feet or less from a side lot line, or ten feet from another residential structure on the same site, design review shall ensure, to the extent feasible, that the windows are located and/or screened to provide privacy for residents of both structures.
L. 
Employee/Farmworker Housing. When allowed by Section 13.24.040 Table 2-2 in the applicable zone, employee/farmworker housing and dwelling units are subject to the requirements of this section. Employee/farmworker housing of up to six units is allowed where single-family residential is allowed, including the RA, RE, RR, RS, RM and RH zoning districts. Employee/farmworker housing of up to twelve units or thirty-six beds, whichever is greater, is allowed with the same land use approvals as would be required for a proposed crop production, horticulture, orchard, or vineyard use in the RA, RE and/or RR zoning districts.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section provides standards for specific residential accessory uses and structures, where allowed by Chapter 13.24. The provisions of this section do not apply to accessory dwelling units, which are instead regulated by Section 13.42.270. See also Section 13.42.040.
A. 
Relationship to Primary Use. An accessory use and/or structure shall be incidental to the primary residential use of the site, and shall not alter the character of the primary use.
B. 
Timing of Installation. A residential accessory structure shall only be constructed concurrent with or after the construction of the primary structure on the same site, unless:
1. 
The site is within the RA, RE, or RR zoning districts, is one acre or larger, and the proposed structure is a garage; or
2. 
Construction in advance of a primary structure is authorized through minor use permit approval.
C. 
Attached Structures. An accessory structure attached to the main structure shall comply with all zoning district requirements applicable to the main structure, including height limits, site coverage, and setbacks; and shall also comply with any applicable requirements of subsection E.
D. 
Detached Structures. An accessory structure that is detached from the main structure shall comply with the following standards, except where subsection E establishes a different requirement for a specific type of accessory structure.
1. 
Setbacks.
a. 
Front Setback. An accessory structure shall not be located within a required front yard setback.
b. 
Side and Rear. An accessory structure not exceeding ten feet in height shall maintain side and rear yard setbacks of at least five feet. An accessory structure with a height greater than ten feet shall comply with the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district.
c. 
Separation Between Structures. An accessory structure shall maintain a six-foot separation from other accessory structures and the primary dwelling unit.
2. 
Height Limitations. The height of an accessory structure shall not exceed fifteen feet, except on lots having a lot area of twenty thousand square feet or larger where a greater height is authorized through minor use permit approval. Residential accessory structures shall not be constructed with corrugated fiberglass material, unpainted metal or reflective materials (exclusive of the nonreflective glass).
3. 
Coverage and Size Limitations. The aggregate coverage of accessory structures in required side and rear yard setbacks shall not exceed five hundred square feet, or ten percent of the combined area of the required side and rear yard setbacks for the primary dwelling, whichever is greater. The maximum site coverage for all structures on a parcel shall comply with the requirements of the applicable zoning district.
E. 
Standards for Specific Accessory Uses and Structures. The following requirements apply to the specific types of accessory structures listed, in addition to the requirements of subsections A through C, as applicable.
1. 
Antennas. Antennas shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 13.44.
2. 
Garages. A garage for a single- or multifamily dwelling in the RS-5, RS-7, RM, and RH zoning districts shall comply with the following requirements:
a. 
Front Setback. Garages shall comply with the following setback requirements, to reduce visual impact from the street:
i. 
Multifamily Dwellings. A garage for a multifamily dwelling shall be set back from the front property line at least ten feet further than the facade of the dwelling,
ii. 
Single-Family Dwellings. Within a proposed subdivision of five or more parcels, the garages for at least seventy percent of the dwelling units shall be set back from the front property line at least ten feet further than the facade of the dwelling, to reduce visual impact from the street;
b. 
Side Setbacks. When a maintenance easement is granted by the owner of the adjacent parcel to the approval of the director, a garage may be built to the side property line on that side, but shall be located at least eight feet from the other side property line. Otherwise, a garage shall be set back a minimum of five feet from side property lines;
c. 
Rear Setback. A garage shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the rear property line;
d. 
Facade Width, Parking Orientation. The front facade of any garage shall not exceed a width of twenty-five feet. Tandem parking is permitted;
e. 
Door Orientation. No garage door for a multifamily unit shall face directly onto a street.
3. 
Greenhouses. An accessory greenhouse may occupy up to four hundred square feet for each dwelling unit in the RS, RM, and RH zoning districts, and one thousand square feet or five percent of the parcel area, whichever is smaller, in the RA, RE, and RR zoning districts.
4. 
Guest Houses. Guest houses shall comply with the requirements for accessory dwelling units, as applicable, in Section 13.42.270.
5. 
Home Occupations. Home occupations are subject to the requirements of Section 13.42.120.
6. 
Patio Covers. A patio cover that is attached to or detached from the main dwelling, and open on at least three sides, may be located within the required rear yard setback subject to the following:
a. 
The six-foot separation from the main dwelling required by subsection (C)(1) above does not apply;
b. 
The structure shall comply with the coverage and size limitations of subsection (C)(3) above; and
c. 
No part of the patio cover shall be closer than ten feet to a property line.
7. 
Tennis and Other Recreational Courts. Non-commercial outdoor tennis courts and courts for other sports, including basketball and racquetball, accessory to a residential use shall comply with the following requirements:
a. 
Fencing. Shall comply with Section 13.30.040; and
b. 
Lighting. Court lighting shall require minor use permit approval, and shall not exceed a maximum height of twenty feet, measured from the court surface. The lighting shall be directed downward, shall only illuminate the court, and shall not illuminate adjacent property, in compliance with Section 13.30.080.
8. 
Workshops or Studios. An accessory structure intended solely or primarily for engaging in artwork, crafts, light hand manufacturing, or mechanical work, is subject to the following standards when located in a residential zoning district:
a. 
Limitation on Use. An accessory structure may be constructed or used as a workshop or studio in any residential zoning district solely for: non-commercial hobbies or amusements; maintenance of the main structure or yards; artistic endeavors, including painting, photography, or sculpture; maintenance or mechanical work on vehicles owned or operated by the occupants; or for other similar purposes. Any use of an accessory workshop for any commercial activity shall comply with Section 13.42.120; and
b. 
Floor Area. A workshop shall not occupy an area larger than twenty-five percent of the floor area of the main structure; except that where a workshop is combined with a garage, see subsection (D)(3) of this section.
F. 
Employee/farmworker housing. When allowed by Section 13.24.040 Table 2-2 in the applicable zone, employee/farmworker housing and dwelling units are subject to the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 225 § 3, 2005; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes when and under what circumstances second stories will be allowed on residential structures.
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide for the orderly development of properties while protecting the reasonable privacy, current neighborhood pattern, and peaceful use of existing and future residents.
B. 
Two-Story Residential Structures on Lots and Additions. New two-story residential units (not within a new subdivision being initially developed) and second story additions may only be permitted as follows:
1. 
Window Placement. No standard window within the second story (a window with less than sixty-two inches of clearance from the floor), ledge, balcony, deck, door, sliding glass door or similar structure shall be:
a. 
Located within seventy-five feet of a property line adjacent to an existing neighbor's "yard area of major use;" or
b. 
If within seventy-five feet, have an angle of view onto an existing neighbor's "yard area(s) of major use" of more than thirty degrees.
C. 
Exterior Lots in New Subdivisions. No two-story structure or addition shall be allowed within a new subdivision on any parcel less than forty thousand square feet on the exterior of the subdivision unless adjacent to a street or similar proscribed area (i.e., wide easement) that provides a distance of privacy.
D. 
Individual Design Review. New two-story residential units (excluding accessory dwelling units) and second story additions require individual design review with public review and approval as follows:
1. 
An application for individual design review shall be made to the department, including an individual review checklist in accordance with the Second Story Construction Guidelines, and accompanied by the plans for the project.
2. 
Notice of pending application and proposed decision shall be given by mail to adjacent property owners (properties sharing a common boundary with the subject property, the property or properties located directly across the street, and the next properties located diagonally across the street from the subject property), stating that the application is available for review and comment for ten days following the date on the notice.
3. 
The proposed decision shall become final ten calendar days after it is mailed unless a written request for a hearing is filed with the director by the applicant or by the owner or occupier of an adjacent property within that time (these time limits may be extended by written request of the applicant).
4. 
If a request for a hearing on a project is received, the director may set it for hearing, or defer action and refer the request to the commission, so that the commission may instead make the decision.
(Ord. 230 § 3 (part), 2007; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes standards for residential accessory dwelling units, where allowed by Division 2.
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units in compliance with California Government Code Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 13 and, in doing so, to increase the supply of affordable housing in the town.
B. 
Compliance or Design Requirement. Plan check shall be required for compliance with applicable zoning regulations and applicable building and construction requirements set forth in Division 6 (Planning Permit Procedures), Title 11 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 12 (Development).
1. 
Ministerial Review Time. Except as set forth in subsection (B)(2) below, applications must be acted upon within sixty days from the date the town receives a complete application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, or the application shall be deemed approved.
2. 
If the applicant requests a delay, the sixty-day period shall be tolled for the period of the delay.
3. 
Exception to Review Time. If the permit application to create a purely ministerial ADU or JADU is submitted with an application to construct a new dwelling, the following shall apply:
a. 
The ADU or JADU shall not be subject to the sixty-day approval period but shall instead be subject to the approval period for the new dwelling. However, the ADU or JADU itself shall be considered without a public hearing. An ADU or JADU may only be constructed concurrently with or after the construction of a new dwelling unit on the same lot. A certificate of occupancy for an ADU shall not be issued prior to the certificate of occupancy for the new primary dwelling unit.
4. 
The town has acted upon the application if it:
a. 
Approves or denies the building permit for the ADU and/or JADU;
b. 
Informs the applicant in writing that changes to the proposed project are necessary to comply with this section or any applicable regulation; or
c. 
Determines that the ADU does not qualify for ministerial approval.
C. 
Precedence in Provisions. Applications shall comply with the standards outlined in this chapter and the zoning district in which the ADU or JADU is located. In the event of a conflict between the development standards set forth in the zone and the standards of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall take precedence.
D. 
ADUs and JADU Allowed Locations. ADUs and JADUs may only be located in the following locations:
1. 
Lots zoned to allow single-family or multifamily dwelling residential use, including an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling.
2. 
Lots zoned to allow nonresidential uses and developed with legal nonconforming single-family and/or multifamily dwellings, where the legal nonconforming dwelling is used as a residence and not a commercial use or short-term rental.
E. 
Lot Area. There is no minimum lot area to establish an ADU or JADU.
F. 
Number of Units. A lot may have no more than one ADU (attached, detached or converted) and one JADU, except for multifamily lots.
G. 
Permitted ADUs and JADUs. The following types of ADUs and JADUs require compliance with this subsection G and other development standards do not apply.
1. 
Attached or Detached ADUs. One attached or detached ADU up to one thousand two hundred square feet of floor area, a height of sixteen feet or less, and four feet minimum side and rear yard setbacks.
2. 
Converted ADUs. One ADU or JADU that is within the proposed or existing space of a primary dwelling, or an accessory structure. A converted ADU may include an expansion of up to seventy-five square feet for any use beyond the same dimensions as the existing structure. Accessory structures may include an additional expansion of up to one hundred fifty square feet to accommodate ingress and egress. Converted ADUs or JADUs shall comply with the following:
a. 
The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.
b. 
The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.
c. 
The junior accessory dwelling unit complies with the requirements of pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.22 Multifamily Lots. Either converted or detached ADUs are allowed, but not both. A JADU may not exceed five hundred square feet of floor area.
3. 
Multifamily Lots. Either converted or detached are allowed, but not both.
a. 
Converted ADUs. A minimum of one ADU may be converted from livable or non-livable space. Additional ADUs may be converted 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, up to a maximum of twenty-five percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units. Each ADU shall comply with building code standards for dwellings.
b. 
Detached ADUs. Not more than two ADUs that are located on a lot that has an existing multifamily dwelling, but are detached from that multifamily dwelling, are subject to sixteen feet maximum height and four feet side and rear setbacks.
4. 
Size. ADUs shall comply with the following minimum and maximum size limitations:
a. 
Minimum Size for ADU and JADU: 150 square feet ("efficiency unit" per California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1).
b. 
Maximum Size for ADUs:
i. 
Detached ADUs.
(a) 
One thousand two hundred square feet.
ii. 
Attached ADUs.
(a) 
A maximum of one thousand two hundred square feet or fifty percent of the floor area of the primary dwelling, whichever is less, but at least eight hundred fifty square feet is allowed for a one-bedroom ADU and at least one thousand square feet is allowed for an ADU with more than one bedroom even when these building square footages are more than fifty percent of the floor area of the primary dwelling.
c. 
The floor area of an attached ADU shall not exceed fifty percent of the floor area of the primary dwelling.
5. 
Height Limit. The height limit for an accessory dwelling unit within the downtown shall be twenty-five feet. Outside the downtown, the height limit shall be as required by the applicable zoning district.
6. 
Setbacks for Attached or Detached ADUs.
a. 
Side and Rear Setbacks. A minimum of four feet for structures up to sixteen feet in height. Structures greater than sixteen feet are subject to the setbacks for the zone in which they are located.
b. 
Nonconforming Structure. ADUs that are created in the same location as an existing legally non-conforming structure may maintain the nonconforming setbacks. Any expansions of the existing legally non-conforming structure shall comply with the above setbacks.
7. 
Space Between Buildings. A ten feet minimum separation shall be required between an attached or detached ADU and any other building. This building separation may be reduced to six feet, provided there are no health and safety concerns, as set forth in the Building Code.
8. 
Design Standards. Standards set forth in this section apply to the exterior of any ADU. Applications shall demonstrate compliance with the following:
a. 
Architecture. The architectural style, exterior materials and colors of the accessory dwelling unit shall be compatible with the primary dwelling.
b. 
Lighting. Outdoor lighting must be hooded, fully shielded, and aimed downward. Light trespass that results in glare is prohibited.
9. 
Parking.
a. 
Replacement of Existing Parking. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU/JADU, those parking spaces need not be replaced; however, on-site parking must be available for both the primary dwelling and each ADU.
b. 
On-Site ADU Parking. One parking space per ADU shall be provided. Guest parking spaces shall not be required for ADUs under any circumstances. Parking spaces for ADUs must comply with the following requirements:
i. 
May be tandem parking on a driveway.
ii. 
Minimum three feet from side property lines. Larger setbacks may be required based on site specific or fire and life safety conditions, as determined by the fire department and/or the building department, whichever is more restrictive.
iii. 
Not within a required on-site turnaround area.
c. 
Exemptions. No parking shall be required for any of the following or in any of the following circumstances:
i. 
The ADU is deed restricted as an affordable housing unit.
ii. 
The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit.
iii. 
The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic area.
iv. 
The ADU is located on a property within a locked gate community.
v. 
On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
vi. 
A car share vehicle is located within one block of the ADU.
H. 
Additional Standards.
1. 
Access. The ADU or JADU shall have independent exterior access from the primary dwelling. Interior access between the ADU or JADU and the primary dwelling unit is allowed.
2. 
Addresses. The addresses of both the primary building and ADU shall be clearly visible from the public right-of-way.
3. 
Fire Sprinklers. All types of ADUs and/or JADUs shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary dwelling. A JADU shall not be considered a separate or new residential unit. Fire sprinklers may be utilized as mitigation in an alternate materials and methods proposal to provide equivalency when compliance with the California Fire Code requirement is not feasible.
4. 
Kitchen.
a. 
ADUs shall contain a full kitchen.
b. 
JADUs shall contain an efficiency kitchen, which includes a cooking facility with appliances and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size of the JADU.
5. 
Nonconformities. Conversions of legal nonconforming structures to ADUs or JADUs shall not be required to correct nonconforming zoning conditions, but shall be required to meet all current building, electrical and fire code standards.
6. 
Owner Occupancy. For JADUs only, the property owner shall permanently reside, as evidenced by documentation satisfactory to the town, in either the primary dwelling or the JADU.
7. 
Rental Unit. The ADU or JADU shall not be rented for a period of less than thirty consecutive calendar days.
8. 
Vehicular Access.
a. 
The ADU and JADU shall utilize the same vehicular access that serves the primary buildings, unless the fire department, town engineer, and the public works department finds that a secondary access will not degrade existing safety or traffic concerns. The ADU and/or JADU with new vehicular access to streets or alleys is subject to design review and compliance with town standards for residential driveway placement and dimension.
9. 
Utility Connections and Fees. All ADUs and JADUs shall connect to public utilities, including but not limited to water, electric, and sewer services. ADUs and JADUs permitted under this chapter shall not be considered new residential uses for the purposes of installing a new or separate utility connection between the ADU or JADU and the utility; or calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, unless the accessory structure is constructed with a new primary dwelling.
a. 
New Construction. The town may require a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility. Consistent with California Government Code Section 66013, the connection may be subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that shall be proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU, based upon either its square feet or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, as defined in the current adopted California Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system. This fee or charge shall not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.
b. 
Impact Fees. No impact fees shall be imposed on an ADU less than seven hundred fifty square feet in size. Any impact fees charged for an ADU of seven hundred fifty square feet or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling.
c. 
On-site Wastewater Treatment System. An ADU proposed to be connected to an on-site wastewater treatment system shall require a percolation test completed within the last five years, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last ten years prior as part of the application submittal. Approval by Placer County Environmental Health is required.
d. 
On-site Water Well System. An ADU proposed to be connected to an on-site water well shall complete all health, safety, and capacity tests and obtain approval by Placer County Environmental Health prior to permit issuance.
I. 
Affordable Housing Unit. In order to encourage the use of ADUs to provide affordable housing as defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, the following described fee refunds shall be available. In order to obtain the incentive, the property owner must limit by deed restriction, covenant, and/or other instrument the occupancy of the ADU, based on the income limits and applicable rental rates established annually by the state of California. The town may impose conditions and penalties for noncompliance with the affordability restrictions.
1. 
Deed Restriction. If the owner has requested the incentives in this section, prior to the issuance of a building permit, the property owner shall record a deed restriction with the county recorder's office, the form and content of which is satisfactory to the town attorney. The deed restriction document shall notify future owners of the owner occupancy requirements, prohibition restrictions on short-term rentals, and annual reporting requirements. The deed restriction shall remain in effect for a minimum of ten years.
J. 
Notification. No public notice or hearing shall be required unless the ADU and/or JADU do not meet the standards of this chapter or requires a discretionary permit. The noticing and appeal requirements shall follow the requirements of the discretionary permit.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 216 § 7, 2005; Ord. 230 § 3 (part), 2007; Ord. 234 § 1, 2007; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes when and under what circumstances single-room occupancy (SRO) will be allowed.
A. 
Location. A single-room occupancy (SRO) facility shall comply with the requirements of this section, where allowed by Chapter 13.42, of this title along with the general regulations within the allowed zones.
B. 
Application. A proposed SRO facility shall require site plan review in compliance with Section 13.44.050 of this chapter. Where specified in this title, an SRO facility shall require approval of a use permit in compliance with chapter 13.24 and Section 13.44.050 of this title.
C. 
Design and Development Standards. The use of a single-room occupancy shall comply with the following standards.
1. 
Single-Room Occupancy Facilities.
a. 
Common Area. Four square feet per living unit shall be provided, with at least two hundred square feet in the area of interior common space, excluding the cleaning supply room, laundry facilities and common hallways.
b. 
Laundry Facilities. Laundry facilities must be provided in a separate room at the ratio of one washer and one dryer for every twenty units or fractional number thereof, with at least one washer and dryer per floor.
c. 
Cleaning Supply Room. A cleaning supply room or utility closet with a washtub with hot and cold running water shall be provided on each floor of the SRO facility.
d. 
Bicycle Parking. A minimum of one bicycle parking space shall be provided for every three SRO units, subject to the criteria of Section 13.36.060 of this title.
e. 
Trash Enclosure. An SRO facility shall provide a trash enclosure, subject to the criteria of section 13.30.120 of this title.
f. 
Vehicle Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided consistent with section 13.36.40 of this title.
2. 
Single-Room Occupancy Units.
a. 
Unit Size. An SRO unit shall have a minimum size of one hundred fifty square feet and a maximum of four hundred square feet.
b. 
Occupancy. An SRO unit shall accommodate a maximum of two persons.
c. 
Bathroom. An SRO unit is not required to but may contain partial or full bathroom facilities. A partial bathroom facility shall have at least a toilet and sink; a full facility shall have a toilet, sink and bathtub, shower or bathtub/shower combination. If a full bathroom facility is not provided, common bathroom facilities shall be provided in accordance with the California building code for congregate residences with at least one full bathroom per floor.
d. 
Kitchen. An SRO unit is not required to but may contain partial or full kitchen facilities. A full kitchen includes a sink, a refrigerator and a stove, range top or oven. A partial kitchen is missing at least one of these appliances. If a full kitchen is not provided, common kitchen facilities shall be provided with at least one full kitchen per floor.
e. 
Closet. Each SRO unit shall have a separate closet.
f. 
Code Compliance. SRO units shall comply with all requirements of the California Building Code.
3. 
Accessibility. All SRO units and facilities shall comply with all applicable accessibility and adaptability requirements. All common areas shall be fully accessible.
4. 
Management.
a. 
Facility Management: An SRO facility with fifteen or more units shall provide on-site management. An SRO facility with less than fifteen units shall provide a management office on site.
5. 
Tenancy. Tenancy of SRO units shall be limited to thirty or more days.
6. 
Existing Structures. An existing structure may be converted to an SRO facility, consistent with the provisions of this section and the development standards of the zone regulations of the zones in which the SRO is an authorized use.
7. 
Business License. The organization or company operating the SRO facility shall obtain a town business license before commencing operations, in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 5.04 of this code.
D. 
Low Barrier Navigation Center. Development of Low Barrier Navigation Centers are allowed by right in areas zoned for mixed uses and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses if it meets specified requirements. See Section 13.24.040 and Section 13.26.040.
(Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
A windmill proposed for the generation of electricity, hereafter referred to as a "windmill," shall comply with the requirements of this section.
A. 
Limitation on Location. A windmill shall be located only on a parcel within the RA or RE zoning districts.
B. 
Permit Requirement. A windmill shall require use permit approval in compliance with Section 13.62.050, and a building permit. Notice for the public hearing required by Section 13.62.050 prior to use permit approval shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 13.78; provided that the director may choose to also provide notice by placing a display advertisement of at least one-eighth page in a newspaper of general circulation within the town, if the director determines that this notice is necessary due to circumstances specific to the proposed installation.
C. 
Application Requirements. The use permit application shall include all information and materials required by Section 13.62.050, and the following:
1. 
Standard drawings and an engineering analysis of the system's tower, showing compliance with the Uniform Building Code (UBC), and certification by a California-licensed professional mechanical, structural, or civil engineer. A "wet stamp" shall not be required on the drawings and analysis if the application demonstrates that the system is designed to meet the most stringent wind requirements (UBC wind exposure D), the requirements for the worst seismic class (UBC Seismic 4), and the weakest soil class, with a soil strength of not more than one thousand pounds per square foot.
2. 
A line drawing of the electrical components of the system in sufficient detail to allow for a determination that the manner of installation conforms to the National Electric Code.
3. 
Information demonstrating that the system will be used primarily to reduce on-site consumption of electricity.
4. 
Evidence that the provider of electric utility service to the site has been informed of the applicant's intent to install an interconnected customer-owned electricity generator, unless the applicant intends, and so states in the application, that system will not be connected to the electricity grid.
5. 
Evidence that the proposed height of the windmill tower does not exceed the height recommended by the manufacturer or distributor of the system.
D. 
Minimum Site Area. A windmill shall only be located on a parcel that complies with the minimum lot area requirements of the applicable zoning district (i.e., 4.6 acres in the RA zoning district and 2.3 acres in the RE zoning district).
E. 
Windmill Design Standards.
1. 
Setback Requirements. A windmill shall not be located closer to a property line than the height of the tower.
2. 
Height Limit. A windmill tower shall not exceed a maximum height of sixty-five feet on a parcel less than five acres, or a maximum height of eighty feet on a parcel of five acres or more; provided that, in all cases, the system shall comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements, including Subpart B (commencing with Section 77.11) of Part 77 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations regarding installations close to airports, and the State Aeronautics Act (Part 1 (commencing with Section 21001) of Division 9 of the Public Utilities Code).
3. 
Windmill Turbine. The turbine proposed for the system shall have been approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC) as qualifying under the Emerging Renewables Fund of the CEC's Renewables Investment Plan, or certified by a national program recognized and approved by the CEC.
F. 
Noise Standards. A windmill shall be designed, installed, and operated so that noise generated by the system shall not exceed the lesser of sixty decibels (dBA), or the maximum noise levels established by Section 13.30.070 for the applicable zoning district, as measured at the closest neighboring inhabited dwelling, except during short-term events including utility outages and severe wind storms.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
A winery shall comply with the following standards.
A. 
Minimum Site Area. The site for a proposed winery shall comply with the minimum lot area requirements established by the applicable zoning district.
B. 
Setback Requirements. All structures and outdoor activity areas associated with a winery in a residential zoning district shall be set back a minimum of the required setbacks.
C. 
Standards Established by Use Permit Approval. The approval of a use permit for a winery in a residential zoning district shall require that the review authority establish specific requirements for the following aspects of project design and operation, as appropriate to the specific site and its surroundings.
1. 
The maximum annual production capacity of the winery in cases and/or gallons of wine;
2. 
Off-street parking requirements;
3. 
The type of special events allowed on the site (e.g., receptions, concerts, fund- raising events, etc.), and the maximum number of events allowed annually; and
4. 
Solid and liquid waste disposal, as permitted by the Placer County Environmental Health Department, SPMUD, and Regional Water Quality Control Board.
5. 
Whether the facility may offer wine tasting to the public, the maximum floor area allowed for wine tasting, and the allowed hours of operation.
D. 
Standards Established for Wineries in the CC and CG Zoning District. The approval of a winery in a commercial zoning district shall comply with the following standards, as appropriate to the specific site and its surroundings:
1. 
Off-street parking requirements shall be determined by the director based on Chapter 13.36 of this title and the requirements for those uses most similar to the proposed use(s);
2. 
Events involving public roadways, lands require a special event permit with the town and issuance of an encroachment permit by the public works department;
3. 
Approval of the solid and liquid waste disposal, by the Placer County Environmental Health Department, SPMUD and the public works director (in accordance with the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board);
4. 
Receipt of a permit for alcoholic beverage sales from the town prior to occupancy.
In addition to conditions of approval addressing the above issues, the review authority may also require any additional conditions of approval authorized by Section 13.62.050.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 244 § 1, 2009; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
This section establishes standards for the development of zero lot line/small lot residential developments, where allowed by Section 13.24.030.
A. 
Dwelling Placement. Zero lot line development shall place a detached single-family dwelling adjacent to one interior side lot line with a zero feet required setback, while maintaining a ten-foot setback on the other side. To accomplish this, the parcel adjacent to the zero side yard shall be held under the same ownership at the time of initial construction and shall provide for either a zero setback or a minimum of ten feet. The opposite side yard (from the zero setback side) shall be permanently maintained free of any obstructions, other than a required solid decorative masonry garden wall which shall be architecturally treated on both sides and be subject to the approval of the director. The masonry wall shall intersect with the rear property line.
B. 
Maintenance Easement. In order to provide for maintenance and repair of a structures located on the zero lot line, a permanent five-foot wide wall/maintenance easement shall be provided on the parcel adjacent to the zero lot property line which, with the exception of walls and/or fences, shall be kept clear of structures. This easement shall be shown on the parcel/tract map and incorporated into each deed transferring title to the subject property.
C. 
Roof Design. The roofs of the structures shall be designed to ensure that water runoff from the dwelling located on the common lot line is limited to the easement area;
D. 
Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel shall be a minimum of three thousand five hundred square feet in area, shall front on a public street and shall have a minimum width of fifty feet, with a minimum frontage of forty feet.
E. 
Outdoor Open Space. Each dwelling shall have a minimum of two hundred square feet of private useable outdoor open space, with minimum dimensions of ten feet;
F. 
Private Streets or Alleys. Private streets or alleys may be allowed in order to provide vehicular access to individual units as well as to provide for waste collection and other public/private services. Alleys shall not be used for parking.
G. 
Projections Prohibited. Structures or architectural elements shall not project over any property line.
H. 
Rights-of-Way. The zero side yard shall not be located adjacent to any private or public right-of-way.
I. 
Walls. The walls of the structure located on the zero lot line shall be constructed with low maintenance solid decorative masonry or masonry veneer, subject to the approval of the director.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)