HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1050-1989ORDINANCE NO. 1050-89
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND TO MAKE
CHANGES NECESSARY FOR CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 20.04.020 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read:
Section 20.04.020. Adoption of Zoning Plan.
There is hereby adopted a zoning or districting plan. The designations,
locations, and boundaries of the districts or zones established including
basic zoning districts, overlay districts, and specific plan districts, and
the number, shape, and area thereof, are delineated upon the map entitled
"Zoning District Map of the City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County,
California," dated November 1986, which map and all notations and
information thereon are made a part of this title by this reference, a copy
of the map is available in the office of the planning director. Legal
descriptions of the Gateway Specific Plan District, the Oyster Point Marina
Specific Plan District, the Shearwater Specific Plan District, and the
Terrabay Specific Plan District are exhibits to the ordinances adopting the
specific plans, copies of which are available in the office of the city clerk.
SECTION 2.
amended to read:
Subsections (b) and (p) (6) of Section 20.06.050 are hereby
Section 20.06.050. "A"
{b) Accessory Building.
A detached subordinate building or structure used only as incidental
to the main building, such as a garage.
{p) Automotive & Equipment.
{6) Storage of Operable Vehicles.
Storage of operable vehicles, recreational vehicles, and boat
trailers, but excluding commercial parking. Typical uses include
recreational vehicle storage lots, towing companies with vehicles
stored on site, and bus and taxi storage lots.
SECTION 3. Subsection (c) of Section 20.06.060 is hereby deleted and
subsection (g) of Section 20.06.060 is hereby amended to read:
Section 20.06.060. "B"
(g) Building, Main.
A building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot or
building site on which it is situated. In the event a garage is
attached to the main building, it shall be made structurally a part
of, and have a common wall with the main building and shall comply
in all respects with the requirements of this title applicable to
the main building.
SECTION 4. Existing subsections (m) through (v) of Section 20.06.070 are
relettered (n) through {s), and a new subsection (m) is added to read:
Section 20.06.070. "C"
(m) Congregate Living Facility.
A licensed residential facility containing up to 25 beds for the
terminally ill as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1250(i).
A new congregate living facility shall not be located within 1,000 feet
of an existing congregate living facility.
SECTION 5.
read:
Subsection (a)(3) is hereby added to Section 20.06.080 to
Section 20.060.080. "D"
{a) Day Care Services.
(3) Small Family Day Care Home. See "Family Day Care Home".
SECTION 6.
amended to read:
Subsections (a){1) and (a){2) of Section 20.06.090 are hereby
Section 20.06.090. "E"
(a) Eating & Drinking Establishments.
(1) Convenience.
Establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the
preparation and retail sale of food and beverages, and which do not
provide for ordering at tables, if any. Food generally is taken
out. Typical uses are ice cream parlors, sandwich shops, and
delicatessens with five or fewer tables.
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(2) Limited Service.
Establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the
high-volume sale of prepared food and beverages and which include
one or more of the following characteristics: containers and
utensils are disposable; table service is not provided; food is
often taken out; sit-down customers generally stay less than one
hour; limited menus~ which are moderately priced; drive-through
windows are provided. Typical uses include drive-in~ fast-food~
and pizza restaurants and sandwich shops and delicatessens with
more than five tables.
SECTION 7. Subsection 20.06.100(d) is hereby retitled "Manufactured Housing"
and renumbered as subsection 20.06.1701c) and the current subsection 20.06.170(c)
entitled "Manufactured Home" is hereby deleted.
SECTION 8.
read:
Subsections 20.06.100(f)!1) and (g)ll) are hereby amended to
Section 20.06.100. "F"
(f) Family Day Care Home.
(1)
"Large Family Day Care Home" means a home which provides family
day care to seven to twelve children, inclusive, including children
who reside at the home subject to the provisions of Section
20.11.060.
(g) Family Residential.
(1) Single Family Detached. The use of a site for only one dwelling
unit in which all rooms are internally accessible.
SECTION 9.
Subsection 20.06.110(d) is hereby amended to read:
Section 20.06.110. "G"
(d) Gasoline Sales.
The Gasoline Sales use type refers to establishments or places of
business primarily engaged in the retail sale, from the premises.
of petroleum products with the incidental sale of tire~ batteries~
and replacement items, lubricating services, and minor repair services.
Up to fifteen percent of the total floor area of any service station
building can be used for retail sales of items for the convenience
of travelers. Examples include snack foods, soft drinks, and other
package food items~ and sundry items which one uses when traveling,
such as tissues, film, razor blades, magazines, etc. Sales of beer
and wine for off-premises consumption only are allowed subject to a
use permit.
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SECTION 10. Subsections 20.06.160(i)(5) and (i)(6) are hereby deleted.
SECTION 11. Subsection 20.06.240(c) is hereby amended to read:
Section 20.06.240. "T"
(c)
Transportation Services. The Transportation Services use type refers
to establishments which provide private transportation of persons and
goods. Typical uses include taxi services, limousine services, and
commercial postal services.
SECTION 12. Subsection 20.06.270(c)(2) is hereby amended to read:
Section 20.06.270. "W"
(c) Wholesaling, Storage, and Distribution.
(2) Heavy.
Distribution and handling of materials and equipment. Typical
uses include monument or stone yards, or open storage yards.
SECTION 13. Section 20.08.030 is hereby amended to read:
Section 20.08.030. Listing of use classifications.
All uses are hereby classified according to the following use types, which
are defined in Chapter 20.06. Section 20.08.040 provides for the classification
of combinations of uses resembling different use types. The names of these use
types are capitalized throughout the zoning ordinance.
(a) Residential Use Types.
Residential use types include the occupancy of living accommodations
on a wholly or primarily non-transient basis but exclude institutional
living arrangements providing 24-hour skilled nursing or medical care
and those providing forced residence, such as asylums and prisons.
(b) Civic Use Types.
Civic use types include the performance of utility, educational,
cultural, medical, protective, governmental, and other uses which are
strongly vested with public or social importance.
(c) Commercial Use Types.
Commercial use types include the distribution and sale or rental of
goods; and the provision of services other than those classified as
Civic or Industrial use types.
(d) Industrial Use Types.
Industrial use types include the on-site production of goods by methods
not agricultural or extractive in nature, including certain accessory
uses.
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le) Agricultural Use Types.
Agricultural use types include the on-site production of plant and
animal products by agricultural methods.
SECTION 14. Chapter 20.11 is hereby retitled "Accessory Uses" and
Section zu.11.010 is hereby amended and Section 20.11.060 is hereby added
to read:
Section 20.11.010. Accessory Uses.
Accessory uses, as defined in Section 20.06.050, are permitted in all
residential and non-residential districts. This is not to be construed as
permitting any commercial uses, including the storage of commercial vehicles
in residential districts.
Section 20.11.060. Large Family Day Care Homes.
Large Family Day Care Homes are permitted accessory uses on residential lots
with a site clearance approval subject to the following standards:
(a)
The facility is the principle residence of the provider and the use
is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the property for
residential purposes.
(b) The facility must provide a drop-off/pick-up area designed to eliminate
conflicts with residential traffic.
(c)
An off-street parking space is provided for every employee. The
residential driveway may be used if it will not conflict with the
required drop-off/pick-up area and does not block the public sidewalk.
(d) The provider shall secure a large family day care home license from
the State of California, Department of Social Services.
(e) The provider shall comply with all applicable regulations of the
building division and fire department.
(f)
The facility shall be operated in a manner which will not adversely
affect adjoining residences nor be detrimental to the character of
the residential neighborhood.
(g)
The facility shall not be located within 500 feet of any other
licensed large family day care home. Exceptions to this limitation
may be granted with a use permit.
Application shall be made on the appropriate form, available in the planning
division office. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount
set forth in the master fee schedule of the city adopted by resolution of the
city council. After review and approval by appropriate city departments and
divisions, the planning division shall issue the clearance.
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SECTION 15. The Chapter 20.18 designation in Section 20.12.010 is hereby
amended to read "R-2 Medium Density Residential District".
SECTION 16. Subsection (a) of Section 20.14.020, subsections (a) and
of Section 2U.14.030, and Section 20.14.040 are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.14.020. Permitted Uses.
la) Residential Use Types
Family Residential:
Single-Family Detached
Large Family Day Care Home
Small Family Day Care Home
Special Residential Care Facility
Section 20.14.030. Uses subject to a use permit.
(a) Residential Use Types
Congregate Living Facility
(b) Civic Use Types
Utility Services
Section 20.14.040. Special residential regulations.
(a) Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for all manufactured homes on residential lots, provided that the scope
of review shall be limited to roof overhang, roofing material, and
siding material. Manufactured homes on residential lots shall be
treated in this title the same as single-family dwellings in all other
respects.
(b) Additions to Residential Units.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for additions to one-, two- and three- family dwelling units if the
addition exceeds fifty percent of the existing floor area of the unit
or which break the existing roof line.
SECTION 17. Subsection (a) of Section 20.16.020, subsections (a) and (b)
of Section 20.16.030, and Section 20.16.040 are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.16.020. Permitted Uses.
(a) Residential Use Types
Family Residential:
Single-Family Detached
Large Family Day Care Home
Small Family Day Care Home
Special Residential Care Facility
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Section 20.16.030. Uses subject to a use permit.
(a) Residential Use Types
Family Residential:
Single Family Semi-Attatched
Congregate Living Facility
Mobile Home Park
Residential Second Unit
Senior Citizen Residential
(b) Civic Use Types
Community Education
Community Recreation
Cultural and Library Services
Day Care Services:
Day Care Center (only in
school sites or churches)
Park and Recreation
Religious Assembly
Utility Services
Section 20.16.040. Special residential regulations.
(a) Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for all manufactured homes on residential lots, provided that the scope
of review shall be limited to roof overhang, roofing material, and
siding material. Manufactured homes on residential lots shall be
treated in this title the same as single-family dwellings in all other
respects.
(b) Additions to Residential Units.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for additions to one, two- and three- family dwelling units if the
addition exceeds fifty percent of the existing floor area of the unit
or which break the existing roof line.
SECTION 18. Chapter 20.18 is hereby retitled "R-2 Medium Density
Residential District Use Regulations" and subsection (a) of Section 20.18.020,
subsections (a) and (b) of Section 20.18.030' and Section 20.18.040 are hereby
amended to read:
Section 20.18.020. Permitted Uses.
(a) Residential Use Types
Family Residential:
Single-Family Detached
Two-Family Duplex
Single-Family Semi-Attached
Single-Family Grup
Townhouse
Large Family Day Care Home
Small Family Day Care Home
Special Residential Care Facility
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Section 20,18.030. Uses subject to a use permit.
(a) Residential Use Types
Congregate Living Facility
Mobile Home Park
Residential Second Unit
Senior Citizen Residential
(b) Civic Use Types
Community Education
Community Recreation
Cultural and Library Services
Day Care Services:
Day Care Center (only in
school sites or churches)
Park and Recreation
Religious Assembly
Utility Services
Section 20.18.040. Special residential regulations.
(a) Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for all manufactured homes on residential lots, provided that the scope
of review shall be limited to roof overhang, roofing material, and
siding material. Manufactured homes on residential lots shall be
treated in this title the same as single-family dwellings in all other
respects.
(b) Additions to Residential Units.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for additions to one, two- and three- family dwelling units if the
addition exceeds fifty percent of the existing floor area of the unit
or which break the existing roof line.
SECTION 19. Subsection (a) of Section 20.20.020, subsections (a) and (b)
of Section 20.20.030, and Section 20.20.040 are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.20.020. Permitted Uses.
(a) Residential Use Types
Family Residential:
Single-Family Detached
Two-Family Duplex
Single-Family Semi-Attached
Single-Family Group
Townhouse
Multi-Family
Large Family Day Care Home
Small Family Day Care Home
Special Residential Care Facility
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Section 20.20.030. Uses subject to a use permit.
Residential Use Types
Congregate Living Facility
Group Residential
Residential Second Unit
Mobile Home Park
Senior Citizen Residential
(b) Civic Use Types
Administrative Services
Community Education
Community Recreation
Convalescent Services
Cultural and Library Services
Group Care
Park and Recreation
Public Parking Services
Religious Assembly
Utility Services
Section 20.20.040. Special residential regulations.
(a) Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for all manufactured homes on residential lots, provided that the scope
of review shall be limited to roof overhang, roofing material, and
siding material. Manufactured homes on residential lots shall be
treated in this title the same as single-family dwellings in all other
respects.
(b) Additions to Residential Units.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for additions to one, two- and three- family dwelling units if the
addition exceeds fifty percent of the existing floor area of the unit
or which break the existing roof line.
SECTION 20. Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 20.22.020, subsections (a)
and (c) of Section 20.22.040, Section 20.22.050 and Section 20.22.070 are amended
to read:
Section 20.22.020. Permitted Uses.
(a) Civic Use Types
Administrative Services
Community Education
Cultural and Library Services
Day Care Services:
Day Care Center
Essential Services
Park and Recreation
Public Parking Services
Religious Assembly
Safety Services
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Commercial Use Types
Section 20.22.040. Uses subject to
(a) Residential Use Types
(c) Commercial Use Types
Administrative and Business Offices
Antiques and Collectibles
Business and Professional Services
Convenience Sales
Eating and Drinking Establishments:
Convenience
Full Service
Financial Services
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Medical Services
Personel Services
Repair Services, Consumer
Retail Sales
a use permit.
Family Residential:
Single-Family Detached
Two-Family Duplex
Townhouse
Multi-Family
Congregate Living Facility
Group Residential
Large Family Day Care Home
Mobile Home Park
Senior Citizen Residential
Small Family Day Care Home
Special Residential Care Facility
Animal Sales and Services:
Grooming and Pet Stores
Veterinary
Automotive and Equipment
Automotive Sales/Rentals
Cocktail Lounge
Commercial Recreation:
Amusement Arcade
Indoor Entertainment
Indoor Sports and Recreation
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Limited Service
Funeral and Interment Services
Gasoline Sales
Lodging Services
Secondhand Goods Sales
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Section 20.22.050. Special residential regulations.
(a) Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for all manufactured homes on residential lots, provided that the scope
of review shall be limited to roof overhang, roofing material, and
siding material. Manufactured homes on residential lots shall be
treated in this title the same as single-family dwellings in all other
respects.
(b) Additions to Residential Units.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for additions to one, two- and three- family dwelling units if the
addition exceeds fifty percent of the existing floor area of the unit
or which break the existing roof line.
Section 20.22.070. Special Operations or Structures.
(a)
Any use which involves drive-through windows hours of operations from
midnight to 6:00 a.m., on-site liquor sales or the open storage or
display of goods, materials, or vehicles (other than parking) shall
require a use permit.
(b) Unless approved with a use permit for the open storage of goods, all
uses (except parking) shall be conducted entirely within a building.
(c)
Temporary office trailers are permitted only as temporary construction
offices during the period of construction and only with building
division approval.
(d)
The seasonal sales of pumpkins and Christmas trees are exempt from
the use permit requirement. These uses are subject to building
division and fire department approval.
(e) Catering trucks are exempt from the use permit requirement.
(f) Existing gasoline sales establishments which add the sale of beer
or wine for off-site consumption shall require a use permit.
SECTION 21. Section 20.24.020, subsections (a) and (c) of Section 20.24.030,
Section 2g.24.040 and Section 20.24.070 are amended to read:
Section 20.24.020. Permitted Uses.
The following use types shall be permitted in P-C districts:
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(a) Civic Use Types
(b) Commercial Use Types
Section 20.24.030. Uses subject to
(a) Residential Use Types
(c) Commercial Use Types
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Administrative Services
Community Education
Day Care Services:
Day Care Center
Essential Services
Public Parking Services
Administrative and Business Offices
Antiques and Collectibles
Business and Professional Services
Convenience Sales
Eating and Drinking Establishments:
Convenience
Full Service
Financial Services
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Medical Services
Personal Services
Repair Services, Consumer
Research and Development
Retail Sales
a use permit.
Family Residential:
Single-Family Detached
Two-Family Duplex
Townhouse
Multi-Family
Congregate Living Facility
Group Residential
Large Family Day Care Home
Mobile Home Park
Senior Citizen Residential
Small Family Day Care Home
Special Residential Care Facility
Adult Entertainment
Animal Sales and Services:
Veterinary
Automotive and Equipment
Automotive Sales/Rentals
Commercial Parking
Cocktail Lounge
Commercial Recreation:
Amusement Arcade (within movie
theaters only)
Indoor Entertainment
Indoor Sports and Recreation
Outdoor Sports and Recreation
Eating and Drinking Establishments:
Limited Service
Funeral and Interment Services
Gasoline Sales
Lodging Services
Secondhand Goods Sales
Transportation Services
Section 20.24.040. Special residential regulations.
{a) Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for all manufactured homes on residential lots, provided that the scope
of review shall be limited to roof overhang, roofing material, and
siding material. Manufactured homes on residential lots shall be
treated in this title the same as single-family dwellings in all other
respects.
lb) Additions to Residential Units.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for additions to one, two- and three- family dwelling units if the
addition exceeds fifty percent of the existing floor area of the unit
or which break the existing roof line.
Section 20.24.070. Special Operations or Structures.
(a)
Any use which involves drive-through windows hours of operations from
midnight to 6:00 a.m., on-site liquor sales or the open storage
or display of goods, materials, or vehicles {other than parking) shall
require a use permit.
{b) Unless approved with a use permit for the open storage of goods, all
uses (except parking) shall be conducted entirely within a building.
(c)
Temporary office trailers are permitted only as temporary construction
offices during the period of construction and only with building
division approval.
(d)
The seasonal sales of pumpkins and Christmas trees are exempt from
the use permit requirement. These uses are subject to building
division and fire department approval.
(e) Catering trucks are exempt from the use permit requirement.
(f) Existing gasoline sales establishments which add the sale of beer
or wine for off-site consumption shall require a use permit.
SECTION 22. Section 20.26.020 is hereby amended, a new section,
Section 20.26.025 is hereby added, and subsections (a) and (c) of
Section 20.26.030, Section 20.26.040 and Section 20.26.060 are hereby
amended to read:
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Section 20.26.020. Permitted Uses.
The following use types shall be permitted in D-C distric%s:
(a) Civic Use Types
Administrative Services
Community Education
Convalescent Services
Cultural and Library Services
Day Care Services:
Day Care Center
Essential Services
Park and Recreation
Public Parking Services
Safety Services
(b) Commercial Use Types
Administrative and Business Offices
Antiques and Collectibles
Business and Professional Services
Convenience Sales
Eating and Drinking Establishments:
Convenience
Full Service
Financial Services
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Medical Services
Personal Services
Repair Services, Consumer
Retail Sales
Section 20.26.025. Use permit required.
Whenever any of the use types specified in Section 20.26.020, except
residential use types, are for a location closer than two hundred feet
to the boundary of any residential district, a use permit shall be obtained,
except that a use permit is not required when a use classified under a given
commercial use type is replacing a use classified under the same use type.
Section 20.26.030. Uses subject to a use permit.
(a) Residential Use Types
Family Residential:
Single-Family Detached
Two-Family Duplex
Single-Family Semi-Attached
Single-Family Group
Townhouse
Multi-Family
Congregate Living Facility
Group Residential
Large Family Day Care Home
Residential Second Unit
Senior Citizen Residential
Small Family Day Care Home
Special Residential Care Facility
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lc) Commercial Use Types
Animal Sales and Services:
Grooming and Pet Stores
Veterinary
Automotive and Equipment:
Commercial Parking
Cocktail Lounge
Commercial Recreation:
Indoor Entertainment
Indoor Sports and Recreation
Eating and Drinking Establishments:
Limited Service
Funeral and Interment Services
Gasoline Sales
Lodging Services
Secondhand Goods Sales
Transportation Services
Section 20.26.040. Special residential regulations.
(a) Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for all manufactured homes on residential lots, provided that the scope
of review shall be limited to roof overhang, roofing material, and
siding material. Manufactured homes on residential lots shall be
treated in this title the same as single-family dwellings in all other
respects.
(b) Additions to Residential Units.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for additions to one, two- and three- family dwelling units if the
addition exceeds fifty percent of the existing floor area of the unit
or which break the existing roof line.
Section 20.26.060. Special Operations or Structures.
(a)
Any use which involves drive-through windows hours of operations from
midnight to 6:00 a.m., on-site liquor sales or the open storage
or display of goods, materials, or vehicles (other than parking) shall
require a use permit.
(b) Unless approved with a use permit for the open storage of goods, all
uses (except parking) shall be conducted entirely within a building.
(c)
Temporary office trailers are permitted only as temporary construction
offices during the period of construction and only with building
division approval.
The seasonal sales of pumpkins and Christmas trees are exempt from
the use permit requirement. These uses are subject to building
division and fire department approval.
(e) Catering trucks are exempt from the use permit requirement.
(f) Existing gasoline sales establishments which add the sale of beer
or wine for off-site consumption shall require a use permit.
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SECTION 23. Subsection lb) of Section 20.30.020~ subsection lc) of
Section 20.30.030 and Section 20.30.040 are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.30.020. Permitted Uses.
The following use types shall be permitted in D-C districts:
Commercial Use types
Administrative and Business Offices
(which do not exceed 50% of total
floor area)
Automotive Equipment:
Automotive Repairs
Cleaning
Equipment Repair/Sales
Building Maintenance Services
Business and Professional Services
Construction Sales and Services
Eating and Drinking Establishments:
Convenience
Financial Services
Medical Services
Personal Services
Repair Services, Consumer
Research and Development
Transportation Services
Section 20.30.030. Uses subject to a use permit.
(c) Commercial Use Types
Administrative and Business Offices
(which exceed 50% of total floor area)
Animal Sales and Services:
Grooming and Pet Stores
Kennels
Veterinary
Automotive and Equipment:
Automobile Sales/Rentals
Commercial Parking
Storage of Operable Vehicles
Truck Stops
Commercial Recreation: Indoor Entertainment
Indoor Sports and Recreation
Outdoor Sports and Recreation
Convenience Sales
Defective Goods Sales
Eating and Drinking Establishments:
Full Service
Limited Service
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Gasoline Sales
Retail Sales
Secondhand Dealers and Sales
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Section 20.30.040. Special Operations or Structures.
(a)
Any use which involves drive-through windows hours of operations from
midnight to 6:00 a.m.~ on-site liquor sales or the open storage
or display of goods, materials, or vehicles Iother than parking) shall
require a use permit.
(b) Unless approved with a use permit for the open storage of goods, all
uses (except parking) shall be conducted entirely within a building.
(c)
Temporary office trailers are permitted only as temporary construction
offices during the period of construction and only with building
division approval.
(d)
The seasonal sales of pumpkins and Christmas trees are exempt from
the use permit requirement. These uses are subject to building
division and fire department approval.
(e) Catering trucks are exempt from the use permit requirement.
(f) Existing gasoline sales establishments which add the sale of beer
or wine for off-site consumption shall require a use permit.
(g)
Any industrial or manufacturing use which, in the opinion of the
planning commission, may be objectionable by reason of production
of offensive odor, dust, noise, bright lights, or vibration or
involves the storage or handling of explosive or dangerous materials
shall require a use permit.
(h) Existing single-occupant industrial buildings shall require a use
permit in order to convert to multi-tenant facilities.
SECTION 24. Subsection (b) of Section 20.32.020 and subsection (c) of
Section 2U.J2.030 are hereby amended, Section 20.32.040 and Section 20.32.050
are hereby deleted, and Section 20.32.070 is hereby amended to read:
Section 20.32.020. Permitted Uses.
(b) Commercial Use Types
Administrative and Business Offices
Building Maintenance Services
Business and Professional Services
Eating and Drinking Establishments:
Convenience
Full Service
Financial Services
Medical Services
Personal Services
Repair Services, Consumer
Research and Development
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Section 20.32.030. Uses subject to a use permit.
Commercial Use Types
Automobile and Equipment:
Automotive Sales/Rentals
Cleaning
Commercial Parking
Truck Stops
Commercial Recreation
Indoor Sports and Recreation
Outdoor Sports and Recreation
Construction Sales and Services
Convenience Sales
Eating and Drinking Establishments:
Limited Service
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Gasoline Sales
Retail ales
Transportation Services
Section 20.32.070. Special Operations or Structures.
(a)
Any use which involves drive-through windows hours of operations from
midnight to 6:00 a.m., on-site liquor sales or the open storage
or display of goods, materials, or vehicles Iother than parking) shall
require a use permit.
Unless approved with a use permit for the open storage of goods, all
uses (except parking) shall be conducted entirely within a building.
(c)
Temporary office trailers are permitted only as temporary construction
offices during the period of construction and only with building
division approval.
(d)
The seasonal sales of pumpkins and Christmas trees are exempt from
the use permit requirement. These uses are subject to building
division and fire department approval.
(e) Catering trucks are exempt from the use permit requirement.
(f) Existing gasoline sales establishments which add the sale of beer
or wine for off-site consumption shall require a use permit.
(g)
Any industrial or manufacturing use which, in the opinion of the
planning commission, may be objectionable by reason of production
of offensive odor, dust, noise, bright lights, or vibration or
involves the storage or handling of explosive or dangerous materials
shall require a use permit.
(h) Existing single-occupant industrial buildings shall require a use
permit in order to convert to multi-tenant facilities.
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SECTION 25. Subsection (a) of Section 20.34.030 and Section 20.34.040
are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.34.030. Uses subject to a use permit.
(a) Residential Use Types
Family Residential:
Single-Family Detached
Two-Family Duplex
Single-Family Semi-Attached
Townhouse
Single-Family Group
Congregate Living Facility
Large Family Day Care Home
Small Family Day Care Home
Special Residential Care Facility
Section 20.34.040. Special residential regulations.
(a) Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for all manufactured homes on residential lots, provided that the scope
of review shall be limited to roof overhang, roofing material, and
siding material. Manufactured homes on residential lots shall be
treated in this title the same as single-family dwellings in all other
respects.
(b) Additions to Residential Units.
A design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.85 shall be required
for additions to one, two- and three- family dwelling units if the
addition exceeds fifty percent of the existing floor area of the unit
or which break the existing roof line.
SECTION 26. Section 20.57.030, subsections M, 0 and Q of Section 20.57.060,
and Section 2u.57.390 are hereby amended to read and Section 20.57.670 is hereby
deleted:
Section 20.57.030. Zoning map.
The district boundaries shall be as described in the legal description and
as shown on the map in Exhibit A to Ordinance 868-81, on file in the office of
the city clerk and incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the specific
plan map is reproduced at the end of this chapter.
Section 20.57.060. Definitions,
"Sign ordinance" means Chapter 20.76 and Chapter 20.86 of Title 20 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code, as amended from time to time
or its successor.
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O. "Special plan area" means the property identified in Section 20.57.030.
Qe
"Zoning ordinance" means Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal
Code, as amended from time to time or its successor.
Section 20.57.390. Signs-General requirements.
Each sign shall be in harmony with the texture and color of the building
to which it is affixed or in conjunction with which it is employed, and shall
otherwise be governed by the provisions of the sign ordinance; provided, however,
that the limitations found in Sections 20.57.400 through 20.57.450 shall apply
to the extent they add to or are different from the requirements of the sign
ordinance.
SECTION 27. Subsections I and L of Section 20.59.010, subsections E.3.
and E.4. of Section 20.59.040, and Section 20.59.090 are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.59.010. Definitions.
Sign Ordinance. "Sign ordinance" means Chapter 20.76 and Chapter 20.86
of Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, as amended from
time to time or its successor.
Specific Plan Area/Specific Plan District. "specific plan area" or
"specific plan district" means the property described in Exhibits A
and B to Ordinance 927-83, on file in the office of the city clerk and
incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the specific plan map is
reproduced at the end of this chapter.
Section 20.59.040. General development standards.
E. Off-street parking requirements.
3. Compact Spaces. Not permitted.
e
Size of Spaces. The size of off-street parking spaces shall be
8-1/2 feet by 18 feet.
Section 20.59.090. Variance procedure.
Where practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships and results inconsistent
with the general purpose of the specific plan may result from the strict
application of certain provisions thereof, variances may be granted pursuant to
Section 65906 of the Government Code and the provisions of the Municipal Code.
SECTION 28. Sections 20.61.025 and 20.61.140 are hereby amended to read:
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Section 20.61.025. Zoning map.
The district boundaries shall be as described in Exhibit A to Ordinance
996-86 and as shown on Maps i and 2, on file in the office of the city clerk
and incorporated herein by reference. Copies of the specific plan maps are
reproduced at the end of this chapter.
Section 20.61.140. Signage program.
A full signage program shall be included with the precise plan submittals.
in accordance with Chapter 20.76 and Chapter 20.86 of Title 20 of this code.
SECTION 29. A new section, Section 20.63.005 is hereby added and
subsections 0 and P of Section 20.63.010 are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.63.005. Terraby Specific Plan District established.
A zoning district entitled "Terrabay Specific Plan District" is established
consisting of, and in all respects consistent with, the regulations contained in
the Terraby Specific Plan. The district boundaries shall be as described in
Exhibit A to Ordinance 915-83 and as shown on the map which is Exhibit B to
Ordinance 915-83, on file in the office of the city clerk and incorporated herein
by reference. A copy of the specific plan map is reproduced at the end of this
chapter.
Section 20.63.010. Definitions.
"Terrabay commercial district" means all of the real property described
in Exhibit C to Ordinance 915-83, on file in the office of the city
clerk and incorporated herein by reference.
"Terrabay residential district" means all of the real property described
in Exhibit D to Ordinance 915-83, on file in the office of the city
clerk and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 30.
Table
Table 20.70.030 is hereby amended as detailed in the attached
SECTION 31.
amended to read:
Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 20.71.020 are hereby
Section 20.71.020. General restrictions on the use of yards.
(a) Cornices, eaves, chimneys, and canopies may encroach up to two feet
into any required yard.
(b)
Required Parking. Pursuant to Section 20.74.120, no required
yard area in any zoning district shall be utilized for required
parking. The only exception to this is that for residential uses,
accessory buildings within required setbacks may be used for required
parking.
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SECTION 32.
Table 20.71.030.
Table 20.71.030 is hereby amended as detailed in the attached
SECTION 33.
Table 20.72.030.
Table 20.72.030 is hereby amended as detailed in the attached
SECTION 34. Subsection (c) of Section 20.73.020, subsections (a) and (d)
of Section 2u./3.030 and Section 20.73.050 are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.73.020. Maximum height of fences or walls and dense planting
within required yards.
(c)
Within Rear Yards and Side Yards Not Abutting a Street. Dense planting,
or a fence or wall within any required rear yard or any side yard which
does not abut a street shall be no taller than six feet in height,
except where otherwise approved in commercial and industrial zones.
Section 20.73.030. General regulations for all districts.
(a)
Composition of Required Landscaping. All required landscaping shall
include the planting and maintenance of some combination of trees,
ground cover, shrubs, vines, flowers, or lawns.
(d)
Measurement of Fence Heights. Any baffle (excluding barbed wire
outriggers and wire), louver, or wind deflector incorporated into
the construction of a fence or wall shall be included within the
measurement of its total height for the purpose of determining its
compliance with any maximum height requirement contained in these
regulations.
Section 20.73.050. General requirements for commercial and industrial
districts.
(a)
Buffering of Perimeter of Commercial and Industrial Sites. Any lot
which is located in any commercial or industrial district, shall be
buffered from all abutting lots (except where a building is located
or where a maneuvering aisle is shared with the abutting lot), and
from all abutting streets, alleys, paths and private streets by a
landscaped buffer strip not less than six feet wide.
(b)
Screening Along Entire Lot Line Abutting Residential District.
Wherever any lot which is located in any commercial or industrial
district and which is occupied by any Civic, Commercial, Industrial,
or Agricultural use types abuts a lot located in any residential
district, in addition to the required buffering strip as stated in
subsection 20.73.050(a) above, it shall be screened from the
residential lot along the abutting lot line (except where a driveway
or maneuvering aisle is shared with the abutting lot, or opposite
required front yards) by dense landscaping not less than six feet
wide, or by a solid fence or wall not less than six feet high.
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(c)
Minimum Landscaping Requirements. At least ten percent of each
building site in other than the D'C Downtown Commercial District
shall be landscaped. Ten percent of parking lots and outdoor storage
areas in the D-C Downtown Commercial District shall be landscaped.
SECTION 35. Subsection (b) of Section 20.74.030, subsection (a) of
Section 2U./4.040, subsection (a) of Section 20.74.060 and subsection (c)
of Section 20.74.120 are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.74.030. Exceptions to requirements.
(b)
Additions to Existing Dwelling Units. In the case of proposed
additions to existing single-family dwellings, the following
regulations shall apply:
(1)
If there are no off-street parking spaces existing, then an
addition consisting of less than one hundred square feet and
resulting in a total of up to one thousand five hundred square
feet of gross living area shall be permitted.
(2)
If there is one off-street parking space per unit existing, then
an addition resulting in a total of up to one thousand eight
hundred square feet of gross living area and a maximum of three
bedrooms per dwelling unit shall be permitted.
Section 20.74.040. Residential uses.
(a) Family Residential Use Types.
(1)
One-, two-, and three-unit dwellings: two (one enclosed) per
unit for dwellings with less than five bedrooms and less than
2,500 square feet in size; three (two enclosed) per unit with
five or more bedrooms, or for any dwelling unit with a gross
floor area of 2,500 square feet or greater.
(2)
Multiple-family projects with four or more units; two spaces
per unit with at least one space covered. One guest space per
every four units shall be provided on the site.
(3)
Single-Family and Townhouse Units in Planned Developments. If
a project has driveway aprons at least eighteen feet long, two
and one-quarter spaces (two enclosed) per unit. Otherwise, four
and one-quarter spaces (two enclosed) shall be provided per unit.
Section 20.74.060. Commercial uses.
(a)
Retail and General Commercial Uses. Any commercial use irrespective
of where it is maintained, except as specifically provided below:
one for each two hundred gross square feet of floor area, plus one
for each delivery vehicle.
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Section 20.74.120. Location.
(c)
No required yard space in any zoning district shall be utilized for
required parking. The only exception to this is that for residential
uses, accessory buildings within required setbacks may be used for
required parking.
SECTION 36. Section 20.76.030 and Section 20.76.060 are hereby amendedj
a new section, Section 20.76.125 is hereby added, Table 20.76.130, subsection
(b){6) of Section 20.76.150 and subsection (a) of Section 20.76.190 are hereby
amended to read:
Section 20.76.030. Sign permit procedure.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, maintain, move,
alter, change, repair, replace, suspend, or attach any sign or any portion
thereof of any nature except those exempted in Section 20.76.090, without first
obtaining both the appropriate sign permit as required in this chapter and
following the procedure in Chapter 20.86, and a building permit, as required by
the building inspector, and paying fees as set forth in the master fee schedule
as adopted by the city council.
Section 20.76.060. Abandoned signs.
Any on-site sign or display, including its supporting structure, that
remains in place or is not maintained for a period of ninety days which no
longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product, or service
available on the business premise where the display is located shall be
deemed abandoned and shall be removed. Any sign not removed within the ninety
day period shall constitute a nuisance and shall be removed pursuant to the
procedures set forth in Division 3, Chapter 2.6 of the Business and Professions
Code {Section 5499.1 et seq.).
Section 20.76.125. Permissible sign copy.
Identification signs may include only the name, address, or logo of the
business located on the premises upon which the sign is locatedj and, when
necessary, may include the generic type of business (e.g. restaurant, pharmacy,
etc.).
Table 20.76.120.
Table 20.76.130, is hereby amended as detailed in the attached
Table 20.76.130.
Section 20.76.150. General sign standards.
{b) Attached Signs-Height and Projection Over Public Property.
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(6)
Painted Window Signs. Window signs which consist of lettering
painted directly onto a window with paint or applied with
pre-cut lettering are allowed, provided that the sign copy
area occupies no more than thirty percent of ground-floor
window space and that the highest point of such sign copy
area is located no more than twelve feet above grade. The
area of such signs shall be included in the total permissible
sign area for the building.
Section 20.76.190. Nonconforming signs-Alterations permitted.
(a)
Change of copy shall be permitted on a nonconforming sign with a
Type "A" permit. Exceptions to this requirement include outdoor
advertising structures, theater bills, reader boards and other such
signs designed to have individual letters, numbers, or figures
removed and replaced; and multi-tenant facility identification signs
if the sign structure contains the names of more than one tenant and
a tenant changes.
SECTION 37. Section 20.78.020 is hereby amended to read:
Section 20.78.020. Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all areas of the city shown on
the zoning map with the capital letter "P" following the density designator of
that zone district. When that letter appears, a planned unit development shall
be required for new developments within the district. Residential projects of
three or fewer units shall be exempt from the PUD permit under the following
circumstances and shall only require design review approval pursuant to
Chapter 20.85.
Such projects shall be exempt when:
(a) the subject site(s) is not part of a previously approved PUD permit;
and
(b) there are no common areas or facilities for the units; and
(c) the lot(s) contain standard area, lot width, and lot depth; and
(d) the development requires no variances from the development standards
of this title.
SECTION 38. Section 20.81.090 is hereby amended to read:
Section 20.81.090. Expiration.
(a)
Any use permit granted in accordance with the terms of this title
shall automatically expire if building permits have not been issued
within two years from the date of final approval. A time extension
not exceeding one year beyond the initial two-year period may be
granted. However, after three years from the date of approval, a
new application shall be required. Any use permit for a planned
development for which a tentative map has been approved is valid
until the tentative map expires.
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(b)
If the use for which a use permit was granted ceases for a period
of six months or more~ the use shall be considered abandoned and
thereafter a new use permit shall be required for any use for which
a use permit is required in that zone district. The six-month period
shall commence whenever any one of the following circumstances first
occurs: the site is vacated, utilities are terminated, the lease is
terminated, or the lease or sale to another party becomes effective.
SECTION 39. Subsection (f) of Section 20.84.050 is hereby amended and
a new subsection (g) to Section 20.84.050 is hereby added to read:
Section 20.84.050. General requirements and criteria.
(f)
The development shall not produce a volume of traffic in excess of
the capacity for which the access streets are designed. Vehicular
entrances and exits shall be carefully located and designated to
minimize traffic hazards. The plan shall provide for safe, convenient
internal pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
(g) Private driveways are permitted in single-family planned developments
consistent with city policy as reflected in city council resolutions.
SECTION 40.
to read:
Subsection (c)(1) of Section 20.85.020 is hereby amended
Section 20.85.020. Applicability.
(c)(1)
Changes in sign copy on existing signs, existing cha~geable copy
signs or signs designated to allow a change of copy, excluding
painted signs or copy changes which increase the sign area of
coverage or which physically alter the sign structure. Sign
programs less than twenty-five square feet are also exempt.
SECTION 41. Subsection (c) of Section 2.86.050 and subsection (c) of
Section 20.86.060 are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.86.050. Type B sign permit.
(c)
Conditions of Approval. Conditions of approval for a Type B Sign
Permit may include provisions for modifications or additions to
landscaping, on-site circulation, painting programs, or other site
modifications, when it can be shown that such provisions will mitigate
the impacts of the proposal.
Section 20.86.060. Type C sign permit.
(c)
Conditions of Approval. Conditions of approval for a Type C Sign
Permit may include provisions for modifications or additions to
landscaping, on-site circulation, painting programsj or other site
modifications, when it can be shown that such provisions will mitigate
the impacts of the proposal.
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SECTION 42. Section 20.87.020 and subsection lb) of Section 20.87.050
are hereby amended to read and Section 20.87.070 is hereby deleted:
Section 20.87.020. Method.
This title may~ by following the provisions of this chapter, be amended to
change the boundaries of districts or to change any other provisions contained
herein.
Section 20.87.050. Action by Planning Commission.
(b)
When the city council has requested that the planning commission
study and report upon an ordinance amending this title, and the
planning commission fails to act upon such request within a
reasonable time, the city council may, by written notice, require
the planning commission to render its report within forty days.
Upon receipt of the written notice, the planning commission, if
it has not done so, shall conduct the public hearing required by
Section 20.87.040. Failure to report to the city council within
the above time period shall be deemed to be approval of the
proposed ordinance.
SECTION 43. Subsection (c) of Section 20.90.020, subsection (a) and
of Section 20.90.040, and subsection (b) of Section 20.90.050 are hereby amended
to read:
Section 20.90.020. Appeal from Design Review and Planning Director decision.
(c) All appeals shall be heard at public hearings scheduled and noticed as
required by Chapter 20.88.
Section 20.90.040. Appeal from Planning Commission decision.
(a)
Except as specifically provided otherwise herein, the applicant or any
other person affected by any order, requirement, decision, determination,
or other action of the planning commission including any planning
commission decision of an appeal from an order, requirement, decision,
determination or other action of the planning director may file an
appeal with the city council, provided the appeal is filed in writing
on the prescribed form with the appropriate fee with the city clerk
within fifteen days after final action by the commission. The appeal
shall set forth the grounds for appeal. In addition, the city council
may on its own motion, within the fifteen day period, order that a
determination of the planning commission stand appealed. If no appeal
is filed within fifteen days after the decision, the decision is final.
(b)
Hearing dates shall be set administratively. Notice of the hearing
shall be given in the manner provided in Section 20.88.040 herein and
to the applicant and party filing the appeal. Notice of such appeal
shall also be given to the planning commission. The planning
commission may be represented at the hearing.
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Section 20.90.050. Action by council.
(b)
At the regular meeting at which the city council is scheduled to act
on the appeal from the planning commission's decision, the presentation
by the applicant shall be limited to the information and exhibits
presented to the planning commission.
SECTION 44. Section 20.91.020 and Section 20.91.030 are hereby amended to
read and Section 20.91.040, Section 20.91.050, Section 20.91.060, Section 20.91.070
and Section 20.91.080 are hereby deleted:
Section 20.91.020. Application for modification of a permit.
Any person holding a permit granted under this title may apply for a
modification by following the same procedure required for the initial
application for the permit, except that any permit which was issued ten
years ago or earlier shall not be modified; a new permit shall be required.
For the purpose of this section, the modification of a permit may include
the modification of a design review approval. Modifications requested by
the applicant shall be processed in the same manner in which the original
permit was processed and approved.
Section 20.91.030. Revocation or Modification of a Permit for Cause.
(a) A permit may be revoked or modified for cause as provided by the
provisions of this section. For purposes of this section, the
modification of a permit may include the modification of the terms
of the permit itself or the waiver, alteration or imposition of new
conditions. The revocation or modification of a permit for cause
includes the revocation or modification of a design review approval
for cause.
(1) Grounds for Revocation or Modification.
A permit may be revoked or modified pursuant to the provisions
of this section upon a finding of any one or more of the
following grounds:
(A) That such permit was obtained or extended by fraud.
(B) That one or more of the conditions upon which such
permit was granted have been violated.
(c)
That the use or facility for which the permit was
granted is so conducted or maintained as to be
detrimental to the public health or safety, or as
to be a nuisance.
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(2) Initiation of Action.
An action to revoke or modify a permit may be initiated by
order of the city council, planning commission, or the planning
director, whichever granted, extended or modified the permit,
on its own motion or on the request of any city officer;
providedj however, that the commission may initiate an action
to revoke or modify any permit granted or modified by the
director, and the council may initiate an action to revoke or
modify any permit granted or modified by either the director
or commission. The order shall set forth grounds for revocation
or modification.
Planning Commission Hearing. The commission shall hold an evidentiary
hearing, scheduled and noticed as required by Chapter 20.88, regarding
the order proposing the revocation or modification of a permit.
Planning Commission Hearing Procedure. The commission hearing shall
be conducted according to the following procedure.
(1)
At the time and place of hearing, the commission shall hear and
consider all relevant evidence, including but not limited to
applicable staff reports, objections or protests by the
permittee with regard to the alleged violations of required
conditions, and recommendations proposed by staff. The hearing
may be continued if so warranted.
{2) The hearing need not be conducted according to the technical
rules of evidence.
(3)
Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing
or explaining direct evidence, but hearsay evidence shall not
be sufficient in itself to support a finding.
Planning Commission Recommendation. Upon the conclusion of the public
hearing, the commission may, on the basis of the evidence presented at
the hearing, make a finding on any one or more of the grounds specified
above and make a recommendation to the council to revoke or modify the
permit.
Presentation of Planning Commission Recommendation to City Council.
The director shall submit a staff report at the next regular council
meeting which recommends that the council set a date to consider the
recommendation of the commission and to act on same. The staff report
shall recommend a date within thirty days of the council's receipt of
the recommendation of the commission. This staff report shall note
that no further hearing is required to be held on the matter. The
document containing the recommendation of the commission and a copy
of the minutes of the commission proceedings and copies of documents
and other evidence submitted to the commission shall accompany the
staff report.
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(f)
City Council Action on Planning Commission Recommendation. At the
regular meeting at which the council is scheduled to act on the
recommendation of the commission~ the council shall hear brief
arguments by the permittee and staff; and take action based upon
the record of proceedings and the recommendation of the commission,
the findings contained in the staff report, and the arguments
presented to the council and revoke, modify, or let stand the
permit in question. A decision by the council to revoke or modify
a permit shall be accompanied by a directive to the city attorney
to prepare a resolution setting forth the action taken by the council.
SECTION 45. Section 20.97.030, Section 20.97.070 and Section 20.97.080
are hereby amended to read:
Section 20.97.030. Continuation-Residential Dwelling.
Any residentially-zoned lot or parcel of record as of the time of the
adoption of this title may be used as a building site for a residential
dwelling even when it contains less area than that required by either the
minimum site area per dwelling unit or the minimum lot size regulations
for the district in which it is located. Single-family dwellings which
are non-conforming with regard to parking may be incresed in size subject
to the provisions of Section 20.74.030(b).
Section 20.97.070. Abandonment.
If the nonconforming use of a building or structure, or of a portion of
a building or structure ceases for a continuous period of six months, it shall
be considered abandoned and shall thereafter be used only in accordance with
the regulations for the district in which it is located. The six-month
period shall commence whenever any one of the following circumstances first
occurs: the site is vacated, utilities are terminated, the lease is terminated,
or the lease or sale to another party becomes effective.
Section 20.97.080. Restoration of Destroyed Building or Structure.
A nonconforming building or structure damaged or destroyed by fire,
explosion, earthquake, or other unintentional act may be restored to the same
prior degree of nonconformity with regard to provisions of this title (assuming
the degree of conformity can be established), provided that the total floor
area does'not exceed that of the former building and that a building permit is
obtained within one year of the loss of the structure.
SECTION 46. SEVERABILITY
In the event any section or portion of this ordinance shall be determined
invalid or unconstitutional, such section or portion shall be deemed severable
and all other sections or portions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION 47. PUBLICATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933j a Summary of
this Ordinance shall be prepared by the City Attorney. At least five (5) days
prior to the Council meeting at which this Ordinance is scheduled to be adopted
the City Clerk shall {1) publish the Summary, and {2) post in the City Clerk's
Office a certified copy of this Ordinance. Within fifteen (15) days after
adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the Summary, and
(2) post in the City Clerk's Office a certified copy of the full text of this
Ordinance along with the names of those City Council members voting for and
against this Ordinance or otherwise voting.
SECTION 48. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its
adoption.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
South San Francisco, held the 8th day of March
, 1989.
Adopted as an Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco at a reqular
meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco, held the 22nd
day of
March , 1989, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Mark N. Addiego, Jack Drago, Richard A. Haffey,
Gus Nicolopulos, and Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
As Mayor of the City of South San Francisco, I do hereby approve the foregoing
Ordinance this
22nd day of
March , 1989.
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TABLE 20.70.030
Height Regulations
Maximum Building Height (in feet)('}
Zone Primary Building Accessory Use
R-E 30 20
R- l 35 12'b~
R-2 35 12'b'
R-3 50 1:2~
c-I 30 20(c)
P-C 50~c~ 20 (c)
D-C 50<el 20 ( c )
M-I 65{c~ 20(c)
P -1 651~ 20(c)
O-S 30 20
Notes:
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this title to the contrary,, the maximum height of
buildings in the takeoff and landing, paths of the San Francisco International Airport shall not
exceed the most restrictive of the following standards:
1. The standards set forth in Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77 or its successor;,
2. The standards set forth in the San Mateo County Airport Land Use. Plan; or
3. A building height which does not penetrate a plane representing a climb gradien~ of 62.5:1,
when measured from the mid-line of the nearest end of the nearest runway to the point at which the
building or structure is proposed to be built.
(b) For accessory buildings or facilities, maximum of twelve feet average height between floor
slab plate and ridge pole. If floor joist type of construction is used, the height limit may be increased
three feet.
(c) Additional height may be permitted ifa use permit is first procured in each case. As provided
by General Plan Policy. 42, mid- and high-rise office buildings shall be permitted only east of the
Bayshore Freeway and along the east slope of the San Bruno Mountains.
Table 20.71.030 Front, Rear, and Side Yard Regulations
Minimum Yard Dimensions (in feet)
Zone Front Side Rear
Notes
R-E 20 10 20 (a,m,p)
R-1 15 (d) 5 (e) 20 (a,m,p)
R-2 15(d) 5(e) 20 (a,m,p)
R-3 15 (d) 5 (e) 10-11.5 (a,g)
C-1 15 0-10 (i, j, 1) 0 (k)
P-C 20 0-10 (i, j ,1) 0(k)
D-C 0 0-10 (i, 1,n) 0(k)
M-1 10 0(j) 0
P-I 20 0(j) 0(k)
O-S 20 10 20
see also (b,c,f,o)
see also (b,c,f,o)
see also (b,c,f,o)
see also (b,c,f,h)
see also (c,l,f)
see also (c,f)
see also (c,,f)
see also (c)
see also (c)
see also (c)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
The total size of all accessory buildings shall not exceed
forty percent of the required rear yard area.
Accessory buildings shall be limited to the rear one-half of
the lot. No more than two accessory buildings are permitted
on any lot. No setbacks are required for accessory
buildings 200 square feet or smaller; accessory buildings
larger than 200 square feet require 5 foot rear yards only
on lanes and 5 foot sideyards; however, no accessory
building shall be located closer than 10 feet from the
street side of a corner lot.
Accessory buildings shall be located at least six feet from
main buildings.
Minimum required is fifteen feet, and maximum permitted is
thirty-five feet, but in no case shall any garage, carport,
or accessory building be erected so that the entrance
thereof is closer than twenty feet to the nearest edge of
the sidewalk line.
Five feet to the portion of the building nearest the lot
line (excluding eaves, bays, chimneys, and similar
architectural features); provided that the side yard on the
street side of a corner lot shall not be less than ten feet;
and provided, that the side yard on any lot with an average
width of fifty feet or less shall be a minimum of ten
percent of the lot width but in no case less than three
feet. In the case that the existing side yard setback is
less than five feet, new extensions or additions to
structures may conform to the existing setback, providing,
however, that in no case shall such extension or addition be
located closer than three feet to the side lot line.
The setback for garages and carports facing streets and
lanes shall be measured from the inboard edge of the
sidewalk line. If no sidewalk or sidewalk line has been
established, such setback shall be measured from the
property line.
(g)
(h)
(i)
Table 20.71.030 continued
Rear yards in R-3 districts shall be a minimum of ten feet
for buildings up to thirty-five feet in height; plus one
foot for each ten feet of building height over thirty-five
feet.
Special yards and distances between buildings. Special
yards and distances between buildings in R-3 districts shall
be as follows:
(1)
Distance between buildings shall be minimum of ten
feet.
(2)
Interior side yards shall be increased by two feet for
each ten feet or portion thereof that the building
exceeds thirty feet in height.
No side yard required, except where the side of a lot abuts
upon the side of a lot in an R district, in which case the
side yard shall not be less than ten feet.
(j) Side yards on the street side of a corner lot shall be a
minimum of ten feet.
(k)
(1)
(m)
No Rear yard required, except that where the rear of a lot
abuts on an R district, in which case the rear yard shall
not be less than ten feet, or where the property is one
hundred fifty feet or more in depth and there is no alley
and property rears on other commercial property, the rear
yard setback shall be fifteen feet.
Every building or portion thereof which is designed or used
for any dwelling purpose shall comply with the provisions of
this title as to side yards which are required in R
districts, provided that when the ground floor of any such
building is used for any commercial purpose, commercial
setback requirements apply.
Attached patio covers, not exceeding twelve feet in height,
with wall materials primarily consisting of glass, screens,
plastic or other translucent materials as allowed by the
Uniform Building Code, are allowed within the required rear
yard setback of any conventional single-family subdivision
or within any specific or original rear yard setbacks of any
detached single-family or townhouse planned unit development
(formerly residential planned developments or planned
communities), subject to maintaining a minimum distance of
ten feet from the rear lot line and 5 feet from the side lot
line. If the existing structure is less than five feet to
the side lot line, the patio cover may conform to the
existing setback provided such patio cover is not less than
three feet to the side lot line. Patio covers shall only be
used for recreational, outdoor living purposes and not as
carports, garages, storage rooms or habitable rooms. Patio
covers shall not be considered additional floor area for
parking purposes as per Sections 20.74.030 and 20.74.040 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code. No patio cover may
project more than 15 feet from an existing dwelling or
(n)
(o)
(P)
Table 20.71.030 continued
contain more than 300 square feet in area unless a use
permit is granted to exceed these standards. These same
regulations shall apply to attached uncovered patios and
porches not more than three feet above grade.
Sideyards on the street side of a corner lot shall be a
minimum of five feet.
Open porches, stoops, and landings not exceeding eighteen
inches in height may encroach into required setbacks but
shall not be located closer than eighteen inches to any
property line.
In the case that the existing rear yard setback is less than
twenty feet, new extensions or additions to structures may
conform to the existing setback, provided that in no case
shall such extension or addition be located closer than
fifteen feet to the rear lot line.
Lot
R-E
R-1
R-2
R-3
C-1
P-C
D-C
M-1
P-I
O-S
Notes:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Table 20.72.030
Lot Coverage and Dimension Regulations
Maximum Minimum Minimum
Lot Coverage Lot Width Lot Depth Minimum
(percent) (in feet) (in feet) Lot Size Notes
40 120 none 32600 (a,c)
50 50 80 5000 (a,b,c)
50 50 80 5000 (a,b,c)
65 50 80 5000 (a,b,c)
50 50 none 5000 (c)
50 50 none 5000 (c)
100 none none 2500 (c)
60 50 none 5000 (c)
60 50 none 5000 (c)
25 none none 43560 (c)
The total size of all accessory buildings shall not exceed
forty percent of the required rear yard area.
Ail corner lots shall be a minimum of six thousand square
feet, with a minimum frontage (width) of sixty feet and
length (depth) of eighty feet.
Any legal lot or parcel of land existing as of the effective
date of this title may be developed according to the
regulations and development standards of this title.
Table 20.76.130
Criteria for Determining Required Sign Permit
Physical Classification
of Signs and Criteria
1. Individual Business Establishments
Maximum Height-
Freestanding Sign
Maximum surface area
2. Multi-Tenant Facility (Sign Program)
Maximum Height-
Freestanding Sign
A B C
6ftor
less
25 flor
less
N/A
more than 6
ft. less
than I0 ft
more than
25 sf. less
than 100 sf
10 ftor
less
Total maximum surface
area (each sign)
N/A
100 sf or
less
3. Temporary Signs
(Other than window signs)
All
N/A
4. Roof Signs
5. Canopy/Awning Signs
6. Change of Copy
On existing signs other
than signs designed for
changeable copy and
those exempted in
Section 20.76.190.
N/A
5 sf or
less on
existing
structures.
All
As permitted
in Section
20.76.150
(b)(3) within
size
limitations
30 sfor
less on new
structures;
more than 5
st~ less
than 30 sf
on existing
structures.
N/A
10 ft or
more, less
than 20 ft
100 sf or
more. less
than 300 sf
more than
10 ft. less
than 20
100 sf or '
more. less
than 300 sf
.I
To exceed "
maximum
time
permitted
in Section
20.76.160.
All other
-roof signs.
more than
30 sr. less
than 100
stl
N/A