Chapter 17.26 R-1-7500 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY)

This zone is intended to provide for the development of single-family residential homes, not more than one dwelling unit permitted on any lot. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.30.)

17.26.020 Permitted uses.

Buildings, structures and land shall be used, and buildings and structures shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered or enlarged only for the following uses, plus such other uses as the commission and council may deem (pursuant to Chapter 17.60 CMC) to be similar and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. All uses shall be subject to the property development standards in CMC 17.26.050 through 17.26.300:

A. Single-family dwelling, including site-built homes and manufactured housing not more than one dwelling per lot, except that an accessory dwelling unit permitted under this chapter shall not count toward the one dwelling per lot limitation;

B. Guest house, subject to the regulations of CMC 17.04.291;

C. Private dance, only when conducted in conjunction with a church or school;

D. The keeping, for noncommercial purposes, of such animals as permitted in the R-1-20,000 residential zone in accordance with CMC 17.20.020(D);

E. Occasional sale;

F. In-home business permitted in accordance with CMC 17.26.035;

G. Accessory dwelling unit, subject to the regulations in Chapter 17.69 CMC;

H. Two-Unit Development and Urban Lot Splits. The provisions of Chapters 16.02 and 16.06 CMC and CMC 17.33.060 shall apply. (Ord. 23-02 § 12, 2023; Ord. 19-07 §§ 29, 30, 2019; Ord. 04-1901 § 11, 2004; Ord. 1664 § 8, 1988; Ord. 1503 § 2, 1981; Ord. 1350 § 1, 1977; Ord. 1325 § 5, 1976; Ord. 1251 § 20, 1974; 1964 Code Appx. A § 3.31.)

17.26.030 Uses permitted subject to conditional use permit.

The following uses may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit as provided for in Chapter 17.62 CMC:

A. Churches;

B. Country clubs and golf courses and related driving range;

C. Educational institutions;

D. Electric distribution and public utility substations;

E. Day care nurseries as an appurtenant use in conjunction with churches;

F. Private dance, only when conducted in conjunction with a country club;

G. In connection with the residential use of the property, the keeping of horses, cattle, Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs, etc., provided that:

1. The property contains a minimum lot area of one-half acre where abutting property is zoned so as to provide for the keeping of horses or cattle as a permitted use, or a minimum lot area of one acre where the zoning of abutting property does not allow for the keeping of horses and cattle as a permitted use,

2. No more than two such animals shall be kept; provided, however, that for properties larger than the minimum required area, the planning commission may determine the number of such animals which may be kept,

3. All such animals shall be maintained in accordance with CMC Title 7. (Ord. 93-1758 § 1, 1993; Ord. 92-1739 § 4, 1992; Ord. 1452 §§ 1, 2, 1980; Ord. 1309 § 1, 1975; Ord. 1182 § 7, 1972; 1964 Code Appx. A § 3.32.)

17.26.035 In-home business license.

An in-home business as defined in CMC 17.04.325 may be conducted from a residence subject to the following conditions:

A. No customers or clients or prospective customers or clients shall visit the site to conduct or consider business;

B. No sales, delivery or storage of merchandise shall be permitted at the residence except for limited storage of arts and crafts products made at the house;

C. The business shall not interfere with the use of the garage for parking purposes;

D. No commercial or identifying signs shall be used. The residential address shall not be used for advertising purposes or on any business stationery, fliers, cards or handouts;

E. In no way shall the appearance of the structure or the activity therein be altered or conducted such that the structure can be reasonably recognized as serving a nonresidential purpose;

F. The business shall not cause environmental disturbances such as noise, odors, glare, smoke, temperature changes, electrical interference, and ground water pollution;

G. No mechanical equipment shall be used, except that which is normal and customary for housekeeping purposes. Equipment so used shall be limited to a maximum of 1.0 horsepower motors and operated on normal household electrical currents;

H. No persons other than residents of the immediate household may be employed or engaged in the conduct of the business;

I. The following uses are expressly prohibited for consideration as an in-home business: vehicular repair, firearms or weapon sales and the manufacturing of substances or products;

J. To exempt arts and crafts and similar hobby work from the prohibition against manufacturing listed in subsection (I) of this section;

K. Arts and crafts production meeting the following criteria shall be exempt from subsection (I) of this section:

1. Limit gross sales to a maximum of $20,000 per year,

2. Prohibit activities which can be heard on adjacent properties between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., and on Sundays. Activities must comply with standard noise regulations between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.,

3. Prohibit activities and storage which are visible from adjacent properties or public rights-of-way;

L. Only those in-home businesses that are found by the chief planning official or his designee to meet these standards and to be compatible with residential uses shall be permitted;

M. When the application for an in-home business license is filed, a uniform fee shall be paid for purpose of defraying the cost incidental to the proceedings.

Such charges and fees to be rendered shall be those which the city council may from time to time determine, fix, and establish by resolution duly and regularly adopted by it;

N. The in-home business license, once approved, shall be valid until December 31st of that year. Thereafter the applicant shall apply for a renewal which, if approved, shall be valid until December 31st of the following year. Only one in-home license shall be permitted per household.

O. Cottage food businesses are allowed to operate as in-home businesses subject to compliance with the California Department of Public Health and the following requirements:

1. All cottage food businesses shall be limited to producing and selling the non-potentially-hazardous foods as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 114365.5(a), as may be amended from time to time.

2. Any foods not covered under Health and Safety Code Section 114365.5(a), including pre-packaged foods as well as hot beverages (cocoa, coffee, cider, and tea), are prohibited from being sold by cottage food businesses.

3. The sale of food by cottage food businesses from residential properties shall be limited to between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

4. Cottage food businesses shall obtain all necessary health permits from the county of Los Angeles department of public health (environmental health), prior to issuance of an in-home business license. (Ord. 17-17 § 8, 2017; Ord. 98-1830 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1707 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1664 § 2, 1988.)

17.26.040 Prohibited uses.

The following uses are expressly prohibited in the R-1-7500 zone unless otherwise set forth in CMC 17.26.030:

A. Multiple dwellings;

B. Commercial uses;

C. Industrial uses;

D. Trailer parks;

E. The raising or keeping of animals, poultry or reptiles, either wild or domesticated, other than provided for in CMC 17.26.020. (Ord. 1325 § 6, 1976; 1964 Code Appx. A § 3.33.)

17.26.050 Property development standards generally.

The property development standards contained in CMC 17.26.060 through 17.26.300 shall apply to all land and buildings in the R-1-7500 zone, except that any lot held under separate ownership or that was of record on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title which is substandard in area or dimensions may be used subject to all other standards. (Ord. 1251 § 21, 1974; 1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.060 Lot area.

Each lot shall have a minimum area of 7,500 square feet. For method of measurement, see definitions of “lot area,” CMC 17.04.360. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.065 Reserved.

(Ord. 19-07 § 31, 2019.)

17.26.070 Lot dimensions.

All lots hereafter created shall comply with the following minimum standards and lots now held under separate ownership or which are of record may not be reduced below these standards. For method of measurement, see definitions of “lot depth” and “lot width,” CMC 17.04.369 and 17.04.405, respectively:

A. Width.

1. Interior lots shall have a minimum width of 60 feet.

2. Corner lots shall have a minimum width of 67.5 feet.

3. Reversed corner lots shall have a minimum width of 75 feet.

4. Lots siding on freeways, public schools or recreation areas, or railroad rights-of-way shall have a minimum width of 85 feet.

5. Cul-de-sac lots shall have a minimum width of 45 feet at the front lot line and a minimum lot width of 60 feet at the front of the building setback line.

B. Depth.

1. Lots facing on local streets shall have a minimum depth of 100 feet.

2. Lots facing or backing on major or secondary highways shall have a minimum depth of 110 feet.

3. Lots backing on a freeway, railroad right-of-way, public school or recreation area shall have a minimum depth of 125 feet. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.071 Maximum land coverage.

The maximum land coverage of all buildings shall not exceed 35 percent of the total land or parcel area. (Ord. 93-1749 § 6, 1993.)

17.26.075 Additions to existing buildings.

The exterior and roof of all enclosed room additions to existing buildings shall be the same as or similar to the architecture and materials of the existing building. Reasonable variations in design shall be permitted upon approval of the planning director. (Ord. 1315 § 1, 1975.)

17.26.080 Population density.

There shall be a minimum of 7,500 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit and there shall be no more than one dwelling unit on any one lot; provided, however, that one accessory dwelling unit authorized by this title may be located upon the same lot as the primary dwelling unit without exceeding the density limitations prescribed herein. (Ord. 19-07 § 32, 2019; Ord. 04-1901 § 11, 2004; 1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.090 Accessory building height.

No main building or structure erected in this zone shall have a height greater than two and one-half stories or 35 feet, whichever is less. Accessory buildings shall not have a height greater than one story or 15 feet, except to allow the construction of a “nonhabitable” storage room above a detached garage, not to exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet, whichever is less. At no time, shall the second floor-level storage room be converted into a habitable/livable space. No windows shall face adjoining properties. In the event the second floor-level storage room is illegally converted into a habitable/livable space, the unpermitted conversion shall be restored back to its originally approved state: a nonhabitable personal storage room. (Ord. 22-15 § 7, 2022; Ord. 93-1749 § 4, 1993; 1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.100 Building height – Exceptions – Permitted projections above limit.

A. Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, and fire or parapet walls, skylights, towers, church steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, water tanks or similar structures may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed when approved by the commission; provided, that the same shall be safely erected and maintained at such height in view of the surrounding conditions and circumstances. No penthouse or roof structures or any space above the height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional living or floor space.

B. On lots located on slopes downhill from street grade and having a 25 percent or greater grade measured in the general direction of the side lot lines, an additional story may be constructed on the main building; provided, that the ceiling of the lowest story shall be not more than two feet above the curb level measured at the center of the lot frontage.

C. All roof equipment and machinery shall be entirely screened from view with a screening device utilizing materials which are compatible to the materials used on the building. (Ord. 11-1996 § 4, 2011; Ord. 1543 § 1, 1983; 1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.105 Floor area of single-family dwellings.

The minimum ground floor area of single-family dwellings, including site-built homes and manufactured housing, exclusive of open porches, garages, carports, balconies, patios and terraces, shall be not less than 1,100 square feet. (Ord. 1503 § 3, 1981.)

17.26.106 Floor area of accessory building.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the maximum ground floor area of accessory buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the ground floor area of the main building. (Ord. 04-1901 § 11, 2004; Ord. 93-1749 § 5, 1993.)

17.26.110 Yards – Generally.

Yards shall be measured perpendicular to the property line or from the future right-of-way line as established by the general plan for an existing right-of-way. Front and side yards, as referred to in this section, are the open unoccupied space on the same lot with a main building, extending the full width of the lot and situated between the street line and the front line of the main building facing the street projected to the side lines of the lot. For the purpose of this section, “main building” shall not include a detached or attached garage.

A. A swimming pool shall not be located in any required front yard, nor shall it be located closer than five feet from any side or rear property line. It shall be entirely enclosed as required in CMC 17.26.190.

B. No residential building shall be erected within 50 feet of the right-of-way of any railroad line or freeway.

C. Buildings used for a church, school, institution or other similar use shall observe the provisions of the zone for front yards and for side yards abutting a street. The buildings shall be removed at least 20 feet from all other property lines. Required yards may be used only for parking or access purposes.

D. Required yards shall be landscaped, except for the paved access to the garage, parking areas and the residential building. The amount of paved access and parking areas in the required front yard shall not exceed 50 percent of the total required front yard area. All motor vehicles, trailers, boats, house trailers, motor homes or campers on residential property shall be parked in paved access, garage or paved parking areas.

E. Neither the required front yard nor side yards abutting a street shall be used for the purpose of storing trailers, boats, house trailers, motor homes, campers, camper bodies, or motor vehicles or for the storage of any matter, materials, refuse bins or equipment except in the following cases:

1. The parking of a vehicle or storage of equipment and material in said front yard area to be used in actual bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling or construction of any building or structure upon such lot, not exceeding 60 days in any 12-month period;

2. Where the vehicles or materials stored are completely screened from visibility from the abutting street and the manner of screening is in accordance with the provisions of this title.

F. “Storage,” as referred to in this section, means the placing or parking of materials or vehicles for a period in excess of 72 continuous hours.

G. All utilities, equipment, machinery and satellite and disc antennas, located in yards, shall be screened at ground level from adjacent properties behind enclosures that are architecturally compatible with the adjacent building, or shall be screened by landscaping or fencing. Satellite and disc antennas with a diameter greater than two feet shall not be permitted on the roof of any structure. (Ord. 1594 § 2, 1985; Ord. 1543 § 2, 1983; Ord. 1426 § 1, 1979; 1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.120 Front yard.

A. Each lot shall have a front yard of not less than 25 feet extending across the full width of the lot, except for special conditions provided for in subsections (B), (C) and (D) of this section. The required front yard shall not be used for the storage of trailers, boats or house trailers or for the storage of any materials.

B. Where lots comprising 50 percent or more of the block frontage are developed with a front yard either greater or lesser in depth than that prescribed herein, the average of such existing front yards shall establish the front yard for the remaining lots in the block frontage; however, a front yard determined in this way shall not be less than 15 nor more than 40 feet. Existing front yards of more than 40 feet shall be counted as 40 feet in calculating the average.

C. On key lots the minimum front yard shall be the same as the front yard for the adjoining interior lot. When the front yard on the adjoining interior lot is less than prescribed by this title, the key lot front yard may be the same; however, in no case shall the key lot front yard be less than 15 feet.

D. Where the entire block frontage is designed and developed as a unit, the front yard requirements may be varied by not more than five feet in either direction; provided, that the average front yard for the entire frontage is not less than that required in the zone. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.130 Side yard.

(See also Fire safety access, CMC 17.26.250.)

A. Each lot shall have a side yard on each side of not less than five feet, except as provided for below.

B. In hillside areas where all the following conditions occur:

1. The difference in vertical elevation between the top and the toe of the slope is six feet or more; and

2. The grade of the slope between the top and the toe of the slope is four feet horizontal to one foot vertical or greater, the minimum distance from the toe or top of the slope to a main building shall not be less than five feet. On the lower lot, this distance shall be increased one foot for every additional one foot of height of slope above six feet.

C. On corner lots, unless otherwise specified in this title, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than 12.5 feet in width. No accessory buildings shall be located in the required side yard abutting the street.

A private garage, whether attached or detached, having direct access from the side street shall be located not less than 25 feet from the side property line abutting the street.

D. On a reversed corner lot, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than 15 feet in width. No accessory buildings shall be located in the required side yard.

A private garage, whether attached or detached, having direct access from the side street shall be located not less than 25 feet from the side property line abutting the street.

E. When siding on an existing alley, a main building shall be located not less than 30 feet from the opposite side of the alley.

F. Accessory Buildings in Side Yards.

1. Any accessory building located less than 75 feet from the front property line shall have the same minimum side yard as that required for the main building, regardless of whether or not the accessory building is attached to the main building.

2. An accessory building shall be located not less than three feet from a side property line when the building:

a. Is 75 feet or more from the front property line; and

b. Has openings into the three-foot space; and

c. Is of frame construction; and

d. Is not abutting an existing street or alley; and

e. Is not attached to a main building.

3. An accessory building having direct vehicular access from an alley shall be located not less than 25 feet from the opposite side of the alley.

G. All side yard requirements shall be increased two and one-half feet for each story or fraction thereof above the first story or for each 10 feet of building height above the first 15 feet. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.140 Rear yard.

A. Each lot shall have a rear yard of not less than 25 feet except for special conditions provided for below.

B. In hillside areas where the following conditions occur:

1. Where the difference in vertical elevation between the top and the toe of the slope is six feet or more; and

2. Where the grade of the slope between the top and the toe of the slope is four horizontal to one vertical or greater, the minimum distance from the toe or top of the slope to any main building on the lot shall be not less than regular rear yard required in the zone. The slope area shall not be considered as part of the required rear yard.

C. Nonresidential accessory buildings may be permitted in a required rear yard as follows:

1. An accessory building shall be located not closer than three feet from a rear property line when the building:

a. Has openings into the three-foot space, and

b. Is of frame construction, and

c. Is not abutting an existing alley;

2. The building may be located on the rear property line, or shall not be less than three feet from the line, when:

a. The building has no openings on the side abutting the rear property line,

b. The building is constructed of one-hour fire resistant materials,

c. Provision is made for all roof drainage to be taken care of on the subject property;

3. An accessory building having direct vehicular access from an alley shall be located not less than 25 feet from the opposite side of the alley, but in no case less than five feet from the rear property line;

4. An accessory building attached to a main building and used for garage purposes shall be located not less than five feet from the rear lot line;

5. Buildings or structures in the rear yard shall be located not less than 25 feet from the side property line abutting the street, and not less than five feet from the rear property line on a reversed corner lot;

6. In the various R-1 zones, not more than 35 percent of any required rear yard may be covered by any type of accessory building;

7. Where any accessory building or structure occupies space in a required rear yard, the amount of space so occupied shall be provided elsewhere on the lot, exclusive of required yard areas. The replacement space shall have a minimum dimension of eight feet, and shall be so located that it is suitable for general use by the occupant of the premises.

D. Residential additions may be permitted in a required rear yard to align with existing residential structures that were constructed within the 25-foot rear yard setback area on corner or reverse corner lots. (Ord. 22-15 § 8, 2022; 1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.150 Yards – Exceptions – Permitted projections into required yards.

A. Openwork fences, hedges, landscape architectural features, including patios, open-air grills and similar features, or guard railings for safety protection around depressed ramps, not more than three and one-half feet in height, may be located in any front, side or rear yard.

B. Fire escapes may extend or project into any yard not more than four feet.

C. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills and other similar architectural features may extend or project into a required front yard not more than four feet, and may extend into a required side yard or required rear yard not more than four inches for each one foot of the width of such required side yard or required rear yard; provided, however, that the projection shall be not closer than three feet from any side or rear property line.

D. Uncovered porches, platforms or landing places which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building may extend into any front yard a distance of not more than six feet, and such features shall not extend into a court more than 20 percent of the width of the court and in no case more than six feet, and may extend into any side or rear yard not more than three feet. An openwork railing may be installed or constructed on any such porch, platform or landing place provided it does not exceed 30 inches in height.

E. A porte cochere may be placed over a driveway in a front or side yard subject to the provisions in subsection (G) of this section.

F. Open, unenclosed stairways or balconies not covered by a roof or canopy may extend or project into a required front yard not more than 30 inches.

G. The eaves of all main buildings and of accessory buildings that are located less than 75 feet from the front property line may project into a required side yard a distance not greater than 20 inches, and in no case shall the eave be less than two feet six inches from the side property line.

H. The eaves of accessory buildings that are located more than 75 feet from the front property line may project into a side or rear yard but the eaves may not be closer than two feet from a side property line.

I. A patio may be placed in the required rear yard area when the patio:

1. Is located not closer than five feet from side and rear property lines;

2. Occupies not more than 35 percent of the required rear yard area. For maximum coverage of rear yard, see CMC 17.26.140(C)(6). (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.160 Distance between buildings.

A. Requirements for space between buildings shall be increased two and one-half feet for each story or fraction thereof above the first.

B. The minimum distance between accessory and main buildings shall be as follows:

1. Accessory buildings, except as provided in subsection (B)(2) of this section, shall be located not less than six feet from any main building. When attached by a breezeway roof, the intervening space shall be considered an inner court;

2. An accessory building which is used for garage purposes, and is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main building, and has vehicular access entirely or in part between it and any main building, shall be located not less than 25 feet from any main building.

C. The minimum distance between accessory buildings shall be not less than six feet unless the buildings have a common or party wall. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.165 Walls abutting rail line – Height and vegetation requirements.

A. Property owners abutting the proposed commuter rail line may construct block/sound attenuation walls of up to 10 feet in height along their property line and that of the rail line, and other similar locations as deemed necessary by the city planner.

B. Anyone constructing such a wall will be required to plant, irrigate and maintain fast-growing, drought-tolerant vines along the wall facing the rail line, to reduce the potential for graffiti. (Ord. 92-1740 § 1, 1992.)

17.26.170 Fences and walls – Hazardous areas.

Repealed by Ord. 23-07. (1964 Code Appx A § 3.34.)

17.26.180 Fences and walls – Hillside lots.

The provisions of Chapter 17.71 CMC, Walls, Fences, and Screening, shall apply. (Ord. 23-07 § 18, 2023.)

17.26.190 Fences and walls – Swimming pools.

The provisions of Chapter 17.71 CMC, Walls, Fences, and Screening, shall apply. (Ord. 23-07 § 19, 2023.)

17.26.200 Fences and walls – Corner cutback area regulations.

The provisions of Chapter 17.71 CMC, Walls, Fences, and Screening, shall apply. (Ord. 23-07 § 20, 2023.)

17.26.210 Permitted fences, hedges and walls.

The provisions of Chapter 17.71 CMC, Walls, Fences, and Screening, shall apply. (Ord. 23-07 § 21, 2023.)

17.26.220 Off-street parking.

The provisions of CMC 17.72.010 through 17.72.120 shall apply. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.230 Vehicular access.

A. There shall be vehicular access from a dedicated street or alley to off-street parking facilities on the property requiring off-street parking.

B. Vehicular access to lots fronting on a major or secondary highway shall be by way of an alley or service road. When unimproved lots of record on the effective date of the ordinance codified herein cannot secure access by way of an alley or service road, there shall be a paved turning area on the lot to permit motor vehicles to head into the street. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.240 Pedestrian access.

There shall be a pedestrian access from a dedicated street to property used for residential purposes. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.250 Fire safety access.

An accessway not less than three feet in width shall be provided abutting each side lot line. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.260 Signs – Generally.

CMC 17.26.260 through 17.26.290 shall include as part of their provisions those portions of existing codes and ordinances which relate to the erection and maintenance of signs and outdoor advertising structures as are not in conflict herewith.

Signs and other commercial advertising shall be permitted in this zone only as provided in CMC 17.26.270 through 17.26.290. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.270 Nameplates.

Nameplates shall be permitted subject to the following conditions:

A. Nameplates shall not exceed one square foot in area and there shall be not more than one nameplate per dwelling unit;

B. Nameplates shall display only the following:

1. Name of the premises upon which it is displayed, and/or

2. Name of the owner or lessee of the premises, and/or

3. Address of the premises. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.280 “For Rent,” “For Sale” and similar signs.

“For Rent,” “For Sale” and signs of similar type shall be permitted subject to the following conditions:

A. Not more than two such signs shall be permitted on any lot or parcel;

B. No such sign shall exceed four square feet in area;

C. The sign shall be posted on the subject lot by the owner or his authorized agent. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.285 Signs for conditionally allowed uses.

Conditionally allowed uses such as churches and educational institutions may request site plan approval for such signage as may be reasonably necessary for the use. Any such signage shall comply with the following:

A. Each site shall be permitted to have one wall sign not to exceed five percent of the area of the first story height of the building or 50 square feet, whichever is greater, and one monument sign not to exceed 20 square feet in area and six feet in height.

B. In lieu of the signage provided in subsection (A) of this section, the chief planning official may approve one monument sign not to exceed 50 square feet in area and eight feet in height.

C. All signs shall be designed in harmony with the surrounding residential area.

D. Each use shall be permitted one pedestrian oriented information sign not to exceed 16 square feet in area.

E. Each use shall be permitted reasonable directional and traffic safety signs as determined necessary by the chief planning official.

F. That the design of all signs be submitted for site plan review and approval by the chief planning official. (Ord. 1710 § 1, 1990.)

17.26.290 Subdivision signs.

The following signs and advertising structures shall be permitted:

A. Temporary real estate signs advertising real property which has been subdivided for purposes of sale or lease shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions:

1. Such signs shall be located on the premises within the boundaries of the subdivision which they advertise.

2. Such signs shall not exceed 100 square feet in area.

3. There shall be not more than two such signs per 300 feet of frontage.

4. Before any sign or advertising structure is erected, a permit therefor shall have been issued by the building department for a six-month period.

5. The sign shall remain only as long as some portion of the property advertised for sale remains unsold, or for a period of six months, whichever period is shorter. No such sign shall remain longer than six months unless the permit therefor has been renewed by the building department.

B. Small signs are permitted within the tract; provided, there shall be no more than one such sign for each three lots. Each sign shall not exceed four square feet in area.

C. Signs are permitted on the same lot with a model home; provided, they not exceed three in number and four square feet each in area. The sign shall be removed within 48 hours after the initial sale of the lot and/or home. (1964 Code Appx. A § 3.34.)

17.26.300 Underground utilities.

Utility lines including, but not limited to, electric, communications, street lighting and cable television shall be placed underground in accordance with CMC 17.64.030(E), unless special permission to construct said lines above the ground is granted. (Ord. 1251 § 22, 1974.)

17.26.310 Site plan and architectural review.

The following procedures shall apply to all development in the R-1-7500 zone:

A. The site plan provisions of Chapter 17.64 CMC shall apply.

B. In order that the buildings, structures, signs and landscaping will be in harmony with other structures and appearances in the area and not obnoxious, undesirable or of unsightly appearance, the applicant shall provide, in addition to the site plan review of Chapter 17.64 CMC, the following items for approval:

1. The total development plan showing all the dimensions and locations of proposed structures, buildings, streets, parking, yards, playgrounds, open spaces and other public and private facilities;

2. Architectural drawings or sketches showing the design and character of the proposed structures, uses and facilities and the physical relationship of all elements;

3. Lot dimensions;

4. All buildings and structures; location, floor plans (scale for typical unit design shall be one-fourth inch to one foot), elevations, size, height, proposed use;

5. The relation to the existing buildings and structures in the general vicinity and area;

6. Yards and space between buildings;

7. Walls and fences: location, height and materials;

8. The colors and materials on the exterior;

9. The type and pitch of roofs;

10. The size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings;

11. Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio and television masts;

12. And such other data as may be required to permit the planning director to make the required findings.

C. If he finds all of the following conditions to exist, the planning director shall approve the application as provided in Chapter 17.64 CMC, subject to such conditions as he may attach which are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare, to secure a development which is in harmony with other developments in the area, to minimize all undesirable or unsightly appearance, and to provide an orderly and visually aesthetic development within the intent of this title:

1. That all provisions of applicable ordinances, including the ordinance codified in this title, are complied with;

2. That the following are arranged so that traffic congestion is avoided, pedestrian and vehicular safety and welfare are protected:

a. Building structures and improvements,

b. Setbacks,

c. Height of buildings,

d. Walls,

e. Landscaping;

3. That all yard areas required by this title, or found necessary for compatibility to the adjacent properties;

4. That the architectural character of the proposed structures is based upon the appropriate principles of harmony and proportion in the elements of the structure;

5. That the overall plan is in keeping with existing quality improvements in the area, and in harmony with the future development of the area, and in accord with the general plan;

6. That the development will not be detrimental to surrounding properties, nor diminish the value thereof.

If he finds any of the above not to be true, or not to exist, the planning director shall disapprove the application. (Ord. 1503 § 4, 1981.)