Chapter 18.82
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ALL USES
Sections:
18.82.005 Applicability and compliance.
18.82.020 Combustibles and explosives.
18.82.025 Electromagnetic interference.
18.82.050 Property maintenance.
18.82.055 Radioactive materials.
18.82.060 Storage or repair on vacant lots.
18.82.005 Applicability and compliance.
The development standards set forth in this chapter apply to every use classification in every zoning district unless otherwise specifically provided. The city planner may require evidence of ability to comply with development standards before issuing an entitlement. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]
18.82.010 Air contaminants.
Every use must comply with rules, regulations and standards of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). An applicant for a zoning permit or a use, activity or process requiring BAAQMD approval of a permit to construct must file a copy of the BAAQMD permit with the city planner. An applicant for a use, activity, or process that requires BAAQMD approval of a permit to operate must file a copy of such permit with the city planner within 30 days of its approval. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]
18.82.015 Animals.
The keeping of animals on a site must comply with Chapter 7.08 PMC. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]
18.82.020 Combustibles and explosives.
The use, handling, storage and transportation of combustibles and explosives must comply with the fire code (Chapter 15.20 PMC). [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]
18.82.025 Electromagnetic interference.
A use, activity and process may not cause electromagnetic interference with normal radio or television reception in an R district, or with the function of other electronic equipment beyond the property line of the site on which the use, activity or process is situated. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]
18.82.030 Glare.
A. From Glass. Mirror or highly reflective glass may not cover more than 20 percent of a building surface visible from a street unless an applicant submits information demonstrating to the satisfaction of the city planner that use of such glass will not significantly increase glare visible from an adjacent street and property or pose a hazard for moving vehicles.
B. From Outdoor Lighting. Parking lot lighting must comply with PMC 18.78.050(F). Security lighting may be indirect or diffused, or be shielded or directed away from an R district within 100 feet. Lighting for outdoor court or field games within 300 feet of an R district requires approval of a use permit. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]
18.82.035 Heat and humidity.
A use, activity and process may not produce an unreasonable, disturbing, or unnecessary emission of heat or humidity at the property line of the site on which it is situated, that causes material distress, discomfort or injury to the average person. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]
18.82.040 Noise.
A. Each use and activity must comply with Chapter 9.44 PMC.
B. No construction event or activity occurring on any site adjoining a lot located in an R, residential PD or GQ district shall generate loud noises in excess of 65 decibels measured at the property line, except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]
18.82.045 Odors.
A use, activity and process may not produce an unreasonable, disturbing, or unnecessary emission of odors at the property line of the site on which it is situated, that causes material distress, discomfort or injury to the average person. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 05-1257 § 4, 2005.]
18.82.050 Property maintenance.
A. Buildings and Structures. Each exterior of a building or other structure must be kept in a good state of repair and the exterior finish must be clean and well maintained.
B. Site. The entire site including paved, unpaved and landscaped areas must be kept in a neat and orderly manner, free of weeds, loose trash, debris and other litter. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. F), 2007; Ord. 05-1257 § 4, 2005; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]
18.82.055 Radioactive materials.
The use, handling, storage and transportation of radioactive material must comply with the California radiation control regulations (California Administrative Code, Title 17) and the Fire Code (Chapter 15.20 PMC). [Ord. 15-1390 § 3 (Exh. C), 2015.]
18.82.060 Storage or repair on vacant lots.
A person may not store, park, place or allow to remain in any part of a vacant lot any unsightly object except as provided in PMC 18.50.405 and 18.50.410. This does not apply to building materials or equipment for use on the site during the time a valid building permit is in effect for construction on the premises. [Ord. 15-1390 § 3 (Exh. C), 2015.]
18.82.065 Water pollution.
A person may not discharge and no use may result in the discharge of liquids of any kind into a public or private sewage system, watercourse, body of water, or the ground, except in compliance with applicable law and regulations (California Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Administrative Code, Title 23, Division 3, and California Water Code Division 7). [Ord. 15-1390 § 3 (Exh. C), 2015.]