Chapter 30.07 Rules of Construction & Definitions 30.07.02 Defined Terms J Designees Title 30: Unified Development Code 325 August 2023 buying, selling, or dealing in dismantled wrecked, inoperative or disabled vehicles or integral parts or components, and the storage, sale or dumping of inoperative vehicles and trailers, or parts thereof. Sanitary Landfill A permanent site disposing of refuse to minimize environmental hazards by spreading, compacting to the smallest volume, and applying cover material over all exposed waste. A landfill may operate a salvage yard or a food scrap management program to reduce the volume of waste. School An academic institution offering instruction in several branches of learning, either as a public or private entity for pre-school through grade 12, or post-secondary academic institutions that grants degrees beyond grade 12. This use does not include other Educational Facility uses. Screen Fence See “Fence.” Seasonal Sales The temporary outdoor sale and display of holiday goods during the following nationally recognized holidays: Christmas, Halloween, Independence Day, Valentine’s Day, and Mother's Day. Security Fence See “Fence.” Senior Housing Housing with all units intended for, and occupied by, at least 1 person 55 years of age or older. Senior housing includes facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of persons 55 years of age or older. Separation A separation required between uses, unless otherwise specified, is the distance from the space occupied by a particular use to the property line of another use. Setback The distance between a structure and the property lines of the lot, parcel, or tract on which it is located. Front Setback The setback applies to the full frontal width of a lot or site, measuring from the future right-of-way, street, or property line, and extending onto the lot for the minimum depth in feet as specified in the applicable zoning district, excluding allowable projections set forth in this Title. Rear Setback The setback applies to the full rear width of a lot or site, measuring from the rear lot line and extending onto the lot for the minimum depth in feet as specified in the applicable zoning district, excluding allowable projections set forth in this Title. Side Interior Setback The setback on the side portion of a lot not adjacent to a private or public street. The length is measured from the rear line of the required front setback, or the front property line if

Chapter 30.02 Zoning Districts 30.02.25 Measurement and Exceptions D Setbacks Title 30: Unified Development Code 37 August 2023 D. Setbacks 1. Measurement i. Setbacks are measured from the front, rear, or side property line, extending inward onto the lot for the minimum depth in feet as specified in the applicable zoning district, unless otherwise specified in this section, and allowing for intrusions as described in Table 30.02-4: Authorized Intrusions into Required Setbacks. ii. Setbacks shall be measured as follows: (a) From the future right-of-way, the edge of any right-of-way or the lot line, whichever is closest to the interior of the lot. (b) When adjacent to detached sidewalks, from a line 5 feet behind the curb. iii. For corner/irregular shaped lots, the front lot line shall be along the street frontage used for addressing. If an address has not been assigned, the front lot line shall be the same street frontage as the identifiable entrance to the building. 2. Standards i. Residential Buildings Along Railroad Lines, Freeways or Drainage Channels A residential building shall not be erected within 50 feet of the right-of-way of any railroad line, nondepressed freeway, or drainage channel. The setback may be reduced to the zoning district standard only when: (a) Adjacent to railroads and freeways, a landscape buffer with a noise attenuated wall is constructed per §30.04.02, Buffering and Screening, or a 25-decibel noise level reduction is incorporated in the construction of the dwelling. (b) Adjacent to a drainage channel, the channel is improved and/or a protective wall is constructed per the requirements of Public Works. 3. Exceptions Every part of a required setback shall be unobstructed from ground level to the sky, except as follows: i. Parking in Setbacks Parking is allowed in required setbacks. ii. RS20 and RS10 Districts (a) Arterial/Collector Access Primary structures with sole arterial or collector access may reduce the minimum rear setback by 10 feet. (b) Front Setback The front setback for 50% of the primary structure width may be reduced by 12 feet if enhanced decorative features are provided, such as bay windows or stucco pop-outs. iii. Single-Family Attached Dwelling The side or rear setbacks may be eliminated to accommodate attached single-family dwelling development. iv. Front Setback Alternatives Alternative front setbacks are allowed if enhanced decorative features are provided along the affected street such as bay windows, window overhangs, stone or brick façades, and other unique architectural features