17.332.070 PC overlay zone-Development regulations.
A. General rule. All regulations of the underlying zone apply to the PC zone unless a more restrictive regulation is set forth in this chapter. Chapter 15.148 applies to signs in the PC zone unless a more restrictive regulation is set forth in this chapter.
B. Height.
1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words have the meanings set forth in this subsection.
"Height" means the vertical distance from the finished grade of a building site to the high point of the building, structure, or other improvement.
"High point" means the peak of the roof, mechanical apparatus, lighting stand, sign, or other structural feature that extends to the greatest vertical distance above the finished grade of the building site.
"Reference line" means a line that is (i) parallel to and 10 feet landward from the landside toe of the levee, or (ii) the landward boundary of a recorded levee maintenance easement, whichever is more landward.
2. Maximum height.
a. The height of any building, structure, sign, pole, lighting standard, or other improvement erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, or modified shall not be more than five feet above the levee crown closest to the building site.
b. The maximum height may be increased by one foot for each five feet by which the distance from the building, structure, or improvement to the reference line exceeds 25 feet.
c. Notwithstanding subsection B.2.b, the height of any building, structure, sign, pole, lighting stand, or other improvement shall not exceed the maximum height permitted for the underlying zone or 75 feet, whichever is less.
C. Visible width.
1. Definition. As used in this paragraph, "visible width" means the distance between the two parallel lines that start at the two opposite corners of the side of the building or structure most nearly parallel to the reference line and that run perpendicular to (or nearly perpendicular to) and intersect the reference line.
2. Maximum visible width. The maximum visible width of buildings or structures is 250 feet.
D. Color and glare.
1. Buildings, structures, signs (but not for the content or graphic design of the message displayed), poles, lighting standards, and other improvements shall have an exterior surface that is painted in earth tones or finished in one or more of the following materials:
a. Natural wood;
b. Natural earth-toned stone, rock, or masonry; or
c. Any other earth-tone material.
2. This paragraph does not apply to any roof or portion of a roof that is enclosed by a parapet, mansard, or other similar architectural feature if no portion of the roof or ridge line projects above the enclosure.
E. Signs. No sign shall be erected, constructed, or maintained except on that portion of a building or structure having public street frontage or that portion of a lot or parcel having public street frontage. Free-standing, off-site advertising signs are prohibited.
F. Minimum setbacks.
1. No building or structure in the PC zone shall be erected within 25 feet of the reference line.
2. Notwithstanding subsection F.1, accessory buildings appurtenant to single- and two-unit residences not exceeding 500 square feet in floor area may be erected not closer than 15 feet from the reference line.
G. Fences or walls.
1. Fence or wall required along reference line. For development of any parcel within the PC zone abutting or including within its boundaries the reference line, a six-foot masonry wall or six-foot woven wire fence shall be erected along the reference line in accordance with city standard specifications. This paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit the installation of gates or any other means of private ingress and egress.
2. Tree planting strip. A tree planting strip at least 10 feet wide shall be established and maintained adjacent to the landward side of the fence or masonry wall required by subsection G.1. The city landscape architect shall promulgate regulations listing the native species or related genera appropriate to riparian and flood plain areas of the Sacramento Valley and the size and maturity of those plants. Only listed trees may be planted within the tree planting strip.
H. Exterior Lighting. All exterior lighting shall be shielded at the source and shall be directed away from the American River parkway to the greatest degree possible. (Ord. 2024-0051 § 22; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
