Section 10.88.040 Development Standards

The following development standards shall apply to all land and structures within this district.

A.    Site Area.

        The minimum site area is 5 acres, or a fraction thereof if the site annexed is less than five acres.

B.    Frontage, Width and Depth.

        No requirement.

C.    Lot Coverage.

        10%, maximum.

D.    Front Yard.

        35 feet, minimum.
    
E.    Side Yard.

        15 feet, minimum.

F.    Rear Yard.

        15 feet, minimum.

G.    In addition to the building setback requirements listed in E - G, above, the following setback is required for any structure in which animals or fowl are contained:

1.    Any structure used to contain animals or fowl shall be set back at least 200 feet from any parcel located within the R-A, R-1, R-M, or C districts, or any school or institution used for human care.

H    Distance Between Structures.

          Subject to requirements of the Uniform Building Code.

I.        Building Height.  

        35 feet, maximum.  A building height up to 75 feet may be permitted by Conditional Use Permit (see Section 10.114:  Conditional Use Permits).

J.    Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities

        Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided for each use as required in Section 10.190: Parking and Loading.

K.    Signs.

        Signs shall be designed consistent with the requirements contained in Section 10.186: Signs.

L.    Public Improvements.

    New development shall be required to install public infrastructure necessary to adequately serve the project, based on requirements of the City Engineer, including sewer, water, storm drainage lines, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street paving, and street lighting.  These improvements shall be constructed consistent with requirements shown in the City of Tulare Standards and Specifications  and shall be installed prior to occupancy of any structures on the site.
(Ord. 00-1854)