1. Public Comment: The Public Comment period is set aside to allow public testimony on items not on today s agenda.

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1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Agriculture Subcommittee Meeting Gaviota Coast Planning Advisory Committee Thur hursday January 20,, :00 pm El Capitan Canyon Campground Calle Real Mesa Yurt* Agenda 1. Public Comment: The Public Comment period is set aside to allow public testimony on items not on today s agenda. 2. Administrative a. Sub-committee roles and responsibilities b. Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Recording Secretary 3. Briefing on Stated Agricultural Principles of GavPAC 4. Briefing on Existing Agricultural Policy and Zoning Ordinance Issues 5. Discussion of Potential Approach proaches to Zoning Ordinance and Policy P Changes a. Land Use Development Code Agricultural Uses Restrictions and Permit Processes b. Agricultural Processing c. Retail Sales d. Home Occupations e. Other 6. Subcommittee Meeting Schedule 7. Adjourn *An employee at the campground entrance kiosk will direct you where to park and how to find the meeting room.

2 GavPAC Recommended Issues for Subcommittee Deliberations Gaviota Coast Plan Agriculture Subcommittee - Meeting No. 1 January 20, 2011 Ag-1 Consider Discussion of Agricultural Water Resources Ag-2 Consider 'Safe Harbor-Like Agreements' for Habitat Restoration (rev. 11/2/10) Ag-3 Consider Sustainable & Beneficial Agricultural Land Management Techniques and Projects Ag-4 Consider the Utilization of Conservation Easements Ag-5 Consider Opportunities for Alternative Revenue Streams on Agricultural Land Ag-6 Consider Additional Permitted Uses on Agricultural Land Ag-7 Consider Multi-Generational and Employee Housing on Agricultural Land Ag-8 Consider Permit Requirements for Structures with Agricultural Uses Ag-9 Consider Allowed Agricultural Support Uses on Agricultural Land. Consider specific areas where more intensive, shared agricultural support uses could be located. And consider utilizing a development rights transfer protocol to areas with urban infrastructure. (rev. 11/2/10) Ag-10 Consider Additional Grazing Opportunities on Public Lands (rev. 11/2/10) Ag-11 Consider Conversion from Williamson Act Contracts to Conservation Easements (rev. 11/2/10) LU-2 Consider Additional Primary Residences for Extended Farm/Ranching Families and Farm Workers (rev. 11/2/10)

3 TEI-1 TEI-2 Recommend a Set of Safety Improvements to Transportation Corridor Operations Recommend a Set of Improvements to Transportation Corridor Operations REC-1bSafe access for various informal coastal uses REC-3 Improved & Safer Highway Access for Cyclists TEI-3 Improve Bicycle Access Along the Coast REC-1aProvide appropriate access to and along the coast and provide public recreational opportunities; including development of improved access to the Bill Wallace Trail REC-2aAssess need and feasibility of trails on public & private land REC-2cEstablishment of a Multi-Use Trail Between El Capitan and Gaviota State Parks REC-2dMaintain Multi-Use Trail Between El Capitan and Refugio State Parks REC-2bDevelopment of a California Coastal Trail (CCT) REC-5 Better coordination of recreational access among agencies REC-7 Off-road recreational vehicles Gaviota Planning Issues Summary Dated: August 24, 2010 Notes: RSOS-1 Maintain and Enhance Rural Character was not included in this summary due to its inter-relation with numerous issues Transportation Corridor Operations & Safety Watershed Approach to Habitat Recreational Access Agricultural Land Management RSOS-8 Natural Resources Best Management Practices to be Identified to Minimize Impacts from Agricultural Operations RSOS-2 Protect & Enhance Natural Resources Utilizing a Watershed Approach RSOS-3 Expanded Recreational Opportunities Should be Sensitive to Natural Setting RSOS-4 RSOS-5 Ag-1 Ag-2 Ag-3 Ag-4 Ag-5 Ag-6 Ag-7 Protect & Enhance Wildlife Corridors Support Landowner Stewardship of Natural Resources Consider Discussion of Agricultural Water Resources Consider 'Safe Harbor-Like Agreements' for Habitat Restoration rev. 11/ 2/10 Consider Sustainable & Beneficial Agricultural Land Management Techniques and Projects Consider the Utilization of Conservation Easements Consider Opportunities for Alternative Revenue Streams on Agricultural Land Consider Additional Permitted Uses on Agricultural Land Consider Multi-Generational and Employee Housing on Agricultural Land TEI-4 Consider Community & Large Scaled Renewable Energy Production Ag-8 Consider Permit Requirements for Structures with Agricultural Uses TEI-7 Review & Consider the Feasibility of Alternate Off- and Onshore Oil Production Facilities REC-4 Facilitate Re-Use of Disturbed Lands for Public Use (Texaco Tank Farm, Mariposa Reina REC-6 Private Recreational Uses TEI-6 TEI-9 VIS-4 Plan for the Reuse of Abandoned Energy Facilities and the decommissioning of unused pipelines Consider Additional Fire Protection Services West of Winchester Canyon Tailor Private Driveway & Roadway Standards; Tailor Development Design for Fire Management RSOS-6 Protect Cultural & Historic Resources RSOS-7 Consider Habitat Restoration Projects TEI-5 VIS-8 Design Characteristics & Maintenance for Rural Roads; Prioritization of Maintenance Removal of Abandoned Utilities and Undergrounding New Utilities Associated with New Large-Scale Alternative Energy Projects VIS-10 Consider Landscaping and Vegetation Standards LU-8 Truth in Zoning Agricultural Economic Viability Energy Recreational Facilities Viewshed Discrete Issues Ag-9 Consider Allowed Agricultural Support Uses on Agricultural Land. Consider specific areas where more intensive, shared agricultural support uses could be located. And consider utilizing a development rights transfer protocol to areas with urban infrastructure rev. 11/2/10 Ag-10 Consider Additional Grazing Opportunities on Public Lands rev. 11/2/10 Ag-11 LU-2 VIS-1 Consider Conversion from Williamson Act Contracts to Conservation Easements Consider Additional Primary Residences for Extended Farm/Ranching Families and Farm Workers rev. 11/2/10 Defining and Sustaining Rural Character VIS-9 Consider Official Scenic Highway Designation for Highway 101 VIS-7 VIS-6 VIS-3 VIS-2 VIS-5 LU-1 LU-3 Consider the Prioritization of Preservation of Properties Seaward of Highway 101 Consider Limitation of Development on Coastal Bluffs Strong Design Review Process & Standards to Guide Optimal Scale and Siting of Development Review Existing Visual Resources Policies in the Context of the Gaviota Coast Appropriate Single-Family Dwelling Size Maintain Existing Zoning Density Consider Clustering of Structures Within Lots

4 Summary of Land Uses Allowed in Agricultural Zones in Santa Barbara County Gaviota Coast Plan Agriculture Subcommittee - Meeting No. 1 January 20, 2011 Land Use and Development Code (inland areas) Under the LUDC, the key uses allowed by right are cultivated agriculture and grazing. Some limited processing uses of on-premise products are allowed with approval of a land use permit, and processing of off-premise products with approval of a conditional use permit. There are also a number of potential recreational uses such as sports or recreational facilities, golf courses, or guest ranches allowed in the Agricultural Zone with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. However, the CUP permitting burden, as well as the severe restrictions on recreational uses placed on Williamson Act contracted lands suddenly results in few practical opportunities or examples of such uses being established. Land uses allowed within Agricultural Zones are detailed in the tables below. Since a Uniform Rules About 79 percent of the privately-held land within the Gaviota Coast is currently under Williamson Act contract. Most of the requirements of the Uniform Rules are more restrictive than the Zoning Ordinance. This is an important feature for the GavPAC to remember when considering expanding permitted uses or alternative revenue streams on agricultural land. It should be noted that some uses that are allowed by zoning are not allowed on contracted land because they would not be considered compatible with the Williamson Act. At the same time, there are uses that would be deemed compatible under the Williamson Act but would not be allowed under County zoning ordinances. Therefore, for a use to be allowed on contracted land, it must be both permitted by County zoning and found to be compatible under the Act and these Rules. Compatibility is evaluated by the Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee (APAC) on a case-by-case basis. Contracted land must follow principles of compatibility (Section 2-1 of Uniform Rules), some of which also mirror General Plan Policy. Principles include: 1. The use will not significantly compromise the long-term productive agricultural capability 2. The use will not significantly displace or impair current or reasonably foreseeable agricultural operations. Uses that significantly displace agricultural operations may be deemed compatible if they relate directly to the production of commercial agricultural products such as harvesting, processing, or shipping. 3. The use will not result in the significant removal of adjacent contracted land from agricultural or open-space use. The Board of Supervisors may approve a use on nonprime land which would not be compliance with the compatibility principles provided the use is approved pursuant to a conditional use permit. 1

5 Other compatibility criteria (Section 2-1.2): a. The use does not result in the significant increase in the density of the temporary or permanent human population that could hinder or impair agricultural operations on the subject property and/or other agricultural lands in the vicinity. b. The use does not require and will not encourage the extension of urban services such as sewer or the upgrade of public roads to urban standards that could encourage premature conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses. c. The use does not include a residential subdivision in any agricultural preserve or farmland security zone. County Comprehensive General Plan - Agricultural Element Goals GOAL I. Santa Barbara County shall assure and enhance the continuation of agriculture as a major viable production industry. Agriculture shall be encouraged. Where conditions allow, (taking into account environmental impacts) expansion and intensification shall be supported. GOAL II. Agricultural lands shall be protected from adverse urban influence. GOAL III. Where it is necessary for agricultural lands to be converted to other uses, this use shall not interfere with remaining agricultural operations. GOAL IV. Recognizing that agriculture can enhance and protect natural resources, agricultural operations should be encouraged to incorporate such techniques as soil conservation and sound fire risk reduction practices. GOAL V. Santa Barbara County shall allow areas and installations for those supportive activities needed as an integral part of the production and marketing process on and/or off the farm. GOAL VI. The County should make effective-provision for access to agricultural areas and for the necessary movement of agricultural crops and equipment. 2

6 Allowable Land Uses in Agricultural Zones ALLOWED USES AGRICULTURAL & ENERGY FACILITIES Abalone shell processing CUP CUP Agricultural accessory structure P P Agricultural processing - On-premise products P P Agricultural processing - Off-premise products CUP CUP Agricultural processing - Extensive CUP Animal keeping (except equestrian facilities, see RECREATION) S S Aquaculture CUP CUP Cultivated agriculture, orchard, vineyard E E Grazing E E Greenhouse P P Oil and gas uses MCUP Winery S CUP INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING, WHOLESALING Composting facility MCUP Bakery and baked goods production and distribution Food and beverage product manufacturing Handcraft industry, small scale manufacturing Lumber and wood product manufacturing Merchandise manufacturing Slaughterhouse, stockyard, rendering plant Tannery Wholesaling and distribution Livestock yard sales RECREATION, PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES Country Club CUP Equestrian facilities P CUP Fairgrounds CUP CUP Golf Course CUP CUP Golf Driving Range CUP CUP Meeting facility, public or private CUP Meeting facility, religious CUP CUP Museum CUP Rural recreation 1 CUP CUP School CUP CUP School Business, professional or trade CUP CUP Sports and outdoor recreation facilities CUP CUP 3

7 Allowable Land Uses in Agricultural Zones (con t) ALLOWED USES RESIDENTIAL USES Agricultural employee housing, 4 or fewer employees P MCUP Agricultural employee housing, 5 or more employees CUP CUP Artist studio P P Dwelling, one-family P P Guesthouse P P Home occupation P P Monastery CUP Residential accessory uses and structures P P Residential second unit attached Residential second unit detached Special Care Home, 7 or more clients MCUP MCUP RETAIL TRADE Agricultural product sales P P Farm supply and feed store Restaurant, café, coffee shop - Indoor and outdoor Farmer s Market Flea Market SERVICES Cemetery CUP CUP Charitable or philanthropic organization CUP CUP Large family day care home P P Small family day care home E E Child care center, non-residential MCUP MCUP Child care center, residential MCUP MCUP Lodging - Guest ranch CUP CUP Lodging Hostel CUP Lodging - Hotel or motel Mausoleum CUP Medical services animal hospital P CUP Mortuary, accessory to cemetery CUP INFRASTRUCTURE Drainage channel, water course, storm drain, less than 20,000 sf P P Drainage channel, water course, storm drain, 20,000 sf or more MCUP MCUP Flood control project, less than 20,000 sf total area P P Flood control project, 20,000 sf or more total area MCUP MCUP Utility service line with less than 5 connections P Utility service line with 5 or more connections MCUP Wind turbines and wind energy systems S S 4

8 Key: MCUP = Minor Conditional Use Permit, CUP = Conditional Use Permit, P = Land Use or Coastal Permit, E = Allowed use, no permit required, S = Permit determined by Specific Use Regulations 1. Use limited to areas designated on the Land Use Element Maps with the Agricultural Industry Overlay 2. Allowable uses and permit requirements for Rural Recreation: Coastal Zone. Low-intensity recreational development (e.g., hiking trails, public riding stables, recreational camps, hostels, campgrounds, retreats, and guest ranches) may be allowed subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Inland area. Low-intensity recreational development (e.g., recreational camps, hostels, campgrounds, retreats, and guest ranches, trout farm, rifle range, and duck shooting farm) may be allowed subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Source: Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) August

9 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CODE - CHAPTER 35 - COUNTY LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT CODE Agricultural Zones Table 2-1 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural Zones LAND USE (1) E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use or Coastal Permit required (2) MCUP CUP S Minor Conditional Use Permit required Conditional Use Permit required Permit determined by Specific Use Regulations Use Not Allowed PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE AG-I AG-I Specific Use Regulations AGRICULTURAL, MINING, & ENERGY FACILITIES Abalone shell processing CUP CUP Agricultural accessory structure P P P P Agricultural processing - On-premise products P P P P Agricultural processing - Off-premise products CUP CUP CUP Agricultural processing - Extensive CUP(3) Animal keeping (except equestrian facilities, see RECREATION) S S S S Aquaculture CUP CUP Cultivated agriculture, orchard, vineyard E E E E Grazing E E E E Greenhouse P P P P Mining - Agricultural soil export MCUP Mining, extracting & quarrying of natural resources, not including gas, oil & other hydrocarbons CUP CUP CUP CUP Mining- Surface, less than 1,000 cubic yards P(4) CUP P(4) P Mining- Surface, 1,000 cubic yards or more CUP CUP CUP P Oil and gas uses S S S S 35.5 Winery S S CUP INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING, WHOLESALING Composting facility MCUP MCUP Fertilizer manufacturing CUP(3) RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES Country club CUP CUP Equestrian facilities CUP CUP P CUP Fairgrounds CUP CUP CUP CUP Golf course CUP CUP CUP CUP Golf driving range CUP CUP CUP CUP Meeting facility, public or private CUP CUP Meeting facility, religious CUP CUP CUP CUP Museum CUP CUP Rural recreation CUP CUP School CUP CUP CUP CUP School - Business, professional or trade CUP CUP CUP CUP Sports and outdoor recreation facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP Key to Zone symbols AG-I Agriculture I Coastal Zone Agriculture II Notes: (1) See Article (Glossary) for land use definitions. (2) Development Plan approval may also be required; see Section C. (3) Use limited to areas designated on the Land Use Element Maps with the Agricultural Industry overlay. (4) On one or more locations or lots under the control of an operator that do not exceed a total area of one acre; if the total area exceeds one acre, than a CUP is required. Article Zones and Allowable Land Uses Published May

10 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CODE - CHAPTER 35 - COUNTY LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT CODE Agricultural Zones Table Continued Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural Zones LAND USE (1) E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use or Coastal Permit required (2) MCUP CUP S Minor Conditional Use Permit required Conditional Use Permit required Permit determined by Specific Use Regulations Use Not Allowed PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE AG-I AG-I Specific Use Regulations RESIDENTIAL USES Agricultural employee housing, 4 or fewer employees MCUP MCUP MCUP MCUP Agricultural employee housing, 5 or more employees CUP CUP CUP CUP Artist studio P P P P Dwelling, one-family (3) P P P P Guesthouse P P P P Home occupation P P P P Monastery CUP CUP Residential accessory uses and structures P P P P Residential agricultural unit, attached (4) P Residential agricultural unit, detached and clustered (4) P Residential agricultural unit, remotely sited MCUP Residential second unit - attached (4) P P Residential second unit - detached (4) MCUP MCUP Special care home, 7 or more clients MCUP MCUP MCUP MCUP RETAIL TRADE Agricultural product sales P P P P SERVICES Cemetery CUP CUP CUP CUP Charitable or philanthropic organization CUP CUP CUP CUP Large family day care home P P P P Small family day care home E E E E Child care center, Non-residential MCUP MCUP MCUP MCUP Child care center, Residential MCUP MCUP MCUP MCUP Lodging - Guest ranch CUP CUP Lodging - Hostel CUP CUP Mausoleum CUP CUP Medical services - Animal hospital MCUP CUP P CUP Mortuary, accessory to cemetery CUP CUP Key to Zone Symbols AG-I Agriculture I Coastal Zone Agriculture II Notes: (1) See Article (Glossary) for land use definitions. (2) Development Plan approval may also be required; see Section C. (3) One-family dwelling may be a mobile home on a permanent foundation, see Section (4) Limited to specific locations. See the limitations on location for the use in Chapter (Standards for Specific Land Uses). Article Zones and Allowable Land Uses Published May

11 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CODE - CHAPTER 35 - COUNTY LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT CODE Agricultural Zones Table Continued Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural Zones LAND USE (1) E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use or Coastal Permit required (2) MCUP CUP S Minor Conditional Use Permit required Conditional Use Permit required Permit determined by Specific Use Regulations Use Not Allowed PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE AG-I AG-I Specific Use Regulations TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE Agricultural product transportation facility CUP CUP B.2 Airport, public CUP CUP Airstrip, private and temporary CUP CUP Airstrip, temporary CUP CUP Drainage channel, water course, storm drain, less than 20,000 sf P P P P Drainage channel, water course, storm drain, 20,000 sf or more MCUP MCUP MCUP MCUP(5) Electrical substation - Minor (3) MCUP MCUP MCUP MCUP Electrical transmission line (4) (5) CUP CUP CUP CUP Flood control project, less than 20,000 sf total area (6) P P P P Flood control project, 20,000 sf or more total area (6) MCUP MCUP MCUP MCUP Heliport CUP CUP CUP CUP Pipeline - Oil or gas P P 35.5 Public utility facility CUP CUP Public works or private service facility MCUP MCUP Road, street, less than 20,000 sf total area P P P P Road, street, 20,00 sf or more total area P MCUP P MCUP Sea wall, revetment, groin, or other shoreline structure CUP CUP Telecommunications facility S S S S Utility service line with less than 5 connections (4) P P Utility service line with 5 or more connections (4) MCUP MCUP Wind turbines and wind energy systems S S S S Key to Zone Symbols AG-I Agriculture I Coastal Zone Agriculture II Notes: (1) See Article (Glossary) for land use definitions. (2) Development Plan approval may also be required; see Section C. (3) Use is subject to the standards of the standards of the PU zone. (4) Does not include electrical transmission lines outside the jurisdiction of the County. (5) Not allowed in the VC overlay. (6) Not applicable to facilities constructed by the County outside of the Coastal Zone. Article Zones and Allowable Land Uses Published May

12 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CODE - CHAPTER 35 - COUNTY LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT CODE Agricultural Zones Table Continued Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural Zones LAND USE (1) E Allowed use, no permit required (Exempt) P Permitted use, Land Use or Coastal Permit required (2) MCUP CUP S Minor Conditional Use Permit required Conditional Use Permit required Permit determined by Specific Use Regulations Use Not Allowed PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE AG-I AG-I WATER SUPPLY & WASTEWATER FACILITIES Bulk water importation facilities CUP CUP Desalination facility, less than 15 connections MCUP MCUP Desalination facility, 15 to less than 200 connections CUP CUP Pipeline - Water, reclaimed water, wastewater, less than 20,000 sf P(3) P P(3) P Pipeline - Water, reclaimed water, wastewater, 20,000 sf or more P(3) MCUP P(3) MCUP Reservoir, less than 20,000 sf of total development P P P P Reservoir, 20,000 sf to less than 50,000 sf of total development P MCUP P MCUP Reservoir, 50,000 sf or more of total development MCUP MCUP MCUP MCUP Wastewater treatment system, individual, alternative MCUP MCUP MCUP MCUP Wastewater treatment system, individual E P E P Wastewater treatment facility, less than 200 connections CUP CUP CUP CUP Water diversion project P MCUP P MCUP Water extraction, commercial CUP CUP CUP CUP Water or sewer system pump or lift station (4) P P Water system with 1 connection E P E P Water system with 2 to less than 5 connections P MCUP P MCUP Water system with 5 or more connections (5) MCUP MCUP MCUP MCUP Water well, agricultural E P E P Key to Zone Symbols AG-I Agriculture I Coastal Zone Agriculture II Specific Use Regulations Notes: (1) See Article (Glossary) for land use definitions. (2) Development Plan approval may also be required; see Section C. (3) Limited to wastewater pipelines; see Article 35.5 for development standards. (4) In the Inland area, such facilities are allowed in compliance with the required planning permit to which the water or sewer pump or lift station is accessory. (5) In the Coastal Zone, limited to less than 200 connections Agricultural Zones Lot Standards Each subdivision and residential development shall comply with the following minimum lot area and building site requirements for the applicable zone. A. Minimum lot area. Each lot in a proposed subdivision shall comply with the minimum gross lot area requirements in Table 2-2 (Minimum Lot Area/Building Site Area). B. Minimum building site area for residential use. Each primary dwelling shall be located on a lot with the minimum gross area shown in Table 2-2 (Minimum Lot Area/Building Site Area). A dwelling and its accessory structures and uses may also be located on a smaller existing legal lot unless it is a fraction lot. Article Zones and Allowable Land Uses Published May

13 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CODE - CHAPTER 35 - COUNTY LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT CODE Agricultural Zones Table Minimum Lot Area/Building Site Area Zoning Map Symbol AG-I-5 AG-I-10 AG-I-20 AG-I Minimum Gross Lot Area 5 acres 10 acres 20 acres 40 acres 40 acres 100 acres 320 acres Agricultural Zones Development Standards A. General development standards. Development within the Agricultural zones shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-3 (AG-I and Zones Development Standards) below, and all applicable standards in Article 35.3 through Article 35.7 of this Development Code. These standards apply within the Coastal Zone and Inland area, except where noted. B. Community Plan overlay requirements. Section (Community Plan Overlays) establishes additional requirements and standards that apply to development and uses located in an applicable community or area plan as specified in Section (Community Plan Overlays). Table AG-I and Zones Development Standards Requirement by Zone Development Feature AG-I & AG-I () Agriculture I & () Agriculture II Residential density Maximum number of dwelling units allowed on a lot. The actual number of units allowed will be determined through subdivision or planning permit approval. Maximum density 1 one-family dwelling per lot; plus agricultural employee housing, residential agricultural units, and second units, where allowed by Table 2-1 and applicable standards provided that the lot complies with Section (Agricultural Zones Lot Standards). Minimum setbacks required. See Section (Setback Requirements and Setbacks Exceptions) for exceptions. Required building separation is between buildings on the same site. Front 50 ft from road centerline and 20 ft from edge of right-of-way. 50 ft from road centerline and 20 ft from edge of right-of-way. Side 20 ft; 10% of lot width on a lot of less None. than 1 acre, with no less than 5 ft or more than 10 ft required. Rear 20 ft; 25 ft on a lot of less than 1 acre. None. Height limit Building separation Landscaping Parking Signs Maximum height None, except as required by Building Code. Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section (Height Measurement, Exceptions and Limitations) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. 35 ft for a residential structure, no limit otherwise; Toro Canyon Plan area - 25 ft for a residential structure. See Chapter (Landscaping Standards). See Chapter (Parking and Loading Standards). See Chapter (Sign Standards). Coastal - No limit; Inland - 35 ft for a residential structure, no limit otherwise; Toro Canyon Plan area - 25 ft for a residential structure. Article Zones and Allowable Land Uses Published May