Appendices J - P

Appendix J - Site Plan and Plat Requirements

This appendix provides general guidance on the content of site plans. Note that the standard of review for a complete site plan is not compliance with this appendix, but that the site plan submitted makes it possible to determine whether the proposed development complies with this ordinance. Additional information may be required.

Site Plans

1. Part of Every Application. A site plan shall be one part of every application for a permit required by this ordinance. For subdivisions, the site plan shall also serve as a preliminary plat.
2. Contents of Site Plans and Preliminary Plats. Site plans accompanying applications for Class II permits and preliminary plats shall include all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with this ordinance, including, but not limited to:
   1. a title block showing the name of the proposed development and its location by: i. lot, block, subdivision, county, and state; or ii. quarter-quarter section, section, township, range, principal meridian, county, and state;
   2. the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the person who prepared the site plan or preliminary plat, and for architects, landscape architects, engineers, or land surveyors, a registration number;
   3. a north point and scale, including both graphic and written scales on complex site plans and preliminary plats;
   4. a vicinity map that locates the proposed development within its subdivision or section, and shows major streets, watercourses, and other landmarks, and for preliminary plats, the boundaries and recorded names of adjacent or neighboring subdivisions;
   5. the exterior boundaries of the proposed development;
   6. the location, nature, and boundaries of all existing public roads and public or private easements in or adjacent to the proposed development, and for preliminary plats, the county book and page number references to the instruments establishing the easements;
   7. the location and size of all existing water, sewer, power, gas, and cable television lines in or adjacent to the proposed development;
   8. the location, exterior dimensions, and number of proposed lots and blocks, or other parcels created by the proposed development, if any;
   9. where lots or parcels are created: the acreage of each proposed lot or parcel, and a table showing the total acreage of the area proposed for development, the total acreage in lots, the average lot size, the total acreage in streets, and the total acreage of parcels proposed for dedication to public use or to be held in common by the owners;
   10. where the transfer of development rights is proposed as part of the development: a map (the vicinity map may be used if appropriate) specifically identifying the land from which development rights are being transferred into the subdivision;
   11. the widths and boundaries of all proposed street rights-of-way and utility easements, and all proposed street names;
   12. the location, number and of spaces in, and circulation pattern of all existing and proposed parking and loading areas;
   13. the location of all irrigation structures, watercourses, and wetlands within or adjacent to the proposed development; any required riparian, lakeshore, or wetland setbacks;
   14. the location and exterior dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings;
   15. the location, dimensions, and general planting design of all existing and proposed landscaped buffers; and
   16. any other information required to demonstrate compliance with this ordinance including supplemental runoff management plans, planting plans, etc.
3. Scale and Dimensions. Site plans may be prepared at any scale appropriate to the site, but not less than one inch equals one hundred feet. Site plans for large sites may be prepared on multiple, serially numbered sheets with match lines and an index map. The vicinity and index maps shall appear on the first of the serially numbered sheets.

Final Plats

4. Contents of Final Plats. All final subdivision plats shall include all information listed below:
   1. a title block showing the name of the proposed subdivision and its location by quarter-quarter section, section, township, range, principal meridian, city, county, and state;
   2. the name, address, telephone number, and registration number of the engineer or land surveyor who prepared the final plat;
   3. a north point, and both graphic and written scales;
   4. a vicinity map that locates the proposed subdivision within its township and the section, shows major roads and watercourses adjacent to or near the subdivision, and shows the boundaries of and recorded names of adjacent or nearby subdivisions;
   5. the location, nature, and boundaries of all existing public ways and public or private easements in or adjacent to the proposed subdivision, including the county book and page number references to the instruments establishing those ways or easements;
   6. the point of beginning for the survey, which shall be a section or quarter-section corner, and the location and a description of all existing monuments found during the course of the survey;
   7. the location, nature, and boundaries, with bearings and distances, of all existing public ways and public or private easements in or adjacent to the subdivision, including the county book and page number references of the instruments establishing those ways or easements;
   8. the exterior boundaries of the subdivision, with all bearings and distances, including curve data for curving boundaries;
   9. the location, exterior dimensions, and number of all lots and blocks, or other parcels created by the subdivision, including bearings and distances and curve data for curving boundaries;
   10. the acreage of each lot, and a table showing the total acreage of the subdivided area, the total acreage in lots, the average lot size, the total acreage in streets, and the total acreage of any parcels dedicated to public use or held in common by the lot owners;
   11. where the transfer of development rights is proposed as part of the development: a map (the vicinity map may be used if appropriate) specifically identifying the land from which development rights are being transferred into the subdivision;
   12. the names of all streets and widths and boundaries of all street rights-of-way and utility easements, including bearings and distances and curve data for curving boundaries;
   13. the location and a description of all monuments set during the course of the survey;
   14. the location of any riparian or lakeshore corridor setback lines established by this resolution;
   15. a signed and dated owner's certificate which includes a complete legal description of the parcel being subdivided, and in which the owners of record dedicate all public ways and other public spaces to public use;
   16. a public notary's acknowledgment of the owner's certificate;
   17. a signed and dated certificate of consent in which all mortgagors, lienholders, and other parties with any real property interest, including the holders of mineral rights, in the property consent to its subdivision;
   18. a public notary's acknowledgment of the certificate of consent;
   19. a certificate for signature by the County Treasurer, showing that no taxes are outstanding on the parcel being subdivided;
   20. certificates for plat approval by the commission and BOCC and/or council;
   21. a certificate for use by the County Recorder in recording the plat after its approval; and
   22. any other information required for compliance with this ordinance.
5. Scale and Dimensions. Final plats shall be prepared at a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet, with all dimensions shown in feet and decimals thereof. Plats of large areas may be prepared on multiple, serially numbered sheets with match lines and an index map. The vicinity and index maps shall appear on the first of the serially numbered sheets.

Appendix K - Signs

During the public process that led to drafting and adoption of this code, it was agreed to use the sign regulations that were then in effect. The substantive content of those regulations is used here, but permit application and review and enforcement procedures have been made consistent with the rest of this ordinance.

1. Permit Required. As provided by III.B.5, a Class I permit is required for the construction or installation of any sign, except as exempted by 2., below. No permit shall be required for repair or repainting an existing sign, including nonconforming signs.
2. Exemptions. Signs listed here are not exempt from any applicable requirement of this ordinance, except the requirement for a permit. No permit shall be required for:
   1. Signs not exceeding one (1) square foot in area and bearing only property numbers, post box numbers, names of occupants of premises, or other identification.
   2. Professional name plates not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.
   3. Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, but bearing no advertising matter, not to exceed three (3) square feet in area.
   4. Traffic or other county signs, directional signs for schools, airports, hospitals or emergency services, governmental agencies, legal notices, crossing signs and danger signals.
   5. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other non-combustible material not to exceed eight (8) square feet in area.
   6. Real estate signs in the Grasslands Zoning District not exceeding four (4) square feet in area which advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which said signs are located. Real estate signs in the Crossroads Zoning District not exceeding twelve (l2) square feet in area which advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which the signs are located.
   7. Signs that direct the public to Òopen houseÓ events, providing for sale, rental, or lease of premises other than those upon which the sign is located, provided said signs do not exceed three (3) in number and may remain for the life of the active development, but in no instance for longer than two (2) years after the issuance of the permits for the project being advertised. Said signs shall not be located in such a manner to cause a public safety hazard or nuisance and further said signs may not exceed an area of six (6) square feet of display surface on each sign. Such signs shall not be located in the public right-of-way. Sign location on private property shall have the written approval of the property owner.
   8. One (1) temporary, non-illuminated sign for a major project under construction not exceeding thirty-six (36) square feet in area, and with its message limited to identification of architect, engineers, contractors, and other individuals or firms involved with the construction and the name of building, purpose for which intended and expected completion date. Such signs shall be removed prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance.
   9. Temporary political signs not exceeding thirty six (36) square feet advertising candidates or issues may be erected during the campaign for a period of forty-five (45) days prior to the primary and or general election in which such candidates or issues are to be voted upon. Such signs shall be removed no later than 15 days after voting.
   10. One (1) non-illuminated name plate for a home occupation sign not exceeding three (3) square feet.
   11. Temporary signs which are intended for use at grand openings of new businesses only and limited to a maximum period of fourteen (14) calendar days. Size of this sign shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet. This includes banners, pennants, A-frame signs and inflated objects, portable signs and or signs painted on vehicles
   12. One (1) temporary sign per subdivision not exceeding thirty-six (36) square feet in area, message limited to identification of the subdivision and its sales agent. Two (2) such signs are permitted if the subdivision is five (5) acres or larger or if the subdivision has more than one (1) street frontage. Such sign or signs may remain for the life of the active development, but in no instance for longer than two (2) years from the date the subdivision was approved by the Board of Supervisors.
   13. Garage sale signs located with the permission of the owners of the premises upon which the sign is located. Such signs, not to exceed a total area of four (4) square feet shall be removed within five (5) days after erecting, and shall not be to placed in public right-of-way or on utility poles or structures.
   14. One (1) temporary, non-illuminated sign per residential lot, not exceeding three (3) square feet in area per contractor or subcontractor working on the lot, not to exceed six (6) square feet in total area. Each such sign shall be removed from the premises within twenty (20) days after completion of construction or repairs.
   15. Holiday lighting.
3. Additional Application Materials. Applications for Class I permits for signs shall be submitted on the forms provided by the county and be accompanied by all required supporting materials, including:
   1. a site plan showing the proposed location of the sign in relation to nearby roads, property lines, and buildings;
   2. two sets of plans and specifications, including the proposed method of construction and attachment to the building or ground;
   3. structural calculations proving that the sign is designed for wind pressures in accordance with this ordinance;
   4. the written consent of the owner of the building, structure, or premises on which the sign is to be erected;
   5. approval of all proposed wiring and connections of illuminated signs in compliance with the countyÕs electrical code; and
   6. a written maintenance agreement, specifying who is responsible for maintenance of the sign.
4. Measuring Signs. Signs shall be measured as follows:
   1. The area of signs composed of individual fabricated or painted letters mounted directly on a building facade without painted or other defined background shall be computed by measuring the sum of the squared-off area of the letters.
   2. For all other types of signs, the area shall include the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the sign provided, however, that such perimeter shall not include any structural elements located outside the limits of the sign and not forming an integral part of the display
   3. The total square footage of all face surfaces of the spherical, double-faced or multi-faced signs shall not exceed twice the allowable square footage of a single faced sign.
5. Standards Applicable to ALL Signs.
   1. Every sign and its supporting structure shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind load of not less than forty (40) pounds per square foot of area.
   2. Every sign and all parts of its supporting structure which are not constructed of galvanized or other rustproof metal shall be properly painted at least once every two years.
   3. No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape, nor shall any sign be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
   4. No sign or any portion of any sign shall be located on or be projected over any portion of the street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way.
   5. No sign shall be erected or maintained at or near any intersection of streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of its position, shape, color, or illumination, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device , or with any device mounted on police or fire protection vehicle; or which makes use of the words, ÒSTOPÓ, ÒLOOKÓ, ÒDANGERÓ, or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
   6. Signs shall be illuminated only during the hours of the business.
6. Prohibited Signs. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, display or maintain a sign or advertising structure falling within any of the following descriptions.
   1. Off-site signs. An off-site sign is any sign advertising any product or service that is not available on the premises on which the sign is located.
   2. Moving or flashing signs or any signs or advertising structures which have any visible moving part of visible mechanical movement of any description or other apparent visible movement by any means, including intermittent electrical pulsations.
   3. Signs which are hazardous to traffic, imitative of official government signs; (i.e., Stop, Danger, Caution, etc.) or obstructive to visibility so as to create a hazard to the public.
   4. Windblown signs, such as posters, pennants, streamers, balloons or other inflated objects, except as provided for in Section 1707.
   5. Temporary signs except as exempted in B.2, above.
   6. Greeter boards, except a) one (1) sign on the premises of each person, firm or corporation selling or offering to the public at retail, fuel for use by internal combustion engines in motor vehicles. Such sign shall inform the public, subject to all regulations herein, in clear and legible numbers of uniform size, selling price or prices per gallon of such fuel sold or offered for sale on the premises; b) under marquee signs, except that (1) such sign may be used in connection with a theater; such adverti sing copy be restricted to attractions which the theater is currently offering or will be offering, and (2) no marquee sign shall be used for general advertising purposes and no wooden, paper, cloth or other temporary signs shall be hung or attached to a marquee.
   7. Roof signs or signs mounted above the parapet wall.
   8. No sign shall be located less than six (6) feet horizontally or twelve (12) feet vertically from overhead electrical conductors which are energized in excess of 440 volts.
   9. Inflated signs, portable signs or signs attached to or painted on vehicles stationary for more than fourteen (14) calendar days.
7. Signs Permitted in the Grasslands Zoning District. The following signs shall be permitted in the Grasslands Zoning District. Any sign not expressly permitted is prohibited.
   1. Signs that are customarily accessory to single-family homes in NE Santa Cruz County, including residential nameplates and home business signs, as limited by Appendix E.
   2. One (1) free-standing or wall sign of no more than thirty-six (36) square feet in area for each subdivision or educational or research institution. Such signs shall be at least 10 feet from the nearest property line.
   3. Directional signs (see B.2.c), as needed for educational and research institutions.
8. Signs Permitted in the Crossroads Zoning District. The following signs shall be permitted in the Crossroads Zoning District. Any sign not expressly permitted is prohibited.
   1. Free Standing Signs. One multi-faced free-standing sign shall be permitted on each lot. The maximum permitted area of a free standing sign shall be thirty-six (36) square feet per sign face. Double faced or multi-faced signs shall not exceed twice the allowable square footage of a single faced sign. The maximum height of any portion of the sign or sign structure shall not be greater than ten (10) feet above finished grade.
   2. Wall Signs. The maximum permitted area of a wall sign or signs shall not exceed one (1) square foot for each one (1) linear foot of building frontage or one (1) square foot for each one (1) lineal foot of lot frontage; with the total area of any and all wall signs plus any free standing sign not to exceed one hundred and twenty-five (125) square feet per frontage. No wall sign shall extend above the roof at the wall or the top of a parapet wall whichever is higher.
9. Nonconforming Signs. Nonconforming signs shall be treated the same as nonconforming uses and buildings. See I.F.

Appendix L - Runoff and Erosion Control Plans

1. Runoff and erosion control plans shall designed to:
   1. minimize land disturbance and maximize the retention of existing vegetation;
   2. minimize the area disturbed by construction at any one time, protect vegetation that is to be retained from damage by construction activities, and temporarily control erosion from areas disturbed during construction;
   3. promptly, permanently stabilize all areas disturbed, using revegetation or structural techniques;
   4. minimize runoff velocities and prepare on-site drainageways to handle the accelerated rate and increased volume of runoff without increasing channel erosion;
   5. retain the additional volume of runoff generated by development on-site until it can be evaporated, absorbed through an adequate filtering layer of vegetation and soil, and/or released at a rate that does not exceed the pre-development rate of release or the capacity of downstream drainageways to accommodate flow without increasing channel erosion.
   6. protect water quality using detention basins, filter strips, and similar techniques.
2. All measures required by a runoff and erosion control plan shall be required improvements, subject to the requirements of Chapter VIII.

Appendix M - Detailed Performance Standards for Outdoor Lighting

Section 1. Purpose and intent: the purpose of this code is to provide standards for outdoor lighting in order to

1. promote the safety, security, and well being of persons engaged in outdoor nighttime activities
2. protect and preserve dark skies needed by the astronomical community
3. minimize wasted energy.

The intent of this code is to control the obtrusive aspects of excessive and careless outdoor nighttime lighting usage while preserving, protecting, and enhancing the lawful nighttime use and enjoyment of any and all property.

Section 2. Conformance with applicable codes. All outdoor illuminating devices shall be installed in conformance with the provisions of this code, the building code, the electrical code, and the sign code of the authorizing jurisdiction as applicable and under appropriate permit and inspection.

3.1 New uses, buildings, and major additions or modifications.

All proposed new land uses, developments, buildings, structures, or building additional of 25 percent or more in terms of additional dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity, or parking spaces, either with a single addition or with cumulative additions subsequent to the effective date of this provision, shall meet the requirements of this code for the entire property. Cumulative modifications or replacement of outdoor lighting constituting 25 percent or more of the permitted lumens for the parcel, no matter the actual amount of lighting already non-conforming on site, shall constitute a major addition for the purposes of this section.

3.2 Minor additions.

Additions or modifications of less than 25 percent to existing uses shall require the submission of a complete inventory and site plan detailing all existing and any new proposed outdoor lighting. Any new lighting on the site shall meet the requirements of this code with regard to shielding and lamp type; the total amount of lighting after the modifications are complete shall not exceed that on the site before the modification, or that permitted by the code, whichever is larger.

3.3 Change of use.

Whenever the use of any existing building, structure, or premises is changed to a new one, all outdoor lighting shall be reviewed and brought into compliance with this code before the new use commences.

3.4 Resumption of use after abandonment.

If a property or use with non-conforming lighting is abandoned as defined in section 4, then all outdoor lighting shall be reviewed and brought into compliance with this code before the use is resumed.

Section 4. Definitions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, certain words and phrases used in this code shall mean the following:

4.1 Class 1 lighting.

All outdoor lighting used for but not limited to, outdoor sales or eating areas, entrance canopies on retail buildings, assembly (mechanical) or repair areas, advertising and other signs, recreational facilities, and other similar applications where color rendition is important to preserve the effectiveness of the activity. Designation of lighting as class 1 requieres a finding by the authorizing jurisdiction of the essential function of color rendition for the application.

4.2 Class 2 lighting.

All outdoor lighting used for, but not limited to, illumination for walkways, roadways, equipment yards, parking lots and outdoor security where general illumination for safety or security of the grounds is the primary concern.

4.4 Class 3 lighting.

Any outdoor lighting used for decorative effects including, but not limited to, architectural illumination, flag and monument lighting, and illumination of landscaping.

4.5 Development project.

Any residential, commercial, industrial or mixed use subdivision plan or development plan, which is submitted to the jurisdiction for approval or permit.

4.6 Direct illumination.

Illumination resulting from light emitted directly from a lamp or luminarie, not light diffused through translucent signs or reflected from other surfaces such as the ground or building face.

4.7 Display lot or area.

Outdoor areas where nighttime sales activity occurs and where accurate color perception by customers is required. To qualify as a display lot, one of the following specific uses must occur: automobile sales, assembly lots, swap meets, and airport and automobile fueling areas. Uses not on this list must be approved as a display lost by the authorizing jurisdiction.

4.8 Full cutoff light fixture.

A luminarie light distribution where no candela occur at or above an angle of 90 degrees above nadir. Additionally, the candela per 1000 lamp lumens does not exceed 100 (10%) at a vertical angle of 80 degrees above nadir. This applies to all lateral angles around the luminarie. Such candela information shall be determined by photometric test report from a certified independent test laboratory and as certified by the manufacturer. Any structural part of the light fixture providing this cutoff angle must be permanently affixed.

4.9 Installed.

The attachment, or assembly fixed in place, whether or not connected to a power source, of any outdoor light fixture.

4.10 Lighting area.

All areas within the geographical boundaries of Santa Cruz County fall under the provisions of this code.

4.11 Lumen.

Unit of luminous flux; used to measure the amount of light emitted by lamps.

4.12 Luminarie.

The complete lighting assembly, less the support assembly. For the purposes of determining total light output from a luminarie, lighting assemblies that include multiple lamps on a single pole or standard shall be considered unit. Two or more lamps with less than three feet apart shall be considered a single luminarie.

4.13 Multi-class lighting.

Any outdoor lighting used for more than one purpose, such as security and decoration, such that its use falls under the definition of two or more classes as defined as class 1, 2, or 3 lighting.

4.14 Net acreage.

The remaining ground area after deleting all portions for proposed and existing streets within a development, parcel, or subdivision.

4.15 Opaque.

Opaque means that the material shall not transmit visible light.

4.16 Outdoor light fixtures.

An outdoor illuminating device, outdoor lighting or reflective surface, lamp or similar device, permanently installed or portable, used for illumination or advertisement. Such devices shall include, but are not limited to:

1. street lighting
2. parking lot lighting
3. building and structural lighting
4. landscape lighting
5. recreational lighting
6. billboards and other signs (advertising or otherwise)
7. security lighting
8. searchlights, spotlights, flood lights, and laser lights.

4.16 Outdoor light output, total.

The maximum total amount of light, measured in lumens, from all outdoor light fixture lamps. For lamp types that vary in their output as they age, the initial output, as defined by the manufacturer, is the value to be considered. For determining complian ce with section 5.2 (lumen caps total outdoor light output) of this ordinance, the light emitted from outdoor light fixture lamps is to be considered as follows:

1. Outdoor light fixtures installed on poles and light fixtures installed on the sides of buildings or other structures, when not shielded from above by the structure itself as defined in parts b, below, are to be included in the total outdoor light output by simply adding the lumen outputs of the lamps used.
2. Outdoor light fixtures installed under canopies, buildings, overhangs or roof eaves where all parts of the center of the lamp or luminarie are located at least five feet from the nearest edge of the canopy or overhang are to be included in the total outdoor light output as though they produced one-quarter (.25) of the lamp's rated lumen output. All such lighting shall meet the definition of full-cutoff luminaries. The canopy is not the cutoff.

4.17 Outdoor recreation facility.

An area designed for active recreation, whether publicly or privately owned, including but not limited to baseball, soccer, football, golf, tennis, swimming pools, and racetracks of any sort.

4.18 Person.

Any individual, tenant, lessee, owner, or commercial entity including but not limited to firms, businesses, partnerships, joint ventures, or corporations.

4.19 Temporary lighting.

Lighting which does not conform to the provisions of this code and which shall not be used for more than one thirty (30) day period within a calander year, with one thirty day extension. Temporary lighting is intended for uses which by their very nature are of a limited duration; e.g., holiday decorations, civic events, or construction projects.

4.20 Use, abandonment of.

The relinquishment of property, or the cessation of a use or activity by the owner or tenant for a period of six months, excluding temporary or short term interruptions for the purpose of remodeling, maintaining, or otherwise improving or rearranging a f acility. A use shall be deemed abandoned when such use is suspended as evidenced by the cessation of activities or conditions, which constitute the principle use of the property.

Section 5. Total outdoor light output and shielding requirements. The table, which follows gives the requirements of the total light output permitted per acre. Also given are the requirements for shielding for the different classes of lighting and lamp type. These requirements shall be met for all lighting installations subject to this code.

Table 5.1 Maximum total outdoor light output requirements: Initial lumens per net acre

Notes:

1. This refers to all land use zoning classifications for multiple family uses, commercial and industrial uses.
2. This refers to all residential land use zoning, including all densities and types of housing such as single-family detached and duplexes.
3. These are upper limits and not design goals. Design goals should be lower and should be the lowest levels that meet the task, and hence save energy and reduce glare.

5.2 Lamp type and shielding standards

Notes:

1. Flood or spot lamps must be aimed no closer than 45 degrees to the horizontal (half way between straight down and straight to the side) when the source is visible from any residential property.
2. Exception-seasonal decorations using unshielded low-wattage incandescent lamps shall be permitted Thanksgiving to 15 January.
3. Non-LPS lamps are limited to no more than 5500 lumens per net acre
4. All class 3 lighting shall be extinguished between 11:00 p.m. (or whenever business closes, whichever is later) and sunrise.

5.1 All light fixtures that are required to be shielded shall be installed in such a manner that the shielding is effective as described in the definitions in section 4 for full cutoff fixtures.

5.2 Beyond the shielding requirements of section 5.1, all light fixtures shall be located, aimed, or shielded so that the direct illumination shall not be seen from property boundaries. All outdoor lighting adjacent to residential areas shall have house side shields attached.

5.3 Multi-class lighting must conform to the shielding and timing restrictions, if any, that apply to the most restrictive included class.

5.4 Luminaires which are activated by a motion sensing device (not a dusk-to-dawn photocell) shall be counted as one half their initial lumen output when counted toward the lumens per acre limit. Thus, two 100W incandescent lights (1750 lumens each) shall count as 1750 lumens and not 3500 lumens. This applies only to motion activated Luminaires. Said lighting shall not be activated from adjacent properties and all shielding and aiming requirements apply.

Section 6. Outdoor advertising signs.

6.1 External illumination for on site signs shall conform to all provisions of this code. In particular, such lighting shall be treated as class 1 lighting and shall conform to the lamp source, shielding restrictions, and lumen caps in section 5.

6.2 Electrical illumination of outdoor advertising off site signs is prohibited, except that the use of lighting fixtures legally installed prior to the effective date of this code may continue, provided such fixtures comply with all other provisions of this code.

6.3 Outdoor internally illuminated advertising signs must be constructed with an opaque or colored background and translucent text and symbols. Lamps used for internal illumination of such signs shall not be counted toward the lumen cap described in section 5.

6.4 Illumination for all advertising signs, both externally illuminated and internally illuminated shall be turned off at the curfew times listed in table 6.4 or when the business closes, whichever is later.

Table 6.1 Illuminated signs Curfew

Commercial and Industrial zoning	Opaque background	10 PM
Commercial and Industrial zoning	Colored background	10 PM
Residential zoning	Opaque background	9 PM
Residential zoning	Colored background	Not allowed

Notes:

Land use zoning refers to the predominant use of land surrounding the parcel on which the sign is located.

Section 7. Special uses

7.1. Recreational facilities

1. All site lighting not directly associated with the athletic playing areas shall conform to the lighting standards described in this code, including but not limited to the lamp types and shielding requirements of section 5.2 and the lumens per acre limits of section 5.1.
2. Lighting for athletic fields, courts, or tracks of any kind shall be considered class 1 lighting (color rendition), and shall be exempt from the lumens per acre limit of section 5.1. All such lighting shall utilize full cutoff luminaries that are installed in a fashion that the maintains the full cutoff characteristics of said luminaries unless certified by a registered engineer that such shielding is impractible. Such lighting shall in all cases be required for fields designed for amateur, recreation al, or non-professional sports activity. Every such lighting design shall be certified by a registered engineer as conforming to all applicable restrictions of this code. Where full cutoff fixtures are not utilized, acceptable luminaries shall include those which:
   1. Are provided with an internal and/or external glare control louvers and installed so as to minimize uplight and offsite light trespass as required in (b) above, and;
   2. Are installed with minimum aiming angles of 25 degrees downward from the horizontal. Said aiming angle shall be measured from the axis of the luminarie maximum beam candlepower as certified by an independent testing agency.
3. All events shall be scheduled so as to complete all activity before 10 p.m. Illumination of the playing field, court, or track shall be permitted after the curfew only to conclude a scheduled event that was unable to conclude before the curfew due to unusual circumstances.

7.2. Outdoor display lots

1. All site lighting not directly associated with the display areas shall conform to the lighting standards described in this ordinance, including but not limited to the lamp type and shielding requirements of section 5.2 and the lumens per acre limits of section 5.1.
2. Lighting for display lots shall be considered class 1 lighting (color rendition), and shall be exempt from the lumen per acre limit of section 5.1. However, the installation shall be designed not to exceed the illumination recommendations for the activity s defined by the most current recommended practice of the illuminating Society of North America (IESNA). All such lighting shall utilize full cutoff luminaries that are installed in a fashion that maintains the full cutoff characteristics of the luminaries. Every such lighting system shall be certified by a registered certified engineer as conforming to all applicable restrictions of this code.
3. Class 1 display lot lighting exceeding the lumens per acre cap of section 5.1 shall be turned off at 10 p.m. or within 30 minutes after the close of the business, whichever is later.
4. Class 2 display lot lighting shall be permitted for security and safety lighting and shall be exempt from the turn off requirements of section 7.2.(c).

Section 8. Submission of plans and evidence of compliance with this code

8.1 Submission contents. The application for any permit required by any provision of the laws of this jurisdiction in connection with the proposed work involving outdoor lighting fixtures shall submit (as part of the application for the permit) evidence that the proposed work will comply with this code. The submission shall contain but not necessarily be limited to the following, all or part of which may be part or in addition to the information required elsewhere in the laws of this jurisdiction upon application for the required permit:

1. plans indicating the location on the premises, and the types of illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and other devices;
2. Description of the illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and other devices and the description may include, but is not limited to catalog cuts by manufacturers and drawings (including sections where required);
4. Photometric data, such as that furnished by manufacturers, or similar showing the angle of cutoff or emissions. Photometric data need not be submitted when the full-cutoff performance of the fixture is obvious to the reviewing official.

8.2 Additional submissions. The above required plans, descriptions and data shall be sufficiently complete to enable the plans examiner to readily determine whether compliance with the requirements of this code will be secured. If such plans, descriptions of data cannot enable this ready determination, by reason of the nature or configuration of the devices, fixtures, or lamps proposed, the applicant shall additionally submit as evidence of compliance such certified reports of tests as will, provided that these test have been performed and certified by a recognized testing laboratory.

8.3 Subdivision plat certification. If any subdivision proposes to have installed street or other common or public area outdoor lighting, the final plat shall contain a statement certifying that the application provisions of this code will be adhered to.

8.4 Lamp or fixture substitution. Should any outdoor light fixture or the type of light source therein be changed after the permit has been issued, a change request must be submitted to the design professional and building official for his or her approval, together with adequate informa tion to assure compliance with this code, which must be received prior to substitution.

Section 9. Approved materials and methods of construction or installation/operation. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any design, material, or method of installation or operation not specifically prescribed in this code provided any such alternate has been approved by the authorizing jurisdiction. The authorizing jurisdiction may approve any such proposed alternate providing it is determined that it:

1. provides at least approximate equivalence to the applicable specific requirements of this code, and
2. is otherwise satisfactory and complies with the intent of this code

Section 10. Prohibitions.

10.1 Mercury vapor and induction lamps fixtures and lamps. The installation, sale, offer for sale, lease, purchase of any mercury vapor, induction fixture or lamp for use as outdoor lighting is prohibited.

10.2 Certain other fixtures and lamps. The installation, sale, offering for sale, lease or purchase of any low pressure sodium, high pressure sodium, metal halide, fluorescent, quartz, or incandescent outdoor lighting fixture or lamp of which is not allowed by table 5.2 is prohibited.

10.3 Laser source light. The use of laser source light or any similar high intensity light for outdoor advertising or entertainment, when projected above horizontal, is prohibited.

10.4 Searchlights. The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes is illegal in Santa Cruz County

Section 11. Temporary exemption

11.1 Request; renewal; information required. Any person mat submit a written request, on a form prepared by the jurisdiction, to jurisdiction for a temporary exemption request. A temporary exemption shall contain the following information:

1. specific exemption or exemption requested
2. type and use of outdoor lighting fixtures involved
3. duration of time for the requested exemption
4. type of lamp and lumens
5. total wattage of lamp or lamps and the number of lamps to be used
6. proposed location on premises of the outdoor light fixtures
7. previous temporary exemption, if any, and address of premises there under
8. physical size of outdoor light fixture(s) and type of shielding provided
9. such other data and information as may be required by the building official.

11.2 Approval/duration. The jurisdiction shall have five business days from the date of submission of the request for temporary exemption to act, in writing, on the request. If approved, the exemption shall be valid for not more than thirty days from the date of issuance of approval. The approval shall be renewable at the discretion of the building official upon a consideration of all the circumstances. Each such renewed exemption shall be valid for not more than 30 additional days.

11.3 Disapproval/appeal. If the request for a temporary exemption is disapproved, the person making the appeal shall have the appeal rights provided in section 13.

Section 12. Other exemptions.

12.1 Nonconformance:

1. bottom mounted outdoor advertising sign lighting shall not be used.
2. all other outdoor lighting fixtures lawfully installed prior to and operable on the effective date of the ordinance codified in the chapter are exempt from all requirements of this code. There shall be no change in use or lamp type, or any replacement or structural alteration made, without conforming to all applicable requirements of this code. Further, if the property is abandoned, or if there is a change in the use of the property, the provisions of this code will apply when the abandonment ceases or the new use commences.

Section 13. Appeals. Any person substantially aggrieved by any decision of the building official planning director made in administration of this code has the right and responsibilities of appeal to the advisory/appeal board of this jurisdiction.

Section 14. Law governing conflicts. Where any provision of federal, state, county, or sity statutes, codes, or laws conflicts with any provision of this code, the most restrictive shall govern unless otherwise regulated by law.

Section 15. Violation. It shall be a civil infraction for any person to violate any of the provisions of this code. Each and every day or night during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

Section 16. Enforcement and penalty. A violation of this code is considered a civil infraction. Civil infractions shall be enforced through the hearing officer procedure provided by A.R.S. section 11-808 and sections 18.95.030, 18.95.040, and 18.101.60. A fine shall be imposed of not less than fifty dollars nor more than seven hundred dollars for any individual or ten thousand dollars for any corporation, association, or other legal entity for each offense. The imposition of a fine under this code shall not be suspended.

Section 17. Severability. If any provisions of this chapter or the application thereof is invalid, such invalidity shall not effect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect, and to this end, the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.

Appendix N - Detailed Performance Standards for Home Businesses

Home businesses shall comply with all performance standards of this ordinance and the following additional performance standards.

1. Appearance.
   1. Signs. On-site advertisement of home businesses shall be limited a single nonilluminated sign of no more than three (3) square feet in area.
   2. Outdoor Display. No home business shall have an outdoor sales display or area.
   3. Outdoor Storage. No home business shall have an outdoor materials handling or storage area. All activities shall be fully enclosed in the dwelling or an accessory building.
   4. Specifications. The presence of a home business does not change the building height or setback requirements, which remain the same as required by this ordinance for all dwellings.
   5. Compatibility. Dwellings and accessory buildings used for home occupations shall be of the same general bulk and scale, and same general appearance as neighboring dwellings and accessory buildings.
2. Character.
   1. Employees. No home occupation shall have more than three on-site employees who are not members of the resident family.
   2. On-Site Sales. No home occupation or business shall involve on-site retail or wholesale sales. Sales via mail, telephone, or the Internet are permitted.
   3. Parking. Home occupations and businesses shall provide additional off-street parking, as required by Appendix O.

Appendix O - Detailed Performance Standards for Off-Street Parking

This appendix provides detailed performance standards for off-street parking and loading areas.

1. Off-Street Parking Required. All uses and buildings shall provide the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by Table F.1.Parking areas shall have properly graded and drained gravel or paved surfaces. A runoff management plan will be required for large parking areas. See VI.G and VII.E.
2. Off-Street Parking Requirements for Uses Not Listed. The classification of uses and off-street parking requirements for uses that are not listed in Table F.1. shall be determined by the administrator. Any person who disputes a decision of the administrator may request a review of that decision using the appeals procedure of III.O.
3. Location of Off-Street Parking. Required off-street parking spaces shall be within 600 feet of a main entrance of the use or building served, except for spaces serving a dwelling, which shall be within 100 feet of the main entrance of that dwelling.
4. Control of Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided on the same lot or parcel, and under the same ownership as the use it serves, but two or more uses may share parking where:
   1. the total number of spaces provided is not less than the sum of spaces required for all buildings or uses served, and
   2. a contract providing for shared parking for a period of at least 20 years is executed before approval of a permit and recorded before issuance of a certificate of compliance.
5. Passenger Loading Areas. Day care centers, schools, and places for public assembly located on arterial streets shall provide at least one safe, properly signed off-street passenger loading area.
6. Freight Loading Areas. Commercial and industrial buildings and uses shall provide one safe, properly signed off-street freight loading area for each 10,000 square feet of gross floor and outdoor storage area. Off-street freight loading areas shall be on the same lot or parcel and under the same ownership as the building or use they serve, be designed to accommodate the largest vehicle that may reasonably be anticipated, and have the following minimum dimensions: vertical clearance: 14 feet; width: 12 feet; and depth or length: 35 feet. No vehicle parked in an off-street freight loading area shall extend into a public right-of-way.
7. Access to Off-Street Parking and Loading Areas. Properly graded and drained gravel or paved driveways shall be provided for safe access to off-street parking and loading areas, including the off-street parking for single family dwellings.
   1. No parking or loading area shall create a situation in which vehicles are required to back onto a public road.

      EXCEPTION: Parking areas for single family dwellings with access to local and collector roads are exempt from this requirement.

   2. Continuous curb cuts are prohibited. All access to public streets shall be via driveways that comply with the standards of this appendix.
   3. Driveways accessing an arterial shall be at least 200 feet from any other point of access (other driveways or intersections) or, where that distance cannot be attained, at the property line most distant from another point of access. Driveways to roads intersecting an arterial shall be located at least 150 feet from the arterial or, where that distance cannot be attained, at the property line most distant from the arterial.
   4. Clear vision triangles shall be provided on both sides of driveways and alleys. No parking, and no solid fence or wall, planter, hedge, shrub, or other visual obstruction more than 2.5 feet in height above grade shall be permitted in a clear vision triangle. Trees may be permitted in clear vision triangles, but only where all branches are pruned to a height of at least eight feet above grade.

      EXCEPTION: A clear vision triangle is not required at a signal-controlled intersection. Where hardship is proven and a variance of the clear vision triangle requirement is appropriate, the applicant shall be responsible for the costs of installing a stop sign at the intersection. The street on which traffic will be stopped will be determined by the administrator, based on existing and projected traffic flows.

   5. Driveways for single-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide, with a minimum curb radius of five feet, and a maximum grade of 3% for at least 20 feet before the driveway intersects the street. Driveways for other uses shall be designed to accommodate the anticipated level of traffic.
   6. Where necessary for drainage, driveways shall be built over a culvert capable of bearing at least 40,000 pounds. Culvert design and size shall be as specified by the county.
8. Circulation in Off-Street Parking Areas. The pattern of circulation within off-street parking areas shall be designed to give safe and efficient access to parking spaces, protect pedestrians, and facilitate safe access to public roads.
   1. Minimum aisle widths shall be: i. for two-way circulation and 90¡ parking: 24 feet; ii. for one-way circulation and 60¡ parking: 18 feet; iii. for one-way circulation and 45¡ parking: 15 feet; and iv. for one-way circulation and 30¡ parking: 13 feet.
   2. Where one-way circulation is used, directional signs shall be installed at all access points to the parking area. The size of directional signs is limited by Appendix B.
   3. No off-street parking area shall be designed so that circulation from one portion of the area to another relies on a public road.
   4. There shall be safe pedestrian access around or through all off-street parking and loading areas.
9. Master Planning. Developments shall minimize the number of points of access to public roads, maximize parking efficiency, and minimize storm and melt water runoff by sharing parking areas wherever possible. A reduction in the requirements of Table F-1 may be permitted where the developer submits a shared parking study clearly demonstrating that the interaction of uses on the site will permit such a reduction.

Table F-1 Minimum Parking Space Requirements by Land Use

Many buildings will contain different uses. The number of square feet in each use category should be determined then parking demand by use should be calculated and summed.

Appendix P - Detailed Performance Standards for Landscaped Buffers

Landscaping requirements are an essential element in mitigating potential land use conflicts and enhancing the visual appeal of a community. This appendix provides detailed performance standards to ensure that the landscaped buffers required by Table VII.2 are effective in accomplishing those goals.

1. Planting Schedule. Required buffers shall be planted with at least four trees per 100 lineal feet, a complementary ground cover, and at least 15 complementary shrubs per 100 lineal feet.
2. Plant Materials Specifications. Plant materials installed in required buffers shall conform to the American Standard for Nursery Stock and meet the following specifications:
   1. all trees, major and understory, shall be containerized or bagged and burlapped stock with a caliper of at least 1.5 inch, measured one foot above grade, for deciduous trees and a height of at least six feet for coniferous trees; and
   2. all shrubs shall be minimum one gallon containerized stock.
3. Native Species. Use of native species and plant assemblages is encouraged by VI.J and VII.G.
4. Fences/Walls. Where Table VII.2 requires a opaque fence or wall as part of a buffer, that fence or wall shall be at least five feet in height and constructed of materials that are compatible with those used in neighboring buildings. The fence or wall shall be on the interior side of the buffer, placing landscaped space nearest neighboring properties.
5. Buffer Crossings/Inclusions. Required buffers may be crossed by access drives, utility lines, sidewalks, and pedestrian trails. A sidewalk may run along a buffer with its width, up to five feet, being included in the required buffer width. Permitted freestanding signs may be based in required buffers. Outdoor sales or storage shall not be permitted within a required buffer.
6. Care of Buffers. This ordinance requires perpetual maintenance of required improvements, including landscaped buffers. See Chapter VIII.

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