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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (R-1)
All homes in San Marino are for
single family use only. Each home may have only one kitchen and
may not be used for roomers or boarders. Each household unit
must include a legal family head, over 21 years of age, in
permanent residency.
HOURS OF WORK
Outside construction or repair work
on buildings, structures or projects within the residential
zone, or within a radius of 500 feet of the residential zone, is
limited to hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through
Friday, 9:00am through 4:00pm Saturdays, and is prohibited on
Sunday or outside these hours without a special permit.
CONSTRUCTION
Any type of construction, change or
removal affecting buildings, parkways, sidewalks, curbs, gutters
and trees, must first be approved by the City. Any new building
construction or remodeling is subject to City ordinances and
permits for such work must be obtained from the Planning and
Building Department at City Hall. Failure to obtain a proper
permit may result in removal of all illegal work at owner
expense.
TREE REMOVAL AND PRUNING
Established trees located on private
property are subject to the tree preservation ordinance. An
established tree is at least 24 inches in circumference and at
least 15 feet high. Established trees cannot be removed without
a City approved permit. Established trees must not be severely
pruned and can only be pruned by licensed contractors,
homeowners who solely perform the work themselves, or those who
have passed a special City approved course in tree pruning.
Illegal tree removal and pruning is considered a misdemeanor and
is subject to penalty fees and/or replacement at the owners
expense.
VEHICLE STORAGE
No automobile, boat, motor home or
other vehicle may be parked or stored on a driveway visible from
the street for more than 48 hours. Cars should be parked in the
garage.
GARAGE USE
Each home must have a 2-car garage
available for automobile storage only. Garages may not be
converted to living quarters nor used for storage of
non-household related items. Cars should be placed in garages at
night.
BUSINESSES IN HOMES
Homes may not be used to conduct
business, except under very strict guidelines. No warehousing,
pickup and delivery, signs, advertising, customer or supplier
visits, or retaining of employees is permitted. Residential
address may not be shown in advertising, letterheads or
literature. Professionals, operating within these rules, must
obtain a City Business License.
CONTRACTOR LICENSE
All contractors working in San
Marino must obtain a City business license and, where
applicable, a building permit. This includes contractors in
construction, plumbing, painting, gardening, tree trimming, air
conditioning and other trades. Using an unlicensed or
non-permitted contractor of any kind is illegal and places the
homeowner in jeopardy of removing all illegal work. All
insurance liabilities also rest with the homeowner in such
cases.
SWIMMING POOL FENCES AND GATES
For the safety of small children of
the City, certain precautionary measures must be taken and
maintained. All swimming pools must be enclosed with a fence at
least five feet high, and all gates leading into the pool area
must be equipped with a self-closing, self-latching device.
FENCES & HEDGES
Front yard fences and/or hedges may
be no more than 4' high in most areas and are restricted to
certain material, opacity and setback requirements. Chain link
and wire fences are prohibited in front yards and street side
yards. Contact the Planning and Building Department for specific
details.
SIGNS
Only the following signs are
permitted on each R-1 lot or building site in the City: One
unlighted sign, to be placed on the owner's property, not to
exceed 475 square inches over all, nor 28 inches in length, to
be located not less than 10 feet from any side property line.
The top shall not exceed 36 inches above the ground level. It
must pertain only to the rental, lease or sale of the building
or property. Also prohibited are flags, banners and arrows. It
is unlawful to advertise or display a vehicle for sale anywhere
within the City.
ALL
NIGHT PARKING
San Marino
has an ordinance which prohibits all-night parking on City
streets and states that no person shall stop, stand or park
a vehicle on the street between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and
5:00 a.m. Information about permits to allow a vehicle to be
on the street between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. can be found
at
https://www.paymycite.com/sanmarino/Temporarypermit.aspx
or by contacting the Police Department at (626) 300-0720.
TRASH
Trash, rubbish and garbage must be
stored in side or rear yards, out of sight from the street.
Collection from the rear or side yard is mandatory in San
Marino. Arrangements with a city-licensed contractor must be
made for the removal of rubbish and trash on a weekly basis.
Separation of trash into recycling categories will be required
on a voluntary and/or mandatory basis as regional recycling
rules develop. Recycling bins will be supplied by the
contractor.
WATER DRAINAGE AND DEBRIS IN STREETS
It is illegal to operate any hose or
sprinkling system in such a manner that excessive water is
thrown upon any sidewalk or paved portion of any street, or to
permit any swimming pool, drain or appliance to discharge water
or waste upon any sidewalk or paved portion of any street, or to
place, sweep, blow, or wash any leaves or similar debris into a
public street or alley.
PUBLIC OWNED PARKING LOTS
Vehicles shall not be parked on
public parking lots between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. of any day.
Vehicles weighing over 6000 lbs., boats, motorhomes, trailers or
any component are prohibited from parking on public parking
lots.
CHARITABLE SOLICITATION
Any person or organization wishing
to solicit funds in San Marino must first obtain permission from
the City. Applicants must file complete information and comply
with all conditions of the San Marino City Code, including the
signing of a statement that no solicitation will take place at
any residence or commercial business whose name appears on the
non-solicitation list that is kept up-to-date by the City or any
resident or commercial business who has posted a "No
Solicitation" sign. Bona fide religious groups must register
with the City only.
If you wish to take advantage of
this ordinance, you are asked to contact the City Clerk's office
at 300-0705.
PEDDLING STRICTLY PROHIBITED
No peddling of any kind is allowed
in San Marino. The City ordinance enforcing this restriction
against commercial house-to-house solicitation has been in
effect since 1936. Any uninvited person who comes to your door
to solicit the sale of goods, wares or merchandise, should be
reported immediately to the Police Department. Also prohibited
is the distribution of "throw-away" advertising, handbills, etc.
FIREARMS - AMMUNITION
It is unlawful for any person under
the age of eighteen years to have in his possession, care,
custody or control any BB gun, spring-loaded or air gun or
'firearm of any description or any cartridge, shell or device
containing any explosive. All firearms and ammunition found in
the possession of persons under the age of eighteen years shall
be confiscated. It is also unlawful to fire, shoot or discharge
any firearms within the City.
BICYCLE LICENSES
Bicycle licenses are obtained at
City Hall for a nominal fee and must be procured before a
bicycle can be operated on City streets. A registration card and
decal are issued when a license is obtained. The decal is
secured onto the bicycle at the Fire Department. The Police
Department keeps a record of all licenses issued. When a bicycle
is sold or transferred, the new owner must then obtain a
license.
MINI-BIKES and GO-CARTS
There is no area within the City,
including public streets, where they may be lawfully ridden. The
City schools have requested that the Police Department take
action against any person riding such vehicles on school
property.
Mini-bikes and go-carts are motor
vehicles and must be registered by the State when operated upon
any public roadway, and the driver must be licensed. All
mini-bikes and go-carts operated illegally on public roadways or
on sidewalks or other public property may be impounded.
DOG LICENSES, ANIMAL RESTRICTIONS
All dogs, at the age of four months,
must be licensed by the City. Licenses can be obtained at City
Hall for a nominal fee and a certificate of vaccination must be
presented when owner applies for license and tags. Each year the
City conducts a rabies clinic on the City Hall grounds, at which
time owners may obtain inoculation against rabies for their
pets.
Licenses are valid for a period of
one year or up to three years, under certain circumstances. The
renewal date is April 1. Dogs are not permitted to run at large
and are impounded when apprehended by the Pasadena Humane
Society. Inquiries regarding lost dogs, cats, or other
animals should be made by calling the Pasadena Humane Society.
It is permissible to keep up to a
maximum of three dogs or four cats over the age of six weeks. No
wild animals, horses, cows, burros, hogs or similar domestic
beasts are permitted.
NOISE & LIGHT
San Marino has very strict
ordinances controlling decibel (noise) and lumen (light) levels
emanating from any home or parcel of property. Prohibited are
excessive noises from loud radios, leaf-blowers, barking dogs,
car engines and loud parties. Outdoor lights, such as on tennis
courts, are closely regulated.
HOUSE INSPECTION UPON SALE
A certificate of compliance will be
required on each piece of property undergoing sale or change of
occupancy. Special concern will be for converted garages and second
kitchens.
PROPERTY NUISANCE ORDINANCE
Ever since 1913, the year this city
was founded, the City has built a reputation for well-kept
properties and strict enforcement of zoning restrictions and
building regulations. The values and general welfare of this
community are founded upon the appearance and maintenance of
properties and property values.
The City has declared it a public nuisance to:
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Have building or structures which
are unsafe or constitute a fire hazard, or which are otherwise
dangerous to human life by reason of inadequate maintenance or
dilapidation.
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Have or maintain any building or
structure in violation of the Uniform Building Code of this
City.
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Cause drainage problems which
become injurious to public health, safety and welfare, or to
adjacent properties.
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Maintain premises so as to
constitute a fire hazard by reason of wood-like areas, rank
overgrowth or accumulation of debris.
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Maintain buildings which are
abandoned, boarded up, partially destroyed, or permitted to
remain unreasonable periods of time in a state of partial
construction. Maintain unpainted buildings causing dry rot,
warping, and termite infestation.
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Maintain structures with broken
windows constituting hazardous conditions and inviting
trespassers and malicious mischief.
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Allow overgrown vegetation -
likely to harbor rats, vermin and other nuisances; causing a
detriment to neighboring properties and property values.
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Allow dead, decayed, diseased or
hazardous trees, weeds and other vegetation constituting
unsightly appearance, or a detriment to nearby property.
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Have trailers, campers, boats and
other mobile equipment stored for unreasonable periods in
front or side yard areas.
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Park motor vehicles for more than
48 hours in driveways or in required yard areas abutting
public streets.
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Have any attractive nuisance
dangerous to children in the form of abandoned and broken
equipment, hazardous pools, ponds and excavations, neglected
machinery.
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Have broken or discarded furniture
or household equipment in front yard areas.
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Have garage cans stored in front
or side yards and visible from public streets.
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To neglect premises to spite
neighbors, or to influence zone changes, or to cause
detrimental effect upon nearby property values.
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To maintain premises in such a
condition as to be a public nuisance.
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To maintain premises in an
unsightly condition.
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To emit noise of such loud,
unusual and penetrating nature so as to unreasonably disturb,
or annoy the neighboring residents.
The procedures for abatement of
premises found to constitute a public nuisance are handled
through the City Manager's office and the Planning and Building
Department. The Planning Commission declares and conducts a
public hearing to ascertain if the known facts surrounding the
condition of the property constitute a public nuisance. |
