RESTATEMENT OF A & A RULES - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Only numbers may be used and must be pre-approved by the A & A Committee. Numbers must have sufficient contrast to be visible and legible during the day or night. o Lot light pedestals must be designed per Exhibit N (attached). Any deviation from allowable design must be approved by the A & A Committee. • N. Shade Structures - completely revised this item as follows: o A lot of the language was revised to clarify what a shade structure is and materials that can be used. The major items are: ▪ All shade structures must have footings or be bolted into the concrete slab regardless of size ▪ The calculation for the size of the shade structure has changed to allow for 10% of a lot to be covered by a shade structure. o Revised language is below. ▪ For the purposes of this section, a shade structure shall be defined as any structure framed and supported by four (4) posts in the corners (and possibly two (2) additional posts in the middle on each side and no walls. Roofs can be slatted or solid. This definition would include but not be limited to gazebos and pergolas. ▪ Installation of a shade structure requires a permit and the submittal of
an Application for Shade Structure (attached as Exhibit O). Any commercially made structure over 120 square feet or custom-built structures of any size require concrete footings and an approved City of Cathedral City Building Permit. ▪ All Shade Structure Applications shall be accompanied by a picture of the design requested. Any custom-built structures must have a detailed drawing or picture depicting column, cross member, roof structure and elevation drawings for evaluation and approval.
o General requirements are as follows: ▪
One shade structure is allowed per lot. ▪
Size: The shade structure can take up a maximum of 10% of the lot's square footage. For example, a 1,925 square foot lot would be allowed a shade structure no larger than 192 square feet. ▪ Height : Cannot exceed ten (10) feet above the lot's hardscape. ▪ Installation: Must be bolted into the hardscape and in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and/or building code requirements of the Cityof Cathedral City (see Permits Required above). All shade structures, regardless of size, must be bolted into concrete footings or concrete patio slab. ▪ Set-Backs: Shade structures must be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the street property line. The edge of the roof must be setback a minimum of one (1) foot from the side or rear property lines. In no case can any portion of the shade structure hang over any lot lines.
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