17.70.150 Rooftop uses.
A. Height. The height of any railings or parapets, exterior stairways, and other access features such as stairwells or elevators for access to roof decks shall not exceed the maximum allowable building height for the structure, except as allowed by Section 17.70.080 (Height measurement and exceptions).
B. Performance Standards.
1. Lighting. Lighting for rooftop uses shall be appropriately designed, located, and shielded to not negatively impact any adjacent residential uses. See also Section 17.70.100 (Lighting and Night Sky Preservation).
2. Noise. All rooftop decks shall be designed to minimize adverse impacts to surrounding properties in compliance with the city’s noise regulations (Chapter 9.12: Noise Control).
3. Hours of Operation.
a. C-N and O Zones. Nonresidential rooftop uses shall be allowed to operate from seven a.m. to eight p.m. Operation outside of these allowed hours shall require a minor use permit to ensure that the commercial rooftop use will not negatively impact surrounding residential uses.
b. All Other Nonresidential Zones. Nonresidential rooftop uses shall be allowed to operate from seven a.m. to ten p.m. Operation outside of these allowed hours shall require a minor use permit to ensure that the commercial rooftop use will not negatively impact surrounding residential uses.
c. General. Commercial hours of operation for rooftop uses also may be restricted upon evidence of a substantiated complaint.
C. Edge Conditions. Where a rooftop deck is located on a property adjacent to a zone receiving transition, as defined in Section 17.70.050 (Edge Conditions), rooftop decks and activities shall also comply with Section 17.70.050(D)(4) (Rooftop Open Spaces). (Ord. 1705 §§ 25, 26, 2021; Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)