Part 6 — OA OLD AGOURA DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT

9551. • Purpose.

The purpose of the OA overlay district is to preserve the unique character of Old Agoura through the establishment of special public improvement standards and design guidelines, and in specific areas of the district, particular types of smaller-scale and community-serving commercial uses.

(Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-18-2009; Ord. No. 11-388, § 51, 12-14-2011)

9552. • Permitted uses.

All uses permitted in the underlying district shall be permitted in this district, except subarea 11 of the general plan (Old Agoura Commercial Center Area), consisting of the area south of the Ventura Freeway, west of Chesebro Road, extending south to the parcels along Agoura Road, and just beyond Lewis Road to the west, which is identified in exhibit A of this section, shall be limited to the following uses. Where a specific use is not listed, the director of planning and community development has the discretion to allow it if it is found to be compatible with the intent of section 9551.

(Ord. No. 11-388, § 51, 12-14-2011)

Advertising business office;

Amusements/shooting ranges;

Antique store;

Appliance store;

Appliance repair shop;

Art gallery;

Art studio;

Auto service station, primary;

Auto parts and accessory store;

Bakery/pastry shop;

Banks and financial institutions;

Bar/tavern;

Barber shop;

Bicycle sale, rent, service;

Butcher and meat market;

Certified farmer's market;

Candy store;

Child care center;

Church/temple;

Citizens' improvement club/community center;

Clinic, child-family guidance;

Clinic, physical therapy;

Clothing and apparel store;

Coin operated amusement machine, incidental to a permitted use;

Computer programming/software and system design;

Computer sales, rental, lease and service, and training;

Concession, temporary;

Costume shop, sale and rent;

Curio/novelty shop;

Dancing as an incidental use in a bar or restaurant;

30.1

Daytime pet care and overnight boarding;

Delicatessen;

Dressmaker/tailor;

Drugstore;

Electronics store;

Electronic, mechanical or video games, arcade;

Eye glasses and frames and contact lens sales and service;

Floor covering, drapery or upholstery store;

Florist;

Furniture store;

Furniture cleaning, refinishing or reupholstery shop;

Gardening-landscaping service yard and workshop;

Gardening-landscaping supply store;

Gift/card store;

Grooming service, such as dog grooming;

Gun shop/gunsmith;

Hardware store;

Hay, seed and grain store;

Hearing aids sales and service;

Interior decorators office;

Janitor service;

Jewelry store sales, repair;

Laboratory, medical, dental or optical;

Laboratory, research, analysis;

Laboratory, materials testing;

Lapidary shop;

Laundry or cleaning agency, retail (on-site cleaning permitted);

Live entertainment;

Laundry or cleaning pick up station;

Lawnmower engine and garden power tool repair;

Library;

Live theater;

Locksmith, key and lock;

Mail order business;

Messenger service;

Motion picture theater;

Motion picture filming, temporary;

Museum;

Music store, music sales, instrument sales and repair;

Newspaper, magazine stand;

Nursery, plants;

Office, business or professional;

Office, insurance;

Office, medical or dental;

Office, public relations or advertising;

Office, real estate;

Office, accountants, bookkeepers;

Office machines and equipment sales;

Paint and wallpaper store;

Pest control service;

Pet store, no kennel;

Photocopy service;

Photographic supply/camera store;

Photographic studio, including incidental processing;

Picture framing shop;

Prescription pharmacy;

Remote teller, for pedestrian use;

Restaurant/café;

Retail store;

Saddlery/equestrian shop;

School: modeling, acting;

Shoe repair shop;

Shoe store;

Snack shop: ice cream, coffee, juice;

Sporting goods and athletic equipment store;

Stamp/coin store;

Stationery store;

Studio: dance, yoga;

Studio: martial arts, gymnastics;

Studio: radio, television, recording;

Swimming pool, spa sales and service;

Tailor/dressmaker;

Telephone answering service;

Television and radio repair shop;

Ticket agency;

Tobacco shop;

Toy store;

Travel agency;

Veterinarian/animal hospital;

Watches, sale, repair;

Wig sales and service;

Winery and beer sales facility/tasting room, except as prohibited by section 9542.1(B).

(Ord. No. 11-388, § 51, 12-14-2011; Ord. No. 14-405, § 4, 2-26-2014; Ord. No. 14-412, § 4, 1-14-2015)

Any modification, alteration or change of the exterior of the following structures shall be subject to a conditional use permit:

"Amazing Kate's"

"Old Post Office"

"Stage Door Theatre"

"Agoura Sign"

Any use or structure not specified in section 9552 and 9552.2 shall be prohibited.

9553. • Special development standards area.

Within the special area described in section 9552, the following standards shall apply;

(Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-18-2009)

The maximum building coverage shall be as approved as a part of any discretionary review. The maximum building coverage shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the lot unless the proposed development consists of a commercial use encompassing more than one (1) lot.

(Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-18-2009)

With the exception of the provisions contained in section 9233.4, the maximum building height shall be thirty-five (35) feet, or two (2) stories, whichever is less.

(Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-18-2009)

With the exception of the provisions contained in section 9233.2., required yards shall be as approved as a part of any discretionary review and may not be required at all.

(Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-18-2009)

Off-street parking and loading shall be provided as required by chapter 6, but if approved as a part of any discretionary review, may be located off the subject lot. Joint use provisions for off-street parking and loading shall be utilized wherever feasible.

(Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-18-2009)

All signs shall be consistent with the provisions in chapter 6, and shall conform to the following criteria:

A.

Monument and/or directory signs are permitted for parcels with businesses whose signs are not visible from the street with a sign permit subject to design review. All other monument signs are permitted subject to a sign program. Monument signs may only be externally illuminated.

B.

No sign shall be internally illuminated, however; halo illuminated wall signs are permitted, subject to design review.

C.

Signs shall be made of materials such as wood, stone or materials that mimic wood or stone or non- reflective or patinated metals that enhance the rural appearance of the neighborhood. Other sign materials may be considered as part of a sign program.

D.

Signs located in the geographic area shown on the following exhibit shall be turned off at close of business or 9:30 p.m., whichever occurs later. In addition, this provision shall apply to signs oriented towards Dorothy Road on parcels located on the north side of Dorothy Road between Lewis Road and Palo Comado Canyon Road.

(Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-28-2009)

Project design and development shall perpetuate and reinforce the natural character of Old Agoura.

(Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-18-2009)

Required landscaping and walls shall be limited to the amount necessary to provide for adequate open space and security. With regard to landscaping, the emphasis shall be to provide appropriate pedestrian areas to encourage retail trade, but in no event shall less than fifteen (15) percent be provided.

(Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-18-2009)

9554. • Commercial and residential development standards.

These standards are designed to promote a natural environment that is country like while allowing architecturally sensitive developments which perpetuate Old Agoura's unique rural character. In addition to all development standards provided for in the underlying district, the following shall be applicable in the OA Overlay District.

(Ord. No. 211, § 5, 5-27-92; Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-18-2009)

9555. • General design standards, commercial/residential.

While encouraging the broadest possible range of individual and creative design, the planning commission or the director, where authorized, may grant site plan approval if the proposed development substantially conforms to all of the following standards:

A.

Commercial.

Proposed signage is an integral architectural feature which does not overwhelm or dominate the structure or object to which it is attached.

Mechanical equipment, storage and trash areas, and utilities are architecturally screened from public view.

The proposed plans provide for adequate and safe on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation.

The main entrance to any commercial or business building provides for independent access for the physically impaired.

All fences and walls shall be finished on both sides.

No outdoor display or storage shall be permitted except for nurseries.

B.

Residential.

Six-foot-high fences shall be permitted in any required front or street side yard when it can be demonstrated that it will be sufficiently open to preserve adequate visibility of vehicles entering and leaving said property. Solid walls are prohibited in the front yard setback areas.

Residential development in Old Agoura shall embrace an eclectic, rural style that preserves the equestrian nature of the area and shall be consistent with the Old Agoura Design Guidelines found in the City's Architectural Design Standards and Guidelines and the Equestrian Overlay.

Residential development shall not render property untenable for horses and other farm animals.

C.

Commercial/residential.

The proposed design is in character with existing development in the Old Agoura District, in terms of height, materials, colors, roof pitch, roof eaves, and the preservation of privacy.

The proposed plans indicate proper consideration for the relationship between the existing and finished grades of the site to be improved and adjacent properties.

Lighting is stationary and is deflected away from adjacent properties.

All building elevations have been architecturally treated in a compatible manner including the incorporation within the side and rear building elevations of some or all of the design elements used for the primary facades.

Fences or walls constructed of grape stake, plywood, sheet metal, corrugated aluminum, corrugated fiberglass, barbed wire, rubber, PVC (excluding plastic corrals designed for equestrian use), or razor ribbon are prohibited, except where allowed by a temporary use permit for an approved construction project. Rural ranching and farm materials designed consistent with the architecture of the house will be considered as part of a site plan review.

Exterior materials and colors shall harmonize with, and complement the surrounding natural and man-made environment. Where appropriate, dominant exterior colors shall reflect a natural earthtone theme using warm and rich colors. Exterior treatments characterized by an overly bright, shiny, reflective or artificial appearance shall not be permitted.

To the greatest extent possible, the architectural design and location of the building shall discourage grading on a hillside. If grading is required, building shall be integrated into existing terrain such that grading is minimized, taking care to preserve the viewshed, natural ridgelines, and protected trees.

Native, drought resistant plants are recommended for project landscaping. Such plants are required and shall be used extensively on manufactured slopes. Refer to the City of Agoura Hills Plant Guide for lists of appropriate vegetation.

(Ord. No. 211, § 6, 5-27-92; Ord. No. 09-358, § 7, 1-18-2009; Ord. No. 25-482, § 7, 12-10-2025)

9556—9560. - Reserved.