Division 4 — OVERLAY ZONE DESCRIPTIONS

Four Overlay Zones are established in this chapter to implement the provisions of the General Plan, to regulate certain uses, provide for innovative design solutions, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare from natural and manmade hazards. This Section describes each of the zones, as well as their intended application, to help guide their placement on properties within the City.

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When an Overlay Zone is used, the use and development restrictions identified in this Section apply in addition to all other applicable requirements of this Zoning Ordinance, including the requirements of the Primary Zone. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Section and any other provision of this Zoning Ordinance, the more restrictive provision shall apply.

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Any use normally allowed in a Primary Zone may be allowed within an Overlay Zone, subject to the requirements of the Overlay Zone. In addition, development within an Overlay Zone is subject to the permits and development standards required for both the Primary Zone and the Overlay Zone.

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Reserved for future use (including airport noise contour).

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A.

Applicability. The Downtown Historic District (-DH) Overlay Zone is intended to help preserve the unique pedestrian-oriented retail shopping environment that once formed the back-bone of Alturas' commercial center. This area is best represented by properties within a block or two of Main Street just south of 4th Street and North of the Pit River. Within this area, buildings are placed in a classic "Main Street" block grid pattern, with a variety of single and multi-story buildings constructed at a zero setback to both the street they front and the buildings they are adjacent to. This type of development forms a continuous wall of closely placed retail, restaurant and office buildings that have a unique look and walkability. When properly developed and maintained, this environment encourages pedestrians to park their cars and walk from one building to the next to complete errands, have a meal with friends, or browse through shops.

B.

Impact on Primary Zone Permitted Uses. The -DH Overlay Zone is not intended to disallow Land Uses permitted by a Primary Zone, but care must be taken to ensure that uses are placed or operate in a manner that protects the pedestrian-oriented, retail nature of the street environment. To this end, the most appropriate Primary Zone for the area is the C1 (Retail/Office Commercial) Zone. Where other zones are used within the -DH Overlay Zone, the Site Plan and Use Permit processes should be used to ensure land use compatibility within the area.

C.

Exceptions to the Site Planning and Development Standards. To ensure proposed improvements and new development in the -DH Overlay Zone will not detract from the pedestrian-orientation retail nature of the area, the Site Planning and Development Standards of Article IV are amended as follows:

1.

Minimum Lot Size and Lot Width. No minimum.

2.

Setbacks. All buildings along Main Street shall have a zero setback from the front property line unless a Variance is granted pursuant to Section 28.52.050. Although not required, zero setbacks are encouraged

for side and rear property lines. Where a building has been substantially destroyed and needs to be replaced, it shall be required to be built at a zero lot line setback along Main Street and take access from Main Street within this Overlay Zone, even if the previous building did not have this setback or orientation.

3.

Lot Configuration. Flag lots are prohibited.

4.

Landscape, Parking and Loading Standards. Exempt.

5.

Signage. "Building Signs" are the preferred Permanent Sign type for the area. "Monument Signs" and "LED" signs are prohibited. "Pole Signs" and "Off-Premise" signs are allowed by Use Permit where it can be clearly demonstrated that a Building Sign will not adequately advertise the business in question.

6.

Additional Site Plan Criteria. Where necessary to protect the pedestrian-oriented or retail nature of the District, all discretionary permit approvals, including Site Plan approvals, may be conditioned upon changes to any visual aspect of the project, including, but not limited to, material and color selection, building design, lighting, landscaping, and screening of proposed uses.

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A.

Applicability. The Mobile/Manufactured Home Park (-MHP) Overlay Zone is established to identify properties that have been developed pursuant to the standards of this section.

NOTE: The -MHP Overlay Zone is not intended to be applied to mobile or manufactured homes placed on a lot in conformance with the Primary Zone's standard development requirements and local building code for a single family dwelling or secondary dwelling.

B.

Compliance with State Law. All Mobile/Manufactured Home Parks shall be developed in compliance with the minimum standards of the California Mobile Home Parks Act (Health and Safety Code 18200 et seq.) and the applicable Mobile Home Parks Regulations adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Code of Regulations, Title 25) including, but not limited to, lot size and setback standards, infrastructure requirements, operations, maintenance, and inspections within a mobile home park.

C.

Development Standards. In addition to compliance with Subsection B, above, all Mobile/Manufactured Home Parks developed within the City shall also comply with the standards found in Section 28.38.100.

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