Burbank Municipal Code Div. 7 Rancho Business Park (rbp) Zone

The Rancho Business Park (RBP) Zone is intended for the development of offices, media-related uses and restricted light manufacturing activities. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

In the RBP Zone, all uses shall be consistent with the maximum FAR and maximum residential density, as prescribed in the General Plan, as follows:

[Added by Ord. No. 3839, eff. 5/24/13; amended by Ord. 24-4,022, eff. 1/17/25.]

In the RBP Zone, uses are allowed as set forth in Section 10-1-502. [Added by Ord. No. 3343; Amended by Ord. No. 3504, eff. 12/26/98; 3465, 3457, 3439.]

10-1-2446, 2447 AND 2448:

[Deleted by Ord. No. 3504, eff. 12/26/98.]

The following requirements shall apply to all uses in an RBP Zone:

A. All processing and assembly of goods shall be conducted completely within a building that is enclosed on all sides, unless otherwise specified.

B. Operations that create noise, smoke, ash, dust, odor, ground vibration, heat, glare, humidity, radio disturbance, or radiation shall be so located, and conducted in such a manner, that they do not exceed the standards prescribed in Article 17 of this chapter, measured at the property lines of the use in question. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

The following property development standards shall apply in an RBP Zone:

A. STRUCTURE HEIGHT.

1. The maximum height of a structure shall not exceed 25 feet as measured from grade as defined in this article. Roof and architectural features may exceed the maximum height up to 15 additional feet without the need of a Conditional Use Permit if a 45 degree angle is maintained as depicted in Diagram No. 1.

2. Maximum building height shall be measured to the ceiling height of the highest room permitted for human occupancy.

3. A Conditional Use Permit is required for a structure higher than 25 feet.

B. OPEN SPACE.

1. Distance Requirements. Each lot which abuts or is adjacent to an R-1, R-1-H or R-2 lot shall provide open space not less than 20 feet wide along the area that abuts the residential property. Lots abutting or adjacent to R-3 and R-4 lots shall provide a minimum of 15 foot open space between the properties.

2. Determination of Open Space. This open space shall be measured from the lot line of the residential property to the RBP structure. Public rights-of-way may be included within the calculation of such area, except as otherwise provided in this section.

3. Landscaping Requirement. When the RBP property abuts any residential property, a five (5) foot strip of the open space which lies adjacent to the residential property shall be landscaped, unless a public right-of-way is utilized in the calculation of the open space. This landscaping is intended to provide screening between the different zones.

4. Parking Allowed in Open Space. Surface parking is allowed in the open space as long as the requirements of this section are satisfied.

C. YARDS.

1. Front Yard - Definition.

For the purpose of this section, side yards on corner lots shall be considered as front yards.

2. Setbacks.

a. All structures, except above-grade and semi-subterranean parking structures, shall be set back an average of at least five (5) feet from the front lot line or 20 percent of the building height, whichever is greater. Such setback shall be required for that portion of a building that is within 20 feet above-grade and shall be calculated for the length of the building frontage only. Any open space or surface parking lots not in front of a structure shall not be included in calculating average setbacks. Portions of buildings over 20 feet in height may extend over required front yard setbacks, except in areas where required trees are planted.

b. Above-grade and semi-subterranean parking structures shall be set back from the front lot line an average of at least five (5) feet or 20 percent of building height, whichever is greater provided, however, that the structure must be set back a minimum of three (3) feet. When abutting or adjacent R-1, R-1-H or R-2 zones, above-grade and semi-subterranean parking structures must be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the residential property line. When abutting or adjacent R-3 or R-4 zones, above-grade and semi-subterranean parking structures must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the residential property line. Public rights-of-way may be used in this calculation.

3. Landscaping.

a. Californian native plants and California Sycamore trees shall be used as landscape materials.

b. The landscaping requirements of Section 10-1-705(C)(3) shall apply in the RBP Zone.

c. All required front yards shall be landscaped.

D. MASONRY WALL.

A six (6) foot high decorative masonry wall shall be erected along every property line forming a boundary with a residential zone, except that along the property line in any required front setback area the height of the wall shall be three (3) feet.

E. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS.

For additional standards, see the remainder of this chapter.

F. Mixed-Use and Multifamily Residential-Only Development. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section shall not apply to the following projects:

1. Mixed-use developments (multifamily residential with nonresidential use) allowed as set forth in Section 10-1-502. These projects shall be governed by the provisions of Article 9, Division 4 of this Code, commencing with Section 10-1-915.

2. Multifamily residential-only developments allowed as set forth in Section 10-1-502. These projects shall be governed by the provisions of Article 6, Division 3.5 of this Code, commencing with Section 10-1-621. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93; amended by Ord. No. 23-3,996, eff. 7/7/23; 23-3,994; 15-3,860; 3810, 3491, 3488.]

Unless specifically exempted by Section 10-1-1915 of this Code, no structure shall be erected in the RBP Zone, nor shall any permits related thereto be issued until an application for Development Review has been submitted to and approved by the Director, as provided in Division 2, Article 19 of this chapter. These permits include but are not limited to site preparation permits such as demolition permits and grading permits. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

The following design criteria shall apply to proposed improvements in the RBP Zone:

A. Pitched roofs are required. Mansard roofs are prohibited.

B. Architectural design - Mission, Rancho or Spanish Colonial style shall be used incorporating a number of the following elements: verandas, arbors, patios, courtyards, plazas, arches, simulated wood roofs, tile roofs, open beam ceilings, walkways, archways, colonial columns and heavy posts.

C. Color - Whites, natural wood grain finishes, earth tones, pale tones, tans, rusts, adobe pink, and copper patina shall be used and incorporated. No bright colors may be used.

D. Materials and Finishes - A number of the following may be incorporated, if otherwise permitted by the Burbank Municipal Code: wood, rough cut timbers, river rock, Spanish tile and textured stucco.

E. The design standards of Section 10-1-1113.1 shall apply in the RBP Zone. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]