Chapter 16.30 — SCENIC RESOURCES OVERLAY DISTRICT

Chapter 16.30 - SCENIC RESOURCES OVERLAY DISTRICT

The scenic resources (SR) overlay district is created to provide development standards that will protect, preserve, and enhance the aesthetic resources of Chino Hills. Design considerations can be incorporated into development projects to allow the preservation of unique natural resources, roadside views, and scenic corridors.

(Ord. 68 § 9.57.010, 1995)

(Ord. No. 383, § 10(Exh. E), 5-25-2022)

The scenic resources overlay district shall be applied to the following areas:

A.

The scenic corridor shall be defined to include prominent ridgelines, view windows, and viewsheds as defined in Chapter 16.08, including those shown in Figure 15-1 of this Development Code.

(Ord. 68 § 9.57.020, 1995)

(Ord. No. 383, § 10(Exh. E), 5-25-2022)

When a land use is proposed with a scenic resources overlay, the following criteria shall be used to evaluate project compliance with the intent of the overlay:

A.

Site Design and Building Placement.

1.

Land development proposals shall be designed to blend into the natural landscape and to minimize scarring of vegetation and terrain. The ridgeline development standards contained in Chapter 16.08 of this Development Code shall be applied as appropriate.

B.

Landscaping. The removal of native vegetation, especially trees, shall be minimized. Replacement vegetation and landscaping shall be compatible with the local environment and, where practicable, capable of surviving with a minimum of maintenance and supplemental water. Landscaping and plantings should not obstruct significant views, either when installed or when mature growth is achieved.

C.

Grading. Grading shall conform with the ridgeline and grading development standards contained in Chapters 16.08 and 16.54, respectively, of this Development Code.

(Ord. 68 § 9.57.030, 1995)

(Ord. No. 383, § 10(Exh. E), 5-25-2022)