Chino Municipal Code Ch. 20.13 Small Lot Residential Subdivisions

The purpose of the small lot residential subdivision standards are to:

A. Provide a unique and high quality development by allowing for deviations from the base zoning standards to achieve variation in the design, orientation, and location of the unit on the lot.

B. Provide flexibility for infill development by permitting a variety of housing types, such as small lot detached homes, cluster homes, and courtyard homes, as traditional development is often constrained on infill sites by irregular lot shapes and sizes, and existing surrounding development.

C. Ensure that infill development is compatible with adjacent existing development.

D. Ensure adequate passive and active common open space and recreational amenities are provided within small lot residential developments.

(Ord. 2010-05, § 1(exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2014-013, § 12, 2014.)

A small lot residential subdivision may be proposed in RD 4.5, RD 8 and RD 12 zoning districts. The city may determine that a proposed small lot residential subdivision is not allowed where public facilities and services are insufficient for the proposed development.

(Ord. 2010-05, § 1(exh. A), 2010.)

Approval of a special conditional use permit and a tentative map for a common interest subdivision are required for a small lot subdivision.

(Ord. 2010-05, § 1(exh. A), 2010.)

A small lot residential subdivision may be developed with only those uses allowed in the zoning district applicable to the site.

(Ord. 2010-05, § 1(exh. A), 2010.)

A. Table 20.13-1 (Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Subdivisions - Traditional), Table 20.13-2 (Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Subdivisions - Alley Loaded), and Table 20.13-3 (Development Standards for Cluster and Courtyard Homes) identifies development standards that apply to all lots and structures located in a small lot residential subdivision.

B. The unit types, architectural design and building orientation shall be varied to achieve an efficient and unique site design.

C. Setbacks, unit placement and building massing shall be varied and quality architectural design shall be utilized to provide a high quality streetscape.

D. Alleys not required for fire access shall be a minimum of twenty-four feet wide, with a minimum of three feet of landscape setback between the edge of the pavement and building, fences or walls. Garages with alley access shall have a minimum setback of three feet from the curb. One tree for each unit shall be planted adjacent to the alley.

E. The driveway length for each unit shall either be less than five feet in length or greater than nineteen feet.

F. Garages shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the required twenty-foot by twenty-foot clear parking area as well as additional area for trash receptacles, unless another location within the lot/site is designated. The developer shall provide a plan delineating the probable location of all trash receptacles on trash pick-up day to show potential on-street parking conflicts.

G. In addition to all other requirements of this section, small lot residential subdivisions consisting of five or more dwelling units shall comply with the following:

1. Decorative elements such as intensified landscaping, garden walls, gazebos and trellis features, and lighting shall be provided to enhance the project.

2. At primary and secondary site entries, a minimum of fifteen feet of parkway shall be provided on both sides of the roadway. The enhanced parkway shall include a corner treatment consisting of landscaping and identification, i.e., signs, monuments, etc.

3. All sidewalks within the development shall be separated from the curb by a landscaped parkway. Sidewalks may be installed on only one side of the street at the discretion of the Director of Community Development.

4. All streets within the development, with the exception of alleys, shall be a minimum of thirty-six feet wide, or the width necessary to accommodate parking on both sides of the street.

5. A total ratio of three spaces per unit, including both on- and off-street parking, shall be provided. However, parking requirements for individual units shall comply with the appropriate parking standard for off-street parking within this code.

6. On-street parking shall be distributed throughout the project so that some parking for guests and residents is in close proximity to all units.

7. A parking plan shall be prepared and be coordinated with the Chino Valley Independent Fire District, United States Postal Service, and the City's Public Works Department for the purpose of establishing that on-street parking locations do no conflict with mailboxes, fire hydrants, fire lanes, and any other utilities that require vehicular access. The parking plan shall clearly show the following and be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission:

a. The number and location of all off-street parking spaces located in garages, on driveways, and in designated parking lots.

b. The number and location of all on-street parking spaces.

c. Locations where parking is prohibited or restricted to guests only.

8. The approved parking plan and CC&R provisions related to parking, access to parking, and garage use shall be disclosed to each prospective buyer and included in the purchase and sale agreement as a separate and distinct disclosure form. Additional disclosures may be required at the discretion of the Planning Commission.

TABLE 20.13-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS - TRADITIONAL

TABLE 20.13-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS - ALLEY LOADED

TABLE 20.13-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR CLUSTER AND COURTYARD HOMES

H. Open Space Requirements.

1. Active open space containing recreation facilities shall be provided pursuant to Table 20.13-4 (Minimum Requirements for Common Recreation Amenities). For the purpose of this provision, required recreation facilities shall be categorized as follows:

a. Major Recreation Facilities: A major recreation facility is intended to be a significant recreation node or focal point for residents, and include recreation buildings, swimming or wading pools, splash pads, tennis courts, childcare facilities, and other major amenities requiring significant investment and appropriate to serve project residents, as determined by the City. For projects consisting of seventy or fewer dwellings, two minor recreation facilities may be provided in place of one major recreation facility.

b. Minor Recreation Facilities: A minor recreation facility is intended to augment the variety and availability of recreation facilities, and include tot lots, spas or saunas, picnic and barbeque areas, basketball courts, volleyball courts, community gardens, and other similar amenities requiring significant investment and appropriate to serve project residents, as determined by the City.

2. For cluster and courtyard projects, a minimum of twenty percent of the net project area shall be dedicated to improved permanent open space, exclusive of driveways, parking areas, dwellings and non-recreation building areas.

3. A minimum of three hundred square feet of usable open space, with a minimum dimension of ten feet shall be provided on each unit.

TABLE 20.13-4 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMON RECREATION AMENITIES

(Ord. 2010-05, § 1(exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2011-06, § 16, 2011; Ord. 2014-013, § 13, 2014.)