Diamond Bar Municipal Code Ch. 22.32 Planned Development Standards

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the planned development overlay zoning district by promoting quality design, innovative site planning, transfer of development rights, and mixed uses consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan. The intent of the planned development standards is to promote high quality development that incorporates amenities beyond those expected under conventional development, to achieve greater flexibility in design, to encourage well-planned projects through creative and imaginative planning, and to provide for appropriate use of land that is sufficiently unique in its physical characteristics or other circumstances to warrant special methods of development.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

The provisions of this chapter apply to proposed projects within the planned development overlay zoning district and are subject to approval of development review in compliance with chapter 22.48 (Development Review).

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

(a) Allowable density/intensity. The number of allowable dwellings per parcel or the number of dwelling units per structure may exceed the number allowed within a particular residential zoning district provided the total number of units for the entire project does not exceed the limitations established by the general plan. The floor area ratio (FAR) allowed in a particular nonresidential zoning district may be increased when it can be demonstrated by the project proponent that a superior development will be achieved.

(b) Setback requirements. Structure setbacks may deviate from the setback standards specified in this Development Code and shall conform to the approved development plan.

(c) Lot coverage and floor area ratio. Lot coverage and floor area ratio of structures may deviate from the regulations of this Development Code and shall conform to the approved development plan.

(d) Height limits. The height of structures may deviate from the height standards specified in this Development Code and shall conform to the approved development plan.

(e) Parking requirements. The number and design of off-street parking areas may deviate from the parking standards specified in this Development Code and shall conform to the approved development plan.

(f) Open space requirements.

(1) In all residential developments, at least 30 percent of the gross property area shall be reserved for and devoted to landscaped and useable common open space area(s).

(2) In all nonresidential developments, at least 20 percent of the gross property area shall be reserved for and devoted to landscaped and useable pedestrian-oriented open space area(s). Open spaces shall include plazas, courtyards, outdoor dining areas, and landscaped gardens.

(3) Open space areas shall not be construed to include streets, whether public or private, off-street parking, access drives, and loading areas, or area(s) covered by structures.

(4) The commission may grant a modification, including a modification of any open space requirement, after considering the general purposes and nature of the planned development project.

(g) Maintenance of common areas. An applicant for a planned development shall provide for the permanent maintenance of all common area(s) within the development. The applicant shall provide the following:

(1) A plan showing all common areas and areas to be dedicated to/for public and/or private use;

(2) Where the development consists of only one parcel, a plan for maintenance; and

(3) Where the development consists of more than one parcel, covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&R's) or an agreement in a form approved by the city attorney providing for the permanent maintenance of all common areas. The CC&R's or agreement shall be prepared by an attorney licensed to practice in the state. The developer shall provide assistance to the residents of the subdivision in the formation of a homeowner's association for the purpose of maintaining common areas and enforcing CC&R's.

(h) Development phasing. An applicant for a planned development shall submit a schedule indicating the development of open space related to the construction of residential dwelling units. Where development is to be completed in phases, the development may be coordinated between phases. Projects developed in phases shall be designed so that each successive phase will contain open space to independently qualify under the provisions of subsection (f), above.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)