Chapter 18.46 — D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE
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§ 18.46.010. Generally. ¶
Land classified in a D zone shall also be classified in another zone and the regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in the D architectural design zone unless otherwise provided in this title. (Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010)
§ 18.46.020. Architectural standards. ¶
In order that buildings, structures, signs and landscaping will be in harmony with other structures and improvements in the area, and not of obnoxious, undesirable or unsightly appearance, the following items shall be considered in approving plans of proposed improvements in the architectural design zone:
A. The height, bulk and area of buildings;
B. The setback distances from all property lines;
C. The colors and materials on the exterior;
D. The type and pitch of roofs;
E. The size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings;
F. The size, type and location of signs;
G. Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio and television masts;
H. Plot plan, landscaping and automobile parking areas;
I. The relation to the existing buildings and structures in the general vicinity and area. (Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010)
§ 18.46.030. Procedure. ¶
All proposed new development or any exterior modification to any existing development in the D architectural design zone shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 18.68 , Design Review, of this title. (Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010)
§ 18.46.040. Standards of development. ¶
Parking Lot Landscaping and Design. See the landscaping requirements applicable to the primary zone to which this overlay zone applies. (Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010)
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▸ Title 18 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 18.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.06 — ZONES ESTABLISHED—ZONING MAP BOUNDARIES AND LA…
- Chapter 18.08 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 18.09 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTIUNIT RESID…
- Chapter 18.10 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES
- Chapter 18.12 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.14 — OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 18.16 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING AND WATER CONSERVA…
- Chapter 18.18 — MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
- Chapter 18.20 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 18.22 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
- Chapter 18.23 — SIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.24 — R-1a, R-1b AND R-1c SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING ZONES
- Chapter 18.26 — R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6 and R-7 MULTI-UNIT DWE…
- Chapter 18.28 — MHP MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.30 — SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING
- Chapter 18.32 — C-P, C-1, C-2, C-2s, C-2sH, AND C-3 COMMERCIAL…
- Chapter 18.33 — C-R COMMERCIAL AND HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.36 — PC-I PLANNED COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL ZONE
- Chapter 18.38 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE
- Chapter 18.40 — C-U CIVIC-UTILITY ZONE
- Chapter 18.42 — OS OPEN SPACE ZONE
- Chapter 18.43 — P AUTOMOBILE PARKING ZONE
- Chapter 18.44 — SP-1 LA HABRA BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE
- Chapter 18.46 — D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE
- Chapter 18.48 — ES EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.50 — OIL WELLS AND DRILLING OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.52 — PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 18.54 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONES (MX)
- Chapter 18.56 — ADULT USES
- Chapter 18.58 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY
- Chapter 18.60 — HOME OCCUPATION
- Chapter 18.62 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 18.63 — SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-…
- Chapter 18.64 — COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONDOMI…
- Chapter 18.65 — SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
- Chapter 18.66 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 18.68 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 18.70 — FEES
- Chapter 18.72 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 18.74 — (RESERVED)
- Chapter 18.76 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 18.78 — ZONE CHANGES
- Chapter 18.80 — DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER AFFORDABLE HOUSING INC…
- Chapter 18.82 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING UNITS
- Chapter 18.84 — MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPME…