§ 20.66

This Chapter provides development standards for Coastal Development Permits in specific communities within the Coastal Zone where the preservation of unique community character requires standards for development in addition to the general coastal zoning district requirements of this Title.

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

The provisions of this Chapter apply to Coastal Development Permits for proposed development, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), in addition to the general site planning standards for the coastal zoning districts in Chapter 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards) and all other applicable provisions of Title 22, this Coastal Zoning Code and LCP.

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

A.

Community character. Maintain the small-scale character of Muir Beach as a primarily residential community with recreational, small-scale visitor-serving and limited agricultural use (Land Use Policy C- MB-1).

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

A.

Community character. Maintain the existing character of residential, small-scale commercial and visitorserving recreational development in Stinson Beach, See Land Use Policy C-SB-1 (Community Character of Stinson Beach).

B.

Limited access in Seadrift. Allow only limited public access across the open space area generally located north of Dipsea Road and adjacent to Bolinas Lagoon in the Seadrift Subdivision to protect wildlife habitat, subject to the Deed of an Open Space and Limited Pedestrian Easement and Declaration of Restrictions as recorded March 26, 1986 as Instrument No. 86-15531. This area includes parcels 195-070-35 and 36; 195080-29; 195090-44; 195-320-62 and 78; and 195-340-71, 72, and 73. See Land Use Plan Policy C-SB-2 (Limited Access in Seadrift).

C.

Density and location of development in Seadrift. Development within the Seadrift Subdivision shall be subject to the standards contained in Land Use Plan Policy C-SB-3 (Density and Location of Development in Seadrift).

D.

Easkoot Creek. Easkoot Creek shall be restored, as feasible, to improve habitat and support natural processes. See Land Use Plan Policy C-SB-4 (Easkoot Creek).

E.

Stinson Beach dune and beach areas. Development of shorefront lots within the Stinson Beach and Seadrift areas shall be limited per Land Use Plan Policy C-BIO-9 (Stinson Beach Dune and Beach Areas).

F.

R-2 zoning. Existing R-2 zoning in Stinson Beach shall be maintained per Land Use Plan Policy C-SB-6 (R2 Zoning).

G.

Repair or Replacement of Structures. The repair or replacement of existing duplex residential structures shall be permitted per Land Use Plan Policy C-SB-7 (Repair and Replacement of Structures).

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

20.66.050 - Bolinas Community Standards.

A.

Community character. Maintain the existing character of small-scale residential, commercial, and agricultural uses in Bolinas. See Land Use Plan Policy C-BOL-1 (Community Character of Bolinas).

B.

New development on the Bolinas Gridded Mesa. New construction and the redevelopment and rehabilitation of existing structures on the Bolinas Mesa shall be permitted in accordance with the policies of the Bolinas Gridded Mesa Plan which has been certified by the California Coastal Commission. See Land Use Plan Policy C-BOL-3 (New Development on the Bolinas Gridded Mesa).

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

A.

Community character. Maintain Olema's existing mix of residential, commercial, and open space land uses and the small-scale, historic community character. The impacts of future development on the hillside area of Olema shall be minimized through application of the design standards contained in Land Use Plan Policy C-OL-1 (Community Character of Olema).

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

A.

Community character. Maintain the existing mix of residential and small-scale commercial development and the small-scale, historic community character in Point Reyes Station. See Land Use Plan Policy C-PRS-1 (Community Character of Point Reyes Station).

B.

Commercial infill. Commercial infill development should be promoted within and adjacent to existing commercial uses per Land Use Plan Policy C-PRS-2 (Commercial Infill).

C.

Visitor-serving and commercial facilities. The development of additional visitor-serving and commercial facilities, especially overnight accommodations, shall be encouraged per Land Use Plan Policy C-PRS-3 (Visitor Serving and Commercial Facilities).

D.

Junction of Highway One and Point Reyes Petaluma Road (APN 119-240-55). The development of APN 119-240-55 shall comply with standards contained in Land Use Plan Policy C-PRS-4 (Junction of Highway

"One and Point Reyes - Petaluma Road).

E.

New residential development in Point Reyes station. New residential development in Point Reyes Station shall comply with the building height, building size, and landscaping criteria specified in Land Use Plan Policy C-PRS-5 (Criteria for New Development in Point Reyes Station).

F.

Lighting. Exterior lighting shall comply with Land Use Plan Policy C-PRS-6 (Lighting).

G.

Point Reyes Affordable Homes Project. Development of the 18.59 acre property consisting of Assessor's parcels 119-260-02 through -06 (formerly 119-240-45) and 119240-02 through -13 (formerly 119-240-46, 57 and 58) shall conform to the provisions of Land Use Plan Policy C-PRS-7 (Point Reyes Affordable Homes Project).

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

20.66.080 - Inverness Community Standards.

A.

Community character. Maintain the existing character of residential and small-scale commercial development in the Inverness Ridge communities. See Land Use Plan Policy C-INV-1 (Community Character of Inverness).

B.

Paradise Ranch Estates design guidelines. Development in Paradise Ranch Estates should maintain the existing exclusively residential nature of the community and should consider the community's unique factors such as substandard roads and the need to protect public views from adjacent parklands and other public areas. The guidelines contained in Land Use Plan Policy C-INV-3 (Paradise Ranch Estates Design Guidelines) regarding protection of visual resources, public services, and tree protection shall apply to development within Paradise Ranch Estates.

C.

Tomales Bay shoreline development standards. New construction along the shoreline of Tomales Bay shall be limited in height to 15 feet above grade except as provided for per Land Use Plan Policy C-CD-5 (Standards for Development on the Shoreline of Tomales Bay).

D.

Road and Path Maintenance. Existing residential streets and pathways shall be maintained consistent with Land Use Plan Policy C-INV-4 (Non-Conforming Structures and Uses).

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

20.66.090 - East Shore Community Standards.

A.

Community character. Maintain the existing character of low-density residential, agriculture, mariculture and fishing or boating-related uses. The expansion or modification of visitor-serving or commercial development on previously developed lots along the east shore of Tomales Bay should be allowed consistent with Land Use Plan Policy C-ES-1 (Community Character of the East Shore of Tomales Bay).

B.

Tomales Bay shoreline development standards. New construction along the shoreline of Tomales Bay shall be limited in height to 15 feet above grade except as provided for per Land Use Plan Policy C-CD-5 (Standards of Development on the Shoreline of Tomales Bay).

C.

Protection of trees. Significant stands of trees should be identified and protected. See Land Use Plan Policy C-ES-2 (Protection of Trees).

D.

Prioritization of water-related uses. Mariculture, boat repair, fishing, water-related public recreation and scenic resources shall have priority over other uses along the shoreline. See Land Use Plan Policy C-ES-3 (Prioritization of Water-Related Uses).

E.

Commercial land use. The development of commercial and public facilities should be limited to existing activity centers, such as Nick's Cove, historic Marshall or near the Post Office/Marshall Boatworks and Marconi area. See Land Use Plan Policy C-ES-4 (Commercial Land Use).

F.

Local serving facilities. Local serving facilities should be incorporated in new development, where appropriate. See Land Use Plan Policy C-ES-5 (Local-Serving Facilities).

G.

New marina development. New marina developments shall make provisions for the use of the facilities by local commercial and recreational boats. See Land Use Plan Policy C-ES-6 (New Marina Development).

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

A.

Community character. Maintain the existing character of residential and small-scale commercial development in the community of Tomales consistent with the provisions of Land Use Plan Policy C-TOM-1

(Community Character of Tomales).

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

A.

Community character. Maintain the existing character of residential and small-scale commercial development in Dillon Beach and Oceana Marin consistent with the provisions of Land Use Plan Policy C- DB-1 (Community Character of Dillon Beach) and C-DB-3 (Oceana Marin).

B.

C-R-1:B-D Zoning standards. The following standards shall apply in those areas of Dillon Beach governed by the C-R-1:B-D zoning district.

1.

Minimum lot size. Parcels proposed in new land divisions shall have a minimum area of 1,750 square feet for each single-family dwelling.

2.

Setback requirements. Structures shall be located in compliance with the following minimum setbacks (See Section 20.64.045.4, Setback Requirements and Exceptions):

(a)

Front. The minimum front yard setback shall be 10 feet.

(b)

Sides. The minimum side yard setbacks shall be 5 feet; 10 feet for a street side setback on a corner lot.

(c)

Rear. The minimum rear yard setback shall be 10 feet.

3.

Height limits. Structures shall not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet (See Section 20.64.045.3, (Height Limits and Exceptions)

4.

Floor area ratio (FAR). Parcels in this district are exempt from this limitation.

C.

Lawson's Landing. Lawson's Landing shall be retained as an important lower cost visitor serving facility per Land Use Plan Policy C-DB-2 (Lawson's Landing).

D.

Dillon Beach Community Plan. Refer to the Dillon Beach Community Plan, which has been certified by the California Coastal Commission, when reviewing Coastal Development Permits per Land Use Plan Policy C- DB-4 (Dillon Beach Community Plan).

(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)

Chapter 20.68 - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS