Morro Bay Municipal Code § 17.15.040 Development standards

The cloisters (-CL) overlay district is intended to establish standards for clustered residential development and public open space within the cloisters subdivision, also known as the tract 1996 subdivision.

(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 12-13-23)

The cloisters (-CL) overlay district applies to all areas within the boundaries of the CL overlay district shown on the official zoning map, and as shown on the final map for tract 1996.

(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 12-13-23)

Land use regulations in all areas within the boundaries of the cloisters (-CL) overlay district shall comply with the land use regulations of the base zone district.

(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 12-13-23)

The following standards shall apply for all residential development in the cloisters (-CL) overlay district. In any case where there is a conflict between the development standards of the base zone district and this chapter, this chapter shall control.

A. Maximum Height. Height limits shall be measured from finished grade, provided that finished grade shall only exceed existing natural grade where necessary to meet floodplain elevation requirements, tract drainage, engineering, and utility design criteria. Grading plans shall be reviewed to ensure that the following criteria are met as determined by the city engineer. If the final map for tract 1996 should expire, maximum height shall comply with the height limits established by the local coastal program land use plan and the general plan

1. Lots 1 through 45. Structures shall be limited to a single story, not to exceed fourteen feet in height.

2. Lots 46 through 48, and 59 through 88. Structures shall be limited to a single story, not to exceed fourteen feet in height.

3. Lots 91, 92, 94, 96 through 100, 102, 103, 105 through 107, 109, 111, 114, and 117. Structures shall not exceed seventeen feet in height.

4. Lots 49 through 58, 89, 90, 93, 95, 101, 104, 108, 110, 112, 113, 115, 116, 118 through 120. Structures shall not exceed twenty-five feet in height.

B. Maximum Second Story Floor Area. For two-story structures, the maximum second story floor area shall be limited to fifty percent of the structure's total floor area.

C. Minimum Lot Size.

1. Interior Lots. Six thousand square feet.

2. Corner Lots. Seven thousand square feet.

D. Maximum Lot Coverage. Forty-five percent, unless otherwise allowed pursuant to the local coastal program land use plan standards.

E. Minimum Lot Width. Fifty-five feet, or thirty-five feet on a cul-de-sac measured at the property line.

(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 12-13-23)