§ 17.38

This Chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the zoning districts established by the Lamanda Park Specific Plan (LPSP), determines the type of land use permit and approval required for each use, and provides comprehensive design and development standards for all projects.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 3, 5-12-2025)

The purpose of the LPSP zoning districts (Figure LPSP-1) is to implement the plan vision for each of the subareas as described in the LPSP document and summarized below.

A.

LP-CF (Commercial Flex)

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Allow flexibility for light industrial, custom manufacturing, creative office and research & development uses along with compatible commercial enterprises; and

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Support projects that are entirely commercial and/or industrial, as well as work/live and caretaker's units.

B.

LP-MU-G (Mixed-Use General)

•

Enhance the existing mixed-use character with a broad range of retail, office, services, and multi-family housing; and

•

Support projects that are entirely commercial, entirely residential, or a mix of the two, integrated either horizontally or vertically consistent with ground floor use requirements.

C.

LP-MU-N (Mixed-Use Neighborhood)

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Promote the development of pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods with commercial uses that are sensitive to neighboring residents; and

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Support projects that are entirely commercial, entirely residential, or a mix of the two, integrated either horizontally or vertically, consistent with ground floor use requirements.

D.

OS (Open Space)

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Provide areas of open space, which may include opportunities for parks and recreation, as well as space for utilities and other similar uses.

E.

PD (Planned Development)

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Achieve a particular mix of uses and appearance through a design review process resulting in quality urban design on large sites.

Figure LPSP-1: Zoning Districts

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(Ord. No. 7446, § 3, 5-12-2025)

17.38.030 - Allowable Land Uses

A.

Definitions. Definitions of specific land uses are found in Section 17.80.020.

B.

Permit Requirements. Table LPSP-1 identifies the uses of land allowed, the land use permit required to establish each use, and limitations that may apply for a particular use.

C.

Standards for Specific Land Uses. Additional standards may apply to specific land uses; refer to the Section noted in Table LPSP-1.

1.

Section 17.50.160 shall not apply to Mixed-Use Projects.

2.

Section 17.50.350 shall not apply to Multi-Family Housing.

D.

Ground Floor Frontages. In Mixed-Use zoning districts, additional commercial requirements and residential unit restrictions on the ground floor shall apply per Section 17.38.070.A.

a.

Limitations shall not apply for affordable housing developments on religious facility sites proposed in compliance with Section 17.50.230.F.

E.

Major Construction. For all non-residential uses with a gross floor area of 25,000 square feet or greater, a Conditional Use Permit shall be required per Section 17.61.050.J.2.

F.

Prohibited Uses. Those uses not listed in Table LPSP-1 are prohibited by the LPSP, except as otherwise provided by Section 17.21.030.A.

G.

Nonconforming Uses. Existing uses which are made nonconforming by the LPSP shall be subject to Section 17.71.

H.

Limited Hours of Operation. Uses listed in Table LPSP-1 shall comply with limited hours of operation as required by Section 17.40.070.

Table LPSP-1: Allowable Land Uses

ZONING DISTRICT LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Notes:

1 See Section 17.80.020 for definition of the listed land uses.

• 2 Includes Co-living facilities, which may include more than one shared kitchen per building. Separation requirements of Section 17.50.065 shall not apply.

3 Minor Conditional Use Permit not required if Walk-Up Window complies with Section 17.50.260.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 3, 5-12-2025)

17.38.040 - Public Realm Standards

These standards are intended to:

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Ensure a minimum sidewalk width is achieved, appropriate to support future densities, intensities, uses, and pedestrian volumes;

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Provide sufficient space to support dedicated Amenity and Walk Zones; and

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Increase shade, carbon sequestration, and stormwater capture by allowing adequate space for street trees and parkways.

A.

Sidewalks

1.

Sidewalk Width

a.

Dimension. Projects shall provide sidewalks that meet the required widths per Figure LPSP-2. Where the existing sidewalk right-of-way is less than the required width, the difference shall be provided through a private property dedication.

(1)

Sidewalks are measured from the Primary Curb Line of each block to the sidewalk line, as illustrated in Figure LPSP-3.

(2)

This area shall be paved for general use to the standards specified by Public Works, except for landscaped parkways per Section 17.38.040.B.

(3)

Within the sidewalk width, sidewalk zones shall be provided to the dimensions set in Figure LPSP-4.

(4)

Where the curb deviates (i.e. bulb-outs), exceptions in zone width are allowed and shall be determined by the Director of Public Works.

(5)

Driveways are allowed per Section 17.38.090.B.

b.

Maintenance. Sidewalk improvements shall be installed and maintained by the abutting property owner.

Figure LPSP-2: Sidewalk Width

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Figure LPSP-3: Sidewalk Line

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2.

Sidewalk Zones

a.

Amenity Zone. Sidewalks shall provide an Amenity Zone consistent with the width illustrated in Figure LPSP-4, including the curb.

(1)

Projects shall meet minimum parkway and street tree requirements per Section 17.38.040.B.

(2)

The following elements are permitted in the Amenity Zone at the discretion of the Director of Public Works and with public works permits (if applicable): paved area for pedestrian mobility, parkways and street trees, seating/furniture, outdoor dining, planters, bicycle parking, bus shelters, and/or other utility facilities including streetlights, signals, meter/sign poles, and pull boxes, etc.

b.

Walk Zone. Sidewalks shall maintain a Walk Zone as a continuous path of travel for pedestrians at the width illustrated in Figure LPSP-4. This area shall be free of all furnishings, landscaping, or obstructions.

Figure LPSP-4: Sidewalk Zones

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B.

Parkways & Street Trees

Parkways

a.

Required Parkways. Projects shall include parkways within the Amenity Zone as follows, except as approved by the Director of Public Works as illustrated in Figure LPSP-5.

(1)

Existing parkways shall be maintained.

(2)

For mixed-use and non-residential projects, parkway length shall be no less than 30 percent of street frontage.

(3)

For residential-only projects, parkway length shall be no less than 60 percent of street frontage.

Figure LPSP-5: Parkway Design Standards

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b.

Dimensions. Parkways shall be constructed at the same width as the Amenity Zones illustrated in Figure LPSP-4, minus the 6-inch width required for the curb, except as approved by the Director of Public Works.

(1)

When street parking is adjacent to the curb, a paved buffer with a minimum width of 18 inches is required, in addition to the 6-inch curb, except where tree grates are adjacent to the curb.

(2)

Barriers up to 24 inches high, such as low walls or fences, are permitted at the interior edge of the parkway but are not required.

c.

Access Ways. Where on-street parking is permitted, access ways shall be provided at a minimum frequency of one per every 20 feet of continuous parkway.

(1)

Access ways shall be a minimum of 4 feet in width and provide a firm, uniform walking surface in all weather conditions from the curb to the Walk Zone.

(2)

The finished surface of access ways shall be in plane with both the adjoining top of curb and sidewalk.

(3)

Access ways shall be constructed of pavers, concrete, or stabilized decomposed granite.

d.

Planted Area. A minimum of 80 percent of the total required parkway area for a given project shall be comprised of plant material.

(1)

Permitted materials include groundcovers, turf or turf substitutes, and shrubs or low perennials that are lower than 24 inches in height at full maturity.

a.

All plant material shall be native or climate appropriate and have a water use rating of Moderate, Low or Very-Low as defined by Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) for the region. Plant water use requirements may be relaxed to maximize the efficiency of parkway stormwater capture systems subject to approval by the Director of Public Works.

b.

Plants with spines or thorns shall not be planted adjacent to any walkways or curbs.

c.

Edible plants are not permitted in parkways.

d.

Artificial turf is not permitted in parkways.

(2)

When removing existing plant material like turf grass from a parkway, there shall be no damage to the street tree roots. Parkway improvements involving excavation within an existing tree's root zone must be consistent with the City's Tree Protection Guidelines. Root pruning, if required and approved by Public Works, must be overseen by a Certified Arborist. Excavation within a tree's root zone must be replanted immediately to prevent the tree roots from exposure and undue harm.

e.

Non-planted Area. A maximum of 20 percent of the parkway area may be organic or inorganic cover.

(1)

Permitted materials include permeable pavers, decomposed granite, gravel, rocks, or mulch.

a.

Pavers are not allowed within 3 feet of any public streetlight pole or pull box or other utility facilities.

f.

Stormwater Management. Parkways shall either meet the following basic stormwater standards, or propose a biofiltration planter or swale design based on local conditions subject to approval of the Director of Public Works.

(1)

The parkway shall be at the same grade as the adjacent hardscape surface at the outer edge of the parkway and slope at a minimum of 1 percent towards the center of the parkway.

(2)

For parkways with a width greater than 5 feet, the center 2 feet of the parkway shall be depressed 3 to 4 inches to form a shallow swale to collect sidewalk stormwater. Alternative means of storing runoff, such as gravel sumps within the parkway, may be provided with review authority approval.

g.

Irrigation. Irrigation systems in parkways shall be designed and constructed in a manner that will eliminate surface runoff onto any impermeable surface, public or private, under any condition.

(1)

Design of irrigation systems in parkways shall be in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations for water conservation.

(2)

Street tree roots shall not be damaged during the irrigation installation process.

h.

Maintenance. Abutting property owner shall maintain the parkway in a condition so as not to endanger persons or property, and not to interfere with the public convenience.

2.

Street Trees

a.

Species. Street tree species shall be selected according to the Master Street Tree Plan at the discretion of the Director of Public Works. Trees may be planted within parkways or tree wells. For guidance on street trees, refer to Appendix 2 of the LPSP document.

b.

Spacing. Street trees shall be planted at a spacing of one per 30 feet. Exceptions can be made by the Director of Public Works due to conflicts with street lights, bus shelters, utility boxes, or other street amenities or species type. Closer spacing is encouraged when feasible and when appropriate for the particular tree type.

c.

Well Dimension. Tree well width shall be equivalent to the required Amenity Zone, minus the 6-inch width required for the curb.

(1)

If a paved buffer zone is required due to adjacent street parking, the tree well width may be reduced to accommodate this buffer strip. The minimum length of a tree well shall be 6 feet, parallel to the street.

(2)

Street trees planted within tree wells must be installed according to the Department of Public Works Tree Planting in Tree Well Standard Plan.

d.

Well Frames. Tree well frames, or tree grates, may be installed according to the Department of Public Works Tree Well Frame Installation Standard.

e.

Expanded Root Zone Cell. Each street tree shall be provided with an uncompacted root zone volume of 800 cubic feet minimum. The root zone volume depth shall be 2 feet minimum and 3 feet maximum.

(1)

Where this root zone volume cannot be provided within the parkway area, an expanded root zone cell volume shall be provided below adjacent pavement using a strategy such as structural soil or a suspended pavement system to provide an uncompacted soil area suitable for tree root growth.

(2)

The root zone volume per tree requirement may be reduced by 10 percent where two or more trees share a contiguous root zone cell.

f.

Maintenance. All street trees shall be maintained by the Department of Public Works.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 3, 5-12-2025)

Table LPSP-2 provides abbreviated development and design standards by zoning district for the LPSP. Complete standards shall be referenced within Sections 17.38.060-17.38.100.

Table LPSP-2: Summary of Development Standards

Historic Adjacency

(Ord. No. 7446, § 3, 5-12-2025)

17.38.060 - Scale Standards

These standards are intended to:

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Implement the General Plan density (du/ac) and floor area ratio (FAR) values;

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Shape development in a manner that creates a defined public realm and appropriate scale of buildings for a visually appealing community;

•

Reduce building massing through setback and stepback requirements that create appropriate transitions to residential neighborhoods;

•

Support high-quality architecture and urban design through modulation requirements and a varied roof lines incentive;

•

Encourage industrial growth in modern fields such as life sciences, production, research & development, and technology;

•

Require appropriate transitions to designated historic resources; and

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Support opportunities to increase housing near transit, and require various unit sizes to support individuals and families.

A.

Density

1.

Residential Density. Projects that include residential dwelling units shall not exceed the allowable dwelling units per acre (du/ac) set in Figure LPSP-6.

a.

Fractions shall be rounded to the nearest whole number; those at 0.50 shall be rounded up.

b.

For projects utilizing state density bonus, refer to Government Code 65915.

c.

The maximum is based on total site area. If a street dedication or easement is required, density shall be calculated using the size of the lot prior to the street dedication or easement.

Figure LPSP-6: Residential Density

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B.

Intensity

1.

Floor Area Ratio. Projects that include non-residential space, including mixed-use, shall not exceed the allowable floor area ratio (FAR) set in Figure LPSP-7.

a.

In mixed-use projects, residential floor area is included in FAR.

b.

Areas used exclusively for vehicle and bicycle parking and loading are excluded from FAR.

c.

The maximum is based on total site area. If a street dedication or easement is required, FAR shall be calculated using the size of the lot prior to the street dedication or easement.

Figure LPSP-7: Floor Area Ratio

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C.

Height

1.

Building Height. Projects shall not exceed the height limits set in Figure LPSP-8.

a.

Height is measured per Section 17.40.060.

b.

Exceptions allowed for Varied Roof Lines (Section 17.38.060.C.2) and projecting features such as appurtenances and railings per Section 17.40.060.

Varied Roof Lines. A maximum of 30 percent of a building's footprint may exceed the height limit set in Figure LPSP-8 by up to 12 feet.

a.

This allowance is not applicable to other development standards relating to building scale such as stepbacks. It may not be used in combination with a concession for building height when utilizing Chapter 17.43.

Figure LPSP-8: Building Height

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Figure LPSP-9: Varied Roof Lines

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D.

Setbacks

1.

Street Setbacks. Buildings shall comply with the street setbacks set in Figure LPSP-12, except where modified for historic adjacency per Section 17.38.060.F. Setback ranges establish a minimum and maximum for the specified percentage of linear frontage; see Figure LPSP- 10.

a.

Street setbacks are measured from the sidewalk line; see Figure LPSP-3.

b.

Minimum setbacks shall apply to all stories of a building; setbacks less than the minimum are prohibited. Maximum setbacks shall apply only to the ground floor.

c.

Exceptions allowed per Section 17.40.160 (Table 4-1) and the following:

(1)

Arcades and recessed ground floors up to 15 feet in depth, as well as parking entrances per Section 17.38.90, are allowed when a second story meets the specified setback; see Figure LPSP-11.

(2)

The specified frontage percentage may be reduced for the provision of Publicly Accessible Open Space facing the street through the Design Review process.

Figure LPSP-10: Street Setback Percentage

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Figure LPSP-11: Recessed Ground Floor

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d.

Residential units on the ground floor, where permitted, shall have a minimum setback of 5 feet. Where elevated between 4 and 6 feet above sidewalk elevation, a minimum setback of 8 feet shall be required.

e.

In MU-G and MU-N, for portions of buildings set back from the sidewalk line 5 feet or more, a percentage of the setback area shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, and/or groundcover, either in the form of in-ground landscaping or planters; see Table LPSP-3.

Table LPSP-3: Required Landscape Setbacks

50%

Frontage with shared entrances to internal circulation

f.

In CF, all required setback areas shall be landscaped except walkways, driveways, and utilities required by Building Code.

g.

Features allowed within the street setback include: landscaping and planters per Chapter 17.44, hardscape (e.g. stoops, patios), shade structures per Section 17.38.070.D, arcades and galleries per Section 17.38.070.E, walls and fences per Section 17.38.070.F, seating and furniture, outdoor dining, and/or other open space amenities per review authority approval.

Figure LPSP-12: Street Setbacks

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2.

Interior Setbacks. Projects shall have a minimum setback of 15 feet where adjacent to a RM/RS district. No setback is required along other interior property lines, except where modified for historic adjacency per Section 17.38.060.F

a.

Interior setbacks are those abutting other parcels along non-street side and rear property lines and are measured from the shared property line.

b.

Exceptions allowed per Section 17.40.160 (Table 4-1).

E.

Stepbacks

1.

Street Stepbacks. Along Colorado Boulevard, buildings shall not exceed 20 feet in height before stepping back 10 feet in depth, see Figure LPSP-13.

a.

Street stepbacks are measured from the sidewalk line.

i.

Uses allowed within the street stepback include: Open Space (e.g., balconies, terraces); shade structures, trellises, and similar; Green roofs are photovoltaic panels; and/or other open space features per review authority approval.

2.

Interior Stepbacks. Adjacent to RM/RS zoning, districts, buildings shall not be located within the encroachment plane sloping upward and inward at a 45-degree angle measured from the vertical, commencing 25 feet above the existing grade along the shared property line; see Figure LPSP-14.

a.

Exceptions allowed per Section 17.40.160 (Table 4-2.1).

Figure LPSP-13: Street Stepbacks

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Figure LPSP-14: Interior Stepbacks Adjacent to RM/RS Zoning Districts

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F.

Historic Adjacency

1.

Landmark Properties. Projects on parcels with a designated historic resource shall be subject to review for consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.

2.

Transition Massing. Projects sharing a property line with a designated historic resource are subject to the following modified standards, illustrated in Figure LPSP-15.

a.

Street Setbacks. The minimum street setback shall be an average of the minimum setback set in Figure LPSP-12 and that of the resource for a minimum of 20 feet from the shared property line. If located between two resources, the street setback shall be an average of the setbacks of the two resources.

b.

Interior Setbacks. The minimum interior setback shall be equal to that of the historic resource or 15 feet, whichever is less. No setback is required where the resource is built to the shared property line.

c.

Streetwall Height. A maximum streetwall height shall not exceed the height of the historic resource for a minimum of 20 feet from the shared property line. A stepback with a minimum depth of 10 feet is required above this height, measured from the modified minimum street setback.

d.

Interior Stepbacks. Projects shall not be located within an encroachment plane sloping upward and inward at a 30degree angle measured from the vertical, commencing 15 feet above the existing grade at the property line; see Figure LPSP-15. This plane is not applicable if the resource is built to the shared property line.

Figure LPSP-15: Historic Adjacency Transition Massing

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G.

Modulation

Façade Length. In mixed-use districts, street-facing façade shall not exceed 150 feet in length before a minimum break of 10 percent of the building length or 20 feet, whichever is greater. This break shall be a minimum of 10 feet deep, open to the sky; see Figure LPSP-16. Projects in CF are exempt.

Figure LPSP-16: Maximum Façade Length

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2.

Façade Area. Street-facing façades that exceed 50 feet in length shall modulate a minimum percentage of façade area set in Table LPSP-4 a minimum of 2 feet and a maximum of 12 feet in depth from the primary façade plane; see Figure LPSP-17. In mixed-use zoning districts, buildings with a total of 2 stories or less are exempt.

Table LPSP-4: Modulated Façade Area

a.

The primary façade plane is defined as the vertical plane with the greatest surface area above the ground floor.

b.

Planes that are separated by a façade break (Section 17.38.060.G.1) shall be considered separate façades for the purposes of this standard.

c.

Modulation is not required to be continuous or open to the sky, and may be recessed or projected, but not past the sidewalk line.

d.

Required stepbacks (Section 17.38.060.E), façade breaks (Section 17.38.060.G.1), and projected balconies (Section 17.38.070.G.1) shall not count toward the modulation requirement; balconies that are recessed a minimum of 2 feet shall qualify.

Figure LPSP-17: Modulated Façade Area

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3.

Alternative Compliance

a.

Eligibility. Modulation standards may be reduced or otherwise modified through the Design Review process if:

(1)

A minimum of 50 percent of the provided parking is fully or partially subterranean;

(2)

No other concessions, waivers, or incentives have been requested, including those associated with Section 17.43 (Density Bonus), unless the project is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification; and

(3)

The review authority makes all of the following findings in this subsection (G)(3)(b).

b.

Required Findings

(1)

The building design provides modulation on each street-facing façade in a manner consistent with the project's architectural style and/or immediate context, including adjacent historic resources.

(2)

The building design does not cause an adverse impact on the quality of the ground floor and public realm.

(3)

The modification will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

(4)

The building design is consistent with the objectives and policies of the General Plan and LPSP, as well as all other standards of the LPSP.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 3, 5-12-2025)

These standards are intended to:

•

Promote an active, accessible, and attractive pedestrian environment at the ground level;

•

Activate the pedestrian street experience through design and use standards;

•

Enable flexibility and adaptability over time through quality design; and

•

Support a livable urban setting comprised of a range of uses in a comfortable pedestrian environment.

A.

Ground Floor Frontages

In Mixed-Use zoning districts, ground floor use requirements are regulated by frontage type per Figure LPSP-18 and Table LPSP-5. All use requirements are regulated as a percentage of the building frontage.

1.

Commercial Uses. Frontage types require a minimum percent of the building frontage to be comprised of, and designed for, commercial uses per Figure LPSP-18 and Table LPSP-5; see Figure LPSP-19. Permitted commercial uses by zoning district are found in Table LPSP-1.

a.

Entrances to non-ground floor uses, and/or entrances to uses prohibited within 35 feet of the sidewalk, shall not qualify toward the minimum commercial use percentage.

b.

Commercial uses shall have an average interior depth of at least 35 feet and a minimum depth of 20 feet, measured wallto-wall.

2.

Residential Uses. Frontage types set limitations on ground floor residential uses facing the street per Figure LPSP-18 and Table LPSP-5. Permitted residential uses by zoning district are found in Table LPSP-1.

a.

Types 1, 2: Residential units on the ground floor shall be prohibited within 35 feet of the sidewalk line, inclusive of setbacks, per Table LPSP-5; see Figure LPSP-20.

b.

Type 3: Residential units on the ground floor shall be permitted with direct access to the street and a minimum setback of 5 feet.

c.

Residential common space on the ground floor shall be permitted per Table LPSP-5.

Figure LPSP-18: Ground Floor Frontage Types

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Table LPSP-5: Allowable Ground Floor Building Frontages in Mixed-Use Zones

Figure LPSP-19: Ground Floor Commercial Uses

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Figure LPSP-20: Ground Floor Residential Units

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B.

Ground Floor Design

1.

Entrances. A minimum of one primary entrance shall be located on the primary frontage within the setback range, connected by a pedestrian pathway a minimum of 4 feet in width that leads directly to the sidewalk.

a.

Primary entrances shall be distinguished by architectural features or overhead projections, such as an awning or canopy.

b.

On sites with frontages on both Foothill Boulevard and Walnut Street, projects shall provide pedestrian pathways on both frontages.

c.

All entrances shall be recessed a minimum of 30 inches from the sidewalk line.

2.

Minimum Height. Buildings shall have a minimum ground floor height of 12 feet, except those facing Colorado Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard, Sierra Madre Boulevard or Walnut Street, which shall have a minimum ground floor height of 15 feet. This height is measured from sidewalk elevation closest to the primary entrance to the second story floor or roof of a one-story building; see Figure LPSP-21.

a.

For residential units, the first habitable floor shall be located between 6 feet above and 2 feet below sidewalk elevation.

b.

For non-residential and residential common space uses, the primary entrance of the first habitable floor shall be located at existing grade along the sidewalk line.

(1)

Exception: In CF, the primary entrance of the first habitable floor shall be located between 4 feet above and 2 feet below sidewalk elevation.

Figure LPSP-21: Ground Floor Height

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C.

Transparency

1.

Windows & Doors. Street-facing façades shall incorporate glass providing views into work, display, sales, lobby, or similar active areas. The minimum transparency requirement is set in Table LPSP-6.

a.

For non-residential and residential common space uses, ground floor transparency is measured as the percentage of building frontage that consists of transparent openings between a height of 2 feet and 10 feet above sidewalk elevation.

b.

Overall façade transparency is measured as the percentage of building frontage area, viewed in elevation and excluding any coverage of shading devices.

c.

Windows shall be recessed a minimum of 2 inches, measured from the outside wall to the frame of the window (mullion, muntin or similar element). Flush windows shall be permitted where exterior shading devices cover a minimum of 25 percent of the window surface area or per review authority approval.

d.

The use of tinted, mirrored, or highly reflective glass is prohibited.

e.

Street-facing transparency that is obstructed by walls or fences taller than 42 inches will not be counted toward the required transparency; see Figure LPSP-22.

f.

Blinds, drapes, posters, and shelving for product displays visible to the public right-of-way shall obscure a maximum of 10 percent of the transparent areas of each respective storefront or 50 percent for medical office uses.

Figure LPSP-22: Fences, Walls, and Transparency

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Table LPSP-6: Minimum Transparency by Use

2.

Blank Façades. Windowless expanses of street-facing façades shall not exceed 20 feet in length.

a.

Exception: In CF zoning districts, windowless expanses of street-façades shall not exceed 40 feet in length. Blank façades shall include a minimum of one 24-inch box tree for every 15 linear feet of blank façades, except where public art (e.g., a mural) is provided per Section 17.40.100 (Public Art Requirements and Design Standards).

3.

Security Bars. Any exterior or interior security bars shall be designed to be fully hidden from view during business hours with devices such as concealed side pockets and ceiling cavities.

D.

Shade Structures

1.

Awnings & Canopies. Any ground floor shading shall project a minimum of 3 feet from the façade and allow a minimum of 8 feet of vertical clearance from sidewalk elevation.

a.

Shade structures shall not conflict with existing trees; exceptions to the depth requirement to accommodate existing trees shall be subject to review authority approval.

2.

Colorado Boulevard. For projects on the north side of Colorado Boulevard, shade structures are required and shall project a minimum of 7 feet, up to a maximum of 10 feet, into the public right-of-way for a minimum of 70 percent of the building frontage.

a.

Where an arcade or recessed ground floor provides a minimum of 5 feet of unobstructed pedestrian clearance, shade structures are not required.

E.

Arcades & Galleries

1.

Arcades. Any arcades shall be located behind the minimum setback.

a.

Arcades shall be a minimum of 8 feet from back of column to building façade.

b.

The distance between columns shall be equal to or greater than the arcade depth dimension, as measured from the column center.

c.

The façade within the arcade shall meet the ground floor transparency set in Section 17.38.070.C.

d.

Uses allowed within arcades include: pedestrian travel, seating/street furniture, outdoor dining, landscape planters, and/or bicycle parking.

2.

Galleries. Any galleries shall be located behind the minimum setback.

a.

Galleries shall be limited to one-story in height and 50 percent of the building frontage.

b.

Galleries shall allow a minimum of 10 feet of vertical clearance from sidewalk elevation.

F.

Exterior Fixtures

1.

Ground Floor Façade Lighting. Lighting shall be located on façades facing streets and public open spaces at a frequency of every 30 feet or less.

a.

Lighting shall be full cutoff (directing light downward and outward).

b.

Fixtures shall be located between 8 and 15 feet above sidewalk elevation and shall not project more than 30 inches from the façade.

c.

Ground floor residential units shall be able to operate façade lighting attached directly to their unit.

d.

Façade lighting shall not be required on designated historic resources and districts.

G.

Walls & Fences

1.

Walls & Fences. Freestanding walls, fences, and raised/landscape planters shall be permitted within the required street setback.

a.

Walls and fences shall have a maximum height of 48 inches above sidewalk elevation.

(1)

Exception: In CF, walls and fences shall have a maximum height of 72 inches above the sidewalk elevation. Walls and fences over 48 inches in height shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from the sidewalk line, separated by planted area.

(2)

In MU-G and MU-N, walls and fences taller than 42 inches shall be a minimum of 50 percent transparent and set back a minimum of 18 inches from the sidewalk line, separated by planted area. Walls and fences 42 inches or less in height do not have a transparency or setback requirement.

b.

Wall and fences shall not block required transparency per Section 17.38.070.C.1 or murals per Section 17.38.070.C.2.

c.

Walls and fences used to enclose outdoor dining may be located at the sidewalk line and are not required to provide a planted area if the wall or fence is 36 inches or less and more than 50 percent transparent.

d.

Guardrails may exceed the maximum height to the extent required by the Building Code. The guardrail shall be a minimum of 50 percent transparent.

2.

Stoops & Patios. The side of a patio or stoop (when parallel to a sidewalk) taller than 30 inches in height shall be set back a minimum of 18 inches from the sidewalk line, separated by planted area.

H.

Balconies & Roof Decks

1.

Balconies. Balconies may project a maximum of 4 feet from the building façade but shall not extend beyond the sidewalk line or within 6 feet of any interior property line.

2.

Roof Decks. The sum of all roof decks on a single building shall not exceed a maximum coverage of 60 percent of the roof area.

a.

Roof deck railings above the top floor shall be placed behind a parapet wall of at least the same height or shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from the façade.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 3, 5-12-2025)

17.38.080 - Open Space

These standards are intended to:

•

Provide a variety of open space types for gathering, recreation and respite that contribute to enhanced livability within an urban setting;

•

Give residents access to light, air, and pleasant views from their living spaces;

•

Improve building design and site planning through the integration of open space throughout the development; and

•

Correlate open space requirements with number of residents and size of buildings.

A.

Minimum Open Space

1.

Private and Common Open Space. Projects shall provide the minimum area of Open Space based on use and size. Areas used regularly for parking, loading or storage shall not count towards minimum Open Space requirements.

a.

Residential. Projects with dwelling units shall provide the minimum area of Open Space per Table LPSP-7 as a combination of Private and Common Open Space.

b.

Mixed-use. Projects shall comply with requirements applicable to each type of use above.

Table LPSP-7: Residential Open Space by Unit Type

2.

Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS). In MU-N, projects with more than 80,000 square feet of gross floor area (GFA) shall provide Publicly Accessible Open Space based on a percentage of GFA set in Table LPSP-8.

a.

PAOS shall be provided in addition to Private and Common Open Space requirements.

b.

Projects shall comply with PAOS standards per Section 17.38.080.D where relevant.

(1)

PAOS standards may be modified through the Design Review process, if the review authority finds that the modified design continues to be accessible to the public, functional, and includes features such as landscaping, trees, and outdoor seating.

c.

Research and Development uses may reduce Open Space requirements by a maximum of 60 percent. Research and Development projects (or the Research and Development portion of a project with multiple uses) shall exclude mechanical space from floor area for the required Open Space.

Table LPSP-8: Required Publicly Accessible Open Space

B.

Private Open Space

1.

Dimensions. A minimum area of 40 square feet with a minimum dimension of 5 feet in each direction shall be required for Private Open Space.

2.

Distribution. A maximum of 40 percent of the required residential Open Space set in Table LPSP-7 shall be Private Open Space.

a.

All Private Open Space shall be outdoors.

b.

Private Open Space may be located within a required setback.

C.

Common Open Space

1.

Dimensions. A minimum area of 400 square feet with a minimum dimension of 15 feet in each direction is required for Common Open Space.

2.

Distribution. A minimum of 60 percent of the required residential Open Space set in Table LPSP-7 shall be Common Open Space shared among tenants.

a.

A minimum of 70 percent of Common Open Space shall be outdoors, and a minimum of 80 percent of outdoor Common Open Space shall be open to the sky.

b.

A maximum of 30 percent of Common Open Space may be indoors. Indoor Common Open Space shall not include spaces used primarily for circulation.

3.

Access. Common Open Spaces may be accessible to the public.

4.

Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of Common Open Space may be paved in standard concrete. Remaining areas shall use one of the following enhanced paving techniques: brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, and/or concrete with exposed or special aggregate. Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority approval.

Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of Common Open Space shall be planted area with a minimum dimension of 30 inches in length, width, and depth. Landscaping shall comply with Section 17.44.050.

6.

Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree per project or for every 500 square feet of outdoor Common Open Space, whichever is greater, shall be planted within the Common Open Space. For projects with 2 or more trees, a minimum of 50 percent of trees planted shall be shade trees.

7.

Water Features. A maximum of 5 percent of the required Common Open Space shall be fountains, reflecting pools, or other decorative water features. Swimming pools are not considered water features for the purposes of this standard.

D.

Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS)

1.

Area. Minimum PAOS requirements are set in Section 17.38.080.A.1 and Table LPSP-8, and may be contiguous or noncontiguous, subject to the dimension and elevation standards below.

2.

Dimensions. A minimum area of 400 square feet with a minimum dimension of 20 feet in each direction shall be required for PAOS.

3.

Access. A maximum of 20 percent of the PAOS may be used as outdoor dining for a restaurant subject to review authority approval; a minimum of 80 percent of the PAOS shall be accessible to the general public.

4.

Signage. PAOS shall have signage visible from the adjacent sidewalk identifying the space as a publicly-accessible amenity and listing accessible hours.

5.

Hours. At a minimum, PAOS shall be open to the general public from 8am to 8pm. Any gated ingress or egress points shall not be closed or locked during these hours.

6.

Elevation. A minimum of 3,000 square feet of PAOS shall be at sidewalk elevation. If less square footage is required, then all required PAOS shall be at sidewalk elevation.

7.

Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of PAOS shall be paved in standard concrete. Remaining areas shall use one of the following enhanced paving techniques: brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, concrete with exposed or special aggregate. Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority approval.

Seating. Seating shall be provided at a minimum of 1 seat per 300 square feet of required PAOS. Fractions shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.

a.

Benches shall be calculated as 1 seat per 24 linear inches.

9.

Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of PAOS shall be planted area with a minimum dimension of 30 inches in length, width, and depth. Landscaping shall comply with Chapter 17.44.

10.

Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree per project or for every 750 square feet of PAOS, whichever is greater, shall be planted. For projects with 2 or more trees, a minimum 50 percent of trees planted shall be shade trees.

a.

Trees planted in pots on the ground floor shall not be counted towards the tree requirement.

11.

Blank Walls. PAOS shall adhere to the blank wall standards defined in Section 17.38.070.C.2, or provide one of the following mitigations:

a.

Green wall, vines, or other vertical landscaping element that covers a minimum of 75 percent of blank wall area.

b.

Public art including, but not limited to, murals.

12.

Common Open Space Credit. PAOS in excess of the minimum may count towards a maximum of 30 percent of the Common Open Space requirement at a 1:1 ratio.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 3, 5-12-2025)

These standards are intended to:

•

Reduce the visual impacts of parking;

•

Regulate appropriate parking supply and location in a manner that prioritizes pedestrian access and multi-modal activity;

•

Encourage change of use and adaptive reuse of existing buildings through parking reductions and exemptions;

•

Promote a more efficient use of parking spaces through shared parking among multiple uses within a project; and

•

Increase design standards for surface and structured parking.

A.

Minimum Parking

1.

Number of Spaces. Projects shall provide off-street automobile parking spaces per Table LPSP-9 based on general use classifications, and subject to the standards of Section 17.46.

a.

Where parking minimums in this Section conflict with state law, state law shall control.

b.

For projects within one-half mile of a Metro station, reductions in parking and a maximum number of parking spaces shall apply per Section 17.50.340.

c.

Bicycle parking shall be required per Section 17.46.320.

Table LPSP-9: Minimum Parking by Land Use

Other Exceptions

No new parking required for:

• Projects within designated historic resources (excluding additions)

• Changes of use in structures built prior to 1970

Notes:

1 Use classifications correspond to general use categories in Table LPSP-1. The number of spaces listed above shall apply to all uses listed under these general categories, with the exception of specific uses where the parking requirement is lower per Section 17.46.040.

• 2 2 No share parking agreement is required; each guest space shall count as 1 commercial space.

2.

Shared Parking. Parking may be shared among multiple uses per Section 17.46.050.

3.

Unbundled Parking. For any building with new residential units, automobile parking spaces shall be leased or sold separately from the rental or purchase fees, such that renters or buyers have the option of renting or buying the unit at a lower price than if the parking was included.

a.

For deed-restricted affordable units, one parking space shall be included in the base rent of each unit. The tenant may choose to receive the parking space or receive a rent discount equivalent to half the amount charged for monthly lease of a parking space. Tenants of affordable units shall not sublease their parking spaces.

b.

Renters or buyers have the right of first refusal to parking built for their unit. Any remaining spaces may be leased to other users on a month-to-month basis. New occupants shall have the opportunity to lease or purchase parking built for their unit.

c.

Unbundled parking is not required for a residential property or unit with an individual garage that is functionally a part of the property or unit (e.g., certain townhome and row houses).

B.

Vehicle Access

1.

Driveways. For Projects with less than 200 feet of primary street frontage, a maximum of 1 two-lane driveway shall be permitted. For sites with more than 200 feet of primary street frontage, a maximum of 2 two-lane driveways shall be permitted.

a.

Driveways are not permitted on primary frontages of less than 200 feet where there is access from a secondary street or alley.

b.

The Zoning Administrator shall determine the primary frontage for purposes of compliance with this subsection.

2.

Gates. Controlled entrances to parking shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from the property line to allow for a queuing vehicle without blocking the public right-of-way.

a.

Gates at parking entrances shall be designed to conceal associated mechanical equipment from the public right-of-way in compliance with Section 17.40.150.

C.

Layout & Design

1.

Surface Parking. Parking lots shall comply with Section 17.46.230 with the following exceptions:

a.

Parking lots shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the primary frontage, a minimum of 10 feet from any secondary frontage, and a minimum of 5 feet from RM zoning. Exception: In CF and the area east of Sunnyslope Avenue/north of Colorado Boulevard, parking shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from all street frontages.

b.

Parking shall be buffered by permitted non-parking uses or a landscaped setback adjacent to the sidewalk line, except for driveways or pedestrian access to the parking area.

(1)

Landscaped setbacks shall include hedges or shrubs with a minimum height of 3 feet at the time of planting that form a continuous visual screen to block vehicle headlights.

2.

Entrances to Structured Parking. For structured and subterranean parking, vehicular entrances shall employ the same materials and architectural style as the primary building.

a.

Exterior building materials shall wrap into parking entrances/exits for a minimum of 20 feet from the building façade, except areas not visible from public streets.

b.

Entrances shall not be larger than the necessary clearance area.

3.

Structured Parking. Along primary frontages in the MU zoning districts, all floors of parking structures shall be lined with building floor area (e.g., commercial or residential uses) or Publicly Accessible Open Space for a minimum of 35 feet in

depth. Along secondary frontages and along all street frontages in CF, parking structures shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet. Pedestrian access and driveways in compliance with Section 17.38.90.B are excluded from this requirement.

a.

Parking structure façades visible from public streets, excluding alleys, shall employ the same materials and architectural style as the primary building.

(1)

Open areas on the façade shall be designed as windows or screened using heavy-gauge metal, precast concrete panels, laminated glass, green walls, photovoltaic panels, or other material per review authority.

4.

Underground Parking. Subterranean parking shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from Colorado Boulevard and RM/RS zoning. Otherwise, it may extend up to the property line.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 3, 5-12-2025)

This Section provides definitions of terms and phrases used in the LPSP that are technical or specialized or that may not reflect common usage. In case of conflict with other provisions of the Zoning Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of the LPSP. If a word is not defined in this Chapter, the Zoning Administrator shall determine the correct definition.

Amenity Zone.

The portion of the sidewalk located above and adjacent to the curb, providing space for amenities such as parkways, outdoor dining, seating, trees, lighting, bicycle racks, bus stops, etc.

Building Frontage.

The horizontal distance, measured at grade, of building wall facing the street.

Building Frontage Zone.

The portion of the sidewalk immediately adjacent to the building façade, providing space for planters, outdoor dining, sidewalk signage, etc. This zone may not be present on every street or block.

Curb Zone.

See 'amenity zone'

Façade.

Any exterior wall plane of a building, ground level to top of roof.

Floor Area Ratio.

Numerical value obtained by dividing the above-ground area of a building or buildings located on a lot by the total area of the lot.

Footprint.

The total ground floor area of the combined structures on a site or project area defined by the perimeter of the building(s), including parking structures but excluding parking lots and non-occupancy structures.

Frontage Zone.

See 'building frontage zone'

Gross Floor Area (GFA).

The total enclosed area of all floors of a building measured to the inside face of the exterior walls including halls, stairways, elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms and basement or attic areas having a height of more than seven feet, but excluding area used exclusively for parking or loading of vehicles or bicycles.

Ground Floor.

The first habitable floor of a building closest to sidewalk elevation.

Mixed-Use Project.

The combination of commercial and residential uses in the same structure, where the residential component is located either above (vertical mixed-use) or behind (horizontal mixed-use) the non-residential component. Non-residential uses are typically commercial uses.

Open Space.

For any form of open space (Common, Publicly Accessible, Private, etc.), see Section 17.38.080 of the LPSP.

Parkway.

Landscaped or permeable areas located within the amenity zone of the sidewalk.

Paseo.

A publicly accessible open space that functions as a pedestrian passageway connecting a public street to another public street, alley, or internal public space. Subject to minimum dimension and design requirements established by the LPSP.

Plaza.

A publicly accessible open space with access from a public street. Subject to minimum dimension and design requirements established by the LPSP.

Primary Curb Line.

The face of the predominant curb of an individual block forming the edge of the street.

Primary Frontage.

The portion of a site adjacent to the street. For a site with multiple street frontages, the primary frontage is determined by the Zoning Administrator. There shall be only one primary frontage per site.

Project.

Refer to Section 17.80.020.

Residential Common Space.

Those portions of a residential use building not dedicated to residential units that provide common services for residents. This may include spaces such as, but is not limited to, lobby or common building entry, leasing center, gyms/exercise space, shared kitchen, recreation center, screening or living room, business center, mail room, or library. These spaces/portions of the building may be permitted on the ground floor where residential units are not permitted subject to the LPSP standards.

Setback.

The horizontal distance by which a structure, parking area, or development feature is required to be separated from the property line or the sidewalk line where applicable. In some cases superseded by Setback range.

Setback, Interior.

Non-street side or rear setback measured at a right angle from the nearest point of the property line abutting another parcel or alley to the nearest portion of the structure, excluding any porches.

Setback, Street.

Front or street-side setback measured at a right angle from the nearest point of the sidewalk line to the nearest portion of the structure, excluding any porches.

Setback Range.

Minimum and maximum horizontal distances by which a structure or development feature is required to be separated from the sidewalk line. This measurement is similar to a "build-to" line.

Sidewalk Line.

The line parallel to the property line accommodating the required sidewalk width, measured from the curb face. Where a sidewalk width is not specified, the sidewalk line is the property line.

Sidewalk Zones.

The three portions of a sidewalk that together comprise the public realm between a building and the street. Sidewalk zones are defined by the Pasadena Street Design Guide and regulated by the LPSP.

Shared Property Line.

The property line separating adjacent parcels.

Stepback.

The horizontal distance by which an upper story structure or development feature is required to be separated from the property line or the sidewalk line where applicable. Regulated above a specified vertical distance.

Street Frontage.

The horizontal distance along the street, measured at grade, between property lines (or sidewalk line where applicable) that are perpendicular to the adjacent street.

Streetwall.

Any building façade that faces a street within 10 feet of the minimum sidewalk line.

Streetwall Height.

The portion of the street-facing building façade that rises from the sidewalk level to the required height without an additional setback or stepback.

Subterranean.

The level of a building, inclusive of parking or habitable space, located primarily below the ground level with a top plate of two feet or less above sidewalk elevation.

Transparent Openings.

Building openings (windows or doors) or transparent glazing that provide visual access into the structure.

Unbundled Parking.

Parking spaces, in any permitted configuration, rented or sold separately from the lease or purchase price of a residential unit.

Walk Zone.

The portion of the sidewalk dedicated to pedestrian movement, clear of any obstructions.

(Ord. No. 7446, § 3, 5-12-2025)

Chapter 17.39 - East Colorado Specific Plan 2003[[4]]

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No 7394, § 2(Exh. 1), adopted June, 13, 2022, renumbered the former Ch. 17.31 as Ch. 17.38 and enacted a new Ch. 17.38 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes. Subsequently, Ord. No. 7446, § 2, adopted May 12, 2025, renumbered former Ch. 17.38 as a new Ch. 17.39.