Pittsburg Municipal Code § 18.54.130 IP, IL and IG districts – Planting areas

All projects require design review (Chapter 18.36 PMC).

(Formerly 18.54.020; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)

The schedule set out in Table 18.54.115 prescribes development regulations for the IP, IL and IG districts. The second, third and fourth columns prescribe basic requirements for permitted or conditional uses in each district. The symbol "–" under any of the zoning district columns indicates no regulation for that particular classification.

Table 18.54.115 IP, IL and IG DISTRICTS – DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

(Formerly 18.54.015; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)

An increase over the maximum height allowance is allowed in the IL and IG districts equal to the number of additional feet the structure is set back from each property line beyond the minimum yard requirements, up to a maximum height of 75 feet. To be entitled to additional height, the building or structure setback must exceed the minimum on all sides. See also, height limit exceptions (PMC § 18.80.020).

(Formerly 18.54.100; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)

A. Required front and street side yards must be landscaped except for access driveways. Required side and rear yards abutting a residential use must be landscaped unless occupied by a parking facility or vehicle aisle.

B. Trees shall be planted along each side or rear property line abutting a residential use. Such trees shall be planted within a continuous planting area or, in the case of a side or rear yard that is occupied by a parking facility or vehicle aisle, within irrigated tree wells. A minimum of five trees shall be planted for each 100 linear feet along the respective property line.

C. Exceptions.

1. Credit for Preservation of Natural Features. In calculating the minimum percent of the site area to be landscaped, walks, creeks, riverfront, wetlands, adjacent riparian vegetation and slopes to be retained in their natural state qualify as planting areas.

2. Credit for Recreational Amenities. In calculating the total site landscaping percentage, the following outdoor active and passive recreational amenities shall qualify as landscaping when provided on-site and privately maintained. Pursuant to the limitations specified in PMC § 18.54.010, recreational amenities provided under this subsection may require a use permit. Each one square foot of the following recreational amenities provided on-site shall be credited as one and one-half square feet toward the minimum site landscaping requirement for the site:

a. Paved patios or gardens; provided, that the patio or garden encompasses 200 or more square feet, incorporates at least one tree for shade, and incorporates fixed outdoor furniture at a ratio of no less than one seat and no more than two seats per 50 square feet of patio or garden area. Seating required under this provision may include benches, or may include individual chairs combined with tables, as for dining purposes;

b. Continuous trails of at least one-quarter mile in length. Trails less than one-quarter mile in length shall not qualify for the landscaping credit provided under this subsection, unless that portion of the trail that is provided on-site is connected to another paved trail on one or more abutting sites; and provided, that all legs of the trail are continuous and have a combined length of no less than one-half mile. As used in this subsection, "trail" shall mean a paved course, excluding a sidewalk or lane within a public right-of-way, that is intended for use by bicyclists or pedestrians, that is constructed of pervious material, that is at least six feet wide, and that is designed and constructed so as to comply with the minimum accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act;

c. Basketball courts and half-courts; recreational soccer fields with minimum dimensions of 50 feet by 100 feet; baseball and softball diamonds; horseshoe pits; volleyball, tennis, badminton and handball courts; lawn bowling greens; and similar athletic courts with associated sports equipment.

3. Pervious Surfaces. Notwithstanding subsection (C)(2) of this section, at least five percent of the total site area provided on-site shall consist of pervious surfaces or materials.

(Formerly 18.54.105; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)