San Dimas Municipal Code Art. II Land Use Development Plan

The general location of the specified land use is shown on the land use development plan. All development within the specific plan area shall conform to this land use development plan and the development standards established in this article.

(Ord. 827 § 1, 1985)

The maximum number of allowable units for the area is forty-two townhouse units.

(Ord. 827 § 1, 1985)

Land uses permitted in Specific Plan No. 16 are as follows:

A. Townhouses;

B. Open Space Uses. Noncommercial parks, gardens, playgrounds and other open space uses are permitted in the specific plan zone. Various noncommercial facilities such as clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts and horticultural conservatories may be included in such open space uses.

(Ord. 827 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1226 § 1, 2014)

Incidental uses permitted in Specific Plan No. 16 are as follows:

A. Household pets as described and regulated in Chapter 18.20 Residential Zones Generally.

(Ord. 827 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1226 § 1, 2014)

The following development standard shall apply:

A. Site Area. The minimum gross site area shall be 6.03± acres.

B. Density and Unit Size. The total number of allowable dwelling units is forty-two as established in the specific plan. The density for the property may not exceed seven dwelling units per acre. Lot sizes and dimensions for the planning area shall be as established and approved on the site plan and tentative tract map. Each residential unit shall have a minimum size of one thousand two hundred square feet.

C. Site Coverage. Buildings and structures, which shall not include patios open on three or more sides, shall not occupy more than one-third of the gross area of the specific plan.

D. Type of Structures. Dwelling units may be attached single-family dwelling units, provided that not more than four such units shall be attached in any manner so as to form a single building.

E. Yards.

1. Perimeter Street Setback. Setback from the perimeter street right-of-way to the main structure shall be a minimum of twenty-five feet.

2. Driveway Setback. Setback from the interior street right-of-way to the garage structure shall be a minimum of eighteen feet.

3. Building to Street Setback. Setback from interior street right-of-way to the building shall be a minimum of ten feet.

F. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be as shown on the approved development plan.

G. Off-street Parking. The provisions of Chapter 18.156 shall apply. A minimum of one guest space per four units is required. A minimum of one recreational vehicle parking space per six units is required.

H. Access.

1. Vehicular Access. Vehicular access to lots fronting on a major or secondary highway shall be via an alley, service road or other local street;

2. Pedestrian Access. There shall be pedestrian access from a dedicated street to property used for residential purposes. Driveways shall be considered pedestrian access.

I. Signs. The provisions of Chapter 18.152 shall apply.

J. Utilities. The applicant shall submit to the commission, and it shall be made a condition of approval, satisfactory evidence that the applicant has made arrangements with the serving utilities to install underground all new facilities necessary to furnish service in the development. This requirement may be waived where it would cause undue hardship or constitute an unreasonable requirement.

K. Enclosed Storage. There shall be provided for each dwelling unit within the garage in the form of a loft or other usable area specifically set aside for storage purposes a minimum of one hundred fifty cubic feet in addition to utility use area.

L. Tentative Subdivision Maps. A tentative map shall be filed when required by the Title 17 of this code.

M. Building Height. A building, structure or portion shall not exceed the following heights: two stories or thirty-five feet, whichever is less.

N. Grading Design.

1. No grading permit shall be issued unless a grading plan and drainage plan has first been submitted for review and approval by the planning division unless associated with a development at which, it shall be subject to review pursuant to Chapter 18.12.

2. All grading and drainage shall be in conformance with the standards of the Uniform Building Code, Chapter 70, 1979 edition, or as amended;

3. All grading and drainage plans shall be prepared by a state registered civil engineer.

O. Street Design. Street design shall be in accordance with the plans approved by the city engineer.

P. Tree Removal Plan. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall submit a tree removal plan for review and approval pursuant to Chapter 18.162 of this title.

(Ord. 827 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025)

A minimum of twenty-five percent of the total lot or parcel shall be maintained as open space areas designated for the use and enjoyment of all residents, and developed for recreational and/or leisure time activities. A maximum of five percent of this open space may be in the form of an easement from the adjoining property owners for the use of their sloped area.

A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, open space areas shall be functional and integrated into the total development.

B. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, open space areas shall not include:

1. Right-of-ways and project perimeter setbacks as defined in Section 18.526.090 (E);

2. Vehicle parking areas and access-ways;

3. Areas adjacent to, or between structures less than fifteen feet in width;

4. Slope areas of more than eight percent grade.

C. Open space areas may include swimming pools, tot lots, putting greens, court game facilities and recreational buildings.

D. A declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions relating to the management of the common areas and facilities, signed and acknowledged by those parties having any record title to the land to be developed, enforceable by the city shall be recorded.

1. Such declaration shall provide that an easement for the purposes of care, maintenance and improvement of the common area and facilities upon any lot shall become a lien upon the lot and shall establish a method for making the claim and foreclosure including power of sale.

2. Such declaration shall also contain a prohibition against the use of any individual outdoor television or radio antenna. A central antenna shall be connected to each dwelling unit by underground wiring.

3. The declaration may provide for termination of the covenants, conditions and restrictions at the expiration of the economic life of the project with the consent of the city council.

E. Common open space shall be left in its natural attractive, unique or scenic state, or it shall be landscaped in accordance with a landscaping plan approved by the director of community development.

F. All improvements located within the common open space, such as landscaping, parks, recreational facilities, travel-ways and parking area, shall be maintained in a safe condition and a state of good repair.

1. Any failure to maintain such improvements located within the common areas shall be, and the same is declared to be, unlawful and a public nuisance endangering the health, safety and general welfare of the public and a detriment to the surrounding community.

2. In addition to any other remedy provided for by law for the abatement, removal and enjoinment of such public nuisance, the city, after giving proper notice, may cause the necessary work of maintenance or repair to be done, and the cost thereof shall be assessed against the owner or owners of the development.

(Ord. 827 § 1 (D), 1985)

In addition to the determination that the plan complies with the purposes of a specific plan, the commission shall find that the following specific objectives are satisfied by the plan:

A. The overall plan should be comprehensive;

B. In relation to the scope and complexity of the development, its size should be such to affect an integral land-planning unit and provide for adequate open spaces, circulation, off-street parking and pertinent development amenities;

C. Diverse functional elements should be well integrated, properly oriented, and properly related to the topography and natural landscape features of the site;

D. Developments should be well related to existing and planned land use and circulation patterns on adjoining properties and should not constitute a disruptive element with regard to the character of adjacent neighborhoods;

E. The layout of structures should affect a conservation in street and utility improvements;

F. The internal street system should be designed for the efficient and safe flow of vehicles without having a disruptive influence on the activities and functions of the common area and facilities;

G. Park and recreational areas and facilities should be located in close proximity to all dwelling units or easily accessible thereto.

H. The various community facilities should be grouped in places well related to the open spaces and easily accessible to pedestrians;

I. Architectural unity and harmony within the development and with the surrounding community should be attained as far as possible.

(Ord. 827 § 1 (E), 1985)

Before any grading or construction for residential development is undertaken on any lot or parcel within the Specific Plan No. 13 area, development plans shall be reviewed and approved pursuant to Chapter 18.12 of this title.

(Ord. 827 § 1 (F), 1985; Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025)