Title 8 — ZONING & DEVELOPMENT CODE
Chapter 8.276 — APPROVED SS & PUD DISTRICT REGULATIONS (SPECIAL DISTRICTS & PLANNED…
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8.273.010 – Special Districts. ¶
Special District Regulations
SS-101 Annexed to East Palo Alto
SS-102 Annexed to Daly City
SS-103
Minimum Lot size required: 14,000 sq. ft.
Minimum yards required: Front - 25 ft. Side - 10 ft. Rear - 25 ft.
Maximum height permitted:
Stories - 2-1/2 Feet - 35
SS-104 Ordinance No. 2574 - March 17, 1979. Deleted and rezoned to S-104 by Ordinance No. 3971, July 11, 2000.
SS-105 Annexed to Portola Valley
SS-106 Annexed to Daly City
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SS-107
Minimum lot size required: 5 acres.
Minimum yards required:
| Front | - | 50 | ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side | - | 50 | ft. |
| Rear | - | 20 | ft. |
SS-108 Foster City
SS-108 Edgewood Hills
SS-110 Annexed to Menlo Park
SS-111 Foster City
SS-112 Not enacted
SS-113 Foster City
8.273.020 – Planned Unit Development Districts. ¶
Planned Unit Development District Regulations
PUD-118 Ordinance No. 2100 - June 24, 1971. Deleted and rezoned to R-1/S-8 by Ordinance
No. 2218, October 1, 1973.
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PUD-119 Deleted and rezoned to A-1/S-12 and H-1/DR, by Ordinance #2455, September 13, 1977. [16.1]
PUD-120 Ordinance No. 2176 - January 16, 1973 [9.2]
Development of this property shall be pursuant to the preliminary site plan on file in the San Mateo County Planning Office. Final development plans, including site plans, architectural elevations and any other plans or information deemed necessary shall be to the approval of the County Planning Commission.
Permitted uses:
a. Multiple-family residential.
b. Offices.
c. Retail commercial limited to the following:
(1) Art gallery and art supplies.
(2) Book store.
(3) Drugstore.
(4) Barber shop.
(5) Florist or gift shop.
(6) Grocery, fruit or vegetable store.
(7) Hardware store.
(8) Clothing store.
(9) Delicatessen.
(10) Photographic or camera shop.
(11) Self-service launderette.
(12) Clothes cleaning agency.
Density shall not exceed one dwelling unit per 1,220 sq. ft. of lot area.
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Maximum height of this multiple-family structure shall not exceed 3 stories or 36 ft.
Maximum height of the commercial structure shall not exceed 1 story or 12 feet.
Off-street parking requirements shall comply with standards set forth in Section 8.344.030 of the San Mateo County Zoning Ordinance.
All signs shall conform to the appropriate sections of the San Mateo County Zoning Ordinance.
All areas not indicated for an approved use shall be landscaped and permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner. At least 5% of all parking lot areas shall be landscaped according to a plan approved by the Planning Commission.
PUD-121 Ordinance No. 2212 - August 14, 1973 [9.2]
Development of this property shall be pursuant to site and development plans on file with this case in the San Mateo County Planning Commission Office. Final development plans, including site plans, architectural elevations and any other plans or information deemed necessary shall be to the approval of the County Planning Commission.
Permitted uses:
a. Multiple-family residential - no more than ten (10) dwelling units.
b. Offices, including post office.
c. Retail commercial area limited to 2,400 ft. and limited to the following activities:
(1) Art gallery and art supplies.
(2) Book store.
(3) Drugstore.
(4) Barber shop.
(5) Florist or gift shop.
(6) Hardware store.
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(7) Clothing store.
(8) Delicatessen.
(9) Photographic or camera shop.
(10) Self-service launderette.
(11) Clothes cleaning agency.
(12) Other related commercial uses as may be approved by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
- Minimum setback regulations:
Front and rear yards: 20 ft.
Side (interior): 5 ft. Street side yard: 10 ft.
Maximum height of structure shall not exceed 36 ft.
Required setback areas shall not be used for parking except area adjacent to commercial portion of structure.
Off-street parking requirements shall comply with standards set forth in Section 8.344.030 of the San Mateo County Zoning Ordinance.
Any sign shall conform to regulations of the San Mateo County Zoning Ordinance.
All areas not indicated for an approved use shall be landscaped and permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner. At least 5% of all parking lot areas shall be landscaped according to a plan approved by the Director of Planning and Building.
PUD-122 Annexed to Menlo Park
PUD-123 Ordinance No. 2652 - June 10, 1980 [25.1]
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Development of this property shall be in accordance with the approved site plan filed in the Planning Division. Final development plans if consistent with the preliminary site information may be approved by the Director of Planning and Building.
Property shall be developed with seven townhouse units, each on a parcel as approved in the accompanying subdivision map.
Rear yard setbacks for each unit shall be 20 ft.
Two parking spaces shall be provided for each unit, one of which will be an enclosed garage within the dwelling unit.
Maximum height of units shall be 25 ft.
Landscaped areas shall be provided in the common area as shown on the preliminary site plans and as approved by the Director of Planning and Building.
A homeowner's association shall be formed, and shall be responsible for maintenance and repair of all common areas including the driveways and landscaping.
PUD-124 Ordinance No. 3089 - March 11, 1986. Rezoned to PUD 140.
PUD-125 Ordinance No. 3045 - November 12, 1985
The following regulations shall govern use and development of property commonly known as 780 Second Avenue, Redwood City, California; more specifically, Lots 1, 2, 3, 19, 20, and 21, of Block 25, North Fair Oaks Subdivision No. 1, and Assessor's Parcel Numbers 060-012-010, -170.
- Purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is to allow reasonable redevelopment of this property for light industrial use while protecting adjoining residential property from the adverse impacts of industrial uses.
- Precise Plan
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All development shall conform to the precise plans for the property approved by the Board of Supervisors on November 12, 1985, and incorporated into this ordinance as Exhibits A-B. Determination of conformity shall be made by the Director of Planning and Building.
3. Use
a. The following uses only shall be allowed:
- (1) Indoor storage of non-toxic, non-hazardous goods.
(2) Light manufacturing, machining, fabrication and assembly, other than snap riveting or any process used in cutting, bending, shaping or finishing which produces any annoying or disagreeable noises.
(3) Administrative, research and professional offices, excluding doctors and dentists.
(4) Contractor shops not involving on-site manufacturing or sales.
(5) Wholesale businesses not involving on-site sales.
(6) Such other uses determined by the Director of Planning and Building to be compatible with the above uses and with surrounding uses.
b. The provisions of paragraph “a” immediately preceding notwithstanding, no use shall be
- conducted in a manner which, in the determination of the Director of Planning and Building, does
not meet the performance standards listed below. Measurement, observation or other means of
determination necessary for the enforcement of performance standards shall be made at the
limits of the property, unless regulations referenced in the standards specify other measurement
location.
(1) Noise
Sound from sources on the property shall be subject to compliance with the regulations and standards specified in County Noise Ordinance 02803.
- (2) Vibration
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No vibration shall be permitted which is discernible without instruments.
(3) Air Pollutants
No smoke, ash, dust, fumes, vapors, gases or other forms of air pollutants or contaminants shall be permitted from any source so as to constitute a nuisance, as determined by the Director of Planning and Building, or so as to exceed limits established by the Rules and Regulations of the Bay Area Quality Management District.
(4) Glare
No direct or reflected glare, whether from floodlights or other sources, shall be visible. This shall not preclude reasonable security lighting properly shielded so as not to fall onto adjoining property.
(5) Odors
No emission of odorous gases shall be permitted that can be readily detected without instruments.
(6) Hazardous Materials
Storage or use of materials, gases or chemicals that are explosive, highly flammable, or otherwise hazardous are prohibited. The use and storage of other chemicals and materials shall be allowed unless the Director of Planning and Building determines that they are being improperly stored or handled in a manner that constitutes a potential health or safety hazard.
(7) Uses to be Enclosed
All uses shall be conducted entirely within a building.
- Height
To assure compatibility with adjoining residential uses, no precise plan amendment or any development shall be approved which would exceed 36 ft. in height.
- Setbacks
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All development, with the exception of walls, fences, parking and landscaping approved by the Director of Planning and Building, shall maintain a minimum 3 ft. setback from adjoining property in residential use or zoning.
6. Parking
Off-street parking shall be provided as shown on the precise plans, or in such other manner determined by the Director of Planning and Building to the consistent with zoning regulation parking requirements for light industrial uses and adequate for the uses located on the property. To assure adequacy of off-street parking, the total number of owners, tenants and employees on the property shall at no time exceed twice the number of off-street parking spaces.
7. Hours of Operation
No activity which produces audible noise at the limits of the property, other than the arrival and departure of owners, tenants or employees, shall be conducted between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
8. Noise Barrier
There shall be erected at the time of initial development pursuant to the precise plan, a concrete block wall 6 feet in height adjacent to any adjoining property then is residential use or zoning and such wall shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair as long as adjoining property remains in residential use or zoning. The Director of Planning and Building may require reduction of the height of any such wall as it approaches street frontages so as to protect sight distances for vehicles entering or exiting the street.
9. Landscaping
Areas shown for landscaping on the precise plan, or equivalent area approved by the Director of Planning and Building, shall be landscaped in accordance with plans approved by the Director and shall be maintained in good condition.
10. Design Review
All development shall be subject to design review, pursuant to Chapter 8.256 or any successor design review regulation.
11. Alterations, Additions and Amendments
The Director of Planning and Building may approve reasonable alterations or additions to the precise plan, provided they finds they are consistent with the purpose and intent of this regulation. If the Director
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determines that such alterations or additions, either individually or cumulatively, would constitute amendment of the precise plan, such amendment shall be processed in accordance with procedures for amending County zoning regulations.
12. Appeals
Any determination of the Director of Planning and Building made pursuant to this ordinance may be appealed to the Planning Commission, and subsequently to the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the procedures for appealing use permits.
PUD-126 Ordinance No. 3090 - April 11, 1986, rezoned to PUD-128, by Ordinance No. 3215 -
April 24, 1990. See below.
PUD-127 Ordinance No. 3121 - July 28, 1987
The following regulations shall govern use and development of a portion of the University Heights Subdivision in the unincorporated area of Menlo Park Assessor's Parcel Numbers 074-083-030, 074-083-170, 074-083-190, and 074-083-250.
1. Purpose
The following PUD-127 regulations shall govern the land use and development of Menlo Heights Condominiums, a 19-unit residential complex sited on a 1.1 acre parcel located between Avy Avenue and Harkins Avenue southwesterly of the Alameda de las Pulgas in the West Menlo Park area.
2. Development Plan
All development shall conform to the development plans for the property as approved by the Planning Commission on May 27, 1987, and by the Board of Supervisors on July 28, 1987, and on file in the office of the County Planning Division. Determination of conformity with the plan shall be made by the County Director of Planning and Building.
3. Permitted Use
The development shall be for residential use only and related parking, driveway and private recreational facilities as indicated on the Precise Plan.
4. Density
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The total number of dwelling units in the project shall not exceed 19.
5. Height
No structure shall exceed three stories with a maximum of 36 feet in height.
6. Setbacks
The condominium buildings shall be set back 20 feet from the front property line on Avy Avenue, 15 feet from Harkins Avenue (due to street dedication requirements), and 5 feet from the side property line. The pool equipment shed shall be set back 0 feet from the side property line. All setbacks shall be in accordance with those shown on the Precise Plan and tentative map approved by the Planning Commission.
7. Lot Coverage
Development coverage for buildings shall comply with the Precise Plan approved for the project. The remainder shall remain in common open space for landscaping, recreational facilities and common driveways.
8. Parking
Off-street parking shall be provided as shown on the approved Plan and shall not be less than two parking spaces per dwelling unit.
9. Landscaping
Areas shown for landscaping on the Precise Plan shall be landscaped in accordance with plans approved by the Director of Planning and Building.
10. Design Review and Amendments to the Precise Plan
The condominium project shall be constructed in accordance with approved plans. The exterior colors and materials shall be to the approval of the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building may approve reasonable alterations or additions to the approved development plan, provided they finds they are consistent with the purpose and intent of the Precise Plan and this PUD District.
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PUD 128 - Ordinance No. 3215 - April 24, 1990, ZR 89-4, SMJ 89-3
Assessor's Parcel Numbers 060-291-170, -180, -190, -210, -220 and -230 rezoned from PUD-126 to PUD-128 (Planned Unit Development--38-unit residential use) to establish regulations for use and development of the property as follows:
1. Purpose.
The following PUD-128 regulations shall govern the land use and development of Atherton Place, an affordable and market rate residential condominium on a 53,119 sq. ft. parcel at the corner of Loyola and El Camino Real in unincorporated Redwood City. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
2. Development Plan.
All development shall conform to the development plans for the property as approved by the Planning Commission, and on file with the office of the County Planning Division. Determination of conformity with the plan shall be made by the County Director of Planning and Building.
3. Permitted Uses.
The following uses only shall be allowed: Thirty-eight (38) residential condominiums with underground parking facilities.
4. Density.
The total number of dwelling units shall include 7 one-bedroom units, 16 two-bedroom units and 15 three-bedroom units, with provision of six (6) of the 38 units (15%) to be reserved for affordable housing with one unit available for the handicapped.
5. Assurance of Project Completion.
The condominiums shall be constructed simultaneously and a Certificate of Occupancy for all structures shall be issued concurrently.
6. Height.
Heights of building shall conform to those shown in the precise plan and shall not exceed three-stories or 36 feet in height. The height of the two buildings backing onto the Atherton property line (Buildings #4
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and #5) shall not exceed 29.5 feet. Building height is defined in Section 8.04.030(52) of the County Zoning Ordinance. For the purposes of determining a building's height, the grade shall be taken as the current elevation of the natural grade or pavement at the mid-point of the property line the building backs up to.
7. Setbacks.
Distances of buildings from property lines shall be in accordance with the approved plans and tentative map.
8. Lot Coverage.
Development coverage for all buildings shall comply with the approved plans for the project. The elevated podium over the parking structure shall be considered as ground and not figured into the developed area. The remainder shall remain as either a portion of the individual residential units or in common open space.
9. Parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided as shown on the approved plans. Residential condominiums shall be provided with no less than one (1) parking space per one-bedroom unit, and two (2) parking spaces per two-bedroom unit with a minimum of eight (8) spaces reserved for guest parking and one (1) space designed and restricted to handicapped use. Parking shall be supervised by a resident unit manager of the condominium.
10. Landscaping.
Area shown for landscaping on the approved plan, including window planter boxes, shall be landscaped in accordance with plans approved by the Director of Planning and Building.
11. Design Review and Amendments to the Precise Plan.
The exterior colors and materials shall be constructed in accordance with approved plans. The Director of Planning and Building may approve reasonable alterations or additions to the approved development plan, provided they finds they are consistent with the purpose and intent of the precise plans and this PUD district.
12. Signage.
A signage program shall be developed for PUD-128 subject to review and approval of the Director of Planning and Building.
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13. Tree Removal.
No trees shall be removed until a building permit is obtained for the project. Approved removal of the following three trees (or additional non-heritage trees) subject to review and approval of the Director of Planning and Building: 42-inch redwood, 32- and 36-inch valley oaks.
14. Median Improvements.
Vehicular access improvements to the existing median on El Camino Real shall be provided by the developer prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, subject to the approval of CalTrans.
PUD 129 - Ordinance No. 4047 - May 22, 2001, PLN 2000-00037
The following regulations shall govern the use and development of the property located at the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and Sand Hill Road in West Menlo Park. Assessor’s Parcel Number 074-120-100:
The following PUD-129 regulations shall govern the land use and development of an administrative office development (described below) on a 16,467 sq. ft. parcel (Assessor’s Parcel Number 074-120-100) located at 2101 Sand Hill Road at the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue, in the unincorporated West Menlo Park area of San Mateo County. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
1. Development Plan
All development shall conform to the development plans (County File Number PLN 2000-00037) for the subject property as approved by the Planning Commission on March 14, 2001, and by the Board of Supervisors on May 22, 2001, and on file in the office of the County Planning Division. Those plans include the following specific elements: (a) the remodeling and renovation of the original 2-story 2,512 sq. ft. house (built 1902) for conversion to an office use, (b) construction of the new 2-story 1,406 sq. ft. structure also for office use, (c) construction of a 2-story building consisting of a 400 sq. ft. garage below with a 557 sq. ft. one-bedroom apartment above, (d) a parking area for 15 parking spaces, including one handicap space, (e) the preservation of all mature trees, (f) the provision and maintenance of all new and approved landscaping, and (g) the provision and maintenance of all parking area surface materials and drainage elements. No enlargements to these buildings shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed. Determination of conformity with the plan shall be made by the Director of Planning and Building.
2. Restriction To Permitted Uses.
Only the following uses shall be allowed: administrative office use within the converted old house and within the new building, parking facilities and a residential use restricted to the apartment over the garage.
3. Maintenance Of Apartment/Residential Use.
The apartment shall be maintained and utilized as a one-bedroom unit strictly for residential use.
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4. Height.
Heights of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans.
5. Setbacks.
The minimum setbacks of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans.
6. Lot Coverage.
The maximum lot coverage for all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans.
7. Floor Area.
The maximum floor area for all floors of all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans.
8. Architectural Preservation Of Old House.
The original old house was built in 1902 by Mrs. Jane Stanford (wife of Leland Stanford, Sr.) as a residence for their secretary and companion, Bertha Berner. The house design is in the architectural style known as the “American Four Square.” The architectural integrity of this structure shall be preserved in its present state as shown on the approved plans and shall not be modified in any way, except for necessary repairs and maintenance. All future exterior repairs and maintenance activities, including changes to exterior wall colors, shall be subject to the approval by the Director of Planning and Building, including where necessary, review and approval by the County Historic Resource Advisory Board.
9. Preservation Of Trees.
All mature trees indicated on the approved plans and identified on the arborist report shall be preserved and maintained in a healthy condition. Any proposed tree removal shall be accompanied by a report prepared by a professional arborist evaluating the health of the subject tree(s). Any trees approved for removal shall be replaced at a one-to-one basis, or as directed by the Director of Planning and Building.
10. Maintenance Of Landscaping.
All proposed landscaping (i.e., trees, shrubs flowers, groundcover) shown on the approved landscape plan shall always be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in like kind.
11. Restriction Of Outdoor Lighting.
Outdoor lighting (i.e., number, location and type of fixtures) shall be restricted to that on the approved plans. All light glare shall be contained to the subject parcel and shall not be visible from any adjacent residential use.
- Maintenance Of Minimum Parking Provisions.
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Parking provisions for a minimum of 15 parking spaces (including one handicap space), and the minimum 24-foot back-up area, shall be provided and maintained as shown on the approved plans. The apartment tenant(s) shall be restricted to one parking space within the garage below their unit. Two of the parking spaces shall be signed and reserved for visitors. The internal back-up area shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles, and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation and temporary deliveries.
13. Restricted Hours For Deliveries.
Equipment, supply and other deliveries shall be restricted to weekdays and Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
14. Trash Disposal And Recycling.
The office use shall participate fully with the local jurisdiction’s trash disposal and recycling program (for recycling of all eligible glass, aluminum, steel, plastic, paper).
15. Entry/Exit Driveway.
The required safety sign at the driveway shall alert all exiting vehicles to watch out for oncoming traffic to their left (traveling westward on Sand Hill Drive) before they turn right (right turn only). This sign shall be maintained in good and readable condition.
16. Signage.
Only one business-identifying sign is allowed as shown on the approved plan. That sign may not be lit in any fashion. Its design shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning and Building.
PUD-130 - Ordinance No. 04251, February 8, 2005.
1. PURPOSE . The following PUD-130 regulations shall govern the land use and development of a multiple-family residential development (described below) on an 11,675 sq. ft. parcel (Assessor’s Parcel Number 060-281-160) located at 81 Amherst Avenue in the unincorporated North Fair Oaks area of San Mateo County. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN . All development shall conform to the development plans (County File Number PLN 2003-00294) for the subject property as approved by the Planning Commission on December 8, 2004, and by the Board of Supervisors on February 8, 2005, and on file in the office of the County Planning Division. Those plans include the following specific elements: (a) the creation of three parcels: 4,125 gross sq. ft. (Parcel 1), 3,907 gross sq. ft. (Parcel 2), and 3,643 gross sq. ft. (Parcel 3); (b) construction of three single-family dwellings on each new parcel with the following floor area sizes: 1,698 sq. ft. (Parcel 1), 1,698 sq. ft. (Parcel 2) and 1,898 sq. ft. (Parcel 3); (c) construction of an access driveway with five parking spaces; (d) the preservation of two mature oak trees; (e)
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the provision and maintenance of all new and approved landscaping; and (f) the provision and maintenance of all parking area surface materials and drainage elements. No enlargements to these buildings shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed unless determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the plan.
3. RESTRICTION TO PERMITTED USES . Only the following uses shall be allowed: Single-Family Residential.
4. HEIGHT . Heights of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans.
5. SETBACKS . The minimum setbacks of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans.
6. LOT COVERAGE . The maximum lot coverage for all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans.
7. FLOOR AREA . The maximum floor area for all floors of all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans.
8. PRESERVATION OF TREES . The mature oak trees, shown in the south side yard setback, on the approved plans shall be preserved and maintained in a healthy condition. If these trees must be removed in the future, then the required tree removal application shall be accompanied by a report prepared by a professional arborist evaluating the health of the subject tree(s). Any trees approved for removal shall be replaced at a one-to-one basis, or as directed by the Director of Planning and Building.
9. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING . All proposed landscaping (i.e., trees, shrubs flowers, groundcover) shown on the approved landscape plan shall always be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in like kind.
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10. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING . Outdoor lighting (i.e., number, location and type of fixtures) shall be restricted to that on the approved plans. All light glare shall be contained to the subject parcel and shall not project onto or at any adjacent residential use.
11. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM PARKING PROVISIONS . Parking provisions for a minimum of eight parking spaces, and the minimum 25-foot backup area in front of each garage shall be provided and maintained as shown on the approved plans. Each garage depicted on the approved plans shall be reserved for the exclusive use of parking resident’s vehicles. No garage shall be used in such a manner as to prevent its use for parking. The internal back-up area and entry driveway shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles, and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation and temporary deliveries.
PUD-131 - Ordinance No. 04283, November 8, 2005.
1. PURPOSE . The following PUD-131 regulations shall govern the land use and development of a multiple family residential development (described below) on a 15,004 sq. ft. property (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 060-091-090 and -100) located at 317 – 6th Avenue in the unincorporated North Fair Oaks area of San Mateo County. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN . All development shall conform to the development plans (County File Number PLN 2004-00579) for the subject property as conditioned and approved by the Planning Commission on September 14, 2005, and by the Board of Supervisors on November 8, 2005, and on file in the office of the County Planning Division. Those plans include the following specific elements:
(a) the creation of nine parcels:
| LOT SIZE | |||||
| Lot 1 | 1,729 sq. ft. | Lot 5 | 1,727 sq. ft. | Lot 9 | 3,070 sq. ft. |
| Lot 2 | 1,351 sq. ft. | Lot 6 | 1,728 sq. ft. | ||
| Lot 3 | 1,351 sq. ft. | Lot 7 | 1,350 sq. ft. | ||
| Lot 4 | 1,349 sq. ft. | Lot 8 | 1,349 sq. ft. |
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- (b) construction of nine single-family townhouse-style dwellings on each new parcel with the following floor area sizes:
| FLOOR AREA (includes garage) | |||||
| Lot 1 | 1,687 sq. ft. | Lot 5 | 1,687 sq. ft. | Lot 9 | 1,813 sq. ft. |
| Lot 2 | 1,687 sq. ft. | Lot 6 | 1,687 sq. ft. | ||
| Lot 3 | 1,687 sq. ft. | Lot 7 | 1,687 sq. ft. | ||
| Lot 4 | 1,687 sq. ft. | Lot 8 | 1,687 sq. ft. |
(c) construction of an access driveway,
(d) the provision of all new and approved landscaping, and
(e) the provision and maintenance of all access driveway surface materials and drainage elements. No enlargements to these buildings shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed unless determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the plan.
3. RESTRICTION TO PERMITTED USES . Only the following uses shall be allowed: single-family residential. No secondary dwelling units are allowed within these approved single-family dwelling units.
4. HEIGHT . Heights of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans.
5. SETBACKS . The minimum setbacks of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
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6. LOT COVERAGE . The maximum lot coverage for all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
7. FLOOR AREA . The maximum floor area for all floors of all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
8. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING . All landscaping (i.e., trees, shrubs, flowers, groundcover) as required by the conditions of approval for this project shall always be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in like kind immediately.
9. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING . Outdoor lighting (i.e., number, location and type of fixtures) shall be restricted to that on the approved plans. All light glare shall be contained to the subject parcel and shall not project onto or at any adjacent residential use.
10. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM PARKING PROVISIONS . Parking provisions for a minimum of 18 enclosed parking spaces (2 per unit), and the minimum 24-foot back-up area in front of each garage shall be provided and maintained as shown on the approved plans. Each garage depicted on the approved plans shall be reserved for the exclusive use of parking resident’s vehicles. No garage shall be used in such a manner as to prevent its use for parking (e.g. – storage, etc.). The internal back-up area and access driveway shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles, and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation and temporary deliveries.
PUD-132 - Ordinance No. 04408, February 5, 2008.
1. PURPOSE. The following PUD-132 regulations shall govern the land use and development of a multiple-family residential development (described below) on an 11,761 sq. ft. property (Assessor’s Parcel Number 060-091-370) located at 301 – 6th Avenue in the unincorporated North Fair Oaks area of San Mateo County. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
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2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN. All development shall conform to the development plans (County File Number PLN
2004-00273) for the subject property as conditioned and approved by the Planning Commission on September 13, 2006, and by the Board of Supervisors on January 29, 2008, and on file in the County Planning Department. Those plans include the following specific elements:
(a) The creation of six parcels:
| LOT SIZE | LOT SIZE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | 1,583 sq. ft. | Lot 4 | 1,563 sq. ft. |
| Lot 2 | 1,250 sq. ft. | Lot 5 | 1,422 sq. ft. |
| Lot 3 | 1,250 sq. ft. | Lot 6 | 1,313 sq. ft. |
- (b) Construction of six single-family townhouse-style dwellings on each new parcel with the following floor area sizes:
| FLOOR AREA | FLOOR AREA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (includes garage) | |||
| Lot 1 | 1,934 sq. ft. | Lot 4 | 1,934 sq. ft. |
| Lot 2 | 1,934 sq. ft. | Lot 5 | 1,934 sq. ft. |
| Lot 3 | 1,934 sq. ft. | Lot 6 | 1,575 sq. ft. |
(c) Construction of an access driveway.
(d) The provision of all new and approved landscaping.
(e) The provision and maintenance of all access driveway surface materials and drainage elements. No enlargements to these buildings shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed unless determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and BuildingDirector of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the plan.
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3. RESTRICTION TO PERMITTED USES. Only the following uses shall be allowed: single-family residential. No secondary dwelling units are allowed within these approved single-family dwelling units.
4. HEIGHT. Heights of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans.
5. SETBACKS. The minimum setbacks of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
6. LOT COVERAGE. The maximum lot coverage for all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
7. FLOOR AREA. The maximum floor area for all floors of all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
8. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING. All landscaping (i.e., trees, shrubs, flowers, groundcover) as required by the conditions of approval for this project shall be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in like kind immediately.
9. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING. Outdoor lighting (i.e., number, location and type of fixtures) shall be restricted to that on the approved plans. All light glare shall be contained to the subject parcel and shall not project onto or at any adjacent residential use.
10. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM PARKING PROVISIONS. Parking provisions for a minimum of 12 enclosed parking spaces (two per unit), two additional unenclosed guest parking spaces, and the minimum 24-foot backup area in front of each garage shall be provided and maintained as shown on the approved plans. Each garage depicted on the approved plans shall be reserved for the exclusive use of parking resident’s vehicles. No garage shall be used in such a manner as to prevent its use for parking (e.g., storage, etc.). The internal backup area and
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access driveway shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles, and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation and temporary deliveries.
PUD-133 - Ordinance No. 04359, January 23, 2007.
1. PURPOSE. The following PUD-133 regulations shall govern the land use and development of a multiple-family residential development (described below) on an 18,000 sq. ft. property (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 060-265-050, 060-265-060, and 060-265-070) located at 101 Fifth Avenue in the unincorporated North Fair Oaks area of San Mateo County. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN. All development shall conform to the development plans (County File Number PLN 2005-00250) for the subject property as recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on November 8, 2006, and by the Board of Supervisors on January 23, 2007, and on file in the office of the County Planning Department. Those plans include the following specific elements:
- (a) The creation of 11 parcels:
| LOT SIZE | LOT SIZE | LOT SIZE | LOT SIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | 1,356.61 sq. ft. | Lot 6 | 1,175 sq. ft. |
| Lot 2 | 1,180 sq. ft. | Lot 7 | 1,180 sq. ft. |
| Lot 3 | 1,180 sq. ft. | Lot 8 | 1,180 sq. ft. |
| Lot 4 | 1,180 sq. ft. | Lot 9 | 1,180 sq. ft. |
| Lot 5 | 1,175 sq. ft. | Lot 10 | 1,356.61 sq. ft. |
| Lot 11 (Common Lot) | 5,852.52 sq. ft. |
- (b) Construction of ten single-family townhouse-style dwellings on each new parcel with the following floor area sizes:
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| FLOOR AREA | FLOOR AREA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (includes garage) | |||
| Lot 1 | 2,773 sq. ft. | Lot 6 | 2,390 sq. ft. |
| Lot 2 | 2,400 sq. ft. | Lot 7 | 2,400 sq. ft. |
| Lot 3 | 2,400 sq. ft. | Lot 8 | 2,400 sq. ft. |
| Lot 4 | 2,400 sq. ft. | Lot 9 | 2,400 sq. ft. |
| Lot 5 | 2,390 sq. ft. | Lot 10 | 2,773 sq. ft. |
(c) Construction of an access driveway.
(d) The provision of all new and approved landscaping.
(e) The provision and maintenance of all access driveway surface materials and drainage elements. No enlargements to these buildings shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed unless determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the plan.
SECTION 3. RESTRICTION TO PERMITTED USES. Only the following uses shall be allowed: single-family residential. No secondary dwelling units are allowed within these approved single-family dwelling units.
SECTION 4. HEIGHT. Heights of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans.
SECTION 5. SETBACKS. The minimum setbacks of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
SECTION 6. LOT COVERAGE. The maximum lot coverage for all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
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SECTION 7. FLOOR AREA. The maximum floor area for all floors of all buildings shall comply with that shown on
the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING. All landscaping (i.e., trees, shrubs, flowers, groundcover) as required by the conditions of approval for this project shall be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in like kind immediately.
SECTION 9. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING. Outdoor lighting (i.e., number, location and type of fixtures) shall be restricted to that on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval. All light glare shall be contained to the subject parcel and shall not project onto or at any adjacent residential use.
SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM PARKING PROVISIONS. Parking provisions for a minimum of 20 enclosed parking spaces (two per unit), and the minimum 24-foot backup area in front of each garage shall be provided and maintained as shown on the approved plans. Each garage depicted on the approved plans shall be reserved for the exclusive use of parking resident’s vehicles. No garage shall be used in such a manner as to prevent its use for parking (e.g., storage, etc.). The internal backup area and access driveway shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles, and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation and temporary deliveries.
PUD-134 - Ordinance No. 04480, October 6, 2009.
1. PURPOSE. The following PUD-134 regulations shall govern the land use and development of an office development (described below) on 20,562 sq. ft. (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 074-120-140 and 074-120-160) located at 2126 and 2128 Sand Hill Road, in the unincorporated West Menlo Park area of San Mateo County. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN. All development shall conform to the development plans (County File Number PLN 2008-00136) for the subject property as approved by the Planning Commission on August 26, 2009 and by the Board of Supervisors on October 6, 2009, and on file in the office of the County Planning Department. Those plans include the following specific elements: (a) the creation of one parcel through the merger of APN 074-120-140 (8,662 sq. ft.), and APN 074-120-160 (11,900 sq. ft.); (b) construction of the 12,600 sq. ft., two-story building for
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professional office use; (c) construction of underground parking garage with 50 parking spaces, including two handicapped spaces; (d) the provision and maintenance of all new and approved landscaping; and (e) the provision and maintenance of all parking area surface materials and drainage elements. No enlargements to this building shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed unless determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the plan.
(e) the provision and maintenance of all parking area surface materials and drainage elements. No enlargements to this building shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed unless determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the plan.
3. RESTRICTION TO PERMITTED USES. Only the following uses shall be allowed: Office commercial. Office uses EXCLUDE manufacturing, retail sales, dental, medical and distribution. No more than a total of 40 employees may be working within the building at any time.
4. HEIGHT. Height of the building shall conform to the height shown on the approved plans.
5. SETBACKS. The minimum setbacks of the building shall conform to those shown on the approved plans.
6. LOT COVERAGE. The maximum lot coverage for the building shall comply with that shown on the approved plans.
7. FLOOR AREA. The maximum floor area for all floors of the building shall comply with that shown on the approved plans.
8. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING. All proposed landscaping (i.e., trees, shrubs, flowers, groundcover), shown on the approved landscape plan and specified in added conditions of approval, shall always be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in like kind immediately.
9. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING. All light glare shall be contained to the subject parcel and shall not project onto or at any adjacent residential use.
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10. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM PARKING PROVISIONS. Parking provisions for a minimum of 50 parking spaces
shall be provided and maintained as shown on the approved plans. The tandem parking stall system, which accounts for 30 parking spaces, is to be used for employee parking only. Two parking spaces shall be handicapped spaces. The garage shall not be used in such a manner as to prevent its use for parking. The entry driveway shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles, and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation and temporary deliveries.
11. RESTRICTED HOURS OF OPERATION. All business entities shall operate during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. From time to time, exceptions to these standard hours can be made for individual employees and special events.
12. RESTRICTED HOURS FOR DELIVERIES. Equipment, supply and other deliveries shall be restricted to weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
13. TRASH DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING. All occupants shall participate fully with the local jurisdiction’s trash disposal and recycling program (for recycling of all eligible glass, aluminum, steel, plastic, paper). Sanitation vehicles shall operate in accordance with the Menlo Park Noise Ordinance. No noise in excess of 85 db is allowed prior to 8:00 a.m.
14. ENTRY/EXIT DRIVEWAY. The required safety sign at the driveway shall alert all exiting vehicles to watch out for oncoming pedestrian and bicycle traffic to their left (traveling westward on Sand Hill Road) before they turn right (right turn only). This sign shall be maintained in good and readable condition.
The required silent alert signal for pedestrians crossing the driveway shall be operational at all times and maintained in good condition.
15. SIGNAGE. Only one business-identifying sign is allowed. That sign may not be lit in any fashion. Its design shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning and Building.
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PUD-135 - Ordinance No. 04530, November 30, 2010.
1. PURPOSE. The following PUD-135 regulations shall govern the land use and development of a winery and associated vineyard development (described below) on an approximately 166-acre property located at 19775 Skyline Boulevard, northeast of the unincorporated community of La Honda, within unincorporated San Mateo County. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN. All development shall conform to the development plans (County File Number PLN 2001-00786) for the subject property as approved by the Board of Supervisors on November 30, 2010, and on file in the office of the County Planning Department. Those plans include the following specific elements: (a) adjustment of the lot lines affecting APN 078-230-010 and APN 078-230-060, to exchange approximately 22.8-acre portions of the foregoing parcels, for the purpose of relocating potential future vineyards out of the Woodhams Creek Watershed, (b) construction and operation of a winery, capable of producing approximately 13,000 cases of wine per year, within the subterranean cave complex on the property, (c) planting, irrigation and cultivation of grapes on up to 62 acres of the property, together with all agricultural activities associated with commercial grape cultivation, (d) construction of the other agricultural buildings and improvements described in the approved plans, (e) provision and maintenance of all new and approved landscaping, vehicle parking areas and roads and surface materials and drainage improvements described in the plans. No enlargements or design modifications to the buildings shall be allowed unless they are determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the approved plans.
dscaping, vehicle parking areas and roads and surface materials and drainage improvements described in the plans. No enlargements or design modifications to the buildings shall be allowed unless they are determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the approved plans.
3. RESTRICTION TO PERMITTED USES. Only the following uses shall be allowed: Commercial agricultural production, commercial winery operations (including harvesting, processing, fermenting, bottling, storage and sale of wine in accordance with valid state licenses), and residential occupation of the property as described in the plans. Commercial group tours, commercial events such as weddings and corporate parties, and retail wine-tasting operations open to the public are not permitted.
4. HEIGHT, SETBACKS, FLOOR AREA AND LOT COVERAGE. Heights of buildings, improvement setbacks, building floor area and lot coverage shall conform to the approved plans.
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5. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING. All proposed non-agricultural landscaping (trees, flowers, shrubs,
groundcover) shown on the approved landscape plan shall be maintained in a healthy condition. Dead landscape elements shall be replaced promptly.
6. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING. All light glare shall be contained on the subject property and shall not project onto or at any adjacent residential use.
SECTION 7. SIGNAGE. Direction signs sufficient to guide commercial agricultural deliveries to the Clos de la Tech Winery shall be maintained at all road and driveway intersections, in order to restrict winery vehicle traffic to the proper routes along public roads and private driveways. No winery direction signs may be illuminated, and their dimensions shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning and Building.
8. WATER EXTRACTION LIMITS. Prior to the planting of any new vineyard acreage, the applicant shall, at their expense, drill a well to monitor groundwater levels in the area near Tunnel Springs. The location and monitoring protocol for said well shall be established in consultation with the San Mateo County Planning Department and the Environmental Health Services Division of the San Mateo County Health Department. If the monitoring well is to be located on land to be transferred to an owner other than the applicant, then the applicant shall establish an easement that would allow for maintenance of the monitoring well and its equipment. Results of the monitoring shall be transmitted to the San Mateo County Director of Planning and Building and the Environmental Health Services Division of the San Mateo County Health Department on an annual basis. If water levels in the monitoring well drop below a threshold (to be determined as part of the monitoring protocol), then the applicant shall cease pumping of their wells until such time as water levels in the monitoring well return to the threshold level.
irector of Planning and Building and the Environmental Health Services Division of the San Mateo County Health Department on an annual basis. If water levels in the monitoring well drop below a threshold (to be determined as part of the monitoring protocol), then the applicant shall cease pumping of their wells until such time as water levels in the monitoring well return to the threshold level.
9. SOLAR PANEL RESTRICTION. Solar energy collection panels, with the exception of small panels powering meteorological and similar equipment, are prohibited.
10. PROTECTED HABITAT AREA. 80 acres of the 166-acre property located outside of the footprint of the winery and associated vineyard development as delineated on the Development Plan (“Protected Habitat Area”) shall be preserved in their current undeveloped condition as potential habitat. The attached map titled “Protected Potential Habitat Area” outlines the maximum envelope within which the 80-acre Protected Habitat Area shall occur.
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Within the Protected Habitat Area the following uses and activities are prohibited:
(a) Unseasonable watering; use of fertilizers, pesticides, biocides, herbicides or other agricultural chemicals; weed abatement activities; and incompatible fire protection activities.
(b) Use of off-road vehicles and use of any other motorized vehicles except on existing roadways.
(c) Agricultural activity of any kind.
(d) Recreational activities, including, but not limited to, horseback riding, biking, hunting or fishing except for personal, non-commercial, recreational activities of the owner of the affected property and their guests.
(e) Commercial, industrial, residential, or institutional uses.
(f) Any legal or de facto division, subdivision or partitioning of the Protected Habitat Area except for the purposes of environmental preservation.
(g) Construction, reconstruction, erecting or placement of any building, billboard or sign.
(h) Depositing or accumulation of soil, trash, ashes, refuse, waste, bio-solids or any other materials.
(i) Planting, introduction or dispersal of non-native or exotic plant or animal species.
(j) Filling, dumping, excavating, draining, dredging, mining, drilling, removing or exploring for or extracting minerals, loam, soil, sand, gravel, rock or other material on or below the surface of the Protected Habitat Area, or granting or authorizing surface entry for any of these purposes.
(k) Altering the surface or general topography of the Protected Habitat Area, including, but not limited to, any alterations to habitat, building roads or trails, paving or otherwise covering the Protected Habitat Area with concrete, asphalt or any other impervious material.
(l) Removing, destroying, or cutting of trees, shrubs or other vegetation, except as required by law for (i) fire breaks, (ii) maintenance of existing foot trails or roads, or (iii) prevention or treatment of disease.
(m) Impounding or altering any natural water course, body of water or water circulation on the Protected Habitat Area, and any activities or uses detrimental to water quality, including but not limited to degradation or pollution of any surface or sub-surface waters.
11. PURPLE NEEDLEGRASS GRASSLAND RESTORATION. The owner of the affected property shall restore five (5)
acres of purple needlegrass grassland within the Protected Habitat Area. The purple needlegrass grassland acreage shall be of high-density, meaning at least twenty (20) percent coverage.
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The affected property owner shall:
a) Ensure that transplanting, planting, and seeding includes local, native purple needlegrass at densities that are appropriate for the site and recommended by a qualified biologist. The sources of plugs and seeds shall be from on-site or another local source to maintain the genetic integrity of the on-site population.
b) For the first five (5) years of the restoration efforts, provide an annual report to the County, to be prepared by a qualified biologist or botanist, documenting how the restoration is meeting the coverage criteria.
c) Provide Funding assurances acceptable to the County that will be sufficient to guarantee successful performance success of the restoration and monitoring.
12. NOISE MAKING DEVICES. The use of noise making devices for bird/pest control within the vineyards shall be prohibited. Said prohibition shall be incorporated into the final PUD ordinance language.
13. PROHIBITION OF COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE IN WOODHAMS CREEK WATERSHED. Commercial agriculture by the owners and successors of the property governed by this PUD ordinance is prohibited within the Woodhams Creek Watershed.
PUD-136 - Ordinance No. 04544, March 15, 2011.
1. PURPOSE. The following PUD-136 regulations shall govern the land use and development (described below) on an 11,185 sq. ft. property (Assessor’s Parcel Number 054-262-310) located at 2625 Marlborough Avenue in the unincorporated North Fair Oaks area of San Mateo County. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN. All development shall conform to the development plans (County File Number PLN 2010-00172) for the subject property as conditioned and approved by the Planning Commission on February 9, 2011, and by the Board of Supervisors on March 15, 2011, and on file in the County Planning and Building Department. Those plans include the following specific elements: (a) construction of 9,624 sq. ft. building for a
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gymnasium/ recreation center, a two-bedroom caretaker apartment, and office space for a Sheriff’s substation; (b) the provision and maintenance of all new and approved landscaping and surface materials; (c) and provision and maintenance of all parking area surface materials and drainage elements. No enlargements to this building shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed unless determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the plan.
3. RESTRICTION TO PERMITTED USES. This PUD shall be for the limited operation of a gym/recreation facility, Sheriff’s substation, with one residential caretaker apartment. The facilities located on the property that is the subject of this PUD shall not be used as a residence or allow for sleep anywhere in the building except the designated caretaker’s unit/apartment. The gymnasium/recreation center that is located on the property that is the subject of this PUD shall be limited to conducting no more than four (4) special events per year. For purposes of this Section 3, “special event” means a public activity held for the purpose of amusement, education, or entertainment of the participants or the public to publicize or aid an organization or commemorate an event or occasion. These events would include, for example, a volunteer appreciation dinner, holiday toy drive, etc., each will have a scheduled time and duration that may impact the normal operation of the adjacent areas.
4. HEIGHT. Heights of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans as adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
5. SETBACKS. The minimum setbacks of all the buildings shall conform to those shown in the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval as adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
6. LOT COVERAGE. The maximum lot coverage for all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval as adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
7. FLOOR AREA. The maximum floor area for all floors of all buildings shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval as adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
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8. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING. All landscaping (i.e., trees, shrubs, flowers, groundcover) as required by the conditions of approval for this project shall be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in perpetuity by that of a like kind immediately. The Director of Planning and Building should determine when landscaping is considered of “like kind.”
9. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING. All outdoor lighting glare shall be contained on the subject parcel and shall not project onto or at any adjacent residential use.
10. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM PARKING PROVISIONS. The facility located on the premises that is subject of this PUD shall maintain a minimum of 24 on-site bike parking spaces and a minimum of 37 vehicle off-street parking spaces, as shown on the approved plans. The internal backup area and access driveway shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles, and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation.
11. RESTRICTION ON HOURS OF OPERATION . Administrative staff and the San Mateo County Sheriff’s staff at the Siena Youth Center may be on-site at any time. The hours of operation for members/clients visiting the Siena Youth Center shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday. The operator of the Center shall ensure that the facility is promptly closed and all members/ clients shall disperse from the site within one-half hour of closure.
12. OPERATING PROCEDURES.
In regard to the four yearly special events, as defined in Section 3, the operator shall notice Current Planning Staff and all adjacent neighbors/ property owners within a 300’ radius of said special events. The applicant shall include in the notice a description of the event, date, and duration of the event, at minimum 14 days prior to the event.
The facility operator or an appointed, identified, responsible adult representative shall be present and remain at all events to ensure that all applicable conditions of the PUD are met. This person shall be present at all special events and/or organized games and shall regularly walk the surrounding area to ensure that proper parking etiquette is observed, bringing violations to the attention of the attendees.
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The operator shall supply to the Current Planning Section a monthly schedule of events that provides a daily breakdown of uses and hours. This calendar shall also be posted in a conspicuous location at the exterior of the building.
All associated calendars, fliers, event notifications, etc., shall include the following language in Spanish and English: Due to the limited amount of parking availability in the area we encourage visitors to either bicycle, carpool, or walk to activities at this facility, where possible.
PUD-137 – Ordinance No. 04721, November 18, 2014
A. PURPOSE. The following PUD-137 regulations shall govern the land use and development of a multiple-family residential development (described below) on an 18,000 sq. ft. property (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 060-265050, 060-265-060, and 060-265-070) located at 101 and 105 5th Avenue in the
unincorporated North Fair Oaks area of San Mateo County. To the extent that the
regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
B. DEVELOPMENT PLAN. All development shall conform to the development plans (County File Number PLN 2014-00118) for the subject property as recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on October 8, 2014, and by the Board of Supervisors on November 18, 2014, and on file in the office of the
County Planning Department. Those plans include the following specific elements:
(a) The construction of a single two-story, 16 unit apartment building, with a total floor area of 13,376 sq. ft.
(b) Construction of an access driveway.
(c) The provision of all new and approved landscaping.
(d) The provision and maintenance of all access driveway surface materials and drainage elements. No enlargement to this building shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed
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unless determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of
Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the plan.
C. HEIGHT. Heights of the proposed building shall conform to those shown in the approved plans.
D. SETBACKS. The minimum setbacks of the proposed building shall conform to those shown in the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
E. LOT COVERAGE. The maximum lot coverage on the project site shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
F. FLOOR AREA. The maximum floor area for all floors of the proposed building shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
G. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING. All landscaping (i.e., trees, shrubs, flowers, groundcover) as required by
the conditions of approval for this project shall be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in like kind immediately.
H. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING. Outdoor lighting (i.e., number, location and type of fixtures) shall be restricted to that on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval. All light glare shall be contained to the subject parcel and shall not project onto or at any adjacent residential use.
I. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM PARKING PROVISIONS. Parking provisions for a minimum of 16 uncovered parking spaces, or as modified by conditions of approval, shall be provided and maintained as shown on the approved plans. No parking space shall be used in such a manner as to prevent its use for parking (e.g., storage, etc.). The internal backup area and access driveway shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles, and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation and temporary deliveries.
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PUD-138 – Ordinance No. 04748, November 17, 2015
SECTION A. PURPOSE. The following PUD-138 regulations shall govern the land use and development of a multiple-family residential development (described below) on a 13,988 sq. ft. property (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 054-263-030 and 054-263-040) located at 2626 and 2642 Marlborough Avenue in the unincorporated North Fair Oaks area of San Mateo County. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
SECTION B. DEVELOPMENT PLAN. All development shall conform to the development plans (County File Number PLN 2015-00263) for the subject property as recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on October 14, 2015, and by the Board of Supervisors on November 17, 2015, and on file in the office of the County Planning and Building Department.
Those plans include the following specific elements:
(a) The construction of a single three-story, 15-unit apartment building, with a total floor area of 18,802 sq. ft.
(b) Construction of an access driveway.
(c) The provision of all new and approved landscaping.
(d) The provision and maintenance of all access driveway surface materials and drainage elements. No enlargement to this building shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed unless determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the plan.
SECTION C. HEIGHT. Heights of the proposed building shall conform to those shown in the approved plans.
SECTION D. SETBACKS. The minimum setbacks of the proposed building shall conform to those shown in the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
SECTION E. LOT COVERAGE. The maximum lot coverage on the project site shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
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SECTION F. FLOOR AREA. The maximum floor area for all floors of the proposed building shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
SECTION G. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING. All landscaping (i.e., trees, shrubs, flowers and groundcover), as required by the conditions of approval for this project, shall be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in like kind immediately.
SECTION H. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING. Outdoor lighting (i.e., number, location and type of fixtures) shall be restricted to that on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval. All light glare shall be contained to the subject parcel and shall not project onto or at any adjacent residential use.
SECTION I. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM PARKING PROVISIONS. Parking provisions for a minimum of 20 parking spaces (18-resident and 2-guest), or as modified by conditions of approval, shall be provided and maintained as shown on the approved plans. No parking space shall be used in such a manner as to prevent its use for parking (e.g., storage, etc.). The internal backup area and access driveway shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles, and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation and temporary deliveries.
PUD-139 - Ordinance No. 04803, September 4, 2018
SECTION A. PURPOSE.
The following regulations shall govern the land use and development of a residential elderly care development (described below) on six properties, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 060-271-060, 060-271-070, 060-271-080, 060271-090, 060-271-100, and 060-271-110, located at the northern corner of El Camino Real and East Selby Lane in the unincorporated North Fair Oaks area of San Mateo County. The six properties will be merged to create one 61,726 sq. ft. (1.42 acres) property for the residential elderly care development. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning Regulations) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
SECTION B. DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
All development shall conform to the approved development plans (approved plans) or as modified by conditions of approval (County File Number PLN 2017-00251) for the subject properties as recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on July 25, 2018, approved by the Board of Supervisors on September 4, 2018, and on filed in the County Planning and Building Department. Those plans include the following specific elements:
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Demolition of all existing development on the six properties.
Construction of a two- and three-story, 90 unit, 78,026 sq. ft. building for a residential elderly care use.
Construction of a 63-space, 38,153 sq. ft. underground parking garage within the building.
A driveway from East Selby Lane to access a pick up/drop off area and ramp to access the underground parking garage.
An access road and delivery area along the western property line accessed from El Camino Real.
The removal of fourteen (14) significant-sized trees.
The preservation of fourteen (14) significant-sized trees.
The planting of fourteen (14) trees of at least 15-gallon size each, and every coast live oak tree removed shall be replaced with a coast live oak tree of at least 48-inch box size each.
The provision and maintenance of all new and approved landscaping.
The provision and maintenance of all access driveway and road surface materials and drainage elements.
No enlargement to this building shall be allowed and no building or site design modifications shall be allowed unless determined to be minor and approved by the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall make any necessary determination of conformity with the plan.
SECTION C. RESTRICTION TO PERMITTED USE.
Only the residential elderly care use shall be allowed.
SECTION D. DENSITY.
The total number of dwelling units shall not exceed 90 dwelling units.
SECTION E. HEIGHT.
The maximum height of the proposed building shall conform to that shown in the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
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SECTION F. SETBACKS.
The minimum setbacks of the proposed building shall conform to those shown in the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
SECTION G. LOT COVERAGE.
The maximum lot coverage on the project site shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
SECTION H. FLOOR AREA .
The maximum floor area for all floors of the proposed building shall comply with that shown on the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval.
SECTION I. DESIGN REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS TO THE PRECISE PLAN.
The exterior colors and materials shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans or as modified by conditions of approval. The Director of Planning and Building may approve reasonable alterations or additions to the approved plans, provided it is determined that they are consistent with the purpose and intent of the approved plans and this PUD district.
SECTION J. TREES.
Fourteen (14) significant-sized trees as indicated on the approved plans have been approved for removal. Removal of any other tree(s) with a diameter equal to or greater than 12 inches as measured 4.5 ft. above the ground shall require a tree removal permit, pursuant to the processing and requirements of the County Significant and/or Heritage Tree Ordinance. Every significant-sized tree removed shall be replaced with a tree of at least 15-gallon size stock each. Every coast live oak tree removed shall be replaced with a coast live oak tree of at least 48-inch box size each. If Tree #1 (30.4-inch diameter at breast height (dbh) coast live oak tree), as shown in the approved plans, requires removal, this tree shall be replaced with a coast live oak tree of appropriate size. Fourteen (14) significant-sized trees as indicated on the approved plans shall be preserved and maintained in a healthy condition. All tree protection measures from the arborist report and all addendums to the arborist report shall be followed, unless modification is approved by the project arborist. The project arborist shall observe, document (photo, video, and written, where best prescribed), and report to the County that the procedures and processes outlined in the arborist report and all addendums to the arborist report are
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conducted properly.
SECTION K. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING.
All proposed landscaping shown on the approved plans shall always be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in kind immediately.
SECTION L. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING.
Outdoor lighting (i.e., number, location, and type of fixtures) shall be restricted to that on the approved plans. All light glare shall be contained to the subject properties and shall not be visible from any adjacent residential use.
SECTION M. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM PARKING PROVISIONS.
Parking provisions for a minimum of sixty-three (63) covered parking spaces, twenty-five (25) private bicycle parking spaces, six (6) public bicycle parking spaces, and four (4) electrical vehicle charging stations, or as modified by conditions of approval, shall be provided and maintained as shown on the approved plans. No parking space shall be used in such a manner as to prevent its use for parking (e.g., storage, etc.). The internal backup area, the access driveway from East Selby Lane and the access road from El Camino Real, shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles, and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation and temporary deliveries.
SECTION N. SIGNAGE.
Only two (2) business-identifying signs are allowed as shown on the approved plans. The designs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning and Building.
SECTION O. UTILITIES.
All new utility lines from the street or nearest existing utility pole to the proposed building shall be placed underground.
PUD-140 – Ordinance No. 04830.5, July 21, 2020
SECTION A. PURPOSE .
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The following regulations shall govern the development of the residential affordable housing project described below on Assessor’s Parcel Number 037-022-070 (project parcel), located at the north-easterly corner of Carlos and Sierra Streets in the unincorporated Moss Beach area of San Mateo County. To the extent that the regulations contained herein conflict with other provisions of Part One, Division VI (Zoning Regulations) of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the regulations contained herein shall govern.
SECTION B. DEVELOPMENT PLAN .
All development shall substantially conform to the plans presented to the San Mateo County Planning Commission on January 22, 2020, approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 21, 2020, and on filed in the County Planning and Building Department. Those plans include the following elements:
Grading of the site (including removal of remnant foundations from previously demolished buildings) for new buildings, roads and other infrastructure improvements as shown on the Conceptual Grading Plan.
Construction of 18 two-story residential apartment buildings to be restricted to low income households (defined as households earning up to 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI)), with the exception of the manager’s apartment.
Construction of a community building. Construction of a minimum of 142 uncovered surface parking spaces.
A driveway from Carlos Street into the project parcel.
Construction of sidewalks and pathways to provide pedestrian access into and within the project parcel.
Planting and maintenance of landscaping.
The provision and maintenance of all access driveways and road surface materials and drainage elements.
Installation of all new utilities (water, sewer, electrical, telephone, cable, etc.) underground.
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No site disturbance associated with construction of the PUD shall occur unless and until Design Review, Grading, and Coastal Development Permits have been approved and issued, along with any other necessary County permit.
SECTION C. PERMITTED USES.
Multi-family housing for low income households.
A Community building that will house a community room, property management/resident services offices, and such amenities as computer lab, laundry room and after-school program space.
Outdoor recreational uses for residents of the housing complex, such as tot lots, community garden, barbecue and play areas.
Publicly accessible open space with amenities such as trail, benches, and an exercise course.
SECTION D. DENSITY.
The total number of dwelling units shall not exceed 71 dwelling units.
SECTION E. HEIGHT .
The maximum building height shall be 28 feet, not to exceed two habitable stories. Building height shall be measured as the vertical distance from any point on the finished grade to the topmost point of the building immediately above.
SECTION F. SETBACKS .
The minimum setbacks of the proposed buildings shall conform to those shown on the plans reviewed by the Board of Supervisors on July 21, 2020, or as modified by Coastal Development Permit conditions of approval.\
SECTION G. LOT COVERAGE .
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The maximum lot coverage on the project site shall comply with that shown on the plans reviewed by the Board of
Supervisors on July 21, 2020, or as modified by Coastal Development Permit conditions of approval.
SECTION H. FLOOR AREA .
The maximum floor area for all floors of all proposed buildings shall comply with that shown on the plans reviewed by the Board of Supervisors on July 21, 2020, or as modified by Coastal Development Permit conditions of approval.
SECTION I. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING.
The final landscape plan shall be subject to the County’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO). Once approved and installed, the landscape plan shall be maintained in a healthy condition. Any dead or dying landscaping elements shall be replaced in kind as soon as possible.
SECTION J. RESTRICTION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING.
All outdoor lighting (i.e., number, location, and type of fixtures) shall be subject to review by the Coastside Design Review Committee as part of the consideration of a Coastal Development Permit. All light and glare shall be contained to the project site.
SECTION K. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM PARKING PROVISIONS.
A minimum of 142 un-covered parking spaces shall be provided and maintained as shown on the conceptual plans.
No parking space shall be used in such a manner as to prevent its use for parking (e.g., storage, etc.). All internal access roads shall be kept free of any permanently parked vehicles and shall be reserved for vehicle circulation and temporary deliveries.
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