Division 2 — Base and Overlay Districts

Chapter 9.12 — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS

Santa Monica Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Santa Monica

§ 9.12.010. Purpose.

The purposes of the Bergamot Districts are to:

  • A. Encourage a high quality, mixed-use, creative-sector district offering opportunities for jobs, housing, arts and culture and community-serving retail, and which benefits from access to the Exposition Light Rail Station and the area's creativity and innovation.

  • B. To prevent building façades and rooflines that are monolithic in appearance, avoid flat or featureless design, reinforce the built character along streets and transition to adjacent lower-density surroundings.

  • C. To ensure incorporation of architectural elements and features to create well-designed and coherent building façades with sufficient detail relief and/or variation.

  • D. To provide a variety of open spaces that contribute enhanced livability by providing residents access to light and air as well as passive and active recreation.

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The specific designations and the additional purposes of the Bergamot Area Plan Districts are:

BTV Bergamot Transit Village. Development in the Bergamot Transit Village (BTV) District is directed to create the underlying urban fabric for a new mixed-use neighborhood that supports a range of uses, activities, open spaces and built forms, and which deeply integrates the new Bergamot Expo Station and the adjacent Bergamot art center into community life. The district's evolution into a pedestrian-oriented, mixeduse destination containing jobs, housing, retail, services, entertainment and open spaces will build upon Santa Monica's long-standing practice of crafting strong urban places.

MUC Mixed-Use Creative. The Mixed-Use Creative (MUC) District will emphasize the continuation of the area's diverse creative and cultural offerings. It will also encourage the infill of new, complementary uses as a way to provide a more balanced and sustainable land use pattern that connects residents, employees and visitors to the district, the neighboring BTV, the Bergamot Expo Station and the Bergamot art center. Existing uses are encouraged to remain and will be bolstered by the balance of new creative arts jobs, housing affordable to the workforce and supportive local-serving retail and services. In consideration to their size and the character of existing development, smaller parcels will be developed at lower densities and smaller building scales than those of the BTV District. As in the BTV, the Mixed-Use Creative District's evolution as a pedestrian-oriented environment is promoted through policies and standards. The eastern edge of the MUC will also be easily accessible from the new Bundy Expo Station in the City of Los Angeles.

CAC Conservation: Art Center. As an area-wide anchor for the creative sector, the Conservation: Art Center (CAC) District shall feature uses which contribute to and enhance both the arts and cultural functions of the Bergamot art center and the identity it establishes. These uses may include art galleries, studios, exhibition halls, performance spaces, museums, restaurants and cafés, visitor accommodations and similar uses. Small-scale creative office uses and housing are also permitted.

n: Art Center (CAC) District shall feature uses which contribute to and enhance both the arts and cultural functions of the Bergamot art center and the identity it establishes. These uses may include art galleries, studios, exhibition halls, performance spaces, museums, restaurants and cafés, visitor accommodations and similar uses. Small-scale creative office uses and housing are also permitted.

CCS Conservation: Creative Sector. Within the Conservation: Creative Sector (CCS) District, emphasis will be placed on small-scale creative arts, media production, entertainment uses, digital technology, incubators, business services and supporting uses, such as restaurants and cafés, and housing as defined in Table 9.12.020.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2792CCS, 10/8/2024)

§ 9.12.020. Land Use Regulations.

Table 9.12.020 prescribes the land use regulations for Bergamot Districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations below. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for buildings or structures may require discretionary review.

"P" designates permitted uses. Uses not listed in Table 9.12.020 may be permitted upon a determination by the Director, or designee, that the use is similar to, and not more intrusive or disruptive than, uses permitted in the District. Factors to be considered in making this determination shall include, but are not limited to, maximum parking requirements, operational characteristics, and prior determinations on similar uses.

"L(#)" designates limited uses, which are permitted by right, provided they comply with specific limitations listed at the end of the table

"MUP" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit.

"CUP" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit."

— "designates uses that are not permitted.

Land uses are defined in Chapter 9.51 ("Use Classifications") of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal code ("Zoning Ordinance"). Use classifications and sub-classifications not listed in the table are prohibited. Accessory uses are permissible when they are determined by the Zoning Administrator to be necessary and customarily associated with and appropriate, incidental, and subordinate to, the principal uses and which are consistent and not more disturbing or disruptive than permitted uses. The table also notes additional use regulations that apply to various uses. Section numbers in the right-hand column refer to other Sections of this Article.

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Use Classifcation BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional Regulations
Residential Uses
Residential Dwelling Types
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P Section9.31.025, Accessory
Dwelling Units and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P Section9.31.025, Accessory
Dwelling Units and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units
Multiple-Unit Dwelling P P P P Section9.31.195, Multiple-Unit
Dwelling Projects
Senior Citizen Multiple-Unit
Dwelling
P P P P Section9.31.195, Multiple-Unit
Dwelling Projects
Housing Types for Specifc Needs
Congregate Housing P P CUP CUP Section9.31.110, Congregate
Housing
Elderly and Long-Term Care P P CUP CUP
Emergency Shelters P P CUP CUP Section9.31.130, Emergency
Shelters
Family Day Care See sub-classifcations below.
Large P P P P Section9.31.135, Family Day
Care, Large
Small P P P P
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Use Classifcation BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional Regulations
Group Residential P P MUP MUP Section9.31.155, Group
Residential
Senior Group Residential P P P P Section9.31.155, Group
Residential
Low Barrier Navigation Centers P P P P Section9.31.175, Low Barrier
Navigation Centers
Mobile Home Park P
Residential Facilities See sub-classifcations below.
Residential Care, General P P MUP MUP Section9.31.270, Residential
Care Facilities
Residential Care, Limited P P P P Section9.31.270, Residential
Care Facilities
Residential Care, Senior P P L(4)/MUP L(4)/MUP Section9.31.270, Residential
Care Facilities
Hospice, General P P MUP MUP Section9.31.270, Residential
Care Facilities
Hospice, Limited P P P P Section9.31.270, Residential
Care Facilities
Single-Room Occupancy Housing P P P P Section9.31.330, Single Room
Occupancy Structures
Supportive Housing P P P P
Transitional Housing P P P P
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Adult Day Care P P P
Child Care and Early Education
Facilities
P P P Section9.31.120, Child Care
and Early Education Facilities
Colleges and Trade Schools,
Public or Private
CUP CUP CUP
Community Assembly P P P P Section9.31.100, Community
Assembly
Community Gardens P P P P
Cultural Facilities P P P P Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Hospitals and Clinics L(11) L(11) L(12), MUP
Clinics P P P
Community Clinic L(5) L(5) L(5) L(5)
Park and Recreation Facilities,
Public
P P P P
Public Safety Facilities P P L(3) P
School, Public or Private CUP CUP CUP
Social Service Centers P P Section9.31.350, Social
Service Centers
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and Services See sub-classifcations below.
Grooming and Pet Stores P P P L(2) No more than 10 dogs or cats
may be kept overnight
Pet Day Care Services MUP MUP MUP
Veterinary Services MUP MUP MUP
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Use Classifcation BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional Regulations
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and
Service
See sub-classifcations below.
Alternative Fuels and
Recharging Facilities
Automobile Rental
Automobile Storage Use
New Automobile/Vehicle Sales
and Leasing
Additions 7,500 square feet or
less to Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing buildings
existing as of 07/06/2010
Additions larger than 7,500
square feet to
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and
Leasing buildings existing as
of 07/06/2010
Automobile/ Vehicle Repair,
Major
Automobile/ Vehicle Service and
Repair, Minor
Automobile/ Vehicle Washing
Service Station
Towing and Impound
Banks and Financial Institutions See sub-classifcations below.
Banks and Credit Unions P P P P
Check Cashing Businesses
Business Services P P P P
Commercial Entertainment and
Recreation
See sub-classifcations below.
Cinemas & Theaters, up to 99
seats
P P P P
Cinemas & Theaters, more than
99 seats
CUP
Convention and Conference
Centers, less than 25,000 sf
CUP CUP CUP
Convention and Conference
Centers, 25,000 sf or greater
CUP
Large-Scale Facility CUP CUP CUP CUP
Small-Scale Facility MUP MUP MUP MUP
Fortunetelling P P P P
Drinking Establishments See sub-classifcations below.
Bars MUP MUP MUP L(12), MUP Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Taprooms L(6)/MUP L(6)/MUP L(6)/MUP L(12),
L(6)/MUP
Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
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Eating Establishments See sub-classifcations below.
Brewpubs (up to 5,000 square
feet, including Outdoor Dining
P P P P Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales, 9.31.290,
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Use Classifcation BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional Regulations
and Seating) Restaurants With
Entertainment, Section
9.31.200, Outdoor Dining and
Seating on Sidewalks
Brewpubs (greater than 5,000
square feet, including Outdoor
Dining and Seating)
P P P MUP Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales, 9.31.290,
Restaurants With
Entertainment, Section
9.31.200, Outdoor Dining and
Seating on Sidewalks
Restaurants, Full-Service,
Limited Service & Take-Out (up
to 5,000 square feet, including
Outdoor Dining and Seating)
P P P P Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales Section
9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited
Service and Take-Out Only
Section9.31.200, Outdoor
Dining and Seating on
Sidewalks Section9.31.290,
Restaurants With Entertainment
Restaurants, Full-Service,
Limited Service & Take-Out
(greater than 5,000 square feet,
including Outdoor Dining and
Seating)
P P P MUP Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales Section
9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited
Service and Take-Out Only
Section9.31.200, Outdoor
Dining and Seating on
Sidewalks Section9.31.290,
Restaurants With Entertainment
Equipment Rental MUP MUP MUP
Food and Beverage Sales See sub-classifcations below.
Convenience Market L(2)/CUP L(2)/CUP L(2)/CUP L(2)/CUP Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Farmers Markets CUP CUP CUP CUP
General Market L(3), L(7)/MUP L(3), L(7)/MUP L(3), L(7)/MUP Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Liquor Stores CUP CUP CUP CUP Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries
Instructional Services P P P P Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Live-Work P P P P Section9.31.170, Live-Work
Units
Lodging See sub-classifcations below.
Bed and Breakfast Section9.31.090, Bed and
Breakfasts
Hotels and Motels CUP CUP CUP
Maintenance and Repair Services L(12),MUP L(12), MUP L(12), MUP
Night Club CUP CUP CUP CUP Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Nursery and Garden Center P P Section9.31.220, Outdoor
Retail Display and Sales
Offces See sub-classifcations below.
Business and Professional L(9)/MUP L(9)/MUP
Creative P P P P
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Use Classifcation BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional Regulations
Medical and Dental L(9)/MUP L(9)/MUP
Walk-In Clientele P P
Outdoor Newsstands MUP MUP MUP MUP Section9.31.210, Outdoor
Newsstands
Parking, Public or Private CUP CUP CUP
Personal Services See sub-classifcations below.
General Personal Services P P P Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales Section
9.31.230, Personal Service
Personal Services, Physical
Training
P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modifcation
Parlor
P P P P Section9.31.230, Personal
Service
Retail Sales See sub-classifcations below.
Building Materials Sales and
Services
Section9.31.220, Outdoor
Retail Display and Sales
Cannabis Retailers P P P P Section9.31.095, Cannabis
Retailers
General Retail Sales, Small-
Scale
P P P P Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales Section
9.31.220, Outdoor Retail
Display and Sales
General Retail Sales, Medium-
Scale
L(3) L(3) L(3) Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Section9.31.220, Outdoor
Retail Display and Sales
General Retail Sales, Large-
Scale
CUP CUP Section9.31.220, Outdoor
Retail Display and Sales
Pawn Shops
Swap Meets CUP CUP CUP Section9.31.360, Swap Meets
Industrial Uses
Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing L(3) L(3) L(3) Section9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Artist's Studio P P P P
Commercial Kitchens L(3) L(3) L(3)
Industry, General
Industry, Limited P P L(2) L(2)
Recycling Facility See sub-classifcations below.
Recycling Collection Facility L(12),CUP L(12),CUP
Research and Development P P L(2) L(2)
Media Production See sub-classifcations below.
Full-Service Facility P P P P
Support Facilities P P P
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Bus/Rail Passenger Stations P P P P
City Bikeshare Facility P P P P
Communication Facilities See sub-classifcations below.
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Use Classifcation BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional Regulations
Antennas and Transmission
Towers
MUP MUP Chapter9.32, Personal
Wireless Service Facilities
Equipment within Buildings CUP CUP
Light Fleet-Based Services
Utilities, Major
Utilities, Minor P P P P

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Specific Limitations:

  • (1) Reserved.

  • (2) Limited to 4,000 square feet or less.

  • (3) Permitted upon approval of a Parking and Loading Operations Plan (PLOP) by the Mobility Division.

  • (4) Facilities for six or fewer residents are permitted by right. Facilities for more than six residents require an MUP.

  • (5) Permitted if all objective planning standards set forth in Government Code Section 65914.900 are met.

  • (6) Permitted by-right with approval of an alcohol exemption permit in compliance with Section 9.31.040 . Otherwise, an MUP is required.

  • (7) A Minor Use Permit is required for new construction or additions to existing structures that result in general markets 30,000 square feet and greater.

  • (8) Reserved.

  • (9) Limitation shall only apply to new construction and alterations to existing buildings that result in a combination or enlargement of tenant spaces: Limited to facilities with no more than 7,500 square feet of floor greater area and requires approval of a Minor Use Permit.

  • (10) Reserved.

  • (11) Hospitals and clinics of 5,000 square feet or less require an MUP. Hospitals and clinics greater than 5,000 square feet or greater require a CUP.

  • (12) Limited to 5,000 square feet or less.

(Added by Ord. No. 2792CCS, October 8, 2024; amended by Ord. No. 2814CCS, May 27, 2025; Ord. No. 2829CCS, September 30, 2025; Ord. No. 2850CCS, March 10, 2026)

§ 9.12.030. Development Standards.

Table 9.12.030.A, Development Standards for All Projects, Except Housing Projects, prescribes the development standards for Bergamot Districts. Additional regulations are denoted with Section numbers in the right-hand column or with individual letters in parentheses. Section numbers refer to other Sections of this Article, while individual letters in parentheses refer to subsections that directly follow the table.

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Standard BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional
Regulations
Density Standards
Maximum FAR Section9.04.090, Determining Floor Area Ratio in Nonresidential Zoning Districts
Tier 1 — Base Standard 1.75 1.5 1.0 1.5
Tier 2 — With Provision of
Community Benefts
2.0 1.7 Parcel > =
100,000 sf: 1.0
Parcel < 100,000
sf: 1.5***
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Regulations
Tier 3 — Development
Agreement
2.5 2.2 Parcel > =
100,000 sf: 1.0
Parcel > 100,000
sf: 2.5***
Building Form and Location
Maximum Building Height (ft.) Section9.04.050,
Measuring Height
Tier 1 — Base Standard 32' 32' 32' 32' Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Tier 2 — With Provision of
Community Benefts
60' 47' 60' Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Tier 3 — Development
Agreement
75' 57' 75' Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Minimum Ground Floor
Height (ft.)
11' 11' 11' 11'
Maximum Building Footprint (sq. ft.)
All Tiers 35,000 25,000 15,000 15,000 Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Minimum Setbacks (ft.)
Building Frontage Line See (B) See (B) See (B) See (B)
Build-To Line See (C) See (C) See (C) See (C)
Interior Side and Rear —
Adjacent to Residential
District
10 10 10 10 Section9.21.110,
Projections from
Buildings into
Minimum Setbacks
and Daylight Plane
Active Ground Floor Use
& Design
See (D) See (D) See (D) See (D)
Pedestrian-Oriented
Design
See (E) See (E) See (E) See (E)
Minimum Upper-Story Stepbacks (ft.)—Required Above the Ground Floor
Street Stepbacks Above
Ground Floor
5' for 25%
of front
façade. See
(F)
5' for 25% of
front façade.
See (F)
5' for 25% of front
façade. See (F)
5' for 25%
of front
façade. See
(F)
Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
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Regulations
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Side Interior Stepbacks See (G) See (G) See (G) See (G) Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Maximum Unbroken
Primary Façade Length
See (H) See (H) See (H) See (H) Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Roofine Variation See (I) See (I) See (I) See (I) Section9.21.060,
Height Projections
Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Daylight Plane Adjacent
to Residential District—
Interior Side and Rear
See (J) See (J) See (J) See (J) Section9.21.060,
Height Projections
Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Standards for Residential Uses
Street-Facing Ground
Floor Residential Uses
See (K) See (K) See (K) See (K)
Minimum Percentage of
Site Area of Open Space
at Ground Level
12% 12% 12% 12%
Minimum Percentage of
the 12% ground level
open space that must be
provided adjacent to the
sidewalk
20% See
(L)
20% See (L) 20% See (L) 20% See
(L)
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Minimum Outdoor Living
Area (sq. ft./unit)—Sites
with 3 or More Units
(includes private and
common)
150 150 150 150 Section9.21.090,
Outdoor Living Area
Minimum Percentage of
Outdoor Living Area
Provided as Private
Outdoor Living Area
30% 30% 30% 30% Section9.21.090,
Outdoor Living Area
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Table 9.12.030.A: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL PROJECTS, EXCEPT HOUSING PROJECTS -
BERGAMOT DISTRICTS
Table 9.12.030.A: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL PROJECTS, EXCEPT HOUSING PROJECTS -
BERGAMOT DISTRICTS
Table 9.12.030.A: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL PROJECTS, EXCEPT HOUSING PROJECTS -
BERGAMOT DISTRICTS
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Standard BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional
Regulations
Minimum Percentage of
Outdoor Living Area
Provided as Common
Outdoor Living Area
70% 70% 70% 70% Section9.21.090,
Outdoor Living Area
Common Outdoor Living
Area with Projects that
include residential use.
See (M) See (M) See (M) See (M)
Ground Level Pedestrian
Pathways
See (N) See (N) See (N) See (N)
Additional Standards
Accessory Dwelling Units Section9.31.025, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Food Service Section9.31.030, Accessory Food Service
Accessory Structures Section9.21.020, Accessory Buildings and Structures
Affordable Housing
Production Program
Chapter9.64, Affordable Housing Production Program
Automobile/Vehicle Sales,
Leasing, and Storage
Section9.31.070, Automobile/Vehicle Sales, Leasing, and Storage
Density Bonus Chapter9.22, Density Bonus
Fences, Walls, and
Hedges
Section9.21.050, Fences, Walls, and Hedges
Home Occupation Section9.31.160, Home Occupation
Junior Accessory Dwelling
Units
Section9.31.025, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Landscaping and Street
Trees
Chapter9.26, Landscaping
Lighting Section9.21.080, Lighting
Multiple-Unit Dwelling
Projects
Section9.31.195, Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects
Multiple-Unit Dwelling
Projects Located on
Community Assembly
Surface Parking Lots
Section9.31.196, Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects Located on Community Assembly
Surface Parking Lots
Off-Street Parking and
Loading
Chapter9.28, Parking, Loading, and Circulation
Projections into Height
Limits
Section9.21.060, Height Projections
Projections into Required
Setbacks
Section9.21.110, Projections from Buildings into Minimum Setbacks and Daylight
Plane
Refuse and Recycling
Screening and Enclosure
Section9.21.130, Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards
Signs Chapter9.61, Signs
Screening Section9.21.140, Screening
Solar Energy Systems Section9.21.150, Solar Energy Systems

Table 9.12.030.B, Development Standards For Housing Projects, prescribes the development standards for Bergamot Districts. Additional regulations are denoted with Section numbers in the right-hand column or with individual letters in parentheses. Section numbers refer to other Sections of this Article, while individual letters in parentheses refer to subsections that directly follow the table.

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TABLE 9.12.030.B: DEVELOPMENT TABLE 9.12.030.B: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS
Standard BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional
Regulations
Density Standards
Maximum FAR Section9.04.090,
Determining Floor
Area Ratio in
Nonresidential
Zoning Districts
Housing Projects 4.0 4.0 (North of
Pennsylvania
Ave parcel line
or South of
Expo Bike Path
- 3.25)
2.5 2.5 (North of
Nebraska Ave,
South of
Pennsylvania
Ave, and West of
Berkeley St -
3.25)
100% Affordable
Housing Projects
4.5 4.5 (North of
Pennsylvania
Ave parcel line
or South of
Expo Bike Path
- 3.75)
3.0 3.0 (North of
Nebraska Ave,
South of
Pennsylvania
Ave, and West of
Berkeley St -
3.75)
Building Form and Location
Maximum Building Height (ft.) Section9.04.050,
Measuring Height
Housing Projects 84' See (A) 84' (North of
Pennsylvania
Ave parcel line
or South of
Expo Bike Path
- 70') See (A)
55' See (A) 55' (North of
Nebraska Ave,
South of
Pennsylvania
Ave, and West of
Berkeley St - 70')
See (A)
Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
100% Affordable
Housing Projects
94' See (A) 94' (North of
Pennsylvania
Ave parcel line
or South of
Expo Bike Path
- 80') See (A)
65' See (A) 65' (North of
Nebraska Ave,
South of
Pennsylvania
Ave, and West of
Berkeley St - 80')
See (A)
Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Minimum Ground Floor
Height (ft.)
11' 11' 11' 11'
Maximum Building
Footprint (sq. ft.)
Housing Projects 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Minimum Setbacks (ft.)
Building Frontage Line See (B) See (B) See (B) See (B)
Build-To Line See (C) See (C) See (C) See (C)
Interior Side and Rear
— Adjacent to
10 10 10 10 Section9.21.110,
Projections from
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Standard BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional
Regulations
Residential District Buildings into
Minimum Setbacks
and Daylight Plane
Active Ground Floor
Use & Design
See (D) See (D) See (D) See (D)
Pedestrian-Oriented
Design
See (E) See (E) See (E) See (E)
Minimum Upper-Story Stepbacks (ft.)—Required Above the Ground Floor
Street Stepbacks
Above Ground Floor
5' for 25%
of front
façade. See
(F)
5' for 25% of
front façade.
See (F)
5' for 25% of
front façade.
See (F)
5' for 25% of front
façade. See (F)
Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Side Interior
Stepbacks
See (G) See (G) See (G) See (G) Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Maximum Unbroken
Primary Façade
Length
See (H) See (H) See (H) See (H) Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Roofine Variation See (I) See (I) See (I) See (I) Section9.21.060,
Height Projections
Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Daylight Plane
Adjacent to
Residential District—
Interior Side and Rear
See (J) See (J) See (J) See (J) Section9.21.060,
Height Projections
Section9.12.030(A),
Additional
Development
Standards for
Buildings Exceeding
90 feet in Height.
Standards for Residential Uses
Street-Facing Ground
Floor Residential Uses
See (K) See (K) See (K) See (K)
Minimum Percentage of
Site Area of Open
Space at Ground Level
12% 12% 12% 12%
Minimum Percent of
the 12% ground level
open space that must
be provided adjacent
to the sidewalk
20% See
(L)
20% See (L) 20% See (L) 20% See (L)
TABLE 9.12.030.B: DEVELOPMENT TABLE 9.12.030.B: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS
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Standard BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional
Regulations
Maximum Percentage
of the 12% ground
level open space that
can be covered by an
enclosed building
20% 20% 20% 20%
Minimum Outdoor Living
Area (sq. ft./unit)—Sites
with 3 or More Units
(includes private and
common)
150 150 150 150 Section9.21.090,
Outdoor Living Area
Minimum Percentage
of Outdoor Living Area
Provided as Private
Outdoor Living Area
30% 30% 30% 30% Section9.21.090,
Outdoor Living Area
Minimum Percentage
of Outdoor Living Area
Provided as Common
Outdoor Living Area
70% 70% 70% 70% Section9.21.090,
Outdoor Living Area
Common Outdoor
Living Area
See (M) See (M) See (M) See (M)
Ground Level
Pedestrian Pathways
See (N) See (N) See (N) See (N)
TABLE 9.12.030.B: DEVELOPMENT TABLE 9.12.030.B: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS — BERGAMOT DISTRICTS
Special Project
Commitments for
Bergamot Area Housing
Projects on Large Sites.
See (O) See (O) See (O) See (O)
Additional Standards
Accessory Dwelling Units Section9.31.025, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Food Service Section9.31.030, Accessory Food Service
Accessory Structures Section9.21.020, Accessory Buildings and Structures
Affordable Housing Production Program Chapter9.64, Affordable Housing Production Program
Automobile/Vehicle Sales, Leasing, and Storage Section9.31.070, Automobile/Vehicle Sales, Leasing,
and Storage
Density Bonus Chapter9.22, Density Bonus
Fences, Walls, and Hedges Section9.21.050, Fences, Walls, and Hedges
Home Occupation Section9.31.160, Home Occupation
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Section9.31.025, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units
Landscaping and Street Trees Chapter9.26, Landscaping
Lighting Section9.21.080, Lighting
Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects Section9.31.195, Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects
Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects Located on Community
Assembly Surface Parking Lots
Section9.31.196, Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects
Located on Community Assembly Surface Parking
Lots
Off-Street Parking and Loading Chapter9.28, Parking, Loading, and Circulation
Projections into Height Limits Section9.21.060, Height Projections
Projections into Required Setbacks Section9.21.110, Projections from Buildings into
Minimum Setbacks and Daylight Plane
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Standard BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional
Regulations
Refuse and Recycling Screening and Enclosure Section9.21.130, Resource Recovery and Recycling
Standards
Signs Chapter9.61, Signs
Screening Section9.21.140, Screening
Solar Energy Systems Section9.21.150, Solar Energy Systems
  • A. Additional Development Standards for Buildings Exceeding 90 feet in Height. The following additional standards shall apply to all projects with buildings or portions of buildings exceeding 90 feet in height. These standards are required in addition to the development standards established in both Tables 9.12.030.A and 9.12.030.B above, except that building modulation standards 9.12.030(F), (G), (H), (I), and (J) shall not apply.

    1. Maximum Allowable Podium Height: 35 feet
  1. Maximum Podium Footprint: See maximum building footprint requirements established in Tables 9.12.030.A and 9.12.030.B above (see Figure 9.12.030(A).

    1. Maximum Tower Footprint: 12,000 square feet

    2. Minimum Tower Spacing: The minimum spacing between closest points of all tower facades shall be 80 feet. (see Figure 9.12.030(B))

    3. Minimum Offset Tower Spacing: The minimum spacing between closest points of towers that are diagonally opposite shall be 40 feet. (see Figure 9.12.030(B))

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Figure 9.12.030(A): Tower and Podium Maximum Footprint Diagram

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Figure 9.12.030(B): Minimum Tower Spacing Diagram

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B. Building Frontage Line.

  1. To create walkable streets, buildings facing the following streets shall provide a minimum building setback as measured from the street curb face to the building façade, as provided below and in Figure 9.12.030(C):

    • a. Nebraska Avenue between Stewart and Berkeley Street: 20 feet.

    • b. Pennsylvania Avenue between 26th Street and Stewart Street: 20 feet.

    • c. Stewart Street between Colorado Avenue and Nebraska Avenue: 20 feet.

    • d. Colorado Avenue between Stewart Street and Stanford Street: 15 feet.

    • e. Olympic Boulevard between 26th Street and Centinela Avenue: 15 feet.

    • f. Stanford Street between Colorado Avenue and Nebraska Avenue: 10 feet.

    • g. Berkeley Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Nebraska Avenue: 10 feet.

    • h. All other streets shall be 10 feet.

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For all building frontage lines 15 feet or greater, habitable space above the ground floor may project up to 5 feet into the building frontage line, however cannot project over the property line into the public right-of-way. Other projections including but not limited to balconies and awnings may be allowed in accordance with Section 9.21.110 .

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FIGURE 9.12.030(C): MEASURING BUILDING FRONTAGE LINE

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  1. Where there are any conflicts between the building frontage line requirement and any pedestrian realm dimensions provided in the street design guidelines pursuant to Bergamot Area Plan Chapter 7, Street Standards and Design Guidelines, the building frontage line dimension above would apply.
  • C. Build-to Line.

    1. Buildings or portions of buildings with nonresidential uses on the ground floor and not facing a residential district shall be constructed no farther than 10 feet from the building frontage line for 70% of linear street frontage.

      • a. For parcels 60 feet in width or less, this requirement may be reduced to 60% provided that entry courtyards, plazas, open space, outdoor dining and display areas, or other uncovered areas are designed and accessible for public use and located between the build-to line and building.
  1. Buildings or portions of buildings with residential units on the ground floor shall be constructed a minimum of 8 feet from the street-facing property line, or to the building frontage line required in Section 9.12.030(B) above, whichever is greater.
  • D. Active Ground Floor Use and Design.

    1. The ground-floor street frontage of buildings facing: (i) Nebraska Avenue between Stewart Street and Berkeley Streets, and (ii) Pennsylvania Avenue between 26th Street and Stewart Street shall be required to have active use areas that accommodate commercial uses subject to the following:

      • a. Active use areas are required to have a minimum average depth of 35 feet, but no less than 20 feet, for a minimum of 60% of the ground-floor frontage.

      • b. 100% affordable housing projects shall be exempt from this active use area requirement.

      • c. Notwithstanding the land use table above (Table 9.12.020), parcels that are zoned Conservation: Creative Sector (CCS) and have street frontages within a required ground floor active use area shall comply with the land use regulations for the Mixed-Use Creative zoning district.

    2. Active Commercial Design. Where an active use is required for new buildings, the ground-floor street frontage shall be designed to accommodate commercial uses and activities, subject to the following:

      • a. Street Facing Facades. A minimum of 50% of each street facing façade shall be transparent and include windows, doors, and other openings between 2.5 and 8 feet above finished grade.

        • i. Openings fulfilling this requirement shall have transparent glazing or openings that provide views into work areas, display areas, sales areas, lobbies, or similar active spaces, or into window displaying merchandise or other items other than signs that are at least 3 feet deep.

        • ii. Vertical Elements: Frontages shall be designed to be divided into bays that are 30 feet wide or less by pilasters, columns, window patterns, or other vertical elements.

        • iii. This requirement may be modified if it can be demonstrated that the fulfillment of this requirement materially interferes with the project's ability to meet the requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 8.36 - Energy Code.

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FIGURE 9.12.030(D): STREET-FACING FACADES

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  - b. A minimum of one pedestrian entrance facing the primary street. 
  • E. Pedestrian-Oriented Design.

    1. No more than 20 feet or 40% of a building's ground floor facade, whichever is less, may be continuous blank or featureless linear street-level frontage.

    2. New development shall incorporate the following design elements at the ground floor level:

      • a. Street-Facing Facades.
  • i. Articulated facades at the ground floor street frontage, which may include, but not necessarily require, such measures as indentation in plane, change of materials in a complimentary manner, sensitive composition and juxtaposition of openings and solid wall and/or building frame and projecting elements such as awnings and marquees to provide shade and shelter;

       - ii. Exterior lighting which provides nighttime illumination for the pedestrian environment by reinforcing entrances, public sidewalks and open areas which avoids off-site glare, subject to Section **9.21.080** Lighting. 
    
    - b. _Ground-Floor Street Frontages._ The finished ground floor level shall not exceed 18 inches lower or higher than the finished grade of the adjacent sidewalk. 
    
    - c. _Sloped Ground-Floor Street Frontages._ On parcels with a grade change of 10% or more along the length of the parcel line adjacent to the commercial boulevard, a maximum of 60 feet of commercial frontage may be up to 36 inches higher or lower than the finished grade of the adjacent sidewalk, and the remainder shall not exceed 24 inches higher or lower than the finished grade of the adjacent sidewalk. 
    
    1. Residential uses at the ground floor street frontage shall incorporate planted areas, porches, front stairs, and/or other elements that contribute to a pedestrian environment. Pedestrian-oriented design elements may also include street furniture or other seating surfaces on private property and design amenities scaled to the pedestrian such as awnings, drinking fountains, paseos, arcades, colonnades, plazas, noncommercial community bulletin boards, public or private art, and alternative paving materials in areas of pedestrian access.

    2. When provided, storefront security grates or grilles shall be located inside exterior windows, shall be retractable into pockets or overhead cylinders, and shall be completely concealed when retracted.

  • F. Street Stepbacks Above Ground Floor. The minimum required stepback above the ground floor shall be 25% of the front facade area.

    1. Stepbacks shall be a minimum of 5 feet and are not required to be open to the sky.

    2. Projections into the required stepbacks are permitted pursuant to Section 9.21.110 .

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FIGURE 9.12.030(E): STREET STEPBACKS ABOVE GROUND FLOOR

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  • G. Side Interior Stepbacks. A minimum of 15% of the exposed side interior building facade area above 39 feet shall be stepped back a minimum of 5 feet from the side property line.

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H. Maximum Unbroken Primary Facade Length.

  1. All new or modified buildings shall orient the primary facade to the front property line. Secondary facades shall orient to the side or rear property line.

  2. Corner buildings shall have a primary facade fronting each sidewalk.

  3. For facades that are greater than 150 feet, a break of 10% of the facade length, with a 5-foot minimum depth, is required. This dimension can be broken into two breaks, provided each break is greater than 5 feet in width. The break must extend from above the ground for 50% of the height of the project. The break is not required to be continuous.

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FIGURE 9.12.030(G): MAXIMUM UNBROKEN PRIMARY FAҪADE LENGTH

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  • I. Roofline Variation. The top level of the building shall comply with one of the following standards:

    1. Building Footprint. For buildings over 55 feet and no more than 90 feet in height, the upper-most level shall cover a maximum of 80% of the immediate floor below.

    2. Street Stepback. For buildings over 55 feet in height, the upper-most level shall be stepped back a minimum of 10 feet from street-facing building facades.

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FIGURE 9.12.030(H): ROOFLINE VARIATION DIAGRAM

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  • J. Daylight Plane. Buildings shall not extend above a plane starting at 30 feet in height directly above the parcel line abutting any residentially-zoned parcel, or where there is an alley, the centerline of the alley, and from that point, extending in at a 45-degree angle from vertical toward the interior of the site for 30 feet measured horizontally.

    1. The 30-foot height measurement shall be taken from the same reference grade as determined for the subject site pursuant to Section 9.04.050 .

    2. Uses allowed within the stepback include balconies, terraces, shade structures, and similar open space features.

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FIGURE 9.12.030(I): DAYLIGHT PLANE

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  • K. Street-Facing Ground Floor Residential Uses. Where ground floor residential units with street frontage are provided, they shall have either an entrance or private outdoor living area facing the street, subject to the following:

    1. A minimum of 20% of each ground floor street-facing facade shall be transparent, measured between 2.5 and 8 feet above finished grade.

    2. Entrances shall have a minimum 3-foot covered landing area at the same grade as the interior floor.

    3. Entrances shall incorporate at least three of the following:

      • a. Recessed entrance at least 2 feet from the building facade;

      • b. Overhead projection (e.g. porch roof);

      • c. A sidelight window, adjacent window, or door with a window;

      • d. At least one stair, up or down, from the pedestrian pathway;

      • e. Paving material, texture, or pattern differentiated from the pedestrian pathway.

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

  1. Private Outdoor Living Area Adjacent to a Street. Ground floor private outdoor living areas adjacent to a street shall not be enclosed with a fence, wall, or hedge greater than 5 feet in height. Any portion of fences, walls, and hedges above 42 inches in height shall be at least 50% visually transparent.
  • L. Ground Level Open Space Adjacent to Sidewalk.

    1. For parcels with street frontage 250 feet or less, the following standards apply:

      • a. Configuration Incentive. Any portion of the ground level open space adjacent to the street with a minimum dimension of 10' x 10' shall count at 1.5 towards the ground level open space requirement.

      • b. Open-to-the-sky. No more than 20% of the open space may be covered by enclosed building space.

      • c. Open space may not exceed 18 inches above or below the adjacent sidewalk elevation.

      • d. Any fence, wall, or hedge around the required ground level open space shall not exceed 42 inches except for the portion(s) of the ground level open space that is abutting an internal parcel line.

  1. For parcels with street frontage 250 feet or greater, the following standards apply:

    • a. One portion of the ground level open space adjacent to the street shall have a minimum size of 600 sf and minimum dimension of 20' x 10'.

    • b. Open-to-the-sky: No more than 20% of the open space may be covered by enclosed building space.

    • c. Open space may not exceed 18 inches above or below the adjacent sidewalk elevation.

    • d. Any fence, wall, or hedge around the required ground level open space shall not exceed 42 inches except for the portion(s) of the ground level open space that is abutting an internal parcel line.

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FIGURE 9.12.030(J): GROUND FLOOR OPEN SPACE DIAGRAM

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M. Common Outdoor Living Area.

  1. Open-to-the-Sky. No more than 20% of common outdoor living area may be covered by enclosed building space.

  2. Landscaping. A minimum of 25% of each common outdoor living area 500 square feet or greater shall be planting area with a minimum length and width of 30 inches. A minimum of 10% of each common outdoor living area less than 500 square feet and greater than 100 square feet shall be planting area.

  3. Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree for every 500 square feet of common outdoor living area shall be planted within the common outdoor living area. At least 50% shall be shade trees. A shade tree shall be defined as a deciduous tree that provides relief from direct sunlight for at least 6 months.

  4. Social Space. A minimum of one social space, either soft or hardscape, with a minimum dimension of 10 feet in each direction shall be provided for every 25 units. Each required social space shall incorporate at least one of the following amenities:

    • a. Cooking facilities;

    • b. Edible gardens;

    • c. Pools and/or spas;

      • d. Water features;

      • e. Exercise space and/or equipment;

      • f. Play space and/or play equipment.

  5. Seating. A minimum of 1 seat per 200 square feet of common outdoor living area shall be provided with a minimum of four seats per area. Each 48 linear inches of a bench may be calculated as 2 seats. At least 50% of required seating shall be arranged in groups of four or more seats.

    1. In the event of any conflicts between these standards and those provided in Section 9.21.090 Outdoor Living Area, these standards shall apply.
  • N. Ground Level Pedestrian Pathways. Ground level pathways shall be required for properties greater than 1 acre. Pathways shall comply with the following standards.

    1. Connections. Pathways shall extend through the length and or width of a parcel and shall connect adjacent sidewalks, common spaces, and, where feasible, to pathways of adjacent parcels.

    2. Dimensions. Minimum average width of 20 feet, but in no case be less than 15 feet.

    3. Open-to-the-Sky. No more than 20% of the ground level pathways may be covered by enclosed building space.

    4. Landscape and Pedestrian Amenities.

      • a. Landscaping. A minimum of 25% shall be landscaped area with a minimum dimension of 30 inches in each direction.

      • b. Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree for every 500 square feet shall be planted within the ground level pedestrian pathway. At least 50% shall be shade trees.

      • c. Hardscape. A maximum of 25% of the ground level pathways may be paved in standard concrete, with the remainder using enhanced paving such as brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured/colored/patterned concrete, or similar.

      • d. Seating. A minimum of 1 seat per 250 square feet of ground level pathways shall be provided. Benches shall be calculated as 1 seat per 24 linear inches.

      • e. Pedestrian Lighting. Pedestrian lighting shall be provided at a minimum 0.25 footcandle and comply with all requirements pursuant to Section 9.21.080 , Lighting.

  • O. Special Project Commitments for Housing Projects in Bergamot Districts on Large Sites.

    1. Housing Projects on Large Sites in Bergamot Districts may elect to be processed by Administrative Approval under Section 9.39.020(A)(1)(d) if located on a parcel or parcels that exceed 43,560 square feet in size (one acre) provided that the project meets all standards in Chapter 9.12 and all of the following commitments:

      • a. Residential Unit Mix:

        • i. Maximum 15% studio units.

        • ii. Minimum 15% 2-bedroom units.

        • iii. Minimum 15% 3-bedroom units.

      • b. Minimum Ground Level Open Space. 14% of Parcel Area.

        • i. At least 30% of ground level open space shall be adjacent to the street.

        • ii. One portion of the ground level open space adjacent to the street shall have a minimum size of 600 sf and minimum dimension of 20' x 10'.

        • iii. Any fence, wall, or hedge around the required ground level open space shall not exceed 42 inches except for the portion(s) of the ground level open space that is abutting an internal parcel line.

  • iv. Open space may not exceed 18 inches above or below the adjacent sidewalk elevation.

    • v. Open space adjacent to the street pursuant to Subsection (b)(i) shall be accessible to the public and not exclusive to project occupants, in accordance with Subsection d below.
  • c. Ground Level Pedestrian Pathway or New Street.

    • i. Ground level pedestrian pathway shall be dedicated for public use (e.g. surface easement), developed in accordance with the standards provided in Section 9.12.030(N) Ground Level Pedestrian Pathways above and Subsection d below.

    • ii. Ground level pedestrian pathways or new streets shall be dedicated for public use (e.g. surface easement), consistent with the street network map (Figure 7.01) in the Bergamot Area Plan, if one is identified on the site. For new streets, vehicular lanes or street parking shall not count towards the project's open space requirement.

  • d. Notwithstanding subsections (b) and (c)(ii) above, housing projects located on parcels 98,010 square feet or less in size shall be eligible for the following flexibility for streets, pathways, and ground level open space:

    • i. Streets and pathways identified in the BAP (Figure 7.01) may be designed through alternative means, including, but not limited to, location and type, subject to review and approval by the Director, provided the street or pathway:

      • (1) Does not bisect the parcel in a manner that would limit project feasibility.

      • (2) Improves network connections and circulation;

      • (3) Is usable as publicly accessible open space;

      • (4) Is pedestrian-scaled in design; and

      • (5) Aligns with BAP street network implementation with any future public investments.

    • ii. Minimum Ground Level Open Space: 12% of Parcel Area.

  • e. Ground-Level Open Space: Public Access.

    • i. Subject to an Agreement between the owner/developer and City, the Ground-Level Open Space as required in Subsections (b) and (c) above shall be accessible to the public between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and shall comply with all standards pursuant to this Section. The public use of the Ground-Level Open Space shall be solely for pedestrian access to and passive use by project occupants or the public, including walking, strolling, reading, passive activities, and other similar activity. Owner/developer may enforce reasonable security measures including limiting public access to any portion of such publicly-accessible GroundLevel Open Space between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in accordance with adopted administrative regulations established by the Director.

    • ii. Administrative Regulations. The Director may adopt administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this Section, including, but not limited to, establishing terms and conditions of the Ground-Level Open Space via an agreement between the owner/developer and City, review procedures, limitations on use within the Ground-Level Open Space, and other permit conditions and agreement requirements.

nistrative Regulations. The Director may adopt administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this Section, including, but not limited to, establishing terms and conditions of the Ground-Level Open Space via an agreement between the owner/developer and City, review procedures, limitations on use within the Ground-Level Open Space, and other permit conditions and agreement requirements.

  • iii. A permittee shall comply with any other permit requirements or conditions set forth in the administrative regulations issued under this Section.

(Added by Ord. No. 2792CCS, October 8, 2024; Ord. No. 2814CCS, May 27, 2025)