Chapter 20.40 — SP-1 TOWN CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN

Sections:

• 20.40.010 Purpose.

• 20.40.020 Adoption of SP-1 town center east.

• 20.40.030 Location and boundaries.

• 20.40.040 Use classifications.

• 20.40.050 Design criteria.

• 20.40.060 Building height.

• 20.40.070 Required yards and setbacks.

• 20.40.072 Landscape materials and turf replacement.

• 20.40.075 Required transportation-related improvements.

• 20.40.080 Parking areas.

• 20.40.090 Off-street loading.

• 20.40.100 Lighting.

• 20.40.110 Trash storage and recyclable materials enclosures.

• 20.40.120 Signs.

• 20.40.130 Mechanical equipment.

• 20.40.140 Implementation.

• 20.40.150 Infrastructure.

• 20.40.160 Open space.

• 20.40.170 Resources protection.

• 20.40.180 Relationship to general plan.

The propose of this chapter is to guide the physical development of various commercial retail facilities which together are known as the town center east. Architectural, site plan and landscape designs shall contribute to a sense of unity among individual retail uses. The goal shall be a strong, visual identity for the Signal Hill town center east. Additional goals include the following: A. To maximize retail use of the site for the purpose of providing convenient shopping and for the purpose of providing sales tax revenues to the city; B. To provide an area for the development of retail and related uses which are compatible with one another and with existing or planned adjacent uses; C. To develop standards to encourage quality design and construction; D. To achieve a cohesiveness in design through concepts so as to suggest an identity for the site as well as for the city; and E. To provide a circulation system designed to accommodate both automobile and alternative transportation. (Ord. 93-03-1152 § 8 (part): Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all property shown as SP-1 town center east specific plan on the official zoning map. (Ord. 93-03-1152 § 8 (part): Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

The town center east specific plan encompasses an area of approximately thirty-eight acres located on the southeast corner of Cherry Avenue and Willow Street and represented on the official zoning map of the city in conformity with Exhibit 1 of "town center east specific plan--exhibits," hereinafter "exhibits" on file with the department of planning and community development and by reference made part hereof. (Ord. 93-03-1152 § 8 (part): Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

A. Principal Uses. The following uses shall be permitted within the SP-1 town center east specific plan area. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited.

1. Retail Sales Uses: Apparel; Art galleries and art supplies; Baked goods provided that all products manufactured on premises shall be sold only on premises; Books and stationery;

Card and gift shop; Confectionery; Cosmetics; Craft and hobby supplies; Dairy products; Delicatessen and meat market (no processing); Department store; Discount store; Drugstore; Household appliances, including electronic equipment and computers, sales and service; Floor covering sales; Flowers and plants; Fruits and vegetables; Furniture; Groceries (alcohol sales require conditional use permit and special business permit); Hardware; Home improvement center; Ice cream parlor; Jewelry; Large box retail; Lawn and garden supplies; Luggage; Music store (records, tapes, discs); Newspapers and magazines; Office supplies; Paint and wallpaper materials, and supplies; Pet shop; Photographic supplies and studio; Plant nurseries (screened, retail sales only); Spa sales; Sporting goods; and Toy store. 2. Eating Establishments. Restaurants without sales of alcohol, including those with outdoor dining, but excluding drive-thru restaurants and places providing dancing and/or live entertainment. 3. Services. Animal Grooming. (Accessory to pet shop only. All animals must be kept in an enclosed building. Animals are not permitted to remain on premises overnight); Apparel cleaning and drying, retail only (including dry cleaning of clothes in enclosed machines using nonflammable cleaning compounds, sponging and pressing); Banks, credit unions and savings and loan facilities; Barber, beauty, and manicure shops; Business support service center (shipping, printing, copying, mailbox rental, and supplies);

Professional offices; Shoe repair; Travel agency; and Veterinary Clinic. (Accessory to pet shop only. All animals must be kept in an enclosed building. Animals are not permitted to remain on premises overnight). 4. Reverse vending machines, subject to regulations contained in Chapter 20.56, Recycling Facilities. 5. Pay phones and vending machines, subject to the following criteria: a. Pay phones and vending machines must be located behind the required front and side setbacks located adjacent to streets. b. Pay phones and vending machines shall not encroach, nor project into driveways, required off-street parking stalls or pedestrian pathways. c. Prior to the installation of a pay phone or vending machine, the applicant shall: (i) obtain approval of a site plan pursuant to Chapter 20.52; (ii) obtain a building permit (when applicable); and (iii) pay fees as established by the city council by resolution and may be adjusted from time to time. d. Failure to obtain a permit shall cause a double fee to be imposed pursuant to Uniform Building Code Section 15.02.060 as established by resolution and may be adjusted from time to time. e. Pay phones and vending machines shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and have adequate lighting to create a safe environment and not create glare onto adjacent properties. f. Pay phones and vending machines shall not have overhead wiring or exposed conduit. g. Prior to installation, pay phones and vending machines shall require approval by the planning department to assure that the location does not interfere with public access, is in a safe and secure location, provides convenient access, will not create an excessive number of such machines, and will not create any conditions of public nuisance. h. Pay phones and vending machines and all areas surrounding said machines shall be kept in a clean and orderly manner by the owner or tenant of the property upon which the phone or machine is located. B. Temporary Uses. The following temporary uses may be permitted subject to review and approval of the planning director upon filing of a temporary use permit application, plot plan, and payment of fees as may be determined by resolution of the city council at least thirty days prior to the event:

1. Circuses, carnivals, fairs;
2. Outdoor sale of Christmas trees, pumpkins, or other season-specific goods when in conjunction with an established business; and
3. Temporary outdoor exhibits and/or sales of equipment, goods or services, when in conjunction with and operated by the established business on that site, and provided there shall be no more than four such displays or sales in a calendar year and that no one display or sale be conducted for a period of more than four consecutive days and such display or sale will not occupy or obstruct any parking space, drive aisle or pedestrian walkway. C. Uses Permitted Subject to a Conditional Use Permit. The following special uses may be permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit, in accordance with Chapter 20.64 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, provided that in addition to the findings required in Chapter 20.64, any conditional use permit shall be found to be consistent with the goals and objectives of the SP-1 town center east specific plan:
4. Government building;
5. Gymnasium or health club;
6. Motion picture or live theater, excluding outdoor drive-in movie theater;
7. Packaged alcohol products (sale of), including liquor, beer and wine. No such establishment shall be located within one thousand feet of another similarly permitted establishment or within one thousand feet of a school, playground, public park, or area zoned for residential use. A special business permit shall be required;
8. Restaurants serving wine, beer or liquor, bars, and cocktail lounges with or without dancing and entertainment facilities. A special business permit shall be required;
9. Oil well and appurtenant facilities subject to the provisions of Title 16 and Chapter 20.74 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code; and
10. Public dancehall or any establishment which is open to the public where dancing by patrons is permitted. A special business permit shall be required.
11. Gasoline service stations.

D. Limitations on Uses.

1. All uses shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building excepting temporary uses as permitted above, retail sales of lawn and garden supplies, and restaurants which include outdoor dining;
2. No on-site overnight parking of vehicles shall be permitted except for those vehicles used in conjunction with a permitted use; and
3. Storage shall be permitted only within an entirely enclosed building and shall be limited to accessory storage of commodities sold or utilized in the conduct of a permitted use on the premises. E. Prohibited Uses. Adult entertainment businesses; Arcade; Auction yard; Auto parts (sale of); Auto repair and service; Automobile body repair or paint shop; Automobile wrecking yard; Check cashing; Commercial marijuana activity; Containerized storage units; Convenience food store with or without gasoline sales; Ice, drink and food products dispensing machines in exterior locations; Junkyard; Medical offices and clinics; Pawnshop; Plants for the manufacturing, refining, and/or processing of the following: cement, ready-mix concrete, crushed rock, fertilizer, lime, petroleum oil, gasoline; Plasma donor center--A facility for the commercial collection of plasma products from human donors including offices, waiting areas, plasma donor areas, laboratories, and plasma processing and storage areas; Pool hall or billiard room; Public laundry; Roller or ice skating rink; Shooting gallery; Slaughterhouse; Steam baths, electric light baths, electric tub baths, shower baths, sponge baths, sun baths, mineral baths; Russian, Swedish, or Turkish baths; salt glows; fomentations; massages; electric or magnetic treatments; or alcohol rubs; except where given by a person licensed by the state to practice a healing art or profession, or his employee, and the giving thereof is incidental to the good faith practice of such healing art or profession; Tannery; Taxi service; Theater, drive-in; Towing company, including dispatching offices; Trailer camp or park; Used car lot; Used parts store; and Vendor food sales. (Ord. 2019-12-1511 §§ 1, 2: Ord. 2017-11-1497 § 8; Ord. 2016-01-1484 § 6: Ord. 2013-09-1461 § 1: Ord. 2011-04-1424 § 6: Ord. 98-12-1243 § 3 (part): Ord. 94-06-1182 § 2: Ord. 94-01-1175 § 1: Ord. 93-03-1152 § 8 (part): Ord. 91-07-1105)

All property within the town center east specific plan area shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the town center east specific plan and applicable development standards and city codes. Substantive changes to the physical improvements on the property as described in subsections A through G of this section, may be made only after review and approval by resolution of the planning commission and in compliance with Chapter 20.52 and this chapter. Determination of "substantive change" hereunder shall be made at the sole discretion of the planning director and shall be subject to appeal to the planning commission as described in Section 20.52.030(D). A. Design Guidelines. Buildings and improvements shall be designed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 20.52. B. Architectural Quality. The buildings shall have architectural excellence, both individually and in terms of the context of the total complex. The design theme and facade treatment shall be consistent with the "Artist's Elevations Concept" as in Exhibits 2.A. through 2.H. of "Exhibits" referenced in Section 20.40.030. Open and landscape areas shall substantially comply with the "On-Site Landscape Plan," Exhibit 3, and with the "Perimeter Landscape and Right-Of-Way Improvements Plan," Exhibit 4, and the approved site plan, Exhibit 5 of "Exhibits." C. On-Site Landscape Plan. On-site landscaping shall have design excellence, in terms of each planted area and in terms of the context of the total complex. Landscaping shall substantially conform to the "On-Site Landscape Plan," Exhibit 3 in "Exhibits." D. Perimeter Landscape and Right-Of-Way Improvements Plan. Perimeter landscaping shall have design excellence, in terms of the treatment provided along Cherry Avenue and Willow Street, and at all project entry areas and intersections, and in terms of the context of the total complex. Landscaping shall substantially conform to the "Perimeter Landscape Plan and Right-Of-Way Improvement Plan," Exhibit 4 in "Exhibits." E. Site Plan. The site plan shall substantially conform to the approved site plan, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit 5. F. Entry to Hilltop. The project shall be designed and constructed to complement the planned hilltop residential development and to minimize adverse impacts by including appropriate landscape buffering, screening of exterior mechanical equipment and attractive facade detailing. G. Compatibility with Right-Of-Way Improvement Plan. The project shall be designed and constructed so as to substantially incorporate the "Perimeter Landscape Plan and Right-Of-Way Improvements Plan," attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit 4, coordinated with the town center west concept plans, including public improvements, entry landscaping, and signage. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

Building heights shall be limited to three stories or forty-five feet, whichever is less, as calculated in accordance with Section 20.04.102. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

Design and construction of the landscaped yards shall be consistent with the "On-Site Landscape Plan," attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit 3, and the "Perimeter Landscape and Right-Of-Way Improvement Plan." All minimum yard requirements as described in subsections A--D of this section shall extend the full width depth of the lot, as applicable, and all yards shall be open from the ground to the sky: A. Willow Street: 15 feet, fully landscaped. B. Cherry Avenue: 15 feet, fully landscaped. C. Burnett Street: 15 feet, fully landscaped. D. Interior property lines: 0 feet. All yards, except driveways, parking areas, loading areas, and walkways, shall be installed and maintained with landscaping and automatic sprinkler systems. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

A. Maximum Allowed Hardscape. Hardscape in front and street side setbacks is limited to driveways and walkways only (hardscape includes paved materials, both permeable and non-permeable). The remaining area shall be landscaped and maintained.

B. Turf in New Development. Turf in new development is subject to Chapter 13.10. C. Turf Replacement.

1. Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.
2. Turf replacement in landscape areas of two thousand five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10. (Ord. 2015-11-1481 § 8)

A. Nonresidential development comprising twenty-five thousand square feet or more of building area shall provide the following subject to approval of the planning director:

1. A bulletin board, display case or kiosk displaying transportation information located where the greatest number of employees are likely to see it. Information in the area shall include, but is not limited to, the following: a. Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes serving the site; b. Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency and local transit operators; c. Ridesharing promotional materials supplied by commuter-oriented organizations; d. Bicycle route and facility information, including regional/local bicycle maps and bicycle safety information; e. A listing of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians at the site.
2. Sidewalks or other designated pathways following direct and safe routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to each building in the development, and from on-site parking areas to each building in the development. B. Nonresidential development comprising fifty thousand square feet or more of building area shall comply with the requirements for same as set forth in Section 20.70.035, Required Transportation-related Facilities, and with those indicated above for projects of twenty-five thousand square feet or more. C. Nonresidential projects comprising one hundred thousand square feet or more of building area shall comply with the requirements in Subsection A of this section and shall provide all of the following subject to approval of the planning director:
3. If determined necessary by the public works director to mitigate project impacts, but stop improvements for developments to be located adjacent to major highways, secondary highways, and established bus routes; the city will consult with local bus service providers in determining appropriate improvements;
4. Safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to bicycle parking facilities on-site. (Ord. 93-03-1152 § 9)

Design, construction and striping shall be consistent with Chapter 20.70, except as modified in this section, and with the approved site plan, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit 5. A. Parking for retail space shall be provided at a ratio of one space per two hundred fifty square feet gross floor area or fraction thereof provided that if any of the special uses in Chapter 20.70 are included, the regulations of that section shall apply and if any of the uses are not listed, a parking study may be required by the planning director to determine if adequate parking is provided and additional parking may be required consistent with the recommendations of such study. B. Parking for restaurants, or other nonretail uses specifically listed in Chapter 20.70 shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 20.70. C. Standard-sized parking stalls shall measure 9 feet by 18.5 feet. The maximum vehicle overhang for any parking space is two feet, unless such overhang area is landscaped and separated from the parking space by a six-inch curb, in which case, such overhang can measure thirty inches. The minimum width of a driveway aisle serving ninety-degree-angle parking spaces shall measure twenty-six feet wide. D. The maximum number of compact spaces permitted shall be thirty percent of the total number of spaces required above the first ten. E. A minimum five percent of the total area of parking stalls and driveways shall be landscaped consistent with Chapter 20.70. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

The requirements for size, location, treatment, and maintenance of loading spaces shall be in conformity with Section 20.66.160. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

Lighting shall be installed consistent with an approved lighting and electrical plan. Fixtures shall be of such design as necessary to eliminate glare to hillside dwellings. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

Trash, storage and recyclable materials enclosure areas shall be provided of sufficient size to ensure containment of all solid waste materials generated from the site and to promote the city's recycling program. The size of the enclosure(s) shall be determined by planning director staff based upon the size and nature of the facility proposed but shall not be less than five square feet per one thousand square feet of building area. The trash and recyclable materials enclosure(s) shall be constructed of solid masonry walls and shall not be less than five feet in height with solid metal panel gates equipped with self-closing devices. Adequate access shall be provided to the enclosure(s) for refuse pickup. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

All signs shall be installed by the developer. A sign program shall be submitted to the planning commission for review and approval. Signs shall be designed in a manner consistent with overall architectural theme of the project. Prior to installation or erection of signs, building and electrical permits, where necessary, shall be obtained. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

On-site mechanical equipment, whether roof mounted or ground mounted, shall be, to the extent possible, screened from the public view, including from hilltop areas. Screening material shall complement and be consistent with the overall architectural and landscape theme of the project. Where public visibility will be minimal, the director of planning and community development may permit use of landscaping to screen ground mounted equipment. No mechanical equipment, including electrical transformers, shall be located in any required setback area. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

All improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the Uniform Building Code (with Signal Hill modifications), the Long Beach Fire Code (with Signal Hill modifications), the approved site plan, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit 5, all applicable landscape plans, and current city standards. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

Utilities and facilities for the town center east project shall be extended and/or constructed in conjunction with its phased development. Major infrastructure facilities are shown in Exhibits 6, 7, and 8. Specific requirements for additional facilities are as follows: A. Utilities.

1. All on-site water supply, wastewater collection, storm drainage, and sewage lines and facilities shall be provided by the developer in accordance with the city's master plans for water, sewers, and drainage.

2. All utility lines serving the site including natural gas, electrical, water, wastewater and communications lines shall be placed underground by the developer as a condition of approval of building permits.

3. Adequate water for estimated consumption, as determined by the city public works department and for fire flow requirements, as determined by the city of Long Beach fire department, shall be provided by the developer.

4. For any development within the town center east specific plan area, the practicality of providing public facilities without incurring unusual public costs shall be demonstrated by the developer.

5. Cost for improvements to water, drainage, and sewer systems included in the city's adopted master plans for water, drainage and sewers shall be assigned in accordance with a cost-benefit formula established by the public works director, based on current engineering construction costs, as amended from time to time.

6. No structures shall be permitted to be developed over existing major pipeline or power line easements, except where these can be relocated. Should relocation of minor pipelines be necessary, such relocation shall be completed by the developer. B. Transportation and Circulation. Transportation and circulation improvements required for implementation of the town center specific plan, as described in subsections (B)(1) through (7) of this section, shall be installed and funded by the developer.

7. A northbound right-turn lane on Cherry Avenue at Willow Street shall be constructed.

8. A bus shelter and right-turn lane on Willow Street east of Cherry Avenue shall be constructed.

9. A traffic signal on Cherry Avenue at 25th Street/project entrance shall be installed. For proper signalizations, the centerline of this driveway must align four to six feet south of the centerline for 25th Street.

10. Restriction of unsignalized driveways for the subject development and for the town center west development to right turns in-and-out only shall be implemented.

11. Cherry Avenue shall be changed to provide "double-double" yellow striping continuously from Willow Street to 25th Street.

12. Landscaping in the parking areas shall be incorporated to help ensure sight distance at the ends of parking aisles and reduce the tendency for vehicles to travel at undesirable speeds across large paved areas. Shrub-type landscaping must be kept to a height of less than thirty inches above the grade of the parking lot at the ends of the parking aisles to permit vision of cross traffic. Limited posts and trunks for small trees (under six-inch diameter at maturity) can extend above thirty inches but foliage must be removed to preserve vision between thirty inches and seven feet above grade.

13. 25th Street shall be restriped at Cherry Avenue to permit the installation of a left-turn lane aligning with the lane for left turns out of the site driveway. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

In accordance with the approved Site Plan, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit 5, the SP-1 town center east specific plan area shall include landscaped setback areas, and separated pedestrian ways. Costs for such improvements shall be borne by the developer. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

Compliance with the city's oil code, state division of oil and gas requirements, site plan and design review ordinance and the approved site plan will permit the continued productivity of oil and compatibility of oil production uses with future land uses. New development on those portions of the town center east specific plan area having existing oil production shall be subject to the following standards: A. No structure shall be located within thirty-five feet of an active well. B. The developer shall prepare and submit a site plan for staff comment addressing the relationship of any development to active wells, service lines, and access routes to any company which has surface leasehold interest in the property proposed for development. The affected oil company, upon its own discretion, may require an exclusive one-hundred-foot by one-hundred-fifty-foot rectangular work area around each existing well to provide adequate separation between oil production facilities and more sensitive land uses, and to reserve an adequate area for access to and maintenance of wells. Surfacing, parking and/or landscaping within these areas shall be subject to review by each responsible oil company. C. Costs for such improvements and/or resource protection methods shall be borne by the developer. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part))

The town east specific plan implements each of the elements of the city general plan. As such, the specific plan is supportive of and consistent with the existing goals and policies of the general plan. (Ord. 91-07-1105 § 1 (part)) Chapter 20.41

SP-7 SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING SPECIFIC PLAN Sections: I. Area One 20.41.010 Purpose. 20.41.020 Adoption of SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan. 20.41.030 Use classifications. 20.41.040 Dwelling unit density. 20.41.050 Development standards. 20.41.060 Building height. 20.41.070 Required setbacks. 20.41.080 Yard requirements. 20.41.085 Landscape materials and turf replacement. 20.41.090 Open space. 20.41.100 Permitted projections into required yards. 20.41.110 Fences, walls and hedges. 20.41.120 Off-street parking. 20.41.130 Trash and recycling storage area. 20.41.140 Signs. 20.41.150 Mechanical equipment. 20.41.160 Utilities, public facilities and services. II. Area Two 20.41.170 Purpose. 20.41.180 Adoption of SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan. 20.41.190 Use classifications. 20.41.200 Dwelling unit density. 20.41.210 Development standards. 20.41.220 Building height. 20.41.230 Required setbacks. 20.41.240 Yard requirements. 20.41.245 Landscape materials and turf replacement. 20.41.250 Permitted projections into required yards. 20.41.260 Fences, walls and hedges. 20.41.270 Off-street parking. 20.41.280 Trash and recycling storage area. 20.41.290 Signs. 20.41.300 Mechanical equipment. 20.41.310 Utilities, public facilities and services. 20.41.320 Model home complex. III. Reserved

IV. Area Four 20.41.560 Purpose. 20.41.570 Adoption of SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan. 20.41.580 Use classifications. 20.41.590 Dwelling unit density. 20.41.600 Development standards. 20.41.610 Building height. 20.41.620 Required setbacks. 20.41.630 Yard requirements. 20.41.635 Landscape materials and turf replacement. 20.41.640 Open space. 20.41.650 Permitted projections into required yards. 20.41.660 Fences, walls and hedges. 20.41.670 Off-street parking. 20.41.680 Trash and recycling storage area. 20.41.690 Signs. 20.41.700 Mechanical equipment. 20.41.710 Utilities, public facilities and services. V. Area Five 20.41.800 Purpose. 20.41.810 Adoption of SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan Area 5. 20.41.820 Use Classifications. 20.41.830 Dwelling unit density. 20.41.840 Development standards. 20.41.850 Building height. 20.41.860 Required setbacks. 20.41.865 Landscape materials and turf replacement. 20.41.870 Fences, walls and hedges. 20.41.880 Off-street parking. 20.41.890 Trash and recycling storage area. 20.41.900 Signs. 20.41.910 Mechanical equipment. 20.41.920 Utilities, public facilities and services. VI. Area Six 20.41.925 Purpose. 20.41.930 Adoption of SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan Area 6. 20.41.935 Use classifications. 20.41.940 Dwelling unit density. 20.41.945 Development standards. 20.41.950 Building height. 20.41.952 Landscape materials and turf replacement. 20.41.955 Required setbacks.

20.41.960 Fences, walls and hedges. 20.41.965 Off-street parking. 20.41.970 Trash and recycling storage area. 20.41.975 Signs. 20.41.980 Mechanical equipment. 20.41.985 Utilities, public facilities and services. VII. Area Seven (Walnut Bluff) 20.41.1000 Purpose. 20.41.1005 Adoption of SP-7 Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan Area VII. 20.41.1010 Applicability. 20.41.1015 Use classifications. 20.41.1020 Dwelling unit density. 20.41.1025 General development standards. 20.41.1030 Building height. 20.41.1035 Required setbacks. 20.41.1040 Lighting. 20.41.1045 Landscape materials and turf replacement. 20.41.1050 Open space. 20.41.1055 Fences, walls, and hedges. 20.41.1060 Off-street parking. 20.41.1065 Vehicular and pedestrian access. 20.41.1070 Trash, recyclables, and organic materials. 20.41.1075 Signs. 20.41.1080 Mechanical equipment. 20.41.1085 Utilities, public facilities and services.

VIII. Area Eight (Orange Bluff) 20.41.1100 Purpose. 20.41.1105 Adoption of SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan Area 8. 20.41.1110 Applicability. 20.41.1115 Use classifications. 20.41.1120 Dwelling unit density. 20.41.1125 General development standards. 20.41.1130 Building height. 20.41.1135 Required setbacks. 20.41.1140 Lighting. 20.41.1145 Landscape materials and turf replacement. 20.41.1150 Open space. 20.41.1155 Fences, walls, and hedges. 20.41.1160 Off-street parking. 20.41.1165 Vehicular and pedestrian access. 20.41.1170 Trash, recyclables, and organic materials.

20.41.1175 Sign standards. 20.41.1180 Mechanical equipment. 20.41.1185 Utilities, public facilities and services. I. Area One

A. Application of the Specific Plan Concept. A specific plan and its function may be described by comparison with the general plan. The general plan expresses in very broad terms the city's planning of its future environment, generally on a long-term basis. Adopted by the city as a legislative act, the general plan may be amended as required by changing circumstances. The specific plan on the other hand is a device used to implement the general plan, by focusing on a particular parcel or parcels. The specific plan sets standards against which development can be judged and imposes controls on the use of the subject parcels. The specific plan is more detailed than a general plan and can be viewed as a bridge between the general plan and individual project submittals. The intent and purpose of this chapter is to establish a specific plan to guide the physical development of a particular geographic area within the city. In an effort to accommodate the city's diverse housing needs, the concepts, regulations and conditions set forth in the special purpose housing specific plan, area one, provide for the development of the site as housing for persons with physical disabilities. The city does not contemplate development of a facility which provides extensive social and rehabilitation services. Rather, the project is intended to expand the housing opportunities available to persons with disabilities. The special purpose specific plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State Government Code (Section 64540 through 65507) and addresses all of the issues and topics specified in that Code. B. Location and Boundaries of Area One. The specific plan area is an area of about 1.23 acres generally located at the northeast corner of Gaviota and Alamitos Avenues. The boundaries of the area are more specifically set forth in Figure 1, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file in the office of the city clerk. C. Goals and Objectives. Goals for the development within the SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan, include the following:

1. Assure that a specialized population, persons with disabilities, has access to adequate and affordable housing opportunities;
2. Support development of dwelling units expressly designed for the special needs of disabled persons;
3. Encourage the development of privately sponsored housing developments intended to be occupied by special needs populations;
4. Apply design standards which result in the highest quality development and achieve streetscapes with pedestrian scale and ambiance consistent with Signal Hill's small town character;
5. Provide architectural diversity and avoid uniformity of appearance; and
6. Enhance aesthetic considerations and minimize view impacts by maintaining finished grades at or below existing grades as identified on the Official 1960 Topographic Map. (Ord. 98-12-1243 § 4 (part); Ord. 98-09-1240 (part): Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all property shown as SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan on the official zoning map. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A. Principal Uses. The following uses shall be permitted within the SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan, area one. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited.

1. Multifamily dwelling units available for rent.

2. Transitional housing, supportive housing and licensed group homes serving six persons or fewer are an allowed land use “by right” per Cal. Gov’t Code § 65583. B. Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted in conjunction with the development of a multifamily housing project at the site.

3. Home occupations, not to exceed one such use per dwelling;

4. Open space and recreational facilities including swimming pools, spas and community meeting rooms;

5. Common-area parking lot. C. Occupancy Restrictions. Except for the manager's unit, occupancy of the dwelling units developed pursuant to the special purpose housing specific plan shall be restricted to persons with physical disabilities and their attendants/companions consistent with the terms of the "regulatory agreement and declaration of covenants and restrictions" executed between the city and the Crippled Children's Society. Upon expiration of the agreement, the developer or subsequent property owner(s) shall have the option of:

6. Entering into a new agreement with the city which would restrict occupancy of the project to persons with physical disabilities and their attendants/companions; or

7. Upon the construction of any additional parking as may be required pursuant to Section 20.41.120 of this chapter, offering the units for rent to the general public. (Ord. 2014-08-1471 § 5; Ord. 98-12-1243 § 4 (part); Ord. 98-08-1240 (part); Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A maximum of twenty-four multiple family dwelling units in buildings distributed and located on the site as generally indicated in Figure 1, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file in the office of the city clerk, shall be permitted. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A. All property within the specific plan area one shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the special purpose housing specific plan and applicable ordinances and policies of the city. In the event of inconsistency between the specific plan and any other ordinance or regulation of the city, the specific plan shall prevail. B. Substantive changes to the physical improvements on the site may be made only after review and approval by resolution of the planning commission and in compliance with Chapter 20.52 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, and this chapter. Determination of "substantive change" hereunder shall be made at the sole discretion of the director of planning. C. Site Plan. Site development shall substantially conform to the site plan as shown in Figure 1, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file in the office of the city clerk. D. Building Design. The design theme and facade treatment shall be consistent with the architectural elevations as generally shown in Figures 1 and 2, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file in the office of the city clerk. Design elements, including but not limited to, the use of offsets and recesses, staggered roof lines, projecting window sills and wood trellis covers shall be provided consistent with the elevations shown on Figures 1 and 2, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file in the office of the city clerk. Materials and colors shall be consistent with those shown on the sample board on file in the planning department. The floor plans shall substantially conform to the floor plans as shown in Figures 3 and 4, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file in the office of the city clerk. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part): Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A. The maximum height of each structure shall not exceed twenty-seven feet. Chimneys and rooftop antennas which exceed twenty-seven feet may be permissible when approved by the director of planning per standards set forth in Chapter 20.52 of this title. The maximum permissible height for elevator enclosures shall be thirty-five feet. B. Measurement and determination of building heights shall be as in Section 20.04.102 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, except that "natural ground elevation" referenced therein shall be the elevation(s) of each building pad as established on the site plan as shown in Figure 1, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file in the office of the city clerk. C. The maximum permissible number of stories shall be two. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

The following setback lines shall be provided from the respective property lines after right-of-way dedications: A. Front setback along Alamitos Avenue - 15 feet; B. Front setback along Gaviota Avenue - 15 feet; and C. Rear and side setbacks - 5 feet. (Ord. 94-10- 1186 § 1 (part))

A. Required yards shall be those portions of the lot between the property line and the required setback line. B. All required yards shall extend the full depth and width of the lot and shall be open from ground to sky, with the exception of the following: driveways, sidewalks, porches, decks, patios, lanais, steps or stairways provided these are at or below floor level of the first story. C. Parking areas, swimming pools and spas shall not be permitted in any required front or streetside yard setback and shall not be located less than five feet from any side or rear lot line. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A. Maximum Percent Hardscape Area. With the exception of the established driveway allowance, the maximum area of hardscape material (permeable or non-permeable) within the front setback shall be limited to twenty-five percent of the setback area (includes walkways, patios and courtyards, but excludes driveways).

1. Area of front setback - area of required driveway = remaining front setback area.
2. Remaining front setback area x 25% = total allowed hardscape area. B. Driveway Allowance. Driveways serving required garages, or providing on-site parking (for properties without garages) are excluded from the maximum allowed twenty- five percent of hardscape material in front yard setbacks.

Driveway Allowance is based on required garage capacity and size. Garage Capacity Driveway Allowance 0 - 1 car garage 10' (max. width) 2 car garage 20' (max. width) 3 or more car garage 30' (max. width)

C. Turf in New Development. Turf in new development is subject to Chapter 13.10. D. Turf Replacement.

1. Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.
2. Turf replacement in landscape areas of two thousand five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10. (Ord. 2015-11-1481 § 14)

A. A minimum of twenty-five percent of the lot area (after right-of-way dedication) shall be required to be open space. B. The following shall not be considered open space for purposes of satisfying minimum requirements:

1. Driveways;
2. Parking areas; and
3. Required setbacks along Alamitos and Gaviota Avenues. C. Covered patios, pools, spas, and at-grade decks shall not account for more than fifty percent of the required open space. The remainder shall be fully landscaped and irrigated. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A. Sideyard Projections. Architectural projections such as eaves, belt courses, sills and chimneys may be permitted to project not more than eighteen inches into required sideyards. B. Front and Rear Yard Projections. Architectural projections may be permitted to project not more than thirty inches into required front and rear yards. C. The director of planning may permit other similar architectural projections, provided that the size of the projection does

not exceed the above limits. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A. Permitted Fences, Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls and hedges not greater than six feet in height shall be permitted at all rear and side property lines and within required rear or side yards, and at or to the rear of all front setback lines. No fence, wall or hedge over four feet in height shall be permitted in any required front yard. The design and appearance of fences and walls in the front yards shall be consistent with that shown of the building elevations shown in Figure 1, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file in the office of the city clerk. B. Corner Cutoff Area. There shall be a corner cut-off area at the intersection of Alamitos and Gaviota Avenues. Such corner cutoff area shall be measured from a point not less than thirty feet from the intersection of the two property lines. Nothing in excess of three feet in height, including landscaping, may be located within the corner cutoff area. C. Architectural Embellishments. Architectural embellishments such as pilasters, archways, etc. may be permitted to project above the maximum height on any fence or wall, subject to approval of the director of planning. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A. A minimum of sixteen parking spaces shall be provided based on the Traffic Study prepared by Kunzman Associates. Seven of the required parking spaces shall be designated as handicapped stalls designed and striped consistent with Title 24 of the California Building Code. Prior to the project's conversion to nonrestricted occupancy pursuant to Section 20.41.030 (C), additional off-street parking shall be provided in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 20.70 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code and Title 24. The additional parking shall not be required to be provided in an enclosed garage. B. The number of parking spaces, and the design, construction, and striping of the parking areas shall be consistent with the site plan. C. Parking stalls shall measure nine feet in width by twenty feet in depth. Aisle widths shall measure twenty-four feet in width. The maximum vehicle overhang for any parking space shall be three feet. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A. Trash storage and recyclable materials enclosure areas shall be provided of sufficient size to ensure containment of all solid waste materials generated from the size and to promote the city's recycling program. The number and size of the enclosure(s) shall be determined by the director of planning. B. Provided enclosures shall not be less than five feet in height and shall include solid metal panel gates equipped with self-closing devices. Adequate access shall be provided to provided enclosure(s) to facilitate ease of trash/recyclable removal. C. Kitchen/pantry areas of all units shall be designed to accommodate recycling bins in use by the city for its recycling program. The plans shall indicate where recycling facilities are to be located. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A single nameplate with the project address is permitted. All other signs, except for signs identified in Section 20.58.120 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code as being permissible in any zoning district without a sign permit, are prohibited. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

Roof appurtenances, such as vents or flashing, shall be positioned away from the street side of the structures or finished to match the roof color in order to minimize the visual impact. Exterior air conditioning vents shall be oriented to face the interior courtyard whenever possible, consistent with the elevations contained in Figure 1, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file in the office of the city clerk. All exterior air conditioning vents shall be finished to match the building color. Landscape screening shall be provided for those exterior air conditioner vents provided on the first floor. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part))

A. All on-site water supply, wastewater collection, and sewage lines and facilities shall be provided by the developer in

accordance with the city standard plans. Storm drainage facilities shall be provided in accordance with Los Angeles County flood control district standards. Sewage facilities must also be consistent with Los Angeles County sanitation district requirements. B. All new utility lines serving the site including natural gas, electrical, water, wastewater and communications lines shall be placed underground by the developer. (Ord. 94-10-1186 § 1 (part)) II. Area Two

A. Application of the Specific Plan Concept. A specific plan and its function may be described by comparison with the general plan. The general plan expresses in very broad terms the city's planning of its future environment, generally on a long-term basis. Adopted by the city as a legislative act, the general plan may be amended as required by changing circumstances. The specific plan, on the other hand, is a device used to implement the general plan by focusing on a particular parcel or parcels. The specific plan sets standards against which development can be judged and imposes controls on the use of the subject parcels. The specific plan is more detailed than a general plan and can be viewed as a bridge between the general plan and individual project submittal. The intent and purpose of this chapter is to establish a specific plan to guide the physical development of a particular geographic area within the city of Signal Hill. In an effort to accommodate the city's diverse housing needs, the concepts, regulations and conditions set forth in the special purpose housing specific plan provide for the development of area two with single-family, detached dwellings, some of which will be restricted for sale to households earning no more than one hundred twenty percent of the median income for Los Angeles County. The special purpose specific plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State Government Code (Section 65450 through 65457) and addresses all of the issues and topics specified in that code. B. Location and Boundaries of Area Two. The specific plan area is an area of about one acre generally located at the northeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Junipero Avenue. The boundaries of the area are more specifically set forth in Figure 1, attached to the ordinance codified in this part and on file in the office of the city clerk. C. Goals and Objectives. Goals for the development within the SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan area two, include the following:

1. Assure that a particular segment of the population, households earning no more than one hundred twenty percent of the median income for Los Angeles County has access to adequate and affordable housing opportunities;
2. Encourage the development of privately sponsored housing developments which include dwelling units intended to be occupied by households earning no more than one hundred twenty percent of the median income for Los Angeles County;
3. Apply design standards which result in the highest quality development and achieve streetscapes with pedestrian scale and ambiance consistent with Signal Hill's small town character;
4. Provide architectural diversity and avoid uniformity of appearance. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all property shown as SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan, area two, on the official zoning map. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

A. Principal Uses. The following uses shall be permitted within the SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan area, area two. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited.

1. Detached single-family dwelling units, B. Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted in conjunction with the development of a multi-family housing project at the site.
2. Home occupations, not to exceed one such use per dwelling.
3. Open space and recreational facilities including swimming pools, spas and community meeting rooms.
4. Private garages. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

A maximum of fifteen single-family dwelling units in buildings distributed and located on the site as generally indicated in the approved plans shall be permitted. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

A. All property within the specific plan area shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the special purpose housing specific plan area two and applicable ordinances and policies of the city. In the event of inconsistency between the specific plan and any other ordinance or regulation of the city, the specific plan shall prevail. B. Substantive changes to the physical improvements on the site may be made only after review and approval by resolution of the planning commission and in compliance with Chapter 20.52, Site Plan and Design Review, of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, and this chapter. Determination of "substantive change" hereunder shall be made at the sole discretion of the director of planning. C. Site Plan. Site development shall substantially conform to the site plan as approved by the planning commission and city council. D. Building Design. The design theme and facade treatment shall be consistent with the architectural elevations on the approved plans. Design elements, including, but not limited to, the use of offsets and recesses, staggered roof lines, projecting window sills and decorative archways shall be provided consistent with the elevations shown on the approved plans. Materials and colors shall be consistent with those shown on the sample board on file in the planning department. The floor plans shall substantially conform to the floor plans as shown on the approved plans. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

A. The maximum height of each structure shall not exceed twenty-five feet. Chimneys and rooftop antennas which exceed twenty-five feet may be permissible when approved by the director of planning per standards set forth in Chapter 20.52, Site Plan and Design Review. B. Measurement and determination of building heights shall be as in Section 20.04.102, Building height, of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, except that "natural ground elevation" referenced therein shall be the elevation(s) of each building pad as established on the approved concept grading plan. C. The maximum permissible number of stories shall be two. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

The following setback lines shall be provided from the perspective property lines after right-of-way dedications: A. Front setback along Junipero Avenue: 7.5 feet; B. Front setback along private driveway: two feet; C. Rear setbacks: five feet: and D. Side setbacks: 3.5 feet. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

A. Required yards shall be those portions of the lot between the property line and the required setback line. B. All required yards shall extend the full depth and width of the lot and shall be open from ground to sky, with the exception of the following: driveways, sidewalks, porches, decks, patios, lanais, steps or stairways provided these are at or below floor level of the first story. C. Parking areas, swimming pools and spas shall not be permitted in any required front or street side yard setback and shall not be located less than five feet from side or rear lot line. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

A. Maximum Percent Hardscape Area. With the exception of the established driveway allowance, the maximum area of

hardscape material (permeable or non-permeable) within the front setback shall be limited to twenty-five percent of the setback area (includes walkways, patios and courtyards, but excludes driveways).

1. Area of front setback - area of required driveway = remaining front setback area.
2. Remaining front setback area x twenty-five percent = total allowed hardscape area. B. Driveway Allowance. Driveways serving required garages, or providing on-site parking (for properties without garages) are excluded from the maximum allowed twenty- five percent of hardscape material in front yard setbacks.

Driveway Allowance is based on required garage capacity and size. Garage Capacity Driveway Allowance 0 - 1 car garage 10' (max. width) 2 car garage 20' (max. width) 3 or more car garage 30' (max. width)

C. Turf in New Development. Turf in new development is subject to Chapter 13.10. D. Turf Replacement.

1. Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.
2. Turf replacement in landscape areas of two thousand five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10. (Ord. 2015-11-1481 § 15)

A. Sideyard Projections. Architectural projections such as eaves, belt courses, sills and chimneys may be permitted to project not more than eighteen inches into required sideyards. B. Front and Rear Yard Projections. Architectural projections may be permitted to project not more than thirty inches into required front and rear yards. C. The director of planning may permit other similar architectural projections, provided that the side of the projection does not exceed the above limits. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

A. Permitted Fences, Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls and hedges not greater than six feet in height shall be permitted at all rear and side property lines and within required rear or side yards and at or to the rear of all front setback lines. No fence, wall or hedge over four feet in height shall be permitted in any required front yard. B. Exceptions. Fences, walls and hedges at or in all rear yards of lots with rear property lines contiguous to Pacific Coast Highway shall achieve a minimum height of eight feet with a maximum of nine feet, subject to the approval of the planning director. Fences and walls adjacent to the alley between Junipero and Stanley Avenues may exceed six feet with a maximum height of eight feet. C. Architectural Embellishments. Architectural embellishments such as pilasters, archways, etc., may be permitted to project above the maximum height on any fence or wall, subject to approval of the director of planning. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

All provisions, requirements and standards shall be in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 20.72, Off-Street Parking, of the Signal Hill Municipal Code. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

A. Trash and storage recyclable materials enclosure areas shall be provided of sufficient size to ensure containment of all solid waste materials generated from each dwelling and to promote the city's recycling program. The number and size of the enclosure(s) shall be determined by the director of planning. B. Kitchen/pantry area of all units shall be designed to accommodate recycling bins in use by the city for its recycling

program. The plans shall indicate where recycling facilities are to be located. (Ord. 98- 08-1240 (part))

A single nameplate with the project address is permitted. All other signs, except for signs identified in Section 20.58.120 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code as being permissible in any zoning district without a sign permit, are prohibited. (Ord. 98-08- 1240 (part))

Roof appurtenances, such as vents or flashing, shall be positioned away from the street side of the structures or finished to match the roof color in order to minimize the visual impact. All exterior air conditioning vents shall be finished to match the building color. Landscape screening shall be provided for those exterior air conditioner vents provided on the first floor. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

A. All on-site water supply, wastewater collection and sewage lines and facilities shall be provided by the developer in accordance with the city standard plans. Storm drainage facilities shall be provided in accordance with Los Angeles County flood control district standards. Sewage facilities must also be consistent with Los Angeles County sanitation district requirements. B. All new utility lines serving the site include natural gas, electricity, water, wastewater and communications lines shall be placed underground by the developer. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part))

As a condition of approval of site plan and design review approval, the applicant shall submit operations plans for the use of model homes for review and approval by the planning commission consistent with Section 20.52.040(C). The planning commission may require such changes or conditions of approval for proposed operations plans as deemed necessary to protect the health and safety of the general public and of residents and occupants of structures likely to be affected by model home operations. (Ord. 98-08-1240 (part)) III. Reserved IV. Area Four

A. Application of the Specific Plan Concept. A specific plan and its function may be described by comparison with the general plan. The general plan expresses, in very broad terms, the city's planning of its future environment, generally on a long-term basis. Adopted by the city as a legislative act, the general plan may be amended, as required by changing circumstances. The specific plan, on the other hand, is a device used to implement the general plan by focusing on a particular parcel or parcels. The specific plan sets standards, against which developments can be judged, and imposes controls on the use of the subject parcels. The specific plan is more detailed than a general plan and can be viewed as a bridge between the general plan and individual project submittals. The intent and purpose of this chapter is to establish a specific plan to guide the physical development of a particular geographic area within the city of Signal Hill. In an effort to accommodate the city's diverse housing needs, the concepts, regulations and conditions set forth in the special purpose housing specific plan, Area four is added to provide for the development of an affordable multi-family housing project, childcare center and public park. Services envisioned for the housing development include: on-site childcare, offices and classroom facility for provision of on-site social services programs, communal laundry facilities, a community room with associated support space, a police resource center and a public park. With the exception of the public park and the police resource center, the city does not contemplate development of a facility which relies on extensive city services and the operator shall be responsible for providing services to the residents. The special purpose specific plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State Government Code (Sections 64540 through 65507) and addresses all of the issues and topics specified in that code. B. Location and Boundary of Area Four. The specific plan area four is an area of approximately 5.42 acres located west of California Avenue approximately three hundred feet to the city boundary, south of 25th street and north of the old Pacific

Electric Railroad right-of-way The boundaries of the area are more specifically set forth in Figure 1 as set forth in Exhibit A of the ordinance codified in this section. C. Goals and Objectives. Goals for the development within the SP-7, area four, special purpose housing specific plan include the following:

1. Assure that low-income families have access to adequate and affordable housing opportunities;
2. Support development of dwelling units expressly designed for the special needs of low-income families including both two and three-bedroom living rental units;
3. Encourage the development of privately sponsored housing developments intended to be occupied by low and moderate-income families;
4. Apply design standards which result in the highest quality development and achieve streetscapes with pedestrian scale and ambiance consistent with Signal Hill's small-town character;
5. Provide architectural diversity and avoid uniformity of appearance. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all property shown as SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan, area four, on the official zoning map. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A. Principal Uses. The following uses shall be permitted within the SP-7, special purpose housing specific plan, area four. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited. Multi-family dwelling units available for rent. B. Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted, in conjunction with the development of a multi- family housing project at the site: Community meeting room with associated support spaces such as warm-up noncommercial kitchen, storage, childcare facility, social services office, meeting rooms, property management offices, police resource office, associated storage, maintenance facility, laundry facilities for the sole use of the residents, open space and recreational facility. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A maximum of ninety-six multiple-family dwelling units in buildings distributed and located on the site as generally indicated in Figure 1 as set forth in Exhibit A of the ordinance codified in this section, shall be permitted. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A. All property within the special plan, area four, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the special purpose housing specific plan and applicable ordinances and policies of the city. In the event of inconsistency between the specific plan and any other ordinance or regulation of the city, the specific plan shall prevail. B. Substantive changes to the physical improvements on the site may be made only after review and approval by resolution of the planning commission, and in compliance with Chapter 20.52 of this code, and this chapter. Determination of "substantive change" shall be made at the sole discretion of the director of community development. C. Site Plan. Site development shall substantially conform to the site plan as shown in Figure 1 as set forth in Exhibit A of the ordinance codified in this section. D. Building Design. The design theme and facade treatment shall be consistent with the contemporary bungalow vernacular architectural theme, as generally shown in Figures 3 and 4. Design elements including, but not limited to, the use of offsets and recesses, staggered roof lines, roof clerestories and wood trellis covers shall be provided consistent with the elevations shown on Figures 2, 3 and 4. Materials and colors shall be consistent with those shown on the sample board on file in the planning department. The floor plans shall substantially conform to the floor plans as shown in Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A. The maximum height of each structure shall not exceed twenty-five feet. Measurement and determination of building heights shall be as in Section 20.04.102, of this code, except that "natural ground elevation" referenced therein, shall be the elevation(s) of each building pad as established on the site plan, as shown in Figure 1 as set forth in Exhibit A of the ordinance codified in this section. B. The maximum permissible number of stories shall be two. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

The following setback lines shall be provided from the respective lines after right-of-way dedications:

1. Front setback along Burnett Street - five feet;
2. Front setback along Nevada Street - three feet;
3. Front setback along 25th Street - eight feet;
4. Front setback along 25th Place - three feet;
5. Side setback along California Avenue (north of Burnett) - four feet;
6. Side setback along California Avenue (south of Burnett) - ten feet;
7. Rear setback along Pacific Electric right-of-way - ten feet. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A. Required yards shall be those portions of the lot between the property line and the required setback line. B. All required yards shall extend the full depth and width of the lot and shall be open from ground to sky, with the exception of the following: Driveways, sidewalks, porches, decks, patios, lanais, steps or stairways, provided these are at, or below, floor level of the first story. C. Parking areas, swimming pools and spas shall not be permitted in any required front or streetside yard setback, and shall not be located less than five feet from side or rear lot line. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A. Maximum Percent Hardscape Area. With the exception of the established driveway allowance, the maximum area of hardscape material (permeable or non-permeable) within the front setback shall be limited to twenty-five percent of the setback area (includes walkways, patios and courtyards, but excludes driveways).

1. Area of front setback - area of required driveway = remaining front setback area.
2. Remaining front setback area x twenty-five percent = total allowed hardscape area. B. Driveway Allowance. Driveways serving required garages, or providing on-site parking (for properties without garages) are excluded from the maximum allowed twenty- five percent of hardscape material in front yard setbacks.

Driveway Allowance is based on required garage capacity and size. Garage Capacity Driveway Allowance 0 - 1 car garage 10' (max. width) 2 car garage 20' (max. width) 3 or more car garage 30' (max. width)

C. Turf in New Development. Turf in new development is subject to Chapter 13.10. D. Turf Replacement.

1. Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.
2. Turf replacement in landscape areas of two thousand five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10.

(Ord. 2015-11-1481 § 16)

A. A minimum of fifteen percent of the lot area (after right-of-way dedication) shall be required to be open space. B. The following shall not be considered open space for purposes of satisfying minimum requirements:

1. Driveways;
2. Parking areas;
3. Required setbacks along California Avenue. C. Covered patios, at-grade decks shall not account for more than fifty percent of the required open space. The remainder shall be fully landscaped and irrigated. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A. Side Yard Projections. Architectural projections such as eaves, belt courses, sills and chimneys may be permitted to project not more than eighteen inches into required side yards. B. Front and Rear Yard Projections. Architectural projections may be permitted to project not more than thirty inches into required front and rear yards. C. The director of community development may permit other similar architectural projections, provided that the size of the projection does not exceed the above limits. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A. Permitted Fences Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls and hedges not greater than six feet in height shall be permitted at all rear or side yards. Fences, walls and hedges along the street frontage shall be setback four feet from the property line and shall not exceed six feet in height. The design and appearance of fences and walls in the front yards shall be of an upgraded design, consistent with architectural elevations and the contemporary bungalow vernacular theme of the proposed project. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A. A minimum of ninety-six parking spaces shall be provided for the residential portion of the project. A minimum of twenty- four stalls shall be provided for the childcare and community facility component of the project. Prior to the project’s conversion to non-restricted occupancy, additional off-street parking shall be provided in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 20.70 of this code and Title 24. B. The number of parking spaces and the design, construction and striping of the parking areas shall be consistent with the site plan. C. Parking stalls shall measure nine feet in width by twenty feet in depth. Aisle widths shall measure twenty-four feet in width. The maximum vehicle overhang for any parking space shall be three feet.

A. Trash and storage and recyclable materials enclosure areas shall be provided of sufficient size to ensure containment of all solid waste materials generated from each dwelling, and to promote the city's recycling program. The number and size of the enclosure(s) shall be determined by the city engineer / public works director. B. Provided enclosures shall not be less than five feet in height and shall include solid metal panel gates equipped with self-closing devices. Adequate access shall be provided to facilitate ease of trash/recyclable removal. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A single nameplate with the project address is permitted. All other signs, except for signs identified in Section 20.58.120 of this code as being permissible in any zoning district without a sign permit are prohibited. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

Roof appurtenances, such as vents or flashing, shall be positioned away from the street side of the structures or finished to match the roof color, in order to minimize the visual impact. Exterior air-conditioning vents shall be oriented to face the interior courtyard whenever possible. All exterior air-conditioning vents shall be finished to match the building color. Landscape screening shall be provided for those exterior air-conditioner vents provided on the first floor. (Ord. 2001-11-1299 § 1)

A. All on-site water supply, wastewater collection and sewage lines and facilities shall be provided by the developer on accordance with the city of Signal Hill standards plans. Storm drainage facilities shall be provided in accordance with Los Angeles County Flood Control District Standards. Sewage facilities must also be consistent with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District requirements. B. Undergrounding of existing overhead utilities shall not be required in area four. (Ord. 2001-11- 1299 § 1) V. Area Five

A. Application of the Specific Plan Concept. A specific plan and its function may be described by comparison with the general plan. The general plan expresses, in very broad terms, the city's planning of its future environment, generally on a long-term basis. Adopted by the city as a legislative act, the general plan may be amended, as required by changing circumstances. The specific plan, on the other hand, is a device used to implement the general plan by focusing on a particular parcel or parcels. The specific plan sets standards, against which developments can be judged, and imposes controls on the use of the subject parcels. The specific plan is more detailed than a general plan and can be viewed as a bridge between the general plan and individual project submittals. The intent and purpose of this chapter is to establish a specific plan to guide the physical development of a particular geographic area within the City of Signal Hill. In an effort to accommodate the city's diverse housing needs, the concepts, regulations and conditions set forth in the Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, Area 5 is added to provide for the development of an affordable multi-family housing project for both senior and family households. The city does not contemplate development of a facility that relies on extensive city services and the operator shall be responsible for providing services to the residents. The Special Purpose Specific Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State Government Code (Section 64540 through 65507) and addresses all of the issues and topics specified in that code. B. Location and Boundary of Area 5. The Specific Plan Area 5 is an area of approximately 1.42 acres located on the east side of California Avenue between Burnett and Willow Streets. The boundaries of the area are more specifically set forth on the approved site plan on file with the community development department. C. Goals and Objectives. Goals for the development within the SP-7, Area 5, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan include the following:

1. Assure that low-income senior and family households have access to adequate and affordable housing opportunities.
2. Support development of dwelling units expressly designed for the special needs of senior households.
3. Support development of dwelling units expressly designed for the special needs of low-income families including both two- and three-bedroom rental units.
4. Encourage the development of privately sponsored housing developments intended to be occupied by low- and moderate-income families.
5. Apply design standards which result in the highest quality development and achieve streetscapes with pedestrian scale and ambiance consistent with Signal Hill's small town character.
6. Provide architectural diversity and avoid uniformity of appearance. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all property shown as SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, Area 5, on the official zoning map. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

A. Principal Uses. The following uses shall be permitted within the SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, Area 5. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited.

1. Multi-family dwelling units available for rent. B. Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted, in conjunction with the development of a multi- family housing project at the site.
2. Community meeting room with associated support spaces;
3. Property management offices;
4. Laundry facilities for the sole use of the residents;
5. Open space;
6. Carports and uncovered parking lots. C. Occupancy Restrictions. Except for the units occupied by on-site property management staff, occupancy of the dwelling units developed pursuant to the Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan (SP-7), Area 5 shall be restricted to low- income families and senior households, consistent with the terms of the Disposition and Development Agreement with Las Brisas Community Housing II L.P. approved on July 13, 2004 executed between the City of Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency, Signal Hill Housing Authority and the developer/operator. Upon expiration of the agreement, the developer, or subsequent property owner(s) shall have the option of:
7. Entering into a new agreement with the city, which would restrict occupancy of the project to low-income families and senior households; or
8. Upon the construction of additional parking, as may be required, pursuant to Section 20.41.880, offer the units for rent to the general public. D. A declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions containing the restrictions provided in this section, and in a form approved by the city, shall be recorded against the property and shall run with the land. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

A maximum of sixty multiple-family dwelling units in buildings distributed and located on the approved site plan shall be permitted. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

A. All property within the Specific Plan, Area 5, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan and applicable ordinances and policies of the City of Signal Hill. In the event of inconsistency between the Specific Plan and any other ordinance or regulation of the city, the specific plan shall prevail. B. Substantive changes to the physical improvements on the site may be made only after review and approval by resolution of the planning commission, and in compliance with Chapter 20.52, "Site Plan and Design Review," of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, and this chapter. Determination of "substantive change" hereunder shall be made at the sole discretion of the director of community development. C. Site Plan. Site development shall substantially conform to the approved site plan. D. Building Design. The design theme and facade treatment shall be consistent with the contemporary architectural theme, as generally shown on the approved building elevations. Design elements including, but not limited to, the use of offsets and recesses, staggered roof-lines, and balconies shall be provided consistent with the approved building elevations. Materials and colors shall be consistent with those shown on the sample board on file in the community development department. The floor plans shall substantially conform to the floor plans as shown on the approved floor plans. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

A. The maximum height of each structure shall not exceed forty-eight feet. Measurement and determination of building heights shall be as in Section 20.04.102, "Building Height," of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, except that "natural ground elevation" referenced therein, shall be the elevation(s) of each building pad as established on the grading plan. B. The maximum permissible number of stories shall be four. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

The setback lines shall substantially conform to the approved site plan. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

A. Maximum Percent Hardscape Area. With the exception of the established driveway allowance, the maximum area of hardscape material (permeable or non-permeable) within the front setback shall be limited to twenty-five percent of the setback area (includes walkways, patios and courtyards, but excludes driveways).

1. Area of front setback - area of required driveway = remaining front setback area.
2. Remaining front setback area x twenty-five percent = total allowed hardscape area. B. Driveway Allowance. Driveways serving required garages, or providing on-site parking (for properties without garages) are excluded from the maximum allowed twenty-five percent of hardscape material in front yard setbacks.

Driveway Allowance is based on required garage capacity and size. Garage Capacity Driveway Allowance 0 - 1 car garage 10' (max. width) 2 car garage 20' (max. width) 3 or more car garage 30' (max. width) C. Turf in New Development. Turf in new development is subject to Chapter 13.10. D. Turf Replacement.

1. Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.
2. Turf replacement in landscape areas of two thousand five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10. (Ord. 2015-11-1481 § 17)

A. Permitted Fences, Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls and hedges not greater than six feet in height shall be permitted at all rear or side yards. Fences, walls and hedges along the street frontage shall be setback four feet from the property line and shall not exceed six feet in height. The design and appearance of fences and walls in the front yards shall be of a design consistent with architectural elevations. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

A. A minimum of seventy-one parking spaces shall be provided. A minimum of twenty-seven spaces shall be provided in carports. Senior citizen residents shall be given priority for use of carport spaces. Prior to the project's conversion to non- restricted occupancy, pursuant to Section 20.41.820(c), additional off-street parking shall be provided in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 20.70 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code and Title 24. B. The number of parking spaces and the design, construction and striping of the parking areas shall be consistent with the site plan. C. Parking stalls shall measure nine feet in width by eighteen feet in depth. Aisle widths shall measure twenty-four feet in width. The maximum vehicle overhang for any parking space shall be three feet. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

A. Trash and storage and recyclable materials enclosure areas shall be provided of sufficient size to ensure containment of all solid waste materials generated from each dwelling, and to promote the city's recycling program. The number and size of the enclosure(s) shall be consistent with those shown on the approved site plan. A trash chute shall be provided in each residential structure. B. Provided enclosures shall accommodate two bins in each building, each with a three cubic yard capacity. Adequate access at the ground level shall be provided to facilitate ease of trash/recyclable removal. C. The developer shall be responsible to schedule additional trash removal pick-ups if necessary. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

A single nameplate with the project address is permitted. All other signs, except for signs identified in Section 20.58.120 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code as being permissible in any zoning district without a sign permit are prohibited. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

Roof appurtenances, such as vents or flashing, shall be positioned away from the street side of the structures or finished to match the roof color, in order to minimize the visual impact. Exterior air-conditioning vents shall be oriented to face the interior courtyards whenever possible. All exterior air-conditioning vents shall be finished to match the building color. Landscape screening shall be provided for those exterior air-conditioner vents provided on the first floor. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part))

A. All on-site water supply, wastewater collection and sewage lines and facilities shall be provided by the developer in accordance with the City of Signal Hill Standard Plans. Storm drainage facilities shall be provided in accordance with Los Angeles County Flood Control District Standards. Sewage facilities must also be consistent with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District requirements. B. Undergrounding of existing overhead utilities shall not be required in Area 5. (Ord. 2005-01-1343 (part)) VI. Area Six

A. Application of the Specific Plan Concept. A Specific Plan and its function may be described by comparison with the General Plan. The General Plan expresses, in very broad terms, the city's planning of its future environment, generally on a long-term basis. Adopted by the city as a legislative act, the General Plan may be amended, as required by changing circumstances. The Specific Plan, on the other hand, is a device used to implement the General Plan by focusing on a particular parcel or parcels. The Specific Plan sets standards, against which developments can be judged, and imposes controls on the use of the subject parcels. The Specific Plan is more detailed than a General Plan and can be viewed as a bridge between the General Plan and individual project submittals. The intent and purpose of this chapter is to establish a Specific Plan to guide the physical development of a particular geographic area within the City of Signal Hill. In an effort to accommodate the city's diverse housing needs, the concepts, regulations and conditions set forth in the Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, Area 6 is added to provide for the development of an affordable multi-family housing project for both senior and family households. The city does not contemplate development of a facility that relies on extensive city services and the operator shall be responsible for providing services to the residents. The Special Purpose Specific Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State Government Code (Sections 64540 through 65507) and addresses all of the issues and topics specified in that code. B. Location and Boundary of Area 6. The Specific Plan Area 6 is an area of approximately 1.61-acres located on the south side of Hill Street between Gundry and Walnut Avenues and shown on the Official Zoning Map. C. Goals and Objectives. Goals for the development within the SP-7, Area 6, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan include the following:

1. Assure that low-income households have access to adequate and affordable housing opportunities.
2. Support development of dwelling units expressly designed for the special needs of low-income families including both two and three bedroom living rental units.
3. Encourage the development of privately sponsored housing developments intended to be occupied by low- and moderate- income families.
4. Apply design standards which result in the highest quality development and achieve streetscapes with pedestrian scale and ambiance consistent with Signal Hill’s small town character.
5. Provide architectural diversity and avoid uniformity of appearance. (Ord. 2013-11-1464, (part); Ord. 2008-08-1385, (part))

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all property shown as SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, Area 6, on the official zoning map. (Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part))

A. Principal Uses. The following uses shall be permitted within the SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, Area 6. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited.

1. Multi-family dwelling units available for sale or rent by right. B. Accessory Uses. The following Accessory Uses shall be permitted, in conjunction with the development of a multi- family housing project at the site.
2. Community meeting room with associated support spaces;
3. Property management offices;
4. Laundry facilities for the sole use of the residents;
5. Open space;
6. Garages, carports and uncovered parking lots. C. Occupancy Restrictions. Except for the units occupied by on-site property management staff, occupancy of the dwelling units developed pursuant to the Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan (SP-7), Area 6 shall be restricted to extremely low, very low and low-income households, consistent with the terms of a Disposition and Development Agreement executed between the City of Signal Hill Housing Authority and the developer/operator. Upon expiration of the Agreement, the Developer, or subsequent Property Owner(s) shall have the option of:
7. Entering into a new Agreement with the City, which would restrict occupancy of the project to extremely low, very low and low-income households; or
8. Upon the construction of additional parking, as may be required pursuant to Section 20.41.965, offer the units for sale or rent to the general public. (Ord. 2013-11-1464, (part); Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part))

Seventy-two multiple-family dwelling units in buildings distributed and located on a site plan to be administratively approved by the Director of Community Development. (Ord. 2013-11-1464, (part); Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part); Ord. 2012-02-1445 § 1)

A. All property within the Special Plan, Area 6, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan and applicable ordinances and policies of the City of Signal Hill. In the event of inconsistency between the Specific Plan and any other ordinance or regulation of the city, the Specific Plan shall prevail. B. Substantive changes to the physical improvements on the site may be made only after administrative review and approval by the Director of Community Development, in compliance with the findings of Section 20.52.050, “Site Plan and Design Review,” of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, and this chapter. Determination of “substantive change” hereunder shall be made at the sole discretion of the Director of Community Development. C. Site Plan. Site development shall substantially conform to the site plan as administratively approved by the Director of Community Development pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. D. Building Design. The design theme and facade treatment shall be consistent with the contemporary architectural theme, as generally shown on the building elevations as administratively approved by the Director of Community Development pursuant to Chapter 20.52. Design elements shall include, but not be limited to, the use of offsets and recesses, staggered roof-lines, and balconies, consistent with the approved building elevations. To avoid uniformity, submitted plans shall include a variety of materials and complimentary colors. The floor plans shall substantially conform to the floor plans as shown on the approved floor plans. (Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part); Ord. 2012-02-1445 § 1)

A. The maximum height of each structure shall not exceed forty-eight feet. Measurement and determination of building heights shall be as in Section 20.04.102, "Building Height," of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, except that "natural ground elevation" referenced therein, shall be the elevation(s) of each building pad as established on the grading plan.

B. The maximum permissible number of stories shall be four. (Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part))

A. Maximum Percent Hardscape Area. With the exception of the established driveway allowance, the maximum area of hardscape material (permeable or non-permeable) within the front setback shall be limited to twenty-five percent of the setback area (includes walkways, patios and courtyards, but excludes driveways).

1. Area of front setback - area of required driveway = remaining front setback area.
2. Remaining front setback area x twenty-five percent = total allowed hardscape area. B. Driveway Allowance. Driveways serving required garages, or providing on-site parking (for properties without garages) are excluded from the maximum allowed twenty- five percent of hardscape material in front yard setbacks.

Driveway Allowance is based on required garage capacity and size. Garage Capacity Driveway Allowance 0 - 1 car garage 10' (max. width) 2 car garage 20' (max. width) 3 or more car garage 30' (max. width) C. Turf in New Development. Turf in new development is subject to Chapter 13.10. D. Turf Replacement.

1. Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.
2. Turf replacement in landscape areas of two thousand five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10. (Ord. 2015-11-1481 § 18)

The setback lines shall substantially conform to the approved site plan. (Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part))

A. Permitted Fences, Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls and hedges not greater than six feet in height shall be permitted at all rear or side yards. Fences, walls and hedges along the street frontage shall be setback four feet from the property line and shall not exceed six feet in height. The design and appearance of fences and walls in the front yards shall be of a design consistent with architectural elevations. (Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part))

A. On-site parking shall be provided as follows: One bedroom/studio unit: .5 space Two bedroom unit: 1 space Three bedroom unit: 2 spaces Prior to the project's conversion to non-restricted occupancy, pursuant to Section 20.41.935(c), additional off-street parking shall be provided in conformance with the requirements of chapter 20.70 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code and Title 24. B. The number of parking spaces and the design, construction and striping of the parking areas shall be consistent with the site plan. C. Parking stalls shall measure nine feet in width by eighteen feet in depth. Aisle widths shall measure twenty-four feet in width. The maximum vehicle overhang for any parking space shall be three feet. (Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part))

A. Trash and storage and recyclable materials enclosure areas shall be provided of sufficient size to ensure containment of all solid waste materials generated from each dwelling, and to promote the city's recycling program. The number and size of the enclosure(s) shall be consistent with those shown on the approved site plan. B. Provided enclosures shall accommodate bins, each with a three cubic yard capacity. The number and size of the bins) shall be consistent with those shown on the approved site plan. Adequate access at the ground level shall be provided to facilitate ease of trash/recyclable removal. C. The developer shall be responsible to schedule additional trash removal pick-ups if necessary. (Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part))

A single nameplate with the project address is permitted. All other signs, except for signs identified in Chapter 20.52 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code as being permissible in any zoning district without a sign permit are prohibited. (Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part))

Roof appurtenances, such as vents or flashing, shall be positioned away from the street side of the structures or finished to match the roof color, in order to minimize the visual impact. Exterior air-conditioning vents shall be oriented to face the interior courtyards whenever possible. All exterior air-conditioning vents shall be finished to match the building color. Landscape screening shall be provided for those exterior air-conditioner vents provided on the first floor. (Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part))

All on-site water supply, wastewater collection and sewage lines and facilities shall be provided by the developer in accordance with the City of Signal Hill Standard Plans. Storm drainage facilities shall be provided in accordance with Los Angeles County Flood Control District Standards. Sewage facilities must also be consistent with the Los Angels County Sanitation District requirements. (Ord. 2008-08-1385 (part)) VII. Area Seven (Walnut Bluff)

A. Application of the Specific Plan Concept. A specific plan and its function may be described by comparison with the general plan. The general plan expresses, in very broad terms, the city's planning of its future environment, generally on a long-term basis. Adopted by the city as a legislative act, the general plan may be amended, as required by changing circumstances. The specific plan, on the other hand, is a device used to implement the general plan by focusing on a particular parcel or parcels. The specific plan sets standards, against which developments can be reviewed and imposes controls on the use of the subject parcels. The specific plan is more detailed than a general plan and can be viewed as a bridge between the general plan and individualproject submittals.

1. The intent and purpose of this subpart is to establish a specific plan to guide the physical development of a particular geographic area within the City of Signal Hill. In an effort to accommodate the city's diverse housing needs. The concepts, regulations and the conditions set forth in the special purpose housing specific plan, area seven is added to provide for the development of an affordable multi-family housing development for all types of households. A property management company shall be responsible for providing on-site property management, classes, and other social services to the residents.
2. The special purpose specific plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Cal. Gov’t Code (§§ 65450 through 65457) and addresses all of the issues and topics specified in that code. B. Location and Boundary of Area Seven. Area seven is approximately two acres located on the northwest corner of E. Willow Street and Walnut Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 7212-010-038 and shown on the Official Zoning Map. C. Goals and Objectives. Goals for the development within the SP-7, Area Seven, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan include the following:
3. Ensure that moderate-income households have access to adequate and affordable housing opportunities with units expressly designed for special needs residents and seniors.
4. Support the development of privately sponsored housing developments designed to be occupied by moderate-income families.
5. Apply design standards which result in the highest quality development and achieve streetscapes with pedestrian

scale and ambiance consistent with Signal Hill's small-town character. 4. Support development with units expressly designed as non-smoking to reduce the impacts associated with second- hand smoke. 5. Provide architectural diversity and avoid uniformity of appearance. 6. Encourage village style developments with common spaces for gathering including outdoor areas pedestrian trails, with appealing landscaping, lighting, and seating. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all property shown as SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, Area VII, on the Official Zoning Map. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. The standards of this subpart shall be applicable to all development, redevelopment, expansions, and modifications of buildings and uses on all property shown on the official zoning map with the zoning designation of SP-7 Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan. B. Site Plan and Design Review. SP-7 is intended to allow affordable residential development to moderate-income households as a permitted use, to authorize the director to allow other compatible permitted uses, and to establish development and design standards. However, project approval will require review by the Director of Administrative Site Plan and Design Review pursuant to Chapter 20.52 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. Principal Uses. The following uses shall be permitted within the SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, Area 7. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited.

1. Multi-family dwelling units available for sale or rent by right.
2. Smoke free multi-family dwelling units available for sale or rent by right.
3. Transitional housing, supportive housing, and licensed group homes serving six persons or fewer "by right" per Cal. Gov't Code § 65583. B. Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted, in conjunction with the development of a multi- family housing project at the site.
4. Community meeting room with associated support spaces and social services.
5. Property management, medical and social services offices.
6. Laundry facilities for the sole use of the residents.
7. Open space.
8. Garages, carports and uncovered parking lots.
9. Pet run; pet relief area, pet exercise area; dog park; pet washroom.
10. Community garden.
11. Tot lot with play equipment/structures.
12. Other amenities as approved by the Director of Community Development (director).
13. Existing oil and gas wells may remain pursuant to SHMC Chapter 16; however, no new oil and gas wells may be created on the site. C. Occupancy Restrictions. Except for the units occupied by on-site property management staff, occupancy of the dwelling units developed pursuant to the Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan (SP-7), Area 7 shall be restricted to moderate-income households, consistent with the terms of a development agreement, or similar executed document between the City of Signal Hill Housing Authority and the developer/operator. Upon expiration of the agreement, the developer, or subsequent property owner(s) shall:
14. Enter into a new development agreement or similar agreement with the city, which would restrict occupancy of the project to moderate-income households.
15. Commit to having at least one nonsmoking building and incorporate the prohibition into the lease agreements for the affected units. If the proposed project contains only one building, the developer or property owner(s) shall commit to prohibiting smoking in designated contiguous units and incorporate the prohibition into the lease agreements for the affected

units. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

The allowable density is thirty-five to forty-five dwelling units per acre. A maximum of ninety dwelling units shall be permitted in multi-family buildings distributed and located in substantial compliance with the conceptual site plan below and on file with the office of the city clerk, or as administratively approved by the director pursuant to the provisions of this subpart. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. All property within the Special Plan, Area VII, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan (SP-7), and applicable ordinances and policies of the City of Signal Hill. In the event of inconsistency between the specific plan, Area VII, and any other ordinance or regulation of the city, the specific plan shall prevail. B. Substantive changes to the physical improvements on the site may be made only after administrative review and approval by the director, in compliance with the findings of Section 20.52.050, "Site Plan and Design Review," of the Signal Hill Municipal Code (SHMC), and this chapter. Determination of "substantive change" hereunder shall be made at the sole discretion of the director. C. Site Plan. Site development shall substantially conform to the conceptual site plan shown in Exhibit E to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file with the office of the city clerk, or as administratively approved by the director pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. D. Building Design. The design, theme, and facade treatment shall be consistent with contemporary architectural theme, as administratively approved by the director pursuant to Chapter 20.52 of the SHMC. Design elements shall include, but not be limited to, varied building heights, staggered rooflines, and balconies, the use of offsets and recesses, consistent with the approved building elevations. To avoid uniformity, submitted plans shall include a variety of materials and complimentary colors. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. The maximum height of each of the structures shall not exceed four stories or forty-eight feet. Measurement and determination of building heights shall be from the existing grade as established on the approved grading plan. B. The structures shall vary in height to the maximum extent possible from one to four stories to maximize design integrity and minimize visual bulk and mass. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

The setback lines shall substantially conform to the approved site plan. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

All lighting of the building, landscaping, parking areas, and similar facilities shall be hooded and directed to reflect away from adjoining properties. Up lighting and down lighting shall be utilized when feasible on buildings and in landscaping area. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. General Landscape Standards. The landscaping standards provided in this section shall apply to all parcels within Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan (SP-7), Area 7, and shall comply with Chapter 13.10 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, Water Conservation in Landscaping.

1. Landscaping and a permanent irrigation system shall be maintained in the area between any property line abutting a public right-of-way and the dwelling, building or structure.
2. Landscaping and vegetation shall be maintained as follows: a. All landscaped areas shall be kept and maintained in a manner that does not detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood, and that protects the health, safety and welfare of the user, occupants, and general public. b. All landscaped areas shall be kept and maintained in a neat and clean condition, free of weeds, debris, litter, dead, diseased, or dying vegetation and broken or defective decorative elements. c. Vegetation in landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed, pruned, and watered to maintain a healthy, growing condition. d. Irrigation systems shall be kept in good working condition and repair to prevent leaks or public health hazards.

e. Vegetative overgrowth shall not be permitted in a manner that is likely to harbor rodents, vermin, insects, or other nuisances; or that impedes, obstructs, or denies pedestrian or other lawful travel on sidewalks, walkways, or other public rights-of-way. f. All property owners shall water, prune, weed and otherwise maintain landscaping in the parkway portions of adjoining streets, including street trees. g. Parkway landscaping shall be maintained by the abutting property owner. B. Minimum landscape area. A minimum of ten percent of the total specific plan area shall provide and be maintained as landscaped area. Setback area and other unused areas of the site that are not intended for future use may count toward the required percentage. Parking lot landscaping may not be counted toward meeting the minimum percentage.

1. Landscape planting shall emphasize drought-tolerant and native species, complement the architectural design of structures on the site and be suitable for the soil and climatic conditions of the site. Consistent with the purposes of Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65591 et seq. (Water Conservation in Landscaping Act), all new and rehabilitated landscape projects shall comply with the following water-conserving landscape requirements: a. To the greatest extent possible, landscape material shall consist of drought-tolerant plants. Low-water-use plants shall be used in at least fifty percent of the total planted area. Planted areas shall consist of plant material well-suited to the given soil and climate of the region. Plant selection shall take into consideration water conservation through appropriate use and groupings of plants that are well adapted to sites and require similar watering needs and climatic, geological, and topographical conditions. b. The maximum area permitted for living turf shall be thirty percent of the total landscaped area on the site. Higher percentages may be permitted when sod is an essential part of the development's common outdoor open space areas such as playing fields, gardens, dog runs, parks and residential model units. Turf usage shall only be permitted for highly visible and functional use areas. Natural turf shall not be permitted in areas difficult to irrigate, such as sidewalk strips, slopes over fifteen percent or narrow pathways. c. Where decorative water features such as pools, ponds or waterfalls are used in landscaped areas, such features shall incorporate recycling of water and, where available, use of reclaimed water. Decorative water features shall be designed to minimize water loss. C. Minimum landscaping of lot. The lot areas not utilized for vehicular and pedestrian access, shall be landscaped with plant materials, including some combination of trees, shrubs, groundcover, and natural turf. Decorative landscape material, such as exposed mulch, rocks, or decomposed granite may be used but is to be an integral landscape design element and shall be limited to a maximum of twenty percent of the landscape area. Artificial turf and pavers may also be used as decorative landscape; however, artificial turf shall not be used in combination with living turf. D. All living landscaped areas shall be provided with an automatic irrigation system, unless the director finds that such an irrigation system, due to the size, location, or configuration of the landscaped area, cannot reasonably be installed and maintained. E. Plant selection, container size and spacing shall be specified to achieve an immediate effect of a filled-in landscape and to allow sustained growth of planting materials. F. The minimum container size for interior lot trees shall be fifteen gallons, and twenty-four-inch boxes for street trees. Tree sizes are to meet to following percentages: twenty-four-inch (or larger) boxes shall be a minimum of thirty-five percent of the total trees and fifteen-gallon containers shall be a maximum of sixty-five percent of the total trees. G. Mature specimen trees in thirty- six-inch boxes shall be provided for larger or prominent areas in sufficient quantity, subject to the approval of the director, to provide variety and emphasis at main focal areas. H. The minimum plant size for shrubs shall be five gallons. I. Groundcover, including turf, shall be planted in a manner to provide one hundred percent coverage within one year of initial planting. J. Plant material installation standards:
2. Trees planted within ten feet of a street, sidewalk, paved trail or walkway shall be a deep-rooted species or shall be separated from paved surfaces by a root barrier to prevent physical damage. A minimum distance of ten feet is required between the center of trees to streetlight standards, water or sewer lines, water meters, back-flow prevention systems, sewer cleanouts and fire hydrants.
3. Screening plant material shall be used for utilities, fences, site walls and unadorned structure walls.
4. Trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained in a manner that protects the basic rights of adjacent property owners.
5. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so that at maturity they do not interfere with traffic safety sight areas or require trimming to keep growth to a restricted height or width. K. Hardscape and landscape replacement. In consideration of storm water/urban runoff protection subject to Chapter 12.16 of the SHMC and soil vapor mitigation subject to Chapter 16.24 of the SHMC, turf and hardscape replacement shall

require approval by the Public Works and Community Development Directors prior to installation, to ensure maximum stormwater and methane mitigation is maintained.

1. Turf Replacement. Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.
2. Turf replacement in landscape areas of two thousand five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10 of the SHMC. L. Surface parking lots/areas. A minimum of five percent of every parking lot shall be devoted to landscape excluding setbacks and vehicle overhangs. The maximum vehicular overhang shall be three feet. Surface parking shall be divided into smaller landscaped lots or courts, with defined pedestrian connections, landscaping, and shade trees. Surface parking lots should include ample shade trees to reduce the heat island effect. Twenty-four-inch to forty-eight-inch box trees are preferred. A landscape plan shall include the parking area and shall consist of a combination of trees, shrubs and groundcover, the size, quantity, species and location of each. Automatic irrigation must be provided to all landscaped areas. M. Stormwater. Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater treatment plans shall be required as part of the landscape plans pursuant to Chapter 13 and landscape areas shall be designed for capture and infiltration capacity that is sufficient to prevent runoff from impervious surfaces. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

Open space, especially common open space, is desirable and shall be required in substantial compliance with the conceptual site plan as shown in Exhibit C to the ordinance codified in this subpart and on file with the office of the city clerk or with an alternative plan as approved by the director. Open space shall be a combination of hardscape and softscape, shall have pedestrian connectivity, shall be accessible to special needs residents, and shall offer a variety of passive and active activities. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

Fences, walls and hedges not greater than six feet in height, as measured from the ground on the highest side of the fence if grades are different, shall be permitted at all rear or side yards. Fences, walls, and hedges along the street frontage shall be setback four feet from the property line and shall not exceed six feet in height. The design and appearance of fences and walls in the front yard shall be of a design consistent with architectural elevations. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. On-site parking shall be provided as follows:

1. One bedroom/studio unit: one- half space.
2. Two-bedroom unit: one space.
3. Three-bedroom unit: two spaces. B. The number of parking spaces and the design, construction and striping of the parking areas shall be consistent with the site plan. C. Parking stalls shall measure nine feet in width by twenty feet in depth. Aisle widths shall measure twenty-four feet in width. The maximum vehicle overhang for any parking space shall be three feet. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. Access and location. Access to parking lots and parking spaces shall comply with Section 20.70.070 of the SHMC. B. Pedestrian paths, trails, and access to, from, and throughout the development shall be a priority item and shall be reviewed in detail under a future Administrative Site Plan and Design Review, Chapter 25.52 of the SHMC. (Ord. 2022-07- 1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. Trash and storage and recycling materials enclosure areas shall be provided of sufficient size to ensure containment of all solid waste materials generated from each dwelling, and to promote the city's recycling program. The number and size of enclosure(s) shall be consistent with those shown on the approved site plan. B. General Standards. All enclosures shall comply with the following:

1. All enclosure walls shall be a minimum of six feet tall, made of solid masonry or concrete block or equivalent material and matching in color to the main building(s).
2. Provided enclosures shall accommodate bins, each with a three cubic yard capacity. The number and size of bins

shall be consistent with those shown on the approved site plan. Adequate access at the ground level shall be provided to facilitate ease of trash/recyclable removal. 3. All enclosure gates shall be heavy-gauge metal with solid or opaque screening and be designed with cane bolts on the doors to secure the gates when in the open position. Doors or gates to an enclosure shall be self-closing types. Latches shall be no higher than five feet. 4. All enclosures shall include a solid roof. 5. An accessible path of travel to the trash enclosure shall be provided. 6. All refuse collection areas shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. C. The developer shall be responsible for scheduling additional trash removal pick-ups if necessary. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A single nameplate, low monument sign, or other sign as approved by the director, with the project address is permitted. All other signs, except for signs identified in Chapter 20.52 of the SHMC as being permissible in any zoning district without a sign permit, are prohibited. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

Roof appurtenances, such as vents or flashing, shall be positioned away from the street side of the structures or finished to match the roof color, in order to minimize the visual impact. Exterior air-conditioning vents shall be oriented to face the interior courtyards whenever possible. All exterior air-conditioning vents shall be finished to match the building color. Landscape screening shall be provided for those exterior air-conditioner vents provided on the first floor. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. On-site facilities. All on-site water supply, wastewater collection, and sewage lines and facilities shall be provided by the developer in accordance with the City of Signal Hill Standard Plans. Storm drainage facilities shall be provided in accordance with Los Angeles County Flood Control District standards. Sewage facilities must also be consistent with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District requirements. B. Undergrounding. All new utility lines serving the site, including natural gas, electrical, water, wastewater, and communication lines shall be placed underground by the developer. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part))) VIII. Area Eight (Orange Bluff)

A. Application of the Specific Plan Concept. A specific plan and its function may be described by comparison with the general plan. The general plan expresses, in very broad terms, the city's planning of its future environment, generally on a long-term basis. Adopted by the city as a legislative act, the general plan may be amended, as required by changing circumstances. The specific plan, on the other hand, is a device used to implement the general plan by focusing on a particular parcel or parcels. The specific plan sets standards, against which developments can be reviewed and imposes controls on the use of the subject parcels. The specific plan is more detailed than a general plan and can be viewed as a bridge between the general plan and individual project submittals.

1. The intent and purpose of this subpart is to establish a specific plan to guide the physical development of a particular geographic area within the City of Signal Hill. In an effort to accommodate the city's diverse housing needs, the concepts, regulations and the conditions set forth in the special purpose housing specific plan, area eight is added to provide for the development of affordable multi-family housing for all types of households. A property management company shall be responsible for providing on-site property management, classes, and other social services to the residents.
2. The special purpose specific plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Cal. Gov’t Code (§§ 64540 through 65507) and addresses all of the issues and topics specified in that code. B. Location and Boundary of Area VIII. Area VIII is approximately eight and six- tenths acres located between Orange Avenue and Gundry Avenue and E. 27th Street and E. 28th Street, designated as Assessor Parcel Numbers 7212-008-049, 051, 7212-010-010, -019, and -020, and shown on the Official Zoning Map. C. Goals and Objectives. Goals for the development within the SP-7, Area VIII, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan include the following:
3. Ensure that extremely low-, very low-income, and low-income households have access to adequate and affordable housing opportunities with units expressly designed for special needs residents and seniors.
4. Support the development of privately sponsored housing developments designed to be occupied by extremely low-,

very low-, and low-income families. 3. Apply design standards which result in the highest quality development and achieve streetscapes with pedestrian scale and ambiance consistent with Signal Hill's small-town character. 4. Support development with units expressly designated as non-smoking to reduce impacts associated with second-hand smoke. 5. Provide architectural diversity and avoid uniformity of appearance. 6. Encourage village style developments with common spaces for gathering including outdoor areas pedestrian trails, with appealing landscaping, lighting, and seating. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all property shown as SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, Area 8, on the official zoning map. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. The standards of this subpart shall be applicable to all development, redevelopment, expansions, and modifications of buildings and uses on all property shown on the official zoning map with the zoning designation of SP-7 Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan. B. Site Plan and Design Review. SP-7 is intended to allow affordable residential development to extremely low-, very low- , and low-income households as a permitted use, to authorize the director to allow other compatible permitted uses, and to establish development and design standards. However, project approval will require review by the Director of Administrative Site Plan and Design Review pursuant to Chapter 20.52 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. Principal Uses. The following uses shall be permitted within the SP-7, Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan, Area 8. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited.

1. Multi-family dwelling units available for sale or rent by right.
2. Smoke-free multi-family dwelling units available for sale or rent by right.
3. Transitional housing, supportive housing and licensed group homes serving six persons or fewer "by right" per Cal. Gov't Code § 65583. B. Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted, in conjunction with the development of a multi- family housing project at the sit.
4. Community meeting room with associated support spaces and social services.
5. Property management, medical and social services offices.
6. Laundry facilities for the sole use of the residents.
7. Open space.
8. Garages, carports and uncovered parking lots.
9. Pet run; pet relief area, pet exercise area; dog park; pet washroom.
10. Community garden.
11. Tot lot with play equipment/structures.
12. Other amenities as approved by the director.
13. Existing oil and gas wells may remain pursuant to SHMC Chapter 16; however, no new oil and gas wells may be created on the site. C. Occupancy Restrictions. Except for the units occupied by on-site property management staff, occupancy of the dwelling units developed pursuant to the Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan (SP-7), Area VIII shall be restricted to extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households, consistent with the terms of a development agreement, or similar executed document between the City of Signal Hill Housing Authority and the developer/operator. Upon expiration of the agreement, the developer, or subsequent property owner(s) shall:
14. Enter into a new development agreement or similar agreement with the city, which would restrict occupancy of the project to extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households.
15. Commit to having at least one nonsmoking building and incorporate the prohibition into the lease agreements for the

affected units. If the proposed project contains only one building, the developer or property owner(s) shall commit to prohibiting smoking in designated contiguous units and incorporate the prohibition into the lease agreements for the affected units. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

The allowable density is thirty-five to forty-five dwelling units per acre. A maximum of two hundred ninety dwelling units shall be permitted in multi-family buildings distributed and located in substantial compliance with the conceptual site plan below and on file with the office of the city clerk, or as administratively approved by the director. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. All property within SP-7, Area VIII., shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the special purpose housing specific plan and applicable ordinances and policies of the City of Signal Hill. In the event of inconsistency between the Specific Plan, Area 8, and any other ordinance or regulation of the city, the Specific Plan shall prevail. B. Substantive changes to the physical improvements on the site may be made only after administrative review and approval by the director, in compliance with the findings of Section 20.52.050, "Site Plan and Design Review," of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, and this subpart. Determination of "substantive change" hereunder shall be made at the sole discretion of the director. C. Site Plan. Site development shall substantially conform to the conceptual site plan shown in Exhibit E to the ordinance codified in this subpart and on file with the office of the city clerk, or as administratively approved by the director pursuant to the provisions of this subpart. D. Building Design. The design, theme, and facade treatment shall be consistent with contemporary architectural theme, as administratively approved by the director pursuant to Chapter 20.52 of the SHMC. Design elements shall include, but not be limited to, varied building heights, staggered rooflines, and balconies, the use of offsets and recesses, consistent with the approved building elevations. To avoid uniformity, submitted plans shall include a variety of materials and complimentary colors. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. The maximum height of each structure shall not exceed five stories or sixty feet. Measurement and determination of building heights shall be from the existing grade as established on the grading plan. B. The maximum permissible number of stories shall be five. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

The setback lines shall substantially conform to the approved site plan. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

All lighting of the building, landscaping, parking areas, and similar facilities shall be hooded and directed to reflect away from adjoining properties. Up lighting and down lighting shall be utilized when feasible on buildings and in landscaping area. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. General Landscape Standards. The landscaping standards provided in this section shall apply to all parcels within Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan (SP-7), Area VIII, and shall comply with Chapter 13.10 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, Water Conservation in Landscaping.

1. Landscaping and a permanent irrigation system shall be maintained in the area between any property line abutting a public right-of-way and the dwelling, building or structure.
2. Landscaping and vegetation shall be maintained as follows: a. All landscaped areas shall be kept and maintained in a manner that does not detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood, and that protects the health, safety and welfare of the user, occupants, and general public. b. All landscaped areas shall be kept and maintained in a neat and clean condition, free of weeds, debris, litter, dead, diseased, or dying vegetation and broken or defective decorative elements. c. Vegetation in landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed, pruned, and watered to maintain a healthy, growing condition. d. Irrigation systems shall be kept in good working condition and repair to prevent leaks or public health hazards.

e. Vegetative overgrowth shall not be permitted in a manner that is likely to harbor rodents, vermin, insects, or other nuisances; or that impedes, obstructs, or denies pedestrian or other lawful travel on sidewalks, walkways, or other public rights-of-way. f. All property owners shall water, prune, weed and otherwise maintain landscaping in the parkway portions of adjoining streets, including street trees. g. Parkway landscaping shall be maintained by the abutting property owner. B. Minimum landscape area. A minimum of ten percent of the total specific plan area shall provide and be maintained as landscaped area. Setback area and other unused areas of the site that are not intended for future use may count toward the required percentage. Parking lot landscaping may not be counted toward meeting the minimum percentage.

1. Landscape planting shall emphasize drought-tolerant and native species, complement the architectural design of structures on the site and be suitable for the soil and climatic conditions of the site. Consistent with the purposes of Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65591 et seq. (Water Conservation in Landscaping Act), all new and rehabilitated landscape projects shall comply with the following water-conserving landscape requirements: a. To the greatest extent possible, landscape material shall consist of drought-tolerant plants. Low-water-use plants shall be used in at least fifty percent of the total planted area. Planted areas shall consist of plant material well-suited to the given soil and climate of the region. Plant selection shall take into consideration water conservation through appropriate use and groupings of plants that are well adapted to sites and require similar watering needs and climatic, geological, and topographical conditions. b. The maximum area permitted for living turf shall be thirty percent of the total landscaped area on the site. Higher percentages may be permitted when sod is an essential part of the development's common outdoor open space areas such as playing fields, gardens, dog runs, parks and residential model units. Turf usage shall only be permitted for highly visible and functional use areas. Natural turf shall not be permitted in areas difficult to irrigate, such as sidewalk strips, slopes over fifteen percent or narrow pathways. c. Where decorative water features such as pools, ponds or waterfalls are used in landscaped areas, such features shall incorporate recycling of water and, where available, use of reclaimed water. Decorative water features shall be designed to minimize water loss. C. Minimum landscaping of lot. The lot areas not utilized for vehicular and pedestrian access, shall be landscaped with plant materials, including some combination of trees, shrubs, groundcover, and living functional use turf. Decorative landscape material, such as exposed mulch, rocks, or decomposed granite may be used but is to be an integral landscape design element and shall be limited to a maximum of twenty percent of the landscape area. Artificial turf and pavers may also be used as decorative landscape; however, artificial turf shall not be used in combination with living turf. D. All living landscaped areas shall be provided with an automatic irrigation system, unless the director finds that such an irrigation system, due to the size, location, or configuration of the landscaped area, cannot reasonably be installed and maintained. E. Plant selection, container size and spacing shall be specified to achieve an immediate effect of a filled-in landscape and to allow sustained growth of planting materials. F. The minimum container size for interior lot trees shall be fifteen gallons, and twenty-four-inch boxes for street trees. Tree sizes are to meet to following percentages: twenty-four-inch (or larger) boxes shall be a minimum of thirty-five percent of the total trees and fifteen-gallon containers shall be a maximum of sixty-five percent of the total trees. G. Mature specimen trees in thirty- six-inch boxes shall be provided for larger or prominent areas in sufficient quantity, subject to the approval of the director, to provide variety and emphasis at main focal areas. H. The minimum plant size for shrubs shall be five gallons. I. Groundcover, including turf, shall be planted in a manner to provide one hundred percent coverage within one year of initial planting. J. Plant material installation standards:
2. Trees planted within ten feet of a street, sidewalk, paved trail or walkway shall be a deep-rooted species or shall be separated from paved surfaces by a root barrier to prevent physical damage. A minimum distance of ten feet is required between the center of trees to streetlight standards, water or sewer lines, water meters, back-flow prevention systems, sewer cleanouts and fire hydrants.
3. Screening plant material shall be used for utilities, fences, site walls and unadorned structure walls.
4. Trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained in a manner that protects the basic rights of adjacent property owners.
5. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so that at maturity they do not interfere with traffic safety sight areas or require trimming to keep growth to a restricted height or width. K. Hardscape and landscape replacement. In consideration of storm water/urban runoff protection subject to Chapter 12.16 of the SHMC and soil vapor mitigation subject to Chapter 16.24 of the SHMC, turf and hardscape replacement shall

require approval by the Public Works and Community Development Directors prior to installation, to ensure maximum stormwater and methane mitigation is maintained.

1. Turf Replacement. Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.
2. Turf replacement in landscape areas of two thousand five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10 of the SHMC. L. Surface parking lots/areas. A minimum of five percent of every parking lot shall be devoted to landscape excluding setbacks and vehicle overhangs. The maximum vehicular overhang shall be three feet. Surface parking shall be divided into smaller landscaped lots or courts, with defined pedestrian connections, landscaping, and shade trees. Surface parking lots should include ample shade trees to reduce the heat island effect. Twenty-four-inch to forty-eight-inch box trees are preferred. A landscape plan shall include the parking area and shall consist of a combination of trees, shrubs and groundcover, the size, quantity, species and location of each. Automatic irrigation must be provided to all landscaped areas. M. Stormwater. Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater treatment plans shall be required as part of the landscape plans pursuant to Chapter 13 and landscape areas shall be designed for capture and treatment or infiltration capacity that is sufficient to prevent runoff from impervious surfaces. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

Open space, especially common open space, is desirable and shall be required in substantial compliance with the conceptual site plan as shown in below and on file with the office of the city clerk or with an alternative plan as approved by the director. Open space shall be a combination of hardscape and softscape, shall have pedestrian connectivity, shall be accessible to special needs residents, and shall offer a variety of passive and active activities. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. Permitted Fences, Walls, and Hedges.

1. Fences, walls and hedges not greater than six feet in height as measured from the ground on the highest side of the fence if grades are different, shall be permitted at all rear or side yards. Fences, walls, and hedges along the street frontage shall be setback four feet from the property line and shall not exceed six feet in height. The design and appearance of fences and walls in the front yard shall be of a design consistent with architectural elevations.
2. All fences and walls shall require permits for construction. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. On-site parking shall be provided as follows:

1. One bedroom/studio unit: one- half space.
2. Two-bedroom unit: one space.
3. Three-bedroom unit: two spaces.
4. Prior to the project's conversion to non-restricted occupancy, pursuant to Section 20.41.1015C., additional off-street parking shall be provided in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 20.70 of the SHMC and Title 24. B. The number of parking spaces and the design, construction and striping of the parking areas shall be consistent with the site plan. C. Parking stalls shall measure nine feet in width by twenty feet in depth. Aisle widths shall measure twenty-four feet in width. The maximum vehicle overhang for any parking space shall be three feet. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. Access and location. Access to parking lots and parking spaces shall comply with Section 20.70.070 of the SHMC. B. Pedestrian paths, trails, and access to, from, and throughout the development shall be a priority item and shall be reviewed in detail under a future Administrative Site Plan and Design Review, Chapter 25.52 of the SHMC. (Ord. 2022-07- 1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. Trash and storage and recycling materials enclosure areas shall be provided of sufficient size to ensure containment of all solid waste materials generated from each dwelling, and to promote the city's recycling program. The number and size of enclosure(s) shall be consistent with those shown on the approved site plan.

B. General Standards. All enclosures shall comply with the following:

1. All enclosure walls shall be a minimum of six feet tall, made of solid masonry or concrete block or equivalent material and matching in color to the main building(s).
2. Provided enclosures shall accommodate bins, each with a three cubic yard capacity. The number and size of bins shall be consistent with those shown on the approved site plan. Adequate access at the ground level shall be provided to facilitate ease of trash/recyclable removal.
3. All enclosure gates shall be heavy-gauge metal with solid or opaque screening and be designed with cane bolts on the doors to secure the gates when in the open position. Doors or gates to an enclosure shall be self-closing types. Latches shall be no higher than five feet.
4. All enclosures shall include a solid roof.
5. An accessible path of travel to the trash enclosure shall be provided.
6. All refuse collection areas shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. C. The developer shall be responsible for scheduling additional trash removal pick-ups if necessary. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A single nameplate, low monument sign, or other sign as approved by the director with the project address is permitted. All other signs, except for signs identified in Chapter 20.52 of the SHMC as being permissible in any zoning district without a sign permit are prohibited. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

Roof appurtenances, such as vents or flashing, shall be positioned away from the street side of the structures or finished to match the roof color, in order to minimize the visual impact. Exterior air-conditioning vents shall be oriented to face the interior courtyards whenever possible. All exterior air-conditioning vents shall be finished to match the building color. Landscape screening shall be provided for those exterior air-conditioner vents provided on the first floor. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))

A. On-site facilities. All on-site water supply, wastewater collection, and sewage lines and facilities shall be provided by the developer in accordance with the City of Signal Hill standard plans. Storm drainage facilities shall be provided in accordance with Los Angeles County Flood Control District standards. Sewage facilities must also be consistent with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District requirements. B. Undergrounding. All new utility lines serving the site, including natural gas, electrical, water, wastewater, and communication lines shall be placed underground by the developer. (Ord. 2022-07-1359 § 4 (Exh. D (part)))