Title 11 — Zoning Regulations›Chapter 10 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS

Article C — Specific Plans

Solvang Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Solvang

§ 11-10C-1. Purpose and intent.

This section establishes the standards for overlay zones which apply to specific areas of the city or specific lots as approved by the council. All overlay zones shall be established by the zoning map pursuant to section 11-4-2 or as pursuant to this section. (Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)

§ 11-10C-2. Specific Plans Overlay zones.

  • A. Purpose. The Specific Plan (SP) Overlay zone may be applied to any area of the city for the purpose of facilitating better designed projects (e.g., innovative site planning, superior architectural design) by allowing flexible and relaxed development standards. The proposed development shall demonstrate that the development is of significantly higher quality than would be achieved through the application of the city's standard development standards.

  • B. Applicability. A SP overlay rezone shall occur concurrently with the approval of a project. All Specific Plan Overlay zones adopted by the council shall be shown on the zoning map and shall be subject to the site specific development standards listed in the specific plan.

  • C. Review Authority. The council is authorized to approve specific plans, upon recommendation from the planning commission, to ensure compliance with the Solvang Municipal Code, general plan goals, policies, and implementation measures, and state law.

  • D. Specific Plan Overlay Zones Established.

  1. Village Estates, Specific Plan (SP-2), established by Ordinance 91-122. (Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)