Chapter 2.10 — Traditional Neighborhood Development Site Planning Standards [New]

Sections:

• 2.10.010 Purpose

2.10.020 Applicability 2.10.030 Site Planning Standards for Walkable Nei hborhoods g

These standards are intended to create a walkable urban environment within the transect zones. See Chapter 3.20 (Transect Zones).

A. These standards are applicable to any parcel greater than ten acres within the transect zones.

B. These standards supplement Title 17 (Subdivisions).

A. Neighborhood Master Plan Required

1. A neighborhood master plan must be prepared prior to subdividing any land. A neighborhood master plan shall consist of at least one pedestrian shed and address the proposed block and street network, connectivity to the existing street network, proposed open space distribution, and the application of zoning to each block consistent with the General Plan.

2. An application for a neighborhood master plan shall be filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 9.10 (Application Processing Procedures).

3. The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Department handout for

neighborhood master plans, together with the required fee.

4. Neighborhood master plans proposed on sites not in the applicant's control may show less detail as determined by the Director, but shall address the required topics established in Subsection 1.

B. General Neighborhood Layout

1. Any site over 10 acres must be master planned as a pedestrian shed.

2. Any site over 120 acres must be master planned with one or more pedestrian sheds.

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3. No more than 15 percent of land should fall

• outside of a pedestrian shed unless it is being designated as T2 (Rural Edge).

4. Neighborhood master plans must allocate transect zones as stipulated in Section C. and the open space standards established in Chapter 8.10 (Specific to Open Space).

C. Transect Zone Allocation

1. Traditional Neighborhood Development

D. Civic Space Requirements

1. Civic Space Requirements

• a) Projects shall set aside a minimum of five percent of the project area as Civic Space. This number shall be calculated after street rights-of-way are taken out.

• b) Civic spaces shall be fronted by buildings or by thoroughfares with building frontages on all sides.

• c)Larger sites shall have multiple civic spaces, dispersed throughout the pedestrian shed, within the neighborhood to meet these requirements.

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The Neighborhood Master Plan application required by this Chapter shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission in compliance with procedures set out in Chapter 9.10 (Permit Processing Procedures) and in compliance with Chapter 10.20 (Appeals).

A. Application Filing

1. An Application for a Neighborhood Master Plan shall be filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 9.10 (Application Processing Procedures).

2. The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Department handout for Neighborhood Master Plan applications, together with the required fee.

A. Decision

1. The Planning Commission may approve, conditionally approve, or deny any application following the close of the public hearing on the matter or within 35 days thereafter by resolution. Such resolution shall include findings in compliance with this Chapter.

General Plan and meets applicable district development standards;

2. Meets the minimum applicable requirements of this title and is in compliance with all other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations of the City of Tehachapi and the State of California;

3. The decision shall be final, subject to appeal in compliance with Chapter 10.20 (Appeals).

4. In the event that the Planning Commission is unable to reach a majority decision, as evidenced by a tie vote, the applicant shall have the option of continuing the public hearing until such time as a majority vote can be obtained or consider the application denied.

B. Findings

The Planning Commission may approve a Neighborhood Master Plan application only after making the following findings that the application:

1. Is consistent with the goals and policies of the City's

2. Will not be materially detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the public or to property and residents in the vicinity;

3. Complies with the terms and provisions of any prior zone change approval or Conditional Use Permit;

4. Adequately and safely provides for vehicular or pedestrian safety, both on and off site, by reason of properly arranged vehicular or pedestrian ingress and egress and internal circulation, or that excessive traffic congestion will not be created;

5. Makes adequate provision to protect adjoining properties and structures from excessive and unreasonable

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nuisances, including for example, noise, vibrations, gases or odors, which might interfere with the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties;

7. Is consistent with the applicable provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and the State CEQA Guidelines; and

8. The proposed land use, site and architecture promote a design consistent with and appropriate for the location, and consistent with the intended physical environment of the zoning district.

C. Written Notice

Written notice of such decision shall be given by mail within seven calendar days, after the appeal period ends, to the applicant and any person filing a written request for notice of the decision.

The procedures and requirements in Chapter 9.90 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions), and those related to appeals (Chapter 10.20) and Modifications and Revocations (Chapter 9.100) shall apply following the decision on a Neighborhood Master Plan application.

1. Any interested person that is adversely affected by a decision of the review authority, may file an appeal to the City Council.

2. Any such appeal shall be filed with the clerk of the city within 10 days after the action of the review authority from which the appeal is being taken in compliance with Section 10.20 (Appeals).

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