Title 17 — ZoningChapter 17.21 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT

Article XIII — Walcott Estates Planned Development Overlay District-12

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

§ 17.22.240. Title.

Sections 17.22.240 through 17.22.252 shall be known as "PDO-12" (Walcott Estates Planned Development Overlay District).

(Ord. 12-01 § 3)

§ 17.22.242. Purpose.

The Walcott Estates planned development overlay district (PDO-12) is intended to provide regulations for a rural style, transitional development with liberal open space. It is the intent of the city to create special regulations that will combine open space with clustered small-lot single-family residential product to conserve open space and drainage ways and serve as a transitional development between medium density single-family residential areas to the south and large lot rural properties to the north.

(Ord. 12-01 § 3)

§ 17.22.244. Relationship with the development code and citywide design guidelines.

  • A. The permitted uses for the Walcott Estates planned development overlay are described in Section 17.22.246 .

  • B. Except as modified by the provisions of Section 17.22.248 , the following rules and regulations shall apply to all planning applications in the area.

    1. The citywide design guidelines that are in effect at the time an application is deemed complete.

    2. The approval requirements contained in the development code that are in effect at the time the application is deemed complete.

    3. Any other relevant rule, regulation or standard that is in effect at the time an application is deemed complete.

  • (Ord. 12-01 § 3)

§ 17.22.246. Use regulations.

The Walcott Estates planned development overlay district (PDO-12), located between Walcott Lane and Butterfield Stage Road, is intended to provide for the development of forty-five single-family detached homes on fee owned lots, on 25.13 gross acres, with a proposed density of 1.8 dwelling units per gross acre. The proposed project is comprised entirely of private residential land uses designed to enhance housing opportunities, consider natural features, incorporate private and common open space, private recreation, and develop a common community theme. The project will provide housing opportunities consistent with the city's general plan policies in response to local market demands and will provide for a visually pleasing environment through adaptation of supplemental performance standards that have been provided to ensure transitional compatibility with adjacent neighborhoods. Supportive housing that complies with Section 17.06.110 shall be a permitted use. Transitional housing shall be permitted by right in single family homes. Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted and shall comply with Chapter 17.23 . (Ord. 12-01 § 3; Ord. 23-11, 11/28/2023; Ord. 23-12, 11/28/2023)

§ 17.22.248. Development standards.

The residential component shall comply with the development standards set forth in Table 17.22.248. The maximum residential density shall be two units per gross acre.

Table 17.22.248
Residential Development Standards
Walcott Estates Planned Development Overlay District
Table 17.22.248
Residential Development Standards
Walcott Estates Planned Development Overlay District
Residential Development Standards PDO-12
Lot Area
Minimum lot area 4,500 sq. ft.
Maximum number of dwelling units per gross acre 2.0
Lot Dimensions
Minimum average width 45 ft.
Minimum average depth 100 ft.
Building Setbacks
Minimum front yard
1
15 ft.
Minimum corner side yard 10 ft.
Minimum interior side yard 5 ft.
Minimum rear yard 20 ft.
Minimum building separation 10 ft.
Other Requirements
Maximum building height 35 ft.

Notes:

  1. A minimum of twenty-foot setback is required to face of garage door.
  • (Ord. 12-01 § 3)

§ 17.22.250. Project setting.

  • A. Setting and Location. The Walcott Estates project is comprised of 25.13 gross acres situated between Walcott Lane and Butterfield Stage Road, at the intersection of Butterfield Stage Road and Vista Del Monte Road. Walcott Lane is a paved, two-lane road along the frontage of the property and Butterfield Stage Road only exists as dedicated right-of-way. The existing right-ofway for Karen Lynn Lane will be vacated as a part of this project.

  • B. Existing Site Conditions. The property consists of undeveloped land. Topographical relief ranges from a high elevation of one thousand three hundred sixty-five on the northern portion of the property, to a low elevation of one thousand two hundred fifty-eight near the south western portion of the property. An existing watercourse traverses the southern portion of the property, flowing from east to west.

  • C. Surrounding Land Uses and Development. A tract of single-family homes exist to the south of the project, large lot agricultural lands exist to the east, and rural properties lie to the north and west of the subject property.

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(Ord. 12-01 § 3)

§ 17.22.252. Supplemental design standards.

The development shall be consistent with the following exhibits:

Exhibit 17.22.252A—Site Plan

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Exhibit 17.22.252B—Mailbox Trellis

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Exhibit 17.22.252C—Section at Butterfield Stage Road

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Exhibit 17.22.252D—Typical Section at Interior Street

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Exhibit 17.22.252E—Section at Project Entry

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Exhibit 17.22.252F—Section at Walcott Lane

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Exhibit 17.22.252G—Architectural Styles

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The architecture of the project shall include at least three different floor plans and three different architectural styles (Spanish, Craftsman, and Tuscan). At a minimum, the styles shall include the following features to provide variation along the street.

  • Spanish. Stucco finish, concrete "s" tile roof, 4:12 roof pitch, decorative accent vents, clay pipe accents, decorative foam trim elements, wood fascias and exposed rafter tails, arched multi-pane windows, arched entrances, front porches, and decorative wood shutters.

  • Tuscan. Stucco finish, concrete "s" tile roof, 4:12 roof pitch, decorative foam trim elements and panel type shutters, wrought iron accents, arched elements, decorative foam, front porches and stone veneer.

  • Craftsman. Smooth stucco finish, concrete flat tile roof, 5:12 roof pitch, wood fascias, enhanced outlookers and wood braces, board and batten siding, foam trim, tapered porch columns with stone base, wood railings and shutters, and decorative carriage style garage doors.

Other architectural styles may be considered at the discretion of the director of planning, provided specific details unique to the proposed architectural style and elevation are incorporated. Articulation must be provided on all sides of the homes so that each side of each product provides specific features of the proposed architectural style. Each of the proposed styles must be differentiated from the others through the use of door and window types, window and door trim, garage door design, materials such as stone, roof type and pitch, shutters and the overall silhouette. In addition,

elevations that are visible from a public street or an open space must incorporate architectural enhancements.

(Ord. 12-01 § 3)