§9055.1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

• A. Setbacks:

1. Front: The front setback shall comply with the base zone front setback requirements.

2. Setback Landscaping: Areas between the required setback and street improvements shall be landscaped per the landscaping requirements in subsection L of this section. 3. Side (Interior):

• a. Minimum Side Setbacks: There is no minimum interior side setback; provided, that structures comply with the building and fire code standards for structure separation.

• b. Zero Setback: If zero setbacks are proposed, the side setback opposite the zero setback shall be a minimum of five feet (5').

4. Rear: The rear setback shall comply with the base zone rear setback requirements.

• B. Property Access: There shall be vehicular access from a dedicated and improved street, easement, or alley to off-street parking areas.

• C. Street Frontage: Every primary residential structure shall have frontage on a public street or an accessway which has been approved for residential access by the City.

• D. Structure Orientation: Structures shall incorporate site design that reduces heating and cooling needs by orienting structures (both common facilities and dwelling units) on the parcel to reduce heat loss and gain, depending on the time of day and season of the year.

• E. Structure Height: Structure height shall comply with the base zone maximum allowable height.

• F. Alternative Energy Applications: All structures shall be designed to allow for the installation of alternative energy technologies including but not limited to active solar, wind, or other emerging technologies, and shall comply with the following standards:

1. Installation of solar technology on structures such as rooftop photovoltaic cell arrays shall be installed in accordance with the State Fire Marshal safety regulations and guidelines.

2. Roof-mounted equipment shall be located in such a manner so as to not preclude the installation of solar panels, as shown in Figure 1-1.

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Figure 1-1: Application of Roof-Mounted Equipment

• G. Utility Lines: All utility lines from the service drop to the structure shall be placed underground.

• H. HVAC Systems: All HVAC systems shall be located on the roof of the structure to minimize noise impacts to adjacent properties, or shall be placed on the ground, not visible from the public right-of-way, meet the required setback and be obscured by fencing or landscaping as described in section 9055.2H of this code – Screening.

• I. Mail and Package Delivery Location: For multifamily development projects greater than four (4) dwelling units, mailboxes and package delivery areas shall be in locations easily visible by residents.

J. Primary Entrances:

1. Entry Lighting: All primary structure entrances shall include dusk-to-dawn lighting for safety and security per subsection P of this section.

2. Interior-Facing Structures:

• a. The primary entrance of each interior-facing structure shall be oriented toward paseos, courtyards, pathways, and active landscape areas.

• b. For safety, units not facing the street shall be oriented to provide visual access to entryways, pedestrian pathways, recreation areas, and common facilities from dwelling units.

• K. Open Space: The following development standards apply to multifamily developments greater than four (4) dwelling units:

1. Public Open Space:

• a. Public Open Space: Not less than ten percent (10%) of the gross acreage of the total project shall be set aside as public open space to allow for active and passive recreation opportunities and that includes shading elements to benefit all residents of the project, as shown in Figure 1-2. Open space ownership and maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner(s).

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Figure 1-2: Configuration of Public Open Space

b. Connections: Public open space areas shall be directly connected to all interior space areas (i.e., community room, recreation room, exercise center), trash and recycling enclosures, laundry facilities (if applicable), structure entrances, parking areas, and mail delivery areas by pedestrian-oriented pathways.

c. Landscaping and Gardening: A minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the required public open space shall be landscaped with materials and plantings consistent with the standards in subsection L of this section (Landscaping) and the subject parcel’s underlying base zone landscaping requirements.

d. Lighting: In addition to the exterior lighting standards in subsection P of this section, public open space areas shall incorporate accent lighting. Accent lighting may include string lighting in trees or crisscrossed over pedestrian areas via courtyards, or plazas; lighting in fountains; or lighting of significant structures or architectural design features.

e. Public Gathering Space: Public open space areas shall include a minimum of two (2) of the following public gathering spaces:

(1) Patio seating area for a minimum of eight (8) people. Patio seating can be fixed chairs and tables, table/bench combination, or landscape materials (i.e., slabs of stone or rock);

• (2) Community garden;

• (3) Water feature in the form of a fountain, bubblers, or water play area;

• (4) Picnic/BBQ area no smaller than two hundred (200) square feet with a minimum of three (3) picnic/BBQs and tables; or

• (5) Pedestrian plaza no smaller than two hundred (200) square feet with a minimum of four (4) benches.

• f. Recreation Facilities: A maximum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the required public open space area may be paved for recreation facilities including but not limited to basketball courts, tennis courts, common playground, or swimming pools.

2. Private Open Space:

• a. Ground Floor Units: Each ground floor dwelling unit shall include a minimum of forty (40) square feet of private open space in the form of a covered or uncovered patio to allow for light, air, and privacy.

b. Above-Ground-Floor Units: Each above-ground-floor dwelling unit shall include a minimum of forty (40) square feet of private open space in the form of a terrace, balcony, or rooftop patio to allow for light, air, and privacy.

L. Landscaping (see Figure 1-3):

1. Landscaping Plans: Existing features, such as trees, creeks, and riparian habitats shall be incorporated into landscaping plans.

2. Site Landscaping:

• a. All street trees shall be planted consistent with the standard planting detail on file with the City Engineer.

• b. Vegetation (i.e., bushes, shrubs, flowers) shall be maintained at a height of no more than three feet (3') when located adjacent to pedestrian pathways and building facades and placed in such a manner that does not obstruct lighting.

• c. Foodscaping: The integration of edible plants into ornamental landscapes is allowed and can constitute a percentage of the required landscaping for the subject property.

d. Community Garden: A public garden tended and maintained by members of the local community, allowed per section 9383 of this code (Community Gardens). Community gardens shall be regularly maintained and feature a management plan.

3. Irrigation: Site landscaping shall include an automated irrigation system with a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of system being drip irrigation to reduce water consumption.

4. Maintenance: All trees and on-site landscaping shall be maintained by the property owner.

5. Landscaping Plant Selection:

• a. Landscape planting shall consist of at least seventy-five percent (75%) native, drought-tolerant plants and/or flowering plants, including plants identified for "foodscaping."

b. All tree plantings shall be equivalent to a fifteen (15) gallon container or larger.

c. Street trees shall be selected from the approved species on the Ukiah Master Tree List – Required Street Tree List.

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Figure 1-3: Landscaping

M. Personal Outdoor Storage Spaces: A minimum of ten (10) square feet (eighty (80) cubic feet) of personal outdoor storage space shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Personal outdoor storage areas shall be covered and able to be locked.

N. Bicycle parking is an essential element of any bikeway network. Site planning for short- term and long-term bicycle storage considerations should be based on the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professional’s (APBP) "Bicycle Parking Guidelines" and best practices. See below for bicycle parking standards (see Figure 1-4):

1. Class I Bicycle Parking: One Class I bicycle parking space (i.e., bicycle locker) is required for every fifteen (15) dwelling units. The Class I bicycle space shall be located within or directly adjacent to the required public open space area.

2. Class II Bicycle Parking: For multifamily development projects greater than four (4) dwelling units, one Class II bicycle parking space (i.e., inverted U-rack, ribbon rack, wave rack) is required for every three (3) dwelling units. The Class II bicycle space shall be located within or directly adjacent to the required public open space area.

Figure 1-4: Bicycle Parking O. Parking and Circulation: 1. Parking Areas: a. Parking Lot Design and Location: (1) Parking is prohibited within required sight distance areas. (2) Multifamily development projects greater than fifteen (15) dwelling units shall not site more than fifty percent (50%) of the total parking stalls in a single area of the parking lot. (3) Multifamily development projects greater than four (4) dwelling units shall not provide parking between the building(s) and the primary street frontage. (4) Parking lots within a site shall be internally connected and use shared driveways. b. Parking Lot Landscaping: The following development standards apply to multi-family developments greater than four (4) dwelling units: (1) Parking areas with twelve (12) or more parking stalls shall have a tree placed between every four (4) parking stalls (with exceptions for access aisles and other features required for accessibility or EV charging), unless infeasible, due to existing mature trees or other similar site-constraint. Parking lots shall also feature a continuous linear planting strip, rather than individual planting wells. (2) Parking lots shall provide shade trees in landscaped areas and along pedestrian pathways. Parking areas shall be designed to provide a tree canopy coverage of fifty percent (50%) over all paved areas within ten (10) years of planting. (3) Parking lots shall provide a minimum ten-foot (10') buffer between the parking and structures. This buffer can include walkways and/or landscaping. (4) Parking lots shall use concrete curbing or raised planting areas to protect landscaped areas from encroaching vehicles. (5) At least seventy-five percent (75%) of parking lot trees shall be deciduous species. c. Parking Lot Lighting: The following development standards apply to multifamily development projects greater four (4) dwelling units. (1) Parking lots shall include pole-mounted lighting that shall be no more than sixteen feet (16') in height. (2) Parking lot lighting shall be directed downward to minimize glare. d. Carports: Carports shall be reserved for vehicles and shall not be used as storage space. e. Individual Garage Parking: For multifamily development projects greater than four (4) dwelling units, indoor vehicle parking in the form of garages is encouraged, but not required. 2. Required Parking: a. Parking Standards: Multifamily dwelling parking standards shall be consistent with the parking regulations of their zoning designation. b. Parking Standards: Mixed-use parking standards shall be consistent with subsection 9198.A.3 of this code. P. Exterior Lighting (see Figure 1-5): 1. Pedestrian-oriented lighting shall be provided in active pedestrian areas (i.e., paseos, interior sidewalks, pathways, etc.) for safety and security. 2. Pedestrian pathway (excluding street-fronting sidewalks) lighting features shall not exceed ten feet (10') in height. 3. Active pedestrian areas shall incorporate free-standing lighting separate from structures. 4. Pedestrian pathways, elevator lobbies, parking areas, stairwells, and other common areas shall have minimum illumination levels of one-half (0.5) foot-candle at the pathway surface to clearly show walking conditions. 5. Overhead sports court lighting shall illuminate only the intended area. Light trespass onto neighboring parcels is prohibited. 6. Outdoor lighting shall use energy efficient lighting technology and shall be shielded downward to reduce glare and light pollution in conformance with Dark Sky Standards of the International Dark Sky Association.

e pathway surface to clearly show walking conditions. 5. Overhead sports court lighting shall illuminate only the intended area. Light trespass onto neighboring parcels is prohibited. 6. Outdoor lighting shall use energy efficient lighting technology and shall be shielded downward to reduce glare and light pollution in conformance with Dark Sky Standards of the International Dark Sky Association.

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Figure 1-5: Exterior Lighting

Q. Privacy: Any balcony, window, or door shall use at least one of the following development approaches to lessen the privacy impacts onto adjacent properties. These techniques include: use of obscured glazing, landscaped/privacy buffer in the required setback with a minimum of five feet (5'), window placement above eye level, or locating balconies, windows, and doors facing toward the street and backyard. Trees and landscaping used as a landscaped/privacy buffer shall be planted and maintained by the property owner to preserve the privacy of adjacent property owners.

R. Trash and Recycling Enclosures: The following trash and recycling enclosure development standards apply to multifamily development projects greater than four (4) dwelling units:

1. Walls either made of masonry, metal, or wood with finished metal doors.

2. Vehicle and pedestrian access gates.

3. Downward lighting for safety and security.

S. Structure Identification: Structure identification numbers shall be placed along pedestrian pathways and roads and shall be readable from a distance of at least sixty feet (60').

T. Signage and Information: Developments shall comply with the sign standards in Division 3, Chapter 7 of this code (Signs). In addition, all directional signage and informational kiosks (i.e., development maps) shall be located at the entrances of individual buildings and at convergences of main pedestrian pathways. (Ord. 1212, §7, adopted 2021; Ord. 1234, §2, adopted 2023; Ord. 1268, §5, adopted 2026)