Chapter 18.102 — DECOTO INDUSTRIAL PARK STUDY AREA (DIPSA)

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure quality development and to provide specific standards for the zoning districts included in Table 18.102.040.

(Ord. 672-06 § 2, 2006; Ord. 903-22 § 4, 2022)

• A. Residential development standards are set out in Table 18.102.040.

• B. Direct access to Mission Boulevard from individual residential parcels shall be prohibited.

• C. See Section 18.32.110(A), special building setbacks, for required setback from Mission Boulevard.

• D. A minimum of a 100 foot buffer shall be provided between the nearest dwelling and the nearest edge of powerlines.

• (Ord. 672-06 § 2, 2006; Ord. 903-22 § 4, 2022)

• A. New residential neighborhoods shall have unique qualities and characteristics that make them distinctly identifiable from other existing (both old and new) neighborhoods in adjacent areas.

• B. All new residential development shall be constructed of high-quality materials and include features and amenities typically associated with higher end residential development, including, but not limited to:

  1. Tile or similar Class A fire rated roofs;

  2. Varied roof lines and building forms;

  3. High quality exterior materials and finishes, including stucco, solid wood tongue and groove siding, and masonry fireplaces and chimneys;

  4. High quality windows and skylights;

  5. Consistent architectural styling and details (i.e., architectural details from different styles should not be mixed on one house, but styles could be mixed in a larger project);

  6. Spacious interiors that include design elements emphasizing light and openness;

  7. High quality interior finishes, cabinets, appliances, etc.; and

8. Multiple car garages in the lower density single-family areas.

(Ord. 672-06 § 2, 2006; Ord. 903-22 § 4, 2022)

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DIPSA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS1, 4
RS(s) 3000 (Small RS(s) 3000 RS(s) (Small Lot RS6000-D (Large
STANDARD Lot SF) (Duplex) SF) Lot SF)
Allowed Uses Per Sections 18.32.020 and 18.32.030
Minimum Lot Area 3,000 sq. ft. 2,660 sq. ft. 3,465 sq. ft. 4,500 sq. ft.
Minimum Area per Unit NA NA NA NA
Maximum Lot Coverage 50% 50% 50% 50%
Minimum Lot Width 44 ft./49 ft. Corner 38 ft./43 ft Corner 45 ft./55 ft. 45 ft./55 ft.
(interior/corner) lots adjacent to the lots adjacent to the
Paseo are permitted Paseo are required
to be 44 ft. to be 44 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth 70 ft. 70 ft. 77 ft. 90 ft.
Minimum Front Yard 20 ft. (w/roll up 20 ft. (w/roll up 20 ft. (w/roll up 20 ft.
Setback to Garage to doors) doors) doors) 20 ft.
Building 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Minimum Rear Yard Minimum 10 ft.; 12 Minimum 10 ft.; 12 15 ft. 15 ft.
Setback ft. average ft. average
Minimum Side Yard 5 ft./10 ft. 5 ft./10 ft. 5 ft./10 ft. 5 ft./10 ft.
Setback (interior/corner)
Maximum Height 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft.
Minimum Building 10 ft. 0 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.–one story
Separation 15 ft.–two story3
Density Must be consistent with General Plan Land Use Diagram densities
Parking Space per Unit 1 space open 1 space open 1 space open 1 space open
2 spaces enclosed 2 spaces enclosed 2 spaces enclosed 2 spaces enclosed
Building Setback from NA NA 45 ft. 45 ft.
Mission Boulevard
Bedroom Count 2, 3 and 4 2, 3 and 4 2, 3 and 4 2, 3, 4 and 5
Minimum Open Space per NA NA NA NA
Unit

Notes:

• 1 All standards of Chapter 18.32 shall apply except as modified by this chapter.

• 2 Rear of house to edge of curb.

• 3 May be reduced to 10 feet if allowed by development agreement.

Notes:

• 4 In connection with any project that is subject to an owner participation agreement between the project applicant and the Community Redevelopment Agency, standards may be varied as provided in the vesting tentative map provided the project density does not exceed the General Plan standards and such modifications are found to better achieve the objective of the Plan.

• (Ord. 672-06 § 2, 2006; Ord. 903-22 § 4, 2022)

• A. The Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, or the City Council on review, shall make the following findings in addition to any other required findings required by this title before approving any development application in the DIPSA:

  1. The proposed project is consistent with the DIPSA Specific Plan;

  2. The proposed development and/or construction standards of the proposed project are consistent with the development and construction standards of the DIPSA Specific Plan, as well as all other applicable City standards and codes;

  3. The uses and structures will constitute an orderly, attractive and harmonious development; foster stability of land values and investments; and promote the general welfare, by preventing the establishment of uses or the erection or maintenance of structures having unsightly, undesirable or obnoxious characteristics or which are not properly related to their sites, surroundings or traffic circulation in the vicinity, or which would not meet the specific intent clauses or performance standard requirement of the zoning ordinance of Union City.

• B. If the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or Council makes the necessary findings, it shall approve the application. If the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or Council finds to the contrary, it shall disapprove the application or approve subject to such specified conditions, changes or additions as will assure the development will comply with the provisions of the Specific Plan and this district.

• (Ord. 672-06 § 2, 2006)