Chapter 16.209 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

This chapter establishes regulations for planned development zoning districts that allow for one or more properties to be developed under a plan that provides for better coordinated development and incorporates development standards crafted to respond to site conditions in order to:

A.

Provide flexibility by allowing diversification in regulations such as building relationships, setbacks, height limitations, lot sizes, types of structures, parking and the amount and location of open space;

B.

Ensure substantial compliance with and implement the land use and density policies of the general plan and any applicable specific plan;

C.

Provide for efficient and cost-effective public facilities and services;

D.

Allow for creative and experimental approaches to land development projects that incorporate design features that are more sensitive to site conditions including the application of new technologies or the innovative application of existing technologies relating to resource conservation;

E.

Facilitate projects that provide greater amenities than would likely result from conventionally planned development; and

F.

Protect public health, safety, and general welfare without unduly inhibiting developers attempting to secure the advantages of modern large-scale site planning for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes.

These provisions shall apply for:

Development in Areas Subject to Existing Master Plans. Properties located in approved subdivisions or within the boundaries of an area subject to an existing master plan and/or planned development unit plan and meet the following criteria shall comply with the development standards of the applicable master plan and/or planned development unit plan if:

1.

Located within one of the following five areas:

a.

Garthe Ranch

b.

Glen Cove

c.

Hiddenbrooke

d.

Mare Island

e.

Northgate (Residential)

2.

Located in a planned development zoning district;

3.

Processed as a planned development unit plan, part of a master plan.

Waterfront and Vallejo Station Planned Development Master Plan. Projects within the WMX Zoning District and as specified in the Waterfront and Vallejo Station Project Planned Development Master Plan (PDMP) and accompanying Waterfront Design Guidelines (collectively, the "Waterfront PDMP/design guidelines") for the waterfront area (the "waterfront area") shall be prepared consistent with the Waterfront PDMP/Design Guidelines, the Disposition and Development Agreement (the "DDA") between the city of Vallejo (the "City") and the developer of the waterfront area (the "developer"), and the development agreement between the city and the developer. Pursuant to the DDA, the city and the developer are obligated to timely appeal decisions of the design review board regarding development review permits for major projects, as determined by the director, to the city council.

"DDA") between the city of Vallejo (the "City") and the developer of the waterfront area (the "developer"), and the development agreement between the city and the developer. Pursuant to the DDA, the city and the developer are obligated to timely appeal decisions of the design review board regarding development review permits for major projects, as determined by the director, to the city council.

PD Planned Development. PD Zoning Districts shall be noted on the zoning map by the designation "PD". PD districts must be consistent with the general plan land use designation in which they are located.

No use other than an existing use is permitted in a PD Zoning District except in accordance with a valid planned development plan. Any permitted or conditional use authorized by the Zoning Code may be included in an approved planned development plan consistent with the general plan land use designation(s) for the property. Where a proposed land use is encompassed by the definition of the PD district's permitted use types but conflicts with the statement of purposes for this district, the proposed land use will not be permitted.

A.

Establishment. The development standards for a PD Zoning District shall be established as provided in Section 16.610, Planned Development Districts.

B.

Minimum Area. The minimum area of a PD Zoning District shall be four contiguous acres; however, the city council may approve a district smaller than four acres if it finds that rezoning to PD would provide greater benefits to the general welfare of Vallejo's residents and property owners than development under any base zoning district due to the unique characteristics of the site or the proposed use.

C.

Residential Unit Density. Except where a density bonus is granted in compliance with the requirements of Table 16.209-A: Density Bonuses For Planned Development Benefits, or the city's density bonus regulations for affordable housing and childcare pursuant to Chapter 16.214, Affordable Housing Incentives, the total number of dwelling units in a PD Zoning District shall not exceed the maximum number permitted by the general plan density for the total area designated for residential use, excluding areas devoted to public and private streets.

1.

Densities may be mixed within the area included in the approved PD Plan.

2.

The planning commission may authorize density bonuses that exceed the ranges specified in the general plan as provided in the following table.

D.

Other Development Regulations. Minimum lot area, yard requirements, building heights, and other physical development standards shall be as prescribed by the PD Plan.

TABLE 16.209-A: DENSITY BONUSES FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT BENEFITS