§ 1.8

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

8119-1.1.3 - Description of Zones. a. Town Center (TC).   The Town Center (TC) zone comprises the commercial and civic core of Saticoy. It consists of one- and two-story "main street commercial" buildings with shopfront frontages that are built up to and accessed from the sidewalk, giving the area a small town commercial character. Ground floor retail, artisan manufacturing and upper floor residential or live/work units support an active pedestrian environment. Ground-floor residential units are not permitted.

                                                                                                                                            Main-street
                                                                             commercial Town Center with an active pedestrian environment.

b. Residential/Mixed Use (R/MU).   The Residential/Mixed Use zone is comprised of a multi-use zone that accommodates higher density housing with a maximum density of 20 dwelling units per acre. Triplex, quadplex, and multi-family units are permitted within the R/MU zone. The commercial uses allowed in the R/MU zone are compatible with residential uses (e.g., restaurants, day-care centers), and property zoned R/MU is within walking distance (0.25 miles) of the town center. Both commercial and residential uses are allowed as principal uses within the R/MU zone, but  The scale of multi- commercial use is allowed as the sole principal use only on lots family buildings can be reduced by placing the third story in the attic space. that cannot accommodate multi-family residential use.

  New buildings in the R/MU zone are up to three stories, with ground floor residential uses separated from the sidewalk by a small front yard, and buildings with ground floor commercial uses are built up to and accessed from the sidewalk. Although ground-floor commercial is allowed throughout the R/MU zone, corner lots at L.A. Avenue and Nardo Street must include ground-floor commercial retail facing L.A. Avenue.

                                                                                   Corner lots in the
                                                                                     Residential/Mixed Use zone on L.A. Avenue include small-scale ground floor commercial
                                                                                                                     retail.

c. Residential (RES).   The Residential (RES) zone accommodates a range of single- family, duplex, triplex and quadplex units, depending on lot size. New buildings are designed to be compatible in scale and character with the existing homes. Dwellings will be set back from the street behind front yards, which are often enclosed by low front yard fences, walls, or hedges. Front entries and windows face the street. Allowable uses within the RES zone are limited to residential and home occupation.

x and quadplex units, depending on lot size. New buildings are designed to be compatible in scale and character with the existing homes. Dwellings will be set back from the street behind front yards, which are often enclosed by low front yard fences, walls, or hedges. Front entries and windows face the street. Allowable uses within the RES zone are limited to residential and home occupation.

                                                                                                New townhouses
                                                                                           (yellow buildings in center) are designed with massing and frontage types that fits in with
                                                                                         adjoining single family houses (gray buildings).

d. Light Industrial (IND).   The Light Industrial (IND) zone within Old Town Saticoy accommodates a variety of light industrial and manufacturing uses, as well as some compatible commercial uses. New buildings are up to two stories in height, and the ground floor is occupied by industrial, manufacturing, office, and small-scale service or retail uses. Upper floors may be occupied by industrial, manufacturing, and office uses.

                                                                                                              The Light Industrial
                                                                          zone is up to two stories in height, and is occupied by industrial, manufacturing, office
                                                                      and small scale retail uses.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

8119-1.1.4 - Applicability.

As noted in Sec. 8114-1.1, the Development Code applies to all development, subdivisions and land uses within Old Town Saticoy (see Figure 1.1.2). Development includes construction, reconstruction, modification, alteration, relocation, demolition and replacement of structures or site features.

For matters not addressed in the Development Code, the regulations and provisions of the NCZO apply. Examples of NCZO provisions that apply to Old Town Saticoy include, but are not limited to, regulations for interpretation (Sec. 8101-4.10), nonconformities (Article 13), enforcement and penalties (Article 14), and animal keeping regulations (Sec. 8107-2).

In the event of a conflict between goals and policies or other provisions of the Saticoy Area Plan and regulations in the Old Town Saticoy Development Code, the Saticoy Area Plan shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between other provisions of the NCZO and this Development Code, the Development Code shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

8119-1.1.5 - Permitting Process.

All ministerial and discretionary projects subject to the Development Code per Sec. 8119-1.1.4 must conform to the standards and provisions of the Development Code. All project applications will be reviewed by County staff to determine conformance to the standards established in the Development Code. If the proposed development is subject to a discretionary permit, then the project is also subject to the Old Town Saticoy Design Guidelines (see Chapter 6 of the Saticoy Area Plan).

Development projects are processed in accordance with the entitlement processes and procedures set forth in Article 11.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

8119-1.1.6 - Application Materials.

All applications requests shall be filed with the Planning Division and processed pursuant to Sec. 8111-2 (Filing and Processing of application requests). The site plan and elevations provided as part of the permit application shall include adequate details for walls, windows, doors, fences, lighting, materials and signage to determine conformance with the Development Code.

a.

Ministerial Permit Applications. In order to determine consistency with this Development Code, project applications for ministerial permits/Zoning Clearances shall include, but may not be limited to, the following information:

All information required by the Zoning Clearance Application Packet;

Building elevations, including information on windows and doors; and

Landscape plan (location, size, and species of trees/landscaping), in accordance with Sec. 8119-1.4 Building Type Standards.

For approved discretionary permits, Planning Division staff will check final (e.g., construction) documents to ensure the project conforms to the approved permit prior to issuing a Zoning Clearance for a project.

b.

Discretionary Permit Applications. Standards for approval for discretionary permits are set forth in Article 11. Project applications for discretionary permits shall include, but may not be limited to, the following information:

All information required by the Discretionary Permit Application;

Building elevations, including information on windows and doors;

Palette of colors and materials;

Landscape plan (location, size, and species of trees/landscaping), in accordance with Sec. 8119-1.4 Building Type Standards;

Lighting plan (location, type and intensity of project lighting); and

Signage Program, if applicable. (See requirements in Sec. 8119-1.1.6(c).)

c.

Submittal Requirements for Signage Program. Adequate information shall be provided to determine compliance with sign standards, and documentation shall include the following:

Written Statement: Provide a written description of all proposed signage for the property. Unless provided within (2) or (3) below, the written description shall include all the following information: number of signs, location of signs (within property, on building), and sign type, color, materials, and size.

Site Plan:

i.

Location of all proposed sign(s) on the property, drawn to scale at one (1) inch = twenty (20) feet.

ii.

Dimensions of proposed sign(s).

iii.

Distance of sign from property lines.

Graphic representation of all proposed sign(s):

i.

Elevation of the sign, drawn to scale with dimensions. Window size(s) required for window sign applications only.

ii.

Building elevations that illustrate window signs, wall signs, or other signs attached to buildings.

Illumination: If illumination is proposed for a sign, then information shall be provided that demonstrates compliance with requirements (i.e., the illumination source, lighting intensity, and area to be illuminated). Include specifications for signs and cut sheets for fixtures and LED.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

8119-1.1.7 - Development Code Content.

The Development Code is organized into the following sections: