Article 19 — Specific Standards for Area Plans
8119-1 — Old Town Saticoy Development Code.
VenturaCounty Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · VenturaCounty
Sec. 8119-1.2 Permitted Uses. This section defines what uses are allowed within each…¶
use, and the decision-maker for that permit.
Sec. 8119-1.3 Zoning Standards. This section defines basic development standards for…¶
Building Profile, Building Frontage, Parking and Utility Placement, and Building Encroachment.
Sec. 8119-1.4 Building Type Standards. Defines standards for seven (7) building types…¶
Sec. 8119-1.5 Frontage Type Standards. Provides standards for additional building…¶
Sec. 8119-1.6 Signage Standards. Identifies allowed signage types for all zones, and…¶
Sec. 8119-1.7 Park Standards. Identifies types of parks allowed within Old Town Saticoy…¶
Sec. 8119-1.8 Additional Requirements. This section defines miscellaneous requirements…¶
measuring height; standards for fences, walls, and hedges; the process for reviewing development on Cultural Heritage Sites; parking standards; open storage standards; and special standards for specific locations.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.1.8 - How to Use the Development Code.
To find regulatory standards that apply to a particular parcel, follow the steps below:
Locate the subject parcel on the Zoning Map. (Figure 1.1.2.) Note the zone classification for that parcel:
• Town Center (TC) zone;
• Residential/Mixed Use (R/MU) zone;
• Residential (RES) zone;
• Industrial (IND) zone.
Check Sec. 8119-1.2 Permitted Uses to determine what types of land uses are allowed in that zone. This section also defines the type of permit required and the decision-making authority for that permit.
Check Sec. 8119-1.3 Zoning Standards for basic development standards (setback, height and other regulations) that apply to the zone.
See Table 1.4.1 Building Type Standards, and select a Building Type that is allowed in the applicable zone.
See Table 1.5.1 Frontage Type Standards, and select one (or more) allowed in the applicable zone. Add that to the selected Building Type.
If applicable, see Sec. 8119-1.6 Signage Standards for the type(s) of sign(s) allowed in each zone.
If applicable, see Sec. 8119-1.7 Park Standards for the type of park allowed in each zone.
Once you've completed the steps above, go to Sec. 8119-1.8 Additional Requirements, to determine whether these regulations apply to your project.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.2 - Permitted Uses.
Permitted uses for each zone within Old Town Saticoy are set forth in the table below. Definitions for all land uses are available in the Article 2 or Chapter 7 Definitions of the Saticoy Area Plan. For an amendment history of all uses, see Sec. 8105-4 and 8105-5.
PERMITTED USES IN OLD TOWN SATICOY, BY ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
A] PRINCIPAL USES
ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS PD PD
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS CUP
ASSEMBLY USES CUP CUP CUP CUP
BANKS AND RELATED FINANCIAL OFFICES AND INSTITUTIONS PD PD
BARS, TAVERNS AND NIGHTCLUBS * CUP
BED-AND-BREAKFAST INNS * PD CUP CUP
BOARDING HOUSES CUP CUP
CAR WASHES, SELF-SERVICE OR AUTOMATIC CUP
CARE FACILITIES (SEE ALSO H. & S. C. AND W. & I. C.)
Day Care Centers CUP PD CUP
Family Day Care Homes E E
Intermediate Care of 7 or More Persons CUP CUP CUP
Low Barrier Navigation Center* ZC
Residential Care of 6 or Fewer Persons* Pursuant to Sec. 8107-53
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES *
Non-Commercial Antenna, Ground Mounted This use only This use only applies if the facility is This use only applies if the an accessory structure to a dwelling, applies if the facility is an as outlined in Sec. 8106-7.1 and facility is an accessory 8107-1.1. For other types of Non- accessory structure to a Commercial Antenna, see Wireless structure to a dwelling (see Communication Facility use below. dwelling (see Sec. 8105-4) Sec. 8105-4)
Up to 40 ft. in height (see Sec. 8107-1.1) ZC ZC
Over 40 ft. to 75 ft. in height CUP CUP
Wireless Communication Facility
Stealth Facilities (Building-Concealed, Flush-Mounted, etc.) 80 ft. or less in height (see Sec. CUP CUP CUP CUP 8107-45.4)
CONFERENCE CENTER CUP
CONTRACTORS' SERVICE AND STORAGE YARDS AND BUILDINGS Not allowed
CULTURAL/HISTORIC USES
Cultural Heritage Sites with Ordinance Deviations Pursuant to Article 7 and principal or accessory uses
Historic Repository PD CUP CUP
Interpretive Centers PD CUP CUP
Museums PD CUP CUP
DOG AND CAT GROOMING PD CUP
DWELLINGS *
Dwellings, Single-Family * ZC
Dwellings, Two-Family, or Two Single-Family Dwellings PD 2 ZC
Dwellings, Multi-Family
Dwellings, Triplex, Quadplex PD PD
Apartments (minimum 4 Plus Units) PD
Town Center Residential PD 3
Farmworker Housing Complex See Dwelling Types Above
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Schools, elementary and secondary (boarding and nonboarding) PD CUP CUP
Professional and Vocational PD CUP PD
Art, Craft, and Self-Improvement PD PD CUP
FENCES AND WALLS 6' HIGH OR LESS PER SEC. 8106-8.1 ZC ZC ZC ZC
Over 6' High per Sec. 8106-8.1 ZC ZC ZC ZC
FILMING ACTIVITIES *
Permanent CUP PD
Temporary CUP CUP CUP
Occasional For Current News Programs/ Noncommercial Personal Use E E E E
Occasional Per Sec. 8107-11.1 ZC ZC ZC ZC
Occasional with Waivers Per Sec. 8107-11.2 ZC-W ZC-W ZC-W
Occasional, Not Meeting Standards CUP CUP CUP
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS PD CUP PD
Fire Stations PD CUP PD
Law Enforcement Facilities (substations) PD CUP PD
Public Works Projects not otherwise listed as Uses in this Section constructed by the County E E E or its Contractors
GRADING (A Public Works Agency Grading Permit may still apply) E E E E
HEALTH SERVICES
Professional Offices PD PD
Ambulance Services & Out-Patient Clinics CUP CUP
Pharmacy, Accessory Retail, For Prescription Pharmaceuticals Only PD PD
HOTELS, MOTELS PD
LABORATORIES; RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC PD
Medical and Dental PD PD
LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS PD PD
MAINTENANCE, ROUTINE/MINOR REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS, NO STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS E E E E
If Designated Cultural Heritage Site ZC ZC ZC ZC
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
Apparel and Related Products PD
Dressmaking and Tailor Shops PD PD PD
Custom/Artisan Goods CUP
Food and Related Products CUP
Bakery Products PD
Instruments; Measuring, Analyzing and Controlling PD
Jewelry, Silverware, and Plated Ware PD
Leather and Leather Products PD
Lumber and Wood Products and Processes
Cabinet Work PD
Machinery, Except Electrical
Office, Computing and Accounting Machines PD
Metal Products, Fabricated
Machine Shops (3) CUP
Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, Engraving and Related Operations CUP
Musical Instruments, Including Pianos and Organs PD
Paper and Related Products
Products From Paper and Paperboard, Including Containers PD
Pens, Pencils and Other Office and Artists' Materials PD
Personal Goods PD
Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods, and Watches and Clocks PD
Printing, Publishing and Related Industries PD
Print Shops (Up To 1,500 Sq. Ft. of GFA) PD
Signs and Advertising Displays PD
Stone, Clay and Glass Products
Glass Product, Made of Purchased Glass PD
Toys and Amusement, Sporting and Athletic Goods PD
MODEL HOMES/LOT SALES: 2 YEARS* (See Sec. 8107-1.5) ZC ZC
OFFICE; BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE, EXCEPT HEALTH & VETERINARY PD PD PD
Telemarketing Offices PD PD PD
PARKING FACILITIES PD PD
PUBLIC SERVICE/UTILITY FACILITIES CUP CUP CUP
Small Utility Structures E E E E
Offices Only PD PD PD
RADIO STUDIOS (see Sec. 8107-45.2.3) CUP PD
RECORDING STUDIOS PD PD
RECREATION, PARKS, AND AMUSEMENTS PD
Arcades CUP CUP
Batting Cages and Golf Driving Ranges, Indoor CUP
Bicycle Racing Tracks, Outdoor CUP
Community Garden Plots ZC ZC ZC
Fields, athletic (with or without night lighting) PD
Gymnasiums and Indoor Sports Clubs/Facilities PD CUP CUP
Parks, Natural or Urban (with or without buildings) PD PD PD PD
Gymnasium (within urban park) CUP CUP CUP CUP
Recreation Projects, County-Initiated PD PD PD
Shooting Ranges, Indoor CUP
RENTAL AND LEASING OF DURABLE GOODS CUP PD
Bicycle Rental PD PD PD
REPAIR AND RECONDITIONING SERVICES CUP
Automobile Repair, Including Component Repair CUP
Electrical and Electronic Machinery and Equipment PD
Instruments, Including Musical Instruments CUP PD
Office, Computing and Accounting Machines PD
Photographic and Optical Goods CUP PD
Repair of Personal Goods such as Bikes, Jewelry, Shoes and Saddlery PD PD
RETAIL TRADE PD PD
Christmas Tree Sales * ZC ZC
Eating Establishments * PD CUP
Feed Stores CUP PD
Lumber and Building Materials Sales Yards CUP
Mail Order Houses (Nonstore) PD
Mobile Food Facilities (less than 30 minutes in one location)* E E
More than 30 minutes in one location ZC
Motor Vehicle, Mobilehome, Recreational Vehicle and Boat Dealers* CUP
Nurseries CUP CUP
SALES/LEASING OF COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OFFICE SPACE IN EXISTING BUILDING ON E E SAME SITE AS UNIT/UNITS BEING SOLD/LEASED
SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
Business PD PD PD
Auction Halls, Not Involving Livestock CUP
Disinfecting and Exterminating Services CUP CUP
Exhibits, Building Of PD
Sign Painting and Lettering Shops PD PD
Personal (e.g. Beauty Salons, Laundromats, massage services, etc.) PD PD
SIGNS (PER SEC. 8119-1.6) ZC ZC ZC ZC
STORAGE OF BUILDING MATERIALS, TEMPORARY* ZC ZC ZC ZC
TAXIDERMY PD
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENTS
Festivals, Animal Shows, Street Fairs, and Similar Events CUP CUP CUP
Multiple Food Facilities (Temporary Event) CUP CUP
Recurring Sales Events (Weekly or Fewer)
Swap Meets CUP
Farmers Markets PD PD
TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING*
Transitional Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8107-52
Supportive Housing Pursuant to Sec. 8107-52
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CUP
Bus Terminals CUP
Train Terminals CUP CUP
TREES & NATIVE VEGETATION: REMOVAL, RELOCATION OR PRUNING Pursuant to Sec. 8107-25
VETERINARY CLINICS, PET ANIMALS ONLY * PD PD
VETERINARY HOSPITALS FOR LARGE ANIMALS * PD
WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE, INDOOR ONLY PD
Building Materials, Movers' Equipment, etc. PD
Ministorage, with or without RV Storage * CUP
Warehousing and Storage, with outdoor storage CUP
Energy Storage PD
WASTE HANDLING, WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING FACILITIES *
Recyclables Collection Centers* ZC
Reuse Salvage Facilities (Indoor only) CUP
Temporary Collection Activities * ZC ZC ZC ZC
Waste Collection and Processing Activities To Mitigate An Emergency * ZC Pursuant to Sec. 8107-36.3.12 ZC
WASTEWATER/SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Facilities
WATER PRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
4 or Fewer Domestic Service Connections (Privately Operated) ZC ZC ZC ZC
5 or More Domestic Service Connections (Privately Operated) PD PD PD PD
Well Drilling For Use Only On Lot of Well Location E E E E
WHOLESALE TRADE CUP
B] ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES ZC ZC ZC ZC
Keeping of Animals
Apiculture (Backyard Beekeeping) See Sec. 8107-2.6.2* E
Pet animals Per Sec. 8107-2.4 E E E
Security animals (See Sec. 8107-2.4.4) E E
More Animals Than Permitted CUP CUP
Youth projects * ZC-W
Dwellings
Buildings For Human Habitation:
Live/Work Units PD
For Caretaker (with or without pets) CUP
For Superintendent or Owner CUP PD CUP
Accessory Dwelling Unit* Pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit* Pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7
Buildings Not For Human Habitation or Agricultural and Animal Husbandry/Keeping Purposes (e.g., Garage, Storage Building):
up to 2,000 sq. ft. GFA per lot ZC
over 2,000 sq. ft. GFA per lot PD
Accessory bathrooms * ZC
Nonmotorized wheeled conveyances, within standards * ZC
which exceed standards CUP
Garage/yard sales E E
Home occupations* ZC ZC ZC
Non Commercial Antennas, Ground-Mounted * See Communication Facilities
Freestanding Light Fixtures Pursuant to Sec. 8106-8.6
Heating and Cooling Equipment, Emergency Backup Generators, Backup Battery Packs, and E E E E the Like (See Sec. 8106-5.5)
Open Storage * Pursuant to Sec. Pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.6 CUP 4 8109-2.2
Ordinary Maintenance/Minor Repairs To Buildings; No Structural Alterations E E E E
Patios, Paving and Decks Not More Than 30" Above Finished Grade, Per Art. 6 ZC ZC E ZC
Play Structures, Outdoor Furniture and Similar Structures Exempt From Setback Requirements E E E E of Art. 6
Recreational Facilities, Restaurants and Cafes; For Employees Only PD
Recreational Projects, County Initiated: Caretaker Recreational Vehicle* ZC ZC ZC
Retail Uses and Structures
Outdoor Sales and Services, Temporary * ZC ZC
Repair of Products Retailed ZC ZC
Retail Sale of Products Manufactured On-Site PD ZC
Soil and Geologic Testing For Water Wells Foundations, Septic Systems and Similar E E E E Construction
Swimming, Wading, and Ornamental Pools Less Than 18" Depth Capacity ZC ZC E ZC
Temporary Buildings During Construction* ZC ZC ZC ZC
To a Use Requiring a PD Permit or CUP Pursuant to Sec. 8111-6.1
Vaccination Clinics, Temporary, For Pet Animals * ZC ZC
E = Exempt PD = Planned Development Not Exempt Approved by Approved by Approved by ZC = Zoning Clearance1 Permit1 allowed Planning Planning Board of ZC-W = Zoning Clearance with signed CUP = Conditional Use Permit1 Director or Commission Supervisors waivers1 Designee
- There are specific regulations for this use; see Article 7.
1 Includes a review for conformance with the Old Town Saticoy Development Code.
2 Duplexes are allowed in the R/MU zone when only a ¾" water meter is available.
3 Only allowed on the second floor in the Town Center as a secondary use.
4 See Sec. 8119-1.8.7 for Open Storage Standards in the IND zone.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4606, § 5, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023; Ord. No. 4624, § 6, 1-9-2024; Ord. No. 4630, § 4, 5-21-2024; Ord. No. 4641, § 9, 12-17-2024)
8119-1.3 - Zoning Standards. 8119-1.3.1 - Town Center (TC) Zone.
a.
Building Placement.
Buildings shall be located within the building site per Table 1.3.1(a) below. Setbacks are measured as per Sec. 8106-4.
See Sec. 8119-1.4 (Building Type Standards) for allowed building types, minimum and maximum lot width and depth dimensions, and applicable design requirements.
See Sec. 8119-1.8 for additional requirements.
Outdoor uses (such as dining) must be located within the property line.
TABLE 1.3.1(a) BUILDING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING MIN. MAX.
a Primary Street Setback 0 ft.1,2 5 ft.3
b Side Street Setback 0 ft.1,2 5 ft.3
c Side Setback 0 ft.1,2 5 ft.
d Rear Setback 5 ft. —
ACCESSORY BUILDING
No detached habitable Accessory Buildings are allowed within the TC Zone. However, an attached habitable. Accessory Dwelling for a Superintendent or Owner and live/work units are allowed (see Sec. 8119-1.4.10).
[1] Setback to be landscaped or paved as per Sec. 8119-1.4.2(e).
[2] Setback includes footings.
[3] Exceptions are available for outdoor uses (such as dining, landscaping, etc.).
b.
Building Profile.
Building heights shall comply with the standards listed in Table 1.3.1(b) below and are measured as per Sec. 8119-1.8.2. Floor heights are measured floor to floor.
The maximum height of buildings with flat roofs shall include parapets and roof decks.
Chimneys and other architectural features may project beyond the maximum building height as allowed by the California Building Code and Sec. 8106-7.
TABLE 1.3.1(b) BUILDING PROFILE STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING MIN. MAX.
e Building height (stories) 1 21
Building height (ft.) for pitched roofs — 40
Building height (ft.) for flat roofs — 35
f Height to top-of-plate (ft.) 20 30
g Ground floor level above sidewalk (ft.) 0 2
h Ground story floor to floor height (ft.) 15 301
i Upper story floor to floor height (ft.) 10 151
ACCESSORY BUILDING
The height of the attached Accessory Buildings shall not exceed the height of the Primary Building.
[1] Exception allowed for parking garages/structures.
c.
Building Frontage.
The street facing façade(s) of each primary building shall extend along the primary and side streets as required in Table 1.3.1(c) below and shall incorporate one or more of the frontage types identified in Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards).
For lots with no side street or alley access, a proportionate reduction in percentage of building length along the primary street frontage is permitted for driveway access to rear parking lots.
All principal and secondary uses shall be enclosed in a building that meets frontage requirements specified in Sec. 8119-1.3.1(c)(1) and (2) above.
TABLE 1.3.1(c) BUILDING FRONTAGE STANDARDS
MIN. BUILDING LENGTH ALONG STREET FRONTAGE MIN.
j Primary Street (% of lot width) 80
k Side Street (% of lot depth) 50
d.
Parking and Utilities.
Parking and any above-ground utilities shall be located as shown in Table 1.3.1(d) below. To the extent possible, utilities shall be placed underground.
Parking/service areas shall be accessed from an alley, rear of lot or a Side Street. When not present, parking/service areas may be accessed from the Primary Street, with driveways located as close to the side property line as possible.
TABLE 1.3.1(d) PARKING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PARKING PLACEMENT MIN. MAX.
l Primary Street Setback 40 ft. —
m Side Street Setback 5 ft. —
n Side Setback 5 ft. —
o Rear Setback 5 ft. —
DRIVEWAY MIN. MAX.
See individual Building Types in Sec. 8119-
p Driveway width 1.4.
e.
Building Encroachments.
Permitted frontage types per Sec. 8119-1.5. (Frontage Type Standards) may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.1(e) below.
Architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), chimneys and fireplaces, eaves, and signage may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.1(e). As part of the main building, cantilevered rooms are also allowed to encroach. Only projecting signs may encroach into a public right-of-way, pursuant to an approved Encroachment Permit.
Maximum dimensions of bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), cantilevered rooms, chimneys, and eaves are indicated in Table 1.3.1(e) below. See Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) for dimensions of allowed frontage types and Sec. 8119-1.6 (Signage Standards) for dimensions of allowed signage types.
See following sections for allowances: Sec. 8106-5 for fire escapes and open unenclosed stairways (Sec. 8106-5.6); depressed ramps (Sec. 8106-5.8); uncovered, unenclosed landing and porches (Sec. 8106-5.9); and decks (Sec. 8106-5.10).
TABLE 1.3.1(e) BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
MAXIMUM ENCROACHMENT (P) MAX. LENGTH MIN. DISTANCE
ENCROACHMENT TYPE (q) BETWEEN FRONT SIDE SIDE REAR PER INDIVIDUAL ALL ENCROACHMENTS CUP STREET YARD YARD ENCROACHMENT (r) COMBINED ENCROACHMENTS (s)
Bay Windows 1,3 3 ft. 3 ft. 0 ft. 3 ft.
20 ft. or 50% of façade length,
8 ft. Balconies 1,3 3 ft. 3 ft. 0 ft. 3 ft. 12 ft. whichever is greater
Cantilevered rooms 1,3 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 2 ft.
Chimneys 3 0 ft. 0 ft. 2 ft. 2 ft. 4 ft. 16 ft. 8 ft.
Eaves 3 2 ft.2 2 ft.2 2 ft. 2 ft.2 n/a 100% of façade length n/a
Arcades 5 ft. See Sec. 8119-1.5
Signage 5 ft. 0 ft. See Sec. 8119-1.6
[1] Bay windows, balconies, and cantilevered rooms are allowed only on second floor.
[2] Eaves may encroach up to five (5) feet into front, rear and side street setback when extending from a bay window, covered balcony, or cantilevered room.
[3] Not allowed when the structure has a front setback less than three (3) feet.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.3.2 - Residential/Mixed Use (R/MU) Zone.
a.
Building Placement.
Buildings shall be located within the building site per Table 1.3.2(a) below. Setbacks are measured as per Sec. 8106-4.
See Sec. 8119-1.4 (Building Type Standards) for allowed building types, minimum and maximum lot width and depth dimensions, and applicable design requirements.
Corner lots along L.A. Avenue shall include ground-floor commercial retail facing L.A. Avenue.
See Sec. 8119-1.8 for additional requirements.
Outdoor uses (such as dining) must be located within the property line.
TABLE 1.3.2(a) BUILDING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING MIN. MAX.
a Primary Street Setback 1 10 ft. 20 ft.3
b Side Street Setback 1 5 ft. 15 ft.3
c Side Setback 5 ft.; 8 ft. for three story buildings —
d Rear Setback 10 ft. —
ACCESSORY BUILDING
Pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be allowed on a lot zoned R/MU with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling. 3 In all other instances, no detached habitable Accessory Buildings are allowed within the R/MU Zone. However, an attached habitable Accessory Dwelling for a Superintendent or Owner is allowed (See Sec. 8119-1.4.10).
[1] Primary or Side Street setbacks to be landscaped or paved as per Sec. 8119-1.4.2(e).
[2] Exceptions are available for outdoor uses (such as dining, landscaping, etc.)
[3] See Sec. 8119-1.3.3(a) and (b) for building placement and building profile standards for ADUs.
b.
Building Profile.
Building heights shall comply with the standards listed in Table 1.3.2(b), and are measured as per Sec. 8119-1.8.2. Floor heights are measured floor to floor.
The maximum height of buildings with flat roofs shall include parapets and roof decks.
Chimneys and other architectural features may project beyond the maximum building height as allowed by the California Building Code and Sec. 8106-7.
TABLE 1.3.2(b) BUILDING PROFILE STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING MIN. MAX.
Building height (stories) 1 3 e Building height (ft.) for pitched roofs — 50
Building height (ft.) for flat roofs — 45
f Building height (ft.) to top-of-plate 16 40
Ground floor level above sidewalk (ft.)
g Nonresidential 0 2
Residential 0 2
Ground story floor to floor height (ft.)
h Nonresidential 12 30
Residential 12 20
i Upper story floor to floor height (ft.) 10 15
ACCESSORY BUILDING
The height of the attached Accessory Buildings shall not exceed the height of the Primary Building. For ADUs, however, the maximum building height shall be pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7.
c.
Building Frontage.
The street facing façade(s) of each primary building shall extend along the primary and side streets as required in Table 1.3.2(c) below and shall incorporate one or more of the frontage types identified in Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards).
All principal and secondary uses shall be enclosed in a building that meets frontage requirements specified in Sec. 8119-1.3.2(c)(1) above.
TABLE 1.3.2(c) BUILDING FRONTAGE STANDARDS
MIN. BUILDING LENGTH ALONG STREET FRONTAGE MIN.
j Primary Street (% of lot width) 60
k Side Street (% of lot depth) 40
d.
Parking and Utilities.
Parking and above-ground utilities shall be located as shown in Table 1.3.2(d) below. To the extent possible, utilities shall be placed underground.
Parking/service areas shall be accessed from a Side Street or rear of the lot. When not present, parking/service areas may be accessed from the Primary Street, with driveways located as close to the side property line as possible.
TABLE 1.3.2(d) PARKING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PARKING PLACEMENT MIN. MAX.
l Primary Street Setback Rear 50% of lot —
m Side Street Setback 5 ft. —
n Side Setback 5 ft. —
o Rear Setback 5 ft. —
DRIVEWAY MIN. MAX.
p Driveway width See individual Building Types in Sec. 8119-1.4
e.
Building Encroachments.
Permitted frontage types per Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.2(e) below.
Architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), chimneys, eaves, and signage may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.2(e) below. As part of the main building, cantilevered rooms are allowed to encroach. Except for commercial signs, no encroachments are permitted in the public right-of-way.
Maximum dimensions of architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), cantilevered rooms, chimneys, and eaves are indicated in Table 1.3.2(e) below. See Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) for dimensions of allowed frontage types and Sec. 8119-1.6 (Signage Standards) for dimensions of allowed signage types.
See following sections for allowances: Sec. 8106-5 for fire escapes and open unenclosed stairways (Sec. 8106-5.6); depressed ramps (Sec. 8106-5.8); uncovered, unenclosed landing and porches (Sec. 8106-5.9); and decks (Sec. 8106-5.10).
TABLE 1.3.2(e) BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
MAXIMUM ENCROACHMENT (P) MAX. LENGTH MIN. DISTANCE
ENCROACHMENT TYPE (q) SIDE SIDE REAR PER INDIVIDUAL ALL ENCROACHMENTS BETWEEN FRONT STREET YARD YARD ENCROACHMENT (r) COMBINED ENCROACHMENTS (s)
Bay Windows 1 3 ft. 3 ft. 0 ft. 3 ft.
20 ft. or 45% of façade length,
8 ft. Balconies 1 3 ft. 3 ft. 0 ft. 3 ft. 12 ft. whichever is greater
Cantilevered rooms 1 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 2 ft.
Chimneys 0 ft. 0 ft. 2 ft. 2 ft. 4 ft. 16 ft. 8 ft.
Eaves 2 ft.2 2 ft.2 2 ft. 2 ft.2 n/a 100% of façade length n/a
Porch, Stoop 5 ft. 5 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. See Sec. 8119-1.5.4 & Sec 8119-1.5.5
Signage 5 ft. 0 ft. See Sec. 8119-1.6
[1] Bay windows, balconies, and cantilevered rooms are allowed only on second and third floors.
[2] Eaves may encroach up to five (5) feet into front, rear and side street setback when extending from a bay window, covered balcony, or cantilevered room.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)
8119-1.3.3 - Residential (RES) Zone.
a.
Building Placement.
Buildings, Accessory Dwelling units (ADU) pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7.5, and other habitable/non-habitable accessory buildings shall be located within the building site per Table 1.3.3(a) below, except that setbacks for ADUs shall be consistent with Sec. 8107-1.7.5. Setbacks are measured as per Sec. 8106-4.
See Sec. 8119-1.4 (Building Type Standards) for allowed building types, minimum and maximum lot width and depth dimensions, and applicable design requirements.
See Sec. 8119-1.8 for additional requirements.
For all other applicable standards regarding ADUs, see Sec. 8107-1.7.
TABLE 1.3.3(a) BUILDING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING MIN. MAX.
a Primary Street Setback 1 15 ft. or prevailing setback for block length 20 ft.
b Side Street Setback 1 10 ft. —
c Side Setback 5 ft. —
d Rear Setback 10 ft. —
ACCESSORY BUILDING MIN. MAX.
a1 Primary Street Setback 1 Locate on Rear 40% of lot
b1 Side Street Setback 1, 3 10 ft. —
c1 Side Setback 2, 3 5 ft. —
d1 Rear Setback 2, 3 5 ft. —
[1] Primary and Side Street setbacks shall be landscaped.
[2] An exception is allowed for non-habitable accessory buildings where the minimum side and rear setback can be three (3) feet. (Per Sec. 8106-5.1).
[3] Chimneys and other architectural features may project beyond the maximum building height as allowed by the California Building Code and Sec. 8106-7.
b.
Building Profile.
Building heights shall comply with the standards listed in Table 1.3.3(b) below and are measured as per Sec. 8119-1.8.2. Floor heights are measured floor to floor.
The maximum height of buildings with flat roofs shall include parapets and roof decks.
Chimneys and other architectural features may project beyond the maximum building height as allowed by the California Building Code and Sec. 8106-7.
TABLE 1.3.3(b) BUILDING PROFILE STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING MIN. MAX.
e Building height (stories) 1 2
Building height (ft.) — 35
f Height to top-of-plate (ft.) — 25
g Ground floor level above sidewalk (ft.) 0 3
h Ground story height (ft.) 9 12
i Upper story height (ft.) 9 12
ACCESSORY BUILDING MIN. MAX.
e 1 Building height (stories) 1 21
Building height (ft.) 2, 3 — 25
f1 Height to top-of-plate (ft.) — 20
g1 Floor height (ft.) 9 10
[1] Only allowed if it is: (a) a 2-story ADU, or (b) an ADU located over a non-habitable accessory building.
[2] Building height of Accessory Building shall not exceed the height of the Primary Building.
[3] Maximum building height for ADUs shall be pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7.
c.
Building Frontage.
The street facing façade(s) of each primary building shall extend along the primary and side streets as required in Table 1.3.3(c) below and shall incorporate one or more of the frontage types identified in Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards).
For lots with no side street or alley access, a proportionate reduction in percentage of building length along the primary street frontage is permitted for driveway access to rear parking lots.
All principal and secondary uses shall be enclosed in a building that meets frontage requirements specified in Sec. 8119-1.3.3(c)(1) and (c)(2) above.
TABLE 1.3.3(c) BUILDING FRONTAGE STANDARDS
MIN. BUILDING LENGTH ALONG STREET FRONTAGE MIN.
j Primary Street (% of lot width) 60
k Side Street (% of lot depth) 30
d.
Parking and Utilities.
Parking and above-ground utilities shall be located as shown in Table 1.3.3(d) below. To the extent possible, utilities shall be underground.
Parking/service areas shall be accessed from an alley or a Side Street. When not present, parking/service areas may be accessed from the Primary Street, with driveways located as close to side property line as possible.
TABLE 1.3.3(d) PARKING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PARKING PLACEMENT MIN. MAX.
l Primary Street Setback Rear 50% of lot —
m Side Street Setback 10 ft. —
n Side Setback 5 ft. —
o Rear Setback 5 ft. —
DRIVEWAY MIN. MAX.
p Driveway width See individual Building Types in Sec. 8119-1.4
e.
Building Encroachments.
Permitted frontage types per Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.3(e) below.
Architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), chimneys, eaves, and signage may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.3(e) below. As part of the main building, cantilevered rooms are also allowed to encroach.
No encroachments shall be permitted within the public right-of-way.
Maximum dimensions of architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), cantilevered rooms, chimneys, and eaves are indicated in Table 1.3.3(e) below. See Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) for dimensions of allowed frontage types and Sec. 8119-1.6 (Signage Standards) for dimensions of allowed signage types.
See following sections for allowances: Sec. 8106-5 for fire escapes and open unenclosed stairways (Sec. 8106-5.6); depressed ramps (Sec. 8106-5.8); uncovered, unenclosed landing and porches (Sec. 8106-5.9); and decks (Sec. 8106-5.10).
TABLE 1.3.3(e) BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
MAXIMUM ENCROACHMENT (q) MAX. LENGTH MIN. DISTANCE
ENCROACHMENT TYPE SIDE SIDE REAR PER INDIVIDUAL ALL ENCROACHMENTS BETWEEN FRONT STREET YARD YARD ENCROACHMENT (r) COMBINED ENCROACHMENTS (s)
Bay Windows 1 3 ft. 3 ft. 0 ft. 3 ft.
20 ft. or 45% of façade length,
8 ft. Balconies 2 3 ft. 3 ft. 0 ft. 3 ft. 12 ft.
whichever is greater
Cantilevered rooms 2 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 2 ft.
Chimneys 2 ft. 2 ft. 2 ft. 2 ft. 4 ft. 16 ft. 8 ft.
Eaves 2 ft.3 2 ft.3 2 ft. 2 ft.3 n/a 100% of façade length n/a
Porch, Stoop 5 ft. 5 ft. 2 ft. 2 ft. See Sec. 8119-1.5.4 and Sec. 8119-1.5.5
[1] Bay windows are allowed only on the ground floor.
[2] Balconies and cantilevered rooms are allowed only on second floor.
[3] Eaves may encroach up to five (5) feet into front, rear and side street setback when extending from a bay window, covered balcony, or cantilevered room.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)
8119-1.3.4 - Industrial (IND) Zone.
a.
Building Placement.
Buildings shall be located within the building site per Table 1.3.4(a) below. Setbacks are measured as per Sec. 8106-4.
See Sec. 8119-1.4 (Building Type Standards) for allowed building types, minimum and maximum lot width and depth dimensions, and applicable design requirements.
See Sec. 8119-1.8 for additional requirements, including standards for Open Storage in the IND zone (Sec. 8119-1.8.7).
TABLE 1.3.4(a) BUILDING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING MIN. MAX.
a Primary Street Setback 1 10 ft. 20 ft.
b Side Street Setback 1 10 ft. —
c Side Setback 5 ft. —
d Rear Setback 5 ft. —
ACCESSORY BUILDING
No detached habitable Accessory Buildings are allowed within the IND Zone. However, an attached habitable Accessory Dwelling for a Superintendent or Owner, or a Caretaker is allowed (see Sec. 8119-1.4.10).
[1] Primary and Side Street setbacks shall be landscaped.
b.
Building Profile.
Building heights shall comply with the standards listed in Table 1.3.4(b) and are measured as per Sec. 8119-1.8.2. Floor heights are measured floor to floor.
The maximum height of buildings with flat roofs shall include parapets and roof decks.
The heights of industrial buildings located adjacent to residentially zoned parcels shall be reduced (i.e., step back the second floor) to ensure compatible heights of the structures (Apply Sec. 8119-1.8.5(d)).
TABLE 1.3.4(b) BUILDING PROFILE STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING MIN. MAX.
e Building height (stories) 1 2
Building height (ft.) 1 — 45
f Height to top-of-plate (ft.) — 40
g Ground floor level above sidewalk (ft.) — —
h Ground story height (ft.): — 35
i Upper story height (ft.) — —
ACCESSORY BUILDING
The height of the attached Accessory Buildings shall not exceed the height of the Primary Building.
[1] Max. Building height along Azahar St. = 35 feet (see Sec. 8119-1.8.5).
c.
Building Frontage.
The street facing façade(s) of each primary building shall extend along the primary and side streets as required in Table 1.3.4(c) below and shall incorporate one or more of the frontage types identified in Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards).
All principal and secondary uses shall be enclosed in a building that meets frontage requirements specified in Sec. 8119-1.3.4(c)(1) above.
TABLE 1.3.4(c) BUILDING FRONTAGE STANDARDS
MIN. BUILDING LENGTH ALONG STREET FRONTAGE MIN.
j Primary Street (% of lot width) 50
k Side Street (% of lot depth) 30
d.
Parking and Utilities.
Parking and above-ground utilities (service areas) shall be located as shown in Table 1.3.4(d) below. To the extent possible, utilities shall be underground.
Parking/service areas shall be accessed from a Side Street. When not present, parking/service areas shall be accessed from the Primary Street. Driveways shall be located as close to side property line as possible.
TABLE 1.3.4(d) PARKING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PARKING PLACEMENT MIN. MAX.
l1 Primary Street Setback 10 ft. min. for 50% max. of Primary Street lot width;
50% of lot depth for remaining 50% of Primary Street lot
l2 Primary Street Setback width; Parking may not be located on corner.
m Side Street Setback 5 ft.
n Side Setback 5 ft.
o Rear Setback 5 ft.
DRIVEWAY MIN. MAX.
p Driveway width See individual Building Types in Sec. 8119-1.4
e.
Building Encroachments.
Permitted frontage types per Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.4(e) below.
Architectural elements, including eaves, and signage may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.4(e) below.
No encroachments shall be permitted within the public right-of-way.
Maximum dimensions of architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), cantilevered rooms, chimneys, and eaves are indicated in Table 1.3.4(e) below. See Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) for dimensions of allowed frontage types and Sec. 8119-1.6 (Signage Standards) for dimensions of allowed signage types.
TABLE 1.3.4(e) BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
MAXIMUM ENCROACHMENT (P) MAX. LENGTH
ENCROACHMENT TYPE PER ALL MIN. DISTANCE BETWEEN SIDE SIDE REAR FRONT INDIVIDUAL ENCROACHMENTS ENCROACHMENTS STREET YARD YARD ENCROACHMENT COMBINED
Eaves 2 ft. 2 ft. 2 ft. 2 ft. n/a 100% of façade length n/a
Signage 5 ft. 0 ft. See Sec. 8119-1.6
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.4 - Building Type Standards. 8119-1.4.1 - Allowable Building Types by Zone.
A parcel may only be developed with a building type allowed by this Section. Allowable building types for each zone in Old Town Saticoy are shown in Table 1.4.1 below. Section references in the table indicate the location for Building Type standards.
TABLE 1.4.1. ALLOWED BUILDING TYPES BY ZONE
BUILDING TYPES ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
Commercial/Mixed-Use Building Sec. 8119-1.4.3 Sec. 8119-1.4.3 Sec. 8119-1.4.3
Courtyard Building Sec. 8119-1.4.4 Sec. 8119-1.4.4
Townhouse Sec. 8119-1.4.5
Small Apartment Building Sec. 8119-1.4.6
Triplex and Quadplex Sec. 8119-1.4.7 Sec. 8119-1.4.7
Single-Family House and Duplex Sec. 8119-1.4.8 2 Sec. 8119-1.4.8
Industrial Building Sec. 8119-1.4.9
Accessory Dwellings (habitable) 1 Sec. 8119-1.4.10 Sec. 8119-1.4.10 Sec. 8119-1.4.10 Sec. 8119-1.4.10
Accessory Structures (non-habitable) Sec. 8119-1.4.11
[1] There are several types of accessory, habitable buildings:
•Accessory Dwelling Units, which are allowed in the R/MU and RES zones, and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, which are allowed in the RES zone, pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7; and
•Caretaker dwelling units and those for Superintendent/Owner, which are allowed in the TC, R/MU, and IND zones.
[2] Duplexes are allowed in the R/MU zone when only a ¾" water meter is available.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)
8119-1.4.2 - Requirements for all Building Types.
See Sec. 8119-1.4.3 through Sec. 8119-1.4.11 for detailed Building Type standards.
a.
Building Size, Massing and Materials. All Principal and Secondary uses shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building, unless the use is specifically identified as an outdoor use or is one (1) which must be located outdoors in order to function.
Corner Lots: When a building is located on a corner lot, the Primary and Side Street façades shall utilize the same materials and finishes.
Street-Facing Façades: In order to ensure that building size and massing is consistent with the small-town character of Old Town Saticoy:
Example of a commercial building that breaks a long façade into multiple vertical segments.
i.
The length of façade shall be limited to the standards in Tables 1.4.3. through 1.4.11.
ii.
If the façade length exceeds one hundred (100) feet, the façade shall be visually broken up into multiple vertical segments. (Also see Sec. 8119-1.4.2(a)(3), Building Façades.)
Example of a building that breaks up the Primary and Side Street façades into different vertical components by projecting or recessing external wall surfaces and by adding porches, balconies, etc.
Building Façades: Façades shall be divided into vertical components that are twenty-five (25) feet or less in width. Each component can be created by projecting or recessing wall surfaces, by changing the roofline or adding a porch, or by adding piers or pilasters to provide vertical breaks in the building elevation.
Multi-family Buildings: Multi-family buildings (i.e., the residential portions of Mixed-use Buildings, Courtyard Buildings, or Small Apartment Buildings) may be composed of stacked flats, townhouse units, lofts or a combination of these dwelling unit types.
b.
Frontage Standards.
Frontage Type: Street-facing building façades shall be composed of allowed frontage types per Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards).
Uses facing the Street: Along Primary Streets, where retail or office uses are allowed or required, retail or office space rather than service rooms shall be oriented toward the Primary Street.
Uses facing a Park: Buildings that are adjacent to and face a park (such as Plaza or Green) shall include building entry, windows, doors, and frontage types that provide a high level of visibility and access between the building and the park. For guidelines related to parks, see Subsection C.7 in Chapter 6 of the Area Plan.
Window Locations:
i.
All buildings shall provide street-facing and, where present, alley-facing windows.
ii.
Alley-facing windows shall only be provided for habitable accessory structures (not garages).
iii.
The Primary Street frontage shall have minimum fifty (50) percent window/glazing areas, and the Side Street Frontage shall have a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent.
Example of a building that incorporates the same materials and finishes on both its primary street and side street façades. Its front porch also faces both streets.
c.
Building Lighting. Lighting shall comply with the following requirements:
Flood lamps shall be shielded so that light sources are not visible from a public right-of-way.
Spotlights: Lighting (uplighting, downlighting) shall be aimed solely at the object to be illuminated, such as architectural features or components of a building, and outdoor artwork or signs.
Lighting fixtures shall not obscure important architectural features of the building.
Lighting fixtures shall minimize off-site light and glare that would be visible from the Santa Clara River.
d.
Services and Utilities Placement. The standards in this Section apply to the following: (i) Service areas (for trash enclosures), (ii) Mechanical and electrical equipment (HVAC) and (iii) Public utility equipment (back flow preventers, transformer boxes, gas and electric meters, etc.) located on private lots. These standards apply to both roof- or ground-mounted services and utilities.
Public Views: To the extent feasible, service/utility areas and equipment shall be screened from public view or located so as not to be visible from Primary or Side Streets. Utilities unavoidably located in a front yard shall be located away from pedestrian and vehicular routes and screened from public view (with landscaping, by using building offsets or enclosures).
Lots with Alleys: Locate service areas adjacent to the alley, and place utilities and equipment adjacent to the alley, subject to the requirements and approval of the associated utility company.
Lots without Alleys: When an alley is not present, utility access and equipment shall be located in a side or rear-yard and screened from public view.
Noise or Odor-Generating Equipment/Containers: To the extent feasible, garbage bins, generators, and other such equipment shall be located away from adjacent properties. Such facilities shall be fully enclosed by materials that minimize noise or odor impacts. Air intake and exhaust systems, or other mechanical equipment that generates noise, smoke or odors, should not be located on or within ten (10) feet of the Primary Street property line or within any on-site common open spaces. Where required, trash enclosures shall be provided in accordance with Integrated Waste Management Division (IWMD) guidance.
Example of a residential building that uses an overhanging room to break up its front façade.
e.
Open Space and Landscape.
Primary and Side Street Setbacks: In the Town Center (TC) zone, Primary and Side Street setbacks require landscaping, which may include hardscape or special/permeable paving material consistent with applicable stormwater regulations (see Subsection C.6. in Chapter 6 of the Area Plan for examples of special/permeable paving). These setbacks may also utilize a combination of hardscape and landscape (such as planters). In the RES, R/MU and IND zones, Primary and Side Street setbacks shall be landscaped.
Front Yards: The size of front yards shall be determined by the setbacks and frontage type requirements of the applicable zone (see
Sec. 8119-1.3. Zoning Standards).¶
Landscaping: For Primary and Side Streets, the "parkway" portion of the public right-of-way (see Chapter 5 of the Saticoy Area Plan), as well as setback areas along those streets, shall be landscaped and maintained by the landowner. Landscaping shall be provided from the edge of sidewalk or back of curb to the building façade or garden wall. Paved areas shall be limited to walks and driveways, where present.
Commercial Open Space: For developments in the TC zone, the total area devoted to landscaping shall be no less than ten (10) percent of the overall permit area. Except for Primary and Side Street setbacks, landscape requirements may be modified or waived by the Planning Director for lots of less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in area. All landscaping plans including, where required, street tree plantings in parkway areas or in specified sidewalk tree wells, shall be submitted with the project application.
Landscaping for Large-Scale Development or Redevelopment: See Sec. 8119-1.8.5(f).
A back flow preventer that abuts the building and is screened from the view of the sidewalk and street by shrubs.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.4.3 - Commercial/Mixed-Use Building.
A one-, two-, or three-story building designed for occupancy by retail, service, or office uses on the ground floor. Upper floors, where present, may be used for service, office, or residential uses as allowed by each zone's permitted uses. Upper floor units may be directly accessed from the street level by an exterior stair or through an interior street-level lobby. The building may also be configured for "live/work" or residential occupancy, in which case the ground floor is occupied by non-residential uses and the upper story is occupied by residential uses. In the Town Center zone, commercial uses are located at the ground level, and residential or commercial uses are located on the upper floor. This building type may utilize either "block-form" or "house-form" structures.
All Commercial/Mixed-Use Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.3.
Building Type Diagram (example shows a 2-story building)
A tall, one-story "block-form" Mixed-Use Building that accommodates retail uses is appropriate for Saticoy's Town Center.
TABLE 1.4.3. COMMERCIAL/MIXED-USE BUILDING
STANDARD ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
- LOT SIZE
A. Width 25 ft. min.—100 ft. max. Not allowed 25 ft. min.—260 ft. max.
B. Depth 75 ft. min.—150 ft. max. 75 ft. min.—260 ft. max.
- BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING
A. Height (max.) 2 stories / 40 ft. 3 stories / 50 ft. Not allowed 2 stories / 45 ft.
B. Length along front 80 ft. max. 130 ft. max.
C. Length along side yard 75 ft. max. 60 ft. max. 80 ft. max.
D. Residential Unit Size Per market Per market n/a
- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM PRIMARY OR SIDE STREET
A. Ground floor Direct access from sidewalk Not allowed Direct access from sidewalk
B. Upper Floors From street-level lobby or stair accessed from sidewalk or street-level patio From street-level lobby or stair accessed from sidewalk
- PARKING ACCESS1
A. Lot with alley From alley n/a Not allowed n/a
B. Corner lot without alley Max. 20 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street Max. 20 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street
C. Internal lot without alley Max. 20 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street Max. 20 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street
- PARKING TYPE
A. Type Surface lot, Joint Parking lot, Surface lot, garage, or carport Not allowed Surface lot, garage, or carport garage, or carport
- OPEN SPACE
A. Primary and Side Street Setbacks Primary and Side Street setbacks to Landscaping required in Primary and Not allowed Landscaping required in Primary be landscaped or paved per Sec. Side Street setbacks and Side Street setbacks 8119-1.4.2(e)
B. Private Open Space (Residential n/a • Patio, deck or rear/side yard for ground n/a Uses only) floor units; • Balcony required for 2nd or 3rd story units; • Min size: 40 SF min. with dimensions of 5 ft. × 8 ft.
• Balcony required for 2nd or 3rd story units; • Min size: 40 SF min. with dimensions of 5 ft. × 8 ft.
C. Common Open Space • Required for residential development (Residential Uses only) with 8 or more units unless project is located less than ¼-mile walking distance from 0.25 acre park. • Min. size: 1,000 SF min. with dimensions 20 ft. × 25 ft.
FRONTAGE
See Sec. 8119-1.5 Not allowed See Sec. 8119-1.5
[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.4.4 - Courtyard Building.
The Courtyard Building is a "block-form" or a "house-form" building that can be used for residential, commercial, or mixed-use (residential/commercial) areas. In all configurations, the courtyard should be visible and accessed from a Primary or Side Street. This building type is particularly useful for large-scale developments. Courtyard buildings are well suited to senior housing.
When used for residential purposes, the Courtyard Building includes a group of attached dwelling units arranged to share one (1) or more common courtyards, where pedestrian access to those units is taken from a courtyard. The courtyard should function as a common outdoor space for residents. When used solely for commercial use in the Town Center (TC) zone, the courtyard space shall be used as a semi-public outdoor area.
A mixed-use configuration could occur in a number of ways:
a.
Within the TC zone, commercial use would occupy the ground floor level and residential use would occupy the second level in either a live/work configuration or secondary use configuration;
b.
Within the R/MU zone, commercial use would occupy a portion of the ground floor level, with residential use on both ground and upper floors. Alternatively, a Courtyard Building could be configured with a one- or two-story commercial structure that faces a Primary Street, combined with residential buildings located behind the commercial building facing a courtyard that is primarily or exclusively used by residents. Courtyard Building Type Diagram
All Courtyard Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.4.
Illustrative Photo of Courtyard Building with residential units.
TABLE 1.4.4. COURTYARD BUILDING
STANDARD ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
- LOT SIZE
A. Width 100 ft. min. Not allowed
B. Depth 120 ft. min.
- BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING
A. Height (max.) 2 stories / 40 ft. 3 stories / 50 ft. Not allowed
B. Length along front 130 ft. max. 130 ft. max.
C. Length along side yard n/a
D. Unit size Per market Per market
- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM PRIMARY OR SIDE STREET
A. Ground floor Direct access from sidewalk or courtyard Not allowed
B. Courtyard • 15 ft. min. wide passage that is open to the sky and provides access from Primary or Side Street sidewalk to courtyard. • View through passage from Primary or Side Street sidewalk into courtyard must be unobstructed. • A wrought iron, metal picket, or wood gate may be used. Gates must allow visibility into courtyard (max. 25%).
- PARKING ACCESS1
A. Lot with alley From alley n/a Not allowed
B. Corner lot without alley Max. 20 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street
C. Internal lot without alley Max. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to Max. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street; or Joint Parking lot. a Primary Street.
- PARKING TYPE
A. Type Surface lot, garage, or carport. Parking is prohibited in courtyard. Not allowed
- OPEN SPACE
A. Primary and Side Street Primary and Side Street setbacks to be Landscaping required in Primary and Setbacks landscaped or paved per Sec. 8119- Side Street setbacks. 1.4.2(e).
B. Private open space (Residential May be provided in side and rear yards: min. dimensions 8 ft. × 10 ft. uses only)
C. Common open space • One or more separated or interconnected courtyards. Not allowed (Courtyard) • Min. 15% of lot area with min. width of 30 ft. and max. width or length of 100 ft. • Courtyard must be landscaped.
FRONTAGE
See Sec. 8119-1.5 Not allowed
[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.4.5 - Townhouse.
A "house-form" building type comprised of four (4) or more attached units arranged side by side, with the ground floor raised above grade in order to provide privacy for ground floor rooms. The building is located at the front of the property, with a parking lot or garage at the rear of the property, separated from the primary building by a rear yard. Townhouses shall primarily accommodate housing.
For parcels abutting L.A. Avenue and Nardo Street in the R/MU zone, townhouses may include a corner, two-story commercial unit that directly faces the Primary Street.
All Townhouse Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.5.
Townhouse Building Type Diagram
Illustrative Photo.
TABLE 1.4.5. TOWNHOUSE
STANDARD ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
- LOT SIZE
A. Width Not allowed 100 ft. min. Not allowed
B. Depth 100 ft. min.
- BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING
A. Height (max.) Not allowed 3 stories / 50 ft. Not allowed
B. Length along front 150 ft. max.
C. Length along side yard 60 ft. max.
D. Unit size Per market
- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM PRIMARY OR SIDE STREET
A. Ground floor Not allowed Direct access from sidewalk Not allowed
- PARKING ACCESS1
A. Lot with alley Not allowed n/a Not allowed
B. Corner lot without alley Max. 20 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street
C. Internal lot without alley Max. 20 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street
- PARKING TYPE
A. Type Not allowed In surface lot, garage, or carport Not allowed
- OPEN SPACE
A. Primary and Side Street Setbacks Not allowed Landscaping required in Primary and Side Street Not allowed setbacks
B. Private Open Space (Residential • Ground floor units: Patio, deck or rear/side uses only) yard; min. size: 100 SF with min. dimensions 10 ft. × 10 ft. • 2nd or 3rd story units: Balcony required; min. size: 40 SF with min. dimensions 5 ft. × 8 ft.
n. size: 100 SF with min. dimensions 10 ft. × 10 ft. • 2nd or 3rd story units: Balcony required; min. size: 40 SF with min. dimensions 5 ft. × 8 ft.
C. Common Open Space (Residential Required for residential development with 8 or uses only) more units unless project is located less than ¼- mile walking distance from a 0.25 acre park. Min. size: 1,000 SF with min. dimensions 20 ft. × 25 ft.
FRONTAGE
Not allowed See Sec. 8119-1.5 Not allowed
[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.4.6 - Small Apartment Building.
A building with the appearance and scale of a large house from the Primary or Side Street, containing up to eight (8) dwelling units surrounded by setbacks on all four (4) sides (front yard, side yards, rear yard). The building has one (1) or more internal shared lobbies or hallways that provide access to individual units. On-site open space is provided by a rear yard that serves all the dwellings. Small Apartment Buildings may accommodate housing as well as ground floor commercial uses that directly face the Primary Street.
All Small Apartment Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.6.
Small Apartment Building Type Diagram
Illustrative Photo of a small apartment building.
TABLE 1.4.6. SMALL APARTMENT BUILDING
STANDARD ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
- LOT SIZE
A. Width Not allowed 100 ft. min. Not allowed
B. Depth 120 ft. min.
- BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING
A. Height (max.) Not allowed 2 stories / 50 ft. Not allowed
B. Length along front 80 ft. max.
C. Length along side yard 100 ft. max.
D. Unit size Per market
- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM PRIMARY OR SIDE STREET
A. Ground floor Not allowed Accessed from a street-facing lobby; dwelling Not allowed units shall be accessed directly from interior lobby or corridor.
B. Upper Floors Accessed through a corridor or stair (connected to a ground floor lobby).
- PARKING ACCESS1
A. Lot with alley Not allowed n/a Not allowed
B. Corner lot without alley Max. 20 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street.
C. Internal lot without alley Max. 20 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street.
- PARKING TYPE
A. Type Not allowed Surface lot, garage, or carport.
- OPEN SPACE
A. Primary and Side Street Setbacks Not allowed Landscaping required in Primary and Side Street Not allowed setbacks.
B. Private Open Space (Residential • Ground floor units: Patio, deck, porch or uses only) rear/side yard; min. size: 80 SF with min. dimensions 8 ft. × 10 ft. • 2nd or 3rd story units: Balcony required; min. size: 40 SF with min. dimensions 5 ft. × 8 ft.
C. Common Open Space (Residential • For lots with 5 to 20 units, min. size = 1,000 SF uses only) with min. dimensions 20 ft. × 25 ft.2; • For lots with 20 units or more, min. size = 2,000 SF, with min. width of 20 ft.
FRONTAGE
Not allowed See Sec. 8119-1.5 Not allowed
[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.
[2] Common Open Space for buildings with fewer than twenty (20) units may be provided in lieu of private (ground floor) open space.
8119-1.4.7 - Triplex and Quadplex.
Triplexes and Quadplexes are "house-form" buildings with three (3) or four (4) units per lot, respectively, surrounded on all four (4) sides by setbacks (front yard, side yard, rear yard), with separate entrances for each unit. No more than two (2) units may be accessed from each entrance. Within the R/MU zone, this building type may contain ground-floor commercial use. On-site open space is provided by a rear yard that serves all the dwellings or through private yards for each dwelling.
All Triplex and Quadplex Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.7.
Triplex / Quadplex Building Type Diagram
Illustrative Photo showing a 2 story Triplex, appropriate for the Residential or Residential/Mixed Use zones.
TABLE 1.4.7. TRIPLEX AND QUADPLEX
STANDARD ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
- LOT SIZE
A. Width Not allowed 75 ft. min.—100 ft. max. 75 ft. min. Not allowed
B. Depth 75 ft. min. 100 ft. min.
C. Min. Lot Size (SF) Triplex: 7,000 SF min. Quadplex: 7,500 Triplex: 7,500 SF min. Quadplex: 8,000 SF min SF min
- BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING
A. Height (max) Not allowed • 3 stories / 50 ft. 2 stories / 35 ft. Not allowed • Third story must be within attic with light provided by dormer windows. • Third story floor area to be no larger than 75% of ground floor footprint.
B. Length along front 35 ft. min. / 85 ft. max.
C. Length along side yard 80 ft. max.
D. Unit size Per market
- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM PRIMARY OR SIDE STREET
A. Ground floor Not allowed Direct access from sidewalk Not allowed
B. Upper Floors Access from sidewalk connected by a stair
- PARKING ACCESS1
A. Lot with alley Not allowed n/a From alley Not allowed
B. Corner lot without alley Max. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street
C. Internal lot without alley Max. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street
- PARKING TYPE
A. Type Not allowed Surface lot, garage, or carport Not allowed
- OPEN SPACE
A. Primary and Side Street Not allowed Landscaping required in Primary and Side Street setbacks Not allowed Setbacks
B. Private Open Space • Ground floor units: Patio, deck or rear/side yard; min. size: 80 SF with min. (Residential uses only) dimensions 8 ft. × 10 ft. • 2nd or 3rd story units: Balcony required; min. size: 40 SF with min. dimensions 5 ft. × 8 ft.
C. Common Open Space Min. 15% of lot area must be located in rear yard (min. dimensions of 20 ft. × 20 (Residential uses only) ft.), and be shared by all units
FRONTAGE
Not allowed See Sec. 8119-1.5 Not allowed
[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.4.8 - Single-Family House and Duplex.
Single-Family Houses and Duplexes are "house-form" buildings that are surrounded on all four sides by setbacks (front yard, side yards, rear yard). Single-Family Houses contain only one unit. Duplexes contain two dwelling units, which can be organized side-by- side or vertically (top/bottom units). On-site open space is provided by a rear yard. All Single-Family and Duplex Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.8.
Habitable and non-habitable Accessory Structures such as accessory dwelling units, garages, and storage rooms may be located on a single-family lot or a multifamily lot per the requirements of Tables 1.3.3(a) to 1.3.3(e), and Sec. 8107-1.7. For Building Type Standards for habitable and non-habitable Accessory structures, see Sec. 8119-1.4.10 and Sec. 8119-1.4.11). For additional Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit requirements, see Sec. 8107-1.7.
Single-Family House (left) and Duplex (right) Building Types with detached garages shown in back yard along alleyway.
Illustrative Photo of Single-Family House.
TABLE 1.4.8. SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE AND DUPLEX
STANDARD ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
- LOT SIZE
A. Width Not allowed 50 ft. min.—100 max. Not allowed
B. Depth 75 ft. min.
C. Min. Lot Size (SF) Single-Family: 4,000 SF min.1; Duplex: 7,000 SF. Min.
- BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING
A. Height (max.) Not allowed 2 stories / 30 ft. Not allowed
B. Length along front 25 ft. min.—60 ft. max.
C. Length along side yard 80 ft. max.
D. Unit size Per market
- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM PRIMARY OR SIDE STREET
A. Ground floor Not allowed Direct access from Primary or Side Street Not allowed sidewalk. B. Upper Floors (Duplex)
- PARKING ACCESS2
A. Lot with alley Not allowed From alley. Not allowed
B. Corner lot without alley Max. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street.
C. Internal lot without alley Max. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street.
- PARKING TYPE
A. Type Not allowed Surface lot, garage, or carport. Not allowed
- OPEN SPACE
A. Primary and Side Street Setbacks Not allowed Landscaping required in Primary and Side Not allowed Street setbacks.
B. Private or Common Open Space • Min. 20% of rear lot area; min. dimensions 25 ft. × 25 ft. (625 SF); • For Duplex, rear yard must be shared by both units, unless separate private open space is provided; Balcony or deck (for a 2nd story Duplex): min. size: 40 SF with min. dimensions 5 ft. × 8 ft.
FRONTAGE
Not allowed See Sec. 8119-1.5 Not allowed
[1] Lot size identified for new lots (for the purposes of subdivision).
[2] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Prevention District.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)
8119-1.4.9 - Industrial Building.
A "block-form" building designed for occupancy primarily by manufacturing, workshop, and warehouse uses. Industrial Buildings may also include office or limited retail uses. The Industrial Building type is intended to accommodate limited indoor/outdoor loading and staging areas for manufacturing and warehouse uses. The outdoor loading areas and parking must be located to the side or the rear of the building.
All Industrial Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.9. Also see Sec. 8119-1.8.5(d) for additional requirements for industrial buildings located adjacent to residentially zoned parcels.
Industrial Building Type Diagram
Illustrative Photo.
TABLE 1.4.9. INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
STANDARD ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
- LOT SIZE
A. Width Not allowed 260 ft. max.
B. Depth 260 ft. max.
- BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING
A. Height (max.) Not allowed 2 stories / 45 ft.
B. Length along front 200 ft. max.
C. Length along side yard 220 ft. max.
D. Unit size (sf) n/a
- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM PRIMARY OR SIDE STREET
A. Ground Floor Not allowed Direct from sidewalk
B. Second Floor Interior or exterior stair
- PARKING ACCESS1
A. Lot with alley Not allowed n/a
B. Corner lot without alley Max. 30 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street
C. Interior lot without alley Max. 30 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street
- PARKING TYPE
A. Type Surface lot, garage, or carport
- OPEN SPACE
A. Primary and Side Street Setbacks Not allowed Landscaping required in Primary and Side Street setbacks
FRONTAGE
Not allowed See Sec. 8119-1.5
[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.4.10 - Accessory Dwellings (and other habitable structures).
Accessory dwellings share the lot with a single-family or multifamily dwelling (or other principal use), and shall be smaller than the principal dwelling and located at the rear of the lot (See Table 1.3.3(a)) in one of the following configurations:
a.
Accessory Dwellings: These types of dwellings include, but are not limited to, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the R/MU and RES zones, Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) in the RES zone, and live/work units, Caretakers Dwelling units, or units for Superintendent or Owner (as permitted by Sec. 8119-1.2) in the TC, R/MU and IND zones. In general, these units include sanitation facilities (i.e., toilet, and shower or bathtub) or a kitchen, or both, and can be attached to the principal dwelling or a garage, but cannot have internal access to the principal dwelling or garage. Apply Sec. 8107-1.7 for all other requirements related to ADUs and JADUs.
b.
Other habitable accessory structures: An attached or detached habitable dwelling located above or beside a non-habitable accessory building (such as garage, or storage shed). Uses for these structures include, but are not limited to, artists studios, workshops and workout rooms. This type of structure shall not include bathing facilities or kitchens, and has no internal access to the principal use. Habitable accessory structures are not intended as dwelling units.
A habitable Accessory Dwelling Type configured as an accessory dwelling unit on top of a garage, detached from the primary building.
Multiple habitable accessory structures are allowed on one (1) lot, but can include only the number of ADUs and JADUs as specified in Sec. 8107-1.7. All structures shall comply with all pertaining zone standards (setbacks, lot coverage, etc.). All Accessory Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.10.
Illustrative Photo of a habitable Accessory Dwelling unit Illustrative Photo of a habitable Accessory Dwelling located
located over a garage (a two-story configuration). behind the principal dwelling (a one-story configuration).
TABLE 1.4.10. ACCESSORY DWELLINGS (AND OTHER HABITABLE STRUCTURES)
STANDARD ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
- LOT SIZE3
A. Width 50 ft. min.
B. Depth 100 ft. min.
C. Min. Lot Size (SF) As determined by the PD or CUP for the use on site n/a As determined by the PD or CUP for the use on site
- BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING3
A. Height (max.) 1 story / 15 ft. 1 story / 15 ft. 2 stories / 25 ft.; 1 story / 15 ft. 1 story / 15 ft.
B. Length along alley 30 ft. max. n/a 30 ft. max. n/a
C. Length along side yard 20 ft. max.
D. Building and Unit size for Caretakers, and Superintendent/Owners: n/a Same as TC and R/MU Accessory Dwelling Units (SF) 1, 700 SF max. building footprint; 2 Dwelling size: 400 SF min. to 700 SF max
- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM PRIMARY OR SIDE STREET
A. Internal lots Side yard connected to a Side yard connected to a Side yard connected to a Primary Side yard connected to a Primary Street; or rear yard Primary Street Street; or rear yard connected to an Primary Street connected to an alley alley
B. Corner lots From Side street, required
- PARKING ACCESS4
A. Lot with alley From alley n/a From alley n/a
B. Corner lot without alley Min. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street
C. Internal lot without alley Min. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street, located as close to side yard property line as possible.
- PARKING TYPE
A. Type Surface lot, garage, carport, or open
- OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPE
A. Side Street Setbacks Landscaping required in Side Street setback
B. Private Open Space n/a • Ground floor units: Rear/side yard; n/a min. size: 80 SF. • Balcony (for 2nd story unit only): min. size: 40 SF with min. dimensions 5 ft. × 8 ft.
C. Common Open Space 10 ft. min. width along rear or side yard facing accessory structure
- FRONTAGE
A. Ground Floor No frontage type required (may include Stoop in RES zone. See Sec. 8119-1.5.4 ); Street- and alley-facing windows required.
B. Upper Floors Street- and alley-facing windows required
[1] Refers to Gross Floor Area.
[2] Multiple accessory structures are allowed on one (1) lot, but shall not exceed a cumulative gross floor area of 2,000 SF, except for ADUs allowed pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7. This may include a combination of structures identified in Sec. 8119-1.4.10(b) and Sec. 8119-1.4.11. See Sec. 81.7-1.7 for the maximum allowable number and unit size for ADUs and JADUs per lot.
[3] These lot size, building size and massing requirements do not apply to ADUs. See Sec. 8107-1.7.
[4] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Prevention District.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)
8119-1.4.11 - Accessory Structure (Non-habitable).
Accessory Structures which are non-habitable include separate buildings that share a lot with a street-facing single-family house, duplex, triplex or quadplex. These Accessory Structures are one-story and include a detached garage, storage shed, or similar uses. Non-habitable accessory structures must be smaller than the principal dwelling and are located at the rear of the lot.
All non-habitable Accessory Structures shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.11.
Note: An accessory dwelling unit may be located above or beside a garage, as long as there is no internal access. (Refer to Sec. 8107-1.7.5(i))
A non-habitable Accessory Building Type configured as the following: (on left) as a garage, detached from the primary building, with a habitable accessory dwelling unit located on top; and (on right) as a single-story detached structure such as a garage, workshop, storage shed, etc.
Illustrative Photo of a ground-floor non-habitable garage, Illustrative Photo of a one-story non-habitable Accessory
configured with a habitable accessory unit above it with no Structure (storage shed) located behind the principal dwelling.
internal access and detached from the principal dwelling.
TABLE 1.4.11. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (NON-HABITABLE)
STANDARD ZONE
TC R/MU RES IND
- LOT SIZE
A. Width Not allowed 50 ft. min. Not allowed
B. Depth 100 ft. min.
- BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING
A. Height (max.) Not allowed 1 story / 15 ft. Not allowed
B. Length along alley 30 ft. max.
C. Length along side yard 20 ft. max.
D. Building size (SF) Total floor area of all structures: 2,000 SF max1
- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM PRIMARY OR SIDE STREET
A. Internal lots Not allowed Side yard connected to a Primary Street; or rear Not allowed yard connected to an alley
B. Corner lots From Side street, required
- PARKING ACCESS (FOR GARAGES)
A. Lot with alley Not allowed From alley Not allowed
B. Corner lot without alley Min. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street
C. Internal lot without alley Min. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street, located as close to side yard property line as possible.
- PARKING TYPE
A. Type Not allowed n/a Not allowed
- OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPE
A. Side Street Setbacks Not allowed Landscaping required in Side Street setback. Not allowed
FRONTAGE
Not allowed No frontage type required; Street- and alley-facing Not allowed windows required, if provided.
[1] Multiple accessory structures are allowed on one (1) lot, but shall not exceed a cumulative gross floor area of two thousand (2,000) SF. This may include a combination of structures identified in Sec. 8119-1.4.10(b) and Sec. 8119-1.4.11.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)
8119-1.5 - Frontage Type Standards.
A "frontage" refers to the façade of a building or the front side of a parcel abutting a street or road. In some cases, the frontage may also refer to the treatment of the land between the front of a building and the street. This section defines allowable architectural features (shopfronts, porches, etc.) and design standards for front yards. This section also includes frontage standards for industrial development, which are intended to help ensure compatibility with nearby residential or commercial areas.
(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)
8119-1.5.1 - Allowable Frontage Types by Building Type.
Allowable frontage types are organized by Building Type, and include Primary and Secondary frontages. The Primary Frontage of the building faces the Primary Street or in some cases, a park or other public space. Secondary frontages are those frontages that face a Side Street on a corner lot.
a.
Requirements for all Frontage Types. Primary Street frontages shall incorporate at least one (1) of the frontage types allowed for the Building Type in that Zone, as identified in Table 1.5.1. All frontages in Old Town Saticoy shall have at least one (1) primary pedestrian entry and windows on each floor, composed as a primary building façade facing the Primary Street. The Frontage Types in this section affect may modify the configuration of those doors and windows.
TABLE 1.5.1. ALLOWED FRONTAGE TYPES BY BUILDING TYPE
FRONTAGE BUILDING TYPE TYPE Commercial/Mixed- Courtyard Townhouse Small Apt Triplex/Quadplex Single-Family Industrial Accessory Accessory Use Building Building Building House/Duplex Building1 Structure Structure (habitable) (non- habitable)
Shopfront Sec. 8119-1.5.2 Sec. 8119- No frontage
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- Chapter 7 — Protection of Flood Control Facilities
- Chapter 8 — SE (Miscellaneous) Projects
- Chapter 9 — School Facilities Fee/Dedication Ordinance
- Chapter 10 — Mobile Home Park Rent Control
- Chapter 11 — Augmented Piru Transportation Impact Mitigation Fee
- Article 1 — Fees
- Article 2 — Right-To-Farm
- Article 3 — Mediation Services
- Article 1 — Regulations
- Article 1 — Identification of Agricultural Commodities Being T…
- Article 1 — Certification
- Chapter 5 — Apple Maggot Infestation Control
- Chapter 6 — Cultivation of Industrial Hemp
- Division 10 — Domestic Partnership Registration
- Chapter 1 — General
- Chapter 2 — Specific Provisions
- Article 1 — Imposition of Tax
- Article 2 — Registration
- Article 3 — Reporting and Remitting
- Article 4 — Penalties and Interest
- Article 5 — Failure to Collect and Report Tax
- Article 6 — Appeal
- Article 7 — Refunds
- Chapter 3 — Enforcement
- Article 1 — Civil Action
- Article 2 — Violations
- Division 12 — Highway Encroachments
- Chapter 1 — Definitions and Construction of Division
- Chapter 2 — General Provisions
- Chapter 3 — Encroachment Work Standards
- Chapter 4 — Application Requirements
- Chapter 5 — Permit Issuance
- Chapter 6 — Permit Fees and Deposits
- Chapter 7 — Maintenance and Repair of Sidewalks
- Chapter 8 — Wireless Telecommunication Facilities-Public Right…
- Chapter 9 — Transportation Permits
- Chapter 10 — Appeal and Violation
- Division 13 — Abatement of Public Nuisances