Article 7 — Standards For Specific Zones

8177-1 - Standards for Coastal Residential Planned Development (CRPD) zone. 8177-1.1 - Subzones and density standards.

See Section 8171-9.2.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-1.2 - General standards.

The following design criteria shall to developments in the CRPD zone:

(a)

In order to develop a CRPD project, there shall be single ownership or unified control of the site, or written consent or agreement of all owners of the subject property for inclusion therein.

(b)

The parking standards of Article 6 shall apply in the CRPD zone, with the additional provision that a minimum of one (1) visitor parking space for each two (2) dwelling units, either on- or off-street, is required.

(c)

Buildings and circulation systems shall be designed so as to be integrated with the natural topography where feasible, and to encourage the preservation of trees and other natural features.

(d)

Mechanical heating and cooling equipment shall be screened from public view.

(e)

Lighting may be required along internal roadways for the safety of pedestrians.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012; Ord. No. 4492, § 5, 6-21-2016)

8177-1.3 - Setback regulations.

The following regulations, in addition to the standards and exceptions set forth in Article 5, shall apply to the CRPD zone:

(a)

Minimum setback from any public street: ten (10) feet.

(b)

Minimum setback from a rear lot line: ten (10) feet.

(c)

Minimum distance between structures that are separated by a side lot line and do not share a common wall: six (6) feet.

(d)

Sum of side setback distances on any lot: minimum six (6) feet.

(e)

Entrances to garages and carports shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any public street from which they take direct access in order to prevent vehicle overhang onto sidewalks.

(f)

Detached accessory garages and carports may be constructed alongside and rear property lines on commonly-owned land, provided that required setbacks from public streets are maintained.

(g)

Structural additions not shown on the originally approved site plan may extend up to fifteen (15) feet into common areas, provided that the other setback regulations of this Section are adhered to.

(h)

In the case of CRPD subdivisions involving townhouse developments, the setback distances shall be measured from the exterior property lines surrounding the project.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-1.4 - Circulation.

Circulation shall be designed as follows, where feasible:

(a)

To minimize street and utility networks;

(b)

To provide a pedestrian walking and bicycle path system throughout the common areas, which system should interconnect with circulation systems surrounding the development;

(c)

To discourage through-traffic in neighborhoods by keeping intersections to a minimum and by the creation of discontinuities such as curvilinear streets, cul-de-sacs and the like; and

(d)

To facilitate solar access by orienting neighborhood streets along an east/west axis, except where this is precluded by the natural topography and drainage patterns.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-1.5 - Open space requirements.

Open space shall be provided for the benefit and recreational use of the residents of each development as follows:

(a)

In single-family projects where each dwelling has its own lot, at least twenty (20) percent of the net area of the site shall be private or common open space, or a combination thereof. All open setback areas around dwellings, except for side setbacks, shall be counted toward the twenty (20) percent requirement.

(b)

In all other residential projects, at least twenty (20) percent of the net area shall be preserved as common open space.

(c)

Common open space shall be suitably improved for its intended purpose and generally accessible to all residential areas of the development.

(d)

Among the land uses considered as common open space for the purposes of this Section are parks, recreational facilities, greenbelts at least ten (10) feet wide, bikeways and pedestrian paths.

(e)

At least fifty (50) percent of the area designated as common open space shall be comprised of land with slopes of ten (10) percent or less.

(f)

Seventy-five (75) percent of the area of golf courses, lakes and reservoirs may be used in computing common open space.

(g)

The following areas may not be used to fulfill the open space requirement:

(1)

Streets and street rights-of-way;

(2)

Paved parking areas and driveways;

(3)

Improved drainage facilities with restricted recreational use.

(h)

Appropriate arrangements shall be made, such as the establishment of an association or nonprofit corporation of all property owners within the project area, to ensure maintenance of all common open space.

(i)

The minimum open space standards above may be modified by the decision-making authority if alternative amenities of comparable value are provided.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-2 - Standards for Coastal Commercial (CC) zone. 8177-2.1 - Lighting.

There shall be no illumination or glare from commercial sites onto adjacent properties or streets that may be considered either objectionable by adjacent residents or hazardous to motorists. Flashing lights are prohibited.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-2.2 - Undergrounding of utilities.

All utility lines shall be placed underground by the developer. This requirement may be waived by the decision-making authority where it would cause undue hardship or constitute an unreasonable requirement, provided such waiver is not in conflict with California Public Utilities Commission regulations. Appurtenant structures and equipment such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal- mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed aboveground.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-2.3 - Enclosed building requirement.

All uses shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building unless the use is listed in Article 4 as an outdoor use, or one (1) that must be outdoors in order to function.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-2.4 - Building coverage.

No more than forty (40) percent of the area of any lot in the CC zone shall be covered with buildings.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-2.5 - Construction materials.

Principal buildings constructed of metal are not permitted. Accessory buildings constructed of metal shall have exterior surfaces of a stainless steel, aluminum, painted or similar finish.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-3 - Standards for Coastal Industrial (CM) zone. 8177-3.1 - Use of required setback areas.

Setback areas may be used for driveways, walkways, landscaping and appurtenant fixtures, and similar uses. Off-street parking may also be located in required setback areas provided it is located at least ten (10) feet from a street property line and separated by the street by appropriate walks, fencing, or landscaping.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-3.2 - Undergrounding of utilities.

All utility lines shall be placed underground by the developer. This requirement may be waived by the decision-making authority where it would cause undue hardship or constitute an unreasonable requirement, provided such waiver is not in conflict with California Utilities Commission regulations. Appurtenant structures and equipment such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes, and meter cabinets may be placed aboveground.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-3.3 - Private streets.

Private streets may be built as part of an industrial development, in accordance with the private street policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors on May 6, 1966, and as may be amended.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8177-3.4 - Exterior storage.

All areas used for exterior storage shall be fenced for security and public safety. All materials stored shall be accessory to the principal use conducted on the property.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 4451, § 9, adopted December 11, 2012, amended § 8177-3.4 to read as set out herein. Previously § 8177-