Chapter 24.248 — HARBOR MIXED-USE ZONE (HMXD)

Sections:

• 24.248.010 Chapter description. 24.248.020 Uses permitted. 24.248.030 Uses – Subject to a use permit. 24.248.040 Reserved.

• 24.248.050 Uses – Special provisions.

• 24.248.060 Standards – Density. 24.248.070 Standards – Regulating plan. 24.248.080 Standards – Height. 24.248.090 Standards – Yards. 24.248.100 Standards – Building setbacks. 24.248.110 Standards – Parking. 24.248.120 Standards – Building types. 24.248.130 Standards – Access and frontage.

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• 24.248.140 Standards – Other.

24.248.150 Standards – Nonconformance.

• 24.248.160 Standards – Density review.

This chapter establishes the HMXD harbor mixed-use zone and prescribes use types and other regulations for this zone. Any applicable overlay zones described in Chapters 24.300 through 24.399 may impose regulations in addition to those prescribed by this chapter for the HMXD zone. The provisions of this chapter are intended to:

A. Ensure that the city and the port district obtain the best suited, horizontal mixed-use development for the last remaining large property in the Ventura Harbor (Parcels 15, 16 and 18); and

B. Provide areas where California Coastal Act priority land uses such as Visitor-Serving Commercial and CoastalDependent and Coastal-Related Recreational uses are encouraged and given priority; and

C. Allow residential use in conjunction with or adjacent to Visitor-Serving Commercial and Recreational uses in a manner that activates the harbor by providing a critical mass of residents without overwhelming public elements; and

D. Facilitate development that respects the desired pedestrian scale and character of Ventura’s coastal environment by avoiding massive, monolithic structures, and instead encouraging a series of smaller scale buildings fronting publicly accessible walkways, streets, and/or open space(s). (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15)

• A. Residential.

Family Residential: Large Multifamily.

Family Residential: Small Multifamily.

Family Residential: Two-Family.

Live/Work.

Residential Care.

Residential Condominiums.

• B. General.

  1. Visitor-Serving.

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Automotive and Accessories: Parking.

Art: Galleries and Sales. Boating and Harbor Activities: Boating Sales and Services. Boating and Harbor Activities: Harbor Sales and Services. Cultural, Educational and Library Services. Dining Establishments: Ancillary Service. Dining Establishments: Fast-Service Counter. Dining Establishments: Full Service. Dining Establishments: Take Out. Drinking Establishments. Farmers’ Market, CertiYed. Food and Beverage Retail Sales. Health, Fitness, and Spa Services. Lodging Services: Bed and Breakfast Inns. Lodging Services: Hotels and Motels. Personal Services. Recreation Services: Amusement Centers. Recreation Services: Indoor Entertainment. Recreation Services: Indoor Sports and Recreation. Recreation Services: Outdoor Sports and Recreation. Recreation Services: Public Parks and Playgrounds Retail Sales. Safety Services. Shopping Centers: Small. Swap Meets. Transportation Services.

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2. Business.

Administrative, Business, and Professional Services.

Animal Sales and Services: Grooming and Pet Stores.

Business and Professional Support.

Community Meeting.

Day Care Centers.

Recycling Services: Consumer Recycling Collection Points.

• C. Agricultural.

None. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15)

• A. Residential.

None.

• B. General.

None.

• C. Agricultural.

None.

Incidental uses as deYned in Chapter 24.110 may be permitted. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15)

Uses listed in Sections 24.248.020 through 24.248.040 must also comply with the following special provisions:

• A. Design Review. Design review approval must be obtained to the extent required by Chapter 24.545.

• B. Coastal Development Permit. Approval of a coastal development permit pursuant to Chapter 24.515, or an amendment pursuant to Chapter 24.570, is required prior to initiation of a use on an undeveloped site, or prior to

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any construction of new structures or additions or alterations to existing structures in conjunction with, or in any way related to, the use types listed in Sections 24.248.020 and 24.248.030.

In addition to the Yndings required by Section 24.515.070(C), the decision-making authority must also Ynd that:

1. All reasonably foreseeable conZicts between residential and commercial or public uses, both on and o] site, have been minimized, by physical design solutions and/or use limitations; and

2. Adequate commercial Zoor area for visitor-serving commercial and/or coastal recreation uses, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, has been provided.

• C. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses may be conducted in the HMXD zone to the extent permitted by Chapter 24.120.

D. Domestic Animals. Domestic animals are permitted provided there are no more than four adult animals per residential unit or establishment; and further provided, that no more than three adult dogs shall be permitted per residential unit or establishment.

• E. Livestock Animals. Livestock animals are not permitted in the HMXD zone.

• F. Wild Animals. Wild animals are not permitted in the HMXD zone.

• G. Recycling Services: Consumer Recycling Collection Points. Uses classiYed in the Recycling Services: Consumer Recycling Collection Point use type must comply with the provisions of Chapter 24.485. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 2021-017, § 24, 12-13-21)

A. Lot Area or Lot Width. There shall be no general minimum lot area or lot width standards for the HMXD zone. However, the desired pedestrian scale and character of Ventura’s coastal environment requires that new project development not appear as massive, monolithic structures, but instead as a series of smaller scale buildings fronting publicly accessible walkways, streets, and/or open space(s). Larger projects (sites exceeding 200 feet in width) should be designed as carefully conceived groups of separate structures, that each contributes to an attractive streetscape and the overall quality of the coastal environment. To accomplish this, sites exceeding 200 feet in width shall be subdivided, through either nominal or real lot lines, to provide individual lots or, in the case of nominal lots, individual building sites. Compliance with this standard may alternatively be demonstrated through an approved regulating plan, pursuant to Section 24.248.070. The decision-making authority may specify minimum lot width or lot area standards for a particular site as a condition of approval of a coastal development permit, or amendment thereto, pursuant to Chapter 24.525.

B. Lot Coverage. Buildings and other structures shall not occupy more than 35 percent of the project area in the HMXD zone.

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C. Density per Gross Acre. The average number of units per gross acre in the HMXD zone shall not exceed 30 units per gross acre.

D. Maximum Density. In no case shall the maximum number of residential units for any one development exceed 300. Residential units shall only be developed as part of a mixed-use development with a minimum of 21,000 square feet of ground Zoor, commercial, visitor-serving space. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 2021-017, § 24, 12-13-21)

A. An application for development on a site exceeding 200 feet in lot width shall include a master site plan, referred to herein as the regulating plan, consisting of (a) diagram(s) illustrating:

1. Architectural and landscaping design and/or criteria;

2. Introduced streets and/or alleys;

3. Public open space(s);

4. Building sites;

5. Building fronts and backs;

6. Building setbacks;

7. Coastal access parking;

8. Public view protection of the harbor design or criteria; and

9. Dwelling unit and commercial business access points.

• B. When creating a regulating plan, the following shall be required:

  1. Internal public streets, alleys, or walkways that connect with o]-site streets to create a series of smaller, walkable blocks. No gates shall be allowed across public walkways or streets.

2. Public open space(s) such as a plaza, square, courtyard, promenade, park, pet park, and/or passive recreation area for pedestrians encompassing an area no less than 20 percent of the total area of the parcel. Where a project encompasses two or more parcels, the parcels may be considered as one parcel for the purposes of locating and determining the area of the public open space(s). Public streets which front public open spaces may also be considered public open spaces for the purposes of compliance with this standard. The public open space(s) shall be accessible and visible from adjacent public streets, walkways, or the promenade, and shall be identiYed by directional signage prominently displayed along such streets. Public open spaces shall welcome the public through signage, design, and public amenities that distinguish these spaces from adjacent residential areas.

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3. A minimum of 21,000 square feet of ground Zoor commercial, visitor-serving, general use types, as identiYed in Section 24.248.020(B)(1).

4. Building frontage types of forecourt, storefront, gallery, and arcade should be used for the ground level of buildings occupied by general use types.

5. A mixture of visitor-serving commercial, public, and residential uses, provided in a manner that avoids conZicts between them.

In addition, the following should be considered:

6. Maximum on-street parking opportunities through a minimization of driveway curb cuts;

7. Service alleys within the new block(s);

8. Multiple buildings and building types, as generally described by Section 24.248.120, on the site, with their entrances on bordering streets;

9. Each proposed lot or building footprint should not exceed one acre; and

10. Each proposed lot or building frontage shall not exceed a maximum width of 200 feet. Each building facade shall make use of a mix of colors, materials, and access and frontage types, as generally described by Section 24.248.130. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15)

A. Height Determination. The height of buildings and other structures in the HMXD zone shall be determined in accordance with Section 24.405.040.

• B. Maximum Height. All structures shall be limited to three stories and 45 feet in height measured as speciYed in Section 24.405.040 and except as provided in Section 24.405.030 and speciYcally excepting the following:

  1. Theme towers and observation decks or similar structures shall not exceed a maximum height of 58 feet;

  2. Freestanding antennas, masts, and Zagpoles which shall not exceed 60 feet; and antennas, masts and Zagpoles attached to a structure, which shall not exceed 10 feet above the maximum height of the structure to which it is attached; and

3. Up to three Zagpoles marking project entry, project center, or otherwise creating project identity shall be permitted, not exceeding 85 feet in height. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15)

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Fences, walls, and other uses of yards in the HMXD zone shall comply with the yard regulations set forth in Chapter 24.410. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15)

Buildings and other structures shall be set back a minimum of Yve feet from the back of curb on Navigator Drive and Anchors Way. All other setbacks shall be as depicted on the regulating plan as set forth in Section 24.248.070 (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15)

A. Parking. O]-street parking shall be provided for all uses as may be required by Chapter 24.415 with two exceptions:

1. If a dwelling unit is designed as a combined live/work space, incorporating both a residential use type and a general use type, the o]-street parking space requirement shall be calculated based solely on the parking requirement for the applicable general use type existing or proposed at the site and no additional parking for the residential use type shall be required, but only if the following standards are met:

a. The living space shall be contiguous with and made an integral part of the workspace, with direct access between the living and working areas to be provided and maintained at all times. If the living space is not contiguous and integral with the work space, the o]-street parking space requirement shall be based on the general use type and residential use type requirements combined, unless an administrative variance is obtained in accordance with Chapter 24.535.

• b. Living and working areas within one live/work space shall not be rented separately. The coastal development permit required by Section 24.248.050 shall contain a condition to implement this requirement in relationship to a particular application.

• c. All regulations, requirements, and conditions of the city’s building and safety division and Yre department shall be met.

2. A number equal to 10 percent of the total number of parking spaces otherwise required for an entire project site shall be made available for exclusive use for public parking for coastal access. Such parking shall be aggregated in one or a combination of:

   • a. Surface parking lot(s);

   • b. Parking garage(s) with directional signage to such spaces; or

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• c. Street parking spaces.

In no case shall the total number of required coastal parking spaces be provided solely in street parking spaces. Prominent signage within the public right-of-way shall be installed for coastal parking spaces. No variance may be granted to obviate compliance with this requirement.

• B. Additional Parking Requirements. O]-street parking shall also comply with the following standards:

  1. O]-street parking requirements for the seaward parking corridor, as deYned in Chapter 24.110, shall not apply to lots zoned HMXD.

  2. Standard size parking spaces shall be designed at a minimum width of eight feet six inches and a minimum depth of 18 feet.

  3. Parking spaces solely devoted to residential uses may be tandem, and shall be permitted to count toward the total minimum number of required o]-street parking spaces.

  4. Parking spaces along internal roadways may be considered o]-street parking for the purposes of compliance with this section.

  5. Coastal access parking as well as parking for coastal-dependent and visitor-serving uses shall be provided in locations convenient to key public attractions.

C. Bicycle Parking. Covered, secure bicycle parking shall be provided as follows: one bicycle locker or adequatesized storage area per residential unit; one public bicycle parking space per 1,500 square feet of commercial space; and one public bicycle parking space per coastal access parking space. Each nonresidential bicycle parking space shall be at least two and one-half feet wide. At least Yve feet of space shall be allowed behind each space to allow room to maneuver. Bicycle parking shall be separated from vehicle parking for safety and ease of use. Bicycle racks shall be covered to protect bicycles from rain and sun. Covers shall be located at least seven feet above ground, and may include building awnings. Bicycle racks shall be located in well-lit areas visible from commercial storefronts and public areas. Prominent signage within the public right-of-way shall be installed to direct the public to bicycle parking spaces. Any bicycle parking provided in excess of this requirement need not be covered. No variance may be granted to obviate compliance with this requirement. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 2021-017, § 24, 12-13-21)

Development within the HMXD zone should respect the desired pedestrian scale and character of Ventura’s coastal environment. New project development should not appear as massive, monolithic structures, but instead as a series of smaller scale buildings surrounded by public open spaces such as walkways, plazas, promenades and parks. When assessing the merits of an application’s ability to fulYll this objective the decision-making authority shall consider the use of building types generally described as follows:

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A. Duplex, Triplex, and Multiplex. A residential structure containing two, three, or multiple dwelling units, respectively. Each unit is accessible from the street.

B. Rowhouse. Two or more attached two- or three-story dwellings with zero lot line side setbacks. The main entrance to each unit is accessed directly from and faces the street.

C. Live/Work. An integrated housing unit and working space, occupied and utilized by a single household in a structure, either single-family or multifamily, that has been designed or structurally modiYed to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity. A single entrance is provided to the live/work space with an internal connection between the live and the work portions of each unit. The work activity shall be limited to general use types speciYed in Section 24.248.020.

D. Side Yard Housing. A building or group of buildings containing dwelling units that are arranged on the site in a row with the Yrst unit facing the street. The primary entrance to each unit is from the side yard or, in the case of units facing the street, the front yard. Access to no more than three second-story dwellings occurs through an open or roofed stair.

E. Courtyard Housing. A group of dwelling units arranged to share one or more common courtyards, where the individual units are townhouses, Zats, or Zats located over or under Zats or townhouses. The courtyard is intended to be a semipublic space that is an extension of the public realm. Each ground Zoor dwelling is accessed directly o] of a courtyard or directly from the street. Access to no more than three second-story dwellings occurs through an open or roofed stair. Access to dwellings at the fourth story level occurs through single loaded corridors.

F. Stacked Dwellings. A single-Zoor dwelling unit in a structure with other dwelling units of similar conYguration either above or below. The building entrance is through a street level lobby. Access to ground Zoor dwellings facing a street occurs from the street and secondary access occurs through an elevator and corridor.

G. Commercial Block. A building designed for occupancy by retail, service, and/or o[ce uses on the ground Zoor, with upper Zoors also conYgured for those uses or for dwelling units. The main entrance to each ground Zoor shop or dwelling occurs directly from the street. Entrance to residential portions of the building occurs through a street level lobby, elevator and corridor. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 2021-017, § 24, 12-13-21)

Buildings and their accompanying entrances should front common spaces or public spaces such as a street, promenade, courtyard, and/or plaza. Access needs di]er by intended building function and relationship to such public spaces. The decision-making authority shall, when reviewing a project, consider access through the use of the following frontage types:

A. Door Yard. A facade is set back from the frontage line with an elevated garden or terrace this type can e]ectively bu]er residential quarters from the sidewalk, while removing the private yard from public

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encroachment. The terrace is also suitable for restaurants and cafes as the eye of the sitter is level with that of the standing passerby.

B. Forecourt. The facade is aligned close to the frontage line with a portion of it setback. The resulting forecourt is suitable for gardens, vehicular drop o]s, and utility o]-loading. This type should be used sparingly and in conjunction with the stoops and shop fronts. A fence or wall at the property line may be used to deYne the private space of the yard. The court may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the court.

C. Porch. A facade is set back from the frontage line with an encroaching porch appended to the facade. A great variety of porches designs are possible, but to be useful, none should be less than eight feet deep and 12 feet wide. A fence or wall at the property line may be used to deYne the private space of the yard. The front yard may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the yard.

D. Stoop. The facade is placed close to the frontage line with the ground story elevated from the sidewalk, securing privacy for the windows. This type is suitable for ground Zoor residential uses at short setbacks. This type may be interspersed with the shop front. A porch may also cover the stoop.

E. Storefront. The facade is placed at or close to the right-of-way line, with the entrance at sidewalk grade. This type is conventional for retail frontage. It is commonly equipped with cantilevered shed roof or awning. The absence of a raised ground Zoor story precludes residential use on the ground Zoor facing the street, although this use is appropriate behind and above.

F. Gallery. The facade of a building with an attached colonnade. Balconies may overlap the sidewalk while the ground Zoor remains set at the lot line. This type is ideal for retail use, but only when the sidewalk is fully absorbed within the arcade so that a pedestrian cannot bypass it. An easement for private use of the right-of-way may be required. To be useful, the arcade should be no less than eight feet wide clear in all directions.

G. Arcade. Arcades are facades with an attached colonnade that is covered by upper stories. Arcades must be designed according to the following provisions:

1. Arcades should be no less than 10 feet wide in all directions;

2. Along primary retail frontages, the arcade shall correspond to storefront openings; and

3. Primary storefront openings should be at least 65 percent of the Yrst Zoor wall area and not have opaque or reZective glazing. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 2021-017, § 24, 12-13-21)

The following development regulations and standards shall also apply within the HMXD zone:

A. Residential Development. Residential development, considered a nonpriority use within the harbor, shall be permitted on Parcels 15 and 18 subject to the following standards:

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1. If residential units are developed, Parcel 16 shall be developed as a public waterfront view park with public parking and public amenities such as tables, chairs, telescopes, lighting, and landscaping, prior to obtaining certiYcates of occupancy for the structures comprising the adjacent block (as shown on the regulating plan) or three years from the commencement of construction of the Yrst residential units, whichever comes Yrst. Two one-year extensions may be granted by the director if it is determined that circumstances outside the control of the developer led to delays in the commencement of development of Parcel 16.

2. Residential development shall not detract from or interfere with coastal-dependent recreational or visitor-serving commercial uses.

3. Where residential areas abut public areas, design elements such as fencing, landscaping, signage, and elevation changes shall be used to delineate public and private areas and to prevent private residential areas from overwhelming public spaces.

4. Residential development shall provide adequate private recreational facilities so as not to overburden adjacent public recreational facilities.

5. A maximum of 300 dwelling units shall be permitted.

6. Residential units shall be developed as part of a mixed-use development, only if the residential uses are developed concurrently with a minimum of 21,000 square feet of ground Zoor, commercial, visitor-serving space.

7. In conjunction with any residential development that occurs within the HMXD designated area, a transportation demand management (TDM) program shall be developed and implemented, consistent with a majority of the following policies, as feasible:

   • a. Development shall be designed to promote maximum use of public transit systems, public walkways, and bicycle paths. Building entries and exits shall be designed to be convenient to pedestrians and transit riders.

b. Wide pedestrian paths or walkways shall be integrated into the roadways and sidewalks to link the public to waterfront recreation areas. Walkways need not be provided where the roadway abuts the waterfront promenade or other public spaces which provide alternative pedestrian access ways. The waterfront promenade shall link to existing bicycle paths adjacent to the property to provide a continuous bicycle-accessible route along the harbor frontage. Directional signage shall be prominently displayed along the promenade to direct bicyclists and pedestrians.

vided where the roadway abuts the waterfront promenade or other public spaces which provide alternative pedestrian access ways. The waterfront promenade shall link to existing bicycle paths adjacent to the property to provide a continuous bicycle-accessible route along the harbor frontage. Directional signage shall be prominently displayed along the promenade to direct bicyclists and pedestrians.

c. Developers, building managers, and employers shall provide incentives for transit ridership (e.g., subsidies for transit use, shuttles to transit stations), ridesharing and vanpools (including preferential parking privileges), and other transportation demand measures designed to reduce vehicle miles traveled.

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d. Shared use programs shall be implemented for bicycles and vehicles (e.g., on-site provision of bicycles and zip cars for tenant and employee use).

e. Secure bicycle parking, lockers, and showers for use by employees and tenants who commute by bicycle shall be provided. In addition, bicycle parking and outdoor public facilities (tables, benches, etc.) shall be provided. Directional signage shall be prominently displayed to direct the public to bicycle parking.

• f. Coordinate with the local transportation authority to develop a bus stop and/or shuttle stop at the corner of Anchors Way and Navigator Drive; and to establish a new and/or revised route to service the development and surrounding area.

B. Visitor-Serving Commercial, Coastal-Dependent and Coastal-Related Recreation. Priority uses, such as visitorserving commercial, coastal-dependent and coastal-related recreation shall be located adjacent to the harbor front and shall have priority over residential uses. Public open spaces shall welcome the public through signage, design, and public amenities that distinguish these spaces from adjacent residential areas. Building frontage types of forecourt, storefront, gallery, and arcade should be used for the ground-level Zoor and general use types addressed by this section. Identifying elements shall be used to create a project focal point or points which connect with and welcome the public to the harbor.

C. Waterfront Promenade. The entire water frontage area from Anchors Way to Navigator Drive, shall include a wide, public promenade. The width of the promenade may vary, but shall be no less than 28 feet at any point. The promenade shall accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists and shall connect to adjacent pathways so as to provide a continuous route around the harbor. Public amenities, such as benches, trash receptacles, lighting and landscaping shall be provided along the promenade. Such improvements shall be developed concurrently with any development of Parcels 15 and 18.

no less than 28 feet at any point. The promenade shall accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists and shall connect to adjacent pathways so as to provide a continuous route around the harbor. Public amenities, such as benches, trash receptacles, lighting and landscaping shall be provided along the promenade. Such improvements shall be developed concurrently with any development of Parcels 15 and 18.

D. Public Open Spaces. Public open spaces such as a plaza, square, courtyard, promenade, park, pet park, and/or passive recreation area for pedestrians and/or bicyclists shall encompass no less than 20 percent of the total area of a parcel. Where a project encompasses two or more parcels, the parcels may be considered as one parcel for the purposes of locating and determining the area of the public open space(s).

E. Vertical Public Access Way. Currently, views of the coast from the nearest roadways (Anchors Way and Navigator Drive) are limited, at most points spanning the width of the entire property. To improve harbor access, a multi-modal vertical public access way shall be provided from the approximate terminus of Schooner Drive through Parcel 15 and 18 to the waterfront promenade. The vertical public access way shall include a roadway for vehicles and cyclists, parallel parking to slow tra[c and protect pedestrians and a minimum of 10-foot-wide walkways, encompassing landscaping and pedestrian sidewalks on each side of the roadway. Walkways need not be provided where the roadway abuts the waterfront promenade or other public spaces which provide alternative pedestrian access ways.

F. Protection of Harbor Views. Views of the harbor shall be preserved and enhanced subject to the following standards:

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1. A waterfront promenade shall be developed along the entire water frontage area, providing unobstructed views of the harbor waters to pedestrians and cyclists.

2. With the development of residential uses, a waterfront view park shall be developed on Parcel 16 and shall provide unobstructed view corridors totaling at least 1,000 linear feet.

3. Internal project roadways shall be designed to improve harbor front access and bring viewing opportunities closer to the waterfront. A section of the internal circulation system at least 500 linear feet in length shall be developed adjacent to the waterfront promenade and shall provide unobstructed views of the harbor. This section of the internal circulation system may be contiguous with the vertical public access way.

• G. Public Restrooms. Public restrooms shall be provided at a location convenient for the public, adjacent, or in close proximity to the public park, visitor-serving commercial, coastal recreation uses, and the promenade. Drinking fountains shall also be provided.

H. Live/Work Units. Live/work residential units are encouraged. E]orts shall be made on the part of the developer/property manager to market such units to visitor-serving and/or harbor-oriented businesses. Live/work units shall not count towards the minimum 21,000-square-foot ground Zoor commercial visitor-serving space.

I. Shuttle or Bus Stop. Project area at the corner of Anchors Way and Navigator Drive shall be designated for a future shuttle and/or bus stop should the city initiate a city-wide or harbor-wide shuttle program, or coordinate with the local transportation authority to establish a new and/or revised bus route to service the development and surrounding area. Construction of the shuttle stop shall be coordinated between the city and the developer/ property owner.

J. Signs. All signs must comply with the provisions of Chapter 24.420. Public access ways shall be conspicuously signed for public use. A signage program shall be developed and implemented to make the public aware of access and recreational facilities that are available on site and direct them to such facilities including, but not limited to, the public park, waterfront promenade, visitor-serving commercial area, boating facilities, restrooms, bicycle parking, and coastal access parking.

K. Coastal Development. All development within the CP overlay zone must comply with the provisions of Chapter 24.515. The requirements of Section 24.310.080 shall not apply to lots zoned HMXD.

L. Open Storage. Open storage of materials and equipment shall be permitted only when incidental to a permitted use on the same lot as that occupied by said use. All areas of a site intended to be used for such open storage shall be shown on the site plan and approved as part of the design review, planned development permit, and coastal development permit.

M. Bird-Safe Buildings Standards. All new buildings, and major renovations of existing buildings, shall be required to comply with bird-safe building standards for facade treatments, landscaping, lighting, and building interiors as follows:

1. Untreated glass or glazing shall not comprise more than 35 percent of a building facade.

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2. Acceptable glazing treatments include: fritting, netting, permanent stencils, frosted, nonreZective, or angled glass, exterior screens, decorative latticework or grills, physical grids placed on the exterior of glazing, UV patterns visible to birds or similar treatments as approved by the local jurisdiction.

   • a. Where applicable, vertical elements within the treatment pattern should be at least one-quarter inch wide, at a maximum spacing of four inches;

   • b. Where applicable, horizontal elements within the treatment pattern should be at least one-eighth inch wide, at a maximum spacing of two inches; and

c. No glazing shall have a “reZectivity out” coe[cient exceeding 30 percent. That is, the fraction of radiant energy that is reZected from glass or glazed surfaces shall not exceed 30 percent.

3. Building edges of exterior courtyards and recessed areas shall be clearly deYned, using opaque materials and nonreZective glass.

4. Trees and other vegetation shall be sited so as to avoid or obscure reZection on building facades. Trees and other vegetation planted adjacent to a reZective wall or window shall be planted no further than three feet from the reZective surface.

5. Buildings shall be designed to minimize light spillage and maximize light shielding to the maximum feasible extent per the following standards:

   • a. Nighttime lighting shall be minimized to levels necessary to provide pedestrian security.

   • b. Building lighting shall be shielded and directed downward.

   • c. Up-lighting and use of event searchlights or spotlights is prohibited.

   • d. Landscape lighting shall be limited to low-intensity and low-wattage lights.

   • e. Red lights shall be limited to only that necessary for security and safety warning purposes.

6. ArtiYcial night light from interior lighting shall be minimized through the utilization of automated on/o] systems and motion detectors in nonresidential buildings.

7. Avoid the use of “bird traps” such as glass courtyards, interior atriums, windows installed opposite each other, clear glass walls, skywalks, and transparent building corners.

8. New projects shall provide residents and tenants with information to raise bird awareness and encourage bird-safe practices.

• N. Flooding and Sea Level Rise. All new development shall comply with the following standards:

1. All development shall be analyzed for potential coastal hazards from erosion, Zooding, wave attack, scour, and other conditions in conjunction with sea level rise scenarios, depending on the type of

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development, and shall also consider localized uplift or subsidence, tide range, wave climate, local topography, bathymetry, geologic conditions, and potential inundation areas.

2. A coastal hazards analysis shall be prepared and used to identify current and future site hazards, to help guide site design and hazard mitigation, and identify sea level rise thresholds above which limitations in the development’s design and siting would cause the improvements to become signiYcantly less stable.

3. All input parameters for the coastal hazards analysis shall be clearly described in the analysis and, if judgment was used to choose between a range of values, the basis for the selection should be provided.

4. The best available scientiYc information, with respect to the level of future sea level rise and the e]ects of long-range sea level rise, shall be considered in the preparation of Yndings and recommendations for all requisite geologic, geotechnical, hydrologic, and engineering investigations.

5. At a minimum, sea level rise scenarios shall assume the average projections of sea level rise, as identiYed by the most recent state of California sea level rise guidance (currently this is 16 inches of sea level rise by 2050, 27 inches of sea level rise by 2070, and 55 inches of sea level rise by 2100, as identiYed by the state of California sea level rise report, prepared by the California Ocean Protection Council and adopted March 11, 2011). All development in the harbor area shall require erosion and wave uprush studies based upon projections of sea level rise (as identiYed by the most recent state of California sea level rise report prepared by the California Ocean Protection Council) which can be expected within the reasonable economic life of the structure or lease term. All structures shall be sited and designed to minimize destruction of life and property during likely inundation events.

O. Tsunami. For all development located within the tsunami inundation zone, as identiYed by the most recent state or local California Emergency Management Agency maps, or below elevation 15 feet above mean sea level, information concerning the height and force of likely tsunami run-up on the property shall be provided. All development located within a possible tsunami run-up zone shall be required to contact the local O[ce of Emergency Services concerning tsunami plans and to cooperate and/or participate with local warning programs and evacuation planning e]orts. Visitor-serving facilities shall work with the local O[ce of Emergency Services to prepare an evacuation plan, consistent with other community evacuation e]orts.

P. Public Boating. In conjunction with any residential development that occurs within the HMXD zone, the following measures shall be implemented:

1. The developer shall furnish to the city (for installation by the city) the following materials for the improvement of the Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center: new gangplank, security gate, storage shed, and eight-foot wide dock Zoat sections totaling 120 feet for the addition of a third Ynger. The materials furnished shall be in kind or superior to existing materials, and shall be compliant with ADA requirements. The materials shall be provided:

• a. Within 18 months of the issuance of the Yrst construction permit for any new residential development within the HMXD zone; or

• b. Prior to obtaining certiYcates of occupancy for the Yrst residential units; or

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c. Concurrent with construction of a marina adjacent to and coterminous with the HMXD zone, whichever comes Yrst.

2. Construction of a long dock, not less than 90 feet in length, parallel to the shoreline, for exclusive use by personal watercraft such as kayaks, dinghies, paddleboards, and rowing shells on a short-term (not overnight) basis. The long dock may include dry storage racks for nonmotorized watercraft. Construction of the long dock shall be completed concurrent with construction of a marina adjacent to and coterminous with the HMXD zone, and no later than three years from the issuance of the Yrst building permit for any new residential development within the HMXD zone.

3. Within the marina adjacent and coterminous to the HMXD zone, a minimum of six transient berthing spaces shall be provided and reserved for exclusive use by short-term renters. These transient spaces shall be available for rent on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, not to exceed 120 days in any calendar year. Construction of the transient spaces shall be completed concurrent with construction of a marina adjacent to and coterminous with the HMXD zone, and no later than three years from the issuance of the Yrst building permit for any new residential development within the HMXD zone.

4. In addition to the six transient berthing spaces required in subsection (P)(3) of this section, at least one transient berthing space shall be provided in perpetuity, at no cost, and reserved for exclusive use by nonproYt boating groups. Each group may use this transient space for no more than 30 days in any calendar year. For reservations lasting longer than one day, the marina owner or operator may recover direct costs of utilities and services used by the occupancy including electricity, water, cable, Wi-Fi, and pump-out. Construction of the transient space shall be completed concurrent with construction of a marina adjacent to and coterminous with the HMXD zone, and no later than three years from the issuance of the Yrst building permit for any new residential development within the HMXD zone.

5. In order to promote cross-harbor transit and connectivity within the Ventura Harbor, the developer shall be required to either:

a. Purchase a minimum of 1,500 one-way water taxi tickets each year which may be distributed to visitors, customers, boaters, residents, and guests of the mixed-use development within the HMXD zone; or

b. Contribute an equivalent amount of funding to the Ventura Port District for the operation of a water taxi service. The developer shall be required to either purchase tickets or contribute an equivalent amount of funds to the Ventura Port District each year for the life of the project. In the event that the water taxi service is discontinued for any reason, an equivalent amount of funds shall be paid to the Ventura Port District for public access and recreation improvements and/or programs, nonmotorized boat storage, and/or alternative public transportation within the harbor, such as a shuttle or bus. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15)

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All nonconforming uses, nonconforming structures, and nonconforming lots are subject to the provisions of Chapter 24.465. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15)

Prior to issuance of building permits, Zoor plans may be reviewed by the director to determine that density standards will not be exceeded. In order to preclude or lessen the possibility that density standards will be exceeded, or that unlawful density increases will occur in the future, no more than one kitchen shall be allowed per dwelling unit. In the density review process, additional changes may be required in the placement of exterior doors, windows, stairways, hallways, utility connections, or other Yxtures or architectural features when determined by the director to be necessary or desirable to preclude or lessen the likelihood of unlawful density increases. (Ord. No. 2015-015, § 3, 12-7-15)