Chapter 24.305 — Ventura Zoning Code

RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE OVERLAY DEVELOPMENT CODE (LM AND MU OVERLAYS)

Sections:

24.305.010 Zone standards.
24.305.020 Building design standards.
24.305.030 Frontage type standards.
24.305.040 General site design standards.

24.305.010 Zone standards. ¶

A. Low-Moderate Density/Rowhouse Overlay Zone (LM).
1. Description. The low-moderate density/rowhouse (LM) overlay zone is intended for small lot detached and attached single-family homes (bungalow courts, cottage clusters, etc.), duplexes/triplexes/quadplexes, and rowhouse development at 14.1 to 20 dwelling units per acre.

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Building Types. Only the building types shown in the table below are allowed in the LM overlay zone, on lots of the minimum widths shown. Each allowed building type shall be designed in compliance with Section 24.305.020(A) (Building Type Design Standards).

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Table
24.305.010.A-1. Allowed
Building Type Table
Allowed Building Types
Single-Family House
Duplex, Triplex, Quadplex
Bungalow Court
Rowhouse
Courtyard Housing
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Building Placement.
- a. Primary Buildings.
  - i. Front setback: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum.
  - ii. Street side setback: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum.
  - iii. Interior side setback: Yve feet minimum.
  - iv. Rear setback: 15 feet minimum.
Accessory Structures. An accessory structure shall be placed on a lot in compliance with the following. For carriage houses/ADUs, refer to Chapter 24.430 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations).

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a. Front and street side setback: same as for primary structure.
b. Interior side setback: four feet minimum.
c. Rear setback: four feet minimum.

Encroachments. Encroachments shall comply as follows:

Table 24.305.010.A-2. Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks

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Front/ Interior
Rear Limitations/Additional
Projection Street Side Side
Setback Regulations
Setback Setback
All projections Unless otherwise speciYed, no projection may extend closer than 3 feet
to an interior lot line, into the public right-of-way, or into a public utility
easement.
Architectural features (eaves, 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft In no circumstances shall they
cornices, bay windows, project closer than 3 feet to the
chimneys) property line. Aggregate width
of oriel or bay windows shall not
exceed 50% of the length of the
wall in which they are located
and the width of any individual
oriel or bay window shall not
exceed 10 feet.
Upper Zoor architectural
projections shall have a
minimum vertical clearance of 8
feet above grade.
Weather protection (awnings, 5 ft To within 3 feet of rear Weather protection shall have a
canopies) and side property lines minimum vertical clearance of 8
feet above grade.
Open, unenclosed Yre escapes, Prohibited 3 ft May be covered but not
and stairways enclosed.
Uncovered and unenclosed Allowed without restrictions
stairs, porches, landings, decks,
patios, stoops, and similar
features < 18 inches in height
Uncovered and unenclosed 8 ft 5 ft 8 ft In no circumstances shall these
stairs, porches, landings, decks, encroach closer than 2 feet to
patios, stoops, and similar the property line.
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Table 24.305.010.A-2. Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks

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Front/ Interior
Rear Limitations/Additional
Projection Street Side Side
Setback Regulations
Setback Setback
features 18 inches to 3 feet in
height
Uncovered and unenclosed 6 ft 3 ft 6 ft In no circumstances shall these
stairs, porches, landings, decks, features encroach closer than 2
patios, stoops, and similar feet to the property line.
features > 3 feet in height
Upper-level balconies and decks 6 ft 10 ft Balconies shall not be closer
than 10 feet to any side or rear
property line.
Covered patios and porches 5 ft 0 ft 10 ft In no circumstances shall these
attached to main structure features encroach closer than 5
feet to the property line. May be
covered but not fully enclosed.
Outdoor Yreplaces (not wider Not allowed 5 ft
than 8 feet measured in the
general direction of the wall of
which it is a part)
Planting boxes or masonry 6 ft 0 ft 3 ft
planters not exceeding 42
inches in height
Ponds, waterfalls, and other No closer Allowed without The height of water features
water features than 3 feet restrictions shall not exceed 6 feet when
from a adjacent to a residentially zoned
property property.
line
Evaporative coolers, air Prohibited To within 3 feet of rear Cannot be located in front of
conditioners, and compressors and side property lines any building or on any street
side yard when not concealed
behind a solid fence.
Inground and above-ground Prohibited To within 5 feet of rear
pools and spas, and pool and side property lines
equipment
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Building ProJle and Frontage.

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a. Height. Height shall be measured pursuant to Chapter 24.405 (Height Regulations).
- i. Primary buildings: 2.5 stories; 28 feet max.
- ii. Accessory structures: 14 feet.
- iii. ADUs: see Chapter 24.430 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations).
b. Attics. Attic space may be occupied and not count as a story when applying the height limits of the applicable zone. Occupiable attic space shall not exceed 75 percent of the ground Zoor footprint.
c. Allowed Frontage Types. Only the following frontage types are allowed within the LM overlay zone. The primary facade of each primary building shall be designed as one of the following frontage types, in compliance with Section 24.305.030, Frontage type standards:
- i. Stoop.
- ii. Porch and fence.

Parking and Services.
- a. Parking and Services Placement.
  - i. Detached garages shall comply with the minimum setbacks for accessory structures.

ii. Attached garages shall comply with the setbacks for the primary building, except that garages facing the primary street frontage shall be set back a minimum of Yve feet from the primary facade.

iii. Garage doors shall not extend across more than 60 percent of the street facing facade of the primary residential building. This limitation does not apply to frontages along alleys.

b. Parking Access. Where standard-width alley occurs, vehicular access is permitted only from the alley.

c. Parking Requirements. Each site shall be provided o]-street parking as follows, designed in compliance with the requirements in Chapter 24.415 (O]-Street Parking Regulations).

  - i. Residential: two on-site spaces per unit; at least one space must be in a garage.

Open Space.
- a. Single-Family Housing.

i. Each dwelling shall be provided with a private or semi-private yard of at least 300 square feet with a minimum dimension of 15 feet. Yard must be of a regular geometry (e.g., rectangular). This yard shall be exclusive of shared open space (if provided) and may be located in a side yard and/or the rear yard.

ii. Required open space should be enclosed by a fence, wall, or hedge.

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b. Duplex/Triplex/Quadplex.

i. Each ground Zoor dwelling unit shall be provided with a usable, outdoor yard with an area of at least 200 square feet with a minimum dimension of 10 feet. This could also be provided as common usable open space.

ii. Dwellings accessed at the Yrst Zoor should provide outdoor space at-grade that is enclosed by a fence, wall, or landscaping.

iii. Upper Zoor dwelling units shall have usable, private open space with an area of at least 60 square feet with a minimum dimension of Yve feet. Outdoor space may be accommodated in balconies, loggias, and/or roof decks. Minimum outdoor space area requirement may be accommodated in two separate locations (e.g., in a balcony facing the front yard plus a loggia facing the rear yard).

c. Rowhouses. Each dwelling shall be provided with a private or semi-private yard of at least 300 square feet with a minimum dimension of 15 feet. Yard must be of a regular geometry (e.g., rectangular). Up to 100 square feet per unit may be provided as common usable open space.

d. Bungalow Courts.

i. A minimum of 300 square feet of open space shall be provided per unit, of which 150 square feet per unit shall be private. The rest shall be provided in a common central courtyard.

ii. See Section 24.305.040(E)(2) (Common Open Space) for minimum courtyard dimensions.

iii. Private open space shall have a minimum dimension of 10 feet. Yards must be of a regular geometry (e.g., rectangular). This yard shall be exclusive of the courtyard and is allowed to be located in a side yard and/or the rear yard.

iv. Required private open space should be enclosed by a fence, wall, or hedge.

e. Courtyard Housing.

i. A minimum of 300 square feet of open space shall be provided per unit. A minimum of 50 percent of the units shall have 150 square feet of private open space with a minimum dimension of 10 feet. The rest shall be provided in one or more common central courtyards.

ii. Courtyards shall have a minimum dimension of 30 feet in any direction. Private patios may be provided in side and rear yards.

iii. Courtyards shall be connected to the public way and/or to each other by zaguans or paseos.

(A) Zaguans shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide, or eight feet if the zaguan is no longer than 20 feet in length.
(B) Paseos shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide.

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  - iv. Projections are allowed to encroach into the courtyard per the interior side setback encroachments listed in Table 24.305.010.A-2 (Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks).

Allowed Land Uses. Only a land use identiYed as permitted or conditional in the base zone per the Ventura zoning ordinance shall be established on a lot in the LM overlay zone.

B. Three-Story Multifamily Residential/Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MU-3).

Description. The three-story multifamily residential/mixed-use (MU-3) overlay zone is intended for lowerscale multifamily housing and mixed-use development blending residential, commercial, and retail uses and public spaces in a walkable urban environment. Buildings may be vertical or horizontal mixed use at 20.1 to 30 dwelling units per acre.

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Building Types. Only the building types shown in the table below are allowed in the MU-3 overlay zone, on lots of the minimum and maximum widths shown. Each allowed building type shall be designed in compliance with Section 24.305.020(A) (Building Type Design Standards).

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Table 24.305.010.B-1. Allowed Building Type

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and Lot Widths
Allowed Building Types Lot Width (Min./Max.)
Duplex/Triplex/Quadplex 50 ft min., 100 ft max.
Row House 25 ft min.
Courtyard Housing 75 ft min.
Stacked Dwellings 50 ft min.
Commercial Block 50 ft min.
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Building Placement.
- a. Primary Buildings. A primary building shall be placed on a lot in compliance with the following requirements unless speciYed otherwise by the standards for an allowed building type in Section 24.305.020(A) (Building Type Design Standards):
  - i. Front and street side setback: per allowed frontage type below; 20 feet max.
    - (A) Dooryard: 10 feet min.
    - (B) Porch and yard: 10 feet min.
    - (C) Stoop: 10 feet min.

(D) Forecourt: 15 feet min. for recessed portion (shall be used in conjunction with a shopfront and awning, gallery, or arcade frontage, wherein a portion of the facade is recessed from the building frontage).

(E) Shopfront and awning: Yve feet min.
(F) Gallery: Yve feet min.
(G) Lobby: Yve feet min.
ii. Interior side setback: Yve feet min.
iii. Rear setback:

(A) With alley: Yve feet min. to any one- or two-story buildings; 10 feet min. to three-story buildings.

(B) Without alley: 15 feet min.; 20 feet min. abutting single-family residential property.

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b. Accessory Structures. An accessory structure shall be placed on a lot in compliance with the following. For carriage houses/ADUs, refer to Chapter 24.430 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations).
- i. Front and street side setback: same as for primary structure.
- ii. Interior side setback: four feet min.
- iii. Rear setback: four feet min.

Encroachments. Encroachments shall comply as follows:

Table 24.305.010.B-2. Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks

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Table 24.305.010.B-2. Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks

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Front/ Interior
Rear Limitations/Additional
Projection Street Side Side
Setback Regulations
Setback Setback
Uncovered and unenclosed 8 ft 5 ft 8 ft In no circumstances shall these
stairs, porches, landings, decks, encroach closer than 2 feet to
patios, stoops, and similar the property line.
features 18 inches to 3 feet in
height
Uncovered and unenclosed 6 ft 3 ft 6 ft In no circumstances shall these
stairs, porches, landings, decks, features encroach closer than 2
patios, stoops, and similar feet to the property line.
features > 3 feet in height
Upper-level balconies and decks 6 ft 10 ft Balconies shall not be closer
than 10 feet to any side or rear
property line.
Covered patios and porches 5 ft 0 ft 10 ft In no circumstances shall these
attached to main structure features encroach closer than 5
feet to the property line. May be
covered but not fully enclosed.
Outdoor Yreplaces (not wider Not allowed 5 ft
than 8 feet measured in the
general direction of the wall of
which it is a part)
Planting boxes or masonry 6 ft 0 ft 3 ft
planters not exceeding 42
inches in height
Ponds, waterfalls, and other No closer Allowed without The height of water features
water features than 3 feet restrictions shall not exceed 6 feet when
from a adjacent to a residentially zoned
property property.
line
Evaporative coolers, air Prohibited To within 3 feet of rear Cannot be located in front of
conditioners, and compressors and side property lines any building or on any street
side yard when not concealed
behind a solid fence.
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Table 24.305.010.B-2. Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks

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Front/ Interior
Rear Limitations/Additional
Projection Street Side Side
Setback Regulations
Setback Setback
Inground and above-ground Prohibited To within 5 feet of rear
pools and spas, and pool and side property lines
equipment
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Building ProJle and Frontage.
- a. Height. Each structure shall comply with the following height limits. Height shall be measured pursuant to Chapter 24.405 (Height Regulations).
  - i. Maximum height: three stories/40 feet.*
  - ii. Minimum Zoor to Zoor: 15 feet min. for a nonresidential ground Zoor.
  - iii. Accessory structures: 14 feet.
  - iv. ADUs: see Chapter 24.430 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations).

***** Note: Exclusive of architectural projections, rooftop equipment, rooftop decks, trellises, rooftop stair access and elevator shafts, and other approved projections.

b. Allowed Frontage Types. Only the following frontage types are allowed within the MU-3 overlay zone. The primary facade of each primary building shall be designed as one of the following frontage types, in compliance with Section 24.305.030 (Frontage Type Standards):

  - i. Dooryard. 

  - ii. Porch and yard. 

  - iii. Stoop. 

  - iv. Forecourt. 

  - v. Shopfront and awning. 

  - vi. Gallery. 

  - vii. Lobby.

Parking and Services.
- a. Parking and Services Placement.
  - i. Attached SFR (Rowhouse, Duplex/Triplex/Quadplex).

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(A) Parking is not allowed in the front or street side setback area, except within approved driveways.

(B) Detached garages shall comply with the minimum setbacks for accessory structures.

(C) Attached garages shall comply with the setbacks for the primary building, except that garages facing the primary street frontage shall be set back a minimum of Yve feet from the primary facade.

(D) Garage doors shall not extend across more than 60 percent of the street facing facade of the primary residential building. This limitation does not apply to frontages along alleys.

ii. Multifamily Housing Types (Courtyard Housing, Stacked Dwellings, Commercial Block).
- (A) Parking is not allowed in the required front or street side setback area.
- (B) Surface parking shall be located to the rear or side of buildings.

(C) No more than 30 percent of the street frontage shall be occupied by surface or structured parking. See additional parking standards in Section 24.305.040(C) (Parking).

(D) Subterranean parking is below grade or partially below grade. Subterranean parking may extend to an average height of three feet max. above Ynished grade; provided, that the garage perimeter wall aligns with face of building and is screened. Subterranean parking may extend more than three feet above Ynished grade; provided, that it is not visible or fully wrapped by ground Zoor uses.

Figure 24.305.010.B-1. Maximum Parking Frontage Along Street

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Note: This graphic does not represent a fully designed building applying all standards.

b. Parking Requirements. Each site shall be provided o]-street parking as follows, designed pursuant to the requirements in Chapter 24.415 (O]-Street Parking Regulations).

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i. Residential Uses.

(A) One- to two-family dwelling units: two on-site spaces per unit; at least one space must be in a garage.

(B) Multifamily Dwelling Units.
- (1) Studio or one-bedroom unit: one space/unit.
- (2) Two-bedroom unit: 1.5 spaces/unit.
- (3) Three-plus-bedroom unit: two spaces/unit.
- (4) Minimum 0.5 spaces per unit shall be covered.
(5) Plus 0.2 guest spaces per unit.
ii. Nonresidential. Parking shall be provided for the appropriate nonresidential use type(s)

pursuant to Chapter 24.415 (O]-Street Parking Regulations).

7. Open Space.

a. Duplex/Triplex/Quadplex.

ii. Dwellings accessed at the Yrst Zoor should provide outdoor space at-grade that is enclosed by a fence, wall, or landscaping.

b. Rowhouses.

i. Each dwelling shall be provided with a private or semi-private yard of at least 300 square feet with a minimum dimension of 15 feet. Yard must be of a regular geometry (e.g., rectangular). Up to 100 square feet per unit may be provided as common usable open space.

c. Courtyard Housing.

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ii. See Section 24.305.040(E)(2) (Common Open Space) for minimum courtyard dimensions.
iii. Private patios may be provided in side and rear yards.
iv. Courtyards shall be connected to the public way and/or to each other by zaguans or paseos.
- (A) Zaguans shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide, or eight feet if the zaguan is no longer than 20 feet in length.
- (B) Paseos shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide.

d. Projections are allowed to encroach into the courtyard per the interior side setback encroachments listed in Table 24.305.010.B-2 (Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks).

e. Stacked Dwellings and Commercial Blocks.

i. A minimum of 200 square feet of usable open space shall be provided per unit. A minimum of 100 square feet of private open space is required for ground-level units and 60 square feet of private open space for upper-level units. The rest may be provided as common usable open space within a common courtyard located on the ground or on a podium, and/or a roof deck.

  - ii. Courtyards, if provided, shall have a minimum dimension of 30 feet in any direction. 

  - iii. Setback areas may not be counted towards usable open space unless they are at least 20 feet wide. 

  - iv. Private patios may be provided in side and rear yards. Private open space shall have a minimum dimension of six feet in any direction.

Allowed Land Uses. Only a land use identiYed as permitted or conditional in the base zone per the Ventura zoning ordinance shall be established on a lot in the MU-3 overlay zone.

C. Four-Story Multifamily Residential/Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MU-4).

Description. The four-story multifamily residential/mixed-use (MU-4) overlay zone supports moderate density multifamily residential and mixed-use development allowing a broad range of commercial, o[ce, and residential uses and public spaces serving both surrounding neighborhoods and visitors from nearby areas. Development may be vertical or horizontal mixed-use at 30.1 to 54 dwelling units per acre. Upper Zoors shall be a percentage of the total building area to reduce building bulk.

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Building Types. Only the building types shown in the table below are allowed in the MU-4 overlay zone, on lots of the minimum and maximum widths shown. Each allowed building type shall be designed in compliance with Section 24.305.020(A) (Building Type Design Standards).

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Table 24.305.010.C-1. Allowed Building Type
and Lot Width
Allowed Building Types Lot Width
Rowhouse 25 ft min.
Courtyard Housing 75 ft min.
Stacked Dwellings 50 ft min.
Commercial Block 50 ft min.
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3. Building Placement.

a. Primary Buildings. A primary building shall be placed on a lot in compliance with the following requirements, unless speciYed otherwise by the standards for an allowed building type in Section 24.305.020(A) (Building Type Design Standards):

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  - i. Front and street side setback: per frontage type below; 20 feet max. 

     - (A) Dooryard: 10 feet min. 

     - (B) Stoop: 10 feet min. 

     - (C) Forecourt: 15 feet min. for recessed portion (shall be used in conjunction with a shopfront and awning, gallery, or arcade frontage, wherein a portion of the facade is recessed from the building frontage). 

     - (D) Shopfront and awning: Yve feet min. 

     - (E) Gallery: Yve feet min. 

     - (F) Arcade: Yve feet min. 

     - (G) Lobby: Yve feet min. 

  - ii. Interior side setback: zero feet min.; 10 feet min. abutting single-family residential zoned property. 

  - iii. Rear setback: 

     - (A) With alley: Yve feet min. to any one- or two-story buildings; 10 feet min. to three- to fourstory buildings. 

     - (B) Without alley: 15 feet min; 20 feet min. abutting single-family residential property.

b. Accessory Structures. An accessory structure shall be placed on a lot in compliance with the following. For carriage houses/ADUs, refer to Chapter 24.430 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations).
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- i. Front and street side setback: same as for primary structure. 

- ii. Interior side setback: four feet minimum. 

- iii. Rear setback: four feet minimum.
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Encroachments. Encroachments shall comply as follows:

Table 24.305.010.C-2. Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks

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Table 24.305.010.C-2. Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks

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Front/ Interior
Rear Limitations/Additional
Projection Street Side Side
Setback Regulations
Setback Setback
Architectural features (eaves, 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft In no circumstances shall they
cornices, bay windows, project closer than 3 feet to the
chimneys) property line. Aggregate width
of oriel or bay windows shall not
exceed 50% of the length of the
wall in which they are located
and the width of any individual
oriel or bay window shall not
exceed 10 feet.
Upper Zoor architectural
projections shall have a
minimum vertical clearance of 8
feet above grade.
Weather protection (awnings, 5 ft To within 3 feet of rear Weather protection shall have a
canopies) and side property lines minimum vertical clearance of 8
feet above grade.
Open, unenclosed Yre escapes, Prohibited 3 ft May be covered but not
and stairways enclosed.
Uncovered and unenclosed Allowed without restriction
stairs, porches, landings, decks,
patios, stoops, and similar
features < 18 inches in height
Uncovered and unenclosed 8 ft 5 ft 8 ft In no circumstances shall these
stairs, porches, landings, decks, encroach closer than 2 feet to
patios, stoops, and similar the property line.
features 18 inches to 3 feet in
height
Uncovered and unenclosed 6 ft 3 ft 6 ft In no circumstances shall these
stairs, porches, landings, decks, features encroach closer than 2
patios, stoops, and similar feet to the property line.
features > 3 feet in height
Upper-level balconies and decks 6 ft 10 ft Balconies shall not be closer
than 10 feet to any side or rear
property line.
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Table 24.305.010.C-2. Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks

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Front/ Interior
Rear Limitations/Additional
Projection Street Side Side
Setback Regulations
Setback Setback
Covered patios and porches 5 ft 0 ft 10 ft In no circumstances shall these
attached to main structure features encroach closer than 5
feet to the property line. May be
covered but not fully enclosed.
Outdoor Yreplaces (not wider Not allowed 5 ft
than 8 feet measured in the
general direction of the wall of
which it is a part)
Planting boxes or masonry 6 ft 0 ft 3 ft
planters not exceeding 42
inches in height
Ponds, waterfalls, and other No closer Allowed without The height of water features
water features than 3 feet restrictions shall not exceed 6 feet when
from a adjacent to a residentially zoned
property property.
line
Evaporative coolers, air Prohibited To within 3 feet of rear Cannot be located in front of
conditioners, and compressors and side property lines any building or on any street
side yard when not concealed
behind a solid fence.
Inground and above-ground Prohibited To within 5 feet of rear
pools and spas, and pool and side property lines
equipment
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Building ProJle and Frontage.

a. Height. Each structure shall comply with the following height limits. Height shall be measured pursuant to Chapter 24.405 (Height Regulations).

i. Maximum height: four stories/50 feet.*

ii. Height limit adjacent to single-family homes: required (see Section 24.305.040(A) (Neighborhood Transitions)).

iii. Bulk reduction: fourth Zoor shall be a maximum of 80 percent of the building footprint/ Zoorplate.

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iv. Minimum Zoor to Zoor: 15 feet min. for a nonresidential ground Zoor.
v. Accessory structures: 14 feet.
vi. ADUs: see Chapter 24.430 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations).

***** Note: Exclusive of architectural projections, rooftop equipment, rooftop decks, trellises, rooftop stair access and elevator shafts, and other allowed projections.

b. Allowed Frontage Types. Only the following frontage types are allowed within the MU-4 zone. The primary facade of each primary building shall be designed as one of the following frontage types, in compliance with Section 24.305.030 (Frontage Type Standards).

i. Dooryard.
ii. Shopfront and awning.
iii. Stoop.
iv. Forecourt.
v. Gallery.
vi. Arcade.

vii. Lobby.

Parking and Services.
- a. Parking and Services Placement.
  - i. Attached SFR (Rowhouse, Duplex/Triplex/Quadplex).

(A) Parking is not allowed in the front or street side setback area, except within approved driveways.

(B) Detached garages shall comply with the minimum setbacks for accessory structures.

(C) Attached garages shall comply with the setbacks for the primary building, except that garages facing the primary street frontage shall be set back a minimum of Yve feet from the primary facade.

(D) Garage doors shall not extend across more than 60 percent of the street facing facade of the primary residential building. This limitation does not apply to frontages along alleys.

ii. Multifamily Housing Types (Courtyard Housing, Stacked Dwellings, Commercial Block).
- (A) Parking is not allowed in the front or street side setback area.

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(B) Surface parking shall be located to the rear or side of buildings.

(C) No more than 30 percent of the street frontage shall be occupied by surface or structured parking (see Figure 24.305.010.B-1, Maximum Parking Frontage Along the Street). See additional parking standards in Section 24.305.040(C) (Parking).

b. Parking Requirements. Each site shall be provided o]-street parking as follows, designed pursuant to the requirements in Chapter 24.415 (O]-Street Parking Regulations):

i. Residential Uses.

(A) One- to two-family dwelling units: two on-site spaces per unit; at least one space must be in a garage.

(B) Multifamily Dwelling Units.
- (1) Studio or one-bedroom unit: one space/unit.
- (2) Two-bedroom unit: 1.5 spaces/unit.
- (3) Three-plus-bedroom unit: two spaces/unit.
- (4) Minimum 0.5 spaces per unit shall be covered.
- (5) Plus 0.2 guest spaces per unit.

ii. Nonresidential. Parking shall be provided for the appropriate nonresidential use type(s) pursuant to Chapter 24.415 (O]-Street Parking Regulations).

Open Space.
- a. Rowhouses.

i. Each dwelling shall be provided with a private or semi-private yard of at least 300 square feet with a minimum dimension of 15 feet. Yard must be of a regular geometry (e.g., rectangular). Up to 100 square feet per unit may be provided as common usable open space.

b. Courtyard Housing, Stacked Dwellings and Commercial Blocks.

i. A minimum of 200 square feet of usable open space shall be provided per unit. A minimum of 100 square feet of private open space is required for ground-level units and 50 square feet of private open space for upper-level units. The rest may be provided as common usable open space

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within a common courtyard located on the ground or on a podium, and/or a roof deck. Up to 40 square feet per unit of the common open space may be provided in an indoor communal space (e.g., common lounge, Ytness room, shared kitchen, game room) so long as it opens directly on to a common outdoor space or the primary street frontage.

ii. See Section 24.305.040(E)(2) (Common Open Space) for minimum courtyard dimensions.

iii. Projections are allowed to encroach into a courtyard per the interior side setback encroachments listed in Table 24.305.010.C-2 (Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks).

iv. Setback areas may not be counted towards usable open space unless they are at least 20 feet wide.

v. Private patios may be provided in side and rear yards. Private open space shall have a minimum dimension of Yve feet in any direction.

Allowed Land Uses. Only a land use identiYed as permitted or conditional in the base zone per the Ventura zoning ordinance shall be established on a lot in the MU-4 overlay zone.

D. Five-Story Multifamily Residential/Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MU-5).

Description. The Yve-story multifamily residential/mixed-use (MU-5) overlay zone is intended for higher density multifamily residential and vertical or horizontal mixed-use development with retail, o[ce, and/or residential. Building may be residential over retail, commercial (o[ce or o[ce with retail), or stand-alone residential. The upper Zoors shall be a percentage of the total building area to reduce building bulk. This overlay zone supports development at a range of 45 to 65 dwelling units per acre.

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Building Types. Only the building types shown in the table below are allowed in the MU-5 overlay zone, on lots of the minimum and maximum widths shown. Each allowed building type shall be designed in compliance with Section 24.305.020(A) (Building Type Design Standards).

Table 24.305.010.D-1. Allowed Building Type

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and Lot Width
Allowed Building Types Lot Width
Rowhouse 25 ft min.
Courtyard Housing 75 ft min.
Stacked Dwellings 50 ft min.
Commercial Block 50 ft min.
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Building Placement.

a. Primary Buildings. A primary building shall be placed on a lot in compliance with the following requirements unless speciYed otherwise by the standards for an allowed building type in Section 24.305.020(A) (Building Type Design Standards):

i. Front and street side setback: per allowed frontage type min.
- (A) Stoop: 10 feet min.

(B) Forecourt: 15 feet min. for recessed portion (shall be used in conjunction with a shopfront and awning, gallery, or arcade frontage, wherein a portion of the facade is recessed from the building frontage).

(C) Shopfront and awning: Yve feet min.
(D) Gallery: Yve feet min.
(E) Arcade: Yve feet min.

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(F) Lobby: seven feet min.

ii. Interior side setback: zero feet min.; 10 feet min. abutting single-family residential zoned property.

iii. Rear setback:

(A) With alley: Yve feet min. to any one- or two-story buildings; 10 feet min. to three- to sixstory buildings.

(B) Without alley: 15 feet min; 20 feet min abutting single-family residential property.

iv. Frontage coverage: along Johnson Drive, a minimum of 60 percent of the primary building frontage shall be between the minimum and maximum setback lines.

b. Accessory Structures. An accessory building shall be placed on a lot in compliance with the following requirements. For carriage houses/ADUs, refer to Chapter 24.430 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations).

i. Front and street side setback: same as for primary structure.
ii. Interior side setback: four feet minimum.
iii. Rear setback: four feet minimum.

Encroachments. Encroachments shall comply as follows:

Table 24.305.010.D-2. Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks

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Front/ Interior
Rear Limitations/Additional
Projection Street Side Side
Setback Regulations
Setback Setback
minimum vertical clearance of 8
feet above grade.
Weather protection (awnings, 5 ft To within 3 feet of rear Weather protection shall have a
canopies) and side property lines minimum vertical clearance of 8
feet above grade.
Open, unenclosed Yre escapes, Prohibited 3 ft May be covered but not
and stairways enclosed.
Uncovered and unenclosed Allowed without restriction
stairs, porches, landings, decks,
patios, stoops, and similar
features < 18 inches in height
Uncovered and unenclosed 8 ft 5 ft 8 ft In no circumstances shall these
stairs, porches, landings, decks, encroach closer than 2 feet to
patios, stoops, and similar the property line.
features 18 inches to 3 feet in
height
Uncovered and unenclosed 6 ft 3 ft 6 ft In no circumstances shall these
stairs, porches, landings, decks, features encroach closer than 2
patios, stoops, and similar feet to the property line.
features > 3 feet in height
Upper-level balconies and decks 6 ft 10 ft Balconies shall not be closer
than 10 feet to any side or rear
property line.
Covered patios and porches 5 ft 0 ft 10 ft In no circumstances shall these
attached to main structure features encroach closer than 5
feet to the property line. May be
covered but not fully enclosed.
Outdoor Yreplaces (not wider Not allowed 5 ft
than 8 feet measured in the
general direction of the wall of
which it is a part)
Planting boxes or masonry 6 ft 0 ft 3 ft
planters not exceeding 42
inches in height
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Front/ Interior
Rear Limitations/Additional
Projection Street Side Side
Setback Regulations
Setback Setback
Ponds, waterfalls, and other No closer Allowed without Within 3 feet of any property
water features than 3 feet restrictions line, the height of water features
from a shall not exceed 6 feet when
property adjacent to a residentially zoned
line property.
Evaporative coolers, air Prohibited To within 3 feet of rear Cannot be located in front of
conditioners, and compressors and side property lines any building or on any street
side yard when not concealed
behind a solid fence.
Inground and above-ground Prohibited To within 5 feet of rear
pools and spas, and pool and side property lines
equipment
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Building ProJle and Frontage.
- a. Height. Each structure shall comply with the following height limits. Height shall be measured pursuant to Chapter 24.405 (Height Regulations).
  - i. Maximum height: Yve stories/60 feet.*

ii. Height limit adjacent to single-family homes: required (see Section 24.305.040(A) (Neighborhood Transitions)).

iii. Bulk reduction: all Zoors above four stories shall be a maximum of 70 percent of the building footprint/Zoorplate.

iv. Minimum Zoor to Zoor: 15 feet min. for a nonresidential ground Zoor.
v. Accessory structures: 14 feet.
vi. ADUs: see Chapter 24.430 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations).
Note: Exclusive of architectural projections, rooftop equipment, rooftop decks, trellises, rooftop stair
access and elevator shafts, and other approved projections.

Allowed Frontage Types. Only the following frontage types are allowed within the zone. The street facing facade of each primary building shall be designed as one of the following frontage types, in compliance with Section 24.305.030 (Frontage Type Standards):

a. Stoop.

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b. Forecourt.
c. Shopfront and awning.
d. Gallery.
e. Arcade.
f. Lobby.

Parking and Services.
- a. Parking and Services Placement.
  - i. Attached SFR (Rowhouse, Duplex/Triplex/Quadplex).

(A) Parking is not allowed in the front or street side setback area, except within approved driveways.

(B) Detached garages shall comply with the minimum setbacks for accessory structures.

(C) Attached garages shall comply with the setbacks for the primary building, except that garages facing the primary street frontage shall be set back a minimum of Yve feet from the primary facade.

(D) Garage doors shall not extend across more than 60 percent of the street facing facade of the primary residential building. This limitation does not apply to frontages along alleys.

ii. Multifamily Housing Types (Courtyard Housing, Stacked Dwellings, Commercial Block).
- (A) Parking is not allowed in the front or street side setback area.
- (B) Surface parking shall be located to the rear or side of buildings.

b. Parking Requirements. Each site shall be provided o]-street parking as follows, designed in compliance with the requirements in Chapter 24.415 (O]-Street Parking Regulations):

i. Residential Uses.

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(A) One- to two-family dwelling units: two on-site spaces per unit; at least one space must be in a garage.

(B) Multifamily Dwelling Units.
- (1) Studio or one-bedroom unit: one space/unit.
- (2) Two-bedroom unit: 1.5 spaces/unit.
- (3) Three-plus-bedroom unit: two spaces/unit.
- (4) Minimum 0.5 spaces per unit shall be covered.
- (5) Plus 0.2 guest spaces per unit.
ii. Nonresidential. Parking shall be provided for the appropriate nonresidential use type(s)

pursuant to Chapter 24.415 (O]-Street Parking Regulations).

Open Space.
- a. Rowhouses.

i. Each dwelling shall be provided with a private or semi-private yard of at least 300 square feet with a minimum dimension of 15 feet. Yard must be of a regular geometry (e.g., rectangular). Up to 100 square feet per unit may be provided as common usable open space.

b. Courtyard Housing, Stacked Dwellings, and Commercial Blocks.

i. A minimum of 150 square feet of usable open space shall be provided per unit. A minimum of 50 percent of the units shall have 40 square feet of private open space. The rest may be provided as common usable open space within a common courtyard located on the ground or on a podium, and/or a roof deck. Up to 40 square feet per unit of the common open space may be provided in an indoor communal space (e.g., common lounge, Ytness room, shared kitchen, game room) so long as it opens directly on to a common outdoor space or the primary street frontage.

ii. See Section 24.305.040(E)(2) (Common Open Space) for minimum courtyard dimensions. Projections are allowed to encroach into a courtyard per the interior side setback encroachments listed in Table 24.305.010.D-2 (Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks).

iii. Setback areas may not be counted towards usable open space unless they are at least 20 feet wide.

iv. Private patios may be provided in side and rear yards. Patios shall have a minimum dimension of six feet in any direction. Balconies shall have a minimum dimension of four feet in any direction.

Allowed Land Uses. Only a land use identiYed as permitted or conditional in the base zone per the Ventura zoning ordinance shall be established on a lot in the MU-5 overlay zone.

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E. Six-Story Multifamily Residential/Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MU-6).

Description. The six-story multifamily residential/mixed-use (MU-6) overlay zone is intended for higher density multifamily residential and vertical or horizontal mixed-use development with retail, o[ce, and/or residential. Building may be residential over retail, commercial (o[ce or o[ce with retail), or stand-alone residential. The upper Zoors shall be a percentage of the total building area to reduce building bulk. This overlay zone supports development at a range of 65 to 80 dwelling units per acre.

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Building Types. Only the building types shown in the table below are allowed in the MU-6 overlay zone, on lots of the minimum and maximum widths shown. Each allowed building type shall be designed in compliance with Section 24.305.020(A) (Building Type Design Standards).

Table 24.305.010.E-1. Allowed Building Type

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and Lot Width
Allowed Building Types Lot Width
Courtyard Housing 75 ft min.
Stacked Dwellings 50 ft min.
Commercial Block 50 ft min.
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Building Placement.

i. Front and street side setback: per allowed frontage type min.
- (A) Stoop: 10 feet min.

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(C) Shopfront and awning: Yve feet min.
(D) Gallery: Yve feet min.
(E) Arcade: Yve feet min.
(F) Lobby: seven feet min.

ii. Interior side setback: zero feet min.; 10 feet min. abutting single-family residential zoned property.

iii. Rear setback:

(A) With alley: Yve feet min. to any one- or two-story buildings; 10 feet min. to three- to sixstory buildings.

(B) Without alley: 15 feet min.; 20 feet min. abutting single-family residential property.

iv. Frontage coverage: along Johnson Drive, a minimum of 60 percent of the primary building frontage shall be between the minimum and maximum setback lines.

i. Front and street side setback: same as for primary structure.
ii. Interior side setback: four feet minimum.
iii. Rear setback: four feet minimum.

Encroachments. Encroachments shall comply as follows:

Table 24.305.010.E-2. Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks

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ack Setback
All projections Unless otherwise speciYed, no projection may extend closer than 3 feet
to an interior lot line, into the public right-of-way, or into a public utility
easement.
Architectural features (eaves, 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft In no circumstances shall they
cornices, bay windows, project closer than 3 feet to the
chimneys)
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Front/ Interior
Rear Limitations/Additional
Projection Street Side Side
Setback Regulations
Setback Setback
property line. Aggregate width
of oriel or bay windows shall not
exceed 50% of the length of the
wall in which they are located
and the width of any individual
oriel or bay window shall not
exceed 10 feet.
Upper Zoor architectural
projections shall have a
minimum vertical clearance of 8
feet above grade.
Weather protection (awnings, 5 ft To within 3 feet of rear Weather protection shall have a
canopies) and side property lines minimum vertical clearance of 8
feet above grade.
Open, unenclosed Yre escapes, Prohibited 3 ft May be covered but not
and stairways enclosed.
Uncovered and unenclosed Allowed without restriction
stairs, porches, landings, decks,
patios, stoops, and similar
features < 18 inches in height
Uncovered and unenclosed 8 ft 5 ft 8 ft In no circumstances shall these
stairs, porches, landings, decks, encroach closer than 2 feet to
patios, stoops, and similar the property line.
features 18 inches to 3 feet in
height
Uncovered and unenclosed 6 ft 3 ft 6 ft In no circumstances shall these
stairs, porches, landings, decks, features encroach closer than 2
patios, stoops, and similar feet to the property line.
features > 3 feet in height
Upper-level balconies and decks 6 ft 10 ft Balconies shall not be closer
than 10 feet to any side or rear
property line.
Covered patios and porches 5 ft 0 ft 10 ft In no circumstances shall these
attached to main structure features encroach closer than 5
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Front/ Interior
Rear Limitations/Additional
Projection Street Side Side
Setback Regulations
Setback Setback
feet to the property line. May be
covered but not fully enclosed.
Outdoor Yreplaces (not wider Not allowed 5 ft
than 8 feet measured in the
general direction of the wall of
which it is a part)
Planting boxes or masonry 6 ft 0 ft 3 ft
planters not exceeding 42
inches in height
Ponds, waterfalls, and other No closer Allowed without Within 3 feet of any property
water features than 3 feet restrictions line, the height of water features
from a shall not exceed 6 feet when
property adjacent to a residentially zoned
line property.
Evaporative coolers, air Prohibited To within 3 feet of rear Cannot be located in front of
conditioners, and compressors and side property lines any building or on any street
side yard when not concealed
behind a solid fence.
Inground and above-ground Prohibited To within 5 feet of rear
pools and spas, and pool and side property lines
equipment
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Building ProJle and Frontage.

a. Height. Each structure shall comply with the following height limits. Height shall be measured pursuant to Chapter 24.405 (Height Regulations).

i. Maximum height: six stories/70 feet.*

ii. Height limit adjacent to single-family homes: required (see Section 24.305.040(A) (Neighborhood Transitions)).

iii. Bulk reduction: all Zoors above four stories shall be a maximum of 70 percent of the building footprint/Zoorplate.

iv. Minimum Zoor to Zoor: 15 feet min. for a nonresidential ground Zoor.
v. Accessory structures: 14 feet.

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  - vi. ADUs: see Chapter 24.430 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations).

Note: Exclusive of architectural projections, rooftop equipment, rooftop decks, trellises, rooftop stair
access and elevator shafts, and other approved projections.

Allowed Frontage Types. Only the following frontage types are allowed within the zone. The street facing facade of each primary building shall be designed as one of the following frontage types, in compliance with Section 24.305.030 (Frontage Type Standards):
- a. Stoop.
- b. Forecourt.
- c. Shopfront and awning.
- d. Gallery.
- e. Arcade.
- f. Lobby.
Parking and Services.
- a. Parking and Services Placement.
  - i. Parking is not allowed in the front or street side setback area.
  - ii. Surface parking shall be located to the rear or side of buildings.

iii. No more than 30 percent of the street frontage shall be occupied by surface or structured parking (see Figure 24.305.010.B-1, Maximum Parking Frontage Along Street). See additional parking standards in Section 24.305.040(C) (Parking).

iv. Subterranean parking is below grade or partially below grade. Subterranean parking may extend to an average height of three feet max. above Ynished grade; provided, that the garage perimeter wall aligns with face of building and is screened. Subterranean parking may extend more than three feet above Ynished grade; provided, that it is not visible or fully wrapped by ground Zoor uses.

b. Parking Requirements. Each site shall be provided o]-street parking as follows, designed in compliance with the requirements in Chapter 24.415 (O]-Street Parking Regulations):

i. Residential Uses.
- (A) Multifamily Dwelling Units.
  - (1) Studio or one-bedroom unit: one space/unit.

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(2) Two-bedroom unit: 1.5 spaces/unit.
(3) Three-plus-bedroom unit: two spaces/unit.
(4) Minimum 0.5 spaces per unit shall be covered.
(5) Plus 0.2 guest spaces per unit.

ii. Nonresidential. Parking shall be provided for the appropriate nonresidential use type(s) pursuant to Chapter 24.415 (O]-Street Parking Regulations).

Open Space.
- a. Courtyard Housing, Stacked Dwellings, and Commercial Blocks.

ii. See Section 24.305.040(E)(2) (Common Open Space) for minimum courtyard dimensions.

iii. Projections are allowed to encroach into a courtyard per the interior side setback encroachments listed in Table 24.305.010.E-2 (Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks).

iv. Setback areas may not be counted towards usable open space unless they are at least 20 feet wide.

v. Private patios may be provided in side and rear yards. Patios shall have a minimum dimension of six feet in any direction. Balconies shall have a minimum dimension of four feet in any direction.

Allowed Land Uses. Only a land use identiYed as permitted or conditional in the base zone per the Ventura zoning ordinance shall be established on a lot in the MU-6 overlay zone. (Ord. No. 2023-005, § 4, 7-24-23)

24.305.020 Building design standards. ¶

A. Building Type Design Standards.
1. Detached Single-Family Residential (Single-Family Homes, Bungalow Courts/Cottage Clusters, Small-Lot SingleFamily).
  - a. Access and Orientation.

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i. Entries.

(A) Dwelling units that abut a public right-of-way shall orient the primary entryway toward the public street. Deviations from this requirement may be approved by the director for projects where the project site is located on a fast-moving roadway of four lanes or wider, provided the facade facing the public street is designed with similar details and treatments to those of the front facade.

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(B) Dwelling units located in the interior of a development shall orient the primary entryway toward and be visible from a private street, pedestrian pathway, or courtyard/common open space that is connected to a public right-of-way or private street.

(C) The main entrance shall be through an allowed frontage type, and shall comply with the appropriate frontage standards per Section 24.305.030, Frontage type standards.

b. Massing and Articulation.

i. Architectural Variability. For all developments involving four or more contiguous lots/homes, there shall be multiple “distinctly di]erent” front facade designs. No more than two houses shall be of the same front facade design as any other house directly adjacent along the same block face and side of the street. Mirror images of the same conYguration do not meet the intent of “distinctly di]erent.” “Distinctly di]erent” shall mean that a single-family dwelling’s elevation must di]er from other house elevations in the following (see subsection (A)(1)(c) of this section (Facade Modulation and Articulation)):

(A) Number of stories (optional);
(B) Modulation strategies – at least one;
(C) Articulation strategies – at least one;
(D) Variation in materials – di]erent material palette, with a di]erent primary material; and
(E) Architectural style – di]erent architectural styles (optional).

The number of required di]erent front facade designs shall be in accordance with Table 24.305.020.A-1, Architectural Variability.

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Table 24.305.020.A-1. Architectural Variability
Total Number of Dwelling Units Minimum Number of Facade Designs
4 – 6 2
7 – 12 3
13– 20 4
21 – 30 5
31 – 40 6
41 – 60 7
> 60 8
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c. Facade Modulation and Articulation.
- i. Modulation. Residential units shall employ at least two of the following building modulation strategies:

(A) Varied roof forms, including but not limited to changes in roof height, o]sets, change in direction of roof slope, dormers, parapets, etc.;

(B) Use of balconies, front porches, overhangs, or covered patios; and/or

ii. Articulation. All building elevations that face a street or a shared driveway shall employ varied facade articulation of wall surfaces. Facades shall incorporate at least three of the following features, consistent with the design style, which provide articulation and design interest:

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(A) Variation in texture or material, provided all exterior wall textures and materials are consistent with the overall architectural style of the dwelling;

(B) Building base (typically bottom three feet) that is faced with a stone or brick material, or is delineated with a recess or projection;

(C) Railings with a design pattern and materials such as wood, metal, or stone which reinforce the architectural style of the building;

(D) Decorative trim elements that add detail and articulation, such as door surrounds with at least a two-inch depth, decorative eave detailing, belt courses, etc.;

(E) Decorative window elements such as lintels, shutters, window boxes, etc.; and/or

(F) Roof overhangs at least 18 inches deep.

iii. End Units. Any unit where the primary facade and building entry are perpendicular to a public street right-of-way, private street, or publicly accessible pathway is considered an end unit. The end unit (side facade facing the public right-of-way, private street, or publicly accessible pathway) shall meet the following standards:

(A) The end unit shall provide a covered entrance porch facing and directly connected to the public sidewalk by a paved path with a minimum width of six feet.

(B) If the end unit also abuts a common open space, it shall provide an additional covered porch entrance with a minimum area of 30 square feet and a minimum depth of six feet facing and directly connected to the common open space.

(D) The end unit building facade shall have at least one architectural projection that projects a minimum of two feet from the street facing facade (e.g., bay windows) with a minimum width of two feet.

(E) Parking shall not be located on the end unit facade.

Rowhouses.
- a. Site Planning/ConJguration. Rowhouses shall be conYgured in one of the following ways:
  - i. In a row facing the front parcel line.

ii. In a row or series of rows perpendicular to the front parcel line meeting the following standards:

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(A) A minimum 30-foot-wide (from building face to building face) common open space/path connecting from a public right-of-way to each individual unit or private street/Zex space with a minimum width of 40 feet inclusive of pedestrian paths. Building projections are allowed to encroach within the minimum width of the common open space/path per Table 24.305.010.A-2 (Allowed Encroachments Into Setbacks), as long as a minimum 15-foot-wide clear path is maintained.

(B) End units shall include a primary building entry facing the street frontage. End units shall follow subsection (A)(2)(c)(ii) of this section (End Units).

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b. Access and Orientation.

i. Entries.

(B) Dwelling units located in the interior of a development shall orient the primary entryway toward and be visible from a private street, pedestrian pathway, or open space that is connected to a public right-of-way or private street.

(C) The main entrance shall be through an allowed frontage type, and shall comply with the appropriate frontage standards per Section 24.305.030, Frontage type standards.

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ii. Pathways. A shared pedestrian pathway shall provide access from the public right-of-way through a shared courtyard/common open space area (if provided) to each dwelling unit.

c. Massing and Articulation.
- i. Facade Modulation and Articulation.

(A) Modulation. Residential units shall employ at least two of the following building modulation strategies:

(1) Varied roof forms, including but not limited to changes in roof height, o]sets, change in direction of roof slope, dormers, parapets, etc.;

(2) Use of balconies, front porches, overhangs, or covered patios; and/or

(3) Projections, o]sets, and/or recesses of the building wall at least two feet in depth, such as bay windows.

(B) Articulation. All building elevations that face a street or a shared driveway shall employ varied facade articulation of wall surfaces. Facades shall incorporate at least three of the following features, consistent with the design style, which provide articulation and design interest:

(1) Variation in texture or material, provided all exterior wall textures and materials are consistent with the overall architectural style of the dwelling;

(2) Building base (typically bottom three feet) that is faced with a stone or brick material, or is delineated with a recess or projection;

(3) Railings with a design pattern and materials such as wood, metal, or stone which reinforce the architectural style of the building;

(4) Decorative trim elements that add detail and articulation, such as door surrounds with at least a two-inch depth, decorative eave detailing, belt courses, etc.;

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(5) Decorative window elements such as lintels, shutters, window boxes, etc.; and/or
(6) Roof overhangs at least 18 inches deep.

ii. End Units. Any rowhouse where the primary facade and building entry are perpendicular to a public street right-of-way, private street, or publicly accessible pathway is considered an end unit. The end unit (side facade facing the public right-of-way, private street, or publicly accessible pathway) shall meet the following standards:

(A) The end unit building facade shall have a fenestration area greater than 15 percent of the facade area.

(B) The end unit building facade shall have at least one architectural projection that projects a minimum of two feet from the street facing facade (e.g., bay windows) with a minimum width of two feet.

(C) Parking shall not be located on the end unit facade.
(D) Maximum Units in Row. There shall be a maximum of six units per building/row.

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Duplex/Triplex/Quadplex.
- a. Site Planning/ConJguration. Duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes may be stacked or side-by-side Zats.

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b. Access and Orientation.

i. Entries.

(A) Dwelling units that abut a public right-of-way shall orient at least one primary entryway toward the public street. Exceptions to this requirement may be approved by the director for projects where the project site is located on a fast-moving roadway of four lanes or wider, provided the facade facing the public street is designed with similar details and treatments to those of the front facade. Other entries may include a side entrance which shall be visible from the street.

(B) Dwelling units located in the interior of a development shall orient at least one primary entryway toward and be visible from a private street, pedestrian pathway, or open space that is connected to a public right-of-way or private street. Other entries may include a side entrance which shall be visible from the private street, pedestrian pathway, or open space.

(C) The primary entrance shall be through an allowed frontage type and shall comply with the appropriate frontage standards per Section 24.305.030, Frontage type standards.

ii. Access to Upper Units. Access to second Zoor dwellings shall be by a stair, which may be open, roofed, or enclosed.

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c. Massing and Articulation.
i. Duplexes/triplexes/quadplexes shall be massed as large houses, composed principally of twoto three-story volumes.
- ii. Modulation. Buildings shall employ at least two of the following building modulation strategies:

(A) Varied roof forms, including but not limited to changes in roof height, o]sets, change in direction of roof slope, dormers, parapets, etc.;

(B) Use of balconies, front porches, overhangs, or covered patios; and/or

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iii. Articulation. All building elevations that face a street or a cluster driveway shall employ varied facade articulation of wall surfaces. Facades shall incorporate at least three of the following features, consistent with the design style, which provide articulation and design interest:

(A) Variation in texture or material, provided all exterior wall textures and materials are consistent with the overall architectural style of the dwelling;

(B) Building base (typically bottom three feet) that is faced with a stone or brick material, or is delineated with a recess or projection;

(C) Railings with a design pattern and materials such as wood, metal, or stone which reinforce the architectural style of the building;

(D) Decorative trim elements that add detail and articulation, such as door surrounds with at least a two-inch depth, decorative eave detailing, belt courses, etc.;

(E) Decorative window elements such as lintels, shutters, window boxes, etc.; and/or
(F) Roof overhangs at least 18 inches deep.

Courtyard Housing.

a. Description. A group of multifamily dwelling units arranged to share one or more common courtyards upon a qualifying lot. Dwellings take access from the street or the courtyard(s). The courtyard is intended to be a semi-public space that is an extension of the public realm.

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b. Access and Orientation.
- i. Entries.

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(A) Dwelling units shall orient the primary entryway(s) toward and be visible from the street or courtyard/common open space.

(B) The main entryway(s) shall be through an allowed frontage type, and shall comply with the appropriate frontage standards per Section 24.305.030, Frontage type standards.

ii. Pathways. A shared pedestrian pathway shall provide access from the public right-of-way through the shared courtyard/common open space area to each dwelling unit.

c. Massing and Articulation.

i. Buildings shall be massed as large houses, composed principally of two- to three-story volumes.

ii. Modulation. Buildings shall employ at least two of the following building modulation strategies:

(A) Varied roof forms, including but not limited to changes in roof height, o]sets, change in direction of roof slope, dormers, parapets, etc.;

(B) Use of balconies, front porches, overhangs, or covered patios; and/or

iii. Articulation. All building elevations that face a street or courtyard/common open space shall employ varied facade articulation of wall surfaces. Facades shall incorporate at least three of the following features, consistent with the design style, which provide articulation and design interest:

(A) Variation in texture or material, provided all exterior wall textures and materials are consistent with the overall architectural style of the dwelling;

(B) Building base (typically bottom three feet) that is faced with a stone or brick material, or is delineated with a recess or projection;

(C) Railings with a design pattern and materials such as wood, metal, or stone which reinforce the architectural style of the building;

(D) Decorative trim elements that add detail and articulation, such as door surrounds with at least a two-inch depth, decorative eave detailing, belt courses, etc.;

(E) Decorative window elements such as lintels, shutters, window boxes, etc.; and/or

(F) Roof overhangs at least 18 inches deep.

iv. End Units. Any building where the primary facade and building entry are perpendicular to a public street right-of-way, private street, or publicly accessible pathway is considered an end unit.

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The end unit (side facade facing the public right-of-way, private street, or publicly accessible pathway) court shall meet the following standards:

(A) The end unit building facade shall have a fenestration area greater than 10 percent of the facade area.

  - (C) Parking shall not be located on the end unit facade.

Stacked Dwellings/Commercial Block.
- a. Description. A residential building comprised of stacked Zats, or a mixed-use building designed for occupancy by retail, service, and/or o[ce uses on the ground Zoor street frontage with residential units above units.

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b. Access and Orientation.

i. Entries.

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(A) Primary Shared Entries. Primary entries shared by multiple units (e.g., leading to upper stories) along street frontages shall meet the following standards (excludes individual residential entries):

(1) At least one pedestrian entry is required for each building on each primary street frontage, unless a greater number is required by the adopted building or Yre codes. A single corner entry may be provided to fulYll this requirement.

(2) Primary shared building entries shall face or be directly visible from the public rightof-way or a publicly accessible path/open space. This may be through a lobby, front porch, or forecourt (or combination), and shall comply with the appropriate frontage standards per Section 24.305.030, Frontage type standards.

(B) Primary Individual Residential Entries.

(1) A minimum of 50 percent of the ground Zoor residential units that face a public rightof-way, publicly accessible path, or open space shall have unit entries that face the street, path, or open space (senior units or other deed-restricted units for special populations are exempt).

(2) Primary ground Zoor entrances serving individual residential units shall be through a porch, dooryard, or stoop, and shall comply with the appropriate frontage standards per Section 24.305.030, Frontage type standards.

(C) Primary Individual Commercial Entries. Each commercial/retail tenant shall have its own primary ground Zoor entrance through a shopfront and awning, arcade, gallery, and/or forecourt frontage and shall comply with the appropriate frontage standards per Section 24.305.030, Frontage type standards.

c. Massing and Articulation.

i. Facade Rhythm and Pattern. Multifamily residential and residential mixed-use buildings shall express a repeating rhythm and pattern of lines, shapes, forms and/or colors that reZect the size and scale of a housing unit and/or individual rooms and spaces. This may be achieved with building modulation to create vertically oriented facades (height greater than the width of the facade), facade articulation, and repeating vertically oriented patterns of fenestration.

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(A) Residential facades shall use vertical patterns of building modulation, facade articulation, and fenestration. This rhythm shall be between 20 to 50 feet in width for housing units or 10 to 20 feet in width for individual rooms and spaces.

(B) Ground Zoor shopfront uses shall express a vertical rhythm not to exceed 20 to 50 feet in width.

Figure 24.305.020.A-1. Facade Rhythm and Pattern

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ii. Building Length. Buildings shall not exceed 380 feet in length or width.

iii. Vertical Modulation – Massing Breaks.

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(A) Major Massing Breaks. Buildings greater than three stories in height with primary building facades greater than or equal to 150 feet in length shall have a minimum of one major massing break. Major massing breaks shall be a minimum depth of Yve feet and a minimum width of 10 feet and shall extend the full height of the building including a break in the rooZine. Primary building facades greater than or equal to 300 feet in length shall include at least two major massing breaks, with one major break with a minimum depth of 10 feet and minimum width of 20 feet (the other break may be at the smaller size – minimum depth of Yve feet and a minimum width of 10 feet).

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(B) Minor Massing Breaks. All continuous building facades greater than or equal to 75 feet in length shall have at least one minor massing break (vertical shift modulation). Minor breaks shall be a minimum of two feet deep and four feet wide and extend at minimum the full height of the building above the ground Zoor, including a break in the rooZine.

Figure 24.305.020.A-2. Massing Breaks

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iv. Facade Articulation. All facades shall include a minimum of two of the following facade articulation strategies to create visual interest:

(A) Recesses. Vertical and horizontal recesses such as a pattern of recessed grouping of windows, recessed panels, or similar strategies. The recess shall be a minimum four inches in depth.

(B) Projections. Vertical and horizontal projections such as shading and weather protection devices, decorative architectural details, or similar strategies. Shading and weather protection projections shall be a minimum of two feet in depth. Architectural projections shall be a minimum of four inches in depth.

(C) Datum Lines. Datum lines that continue the full length of the building, such as cornices, with a minimum four inches in height, and a minimum two inches in depth with a change in material.

Figure 24.305.020.A-3. Datum Lines

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(D) Balconies. Balconies or Juliet balconies (every 20 to 50 feet). Balconies shall be a minimum of six feet in depth; Juliet balconies shall be a minimum of eight inches in depth.

(E) Screening Devices. Screening devices such as lattices, louvers, shading devices, perforated metal screens, or similar strategies.

v. Fenestration. Fenestration shall meet the following standards:

(A) Fenestration shall reinforce vertical proportions and patterns with windows that shall not exceed a 2:1 horizontal-to-vertical ratio.

(B) Windows that are Zat or “Zush” with the facade are prohibited unless applied to a portion of a building that is part of a recessed facade modulation as identiYed in horizontal or vertical shift modulation strategies in subsection (A)(5)(c)(iv) of this section (Facade Articulation). See also subsection (B)(2) of this section (Windows).

(C) Curtain walls, if used, shall have a vertical orientation of mullions, joints, or solid panels that create a vertical pattern that does not exceed a 2:1 horizontal-to-vertical ratio.

Figure 24.305.020.A-4. Fenestration

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vi. Treatment of Corner Buildings. Buildings located at street corners that are three stories and higher shall include the following special features:

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(A) The building facade shall be located at the minimum front and street side yard setback or build-to line on both facades for a minimum aggregated length of 50 feet meeting at the corner, or the building shall be set back at the corner to provide a publicly accessible open space/plaza or outdoor seating area for public dining with a minimum dimension of 20 feet and minimum area of 400 square feet.

(B) The entry to ground Zoor retail or the primary building entrance shall be located within 25 feet of the corner of the building.

(1) A di]erent material application and/or fenestration pattern from the rest of the facade.

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     - (2) A change in total height of at least four feet greater or less than the height of the abutting primary facade. 

     - (3) A special architectural feature such as a rounded or cut corner, tower/cupola, or similar.

B. General Building Design Standards and Guidelines.
1. Side and Rear Elevations. Side and rear facades facing a street or courtyard/open space shall be articulated per the building type standards in subsection A of this section, Building Type Design Standards. All other side and rear facades shall include details which are compatible with those on the front facade, with similar types and treatments of roofs, windows, shutters, and other architectural elements.
2. Windows.
  - a. Window Trim or Recess. Windows shall be recessed at least three inches from the plane of the surrounding exterior wall, or shall provide a combination of trim and recess with minimum one-inch recess. Curtain walls are exempt.

Figure 24.305.020.B-1. Window Trim or Recess

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Materials and Colors.

a. Variation in Materials. At least two materials shall be used on any building frontage, in addition to glazing and railings. Any one material must comprise at least 20 percent of the building frontage, excluding windows, railings, base bulkheads, and trim.
b. Variation in Colors. Colors shall be used as follows:
- i. Primary colors shall be used on the majority of the building surface;
- ii. Secondary colors shall be used to accentuate facade elements or upper Zoors; and
- iii. Accent colors shall be limited to moldings, trims, bulkheads, doors, and/or signage.

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iv. Up to two additional colors may be used to distinguish between upper and lower Zoors or as an additional secondary color.

Figure 24.305.020.B-2. Variation in Materials

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c. Change in Materials. A change in material must be o]set by a minimum of six inches in depth. Material changes shall not occur at corners. The same material shall continue around corners for a minimum distance of four feet. If feasible, the same material should continue to the next change in the wall plane.

Figure 24.305.020.B-3. Material Changes at Corners

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d. Building Component Colors. All vents, gutters, downspouts, Zashing, electrical conduits, etc., shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface.
e. Prohibited Colors. High chroma (over 75 percent saturation) and neon colors are prohibited.
f. Durable Materials. Buildings shall incorporate durable Ynish and/or accent materials, including masonry, tile, stone, stucco, architectural grade wood, brick, glass, and Ynished metal.

g. Prohibited Materials. Plain untextured block, plywood, vinyl, plastic (and plastic laminate), and millYnish (noncolored) aluminum metal windows or door frames are prohibited as materials.

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Architectural Guidelines.

a. Architectural Integrity. This chapter does not prescribe any particular style. Whichever architectural style is selected, buildings should be designed using elements that are authentic to that architectural style in regard to building form, detailing and decorative features, colors, materials, etc.

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b. Building Components (Base/Middle/Top). This standard applies to buildings that are designed using a traditional architectural style (e.g., Mediterranean, Spanish, etc.). Buildings four stories and higher should be designed to di]erentiate a deYned base, a middle or body, and a top, cornice, or parapet cap. Buildings three stories or less should include at minimum a deYned base and top. Each of these elements should be distinguished from one another for a minimum of 75 percent of the facade length through use of the following:

i. Horizontal facade modulation which could include upper Zoor or ground Zoor stepbacks.

(A) Ground Zoor stepbacks shall include a horizontal shift of the ground Zoor facade with a minimum depth of two feet to create an overhang or arcade.

(B) Upper Zoor stepbacks shall include at minimum a Yve-foot stepback from the primary facade for a minimum of 75 percent of the length of the facade.

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ii. And two or more of the following:
- (A) Horizontal facade articulation and/or variation in facade articulation strategy (see subsection (A)(5)(c)(iv) of this section (Facade Articulation)).
- (B) Variation in facade rhythm and pattern (see subsection (A)(5)(c)(i) of this section (Facade Rhythm and Pattern)).

(C) Variation in fenestration strategy (size, proportions, pattern, and depth or projection) (see subsection (A)(5)(c)(v) of this section (Fenestration)).

(D) Variation in material (facade material, material size, texture and/or pattern) and color. (Ord. No. 2023-005, § 4, 7-24-23)

24.305.030 Frontage type standards. ¶

A. Purpose. This section identiYes the frontage types allowed within the housing overlay zones and provides design standards for each type to ensure that proposed development relates to its street frontage as necessary to appropriately form the public realm of the street. Each proposed building shall be designed to incorporate a frontage type designed in compliance with the standards of this section for the applicable type. Frontage types are required for all buildings within each zone as shown in Table 24.305.030.B-1, Frontage Types.

B. Applicability. Each proposed building shall be designed to incorporate a private frontage type designed in compliance with these regulations. A property’s permitted and/or required private frontage types shall be limited to those speciYed by zone. Permitted frontage types may be combined within a single building. Private frontage regulations apply along the full length of the property frontage, even where there is no building facade. Private frontage includes: (1) portions of a property between the back-of-sidewalk line and the primary building facade along any street; and (2) all primary building facades up to the top of the Yrst or second Zoor, including building entrances, located along and oriented toward streets as shown in Figure 24.305.030.B-1 (Private Frontage).

Figure 24.305.030.B-1. Private Frontage

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Table 24.305.030.B-1. Frontage Types

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C. Frontage Types.
1. Porch and Yard.

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wherein the facade may be set back from the property line/ frontage line to create a yard.

An encroaching porch is

appended to the facade. A fence or wall at the property line may be used to deYne the private space of the yard. A great variety of porch and fence designs are possible including a raised front yard with a retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the yard.

b. Design Standards.
- i. Setbacks. Setback areas shall be landscaped.

ii. Porches shall be Yve feet minimum deep (clear), eight feet minimum wide (clear) and eight feet minimum tall (clear).

iii. Porches shall be raised 18 inches minimum and three feet maximum from the adjacent Ynished grade, and located at the Yrst story.

iv. Fences.

(A) Fences enclosing the front yard shall not exceed three feet, six inches in height from the adjacent sidewalk.

(B) Chain link fencing, barbed-wire, razor-wire, and corrugated metal fencing shall not be permitted.

Dooryard/Terrace.

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Description. Dooryards are elevated gardens or terraces that are set back from the frontage line. This type can e]ectively bu]er residential quarters from the sidewalk, while removing the private yard from public 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. Design Standards.
- i. Dooryards/terraces shall be a minimum of 10 feet deep, and raised a minimum of 12 inches and a maximum of three feet above the Ynished grade.
- ii. Dooryards that face and/or encroach into a courtyard shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide.
- iii. Retaining Walls.
  - (A) A retaining wall may be built around the dooryard or terrace.
  - (B) The retaining wall may not be higher than structurally necessary.
  - (C) The retaining wall may be constructed of stucco, brick, or stone, alone or in combination.
- iv. Weather Protection. The primary entry shall include weather protection that is a minimum four feet wide and three feet deep by recessing the entry, providing an awning or canopy, or using a combination of these methods.

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privacy for the windows and front rooms. The stoop is suitable for ground Zoor residential use at short setbacks. A shed roof may also cover the stoop. This type may be interspersed with the shopfront and awning frontage type.

b. Design Standards.
- i. Stoops shall be raised 18 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum from the Ynished grade.

ii. Stoops must correspond directly with the building entry(s) and be perpendicular to or parallel with the adjacent walk.

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iii. Stoops shall be three feet wide minimum and 10 feet wide maximum.
iv. Multiple stoops may be combined to increase the scale of the entrance.
v. Weather Protection. The primary entry shall include weather protection that is a minimum three feet wide and three feet deep by recessing the entry, providing an awning or canopy, or using a combination of these methods.
vi. Setbacks. Setback areas shall be landscaped.

Forecourt.

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frontage, wherein a portion of the facade is recessed from the building frontage. The court is suitable for outdoor dining, gardens, vehicular drop-o]s, and utility o\oading. The court may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the court. This type may be combined with other frontage types, such as lobby and shopfront and awning frontage types.

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b. Design Standards.

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i. A forecourt shall be 10 feet deep minimum (clear) and 30 feet deep maximum (clear).
ii. A forecourt shall be 10 feet wide minimum and 50 feet wide maximum or 50 percent of lot width, whichever is less.

iii. Forecourts between 10 feet and 15 feet in depth shall be substantially paved, and enhanced with landscaping. Forecourts between 15 feet and 30 feet in depth shall be designed with a balance of paving and landscaping.

iv. A fence or wall at the property line, not to exceed three feet, six inches, may be used to deYne the private space of the court.
v. If the forecourt is raised above the adjacent sidewalk grade, it should not be more than three feet above the grade of the sidewalk.

vi. When used for retail, restaurant, or service uses, all three sides of the courtyard shall feature shopfront entrances and display windows.

vii. Shared entries shall be provided through a lobby frontage that complies with the standards in subsection (C)(8) of this section (Lobby).

Shopfront and Awning.

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Description. Typically, the shopfront and awning frontage

type applies to storefronts. Shopfronts are like small buildings with their own base, “rooZine,” and pattern of window and door openings. Shopfronts are facades placed at or close to the right-of way line, with the entrance at sidewalk grade. They are conventional for retail frontage and are commonly equipped with cantilevered shed roof(s) or awning(s). Recessed shopfronts are also acceptable. It has substantial glazing on the sidewalk level and deYnes the primary treatment for ground-level commercial uses oriented to display and access directly from public sidewalks.

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b. Design Standards.
- i. Shopfronts shall be between 12 and 16 feet tall, as measured from the adjacent walk.

ii. Shopfront width shall be a minimum of 10 feet and maximum of 50 feet. Multiple shopfronts may be combined to create a large retail space if needed.

iii. Shopfronts may be set back up to 12 feet for up to 25 feet of the building frontage in order to create a covered alcove, in which outdoor dining or merchandising can occur within the volume of the building.

iv. Openings and Windows. Shopfronts in new mixed-use developments shall contain clear openings and windows for a minimum of 60 percent of the linear length of the Yrst Zoor facades facing sidewalks, pedestrian walks, or publicly accessible outdoor space areas. Dark tinted, reZective, mirror, or opaque glazing is not permitted for any required wall opening along street level retail facades.

Figure 24.305.030.C-1. Shopfront/Awning Design

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v. Door swings shall not encroach into the public right-of-way.
vi. Bulkheads and Solid Base Walls. If provided, bulkheads and solid base walls shall not be less than 12 inches or higher than 30 inches from Ynished grade.

vii. Weather Protection. Primary ground Zoor entrances shall include weather protection that is a minimum six feet wide and four feet deep by recessing the entry, providing an awning/canopy, or using a combination of those methods.

viii. Transom Windows. Commercial clerestory and transom windows are recommended to provide a continuous horizontal band or row of windows across the upper portion of the shopfront.

ix. Awning and Canopies.

(A) Awnings and canopies shall provide a minimum of eight feet of vertical clearance over the sidewalk.

(B) When transom windows are provided above display windows, awnings, canopies, or similar weather protection elements shall be installed between the transom and display windows. These elements should allow for light to enter the storefront through the transom windows and allow the weather protection feature to shade the display window.

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(D) Awnings, canopies, and other weather protection elements shall not extend across more than 80 percent of the facade. Instead, individual segments shall be divided into sections to reZect the major vertical divisions of the facade, and shall be installed over each shopfront entry or set of shopfront windows. Awnings shall not extend across wall sections, across multiple sets of windows, or over columns or structural piers/pilasters.

(E) Awnings and canopies shall be made of fabric, glass, wood (synthetic or weather treated), metal or a combination of such materials. Vinyl and plastic awnings are prohibited.

Gallery.

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a. Description. A gallery is an attached,

cantilevered shed or a lightweight colonnaded space resulting in a covered walkway or dining space. This frontage type requires the ground Zoor to be constructed at or close to sidewalk grade, and is not appropriate for buildings with ground-level residential use.

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b. Design Standards.

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i. Placement: Yrst and second stories.
ii. Galleries shall be no less than 10 feet wide clear in all directions.
iii. The gallery shall be treated as an extension of the sidewalk space (publicly accessible).
iv. Galleries generally extend along the entire width of a lot.
v. Along primary frontages, the gallery column spacing shall correspond to shopfront openings.
vi. Openings and Windows. Shopfronts shall contain clear openings and windows for a minimum of 60 percent of the linear length of the Yrst Zoor facades facing sidewalks, pedestrian walks, or publicly accessible outdoor space areas. Dark tinted, reZective, mirror, or opaque glazing is not permitted for any required wall opening along street level retail facades.

vii. Ceiling beams and light Yxtures that are located within the column spacing geometry greatly enhance the quality of the space and are recommended.

Arcade.

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a. Description. Arcades are facades with an attached colonnade that is covered by upper stories.

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b. Design Standards.
- i. The arcade shall be treated as an extension of the sidewalk space (publicly accessible).
- ii. Arcades shall be no less than 10 feet wide clear in all directions.
- iii. Along primary frontages, the arcade column spacing shall correspond to shopfront openings.

iv. Openings and Windows. Shopfronts shall contain clear openings and windows for a minimum of 60 percent of the linear length of the Yrst Zoor facades facing sidewalks, pedestrian walks, or publicly accessible outdoor space areas. Dark tinted, reZective, mirror, or opaque glazing is not permitted for any required wall opening along street level retail facades.

v. Arcades generally extend along the entire width of a lot.

Lobby.

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a. Description. A lobby entry is an entrance with a signiYcant architectural expression. A lobby entrance should be prominent and easy to identify. This frontage type is appropriate for o[ce and shared multifamily residential uses accessed from a common lobby. It is also intended for limited use in commercial block buildings featuring ground-level shopfronts, to provide access to lobbies serving upper-level residential, o[ce, or hotel uses. This frontage may be used in combination with other frontage types, such as shopfront and awning, forecourt, stoops, and dooryards.

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b. Design Standards.

i. Entries. Primary shared building entries shall include weather protection that is a minimum eight feet wide and six feet deep by recessing the entry, providing an awning/canopy, or using a combination of these methods. In no case shall the width of the weather protection be less than that required to completely cover the entry doors.

ii. Setback areas may be landscaped, paved, or be a combination of landscaping and paving. (Ord. No. 2023-005, § 4, 7-24-23)

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24.305.040 General site design standards. ¶

A. Neighborhood Transitions.

Transition to Lower Density Building Types. When a building over three stories in height has an interior (rear or side) property line abutting a single-family residential zoned parcel or existing single-family home, starting from the third Zoor up, each subsequent Zoor shall be stepped back by 15 feet for every two Zoors.

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Privacy.

a. Window Placement. When a residence is located within 10 feet of a side property line, windows on the residence shall be o]set a minimum of three feet from windows of the nearest building on the adjacent property.

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b. Balcony Placement. Upper-story balconies shall be o]set a minimum of 10 feet opposite windows of adjacent single-family residences.
B. Site Design and Circulation. Large sites should be broken up into smaller blocks with new public or private streets and pedestrian pathways to facilitate access and connectivity, as follows:

Block Size. The maximum block size for new blocks shall be no greater than 1,600 feet in perimeter. No block shall be greater than 400 feet in length without a publicly accessible path or street connecting from one public right-of-way to another public right-of-way or turn around point. Alleys do not count as a connecting street or publicly accessible path.
Private Streets. If new private streets are created, they shall meet the following standards:
- a. Minimum right-of-way width shall be 52 feet.
- b. The ROW from curb to curb shall be a minimum of 32 feet wide and may be arranged in a number of ways with travel lanes, parking/loading and/or bicycle facilities depending on the street function and adjacent development.
  - i. Parallel parking or loading zone: minimum eight feet wide.
  - ii. Travel lane: minimum nine feet wide.
  - iii. Bike lane: minimum four feet wide.
- c. Sidewalks shall include a minimum six-foot-wide clear throughway with a four-foot-wide planter/ planting strip or furnishing zone that includes trees, lighting, street furniture, etc.

d. The planter/planting strip shall be planted with low lying, drought-tolerant ground covers and shrubs. Trees planted within the planter/planting strip shall meet the standards in subsection H of this section (Street Trees).

e. Pedestrian-scale decorative street lighting shall be provided within the planter strip/furnishing zone at a maximum spacing of 90 feet on center. Lighting shall be a maximum of 16 feet in height.

External Connectivity. Wherever possible, new streets shall:
- a. Align with existing street intersections.
- b. Be located along existing parcel boundaries.
- c. Be located and aligned to allow for future direct connections to other streets.
Cul-de-sacs and Dead-End Streets. Cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets are prohibited unless topographical constraints prohibit through streets. Alleys may be dead-end if they allow for future connection to adjacent parcels.
Flag Lots. Flag lots are prohibited.

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C. Parking.
1. Access and Driveways.

a. Parking shall be accessed from new internal streets, alleys, or driveways (preferably from alleys, where possible). Garage doors shall face alleys or driveways.

b. Along all streets, the maximum number of curb cuts associated with a single building is one twolane curb cut or two one-lane curb cuts.

c. The maximum width of driveways/curb cuts is 12 feet for a one-lane and 24 feet for a two-lane driveway.

d. Driveways shall be set back a minimum of three feet from side property lines. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/or driveways shall be located as close as possible to the side or rear of each lot.

e. Driveways/curb cuts shall follow city engineering standards.

Screening.
- a. Parking Structure Design and Screening. New structured parking shall be designed to meet the following standards:

i. Ground Level. Except for garage entrances, any ground Zoor parking level facing a public rightof-way or publicly accessible open space or path (including partially subgrade parking visible above grade) shall:

(A) Be lined/wrapped with residential or commercial uses (where allowed by zoning) with a minimum depth of 20 feet or the required active frontage depth for that location; or

(B) Be designed and treated with the same level of detail, material quality, and facade articulation as other facade areas and/or screened with landscape screening (e.g., shrubs, landscaped trellises) and/or crafted ornamental metal screens.

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ii. Upper Levels. Parking levels above the ground level may extend to the building facade but shall be designed and treated with the same level of detail, material quality, and facade articulation as other facade areas (e.g., facade articulation and modulation, use of real windows with glazing or false windows deYned by frames, lintels, or sills). No more than two upper levels of parking shall extend to the building facade.

b. Surface Parking Screening. All surface parking areas designed to accommodate Yve or more vehicles shall be screened from view from public streets, publicly accessible open spaces, and adjacent lots in a more restrictive zone, according to the following standards:

i. Height. The maximum height of a fence or wall along street frontages and walkways/sidewalks shall be no taller than three feet when used to screen the parking lot. Alley frontages are exempt from this standard. Screening of parking lots along interior lot lines that abut residential zones shall be six feet in height, except within the required front setback of the applicable zone, where screening shall be three feet in height.

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ii. Fences and Walls. Screening shall consist of one the following:

(A) Walls. Low-proYle walls consisting of brick, stone, stucco, or other quality durable material approved by the director. Plain concrete blocks are not allowed as a screening wall material unless capped and Ynished with stucco or other material approved by the director.

(B) Fences. An open fence of manufactured wood, wrought iron, or similar material combined with plant materials to form an opaque screen.

(C) Planting. In addition to a fence or wall, screening shall be landscaped with plant materials consisting of compact plants that form an opaque screen. Such plant materials must achieve a minimum height of two feet within 18 months after initial installation and must be permanently maintained.

D. Utilities and Services.

Location of Service Areas, Storage, Utilities, and Equipment. All above-ground utilities and equipment (e.g., electric and gas meters, Yre sprinkler valves, irrigation backZow prevention devices, etc.), service areas, and storage areas shall be integrated into building and landscape design and located to minimize impact on the pedestrian experience and neighboring properties by following the standards below (except as required by building and Yre codes):

a. Utilities and equipment, service, storage, and nonpassenger loading areas shall be located inside of buildings or on nonprimary street frontages, alleys, parking areas, and/or at the rear or side of buildings and shall be fully screened from view per subsection (D)(2) of this section (Service, Storage, Utility, and Equipment Screening).

b. Utilities and equipment, service, storage, and nonpassenger loading areas shall not be located within the front or street side setback area of the lot or development site. Additionally, utilities and equipment, service, storage, and nonpassenger loading areas for multifamily and mixed-use developments shall not be located within setback areas, along midblock pedestrian connections, within the public right-of-way, and/or within 25 feet of a street corner.

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Service, Storage, Utility, and Equipment Screening. All service and storage areas, utilities, and equipment not housed inside buildings shall meet the following screening standards:
- a. Screening shall be equal to or higher than the height of the equipment to be screened, unless speciYed otherwise.
- b. Screening shall be made of a primary exterior Ynish material used on other portions of the building/ residential units, architectural grade wood or masonry, metal, or landscape screening that forms an opaque barrier when planted.
- c. All vents, Zashing, electrical conduits, etc., shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface.

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Location and Screening of Rooftop Equipment. Rooftop elements on multifamily and mixed-use buildings, including roof access, mechanical equipment, and other features needed for the function of the building, shall be located to minimize visual impact by meeting the following requirements. Mechanical equipment less than two feet in height, solar panels, wind generators, or green roof features shall be exempt from these requirements.

a. Mechanical equipment shall not be visible from any point at or below the roof level of the subject building, which can be accomplished by setting back mechanical equipment a minimum of 10 feet from the roof edge or by screening through the use of parapet walls, towers, or other architectural features.

b. If equipment will be visible from adjacent taller buildings or from higher grades, it shall be painted to match the rooftop in color and should be grouped together where practical.

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Refuse and Recycling.

a. For single-family or multifamily/residential mixed-use development projects that do not necessitate communal or shared refuse and recycling areas/containers, no enclosure structure shall be required. However, individual trash, recycling, and green waste containers shall be stored in such a manner that containers are not visible or screened from public view from the front of the property. Containers may be placed in public view for purposes of collection.

b. For single-family or multifamily/residential mixed-use projects that necessitate communal or shared refuse and recycling areas, accessible enclosures for the storage of refuse and recyclable materials shall be provided.

i. Location. Refuse and recycling collection and trash compactor areas shall be located inside of buildings or inside of enclosures located along alleys or in parking areas at the rear or side of buildings. Refuse collection areas shall be prohibited within any required front setback, street side setback, any required parking spaces, landscape areas, and open space areas. Refuse and recycling collection areas, to the extent possible, shall be located as far as possible from the residential portion of mixed-use buildings and open space areas.

leys or in parking areas at the rear or side of buildings. Refuse collection areas shall be prohibited within any required front setback, street side setback, any required parking spaces, landscape areas, and open space areas. Refuse and recycling collection areas, to the extent possible, shall be located as far as possible from the residential portion of mixed-use buildings and open space areas.

ii. The design, construction, and accessibility of enclosures shall conform to the requirements of the City of Ventura Trash Enclosure Guidelines 2020.
E. Open Space.

Private Open Space. Private open space areas are intended for private use for each dwelling unit and may include balconies (covered or uncovered), private gardens, private yards, terraces, decks, and porches, among others. Private open spaces shall meet the following standards:

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a. Be directly accessible from a residential unit.
b. Minimum dimensions: see overlay sections for requirements.
c. Minimum clear height dimension of eight feet, measured from the ground-level Zoor or decking.

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d. May be covered but cannot be fully enclosed (i.e., at least one side must be open to the air).

Common Open Space. Common open spaces are shared and accessible only to building residents and their visitors. They can be located at the ground level, on parking podiums, or on rooftops, provided they are adequately landscaped. Common open spaces may include courtyards, gardens, play areas, outdoor dining areas, recreational amenities, rooftop amenities, and community rooms, among others. Up to 30 percent of required common open space may be provided as publicly accessible open space (see subsection (E)(3) of this section (Publicly Accessible Private Open Space (PAPOS)).

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a. Design and Dimensions. Common open spaces shall meet the following standards. Entry porches and required setback areas with a dimension less than 20 feet shall not be counted toward common open space requirements.

i. Minimum dimension of 20 feet in any direction;
ii. A maximum of 50 percent of the common outdoor space square footage may be covered by a shading device or roof structure;

iii. Courtyards enclosed on three sides shall have a minimum dimension of 30 feet in all directions. Courtyards enclosed on four sides shall have a minimum dimension of 40 feet and have a minimum courtyard width to building height ratio of 1.25:1;

iv. The open space shall include places to sit and shade structures;
v. A minimum of 20 percent of the open space area shall be planted with trees, ground cover, and/or shrubs;
vi. Slopes shall not exceed 10 percent.

b. Amenities. All multifamily and residential mixed-use developments with Yve or more dwelling units shall provide recreational amenities within the site which may include but are not limited to a swimming pool; spa; clubhouse; tot lot with play equipment; picnic shelter – barbecue area; court game facilities;

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improved softball or baseball Yelds; exercise equipment; or day care facilities. The number of amenities shall be provided pursuant to Table 24.305.040.E-1, Required Open Space Amenities.

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Table 24.305.040.E-1. Required Open Space Amenities
Number of Units Number of Open Space Amenities
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21 – 50 2
51 – 100 3
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***** Add 1 amenity for each 100 additional units or fraction thereof.

Publicly Accessible Private Open Space (PAPOS). This section applies to publicly accessible private open spaces (PAPOS), when provided. If provided, it may count towards 30 percent of the required common open space for a project. Publicly accessible open space may include: plazas, courtyards, seating areas, parklets, play areas, recreational facilities or equipment, dog parks, and usable green space, among others.

a. PAPOS Design and Dimensions. PAPOS shall be designed to create usable open space for public use. PAPOS shall meet the following standards:

i. Minimum dimension of 20 feet in one direction with a minimum of 15 feet in any other direction. Minimum total area of 400 square feet.
ii. A maximum of 50 percent of the open space may be covered.

iii. Minimum 20 percent landscape area as per subsection (E)(3)(c) of this section (PAPOS Landscaping).

iv. The space shall be publicly accessible for a minimum of 12 consecutive hours per day.

v. The space shall be directly accessible from a public right-of-way or from a publicly accessible lobby; or if the PAPOS is not directly accessible and visible from a public right-of-way, clear signage shall be visible from the public right-of-way directing users to the PAPOS as well as identifying the PAPOS, open space type, hours of access, and amenities.

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b. PAPOS Amenities. PAPOS shall include seating options (e.g., seat walls, planter ledges, benches, picnic tables, and seating steps) and shade structures (e.g., awnings, trellises, umbrellas), and at least one of the following amenities and features:

i. Water features.
ii. Public art.
iii. Drinking fountains.

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     - iv. Public restrooms.

c. PAPOS Landscaping. PAPOS shall provide a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover as follows:

   - i. A minimum of 20 percent of the open space area shall be planted with ground cover and/or shrubs. 

   - ii. A minimum of one tree shall be planted per 400 square feet of the open space area.

F. Lighting.
1. Fixture Height. Fixture mounting height shall be appropriate for the project and the setting, as follows:

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a. Abutting Single-Family Residential Homes or Zones. The maximum height of freestanding outdoor light Yxtures abutting residential zones is 16 feet.

b. Pedestrian Areas. The maximum height of pedestrian-scale light Yxtures for pathways, private outdoor space, publicly accessible outdoor space and other areas of high pedestrian activity is 16 feet.

c. Parking Lots. The maximum height for freestanding outdoor light Yxtures in parking lots shall be 20 feet.

d. All Other Locations. In all other locations, the maximum height for freestanding outdoor light Yxtures shall be 20 feet.

Light Trespass. All lights shall be directed, oriented, and shielded to prevent light trespass or glare onto adjacent properties. All luminaires shall meet the most recently adopted criteria of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) for “cut o]” or “full cut o]” luminaires.
Design. All light Yxtures for nonresidential projects visible to the general public shall be consistent with the overall architectural style of the project with respect to design, materials, color, and color of light.
Attachment. Lighting Yxtures on buildings shall be attached only to walls or eaves, and the top of the Yxture shall not exceed the height of the parapet, roof, or eave of the roof.

G. Alleys.
1. Alley Design and Dimensions.
  - a. All alleys shall be two-way.

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b. Alley width from building face to building face should be at least 30 feet at ground level. Minimum width from property line to property line shall be 20 feet.

c. Minimum alley paving shall be 12 feet.
d. Balconies or overhangs at a minimum clearance height of 10 feet may extend to the ROW line.

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Alley Access and Visibility.

a. Alley intersections shall provide a 15-foot clear visibility triangle, above vegetation 24 inches in height, or per the American Association of State Highway and Transportation O[cials (AASHTO) minimum sight distance criteria. Turning for trucks can be accommodated through unpaved but stabilized surfaces at corners.

b. No linear alley should be greater than 300 feet. When an alley does extend over 300 feet, it shall be curved or jogged to prevent high tra[c speeds.

Alley Entrances.
- a. Are discouraged on streets facing public green spaces.
- b. Are encouraged to align with each other when across a street or should be separated by a minimum of 75 feet.
- c. Should be a minimum of 75 feet from an intersection measured from the ROW.

H. Street Trees.
1. Location. Street trees shall be planted within the furnishing zone on commercial streets and within the parkway, between the sidewalk and the street curb, on residential streets.

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2. Size and Spacing.

a. Size. Street trees shall be a minimum 24-inch box size.

b. Spacing. Tree spacing shall be a minimum of 30 feet and a maximum of 45 feet on center, depending on the species of tree and canopy size at maturity. Street trees may be alternating spacing from one side of the street to the other, on narrow streets.

3. Species.

a. Drought-tolerant canopy trees shall be selected.

b. Trees planted within Yve feet of a street, sidewalk, paved trail, parking area, or walkway shall be a deep-rooted species or shall be separated from hardscapes by a root barrier to prevent physical damage to public improvements.

c. Tree species shall be selected such that minimum height of base of canopy is eight feet, at time of maturity, for vertical clearance of pedestrians and vehicles. On retail streets, the base of the canopy should be a minimum of 10 feet so as to not obscure windows and signage.

d. Retail/commercial streets should be lined with a single uniform type of tree.

e. On residential streets, street tree species should be consistent within a given street but should vary from street to street.

Tree Planters, Wells, and Grates.
- a. Street trees shall follow all city engineering standards pursuant to the Ventura Public Works Engineering Design Standards.

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b. Street trees along residential streets shall be planted within a parkway or planter with a minimum width of four feet.
c. Street trees along retail/commercial streets shall be grated. Tree grating shall be made of metal.
d. Maintenance. Street trees shall be provided with permanent irrigation. Tree pruning shall be a part of regular maintenance and shall be performed by a licensed California landscape contractor in accordance with International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards. Severe trimming, pruning, or other maintenance that results in signiYcant alteration of the natural shape of a tree or modiYcation of the central leader (including “lollipopping,” “heading,” or similar techniques) is prohibited, except in conjunction with public utility maintenance. (Ord. No. 2023-005, § 4, 7-24-23)