Article 9 — Administration

This development code is enacted based on the authority vested in the city of San Buenaventura by the state of California, including but not limited to: the State Constitution. (Formerly 24H.214.1)

This UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan Development Code shall be administered by the community development director, referred to as the “director,” and the other decision-making authorities as identiYed in this UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan Development Code zoning ordinance. All Yndings, approvals, determinations, or other exercises of discretionary judgment, other delegation of authority pursuant to this code by the director, their successors or designees, or any decision-making authorities, shall be carried out in a manner consistent with the purposes of this UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan Development Code, the zoning ordinance, the city’s general plan, and the orderly development of the city. (Formerly 24H.214.2)

This development code applies to all land uses, subdivisions, and development within the UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan area, as follows:

A. New Land Uses or Structures and/or Changes to Land Uses or Structures. It shall be unlawful, and a violation of this development code, for any person to establish, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, alter, or replace any use of land or structure, except in compliance with the requirements listed below, including those relating to nonconforming uses, structures, and parcels. No building permit or grading permit shall be issued by the city unless the proposed construction complies with all applicable provisions of this development code.

B. Subdivisions. Any subdivision of land proposed within the city after the e]ective date of this development code shall enable development of structures consistent with evaluation standards relating to urban standards and building type, including the Thoroughfare Type Diagram (Figure 24.590-5) and Regulating Plan (Figure 24.590-1). A subdivision application shall contain, to the director’s satisfaction, su[cient plans and information to demonstrate existing and/or intended future development upon newly created lots may feasibly conform to the development code.

• C. Relationship to Municipal Code.

  1. Municipal Code Provisions. This UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan Development Code is a subpart of the zoning ordinance and the San Buenaventura Municipal Code. As is the case with other provisions of the zoning ordinance, all other provisions of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code continue to apply within the

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UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan area except as expressly provided to the contrary in the UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan Development Code. In any instance where there is no conZict between a requirement of this development code and a requirement or other provision of the municipal code because a regulatory subject is addressed elsewhere in the municipal code but not in this development code, such as, by way of example but without limitation, the home occupation requirements set forth in Chapter 24.125, or the sign regulations set forth in Chapter 24.420, the municipal code provision is intended to, and shall, apply.

ode and a requirement or other provision of the municipal code because a regulatory subject is addressed elsewhere in the municipal code but not in this development code, such as, by way of example but without limitation, the home occupation requirements set forth in Chapter 24.125, or the sign regulations set forth in Chapter 24.420, the municipal code provision is intended to, and shall, apply.

2. Zoning Ordinance Provisions. This UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan Development Code is a subpart of the zoning ordinance. If a conZict occurs between a requirement or other provision of this development code and a requirement or other provision of the zoning ordinance, the provision of this UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan Development Code shall control regardless of whether the UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan Development Code provision is more liberal or more restrictive. In any instance where there is no conZict between a requirement of this development code and a requirement or other provision of the zoning ordinance because a development-related subject is addressed in the zoning ordinance but not in the UC Hansen Trust Property SpeciYc Plan Development Code, the zoning ordinance provision shall apply.

D. Minimum and Exclusive Standards. The requirements of this development code regarding site development and massing, materials, construction methods, forms and colors are mandatory; standards that do not meet these requirements are not acceptable. The requirements of this development code are also minimum standards for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare that may be made more restrictive through use permit or subdivision review by the review authority.

E. ConKicting Requirements.

1. Development Code Provisions. In the event of any conZict within the requirements of this UC Hansen Trust SpeciYc Plan Development Code, the provisions of Sections 24.590.130 and 24.590.140 (Overlay Zones), Article 4 of this chapter (Frontage Type Standards), and Article 5 of this chapter (Building Type Standards) shall control over Article 2 of this chapter (Land Use Regulations) and Article 3 of this chapter (Urban Standards).

2. Development Code and Uniform Building Code. If a conZict occurs between a provision of the Uniform Building Code and a requirement of this development code, the Building Code shall control.

3. Development Agreements. If conZicts occur between the requirements of this development code and standards adopted as part of any development agreement, the requirements of the development agreement shall apply.

4. Private Agreements. This development code applies to all land uses and development regardless of whether it imposes a greater or lesser restriction on the development or use of structures or land than a private agreement or restriction (for example, CC&Rs), without a]ecting the applicability of any agreement or restriction.

F. State, County, Local Agency, and School District Sites and Facilities. The requirements of this development code shall apply to all sites and facilities of any school district or other local agency to the maximum extent allowed by law.

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G. Other Requirements May Apply. Nothing in this development code eliminates the need for obtaining any other permits required by the city, or any permit, approval or entitlement required by any other applicable special district or agency, and/or the regulations of any state or federal agency.

Figure 24.590-5. Thoroughfare Type Diagram

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(Formerly 24H.214.3)

Each structure and land use shall be established, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, altered, moved or replaced in compliance with the following requirements:

A. Allowable Use or Function. The land use or function must be allowed by the urban standards in the zone where the site is located. Adult-oriented uses (i.e., Chapter 24.492) are prohibited within the plan area.

B. Permit and Approval Requirements. Any and all planning permits or other approvals required by this development code shall be obtained before the issuance of any required grading, building, or other construction permit, and before the proposed use is constructed, otherwise established or put into operation, unless the proposed use is listed as exempted below.

C. Development Standards, Conditions of Approval. Each land use and structure shall comply with any applicable conditions imposed by a previously granted planning permit and with the following development standards:

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1. Article 3 of this chapter (Urban Standards) and Article 5 of this chapter (Building Type Standards).

D. Legal Parcel. The site of a proposed development or new land use must be a parcel that was legally created or certiYed in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the city’s subdivision ordinance.

• E. Design Review. Design review shall be required pursuant to Chapter 24.545. Design review shall be required for any proposed second-story addition to an existing single-story house.

• F. Use Permit. A land use identiYed by Article 2 of this chapter (Land Use Regulations) as a “UP” (use permit) use shall require a use permit. Chapter 24.520 (Use Permit Procedure) speciYes the use permit processing procedure.

• G. Director’s Permit. Uses or activities of the development code requiring director’s permit approval shall be processed according to the requirements of Chapter 24.505 (Director’s Permit Procedure).

H. Access and Open Space Review. Prior to issuance of building permits, site plans and Zoor plans may be reviewed by the director to determine that building type access and open space requirements will be met.

I. Consumer Recycling Collection. Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, consumer recycling collection is permitted in any zone and shall be located on a site whereby they do not occupy or displace required parking spaces or required landscaped areas. No more than six collection bins, containers, or reverse vending machines, not to exceed a total of 200 square feet in area, shall be located on any one site.

J. Other Review Procedures. Procedural requirements of the zoning regulations shall also apply within the plan area, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Development agreement procedure (Chapter 24.550).

2. SpeciYc plan procedure (Chapter 24.555).

3. Standard procedures (Section 24.500.060).

4. Warrants and exceptions (Chapter 24.537).

5. Design review (Chapter 24.545).

6. Subdivision regulations (Title 26). (Ord. No. 2021-017, § 89 (Exh. E), 12-13-21. Formerly 24H.214.4)

A. Variation from a standard or guideline require the following as noted in this development code: (DR) = design review, (W) = warrant, (E) = exception.

• B. Warrants and exceptions shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 24.537, and as follows:

  1. Warrant.

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a. Any building type performance standard with the notation “(W)” indicates a mandatory requirement unless warrant approval is obtained.

• b. Any of the following urban standards are mandatory requirements unless approval of a warrant is obtained:

  • i. Building placement – architectural encroachments.

  • ii. Building proYle and frontage – height.

iii. Building type – minimum lot width by no more than a 10-foot reduction and where all requirements of Article 5 of this chapter (Building Type Standards), exclusive of those measures designated [DR], are met.

• c. Warrants are discouraged but may be permissible when they fulYll the plan’s goals, policies and actions.

2. Exceptions.

a. Any building type performance standard with the notation “[E]” indicates a mandatory requirement unless exception approval is obtained.

• b. Any of the following urban standards are mandatory requirements unless approval of an exception is obtained:

  • i. Building placement – primary buildings.

  • ii. Building placement – accessory buildings as it relates to accessory buildings only.

  • iii. Parking – parking and services placement.

  • iv. Parking – parking requirements.

3. Design Review.

a. Any building type evaluation standard that, regardless of the use of terms such as “should” and “shall,” is followed by the notation “[DR]” indicates a permissive requirement that is subject to minor design review. No warrant or exception shall be required.

• C. Limitations. The following evaluation standards shall not be eligible for warrants or exceptions:

  1. Building type – minimum lot width reduction of more than 10 feet and where all requirements of Article 5 of this chapter (Building Type Standards), exclusive of those measures designated [DR] are not met.

  2. Land use or activity on a particular site which is not otherwise allowed.

  3. Home occupations. (Ord. No. 2021-017, § 89 (Exh. E), 12-13-21. Formerly 24H.214.5)

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The planning permit requirements of this development code do not apply to the structures, land uses, and activities identiYed by this article. These are allowed in all planning areas subject to compliance with this article.

• A. General Requirements for Exemption. The land uses, structures, and activities identiYed by subsection B of this section are exempt from the planning permit requirements of this development code only when:

1. The new use, activity or structure associated with the quadplex building, rowhouse, front yard house, side yard house, large lot house, or accessory dwelling unit that are established and operated in compliance with the setback requirements, height limits, and all other applicable standards of Article 3 of this chapter (Urban Standards), Article 5 of this chapter (Building Type Standards), Chapter 24.430 and, where applicable, those relating to nonconformity regulations; and

2. Any permit or approval required by city regulations other than this development code is obtained (for example, a building permit).

• B. Exempt Activities and Land Uses. The following are exempt from the land use permit requirements of this development code when in compliance with subsection A of this section:

  1. Decks, Paths and Driveways. Decks, platforms, on-site paths, and driveways that are not required to have a building permit or grading permit.

  2. Fences and walls in compliance with height and location requirements in the T3.3 neighborhood general 1, T3.4 neighborhood general 2, and T4.7 general urban zones.

  3. Interior Remodeling. Interior alterations that do not increase the gross Zoor area of the structure, or change the permitted use of the structure.

  4. Repairs and Maintenance.

a. Single-Family Dwellings. Ordinary nonstructural repairs to, and maintenance of, single-family dwellings.

b. Multifamily and Nonresidential Structures. Ordinary nonstructural repairs to, and maintenance of, multifamily residential and nonresidential structures, if:

• i. The work does not change the approved land use of the site or structure, or add to, enlarge or expand the land use and/or structure; and

• ii. Any exterior repairs employing the same materials and design as the original construction.

5. Small, Portable Residential Accessory Structures. A single portable structure of 120 square feet or less per lot or unit, including premanufactured storage sheds and other small structures in T3.3 neighborhood general 1, T3.4 neighborhood general 2, or T4.7 general urban zones that are exempt from building permit requirements in compliance with the municipal code and the Uniform Building Code. Additional structures

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may be approved in compliance with Article 3 of this chapter (Urban Standards), where allowed by the applicable zoning district.

6. Spas, Hot Tubs, and Fish Ponds. Portable spas, hot tubs, and constructed Ysh ponds, and similar equipment and structures that do not: exceed 120 square feet in total area including related equipment; contain more than 2,000 gallons of water; or exceed three feet in depth.

7. Utilities. The erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance by a public utility or public agency of utilities intended to service existing or nearby approved developments shall be permitted in any zoning district. These include: water; gas; electric; supply or disposal systems; including wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, Yre-alarm boxes, police call boxes, tra[c signals, hydrants, etc., but not including new transmission lines and structures. Satellite and wireless communications antennas are not exempt, and are instead subject to Article 3 of this chapter (Urban Standards) and Chapter 24.497 (Standards for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities).

8. Open storage in the rear yard of any development property in the speciYc plan area. Open storage in the front yard is prohibited. (Formerly 24H.214.6)

A. Authority. The director has the authority to interpret any provision of this development code. Whenever the director determines that the meaning or applicability of any development code requirement is subject to interpretation, the director shall issue an o[cial interpretation.

• B. Rules of interpretation.

1. Language. When used in this development code, the words “shall,” “must,” “will,” “is to,” “may be” and “are to” are always mandatory. “Should” is not mandatory but is strongly recommended; and “may” is permissive. The present tense includes the past and future tenses; and the future tense includes the present. The singular number includes the plural number, and the plural the singular, unless the natural construction of the word indicates otherwise. The words “includes” and “including” shall mean “including, but not limited to...”

2. Time Limits. Whenever a number of days is speciYed in this development code, or in any permit, condition of approval, or notice provided in compliance with this development code, the number of days shall be construed as calendar days. A time limit shall extend to 5:00 p.m. on the following working day when the last of the speciYed number of days falls on a weekend or holiday.

3. State Law Requirements. Where this development code references applicable provisions of state law (for example, the California Government Code, Subdivision Map Act, or Public Resources Code), the reference shall be construed to be the applicable state law provisions as they may be amended from time to time.

4. Corner Lots. The director shall have the authority, when reviewing an application concerning a corner lot, to determine the primary street setback and side street setback for rowhouse developments that are comprised of multiple units on one parcel (i.e., super pad) in lieu of one rowhouse unit per parcel.

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C. Procedure for Interpretations. Whenever the director determines that the meaning or applicability of any requirement of this development code is subject to interpretation generally, or as applied to a speciYc case, the director shall issue an o[cial interpretation.

1. Findings, Basis for Interpretation. The issuance of an interpretation shall include Yndings stating the basis for the interpretation. The basis for an interpretation may include technological changes or new industry standards. The issuance of an interpretation shall also include a Ynding documenting the consistency of the interpretation with the general plan.

2. Record of Interpretations. O[cial interpretations shall be:

   • a. Written, and shall quote the provisions of this development code being interpreted, and the applicability in the speciYc or general circumstances that cause the need for interpretations, and the determination; and

   • b. Distributed to the council, commission, director, city manager, city attorney, city clerk, and department sta].

Any provision of this development code that is determined by the director to need reYnement or revision will be corrected by amending this development code as soon as is practical. Until an amendment can occur, the director will maintain a complete record of all o[cial interpretations to this development code, and indexed by the number of the article that is the subject of the interpretation maintained at the community development department. (Formerly 24H.214.7)