Sec. 26-168. - Applicability.

(a)

The West Covina Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards are minimum design requirements that apply to new multi-family residential and mixed-use development located in the following areas within the City:

(1)

Office and commercial zones—OPMU, NMU, RMU, SMU

(2)

Multiple family zones—MF-8, MF-15, MF-20, and MF-45

(b)

The multi-family residential objective design standards apply to site and building design only. Development standards such as density, building setbacks and heights, open space, and off-street parking requirements are contained in chapter 26 of this Code.

(c)

If a multi-family residential development project or a residential mixed-use development project is eligible for SB 330 and complies with all applicable requirements of this Code and these objective design standards, then the City shall approve the project through the ministerial process without public hearings.

(d)

Multi-family residential development projects and residential mixed-use development projects not covered under SB 330 must also comply with the West Covina Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards and applicable design guidelines. The applicable City review procedures would apply to these projects.

(e)

The Community Development Director or their designee may allow certain deviations from the design standards on a case-by-case basis, provided the requested deviations meet the intent of the multi-family residential objective design standards and are approved by the Planning Commission.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)