The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to multiple family residential development, the residential component of mixed-use residential development projects, and projects meeting Senate Bill 35 (SB35) eligibility requirements. Multiple family residential development is defined as a building or portion thereof used or design as a residence for two (2) or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in the building, including apartment houses, duplexes, garden apartments, senior housing developments, condominiums, and may be multi-story buildings, but not including motels or boarding houses.

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 6, 7-25-2023)

Multiple family residential development that meets the objective multiple family residential development standards specified herein chapter 17.72, multiple family residential design review, shall be reviewed as provided for in chapter 17.055, uses permitted subject to multiple family residential design review. All other multiple family residential development that does not meet the objective multiple family residential development standards specified herein shall be reviewed as set forth in chapters 17.10 (R-2 - two family), 17.12 (R-3 - limited multiple family), and 17.14 (R-4 - multiple family zone districts) and obtain the required site development permit and administrative approval set forth by this code.

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 6, 7-25-2023)

A.

Building setbacks, height, lot coverage, and separation

1.

Building setbacks shall be provided pursuant to the zoning ordinance for the underlying zone district.

2.

Building height and lot coverage shall be provided pursuant to the zoning ordinance for the underlying zone district and floor area ratio as established by the general plan.

3.

Building separation(s) shall be as established pursuant to the zoning ordinance for the underlying zone district or as provided by any applicable California Building Code.

B.

Materials.

1.

Roof articulation and materials.

a.

Vertical articulation for roof lines shall be provided at a minimum of every fifty (50) feet along the street frontage with one (1) of the following:

i.

Varying roof pitch or form with a minimum roof slope of four-twelfths (4/12) inch.

ii.

Varying roof heights.

iii.

Including roof architectural features such as cornices, parapets, and gables.

2.

Façade colors and materials.

a.

Exteriors elevations shall utilize durable materials. Permitted cladding materials include:

i.

Stucco;

ii.

Concrete siding;

iii.

Rock and metal;

iv.

Wood/wood siding;

v.

Composite siding;

vi.

Fire board is prohibited.

b.

Exteriors colors shall utilize no less than three (3) and not more than six (6) colors on front/street facing elevations.

c.

Building facades shall incorporate a minimum of three (3) architectural elements from the list below to be incorporated into the exterior façade design:

i.

A landscaped parkway strip of no less than four (4) feet in width in the public right-of-way.

ii.

Decorative wrought iron and pilasters around the perimeter for gated projects.

iii.

Stone or brick cladding or veneer on no less than twenty percent (20%) of street facing facades.

iv.

Decorative eave treatments.

v.

Shutters, lintels, sills, awnings, decorative trim or similar architectural treatments on front street-facing windows and doors.

vi.

Enhanced paving for driveway entries from the property line to the first fifteen (15) feet of driveway. Enhanced paving can include stamped concrete, colored concrete, textured concrete, pavers or other permeable paving treatments.

3.

Windows and fenestration.

a.

Windows, entries, doorways, habitable balconies/patios shall make up a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of all street facing facades.

b.

Windows shall be recessed from the primary façade or be trimmed, framed, or otherwise treated for visual appeal.

4.

Doors.

a.

Plain, slab doors are prohibited. All entryway doors shall have architectural elements.

C.

Vehicular circulation and parking.

1.

Vehicular circulation shall comply with any applicable adopted standards.

2.

Pedestrian circulation shall comply with any applicable adopted standards.

3.

Parking shall be provided pursuant to the zoning ordinance for multiple family uses (section 17.48.020 - minimum number of parking spaces) unless reduced or otherwise exempted by state law.

4.

Driveways and site access shall comply with any applicable adopted standards.

D.

Garage/carport design and location.

1.

Any proposed garages or carports shall be architecturally integrated and complimentary of the primary building, utilizing the same colors and materials.

E.

Open space and amenities.

1.

Any proposed project shall provide open space in the form of public or private open space, or a combination of private and public open space.

2.

Open space shall be provided at an area of not less than one hundred fifty (150) square feet per unit.

3.

Required open space can be a combination of the following:

a.

Amenities accessible to all residents/tenants (community pools, childcare center, on site landscaped areas, dog/kid parks, picnic areas, outdoor sport courts, or other amenities as approved by the city planner.

b.

Required landscaped setbacks and indoor community/recreation centers are permitted to count toward the open space requirement.

c.

Private patios or balconies.

d.

Patios and balconies must have a minimum usable area of seventy-five (75) square feet to be counted toward the open space requirement.

F.

Landscaping.

1.

Landscape standards. The following standards apply:

a.

A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the developed area shall be landscaped.

b.

Along any interior property line abutting residentially zoned lots, trees shall be planted at least every thirty (30) feet in individual planters. The planters shall be sufficiently large and protected so that a parked car does not extend into the minimum four (4) foot by four (4) foot (4' × 4') tree planting area which shall be landscaped with ground cover, shrubs, and climbing plants.

c.

Planters or landscaped areas: All off-street parking areas shall have perimeter landscaping, planters, and landscaped areas for every sixth parking space to reduce heat islands. Plant types should be selected to suit the climatic zone and of a variety that is least polluting to the environment. All plans shall be submitted to the department of planning and building for review and approval.

d.

Within each planter or landscaped area, automatic irrigation system and live landscaping shall be provided and maintained. Water and energy savings features shall be incorporated in all irrigation design.

e.

Required planter or landscaped areas may be combined with pedestrian walks and similar hard surface areas; provided, that such hard surface area does not cover more than ten percent (10%) of any required planter or landscaped area. Ornamental or landscaping rock and gravel areas, artificial turf, or other areas covered with other artificial materials shall be considered hard surface areas for the purposes of this provision.

f.

Street trees are required for any project, use, or development adjacent to designated streets.

g.

Landscaping materials and trees installed in planters or landscaped areas shall be selected from a list of approved plants maintained by the department of planning and building.

G.

Lighting.

1.

Lighting shall be provided and designed pursuant to section 17.70.010, site development standards.

H.

Solid waste/trash enclosures.

1.

Enclosure requirement.

a.

All proposed and required trash enclosures shall be built in accordance with city standards.

b.

All proposed and required trash enclosures shall be architecturally integrated and complimentary of the primary building, utilizing the same colors and materials.

2.

Location.

a.

Trash enclosures shall not be located in any required setbacks or open space.

b.

Trash enclosures shall be located as close as possible to the units they are intended to serve, up to five hundred (500) feet.

i.

The number of trash enclosures shall be determined by amount of waste generated per unit as estimated by the solid waste provider outlined in any required state or local policy or regulation.

3.

Trash enclosure access.

a.

Vehicular access.

i.

All trash enclosures shall have a vehicular access gate and drive apron that conforms with the solid waste providers requirements.

b.

Pedestrian access.

i.

All trash enclosures shall have a pedestrian entrance.

I.

Sewer, water and stormwater.

1.

Sewer, water and stormwater will be required to serve the project in compliance with all applicable adopted standards.

2.

A will serve letter shall be required from Arvin Community Services District prior to project approval.

J.

Dedications and street improvements.

1.

All development shall provide the required right of way on adjacent streets necessary to conform to current polices, documents, and the general plan.

2.

All development shall construct the street improvements in accordance with engineering standards.

K.

Grading, utilities, and offsite construction.

1.

Grading is required to comply with all applicable adopted standards.

2.

All new on-site utility services shall be placed underground to applicable adopted standards.

3.

Offsite construction shall comply with all required construction mitigation and applicable provisions of this Code.

L.

Public safety.

1.

All development shall comply with the adopted standards of the City of Arvin and Kern County Fire Department including all applicable provisions of the California Fire Code and Uniform Building Codes.

M.

Floodplain management.

1.

All development shall comply with chapter 15.32, floodplain management to reduce flood losses as applicable.

N.

Miscellaneous.

1.

All development shall comply with the city standards and details when applicable.

2.

Addressing of complex shall include a lighted and weatherproof directory displaying the site layout of the complex, main buildings shall have a minimum of twelve (12) inch lettering that is in contrast to the background (objective to have the addressing visible from the streets and/or driveways) which identifies the building number and each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of six (6) inch letter at the main entrance to the unit.

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 6, 7-25-2023)