The purpose of the specific plan overlay district is to provide for a coordinated level of site planning for parcels which are under separate ownership but should be planned as a unit, prior to preparation of development plans. The intent is to ensure a more precise level of planning for such areas than is ordinarily possible under the land use plan. Therefore, a specific plan is an extension of the land use plan, including but not limited to the location and types of land uses, roads, open space, hazardous areas, and natural landmarks. The regulations of this overlay district are intended to provide guidance in the preparation of a specific plan, pursuant to Article 8, Sections 65450 through 65553 of the Government Code.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

The provisions of this district shall apply to any parcel(s) subject to the specific plan overlay district, as shown on the city's official zoning maps.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

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As many copies of a specific plan as may be required by the community development department shall be submitted, one copy of which shall be filed as a permanent record in the community development department. Unless specifically otherwise authorized in writing by the community development director, the information submitted as part of the specific plan shall consist of a site development plan including a map or maps drawn to scale and other supplemental information indicating:

a.

Acreage and approximate boundaries of the property;

b.

Contour maps showing topography and areas proposed for major regrading;

c.

Approximate width and location of proposed streets and their connections to present or proposed arterial or connector roads and other major highways on surrounding property;

d.

Location of areas of geologic, seismic, flood, and other hazards;

e.

Location of areas of prime scenic quality, habitat resources, archaeological sites, water bodies, and areas with significant existing vegetation;

f.

Location of all proposed structures including but not limited to residential (distinguishing between the various types of residential structures, i.e., single-family dwelling, duplex, apartment, condominium, etc.), industrial, and recreational structures, a description of the general dimensions and square footage of each of these structures, and an indication of the total number of and estimated total population for each type of dwelling unit;

g.

Location and amount of open space for use by prospective residents and the public;

h.

Location and description of proposed recreation facilities, hiking/biking trails, access corridors, etc.;

i.

Location of parking areas;

j.

A statement of intent with respect to establishment of utilities, services, and facilities, including water, sewage disposal, fire protection, police protection and schools;

k.

If development is to occur in stages, a general indication of the sequence and time of construction of the various phases; and

1.

Any other supplementary data requested by the community development department.

2.

Upon receipt of the required copies of maps, data, and the application, the community development department shall distribute copies of the specific plan to the Carpinteria county water district, Carpinteria sanitary district, county transportation, county flood control (if located in a flood hazard area) and the State Department of Transportation (if the property abuts a state highway) for review. The community development department shall also refer the specific plan to the subdivision committee. In addition, the specific plan shall be subject to environmental review. The community development department shall then prepare a staff report in part based on recommendations received and the environmental document, and shall submit such report to the planning commission.

3.

The planning commission shall hold at least one public hearing on the specific plan. Notice of time and place of the hearing shall be given in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 14.76. The planning commission's recommendation on the specific plan shall be transmitted to the city council by resolution of the planning commission carried by the affirmative votes of not less than a majority of its total voting members. The resolution shall be accompanied by a statement of the planning commission's reasons for such recommendation.

4.

The city council shall hold at least one public hearing before adopting the proposed specific plan. The notice of time and place of the hearing shall be given in the same time and manner as provided for the giving of notice of the hearing by the planning commission. Any hearing may be continued from time to time.

5.

Prior to approving a specific plan, the city council shall determine that the following criteria have been met:

a.

The specific plan is in conformance with all applicable general plan and coastal plan policies and implementation programs and incorporates any other conditions specifically applicable to the parcels that are set forth in the plans;

b.

The specific plan will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort, convenience, property values, and general welfare of the neighborhood;

c.

The specific plan will not adversely affect such necessary community services as traffic circulation, sewage disposal, fire protection, police protection, and water supply.

6.

At the time of adoption of the specific plan, the city council shall make a determination as to whether the existing zoning on the property is consistent with the specific plan under the provisions of Section 65860(a) of the Government Code. If the city council finds that it is not consistent, then either the city or proponent of the specific plan shall initiate rezoning of the parcel(s) to bring the zoning into conformance with the specific plan.

7.

Any substantial modification to any specific plan or amendment proposed by the city council which has not previously been considered by the planning commission during its hearings, shall first be referred to the commission for its recommendation. The failure of the commission to report within forty-five calendar days after the reference, or within the time set by the city council, shall be deemed a recommendation for approval.

8.

No development shall commence on properties for which a specific plan has been adopted until a development plan, as required under the applicable zoning district, has been approved.

(Ord. 466 § 1, 1991; Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)