Dana Point City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 9
29 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 9.29.010 Purpose and Intent.
The Planned Residential Development Overlay (PRDO) District provides a method to allow deviation to zoning district standards to create superior designs for residential development. To achieve this, a PRDO District establishes zoning requirements that are in addition to, in combination with, or in place of the underlying residential base zoning requirements in Chapter 9.09 of this Code. The PRDO district requires exceptional design features, and sensitive and enhanced site planning to produce an integrated and stable residential development which is compatible and enhances existing and planned surrounding land uses.
The PRDO district allows flexibility for development to achieve additional public, common or private open spaces; minimize environmental impact and achieve a superior living environment and implementation of the General Plan. Planned Residential Development projects must conform with the density limitations, parking, open space, and other minimum or maximum standards of the underlying residential zoning district, except as otherwise described in this Chapter. Planned Residential Development projects must conform with the requirements of all applicable overlay districts.
The regulations of the Planned Residential Development Overlay District are intended to only apply to Planned Residential Developments that are proposed after the effective date of this Code. Residential developments physically existing prior to the effective date of this Code, but which are not currently identified as a Planned Residential Development by this Chapter, could be identified as a Planned Residential Development.
(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)
§ 9.29.020 Permitted Uses, Accessory Uses, Temporary Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted, accessory, temporary and conditional uses within the Planned Residential Development Overlay District are the same as those allowed within the applicable underlying base residential zoning districts.
(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)
§ 9.29.030 Procedure and Submittal Requirements.
The procedure for establishing the Planned Residential Development Overlay District to any site shall be in accordance with zoning amendments in Chapter 9.61. Application for the Planned Residential Development Overlay District does not modify the underlying base zoning district(s) until a Site Development Permit and a Planned Residential Development District for the site are adopted. An application for a Planned Residential Development Overlay shall include:
(a)
A detailed explanation of surrounding, existing, and planned land use and why the proposed overlay district achieves a development that meets the highest standards of the General Plan, creating a more desirable living environment in the surrounding area.
(b)
A proposed Zoning Map at one inch = 500 feet indicating the base zoning for the area and showing the letters `PRD' with a space for the PRD number for the site within parentheses followed by the base zoning. This map shall also show the zoning districts for 1,000 feet surrounding the site.
(c)
All the proposed changes to the base zoning requirements.
(d)
An application for a Site Development Permit which also clearly shows the existing standards and how the proposed Planned Residential Development Overlay District deviates from them.
(e)
A schematic Site Plan complying with the existing zoning regulations to allow the Planning Commission an opportunity to compare and evaluate the benefits of the proposed Planned Residential Development.
(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)
§ 9.29.040 Adoption Requirements.
The Ordinance adopting the approval of a Planned Residential Development Overlay shall contain the following:
(a)
Language which clearly identifies all the modifications to the base zoning district requirements. Only those standards clearly and expressly modified by the Ordinance approving the PRDO District shall be effective.
(b)
Language which clearly references the Site Development Permit for the project.
(c)
Language which clearly indicates the modification to the Zoning Map and the inclusion of all the PRDO standards as an appendix within the Zoning Code.
(d)
The findings included in an ordinance to adopt a Planned Residential Development Overlay District shall be as follows:
(1)
That the proposal will result in an integrated, compatible development which will be consistent with the General Plan and in harmony with existing and proposed development in the surrounding neighborhood.
(2)
That the proposal will result in a project that is clearly superior to what would be developed in accordance with the regulations of the base zoning district.
(3)
That the unique development standards proposed are not contrary to the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(4)
That the proposal exceeds the development standards of the base zoning district and provides improved use of common areas, open space, and off-street parking facilities.
(5)
That the proposal is consistent with the intent of the underlying zoning designation.
(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)
§ 9.29.050 Development Standards Modified by Planned Residential Development Overlay District.
The following development standards of Chapter 9.09 may be modified through the approval of a Planned Residential Development Overlay District:
— | Minimum lot size |
— | Minimum lot width |
— | Minimum lot depth |
— | Maximum lot coverage |
— | Minimum front yard setback |
— | Minimum side yard setback |
— | Minimum rear yard setback |
— | Minimum garage setback |
— | Maximum floor area ratio |
The location and configuration of individual lots within a project site shall be determined by the Planned Residential Development Overlay Standards and implemented by an approved Site Development Permit for the entire Planned Residential Development Overlay District.
(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)
§ 9.29.060 Planned Residential Development Standards.
In addition to the development standards of the base zoning district described in Chapter 9.09 and other applicable provisions of this Code, new Planned Residential Development Overlay Districts shall meet the following standards:
(a)
Minimum Area for a Planned Residential Development. The area of a Planned Residential Development shall be a clearly definable geographical area subject to the approval of the Planning Commission.
(b)
Maximum Lot Coverage. The overall building coverage in a Planned Residential Development shall not exceed that of the base zoning district.
(c)
Maximum Density. The maximum density shall be less than or equal to the maximum density of the base zoning district.
(d)
Minimum Open Space. The minimum open space standards of the base zoning district shall be exceeded by a Planned Residential Development.
(e)
Building and Development Location. For Planned Residential Developments, building and development location need not satisfy the minimum regulations of the underlying zoning district, except those regulations relating to shorelines, coastal bluffs, or other overlay district regulations, or those required by the City Building Code, or by other requirements necessary to mitigate environmental impact and satisfy specific safety requirements associated with physical conditions of the individual building site. Actual development locations, distances between development or buildings, distances from streets and distances from other features will be identified by an approved Site Development Permit as referenced by the Planned Residential Development Overlay District.
(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)
§ 9.29.070 Notification.
Title reports for dwelling units shall include notification that the unit is within a Planned Residential Development and is subject to the PRDO and the Site Development Permit requirements.
(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)
§ 9.29.080 Existing Planned Residential Developments.
An index detailing the locations and development standards of all Planned Residential Developments acknowledged by this Code is contained in the appendix.
(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)