El Segundo City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 7
OVERLAY DISTRICTS
15-7A-1: PURPOSE:
A. To provide for an area within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area that is appropriate for and capable of sustaining residential uses.
B. Moreover, it is the intent in identifying the long-term potential for residential use in the area designated to establish that residential use is explicitly excluded from the remainder of the Smoky Hollow specific plan area, except for single caretaker dwelling units provided for elsewhere in the plan.
C. The MDR Zone shall be considered a "floating zone" in that once a need is identified, this zone can be activated. This floating zone for the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area attempts to recognize that future residential market forces are anticipated in certain portions of the specific plan area and sensible land use planning dictates their exact locations given adjacent land uses and proximity to arterial streets.
D. In effect, this zone is not a true "floating zone" in that it does not add more regulations over the existing Smoky Hollow East base zone. Rather, it is a "holding zone" which can be activated and used in place of the base zone. (Ord. 1580, 2-5-2019; Ord. 1648, 6-21-2023)
15-7A-2: ACTIVATION:
The following processes activate the MDR Zone:
A. A General Plan amendment to change the designation for proposed activated property from Smoky Hollow Specific Plan to Multi-Family Residential;
B. A Specific Plan amendment to remove the proposed activated property from the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan; and
C. A Zone Change application to change the zone of the proposed activated property from Smoky Hollow East with MDR Overlay to Multi-Family Residential (R-3) without MDR Overlay. (Ord. 1580, 2-5-2019)
15-7A-3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
The development standards that apply to the underlying base zone shall apply unless and until the MDR is activated. If the MDR is properly activated, Multi-Family Residential (R-3) zoning standards shall apply to the activated property along with the following additional standards:
A. The setback along Grand Avenue shall be 30 feet minimum for properties east of Kansas Street, whether it is for a front or side yard.
B. Vehicular access to MDR activated properties may not be taken directly from Grand Avenue. (Ord. 1580, 2-5-2019; Ord. 1648, 6-21-2023)
15-7A-4: LIVE/WORK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
Live/work uses are in addition to residential uses and must comply with all the following:
A. Live/work uses cannot be open to walk-in trade or client visits other than by appointment;
B. Only one employee, other than the resident, may be employed on site;
C. Work activity must be conducted entirely within the individual unit;
D. Outdoor storage is not permitted;
E. Live/work uses cannot generate hazardous materials or employ hazardous processes;
F. The live/work use cannot be publicly observed;
G. Live/work impacts, such as noise, vibration, dust, odors, fumes, smoke, heat, electrical interference or other similar nuisances, cannot be perceptible beyond the individual unit;
H. Live/work activities cannot increase pedestrian or vehicle traffic beyond that ordinarily associated with residential occupancy nor can it reduce the number of required off street parking spaces available for residential use;
I. One wall sign is permitted at the entrance of each individual unit. The wall sign cannot exceed six square feet and cannot extend above or out from the wall. Signs cannot emit sounds, odor, or visible matter, such as smoke or steam. Signage may be lighted from another source such as gooseneck lamps. Internally illuminated and neon signs are not allowed. Rooftop signage is not allowed within the zone. Signs cannot contain any revolving, fluttering, flashing or spinning elements. All signage is subject to city requirements for sign permits. (Ord. 1648, 6-21-2023)
15-7B-1: PURPOSE:
A. The purpose of this district is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to those locations, which are designated for the Multimedia Overlay (MMO) District. The MMO District is established to provide creators of multimedia (film, television, music video, multimedia, digital artists, web authors, etc.) and their support elements the opportunity to obtain the space, equipment and personnel necessary to conceive, produce and deliver their work in one location. It is the intent of the MMO District to allow for the coexistence of uses permitted in the underlying zone along with the possibility of multimedia uses.
B. It is anticipated, although not required, that each type of use will be from two (2) or more of the following categories: office, sound stages and support offices, post production, craft shops, services, rentals, theaters and performance, commissary, or archive. It is further intended to ensure that adequate open space and development regulations will create a favorable environment for abutting uses as well as ensuring the compatibility and harmonious existence of development within MMO District property. Businesses located within this district are encouraged to provide street level uses which allow for, and facilitate, pedestrian activity for area workers and visitors and opportunities for easy interface. (Ord. 1307, 4-20-1999; amd. Ord. 1573, 10-2-2018)
15-7B-2: PERMITTED USES:
The following uses would be permitted in the proposed MMO District:
A. Commissary.
B. Craft shops and rentals.
C. Movie and entertainment facilities.
D. Multimedia archive facilities.
E. Multimedia related office and postproduction facilities.
F. Picture equipment sales.
G. Special effects studios.
H. Studio/sound stage(s) and other support facilities.
I. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Community Development, as provided by chapter 22 of this title. (Ord. 1447, 10-5-2010; amd. Ord. 1573, 10-2-2018; Ord. 1620, 11-17-2020; Ord. 1639, 9-20-2022)
15-7B-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY LAND USES:
The following uses would be permitted as accessory uses in the MMO District:
A. Drive-through or walk-up services, including financial operations, but excluding drive-through restaurants.
B. Employee recreational facilities and play area.
C. Open storage of commodities sold or utilized on the premises.
D. Outdoor dining areas pursuant to the standards contained in sections 15-2-7 and 15-2-16 of this title.
E. Parking structures and surface parking lots.
F. Other similar uses approved by the Director, as provided by chapter 22 of this title. (Ord. 1307, 4-20-1999; amd. Ord. 1315, 1-18-2000; Ord. 1573, 10-2-2018; Ord. 1620, 11-17-2020; Ord. 1639, 9-20-2022; Ord. 1648, 6-21-2023)
15-7B-4: USES SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT:
The following uses would be permitted subject to the approval of an administrative use permit in the proposed MMO District:
A. Employee daycare facilities.
B. The off site sale of alcohol at retail establishments.
C. The on site sale and consumption of alcohol at restaurants, drive-through restaurants, delicatessens, and commissaries.
D. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Community Development, as provided by chapter 22 of this title. (Ord. 1307, 4-20-1999; amd. Ord. 1315, 1-18-2000; Ord. 1395, 5-16-2006; Ord. 1573, 10-2-2018; Ord. 1620, 11-17-2020; Ord. 1639, 9-20-2022)
15-7B-5: USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
The following uses are allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, as provided by chapter 23 of this title:
A. Assembly halls.
B. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Community Development, as provided by chapter 22 of this title. (Ord. 1447, 10-5-2010; amd. Ord. 1573, 10-2-2018; Ord. 1620, 11-17-2020; Ord. 1639, 9-20-2022)
15-7B-6: PROHIBITED USES:
All uses prohibited in the underlying zone(s). (Ord. 1307, 4-20-1999; amd. Ord. 1573, 10-2-2018)
15-7B-7: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. All uses within the MMO District shall comply with the site development standards of the underlying zone(s); provided, however, that a maximum of one million five hundred thousand (1,500,000) square feet of development shall be allowed in the entire MMO District area.
B. The total net "floor area" of all buildings, as defined in section 15-1-6 of this title on any parcel or lot in the underlying O-S, P, and P-F Zones shall not exceed the total square footage of the parcel or lot area multiplied by 1.3, thereby giving a floor area ratio of 1.3:1. (Ord. 1307, 4-20-1999; amd. Ord. 1573, 10-2-2018)
15-7B-8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping in the MMO District will be provided as required in the underlying zone(s). (Ord. 1515, 12-15-2015; amd. Ord. 1573, 10-2-2018)
15-7B-9: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES:
Off street parking and loading spaces in the proposed MMO District will be provided as required in the underlying zone(s) and as required by chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 1307, 4-20-1999; amd. Ord. 1573, 10-2-2018)
15-7B-10: SIGNS:
Signs in the MMO District will be in compliance with the requirements of the underlying zone(s). (Ord. 1307, 4-20-1999; amd. Ord. 1573, 10-2-2018)
15-7C-1: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to those locations which are designated Mixed-Use Overlay on the General Plan land use map and in the General Plan text. This overlay permits multiple dwelling units at high densities in combination with permitted commercial uses to facilitate meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation and Housing Element goals. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7C-2: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. General Provisions:
1. As provided by chapter 2 of this title.
2. New dwelling units must be internally integrated and connected.
3. An addition to, or extension of, a dwelling unit, except a garage, must share a common wall and be internally integrated and connected to the existing dwelling unit.
B. Lot Area: A minimum of 7,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. The height of all buildings or structures with a pitched roof shall not exceed 58 feet and four stories. Buildings or structures with a flat roof must not exceed 52 feet and four stories.
2. A maximum grade differential of six feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be applied to different portions of a building.
D. Setbacks:
1. Front Yard: Structures must maintain a minimum setback of 15 feet with the exception of structures fronting Franklin Avenue, where no setback is required. Entry gates for vehicular access must maintain a minimum setback of 20 feet.
a. Porches, verandas, courtyards, raised decks, or pergolas may encroach into the front-yard setback a maximum of six feet.
2. Side yard facing a side street: Ten percent of the width of the lot, but shall never be less than three feet and need not be more than five feet, except if parking garages or covered parking spaces face a street, then the setback shall be 20 feet.
3. Side yard facing an adjacent lot: Ten percent of the width of the lot on each side of the lot, but shall never be less than three feet and need not be more than five feet. Detached accessory structures, located in the rear one-third of the lot, are allowed zero setback on one interior side lot line.
4. Side yard, reversed corner: Reversed corner lots shall have the following side yard with a triangular area described as follows: one angle shall be formed by the rear and street side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in length, measured along the rear and street side property lines. The third side of this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints. This triangular side yard setback area shall be in addition to the other side yard setback requirements described in subsections D2 and D3 of this section.
5. Rear Yard: A minimum of 10 feet.
6. Rear Yard: Detached accessory structures are allowed zero setback on the rear property line and on one interior lot side line in the rear one-third of the lot.
E. Lot Width: A minimum of 50 feet.
F. Unit size:
1. The minimum unit size per dwelling unit shall be 250 square feet.
2. The average unit size for all dwelling units shall be at least 600 square feet.
G. Density: The maximum permitted density shall be 75 dwelling units per acre.
H. Placement Of Buildings And Structures:
1. A minimum distance of three feet must be maintained between buildings.
2. A detached accessory structure in the rear one-third of the lot may be located on the rear and one interior side lot line, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. Where the lot rears upon an alley and the vehicular entrance to the detached accessory structure is from the alley, such detached accessory structure shall be set back a distance measured from the opposite side of the alley that will provide a turning radius as follows:
(1) 90 degrees - 25 feet
(2) 75 degrees - 21 feet
(3) 60 degrees - 18 feet
(4) 45 degrees - 18 feet
b. On the rear third of a reversed corner lot, a detached accessory structure may be built to the interior lot side line, but no building shall be erected closer than five feet to the property line of any abutting lot to the rear. However, if an alley intervenes and the vehicular entrance to the detached accessory building is directly from the street side, a detached accessory building may be built to the rear lot line.
c. Notwithstanding the above, a detached accessory dwelling unit must be set back at least four feet from interior side and rear property lines.
I. Lot Coverage: All buildings, including detached accessory buildings, may cover 100 percent of the lot area, except for any required setback and/or open space areas
J. Common Recreation Facility Requirements: A minimum of 50 square feet of common recreational facility space is required per unit for buildings with 21 or more units.
K. Building Frontage: No plane of a building wall facing a property line shall exceed 140 feet in width.
1. Developments that include more than one building shall maintain a minimum 25 feet open-to-the-sky separation to allow for landscape, courtyards, and passageways.
L. Massing Modulation: The top story of all new developments must be a maximum 70 percent of the largest floor area of the building.
1. If more than ten percent of the total number of dwelling units in a building are three or more-bedroom units, the top story must be a maximum of 90 percent of the largest floor area of the building.
M. Building Wall Modulation: No plane of a building wall facing a property line shall exceed 36 feet in height or length without at least a two-foot offset for a minimum length of six feet in the wall plane. When expanding or adding onto the height or length of an existing building wall, only the expansion or addition shall not exceed 36 feet without wall modulation. Below is an example of wall modulation for walls up to 43 feet:
Total Wall Length Or Height | Maximum Length Of Unbroken Wall Plane | Minimum Length Of 2 Foot Offset |
Total Wall Length Or Height | Maximum Length Of Unbroken Wall Plane | Minimum Length Of 2 Foot Offset |
36 feet | 36 feet | 0 feet |
37 feet | 36 feet | 1 foot |
38 feet | 36 feet | 2 feet |
39 feet | 36 feet | 3 feet |
40 feet | 36 feet | 4 feet |
41 feet | 36 feet | 5 feet |
42 feet | 36 feet | 6 feet |
1. Buildings are exempt from the above wall modulation standard if at least one of the following components are integrated into the building design:
a. Windows that are recessed or projected at least three inches from the wall plane.
b. Three feet of landscaped building setback on street-facing sides in addition to the existing setback standards.
c. Two or more materials on street-facing facades.
N. Balconies: External Balconies facing R-1 zoned neighborhoods are prohibited.
O. Condominium Conversions: Condominiums and stock cooperatives converted from multiple-family dwellings shall meet all the requirements for condominiums in effect at the time they were originally constructed. If there were no condominium standards in effect at the time of construction, the conversion shall comply with the condominium standards of ordinance 898, adopted January 20, 1976.
P. Detached Accessory Buildings:
1. Unless permitted as an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to article 15-4E of this title, detached accessory buildings shall not contain a kitchen or kitchen facilities, a bathtub or shower and shall not be used for sleeping purposes. Each multi-family lot is permitted no more than two detached accessory dwelling units.
2. Detached accessory buildings, except detached accessory dwelling units, shall not be rented or used as a separate dwelling unit or as an “R” occupancy, as defined by the California Building Code, except that they may contain a sink and a toilet.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit for a detached accessory structure, except a detached accessory dwelling unit, the Director shall require the recording of a covenant to run with the land, which states that the accessory structure shall not be used in violation of this subsection.
Q. Parking:
1. A minimum of one parking space per bedroom is required. No more than two parking spaces are required per unit.
3. Tandem and mechanical parking shall be permitted for two or more-bedroom units.
4. Notwithstanding the standards in this section, see Section 15-5-5
for additional parking area design standards. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7C-3: LANDSCAPING:
A. Except where not allowed per the placement of existing utilities, one deciduous or evergreen on-site tree must be provided per 25 feet of street-facing frontage length along the front-yard, rear-yard, and street-facing side-yard setbacks.
1. Trees must be planted within a maximum of ten feet of the property line.
B. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street must incorporate a minimum of 50 percent softscape and a maximum of 50 percent hardscape in the landscape, except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking. In addition, those portions of the property which abut a different zoning classification must be landscaped with trees and shrubs to provide an effective buffer from adjoining property.
C. The setback areas may contain artificial turf or synthetic grass in the side and rear yards only, provided that it: 1) is not harmful to the environment (such as containing lead based or other hazardous materials); 2) includes a pervious surface to address percolation, drainage, runoff, and stormwater detention requirements; and 3) is incorporated into a comprehensive landscaping design and site plan.
D. Drought-tolerant plants must be utilized in the landscape. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7C-4: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES:
15-7C-5: SIGNS:
Signs in the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone shall comply with the requirements of chapter 18
of this title. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7C-6: VEHICULAR ACCESS:
Where a Mixed-Used Overlay lot abuts an alley, vehicular access to the lot must be from the alley. Curb cuts and driveways must be installed in conformance with section 15-15-5 of this title. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7C-7: AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS:
Mixed-use developments in which at least 20 percent of residential units are affordable to lower-income households shall be considered a by right use as defined in Government Code Section 65583.2. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7D-1: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to those locations which are designated Housing Overlay on the General Plan land use map and in the General Plan text. This overlay permits multiple dwelling units at high densities to facilitate meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation and Housing Element goals. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7D-2: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
The following development standards apply to the Housing Overlay parcels located in these four neighborhoods.
A. General Provisions:
1. As provided by chapter 2 of this title.
2. New dwelling units must be internally integrated and connected.
3. An addition to, or extension of, a dwelling unit, except a garage, must share a common wall and be internally integrated and connected to the existing dwelling unit.
B. Lot Area: A minimum of 7,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. The height of all buildings or structures with a pitched roof shall not exceed 47 feet and three stories. Buildings or structures with a flat roof must not exceed 41 feet and three stories.
2. A maximum grade differential of six feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be applied to different portions of a building.
D. Setbacks:
1. Front Yard: Structures must maintain a minimum setback of 15 feet with the exception of structures fronting Franklin Avenue, where no setback is required. Entry gates for vehicular access must maintain a minimum setback of 20 feet.
a. Porches, verandas, courtyards, raised decks, or pergolas may encroach into the front-yard setback a maximum of six feet.
2. Side yard facing a side street: Ten percent of the width of the lot, but shall never be less than three feet and need not be more than five feet, except if parking garages or covered parking spaces face a street, then the setback shall be 20 feet.
3. Side yard facing an adjacent lot: Ten percent of the width of the lot on each side of the lot, but shall never be less than three feet and need not be more than five feet. Detached accessory structures, located in the rear one-third of the lot, are allowed zero setback on one interior side lot line.
4. Side yard, reversed corner: Reversed corner lots shall have the following side yard with a triangular area described as follows: one angle shall be formed by the rear and street side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in length, measured along the rear and street side property lines. The third side of this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints. This triangular side yard setback area shall be in addition to the other side yard setback requirements described in subsections D2 and D3 of this section.
5. Rear Yard: A minimum of 10 feet.
6. Rear Yard: Detached accessory structures are allowed zero setback on the rear property line and on one interior lot side line in the rear one-third of the lot.
E. Lot Width: A minimum of 50 feet.
F. Unit size:
1. The minimum unit size per dwelling unit shall be 250 square feet.
2. The average unit size for all dwelling units shall be at least 600 square feet.
G. Density: The maximum permitted density shall be 65 dwelling units per acre.
H. Placement Of Buildings And Structures:
1. A minimum distance of three feet must be maintained between buildings.
2. A detached accessory structure in the rear one-third of the lot may be located on the rear and one interior side lot line, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. Where the lot rears upon an alley and the vehicular entrance to the detached accessory structure is from the alley, such detached accessory structure shall be set back a distance measured from the opposite side of the alley that will provide a turning radius as follows:
(1) 90 degrees - 25 feet
(2) 75 degrees - 21 feet
(3) 60 degrees - 18 feet
(4) 45 degrees - 18 feet
b. On the rear third of a reversed corner lot, a detached accessory structure may be built to the interior lot side line, but no building shall be erected closer than five feet to the property line of any abutting lot to the rear. However, if an alley intervenes and the vehicular entrance to the detached accessory building is directly from the street side, a detached accessory building may be built to the rear lot line.
c. Notwithstanding the above, a detached accessory dwelling unit must be set back at least four feet from interior side and rear property lines.
I. Lot Coverage: All buildings, including detached accessory buildings, may cover 100 percent of the lot area, except for any required setback and/or open space areas.
J. Common Recreation Facility Requirements: A minimum of 50 square feet of common recreational facility space is required per unit for buildings with 21 or more units.
K. Building Frontage: No plane of a building wall facing a property line shall exceed 140 feet in width.
1. Developments that include more than one building shall maintain a minimum 25 feet open-to-the-sky separation to allow for landscape, courtyards, and passageways.
L. Massing Modulation: The top story of all new developments must be a maximum 70 percent of the largest floor area of the building.
1. If more than ten percent of the total number of dwelling units in a building are three or more-bedroom units, the top story must be a maximum of 90 percent of the largest floor area of the building.
M. Building Wall Modulation: No plane of a building wall facing a property line shall exceed 36 feet in height or length without at least a two-foot offset for a minimum length of six feet in the wall plane. When expanding or adding onto the height or length of an existing building wall, only the expansion or addition shall not exceed 36 feet without wall modulation. Below is an example of wall modulation for walls up to 43 feet:
Total Wall Length Or Height | Maximum Length Of Unbroken Wall Plane | Minimum Length Of 2 Foot Offset |
Total Wall Length Or Height | Maximum Length Of Unbroken Wall Plane | Minimum Length Of 2 Foot Offset |
36 feet | 36 feet | 0 feet |
37 feet | 36 feet | 1 foot |
38 feet | 36 feet | 2 feet |
39 feet | 36 feet | 3 feet |
40 feet | 36 feet | 4 feet |
41 feet | 36 feet | 5 feet |
42 feet | 36 feet | 6 feet |
1. Buildings are exempt from the above wall modulation standard if at least one of the following components are integrated into the building design:
a. Windows that are recessed or projected at least three inches from the wall plane.
b. Three feet of landscaped building setback on street-facing sides in addition to the existing setback standards.
c. Two or more materials on street-facing facades.
N. Balconies: External Balconies facing R-1 zoned neighborhoods are prohibited.
O. Condominium Conversions: Condominiums and stock cooperatives converted from multiple-family dwellings shall meet all the requirements for condominiums in effect at the time they were originally constructed. If there were no condominium standards in effect at the time of construction, the conversion shall comply with the condominium standards of ordinance 898, adopted January 20, 1976.
P. Detached Accessory Buildings:
1. Unless permitted as an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to article 15-4E of this title, detached accessory buildings shall not contain a kitchen or kitchen facilities, a bathtub or shower and shall not be used for sleeping purposes. Each multi-family lot is permitted no more than two detached accessory dwelling units.
2. Detached accessory buildings, except detached accessory dwelling units, shall not be rented or used as a separate dwelling unit or as an “R” occupancy, as defined by the California Building Code, except that they may contain a sink and a toilet.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit for a detached accessory structure, except a detached accessory dwelling unit, the Director shall require the recording of a covenant to run with the land, which states that the accessory structure shall not be used in violation of this subsection.
Q. Parking:
1. A minimum of one parking space per bedroom is required. No more than two parking spaces are required per unit.
2. Standard residential parking dimensions in the Housing Overlay shall be 8.5' W X 18' L.
3. Tandem and mechanical parking shall be permitted for two or more-bedroom units.
4. Notwithstanding the standards in this section, see Section 15-5-5 for additional parking area design standards. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7D-3: LANDSCAPING:
A. Except where not allowed per the placement of existing utilities, one deciduous or evergreen on-site tree must be provided per 25 feet of street-facing frontage length along the front-yard, rear-yard, and street-facing side-yard setbacks.
1. Trees must be planted within a maximum of ten feet of the property line.
B. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street must incorporate a minimum of 50 percent softscape and a maximum of 50 percent hardscape in the landscape, except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking. In addition, those portions of the property which abut a different zoning classification must be landscaped with trees and shrubs to provide an effective buffer from adjoining property.
C. The setback areas may contain artificial turf or synthetic grass in the side and rear yards only, provided that it: 1) is not harmful to the environment (such as containing lead based or other hazardous materials); 2) includes a pervious surface to address percolation, drainage, runoff, and stormwater detention requirements; and 3) is incorporated into a comprehensive landscaping design and site plan.
D. Drought-tolerant plants must be utilized in the landscape. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7D-4: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES:
Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7D-5: SIGNS:
Signs in the Housing Overlay Zone shall comply with the requirements of chapter 18 of this title. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7D-6: VEHICULAR ACCESS:
Where a Housing Overlay lot abuts an alley, vehicular access to the lot must be from the alley. Curb cuts and driveways must be installed in conformance with section 15-15-5
of this title. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)
15-7D-7: AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS:
Housing developments in which at least 20 percent of residential units are affordable to lower-income households shall be considered a by right use as defined in Government Code Section 65583.2. (Ord. 1657, 5-7-2024)