The purpose of the Special Planning (SP) district is to encourage and facilitate the creative and innovative use of land which may otherwise be limited or prohibited by the standard provisions of other parts of this title. The SP district is designed to allow diversity in the relationship between buildings and open spaces so as to create unique, interesting physical environments that maximize usable open space, while at the same time to preserve the public health, safety and welfare. All development in the SP district shall be consistent with the county general plan. Development within the SP district shall conform to the standards specified elsewhere in this title for similar uses except to the extent that benefits will accrue to the public by deviation from such standards. The application of the SP district to land may only be initiated by application of the landowner or his/her representative.

(Prior code § 7115.01)

Any uses consistent with the county general plan land use category applicable to the subject property and which will not be in conflict with the public health, safety and welfare are permitted in the SP district in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 19.52.130 through 19.52.180 of this chapter.

(Prior code § 7115.02)

No uses are permitted with a conditional use permit in the SP district. All uses are subject to approval in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 19.52.130 through 19.52.180 of this chapter.

(Prior code § 7115.03)

Uses inconsistent with the county general plan land use category applicable to the area and uses that would be in conflict with the public health, safety, and welfare, and accessory uses inconsistent with Section 19.08.110, are prohibited in the SP district.

(Ord. G-7189 § 52, 2005: prior code § 7115.04)

Minimum lot size requirements in the SP district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 19.52.130 through 19.52.180 of this chapter.

(Prior code § 7115.05)

Requirements for minimum lot area per dwelling unit in the SP district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 19.52.130 through 19.52.180 of this chapter.

(Prior code § 7115.06)

Yard and setback requirements in the SP district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Section 7115.13.

(Prior code § 7115.07)

Height limit requirements in the SP district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 19.52.130 through 19.52.180 of this chapter.

(Prior code § 7115.08)

Requirements for minimum distance between structures in the SP district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 19.52.130 through 19.52.180 of this chapter, however, buildings and structures shall not exceed the maximum permitted height in areas of protected military airspace as specified in Section 19.08.160.

(Ord. G-7189 § 53, 2005: prior code § 7115.09)

(Ord. No. G-8226, § 74, 11-8-11)

Parking requirements in the SP district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 19.52.130 through 19.52.180 of this chapter.

(Prior code § 7115.10)

The following signs are permitted in the SP district:

A.

Temporary real estate signs advertising the property for sale or rent, not to exceed six (6) square feet each, excluding the area of any vertical and/or horizontal support members;

B.

Temporary subdivision signs;

C.

Permanent subdivision identification signs;

D.

Temporary construction signs;

E.

As established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 19.52.130 through 19.52.180 of this chapter.

(Prior code § 7115.11)

Landscaping requirements in the SP district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 19.52.130 through 19.52.180 of this chapter.

(Prior code § 7115.12)

The SP district may only be initiated by the property owner or his/her authorized representative. An SP district shall be established in accordance with the procedures set out in Chapter 19.112 of this title and in conjunction with review and approval of a site development plan in accordance with the procedures set out in Sections 19.102.190 through 19.102.230 of this title.

(Prior code § 7115.13 (part))

An application for a site development plan review in the SP district shall include the following:

A.

Name and address of applicant;

B.

Name(s) and address(es) of property owner(s);

C.

Assessor's parcel number(s);

D.

Legal description of the property;

E.

A site development plan drawn at the scale specified by the planning director, which includes the following information:

1.

Topography of the lot(s),

2.

Proposed street system and parking areas,

3.

Lot design,

4.

Location of buildings,

5.

Location of other proposed uses,

6.

Proposed setbacks,

7.

Areas to be reserved for parks, schools or public or quasi-public buildings,

8.

Proposed landscaping,

9.

Water supply and distribution,

10.

Sewage disposal system,

11.

Drainage system,

12.

North arrow;

F.

Acres of each proposed land use;

G.

Number of dwelling units per acre, if applicable;

H.

A narrative description of the proposed development, including:

1.

An explanation of the proposed deviations from the standards that would otherwise apply to the proposed uses and why the deviations are necessary or desirable,

2.

Phasing or development schedule.

(Ord. G-6077 § 200, 1994; Prior code § 7115.13(A))

Development within the SP district shall comply with the following standards:

A.

All development shall be consistent with the goals and policies of the county general plan and with the uses and density or intensity standards of the county general plan land use category applicable to the area in which the property is located.

B.

Development within the SP district shall be demonstratively superior to the development that could occur under any other zoning district or combination of zoning districts authorized by this title that are consistent with the county general plan land use category applicable to the subject property. In making this determination, the following factors shall be considered:

1.

Appropriateness of the use at the proposed location;

2.

The mix of housing styles and costs;

3.

Provision of units affordable to persons and families of low and moderate income or to lower-income households;

4.

Provision of infrastructure improvements, including community water distribution and sewage collection and treatment systems;

5.

Provision of open space;

6.

Compatibility of uses within the development area;

7.

Use of innovative technology and materials;

8.

Overall contribution to the enhancement of the environment of the county;

9.

Creativity in design and use of land.

C.

The SP district may only be applied to areas containing five (5) acres or more.

(Prior code § 7115.13(B))

Each SP district shall be adopted by ordinance and shall include all standards and conditions approved in connection with the review of the site development plan application. Each SP district shall be referenced by ordinance number on the official zoning maps.

(Prior code § 7115.13(C))

A.

If development approved pursuant to this chapter has not commenced within three (3) years of the approval, the board of supervisors shall initiate a reclassification of the property in accordance with the procedures set out in Chapter 19.112 of this title, unless:

1.

Building permits for approved development have been issued;

2.

A tentative subdivision or parcel map for proposed development has been approved; or

3.

A written request for an extension has been filed with and approved by the planning director before the expiration of the three (3) year period. Such extension shall not exceed three (3) years from the expiration of the initial three (3) year period; or

4.

A development agreement has been approved in accordance with Chapter 19.103 of this title.

In any event, development approved in accordance with this chapter shall be commenced or necessary final subdivision maps recorded within six (6) years of the original approval or such other time as may be allowed by a tentative subdivision or parcel map or development agreement.

B.

If the time limits specified in subsection (A) of this section are not met, the board of supervisors shall initiate reclassification of the property to a zoning district or districts consistent with the county general plan in accordance with procedures set out in Chapter 19.112 of this title.

(Ord. G-6641 § 33, 1999: Ord. G-6077 § 202, 1994; Prior code § 7115.13(D))

The planning director may approve minor plan modifications to an approved SP site development plan in accordance with the procedures set out in Sections 19.102.040 through 19.102.060 of this title, if the planning director determines that the modification(s) does not constitute a substantial change in the approved project.

(Ord. G-6077 § 204, 1994: Prior code § 7115.13(E))