This chapter establishes development standards for a unique residential area of the city. The area includes lots fronting on Brier Road, Bramble Road, Briercrest and Nokomis in the Brier Tract. When compared to more urbanized areas the Brier Tract is relatively rural and a "rustic" atmosphere has been established for the area.

In order to maintain the rustic atmosphere of the Brier Tract the following development standards shall apply in addition to those of the underlying zone:

A.

Streets: All streets shall conform to the Brier Tract standards for rural roads. Note: The standard below is intended to be a flexible standard. A 40′ right of way is required with an 18′ travelway and an 8′ parking bay. When designing the street the City Engineer shall vary the location of the travelway within the right of way so as to avoid trees and other environmental disruptions.

No road improvements shall be required without a public hearing before the City Council.

Brier and Bramble Roads shall not be made through streets.

B.

Parking: In addition to the two parking spaces in a garage, each house must provide four additional spaces. Of the four additional spaces, three may be provided in a dedicated parking bay designed in accordance with the Brier Tract Standard for rural roads.

C.

Landscaping: Regardless of any other standard, four trees shall be required on every lot within the Brier Tract Overlay zone. Two of the required four trees shall be placed in the front setback area and the required trees shall be not less than ten feet high and three inches in girth.

D.

Lot size and slope: The minimum lot size within the Brier Tract area is 10,000 square feet; however, this minimum size shall be increased for lots which exceed 8% slope. The minimum lot size shall be increased in accordance with the following formula:

(1)

For each 1% of slope exceeding 8% the lot size shall be increased 600 square feet.

E.

Setback requirements: The minimum front setback shall be 25 feet. All other setbacks of the underlying zone shall be observed.

F.

Setbacks for accessory buildings and equipment: Accessory buildings and swimming pools shall be set back at least 10 feet from any side or rear lot line and 25 feet from the front lot line. Mechanical equipment including air conditioners and swimming pool equipment shall

be setback from any lot line 15 feet, except that any equipment within a front yard shall be installed in a completely below ground vault.

G.

Public Utilities: Public utility poles or structures shall not be erected to furnish utilities to new buildings or uses except as may be permitted by the La Mesa City Council.