This chapter establishes standards and regulations for the reasonable development of the designated hillside areas in order to reduce the impact of such development on adjacent residential areas.

All uses and accessory uses of the underlying zone shall be permitted.

Any subdivision authorized may be accomplished in phases with approval of the Planning Commission if, after a public hearing, the Commission finds that the development authorized will not result in the introduction of traffic onto the existing sections of Eastridge Drive, Tungsten Drive and Highwood Drive, as developed within the Eastridge Subdivisions, Maps 3586 and 4501, and Eastridge Vista, Map No. 5108, unless the street/s within the unit connects with other street/s external to said subdivisions.

Further, the Planning Agency shall review any conditions of approval for the entire project and recommend to the Commission those conditions applicable to any particular phase.

The following are requirements which must be complied with prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit and prior to other actions as specified:

A.

Grading. Prior to the approval of any improvement plan for streets, a complete grading plan including a blasting plan and plan for access for construction equipment for each approved unit shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission to achieve the objectives of minimal grading and to provide for optimum siting for each proposed dwelling and landscaping in accordance with the objectives set forth in Document No. 33092 (Tentative Map No. 78-17). The approved grading plan, blasting plan and access plan shall be requirements of this Title.

The re-grading of any individual lot shall not be permitted except in accordance with a revised grading plan for that lot, which plan meets all of the development goals established for the subdivision.

Blasting, if necessary to accomplish any grading, shall be done only by a licensed blasting contractor. The explosive charges used in such blasting shall be limited to a peak soil velocity level of 0.4 inches per second and shall, in no case, be of such strength as to damage adjacent properties.

All earth slopes as a result of grading shall be formed to have a natural appearance.

B.

Preservation of endangered species of plants and landscaping. Coincidental with the submission of the grading plan, a landscaping plan and plan for preservation of the endangered species of plants identified in the environmental impact report for said Tract No. 78-17, shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission.

Prior to issuance of any grading permit the developer shall furnish evidence to the Department of Building and Housing of compliance with the approved preservation plan.

A.

Side Setback. The required side setback from one side lot line may be reduced or eliminated for any dwelling and the provision for projection of building appendages may be increased subject to the following conditions:

1.

An accessway at least three feet wide adjoining that side of the dwelling shall be provided to allow the dwelling to be maintained.

If the setback is eliminated, an easement, at least 3′ wide over the adjoining lot to provide for said access and roof projections shall be conveyed to the owner of the lot which it benefits.

2.

The side setback on the opposite side of the dwelling shall be required to be 30′ except as otherwise approved by the Planning Commission but in no case less than 20′.

3.

No reduction shall be permitted for any lot abutting the subdivision boundary, or lot on which a reduced or eliminated side setback has been allowed.

4.

No modification shall be permitted except in accordance with a comprehensive development plan approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit.

B.

Minimum Lot Area. The minimum area of each lot shall not include the area within a public utility easement adjoining the street right of way.

C.

Architectural and Site Plan Review. The Planning Commission shall review the architectural features of each dwelling unit constructed within the zone to insure compliance with City objectives and compatibility with the area. Particular attention shall be paid to the treatment of roofs insuring the utilization of non-glare materials and the avoidance of unsightly mechanical equipment on the roof such as air conditioners. (This shall not preclude antennas otherwise permitted in the zone). The Commission shall review the location of each dwelling on its lot to insure that the design maximizes the utilization of natural ventilation and the potential use of solar heating.

In order to provide a reasonable protection of views from neighboring lots the commission may restrict the location of the dwelling unit on the site and may require the modification of the landform of the lot. The owners of property from neighboring lots within 300 feet of the property to be developed shall be notified of the date and time for Planning Commission review.

D.

Fire Protection Required Prior to Construction. Water supply and fire hydrants sufficient for fire fighting purposes shall be available before building materials are transported to any building site. No building permit shall be issued until certification from either the Fire Marshal of the City of La Mesa or the Helix Water District has certified that the required water supply and fire hydrants have been provided and are in service.

E.

Street Surface Requirements during Construction. All roads used in connection with construction shall be surfaced with all weather surfacing material prior to the framing state of buildings under construction.

F.

Roof Materials. All buildings constructed within this zone shall utilize a roof material which meets the specifications of the Uniform Building Code for Class B roofs.