The purpose of the SP zone is to accomplish the following:

   (A)   To provide a framework for how to analyze project level development standards and permitted uses in the SP zone district; and

   (B)   To provide a framework and requirements for approving specific plans proposed in the city by establishing a development review framework for comprehensibly planned communities pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code §§ 65450 to 65457 for the preparation of specific plans.

(Ord. 992 C.S., passed 5-4-22)

   (A)   For properties already zoned SP, the allowed uses, allowed density, and required property development standards shall be as outlined in the applicable specific plan. Where the regulations of a specific plan are silent or not specifically referenced, the comparable regulations of these zoning regulations and all adopted ordinances, regulations, standards, and guidelines of the city shall apply, subject to the Planning Director's discretion, unless otherwise declared by the Planning Commission.

   (B)   For properties proposed to be rezoned to the SP zone, a specific plan meeting the requirements outlined below is required and must be submitted concurrently with the rezone request. The SP zone, including all standards and processes, is available to all new development proposals within the city, except those areas within the city limits already regulated by an existing adopted specific plan and approved prior to the adoption of this subchapter. Those areas shall be exempt from this chapter, and all activities within such areas shall be subject to the existing standards and procedures of the applicable specific plan.

   (C)   All new SP zones must encompass an area of no less than five acres of contiguous property.

(Ord. 992 C.S., passed 5-4-22)

      (1)   Building height, setbacks, massing, and design standards;

      (2)   Lot area, width, depth, and structural limitations;

      (3)   Maximum number of dwelling units and the maximum residential density (of the Specific Plan area and any individual site or portion);

      (4)   Usable open space provisions and requirements within the development;

      (5)   Off-street parking and loading facilities;

      (6)   Design and development standards (architectural, landscape, streetscape, street furniture, utilities, fence/wall types, and the like), which may include design themes or similar architectural treatments to control future construction of buildings on parcels covered by the Specific Plan. Site planning at the perimeter of the zone boundaries shall provide for the mutual protection of the zone and the surrounding property;

      (7)   Signage requirements shall be addressed, either through Chapter 6 of Title 10 (Sign Regulations) or by a unique sign program codified in the specific plan; and

      (8)   All areas for storage of vehicles, maintenance equipment, refuse and collection facilities, manufactured products, or other similar materials used by or in a manufacturing/fabricating process on-site shall be prohibited or shall be enclosed by a decorative, block, or brick wall and/or landscape screening in combination.

      (1)   Consider and preserve environmentally sensitive resources (water courses, view sheds, drainage areas, wooded areas, rough terrain [canyons, ravines, steep slopes, ridges, knolls, promontories], and other similar natural features) and make provisions to retain natural features and amenities found on-site.

      (2)   Provide landscape architectural concept plans and standards, including project entries, streetscapes, fencing details, lighting, signage, utility, and street furniture.

      (1)   Include written analysis detailing plans for the construction, improvement, or extension of transportation facilities, public utilities, and all other public facilities/services required to serve the properties.

      (2)   Dedicate all public right-of-ways and public park spaces within or abutting the development to applicable city specifications.

      (3)   Private streets and alleys shall be designed to public street standards (where applicable), or propose modifications, and be privately owned and maintained for their intended purpose without public cost or maintenance responsibility.

      (4)   Consideration of other forms of access, such as pedestrian ways, paseos, courts, plazas, driveways, horse trails, bike trails, or open public parking areas, may be made at the time of specific plan consideration by the city.

(Ord. 992 C.S., passed 5-4-22)

   (A)   All use of lands within the SP zones shall be compatible with the purpose and intent of these zoning regulations.

   (B)   All use of lands within the SP zones shall be consistent or made consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map, which may include varying densities of residential, commercial, and/or industrial development.

(Ord. 992 C.S., passed 5-4-22)