The purpose of this overlay zoning district is to revitalize the Alhambra Avenue corridor, spurring investment in underutilized properties and enlivening the area through introduction of housing opportunities. The Alhambra Avenue Overlay District (AAO) encourages residential development by allowing increased residential densities and by right development processing in exchange for the provision of at least 20 percent very low- and low-income housing units or 30 percent moderate-income housing units.

(Ord. No. 1452, § IV, 1-17-2024)

Permitted and conditional uses, allowable density, and development standards shall be the same as is required for the underlying zone district(s) except where multi-family residential projects are proposed that comply with the AAO District provisions for affordable housing units as described in Section 22.30.020.A.

A.

Housing development projects that provide at least 20 percent very low- and low-income housing units or at least 30 percent moderate-income housing units shall be constructed at a density between 21.5 and 43 units per acre. This residential density requirement is in addition to the development permitted for the existing use.

B.

All affordable units, exclusive of any manager unit or units, shall be subject to a recorded deed restriction, in a form and manner approved by the Planning Manager or designee for at least the following periods of time:

(1)

Fifty-five years for units that are rented.

(2)

Forty-five years for units that are owner-occupied.

C.

Housing development projects constructed pursuant to this Chapter shall also be eligible for a density bonus, incentives, concession, waivers, or reductions of development standards and parking ratios, pursuant to Government Code Section 65915.

(Ord. No. 1452, § IV, 1-17-2024)

A housing development project that complies with all requirements of this Chapter shall be processed as a "use by right".

(Ord. No. 1452, § IV, 1-17-2024)

The required distances between structures, and minimum site area, frontage, width and depth of the site, usable open space; maximum site area coverage; front yards, side yards, rear yards, and accessory structures shall comply with requirements for the R-1.5 Residential District, as outlined in Chapter 22.12 (Residential Districts) of this Title, other applicable objective development standards in this Title, and any other objective development standard in an adopted Specific Plan.

(Ord. No. 1452, § IV, 1-17-2024)

The maximum allowable height of structures shall be based on residential density, as outlined in Table 22.30.060.

Table 22.30.060

(Ord. No. 1452, § IV, 1-17-2024)

A.

Off-Street Parking.

(1)

Off-street parking for housing development projects that comply with the requirements of this Chapter shall provide a minimum of one parking stall per affordable dwelling unit.

(2)

Dwelling units that are not affordable shall provide off-street parking that complies with requirements for the R-1.5 Residential District, as outlined in Chapter 22.12 (Residential Districts) of this Title.

B.

Loading. In addition to the minimum required off-street parking stalls, the housing development project shall provide the off-street loading facilities for trucks outlined in Sections 22.36.100 and 22.36.110.

C.

Parking Exceptions. Off-street parking shall not be required for a housing development project in any of the following instances:

(1)

The housing development project is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit, either a high-quality transit corridor or a major transit stop as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21155b.

(2)

There is a designated pick-up or drop-off location for a car share vehicle located within one block of the housing development project.

(Ord. No. 1452, § IV, 1-17-2024)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, a housing development project eligible for approval by right may include the following ancillary uses, provided that those uses are limited to the ground floor of the development:

(1)

In a single-family residential zoning district, ancillary uses shall be limited to childcare centers and facilities operated by community-based organizations for the provision of recreational, social, or educational services for use by the residents of the development and other Martinez residents.

(2)

In all other zones, the housing development project may include ancillary commercial uses that are permitted in the underlying zoning district without approval of a conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 1452, § IV, 1-17-2024)

All uses shall be subject to the general requirements and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 22.34 (General Requirements and Exceptions) of this Title.

(Ord. No. 1452, § IV, 1-17-2024)