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San Clemente City Zoning Code

APPENDIX A

SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL OVERLAYS

A.

RL-1.

Refer to the standard of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.

 

B.

RL-2.

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Density: 4.5 dwelling units/net acre
 Minimum lot area: 10,000 sq. ft.
 Minimum lot width: 80 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 10 ft.
 Rear yard setback: 10 ft.

 

C.

RL-3 (Tract 1666).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Front yard setback: 10 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.

 

D.

RL-4 (Tract 1887).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Front yard setback: 10 ft.
Street-side yard setback: 6 ft.

 

E.

RL-5 (Tract 2312).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.
Front yard setback: For some lots, front yard setback is 10 ft. Please refer to tract map.
Side yard setback: For some lots, street-side-yard setback is 20 ft. Please refer to tract map.

 

F.

RL-6 (Tract 2964).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.
Front yard setback: 12 ft.-6 in. for Lots 10-62, 70-72, 80, 84-86.
Side yard setback: 12 ft.-6 in. for Lots 12, 29, 44, 45,
53, 55, 56, 62, 63, 79, 80.

 

G.

RL-7 (Tract 3172).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.
Front yard setback: 15 ft. for Lots 1—11.

 

H.

RL-8 (Tract 3220).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.
Front yard setback: Front yard setback is 10 ft., 15 ft. or 20 ft. Please refer to tract map.
Street-side setback: For some lots, the street-side yard set-back is 20 ft. Please refer to tract map.

 

I.

RL-9 (Tract 3958).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Front yard setback: For some lots, front yard setback is 10 feet. Please refer to tract map.

 

J.

RL-10 (Tract 4202).

Side yard setback, all lots: 12 ft. between neighboring buildings, with a minimum 4 ft. from the property line on one side.
Front yard setback:
Lots 31 through 65, toward ocean 15 ft. or top of slope, whichever is greater.
Lots 68 through 88, toward ocean.
Lots 92 through 108, toward ocean.
Lots 2 through 12, toward street 6 ft.
Lots 13 through 23, toward street 10 ft.
Lots 24 through 30, toward ocean 10 ft.
Lots 109 through 110, toward ocean 15 ft.
Rear yard setback:
Lots 68 through 88, 31—65, 92—108 5 ft.
Lots 92 through 108 5 ft.
Lots 2 through 12 10 ft.
Lots 13 through 23 6 ft.
Lots 24 through 30 6 ft.
Lots 109 and 110 6 ft.
Special yard setbacks:
Lot 1, westerly side 10 ft.
Lot 1, northerly side 6 ft.
Lots 66 and 67, northerly side by streets. 5 ft.
Lots 66 and 67, drainage channel 4 ft. or top of slope, whichever is greater.
Lots 89, 90 and 91, both street sides 5 ft.
Lots 89, 90 and 91, rear yard The side yard setback applies.

 

K.

RL-11 (Tracts 4199, 4200, 4201, 4628, 4804, 4822, 4937, 4938, 5655).

1.

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.

 

2.

The standards for fences, hedges, and walls, shall be as required in Section 17.24.090, Fences, Walls and Hedges, of this Title, with the following exceptions:

a.

Front Yard Setback Area.

i.

From the front property line, to a point 10 feet parallel to the front property line, no fence shall exceed the present height requirement of 42 inches

ii.

No fence shall exceed the stipulated five foot height requirements from the 10 foot front setback line to the front building line.

3.

In addition to the above requirements, the following requirements shall apply to Lots 46 through 64 and Lots 107 through 114 of Tract 4938; Lots 5 through 19 of Tract 4937; Lots 1 through 57 of Tract 4804; and Lots 2 through 91 of Tract 4628.

Height limit: 16 foot maximum from original grade, measured from the largest flattest pad shown on the original grading plan, within the development envelope. For purposes of this section, the development envelope is defined as the net lot area inside the required yard setback areas.
Rear Yard Setback for Through Lots 20 foot minimum (see exception provision as provided in this section)
Front Yard Setback 10 foot minimum
Front Yard Setback to Street-Facing Garage 20 foot minimum or 18 foot minimum with roll-up garage door
Lot Coverage: 60% maximum

 

4.

Exceptions.

A.

Reduction of Rear Yard Setback. Properties subject to the maximum 16-foot height limit, as described in this Section, may be granted an exception to the minimum rear setback for through lots, allowing a reduction of as much as 25 percent of the required rear setback. In addition to the general findings required for a Minor Exception Permit, as provided in Section 17.16.090 of this Title, the following finding shall be made prior to approval of a Minor Exception Permit to reduce the minimum rear yard setback for through lots:

"The reduced rear yard setback will not have a substantial adverse impact upon a significant ocean view from other properties in the vicinity."

B.

Height Exception. Lots 46 through 64 of Tract 4938 may be granted an exception to the maximum 16-foot height limit upon the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

1.

The CUP application for a height exception shall be heard by the Planning Commission, who shall not refer the application to the design review subcommittee.

2.

In addition to the general findings required for a Conditional Use Permit, as provided in Section 17.16.060(F) of this Title, the Planning Commission shall find that the development of the subject property in excess of 16 feet in height will not have a significant adverse impact on an ocean or shoreline view.

L.

RL-12 (Tract 4940, 5691).

1.

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.

 

2.

In Tract 4940, Lots 63—70, 72—79, 80—85, 133—140 and Tract 5691, Lots 2—17, 50—51, the following standards shall apply:

a.

The standards for fences, hedges, and walls shall be as required in Section 17.24.090, Fences, Walls and Hedges, of this Title, with the following exceptions:

i.

From the front property line, to a point 10 feet parallel to the front property line, no fence shall exceed the present height requirement of 42 inches.

ii.

No fence shall exceed the stipulated five foot height requirements from the 10 feet front setback line to the front building line.

3.

In Tract 4940, Lots 19—68, 72—74, and 80—109, the following standards shall apply:

Height limit: 16 foot maximum from original grade, measured from the largest flattest pad shown on the original grading plan, within the development envelope. For purposes of this section, the development envelope is defined as the net lot area inside the required yard setback areas.
Rear Yard Setback for Through Lots: 20 foot minimum (see exceptions provision as provided in this section)
Front Yard Setback 10 foot minimum
Front Yard Setback to Street-Facing Garage 20 foot minimum or 18 foot minimum with roll-up garage door
Lot Coverage: 60% maximum

 

4.

Exception.

A.

Reduction of Rear Yard Setback. Properties subject to the maximum 16-foot height limit, as described in this section, may be granted an exception to the minimum rear setback for through lots, allowing a reduction of as much as 25 percent of the required rear setback. In addition to the general findings required for a Minor Exception Permit, as provided in Section 17.16.090 of this Title, the following finding shall be made prior to approval of a Minor Exception Permit to reduce the minimum rear yard setback for through lots:

"The reduced rear yard setback will not have a significant adverse impact upon substantial ocean views from other properties in the vicinity."

M.

RL-13 (Tract 5654).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: On Lots 55—83, the interior-side yard setback is 0 on one side and 10 ft. minimum on the other. All other lots, the interior-side yard is 6 ft. on both sides.
Lots 1—105 have staggered front yard setbacks established by Variance 22-65

 

The standards for fences, hedges, and walls shall be as required in Section 17.24.090, Fences, Walls and Hedges, of this title, with the following exceptions for lots 1-105 of Tract 5654:

1.

From the front property line, to a point 10 feet parallel to the front property line, no fence shall exceed the present height requirement of 42 inches.

2.

No fence shall exceed the stipulated five foot height requirement from the 10 foot front setback line to the front building line.

N.

RL-14 (Tract 8162).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 0 on one side and 10 ft. minimum on the other.

 

O.

RL-15 (Tracts 8187, 8188, 8189, 8191).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Density: Density shall be based on 1.5 dwelling units per acre within the individual tract boundary.
Front setback: 20 ft.
Side yard setback: 10 ft.
Rear yard setback: 10 ft.
Height limit: 30 ft.; with the exceptions 18' on the following lots: Tract 8187, Lot 10; Tract 8189, Lots 6, 8, 10, 11, 12; Tract 8191, Lots 1, 9, 10, 20—27, 29, not included 31.
Front and rear yard setback: 20 ft. and 10 ft., respectively, on the following lots: Tract 8187, Lots 1—6,8—17,19, 20; Tract 8188, Lots 19, 20, 21; Tract 8189, Lots 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12; Tract 8191, Lots I—9, 22—26, 29—32

 

P.

RL-16 (Tract 8190).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Density: Density shall be based on 1.5 dwelling units per acre within the individual tract boundary.
Interior-side yard setback: 10 ft.
Rear yard setback: 10 ft.
Height limit: 30 ft.

 

Q.

RL-17 (Tract 8495).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Density: Density shall be based on 1.5 dwelling units per acre within the individual tract boundary.
Height limit: 30 ft.
Setbacks: Refer to the precise grading plan for the tract setbacks.

 

R.

RL-18 (Tracts 8575, 11793, 14023).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Density: Density shall be based on 1.5 dwelling units per acre within the individual tract boundary.
Setbacks: Refer to the Seapointe Development Standards.
Height limit: 30 feet.
Building height within the Seapointe Estates Overlay District shall be calculated by measuring height from the top of the curb at the centerline of the lot. For corner lots, the height shall be calculated from the centerline of the frontage of the street included with the lot's address. For lots that are street-to-street, the height will be calculated from the curb at the street included within the lot's address.
The skirt walls on the rear elevations of buildings on downhill lots shall not exceed 22 feet in height as measured from finished grade to the underside of the first finished floor of the structure, unless there exists a horizontal offset of at least 4 feet. In addition, when columns are utilized on the rear elevations below the underside of the finished floor, a standard of 1 inch square for every 1 foot vertical shall be required for such columns.
Any deviation to this method shall require approval of a variance in accordance with Section 17.16.080, Variances, of this title.

 

S.

RL-19 (Tract 8601, 9887, 10089).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Density: 4.5 dwelling units per net acre
Minimum lot area: 10,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 80 ft.
Interior-side setback: 10 ft.
Rear yard setback: 10 ft.

 

Tract 8601, Lots 2—16 (1552 through 1800 Ave. Salvador)

Tract 9877, Lots 7, 8, II, 12, 20—25 (1557, 1559, 1605, 1607, 1803—1903 Ave. Salvador)

Tract 10089, all lots

The following conditions apply in order to allow a 10 foot front setback to garages with side-in entry on the above lots:

1.

All garages shall have a side-in driveway approach with sufficient turning radius for access into the garage. All garages shall have access so that cars can turn around and exit onto the street in a forward motion, subject to Planning Division review.

2.

This applies to garages only, and no living space of any unit may extend into the required setback.

3.

Garages shall be a maximum of one story in height. All two story elements of any structure shall be setback in accordance with the provisions of the RL zone.

T.

RL-20 (Tract 9763).

Refer to the standard of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Minimum lot area: 7,200 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width: 70 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.
Height limit: 30 ft.
Density: Density shall be based on 1.5 dwelling units per acre within the individual tract boundary.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.
Height limit: 30 ft.

 

U.

RL-21 (Tract 9764).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Density: Density shall be based on 1.5 dwelling units per acre within the individual tract boundary.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft., March 25, 1996
Height limit: 30 ft.

 

V.

RL-22 (Tract 10579).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Density: Density shall be based on 1.5 dwelling units per acre within the individual tract boundary.
Maximum lot coverage: 40%
Rear yard setback: 10 ft.
Interior-side yard setback: 6 ft.

 

W.

RL-23 (Tract 1128 Lot 45).

Refer to the standards of the underlying RL zone, except for the following:

Westerly portion of lot 45 (APN 691-083-07):
East interior-side yard setback: 10% of avg. lot width; or 6 ft., whichever is smaller.
West interior-side yard setback: 10 ft.
Easterly portion of lot 45 (APN 691-083-08):
East interior-side yard setback: 10 ft.
West interior-side yard setback: 10% of avg. lot width; or 6 ft., whichever is smaller.

 

X.

Standards for RL-IC Lots.

Refer to standards for RL lots, except refer to Section 17.24.060, Canyon Setbacks, Inland, of this title, for rear setbacks for inland canyon lots.

Y.

RVL-IC (Tri-Cities, Verde, and A. Columbo Canyons).

Refer to standards of the underlying RVL zone and, in addition, guidelines for the inland canyons contained in Section 17.24.060, Canyon Setbacks, Inland, of this title.

Z.

RM-1 (Tract 7592).

Density: A maximum of 176 units, with 4 units allowed per lot, Lots 1-44.
Front yard setback: Staggered front yard setbacks which either encroach or exceed the required front yard setback, as per a plan submitted to the City and contained in the original Tract files
Maximum wall height,
Front yard setback area: 		A five-to-six foot high decorative block wall to encroach into the front yard setback, exceeding the maximum 42-inch height limit, throughout the Tract.
Covered parking requirements: Parking shall be as required in Chapter 17.64 of the City's Zoning Ordinance except that only one parking space per unit shall be required to be covered.

 

(Ord. 1319 §§ 4, 5, 2006; Ord. 1308 § 27, 2006; Ord. 1285 § 2, 2003; Ord. 1190 § 21, 1997; Ord. 1172 § 3 (part), 1996)

(Ord. No. 1519, § 4, 9-7-2010)