San Dimas City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
514 SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 9
Note: Editor's Note: Exhibit A relating to Specific Plan No. 9 is located at the end of this chapter.
§ 18.514.010 Location.
Specific Plan No. 9 applies to the area located west of San Dimas Canyon Road, north of Foothill Boulevard. See Exhibit A for location.
(Ord. 726 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1235 § 1, 2015)
§ 18.514.020 Purpose and intent.
A.
The purpose of Specific Plan No. 9 is to provide for the classification and development of parcels of land as a coordinated comprehensive project so as to take advantage of the superior environment which will result from large scale community planning. The regulations established by Specific Plan No. 9 are intended to allow a diversity of uses and development standards created specifically for the project area while ensuring substantial compliance with the spirit, intent and provisions of other portions of this code. Alternative development standards have been incorporated in this specific plan in return for development sensitivity and increased amenities to serve the inhabitants of this and surrounding community areas.
B.
Development standards are proposed to achieve the following objectives:
1.
To conserve the scenic qualities of the area;
2.
To provide an enriched scenic highway environment with aesthetic cohesiveness, harmonious massing of structures, and interfacing of open space through the utilization of superior land planning and architectural design.
(Ord. 726 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1235 § 1, 2015)
§ 18.514.030 General provisions.
A.
Unless otherwise specified, all development standards within Specific Plan No. 9 shall comply with other provisions of this title. Terms used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as defined elsewhere in this code unless otherwise defined in this chapter.
B.
Any details or issues not specifically covered by this specific plan shall be subject to the regulations of this code.
C.
All references in this chapter relate to ordinances contained in this code as currently written unless expressly provided to the contrary. In the event that any conditions or terms in this chapter are declared illegal or unenforceable, the other terms and conditions shall remain in full force and effect to the full extent permitted by law.
D.
The specific plan is an instrument for guiding, coordinating and regulating the development of property within the area designated on the area map attached to this chapter as Exhibit A. The plan replaces the usual zoning regulations as stated in this chapter. It is a "specific plan" as authorized in Article 8 of Chapter 3 of the state Planning and Zoning Law. The plan is consistent with and carries out the projections of the general plan of the city.
(Ord. 726 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1235 § 1, 2015)
§ 18.514.040 Uses in specific plan areas.
Attached to this chapter as Exhibit A and incorporated in this chapter by this reference is the "specific plan map" establishing specific land use areas within Specific Plan No. 9, which land uses are designated in this chapter as areas one, two, three, four and five. Buildings, structures, and land shall be used and buildings and structures shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, modified or enlarged only for the uses permitted in each area as provided in Sections 18.514.050 through 18.514.090. All uses and storage shall be conducted within a totally enclosed building with exception of nursery stock or as approved by conditional use permit.
(Ord. 726 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1235 § 1, 2015)
§ 18.514.050 Area One-Residential planned development.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the RPD (residential planned development) area is to promote residential amenities beyond those expected under a conventional development, to achieve greater flexibility in design, to encourage well planned neighborhoods through creative and imaginative planning as a unit, and to provide for appropriate use of land which is sufficiently unique in its physical characteristics or other circumstances to warrant special methods of development.
B.
Permitted Uses. Permitted uses in area one are as follows:
1.
Open space uses as permitted in the open space zone as described in Chapter 18.124 of this title;
2.
Household pets as described and regulated in Chapter 18.20 Residential Zones Generally;
3.
Planned residential development, subject to precise plan review and approval by the planning commission and city council in accordance with Section 18.514.100.
C.
Development Standards. Development standards in area one are as follows:
1.
All development standards of the residential planned development zone, Chapter 18.52 of this title;
2.
Minimum lot area shall be five acres;
3.
Visitor parking shall be provided in the ratio of one space for each two dwelling units, and shall be conveniently located to the units served.
(Ord. 726 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1226 § 1, 2014; Ord. 1235 § 1, 2015)
§ 18.514.060 Area Two-Commercial.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of area two is to provide for the integration of a wide range of goods and services as well as recreational facilities for the community within a physically unified commercial center.
B.
Permitted Uses. Permitted uses in area two are as follows:
1.
Those uses listed as permitted uses in the C-N, A-P and C-H zones.
C.
Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.200:
1.
Those uses listed as conditional uses in the C-N zone;
2.
Indoor recreational facilities, except for coin or token operated games of skill.
D.
Development Standards. All development standards of the C-N zone shall apply.
E.
Reciprocal Access and Parking. Reciprocal access, maintenance and parking agreements shall be required when deemed necessary by the director of community planning and shall be in a form and content satisfactory to the director of community development and the city attorney.
(Ord. 785 § 7, 1983; Ord. 1235 § 1, 2015)
§ 18.514.070 Area Three-Administrative-professional.
A.
Permitted Uses. Permitted uses in area three are those uses listed as permitted uses in the A-P zone.
B.
Development Standards. Development standards in area three are as follows:
1.
Building height, maximum three stories;
2.
Signs. The provisions of Chapter 18.152 and the center's master sign program shall apply;
3.
Lighting. All outside lighting shall be so arranged and shielded as to prevent any glare or reflection, any nuisance, inconvenience or hazardous interference of any kind on adjoining rights-of-way or property. No light standard shall exceed a height of fifteen feet;
4.
Utilities. All utilities provided to serve new as well as existing uses and buildings shall be installed underground except as otherwise provided for in the approved precise site plan;
5.
Trash Storage. City standard plan trash storage areas shall be provided in locations approved on the precise plan;
6.
Landscaping. The provisions of Chapter 18.14 shall apply;
7.
The provisions of Chapter 18.156 shall apply;
8.
Reciprocal Access and Parking. Reciprocal access, maintenance and parking agreements may be required of the developer satisfactory to the director of planning and the city attorney where appropriate due to site design considerations.
(Ord. 726 § 1, 1981; Ord. 785 § 8, 1983; Ord. 1235 § 1, 2015)
§ 18.514.080 Area Four-Highway retail.
A.
Purpose. To provide a suitable commercial use on a freestanding irregularly shaped parcel.
B.
Parking Requirements and Use and Availability of Overflow Parking Lot. The existing parking improvements within Area 4 provide the required parking for the existing office development at a ratio of one space for each two hundred fifty square feet of floor area. Should a parking lot be established within Area 5 to serve the existing development in Area 4, it will be an overflow parking lot only and will not be considered required parking.
C.
Permitted Uses. Uses permitted shall include those businesses listed in this section which operate in compliance with the intent and standards of this district. Each business shall be evaluated in terms of its operational characteristics and specific site location.
1.
Administrative, financial, professional and sales offices.
2.
General research facilities, provided that such facilities shall not include the testing or use of materials, chemicals, products or technologies which are primarily found in industrial or "high-tech" facilities.
3.
Accessory Uses. Accessory uses shall be permitted provided that such use is a secondary and incidental use to a permitted use in this specific plan. The appropriateness of the associated use shall be determined by the director of development services. The accessory use shall not occupy more than forty-nine percent of the tenant space excluding hallways, bathrooms, lunch rooms, offices, locker rooms and storage rooms.
4.
Other uses which are consistent with the intent and provisions of the specific plan, as determined by the director of community development. The determination of the director of community development may be appealed to the planning commission and thereafter to the city council in accordance with Chapter 18.212 of this title.
D.
Additional Uses Permitted in Conjunction with Overflow Parking Lot. These uses shall only be permitted in conjunction with the availability and use of the overflow parking lot in Area 5 for the benefit of the development in Area 4. Should at some future time after its development the overflow parking lot becomes unavailable and businesses with uses listed in Section 18.514.080D or E have been established, then those businesses that were established legally shall be permitted to remain with no future expansion and all new businesses shall be limited to operating with uses permitted under Section 18.514.080C.
When any of the uses below are operated in Area 4 and there is evidence of poor distribution of use and/or parking and/or inadequate management of on-site parking in Area 4 or overflow parking in Area 5, the planning commission may initiate a review of the circumstances and establish conditions on the management and operation of parking and uses within the development.
Uses permitted shall include those businesses listed in this section which operate in compliance with the intent and standards of this district. Each business shall be evaluated in terms of its operational characteristics and specific site location.
1.
Medical office to include, but not be limited to, such uses as medical clinics, dental, and optometry.
2.
Financial institutions, including banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions.
3.
Public uses, including government agencies, utility company offices, museums, art galleries and similar uses.
4.
Special service agencies, including travel agencies, telephone exchanges, employment agencies and similar uses.
5.
Service business to include, but not be limited to, nail shop, barber and beauty shop, shoe repair, watch repair and dry cleaners, etc.
6.
Retail businesses other than automobile, boat and recreational vehicle sales and services.
7.
Specialty retail, food, and convenience stores.
8.
Day spas with or without accessory massage only.
9.
Restaurants, provided that they not contain drive-in or drive-through service.
10.
Accessory billiard use, up to a maximum of four tables, which is secondary and incidental to a use permitted or permitted with a conditional use permit, in this zone which is also defined by Section 18.08.007 of this title.
11.
Accessory massage permitted with the following primary businesses: barbershop, beauty shop, athletic club, day spa, medical doctor's office and similar uses.
12.
Accessory Uses. Accessory uses shall be permitted provided that such use is a secondary and incidental use to a permitted use in this specific plan. The appropriateness of the associated use shall be determined by the director of development services. The accessory use shall not occupy more than forty-nine percent of the tenant space excluding hallways, bathrooms, lunch rooms, offices, locker rooms and storage rooms.
13.
Other uses which are consistent with the intent and provisions of the specific plan, as determined by the director of community development. The determination of the director of community development may be appealed to the planning commission and thereafter to the city council in accordance with Chapter 18.212 of this title.
E.
Conditional Uses Permitted in Conjunction with Overflow Parking Lot. These uses shall only be permitted in conjunction with the availability and use of the overflow parking lot in Area 5 for the benefit of the development in Area 4. Should at some future time after its development the overflow parking lot becomes unavailable and businesses with uses listed in Section 18.514.080D or E have been established, then those businesses that were established legally shall be permitted to remain with no future expansion and all new businesses shall be limited to operating with uses permitted under Section 18.514.080C.
When any of the uses below are operated in Area 4 and there is evidence of poor distribution of use and/or parking and/or inadequate management of on-site parking in Area 4 or overflow parking in Area 5, the planning commission may initiate a review of the circumstances and establish conditions on the management and operation of parking and uses within the development.
The following uses shall be subject to a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.200:
1.
On-sale alcoholic beverages, provided that such use is secondary and incidental use to a permitted use in this zone;
2.
On-site brewing and service of beer produced on the premises, provided that such use is secondary and incidental to a restaurant. The brewing component shall be limited to a maximum production of five thousand barrels per year unless an increased production volume is granted by the planning commission to support the commercial business after finding that the production volume and operations are compatible with the subject site and its surroundings during review of the conditional use permit;
3.
Off-sale alcoholic beverages provided that such use is secondary and incidental to a permitted primary use;
4.
Instructional physical activities to include, but not be limited to, uses such as pilates, yoga, personal trainers, dance studios, and martial arts studios;
5.
Veterinary, pet grooming and pet hotel.
F.
Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited:
1.
Fortunetelling;
2.
Massage as a primary use;
3.
Child care facility;
4.
Educational institutions;
5.
Vocational schools;
6.
Church and related facilities;
7.
Tattoo and/or piercing parlors;
8.
Hookah and/or smoking lounge including electronic cigarettes;
9.
Industrial uses;
10.
Billboards and other similar off-site outdoor advertising structures;
11.
Check cashing stores;
12.
Gold exchange stores;
13.
Community centers and meeting halls;
14.
Other uses which are inconsistent with the intent and provisions of the zone, as determined by the director of community development. The determination of the director of community development may be appealed to the planning commission and thereafter the city council in accordance with Chapter 18.212 of this title.
G.
Development Standards. Development standards in area four are as established in the development plan review process subject to Chapter 18.12.
(Ord. 726 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1235 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025; Ord. 1337, 6/23/2026; Ord. 1338, 6/23/2026)
§ 18.514.090 Area Five-Open space.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of area five is to preserve the existing department of water and power right-of-way area for passive outdoor recreational activities and for the public health and safety. It is also the intent to provide for the continuation of the city horse trail system through this area in order to link existing trails for the furtherance of the goals and objectives of the circulation element of the city general plan.
B.
Permitted Uses. Permitted uses are those general and specific uses listed in Chapter 18.124, as amended, and parking lots, subject to review and approval pursuant to the procedure provided in Chapter 18.12.
(Ord. 726 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1235 § 1, 2015)
§ 18.514.100 Plan review and applications for development.
Plan review and applications for development shall be required as established under Chapter 18.12.
Exhibit A  |
(Ord. 726 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1235 § 1, 2015)
