San Dimas City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
532 SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 20
§ 18.532.010 Purpose and intent.
A.
The size and location of Specific Plan No. 20 creates a unique development opportunity within the city. The site is currently developed and has excellent freeway access and visibility. The site is also adjacent to an established residential neighborhood to the west. The specific plan for the development of the site was the best mechanism for a comprehensive project. The commercial center was developed with an emphasis on commercial/retail uses that has kept the development viable. Since the development of the center, consumer trends have changed and new uses have developed. The modifications to the specific plan will help ensure the viability of the center for years to come. The specific plan will now allow for service based businesses on a limited basis. The amount allowed shall be determined by the city council in a policy form that will allow for flexibility if it needs to be changed in the future.
B.
The purpose of Specific Plan No. 20 is to provide a land use and development standards that produce a project that is compatible and complementary to the adjacent uses as well as provide for the highest and best land use of the property.
C.
The land use design and development standards are proposed to achieve the following objectives:
1.
To take full advantage of the excellent freeway access and visibility of the site;
2.
To provide for the continued operation and expansion of the San Dimas Retirement Center or similar use;
3.
To provide a flexible plan that is able to respond to changes in the economic market;
4.
To provide for the highest and best land uses which are compatible to adjacent uses;
5.
To utilize current practices of good design, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering and grading; and
6.
To provide a project that will enhance and promote the existing and future appearance of the city.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.020 Authority and scope.
§ 18.532.030 Location.
Specific Plan No. 20 applies to the twenty acre site located west of the 57 Freeway, south of Arrow Highway, east of Maimone Avenue extended, and north of Cienega Avenue as depicted on Exhibit A.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.040 General notes and conditions.
A.
Unless otherwise specified, all development within Specific Plan No. 20 shall comply with this code. 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.
The approval of development within the specific plan area shall be governed by Section 65450 et seq., of the state of California Code.
D.
All construction within the boundaries of the specific plan area shall comply with all provisions of the Uniform Building Code and the various mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes adopted by the city.
E.
Minor modifications to the specific plan which do not alter the intent of the specific plan as approved nor permit a deviation to the established development standards, may be approved by the director of community development at his or her discretion.
F.
If any regulation, condition, program or portion thereof of the specific plan is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this chapter.
G.
Any land use designation not specifically covered by Specific Plan No. 20 shall not be permitted.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.050 Definitions.
Unless the context otherwise requires, or unless different definitions are set forth in individual titles, chapters, or sections of this title, the words or phrases defined in this chapter shall have the meaning and construction ascribed to them in this chapter. When not inconsistent with the context, words in the singular shall include the plural and words in the plural shall include the singular. The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. Words and phrases not defined in this chapter shall be as defined in the following sources and in the following order: other chapters of this code, definitions contained in city adopted chapters of the Uniform Building Codes, definitions contained in legislation of the state, Webster's Dictionary.
means contiguous to. For example, two adjoining lots with a common property line are considered to be abutting.
means a structure, including patio cover located on the same lot with a principal building serving an incidental and secondary use to the main building or the use of the land. It shall not apply to "second units."
means a use that is incidental and secondary to the principal use of the main building or the use of the land and devoted exclusively to the main use of the lot or building.
means the same as abutting, however, public rights-of-way and major utility easements shall not be construed as separating "adjacent" uses.
means a part, portion or projection that contributes to the beauty or elegance of a building or structure, exclusive of signs, that is not necessary for the structural integrity of the building or structure or to make the building or structure habitable.
means an area of land used to visibly separate one use from another or to shield noise, lights or other possible nuisances.
means a structure built or maintained for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind. The word "building" as used in this title includes the word "structure."
means the gross area of a lot or parcel of land occupied by all of the ground floor of a building or structure which is under roof. As a percentage, it is the relationship between the ground floor area of the building under roof and the net area of the site.
means the maximum vertical distance between the ground and the uppermost part of the structure through any vertical section.
"Nonconforming building" means a building or portion thereof lawfully existing pursuant to the ordinances in effect at the time of its construction or subsequent alteration, but which does not comply with any development criteria adopted at a later date.
means the purchase, sale or other transaction or place thereof involving the handling or disposition of any article, substance or commodity for livelihood or profit, including an addition, operation or provision of any service or service establishment, office building, outdoor advertising sign and/or structure, recreational and/or amusement enterprise conducted for livelihood or profit.
means the lineal footage of any side of a business building facing an adjacent street or parking area and upon which a sign may be located.
means the city of San Dimas.
means an establishment where patients are admitted for examination and treatment by one or more physicians, dentists, psychologists or social workers and where patients are not lodged overnight.
means businesses that engage in selling goods or merchandise to the general public as well as to other retailers or businesses, and rendering services incidental to the sale of goods.
means the city council of the city.
means an open, unoccupied space, other than a required yard, on the same lot with a building or buildings and which is bounded on two or more sides by such building(s).
means the process of city review and approval of development proposals pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.12 of this title.
means the lineal footage of the front of an area used for display and sale of merchandise located outdoors; typically the portion of a display area facing a street or parking area.
means an establishment which provides parking facilities and service to those facilities in order that patrons may utilize on-site goods and/or services without leaving their vehicles. The drive-in service may be in conjunction with, or exclusive of, any other form of service, including drive-through or conventional seating.
means an establishment which offers service via a convenience automobile drive aisle and associated facilities in order that patrons may utilize goods and/or services without leaving their vehicles. The drive-through service may be in conjunction with, or exclusive of, any other form of service, including drive-in or conventional seating.
means an unobstructed paved area providing access to a vehicle parking, loading or maneuvering facility.
means a building enclosed by a permanent roof and on all sides by solid exterior walls pierced only by windows and customary entrance and exit doors.
means an area enclosed on all sides by a solid physical barrier, such as a solid wood fence or masonry wall.
means the perimeter of any lot or parcels of land or group of lots or parcels to be developed as an integrated project.
means any device forming a physical barrier between two areas and constructed of louver, stake, masonry or lumber in accordance with adopted city standards.
"Gross floor area" means the total horizontal area of a building under roof, in square feet, including to the outside of the exterior walls of all floors.
means, with regard to a lot, that side of a lot abutting on a street; typically, the front lot line. With regards to a building, see "Business frontage."
means businesses that provide health related physical fitness components that have a relationship with good health. The components are commonly defined as body composition, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular endurance and strength. Health/exercise club businesses include, but are not limited to:
means a facility licensed by the state Department of Public Health for the accommodation and medical care of sick, injured or infirm persons and includes sanitariums, alcoholic sanitariums and institutions for the cure of drug addicts and mental patients.
means a non-profit or quasi-public use or institution, such as a church owned or operated building, structure or land, used for public purposes.
means businesses that provide health related physical fitness components that have a relationship with good health. The uses listed below are all instructional based. Instructional physical activities businesses include, but are not limited to:
means the planting and maintenance of a combination of trees, shrubs, vines, groundcover, flowers or lawns. In addition, the combination of design which may include natural features such as rock and stone, and structural features, including, but not limited to, water elements, art works, decorative walks, decorative walls, and benches.
means the portion of a site developed to accommodate loading spaces including the related aisles, access drives and buffers.
means an off-street space or berth on the same lot and contiguous with the building it is intended to serve, for the temporary parking of commercial vehicles while loading or unloading. Loading spaces shall not make use of public rights-of-way for the maneuvering of vehicles utilizing the space nor shall they encroach in parking areas or drive aisles.
means any use of a building, structure or land which is not clearly and entirely incidental, secondary or accessory to some other use on the same parcel or unit of development.
means establishments that provide medical, surgical, and/or psychiatric services to sick or injured persons on an out-patient basis. Such medical offices include, but are not limited to:
means a raised embankment of earth a minimum of eighteen inches in height intended as a landscape feature and/or to screen an area from sight or sound.
means a development project that is constructed in increments, each increment being capable of existing independently of the others.
See "Rest home."
means a temporary storage area for a motor vehicle that is not located on a street right-of-way, dedicated or private.
means a portion of a site devoted to the temporary parking of motor vehicles, including the actual parking spaces, aisles, access drives and related landscaped areas.
means businesses that provide work performed in an expert manner and typically produce an intangible product for the benefit of the customer. Such professional business offices include, but are not limited to:
means buildings and other structures and equipment owned and operated by a public utility or private utility company subject to regulation by the State Public Utilities Commission.
means a use which involves as its primary purpose the administration of a required government program or a government regulatory program.
means businesses that provide an entertainment value as one performs a physical activity such as running, jumping, swinging and/or walking. Most of these types of businesses tend to be geared to children and young adults. They also tend to host parties but do not provide food that is cooked on-site. Such recreational entertainment businesses include, but are not limited to:
means premises operated as a boarding home, and in which nursing, dietary and other personal services are furnished to convalescents, invalids and non-ambulatory aged persons. It does not include premises in which persons suffering from a mental sickness, disease, disorder or ailment or from a contagious or communicable disease are kept, or in which surgical or other primary treatments are performed, such as are customarily provided in sanitariums or hospitals or in which persons are kept or served who normally would be admissible to a mental hospital.
means the selling of goods, wares or merchandise directly to the ultimate consumer or persons without a resale license.
means a residential complex intended for the sole occupancy by senior citizens and having a common dining facility and no kitchen facilities in the individual units.
means a residential complex intended for the sole occupancy by senior citizens and comprised of independent self-contained dwelling units having one or more rooms with private bath and kitchen facilities.
means infrequent, technical, and/or unique functions performed by independent consultants whose occupation is the rendering of such services. Such service businesses include, but are not limited to:
means any device or part thereof capable of visual communication or attraction including any announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, insignia or symbol used to advertise or promote the interest of any person, partnership, association, corporation, institution, organization, product, service, event, location or other business entity by any means, including words, letters, figures, design, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images. "Sign" shall not include any official notice, directional, warning, or information signs or structures issued by any federal, state, county or municipal authority.
means an area used or intended for the storage of materials, refuse or vehicles and equipment not in service. Storage areas shall not incorporate any other areas of project development such as parking areas, landscaping, and yard areas unless specifically authorized by the applicable land use regulations.
means man-made, above-ground items that are usually found in a street right-of-way such as hydrants, manhole covers, benches, traffic lights and signs, utility poles and lines, parking meters, and the like.
means that part of the natural environment which adds character to a location and which, if altered or damaged, cannot be artificially replaced.
means the purpose for which land or a building is occupied, arranged, designed or intended, or for which either land or building is, or may be occupied or maintained. A use may be passive. For example, parking and/or storage is a use of property.
means an open space that lies between the principal building and the nearest lot line. Such yard is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as may be specifically provided for elsewhere in this title. Unless otherwise specified, a yard is fully landscaped.
"Required yard" means a yard, as defined in this section, that occupies the area of a required setback.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.060 Purpose.
The purpose of the land use development plan is to provide a location for quality senior citizen housing and appropriate ancillary or support uses in compliance with the city's adopted senior citizen housing policies and standards in order to serve the needs of the city and the surrounding area. Resultant development shall be compatible with the adjacent residential uses to the west and the commercial uses to the east. The boundary of Area I is shown on Exhibit A.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.070 Uses permitted.
Buildings, structures, and land shall be used and buildings and structures shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered, or enlarged only for the following uses, plus such other uses as the director or community development determines to be similar and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, in accordance with the findings set forth in Section 18.192.040. The determination of the director may be appealed to the planning commission and, thereafter the city council pursuant to Chapter 18.192. All uses and storage shall be conducted within a totally enclosed building.
§ 18.532.080 Permitted uses.
Uses permitted in Area I shall include those businesses listed below 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. All uses in Area I shall require approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 18.532.090.
B.
Medical and dental services, excluding veterinary clinics;
C.
Opticians and optometrists;
D.
Prescription pharmacies;
E.
Barber and beauty shops, dry-cleaning pickup only, and similar personal services operated as an accessory use with a permitted senior citizen complex;
F.
Accessory massage permitted with the following primary businesses: medical doctor's office, barbershop, beauty salon and similar uses.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1085 § 16, 1998; Ord. 1185 § 23, 2008; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.090 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in Area I of Specific Plan No. 20 are as follows:
A.
All uses listed in Section 18.532.080, which because of operational characteristics specific to that particular business is found by the director of community development to have the potential to negatively impact adjoining properties, businesses, or residents and therefore requires additional approval and consideration. The impacts may be related to, but not necessarily limited to, impacts of traffic, hours of operation, assemblages of people, noise, or site location;
B.
Administrative, professional, and executive offices;
C.
Financial institutions, including banks, savings and loan associations, finance companies and credit unions;
D.
Travel agencies, insurance agencies, and similar service related offices;
E.
Public uses, such as governmental agencies, libraries, post offices and similar uses;
F.
Convalescent and nursing homes providing care for the non-ambulatory;
G.
Churches and religious institutions.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1085 § 16, 1998; Ord. 1185 § 23, 2008; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.100 Existing uses.
A.
All existing residential uses in Area I shall be considered conforming so long as they are maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.24.040.
B.
A change in use on those properties with existing residential uses shall require that all new development thereon shall comply with the development criteria of this specific plan.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.110 General.
All uses and structures in Area I shall be designed and operated in full compliance with the development standards contained in this article.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.120 Minimum lot dimensions.
Minimum lot area width and depth provisions, none required. However, a subdivision request within this area shall be accompanied by an illustrative site plan showing the lots are of sufficient size and shape to adequately support the type of uses permitted in the area in accordance with the development standards in this article.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.130 Building setbacks.
B.
Interior lot lines, none required. However, each project shall be accompanied by an illustrative site plan demonstrating the project is designed sufficiently to accommodate the type of uses permitted in the area in accordance with the development standards in this article.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.140 Maximum building coverage.
Maximum building coverage, none required. Permitted maximum coverage shall be a secondary consideration subordinate to compliance with all other design regulations contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.150 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height is twenty-five feet.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.160 Landscaping.
The following areas shall be fully landscaped and irrigated, maintained in good appearance and kept in a weed-and disease-free manner.
A.
Streets. A continuous area, a minimum of twenty-five feet along Arrow Highway and twenty feet along other streets, shall be landscaped and maintained adjacent to public rights-of-way. Parking areas should be screened as much as possible utilizing shrubs and other decorative treatments of sufficient size and height to meet this requirement.
B.
Overall Site. All building sites shall have a minimum landscaped coverage equivalent to ten percent of the total lot area excluding setbacks. Such landscaping shall be evenly distributed over the site and consist of an effective combination of trees, ground cover and shrubbery. A reduction in coverage may be sought and approved during the design review process in recognition of quality design. For the purposes of this provision, quality considerations include the use of courtyards, atriums, creative use of ground floor public space, creative use of water elements, and the incorporation of sculpture or art work in the landscape proposal. All areas not utilized for structures, parking or other permitted uses shall be landscaped.
C.
All interior side and rear setbacks shall be fully landscaped.
D.
Buffer Landscaping. Where the area abuts residential uses, other than along a street, a continuous ten-foot landscaped buffer strip shall be provided.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.170 Senior citizen housing requirements.
Housing unit requirements, including, but not limited to, minimum unit sizes, accessibility, amount and type of recreation facilities, shall meet or exceed all federal and state regulations in addition to all applicable city ordinances and policies.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.180 Lighting.
Lot and street lighting standards shall be as follows:
A.
All display and security lighting in the project area shall be designed for uniformity of lighting poles, fixtures and intensity. Lighting fixtures shall be decorative and those designed in a western or Early California theme are preferred.
B.
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 residential property.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.190 Signage.
§ 18.532.200 Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be subject to city off-street parking standards with the exception of senior citizen residential facilities, which shall be subject to the following requirements:
A.
Individual Units. Apartment-like units that contain kitchens, one off-street parking space per unit, plus ten percent guest/staff parking;
B.
Congregate Care Units. Those facilities that contain common dining facilities with no individual kitchens in the rooms, one off-street parking space per four beds, plus ten percent guest/staff parking. The planning commission, pursuant to the conditional use permit process, may require this standard for those facilities containing non-ambulatory residents, provided a finding is made that satisfactory evidence has been submitted for less parking.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.210 Architecture.
§ 18.532.220 Purpose.
The purpose of Area II is to provide an attractive and convenient setting for development which normally requires freeway-close locations and can fully realize the benefits provided by the Area II site and will complement the less regionally oriented businesses in the vicinity to more fully serve the community. Commercial development shall encourage creative and imaginative site and architectural designs while demonstrating concern for existing uses in the area. The boundary of Area II is depicted on Exhibit A.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.230 Uses permitted-Generally.
Buildings, structures and land shall hereafter be erected, structurally altered or enlarged only for the following uses, plus other uses as the director of community development determines to be similar and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, in accordance with the findings set forth in Section 18.192.040. The determination of the director may be appealed to the planning commission and, thereafter, the city council pursuant to Chapter 18.192. All uses and storage shall be conducted within a totally enclosed building unless otherwise permitted.
§ 18.532.240 Permitted uses.
Uses permitted in Area II 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.
A.
Hardware and home improvement centers;
B.
New home furnishing and appliance outlets;
C.
Financial institutions, including banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions;
D.
Restaurants, provided that they not contain drive-in or drive-through service;
E.
Specialty retail, food, wholesale and catalog stores;
F.
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;
G.
Medical office to include, but not be limited to, such uses as medical clinics, dental, and optometry;
H.
Professional business office to include, but not be limited to, accounting and billing services, insurance office, legal services and graphic design office;
I.
Service business to include, but not be limited to, nail shop, barber and beauty shop, shoe repair, watch repair and dry cleaners, etc., these uses are intended to have daily customer foot traffic;
J.
Day spas with or without accessory massage only;
K.
Veterinary, pet grooming and pet hotel;
L.
New auto show room; no test driving, no repairs, no outdoor storage;
M.
Accessory massage permitted with the following primary businesses: day spa, beauty salon, barbershop and similar uses;
N.
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;
O.
Other uses which are consistent with the intent and provisions of the specific plan, as determined by the director of community development, in accordance with Section 18.192.040. 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 accordance with Chapter 18.212 of this title.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 935 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1072 § 6, 1997; Ord. 1185 § 24, 2008; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025)
§ 18.532.250 Conditional uses.
The following uses shall be permitted subject to a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.200:
A.
All uses listed in Section 18.532.240, which because of operational characteristics specific to that particular business is found by the director of development services to have the potential to negatively impact adjoining properties, businesses or residents, and therefore requires additional approval and consideration. The impacts may be related to, but not necessarily limited to, impacts of traffic, hours of operation, assemblages of people, noise, or site location;
B.
Eating establishments, with drive-through service;
C.
Cinemas and movie theater facilities in conjunction with a shopping center incorporating retail, wholesale and similar uses with a minimum floor area of twenty thousand square feet per store;
D.
Off-sale of alcohol beverages, provided that such use is secondary and incidental to a permitted use;
E.
On-sale sale of alcohol beverages, provided that such use is secondary and incidental to a permitted use;
F.
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;
G.
Health/exercise club to include, but not be limited to, uses such as: personal trainers, pilates, and yoga;
H.
Recreational entertainment to include, but not be limited to, uses such as: inflatable jumper facilities and laser tag;
I.
Instructional physical activities to include, but not be limited to, uses such as dance studio, martial arts studio, and trampoline;
J.
Thrift stores;
K.
Hotels and motels, including retail establishments as part of a hotel or motel complex;
L.
Other uses which are consistent with the intent and provisions of the specific plan, as determined by the director of community development, in accordance with Section 18.192.040. 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.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 935 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1233 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025)
§ 18.532.260 Prohibited uses.
The following uses are prohibited in Specific Plan No. 20, Area II:
A.
Fortunetelling;
B.
Massage as a primary use;
C.
Professional office uses that are noncustomer based on a daily occurrence;
D.
Child care facility;
E.
Educational institutions;
F.
Vocational schools;
G.
Church and related facilities;
H.
Tattoo and/or piercing parlors;
I.
Hookah and/or smoking lounge including electronic cigarettes;
J.
Self-serve laundry facilities;
K.
Gambling facilities;
L.
Industrial uses;
M.
Billboards and other similar off-site outdoor advertising structures;
N.
Banquet facilities;
O.
Game arcades other than accessory game arcades specifically authorized in this chapter;
P.
Check cashing stores;
Q.
Gold exchange stores;
R.
Community centers and meeting halls;
S.
Other uses which are inconsistent with the intent and provisions of the zone, as determined by the director of community development, in accordance with Section 18.192.040. 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.
§ 18.532.270 General.
The property development standards in this article shall apply to all land and buildings in Area II.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.280 Minimum lot dimensions.
Minimum lot area width and depth, none required. However, a subdivision request within this area shall be accompanied by an illustrative site plan showing the lots are of sufficient size and shape to adequately support the type of uses permitted in the area in accordance with the development standards of this article.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.290 Building setbacks.
The minimum building setbacks are as follows:
A.
Along Arrow Highway and Cienega Boulevard, minimum of twenty-five feet for structures up to eighteen feet high, and forty feet for structures higher than eighteen feet;
B.
Interior streets and adjacent to residential districts, minimum of fifteen feet for structures up to eighteen feet high, and thirty feet for structures higher than eighteen feet;
C.
Interior lot lines, none required. However, each project shall be accompanied by an illustrative site plan demonstrating the project is designed sufficiently to accommodate the type of uses permitted in the area in accordance with the development standards of this article.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 935 § 3, 1990; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.300 Maximum building coverage.
Maximum building coverage, none required; permitted maximum coverage shall be a secondary consideration subordinate to compliance with all other design regulations contained within this chapter.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.310 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height is twenty-five feet with greater heights subject to review and approval during the conditional use permit process.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.320 Landscaping.
The following areas shall be fully landscaped and irrigated, maintained in good appearance and kept in a weed-and disease-free manner:
A.
Streets. A continuous area along Arrow Highway, minimum twenty-five feet; along all other streets, twenty feet in depth shall be landscaped and maintained adjacent to public rights-of-way. Parking areas should be screened as much as possible utilizing shrubs and other decorative treatments of sufficient size and height to meet this requirement. Outdoor display areas approved pursuant to Section 18.532.460 may encroach a maximum of ten feet into the required setback, provided an area equivalent to the amount of encroachment is provided elsewhere along the frontage.
B.
Overall Site. All building sites shall have a minimum landscaped coverage equivalent to ten percent of the total lot area. Such landscaping shall be evenly distributed over the site and consist of an effective combination of trees, ground cover and shrubbery. A reduction in coverage may be sought and approved during the design review process in recognition of quality design. For the purposes of this provision, quality considerations include the use of courtyards, atriums, creative use of ground floor public space, creative use of water elements, and the incorporation of sculpture or art work in the landscape proposal. All areas not utilized for structures, parking or other permitted uses shall be landscaped.
C.
All interior side and rear setbacks shall be fully landscaped.
D.
Buffer Landscaping. Where the area abuts residential uses, other than along a street, a continuous ten-foot landscaped buffer strip shall be provided.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 996 § 4, 1993; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.330 Off-street parking.
The provisions of Chapter 18.156 shall apply.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.340 Lighting.
Lot and street lighting standards shall be as follows:
A.
All display and security lighting in the project area shall be decorative and designed for uniformity of lighting poles, fixtures and intensity;
B.
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.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.350 Signage.
§ 18.532.370 Architecture.
A.
Due to the highly visible location of this site, a common architectural theme is encouraged to provide a high quality product. Structures shall be designed utilizing an Early California architecture design and shall be approved by the review authority pursuant to Chapter 18.12 of this title.
B.
Buildings shall be expected to employ treatments, such as the staggering of planes along exterior walls to create pockets of light and shadow, to break up the mass and provide relief from monotonous, uninterrupted expanses of wall. Other features, such as the use of curved corners and varying roof lines should also be considered as means to dramatically change the appearance and add vitality. Also, in order to improve the appearance of a project from adjacent rights-of-way, the rear elevation of those structures facing the right-of-way should receive special architectural enhancement as well.
C.
Sensitive alteration of colors and materials should be used to produce diversity and enhance architectural effects. While no category of exterior materials is considered "correct," the use of a particular material should, as a rule, exemplify the special characteristics of the product or be demonstrative of its unique application. Paint, in general, should be considered an enhancement tool but not be considered a replacement for the use of textured surfaces.
D.
Architectural and design treatment illustrations are included in this chapter as examples to be used in designing within this specific plan area. Final review and approval shall be by the review authority pursuant to Chapter 18.12 of this title.
E.
Store front and side windows should not be covered and/or blacked out. Windows should be utilized to display merchandise and/or allow customers to see into the store.
§ 18.532.380 Internal circulation.
A.
Internal circulation shall be designed so as to provide safe and efficient access to internal properties. A minimum forty-four foot curb-to-curb width is recommended for internal streets, if needed. In addition, a five-foot sidewalk adjacent to the curb and a five-foot fully landscaped parkway shall be provided adjacent to the sidewalk on both sides of the street. Decorative street lights which are similar in style to the display and security lighting of Area II developments shall be provided. The street lights shall be 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.
B.
An intent of Specific Plan No. 20 is to provide a comprehensive development program which encompasses all of the properties that comprise the project area. To fulfill this objective, it will be necessary for a coordinated circulation plan to be developed which will provide safe and efficient access to interior properties from a major arterial with no access to local residential streets permitted. Therefore, prior to the approval of a conditional use permit for any project within Area II, the planning commission shall make a finding that the project takes into consideration and makes all necessary provisions to accommodate safe and efficient access to all other properties within the area as required to fulfill the intent of the specific plan.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.400 General.
The standards in this article shall apply to areas I and II of Specific Plan No. 20.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.410 Utilities.
All utilities provided to serve these uses and buildings shall be installed underground.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.420 Grading.
All graded slopes are to be contoured and blended to harmonize with natural slopes. The maximum steepness of exposed cuts and fills shall not exceed 2:1; and preferably 3:1 for fills.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.430 Entry treatments.
§ 18.532.440 Mechanical equipment.
Mechanical equipment placed on any roof such as, but not limited to, air conditioning, heating, ventilating ducts and exhaust shall be screened from view from any surrounding property, street or highway. The screening shall be an integral structural aspect of the building. Wall mounted equipment shall be enclosed utilizing the same materials as the building.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.450 Downspouts.
All downspouts shall be located in the interior of buildings.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.460 Outdoor display/storage areas.
Outdoor display and/or storage areas may be permitted when incidental and secondary to a permitted use subject to review and approval by the director of community development. The uses shall not be located or operated in such a manner as to be detrimental to the visual quality of the primary use nor the negatively impact adjacent properties by means of noise, odor, appearance or other characteristics. In approving the display or storage area, the director of community development may impose buffers consisting of decorative walls, landscaping, or combinations thereof to mitigate any perceived impacts.
§ 18.532.470 Trash storage.
A trash storage area(s) with minimum inside clear area measuring eight feet by ten feet enclosed by solid masonry walls a minimum of five feet in height shall be provided in an appropriate location per city standards.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.480 Walls.
A.
Required Walls. Solid decorative masonry walls shall be erected on the zone boundary line between Area I and II, and adjacent to any residentially zoned district. Walls should be not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height and shall be reduced to not less than three feet in height in any required yard abutting a street. Additional walls may be required by the director of community development as part of the approval process.
B.
Permitted Walls.
C.
Corner Cutback Areas. The cutback line shall be in a horizontal plan, making an angle of forty-five degrees with the side, front, or rear property line. It shall pass through a point not less than ten feet from the intersection of the front, side or rear property line or ten feet from the edges of a driveway where it intersects the street or alley, as the case may be.
§ 18.532.490 Stop signs.
Stop signs shall be placed at all vehicular egress points.
(Ord. 861 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1222 § 1, 2013)
§ 18.532.500 Plan review and disposition.
A development plan review will be required. No person shall construct any building or structure, or relocate, rebuild, alter, enlarge, or modify any existing building or structure, until a development plan has been reviewed and approved in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.12.
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