San Dimas City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
540 SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 24
§ 18.540.010 Purpose and intent.
A.
The size and location of Specific Plan No. 24 presents a unique development opportunity within the city. The total project area encompasses approximately 26.5 acres. The project area is located at the intersection of Lone Hill Avenue and Gladstone Street. This location is an entrance into San Dimas from the west and north.
B.
Existing land uses include light industrial and manufacturing, single-family, and unimproved land. The quality of the existing improvements is generally unsightly and many public improvements are deficient.
C.
The project area has been experiencing development pressure with increased commercial development in adjacent portions of Glendora. The result of uncoordinated recycling of property within the project area would create a negative impact upon those properties which do not participate. Specific Plan No. 24 provides the best mechanism for coordinated, comprehensive, high quality, and sensitive development for the project area. The purpose of Specific Plan No. 24 includes the following:
1.
To provide a coordinated, logical method for the property within the project area to recycle into commercial and light industrial use;
2.
To ensure that the development within the project area is compatible and sensitive to adjacent uses;
3.
To create a high quality and aesthetically attractive visual entrance to the city;
4.
To maximize major commercial development of larger properties due to limited opportunities elsewhere within the San Dimas; and
5.
To incorporate creative and sensitive planning, architecture, landscape architecture, and engineering to develop a project that will enhance the existing adjacent uses and promote the existing and future appearance of San Dimas.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.020 Authority.
§ 18.540.030 Location.
Specific Plan No. 24 encompasses land area which totals approximately 26.5 acres. The project area is bordered by the 210 Freeway on the east; the city boundary to the north; Lone Hill Avenue to the west; and, Specific Plan No. 18, Area 2 (Corporate Business Park) to the south. The project boundaries are indicated on the attached Exhibit A.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.040 General notes.
The project area of Specific Plan No. 24 is designated as commercial and industrial by the city general plan. All development, uses and activity shall be subject to, but not limited to, the following general provisions:
A.
Unless otherwise specified, all development, uses and activity within Specific Plan No. 24 shall comply with this code. Terms used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as defined elsewhere in this code unless otherwise provided;
B.
Any details or issues not specifically covered by this chapter shall be subject to the regulations of this code;
C.
The review and approval of development within the specific plan area shall be subject to Section 65450 et seq., of the State Government 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 as applicable and adopted by the city;
E.
Minor modifications to Specific Plan No. 24 which do not alter the intent of this chapter shall be considered pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.540.830 of this chapter;
F.
If any regulation, condition, program or portion thereof of this chapter 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 in the ordinance codified in this chapter;
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025)
§ 18.540.050 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 section. 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 defined in the following sources by the following order: (1) other chapters of this code; (2) definitions contained in the city adopted chapters of the Uniform Building Code; (3) definitions contained in legislation of the state of California; and (4) Webster's Dictionary.
means contiguous to. For example, two adjoining lots with a common property line are considered to be abutting.
means a use which is incidental or secondary to the primary use of the lot or parcel. Such use is devoted exclusively to the primary land use.
means the same as abutting.
means a part, portion, projection, or treatment that contributes to the visual beauty, elegance, historic consistency, or design integrity of a building or structure, and is not necessary for the structural integrity of the building or structure or to make the structure or building habitable. Such architectural feature does not include signs or other forms of use identification.
means ATMs not installed in association with a financial institution and which are attached and integrated with the main building façade;
means parking of operational and street legal motor vehicles on a temporary basis within an improved off-street parking area.
means the gross area of a lot or parcel of land occupied by all of the ground floor, or building footprint, of a building or structure which is under roof.
means the maximum vertical distance as measured from the interior floor level to the top of the uppermost part of the structure through any vertical section.
"Main building" means a building within which the principal primary use of the lot or parcel is conducted, as provided by this chapter.
"Nonconforming building" means a building or portion thereof, lawfully existing pursuant to the ordinance in effect at the time of 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, disposition or transaction of any article, substance, product, service or commodity for livelihood or profit. Such activity includes 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 a business, normally involving office, retail, sales, or service uses.
means the process of city review and approval of development proposals as required by Chapter 18.12 of this title.
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 which provides access to vehicle parking, loading, or maneuvering area.
means a building or structure with a permanent roof and enclosed on all sides by solid exterior walls. Such solid exterior walls may feature windows, loading doors, and customary entrance and exit doors.
means an area enclosed on all sides by a solid physical barrier such as a fence or wall.
means any improvements which exist at the time of the adoption of this specific plan. Such existing improvements must have been legally constructed in compliance with all building and zoning codes in effect at the time the improvements were constructed.
means the perimeter of any lot or parcel of land or assembly of lots or parcels to be developed in an integrated, comprehensive manner.
means any device forming a physical barrier between two areas. Such barrier may be constructed of chain-link, louver, wood stake, masonry, lumber, or other similar material in accordance with adopted city standards.
"Gross floor area" means the total floor area of a building under roof measured in square feet. Such measurement would include each horizontal plane which constitutes a floor as measured to the outside of the exterior walls of all floors excluding stairway openings.
means, with regards to a lot, that side of a lot abutting on an either public or private street, typically the front lot line. With regards to a building, see "business frontage."
means the manufacture, fabrication, processing or reduction of any article, substance or commodity or any other treatment thereof in such a manner as to change the form, character or appearance thereof. In addition, it shall include trucking facilities, warehousing, storage facilities, business facilities serving primarily industry, and similar enterprises.
means the planting and maintenance of a combination of trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, flowers and lawn. In addition, such landscaping may include design features such as rock and stone, garden-type fencing and decorative structures. Such design features may also include water elements, art works, decorative walks, benches, and decorative paving.
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 temporary parking of commercial transport vehicles while loading and unloading merchandise, materials, supplies, manufactured products and similar items.
Also referred to as principal and primary building or structure. Such building and structure would contain and enclose the activity which is the main use of the lot or parcel of land upon which the building is situated.
means any use of a building, structure, or land which is the primary feature of the activity conducted on the lot or parcel of land.
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 any multiple use of a building, structure, or land which promotes varying forms of activity at various times of the day. Such combinations of uses would include, but not be limited to, retail commercial, light industrial, office, and cultural and gathering uses.
means a development project which is constructed in increments. Each increment would be capable of existing independent of the others, but the completed project would be a comprehensive design.
means a temporary storage area for a motor vehicle that is not located on a dedicated street right-of-way. Such right-of-way may be public or private.
means a portion of a site devoted to the temporary parking of motor vehicles, including actual parking spaces, aisles, access drives, and related landscaping.
means businesses that service clientele on a daily basis 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 the selling of goods, wares or merchandise directly to the ultimate consumer or persons without a resale license.
means an act, or any result of useful labor, which does not in itself produce a tangible commodity.
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 the area between the building line and the nearest property line.
means an area used or intended for the storage of materials, refuse, or vehicles and equipment not in service.
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 in this chapter. 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. 1150 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1237 § 1, 2016)
§ 18.540.060 Setting.
A.
Specific Plan No. 24 is uniquely located. The project area is strategically located at a major entrance into the city. This entrance is the intersection of Lone Hill Avenue and Gladstone Street. Lone Hill Avenue is a major north/south street with direct access to the 210 Freeway, approximately one-quarter mile north of the project area. Gladstone Street is a significant east/west street in the city. On the west side of the 210 Freeway, Gladstone Street represents the northerly city boundary. East of the 210 Freeway, Gladstone Street provides access into the center of the city.
B.
The city of Glendora abuts the project area to the north. Due north of the project area at the approximate location of Lone Hill Avenue and Allen Avenue intersection, the city of Glendora is developed with an automobile retail center and major regional commercial center.
C.
The project area abuts Specific Plan No. 18, Area II to the south. This area is developed as a corporate business park with single user, research and development, corporate headquarters type facilities. Further to the south is Area I of Specific Plan No. 18 which is developed as a sub-regional shopping center.
D.
On the west side of Lone Hill Avenue the land use pattern is single-family residential. Residences front onto Lone Hill Avenue opposite of the project area. However, Lone Hill Avenue does not provide access into the existing residential neighborhood. A raised center median provides additional separation between the east and west sides of Lone Hill Avenue.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.070 Site conditions.
A.
The site contains several inherent development challenges. The most significant of these challenges are the number of individual parcels and property owners within the project area boundaries. It will be necessary to coordinate all the property owners within the project boundaries to create a logical method of development. The San Dimas redevelopment agency has acquired some of these properties.
B.
The project is currently serviced by all utilities and the project area naturally drains from northeast to southwest. Presently, internal access into the project area is available from Lone Hill Avenue along 5th Street, a partially improved public right-of-way.
C.
The parcel sizes and ownership arrangement within the project boundaries vary from large lots with common ownership interests to individually owned smaller residential parcels.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.080 Existing improvements.
Most of the property within the project boundaries has been improved. However, the quality of the improvements varies. Some properties are well-maintained and owner occupied. Other properties are in decline and are uninhabited. The easterly and northerly portions of the project area are improved with light manufacturing types of uses. These improvements reflect a similar range in quality as the residential improvements. Fifth Street is currently the public access into the project area. This street is partially improved.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.090 Location.
Area I is located on the southeast corner of Lone Hill Avenue and Gladstone Street, and is approximately 21.5 acres in size. The size of the area, after parcel assembly, makes it suitable for regional commercial development. The specific boundaries of Area I are indicated on Exhibit A.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.100 Purpose.
The purpose of Area I 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 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.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.110 Planning units/phasing. (Reserved)
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.120 Permitted uses.
Uses permitted in Area I shall include those businesses listed in this section which operate in compliance with the intent and standards of this specific plan area. Each business shall be evaluated in terms of its operational characteristics and specific site location.
A.
Any retail, other than auto and truck sales, or service business, which is conducted entirely within a totally enclosed building;
B.
Uses which are directly related to the needs of freeway travelers and which are dependent on large traffic volume including, but not limited to, department stores, minor commercial uses related, secondary and incidental to an otherwise permitted use, and similar freeway oriented uses which may be approved by the director of community development upon finding that they are not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare than any other permitted uses. 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;
C.
Restaurants, including take-out service businesses, but not including drive-in or drive-through service facilities;
D.
Gasoline service stations, when accessory to and operated by an approved retail business with a minimum of one hundred twenty-five thousand square feet of building area;
E.
Tire sales and installation, when accessory to and operated by an approved retail business with a minimum of one hundred twenty-five thousand square feet of building area;
F.
Limited auto and truck sales, where incidental to and operated by an approved retail business with a minimum of one hundred twenty-five thousand square feet of building area;
G.
Wholesale business activity, where incidental to and operated by an approved retail business with a minimum of one hundred twenty-five thousand square feet of building area;
H.
Accessory game arcade up to a maximum of six machines provided that such machines are secondary and incidental to a permitted use in this zone which is also defined by Section 18.08.012 of this title;
I.
Accessory massage permitted with the following primary businesses: day spa, beauty salon, barbershop and similar uses.
J.
Service business to include, but not 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;
K.
Hardware stores;
L.
New home furnishings and appliance outlets;
M.
Specialty commercial uses, such as antique shops, jewelry stores, music stores, wholesale, and catalog stores, electronic and telecommunication stores, and auto and truck parts and supply businesses and similar uses;
N.
Financial institutions, including banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions;
O.
Professional business office to include, but not limited to, accounting and billing services, insurance, tax assistance, legal services and graphic design office;
P.
Medical office to include, but not limited to, such uses as medical clinics, dental, and optometry;
Q.
Veterinary and pet grooming services.
§ 18.540.130 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in Area I of Specific Plan No. 24 are as follows:
A.
All uses listed in Section 18.540.120 of this chapter, 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.
Eating establishments, with drive-in or drive-through service. If located within three hundred feet of residentially zoned property, the drive-through or drive-in portion of the business can only operate during the hours of six a.m. to ten p.m. and the restaurant portion from six a.m. to midnight. Audible speakers shall be placed in such a manner as to be directed away from residentially zoned property, have an adjustable volume based on the outdoor ambient noise level and not to exceed twenty dBA when measured from the residentially zoned property;
C.
On-or off-site alcoholic beverages, provided that such use is incidental and ancillary to a permitted use;
D.
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;
E.
Cinemas and movie theater facilities;
F.
ATM. Stand-alone ATMs not installed in association with a financial institution and which are attached and integrated with the main building facade;
G.
Financial institutions, including banks, savings and loan associations, finance companies and credit unions, that provide drive-through service.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1209 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1233 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1237 § 1, 2016)
§ 18.540.140 Prohibited uses.
Prohibited uses in Area I of Specific Plan No. 24 are as follows:
A.
Sales agencies for new automobiles, recreational vehicles, trucks, trailers, boats and motorcycles and service in connection therewith, except where incidental to and operated by an approved retail business with a minimum of one hundred twenty-five thousand square feet of building area;
B.
Sales agencies for used automobiles, recreational vehicles, trucks, trailers, boats and motorcycles and service in connection therewith, operated as an accessory use with a permitted new vehicle sales agency;
C.
Industrial uses;
D.
Gambling facilities;
E.
Residential uses;
F.
Billboards and other similar off-site advertising structures;
G.
Game arcades, other than accessory game arcades specifically authorized by this chapter;
H.
Convenience markets.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1237 § 1, 2016)
§ 18.540.150 Special limitations on development and uses.
A.
Development Limitations. Area I of Specific Plan No. 24 is designed to be a comprehensive development program encompassing all of the properties in the plan area. However, many of the properties are currently under separate and different ownership. Because of the type of uses intended for the area, no development shall be permitted in Area I until all properties are under the same ownership, unless otherwise approved by the city of San Dimas. This limitation does not prohibit subsequent subdivision of the property where it can be demonstrated that the subdivision is consistent with the intent of the overall development program.
B.
Special Use Limitations. Area I-A, as shown on Exhibit B, shall be limited in use to a major retail business with a minimum floor area of one hundred twenty-five thousand square feet. Area I-B, as shown on Exhibit B, may be developed in phases with other uses permitted in this article. Exhibit C illustrates a site design which would com-ply with this limitation although other similar site designs are also possible.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.190 Development standards.
All development shall comply with the following Area I property development standards, as well as with the general property development standards set forth in Article VIII.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.200 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. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.210 Building and parking setbacks.
The minimum building setbacks are as follows:
A.
Along Lone Hill Avenue and Gladstone Street, minimum of twenty-five feet for structures up to twenty feet and forty feet for structures higher than twenty feet. Height limitations set forth in this section do not include minor architectural projections;
B.
Interior lot lines, none required.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.220 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height is thirty-five feet with greater heights subject to review and approval of a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.230 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. All setback areas along Gladstone Street and Lone Hill Avenue shall be landscaped and maintained adjacent to public rights-of-way. Parking areas should be screened as much as possible utilizing berms, 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. Such landscaping shall be evenly distributed over the site and consist of an effective combination of trees, ground cover and shrubbery. All areas not utilized for structures, parking or other permitted uses shall be landscaped.
C.
All interior side and rear yards and setbacks shall be fully landscaped.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.240 Signage.
§ 18.540.250 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 a western or 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.
Detailed architectural guidelines shall be prepared for final review and approval by the planning commission prior to the granting of precise plan approvals for any development within Area I-B.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025)
§ 18.540.260 Internal circulation.
A.
Internal circulation shall be designed so as to provide safe and efficient access to all properties within Area I of the specific plan.
B.
An intent of Specific Plan No. 24 is to provide a comprehensive development program which encompasses all of the properties that comprise the project area. To fulfill this objective, prior to the approval of any project within Area I-B, a finding shall be made 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.
C.
Internal circulation shall include adequate provision for pedestrian circulation by including walkways, landscaping, benches or seating, trellises or similar amenities.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.290 Location.
Area II is located on the northeast corner of Lone Hill Avenue and Gladstone Street, and is approximately 2.2 acres in size. The limited size and depth of Area II properties makes them more suitable for small scale single tenant development. The specific boundaries of Area II are indicated on Exhibit A.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.300 Purpose.
Area II is intended to allow light manufacturing to provide for the development of industrial uses which include fabrication, manufacturing, assembly or processing of materials that are already in processed form, wholesaling and warehousing.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.310 Permitted uses.
Those uses permitted in Section 18.128.080 of this title.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.320 Conditional uses.
Those uses permitted in Section 18.128.090 of this title, may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.200 of this title.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.330 Prohibited uses. (Reserved)
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.340 Provisions for existing uses and improvements.
Existing improvements built in conformance to all building and zoning codes in effect at the time of construction may be maintained as currently existing, pursuant to the following provisions:
A.
Such existing improvements and site conditions may be maintained, repainted, repaired, and landscaping upgraded, without the requirement to conform with Articles IV and V of this chapter;
B.
Review and approval of such repairs, repainting and similar actions is required pursuant to Article IX of this chapter;
C.
All proposed additions, enlargements and improvements shall conform to the development standards, as applicable, in Articles IV and V of this chapter;
D.
All residential uses made nonconforming pursuant to this chapter shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 18.204.170(B) of this code. All residential uses may remain and function as a residential use pursuant to the provisions of this section and Section 18.540.830 of this chapter.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.345 Development standards.
All development shall comply with the following Area II property development standards, as well as with the general property development standards set forth in Article VIII.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.350 Circulation.
Effort shall be made to minimize the number of driveway openings onto Gladstone Street by evaluating opportunities for shared driveways accesses and by combining properties to create larger, more useable parcels. Additional secondary driveways may be permitted onto Gladstone Street pursuant to demonstrated consistency with the purpose and intent of the provisions of Specific Plan No. 24.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.360 Lot area.
There shall be a minimum of ten thousand square feet in each lot.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.370 Lot dimensions.
§ 18.540.380 Building setbacks.
A.
Adjacent to Gladstone Street. The minimum required setback shall be fifteen feet and shall be fully landscaped and maintained.
B.
Adjacent to Lone Hill Avenue. The minimum required setback shall be fifteen feet and shall be fully landscaped and maintained.
C.
Interior Property Lines. No provisions.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.400 Building types.
All building types constructed within Specific Plan No. 24 shall be of Type I, Type II, Type III or Type IV construction as defined by the building code.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.410 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height shall be thirty-five feet. Heights greater than thirty-five feet for structures other than buildings, including masts, towers, antennas and similar appurtenances may be allowed up to forty-five feet.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.490 Location.
Area III is located on the east side of the railroad right-of-way. This area is separated from Specific Plan No. 24 by the railroad. Area III has access from Gladstone Street and is approximately 2.6 acres in size. The specific boundaries of Area III are indicated on Exhibit A.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.500 Purpose.
Area III is intended to allow for light industrial uses within moderate sized buildings suited for single users or multiple tenants.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.510 Permitted uses.
Those uses permitted in Section 18.128.080 of this title.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.520 Conditional uses.
Those uses permitted in Section 18.128.090 of this title, may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.200 of this title.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.530 Prohibited uses. (Reserved)
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.540 Provisions for existing uses and improvements.
Existing improvements built in conformance to all building and zoning codes in effect at the time of construction may be maintained as currently existing, pursuant to the following provisions:
A.
Such existing improvements and site conditions may be maintained, repainted, repaired, and landscaping upgraded, without the requirement to conform with Articles VI and VII of this chapter;
B.
Review and approval of such repairs, repainting and similar actions is required pursuant to Article IX of this chapter;
C.
All proposed additions, enlargements and improvements shall conform to the development standards, as applicable, in Articles VI and VII of this chapter;
D.
All residential uses made nonconforming pursuant to this chapter shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 18.204.170(B) of this code. All residential uses may remain and function as a residential use pursuant to the provisions of this section and Section 18.540.830 of this chapter.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.545 Development standards.
All development shall comply with the following Area III property development standards, as well as with the general property development standards set forth in Article VIII.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.550 Circulation.
Additional secondary driveways may be permitted onto Gladstone Street pursuant to demonstrated consistency with the purpose and intent of the provisions of Specific Plan No. 24.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.560 Lot area.
There shall be a minimum of ten thousand square feet in each lot.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.570 Lot dimensions.
§ 18.540.580 Building setbacks.
§ 18.540.600 Building types.
All building types constructed within Specific Plan No. 24 shall be of Type I, Type II, Type III or Type IV construction as defined by the building code.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.610 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height shall be thirty-five feet. Heights greater than thirty-five feet for structures other than buildings, including masts, towers, antennas and similar appurtenances may be allowed up to forty-five feet.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.650 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. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.660 Lighting.
Parking lot lighting standards shall comply with city standards including the following:
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. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.670 Signs.
The provisions of Chapter 18.152 of this title shall apply.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.680 Utilities.
All utilities within the project boundaries to serve the uses and buildings therein shall be installed underground. All existing aboveground utilities shall be relocated underground at the time of project construction.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.690 Entry treatments.
§ 18.540.700 Downspouts.
All downspouts shall be located in the interior of buildings.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.710 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 or designee. The uses shall not be located or operated in such a manner as to be detrimental to the visual quality of the primary user nor to 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 or designee may impose buffers consisting of decorative block walls, berming, landscaping, or combinations thereof to mitigate any perceived impacts.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025)
§ 18.540.720 Landscaping.
The following areas shall be fully landscaped and irrigated, maintained in good appearance and kept in a weed and disease free manner:
A.
Within Required Setbacks. All required setbacks shall be fully landscaped exclusive of structures, parking area, drive aisles, and similar improvements.
B.
Within Parking Areas. A minimum of five percent of the parking area required within this chapter shall be landscaped. The landscaping shall be in the form of landscaped planter fingers and similar landscaped planter techniques.
C.
All landscaping required within this section shall be contained within planters of raised concrete curbing six inches in height.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.730 Mechanical equipment.
Roof-mounted mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, air conditioning, heating, and ventilating and exhaust ducts, shall be screened from view from any surrounding property, street or highway. The screening shall be designed in such manner as to appear to be an integral component of the overall building architecture. This can be accomplished by full roof treatments, equipment wells, and architectural design features. Line-of-sight drawings shall be required as a component of all design review submittals to verify equipment screening. Wall or ground-mounted equipment shall be enclosed in a manner which incorporates the same materials used in the building.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.740 Off-street parking and loading.
The provisions of Chapter 18.156 of this title shall apply.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.750 Outdoor storage.
Any outdoor storage permitted by this section shall be screened from view of any public right-of-way. Such methods of screening shall include, but not be limited to, masonry walls and dense landscaping.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.760 Walls.
Walls shall be permitted and/or required pursuant to the following provisions. All walls shall be constructed of decorative concrete tilt-up, masonry or other approved durable material.
A.
Required Walls. Walls shall be required to screen truck and storage areas where allowed by this chapter. Interior walls may be required by the review authority pursuant to Chapter 18.12 of this title as a component of the design review process. All screening walls shall be architecturally compatible with the buildings with the project and planning unit, and shall incorporate vertical landscaping such as vines, trees and shrubbery. The vertical landscaping elements shall be located on the public right-of-way side to provide visual relief from the horizontal expanse. The height of the screening walls shall be governed by the view shed from the surrounding areas which shall take into consideration the height of equipment and/or trucks to be stored behind the walls.
B.
Permitted Walls. Walls shall be permitted on or within all property lines not abutting streets and on, or to the rear of all required yard setback lines abutting streets. The height of such walls shall be set by the director of community development after giving reasonable due consideration to alternative screening techniques and devices. Walls not over forty-two inches in height may be permitted within the required setback areas.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025)
§ 18.540.770 Trash/recycling storage.
Enclosed trash and/or recycling storage area(s) built to the city's standard specifications shall be provided in appropriate locations pursuant to city standards.
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)
§ 18.540.800 Review requirements-Development plans.
§ 18.540.810 (Reserved)
Prior History: Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005; repealed by Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025
§ 18.540.820 (Reserved)
Prior History: Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005; repealed by Ord. 1324, 6/10/2025
§ 18.540.830 Minor modifications.
The director of community development without public hearing may grant minor modifications to the provisions of this specific plan limited to the following:
A.
Reduction of open areas by permitting portions of a building to extend into and occupy not more than ten percent of the area of a required yard;
B.
Waive the development plan review requirement for minor alterations to existing structures which conform to the following:
1.
Repainting of an existing structure the same or similar color hue which currently exists on the site,
2.
Minor alterations in location of landscape features or plant materials from an approved landscape plan,
3.
Minor alterations to an approved plan which do not create a noticeable difference in the building design. Such minor alterations would not include the elimination of approved building materials.
 Exhibit A LOCATION/AREA MAP |
 Exhibit B Map Illustrating Sub-Areas for Area I |
 Exhibit C Illustrative Site Plan |
(Ord. 1150 § 1, 2005)