A.   No uses other than the following uses and those conditional uses set forth in subsection B of this section, are permitted in the historical and cultural (H&C) zone: Ancillary uses that are customarily incidental to the permitted uses authorized, including, but not limited to, the following:

      1.   Retail sales;

      2.   Food service for the facility visitors and staff, and for permitted uses during the hours set forth in subsection C.3. of this section;

      3.   Employees and visitor facilities and parking areas;

      4.   Events for both members of the institution and the general public, including educational, fundraising and other programs and performances, other than those for which a conditional use permit is required pursuant to subsection C.4. of this section; and

      5.   Facility rentals, including for filming and weddings, other than those for which a conditional use permit is required pursuant to subsection C.4. of this section.

         Arboretums and botanical gardens.

         Art galleries.

         General public visitation, which shall mean visitation of the grounds, gardens, greenhouses, galleries, libraries and museums, generally without restriction, by the general public.

         Greenhouses.

         Libraries.

         Museums.

         Residential privileges for employees.

         Schools.

         Low barrier navigation centers that meets all of the requirements of Government Code Sections 65660 et seq.

         Transitional and supportive housing that meets all of the requirements of Government Code Sections 65660 et seq.

   B.   No use, building, parking area, access or other structure shall be established, constructed, enlarged or modified in the H&C zone without the prior application for and grant of a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of article 07 of this chapter; except, that the following are permitted without the necessity of obtaining a conditional use permit:

      1.   Repair and maintenance of structures and other improvements and facilities in existence on the date the property was first included in the H&C zone or that were thereafter constructed in conformity with the requirements of this section.

      2.   Renovation or internal modification of buildings and other structures in existence on the date the property was first included in the H&C zone or that were thereafter constructed in conformity with the requirements of this section so long as such renovation or internal modification will not enlarge the public areas of the facilities.

      3.   Replacement of any buildings or other structures in existence on the date the property was first included in the historical and cultural zone or that were thereafter constructed in conformity with the requirements of this section that is destroyed or damaged by fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other casualty.

      4.   Construction or expansion of, and improvements to, uninhabitable garden facilities, such as, but not limited to, fountains, sculptures, bridges, ponds, streams, walks, trellises, patios, curbs, gutters, roads, signs and fences for aesthetic or security purposes; provided, that except for facilities existing on April 21, 2013 (the effective date hereof), the same comply with the R-1 zone, area district IE setbacks and height limits.

      5.   Construction or improvement of service structures, such as, but not limited to, garden sheds, guard shelters, vehicle shelters, garden shelters and greenhouses; provided, that except for facilities existing on April 21, 2013 (the effective date hereof), the same comply with the R-1 Zone, Area District IE setbacks and height limits.

      6.   Expansions of or improvements to existing underground facilities not generally open or accessible to the public, such as underground collections storage.

      7.   Employee housing projects that comply with the standards for multi-family residential development established in subsection 23.05.03 subject to the application approval and submittal requirements established in subsection 23.05.04 of this article.

   C.   The following controls are established for the Historical and Cultural Zone in order to protect the City's nearby residential neighborhoods and encourage use of public transportation:

      1.   No more than two thousand nine hundred fifty (2,950) vehicles may access the property in any calendar day without the prior application for and grant of a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of article 07 of this chapter.

      2.   No vehicles belonging to members of the visiting public shall be permitted to park on the property overnight.

      3.   Activities at and operation of arboretums and botanical gardens, art galleries, general public visitation, greenhouses, libraries, and museums shall be permitted during the following times:

         a.   General public visitation shall be permitted only between ten o'clock (10:00) A.M. to five o'clock (5:00) P.M. daily.

         b.   Use and operation of the facilities allowed in subsection A of this section, excluding general public visitation, shall be permitted only between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. daily.

         c.   Employees who reside on the property, and staff and volunteer leadership activities, including meetings of trustees and overseers, are not subject to the foregoing time limitations.

         d.   The hours of operation established in this subsection C3 may be modified by obtaining a conditional use permit.

      4.   Activities at and operation of schools shall be permitted during the following times:

         a.   Assembly and other uses shall be permitted only between eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. to nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. daily.

      5.   A conditional use permit shall be required for:

         a.   Events, including educational, fundraising, other programs and performances and weddings, which are held outdoors, involve amplified music and exceed five hundred (500) attendees; and

         b.   Filming occurring at times other than those permitted under section 11.08.05 of this Code.

      6.   This subsection C shall not alter, limit, predetermine or otherwise affect in any manner the requirements of subsection B of this section.

(Ord. 0-13-1272, 3-22-2013; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

   A.   Wireless telecommunications monopoles are permitted in the H&C Zone provided that a conditional use permit has first been issued.

   B.   Wireless telecommunications facilities mounted on the roof of a building are permitted in the H&C Zone. Unless a conditional use permit is first obtained, the wireless telecommunications facility and panels must comply with the following requirements:

      1.   Wireless telecommunications facilities cannot be located closer than ten feet (10') to any side of the building.

      2.   Wireless telecommunications facilities cannot exceed eight feet (8') in height measured from the top of the nearest parapet wall.

      3.   Wireless telecommunications facilities must be painted a color designed to blend with the background. The proposed color shall be subject to the approval of the Planning and Building Director.

      4.   The supporting structure of any wireless telecommunications facility shall be designed with tubular members with no diagonal bracing visible from public view.

   C.   Wireless telecommunications facilities attached to the exterior facade of a building and/or the use of visual screening methods are permitted in the H&C Zone and are subject to design review in accordance with subsection 23.15.03J of this chapter.

   D.   Wireless telecommunications facilities which house a cellular antenna with a building enclosure located on the roof of a building are permitted in the H&C Zone and are subject to design review in accordance with subsection 23.15.03K of this chapter. A conditional use permit is required if the total height of the building and the wireless telecommunications facility exceeds thirty feet (30') in height and a variance if the total combined height exceeds fifty two feet (52').

   E.   Lighting that is attached to or illuminating the wireless telecommunications facility is prohibited.

   F.   Upon termination of use, the wireless telecommunications facility or monopole must be removed.

   G.   Certification that the wireless telecommunications facility or monopole complies with FCC (federal communications commission) guidelines regarding all health and safety regulations shall be submitted to the city prior to obtaining building permit. (Ord. 096-1091, 9-11-1996)

This section establishes development standards and objective design standards for multi-family residential developments that are intended to achieve and maintain high-quality site planning and building design and development and in a manner that conforms to community priorities. The development standards and objective design standards draw from and complement existing design and development criteria set forth in land policy and design documents adopted by the city, including the general plan.

The provisions of this section apply to all multi-family residential development projects in the City's Historical and Cultural Zone, with the exception of single-room occupancy developments, which are set forth in section 23.20.05. (Ord. O-23-1409, 12-13-2023; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

These development standards and objective design standards supplement and are in addition to the standards for the H&C zone. Articles 1 through 23 of Chapter XXIII of the code of ordinances establish the City's zoning regulations. Where conflict between these standards and other provisions of Chapter XXIII exists, the provisions of this section shall govern. (Ord. O-23-1409, 12-13-2023; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

The terms used in this chapter shall have the following meanings. The terms used in this section shall have the following meanings. Where conflict between these definitions and the definitions of article 01 exists, the definitions of this section shall apply.

WALKWAY: Any passageway constructed with pavers, concrete, or large flagstone intended for pedestrian travel. (Ord. O-23-1409, 12-13-2023; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

The maximum density for multi-family residential developments in the H&C zone shall be thirty (30) dwelling units per acre. (Ord. O-23-1409, 12-13-2023; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

The maximum building height for a multi-family residential building in the H&C zone shall be thirty-six feet (36') and be no more than three (3) stories. (Ord. O-23-1409, 12-13-2023; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

The maximum lot coverage for multi-family residential developments shall be sixty percent (60%). (Ord. O-23-1409, 12-13-2023; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

   A.   Site Planning and Orientation.

      1.   Entry to project. Vehicle and pedestrian entries to multi-family residential projects shall contain architectural monumentation framing the entry to include at least one of the following: trellis columns, archway, gate, or wall.

      2.   Building entry orientation. Buildings within ten feet (10') of a public right-of-way, shall have unit front entries oriented to such right-of-way for the units nearest the right-of-way. For all other units, a clearly identifiable pedestrian path of entry to the site from the public right-of-way shall be provided.

      3.   Transitions from street. Residential common building entrances and individual residential unit entrances oriented to a public right-of-way per 23.05.03.7.A.2 shall have transitions from the street consisting of stoops, porches, or other covered front entries.

      4.   Entryway design. Building and unit entryways shall provide all of the following:

         a.   Unit number identification;

         b.   Lighting shielded downward and directed away from other residences;

         c.   Landing area of at least four feet by four feet (4') in size;

         d.   Minimum five-foot (5')-wide separation between the faces of entries, which may include projections not to exceed two feet (2') as measured from the face of the building but clear to the sky for a minimum of six feet (6'); and

         e.   Continuity in entry design between units to include at least two (2) of the following elements:

            (1)   Doors to match between all units onsite.

            (2)   Doors recessed at least three inches (3") from the building façade or doors recessed at least two feet (2') from the building façade to create a covered porch or landing area.

            (3)   Awning of at least one foot (1').

            (4)   Doors with window.

            (5)   Paving material, pattern, or color that is differentiated from the pedestrian pathway.

         f.   Street entryway accentuation by a minimum of one (1) of the following:

            (1)   Change in roof pitch or form, such as a gable, that extends a minimum of one foot (1') past the sides of the door jamb.

            (2)   Increase in roof height of at least one foot (1') to accentuate the entry.

            (3)   Wood, stone, tile, or brick accent materials covering a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the entryway wall surface area, inclusive of windows and doors.

      5.   Front setback. The front yard setback shall be five feet (5'). The front yard setbacks of street-facing residential ground floor units shall include a minimum four-foot width landscaped area, which is permitted within the front yard setback between unit entries.

      6.   Side setback. The side yard setback shall be five feet (5') and include a four-foot (4') width landscaped area, which is permitted within the side yard setback. Side yards adjacent to property zoned for or occupied with residential use shall have a side yard setback of ten feet (10'), plus one foot (1') for each foot the building exceeds thirty feet (30') in height.

      7.   Rear setback. Rear yards adjacent to property zoned for or occupied with residential use shall have a rear yard setback of ten feet (10'), plus one foot (1') for each foot the building exceeds thirty feet (30') in height.

      8.   Setback continuity. Notwithstanding the front and side yard setback standards established in this section, the front and side yard setbacks of a new building shall either be the same as existing adjacent structures or vary no more than five feet (5') from the established front or side setback of adjacent existing structures.

   B.   Circulation, Vehicular, and Pedestrian.

      1.   Principal vehicular access. Principal vehicular access into residential developments shall be through an entry drive rather than a parking aisle.

      2.   Driveways. Unless otherwise specified in the fire code, driveways shall be at least nine feet in width and may be located in side yard setbacks, but shall not be less than two feet (2') from the side yard property line.

      3.   Parking interconnectivity. Parking areas shall be internally connected for vehicular purposes and shall use shared driveways within the development.

      4.   Pedestrian connectivity. All structures, facilities, parking areas, amenities, common areas and open space areas within a development shall be internally connected by pedestrian pathways. Such pathways shall connect the development to the public sidewalk along each street frontage, and to adjoining residential, commercial and public uses. Pedestrian pathways shall be ADA-compliant.

      5.   Identification of pedestrian entrances and walkways. Pedestrian entrances and walkways shall be clearly identified through paving pursuant to section 23.05.03.9.B.2. and landscaping, and be separated by a physical barrier consisting of either a raised planting strip a minimum of three feet (3') wide or grade separation of at least six inches (6") from vehicle access areas.

      6.   Pedestrian pathways in parking lots. Pedestrian pathways shall be provided in parking lots between parking areas and building entrances, and shall consist of special paving as identified in section 23.05.03.9.B.2., or a landscaped path or trellis-covered path.

   C.   Parking.

      1.   Parking facilities. Parking shall be provided on-site in on-grade or underground structures, parking lots, or attached garages. Carports may be used if sufficiently shielded from view from the public right-of-way. Carport shall be a permanent roofed structure that covers a minimum of two (2) contiguous parking stalls, built for the purpose of sheltering automobiles and/or supporting solar photovoltaic panels. A carport does not include any temporary or non-permanent structure. There can be no enclosed use above a carport.

      2.   Separation of parking areas. Parking areas shall be separated from buildings by either a raised concrete walkway or landscape strip a minimum of three feet (3') wide.

      3.   Multiple parking lots. Parking lots for developments with more than forty (40) residential units shall provide a series of connected smaller parking lots of no more than seventy-five (75) spaces in lieu of a single parking area.

      4.   Parking structures. On-grade parking structure walls facing a public right-of-way and any other parking structure walls greater than twenty-five feet (25') in length shall include design features consisting of textured surfaces, articulation, and/or landscaping covering a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the wall surface area at full growth. The design of all parking structure walls shall include the same materials, colors, and surfaces as other buildings associated with the development. For the purposes of this subsection, articulation includes faux windows, arches, grillwork, building offsets, and stone/tile building materials.

      5.   Access control. Gated, fenced, or underground parking facilities, and gated exterior stairwells, shall incorporate access control technology (e.g., access card or key). In cases where all units and main parking area are located in a single gated complex, the control mechanism shall be limited to use on exterior vehicular and pedestrian gates.

      6.   Parking location. Parking facilities shall be located within five hundred feet (500') of building entrances. Parking is prohibited in front and side yard setback areas and between the building frontage and a public sidewalk.

      7.   Bicycle parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall be provided in the form of an inverted "U" shape facility. Bicycle parking shall not be separated from building entrances by a road, parking area or structure. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided on-site in a secure, enclosed structure, or in a secured location within a parking structure.

      8.   Vehicle parking ratio. Multi-family residential projects shall provide residential vehicle parking of at least one (1) stall per unit, plus guest parking of one (1) stall per five (5) units.

   D.   Open Space and Common Areas.

      1.   Outdoor areas. Landscaping shall be located in all outdoor areas that are not specifically used for parking, driveways, pathways, walkways, patios, or other outdoor amenities described below.

      2.   Gathering space. Projects of more than ten (10) units shall feature a gathering space with a structure that permits group activities such as shared meals with reasonable amenities provided such as a kitchen, patio, or BBQ area, in addition to an outdoor passive recreation amenity which may include a community garden, outdoor seating area, or multipurpose lawn. The gathering space shall be at least fifteen percent (15%) of the total gross development area, up to twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

(Ord. O-23-1409, 12-13-2023; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

   A.   Roof Treatments.

      1.   Roof variation.

         a.   Flat and low slope roof: Roof height shall be varied with a minimum of a two-foot (2') to maximum four-foot (4') vertical difference between a minimum thirty feet (30') and a maximum fifty feet (50') horizontally.

Figure 1 - Flat roof variation

         b.   Pitched roof: For a roof structure that extends more than fifty feet (50') along any building wall, the roof line shall vary by incorporating variation in roof form, in either orientation, pitch or height.

      2.   Roof overhangs. Overhangs shall not exceed twenty-four inches (24") into the yard setbacks.

Figure 2 - Roof overhang.

      3.   Exterior roof ladders. Exterior roof ladders shall be prohibited. Roof access shall only be provided from the building interior.

      4.   Roof materials, colors and applications. Notwithstanding sections 20.05.03.8.G.2 and 20.05.03.8.H.2., projects shall comply with all applicable objective standards in the Pre-Approved Roof Materials, Colors, and Application list adopted by City Council Resolution No. R-10-11, or as may be later amended.

   B.   Building Facades.

      1.   Architectural Articulation. All building façades facing a public right-of-way or private driveway or private street shall be articulated for at least eighty percent (80%) of each façade length. All other building façades shall be articulated for at least sixty percent (60%) of each façade length. Buildings shall have a change in articulation at least every fifty feet (50') along the façade. Articulation shall consist of at least one (1) of the major breaks and two (2) of the minor breaks listed below:

         a.   Major:

            (1)   Ground floor courtyards within the building footprint with a minimum area of forty-eight (48) square feet;

            (2)   Architectural features pursuant to section 23.01.01 that are at least four feet (4') wide and extend a minimum of one (1) floor in height;

            (3)   Exterior arcades or other ground floor building recesses that provide sheltered walkways within the building footprint with a minimum width of four feet (4');

            (4)   Notwithstanding the front and side yard setbacks established in section 23.05.03.7.A, varied residential unit setbacks within the same structure of a minimum four feet (4'); and

            (5)   Recessed or projected covered entries with a minimum of twenty-four (24) square feet.

         b.   Minor:

            (1)   Variations in wall plane (projection or recess) by a minimum of two feet (2') in depth for at least thirty percent (30%) of the façade;

Figure 3 - Minor articulation- wall plane recess.

            (2)   Vertical pilasters that protrude a minimum of one foot (1') from the wall surface and extend the full height of the structure;

            (3)   Porches, patios, or stoops;

            (4)   Lower wall wainscots, or built-up or recessed reveals, trims and other projections along different levels of wall surface;

            (5)   Cantilevers; and

            (6)   Bay windows.

      2.   Floor variation. Buildings of two or more stories and wider than thirty feet (30') shall be designed to differentiate the ground floor and upper floor(s) through at least one of the following techniques:

         a.   Changes in wall planes that protrude and/or recess with a minimum dimension of four feet (4') for a minimum seventy percent (70%) of the façade length;

         b.   Balconies with a minimum of two feet in depth for a minimum twenty-five percent (25%) of the façade length;

         c.   Horizontal and/or vertical recesses or projections of more than four inches (4") depth using shading and weather protection devices, decorative architectural details or a pattern or grouping of windows, panels or bay windows

         d.   At least two (2) sizes, proportions or patterns of fenestration; and

         e.   At least two (2) sizes, textures, patterns or colors of façade material.

      3.   Massing. For any building floor above the second floor, side elevations shall be stepped back from the second floor a minimum of four feet (4'), starting with the second-floor building plane. Intrusion into the step-back plane is allowed for up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the horizontal façade plane, up to the maximum allowed building height.

Figure 4 - Building step back above second floor.

      4.   Detail articulation. Details, such as trim, shutters, and posts shall be articulated by the use of color and/or texture.

      5.   Unit types. There shall be a mix of at least two different unit types with varied façade features within the same residential unit cluster. Each unit type shall have the following minimum floor area:

         a.   Single room occupancy: one hundred and fifty (150) square feet;

         b.   Efficiency apartment: four hundred and fifty (450) square feet;

         c.   One (1) bedroom unit: seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet; and

         d.   Two or more (2+) bedroom unit: nine hundred and fifty (950) square feet plus one hundred and fifty (150) square feet for each bedroom over two (2) bedrooms.

      6.   Vertical elements. The vertical emphasis of architectural design elements shall be minimized by the use of a minimum of three (3) of the following approaches:

         a.   Incorporating horizontal bands, reveals, trims, and overhangs along different levels of the wall surface;

         b.   Limiting columns or pilasters to a maximum of one-story height;

         c.   Limiting tower elements to one per building, and no more than two (2) stories in height;

         d.   Varying the spacing and distribution of architectural elements and details along building façades; and

         e.   Limiting entry treatments to the first story of the building.

      7.   Façade length. Building façades shall be no longer than one hundred and twenty-five feet (125'). Building façades shall be divided into shorter modules a maximum of thirty feet (30') in width to give the appearance of an assemblage of smaller structures, with each of the units individually recognizable through employment of approaches listed in sections 23.05.03.8(B)(1), 23.05.03.8(B)(2) and 23.05.03.8(B)(6) above.

Figure 5 - Building façade modules.

      8.   End units. End units shall include a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) fenestration area on their side elevations.

   D.   Windows, Doors, and Balconies.

      1.   Horizontal window bands. Horizontal window bands over forty feet (40') in length shall be prohibited.

      2.   Street-facing windows. Windows shall be provided facing a public street for all units adjacent to the street to break up building mass.

      3.   Bay windows. Bay windows shall project at least two feet (2'), but no more than three feet (3') from the façade.

      4.   Security bars. Security bars are prohibited.

      5.   Double glazed windows. Windows shall be double glazed, consistent with energy code requirements.

      6.   Operable windows. Operable windows shall have screens.

      7.   Window frames. Raw or clear anodized aluminum window frames are prohibited.

      8.   Window materials. Window materials shall comply with all applicable objective standards of the City's Pre-Approved Window Material List.

      9.   Window and door trim. Windows and doors shall either be trimmed or recessed. When trimmed, the trim material shall not be less than three and one-half inches (3.5") in width by three-quarter inch (0.75") in depth when protruding from the wall. Foam trim is prohibited on the ground floor. When recessed, the building primary siding material shall cover the recessed edge faces and wrap toward the interior face of the window or door glazing by at least three inches (3”) in depth.

      10.   Balconies. A minimum of fifty-one percent (51%) of the upper floor residential units shall have a balcony of a minimum depth of four feet (4') and width of six feet (6') and be recessed. Balcony walls shall be a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) transparent material. Balconies shall not encroach over the public right-of-way.

      11.   Unit front door entryways. Exterior entrances at individual residential unit entries shall have weather protection by providing a minimum of one of the following treatments:

         a.   Porch roofs;

         b.   Overhangs;

         c.   Awnings;

         d.   Trellises; and

         e.   Canopies.

      12.   Residential front doors. Knockers or door bells, and safety and security viewers, shall be provided on all residential front entrance doors.

   E.   Garage Doors.

      1.   Garage door placement. For projects of more than two (2) residential units, garage doors shall not face a public street, but be oriented toward an alley or private street or driveway internal to the project.

      2.   Garage door treatments. Garage doors shall be recessed a minimum of six inches (6") from the surrounding building wall, and shall include a trim of a minimum of one and one-half inches (1.5") in depth. Garage doors shall also include at least one of the following detail treatments, to be consistent throughout all garage door design in the building:

         a.   Windows;

         b.   Paneled surface;

         c.   Minimum of two (2) colors;

         d.   Minimum of two (2) textured surfaces; and

         e.   Stairwells.

      3.   Exterior stairwells. Exterior stairwells shall be designed as an integral part of the project's architecture by incorporating solid wall portions, columns, and/or a decorative balustrade. Stairwells shall not be oriented towards a public street, but shall face interior spaces such as plazas, gathering areas, parking areas and walkways and pathways shall not be separated from these areas by landscaping, fences or walls taller than three feet (3'). The design shall be of the same materials, color and detail of the building. Open metal and pre-fabricated stairwells are prohibited.

   F.   Adjacent Buildings.

      1.   Residential adjacencies. The side and rear walls of any building within fifteen feet (15') of a required setback, or within fifteen feet (15') of a lot line where a setback is not required, shall be a maximum of fifteen feet (15') higher than an existing residential building on a directly adjacent property, or the exterior wall plane of each floor above the ground floor shall be stepped back by a minimum of eight (8) feet from the floor building plane just below along the full façade.

Figure 6 - Multi-story buildings adjacent to residential structures.

   G.   Materials.

      1.   Exterior façade materials. The following materials are permitted, shall be maintained for exterior façades, and can be used in relation to their designation of primary, secondary, and accent. Materials listed as prohibited or omitted altogether are not permitted. At least two (2) materials shall be used on any building façade, in addition to glazing, railings and trim. A primary material shall constitute a minimum of sixty percent (60%) of any building façade, excluding windows and railings. Buildings with false façades or false fronts, exclusive of parapets used to shield rooftop equipment, are prohibited.

 

      2.   Roofing material. Where not indicated otherwise in section 23.05.03.8.A.4, each structure shall have and maintain a roof constructed of wood shake, shingle, asphalt, composition, fiber cement, or tile (slate, concrete or clay). Metal roofing and roofing of a glossy or reflective surface are prohibited.

      3.   Natural barrel clay tile roof replacement. Natural barrel clay tile roofs shall be replaced with the same material and color in repairs, remodels, and additions.

      4.   Material transitions. Material transitions along any façade shall only occur on the inside corner of plane change. When material changes occurs in the same plane, trims, cornices, or other architectural elements shall be used to create a corner for material transition.

   H.   Colors.

      1.   The number of colors appearing on the entire building exterior, excluding the roof, shall be a minimum of two and a maximum of four colors (or tones of the same color), including trim and accent colors. The selection of colors shall be the same among multiple buildings within a project. Changes in color due to a change in building material are not considered an additional color. Stone materials shall not be painted.

      2.   Roof color treatment. Notwithstanding section 23.05.03.8.A.4., the colors of natural roofing materials, such as barrel tiles and slate, shall be left natural and not be altered by staining or painting. Colors of synthetic roofing materials shall simulate natural materials. The blending of more than two (2) colors on a roof is prohibited.

(Ord. O-23-1409, 12-13-2023; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

   A.   Landscaping. The following landscape design standards are in addition to the landscape standards in section 23.16.

      1.   Landscaping along driveways and buildings. A strip of landscaping at least four feet (4') wide shall be installed and maintained adjacent to all driveways and buildings.

      2.   Parking lots shall include a continuous six inch (6") concrete curbs to be provided at wheel stops where parking adjoins landscaping.

      3.   Native plants. New plant material in landscaped areas shall include at least twenty-five percent (25%) native plant species selected from those listed by the California Native Plant Society in the Calscape website specific to the Western San Gabriel Valley. Existing plant material, if preserved, shall not be subject to this requirement.

      3.   Drought tolerant plants. Notwithstanding section 23.16, at least fifty percent (50%) of new plant material in landscaped areas shall be low-water use plants. Plant selection shall reflect water conservation through the use and grouping of plants that are well adapted to the particular site and require similar water needs (same hydrozones), and climatic, geological and topographical conditions. Existing plant material, if preserved, shall not be subject to this requirement.

      4.   Areas to be landscaped. Landscaping shall be provided in all outdoor areas that are not specifically used for parking, driveways, walkways, patios, or other required amenities. Landscaping materials shall not be located such that at maturity they obstruct pedestrian paths and vehicular access along the public right-of-way, private streets, and private driveways. Landscaping adjacent to pedestrian and vehicular paths shall either be raised planting surfaces or separated by a minimum six-inch (6") concrete curb.

      5.   Trees, shrubs and groundcover. New trees shall consist of both evergreen and deciduous varieties, the distribution of which shall be the applicant's choice providing that no more than fifty percent (50%) of trees shall be deciduous. Existing trees, if preserved, shall not be subject to this requirement. At least five (5) different species of shrubs and groundcover shall be used in planter areas.

      6.   Use of lawn. Notwithstanding the California State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, and section 23.16, the maximum area permitted for lawn shall be sixty percent (60%) of the total landscaped area on site. Lawn shall not be used in planting strips narrower than five feet wide, and slopes over fifteen percent (15%) to ensure adequate irrigation.

      7.   Water Efficient Landscaping. New irrigation systems outlined in landscape and irrigation plans subject to the California State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance shall conform to the requirements of such ordinance and section 23.16 to achieve water efficient landscaping.

      8.   Dry landscaping. No more than twenty percent (20%) of any landscaped area shall contain dry landscaping of decomposed granite, bark, or decorative pebbles, rocks, and boulders.

      9.   Landscape architectural features. Landscape architectural features as defined in section 23.01.01, such as pilasters, walls, pergolas and trellises shall match the colors and materials of the closest buildings on-site.

   B.   Pavement.

      1.   Type of Pavement. Asphalt is permitted, except in areas where pavement is visible from the public right-of-way.

      2.   Pedestrian paving. Pedestrian walkway materials shall consist of stamped or scored concrete, interlocking unit pavers, tiles, bricks, or stone, and shall also be used to delineate crossings at circulation drives and parking aisles.

      3.   Driveway entry treatment. The first twenty feet (20') of a vehicular driveway entry shall be composed of at least one of the following treatments and shall be provided for the full width of the driveway: pavers, stamped or scored concrete, stone, brick, exposed aggregate.

      4.   Paved areas in yard setbacks. Paved areas shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the required front or street side yard setback area.

   C.   Refuse Collection Areas.

      1.   Screening. Trash, green waste, organic waste, and recycling collection areas shall be screened from public view.

      2.   Design. Enclosures shall be designed with the same primary wall materials and colors as the nearest building within the development. Enclosures shall be either opaque fencing or walls, and include an opaque gate. Corrugated metal, plastic, and chain link fencing with or without wooden/plastic slats, is prohibited. Enclosure dimensions shall conform to solid waste provider dimensions.

      3.   Proximity to residences. Enclosures shall not be located within twenty feet (20') of any adjacent property zoned for or occupied with residential use, and from any pedestrian path or vehicle driveway. Enclosures shall be located no more than one hundred feet (100') from a residential unit.

      4.   Enclosure buffers. Enclosures shall be buffered from adjacent parking with a minimum six-foot (6') wide landscape planter on all sides except the enclosure access or gate, or trellised vines on at least one side.

      5.   Lighting. Lighting of enclosures shall be provided for night-time security and use, and shall conform to section 23.05.03.9.F.

      6.   Access. Access to the enclosure shall conform to solid waste provider requirements.

   D.   Utility and Mechanical Equipment.

      1.   Roof screening. Roof-mounted mechanical units shall be fully screened from view from adjacent public rights-of-way, and incorporated into the roof design through increased slope, screening or enclosures. Screening and enclosures shall match the materials, colors and style of the building architecture. New roof-mounted or installed air conditioner units are prohibited. Replacement of existing, legal roof-mounted air conditioner units with new units of the same dimensions of the original units are permitted.

      2.   Equipment in open space areas. Utility and mechanical equipment shall not be located within any required open space area.

      3.   Ground-mounted. Ground-mounted mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment shall be screened or hidden from view of the public street.

      4.   All vents, gutters and downspouts, louvers, and exposed flashing shall be concealed within the wall or roof, or, if exposed, shall be metal painted. Plastic material is prohibited.

   E.   Mailbox Locations. Mailboxes shall be placed either at an on-site location adjacent to or incorporated into a common area for all residents, or at individual units.

   F.   Exterior Lighting.

      1.   Lighted areas. All pedestrian pathways, vehicle parking areas, bicycle parking areas, structure entries, trash enclosures, and landscaped areas, and common open space areas shall be illuminated for safety and security.

      2.   Fixture orientation. No outdoor lighting shall be permitted where the light source is directed toward, or results in direct illumination of, a parcel(s) other than that upon which such light source is physically located. Accent lighting of buildings, trees or other landscape features may be permitted, provided the lighting only accentuates those individual features, and not an entire structure or landscaped area. Accent lighting shall be directed onto the building façade or tree, and all lighting fixtures shall be fully shielded and mounted as close as possible to the architectural feature of the building or tree being illuminated. Uplighting and flood lighting is prohibited.

      3.   Illumination limits. No one fixture or luminaire shall exceed one thousand six hundred (1,600) lumens, however accent lighting shall not exceed eight hundred (800) lumens.

      4.   Correlated color temperature. For outdoor lighting, the maximum correlated color temperature (CCT) for each luminaire shall not exceed four thousand degrees Kelvin (4,000°K). Outdoor lights that exceed four thousand degrees Kelvin (4,000°K), commonly referred to as cool color temperatures, are prohibited.

      5.   Fixture height. No outdoor lighting shall be permitted where the light source or fixture, if located on a building, is above the eave line. If the light source or fixture is located on a building with no eaves, the light source or fixture shall not be more than ten feet (10') above existing grade, adjacent to the building or pole. Free-standing light standards for pedestrian and parking lot lighting shall be a maximum of fourteen feet (14') high, including the pole and light fixture. The light fixture, separate from the light pole, shall not be more than two feet (2') in height.

      6.   Light trespass. The maximum illumination level at the project site property line shall be no more than a 0.07 foot as measured at grade. Light trespass that results in glare to neighboring properties or public/private streets is prohibited unless the director determines that there is no other alternative to provide such security lighting required by the California Building Code, or approves the use of alarm or motion-activated security lighting. For the purposes of this section, "glare" means stray, unshielded lighting striking the eye that results in discomfort, such as bright light causing squinting of the eyes; and/or disabling glare, such as bright light that reduces the ability to drive or see into shadows.

      7.   Fixture types. All light fixtures, including pole-mounted and wall-mounted light fixtures, shall be fully shielded so that the light bulb is invisible from the adjacent neighbors or streets. Light fixtures shall be "cut-off" where lenses, refractors or lamp sources do not extend below the surface of the fixture housing, and no light shall be directed at or above the lowest horizontal plane of the light fixture. Louvered light fixtures shall not qualify as fully shielded fixtures.

      8.   Extinguishment of lights. With the exception of approved security lighting, or operational lighting conditions approved through a conditional use permit, all exterior lighting and parking lot lighting shall be extinguished by ten o’clock (10:00) P.M.

      9.   Exemptions. The following outdoor lights shall be exempted from the requirements of this section:

         a.   Temporary construction or emergency lighting;

         b.   Exterior lighting for a permitted temporary activity; and

         c.   Landscape lighting that does not require a permit from building and safety.

(Ord. O-23-1409, 12-13-2023; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

If the proposed project cannot meet any of the foregoing objective design standards, the applicant may propose an alternative means of complying with the design standard. The Community Development Director or their designee, upon determining that the alternative achieves the intent of the design standard, may approve the alternative means of compliance in satisfaction of the design standard. (Ord. O-23-1409, 12-13-2023; amd. Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2024)

   A.   Application Approval: Any application for a multi-family residential project that meets the objective development standards contained in this subsection 23.05.03 shall be approved by the Community Development Director or their designee following a ministerial review for compliance, and within sixty (60) days after submission of a complete application, and shall not be subjected to the design review committee approval process established in Article 15 of this chapter.

   B.   Submittal Requirements And Application Processing:

      1.   An application for a multi-family residential project shall be submitted to the planning and building department concurrently with the submittal of an application for a building permit. The Director of Community Development shall prescribe the form of application, documents to be submitted and the type of information to be provided by the applicant.

      2.   The Director of Community Development or their designee shall issue a building permit if the application conforms to the specific standards set forth in this section.

      3.   An application that does not conform to the specific standards set forth in this section, including the development standards set forth in Section 23.05.03 shall not be approved ministerially but shall require design review, a conditional use permit, or variance, as applicable. (Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2025)

   A.   All sites within the H&C Zone shall comply, where applicable, with the by-right requirements of Government Code section 65583.2 as established in article 23.

   B.   Sites listed as lower-income sites in the adopted housing element site inventory shall comply with the by-right requirements of Government Code section 65583.2(h) and (i), including:

      1.   Permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by-right for developments in which twenty percent (20%) or more of the units are affordable to lower-income households;

      2.   Accommodate a minimum of sixteen (16) units per site;

      3.   Require a minimum density of twenty (20) units per acre;

      4.   Allow one hundred percent (100%) residential use in the H&C zone; and

      5.   Require at least fifty percent (50%) of the floor area to be for residential uses. (Ord. O-24-1415, 11-20-2025)