A.   Application of the specific plan concept.

   1.   A specific plan and its function may be described by comparison with the general plan. The general plan expresses, in very broad terms, the city's planning of its future environment, generally on a long-term basis. Adopted by the city as a legislative act, the general plan may be amended, as required by changing circumstances. The specific plan, on the other hand, is a device used to implement the general plan by focusing on a particular parcel or parcels. The specific plan sets standards, against which developments can be judged, and imposes controls on the use of the subject parcels. The specific plan is more detailed than a general plan and can be viewed as a bridge between the general plan and individual project submittals.

   2.   The intent and purpose of this chapter is to establish a specific plan to guide the physical development of a particular geographic area within the city. The subject site is constrained due to its shape, sloping terrain and on-going oil operations. In an effort to accommodate the city's diverse housing needs, the concepts, regulations and conditions set forth in the Crescent Square Residential Specific Plan provide for the development of the site as market rate housing.

   3.   The specific plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State Government Code (Section 64540 through 65507) and addresses all of the issues and topics specified in that code.

   B.   Location and boundary. The specific plan includes an area of approximately 3.18 acres generally located at the northeast corner of Walnut Avenue and Crescent Heights Street. The boundaries of the area are more specifically set forth in the approved plans on file with the Community Development Department.

   C.   Goals and objectives. Goals for the development within the SP-17, Crescent Square Residential Specific Plan, include the following:

   1.   Encourage the development of privately sponsored housing developments; and

   2.   Provide architectural treatment that is compatible with the architectural styles identified as preferred in the adjacent Crescent Heights Specific Plan District; and

   3.   Apply design standards that result in the highest quality development and achieve streetscapes with pedestrian scale and ambiance consistent with the city's small town character.

(Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all property shown as SP-17, Crescent Square Residential Specific Plan on the official zoning map.

(Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   A.   Principal uses. The following uses shall be permitted within the Crescent Square Residential Specific Plan. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited.

   1.   Market rate detached single-family dwelling units available for sale.

   2.   Oil production facility (to be replaced with single-family dwelling after abandonment).

   B.   Accessory uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted, in conjunction with the development of a multi-family housing project at the site.

   1.   Home occupations, not to exceed one (1) such use per dwelling.

   2.   Open space including pools and spas.

   3.   Private garages.

(Ord. 2014-09-1472 § 1 (part); Ord. 2014-08-1471 § 13; Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   A maximum of twenty-eight (28) detached single-family dwelling units in buildings distributed and located on the site as generally indicated in the approved plans shall be permitted.

(Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   A.   All property within the Crescent Square Residential Specific Plan shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the Crescent Square Residential Specific Plan and applicable ordinances and policies of the city. In the event of inconsistency between the specific plan and any other ordinance or regulation of the city, the specific plan shall prevail.

   B.   Substantive changes to the physical improvements on the site may be made only after review and approval by resolution of the planning commission, and in compliance with Chapter 20.52, "Site Plan and Design Review," of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, and this chapter. Determination of "substantive change" hereunder shall be made at the sole discretion of the Director of Community Development.

   C.   Site plan. Site development shall substantially conform to the site plan as approved by the planning commission.

   D.   Building design. The design theme and facade treatment shall be consistent with the Colonial, Craftsman, Spanish, and Monterey architectural themes as generally shown on the approved plans. Design elements, including, but not limited to, the use of offsets and recesses, staggered roof lines, decorative wrought iron, wood siding, and wood shutters shall be provided consistent with the elevations shown on the approved plans. Materials and colors shall be consistent with those shown on the sample board on file in the Community Development Department. The floor plans shall substantially conform to the floor plans as shown on the approved plans.

(Ord. 2014-09-1472 § 1 (part); Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   A.   The maximum height of each structure shall not exceed thirty-eight feet and six inches (38'-6"). Chimneys and rooftop antennas which exceed thirty-eight feet and six inches (38'-6") may be permissible when approved by the director of community development per standards set forth in Chapter 20.52 of this title.

   B.   Measurement and determination of building heights shall be as in Section 20.04.102, "Building Height," of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, except that "natural ground elevation" referenced therein, shall be the elevation(s) of each building pad as established on the approved concept grading plan.

   C.   The maximum permissible number of stories shall be three (3).

(Ord. 2014-09-1472 § 1 (part); Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   The following setback lines shall be provided from the respective lines after right-of-way dedications:

   1.   Setback along Crescent Heights Street - seven (7) foot minimum.

   2.   Setback along Walnut Avenue - twenty (20) foot minimum.

   3.   Setbacks along private street - four (4) foot minimum.

   4.   Rear setbacks - nine (9) foot minimum.

   5.   Side building setbacks - four (4) foot minimum.

   6.   Side architectural projections (chimneys) setbacks - two (2) foot minimum.

(Ord. 2014-09-1472 § 1 (part); Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   A.   Required yards shall be those portions of the lot between the property line and the required setback line.

   B.   All required yards shall extend the full depth and width of the lot and shall be open from ground to sky, with the exception of the following: driveways, sidewalks, porches, decks, patios, lanais, steps or stairways, provided these are at, or below, floor level of the first story.

   C.   Parking areas, swimming pools and spas shall not be permitted in any required front setback, and shall not be located less than three feet from side or rear lot line.

   D.   Zero lot line lots shall be permitted.

(Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   A.   Maximum Percent Hardscape Area. With the exception of the established driveway allowance, the maximum area of hardscape material (permeable or non-permeable) within the front setback shall be limited to twenty-five percent of the setback area (includes walkways, patios and courtyards, but excludes driveways).

   1.   Area of front setback - area of required driveway = remaining front setback area.

   2.   Remaining front setback area x twenty-five percent = total allowed hardscape area.

   B.   Driveway Allowance. Driveways serving required garages, or providing on-site parking (for properties without garages) are excluded from the maximum allowed twenty- five percent of hardscape material in front yard setbacks.

 

 

   C.   Turf in New Development. Turf in new development is subject to Chapter 13.10.

   D.   Turf Replacement.

   1.   Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.

   2.   Turf replacement in landscape areas of two thousand five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10. (Ord. 2015-11-1481 § 28)

   A.   Side-yard projections. Architectural projections, such as eaves, belt courses, sills and chimneys may be permitted to project not more than eighteen inches into required side yards.

   B.   Front and rear yard projections. Architectural projections may be permitted to project not more than eighteen inches into required front and rear yards.

   C.   The director of community development may permit other similar architectural projections, provided that the size of the projection does not exceed the above limits.

(Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   A. Permitted fences, walls and hedges. Fences, walls and hedges not greater than six feet in height shall be permitted at all rear and side property lines and within required rear or side yards and at or to the rear of all front setback lines. No fence, wall or hedge over four feet in height shall be permitted in any front yard.

   B.   Architectural embellishments. Architectural embellishments such as pilasters, archways, etc. may be permitted to project above the maximum height on any fence or wall, subject to approval of the director of community development.

(Ord. 2014-09-1472 § 1 (part); Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   A.   Each dwelling unit shall provide garages as follows:

 

 

   1.   Parking stall sizes shall be a minimum of ten feet by twenty feet.

   2.   Back-up area shall be a minimum of twenty-four feet.

   3.   Two car garages shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet from the front property line.

   4.   An electronic automatic garage door opener shall be provided for each garage door.

   5.   Carports are prohibited.

   6.   A minimum of seventy-two cubic feet of accessory storage area per unit shall be provided within the garage on shelves (with a minimum depth of eighteen inches). Storage rooms or closets cannot satisfy this requirement.

   7.   Tandem spaces are prohibited.

   B.   Sixteen uncovered guest spaces in designated parking areas shall be provided at all times.

(Ord. 2014-09-1372 § 1 (part); Ord. 2006-09-1364 § 7: Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   Trash and storage recyclable materials enclosure areas shall be provided of sufficient size to ensure containment of all solid waste materials generated from each dwelling, and to promote the city's recycling program. The number and size of the enclosure(s) shall be determined by the director of community development.

(Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   Six entry pillars with the project development name are permitted. All other signs, except for signs identified in Section 20.58.120 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code as being permissible in any zoning district without a sign permit are prohibited.

(Ord. 2014-09-1372 § 1 (part); Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   Public access to all walkways as shown on the approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 72594, shall be provided at all times. However, the gate between Lots 12 and 13 may be locked provided access codes/keys to the gate are made available to the City of Signal Hill Police Department.

(Ord. 2014-09-1372 § 1 (part); Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)

   A.   All on-site water supply, wastewater collection and sewage lines and facilities shall be provided by the developer in accordance with the city standard plans. Storm drainage facilities shall be provided in accordance with Los Angeles County Flood Control District Standards. Sewage facilities must also be consistent with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District requirements.

   B.   All new utility lines serving the site, including natural gas, electrical, water, wastewater and communication lines shall be placed underground by the developer.

(Ord. 2005-09-1352 § 2, 2005)