This Article establishes applicability of regulations, not found in this Chapter, that are specific to land uses and development of structures within the boundary of an Area Plan that has been adopted by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors as part of the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8, 9-22-2015)

The Old Town Saticoy Development Code applies to all development, subdivisions and land uses within Old Town Saticoy as established and delineated in the Saticoy Area Plan. The provisions of the Old Town Saticoy Development Code are set forth in Appendix B of the Saticoy Area Plan. The Old Town Saticoy Development Code is part of this Chapter; it is not a substantive part of the Saticoy Area Plan. As such, all provisions of this Chapter apply in Old Town Saticoy where not in conflict with the provisions of the Old Town Saticoy Development Code.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8, 9-22-2015)

The Old Town Saticoy Development Code (Development Code) applies to all development, subdivisions and land uses within the boundaries of Old Town Saticoy as established and delineated in the Saticoy Area Plan (see Figure 1.1.2). The Development Code is part of the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance (NCZO) and is not a substantive part of the Saticoy Area Plan. The Development Code is packaged as an appendix to the Saticoy Area Plan as a convenience to landowners, consultants, and County staff engaged in the preparation and review of development permits within Old Town Saticoy.

All cross-references to information (e.g., tables, figures and other sub-sections) contained within the ordinance from which this Section derives are identified in bold blue text. All cross-references shown in plain text are to other sections in the NCZO.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

All words that are italicized are defined in the Saticoy Area Plan (Chapter 7 Definitions). The terms "may", "should", and "shall"—which are also defined in the Saticoy Area Plan—are not italicized in Section 8119 et seq. Otherwise, the definitions from Article 2 of the NCZO apply.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

There are seven (7) zones within the Saticoy Area Plan boundary. See Appendix A for an illustrative map showing all zones. Of these, three (3) industrial zones (M1, M2, and M3) already exist within the NCZO, and are located within the South and West Industrial Sections. The purpose of and zoning regulations for the Industrial Park (M1), Limited Industrial (M2), and General Industrial (M3) zones are located in the NCZO.

Additionally, the following four newly created zones are established for Old Town Saticoy (see Figure 1.1.2. for the location of these zones), and a complete description of these zones is included in Sec. 8119-1.1.3:

• Town Center (TC)

• Residential/Mixed Use (R/MU)

• Residential (RES)

• Light Industrial (IND)

The Development Code defines allowable uses and development standards for these zones within Old Town Saticoy. The Development Code implements the Saticoy Area Plan goals and policies through the development process. This Code is a "form-based code" because its regulations go beyond height, setback, and lot coverage standards to address the placement, massing, and design of buildings with tools such as "Building Types" and "Frontage Types" for each zone.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4618, § 8, 7-25-2023)

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FIGURE 1.1.2. OLD TOWN SATICOY ZONING MAP
The Town Center zone comprises the commercial and civic core of Saticoy. It consists of one- and two-story "main street commercial" buildings with shopfront frontages built up to and accessed from the sidewalk, giving the area a small town commercial character. Ground floor retail, artisan manufacturing and upper floor residential or live/work units support an active pedestrian environment.	The Residential/Mixed Use zone is comprised of a multi-use environment that accommodates higher density housing and limited, compatible commercial uses, all within a safe, comfortable, walking distance of the Town Center. New buildings are up to three (3) stories. Residential uses are separated from the sidewalk by a small front yard, and mixed-use buildings are built up to and accessed from the adjoining sidewalk.	The Residential zone is comprised of one- and two-story single-family houses, duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes that are set back from the street behind front yards that are often enclosed by low front yard fences, walls or hedges. New buildings are scaled and designed to be compatible in scale and character with the existing houses.	The Industrial zone within Old Town Saticoy accommodates a variety of light industrial and manufacturing uses, as well as some compatible commercial uses. New buildings are up to two stories in height and may be located flexibly on the lot, as determined by the function of the intended activity.

 

The Development Code is intended to achieve the following objectives:

a.

Create a pedestrian-oriented environment. Provide building standards that place entries close to the adjacent public street and signage that provides information on services or products available within that building.

b.

Maintain a small town character. Create and implement the scale of a small town environment through two (2) to three (3) story building heights, detailed building façade requirements along public streets; and building scale and material standards that are compatible with buildings identified as historic landmarks or culturally significant sites in Saticoy.

c.

Use appropriate building "forms". Building forms are compatible with the purpose of the zones and utilize one of two types of "forms":

1.

"Block-form" buildings with simple massing and flat roofs, which are intended primarily for the Town Center (TC) and Industrial (IND) zones. Such buildings are larger than houses, are built close to the sidewalk, and have a small or no side yard set-backs; and

2.

"House-form" buildings with the scale, shape and size of houses range from individual houses to buildings composed of attached or detached dwellings. House-form buildings that contain multiple units (such as duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes) use the same form as a large house.

d.

Allow flexible standards. Building and Frontage Types available in each zone may be combined in numerous ways to meet the requirements of each building owner while ensuring that individual buildings are compatible with the surrounding area and contribute to a varied yet cohesive community.

1.

Buildings should generally be placed at the front of the lot for interior lots and at the corner of the lot for corner lots, although other placements may be allowed if required by the use.

2.

Frontage types are not required, although main entrances should face the street and both street- and alley-facing windows are required.

e.

Minimize land use conflicts. Some standards use building placement, visual screening, noise walls or landscape buffers to minimize noise or other impacts between incompatible uses. These standards are also used to minimize the impact of industrial use, heavy vehicular traffic, and railroad noise/vibrations on residential use. Additional standards for specific areas are identified in Sec. 8119-1.8.5 Standards for Specific Locations.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

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a. Town Center (TC).   The Town Center (TC) zone comprises the commercial and civic core of Saticoy. It consists of one- and two-story "main street commercial" buildings with shopfront frontages that are built up to and accessed from the sidewalk, giving the area a small town commercial character. Ground floor retail, artisan manufacturing and upper floor residential or live/work units support an active pedestrian environment. Ground-floor residential units are not permitted.	Main-street commercial Town Center with an active pedestrian environment.
b. Residential/Mixed Use (R/MU).   The Residential/Mixed Use zone is comprised of a multi-use zone that accommodates higher density housing with a maximum density of 20 dwelling units per acre. Triplex, quadplex, and multi-family units are permitted within the R/MU zone. The commercial uses allowed in the R/MU zone are compatible with residential uses (e.g., restaurants, day-care centers), and property zoned R/MU is within walking distance (0.25 miles) of the town center. Both commercial and residential uses are allowed as principal uses within the R/MU zone, but commercial use is allowed as the sole principal use only on lots that cannot accommodate multi-family residential use.	The scale of multi-family buildings can be reduced by placing the third story in the attic space.
New buildings in the R/MU zone are up to three stories, with ground floor residential uses separated from the sidewalk by a small front yard, and buildings with ground floor commercial uses are built up to and accessed from the sidewalk. Although ground-floor commercial is allowed throughout the R/MU zone, corner lots at L.A. Avenue and Nardo Street must include ground-floor commercial retail facing L.A. Avenue.	Corner lots in the Residential/Mixed Use zone on L.A. Avenue include small-scale ground floor commercial retail.
c. Residential (RES).   The Residential (RES) zone accommodates a range of single-family, duplex, triplex and quadplex units, depending on lot size. New buildings are designed to be compatible in scale and character with the existing homes. Dwellings will be set back from the street behind front yards, which are often enclosed by low front yard fences, walls, or hedges. Front entries and windows face the street. Allowable uses within the RES zone are limited to residential and home occupation.	New townhouses (yellow buildings in center) are designed with massing and frontage types that fits in with adjoining single family houses (gray buildings).
d. Light Industrial (IND).   The Light Industrial (IND) zone within Old Town Saticoy accommodates a variety of light industrial and manufacturing uses, as well as some compatible commercial uses. New buildings are up to two stories in height, and the ground floor is occupied by industrial, manufacturing, office, and small-scale service or retail uses. Upper floors may be occupied by industrial, manufacturing, and office uses.	The Light Industrial zone is up to two stories in height, and is occupied by industrial, manufacturing, office and small scale retail uses.

 

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

As noted in Sec. 8114-1.1, the Development Code applies to all development, subdivisions and land uses within Old Town Saticoy (see Figure 1.1.2). Development includes construction, reconstruction, modification, alteration, relocation, demolition and replacement of structures or site features.

For matters not addressed in the Development Code, the regulations and provisions of the NCZO apply. Examples of NCZO provisions that apply to Old Town Saticoy include, but are not limited to, regulations for interpretation (Sec. 8101-4.10), nonconformities (Article 13), enforcement and penalties (Article 14), and animal keeping regulations (Sec. 8107-2).

In the event of a conflict between goals and policies or other provisions of the Saticoy Area Plan and regulations in the Old Town Saticoy Development Code, the Saticoy Area Plan shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between other provisions of the NCZO and this Development Code, the Development Code shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

All ministerial and discretionary projects subject to the Development Code per Sec. 8119-1.1.4 must conform to the standards and provisions of the Development Code. All project applications will be reviewed by County staff to determine conformance to the standards established in the Development Code. If the proposed development is subject to a discretionary permit, then the project is also subject to the Old Town Saticoy Design Guidelines (see Chapter 6 of the Saticoy Area Plan).

Development projects are processed in accordance with the entitlement processes and procedures set forth in Article 11.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

All applications requests shall be filed with the Planning Division and processed pursuant to Sec. 8111-2 (Filing and Processing of application requests). The site plan and elevations provided as part of the permit application shall include adequate details for walls, windows, doors, fences, lighting, materials and signage to determine conformance with the Development Code.

a.

Ministerial Permit Applications. In order to determine consistency with this Development Code, project applications for ministerial permits/Zoning Clearances shall include, but may not be limited to, the following information:

1.

All information required by the Zoning Clearance Application Packet;

2.

Building elevations, including information on windows and doors; and

3.

Landscape plan (location, size, and species of trees/landscaping), in accordance with Sec. 8119-1.4 Building Type Standards.

For approved discretionary permits, Planning Division staff will check final (e.g., construction) documents to ensure the project conforms to the approved permit prior to issuing a Zoning Clearance for a project.

b.

Discretionary Permit Applications. Standards for approval for discretionary permits are set forth in Article 11. Project applications for discretionary permits shall include, but may not be limited to, the following information:

1.

All information required by the Discretionary Permit Application;

2.

Building elevations, including information on windows and doors;

3.

Palette of colors and materials;

4.

Landscape plan (location, size, and species of trees/landscaping), in accordance with Sec. 8119-1.4 Building Type Standards;

5.

Lighting plan (location, type and intensity of project lighting); and

6.

Signage Program, if applicable. (See requirements in Sec. 8119-1.1.6(c).)

c.

Submittal Requirements for Signage Program. Adequate information shall be provided to determine compliance with sign standards, and documentation shall include the following:

1.

Written Statement: Provide a written description of all proposed signage for the property. Unless provided within (2) or (3) below, the written description shall include all the following information: number of signs, location of signs (within property, on building), and sign type, color, materials, and size.

2.

Site Plan:

i.

Location of all proposed sign(s) on the property, drawn to scale at one (1) inch = twenty (20) feet.

ii.

Dimensions of proposed sign(s).

iii.

Distance of sign from property lines.

3.

Graphic representation of all proposed sign(s):

i.

Elevation of the sign, drawn to scale with dimensions. Window size(s) required for window sign applications only.

ii.

Building elevations that illustrate window signs, wall signs, or other signs attached to buildings.

4.

Illumination: If illumination is proposed for a sign, then information shall be provided that demonstrates compliance with requirements (i.e., the illumination source, lighting intensity, and area to be illuminated). Include specifications for signs and cut sheets for fixtures and LED.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

The Development Code is organized into the following sections:

Sec. 8119-1.2 Permitted Uses. This section defines what uses are allowed within each zone, what type of permit is required for that use, and the decision-maker for that permit.

Sec. 8119-1.3 Zoning Standards. This section defines basic development standards for each zone, such as: Building Placement, Building Profile, Building Frontage, Parking and Utility Placement, and Building Encroachment.

Sec. 8119-1.4 Building Type Standards. Defines standards for seven (7) building types and two (2) accessory building types.

Sec. 8119-1.5 Frontage Type Standards. Provides standards for additional building components such as porches and commercial storefronts.

Sec. 8119-1.6 Signage Standards. Identifies allowed signage types for all zones, and provides regulations for signage types that are not allowed by Article 10.

Sec. 8119-1.7 Park Standards. Identifies types of parks allowed within Old Town Saticoy and defines basic park standards.

Sec. 8119-1.8 Additional Requirements. This section defines miscellaneous requirements for all zones, including a description for measuring height; standards for fences, walls, and hedges; the process for reviewing development on Cultural Heritage Sites; parking standards; open storage standards; and special standards for specific locations.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

To find regulatory standards that apply to a particular parcel, follow the steps below:

1.

Locate the subject parcel on the Zoning Map. (Figure 1.1.2.) Note the zone classification for that parcel:

• Town Center (TC) zone;

• Residential/Mixed Use (R/MU) zone;

• Residential (RES) zone;

• Industrial (IND) zone.

2.

Check Sec. 8119-1.2 Permitted Uses to determine what types of land uses are allowed in that zone. This section also defines the type of permit required and the decision-making authority for that permit.

3.

Check Sec. 8119-1.3 Zoning Standards for basic development standards (setback, height and other regulations) that apply to the zone.

4.

See Table 1.4.1 Building Type Standards, and select a Building Type that is allowed in the applicable zone.

5.

See Table 1.5.1 Frontage Type Standards, and select one (or more) allowed in the applicable zone. Add that to the selected Building Type.

6.

If applicable, see Sec. 8119-1.6 Signage Standards for the type(s) of sign(s) allowed in each zone.

7.

If applicable, see Sec. 8119-1.7 Park Standards for the type of park allowed in each zone.

8.

Once you've completed the steps above, go to Sec. 8119-1.8 Additional Requirements, to determine whether these regulations apply to your project.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

Permitted uses for each zone within Old Town Saticoy are set forth in the table below. Definitions for all land uses are available in the Article 2 or Chapter 7 Definitions of the Saticoy Area Plan. For an amendment history of all uses, see Sec. 8105-4 and 8105-5.

* There are specific regulations for this use; see Article 7.

¹ Includes a review for conformance with the Old Town Saticoy Development Code.

² Duplexes are allowed in the R/MU zone when only a ¾" water meter is available.

³ Only allowed on the second floor in the Town Center as a secondary use.

⁴ See Sec. 8119-1.8.7 for Open Storage Standards in the IND zone.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4606, § 5, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023; Ord. No. 4624, § 6, 1-9-2024; Ord. No. 4630, § 4, 5-21-2024; Ord. No. 4641, § 9, 12-17-2024)

a.

Building Placement.

1.

Buildings shall be located within the building site per Table 1.3.1(a) below. Setbacks are measured as per Sec. 8106-4.

2.

See Sec. 8119-1.4 (Building Type Standards) for allowed building types, minimum and maximum lot width and depth dimensions, and applicable design requirements.

3.

See Sec. 8119-1.8 for additional requirements.

4.

Outdoor uses (such as dining) must be located within the property line.

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TABLE 1.3.1(a) BUILDING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING		MIN.	MAX.
a	Primary Street Setback	0 ft.1,2	5 ft.3
b	Side Street Setback	0 ft.1,2	5 ft.3
c	Side Setback	0 ft.1,2	5 ft.
d	Rear Setback	5 ft.	—
ACCESSORY BUILDING
No detached habitable Accessory Buildings are allowed within the TC Zone. However, an attached habitable. Accessory Dwelling for a Superintendent or Owner and live/work units are allowed (see Sec. 8119-1.4.10).

 

[1] Setback to be landscaped or paved as per Sec. 8119-1.4.2(e).

[2] Setback includes footings.

[3] Exceptions are available for outdoor uses (such as dining, landscaping, etc.).

b.

Building Profile.

1.

Building heights shall comply with the standards listed in Table 1.3.1(b) below and are measured as per Sec. 8119-1.8.2. Floor heights are measured floor to floor.

2.

The maximum height of buildings with flat roofs shall include parapets and roof decks.

3.

Chimneys and other architectural features may project beyond the maximum building height as allowed by the California Building Code and Sec. 8106-7.

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TABLE 1.3.1(b) BUILDING PROFILE STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING		MIN.	MAX.
e	Building height (stories)	1	21
	Building height (ft.) for pitched roofs	—	40
	Building height (ft.) for flat roofs	—	35
f	Height to top-of-plate (ft.)	20	30
g	Ground floor level above sidewalk (ft.)	0	2
h	Ground story floor to floor height (ft.)	15	301
i	Upper story floor to floor height (ft.)	10	151
ACCESSORY BUILDING
The height of the attached Accessory Buildings shall not exceed the height of the Primary Building.

 

[1] Exception allowed for parking garages/structures.

c.

Building Frontage.

1.

The street facing façade(s) of each primary building shall extend along the primary and side streets as required in Table 1.3.1(c) below and shall incorporate one or more of the frontage types identified in Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards).

2.

For lots with no side street or alley access, a proportionate reduction in percentage of building length along the primary street frontage is permitted for driveway access to rear parking lots.

3.

All principal and secondary uses shall be enclosed in a building that meets frontage requirements specified in Sec. 8119-1.3.1(c)(1) and (2) above.

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TABLE 1.3.1(c) BUILDING FRONTAGE STANDARDS
MIN. BUILDING LENGTH ALONG STREET FRONTAGE		MIN.
j	Primary Street (% of lot width)	80
k	Side Street (% of lot depth)	50

 

d.

Parking and Utilities.

1.

Parking and any above-ground utilities shall be located as shown in Table 1.3.1(d) below. To the extent possible, utilities shall be placed underground.

2.

Parking/service areas shall be accessed from an alley, rear of lot or a Side Street. When not present, parking/service areas may be accessed from the Primary Street, with driveways located as close to the side property line as possible.

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TABLE 1.3.1(d) PARKING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PARKING PLACEMENT		MIN.	MAX.
l	Primary Street Setback	40 ft.	—
m	Side Street Setback	5 ft.	—
n	Side Setback	5 ft.	—
o	Rear Setback	5 ft.	—
DRIVEWAY		MIN.	MAX.
p	Driveway width	See individual Building Types in Sec. 8119-1.4.

 

e.

Building Encroachments.

1.

Permitted frontage types per Sec. 8119-1.5. (Frontage Type Standards) may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.1(e) below.

2.

Architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), chimneys and fireplaces, eaves, and signage may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.1(e). As part of the main building, cantilevered rooms are also allowed to encroach. Only projecting signs may encroach into a public right-of-way, pursuant to an approved Encroachment Permit.

3.

Maximum dimensions of bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), cantilevered rooms, chimneys, and eaves are indicated in Table 1.3.1(e) below. See Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) for dimensions of allowed frontage types and Sec. 8119-1.6 (Signage Standards) for dimensions of allowed signage types.

4.

See following sections for allowances: Sec. 8106-5 for fire escapes and open unenclosed stairways (Sec. 8106-5.6); depressed ramps (Sec. 8106-5.8); uncovered, unenclosed landing and porches (Sec. 8106-5.9); and decks (Sec. 8106-5.10).

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TABLE 1.3.1(e) BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
ENCROACHMENT TYPE (q)	MAXIMUM ENCROACHMENT (P)				MAX. LENGTH		MIN. DISTANCE BETWEEN ENCROACHMENTS (s)
	FRONT CUP	SIDE STREET	SIDE YARD	REAR YARD	PER INDIVIDUAL ENCROACHMENT (r)	ALL ENCROACHMENTS COMBINED
Bay Windows 1,3	3 ft.	3 ft.	0 ft.	3 ft.	12 ft.	20 ft. or 50% of façade length, whichever is greater	8 ft.
Balconies 1,3	3 ft.	3 ft.	0 ft.	3 ft.
Cantilevered rooms 1,3	0 ft.	0 ft.	0 ft.	2 ft.
Chimneys 3	0 ft.	0 ft.	2 ft.	2 ft.	4 ft.	16 ft.	8 ft.
Eaves 3	2 ft.2	2 ft.2	2 ft.	2 ft.2	n/a	100% of façade length	n/a
Arcades	5 ft.				See Sec. 8119-1.5
Signage	5 ft.		0 ft.		See Sec. 8119-1.6

 

[1] Bay windows, balconies, and cantilevered rooms are allowed only on second floor.

[2] Eaves may encroach up to five (5) feet into front, rear and side street setback when extending from a bay window, covered balcony, or cantilevered room.

[3] Not allowed when the structure has a front setback less than three (3) feet.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Building Placement.

1.

Buildings shall be located within the building site per Table 1.3.2(a) below. Setbacks are measured as per Sec. 8106-4.

2.

See Sec. 8119-1.4 (Building Type Standards) for allowed building types, minimum and maximum lot width and depth dimensions, and applicable design requirements.

3.

Corner lots along L.A. Avenue shall include ground-floor commercial retail facing L.A. Avenue.

4.

See Sec. 8119-1.8 for additional requirements.

5.

Outdoor uses (such as dining) must be located within the property line.

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TABLE 1.3.2(a) BUILDING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING		MIN.	MAX.
a	Primary Street Setback 1	10 ft.	20 ft.3
b	Side Street Setback 1	5 ft.	15 ft.3
c	Side Setback	5 ft.; 8 ft. for three story buildings	—
d	Rear Setback	10 ft.	—
ACCESSORY BUILDING
Pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be allowed on a lot zoned R/MU with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling. 3 In all other instances, no detached habitable Accessory Buildings are allowed within the R/MU Zone. However, an attached habitable Accessory Dwelling for a Superintendent or Owner is allowed (See Sec. 8119-1.4.10).

 

[1] Primary or Side Street setbacks to be landscaped or paved as per Sec. 8119-1.4.2(e).

[2] Exceptions are available for outdoor uses (such as dining, landscaping, etc.)

[3] See Sec. 8119-1.3.3(a) and (b) for building placement and building profile standards for ADUs.

b.

Building Profile.

1.

Building heights shall comply with the standards listed in Table 1.3.2(b), and are measured as per Sec. 8119-1.8.2. Floor heights are measured floor to floor.

2.

The maximum height of buildings with flat roofs shall include parapets and roof decks.

3.

Chimneys and other architectural features may project beyond the maximum building height as allowed by the California Building Code and Sec. 8106-7.

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TABLE 1.3.2(b) BUILDING PROFILE STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING		MIN.	MAX.
e	Building height (stories)	1	3
	Building height (ft.) for pitched roofs	—	50
	Building height (ft.) for flat roofs	—	45
f	Building height (ft.) to top-of-plate	16	40
g	Ground floor level above sidewalk (ft.)
	Nonresidential	0	2
	Residential	0	2
h	Ground story floor to floor height (ft.)
	Nonresidential	12	30
	Residential	12	20
i	Upper story floor to floor height (ft.)	10	15
ACCESSORY BUILDING
The height of the attached Accessory Buildings shall not exceed the height of the Primary Building. For ADUs, however, the maximum building height shall be pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7.

 

c.

Building Frontage.

1.

The street facing façade(s) of each primary building shall extend along the primary and side streets as required in Table 1.3.2(c) below and shall incorporate one or more of the frontage types identified in Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards).

2.

All principal and secondary uses shall be enclosed in a building that meets frontage requirements specified in Sec. 8119-1.3.2(c)(1) above.

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TABLE 1.3.2(c) BUILDING FRONTAGE STANDARDS
MIN. BUILDING LENGTH ALONG STREET FRONTAGE		MIN.
j	Primary Street (% of lot width)	60
k	Side Street (% of lot depth)	40

 

d.

Parking and Utilities.

1.

Parking and above-ground utilities shall be located as shown in Table 1.3.2(d) below. To the extent possible, utilities shall be placed underground.

2.

Parking/service areas shall be accessed from a Side Street or rear of the lot. When not present, parking/service areas may be accessed from the Primary Street, with driveways located as close to the side property line as possible.

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TABLE 1.3.2(d) PARKING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PARKING PLACEMENT		MIN.	MAX.
l	Primary Street Setback	Rear 50% of lot	—
m	Side Street Setback	5 ft.	—
n	Side Setback	5 ft.	—
o	Rear Setback	5 ft.	—
DRIVEWAY		MIN.	MAX.
p	Driveway width	See individual Building Types in Sec. 8119-1.4

 

e.

Building Encroachments.

1.

Permitted frontage types per Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.2(e) below.

2.

Architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), chimneys, eaves, and signage may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.2(e) below. As part of the main building, cantilevered rooms are allowed to encroach. Except for commercial signs, no encroachments are permitted in the public right-of-way.

3.

Maximum dimensions of architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), cantilevered rooms, chimneys, and eaves are indicated in Table 1.3.2(e) below. See Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) for dimensions of allowed frontage types and Sec. 8119-1.6 (Signage Standards) for dimensions of allowed signage types.

4.

See following sections for allowances: Sec. 8106-5 for fire escapes and open unenclosed stairways (Sec. 8106-5.6); depressed ramps (Sec. 8106-5.8); uncovered, unenclosed landing and porches (Sec. 8106-5.9); and decks (Sec. 8106-5.10).

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TABLE 1.3.2(e) BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
ENCROACHMENT TYPE (q)	MAXIMUM ENCROACHMENT (P)				MAX. LENGTH		MIN. DISTANCE BETWEEN ENCROACHMENTS (s)
	FRONT	SIDE STREET	SIDE YARD	REAR YARD	PER INDIVIDUAL ENCROACHMENT (r)	ALL ENCROACHMENTS COMBINED
Bay Windows 1	3 ft.	3 ft.	0 ft.	3 ft.	12 ft.	20 ft. or 45% of façade length, whichever is greater	8 ft.
Balconies 1	3 ft.	3 ft.	0 ft.	3 ft.
Cantilevered rooms 1	0 ft.	0 ft.	0 ft.	2 ft.
Chimneys	0 ft.	0 ft.	2 ft.	2 ft.	4 ft.	16 ft.	8 ft.
Eaves	2 ft.2	2 ft.2	2 ft.	2 ft.2	n/a	100% of façade length	n/a
Porch, Stoop	5 ft.	5 ft.	0 ft.	0 ft.	See Sec. 8119-1.5.4 & Sec 8119-1.5.5
Signage	5 ft.		0 ft.		See Sec. 8119-1.6

 

[1] Bay windows, balconies, and cantilevered rooms are allowed only on second and third floors.

[2] Eaves may encroach up to five (5) feet into front, rear and side street setback when extending from a bay window, covered balcony, or cantilevered room.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)

a.

Building Placement.

1.

Buildings, Accessory Dwelling units (ADU) pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7.5, and other habitable/non-habitable accessory buildings shall be located within the building site per Table 1.3.3(a) below, except that setbacks for ADUs shall be consistent with Sec. 8107-1.7.5. Setbacks are measured as per Sec. 8106-4.

2.

See Sec. 8119-1.4 (Building Type Standards) for allowed building types, minimum and maximum lot width and depth dimensions, and applicable design requirements.

3.

See Sec. 8119-1.8 for additional requirements.

4.

For all other applicable standards regarding ADUs, see Sec. 8107-1.7.

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TABLE 1.3.3(a) BUILDING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING		MIN.	MAX.
a	Primary Street Setback 1	15 ft. or prevailing setback for block length	20 ft.
b	Side Street Setback 1	10 ft.	—
c	Side Setback	5 ft.	—
d	Rear Setback	10 ft.	—
ACCESSORY BUILDING		MIN.	MAX.
a1	Primary Street Setback 1	Locate on Rear 40% of lot
b1	Side Street Setback 1, 3	10 ft.	—
c1	Side Setback 2, 3	5 ft.	—
d1	Rear Setback 2, 3	5 ft.	—

 

[1] Primary and Side Street setbacks shall be landscaped.

[2] An exception is allowed for non-habitable accessory buildings where the minimum side and rear setback can be three (3) feet. (Per Sec. 8106-5.1).

[3] Chimneys and other architectural features may project beyond the maximum building height as allowed by the California Building Code and Sec. 8106-7.

b.

Building Profile.

1.

Building heights shall comply with the standards listed in Table 1.3.3(b) below and are measured as per Sec. 8119-1.8.2. Floor heights are measured floor to floor.

2.

The maximum height of buildings with flat roofs shall include parapets and roof decks.

3.

Chimneys and other architectural features may project beyond the maximum building height as allowed by the California Building Code and Sec. 8106-7.

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TABLE 1.3.3(b) BUILDING PROFILE STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING		MIN.	MAX.
e	Building height (stories)	1	2
	Building height (ft.)	—	35
f	Height to top-of-plate (ft.)	—	25
g	Ground floor level above sidewalk (ft.)	0	3
h	Ground story height (ft.)	9	12
i	Upper story height (ft.)	9	12
ACCESSORY BUILDING		MIN.	MAX.
e1	Building height (stories)	1	21
	Building height (ft.) 2, 3	—	25
f1	Height to top-of-plate (ft.)	—	20
g1	Floor height (ft.)	9	10

 

[1] Only allowed if it is: (a) a 2-story ADU, or (b) an ADU located over a non-habitable accessory building.

[2] Building height of Accessory Building shall not exceed the height of the Primary Building.

[3] Maximum building height for ADUs shall be pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7.

c.

Building Frontage.

1.

The street facing façade(s) of each primary building shall extend along the primary and side streets as required in Table 1.3.3(c) below and shall incorporate one or more of the frontage types identified in Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards).

2.

For lots with no side street or alley access, a proportionate reduction in percentage of building length along the primary street frontage is permitted for driveway access to rear parking lots.

3.

All principal and secondary uses shall be enclosed in a building that meets frontage requirements specified in Sec. 8119-1.3.3(c)(1) and (c)(2) above.

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TABLE 1.3.3(c) BUILDING FRONTAGE STANDARDS
MIN. BUILDING LENGTH ALONG STREET FRONTAGE		MIN.
j	Primary Street (% of lot width)	60
k	Side Street (% of lot depth)	30

 

d.

Parking and Utilities.

1.

Parking and above-ground utilities shall be located as shown in Table 1.3.3(d) below. To the extent possible, utilities shall be underground.

2.

Parking/service areas shall be accessed from an alley or a Side Street. When not present, parking/service areas may be accessed from the Primary Street, with driveways located as close to side property line as possible.

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TABLE 1.3.3(d) PARKING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PARKING PLACEMENT		MIN.	MAX.
l	Primary Street Setback	Rear 50% of lot	—
m	Side Street Setback	10 ft.	—
n	Side Setback	5 ft.	—
o	Rear Setback	5 ft.	—
DRIVEWAY		MIN.	MAX.
p	Driveway width	See individual Building Types in Sec. 8119-1.4

 

e.

Building Encroachments.

1.

Permitted frontage types per Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.3(e) below.

2.

Architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), chimneys, eaves, and signage may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.3(e) below. As part of the main building, cantilevered rooms are also allowed to encroach.

3.

No encroachments shall be permitted within the public right-of-way.

4.

Maximum dimensions of architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), cantilevered rooms, chimneys, and eaves are indicated in Table 1.3.3(e) below. See Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) for dimensions of allowed frontage types and Sec. 8119-1.6 (Signage Standards) for dimensions of allowed signage types.

5.

See following sections for allowances: Sec. 8106-5 for fire escapes and open unenclosed stairways (Sec. 8106-5.6); depressed ramps (Sec. 8106-5.8); uncovered, unenclosed landing and porches (Sec. 8106-5.9); and decks (Sec. 8106-5.10).

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TABLE 1.3.3(e) BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
ENCROACHMENT TYPE	MAXIMUM ENCROACHMENT (q)				MAX. LENGTH		MIN. DISTANCE BETWEEN ENCROACHMENTS (s)
	FRONT	SIDE STREET	SIDE YARD	REAR YARD	PER INDIVIDUAL ENCROACHMENT (r)	ALL ENCROACHMENTS COMBINED
Bay Windows 1	3 ft.	3 ft.	0 ft.	3 ft.	12 ft.	20 ft. or 45% of façade length, whichever is greater	8 ft.
Balconies 2	3 ft.	3 ft.	0 ft.	3 ft.
Cantilevered rooms 2	0 ft.	0 ft.	0 ft.	2 ft.
Chimneys	2 ft.	2 ft.	2 ft.	2 ft.	4 ft.	16 ft.	8 ft.
Eaves	2 ft.3	2 ft.3	2 ft.	2 ft.3	n/a	100% of façade length	n/a
Porch, Stoop	5 ft.	5 ft.	2 ft.	2 ft.	See Sec. 8119-1.5.4and Sec. 8119-1.5.5

 

[1] Bay windows are allowed only on the ground floor.

[2] Balconies and cantilevered rooms are allowed only on second floor.

[3] Eaves may encroach up to five (5) feet into front, rear and side street setback when extending from a bay window, covered balcony, or cantilevered room.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)

a.

Building Placement.

1.

Buildings shall be located within the building site per Table 1.3.4(a) below. Setbacks are measured as per Sec. 8106-4.

2.

See Sec. 8119-1.4 (Building Type Standards) for allowed building types, minimum and maximum lot width and depth dimensions, and applicable design requirements.

3.

See Sec. 8119-1.8 for additional requirements, including standards for Open Storage in the IND zone (Sec. 8119-1.8.7).

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TABLE 1.3.4(a) BUILDING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING		MIN.	MAX.
a	Primary Street Setback 1	10 ft.	20 ft.
b	Side Street Setback 1	10 ft.	—
c	Side Setback	5 ft.	—
d	Rear Setback	5 ft.	—
ACCESSORY BUILDING
No detached habitable Accessory Buildings are allowed within the IND Zone. However, an attached habitable Accessory Dwelling for a Superintendent or Owner, or a Caretaker is allowed (see Sec. 8119-1.4.10).

 

[1] Primary and Side Street setbacks shall be landscaped.

b.

Building Profile.

1.

Building heights shall comply with the standards listed in Table 1.3.4(b) and are measured as per Sec. 8119-1.8.2. Floor heights are measured floor to floor.

2.

The maximum height of buildings with flat roofs shall include parapets and roof decks.

3.

The heights of industrial buildings located adjacent to residentially zoned parcels shall be reduced (i.e., step back the second floor) to ensure compatible heights of the structures (Apply Sec. 8119-1.8.5(d)).

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TABLE 1.3.4(b) BUILDING PROFILE STANDARDS
PRIMARY BUILDING		MIN.	MAX.
e	Building height (stories)	1	2
	Building height (ft.) 1	—	45
f	Height to top-of-plate (ft.)	—	40
g	Ground floor level above sidewalk (ft.)	—	—
h	Ground story height (ft.):	—	35
i	Upper story height (ft.)	—	—
ACCESSORY BUILDING
The height of the attached Accessory Buildings shall not exceed the height of the Primary Building.

 

[1] Max. Building height along Azahar St. = 35 feet (see Sec. 8119-1.8.5).

c.

Building Frontage.

1.

The street facing façade(s) of each primary building shall extend along the primary and side streets as required in Table 1.3.4(c) below and shall incorporate one or more of the frontage types identified in Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards).

2.

All principal and secondary uses shall be enclosed in a building that meets frontage requirements specified in Sec. 8119-1.3.4(c)(1) above.

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TABLE 1.3.4(c) BUILDING FRONTAGE STANDARDS
MIN. BUILDING LENGTH ALONG STREET FRONTAGE		MIN.
j	Primary Street (% of lot width)	50
k	Side Street (% of lot depth)	30

 

d.

Parking and Utilities.

1.

Parking and above-ground utilities (service areas) shall be located as shown in Table 1.3.4(d) below. To the extent possible, utilities shall be underground.

2.

Parking/service areas shall be accessed from a Side Street. When not present, parking/service areas shall be accessed from the Primary Street. Driveways shall be located as close to side property line as possible.

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TABLE 1.3.4(d) PARKING PLACEMENT STANDARDS
PARKING PLACEMENT		MIN.	MAX.
l1	Primary Street Setback	10 ft. min. for 50% max. of Primary Street lot width;
l2	Primary Street Setback	50% of lot depth for remaining 50% of Primary Street lot width; Parking may not be located on corner.
m	Side Street Setback	5 ft.
n	Side Setback	5 ft.
o	Rear Setback	5 ft.
DRIVEWAY		MIN.	MAX.
p	Driveway width	See individual Building Types in Sec. 8119-1.4

 

e.

Building Encroachments.

1.

Permitted frontage types per Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.4(e) below.

2.

Architectural elements, including eaves, and signage may encroach into setbacks as identified in Table 1.3.4(e) below.

3.

No encroachments shall be permitted within the public right-of-way.

4.

Maximum dimensions of architectural elements, including bay windows, balconies (covered or uncovered), cantilevered rooms, chimneys, and eaves are indicated in Table 1.3.4(e) below. See Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards) for dimensions of allowed frontage types and Sec. 8119-1.6 (Signage Standards) for dimensions of allowed signage types.

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TABLE 1.3.4(e) BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
BUILDING ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS
ENCROACHMENT TYPE	MAXIMUM ENCROACHMENT (P)				MAX. LENGTH		MIN. DISTANCE BETWEEN ENCROACHMENTS
	FRONT	SIDE STREET	SIDE YARD	REAR YARD	PER INDIVIDUAL ENCROACHMENT	ALL ENCROACHMENTS COMBINED
Eaves	2 ft.	2 ft.	2 ft.	2 ft.	n/a	100% of façade length	n/a
Signage	5 ft.		0 ft.		See Sec. 8119-1.6

 

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

A parcel may only be developed with a building type allowed by this Section. Allowable building types for each zone in Old Town Saticoy are shown in Table 1.4.1 below. Section references in the table indicate the location for Building Type standards.

[1] There are several types of accessory, habitable buildings:

   •Accessory Dwelling Units, which are allowed in the R/MU and RES zones, and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, which are allowed in the RES zone, pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7; and

   •Caretaker dwelling units and those for Superintendent/Owner, which are allowed in the TC, R/MU, and IND zones.

[2] Duplexes are allowed in the R/MU zone when only a ¾" water meter is available.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)

See Sec. 8119-1.4.3 through Sec. 8119-1.4.11 for detailed Building Type standards.

a.

Building Size, Massing and Materials. All Principal and Secondary uses shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building, unless the use is specifically identified as an outdoor use or is one (1) which must be located outdoors in order to function.

Example of a commercial building that breaks a long façade into multiple vertical segments.

1.

Corner Lots: When a building is located on a corner lot, the Primary and Side Street façades shall utilize the same materials and finishes.

2.

Street-Facing Façades: In order to ensure that building size and massing is consistent with the small-town character of Old Town Saticoy:

i.

The length of façade shall be limited to the standards in Tables 1.4.3. through 1.4.11.

ii.

If the façade length exceeds one hundred (100) feet, the façade shall be visually broken up into multiple vertical segments. (Also see Sec. 8119-1.4.2(a)(3), Building Façades.)

Example of a building that breaks up the Primary and Side Street façades into different vertical components by projecting or recessing external wall surfaces and by adding porches, balconies, etc.

3.

Building Façades:Façades shall be divided into vertical components that are twenty-five (25) feet or less in width. Each component can be created by projecting or recessing wall surfaces, by changing the roofline or adding a porch, or by adding piers or pilasters to provide vertical breaks in the building elevation.

4.

Multi-family Buildings:Multi-family buildings (i.e., the residential portions of Mixed-use Buildings, Courtyard Buildings, or Small Apartment Buildings) may be composed of stacked flats, townhouse units, lofts or a combination of these dwelling unit types.

b.

Frontage Standards.

1.

Frontage Type: Street-facing building façades shall be composed of allowed frontage types per Sec. 8119-1.5 (Frontage Type Standards).

2.

Uses facing the Street: Along Primary Streets, where retail or office uses are allowed or required, retail or office space rather than service rooms shall be oriented toward the Primary Street.

3.

Uses facing a Park: Buildings that are adjacent to and face a park (such as Plaza or Green) shall include building entry, windows, doors, and frontage types that provide a high level of visibility and access between the building and the park. For guidelines related to parks, see Subsection C.7 in Chapter 6 of the Area Plan.

4.

Window Locations:

i.

All buildings shall provide street-facing and, where present, alley-facing windows.

ii.

Alley-facing windows shall only be provided for habitable accessory structures (not garages).

iii.

The Primary Street frontage shall have minimum fifty (50) percent window/glazing areas, and the Side Street Frontage shall have a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent.

Example of a building that incorporates the same materials and finishes on both its primary street and side street façades. Its front porch also faces both streets.

c.

Building Lighting. Lighting shall comply with the following requirements:

1.

Flood lamps shall be shielded so that light sources are not visible from a public right-of-way.

2.

Spotlights: Lighting (uplighting, downlighting) shall be aimed solely at the object to be illuminated, such as architectural features or components of a building, and outdoor artwork or signs.

3.

Lighting fixtures shall not obscure important architectural features of the building.

4.

Lighting fixtures shall minimize off-site light and glare that would be visible from the Santa Clara River.

d.

Services and Utilities Placement. The standards in this Section apply to the following: (i) Service areas (for trash enclosures), (ii) Mechanical and electrical equipment (HVAC) and (iii) Public utility equipment (back flow preventers, transformer boxes, gas and electric meters, etc.) located on private lots. These standards apply to both roof- or ground-mounted services and utilities.

1.

Public Views: To the extent feasible, service/utility areas and equipment shall be screened from public view or located so as not to be visible from Primary or Side Streets. Utilities unavoidably located in a front yard shall be located away from pedestrian and vehicular routes and screened from public view (with landscaping, by using building offsets or enclosures).

2.

Lots with Alleys: Locate service areas adjacent to the alley, and place utilities and equipment adjacent to the alley, subject to the requirements and approval of the associated utility company.

3.

Lots without Alleys: When an alley is not present, utility access and equipment shall be located in a side or rear-yard and screened from public view.

4.

Noise or Odor-Generating Equipment/Containers: To the extent feasible, garbage bins, generators, and other such equipment shall be located away from adjacent properties. Such facilities shall be fully enclosed by materials that minimize noise or odor impacts. Air intake and exhaust systems, or other mechanical equipment that generates noise, smoke or odors, should not be located on or within ten (10) feet of the Primary Street property line or within any on-site common open spaces. Where required, trash enclosures shall be provided in accordance with Integrated Waste Management Division (IWMD) guidance.

Example of a residential building that uses an overhanging room to break up its front façade.

e.

Open Space and Landscape.

1.

Primary and Side Street Setbacks: In the Town Center (TC) zone, Primary and Side Street setbacks require landscaping, which may include hardscape or special/permeable paving material consistent with applicable stormwater regulations (see Subsection C.6. in Chapter 6 of the Area Plan for examples of special/permeable paving). These setbacks may also utilize a combination of hardscape and landscape (such as planters). In the RES, R/MU and IND zones, Primary and Side Street setbacks shall be landscaped.

2.

Front Yards: The size of front yards shall be determined by the setbacks and frontage type requirements of the applicable zone (see Sec. 8119-1.3. Zoning Standards).

3.

Landscaping: For Primary and Side Streets, the "parkway" portion of the public right-of-way (see Chapter 5 of the Saticoy Area Plan), as well as setback areas along those streets, shall be landscaped and maintained by the landowner. Landscaping shall be provided from the edge of sidewalk or back of curb to the building façade or garden wall. Paved areas shall be limited to walks and driveways, where present.

4.

Commercial Open Space: For developments in the TC zone, the total area devoted to landscaping shall be no less than ten (10) percent of the overall permit area. Except for Primary and Side Street setbacks, landscape requirements may be modified or waived by the Planning Director for lots of less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in area. All landscaping plans including, where required, street tree plantings in parkway areas or in specified sidewalk tree wells, shall be submitted with the project application.

5.

Landscaping for Large-Scale Development or Redevelopment: See Sec. 8119-1.8.5(f).

A back flow preventer that abuts the building and is screened from the view of the sidewalk and street by shrubs.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

A one-, two-, or three-story building designed for occupancy by retail, service, or office uses on the ground floor. Upper floors, where present, may be used for service, office, or residential uses as allowed by each zone's permitted uses. Upper floor units may be directly accessed from the street level by an exterior stair or through an interior street-level lobby. The building may also be configured for "live/work" or residential occupancy, in which case the ground floor is occupied by non-residential uses and the upper story is occupied by residential uses. In the Town Center zone, commercial uses are located at the ground level, and residential or commercial uses are located on the upper floor. This building type may utilize either "block-form" or "house-form" structures.

All Commercial/Mixed-Use Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.3.

Building Type Diagram (example shows a 2-story building)

A tall, one-story "block-form" Mixed-Use Building that accommodates retail uses is appropriate for Saticoy's Town Center.

[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

The Courtyard Building is a "block-form" or a "house-form" building that can be used for residential, commercial, or mixed-use (residential/commercial) areas. In all configurations, the courtyard should be visible and accessed from a Primary or Side Street. This building type is particularly useful for large-scale developments. Courtyard buildings are well suited to senior housing.

When used for residential purposes, the Courtyard Building includes a group of attached dwelling units arranged to share one (1) or more common courtyards, where pedestrian access to those units is taken from a courtyard. The courtyard should function as a common outdoor space for residents. When used solely for commercial use in the Town Center (TC) zone, the courtyard space shall be used as a semi-public outdoor area.

A mixed-use configuration could occur in a number of ways:

Courtyard Building Type Diagram

a.

Within the TC zone, commercial use would occupy the ground floor level and residential use would occupy the second level in either a live/work configuration or secondary use configuration;

b.

Within the R/MU zone, commercial use would occupy a portion of the ground floor level, with residential use on both ground and upper floors. Alternatively, a Courtyard Building could be configured with a one- or two-story commercial structure that faces a Primary Street, combined with residential buildings located behind the commercial building facing a courtyard that is primarily or exclusively used by residents.

All Courtyard Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.4.

Illustrative Photo of Courtyard Building with residential units.

[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

A "house-form" building type comprised of four (4) or more attached units arranged side by side, with the ground floor raised above grade in order to provide privacy for ground floor rooms. The building is located at the front of the property, with a parking lot or garage at the rear of the property, separated from the primary building by a rear yard. Townhouses shall primarily accommodate housing.

For parcels abutting L.A. Avenue and Nardo Street in the R/MU zone, townhouses may include a corner, two-story commercial unit that directly faces the Primary Street.

All Townhouse Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.5.

Townhouse Building Type Diagram

Illustrative Photo.

[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

A building with the appearance and scale of a large house from the Primary or Side Street, containing up to eight (8) dwelling units surrounded by setbacks on all four (4) sides (front yard, side yards, rear yard). The building has one (1) or more internal shared lobbies or hallways that provide access to individual units. On-site open space is provided by a rear yard that serves all the dwellings. Small Apartment Buildings may accommodate housing as well as ground floor commercial uses that directly face the Primary Street.

All Small Apartment Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.6.

Small Apartment Building Type Diagram

Illustrative Photo of a small apartment building.

[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

[2] Common Open Space for buildings with fewer than twenty (20) units may be provided in lieu of private (ground floor) open space.

Triplexes and Quadplexes are "house-form" buildings with three (3) or four (4) units per lot, respectively, surrounded on all four (4) sides by setbacks (front yard, side yard, rear yard), with separate entrances for each unit. No more than two (2) units may be accessed from each entrance. Within the R/MU zone, this building type may contain ground-floor commercial use. On-site open space is provided by a rear yard that serves all the dwellings or through private yards for each dwelling.

All Triplex and Quadplex Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.7.

Triplex / Quadplex Building Type Diagram

Illustrative Photo showing a 2 story Triplex, appropriate for the Residential or Residential/Mixed Use zones.

[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

Single-Family Houses and Duplexes are "house-form" buildings that are surrounded on all four sides by setbacks (front yard, side yards, rear yard). Single-Family Houses contain only one unit. Duplexes contain two dwelling units, which can be organized side-by-side or vertically (top/bottom units). On-site open space is provided by a rear yard. All Single-Family and Duplex Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.8.

Habitable and non-habitable Accessory Structures such as accessory dwelling units, garages, and storage rooms may be located on a single-family lot or a multifamily lot per the requirements of Tables 1.3.3(a) to 1.3.3(e), and Sec. 8107-1.7. For Building Type Standards for habitable and non-habitable Accessory structures, see Sec. 8119-1.4.10 and Sec. 8119-1.4.11). For additional Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit requirements, see Sec. 8107-1.7.

Single-Family House (left) and Duplex (right) Building Types with detached garages shown in back yard along alleyway.

Illustrative Photo of Single-Family House.

[1] Lot size identified for new lots (for the purposes of subdivision).

[2] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Prevention District.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)

A "block-form" building designed for occupancy primarily by manufacturing, workshop, and warehouse uses. Industrial Buildings may also include office or limited retail uses. The Industrial Building type is intended to accommodate limited indoor/outdoor loading and staging areas for manufacturing and warehouse uses. The outdoor loading areas and parking must be located to the side or the rear of the building.

All Industrial Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.9. Also see Sec. 8119-1.8.5(d) for additional requirements for industrial buildings located adjacent to residentially zoned parcels.

Industrial Building Type Diagram

Illustrative Photo.

[1] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

Accessory dwellings share the lot with a single-family or multifamily dwelling (or other principal use), and shall be smaller than the principal dwelling and located at the rear of the lot (See Table 1.3.3(a)) in one of the following configurations:

a.

Accessory Dwellings: These types of dwellings include, but are not limited to, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the R/MU and RES zones, Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) in the RES zone, and live/work units, Caretakers Dwelling units, or units for Superintendent or Owner (as permitted by Sec. 8119-1.2) in the TC, R/MU and IND zones. In general, these units include sanitation facilities (i.e., toilet, and shower or bathtub) or a kitchen, or both, and can be attached to the principal dwelling or a garage, but cannot have internal access to the principal dwelling or garage. Apply Sec. 8107-1.7 for all other requirements related to ADUs and JADUs.

b.

Other habitable accessory structures: An attached or detached habitable dwelling located above or beside a non-habitable accessory building (such as garage, or storage shed). Uses for these structures include, but are not limited to, artists studios, workshops and workout rooms. This type of structure shall not include bathing facilities or kitchens, and has no internal access to the principal use. Habitable accessory structures are not intended as dwelling units.

A habitable Accessory Dwelling Type configured as an accessory dwelling unit on top of a garage, detached from the primary building.

Multiple habitable accessory structures are allowed on one (1) lot, but can include only the number of ADUs and JADUs as specified in Sec. 8107-1.7. All structures shall comply with all pertaining zone standards (setbacks, lot coverage, etc.). All Accessory Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.10.

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Illustrative Photo of a habitable Accessory Dwelling unit located over a garage (a two-story configuration).	Illustrative Photo of a habitable Accessory Dwelling located behind the principal dwelling (a one-story configuration).

 

[1] Refers to Gross Floor Area.

[2] Multiple accessory structures are allowed on one (1) lot, but shall not exceed a cumulative gross floor area of 2,000 SF, except for ADUs allowed pursuant to Sec. 8107-1.7. This may include a combination of structures identified in Sec. 8119-1.4.10(b) and Sec. 8119-1.4.11. See Sec. 81.7-1.7 for the maximum allowable number and unit size for ADUs and JADUs per lot.

[3] These lot size, building size and massing requirements do not apply to ADUs. See Sec. 8107-1.7.

[4] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Prevention District.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)

Accessory Structures which are non-habitable include separate buildings that share a lot with a street-facing single-family house, duplex, triplex or quadplex. These Accessory Structures are one-story and include a detached garage, storage shed, or similar uses. Non-habitable accessory structures must be smaller than the principal dwelling and are located at the rear of the lot.

All non-habitable Accessory Structures shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.11.

Note: An accessory dwelling unit may be located above or beside a garage, as long as there is no internal access. (Refer to Sec. 8107-1.7.5(i))

A non-habitable Accessory Building Type configured as the following: (on left) as a garage, detached from the primary building, with a habitable accessory dwelling unit located on top; and (on right) as a single-story detached structure such as a garage, workshop, storage shed, etc.

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Illustrative Photo of a ground-floor non-habitable garage, configured with a habitable accessory unit above it with no internal access and detached from the principal dwelling.	Illustrative Photo of a one-story non-habitable Accessory Structure (storage shed) located behind the principal dwelling.

 

[1] Multiple accessory structures are allowed on one (1) lot, but shall not exceed a cumulative gross floor area of two thousand (2,000) SF. This may include a combination of structures identified in Sec. 8119-1.4.10(b) and Sec. 8119-1.4.11.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 4615, § 6, 2-7-2023)

A "frontage" refers to the façade of a building or the front side of a parcel abutting a street or road. In some cases, the frontage may also refer to the treatment of the land between the front of a building and the street. This section defines allowable architectural features (shopfronts, porches, etc.) and design standards for front yards. This section also includes frontage standards for industrial development, which are intended to help ensure compatibility with nearby residential or commercial areas.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

Allowable frontage types are organized by Building Type, and include Primary and Secondary frontages. The Primary Frontage of the building faces the Primary Street or in some cases, a park or other public space. Secondary frontages are those frontages that face a Side Street on a corner lot.

a.

Requirements for all Frontage Types.Primary Street frontages shall incorporate at least one (1) of the frontage types allowed for the Building Type in that Zone, as identified in Table 1.5.1. All frontages in Old Town Saticoy shall have at least one (1) primary pedestrian entry and windows on each floor, composed as a primary building façade facing the Primary Street. The Frontage Types in this section affect may modify the configuration of those doors and windows.

[1] The minimum frontage required for industrial buildings is Frontage Type in Sec. 8119-1.5.7.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Location. A Shopfront is an allowed frontage type for a Commercial/Mixed-Use Building in the TC and R/MU zones and for the Industrial Building type in the IND zone.

b.

Description. A Shopfront must have large, transparent glass windows and door openings, which are located at or near the sidewalk in a storefront assembly. The primary shop entrance shall be located at the same grade as the sidewalk, and shall provide direct access to the commercial/retail use(s) on the ground floor. The basic required architectural elements for a Shopfront include large windows, doors with glass, transom windows, and a solid base (bulkhead). In addition, a Shopfront may include awnings or a cantilevered roof/canopy, signage, lighting, and cornices.

As noted in Table 1.3.1(e) Encroachments for the Town Center zone, projecting signs, awnings or canopies may encroach into the public right-of-way over the sidewalk (in the Town Center zone only), subject to approval of an Encroachment Permit (issued by the Public Works Agency). The permit shall not extend to any uses located under these eaves, awnings or canopies.

c.

Design Standards.

1.

Storefront assemblies (doors, display windows, bulkheads, and associated framing) shall not be set back within the Shopfront openings more than two (2) feet max.

2.

Doors shall match the materials, design, and character of the display window framing.

3.

Display windows:

i.

Storefront(s) opening(s) along the primary frontage shall comprise at least seventy (70) percent of the ground floor façade.

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TABLE 1.5.2. SHOPFRONT STANDARDS
Shopfront diagram: Elements and dimensions, that when combined, make the Shopfront frontage.
STANDARDS		SHOPFRONT		AWNING[1]
		MIN.	MAX.	MIN.	MAX.
a1	Height to top of transom (clear)	10 ft.	16 ft.	—	—
a2	Height to bottom of awning/canopy (clear)	8 ft.	10 ft.	8 ft.	18 ft.
b	Width of storefront bay(s)	10 ft.	15 ft.	—	—
c	Height of bulkhead	1 ft.	3 ft.	—	—
d	Depth of recessed entry	no min; 10 ft. max for up to 50% of façade
e	Percentage of glass area of ground floor façade	70%	90%	n/a	n/a
SECONDARY FRONTAGE
f	Min. Storefront length	25 ft.	—	—	—

 

[1] Awnings and canopies may encroach into the public right-of-way in the Town Center zone, in addition to projecting signs (see Table 1.3.1(e): Town Center Encroachments; and Sec. 8119-1.6 Signage Standards for more details on projecting signage)

ii.

Walls without openings shall not exceed ten (10) linear feet on primary frontages and twenty-five (25) linear feet on secondary frontages.

iii.

Storefront glass shall be clear without reflective coating or dark tinting. Lightly tinted glazing (e.g., less than fifteen (15) percent, low emissivity, solar) may be acceptable.

4.

Transom windows (horizontal glass panels) above the storefront are required. Glass in clerestory windows may be clear, stained glass, glass block, or frosted glass.

5.

Bulkheads:

i.

Storefront bulkheads shall be of material similar or complementary to the main materials of the building and shall be made of the same or "heavier" materials visually than walls.

ii.

Permitted materials include ceramic tile, wood panels, polished stone, or glass tile.

6.

Awning widths shall correspond to storefront and openings and shall not extend across the entire façade.

7.

New or renovated storefronts within historic buildings shall emulate or recreate a previous storefront (from historic photos or drawings) in order to harmonize with the overall building architecture, using the Secretary of Interior's Standards as a guideline. Refer to Sec. 8119-1.8.4 for standards related to Cultural Heritage Sites.

8.

The second story, if present, shall be designed to have windows aligned with windows on the ground floor level.

Shopfront Example—large glazing area of display windows, tile bulkhead under windows, glass door, clerestory and shade awning.

Shopfront Example—large glazing area of display windows, tile bulkhead under windows, glass door, clerestory and shade awning.

Shopfront Example—large glazing area of display windows, and recessed storefront entry with glass door.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Location. A Shopfront with Arcade is an allowed frontage type for a Commercial/Mixed-Use Building in the TC zone only.

b.

Description. The Arcade shall have façades with a colonnade at the ground floor that supports the upper stories of the building or the roof (for one-story buildings). Behind these Arcades shall be a ground-floor shopfront, ideal for retail or restaurant use. The Arcade shall provide shelter to the pedestrian, shade the storefront glass and prevent glare that might obscure views of the merchandise.

Vines may be located at the arcade columns and shall be planted on grade in vine pockets located between the columns and the property line. Planter boxes or pots may be placed in between the columns to provide enclosure for such uses as cafe seating.

c.

Design Standards.

1.

Arcades shall be minimum ten (10) feet wide clear in all directions (height, depth and length).

2.

Along primary frontages, the arcade column spacing shall correspond to storefront openings.

3.

The height of the colonnade shall be four (4) to five (5) times the column width.

4.

Along Primary Street, walls without openings shall not exceed ten (10) linear feet.

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TABLE 1.5.3. SHOPFRONT WITH ARCADE STANDARDS
2-Story Arcade diagram—Shopfront, columns, and overhead second-story building comprise of the Arcade.
STANDARDS		ARCADE
		MIN.	MAX.
a	Height (sidewalk to ceiling)	12 ft.	16 ft.
b	Depth (façade to interior column face)	8 ft.	16 ft.
c	Length along frontage (percent of building façade width)	75%	100%

 

Illustrative Photo

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Location. A Stoop is an allowed frontage type for a Courtyard Building type in the TC and R/MU zones; and for a Townhouse, Small Apartment Building, Triplex/Quadplex, Single-Family and Duplex, and Habitable Accessory Structures in the R/MU and RES zones.

b.

Description. A Stoop shall consist of a stair and landing that leads directly from the sidewalk level to a building entrance. The ground floor of the building shall be raised to provide privacy for the rooms facing the public street. This frontage type is ideal for ground floor housing that is near the street.

c.

Design Standards.

1.

Stoops must be located directly at the entry(ies) of the building to which they provide access.

2.

The exterior stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to the adjoining sidewalk.

3.

The landing may be covered by a roof or awning, or left uncovered.

4.

Landscaping shall be placed on both sides of the stoop, either at grade or in raised planters.

5.

Garden walls along the property line are allowed subject to the applicable requirements for Fences, Walls and Hedges for height and materials, see Sec. 8119-1.8.3. For additional details, see Sec. 8106-8.1.

6.

In addition to the stairs, a ramp that conforms to ADA Standards may be provided.

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TABLE 1.5.4. STOOP STANDARDS
Stoop diagram: A raised entry within a small landscaped setback comprises the Stoop frontage.
STANDARDS		MIN.	MAX.
a	Stoop width	4 ft.	10 ft.
b	Landing depth (not including stairs)	4 ft.	10 ft.
c	Landing floor height (measured from adjoining finished grade)	18 in.	3 ft.
d	Planter/fence height 1	—	3 ft.

 

[1] For more standards for Fences, Walls and Hedges, refer to Sec. 8119-1.8.3

Stoop Example—stairs, landing, and landscape area.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Location. A Porch is an allowed frontage type for a Courtyard, Townhouse, Small Apartment Building, Triplex/Quadplex, and Single-Family and Duplex Building types in the R/MU and RES zones.

b.

Description. A Porch shall consist of an unenclosed, covered patio attached to the exterior of a building, and shall provide a physical transition from the sidewalk to the building. Porches are provided on buildings that are set back from the Primary or Side Street property lines and may encroach into the front yard setback. (See Sec. 8119-1.3.2(e) and 8119-1.3.3(e) for allowed building encroachments in the R/MU and RES zones.)

Porches can be used for outdoor seating, or dining areas on residential, commercial or mixed-use buildings.

c.

Design Standards.

1.

The main entry of the building must be accessed through the porch.

2.

The exterior stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to the adjoining sidewalk.

3.

The porch must be covered by a roof.

4.

Garden walls along the property line are allowed subject to the applicable requirements for Fences, Walls and Hedges for height and materials, see Sec. 8119-1.8.3. For additional details, see Sec. 8106-8.1.

5.

In addition to the stairs, a ramp that conforms to ADA Standards may be provided.

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TABLE 1.5.5. PORCH STANDARDS
Porch diagram: Optional low fence at property line with porch extending from building façade into front setback comprise the frontage.
STANDARDS		MIN.	MAX.
a	Porch depth (between wall and columns)	7 ft.	—
b	Porch width (between corner columns)	12 ft.	—
c	Porch height (measured from porch surface to top of porch columns)	8 ft.	12 ft.
d	Floor height (measured from adjoining finished grade)	18 in.	3 ft.
e	Separation between porch and fence or sidewalk	5 ft.	—

 

Porch Example—small setback with or without fence and raised porch create separation from street while providing an entry feature and outdoor living area for the dwelling.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Location. A Front Yard is an allowed frontage type for a Courtyard, Small Apartment Building, Triplex/Quadplex, and Single-Family and Duplex Building types in the R/MU and RES zones; and an optional frontage type for the Industrial Building in the IND zone.

b.

Description. The Front Yard is the area between the building façade and the property line. Front yards may be unique to the property or designed in a manner that is similar to adjacent front yards. Front yards are frequently defined by solid or see-through fences, walls or hedges.

On sloping sites, front yards may be raised above the level of the adjoining sidewalk and supported by a low retaining wall at the property line with steps providing access from the sidewalk through the front yard to the building entry. Porches, stoops, balconies, and awnings may encroach into front yard setbacks. (See Sec. 8119-1.3.2(e), Sec. 8119-1.3.3(e) and Sec. 8119-1.3.4(e) for allowed building encroachments in the R/MU, RES and IND zones.)

c.

Design Standards.

1.

Front Yards shall be located on the lot and dimensioned per the zone standards.

2.

Front yards shall be landscaped. Paved areas shall be limited to walks and driveways where present.

3.

For residential buildings in the Residential (RES) and Residential/Mixed Use (R/MU) zone, Front Yards shall be used in conjunction with a Porch or Stoop frontage type (with the exception of a Side Street Frontage).

4.

At corner lots, both Primary and Side Streets frontages shall be treated as Front Yards.

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TABLE 1.5.6. FRONT YARD STANDARDS
Front Yard diagram: Building setback can be small or large depending on the building types and zone.
STANDARDS		MIN.	MAX.
a	Size of Front Yard	Per building setbacks in applicable zone
b	Allowed encroachments into building setbacks	Porch, stoop, awnings, balconies
c	Wall or fence height 1	—	3 ft. (solid); 5 ft. (see-through)
d	Height of Front Yard above adjoining sidewalk	0 ft.	3 ft.
e	Distance from property line to front yard fence	12 in.	—

 

[1] For other applicable requirements for Fences, Walls and Hedges, see Sec. 8119-1.8.3

Front Yard Example—Landscaping with paving limited to walkways.

Front Yard diagram with an optional low fence.

Front Yard Example—A front yard enclosed by a fence.

5.

Garden walls along the property line are allowed subject to the applicable requirements for Fences, Walls and Hedges for height and materials, see Sec. 8119-1.8.3. For additional details, see Sec. 8106-8.1.

6.

Discretionary development with landscaping shall have a minimum of 80 percent of the front yard area as soft or hard landscaping.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Location. An Industrial Frontage is the minimum frontage type required for an Industrial Building in the IND zone, and it applies to all Primary and Side street-facing façades.

b.

Description. The Industrial frontage type must include, at a minimum, windows and a main entry door within the façades that face the Primary Street or Side Street. The primary intent of the Industrial frontage type is to ensure that windows are provided at the ground level, which contribute to a safe pedestrian environment. A secondary intent is to ensure that industrial buildings are compatible with nearby commercial, residential or mixed-use areas.

c.

Design Standards.

1.

Windows or glazed doors (which may include glazed roll-up doors) must be provided on all façades that face the Primary Street and, in the case of corner lots, the Side Street. Mirrored glass is prohibited.

2.

Minimum and maximum window glazing areas are shown in Table 1.5.7.

3.

Suitable cladding materials include metal, concrete masonry, concrete, brick, stucco, and wood. Buildings with metal cladding shall use other materials (such as concrete, masonry or wood) in any combination for at least twenty (20) percent of the Primary Street façade.

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TABLE 1.5.7. INDUSTRIAL FRONTAGE STANDARDS
Industrial Frontage Diagram for Street-facing façade: Can have a small or a large setback.
STANDARDS		MIN.	MAX.
a	Height of sill above adjoining sidewalk (ft.)	—	4 ft.
b	Glazing/window area percentage of ground floor façade width along Primary Street (%)	40%	80%
c	Glazing/window area percentage of ground floor façade width along Side Street (%)	30%	80%

 

Example of an Industrial Building with a continuous band of street-facing windows.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

Table 1.6.1 below lists the types of signs allowed in Old Town Saticoy. As noted in the table, see the following regulations for sign standards:

a.

Article 10 for standards to applicable signs. Also see Sec. 8110-6 for regulations related to bench signs, clocks and thermometers;

b.

Commercial displays, per Sec. 8110-6.4 for Display Structures for Pedestrian Viewing;

c.

Current Sec. 8119-1.6 for new signs allowed for Old Town Saticoy; and

d.

Chapter 6 Old Town Saticoy Design Guidelines (in the Saticoy Area Plan) for additional requirements that apply to all signs in Old Town Saticoy.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

Discretionary development in the TC and R/MU zones that include one (1) or more of the sign types listed in Table 1.6.1 shall submit a signage program as part of the discretionary project application. The signage program shall describe and illustrate the location, dimensions, color, and sign type of all signs to be installed in conjunction with any and all uses for an entire establishment or site. (See Sec. 8119-1.1.6(c) for the submittal requirements.) All new, altered, or changed signs shall conform to an approved signage program.

[1] Apply Article 10 for sign standards; and see Chapter 6 Old Town Saticoy Design Guidelines in the Saticoy Area Plan, for additional signage requirements.

[2] Attached or Freestanding.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Signs within Public rights-of-way. Installation of signs within the public right-of-way requires an encroachment permit issued by the Transportation Department of the Public Works Agency (per Sec. 8110-5.4). A minimum of six (6) feet for pedestrian access shall be maintained at all times on sidewalks, within the public right-of-way.

b.

Sign Illumination.

1.

Internal Light Source: If permitted, the light source shall not be visible from the ground and shall be limited to the sign area.

2.

External Light Source: Lighting (uplighting, downlighting) shall be aimed solely at the sign to be illuminated, and shall not be visible from an off-site location.

3.

Neon lighting is limited to window signs, and shall not flash, scintillate, move or rotate.

4.

Apply Sec. 8106-8.6 for specifications on Light Fixtures.

c.

Signage for large-scale development or redevelopment. Apply Sec. 8119-1.8.5(f) for signage requirements for large-scale development or redevelopment.

Example of lighting aimed solely at the sign to be illuminated.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Description. A two-sided sign that projects over a public right-of-way such as a sidewalk or public open space. This type of sign is intended for viewing by pedestrians approaching the shop.

b.

Design Standards.

1.

Maximum one (1) sign per business along Primary Street frontage;

2.

Projecting Signs shall not be placed under an awning or horizontally within five (5) feet of an awning or another projecting sign; and

3.

Illuminated projecting signs are permitted.

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TABLE 1.6.4. PROJECTING SIGN STANDARDS
Projecting Sign Diagram. See Design Standards below for requirements.
STANDARDS		MIN.	MAX.
a	Height	—-	18 in.
b	Width	—-	36 in.
c	Thickness	—-	3 in.
d	Vertical clearance from sidewalk	8 ft.	12 ft.
e	Horizontal clearance from adjoining curb	3 ft.	—-

 

Example — Rectangular projecting sign with painted relief and decorative bracket.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

This Section identifies the types of parks allowed within Old Town Saticoy, and it provides basic park standards. A park can either be a fully landscaped area used primarily for active recreation or an area that contains a mixture of "hardscape" and landscape materials intended for passive recreation. All public open spaces should be designed in compliance with the standards of this Section. See Chapter 6 Old Town Saticoy Design Guidelines in the Saticoy Area Plan for further park requirements.

Proposed parks shall also comply with the Ventura County Parks Department standards, as applicable.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

The types of parks allowed within each zone are shown in Table 1.7.1 below. See Figure 4-2 of Chapter 4 Area Plan Elements in the Saticoy Area Plan for potential park locations.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Pocket Park. A small open space that may include playground equipment, informal athletic courts, and water features. Pocket Parks may be located in all areas of Old Town Saticoy.

Illustrative Photo of a Pocket Park appropriate for the Town Center.

b.

Plaza. A plaza is a small park that is located at the block interior or at the intersection of public streets. In addition to providing public, outdoor space for sitting or eating, a plaza may be used for occasional civic or commercial activities such as a Farmer's Market. A plaza is spatially defined by public street and building frontages, and its landscape consists primarily of special paving materials and formally arranged shade trees. Plazas may also include lighting, paths, small lawn areas, flower displays, and benches.

Illustrative Diagram of a Plaza.

c.

Green. A Green is a park that is available for formal or informal recreation. Greens may be used as recreational fields and may be spatially defined by landscaping rather than building frontages. Its landscape may consist of lawn and trees, native landscape, or a combination of these.

Illustrative Diagram of a Green.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

Table 1.7.3 identifies minimum and maximum sizes for each Park type in Old Town Saticoy.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

The following guidelines apply to the new Pocket Parks, Plazas, and Greens in Old Town Saticoy.

a.

Access. A minimum of one (1) access point shall be provided from an adjoining public sidewalk(s).

b.

Parking. Except for the "Green" park type, no on-site parking is allowed or required.

c.

Landscape. Tree types shall be limited to drought tolerant species (see Ventura County Landscape Design Criteria). Whenever feasible, utilize native California tree species. Avoid non-native, invasive species.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Street-facing façades shall be built parallel to the right-of-way.

b.

For corner lots within the Old Town Saticoy Area:

1.

The Primary Street side of the lot is defined as the short side of the lot; and

2.

The Side Street side of the lot is defined as the long side of the lot.

c.

All setbacks shall be measured from the primary or accessory structure, pursuant to Sec. 8106-4.

d.

Architectural features such as eaves, balconies, bay windows and other similar features constitute exceptions that, if allowed, may encroach into setbacks. For allowable encroachments into setbacks, see Tables 1.3.1(e), 1.3.2(e), 1.3.3(e) and 1.3.4(e).

e.

See exceptions for building placement standards in Sec. 8119-1.8.5. Standards for Specific Locations.

f.

For standards related to sight triangles and sight distance, apply Sec. 8106-8.4 and 8106-8.5. Sight triangles and sight distances define setbacks for structures and landscaping to ensure that drivers can see approaching traffic.

g.

A distance of five (5) feet between adjoining buildings must be maintained for fire access.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Measurement of Building Height: The heights of buildings in all zones shall be measured as follows (see Figure 1.8.2):

1.

Pitched or Hip Roofs. For buildings with a pitched or hip roof, building height is the vertical distance from the finished grade to the averaged midpoint of the finished roof.

2.

Other Roof Types. For buildings with a flat roof, or buildings where the roof and walls form a continuous architectural unit (e.g. A-frame buildings, Quonset huts, geodesic domes), building height is the vertical distance from the finished grade to the highest point of the finished roof. This maximum height shall include the height of parapets and roof decks (per current building regulations).

3.

Calculation of Averaged Midpoint. The averaged midpoint is calculated by drawing a line between the highest point of the finished roof, at the main ridgeline, and the top of the roof covering where it intersects with a horizontal line drawn from the top of each of the two (2) exterior walls parallel to the main ridgeline. The midpoint is the point one-half of the distance between the upper and lower points. The averaged midpoint is the average of the two (2) midpoints.

4.

Finished Roof. When measuring height, the term "finished roof" shall be defined as a roof with the roof sheeting in place. However, the term "finished roof" shall not include other roofing materials.

b.

Building masses, including sloped roofs, shall not project beyond the maximum building height as shown in Tables 1.3.1(b), 1.3.2(b), 1.3.3(b), and 1.3.4(b). Apply Sec. 8106-7 for allowable exceptions to maximum height of buildings for architectural features (such as chimneys, church steeples, etc.).

FIGURE 1.8.2. MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING HEIGHT

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

a.

Allowable Materials. Fences shall be constructed of natural materials (wood, brick, stone, river rock, etc.), materials that look like natural materials, or wrought iron.

1.

Wrought iron fences shall be vertical, five-eighths (⅝) inch minimum dimension at four (4) inch to six (6) inch spacing.

2.

Concrete block walls are prohibited when visible from a public street, trail or walkway, except when located underground or when fully covered in stucco or a decorative masonry facing material.

3.

Chain link fences are allowed in the IND and RES zones when located in a side or rear yard setback, provided that the fence is slatted and screened with landscaping when visible from a public right-of-way (including alleys). Such fences are prohibited when located along (or parallel to) the side of the lot that faces a Primary or Side Street.

b.

Height. When located within a Primary Street or Side Street setback, the maximum height for solid fences, walls or hedges shall be three (3) feet. When the fence, wall or hedge is see-through, transparent, or a combination (see Sec. 8119-1.8.3(c) below), the maximum height shall be five (5) feet. When located within a side or rear yard setback, the maximum height shall be six (6) feet.

Height exceptions may be available for parcels abutting SR-118 if needed to address potentially significant noise impacts. However, such walls shall be set back at least three (3) feet from the property line and shall be screened with landscaping.

c.

Transparency. A see-through or transparent wall, fence or hedge shall provide at least fifty (50) percent visibility throughout the fence. For a combination fence or wall (solid plus see-through), the solid portion of the wall shall be located at the bottom of the wall/fence and shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.

d.

Primary or Side Street Setbacks. For lots located in the Residential (RES) zone, a fence, wall or hedge located within the Primary or Side Street setback shall be located at least twelve (12) inches from the property line. The landowner shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a landscaped area between the edge of sidewalk and the fence or wall.

Also see the following for additional information and requirements for fences, walls and hedges:

1.

Subsection C.2 in Chapter 6 Old Town Saticoy Design Guidelines (Saticoy Area Plan); and

2.

Sec. 8106-8.1.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

This section addresses standards for Cultural Heritage Sites in Saticoy, as identified by the Saticoy Historic Resources Survey and Context. (prepared by San Buenaventura Research Associates, adopted by County of Ventura CHB, January 2015.) See Appendix C for guidance in processing permits for Cultural Heritage Sites.

a.

The Cultural Heritage Board (CHB) or support staff shall issue the necessary permits for the alteration, restoration, preservation, rehabilitation, remodel, addition, change of use, demolition, subdivision, or relocation of Cultural Heritage Sites in accordance with the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Ordinance (Ord. No. 4225), as amended. Sec. 8107-37 regulates standards (and appropriate deviations) for Cultural Heritage Sites.

b.

When discretionary development is located on a lot that adjoins a Cultural Heritage Site, the CHB or support staff shall review the proposed development and recommend changes necessary to ensure compatibility with the Cultural Heritage Site (in accordance with the Initial Study Assessment Guidelines).

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)

Standards within this section address unique circumstances at the specified location. When applicable, these standards shall replace setback, frontage, and other standards in Sec. 8119-1.3 Zoning Standards.

a.

Parcels that adjoin the Railroad right-of-way.

1.

Standards: Whenever feasible, apply the "rear" standards (frontage, setback, etc.) for the side of a lot that abuts the railroad. When the primary street for the lot is L.A. Avenue or Alelia Avenue, and the "rear" lot standards is not feasible, use the "side street" standards for the side of a lot that abuts the railroad.

2.

R/MU zone:

i.

Parking should be placed next to the railroad right-of-way.

ii.

Residential development that adjoins the railroad or industrial use shall use building or parking placement, building design, wall construction, or visual screening to minimize noise and vibration from adjoining uses. Such development shall also be designed to prevent residents from accessing the railroad tracks.

3.

Historic Saticoy Train Depot: Subsections (a) and (b) above do not apply to the Train Depot. For this lot, the "primary street" standards may be used for the side of lot facing the railroad, and parking may be located along Azahar Street or within a side setback. For other standards that apply to the Train Depot, see Appendix C.

b.

Parcels that abut Los Angeles Avenue.

1.

Standards: For parcels that abut L.A. Avenue, use L.A. Avenue as the "primary street" for the purpose of establishing setback, frontage, and other standards. However, for parcels that abut L.A. Avenue and are located north of Violeta Street, use Violeta Street as the "primary street" for the purpose of setting setback, frontage, and other standards due to topographic constraints along L. A. Avenue.

2.

R/MU Zone: Ground floor commercial is required at all corners of L.A. Avenue and Nardo Street.

c.

Parcels zoned Town Center (TC) west of SR-118.

1.

Standards: Use SR-118 as the "primary street" for setback, frontage, parking placement and other standards. Parking placement may be located at side or rear of building.

2.

Building Placement: Maximum front setbacks shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet at this location.

3.

Building Frontage: The minimum frontage on the "primary street" shall be sixty (60) percent (instead of eighty (80) percent). No "side street" frontage is required at this location. This requirement does not apply to any Cultural Heritage Site.

d.

Parcels zoned Industrial (IND) adjacent to the Residential (RES) zone.

1.

Retain a maximum 35-foot building height along fifty (50) percent (or more) of the building frontage on Azahar Street or, alternatively, step the second floor back ten (10) feet or more from the edge of the main façade.

2.

Utilize sloped or pitched roofs on buildings adjacent to residentially zoned parcels.

e.

SR-118.

1.

With the exception of TC zoned parcels west of SR 118 (see Sec. 8119-1.8.5(c)), no other parcels within Old Town Saticoy may use SR-118 as a "primary street".

2.

All development adjacent to SR-118 must comply with indoor noise standards in the General Plan and California Building Code.

f.

Large-Scale Development or Redevelopment. This section provides site development standards for large-scale development or redevelopment in Old Town Saticoy, which is defined as a project where the total area included in the development proposal exceeds one (1) acre. Site development standards for such developments, listed below, shall be used in conjunction with applicable standards in Sec. 8119-1.3 through Sec. 8119-1.5 of the Old Town Saticoy Development Code, amended as follows:

1.

Building Number/Types: In order to replicate the existing, small-scale development pattern within Old Town Saticoy, the project shall include two (2) or more buildings. When the size of project exceeds two (2) acres, the project shall include four (4) or more buildings and two (2) or more Building Types, as allowed by the applicable zone.

2.

Vehicular Access: On-site parking shall be accessed from new internal streets, existing alleys, or the "side street" for that lot. Direct access to on-site parking from SR 118 or the "primary street" is prohibited unless alternative access is not feasible.

3.

Existing Local Roads: With the exception of the western cul-de-sac on Azahar Street, large-scale development shall not include the removal of local roads on the Mobility Map. (See Figure 4-3 in Chapter 4 of the Saticoy Area Plan.)

4.

Pedestrian Access: Pedestrian facilities and amenities shall be provided in the form of sidewalks, plazas, or interconnected courtyards. On-site pedestrian facilities shall provide access to public walkways located on adjacent "primary" and "side" streets.

5.

Landscaping: In addition to landscaping in all "primary street" and "side street" setbacks, the following shall be provided:

i.

Pedestrian amenities that include trees, decorative lighting, benches, and decorative permeable paving.

ii.

For development sized at fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of building footprint area or more, at least one (1) of the park types listed in Sec. 8119-1.7 shall be included within the proposed site layout. Parks located within the TC zone shall meet the definition of "semi-public outdoor area" in Chapter 7 Definitions in the Saticoy Area Plan.

iii.

Also apply Sec. 8108-5 for parking lot design and landscape requirements.

6.

Signage:

i.

If applicable, development applications shall include a sign program. (See Sec. 8119-1.1.6(c) for submittal requirements.)

7.

Northern "Gateway" Parcel (see Figure 1.8.5(A)): The following additional standards shall apply if all (or a major portion of) the block located at SR-118, between Violeta Street and Telephone Road, shall be redeveloped for commercial use:

i.

Violeta Street shall be used as the "primary street" for the purpose of applying the Development Code standards. Violeta Street and L. A. Avenue shall be designed as primary frontages; whereas Telephone Lane shall be designed as a side street frontage.

ii.

Parking placement shall be located within the lot interior, with vehicular access from L.A. Avenue. Pedestrian access to the development shall be provided from Telephone Lane, Violeta Street and L.A. Avenue.

iii.

At least one (1) of the park types listed in Sec. 8119-1.7 shall be included in the development plans. The park shall meet the definition of "semi-public outdoor area" in Chapter 7 Definitions in the Saticoy Area Plan.

iv.

Signage and decorative landscaping shall be provided at the intersection of SR-118 and Telephone Lane. The signage should be visible to drivers on SR 118 and Telephone Lane, and communicate entry into Old Town Saticoy. The signage type could be an identification sign within a plaza, letters attached to a low wall, or an architectural feature.

8.

Southern "Gateway" Parcel (see Figure 1.8.5(B)): The following standards shall apply for the R/MU parcel south of Rosal Lane and east of L.A. Avenue:

i.

Commercial development may be located along L. A. Avenue, with residential development located along Rosal Lane and Alelia Street, at the eastern portion of the parcel.

ii.

Development located at the western portion of lot shall use L.A. Avenue as the "primary street", while development at the eastern portion of lot shall use Rosal Lane or Alelia Street as the "primary street".

iii.

Parking placement should occur within the interior of the lot, adjacent to the South Industrial Area. Vehicular access to the parking lot should be provided from Rosal Lane and Alelia Avenue.

iv.

At least one (1) of the park types listed in Sec. 8119-1.7 shall be included in the development plans. The park shall meet the definition of "semi-public outdoor area" in Chapter 7 Definitions in the Saticoy Area Plan.

v.

Signage and decorative landscaping shall be provided at the intersection of SR-118 and L.A. Avenue. The signage should be visible to drivers on SR 118, and communicate entry into Old Town Saticoy. The signage type could be an identification sign within a plaza, letters attached to a low wall, or an architectural feature such as a fountain or a sculpture.

9.

Commercial Block Redevelopment (see Figure 1.8.5(C)): The following additional standards shall apply if all (or a major portion of) the block located south of Violeta Street, between SR-118 and L.A. Avenue, shall be redeveloped:

i.

L.A. Avenue and Violeta Street shall be designated as "primary streets", with limited frontage along SR-118.

ii.

Parking placement should occur within the lot interior or, alternatively, adjacent to the railroad right-of-way.

iii.

At least one (1) of the park types listed in Sec. 8119-1.7 shall be included in the development plans. The park shall meet the definition of "semi-public outdoor area" in Chapter 7 Definitions in the Saticoy Area Plan.