Yorba Linda City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
16 SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
§ 18.16.010 Established.
Because of their special or unique characteristics, the following special purpose zones are established:
A.
MHP Mobile Home Park Zone;
B.
PD Planned Development Zone;
C.
PS Public and Semipublic Zone;
D.
PL Presidential Library Zone;
E.
OS Open Space and OSR Open Space Ranchettes Zones.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.020 Purpose.
The MHP, mobile home park zone, is intended for the exclusive development of mobile home parks. All mobile home parks shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.030 Occupancy.
Except as provided in Section 18.20.020, no mobile home shall be occupied or used for living or sleeping purposes unless it is located in a mobile home park.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.040 Property development standards.
The standards in Table 18.16-1 shall apply to developments within the mobile home park zone. Additional requirements may be specified as conditions of approval of Design Review by the Planning Commission.
Table 18.16-1 MOBILE HOME PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS | |
|---|---|
Standard | |
Minimum site area | 20 acres |
Minimum street frontage | 250 ft. |
Minimum unit space area | 3,500 sq. ft. |
Setback — adjoining a street | 20 ft. |
Setback — interior lot line | 15 ft. |
Maximum height | 35 ft. |
Recreation area | 150 sq. ft./unit space1 |
1 | Shall be increased to 200 sq. ft./unit space if children under the age of 18 are permitted within the development. |
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.050 Interior site development standards and requirements.
The following requirements shall apply to development of mobile home spaces and to facilities within a mobile home park. Additional requirements may be specified as conditions of Design Review.
A.
Mobile Home Space. Each space shall contain a minimum of 3,500 square feet for exclusive use by the occupants of the space. Each space shall have at least 40 feet adjoining an access drive. Each space shall have dimensions capable of accommodating a rectangle with minimum dimensions of 45 feet by 65 feet.
B.
Mobile Home Placement. Each mobile home shall be located not less than 10 feet from the boundary of a mobile home space, except that carports, patio covers, storage buildings and similar structures accessory to a mobile home may be located not less than five feet from the boundary of a mobile home space.
C.
Manufactured Home Placement. Each manufactured home shall be located not less than seven feet from the boundary of a manufactured home space, except that carports, patio covers, storage buildings, and similar structures accessory to a manufactured home may be located not less than five feet from the boundary of a manufactured home space.
D.
Access Drives. All mobile home access drives within a mobile home park shall be privately owned, and shall be at least 28 feet wide exclusive of adjoining parking areas.
E.
Sidewalks. Concrete sidewalks at least five feet in width shall be provided to serve each mobile home space and to serve all central or common facilities within the mobile home park. Sidewalks need not adjoin access drives.
F.
Landscaping. Not less than 20 percent of each mobile home space shall be landscaped with plant materials, including at least one tree on each space.
G.
Minimum Size Mobile Home. All mobile homes shall be at least doublewide coaches.
H.
Accessory Buildings and Uses. Accessory buildings and uses serving the entire mobile home park, including recreation facilities, laundry areas, mobile home park offices, and maintenance or storage buildings, shall be located at least 50 feet from the external boundary of the mobile home park site. All exterior maintenance or storage areas shall be enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.060 Screening and landscaping requirements.
Required yards shall be landscaped in accord with a site development plan to be approved in accordance with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 18.36 (Design Review) of this title, and screening shall be provided around the entire site, except where a required yard adjoins a street, screening shall be located at the rear of the required yard.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.070 On-site improvements-Conformance required.
On-site improvements shall be constructed and maintained in conformance with the conditions of approval of Design Review by the Planning Commission. Such improvements may include the design, construction and maintenance of the following:
A.
Access drives, sidewalks, and parking spaces.
B.
Walls and fences.
C.
Lighting.
D.
Drainage and sanitary sewer facilities.
E.
Electrical and water service.
F.
Fire protection facilities.
G.
Refuse collection facilities.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.080 Preexisting mobile home parks-Applicable regulations.
A preexisting mobile home park shall not lose its legal non-conforming status by reason of failure to meet the minimum requirements prescribed by this section, provided that the regulations of this section shall apply to the enlargement or expansion of a mobile home park, and provided that a preexisting mobile home park on a site less than 20 acres shall not be further reduced in area.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.090 Signs.
No sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in an MHP zone except as provided in Chapter 18.24.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.100 Purpose.
In addition to the purpose outlined in Section 18.02.020, the PD planned development zone is designed to achieve the following objectives:
A.
To provide for the classification and development of parcels of land as coordinated, comprehensive projects so as to take advantage of the superior environment which can result from large-scale community planning.
B.
To allow diversification of land uses as they relate to each other in a physical and environmental arrangement, while ensuring substantial compliance with the provisions of this title.
C.
To provide for a zone encompassing various types of land uses, such as single-family residential developments, multiple housing developments, professional and administrative office areas, commercial centers, industrial parks or any public or semipublic use or combination of uses through the adoption of a development plan and text materials which set forth land use relationships and development standards.
D.
To facilitate development of infill areas by permitting greater flexibility, and consequently, more creative and imaginative designs for the development of such areas than generally is possible under conventional zoning or subdivision regulations.
E.
To promote more economical and efficient use of the land while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices, a higher level of urban amenities and preservation of natural and scenic qualities of open spaces.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.110 Permitted uses.
In the PD zone, the following uses are permitted:
A.
Those uses designated on the development plan for the particular PD zone as approved by the City Council.
B.
The continuation of all land uses which existed in the zone at the time of adoption of the development plan; existing land uses shall either be incorporated as part of the development plan or shall terminate in accordance with a specific abatement schedule submitted and approved as part of the development plan.
C.
Accessory uses and structures incidental to permitted uses.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.120 Requirements in general.
The following requirements shall apply to all PD zoned areas:
A.
An application for a zone change to permit the establishment of a PD zone shall include and be accompanied by a development plan for the entire property.
B.
An application for a zone change to establish a PD zone must be for a parcel or parcels of land that is under the control of the person or corporation proposing the developments.
C.
The area contained within a proposed PD zone shall be not less than two acres.
D.
A conditional use permit may be required for any land use on the development plan.
E.
If ambiguity exists as to the specific dimensions or extent of any designated area on the development plan, the specific boundaries shall be set by the filing of a legal description and map of the parcel in question in conjunction with the filing of a conditional use permit, tentative subdivision or parcel map, or construction permits.
F.
Overall densities of development within a PD zone shall not exceed those designated on the General Plan.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.130 Preapplication procedure-Consultation recommended.
Prior to submitting an application for a PD zone, the applicant should hold preliminary consultations with the Community Development Department and other City officials to obtain information and guidance before entering into binding commitments or incurring substantial expense in the preparation of plans, surveys, and other data.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.140 Application-Development plans and maps required.
The development plan of a proposed PD zone should consist of maps, plans, reports, schedules, development standards and schematic drawings and such other documents deemed necessary by the Community Development Director in accordance with the following requirements:
A.
The development plan shall be submitted in a form approved by the Community Development Director.
B.
The development of sections or areas within the PD zone may be permitted subject to one of the following or any combination thereof:
1.
The uses and requirements of any of the zone classifications established by this title.
2.
The uses and standards of development set forth in the development plan as approved by the City Council.
3.
Approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission prior to development.
4.
Approval of a tentative subdivision or parcel map.
C.
The development plan and any amendment thereto shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1.
The type and character of buildings or structures and the number of dwelling units per gross acre proposed for each residential area.
2.
A statement of the standards of population density for the various proposed residential land uses.
3.
The general location of school sites, recreational areas, and other public and semipublic sites and the approximate area of each.
D.
The development plan and any amendment thereto shall be accompanied by the following:
1.
A general land use map setting forth the proposed uses of all sections or areas within the subject property and the approximate acreage of each.
2.
An accompanying text setting forth the land use regulations that constitute the standards of development designed to govern those sections or areas specified in the development plan. Such standards shall contain definitions and information concerning requirements for building site coverage, building heights, building setbacks, off-street parking, vehicular access, signing, lighting, storage, screening and landscaping, and any other information that the Community Development Director shall require to ensure substantial compliance with the purpose of the PD zone.
3.
A topographic map and conceptual grading plan of the property.
4.
A preliminary report and overall plan describing proposed provisions for storm drainage, sewage disposal, water supply and such other public improvements and utilities as the City Engineer may require.
5.
A written statement of standards as they relate to the allocation of land within the development plan to all proposed types of land uses.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.150 Adoption of development plans and maps.
The development plan and supporting statements and documents submitted with the application for a planned development shall be approved and adopted by the City Council and included in the ordinance establishing the PD zone.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.160 Amendments to development plan-Compliance required.
A.
All developments within the PD zone shall comply substantially with the development plan as approved and adopted by the City Council.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.170 Conditional use permit development-Application requirements.
A conditional use permit required for the development of any portion or area of a PD zone shall be filed in accordance with Section 18.36.200 of this title, and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following documents and materials:
A.
A map showing the location of the project in relation to the approved development plan.
B.
A boundary survey map of the property; a tentative subdivision map may be substituted if the applicant proposes to subdivide the property.
C.
A topographic map of the property and the preliminary proposed finished grade shown in contour intervals of not to exceed two feet.
D.
Location grades, width and types of improvements proposed for all streets; and general plan of water, sewer and drainage systems.
E.
Preliminary concept of design drawings indicating proposed walkways, driveways or service areas.
G.
Location and design of automobile parking areas.
H.
Preliminary landscaping concept plan.
I.
Location of public and quasi-public buildings or areas, including, but not limited to, schools, recreation facilities, parking and service areas, if any.
J.
Preliminary elevations of structures and a written description indicating architectural theme or type of development.
K.
Location of any existing eucalyptus windrow trees; the development plan should stipulate, to the degree feasible, the preservation of the trees in accordance with Section 18.28.050 H.
L.
Irrevocable offers to dedicate those areas shown on the plan as a public property.
M.
The proposed means for assuring continuing existence, maintenance, and operation of the various common elements and facilities. If a community association or similar governing structure is to be established, a copy of the covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) shall be submitted for City review and approval.
N.
Such other information as may be required by the Community Development Director to permit a complete analysis and appraisal of the planned development.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.200 Purpose.
In addition to the objective prescribed in Section 18.02.020, the PS public and semipublic zone is included in the zoning regulations to permit adequate identification of areas reserved and developed for public uses other than street rights-of-way, to provide for expansion of their operations or change in use and to identify and preserve areas of historic and community significance for the enjoyment of future generations.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.210 Permitted and conditional uses.
Table 18.16-2 contains a listing of permitted uses and accessory uses within the PS zone. Uses in the table are permitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited.
Table 18.16-2 PUBLIC SPACE LAND USE MATRIX | ||
|---|---|---|
Use | PS | Comments |
Amphitheatre | C | |
Animal shelter | C | See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII |
Cemetery/mausoleum | C | |
Christmas tree/pumpkin sales | T | |
Co-generation plant | C | |
Commercial recreation | C | |
Communication facility | C | See Ch. 18.20 Art. XI |
Community center | C | |
Conference/convention facility | C | |
Construction office/trailer | T | |
Corporation yard | C | |
Daycare center/nursery | C | |
Equestrian center | C | |
Farm/ranch, commercial | P | |
Funeral home/mortuary/crematory | C | |
Golf course, tennis/swim club | C | |
Library/museum, public | C | |
Maintenance facility | C | |
Outdoor event | T | |
Park/recreational facility, public | C | |
Performing arts center | C | |
Public building & grounds | C | |
Public utility facility | C | |
Recreational court | C | See Ch. 18.20 Art. III |
Recreational facility, private | C | |
Stable, commercial | C | |
Theater/cinema | C | |
Waste management facility | C | See Ch. 18.32 |
Zoo | C | |
(A = Accessory Use; C = Conditional Use; D = Design Review; T = Temporary Use; P = Permitted Use) |
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.220 Property development standards and requirements.
A.
Table 18.16-3 contains the development standards that are applicable within the PS zone.
Table 18.16-3 PUBLIC SPACE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS | |
|---|---|
Standard | |
Minimum site area | 1 acre |
Minimum site width | 160 ft. |
Minimum site depth | 160 ft. |
Front setback | 25 ft. |
Side setback | 25 ft. |
Rear setback | 25 ft. |
Maximum building height | 35 ft. |
Maximum building coverage | 25% |
B.
Screening and landscaping for a conditional use shall be specified in the use permit.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.300 Purpose.
The PL presidential library zone is included in the zoning regulations to provide identification of an area of regional, national and international cultural and historical significance, and to provide for the development, enhancement and expansion of the birthplace, library and archive of President Richard M. Nixon.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.310 Permitted and conditional uses.
Table 18.16-4 contains a listing of permitted uses and accessory uses within the PL zone. Uses in the Table are permitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited. In addition to the uses listed in Table 18.16-4, the burial site of former presidents and their immediate family members shall be deemed a permitted use.
Table 18.16-4 PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY LAND USE MATRIX | ||
|---|---|---|
Use | PL | Comments |
Amphitheater | C | |
Co-generation plant | C | |
Commercial recreation | C | |
Communication facility | ♦ | See Ch. 18.20 Art. XI |
Conference/convention facility | C | |
Construction office/trailer | T | |
Library/museum, public | P | |
Outdoor event | T | |
Park, recreational facility, public | C | |
Performing arts center | C | |
Presidential library | P | |
Public buildings/grounds | C | |
Public utility facility | C | |
Recreational court | C | |
Recreational facility, private | C | |
Restaurant, no delivery | A | |
Theater/cinema | C | |
(A = Accessory Use; C = Conditional Use; D = Design Review; T = Temporary Use; P = Permitted Use; ♦ = Special Requirements) |
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.320 Property development standards.
A.
The standards in Table 18.16-5 shall apply to development within the PL zone:
Table 18.16-5 PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS | |
|---|---|
Standard | |
Setback — street facing | 50 ft. |
Setback — interior | 5 ft. |
Maximum building height | 35 ft./2 story (whichever is less) |
Maximum building coverage | 35% |
Parking | 1 space/300 sq. ft. GFA |
B.
Signs. No sign or outdoor advertising structures shall be permitted except as prescribed in Chapter 18.24, or as otherwise approved by the Planning Commission in conjunction with a conditional use permit or design review.
C.
Walls and Fences. Wall and fences may be permitted to any height by the Zoning Administrator per Chapter 18.38, or by the Planning Commission in conjunction with a conditional use permit or design review, provided, however, all fences and walls in excess of three feet in height within any required setback area shall first be reviewed and approved by the City Traffic Engineer for line-of-sight clearances.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.400 Purpose.
In addition to the objectives outlined in Section 18.02.020, the open space zones are included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following purposes:
A.
To preserve open space for the conservation of natural resources.
B.
To maintain the natural character of the land.
C.
To provide for public and quasi-public uses.
D.
To conserve areas of historic and community significance for the enjoyment of future generations.
E.
To provide for private use of land under limited development.
F.
To promote public health and safety.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.410 Open Space (OS) zone.
This zone is intended for general agriculture, open space and public uses. Only those additional uses are permitted that are complimentary to, and can exist in harmony with open space. There is no size limitation and it is the intent that this zone may be applied to a portion of a lot provided that the remainder of the lot meets the requirements for which it is zoned.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.420 Open Space Ranchettes (OSR) zone.
This zone is intended as an area for limited residential development with minimum lot sizes of five acres and maximum densities of 0.2 units per acre.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.430 Permitted and conditional uses.
Table 18.16-6 identifies the permitted uses, and accessory uses within the open space zones. Uses in the table are permitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited.
Table 18.16-6 OPEN SPACE LAND USE MATRIX | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Use | OS | OSR | Comments |
Accessory dwelling unit | • | P | See Ch. 18.20 Art. IX |
Agriculture, horticulture, grazing | P | P | Sale of produce raised on-site permitted |
Agriculture experimental facility | C | • | |
Amphitheater | C | • | |
Animal hospital, large animal | C | C | See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII |
Animal hospital, small animal | C | • | See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII |
Animal shelter | C | • | See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII |
Beehives (1-3) | P | P | |
Beehives (4 or more) | C | C | |
Caretakers quarters | A | A | |
Cemetery/mausoleum | C | C | |
Co-generation plant | C | C | |
Commercial recreation | C | C | |
Communication facility | C | C | See Ch. 18.20 Art. XI |
Community care facility, large | • | C | See Ch. 18.20 Art. VIII |
Community care facility, small | • | P | See Ch. 18.20 Art. VIII |
Community center | C | C | |
Construction office/trailer | T | T | |
Corporation yard | C | • | |
Dwelling, single family | • | P | |
Equestrian center | C | C | |
Family day care home, large | • | C | See Ch. 18.20 Art. VIII |
Family day care home, small | • | P | See Ch. 18.20 Art. VIII |
Farm/ranch, commercial | P | P | |
Fruit/vegetable stand | T | T | |
Funeral home/mortuary/crematory | C | C | |
Golf course, tennis/swim club | C | C | |
Greenhouse, commercial | C | C | |
Guest House | • | A | See Ch. 18.20 Art. IX |
Home occupation | • | A | |
Kennel, commercial | C | C | See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII |
Kennel, noncommercial | P | P | See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII |
Library/museum, public | C | C | |
Manufactured home | • | D | See Section 18.10.100.D |
Nursery, wholesale | P | P | |
Outdoor event | T | • | |
Park/recreation facility, public | C | C | |
Performing arts center | C | • | |
Public buildings/grounds | C | C | |
Public utility facility | C | C | |
Recreational court | C | C | See Ch. 18.20 Art. III |
Recreational facility, private | C | C | |
Recreational vehicle parking | • | A | |
Stable, commercial | C | C | |
Wildlife preserve/sanctuary | P | P | |
Zoo | C | C | |
(A = Accessory Use; C = Conditional Use; D = Design Review; T = Temporary Use; P = Permitted Use; • = Prohibited Use) |
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.440 Property development standards.
The standards in Table 18.16-7 shall apply to development within the open space zones.
Table 18.16-7 OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS | ||
|---|---|---|
Standard | ||
Zones | OS | OSR |
Maximum density | 0 | 0.2 units/acre |
Minimum lot width | 0 | 150 ft. |
Front setback | 0 | 30 ft. |
Side setback | 0 | 20 ft. |
Maximum building height | 35 ft./2-story1 | 35 ft./2-story1 |
Minimum dwelling size | N/A | 1,500 sq. ft. |
1 | Whichever is less |
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.450 Special requirements.
A.
In the OSR zone, minimum lot sizes may be reduced by 30 percent provided the density of a tract does not exceed 0.2 lots per acre and no more than 25 percent of the lots in a tract are smaller than five acres.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.460 Off-street parking requirements.
Off-street parking facilities shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 18.22.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.470 Signs.
No sign, outdoor advertising structure, or display or any character shall be permitted except as prescribed in Chapter 18.24.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.480 Walls and fences.
Wall or fences within 15 feet of property lines, within drainage courses, or across established animal traverses require City approval prior to construction.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.490 Easements and trails.
At the time an application for zoning is made or at the filing of a tentative map, the City may designate portions of the open space as accessible to the public and require appropriate easements over the property in accordance with the adopted Master Plan of Trails or another adopted specific plan.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)