HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-13 - ORDINANCES - ANNUAL UDC MOD (2)ORDINANCE NO. 05-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 16 AND 17 (THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, CONCERNING
THE ANNUAL MODIFICATION OF THE MODIFICATION OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE ADDITION OF THE MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE,
THE RIDGELINE PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE, AND THE
VEHICLE SERVICES OVERLAY ZONE TO THE
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita General Plan requires the implementation of the
City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code (UDC) to be in compliance with the
Government Code of the State of California;
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita Planning Division conducts an annual review of the
UDC, proposing modifications and enhancements to the UDC as directed by the City Council,
and has initiated a Unified Development Code Amendment 05-002 (Master Case 05-064) to
modify various sections of Title 16 and Title 17 of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Unified Development Code Amendment 05-002 includes various
modifications to the UDC including the creation of the Mixed Use Overlay Zone, the Vehicle
Services Overlay Zone and the Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone. The proposed
modifications/amendments are attached as Exhibit A through G;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with and further implement the
Goals and Policies of the City of Santa Clarita General Plan;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a study session regarding the proposed UDC
changes on June 21, 2005. On September 6, 2005 a joint study session was held with the City
Council and the Planning Commission to discuss the proposed additions to the UDC including
the Mixed Use Overlay Zone, the Vehicle Services Overlay Zone and the Ridgeline Preservation
Overlay Zone.
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing the
project on November 1, 2005 at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa. Clarita, Ca
91355. At this meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution P05-54, recommending
that the City Council approve Master Case 05-064, Unified Development Code
Amendment 05-002;
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and adopted by separate
resolution by the City Council on November 22, 2005, for the Unified Development Code
Amendment 05-002 as complete and in compliance with the provisions of CEQA and the City's
Environmental Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a duly noticed
public hearing on November 22, 2005, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita,
Ca 91355. At this meeting, the City Council received a presentation and public testimony on the
proposed modifications, introduced the ordinance by the City Council to modify the Unified
Development Code and passed the ordinance to a second reading on December 13, 2005.
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The proposed amendments to the Santa Clarita Unified Development
Code are consistent with the City of Santa Clarita General Plan and meet the requirements of the
Government Code of the State of California.
SECTION 2. The proposed amendments to the Santa Clarita Unified Development
Code identified in Exhibits A through G are hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. That if any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid, that portion
shall be stricken and severed, and the remaining portions shall be unaffected and remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from its
passage and adoption.
SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13`h day of December, 2005.
MAYOR
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� L CITY CLERK CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 05-19 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at
a regular meeting of the City Council on the 22°d day of November, 2005. That thereafter, said
Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13d' day
of December, 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Smyth, McLean, Kellar, Ferry, Weste
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Ordinance No. 05-19, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, CA on December 13, 2005, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of
20_.
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Coffman
Deputy City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
2005 Unified Development Code Amendments
16.17.050 Transit & Non -Motorized Access
Developments shall incorporate and be designed to encourage access by public transit and non -
motorized modes of travel (e.g. bicycle, pedestrian). This shall be accomplished by the
incorporation of appropriate on-site bicycle and pedestrian amenities, in addition to convenient
connections to the City's transit and non -motorized facilities.
Chapter 16.20
COVENANTS OF EASEMENT
Sections:
16.20.010
General
16.20.020
Procedures
16.20.030
Content of Covenant
16.20.040
Release of covenant—Procedure
16.20.010 General.
A. This chapter is adopted pursuant to Government Code Sections 65870 et seq.
B. This chapter shall apply to all development projects approved by the City, its City Council,
Planning Commission, voters, officers, and employees and acts independently from any
other authority or method for the City to require an easement. The provisions of this
chapter shall only apply when:
1. The covenant for easement is for:
a. Parking;
b. Ingress, egress, or emergency access;
c. Light and/or air access;
d. Landscaping; and/or
e. Open space purposes.
2. At the time of recording the covenant of easement, all the real property benefited or
burdened by said covenant is in common ownership.
16.20.020 Procedures. Whenever the Planning Commission or City Council determines,
independently or based upon the recommendation of City staff, that a covenant of easement is
needed for one or more of the purposes identified in Section 16.20.010, the approval, permit, or
designation shall not become effective unless or until said covenant of easement is recorded.
A. Whenever a covenant of easement is required herein, the covenant shall either:
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1. Be in a form and manner approved by the City Attorney based upon the advice of the
City Engineer and Director of Community Development; or,
2. Be prepared by the City Attorney. Whenever the City Attorney prepares a covenant of
easement, the City shall be entitled to reimbursement from the applicant for the costs
associated therewith.
16.20.030 Content of covenant. Any covenant of easement prepared pursuant to this chapter
shall contain, at a minimum, the following elements:
A. Identification of the owner and/or owners of the real property to be burdened, including a
statement that both the burdened and benefited parcels are under common ownership;
B. A consent to said covenant of easement and the recording thereof by the record owner
and/or owners to the covenant;
C. Identification of the real property to be benefited and to be burdened by said covenant
including a legal description of the same;
D. A statement that said covenant shall act as an easement pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing
with Section 801) of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the California Civil Code, including
an express statement that said easement and covenant of easement shall not merge into any
other interest in real property pursuant to California Government Code Section 65871(b);
E. State that said covenant of easement shall run with the land, be binding upon all successors
in interest to the burdened real property, inure to all successors in interest to the real
property benefited, and shall be subject to California Civil Code Section 1104;
F. Identify the approval, permit, or designation granted which required the covenant;
A statement identifying the Santa Clarita Uniform Development Code section which sets
forth the procedure for release of the covenant;
Identification of the City as a third party beneficiary;
Provisions concerning maintenance and the scope of use of the easement; and
An appropriate section for execution of said covenant of easement by the record owner or
owners of the subject real property.
16.20.040 Release of covenant—Procedure. Any person may request that the City make a
determination as to whether or not the restriction imposed by the covenant of easement is still
necessary to achieve the City's land use goals. The determination of the need for the covenant of
easement shall be made by the body, i.e., City Council or Planning Commission, or employee
that took final action on the original application. A person shall be entitled to only one (1) such
determination in any twelve (12) month period.
A. To obtain a determination mentioned above, a "request for determination" application shall
be made and filed with the City Clerk. Said application shall include a fee as set by
resolution of the City Council.
B. Upon receipt of a completed application, the City Clerk shall set the matter for public
hearing before the Planning Commission or City Council, as appropriate, and cause notice
thereof to be given pursuant to Government Code Section 65090, and a copy of the notice
shall be mailed to the record property owner or owners as shown on the Tax Assessor's
latest equalized roll if other than the applicant and to all record property owners within
three -hundred (300) feet of the property.
C. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Commission or City Council, as
appropriate, shall determine and make a finding, based upon substantial evidence in the
record, whether or not the restriction imposed by the covenant of easement is still necessary
to achieve the land use goals of the City. If the Planning Commission or City Council, as
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appropriate, determines that the covenant for easement is still required, the Planning
Commission or City Council, as appropriate, shall by resolution determine that the need
still exists.
D. If the Planning Commission or City Council, as appropriate, finds that the covenant of
easement is no longer necessary, the Planning Commission or City Council, as appropriate,
shall by resolution make the determination and finding and direct the City Attorney to
prepare a release thereof and transmit the same to the City Clerk for recording.
E. Planning Commission action on the continuing need for the covenant of easement is subject
to appeal in accordance with Section 17.01 et seq. of this Code.
F. The City Council's determination in subsections (C) and (D) above shall be final and
conclusive.
16.21.070 Road Improvements.
E. Subject to the approval of the City Engineer, the developer shall install enhanced
pedestrian crossing treatments adjacent to schools, parks, and facilities frequented by children,
senior citizens and/or disabled persons. These treatments may include, but not be limited to,
raised crosswalks, curb extensions, passive pedestrian detection systems, grade separated
pedestrian crossings and in -pavement crosswalk lights. At the discretion of the City, in lieu of
providing said improvements, the developer shall pay a fee equal to the City's cost of
constructing the improvements.
16.21.210 Traffic Signal Timing.
A developer, as a condition of issuance of a building occupancy permit, shall update the traffic
signal timing at all signalized locations determined by the City to experience significant changes
in vehicular volumes and/or travel patterns due to said project. At the discretion of the City, in
lieu of updating the traffic signal timing, the developer shall pay a fee in accordance with the
City's current fee schedule established by the City Council. Such fee shall be separate and apart
from any other fee collected or imposed by any other City ordinance or regulation.
16.31.250 Open Space Dedication/Easements
All lands that are designated as open space shall be designated on the final map as open space
either as a dedicated separate lot or a recorded easement to the City. This dedication/easement
shall prohibit the construction of any structures and include provisions for the permanent
maintenance, including brush abatement, by a Homeowners Association or other entity to the
satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
17.01.080.F. Enforcement. The Director of Community Development Community
Preservation Officer, or any representative thereof designated by the Director, is hereby
authorized to arrest any person without a warrant whenever the Director or his representative has
reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a misdemeanor in his or
_ her presence.
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17.01.100 Public Hearings and Notifications.
A. Reserved.
B. Administrative Hearings. The approving authority shall hold an administrative hearing on
administrative variances, The administrative hearing shall be noticed in accordance with the
requirements set forth in this code.
C. Supplemental Notice Requirement.
1. Additional public notification beyond the required one thousand (1,000) foot radius
around a property may be required for a development related project as determined by
the Director of Planning and Economic Development in any one of the following
circumstances:
a. A proposed wireless telecommunication facility in a residential zone; or
b. A hillside review requiring an innovative application for significant ridgelines; or
c. Nightclubs, cabarets and bars with alcoholic beverages and/or entertainment
adjacent to a residential zone.
2. The boundaries of the supplemental noticing requirement shall be a one thousand
(1,000) foot radius around the subject property.
3. If it is determined upon initial submittal that supplemental noticing is necessary, the
applicant shall be notified, within thirty (30) days of the expanded notification area to
be included in the mailings. The applicant shall be required to submit three (3) sets of
address labels with the property owners whose name appear on the latest adopted tax
roll of Los Angeles County, envelopes and stamps. The application shall not be
deemed complete until the labels have been submitted.
4. In the case of public notifications that identify more than one thousand (1,000)
property owners to be noticed by mail, the Director of Planning and Economic
Development may require that a larger advertisement (minimum one-eighth (1/8)
page) be placed in the newspaper of general circulation in lieu of the public mailing.
D. Setting of the Hearing. The Director or Director's designee, in the case of the Director or
Planning Commission, and the City Clerk, in the case of the City Council, shall set the time and
place of the public hearing as required by law and this code. The approving authority at this time
of the public hearing may continue the time and/or place of the public hearing.
1. Notice of Minor Use Permits, Adjustments, and Administrative Sign Variances. In the
case of minor use permits (Sections 17.03.040 and 17.03.045), adjustments (Section
17.03.050) and administrative sign variances (Section 17.19.060), the Director shall
provide a written notice of the request, the date when the action is to be taken, and a
request for written comments for or against the request, a minimum of fifteen (15)
days prior to the date when action is to be taken. The notice shall be mailed to
adjacent and directly across the street property owners whose names appear on the
latest adopted tax roll of Los Angeles County. If the project site is located within a
commercial or industrial center, all tenants within the center shall also be mailed the
notice. If written comments in opposition to the proposed minor use permit,
adjustment or administrative sign hearing are received within the fifteen (15) day
notification period, a public hearing before the Planning Commission shall be
scheduled. A public hearing shall not be required if the commenting party withdraws
his/her opposition, in writing, prior to noticing of the public hearing. If the item is
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required to be heard before the Planning Commission, the notice shall be in
accordance with subsection (D)(2) of this section.
a. In the case of minor use permits for alcohol sales, notification shall be a two
hundred fifty (250) foot radius around the subject property for a minimum of
fifteen (15) days prior to the date when action is to be taken. All other notification
requirements prescribed in this section shall apply.
b. In the case of minor use permits for haul routes, no notification shall be required.
2. Notice of Applications Requiring a Public Hearing. In the case of master plans
(Section 17.03.025), conditional use permits (Sections 17.03.040 and 17.03.045),
tentative subdivision maps (Section 17.03.030), variances (Section 17.03.050) and
other types of applications requiring a public hearing, with the exception of those
listed in subsection D.2.a, notice of a public hearing shall be given not less than
twenty-one (2 1) days prior to the date of the hearing by publication in a newspaper of
general circulation published in the City of Santa Clarita. When the hearing concerns
matters other than an amendment to the text of this development code and/or affects
the permitted uses of real property, notices of public hearings before the Planning
Commission or City Council shall be mailed, not less than twenty-one (21) days prior
to the hearing, to all persons whose names appear on the latest adopted tax roll of Los
Angeles County as owning property within one thousand (1,000) feet of the exterior
boundaries of the property that is the subject of the hearing. A four (4) foot by eight
(8) foot notice shall also be posted on the property in accordance with the
"Procedures for Project Site Sign Posting," on file in the Department of Planning and
Economic Development.
a. General Plan Amendments and Prezone applications, when associated with an
annexation, shall provide public notice consistent with section 17.01.100.D.2.
with the exception of posting notice on the property.
17.03.050
H. Expiration and Extension. An extension of a variance or adjustment may be granted
pursuant to Section 17.01.160.
17.03.080 Temporary Use Permits.
A. Applicability. Where this section prescribes regulations more restrictive than the zone in
which a use or conditional use is permitted, the provisions of this section shall apply. The
following temporary uses are permitted in all zones, subject to the following regulations and with
the approval of the Director of Planning and Economic Development (except as otherwise noted)
and other necessary permits and licenses.
14. The temporary, seasonal use of portable, metal storage containers shall be permitted
for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days. Requests for such uses of more than ninety
(90) days in duration shall require the approval of a minor use permit by the Director of
Community Development.
15. Other temporary uses as determined by the Director that do not exceed one year in
duration and do not require the construction of any permanent structures.
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17.12.30 Listing of Use Type Classifications
Commercial Use Types
1. Adult Businesses
2. Aminal Sales and Services
a. Day Care
b. Grooming and Pet Stores
c. Kennels
d. Animal Shelter
e. Riding Academies
f Stables, Commercial
g. Veterinary Clinic
h. Veterinary Hospital
(1) Small Animals
(2) Large Animals
3. Auction Facilities
a. Auction House
b. Auction Yard
4. Banks and Financial Services
5. Bars and Alcohol Drinking Establishments
6. Business Support Services
7. Day Care Centers
8. Eating and Drinking Establishments
a. Banquet Facilities
(1) Without alcohol and/or entertainment
(2) With alcohol and/or entertainment
b. Catering Establishments
c. Restaurants
(1) Drive -Through
(2) Fast Food with Drive -Through
(3) Limited Service
(4) Full Service
(5) Take Out/Delivery
9. Funeral Home
10. Hooka Bar/Cigar Club
11. Lodging
a. Bed and Breakfasts
b. Hotels
c. Motels
12. Medical Services
13. Nightclubs
14. Personal Services
15. Professional Offices
16. Recreation, Commercial
a. Amusement Center
b. Amusement Park
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c. Indoor Entertainment
d. Indoor Sports and Recreation
e. Outdoor Entertainment
f. Outdoor Sports and Recreation
g. Recreation Facilities
h. Residential Recreation Facilities
17. Retail Sales, General
18. Retail Sales, Specific
a. Building Materials Stores
b. Carpet and Flooring Stores
c. Department Stores
d. Discount Stores
e. Drugstores
f. Equipment Rental Yards
g. Feed and Tack Stores
h. Food Stores
(1) Supermarket
(2) Grocery Store
(3) Convenience Store
i. Furniture Stores
j. Garden Supply Stores
._ k. Gun Stores
1. Liquor Sales
(1) Liquor Sales --on-site consumption
(2) Liquor Stores
m. Nurseries
(1) Retail
(2) Wholesale
n. Pawnshops
o. Second Hand Stores
p. Swap Meets and Flea Markets
q. Tobacco Paraphernalia Stores
r. Vendors, Long -Term
19. Retail Services
a. Equipment Repair
(1) Consumer Electronics
(2) Small Engine/Equipment
20. Schools, Specialized
a. Vocational Schools
b. Instructional Schools
21. Storage, Self
22. Tattoo Parlors
23. Vehicle Sales and Services
a. Automobile and Light Truck Sales and Services
(1) Body Repair and Painting
(2) Commercial Storage
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(3) Gas Sales
(4) Repair and/or Maintenance
(5) Sales and Rentals
(6) Wash
(A)Manual/Self-Service
(B) Full -Service
b. Boat and Camper/Recreational Vehicle Sales and Services
(1) Commercial Storage
(2) Repair
(3) Sales and Rental
c. Heavy Equipment Sales and Services
(1) Commercial Storage
(2) Repair
(3) Sales and Rental
d. Motorcycle Sales and Services
e. Truck, Large Sales and Services
(1) Body Repair
(2) Commercial Storage
(3) Fuel Sales
(4) Repair Services
(5) Sales and Rental
(6) Truck Stops
Public and Semi -Public Use Types
1. Community Assembly
2. Heliport/Helipad
3. Homeless Shelters
4. Hospital Services
5. Museums, Private
6. Parks, Public and Private
7. Public Parking Facilities
8. Public Services, General
9. Public Services, Specific
10. Rehabilitation Facility
11. Schools, Public and Private
a. College and University
(1) Private Four -Year College on a Minimum of 45 Acres
(2) College Facilities with Campus Master Plan
(3) College Facilities without Campus Master Plan
(4) College President/Dean Quarters
b. Public Primary and Secondary Schools
c. Private Primary and Secondary Schools
12. Wireless Communication Facilities
13. Zoos
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17.12.050 Commercial Use Type Classifications
1. Adult Businesses—includes any business which, because minors are excluded by virtue
of their age as a prevailing business practice, is not customarily open to the general public,
including but not limited to an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult theater, cabaret, love parlor,
model studio, nude studio, sexual catharsis center, sexual encounter shop, sexual novelty store or
any other similar use wherein the preponderant business is the offering of services, materials
and/or products which have as their dominant theme the sexual arousal, sexual gratification
and/or sexual stimulation of a customer. Adult businesses shall be in accordance with Section
17.17.050.
This definition does not apply, nor shall be interpreted to apply, to any business
conducted, operated by or employing licensed chiropractors, licensed physicians, licensed
physical therapists, licensed psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed massage therapists
or licensed marriage and family counselors when performing functions under or pursuant to the
respective license held.
2. Animal Sales and Services—Includes facilities primarily engaged in animal related sales
and services. The following are animals sales and services use types:
a. Day Care—includes the keeping of animals for a brief period of time that does not
include overnight.
b. Grooming and Pet Stores—includes the grooming and/or selling of dogs, cats and
similar small animals with limited indoor boarding of animals during the day.
c. Kennels—includes indoor or outdoor overnight and/or long-term boarding, breeding,
raising or training of dogs, cats and similar small animals over the age of four (4) months
for a fee or for sale. Kennels shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section
17.17.040(H).
d. Animal Shelter—includes establishments primarily engaged in providing shelter and
adoption services for small animals and may include short- and long-term boarding. All
boarding shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.17.040(H).
e. Riding Academies—includes establishments where horses are boarded and cared for
and where instruction in riding, jumping, and showing is offered and where horses may
be hired for riding.
f Stables, Commercial—includes stables for horses, mules or ponies which are rented,
used or boarded on a commercial basis for a fee.
g. Veterinary Clinic—includes a fully enclosed veterinary facility providing routine
examinations and treatment of small animals (less than three hundred (300) pounds),
including vaccinations, and may include short-term boarding and grooming services for
patients. Boarding shall be in accordance with the provision of Section 17.17.040(H).
h. Veterinary Hospital—includes a veterinary facility where animals are given medical
or surgical treatment and may include long-term boarding and grooming services for
patients. Boarding shall be in accordance with the provision of Section 17.17.040(H).
(1) Small animals—a veterinary hospital for animals weighing less than three
hundred (300) pounds.
(2) Large animals—a veterinary hospital providing medical care for animals
exceeding three hundred (300) pounds.
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3. Auction Facilities—includes facilities where objects of art, furniture, equipment,
vehicles, and other goods are offered for sale to people who bid on the object in competition with
each other.
a. Auction House—indoor auction facilities.
b. Auction Yard—outdoor auction facilities.
4. Banks and Financial Services—includes financial institutions including: banks, credit
agencies, credit unions, investment companies, savings and loans, and similar financial services.
5. Bars and Alcohol Drinking Establishments—includes establishments used primarily for
sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption and that are not part of a
restaurant. Such establishments may include food service which is accessory and subordinate to
the primary use. Such establishments shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section
17.17.040(D).
6. Business Support Services—includes establishments primarily engaged in rendering
services to business establishments on a fee or contract basis. Services include, but are not
limited to:
a. Advertising;
b. Blueprinting;
c. Computer related services;
d. Office equipment maintenance and repair;
e. Office equipment sale and rental;
f Mailing/shipping;
g. Photocopying.
7. Day Care Centers—includes facilities of any capacity other than a large or small family
day care home, residential care home, or residential service home in which less than twenty-four
(24) hour per day nonmedical care and supervision is provided for children or adults in a group
setting. Includes preschools and adult day care.
8. Eating and Drinking Establishments—includes retail establishments primarily engaged in
the retail sale of prepared food and/or beverages, but excludes those uses classified under "bars
and drinking establishments" and "nightclubs." The following are eating and drinking
establishment use types:
a. Banquet Facilities—includes facilities intended for small or large group functions in
which food, prepared either on- or off-site, is consumed. Includes meeting halls and
reception halls.
(1) Without alcohol and/or entertainment.
(2) With alcohol and/or entertainment --such establishments shall be in accordance
with the provisions of Section 17.17.040(D).
b. Catering Establishments—includes establishments primarily engaged in the
preparation of food for off-site consumption. No retail sale or food consumption occurs
on-site.
c. Restaurants—includes establishments primarily engaged in the preparation and retail
sale of food and/or beverages for immediate or semi -immediate consumption either on -
or off-site. Restaurants are further classified as:
(1) Drive-Through—includes establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of
pre -prepared or rapidly prepared food and/or beverages at a drive-through window for
consumption off-site. No seating or on-site consumption is provided. Includes, but is
a not limited to, coffee kiosks.
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(2) Fast Food with Drive-Through—includes establishments primarily engaged in the
retail sale of pre -prepared or rapidly prepared food and/or beverages at a walk up
counter or drive-through window for either on-site or off-site consumption and may
include seating.
(3) Limited Service—includes establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of
pre -prepared or rapidly prepared food and/or beverages at a walk up counter for either
on-site or off-site consumption and may include seating. Includes, but is not limited
to, beverage shops (coffee, health drinks), delicatessens, donut shops, ice cream
parlors and pizza parlors. Alcoholic beverage service and/or bars may be provided as
an accessory or subordinate use in accordance with the provisions of Section
17.17.040(D).
(4) Full Service—includes establishments primarily engaged in the preparation and
retail sale of food and beverages, where food is ordered and served at a table.
Alcoholic beverage service and/or bars may be provided as an accessory or
subordinate use in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.17.040(D).
(5) Take Out/Delivery—includes establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale
of food and/or beverages where all or a significant portion of the consumption takes
place off-site, no on-site seating is provided and where ordering and pick-up of food
may take place from an automobile. Alcoholic beverage sale may be provided as an
accessory or subordinate use in accordance with the provisions of Section
17.17.040(D).
�. 9. Funeral Home—includes facilities primarily engaged in the short-term storage,
embalming and/or commemoration of human remains.
10. Hooka Bar/Cigar Club — includes establishments that are primarily engaged in the on-site
recreational use of tobacco products.
11. Lodging—includes establishments primarily engaged in the provision of commercial lodging
on a less than monthly basis to the general public. Typical lodging uses include:
a. Bed and Breakfasts—a residential dwelling unit providing overnight
accommodations and a morning meal to guests for compensation.
b. Hotels—includes facilities offering transient lodging to the general public with
the majority of all rooms typically accessed through a main lobby and providing
additional services intended for the convenience of guests, such as restaurants, meeting
rooms, limited retail sales, entertainment and recreational facilities.
C. Motels—includes establishments providing sleeping accommodations with the
majority of all rooms having direct access to the outside without the necessity of passing
through the main lobby. Incidental services typically include limited self -serve breakfast
bars and similar services.
12. Medical Services—includes establishments primarily engaged in the provision of
personal physical health services on an outpatient basis ranging from prevention, diagnosis,
treatment or rehabilitation services provided by physicians, dentists, nurses and other health
personnel, as well as the provision of medical testing. Typical uses include, but are not limited
to, medical offices, urgent care facilities, substance abuse treatment clinics, physical therapy,
chiropractics, optometry and acupuncture.
13. Nightclubs—includes establishments or places of entertainment within a building, open
primarily at night, usually but not necessarily serving alcohol, and providing a stage or floor
show or amplified live or recorded music and space for spectators either standing or sitting
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and/or dancing. Excludes uses classified elsewhere in this chapter. Alcohol sales shall be in
accordance with Section 17.17.040(D). Typical uses include dance clubs, comedy clubs, karaoke
clubs and cabarets.
14. Personal Services—includes establishments primarily engaged in providing services
involving the care or appearance of a person or his/her personal goods and apparel, and similar
nonbusiness related or nonprofessional services, but excludes services classified elsewhere in
this chapter. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, barbershops, beauty parlors, day spas,
dry cleaning drop off/pick up, laundries (self service), manicurists/pedicurists, massage
therapists, photography studios, tailors, tanning salons and independent automated teller
machines (ATMs).
15. Professional Offices—includes professional and government offices including, but not
limited to:
a. Administrative offices;
b. Advertising agencies;
c. Attorneys;
d. Counseling services;
e. Computer software designers;
f. Engineering services;
g. Insurance agencies;
h. Real estate agencies;
i. Travel agencies.
16. Recreation, Commercial—includes establishments primarily engaged in the provision of
entertainment or recreation for participants or spectators. The following are commercial
recreation use types:
a. Amusement Center—includes establishments open to the public in which video
games, computer terminals, or other electronic devices are predominantly operated for
amusement. Typical uses include arcades and computer cafes.
b. Amusement Park—includes an entertainment or amusement complex developed as a
regional visitor tourist attraction and organized around a central theme, such as
amusement rides and attractions, tours or exhibitions, including all related accessory uses,
buildings and structures designed and operated for patron participation and pleasure in
conjunction therewith.
c. Indoor Entertainment—includes predominantly spectator uses conducted within an
enclosed building, excluding uses classified under adult businesses. Typical uses include
movie theaters and live theaters.
d. Indoor Sports and Recreation—includes predominantly participant sports and health
activities conducted within an enclosed building. Typical uses include billiard halls,
bowling alleys, health and/or fitness clubs, ice/roller skating rinks, indoor racquetball
courts, paintball facilities and shooting ranges.
e. Outdoor Entertainment—includes predominantly spectator uses conducted in the
open or partially enclosed or screened facilities. Typical uses include outdoor
amphitheaters, concert halls and sports arenas.
f. Outdoor Sports and Recreation—includes predominantly participant sports and health
activities conducted in the open or partially enclosed or screened facilities. Typical uses
include BMX tracks, batting cages, driving ranges, golf courses, miniature golf, skate
parks, swimming pools and tennis courts.
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g. Recreation Facilities—includes predominantly participant sports and health activities
which are normally associated with a country club. Typical uses include country clubs,
racquet clubs, swim clubs, and may include other accessory uses, including restaurants,
banquet facilities and retail sales.
It. Residential Recreation Facilities—includes predominantly participant sports and
health activities which are normally associated with a private residential community or
property/homeowner's association. Typical uses include swimming pools, tennis courts
and meeting facilities.
17. Retail Sales, General—includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of goods
and merchandise, but excludes those uses classified under "Retail Sales, Specific" and other use
classifications in this chapter. Typical retail uses include, but are not limited to, apparel
boutiques, appliance, antiques, auto parts, art supply, bakeries, butchers, bicycle, book,
electronics, florists, hardware, hobby, jewelry, magazine, music, pet supply, pharmacies,
sporting goods, stationary, toy and video rental.
18. Retails Sales, Specific—includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of goods
and merchandise. The following are specific retail sales use types:
a. Building Materials Stores—includes retail stores selling lumber and other large
building materials (stored predominantly indoors), and includes the sale of hardware,
lawn and garden materials, paints, wall and floor coverings, lighting fixtures, and similar
home improvement items. Includes establishments primarily catering to contractors.
Typical uses are over forty thousand (40,000) square feet in size and commonly referred
to as "big box" retail stores.
b. Carpet and Flooring Stores—includes retail establishments primarily engaged in the
sale of carpet and floor coverings.
c. Department Stores—includes retail establishments engaged in the sale of goods on a
departmentalized basis. Typical departments may include apparel, appliances, cosmetics,
electronics, furniture, home furnishings, jewelry and/or kitchen products.
d. Discount Stores—includes retail establishments primarily engaged in the sale of a
wide range of merchandise at discounted prices and includes membership stores.
Merchandise may include auto supplies, apparel, appliances, books and magazines,
cosmetics, electronics, furniture, garden supplies, hardware, home furnishings, jewelry,
kitchen products, packaged foods, pet supplies, sporting goods and toys. Accessory uses
may include food service, pharmacies, optometry, and limited automobile services.
Typical uses are over forty thousand (40,000) square feet in size and commonly referred
to as "big box" retail stores. Alcohol sales shall be in accordance with the provisions of
Section 17.17.040(D).
e. Drugstores—includes retail establishments primarily engaged in the filling of medical
prescriptions and the sale of medicines and drugs, medical devices and supplies,
nonprescription medicines and includes the sale of nonmedical related products,
including, but not limited to alcohol, cosmetics, electronics, greeting cards, packaged
food items, and stationary. Typical uses are less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet.
Alcohol sales shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.17.040(D).
f Equipment Rental Yards—includes establishments primarily engaged in the retail
rental of small construction and/or home and garden equipment to the general public or
contractors.
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g. Feed and Tack Stores—includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of
equestrian -related merchandise and feed.
It. Food Stores—food stores shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.040(D). The
following are food store uses:
(1) Supermarket—a retail establishment, exceeding thirty-five thousand (35,000)
square feet, primarily selling food as well as other convenience and household goods
and may include subordinate uses such as bakeries, delis, and take out restaurants.
Alcohol sales shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.17.040(D).
(2) Grocery Store --a retail establishment, between three thousand five hundred
(3,500) and thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet, primarily selling food as well as
other convenience and household goods and may include subordinate uses such as
bakeries, delis and take out restaurants. Alcohol sales shall be in accordance with the
provisions of Section 17.17.040(D).
(3) Convenience Store --any retail establishment, up to three thousand five hundred
(3,500) square feet in size offering for sale pre-packaged food products, household
items, newspapers and/or magazines, sandwiches and other pre -prepared foods for
off-site consumption. Alcohol sales shall be in accordance with the provisions of
Section 17.17.040(D).
i. Furniture Stores—includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of home
and/or office of furniture and may include incidental repair and upholstering.
j. Garden Supply Stores—includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of
gardening supplies including, fertilizers, ground coverings, irrigation supplies, mulches,
pavers, and plants and trees.
k. Gun Stores—includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of firearms.
1. Liquor Sales—includes any establishment which sells alcoholic beverages. Liquor
sales shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.040(D). The following are liquor sales
use types:
(1) Liquor Sales--On-Site Consumption --includes establishments which sell alcoholic
beverages on an accessory and ancillary basis intended to be consumed on-site.
Includes, but is not limited to, restaurants and sporting events.
(2) Liquor Stores --includes retail stores in which ten (10) percent or more of the total
shelf space, including refrigerated displays, is devoted to the sale of alcoholic
beverages, including beer, wine, and/or spirits for off-site consumption.
m. Nurseries—includes establishments primarily engaged in the growing of plants,
flowers, and/or trees, either outside or within enclosed structures, for sale.
(1) Retail --nurseries selling directly to the public and contractors.
(2) Wholesale --nurseries selling exclusively to contractors or to establishments which
sell directly to the public.
n. Pawnshops—includes establishments which lend money on the security of personal
property which is kept at the premises.
o. Second Hand Stores—includes establishments selling pre -owned or used items,
including, but not limited to, apparel, electronics, furniture and household goods, but
does not includes antique, coin shops, and sporting goods/memorabilia stores. Typical
uses include thrift stores.
p. Swap Meets and Flea Markets—an occasional or periodic market held in an open or
enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer goods for sale to the public.
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q. Tobacco Paraphernalia Stores—includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale
of tobacco paraphernalia. See "tobacco paraphernalia business" in Section 17.07.010.
r. Vendors, Long -Term --includes the accessory or secondary retail sale of food,
beverages, or merchandise from nonpermanent vendors operating in a single location for
an extended length of time. Typical uses include hot dog carts, coffee vendors, and
jewelry carts. Long-term vendors shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.040(P).
19. Retail Services—includes establishments primarily engaged in the provision of retail
services. The following are specific retail service use types:
a. Equipment Repair—includes the repair and maintenance of household equipment.
(1) Consumer electronics (televisions, VCRs, computers, appliances).
(2) Small engine/equipment (lawn mowers, house and garden tools).
20. Schools, Specialized—includes schools of specialized education and instruction, but does
not include public and private elementary and secondary schools and colleges and universities.
The following are specialized schools uses:
a. Vocational Schools—includes secondary or higher education uses and facilities
primarily teaching usable skills that prepare students for a job in a trade. Includes, but is
not limited to, schools teaching auto repair, computers, cosmetology, electronics,
management, medical/dental assistants and hygienists, and construction.
b. Instructional Schools—includes specialized non -degree granting schools that provide
instructional classes in areas including, but not limited to, music, martial arts, dance,
gymnastics, language and tutoring. Includes facilities that focus on the physical and
_ mental development of early childhood through the use of exercise equipment, toys,
music and other age appropriate stimuli. This use type does not include health clubs or
similar uses where initial instruction is given then members/participants are free to
participate and/or utilize the facility's equipment outside of an instructional class.
21. Storage, Self—includes a structure or group of structures containing generally small,
individual compartmentalized stalls or lockers rented as individual storage spaces. This use does
not include other use types listed in this chapter and excludes the outside storage of vehicles or
equipment. Self -storage facilities shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.040(7).
22. Tattoo Parlors—includes establishments which provide permanent tattooing services.
23. Vehicle Sales and Services—includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale,
rental, and service of automobiles, boats, heavy equipment, recreational vehicles and large
trucks. The following are vehicle sales and services use types:
a. Automobile and Light Truck Sales and Services—includes establishments primarily
engaged in the sale, rental and service of automobiles and light trucks. The following are
automobile sales and services use types:
(1) Body Repair and Painting --includes establishments primarily engaged in body
repair and painting of automobiles within an enclosed building. Auto body repair uses
shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.040(L). Typical uses include automobile
painting shops and body repair shops.
(2) Commercial Storage --includes facilities providing overnight and/or long-term
storage of automobiles for a fee, but excludes impound yards. This is an independent
use type and does not include parking that is required for uses pursuant to this code.
Typical uses include commercial parking garages.
(3) Gas Sales --includes establishments primarily engaged in the dispensing and retail
sale of gas and may include as an accessory and subordinate use the sale of oils,
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lubricants and similar automobile related merchandise. Gas sales shall be in
accordance with Section 17.17.040(B). Typical uses include gas stations.
(4) Repair and/or Maintenance --includes establishments primarily engaged in the
repair of automobiles within an enclosed building and may include the accessory and
subordinate sale of parts and related merchandise used to repair automobiles. Does
not include body repair and painting. Automobile repair and maintenance uses shall
be in accordance with Section 17.17.040(L). Typical uses include, but are not limited
to, brake shops, general repair garages, auto glass shops, oil change/lubricating shops,
muffler shops, stereo and accessory installation, tire shops, transmission repair shops
and tune-up shops.
(5) Sales and Rentals --includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale,
brokerage, and/or rental of automobiles. Typical uses include automobile rental
agencies and new and used automobile sales lots.
(6) Wash --includes the washing, polishing and detailing of automobiles. Typical uses
include automobile detailing services and car washes. Automobile washing uses shall
be in accordance with Section 17.17.040(C).
(A)Manual/self-service (no attendants);
(B) Full-service (provides attendants).
b. Boat and Camper/Recreational Vehicle Sales and Services—includes establishments
primarily engaged in the sale, rental, and service of boats and campers, fifth wheels,
recreational vehicles, and similar vehicles. The following are boat and
camper/recreational vehicle use types:
(1) Commercial Storage --facilities providing overnight and/or long-term storage of
boats and/or campers/recreational vehicles, usually, but not always, for a fee.
(2) Repair --includes establishments primarily engaged in the repair of boats and/or
campers/recreational vehicles and may include the accessory and subordinate sale of
parts and related merchandise used in repair. All camper/recreational vehicle repair
shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.040(L).
(3) Sales and Rental --includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale and/or
rental boats and/or campers/recreational vehicles. Typical uses include recreational
vehicle rental agencies and new and used camper/recreational vehicle sales lots.
c. Heavy Equipment Sales and Services—includes establishments primarily engaged in
the sale, rental and service of heavy equipment, such as aircraft, tractors, forklifts and
heavy construction equipment. The following are heavy equipment sales and service use
types:
(1) Commercial Storage --facilities providing overnight and/or long-term storage of
heavy equipment usually, but not always, for a fee. This use type does not include
contractor storage yards.
(2) Repair --includes establishments primarily engaged in the repair of heavy
equipment and may include the accessory and subordinate sale of parts and related
merchandise used to repair.
(3) Sales and Rental --includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale and/or
rental of heavy equipment. Typical uses include construction equipment rental and
sales lots.
d. Motorcycle Sales and Services—includes establishments primarily engaged in the
sale, rental and/or servicing of motorcycles, motorized bikes and personal watercraft.
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e. Truck, Large Sales and Services—includes establishments primarily engaged in the
sales, rental, and repair of large trucks, including tractor trailers, semi -trucks, and buses.
The following are large truck sale and service use types:
(1) Body Repair --includes establishments primarily engaged in body repair and
painting of large trucks.
(2) Commercial Storage --facilities providing overnight and/or long-term storage of
large trucks, usually, but not always, for a fee.
(3) Fuel Sales --includes establishments primarily engaged in the dispensing and sale
of truck fuel and may include as an accessory and subordinate use the sale of oils,
lubricants and similar truck -related merchandise. Fuel sales shall be in accordance
with Section 17.17.040(B).
(4) Repair Services --includes establishments primarily engaged in the repair of large
trucks and may include the accessory and subordinate sale of parts and related
merchandise used to repair large trucks.
(5) Sales and Rental --includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale and/or
rental of large trucks.
(6) Truck Stops --includes facilities which provide maintenance, service, storage,
parking, repair, and/or washing of large trucks, including the retail sale and
dispensing of truck fuel and may include the sale of oils, lubricants and similar truck
related merchandise. A truck stop may also include overnight accommodations and
restaurant facilities primarily for the use of truck crews.
17.12.070 Public and Semi -Public Use Type Classifications.
1. Community Assembly—includes the activities typically performed by, or at, the
following institutions:
a. Churches, temples, synagogues and other places of worship.
b. Public and private nonprofit clubs, lodges, fraternal organizations and meeting
halls.
C. Community centers—includes a building and related facilities used for
recreational, social, educational and cultural activities, open to the public or a designated
part of the public, usually owned and operated by a public or nonprofit group or agency.
2. Heliport/Helipad—includes the take -off and landing facilities for helicopters as a
primary or accessory use. These facilities may be found, but are not limited to be, in conjunction
with a professional office or industrial park, hospital, fire station, or a police/sheriff station.
3. Homeless Shelters—a facility which provides housing for up to fifty (50) individuals on
a not-for-profit basis. Housing may include emergency housing on a short-term basis or a
temporary transitional basis (up to six (6) months) until permanent housing is found. These
facilities generally provide referrals to other agencies, meals, counseling and advocacy.
4. Hospital Services—includes institutions providing primary health services and medical
or surgical care to persons, primarily on an inpatient basis, suffering from illness, injury and
other physical or mental conditions and may include associated facilities for out-patient and
emergency medical services, heliports, diagnostic facilities, laboratories, training, research,
administrations and services to patients, employees and visitors.
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5. Museums, Private—includes permanent facilities generally of a noncommercial nature
such as aquariums, arboretums, botanical gardens, private libraries and museums, historic sites
and exhibits.
6. Parks, Public and Private—includes tracts of land designated and used by the public or
members of a private organization for active and/or passive recreation.
7. Public Parking Facilities—includes parking services involving buildings or lots which
are publicly owned or operated.
8. Public Services, General—includes uses provided by public or semi-public agencies
which are necessary to support the community's health, safety and welfare. Typical general
public services include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Community water facilities—includes storage, wells, and treatment facilities.
b. Administrative government facilities.
C. Libraries.
d. Museums.
e. Police and fire stations.
f Post offices.
9. Public Services, Specific—specific public services are those public services necessary to
support the community's health, safety and welfare, but whose operating characteristics are
unique and require specific permitting requirements which may be of a higher or lower level of
review than the general public services uses. Specific public services uses include the following:
a. Cemeteries, including accessory uses such as funeral homes.
b. Corporation yards—including storage, repair, and processing of materials and
equipment and vehicles operated by government entities.
C. Flood control facilities.
d. Incarceration facilities.
e. Preservation of historical landmarks.
f Park and ride lots.
g. Utility substations.
10. Rehabilitation Facility—includes facilities licensed by the State Department of Health
Services, the State Department of Social Welfare, or the County of Los Angeles, which provide
bed and ambulatory care for patients with post-operative convalescent, chronic illness or dietary
problems, and persons unable to care for themselves; but not including alcoholics, drug addicts
or persons with mental or contagious diseases or afflictions.
11. Schools, Public and Private—the following are public and private school use types:
a. College and University—includes community colleges, public or private colleges,
universities and professional schools granting associate arts degrees, certificates,
undergraduate and graduate degrees and generally requiring for admission at least a high
school diploma or equivalent academic training. The following are specific college and
university use types:
(1) Private Four -Year College on a Minimum of Forty -Five (45) Acres.
(2) College Facilities with Campus Master Plan --includes all types of college
facilities, including, but not limited to, libraries, conference facilities, classroom
and studio space, athletic facilities, chapels, student center/unions, maintenance
buildings, laboratories and shops, administrative offices, performing art facilities,
on-site student housing and dining facilities with or without entertainment and
alcohol.
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(3) College Facilities without Campus Master Plan --includes all types of
college facilities, including, but not limited to, libraries, conference facilities,
classroom and studio space, athletic facilities, chapels, student center/unions,
maintenance buildings, laboratories and shops, administrative offices, performing
art facilities, on-site student housing, and dining facilities with or without
entertainment and alcohol.
(4) College President/Dean Quarters --includes a dwelling unit located on the
site of a college or university intended for the permanent occupancy of a college
president or dean.
b. Public Primary and Secondary Schools—includes public elementary, middle,
junior high, and high schools serving grades kindergarten through 12th.
C. Private Primary and Secondary Schools—includes private elementary, middle,
junior high, and high schools serving grades kindergarten through 12th. Does not include
specialized schools use types.
12. Wireless Communication Facilities—includes commercial and private electromagnetic
and photoelectric transmission, broadcast, repeater and receiving stations for radio, television,
telegraph, telephone, cellular telephone, microwave communications and data network
communications; including commercial earth stations for satellite -based communications.
Includes antennas (dish and satellite), telecommunication towers, monopoles and equipment
buildings. Wireless communication facilities shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.040(M).
Does not include accessory structures, including home television and radio receiving antennas,
HAM radio antennas, residential satellite dishes in accordance with Section 17.17.040(I), and
communications facilities for community services provided by a public agency.
13. Zoos—includes places where animals are kept, often in combination of indoor and
outdoor spaces, and are viewed by the public.
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Chapter 17.13
PERMITTED USE CHART
Sections:
17.13.010
Residential Uses
17.13.020
Commercial Use Type Classifications
17.13.030
Industrial Use Type Classifications
17.13.040
Public and Semi -Public Use Type Classifications
17.13.050
Agricultural Use Type Classifications
17.13.060
Temporary Use Type Classifications
17.13.070
Accessory Structures and Uses Use Type classifications
17.13.080
Development Activities/Miscellaneous Use Type Classification
Environmental clearance must be obtained prior to the installation, operation or development of
any use. All requirements for protection of significant ecological areas, flood hazard areas and
other areas of environmental concern identified by the Santa Clarita General Plan shall be met.
This is not a complete list; the Director of Planning and Economic Development may determine
that a use not listed below is similar to a listed use and process the proposal as the similar use
would be processed.
The following uses shall be permitted where the symbol "P" appears; subject to a conditional use
permit where the symbol "C" appears; subject to a minor use permit where the symbol "M"
appears; and prohibited where the symbol "X" appears. Numbers contained in parentheses
identify applicable notes found at the end of the Chapter.
(Amend. Ord. 01-5, 2/27/01
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17.15.020 Property Development Standards: Agricultural and Residential Zones
A. Setbacks.
6. Accessory Buildings and Structures.
C. Metal buildings (accessory) over three hundred (300) square feet shall
require the submittal and approval of a minor use permit. The use of
metal storage containers is prohibited in residential zones unless they meet
the design standards of this code. The temporary use of metal storage
containers shall be permitted upon the issuance of a building permit
subject to the Director of Community Development per section 17.03.080
of this code.
g. Guesthouses. A guesthouse is a detached accessory building located on
the same property as a legal single-family dwelling unit, providing
temporary living quarters for the temporary use by occupants of the main
residence or temporary guests of the occupants of the primary dwelling
unit. Such quarters may have a bath and toilet facilities but no kitchen
facilities and may not be rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
(1) Submittal Requirements. All materials deemed necessary by the
Director to adequately determine that the guesthouse complies with
this section.
C. Walls and Fences.
4. Prohibited Materials. Fiberglass sheeting, bamboo sheeting, barbed wire, razor
ribbon or other similar temporary material shall not be permitted as a fencing material on
street yard frontages. Chain link fencing shall not be permitted unless otherwise
approved by the Director of Community Development.
5. Vacant property and property under construction may be fenced with a maximum
six (6) foot high, non -view -obscuring fence.
6. Retaining walls proposed on land with an average slope of less than ten (10)
percent shall be subject to the following provisions. Retaining walls proposed on land
with an average slope of ten (10) percent or greater shall be subject to the Ridgeline
Preservation and Hillside Development Ordinance.
a. Where a retaining wall protects a cut below the natural grade and is located
within a required yard, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence or wall
of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at that location if no
retaining wall existed.
b. Where a retaining wall contains a fill above the natural grade and is located
within a required yard, the height of the retaining wall shall be considered as
contributing to the permissible height of a fence or wall at that location. A
non -view -obscuring fence up to three and one-half (3.5) feet in height may
be erected at the top of the retaining wall for safety.
c. Where a wall or fence is located in a required yard adjacent to a retaining
wall containing a fill, such wall or fence shall be set back from the retaining
wall a distance of one foot for each one foot in height of such wall or fence.
The area between the wall or fence and the retaining wall shall be
landscaped and continuously maintained.
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d. Where a retaining wall is constructed to exceed six (6) feet in height
measured from a neighboring parcel, a minor use permit shall be obtained in
accordance with Section 17.03.040 of this code.
D. Appurtenances.
6. All development adjacent to rail lines throughout the City shall be designed to be
sensitive to the rail lines.
F. Mobilehomes as Temporary Residences. Mobilehomes may be used as a
temporary residence during the construction of a permanent single-family residence as
follows:
1. It shall be occupied only by the owner of such residence and his family.
2. It shall be occupied only while a building permit for the construction of such
residence is in full force and effect.
3. It shall be in conformance with Section 17.03.080 of this code.
4. The occupancy of recreational vehicles as a residence, temporary or
permanent, is prohibited in all residential zones.
J. Multifamily Residential.
4. Open Space. Open space shall be provided for each residential unit as
follows:
❑ Studio Units — 200 square feet
❑ One Bedroom Units — 300 square feet
❑ Two (or more) Bedroom Units — 400 square feet
._ ❑ Single -Family Detached/Townhome Units —650 square feet
Open space shall be split into required yard space and recreational facilities
throughout the common areas of the development as prescribed in this section. A
minimum of 50% of the open space shall be dedicated to the required yard for
each residential unit. The remaining space may be used to fulfill additional
recreational facilities as prescribed in this section, and/or may be applied to the
required yard areas to the satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development. Land required for setbacks or occupied by buildings, streets,
driveways or parking spaces may not be counted in satisfying this open space
requirement; however, land occupied by any recreational buildings and structures
may be counted as required open space.
M. Other Requirements.
1. Modifications of Garages. Conversions of existing required garages into
habitable space is permitted only following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for
a new garage consistent with the current parking requirements. Modifications shall not be
permitted which reduce the interior dimensions to less than twenty (20) feet by twenty
(20) feet for two car garages, or two, ten (10) feet by twenty (20) feet garages in the case
of single car garages. Clear entry shall be provided for all garages at a minimum of
sixteen (16) feet for two car garages and eight (8) feet for single car garages.
O. National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System.
2. For all residential developments constructing 10 (ten) dwelling units or more,
permanent professionally accepted natural treatment of stormwater runoff shall be
incorporated into the project. "Vegetated Swales," "Bioretention" or other natural
treatment areas shall be installed and maintained to treat stormwater runoff as the site's
permanent best management practice (BMP), to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. If
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natural treatment cannot be used, pre -manufactured treatment systems (BMPs) may be
considered for the project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
17.15.040.B. Appurtenances.
9. All development adjacent to rail lines throughout the City shall be designed to be
sensitive to the rail lines.
10. The use of metal storage containers shall be subject to Section 17.03.080
(Temporary Use Permits) of this code.
17.15.040.E Walls and Fences.
2. Prohibited Materials. Fiberglass sheeting, bamboo sheeting, chain link, black or
green fabric, barbed wire, razor ribbon or other similar temporary material shall not be
permitted as a fencing material. In the case of temporary construction fencing for
properties with an active building permit in good standing, black, green or other colored
fabric may be installed to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
17.16.045 VS — Vehicle Services Overlay Zone
A. Purpose. In an effort to reduce the proliferation of auto -related uses along
commercial corridors, the vehicle services overlay zone (VS) designates certain areas
within the City whereby the placement and concentration of vehicle services is
encouraged. The purpose is to establish standards for the clustering of these uses in areas
of the City once all environmental factors have been properly mitigated.
B. Permitted Uses. The following vehicle service uses shall be permitted where the
symbol "P" appears; a Minor Use Permit is required where the symbol "M" appears.
11. Vehicle Sales and Services
a. Automobile & Light Truck
Sales and Services
i. Body Repair and Painting* M
ii. Commercial Storage M
iii. Gas Sales P
iv. Repair and/or Maintenance P
v. Sales and Rentals P
b. Boat and Camper/R. V.
Sales and Services
i. Commercial Storage M
ii. Repair P
iii. Sales and Rental P
* Body repair and painting shall be considered a permitted (P) use when incidental to
and/or on the same premises as a dealership selling new vehicles.
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C. Property Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to
the vehicle service uses described above in addition to the requirements of the underlying
zone. Additional regulations may be specified as conditions of approval as part of the
permitting process. Any deviations from the property development standards will require
the approval of an Adjustment or a Variance as described in Section 17.03.050 of this
Code.
1. General Requirements. The general requirements of the underlying zones
shall apply to any development within the vehicle services overlay zone.
a. All street setbacks shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with
the underlying zone.
b. All signage, including banners, shall be in conformance with Section
17.19.
c. All uses shall comply with the City Noise Ordinance.
d. All modifications to the structure and uses proposed within shall comply
with all applicable building, stormwater and fire codes and City ordinances.
e. There shall be no outdoor display or storage of vehicle parts and supplies
goods for sale.
2. Special Requirements. The following special requirements shall apply to
development in the vehicle services overlay zone.
a. All operations must be conducted within an enclosed building.
b. All repair activities as described in this section shall be confined to the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
c. All parking for employees and customers in addition to all required
circulation, shall be provided on-site and available during all business hours.
d. The dismantling of vehicles for purposes other than repair is prohibited.
e. No damaged or wrecked vehicles shall be stored for purposes other than
repair, unless the approval of a vehicle impound facility is obtained. Any
vehicle awaiting repair for more than 30 days shall be removed from the
location or stored in an enclosed building.
f. All fencing shall be solid masonry of decorative nature to the satisfaction
of the Director of Community Development with no metal panels, chain link,
barbed wire or razor fencing permitted.
g. All body repair and painting facilities shall meet the following criteria:
i. All paint spray booths shall be within an enclosed building.
ii. All damaged or wrecked vehicles awaiting body repair shall be within
an area enclosed by a minimum seven foot high solid masonry wall as to
not be visible from residential uses or the public right-of-way.
17.16.055 RP — Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone
._ A. Purpose. In an effort to achieve the City's objective to preserve the ridgelines
within the City limits for the public health, safety and welfare for the long-term benefit of
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the community, maintenance of the unique visual characteristics, resources and ridgeline
integrity, and to achieve a higher quality of life for its residents, the Ridgeline
Preservation (RP) zoning overlay classification was established.
B. Applicability. The Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone (RP) applies to areas
identified on the adopted Ridgeline Map on file in the Planning Division. Any
development including but not limited to grading permits, building permits and land use
entitlements, indicated on the Ridgeline Map and located within the upper 2/3 of the
overall height of the ridgeline from its base is subject to a Ridgeline Alteration permit.
Applications and fees shall be submitted pursuant to Section 17.01.090 of this
development code.
C. Hearings and Notification. Public hearings shall be set and notice given as
prescribed in Section 17.01.100.
D. Approving Authority. The Planning Commission and the City Council shall
each hold a public hearing for a project in the RP overlay zone. The Planning
Commission's review shall be advisory to the City Council and shall include a
recommendation on the required findings. The City Council shall be the approving
authority for a Ridgeline Alteration Permit.
E. Findings. Approval of a Ridgeline Alteration permit for encroachment onto an
identified ridgeline shall be permitted when, following a public hearing, the City Council
issues written findings determining the following:
a. The proposed use is in conformance with the various goals and policies of
the General Plan.
b. The use or development will not be materially detrimental to the visual
character of the neighborhood or community, nor will it endanger the public
health, safety or general welfare.
c. The appearance of the use or development will not be different than the
appearance of adjoining ridgeline areas so as to cause depreciation of the
ridgeline appearance in the vicinity.
d. The establishment of the proposed use or development will not impede the
normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property, nor
encourage inappropriate encroachments to the ridgeline area.
e. It has been demonstrated that the proposed use or development will not
violate the visual integrity of the ridgeline area through precise illustration and
depiction as required in Section 17.80.045(D).
f The use or development should minimize the effects of grading to the extent
practicable to ensure that the natural character of the ridgeline is preserved.
g. The proposed use or development maintains the appearance of natural
ridgelines with uses and development consistent with density requirements
established in Section 17.80.035.
h. The proposed use or development utilizes or creates minimally invasive
grading techniques, imaginative project site design and spacing of development
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that significantly exceeds the minimum standards identified in the City of Santa
Clarita Hillside Development Guidelines.
i. The proposed use or development is designed to mimic the existing
topography to the greatest extent possible through the use of landform contour
grading.
j. The proposed use or development demonstrates creative and imaginative
site design resulting in a project that will complement the community character
and provide a direct benefit to current and future community residents of not
only the proposed use or development, but the residents of the City of Santa
Clarita as a whole.
k. The proposed use or development does not alter natural landmarks and
prominent natural features of the ridgelines.
1. The provisions and implementation of this section does not create an undue
economic hardship or deny the minimal use of the land.
F. Final Action. The action of the City Council to approve, approve with conditions
and/or modifications, or deny the Ridgeline Alteration Permit is final.
G. Uses. All uses of the underlying zone shall follow the requirements and
restrictions associated with that zone with the approval of a Ridgeline Alteration permit.
H. Property Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to
the any use, development or alteration of land on all properties located in the Ridgeline
Preservation overlay zone in addition to the requirements of the underlying zone.
Additional regulations may be specified as conditions of approval as part of the
permitting process. Any deviations from the property development standards will require
the approval of an Adjustment or a Variance as described in Section 17.03.050 of this
Code.
1. No engineered slopes, structures, streets, utilities or other manmade features
shall be permitted within the upper 2/3 of a ridgeline as measured from its base
unless a Ridgeline Alteration permit is obtained. This requirement does not
apply to Master Planned Highways as indicated on the adopted City of Santa
Clarita General Plan and non -motorized trails open to the public.
2. In order to further the overall community -wide benefit of a project the
City Council may require additional criteria be added when approving a
Ridgeline Alteration permit. Conditions may include, but are not limited to,
provisions for or limitations to the following:
a. Special location of structures on the project site;
b. Open spaces;
C. Buffers;
d. Fences;
e. Walls;
._, f Height of buildings, walls or other structures;
g. Installation and maintenance of landscaping;
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It. Street dedications, medians, and improvements;
i. Installation of basements as living space;
j. Installation of earthen berms;
k. Control of potential nuisances;
1. The prescription standards for perpetual maintenance of building
and grounds;
in. Limit the life of the permit;
n. Use and accessory use restrictions; and
o. Such other conditions as the City Council may deem necessary to ensure
compatibility of the use with surrounding developments and uses and to preserve the
public health, safety, and welfare and to preserve natural landmarks and prominent
natural features of ridgelines.
17.16.065 — MU -Mixed Use Overlay Zone
A. Purpose. These regulations encourage a mix of residential, commercial,
employment and institutional opportunities within identified centers of activity along
identified transportation corridors. The Mixed Use Overlay Zone provides a mechanism
to revitalize older commercial corridors and specific individual properties, increase
opportunities for infill housing while transforming and aesthetically improving
transportation corridors into boulevards with mixed-use projects, encourage new housing
and innovative retail that is less automobile dependent, and help to create pedestrian -
oriented neighborhoods where local residents have services, shops, jobs and access to
transit within walking distance of their homes.
B. Application. The Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MU) applies to areas identified on
the attached map labeled "Exhibit A", which includes the Rye Canyon Business Park,
Center Pointe Business Park and other individual properties, and the following
transportation corridors Citywide:
1. Soledad Canyon Road from Bouquet Canyon Road to Solamint Canyon Road
2. Sierra Highway from San Fernando Road to Golden Valley Road
3. San Fernando Road from State Route 14 Freeway to Pine Street; and
4. Portions of Lyons Avenue from Newhall Avenue to Interstate 5 (as depicted
on Exhibit "A")
A Minor Use Permit is required for the development of a mixed use project in the Mixed
Use Overlay Zone. At the discretion of the Director of Community Development, a
project may be referred to the Planning Commission for review and approval. The
application, fees, public hearing and approval process for the Minor Use Permit will
apply as described in Section 17.03.040.
C. Definition. Mixed use is characterized by development consisting of one or more
lots developed as a cohesive project and designed with a blend of various compatible uses
such as residential, office, retail, entertainment, and dining or community facilities.
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There are two types of Mixed Use, one being Neighborhood Serving and the other
Destination Oriented.
1. Neighborhood Serving. The Neighborhood Serving residential provides
opportunities for the coordinated development of "urban villages" that offer a
diverse range of complimentary land uses in close proximity to one another.
These mixed use projects are characterized by either vertical or horizontal
integration of uses, with an emphasis on tying together the uses with pedestrian
linkages catering to surrounding neighborhoods.
2. Destination Oriented. The Destination Oriented mixed use provides areas for
intense, mixed-use urban environments that offer opportunities for people to live,
work, shop, dine and recreate with minimal dependence on the automobile. These
mixed use projects are more regional in focus with tourism and entertainment
opportunities, characterized by vertical integration of compatible residential and
commercial uses, whereby such uses share the same building or lot.
D. Incentives for Mixed -Use Development. One or more of these incentives listed
below may be applied to the mixed use project.
1. Accelerated plan check review
2. Increased residential and commercial density opportunities
3. Reduced parking requirements
4. Increased building heights
5. Reduction in setbacks along public streets
E. Permitted Uses. All uses and accessory uses of the underlying zone listed in
Chapter 17.13 shall be permitted. In addition the following uses are also permitted as
part of a mixed use development:
1. Residential uses including for -rent and for -sale single family homes,
condominiums, live/work, lofts and apartment units on upper levels of
structures or ground level with preferred design guidelines as described in this
overlay zone.
2. Post office branches
3. Civic related uses
The uses listed below are encouraged as part of a mixed use development:
1. Apparel stores
2. Art, music and photographic studios and supply stores
3. Bakeries — retail
4. Barber/beauty shops
5. Book, gift and stationary stores
6. Candy stores
7. Dry cleaners — with off site machinery
8. Chiropractic Office
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9. Computer cafe
10. Consumer electronics - sales and minor repair
11. Dental Office
12. Dining establishments and fast food restaurants - no drive thru's
13. Financial Institution
14. Florist shops
15. Neighborhood market, pharmacy
16. Furniture stores - minor repair and upholstery
17. Hobby shops
18. Jewelry stores
19. Medical Office
20. Newspaper and magazine stores
21. Theaters
22. Trading card, coin memorabilia stores
23. Travel agencies
24. Video rental
25. The Director of Community Development may deem additional uses to be
permitted based on a finding that the use is similar in nature and operation to
the permitted uses listed in this subsection.
F. Prohibited Uses. Regardless of zoning designation, unless it is found that the use
is compatible with the mixed-use development to the satisfaction of the Director of
Community Development, the following uses shall be prohibited:
I. Adult-oriented businesses
2. Agriculture and commercial nurseries
3. Medical care facilities
4. Astrology, palmistry and similar services
5. Boat, trailer, and vehicle (including parts) sales, service, storage and garages
6. Billboards
7. Camp and trailer parks
8. Car wash
9. Drive-in/drive-through restaurants
10. Equipment rental and sales yard
11. Firearm dealers and gunsmith shops
12. Service stations
13. Hospitals
14. Laundry, commercial plant
15. Recycling center and recyclable material collection facility
16. Urgent Care Facility
17. Uses involving hazardous materials or uses that generate a high level of noise
incompatible with residential uses
18. The Director of Community Development may deem additional uses to be
prohibited based on a finding that the use is similar in nature, and operation to
the prohibited uses listed in this subsection.
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G. Design StandardsDevelopment shall strive to provide a mixed-use project that
includes a residential component and a commercial component. The development
standards for the underlying commercial zones will apply; however, the following
guidelines shall be applied to mixed use projects.
A. Residential Density
1. For mixed use development sites greater than five (5) acres in size, the net
developable acreage of the site shall have a minimum density of 20 units
per acre.
2. For mixed use development sites less than five (5) acres in size, the net
developable acreage of the site shall have a minimum density of 11 units
per acre.
B. Commercial Density
1. Commercial use shall incorporate a minimum range of 20-30% of the
allowable Floor Area Ratio in square footage, or to the satisfaction of the
Director of Community Development.
2. All ground level uses with street frontage shall be commercial retail uses.
Office uses that offer consumer services shall also be permitted subject to
the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
C. Pedestrian orientation along public street frontage and setbacks for mixed use
development project.
1. Buildings shall be oriented along street frontage.
2. For vertical mixed use development, residential uses will not be allowed
on the first floor of a building fronting a primary roadway commercial
corridor. Residential uses may be located on the ground floor of a
building if the building fronts on a secondary road or alley.
3. Ground -floor residential buildings in a mixed-use development shall be set
back a minimum of 5' and maximum of 15' from the front property line.
4. Ground -floor retail/commercial buildings in a mixed-use development
shall have a maximum setback of 15' to provide landscaping and street
fumiture.
5. For visual interest at the pedestrian level, at least 50% of the total ground
floor building frontage of any new or reconstructed building facing the
public street shall have the following: windows with clear un -tinted glass
and recessed entries.
D. Alternative Transportation Amenities
1. The proposed development shall provide connectivity to existing and
future trail systems.
2. Required bus tumouts/shelters shall be incorporated into the design of the
front setback/landscape/hardscape.
3. Pedestrian pathways shall be provided throughout the proposed
development.
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E. Building Height
1. Building heights may range from a minimum of 30', unless modified by
the Director of Community Development, to a maximum of 55' for
vertical mixed use developments, without obtaining a conditional use
permit.
2. The Planning Commission may grant height in excess of 55' with the
approval of a conditional use permit.
F. Parking
1. For mixed use developments with two bedrooms or more, parking shall be
provided at a rate of 2 spaces per residential and .5 spaces for guest
parking. Parking area shall be designated and covered. Tandem parking
may be permitted.
2. For mixed use developments with 1 bedroom units or studios, parking
shall be provided at a rate of 1 space per unit and .5 spaces for guest
parking. Parking area shall be designated and covered. Tandem parking
may be permitted.
3. For mixed use developments, parking for the commercial component shall
be provided at a rate of 1 space per 200 square feet.
4. At the discretion of the Director of Community Development, a parking
plan may be required to determine the total number of parking spaces
needed for a mixed use project. If changes to the uses occur at a future
date, a new parking plan will be required to reflect the new uses.
5. Residential guest parking at a rate of .5 spaces per unit may be used to
supplement the required parking spaces for the commercial component of
the mixed use development.
6. Subterranean parking will not be defined or counted as a building story or
level and is encouraged in both vertical and horizontal mixed use
developments.
7. The Planning Commission may allow the integration of parking
alternatives for non-residential uses in the form of valet and/or on -street
parking spaces, where permitted, with the approval of the project parking
plan.
G. Open Space
1. Active recreation and passive leisure space should be provided for each
residential -only or mixed-use project containing residential uses. The
required minimum amount of open space for a mixed-use project is 200
square feet per unit, which may be combined for a larger community open
space area.
2. Open space should be provided in areas that are not required setbacks,
parking areas, driveways, services areas or unusable slope area.
3. Exterior public spaces shall be provided throughout the proposed
development.
4. Applicant may provide off-site open space amenities or in -lieu fees to
satisfy the open space requirements.
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H. Architecture
1. Development shall comply with the City's Architectural Design
Guidelines.
2. Buildings shall include 360 degree architectural elements.
Signs
1. All proposed signage is subject to the City's Unified Development Code,
Section 17.19
2. The sign size and location shall be incorporated into the design of the
building to provide visibility to public streets and orientation to
pedestrians.
3. Signs shall incorporate colors and materials that are conducive to both
commercial and residential uses.
Landscaping
1. Landscaping shall be provided to accent ground floor uses, but not impede
the visibility to the street.
2. Landscaping shall be provided in open space and common areas
throughout the mixed-use development.
H. Site and Architectural Design Process. New development and major
renovations in the MU overlay zone are subject to the City's Architectural Design
Guidelines and review by the City's Development Review Committee to encourage
design creativity, flexibility, and high quality that is sensitive to the surrounding context
and unique site conditions.
I. Criteria For Individual Properties Not In The Mixed Use Overlay Zone. The
project site shall meet all criteria listed below and in this ordinance and it will require a
Conditional Use Permit and Zone Change application.
1. Minimum lot size of 21,780 square feet (0.5 acre)
2. Minimum street frontage of 100'
3. Property frontage on public street
4. Property abuts similarly zoned residential, commercial or business park
property
17.16.080 Placerita Canyon Special Standards District.
A. Purpose. The purpose of the special standards district is to maintain, preserve and
enhance the rural and equestrian character of Placerita Canyon.
B. Property Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply in all
zones in the area identified as Placerita Canyon on the official zoning map and as
described in subsection (E) of this section:
1. Animals which are kept or maintained as pets shall be permitted to co.itinue
when in accordance with the following:
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a. Two (2) horses or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the
Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare
may be kept on a lot or parcel of land which has a minimum area of five
thousand (5,000) square feet, but less than fifteen thousand (15,000)
square feet.
b. The requirements of Sections 17.17.010, 17.17.020 and 17.17.030 of this
code with respect to animal keeping are met, with the exception of the
minimum lot area above.
2. Any new development shall adhere to the following standards or provide the
following amenities:
a. Trails
(1) Riding and hiking trails shall be provided as depicted on the latest
Placerita Canyon Backbone Trails exhibit on file with the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services to the satisfaction of the
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services;
(2) Trails shall be fenced to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks,
Recreation and Community Services, with fence of a rustic wood
appearance;
(3) Trail access shall be provided at all river crossings;
(4) There shall be no obstructions including, but not limited to,
landscaping, trash receptacle, or other similar structures within a
designated trail;
(5) Fencing shall not be permitted to cross riverbeds, in such a manner
as to deny trail access;
(6) Private access routes to the Backbone trails are encouraged to be
incorporated into new subdivisions to the satisfaction of the Director
of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and the concurrence
of the property owner.
(7)
a. A property maintenance or homeowner maintenance association
may be established to maintain the private access route trails, private roads
and drives and other specific project amenities; and
b. Street lights, in accordance with City standards, shall be installed
only at road to road intersections; and
C. River bottoms and sides shall not be improved with concrete.
Fencing shall not be permitted to cross riverbeds, in such a manner as to
deny trail access; and
d. Bridges shall be located to those required for public safety and
shall be designed to accommodate equestrian access; and
e. All new residential projects of greater than four (4) dwelling units
and all new commercial, industrial and institutional projects (including
expansion thereof) shall connect to public sewer systems. Utilities shall be
undergrounded to the nearest off-site connection; and
f Existing and future drainage shall be accommodated to provide
adequate carrying capacity and erosion protection.
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17.16.090 Sand Canyon Special Standards District.
A. Purpose. The purpose of the special standards district is to maintain, preserve and
enhance the rural and equestrian character of Sand Canyon.
B. Property Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply in all
zones in the area identified as Sand Canyon on the official zoning map and as described
in subsection (C) of this section:
1. Animals which are kept or maintained as pets shall be permitted to continue
when in accordance with the following:
a. Two (2) horses or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the
Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare
may be kept on a lot or parcel of land which has a minimum area of five
thousand (5,000) square feet, but less than fifteen thousand (15,000)
square feet; and
b. The requirements of Sections 17.17.010, 17.17.020 and 17.17.030 of this
code with respect to animal keeping are met, with the exception of the
minimum lot area above.
2. Any new development shall adhere to the following standards or provide the
following amenities:
a. Trails.
(1) Riding and hiking trails shall be provided as depicted on the latest
Sand Canyon Backbone Trails exhibit on file with the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services to the satisfaction of the Director
of Parks, Recreation and Community Services;
(2) Trails shall be fenced to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks,
Recreation and Community Services, with fence of a rustic wood
appearance;
(3) Trail access shall be provided at all river crossings;
(4) There shall be no obstructions including, but not limited to, on -street
parking, landscaping, trash receptacle, or other similar structures
within a designated trail;
(65) Fencing shall not be permitted to cross riverbeds, in such a manner as
to deny trail access;
(6) Private access routes to the Backbone trails are encouraged to be
incorporated into new subdivisions to the satisfaction of the Director
of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and the concurrence of
the property owner.
17.17.040 Specific Development Requirements
D. Bars and Alcohol Drinking Establishments and Liquor Stores. All new bars
and alcohol drinking establishments, and liquor stores which offer for sale alcoholic
beverages for consumption on- or off-site as an accessory use to a restaurant use, shall be
required to obtain a minor use permit in accordance with Section 17.03.040, unless
otherwise stated in this section. The Director may impose conditions consistent with this
code unless otherwise stated in this section. A minor use permit (subject to noticing
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requirements of Section 17.01.100) maybe deferred to the Planning Commission for any
application for a bar and drinking establishment or liquor store that meets one or more of
the following findings:
1. The proposed use and all required parking areas are located not less than
five hundred (500) feet from any church or hospital;
2. The proposed use and all required parking areas are located not less than
five hundred (500) feet from any school, public playground or youth
facility;
3. The proposed use and all required parking areas are located not less than
two hundred fifty (250) feet from any residence; and
4. For restaurants, coffee shops, delicatessens, snack bars and similar uses
which propose to sell alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, full -
menu food service shall be available at all times that alcoholic beverages
are offered for sale.
In instances where a church, hospital, school, public playground, or youth
facility locates within five hundred (500) feet of a pre-existing bar,
drinking establishment, or liquor store, or where a residence locates within
two hundred (250) feet of a pre-existing bar, drinking establishment, or
liquor store, the provisions of this section do not apply. In addition, in
such instances, the pre-existing legal bar, drinking establishment, or liquor
store will not be rendered a nonconforming use.
17.17.070 Density Bonus Requirements.
A. A density bonus shall be available consistent with the requirements of
Government Code section 65915 and sections amendatory or supplementary
thereto. Any applicant for a density bonus shall make such application on a form
approved by the Community Development Director at the time of submitting any
entitlement application for the development for which a density bonus is
requested. The application shall include, at a minimum, the following
information:
a. A description of how the proposed project meets the criteria for a density
bonus under section 65915;
b. What concession(s), if any, are requested by the applicant;
c. An explanation of how the requested concession(s) are necessary to provide
for affordable housing costs;
d. Whether a parking adjustment is requested;
e. A depiction of the intended use or location of the density bonus housing
within the proposed development.
B. As required by section 65915 and sections amendatory or supplementary thereto,
the Community Development Director shall require an instrument recorded
against title, enforceable by the Community Development Director, to ensure the
continued affordability of the affordable units within a project receiving a density
bonus. Such instrument may include, but is not limited to, an equity sharing
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agreement, an affordability covenant, a deed of trust, a development agreement,
or some combination thereof at the discretion of the Community Development
Directore, provided that such instrument(s) does not unreasonably restrict title of
any of the units and/or does not make the project economically infeasible.
17.18.130 Commercial Uses
19. Schools, Specialized
b. Instructional Schools
(1) Facilities focusing on physical
development and/or instruction 1 space per each 150 square feet.
(2) Facilities focusing on mental
development and/or education
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Chapter 17.19
SIGN REGULATIONS (PRIVATE PROPERTY)*
Sections:
17.19.010 Purpose.
17.19.020 Definitions.
17.19.030 Applicability.
17.19.040 General Provisions.
17.19.050 Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit.
17.19.060 Administration.
17.19.070 General Location, Height and Area Standards.
17.19.080 Design, Material, Construction and Maintenance Standards.
17.19.090 Building Identification Signs.
17.19.100 Commercial Signs in General.
17.19.110 Commercial Signs in the Open Space Zone.
17.19.120 Construction Signs.
17.19.130 Directional and Informational Signs.
17.19.140 Incidental Business Signs.
17.19.150 Monument Signs.
17.19.160 Off -Site Signs.
17.19.170 Pylon Signs.
17.19.180 Real Estate Signs.
17.19.190 Special -Purpose Signs.
17.19.200 Subdivision Identification, Sales, Entry and Special -Feature Signs.
17.19.210 Wall Signs.
17.19.220 Window Signs.
17.19.230 Temporary Freestanding Signs.
17.19.240 Prohibited Signs.
17.19.250 Removal of Signs.
17.19.260 Appeals.
17.19.270 Sign Regulations Matrix.
17.19.280 Illustration of Sign Types.
* Prior ordinance history: Ords. 99-1, 99-16, 01-5, 01-10 and 02-12.
17.19.010 Purpose.
The purposes and intent of these sign regulations include to:
A. Regulate signs located on private property within the City and on property owned
by public agencies other than the City and over which the City has zoning and land use
regulatory power.
B. Implement the City's community design and safety standards as set forth in the
City's General Plan, specific plans, special standards districts, City Beautification Master
Plan, City Architectural Design Guidelines and municipal code.
C. Maintain and enhance the City's appearance by regulating the design, character,
location, number, type, quality of materials, size, illumination and maintenance of signs.
D. Serve the City's interests in maintaining and enhancing its visual appeal for
residents, tourists and other visitors by preventing the degradation of visual quality which
can result from excessive and poorly designed, located or maintained signage.
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E. Generally limit commercial signage to on-site locations in order to protect the
aesthetic environment from the visual clutter associated with the unrestricted proliferation
of signs, while providing channels of communication to the public.
F. Limit the size and number of signs to levels that reasonably allow for the
identification of a residential, public or commercial location and the nature of any such
commercial business.
G. Encourage signs that are appropriate to the zoning district in which they are
located and consistent with the permitted uses of the subject property.
H. Establish sign sizes in relationship to the scale of the lot and building on which
the sign is to be placed or to which it pertains.
I. Minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private
property, including streets, roads and highways.
I Protect the investments in property and lifestyle quality made by persons who
choose to live, work or do business in the City.
K. Protect and improve pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety by balancing the need
for signs that facilitate the safe and smooth flow of traffic (e.g., directional signs and on-
site signs) without an excess of signage which may distract drivers or overload their
capacity to quickly receive information.
L. Reduce hazardous situations, confusion and visual clutter caused by the
proliferation, placement, illumination, animation and excessive height, area and bulk of
signs which compete for the attention of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
M. Regulate signs in a manner so as to not physically interfere with or obstruct the
vision of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
N. Avoid unnecessary and time-consuming approval requirements for certain minor
or temporary signs that do not require review for compliance with the City's building and
electrical codes while limiting the size and number of such signs so as to minimize visual
clutter.
O. Respect and protect the right of free speech by sign display, while reasonably
regulating the structural, locational and other noncommunicative aspects of signs,
generally for the public health, safety, welfare and specifically to serve the public
interests in community aesthetics and traffic and pedestrian safety.
P. Enable the fair, consistent and efficient enforcement of the sign regulations of the
City.
Q. Regulate signs in a constitutional manner, which is content -neutral as to
noncommercial signs and viewpoint -neutral as to commercial signs. All administrative
interpretations and discretion is to be exercised in light of this policy and consistent with
the purposes and intent stated in this section. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)
17.19.020 Definitions.
Words, phrases and terms used in this chapter have the meaning set forth in this section.
"Director" means the Director of Planning and Economic Development or the Director's
designee.
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"Erect" means to build, construct, attach, hand, place, suspend or affix to or upon any
surface.
"Permit holder" means a person who has received a sign permit pursuant to this chapter.
"Sign" is any device, fixture, placard or structure, including its component parts, which
draws attention to an object, product, place, activity, opinion, person, institution,
organization, or place of business, or which identifies or promotes the interests of any
person and which is to be viewed from any public street, road, highway, right-of-way or
parking area. The following are not within the definition of "sign" for the regulatory
purposes of this chapter:
1. Any public or legal notice required by a court or public agency;
2. Decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks or
moving parts;
3. Symbols of noncommercial organizations or concepts including, but not limited
to, religious or political symbols, when such are permanently integrated into the
structure of a permanent building which is otherwise legal;
4. Time and temperature devices;
5. Signs on street legal vehicles, license plates, license plate frames, registration
insignia, including noncommercial messages, messages relating to the business or
service of which the vehicle is an instrument or tool (not including general
advertising) and messages relating to the proposed sale, lease or exchange of the
vehicle;
6. Traffic, directional, emergency, warning or informational signs required or
authorized by a government agency having jurisdiction;
7. Permanent memorial or historical signs, plaques or markers;
8. Public utility signs; and
9. Newsracks.
"Sign area" means the entire surface area, excluding all support structures, of a sign.
Sign, Automobile Dealership Identification Placards. "Automobile dealership
identification placards sign" means an on-site sign permanently attached to a light
standard that identifies the name of the dealership and the make of vehicle sold on-site.
Sign, Automotive -Oriented. "Automotive -oriented sign" means a sign that is primarily
representing a business devoted to automotive sales or service.
Sign, Building Identification. 'Building identification sign" means a sign that contains no
advertising matter other than the name, trademark or address of the building to which it is
affixed, or of the occupant located therein.
Sign, Campaign. "Campaign sign" means a sign that is designed to influence the passage
or defeat of any measure on a ballot or to influence voters with respect to the nomination,
election, defeat, or removal of a candidate from public office at any national, State, or
local election.
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Sign, Changeable Copy. "Changeable copy sign" means a sign that is characterized by
changeable copy, letters, symbols or numerals.
Sign, Commercial. "Commercial sign" means any sign, wording, logo, picture,
transparency, mechanical device or other representation that is intended to attract
attention to a commercial or industrial business, occupancy, product, good, service or
other commercial or industrial activity for a commercial or industrial purpose.
Sign, Community Identification. "Community identification sign" means a sign that
contains the name of a recognized community (e.g., Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus or
Valencia) or the City, but contains no other advertising matter.
Sign, Construction. "Construction sign" means a temporary sign denoting the architects,
engineers, owners, lenders, contractors, future tenants and others associated with a
construction project, but which contains no other advertising matter.
Sign, Directional or Informational. "Directional or informational sign" means a sign
which indicates the route to, direction of or location of a given goal, or which provides
regulatory or service information of a nonadvertising character.
Sign, Electronic Readerboard. "Electronic readerboard sign" means a sign which uses an
electronic and or computer or functionally similar means to display messages or graphics.
Electronic readerboard signs do notinclude displays showing time and temperature.
"Sign face" means that portion of a sign intended to be viewed from one direction at a
time.
Sign, Flashing. "Flashing sign" means any sign which, by method or manner of
illumination, flashes, winks or blinks with varying light intensity, shows motion, or
creates the illusion of motion; or revolves in a manner to create the illusion of being on or
off.
Sign, Freestanding. "Freestanding sign" means a sign which is placed on the ground or
has as its primary structural support one or more columns, poles, uprights or braces in or
upon the ground and not attached to a building.
Sign, Freeway Commercial Center. "Freeway commercial center sign" means a sign used
to identify a commercial center or area of at least fifty (50) acres.
Sign, Freeway -Oriented. "Freeway -oriented sign" means a sign oriented to be viewed
primarily from an adjacent freeway which identifies a business engaged in the provision
of food, lodging or motor vehicle fuel, and which is primarily dependent upon motorists
traveling on such freeway.
Sign, Fuel Pricing. "Fuel pricing sign" means a sign indicating, and limited to, the brand
or trade name, method of sale, grade designation and price per gallon of gasoline or other
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motor vehicle fuel offered for sale on the business premises, and such other information
as may be required by law.
Sign, Hand -Held. "Hand-held sign" means a sign that is held by or otherwise mounted on
a person.
Sign, Historic. "Historic sign" means a sign of cultural or architectural significance to the
citizens of the City of Santa Clarita, the State of California, the Southern California
region or the nation which may be eligible for nomination or designation and determined
to be appropriate for preservation by the City pursuant to the provisions of Section
17.19.060.
Sign, Illegal. "Illegal sign" means:
1. Any sign originally erected or installed without first complying with all structural,
locational, design, building and electrical regulations in effect at the time of its
construction or installation;
2. Any commercial sign that is not maintained, or is not used to identify or advertise
an ongoing business, occupancy, product, good or service available on the site of
the sign for more than ninety (90) days;
3. Any unsafe sign;
4. Any legal nonconforming sign that has not been removed following the expiration
of any applicable amortization period provided in this code; and
5. Any sign that is in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
Sign, Incidental Business. "Incidental business sign" means a business sign indicating
credit cards accepted, trading stamps offered, trade affiliations and similar matter.
Sign, Lighted. "Lighted sign" means a sign that is illuminated by any source, whether
internal, external or indirect.
Sign, Legal Nonconforming. "Legal nonconforming sign" means a sign that was
originally erected or installed in compliance with all structural, locational, design,
building and electrical regulations at the time of its erection or installation, but which no
longer conforms to the provisions of this chapter.
Sign, Marquee. "Marquee sign" means any sign affixed to the perimeter or border of a
permanently roofed structure constructed as part of a building and protruding over public
or private sidewalks or rights-of-way. These signs are to identify movie or live
performances/theaters and shall be considered wall signs for the purpose of regulation.
Sign, Monument. "Monument sign" means a sign that is completely self-supporting, has
its sign face or base on the ground, and has no air space, columns or supports visible
between the ground and the bottom of the sign.
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Sign, Noncommercial. "Noncommercial sign" means a sign that does not name, advertise
or call attention to a commercial or industrial business, commodity, product, good,
service or other commercial or industrial activity for a commercial or industrial purpose.
Sign, Off -Site. "Off-site sign" means a commercial sign not located on the site of the
business or entity indicated or advertised by the sign, or a commercial sign advertising a
commodity, good, product, service or other commercial or industrial activity which
originates on a site other than where the sign is maintained.
Sign, On -Site. "On-site sign" means any commercial sign which directs attention to a
commercial or industrial occupancy, business, commodity, good, product, service or
other commercial or industrial activity conducted, sold or offered upon the site where the
sign is maintained. For purposes of this chapter, all signs with noncommercial speech
messages shall be deemed to be "on-site," regardless of location.
Sign, Painted. 'Painted sign" means a sign that is painted directly on a wall or other
vertical or nonhorizontal surface, and does not project from the surface to which it is
applied.
Sign, Permanent. 'Permanent sign" means any sign which is intended to be and is so
constructed as to be of lasting and enduring condition, remaining unchanged in character,
condition (beyond normal wear and tear) and position and in a permanent manner affixed
to the ground, wall or building.
Sign, Portable. 'Portable sign" means a freestanding sign that is not permanently affixed,
anchored or secured to either the ground or a structure on the premises it is intended to
occupy.
Sign, Projecting. 'Projecting sign" means a sign, other than a wall sign, that projects
more than eighteen (18) inches from and is supported by an exterior wall of a building or
structure.
Sign, Pylon. 'Pylon sign" means a freestanding sign, taller than a monument sign, in
which the sign face is separated from ground level by means of one or more supports
such as poles, pole covers or columns.
Sign, Real Estate. "Real estate sign" means a temporary sign advertising the sale, lease or
rental of the premises on which the sign is located.
Sign, Revolving. "Revolving sign" means a sign or any portion thereof that rotates,
moves or appears to move in some manner by electrical or other means.
Sign, Roof. "Roof sign" means any sign erected upon and wholly supported by the roof
of any building or structure. Roof sign shall not include a wall sign affixed to the roof
eaves or that portion of an actual or false roof varying less than forty-five (45) degrees
from a vertical plane.
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Sign, Special Event Banner. "Special event banner sign" means a temporary sign
publicizing a unique happening, action, purpose or occasion.
Sign, Structure. "Sign structure" means a structure serving exclusively as a stand, frame
or background for the support or display of signs.
Sign, Subdivision Entry. "Subdivision entry sign" means a temporary sign that provides
necessary travel directions to and within a subdivision offering properties for sale or lease
for the first time, but which contains no other advertising matter.
Sign, Subdivision Identification. "Subdivision identification sign" means an on-site sign
that identifies a subdivision, but which contains no other advertising matter.
Sign, Subdivision Sales. "Subdivision sales sign" means a temporary sign that contains
the name of, and information relating to, a subdivision being offered for sale or lease for
the first time, but contains no other advertising matter.
Sign, Temporary. "Temporary sign" is any sign constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric,
cardboard, wallboard, wood or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to
be displayed for a limited period of time.
Sign, Unsafe. "Unsafe sign" means a sign posing an immediate peril or reasonably
foreseeable threat of injury or damage to persons or property on account of the condition
of the sign structure or its mounting mechanism.
Sign, Wall or Wall -Mounted. "Wall or wall -mounted sign" means a sign, other than a
roof sign, affixed to and wholly supported by a building in such a manner that its exposed
face is approximately parallel to the plane of such building and is not projecting more
than eighteen (18) inches from the building face or from a permanent roofed structure
projecting therefrom.
Sign, Primary Wall. "Primary wall Sign" means a sign along the main elevation of a
building with the primary entrance or facing a street or on-site parking area or parking as
part of a contiguous shopping center.
Sign, Secondary Wall. "Secondary Wall Sign" means a sign along an elevation other
than the main elevation with a secondary entrance or facing a street or on-site parking
area or parking as part of a continuous shopping center.
Sign, Window. "Window sign" means any sign painted on a window or constructed of
paper, cloth, canvas or other similar lightweight material, with or without frames, and
affixed to the interior side of a window.
Zones. Unless otherwise specifically stated in this chapter, references to the "residential"
or the "R" zone include all residential zones (e.g., RE, RVL, RL, etc.), references to the
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"commercial" or "C" zone include all commercial zones, (e.g., CTC, CC, VSR, BP, etc.)
and references to the "industrial" or "I" zone include all industrial zones (e.g., I and IC).
(Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05)
17.19.060 Administration.
D. Sign Review—Standard Signage. After receiving a complete sign permit application,
the Director shall cause the application to be reviewed and render a written decision
to approve or deny the application within twenty (20) business days of the application
date. The Director's determination is to be guided solely by the standards and criteria
set forth in this chapter. The application shall be approved whenever the proposed
sign conforms to all design, size, height and other standards for signs subject to a
permit requirement, as such requirements are set forth in this chapter. An application
may be granted either in whole or in part when more than one sign or location is
proposed by the applicant. When an application is denied in whole or in part, the
Director's written notice of determination must specify the grounds for such denial.
E. Sign Review—Enhanced Signage.
1. In addition to the standard signage permitted on all properties in accordance with
the zoning and use of such property, applicants seeking sign permits for uses such
as shopping centers, multi -tenant buildings and other structures or properties with
additional signage needs including, but not limited to, properties that are
irregularly shaped, large or have poor street visibility, may apply for the approval
of signage not otherwise permitted under this chapter or which exceeds the
standard regulations for signs set forth elsewhere in this chapter as follows:
a. Directional and informational signs.
1. Directional and information signs in the R and OS zone.
2. Increase in area of wall mounted or freestanding signs in all permitted
zones to twelve (12) square feet for properties with visibility constraints.
3. Increase in height of freestanding signs in all permitted zones to eight (8)
feet for properties with visibility constraints.
b. Monument sign.
1. Increase in area of monument signs in the C and I zones to an area
exceeding fifty-four (54) square feet per sign face, including the base, for
larger centers of three (3) or more acres or where visibility constraints
justify a monument sign as opposed to pylon signs.
2. Increase in height of monument signs in the C and I zones to eight (8) feet,
for larger centers of three (3) or more acres or where visibility constraints
justify a monument sign as opposed to pylon signs.
c. Pylon signs.
1. Increase in the number of pylon signs in the C and I zones for properties
with more than one thousand (1,000) feet of continuous street or highway
frontage.
2. Increase in the area of pylon signs in the C and I zones to one hundred
sixty (160) square feet for properties with more than one thousand (1,000)
feet of continuous street or highway frontage.
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3. Increase in the height of pylon signs in the C and I zones to twenty (20)
feet for properties with more than one thousand (1,000) feet of continuous
street or highway frontage.
d. Automobile dealership identification placards.
e. Changeable copy signs.
I. Community identification signs.
g. Freeway -oriented signs.
h. Automotive -oriented signs.
i. Marquee signs.
j. Subdivision identification signs.
k. Wall signs.
1. Permit up to two (2) primary wall signs along the main elevation of
buildings in the C and I zones for a ground floor retail use with two
entrances and a minimum frontage of one hundred fifty (150) feet and
gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
2. Permit up to four (4) supplemental wall signs along the main elevation of
buildings in the C and I zones to advertise services provided or sub -tenants
for a retail use with a minimum frontage of one hundred and fifty (150)
feet and gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
3. Increase in the area of wall signs in the C and I zones to twenty (20)
square feet for second floor establishments with a separate entrance facing
a street or on-site parking areas.
4. Increase in the height of wall signs in the C and I zones to eight (8) feet
and two or more vertical lines of text.
1. Findings. Following the procedure set forth in subsection (D) of this section, the
Director may approve an application that seeks enhanced signage if, on the basis
of the application and evidence submitted, the Director finds that the conditions
applicable to the property involved, including size, shape, topography, structure
setback, location, or surroundings do not generally apply to the surrounding
properties in the same zone. In addition, the Director must find that all proposed
enhanced signage:
a. Complies with all applicable design guidelines;
b. Would not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular safety;
c. Would not detract from the character of a historic or architecturally significant
structure;
d. Would not be located so as to have a negative impact on the visibility or
aesthetic appearance of any adjacent property;
e. Would not detract from the pedestrian quality of the street or area;
f. Would not add to or create an over -proliferation of signs on a particular
property;
g. Would enhance the overall development, be in harmony with, and relate
visually to other signs on-site, to the structures or developments they identify,
and to surrounding development.
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F. Master Sign Plans. Shopping centers containing five (5) tenants or more shall prepare
a master sign plan for a unified design theme for the center that furthers the
architectural theme for the center. This plan is subject to the review and approval of
the Director for conformance with this chapter and the development code. All signs in
the center shall thereafter conform to such master sign plan or any master sign plan
modification subsequently approved by the Director, provided such signage otherwise
complies with this chapter.
17.19.90 Building Identification Signs.
Building identification signs are permitted in all zones subject to the following
regulations:
A. Number and Area.
1. In RE, RVL, RL, RS and OS zones one wall -mounted sign, not to exceed one
square foot in sign area, shall be permitted per principal use.
2. In RM, RMH, RH and A zones one wall -mounted sign, not to exceed six (6)
square feet in sign area, shall be permitted per principal use.
3. In C and I zones one wall -mounted sign shall be permitted per principal use,
provided:
a. The sign does not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area where located less
than thirty (30) feet above ground level, measured at the base of the building
below such sign; or
b. The sign does not exceed two (2) percent of the exterior wall area of the
building wall on which it is mounted, excluding penthouse walls, where
located more than thirty (30) feet above ground level, measured at the base of
the building below such sign.
4. This provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit the use of similar signs of a
larger size or in greater number where otherwise pernzitted by this code and
computed as part of the sign area permitted for commercial signs as provided in
Sections 17.19. 100 through 17.19.220.
B. Lighting. Building identification signs may be internally or externally lighted, subject
to the following:
1. In R zones no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of
twenty-five (25) watts; and
2. In the OS zone exposed lamps or light bulbs are prohibited. (Ord. 03-17 § 2,
12/9/03)
17.19.100 Commercial Signs in General.
Commercial signs are permitted in all zones wherever commercial or other non-
residential uses are permitted subject to the regulations contained in Sections 17.19. 100
through 17.19.220. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03).
17.19.120 Construction Signs.
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Construction signs are permitted in all zones, subject to the following regulations:
A. Number and Area.
1. In R and OS zones one wall -mounted or freestanding construction sign shall be
permitted for each street or highway frontage, provided:
a. The sign does not exceed twelve (12) square feet in sign area on any lot with
street or highway frontage of one hundred (100) feet or less; or
b. The sign does not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in sign area on any lot
with street or highway frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet.
2. In C and I zones one wall -mounted or freestanding construction sign shall be
permitted for each street or highway frontage, provided:
a. The sign does not exceed ninety-six (96) square feet in sign area on any lot
with street or highway frontage of one hundred (100) feet or less; or
b. The sign does not exceed one hundred forty-four (144) square feet in sign area
on any lot with street or highway frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet.
B. Height. Freestanding construction signs shall not exceed the following heights:
1. In the R, OS and A zones—eight (8) feet; and
2. In the C and I zones—sixteen (16) feet.
C. Location. Construction signs shall be maintained only upon the site of the building or
structure under construction, alteration or in process of removal.
D. Lighting.
1. Construction signs in the A, R and OS zones shall be unlighted.
2. Construction signs in C and I zones may be internally or externally lighted.
E. Time Limit. All construction signs shall be removed from the premises within thirty
(30) days after the completion of construction, alteration or removal of the structure.
(Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)
17.19.130 Directional and Informational Signs.
Freestanding or wall -mounted directional and informational signs are permitted in the C
and I zones and for commercial and other non-residential uses in the R and OS zones
subject to the following regulations:
A. Sign Review for Enhanced Signage. In the R and OS zones an application for a sign
review for enhanced signage must be submitted and approved prior to the placement
of any directional or informational signs. In addition to the findings generally
required for enhanced signing, approval of such signs shall be contingent upon the
additional finding that the geographic location of or access route to the use identified
creates a need for any directional or informational signs not satisfied by other signs
permitted by this chapter.
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B. Area.
1. In all permitted zones, a maximum area of six (6) square feet per wall mounted
sign or freestanding sign face, including the base, shall be permitted.
2. In all permitted zones, for properties where visibility constraints justify larger
signing, a maximum area of twelve (12) square feet per wall mounted sign or
freestanding sign face, including the base, shall be permitted, pursuant to a review
for enhanced signing.
3. In all permitted zones, freestanding sign shall have no more than two (2) sign
faces.
C. Height.
1. In all permitted zones, freestanding signs shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet.
2. In all permitted zones, for properties where visibility constraints justify higher
signing, freestanding signs shall not exceed a height of eight (8) feet, pursuant to a
sign review for enhanced signing.
3. In all permitted zones, wall mounted signs shall not exceed a height of three (3)
feet.
D. Location.
1. In the C and I zones, freestanding signs shall be located on-site and shall be set
back a minimum one (1) foot from any street or public right-of-way.
2. In the OS zone, freestanding signs may be located on-site and off-site and shall be
set back a minimum five (5) feet from any street or public right-of-way.
3. In the R zone, freestanding signs shall be located on-site and shall be set back a
minimum five (5) feet from any street or public right-of-way.
4. In all permitted zones, freestanding signs shall be incorporated within a landscape
planter unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Community Development.
5. In all permitted zones, freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum twenty-five
(25) feet from any adjacent R or OS zoned property.
E. Lighting.
1. In the C and I zones, signs may be internally or externally lighted.
2. In the R and OS zones, signs may be internally or externally lighted; provided,
that no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of twenty-
five (25) watts.
17.19.140 Incidental Business Signs.
Incidental business signs are permitted in the C and I zones and for and for commercial
and other non-residential uses in the R and OS zones subject to the following regulations:
A. Each business establishment may be permitted an incidental business sign provided:
1. The sign is a wall -mounted sign; and
2. The sign does not exceed two (2) square feet in sign area.
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B. This provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit the use of similar signs of a larger
size or in greater numbers where otherwise permitted by this code or computed as
part of the sign area permitted for commercial signs provided in this chapter. (Ord.
03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)
17.19.150 Monument Signs.
Monument signs are permitted in the C and I zones and for commercial and other non-
residential uses in the R and OS zones subject to the following regulations:
A. Number
1. In all permitted zones, only one monument sign may be permitted on any lot or
parcel of land having a minimum of one hundred (100) feet of continuous street or
highway frontage. For the purposes of calculating frontage on a comer lot,
frontage shall include the total linear distance of such lot on each of the streets.
2. In the C and I zones, notwithstanding subsection (A)(1) above, in the event any
lot or parcel of land having continuous street or highway frontage exceeding one
hundred (100) feet, one additional monument sign shall be permitted for each
additional four hundred (400) feet of continuous frontage. In no event, however,
shall a monument sign be located closer than two hundred fifty (250) feet from
any other monument or freestanding sign on the same property or center.
3. In order to reduce the number of nonconforming signs within the City, no parcel
of land whereon there exists any legal nonconforming pylon sign shall be allowed
a monument sign unless at least one existing legal nonconforming pylon sign or
billboard of equal or greater sign area is first removed.
B. Area.
1. In all permitted zones, a maximum area of fifty-four (54) square feet per sign
face, including the base, shall be permitted.
2. In the C and I zones, for larger centers of three (3) or more acres or where
visibility constraints justify a monument sign as opposed to a pylon sign may
have an area exceeding fifty-four (54) square feet per sign face, including the
base, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.
3. In all permitted zones, a monument sign shall have no more than two (2) sign
faces.
C. Height.
1. In all permitted zones, a maximum height of six (6) feet shall be permitted.
2. In the C and I zones, for larger centers of three (3) or more acres or where
visibility constraints justify a monument sign as opposed to a pylon sign, a
maximum height of up to eight (8) feet may be permitted, pursuant to a sign
review for enhanced signing.
D. Location.
1. In the C and I zones, monument signs shall be set back a minimum e€ one (1) foot
from any street or public right-of-way.
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2. In the R and OS zones, monument signs shall be set back a minimum five (5) feet
from any street or public right-of-way.
3. In all permitted zones, monument signs shall be incorporated within a landscape
planter unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Community Development.
4. In all permitted zones, signs shall be set outside the clear sight line setback zone.
The sight line setback zone is defined as eight (8) feet from the extension of the
curb line at the centerline of the driveway.
5. In all permitted zones, monument signs shall be set back a minimum twenty-five
(25) feet from any adjacent R zoned property.
E. Lighting.
1. In the C and I zones, monument signs may be internally or externally lighted
(Ord. 03-17 § 2,12/9/03).
2. In the Rand OS zones, signs maybe internally or externally lighted; provided,
that no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of twenty-
five (25) watts.
F. Multiple -Tenant Signs. Monument signs displaying five (5) or more tenants per sign
face are permitted pursuant to a Master Sign Plan.
G. Address. Monument signs shall clearly show the property address with letter sizes not
to exceed eight (8) inches in height.
17.19.160 Off -Site Signs.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or code, any off-site sign (including
any billboard) that was lawfully erected prior to the effective date of the ordinance
codified in this section may be maintained and repaired in accordance with the applicable
regulations of this chapter as a legal nonconforming use; provided, however, that in no
event shall such legal nonconforming use be expanded. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)
17.19.170 Pylon Signs.
In lieu of a monument sign as permitted in Section 17.19.150, pylon signs are permitted
in the C and I zones and for commercial uses in the OS zones subject to the following
regulations:
A. Number.
1. In all permitted zones, a maximum of one pylon sign per parcel of land or
shopping center containing a minimum of three (3) acres and five hundred (500)
feet of street frontage shall be permitted. For the purposes of calculating frontage
on a corner lot, frontage shall include the total linear distance of such lot along
each of the streets.
2. In the C and I zones, notwithstanding subsection (A)(1) above, in the event any
lot or parcel of land having continuous street or highway frontage exceeding five
hundred (500) feet, one additional pylon or monument sign may be permitted for
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larger centers with more than one thousand (1,000) feet of street frontage,
pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing. In no event shall a pylon or
monument sign be located closer than two hundred fifty (250) feet from any other
pylon or monument sign on the same property or center.
3. In order to reduce the number of nonconforming signs within the City, no parcel
of land whereon there exists any legal nonconforming pylon signs shall be
allowed another pylon sign unless all existing legal nonconforming pylon signs or
billboards are first removed.
B. Area.
1. In the C and I zones, a maximum area of forty (40) square feet per sign face shall
be permitted.
2. In the C and I zones, for larger centers with more than one thousand (1,000) feet
of street frontage may have a maximum area up to one hundred sixty (160) square
feet pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.
3. In the OS zone, a maximum area of twenty-four (24) square feet per sign face
shall be permitted.
4. In all permitted zones, a pylon sign shall no more than two (2) sign faces.
C. Height.
1. In all permitted zones, a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet shall be permitted.
2. In the C and I zones, for larger centers with more than one thousand (1,000) feet
of street frontage, a maximum height of up to twenty (20) feet may be permitted,
pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.
D. Location.
1. In the C and I zones, pylon signs shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet
from any street or public right-of-way.
2. In the OS zone, pylon signs shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from any
street or public right-of-way.
3. In all permitted zones, pylon signs shall be incorporated within a landscape
planter unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Community Development.
4. In all permitted zones, pylon signs shall be set back a minimum twenty-five (25)
feet from any R zoned property.
E. Lighting.
1. In the C and I zones, pylon signs maybe internally or externally lighted (Ord. 03-
17 § 2, 12/9/03).
2. In the OS zone, pylon signs may be internally or externally lighted; provided, that
in the no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of twenty-
five (25) watts.
F. Multiple -Tenant Signs. Signs displaying five (5) or more tenants per sign face are
permitted pursuant to a Master Sign Plan.
17.19.180 Real Estate Signs.
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Real estate signs are permitted in all zones subject to the following restrictions:
A. Number and Area.
1. In A, RE, RVL, RL, RS and OS zones one wall -mounted or freestanding real
estate sign shall be permitted for each street or highway frontage, provided:
a. The sign does not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area or twelve (12) square
feet in sign area, if two-sided, on any lot having a street or highway frontage
of one hundred (100) feet or less; or
b. The sign does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area or sixty-four
(64) square feet in sign area, if two-sided, on any lot having a street or
highway frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet.
2. In RM, RMH and RH zones one wall -mounted or freestanding real estate sign
shall be permitted for each street or highway frontage, provided:
a. The sign does not exceed twelve (12) square feet in sign area or twenty-four
(24) square feet in sign area, if two-sided, on any frontage of one hundred
(100) feet or less; or
b. The sign does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area or sixty-four
(64) square feet in sign area, if two-sided, on any lot or parcel of land having a
street or highway frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet.
3. In the C and I zones one wall -mounted or freestanding real estate sign shall be
permitted for each street or highway frontage, provided:
a. The sign does not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in sign area or ninety-six
(96) square feet in sign area, if two-sided, on any frontage of one hundred
(100) feet or less; or
b. The sign does not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area or two
hundred (200) square feet, if two-sided, on any frontage in excess of one
hundred (100) feet.
B. Height. Freestanding real estate signs shall not exceed the following heights:
1. In the A, R and OS zones—eight (8) feet; and
2. In the C and I zones—fifteen (15) feet.
C. Location.
1. Freestanding real estate signs may be placed in front yard setback areas, provided
such signs are located not less than ten (10) feet from any adjacent street or
highway; and
2. Freestanding real estate signs shall not be placed nearer to any lot line than ten
(10) feet.
D. Lighting.
1. Real estate signs in the R, OS and A zones shall not be lighted; and
2. Real estate signs in C and I zones may be internally or externally lighted.
E. Time Limit. All real estate signs shall be removed from the premises within thirty
(30) days after the property has been rented, leased or sold. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)
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17.19.190 Special -Purpose Signs.
The following special-purpose signs are permitted as provided in this section:
A. Automobile Dealership Identification Placards. On-site automobile identification
placards for approved franchised vehicle sales facilities are permitted on street
frontage parking lot light standards pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing
and the following regulations:
1. Area. A maximum area of eight (8) square feet per placard shall be permitted.
2. Number. A maximum two (2) placards on each side of a light standard shall be
permitted for a total maximum of four (4) signs per light standard.
3. Lighting. Signs shall not be lighted.
B. Changeable Copy Signs. In lieu of a regular monument, pylon or wall sign otherwise
permitted under this chapter, one changeable copy sign may be permitted on each lot
or parcel of land in any zone if the premises are (i) approved for a use allowing the
assembly of one hundred (100) or more persons for meetings or other events and (ii)
such meetings or other events occur on a regular basis, pursuant to a sign review for
enhanced signing and the following regulations:
1. Area. In no event shall a signs exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area.
2. All other applicable code provisions pertaining monument, pylon or wall signs
shall apply.
C. Electronic Readerboard Signs. In lieu of a regular monument, pylon, freeway
oriented or freeway commercial center sign otherwise permitted in this chapter, one
electronic readerboard sign may be permitted on each lot or parcel of land in the C
and I zones subject to approval of a conditional use permit and the following
regulations:
1. Number. A maximum one (1) sign shall be permitted for each lot or parcel of
land containing a minimum area of twenty five (25) acres.
2. Lighting.
a. The proposed display illumination shall not have continuous motion or
appears to be in continuous motion.
b. The message rate shall not change at a rate faster than one message every four
(4) seconds.
c. The interval between messages shall be a minimum one (1) second.
d. The intensity of the illumination does not change.
3. Location. Signs shall beset back a minimum one hundred (100) feet from any R
zone.
4. All other applicable code provisions for monument, pylon, freeway oriented or
freeway commercial center signs shall apply.
D. Community Identification Signs. Freestanding community identification signs are
permitted in any zone at or near the entrance to Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, of
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Valencia, Sand Canyon or Placerita Canyon subjeet te the appreval e pursuant to a
sign review for enhanced signing and the following regulations:
1. Area. Signs shall not exceed ninety-six (96) square feet in sign area or one
hundred ninety-two (192) square feet in sign area, if two-sided.
2. Height. Signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
3. Lighting. Such signs may be internally or externally lighted.
3. Design. Signs shall be architecturally related to the community area in which they
are located and shall be constructed with decorative materials that are compatible
with the location and the community.
3. All other applicable code provisions for monument or pylon signs shall apply.
E. Freeway -Oriented Pylon Signs are permitted in the C and I zones for food, lodging or
motor vehicle fuel businesses to be viewed primarily from an adjacent freeway,
pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing and the following regulations:
1. Number. A maximum of one sign is permitted on a lot or parcel of land.
2. Area. A maximum area of two hundred (200) square feet per sign face shall be
permitted.
3. Height. A maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet shall be permitted.
4. Lighting. Signs may be internally or externally lighted. No exposed neon or
incandescent lamp shall be utilized.
5. All other applicable code provisions for pylon signs shall apply.
F. Automotive -Oriented Pylon Signs are permitted in the CTC zone for businesses
primarily devoted to automotive sales or service, pursuant to a sign review for
enhanced signing and the following regulations:
1. Number. A maximum of one sign is permitted on a lot or parcel of land.
2. Area. A maximum area of two hundred (200) square feet per sign face shall be
permitted.
3. Height. A maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet shall be permitted.
4. Lighting. Signs may be internally or externally lighted. No exposed neon or
incandescent lamp shall be utilized.
5. All other applicable code provisions for pylon signs shall apply.
G. Fuel Pricing Signs. Fuel pricing signs are permitted in the C and I zones for eaeh
businesses offering gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel for sale, subject to the
following regulations:
1. Types. Signs shall be separate freestanding signs, panels mounted to freestanding
sign structures, or combined freestanding commercial and fuel pricing signs.
2. Number and Area.
a. One sign, not to exceed sixty (60) square feet in sign area, including the base,
shall be permitted for each street or highway frontage.
b. If a business is located on a street corner, one pylon sign, not to exceed one
hundred (100) square feet in sign area, shall be permitted at the corner in lieu
of separate signs on each of the intersecting frontages.
3. Height.
a. A maximum height of six (6) feet shall be permitted.
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b. For signs located on a street corner, a pylon sign with a maximum height of
fifteen (15) feet shall be permitted.
4. Location. Freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum twenty-five (25) feet
an existing freestanding sign or to a lot line other than one adjoining a street or
highway.
5. All other applicable code provisions for monument or pylon signs shall apply.
H. Marquee Signs. Marquee signs for approved movie and live performance/theater uses
are permitted in any C zone subject to the approval of a sign review for enhanced
signage and the following regulations:
1. Area. Signs shall be proportional in sign area to the structure on which they are
located.
2. Height. Signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
3. Lighting. Signs may be internally or externally lighted.
I. Freeway Commercial Center Signs. Freeway commercial center signs are permitted
in the C and I zones for signs to be viewed primarily from an adjacent freeway
subject to approval of a conditional use permit and the following regulations:
1. Number.
a. A maximum one (1) on-site or off-site sign shall be permitted for each lot or
parcel of land along a freeway containing a minimum land area of fifty (50)
acres.
b. Additional freeway commercial center signs may be permitted provided they
are separated a minimum two thousand feet (2,000) feet from any other
freeway commercial center sign and five hundred (500) feet from any other
freestanding sign.
2. Area. A maximum of nine hundred (900) square feet in sign area per face,
including the base, shall be permitted.
3. Height. A maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet shall be permitted.
4. Lighting. Signs may be intemally or externally lighted.
5. Design. Signs shall be architecturally related to the area in which they are located,
or if located in areas without development, shall be in keeping with the natural
surroundings.
6. All other applicable code provisions for pylon signs shall apply.
Special Event Banner Signs. Special event banner signs are permitted in the C and I
zones and for commercial and other non-residential uses in the R and OS zones
subject to the following regulations:
1. Time Limits. Signs shall be limited to forty-five (45) days per year for each
establishment. This time may be utilized in any combination of duration;
however, the number of special events shall not exceed five (5) per calendar year
and no single event shall exceed twenty-one (21) consecutive days.
2. Height and Area. Signs shall be limited to three (3) feet in height and sixty (60)
square feet in area and may not include prices, telephone numbers, leasing
information, name brands or specific items for sale.
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3. Location. Signs shall be affixed wholly to the structure or site associated with the
special event, shall not extend above the roofline and shall not encroach into the
public right-of-way. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)
17.19.200 Subdivision Identification, Sales, Entry and Special -Feature Signs.
Subdivision sales, identification and related entry and special -feature signs are permitted
in all zones subject to the following regulations:
A. Subdivision Identification Signs, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.
Includes on-site signs that identify a subdivision, but which contains no other
advertising matter.
1. Area. Signs shall not exceed fifty-four (54) square feet in sign area.
2. Height. Signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
3. Lighting. Signs may be externally lighted or backlit (halo lighting).
B. Subdivision Sales Signs. Includes temporary signs that contain the names of, the
information relating to, a subdivision being offered for sale or lease for the first time,
but contains no other advertising matter.
1. Number and Area. One freestanding subdivision sales sign shall be permitted for
each street or highway frontage bordering the tract, provided:
_ a. Signs shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in sign area where such tract
contains ten (10) lots or less;
b. Signs shall not exceed one hundred and twenty-eight (128) square feet in area
where such tract contains eleven (I I) to nineteen (19) lots; and
c. Signs shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) square feet in area where
such tract contains more than twenty (20) lots.
2. Height.
a. Subdivision sales signs shall not exceed the following heights:
(1) Eight (8) feet where such sign has a sign area of sixty-four (64) square feet or
less; and
(2) Sixteen (16) feet where such sign is sixty-five (65) square feet or greater in
sign area.
b. Where a wall is required as a condition of approval along the street or highway
frontage for which such sign is permitted, the Director may modify this height
regulation as may be necessary to allow for the visibility of the sign.
3. Location. All subdivision sales signs shall be located on the subdivision and shall
be oriented to read from the street or highway for which such sign is permitted.
4. Lighting. Subdivision sales signs may be internally or externally lighted.
5. Time Limit. Subdivision sales signs shall be maintained only until all the property
is disposed of, or for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance of the
first building permit for the subdivision, whichever should occur first. Any
structure used for such purpose shall, at the end of such three (3) year period, be
either removed or restored for a use permitted in the zone where located, except
that the Director may, upon showing of need by the owner of the property, extend
the permitted time beyond three (3) years.
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6. Text. All text on such signs shall relate exclusively to the subdivision being
offered for sale or lease.
C. Subdivision Entry and Special -Feature Signs. Includes temporary signs that provide
necessary travel directions to and within a subdivision offering properties for sale or
lease for the first time, but which contains no other advertising matter.
1. Sign Review for Enhanced Signage. Subject to the approval of a sign review for
enhanced signage, the following related signs may be permitted in any
subdivision qualifying for subdivision sales signs:
a. Subdivision entry signs as are necessary to facilitate entry into and movement
within the subdivision; and
b. Subdivision special -feature signs located in the immediate vicinity of an
approved model home and temporary real estate tract office.
2. Area.
a. Subdivision entry signs shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in sign
area.
b. Subdivision special -feature signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in
sign area.
3. Height. Subdivision entry and special -feature signs shall not exceed eight (8) feel
in height.
4. Lighting. Subdivision entry and special -feature signs shall be unlighted.
5. Location. Subdivision entry and special -feature signs shall be located within the
subdivision.
6. Time Limit. Subdivision entry and special -feature signs shall have the same time
limit as subdivision sales signs approved for the same tract and shall be removed
at the end of such period. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)
17.19.210 Wall Signs.
Wall signs are permitted in the C and I zones and for commercial and other non-
residential uses in the R and OS zones subject to the following regulations:
A. Number and Area.
1. Ground -floor establishments.
a. In all permitted zones, each ground -floor establishment with a separate
entrance shall be permitted one primary wall sign along the main elevation
with a primary entrance, facing a street or on-site parking area. A maximum
of one and one-half (1.5) square feet of wall sign area for each one linear foot
of building or tenant frontage shall be permitted.
b. In the C and I zones, each ground -floor establishment with a separate entrance
shall be permitted secondary wall signs along up to two other elevations
(including the rear) with a secondary entrance, facing a street or on-site
parking area. A maximum of one-half (1/2) the allowable area of the primary
wall sign shall be permitted.
c. In the C and I zones, a ground floor retail establishment with two entrances
along the main elevation may be permitted two primary wall signs along the
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main elevation, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing and the
following regulations:
1. The main elevation shall have a minimum frontage of one hundred and
fifty (150) feet, and a minimum gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000 )
square feet.
2. The combined area of all signing along the main elevation shall not exceed
one and one-half (1.5) square feet of wall area for each one linear foot of
building or tenant frontage.
3. The wall signs shall have the same design and shall be located adjacent to
or above the building entrances.
d. In the C and I zones, larger ground floor retail establishments may be
permitted up to four (4) supplemental wall signs along the main elevation to
advertise services provided or sub -tenants, pursuant to a sign review for
enhanced signing and the following regulations:
1. The main elevation shall have a minimum frontage of one hundred and
fifty (150) feet, and a minimum gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000)
square feet.
2. The combined area of all signing along the main elevation shall not exceed
one and one-half (1.5) square feet of wall area for each one linear foot of
building or tenant frontage.
3. The combined area of all supplemental signs shall not exceed twenty-five
(25) percent of the area of all signing along the main elevation.
2. Shared entrances.
a. In all permitted zones, any building containing establishments that front only
an interior mall having a limited number of entrances shall be considered a
single establishment for the purpose of computing the number and area of wall
signs permitted on the exterior walls of such building.
b. In the C and I zones, each first and second floor establishment that does not
have a separate entrance or does not front a street or on-site parking area shall
be permitted a maximum sign area of two (2) square feet oriented facing the
street, entrance or on-site parking area.
3. Second floor establishments. In the C and I zones, each second floor
establishment with a separate entrance facing a street or on-site parking area, one
wall sign with a maximum area of ten (10) square feet shall be permitted. A
maximum area of up to twenty (20) square feet may be permitted, pursuant to a
sign review for enhanced signing.
4. In the C and I zones, a maximum three (3) wall signs shall be permitted per
ground floor establishment with a separate entrance and a maximum one (1) wall
sign shall be permitted per elevation of each ground -floor establishment, except as
permitted in subsections A(1)(c) and A(1)(d) of this section.
B. Height.
1. In all permitted zones, a maximum height of up to two (2) feet and one vertical
line of text shall be permitted. For initial capital letters or logos, a maximum
_ height of up to two and one-half (2-1/2) feet shall be permitted.
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2. In the C and I zones, a maximum height of up to eight (8) feet and two or more
vertical lines of text may be permitted, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced
signing.
C. Width. In all permitted zones, the maximum width of seventy-five (75) percent of the
building or tenant frontage shall be permitted.
D. Location.
1. In all permitted zones, wall signs shall not extend above eave line or parapet on
the lowest point on the sloping roof of the building on which it is located.
2. In all permitted zones, that portion or any actual or false roof varying forty-five
(45) degrees or less from a vertical plane may be considered an extension of the
building wall for the purpose of wall sign placement.
3. In all permitted zones, wall signs shall be located approximately parallel to the
plane of the building and shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the
building face.
E. Lighting.
1. In the C and I zones, monument signs may be internally or externally lighted.
2. In the R and OS zones, signs may be internally or externally lighted; provided,
that in the no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of
twenty-five (25) watts.
F. Multiple -Tenant Signs. Monument signs displaying five (5) or more tenants per sign
face are permitted pursuant to a Master Sign Plan.
17.19.220 Window Signs.
Window signs are permitted in all zones; provided, that such signs do not exceed twenty-
five (25) percent of the area of any single window or of adjoining windows on the same
frontage. This provision is not intended to restrict signs utilized as part of a window
display of merchandise when such signs are incorporated within such display. (Ord. 03-
17 § 2, 12/9/03)
17.19.230 Temporary Freestanding Signs.
Temporary freestanding signs are permitted in all zones subject to the following
regulations:
A. Number and Time Limits.
1. In the C, I and OS zones. Two (2) temporary freestanding noncommercial signs
per lot are permitted at all times. In addition, one temporary freestanding
campaign sign shall be allowed for each political candidate or issue on each street
frontage per lot. All campaign signs shall be removed within seven (7) days after
the election for which they are intended. Such signs are in addition to all other
signage allowed in this chapter.
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2. In the R zone. Two (2) temporary freestanding signs per lot are permitted at all
times. In addition, one temporary freestanding campaign sign shall be allowed for
each political candidate or issue on each street frontage per lot. All campaign
signs shall be removed within seven (7) days after the election for which they are
intended. Such signs are in addition to all other signage allowed in this chapter.
B. Area.
1. In the C, I and OS zones. A maximum area of twelve (12) square feet shall be
permitted.
2. In the R zones. A maximum area of six (6) square feet shall be permitted.
C. Height. The maximum height shall be four (4) feet.
D. Location. Signs may be placed in the front yard or side yard of any property;
provided, that the signs do not encroach into any public right-of-way.
E. Lighting. Signs shall not be lighted. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)
17.19.240 Prohibited Signs.
The following signs shall be prohibited in all zones:
'— A. Signs which contain or utilize any of the following:
1. Any exposed incandescent lamp with a rated wattage in excess of forty (40) watts;
2. Any exposed incandescent lamp with an external metallic reflector;
3. Any revolving beacon light;
4. Any continuous or sequential flashing operation;
B. Revolving signs.
C. Signs advertising or displaying any unlawful act, business or purpose.
D. Signs emitting audible sounds, odors or particulate matter.
E. Any strings of pennants, or streamers, clusters of flags, strings of twirlers or
propellers, flares, balloons and similar attention -getting devices, with the exception of
any national, State, local governmental, institutional or corporate flags, properly
displayed.
F. Devices projecting or otherwise reproducing the image of a signor message on any
surface or object.
G. Portable signs (including A -frame signs), except for real estate signs.
�.. H. Temporary signs, except as otherwise specifically permitted by this chapter.
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I. Projecting signs.
I Roof signs, unless deemed historic under Section 17.19.060.
K. Painted signs, except if deemed historic per Section 17.19.060.
L. Signs located in such a manner to constitute a potential traffic hazard or obstruct the
view of any authorized traffic sign or signal device, or designed to resemble or
conflict with any authorized traffic control sign.
M. Off-site signs, except as provided in Sections 17.19.160 and 17.19.190(G). (Ord. 03-
17 § 2, 12/9/03
17.19.260 Appeals.
A. Any person seeking to appeal a decision of the Director granting or denying an
application for issuance of a sign permit, revoking a permit or ordering the
remediation or removal of a sign may appeal such action first to the Planning
Commission, and, if dissatisfied with the decision of the Planning Commission, then
to the City Council in the manner provided by Sections 17.0 1.110 through 17.01.130
of this code. The City shall expeditiously schedule a hearing before the Planning
Commission or City Council, as applicable, not later than thirty (30) days after the
notice of appeal is received by the City; provided, however, the hearing may be held
after such thirty (30) day period upon the request or concurrence of the appellant.
Action on the appeal shall be taken at the time of the hearing by the Planning
Commission or City Council, as applicable, unless the appellant requests a
continuance. The time for compliance of any original order shall be stayed during the
pendency of any hearing before the Planning Commission or City Council. The
appellant shall be notified in writing of the Planning Commission or City Council's
decision, no later than fifteen (15) days after action has been taken.
B. Any person dissatisfied with the final action taken by the City Council may seek
prompt judicial review of such decision pursuant to California Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.8. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)
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Chapter 17.80
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Sections:
17.80.010 Purpose.
17.80.020 Applicability.
17.80.030 Hillside Development Review/Permit Requirements.
17.80.035 Development Standards for Hillside Development Review.
17.80.050 Plan Certification.
17.80.010 Purpose.
The provisions of the City's Hillside Development Ordinance are intended to implement
and define the goals and policies of the General Plan in relation to land use, densities,
open space and community image. It is the intent of this chapter to regulate the
development and alteration of hillside areas, to minimize the adverse effects of hillside
development and to provide for the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Santa
Clarita while allowing for the reasonable development of hillside areas through the
following methods:
A. Provide hillside development standards to maximize the positive impacts of site
design, grading, landscape architecture and building architecture, and provide
development consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Santa Clarita's
General Plan.
B. Maintain the essential natural characteristics of the area such as major
landforms, vegetation and wildlife communities, hydrologic features, scenic
qualities and open space that contribute to a sense of place.
C. Retain the integrity of predominant off-site and on-site views in hillside areas in
order to maintain the identity, image and environmental quality of the City.
(Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05)
17.80.020 Applicability.
The provisions of the Hillside Development Ordinance shall be applied to parcels of land
having average slopes of ten (10) percent or more. The provisions of these regulations
shall apply to all projects relating to grading permits, building permits, parcel maps,
tentative tract maps, conditional use permits and plans for development review. General
Plan amendments and zone changes affecting hillside land shall also be subject to review
in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. (Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05)
17.80.030 Hillside Development Review/Permit Requirements.
A. Plan Review. In reviewing hillside development plans, the reviewing authority
shall act to attain the following objectives within the intent and scope of these
regulations. All proposed development projects on land with an average slope of
ten (10) percent or greater, as determined to be applicable by the Director of
Community Development, shall be subject to the issuance of a permit for
hillside development review.
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B. Application Submittal and Project Review. Hillside development review
projects shall be submitted in compliance with the hillside development review
submittal requirements, which are available in the Community Development
Department. Upon receipt of applications for hillside development permits and
accompanying necessary information, there may be a preliminary meeting with
staff to review comments on proposed projects and determine the level of the
review process.
1. Director of Community Development Review. The Director of Community
Development shall review all site development applications and shall
impose conditions deemed appropriate when one or more of the following
activities are proposed:
a. Development activities on natural slopes which are greater than ten (10)
percent average but less than fifteen (15) percent average on all or part
of the developable portions of the site.
b. Grading excavations or fills or any combination thereof equal to or
exceeding one hundred (100) cubic yards, but less than one thousand
five hundred (1,500) cubic yards.
c. Projects which require minor grading or are limited in scope such as
those regarding yard areas for pool/spa construction, landscaping,
additions to existing structures or construction of accessory structures
may be approved by the Director of Community Development through a
grading permit or building permit without hillside plan review. Projects
which require grading of large, flat areas, such as tennis courts or riding
rings, may be reviewed by the Director of Community Development
when consistent with subsections (13)(1)(a) and (b) of this section.
2. Planning Commission/City Council Review. The Planning Commission or
City Council, as applicable, shall review hillside development applications and
shall impose conditions deemed appropriate when one or more of the following
occurs:
a. The proposed project is referred to the Planning Commission or City
Council by the Director of Community Development;
b. Development activities on natural slopes which are greater than fifteen
(15) percent average on all or part of the developable portions of the site;
c. Grading excavations or fills or any combination thereof exceeding one
thousand five hundred (1,500) cubic yards;
d. The proposed project includes a discretionary application/request which
requires the approval of the Planning Commission or City Council. In
such cases, the request shall be reviewed simultaneously with the
hillside development review application. The whole of the project shall
be considered, and dividing the project into parts to achieve different
levels of review shall not be allowed;
e. The Planning Commission may issue a determination on discretionary
requests within its decision-making authority or may refer the matter to
the City Council.
3. Supplementary Submittal Requirements. The following information, maps, and
other specified data shall be submitted concurrently with all required application
requirements, forms, and fees. The applicant shall include the following items
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supplementary to Hillside Development Review submittal requirements:
a. Visual three-dimensional color simulations of the existing conditions and of
post -development conditions of the project site including ingress/egress access.
The purpose of requiring a visual simulation is to provide the decision makers
with a pictorial representation of the future condition of a development project.
b. A cut and fill map identifying proposed fill areas (colored blue) and cut areas
(colored red) with depths of such areas clearly shown in ten foot contour
intervals. Quantities of each cut and fill area shall be clearly specified on the
map.
c. Include the following information (if applicable) of existing conditions and
constraints of the subject property as described below:
i. Geotechnical and soils conditions, including known faults and landslides.
ii. Archaeological and paleontological resources, and documented or potential
historic resources.
iii. Recorded easements and title report planning constraints, including but not
limited to abandoned wells and pipelines.
iv. Active and abandoned oil and gas production and processing facilities
including, but not limited to wells, pipelines, staging areas, and processing
equipment. The map shall include clear symbols indicating which facilities
will be retained and which will be abandoned.
v. Areas of known or suspected oil field contamination and associated oil
remediation plans.
vi. Prominent ridgelines and required ridgeline setback zones, consistent with
information on the City's official Ridgeline Map.
vii. Biological resource map showing all of the existing plant communities,
with sensitive or protected species or communities clearly delineated, as
well as known habitat area for protected animal species including the
location of sensitive biological resources.
viii. Map identifying significant trees, which, for the purposes of this map, are
defined to be trees with a caliper greater than six inches when measured
four feet above grade.
ix. 100 -year floodplain areas, U.S.G.S. blueline streams, and jurisdictional
wetlands.
x. Slope areas 30 percent or greater which are at least one acre in size and
have a minimum dimension of 50 feet in any direction.
xi. In the event that no grading is proposed, a statement to that effect shall be
filed with a plan which shows possible future house plotting and driveway
design for each parcel proposed, to be prepared on a topographic map
drawn at the same scale as the conceptual grading plan.
d. The following technical reports (if applicable):
i. A soils and geologic report prepared by a registered geotechnical engineer
and in sufficient detail to substantiate and support the design concepts
presented in the application as submitted.
ii. Phase I (records search) and any and all Phase II (physical investigation of
soils) environmental assessments identifying any hazards present on the
property.
iii. A biological resource survey report identifying all existing plant
communities, with sensitive or protected species or communities clearly
_ delineated, as well as known habitat area for protected animal species,
including the location of sensitive biological resources. All sensitive
species surveys shall be conducted in accordance with any applicable
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protocols established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency and the
California Department of Fish and Game. The report shall be signed by the
person preparing such report, with the signature intended to verify that the
mandatory protocols were conformed to in the analysis.
C. Findings. The approving authority shall make the following findings before
granting a hillside development review permit:
1. That the natural topographic features and appearances are conserved by
means of landform grading so as to blend any manufactured slopes or
required drainage benches into the natural topography.
2. That natural, topographic prominent features are retained to the maximum
extent possible.
3. That clustered sites and buildings are utilized where such techniques can be
demonstrated to substantially reduce grading alterations of the terrain and to
contribute to the preservation of trees, other natural vegetation and
prominent landmark features and are compatible with existing
neighborhoods.
4. That building setbacks, building heights and compatible structures and
building forms that would serve to blend buildings and structures with the
terrain are utilized.
5. That plant materials are conserved and introduced so as to protect slopes
from slippage and soil erosion and to minimize visual effects of grading and
construction on hillside areas, including the consideration of the
preservation of prominent trees and, to the extent possible, reduce the
maintenance cost to public and private property owners.
6. That curvilinear street design and improvements that serve to minimize
grading alterations and emulate the natural contours and character of the
hillsides are utilized.
7. That grading designs that serve to avoid disruption to adjacent properties are
utilized.
S. That site design and grading that provide the minimum disruption of view
corridors and scenic vistas from and around any proposed development are
utilized.
D. Hillside Development Guidelines. All projects shall be reviewed for
applicability with the criteria defined in this chapter.
17.80.035 Development Standards for Hillside Development Review.
The development standards shall apply to any use, development or alteration of land
included in these regulations.
A. Hillside Classifications. Hillside categories have been identified by percentage
of average slope in the following categories:
1. Average slopes under ten (10) percent are considered relatively flat and
would not cause any conditions necessary for the implementation of the
Hillside Development Ordinance.
2. Projects with slopes which average ten (10) percent or greater qualify for
hillside plan review shall be reviewed under the provisions of this chapter.
B. Maximum Density—Residential and Commercial/Industrial. For each of the
slope categories identified, there shall be a corresponding maximum allowable
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density. The following chart, Figure 2, shows seven (7) density categories
which correspond to the midrange density of the General Plan. The necessary
reduction in density to maintain a similar pad and product type as the slope
increases has been shown on the chart. The densities identified in Figure 2 are
the maximum allowable and conform with all other standards and criteria of this
chapter. The Hillside Development Guidelines may cause further density
reduction. All average slope calculations shall be rounded to the nearest whole
number (i.e., 12.2 percent shall be rounded to twelve (12) percent).
For each of the slope categories identified there shall be a corresponding
maximum allowable floor area ratio expressed as a percentage. Figure 2 shows
maximum commercial and industrial floor area ratios for hillside development.
These percentages represent typical intensities of commercial and industrial
uses as identified in the General Plan, adjusted based on slope variations. The
necessary reduction in percentage to maintain this similar pad and product type
as the slope increases has been shown on the chart. All average slope
calculations shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
Following is the formula used to determine density reduction by percentage of
slope in Figure 2.
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The following graphics depict how five (5) dwelling units per acre on a ten (10)
percent slope reduce to three (3) dwelling units per acre on a twenty-five (25)
percent slope pursuant to the provisions of Figure 2, "Density and Floor Area
Ratio Change per Percentage Slope."
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1. Density Criteria for Hillside Development Applications. Notwithstanding
the density provisions of this section, all of the following conditions shall be
met:
a. The hillside development plan shall be in substantial compliance with all
applicable provisions of this chapter and the Hillside Development
Guidelines.
b. No development construction, activities or grading shall be permitted on
slopes of fifty (50) percent or greater except as provided in Section
17.80.040.
c. The site plan shall be designed to locate or cluster development in slope
areas of twenty-five (25) percent or less; however, clustering of
development in slope areas of twenty-five (25) percent to fifty (50)
percent may be considered in limited locations. For the purposes of this
section, clustering shall be defined as the development of a portion of
the project site exceeding the midpoint density designation or zoning for
such portion of the project site.
d. In no event shall the overall density exceed the density of the General
Plan and zoning or the density provided in Figure 2, whichever is
greater.
e. The development shall not be located in an area containing the Ridgeline
Preservation (RP) zoning classification unless the project is in
conformance with Section 17.16.055.
2. Average Slope Calculation. Average slope shall be calculated by utilizing
the following formula:
Average Cross Slope = I x L x 0.0023
A
I = Contour Interval
L = Contour Length
0.0023 = Constant to Convert Square Feet to Acres and Slope to Percent
A = Acres in Site
The average slope shall be calculated as shown on the development plans certified by a
California licensed engineer.
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Figure 2
Density and Building Floor Area Ratio Change with Percentage of Slope
(all numbers in dwelling unit or commercial/industrial floor area ratio
per gross acre)
Density (in dwelling units/acre)
Ave.
RH RMH RM RS RL RVL
RE
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Commercial
Slope
Slope
Industrial
10%
28.00 20.00 11.00 5.00 2.20 1.00
0.50
10%
100%
11%
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0.49
11%
98%
12%
26.60 19.00 10.45 4.75 2.09 0.95
0.48
12%
95%
13%
25.90 18.50 10.18 4.63 2.04 0.93
0.47
13%
93%
14%
25.20 18.00 9.90 4.50 1.98 0.90
0.45
14%
90%
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15%
24.50
17.50
9.63
4.38
1.93
0.88
0.44
15%
88%
16%
23.80
17.00
9.35
4.25
1.87
0.85
0.43
16%
85%
17%
23.10
16.50
9.08
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1.82
0.83
0.42
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18%
22.40
16.00
8.80
4.00
1.76
0.80
0.40
18%
80%
19%
21.70
15.50
8.53
3.88
1.71
0.78
0.39
19%
78%
20%
21.00
15.00
8.25
3.75
1.65
0.75
0.38
20%
75%
21%
2030
14.50
7.98
3.63
1.60
0.73
0.37
21%
73%
22%
19.60
14.00
7.70
3.50
1.54
0.70
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22%
70%
23%
18.90
13.50
7.43
338
1.49
0.68
0.34
23%
68%
24%
18.20
13.00
7.15
3.25
1.43
0.65
0.33
24%
65%
25%
17.50
12.50
6.88
3.13
1.38
0.63
0.32
25%
63%
26%
16.80
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6.60
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60%
27%
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11.50
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11.00
6.05
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1.21
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28%
55%
29%
14.70
10.50
5.78
2.63
1.16
0.53
0.26
29%
53%
30%
14.00
10.00
5.50
2.50
1.10
0.50
0.25
30%
50%
31%
13.30
9.50
5.23
2.38
1.05
0.48
0.24
31%
48%
32%
12.60
9.00
4.95
2.25
0.99
0.45
0.23
32%
45%
33%
11.90
8.50
4.68
2.13
0.94
0.43
0.21
33%
4j%
34%
11.20
7.00
4.40
2.00
0.88
0.40
0.20
34%
40%
35%
10.50
7.50
4.13
1.88
0.83
0.38
0.19
35%
38%
36%
9.80
7.00
3.85
1.75
0.77
0.35
0.18
36%
35%
37%
9.10
6.50
3.58
1.63
0.72
0.33
0.16
37%
33%
38%
8.40
6.00
3.30
1.50
0.66
0.30
0.15
38%
30%
39%
7.70
5.50
3.03
1.38
0.61
0.28
0.14
39%
28%
40%
7.00
5.00
2.75
1.25
0.55
0.25
0.13
40%
25%
41%
6.30
4.50
2.48
1.13
0.50
0.23
0.11
41%
23%
42%
5.60
4.00
2.20
1.00
0.44
0.20
0.10
42%
20%
43%
4.90
3.50
1.93
0.88
0.39
0.18
0.09
43%
18%
44%
4.20
3.00
1.65
0.75
0.33
0.15
0.08
44%
15%
45%
3.50
2.50
1.38
0.63
0.28
0.13
0.06
45%
13%
46%
2.80
2.00
1.10
0.50
0.22
0.10
0.05
46%
10%
47%
2.10
1.50
0.83
0.38
0.17
0.08
0.04
47%
8%
48%
1.40
1.00
0.55
0.25
0.11
0.05
0.03
48%
5%
49%
0.70
0.50
0.28
0.13
0.06
0.03
0.01
49%
1%
50%+
0.50
0.40
0.25
0.10
0.05
0.03
0.01
50%+
3%
3. Division of Area. Where there exists a dramatically different landform character
in the topography of any one site, the site may be divided into several distinct
areas for purposes of slope determinations. An average density may be
calculated separately for -unique areas on site upon approval of the Director of
Community Development. For example, each of the areas shown in Figure 3 (A,
B and Q may calculate density requirements separately.
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C. Grading Design.
1. No graded or cut embankment with a slope greater than two (2) feet horizontal
to one foot vertical shall be located adjacent to a publicly maintained right-of-
way. The applicant shall provide suitable guarantees satisfactory to the
reviewing authority for landscaping and perpetual maintenance, at no cost to the
City, of all slopes outside of the public right-of-way. Major public roads, such
as those identified in the General Plan Circulation Element, may require slopes
steeper than two to one (2:1). In such an event, slopes steeper than two to one
(2:1) may be allowed, provided that a geotechnical study is prepared verifying
the feasibility of such slopes and approval of the City Engineer.
2. The overall slope, height or grade of any cut or fill slope shall be developed to
appear similar to the existing natural contours in scale with the natural terrain of
the subject site.
a. Building pads created in hillside areas should maintain rounded corners and conform to
landforms within the site.
b. The shaping of building pads to conform to the landform or character of the topography
is encouraged. Where grading is required, it should blend in with smooth transitioning,
avoiding harsh or abrupt changes in topography, character, or type. Slopes should be
rounded and contoured to blend with the natural topography unless this effort would
diminish open space or significant natural features of the site (See Illustration No. 1).
C. Building pads in hillside areas are recommended to maintain a minimum pad frontage of
40 feet for single-family detached units as measured at the building setback. Greater pad
depths may be required to be consistent with the characteristics of the subject property
zone, the configuration of surrounding properties, and topographical constraints. Building
pad width shall be measured at the building setback line (See illustration No 2.)
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Where any cut or fill slope exceeds ten (10) feet in horizontal length, the
horizontal contours of the slope shall be developed to appear similar to the
existing natural contours.
Grading shall be balanced on site whenever possible to avoid excessive cut and
fill and to avoid import or export.
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5. Grading shall be phased so that prompt revegetation or construction will control
erosion. Where possible, only those areas which will be immediately developed,
resurfaced or landscaped shall be disturbed.
6. No excavation or other earth disturbance shall be permitted on any hillside area
prior to the issuance of a grading permit, with the exception of drill holes and
exploratory trenches for the collection of geologic and soil data. These trenches
are to be properly backfilled and, in addition, erosion treatment shall be
provided where slopes exceed twenty (20) percent.
D. Architectural Standards. Purpose. The purpose of establishing architectural design
standards in the Hillside Development Ordinance is to ensure quality development that
blends with the hillside environment and to create neighborhoods that display
harmonious and complementary architectural styles. To achieve hillside compatible
development, the City recognizes the importance of having architectural design that
incorporates rooflines and other building elements which reflect the naturally occurring
ridgeline silhouettes and topographical variations.
1. Building Setbacks and Height. A variety of building and lot orientations shall be
provided in order to encourage development suitable with the hillside character of the
site.
a. Rear setback. A minimum setback of 15 feet from top of slope and/or an
average setback of 15 feet shall be provided from the edge of the pad where the
structure is within public view. Setbacks and building heights shall be varied from
the top of slopes. (See Illustration No. 3).
Illustration No. 3
b. Building Height For New Subdivisions. A minimum of 25% of the units should
be single story when situated in the public view from freeways, arterial roads and
major public spaces. Where two-story units are utilized, the units shall be
architecturally designed to expose only one story to public view.
i. Structures shall be designed with the slope angle of the roof pitch is
generally at or below the angle of the natural hillside or manufactured
slope (See Illustration No. 4).
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ii. Views of significant visual features from public vistas such as ridges, as
viewed from within and outside the hillside development, should be
preserved. Buildings should be oriented to allow view opportunities. All
significant public vistas or view corridors as seen from a secondary,
collector, or major arterial should be protected.
iii. Hillside adaptive architecture shall be terraced to follow the contours
of the slope. Exterior structural supports and undersides of floors and
decks not enclosed by walls are discouraged but may be permitted with
fire safety and architectural considerations adequately addressed.
c. Building Style. The use of hillside adaptive architecture shall be incorporated
into the design of individual custom lots in areas of 30% slope or greater.
Structures should be set back a minimum of 20 feet from right-of-way and a
minimum of 30' from top of slope. Step building foundations may be required to
minimize grading. Grading shall be limited to driveway and footprint area of
building. Lot development should be sited on the least sensitive portions of the
site to preserve landforms, vegetation and geotechnical features.
i. An architectural style shall be compatible with the hillside character,
topography, and theme of the community.
ii. A variety of roof orientations and types which emphasize roof pitches
reflecting the overall slope of the hillside shall be incorporated into the
design of the development.
iii. Enhanced architectural elevations where the front, rear or side of units
face public view is required. The hilltop architecture of units will be
restricted to avoid massive wall and monotonous patterns of building
silhouettes.
iv. The dimensions of a building parallel to the direction of the slope
should be maximized in order to limit the amount of cut and fill and to
better incorporate the residence to the natural terrain.
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v. Terraced decks shall be identified and included with the application
submittal requirements for plan approval. Terraced decks cannot be built
outside of privacy walls or on slopes which are a part of homeowner's
associations or landscape maintenance district areas.
vi. Buildings may be clustered to respect and adapt to the existing
topography. Flexible siting techniques including varying the position of
the structures and varying the sizes of lots should be utilized.
d. Architectural Treatments. Architectural treatments on all exterior walls of any
building shall be designed to avoid a monotonous or continuous facade of the
exterior wall. One continuous vertical or horizontal plane on the front and rear
facade of any building is not permitted. Architectural features and details shall be
located on all exteriors walls of the building, including the rear and sides of the
building. Buildings shall utilize wall articulation (i.e., insets, pop -outs, etc.) and
roof orientation as a means to prevent massing.
e. Finish Materials and Color. Building materials and colors shall be compatible
with the natural setting. Exterior colors shall be limited to earth tones and
indigenous materials to be incorporated into the design of the structures. The
color, material and texture palette shall be reinforced with compatible
landscaping.
f. Fencing and Privacy Walls. Location and alignment of fences should conform
to the natural topography of the area and enhanced with landscaping.
i. All fences and privacy walls adjacent to or visible from public roads or
major public spaces shall be of decorative masonry or other approved
materials which have a natural appearance and shall be a color that blends
with the surrounding environment and complementary to the landscape.
The applicant shall present illustrations and descriptions of fencing and
wall materials as required by Section 17.80.035 of this Chapter.
ii. A minimum setback distance of 12 feet shall be provided between any
fence or privacy wall adjacent to a public right-of-way, with the distance
measured from the fence or privacy wall to the face of curb (See
Illustration No. 5).
Illustration No. 5
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g. Patios, Pools, Trellises and Ancillary Structures. Patios, pools, trellises and
ancillary structures shall be screened from public view.
E. Landscape Design.
1. Landscape coverage and stabilization of graded slopes shall be selected and
designed to be compatible with surrounding natural vegetation.
a. Plant material shall be selected according to compatible climatic, soil and ecological
characteristics of the region.
b. All City -approved automatic irrigation systems shall be utilized for all landscaped
slope areas and other impacted or planting areas.
c. Plant materials that require excessive water after becoming established shall be
avoided. Native plant material or compatible, nonnative plant material shall be
selected.
d. Slope and Landscape Maintenance. Homeowners Association (HOA's) and
Assessment Districts or other acceptable legal entities are required in Santa Clarita.
All landscaped slopes not included within a Landscape Maintenance District (LMD)
shall be maintained by an HOA or a Property Owners Association (POA) for the
permanent maintenance of slopes and other areas. An HOA/POA should be required
to establish a Maintenance District with responsibility for landscape maintenance
should the HOA disband. The City should retain development rights in such a
Maintenance District.
2. The location of all existing trees of four (4) inch caliper or greater, as measured
four and one-half (4.5) feet from the ground, shall be shown on plans submitted
for approval. The reviewing authority shall designate all trees to be saved or
removed. Oak trees are subject to the Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance and
Guidelines (Chapter 17.17.090.)
3. All cut and fill slopes shall be planted and irrigated with an automatic irrigation
system to prevent erosion. All cut or fill slopes exceeding five (5) feet vertical
height shall be planted with adequate plant material to protect the slope against
erosion. Planting shall be in the ratio at least one shrub per one hundred (100)
square feet of natural slope area and one tree per one hundred fifty (150) square
feet of actual slope area, with ground cover to completely cover the slope within
six (6) months from planting. All plants shall be drought -resistant and shrubs
shall be a minimum one gallon size, unless hydroseeded. All trees shall be
minimum five (5) gallon size. Slopes less than five (5) feet in height shall be
planted with ground cover to cover the slopes completely within six (6) months
of planting. However, the Director of Community Development may require
larger trees on a case by case basis. In addition, the Director of Community
Development may modify these requirements based upon the requirements of
the Los Angeles County Fire Department fuel modification requirements.
4. Access easement areas a minimum of five (5) feet wide shall be provided for
uphill and downhill slope maintenance areas and should be located no more
than one thousand (1,000) feet apart.
5. Slope and Landscape Maintenance. Homeowners Association (HOA's) and
Assessment Districts or other acceptable legal entities are required in Santa Clarita. All
landscaped slopes not included within a Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) shall
be maintained by an HOA or a Property Owners Association (POA) for the permanent
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maintenance of slopes and other areas. An HOA/POA should be required to establish a
Maintenance District with responsibility for landscape maintenance should the HOA
disband. The City should retain development rights in such a Maintenance District.
6. A fuel modification plan shall be required by the Director of Community
Development and approved by the Los Angeles County Fire Department for all
hillside plans that abut natural open space. The Fire Department can require
modifications to the landscaping requirements contained within this section.
7. The project shall be designed to incorporate fire prevention and safety measures
pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code and the Hillside
Development Guidelines (Section H.B.3.).
F. Retaining Walls. The purpose and intent of establishing development standards for
retaining walls in the Hillside Development Ordinance is to ensure that the application of
retaining walls is aesthetically pleasing to the subject property and limited in quantity
throughout a development.
1. General Standards.
a. The maximum length of any continuous retaining wall shall not be more than 100
linear feet.
b. Retaining walls shall be used for the purpose of containing fill material or for
minimizing cut or fill slopes. The retaining wall may only extend six (6) inches
above the material it is retaining.
c. A retaining wall shall not be constructed in such a manner so as to block or
restrict vehicular access to a dedicated or implied dedicated alley, access, or right-
of-way.
d. No retaining walls shall be permitted between residential lots as a means of
creating additional useable pad area.
e. Slopes requiring retaining walls at heights greater than the maximum allowable
shall be terraced for landscaped areas. Such planting areas shall have a minimum
horizontal width of four (4) feet and a maximum width horizontal width of eight
(8) feet of separation.
i. All planting areas for retaining walls shall be provided with an automatic
irrigation system. Such irrigation system shall be approved and inspected
prior to the construction of any wall.
2. Height Standards.
a. The height of the retaining wall shall be measured at the highest average ground
level. In order to allow for variation in topography, the height of a required wall
may vary in amount not to exceed six (6) inches.
b. Retaining walls may be constructed at varying heights throughout a development
(See Figure 4 and Figure 5).
i. Retaining walls constructed in the side yard area of a lot shall maintain a
maximum retaining wall height of six (6) feet provided that such wall does
not extend into a required front yard adjacent to a street.
ii. Retaining walls constructed in the rear yard area of a lot shall maintain a
maximum retaining wall height of eight (8) feet.
iii. If a greater wall height is desired, two (2) retaining walls at a maximum
height of four (4) feet each shall be terraced with a minimum horizontal
width of four (4) feet and a maximum horizontal width of eight (8) feet of
separation. This landscape area shall contain appropriate vegetation to
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soften the visual impact of the combined walls. No more than two terraces
of retaining walls shall be permitted on one manufactured slope.
iv. Where a retaining wall contains a fill above the natural grade and is
located within a required yard, the height of the retaining wall shall be
considered as contributing to the permissible height of a fence or wall at
that location. A non -view -obscuring fence up to three and one-half (3.5)
feet in height may be erected at the top of the retaining wall for safety.
V. If a greater wall height is desired, two (2) retaining walls at a maximum
height of four (4) feet each shall be terraced with a minimum horizontal
width of four (4) feet and a maximum horizontal width of eight (8) feet of
separation. This landscape area shall contain appropriate vegetation to
soften the visual impact of the combined walls. No more than two terraces
of retaining walls shall be permitted on one manufactured slope.
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c. Walls and fences not exceeding six (6) feet in height are permitted adjacent to
structures in order to provide a private outdoor area. A minimum flat area from
top or toe of slope of three (3) feet shall be maintained to face of wall on common
area maintenance slopes with slope heights of thirty (30) feet or greater. All
fences which are adjacent to or visible from public roads or major public spaces
shall be of decorative materials as identified or other approved materials with
minimum five (5) foot landscape area on the street side of the wall or fence (See
Figure 6 and Figure 7).
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d. The cumulative height of any retaining wall built to retain a cut slope or fill slope
shall not exceed the maximum allowable height based on the location of the wall.
Cumulative height shall mean the combined height of any wall or series of walls
required to retain a single slope.
3, Walls Exceeding Six (6) Feet In Height. The use of crib walls, Loffelstein walls, and
other similar living wall systems that allow for landscaping opportunities with planting
pockets and stepped designs is acceptable. Loffelstein walls and similar living wall
systems retain large amounts of earth while providing planting pockets for landscaping.
Once landscaping matures, the wall will be masked and have a softer appearance than a
hardscape wall surface. Such wall shall be subject to the following development
standards.
a. Such walls shall utilize a curvilinear slope pattern consistent with the appearance
of the natural hillside terrain.
b. Such walls shall be planted with landscape material suitable for the climate and
wall exposure relative to the sun.
c. The landscape aesthetic effect to be achieved by the overall development shall be
emphasized and considered.
d. The color palette and materials selected for the retaining wall shall blend in with
the adjacent hillsides and landscape plant palette.
4. Contour Construction and Wall Materials
a. Retaining walls shall follow the natural contours of the slope.
b. All materials used to construct the retaining wall(s) shall consist of native stone,
poured -in-place concrete, precast concrete block, color treated, textured or
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veneered to blend in with the surrounding natural colors and textures of the
existing landscape and native plant materials.
G. Corrective Work. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Director of Community
Development from authorizing grading deemed necessary to correct natural, hazardous
conditions that are brought to the City's attention, in which case the applicant will
investigate possible alternatives with subsequent review by the Director of Community
Development, Planning Commission or City Council.
Figure 8
(Ord. 01-5, 2/27/01; Ord. 02-5,4/23/02; Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05)
17.80.050 Plan Certification.
A. Grading Plan Certification. Upon completion of rough grading work and prior to
any excavation for foundations or structures, an as -graded plan prepared and
certified by the licensed civil engineer who prepared the approved grading plans
shall be submitted to the Community Development and Public Works
Departments for review and approval. The as -graded plans shall include original
ground surface elevations, as -graded surface elevations and all other features that
were a part of the approved grading plan. The engineer shall provide certification
on the as -graded plan that the work was done in accordance with the approved
grading plan and the City's grading requirements.
B. Landscape Plan Certification. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared by
a licensed landscape architect and shall be submitted to and approved by the
Community Development Department. A licensed landscape architect shall
certify that the planting plans comply with the City's xeriscape and landscape
requirements. The landscape architect or irrigation consultant shall certify that the
irrigation plans are designed in compliance with the City's xeriscape standards
and landscape requirements. (Ord. 01-5, 2/27/01; Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05)
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Exhibit `B"
Department Reclassification — Planning and Economic Development
to Community Development
Changes to Title 16
Section 16.21.020 A
Section 16.21.020 B
Section 16.21.200 D
Section 16.23.090
Section 16.23.100 A
Section 16.23.110
Section 16.25.020
Section 16.25.060
Section 16.25.100
Section 16.25.130
Changes to Title 17
Section 17.01.050
Section 17.01.060
Section 17.01.080 F
Section 17.01.090 C
Section 17.01.100 C-1
Section 17.01. 100 D-2
Section 17.01.110
Section 17.01.120
Section 17.01.130
Section 17.01.160
Section 17.03.010 D
Section 17.03.030 F
Section 17.03.030 H
Section 17.03.030 I-2
Section 17.03.030 I-3
Section 17.03.030 J
Section 17.03.040 A
Section 17.03.050 A-2
Section 17.03.050 G
Section 17.03.070 A
Section 17.03.080 A
Section 17.03.080 A -3e
Section 17.03.080 A-8
Master Case 04-285
October 19, 2004
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Section 17.03.080 A-10
Section 17.03.080 A-11
Section 17.03.080 A-13.7
Section 17.03.080 D-1
Section 17.03.080 E
Section 17.03.090 B-17
Section 17.03.100 C
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"Director"
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"Yard, Front"
"Yard, Rear"
"Yard, Side"
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Section 17.15.020 J-5
Section 17.15.020 J-6
Section 17.15.020 M-5
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Section 17.15.040 B-6
Section 17.15.040 B-7
Section 17.15.040 H-5
Section 17.15.040 H-9
Section 17.15.060 F-2
Section 17.15.060I-1
Section 17.16.030 E
Section 17.16.040 C -2a
Section 17.16.040 C -2b
Section 17.16.060 D-8
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Section 17.17.040 C-4
Section 17.17.040 C-8
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Section 17.17.040 G-7
Section 17.17.040 G-8
Section 17.17.040 G-10
Section 17.17.040 G-11
Section 17.17.040 G-13
Section 17.17.040 M-5
Section 17.17.040 M-6
Section 17.17.040 N-3q.I1c
Section 17.17.040 N-4.1
Section 17.17.040 Q-4
Section 17.17.050 E-1
Section 17.17.050 E -1j.3
Section 17.17.050 E -Ir
Section 17.17.050 E -1s
Section 17.17.050 E-2
Section 17.17.050 E-3
Section 17.17.050 E-4
Section 17.17.050 E-6
Section 17.17.050 F-1
Section 17.17.050 F-2
Section 17.17.050 H
Section 17.17.050I-5
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Section 17.19.020
Section 17.19.040 A
Section 17.19.060 B
Section 17.19.060 G-2
Section 17.80.030 A
Section 17.80.030 B
Section 17.80.030 B-1
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Section 17.80.040 B-1
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Section 17.80.040 C
Section 17.80.040 D-2
Section 17.80.040 E-3
Section 17.80.040 I
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