HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-25 - ORDINANCES - UDC MOD (2)ORDINANCE NO. 05-1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 16 AND TITLE 17 OF
THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS
TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC)
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita General Plan requires the implementation of the
City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code to be in compliance with the Government Code
of the State of California;
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita initiated a Unified Development Code
Amendment 04-001 (Master Case 04-285, which also contains General Plan
Amendment 04-004) on August 16, 2004 to modify various sections of Title 16 and Title 17 of
the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Unified Development Code Amendment 04-001 includes modifications to
the following sections of the UDC: Lot Line Adjustments, Final Maps and Parcel Maps, Permits
and Applications, Definitions, Permitted Use Chart, Property Development Standards, Special
Zones and Standards, Special Uses and Standards, Oak Tree Preservation, Parking,
Administration, Hillside Development Standards. Also, references to the Director of Planning
and Building Services and the Director of Parks and Recreation will be changed to the Director
of Planning and Economic Development and the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services, respectively. The proposed modifications/amendments are reflected in attached
Exhibits A and B;
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 July 20, 2004. On September 21, 2004, the Planning Commission held a study
session on modifications to the Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance. The Planning Commission
conducted a duly noticed public hearing for the project on October 19, 2004 at City Hall,
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. At this meeting, the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution PO4-30, recommending approval of Unified Development Code Amendment
Ordinance to the City Council and adoption of the Negative Declaration for the Unified
Development Code Amendment 01-002 and General Plan Amendment 04-004 to the City
Council;
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration and a General Plan Amendme=.t were prepared and
adopted by separate resolutions by the City Council on November 23, 2004, for the Unified
Development Code Amendment 04-001 as complete and in compliance with the provisions of
"— CEQA and the City's Environmental Guidelines; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a duly noticed
public hearing on November 23, 2004 at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355. At this meeting, the City Council continued the public hearing on the
Unified Development Code Amendment to their January 11, 2005 meeting and continued the
public hearing on the Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance to their February 8, 2005 meeting for
further consideration. At the January 11, 2005 meeting, Council introduced an ordinance to
modify the Unified Development Code and passed the ordinance to a second reading on January
25, 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 as amended 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 and B 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 it to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25h day of January, 2005.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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-- 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. 05-1 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 11th day of January, 2005. That thereafter, said
Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 25`h day
of January, 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weste, Kellar, Ferry, McLean, Smyth
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK
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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. 05-1, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, CA on January 25, 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"
16.07.020 Restricted Residential Access
B. If the roadway paving on that portion of the street or street system forming the
restriction is less than 36 feet in width and is not to be widened to 36 feet or more as a part of the
development of the division of land, the permitted number of dwelling units shall be reduced by
25% if the pavement is 28 feet or more in width, and by 50% if the pavement is less than 28 feet
in width. If the roadway paving on that portion of the street or street system forming the
restriction is 64 feet or more in width and the restriction is subject to removal through future
development, the permitted number of dwelling units may be increased to 600. In no event shall
the pavement width be less than 20 feet. The provisions of Section B shall not apply to divisions
of land referred to in Section 16.21.040, to divisions of land approved pursuant to Section
16.21.060, or to minor land divisions.
16.25.130 Duration of Approval Extensions
The approval of a tentative map shall be effective for a period of two (2) years. The
Director of Planning and Economic Development may grant up to a one-year extension. The
subdivider shall submit a written request for an extension in accordance with Section 17.01.160.
If the Director of Planning and Economic Development denies the request for an extension, the
subdivider may appeal to the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission within the amount of
time specified in the Unified Development Code.
Chapter 16.29
FINAL MAPS AND PARCEL MAPS
Sections:
16.29.010 Separated Parcels --Restrictions.
16.29.020 Evidence of Title.
16.29.030 Matters Required for Submittal.
16.29.040 Street Improvement Plan Checking Fees.
16.29.050 Parcel Map Processing Fees.
16.29.060 Tract Map Processing Fees.
16.29.070 City Engineer Action.
Section 16.29.070 City Engineer Action.
A. Upon acceptance of the final map and accompanying documents, fees and
materials for filing, the City Engineer shall cause the same to be examined and, if found
to be in substantial conformity with the approved tentative map and if found to be
complete, technically correct, in conformity with improvement plans and specifications,
and in compliance with the requirements of these regulations, planned streets and other
applicable specific plans and ordinances, shall execute the City Engineer's certificate on
the map, and shall file said map and accompanying materials with the City Clerk.
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No final map shall be certified or filed with the City Clerk until the required
improvements have been installed or agreed to be installed in accordance with Chapter
16.21, Subdivision Improvements.
Where the City Engineer determines that the final map is not in substantial
conformity with the approved tentative map, no final map shall be approved. The
subdivider shall either: revise the final map such that it is in substantial conformity; or
file a new tentative map application; or file an application to modify the tentative map.
B. Should the map or other accompanying documents, fees or materials be
found to be incomplete or incorrect in any respect, the subdivider shall be advised in
writing, of the changes or additions that must be made before the map may be certified. If
the defect is the result of a technical and inadvertent error which, in the opinion of the
City Engineer, does not materially affect the validity of the map, the City Engineer may
waive the defect and execute the certificate of approval.
C. The City Engineer need not approve a final map which is substantially
similar to the approved tentative map if, in his/her opinion, circumstances concerning the
design and improvement of the subdivision, as they relate to the public health, safety and
welfare, have changed since approval of the tentative map, and such changed
circumstances warrant reconsideration thereof by the advisory agency. In such instance,
the City Engineer shall return the map to the advisory agency for further consideration.
D. The City Engineer shall approve all final maps which include only
irrevocable offers of dedication or less. The City Council shall approve all other final
maps. Both the City Engineer and City Council shall act upon final maps within the time
period prescribed by Subdivision Map Act (§ 66442.(b) and § 66458 for final maps, and
§ 66450(c) and § 66463 (c) for parcel maps).
E. The City Council or City Engineer shall act to either accept, modify or reject
all subdivision improvements.
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Chapter 17.01
Administration
Sections
17.01.010 Scope.
17.01.020 Purpose.
17.01.030 Private Agreements.
17.01.040 Repeal of Conflicting Development Codes.
17.01.050 Interpretation of Language.
17.01.060 Similar Use Determination.
17.01.070 General Plan Consistency.
17.01.080 Enforcement.
17.01.090 Development Applications.
17.01.100 Public Hearings and Notifications.
17.01.110 Action by the Director.
17.01.120 Action by the Planning Commission.
17.01.130 Action by the City Council.
17.01.140 Revocation or Modification of a Permit or Other Entitlement for Cause.
17.01.150 Automatic Revocation of a Permit or Other Entitlement.
17.01.160 Expiration and Extension.
17.01.170 Expansions of Conditionally Permitted Uses and Structures.
17.01.080 Enforcement.
D. Infractions. Violations of the provisions contained in the following list are deemed
infractions:
5. Signs prohibited by Section 17.19.240.
17.01.100 Public Hearings and Notifications.
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C. Supplemental Notice Requirement.
4. In the case of public notifications that identify more than 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 the 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 (Section 17.03.040), adjustments (Section 17.03.050) and
administrative sign variances (Section 17.19.060 ), the Director shall provide a written notice of
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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 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 required to be heard before the Planning Commission, the notice shall be
in accordance with Section D.2. below.
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
(17.03.025), conditional use permits (Section 17.03.040), tentative subdivision maps (17.03.030),
variances (17.03.050) and other types of applications requiring a public hearing, notice of a
public hearing shall be given not less than twenty-one (21) 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. (Amend. Ord. 01-5, 2/27/01; amend. Ord.
02-5, 4/23/02)
17.01.110 Action by the Director.
Prior to action on an application subject to Director review and approval, the Director
shall consider all written comments of the adjacent property owners, the applicant and any
interested parties. Action of the Director shall be made by a letter of approval citing the findings
and the substantiation of the findings as required by this Code. Action of the Director is final
after fifteen (15) calendar days, unless appealed in writing to the Planning Commission within
said period. The appeal shall be filed in writing stating the basis for the appeal with the Planning
and Economic Development Department.
17.01.160 Expiration and Extension.
A. Approvals and Extensions. Any approval of a permit or entitlement, except for
development reviews which shall expire within one calendar year of such approval, shall expire
within two calendar years of such approval except where construction or use of the property in
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reliance on an approved permit or entitlement has commenced prior to its expiration. If
construction and use of the property in reliance on an approved permit or entitlement has not
commenced within two years, the period may be extended by the Director for up to one
additional year if a written request for a time extension is submitted to the Director of Planning
and Economic Development within sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. Permits and
entitlements may be granted only one time extension.
B. Multiple Entitlements. In instances where a single development project includes
multiple entitlements considered and approved concurrently, the expiration of each entitlement
shall be equal to that of the entitlement which possesses the longest period of approval, including
time extensions.
17.01.170 Expansions of Conditionally Permitted Uses and Structures.
All expansions of conditionally permitted uses or structures, including accessory uses and
structures, are subject to the following requirements:
1. A cumulative expansion of 10% or less of approved building area or approved site
area for such use shall be permitted by right. Such expansions shall be determined by
the Director to be in substantial conformance with the conditionally permitted use.
Expansions may be subject to development review to the satisfaction of the Director
of Planning and Economic Development.
2. A cumulative expansion of 10%-50% of approved building area or approved site area
for such use shall be subject to a minor use permit.
3. A cumulative expansion greater than 50% of approved building area or approved site
area for such use shall be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.
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Chapter 17.03
PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
Sections:
17.03.010 Development Agreements.
17.03.020 Zone Changes and Amendments.
17.03.025 Master Plans.
17.03.030 Tentative Subdivision Maps.
17.03.040 Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits.
17.03.045 Non Construction Conditional Use Permits and Non Construction Minor
Use Permits.
17.03.050 Variances and Adjustments.
17.03.060 Development Review.
17.03.070 Lot Line Adjustments.
17.03.080 Temporary Use Permits.
17.03.090 Home Occupations.
17.03.100 Grading Permits.
17.03.010 Development Agreements
E. Findings. The Planning Commission may recommend and the City Council may grant
a Development Agreement prescribed by this section, as applied for or in a modified form, if, on
the basis of the application and the evidence submitted, the applicant substantiates, to the
satisfaction of the Commission and the Council, the following facts:
7. The limitation of future development or requirement of specified conditions under
which further development not included in the agreement may occur; and
8. The requirement of a faithful performance bond where deemed necessary to, and in an
amount deemed sufficient to guarantee the faithful performance of specified terms, conditions,
restrictions and/or requirements of the agreement. In lieu of the required bond, the applicant may
deposit with the City Clerk and assign to the City, certificates of deposit or savings and loan
certificates or shares equal in amount to the same conditions as set forth herein; and
9. The requirements of specified design criteria for the exteriors of buildings and other
structures, including signs; and
10. The requirement of special yards, open spaces, buffer areas, fences and walls,
landscaping, and parking facilities, including vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress; and
11. The regulation of nuisance factors such as noise, vibration, smoke, dust, dirt, odors,
gases, garbage, heat, and the prevention of glare or direct illumination of adjacent properties; and
12. The regulation of operating hours and other characteristics of operation adversely
affecting normal neighborhood schedules and functions on surrounding property.
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.... 17.03.025 Master Plans.
A. Purpose. The purposes of this chapter are to:
1. Establish a procedure by which multiple uses and development can be evaluated,
considered, and approved concurrently, thereby reducing processing time and uncertainty by
eliminating the need for multiple entitlements to be obtained over the life of a development
project; and
2. Ensure orderly and comprehensive City review of development plans resulting in
more compatible and desirable development.
B. Permitted Uses. Master plans may be considered for development projects which
meet the following:
1. Multiple uses can be included and considered as part of a master plan. The following
uses may be approved as part of a master plan:
a. Uses permitted or conditionally permitted in the underlying zone;
b. Uses accessory to a permitted or conditionally permitted use; and/or
c. Uses similar in nature and directly associated with and dependent upon the primary
function of the master plan.
2. Master plans shall be considered only for development projects in which:
a. The site can be developed in such a way that buildings, structures, pedestrian and
vehicular circulation, landscaping and open space relate harmoniously to create a campus-like
setting; and
b. Building architecture throughout the project is consistent and complimentary.
C. Applicability. The Director may require public, semi-public, or private uses of any
size in the City to submit a master plan, appropriate environmental documents and plans
including but not limited to landscape, transportation and building, as required by this chapter.
1. Projects that are consistent. After a master development plan is approved, proposed
projects consistent with the plan, as determined by the Director, shall not require a conditional
use permit or a minor use permit, but shall comply with all other requirements of this Code.
2. Projects that are inconsistent. If a project that is inconsistent with an approved master
plan is proposed for a site located within an area covered by such plan, an application shall be
filed for an amendment to the plan as authorized by this chapter.
D. Application. Applications and fees shall be submitted pursuant to Section 17.01.090
of this Development Code.
E. Hearing and notification. Public hearings shall be set and notice given as prescribed
in Section 17.01.100.
F. Approving authority. The Planning Commission and the City Council shall each
hold a public hearing on every application for a master plan. 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 of master plans.
G. Findings. The same findings required for a conditional use permit are required for a
master plan.
H. Final Action. The action of the City Council to approve or deny is final.
I. Expiration. A master plan shall expire on the date designated by the City Council.
J. Renewal. An approved master plan may be renewed for a period approved by the
'— Planning Commission, with notice and public hearing, if the Planning Commission determines
that findings made and conditions imposed on the original approval still apply. The renewal
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period, if approved, shall specify the new expiration date of the plan. Application for renewal
shall be made in writing between 30 and 60 days prior to lapse of the original approval.
K. Amendments. The City Council may approve, conditionally approve or deny an
application for an amendment to an approved master plan. The application shall be processed
with the same procedures and fees as provided hereunder for master plans. The City's review of
the proposed amendment shall be limited to the scope of the application, and shall not address
reconsideration of aspects of the existing master plan, including conditions of approval, that are
not the subject of the application, except as such aspects that may be affected by the proposed
amendment.
L. Review. All approved master plans may be periodically reviewed by the Planning
Commission, or other body designated by the City Council, for compliance with the features of
the plan and conditions of approval, at time intervals identified by the Council. The review shall
take place at a noticed public hearing as provided in this chapter for the initial hearing on
adoption of the plan. The owner shall be notified in writing of the reviewing body's
determination. If the reviewing body finds noncompliance with the plan or the conditions of
approval, it may direct the Director to withhold building and other permits for any development
within the area covered by the plan until compliance is achieved and/or direct the Director to
schedule a public hearing before the City Council for revocation of the master development plan.
Such hearing shall be noticed as required for a hearing for adoption of a master development
plan.
M. Property development standards. All development standards of the underlying
zone shall apply to master plans. The approving authority shall be permitted to increase the
setback requirements of the underlying zone and also to modify or delete the following
requirements when it can be shown that the alternative achieves a similar purpose.
1. The master plan shall be designed and developed in a manner compatible with and
complementary to existing and potential development in the immediate vicinity of the project
site. Site planning on the perimeter shall provide for the protection of the property from adverse
surrounding influences, as well as protection of the surrounding areas from potentially adverse
influences within the development. The applicant shall include the anticipated architectural
themes for the master plan area with the submittal of the master plan for review and approval.
2. If the project is to be developed in stages, the master plan shall coordinate
improvement of the open space, the construction of structures, and improvements in such open
space in order that each development stage achieves a proportionate share of the total open space
and environmental quality of the total planned development.
3. Master plans shall relate harmoniously to the topography of the site, shall make
suitable provision for the preservation of water courses, drainage areas, significant ridgelines,
oak trees, significant flora and/or fauna and similar features and areas. These areas shall be
designed to use and retain the features and amenities to the greatest extent possible.
N. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and structures shall be located as
specified on the development plans as approved by the City Council; provided, however, that
accessory structures shall meet all of the setbacks for site development as specified in the master
plan and the underlying zone in which it is located.
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17.03.040 Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits.
C. Hearing and notification. Public hearings shall be set and notice given as prescribed
in Section 17.01.100.
D. Actions by the approving authority.
1. The Planning Commission is empowered to grant approval with conditions or deny
applications for conditional use permits for uses in zones as prescribed in the Development
Code.
2. The Director of Planning and Economic Development is empowered to grant approval
with conditions or deny applications for minor use permits as prescribed in the Development
Code, unless:
a. If in the opinion of the Director the specific nature of the application involves unusual
requirements or raises questions of land use policy substantially more significant than generally
pertain to such applications, the Director may refer the application to the Planning Commission
for consideration; or
b. Comments opposing the minor use permit have been received and the minor use permit
is scheduled for action by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 17.01.100.
3. Variations from the regulations prescribed elsewhere in this Code for fences, walls,
hedges, screening, and landscaping; site area, width and depth; front, rear and side yards;
coverage; height of structures; distances between structures; usable open space; signs; off-street
parking facilities or frontage on a public street and other standards, shall be separately
administered in accordance with the procedures in Section 17.03.050. 4. The approving
authority may grant approval of a minor use permit or conditional use permit, with or without
modifications, or the application may be denied. Conditions may include, but are not limited to,
provisions for or limitations to the following:
a. Special yards;
b. Open spaces;
c. Buffers;
d. Fences;
e. Walls;
f. Height of buildings, walls or other structures;
g. Installation and maintenance of landscaping;
h. Street dedications, medians, and improvements;
i. Regulations of points of vehicular ingress and egress;
j. Regulation of traffic circulation;
k. Regulation of signs;
1. Regulation of hours of operation and methods of operation;
m. Control of potential nuisances;
n. The prescription standards for maintenance of building and grounds;
o. Prescription of development schedules and development standards;
p. Limit the life of the permit;
q. Such other conditions as the Director or Planning Commission may deem necessary to
ensure compatibility of the use with surrounding developments and uses and to preserve the
public health, safety, or welfare.
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E. Findings. The approving authority shall make the following findings before granting a
minor use or conditional use permit:
1. Conditional Use Permit Findings:
a. That the proposed location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed
use is in accordance with the purpose of this Development Code, the purpose of the zone in
which the site is located, the Santa Clarita General Plan, and the development policies and
standards of the City; and
b. That the location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use will
be compatible with and will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses,
residents, buildings, structures, or natural resources, with consideration given to:
i. Harmony in scale, bulk, coverage, and density;
ii. The availability of public facilities, services and utilities;
iii. The harmful effect, if any, upon desirable neighborhood character;
iv. The generation of traffic and the capacity and physical character of surrounding
streets;
V. The suitability of the site for the type and intensity of use or development which is
proposed;
vi. The adverse significant effect, if any, upon environmental quality and natural
resources which cannot be mitigated unless the approving authority adopts a Statement of
Overriding Considerations; and
c. That the proposed location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed
use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
d. That the proposed use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this
Code, except for an approved variance or adjustment.
2. Minor Use Permit Findings:
a. That the proposed use is in accordance with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Unified Development Code, and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located;
b. That the proposed use or activity, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity;
c. That the proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
H. Final action. The decision of the approving authority is final and effective within
fifteen (15) calendar days unless an appeal is filed, in writing, in accordance with Section
17.01.110 for Director's action and 17.01.120 for Planning Commission action.
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17.03.045 Non Construction Conditional Use Permits and Non Construction Minor Use
Permits.
A. Purpose. In order to give the use regulations the flexibility necessary to achieve the
objectives of this Development Code, uses that require a conditional use permit or minor use
permit per Chapter 17.13, but require no exterior construction are permitted, subject to the
granting of a non construction conditional use permit or non construction minor use permit.
Exterior construction includes, but is not limited to, the erection of buildings or structures,
grading and paving. Because of their unusual characteristics, conditional uses require special
consideration so that they may be located properly with respect to the objectives of the
Development Code and with respect to their effects on surrounding properties.
B. Actions by the approving authority.
1. The Planning Commission is empowered to grant approval with conditions or deny
applications for non construction conditional use permits for uses in zones as prescribed in the
Development Code.
2. The Director of Planning and Economic Development is empowered to grant approval
with conditions or deny applications for non construction minor use permits as prescribed in the
Development Code, unless:
a. If in the opinion of the Director the specific nature of the application involves unusual
requirements or raises questions of land use policy substantially more significant than generally
pertain to such applications, the Director may refer the application to the Planning Commission
for consideration; or
b. Comments opposing the minor use permit have been received and the minor use permit
is scheduled for action by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 17.01.100.
C. Application. Applications and fees shall be submitted pursuant to Section 17.01.090
of this Development Code.
D. Notification and hearing.
1. Public hearings for non construction conditional use permits shall be set and notice
given as prescribed in Section 17.01.100.
2. Notification for non construction minor use permits shall be as prescribed in Section
17.01.100.
E. Findings. Before granting a non construction conditional use permit or non
construction minor use permit, the approving authority shall make the findings contained in
Section 17.03.040 for conditional use permits and minor use permits, respectively.
F. Final Action. The decision of the approving authority is final and effective within
fifteen (15) calendar days unless an appeal is filed, in writing, in accordance with Sections
17.01.110 for Director's action and 17.01.120 for Planning Commission action.
G. Expiration and extension. Expirations and extensions shall be as prescribed in
Section 17.03.040.
H. New applications. Filing of new application shall be as prescribed in Section
17.03.040.
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17.03.050 Variances and Adjustments.
C. Hearing and notification. The Planning Commission shall hold a hearing on every
complete variance application. The hearing shall be set and notice given as prescribed in Section
17.01.100. Applications for adjustments shall be noticed as prescribed in Section 17.01.100.
I. Final action. The decision of the approving authority is final and effective within
fifteen (15) calendar days unless an appeal is filed, in writing, in accordance with Section
17.01. 110 for Director's action and 17.01.120 for Planning Commission action.
17.03.060 Development Review.
D. Review and evaluation. The Director shall review and evaluate development plans
and other required information submitted in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. Scope. The Director shall review and evaluate the development for conformance to
city adopted design guidelines standards, policies and practices, and with the development plan
review standards and criteria set forth in this section.
3. Improvements. Required for Approval of the development plan. The Director shall
ensure that all development plans provide for on and off-site improvements required to
implement the purposes of the Development Code, the General Plan, adopted design guidelines
and all policies of the City Council.
E. Conditions. Development reviews may be approved or modified with conditions
subject to the performance of such conditions, including the provision of required improvements
as the Director shall deem to be reasonable and necessary, or advisable under the circumstances,
so that the objectives of the Development Code, General Plan, adopted design guidelines,
Planning Commission and City Council policies shall be achieved. Such conditions shall be
imposed and enforced as follows:
F. Final action. -. The decision of the approving authority is final and effective within
fifteen (15) calendar days unless an appeal is filed, in writing, in accordance with Section
17.01.110.
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17.03.070 Lot Line Adjustments.
Chapter 17.03.070 to be replaced with the following:
A. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to the modification of a
lot line or lot lines between four (4) or fewer contiguous existing parcels where the land taken
from one parcel is added to an adjacent parcel or parcels and where a greater number of parcels
than originally existed are not thereby created. In the case of a modification of the lot lines that
affect more than four (4) parcels under common ownership within a subdivision even if
submitted as separate Lot Line Adjustments, a Parcel Map or Tract Map will be required, unless
specifically allowed under conditions of approval approved by the Planning Commission and/or
City Council.
B. Application for lot line adjustment. Applications and fees shall be submitted pursuant
to Section 17.01.090 of this Code.
C. Referral. Upon receipt of the complete application, copies thereof shall be referred to
other appropriate City departments and other public or semi-public agencies affected, together
with a written request for a written recommendation and any conditions to conform to the
existing zoning and building ordinances or to facilitate the relocation of existing utilities,
infrastructure or easements which should be imposed on the approval of the application. The
referral from the Planning Division shall state that any recommendations, comments or
suggested conditions must be returned to the Planning Division within a reasonable timeframe .
D. Review of property descriptions. Concurrently with the referral as set forth above in
Section C, the property descriptions submitted by the applicant shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for review and comment. The applicant shall promptly submit to the City Engineer any
additional information or corrected documents as deemed necessary upon written request from
the Director of Planning and Economic Development or City Engineer.
E. Standards for approval. The Director of Planning and Economic Development shall
approve or conditionally approve an application for a lot line adjustment without notice or
hearing upon a finding that the properties involved meet the following criteria:
1. The parcels are contiguous.
2. The parcels are recognizable as having been legally created.
3. No additional lots will be created.
4. The adjusted lots or parcels will comply with the goals and policies of the General Plan,
provisions of the Unified Development Code and zoning, and any other applicable
statutes or regulations. Pre-existing, non conforming lots or parcels may be merged into
a single non -conforming lot or parcel at the discretion of the Director of Planning and
Economic Development.
5. The adjusted configuration of the lots or parcels will be in accord with the established
neighborhood lot design patterns and will not violate good planning practices.
6. There will be no impairment of any existing access or creation of a need for any new
access to any adjacent lots or parcels.
7. There will be no impairment to any existing easements or creation of a need for any new
easements serving any adjacent lots or parcels.
8. There will be no need to require substantial alteration to any existing improvements or
create the need for any new improvements.
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9. There is no adjustment of the boundary between lots or parcels for which a Covenant of
Improvement Requirements has been recorded and all required improvements stated
therein have not been completed unless the City Engineer determines the proposed
boundary adjustment will not significantly affect said Covenant of Improvement
Requirements.
10. Properties to be created by the lot line adjustment or merger which contain an average
cross slope of 10% or greater may be required to obtain a Hillside Review Permit,
pursuant to Chapter 17.80 of this Code, prior to or concurrently with the Lot Line
Adjustment.
F. Review. The City shall not impose conditions or exactions on its approval of a lot line
adjustment except to conform to the local general plan, and zoning and building ordinances, to
require the prepayment of real property taxes prior to the approval of the lot line adjustment, or
to facilitate the relocation of existing utilities, infrastructure, or easements. No tentative map,
parcel map, or tract map shall be required as a condition to the approval of a lot line adjustment.
G. Final action. The decision of the approving authority is final and effective within fifteen
(15) calendar days unless an appeal is filed, in writing, in accordance with Section 17.01.110.
H. Expiration. An approved or conditionally approved lot line adjustment shall expire
within two (2) years of the date of approval if not effectuated as described in this Section.
I. Recording lot line adjustments.
1. Issuance of Certificate of Compliance. The approval of the lot line adjustment by the
Director, the Planning Commission or the City Council shall be effectuated by the issuance by
the City Engineer of a Certificate of Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment. The property
description or descriptions on the Certificate shall describe the reconfigured parcel or parcels
which will be recognized by the City as legal lots. The Certificate shall be void and of no further
force in effect unless it is recorded as hereinafter provided within two years of the date of the
decision to approve the lot line adjustment.
2. Recordation of Deeds and Other Documents. Prior to the recordation of the Certificate
of Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment, all deeds exchanging property between the affected
parcels or consolidating the affected parcels accompanied by reconveyances or partial
reconveyances or other releases of deeds of trust or similar encumbrances on the subject property
or amended deeds of trust or similar encumbrances describing the reconfigured parcels shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for review and recordation, provided, however, the City Engineer
may cause such recordation through an escrow if such has been opened by the applicant. All
deeds and other documents submitted to the City Engineer shall be signed by the appropriate
parties and notarized in accordance with applicable law. The applicant shall be notified of any
corrections requested by the City, and any corrected or new documents shall be promptly
submitted to the City Engineer. The City Engineer shall cause the deeds and other documents, if
any, to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder for Los Angeles County, California.
3. Recordation of Certificate of Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment.
The recordation as hereinabove provided of the Certificate of Compliance for Lot Line
Adjustment, shall immediately follow the recordation of the required deeds exchanging property
between the affected parcels or consolidating the affected parcels and any necessary
reconveyances or partial reconveyances or other documents to ensure that any deed of trust or
similar encumbrance now describes the reconfigured parcel or parcels.
4. Payment of Recording Fees. The fees for the recording of all documents as established
by the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County shall be remitted by the applicant
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to the City prior to the time of recordation of such documents including the Certificate of
_ Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment. Such remittance shall be made payable to the City of Santa
Clarita in the amount required to have all deeds and other documents, including the Certificate,
recorded.
5. Failure to Submit Required Deeds and Documents Within One Year. In the event any
deed, reconveyance, or other document required for the finalization of the approved lot line
adjustment is not submitted to the City Engineer within one year following the effective date of
the approval of such by the Director, Planning Commission or City Council, the Certificate of
Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment, shall be void and of no further force and effect and shall
not be recorded.
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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. Other temporary uses as determined by the Director that do not exceed one (1) year in
duration and do not require the construction of any permanent structures.
C. Final action. The decision of the approving authority is final and effective within
fifteen (15) calendar days unless an appeal is filed, in writing, in accordance with Sections
17.01.110 for Director's action and 17.01.120 for Planning Commission action.
E. Extension or modification of limitations. Upon written application, the Planning and
Economic Development Director may extend the time within which temporary uses may be
operated, or may modify the limitations under which such uses may be conducted if the Director
determines that such extension or modification is in accordance with this Code. Unless
otherwise noted, any extension of a temporary use beyond a cumulative duration of one (1) year
shall require notification consistent with Section 17.01.100.D.1 of this Code.
17.03.090 Home Occupation Permits.
B. Conditions
2. A home occupation shall be conducted entirely within a dwelling. Materials and
goods incidental to the home occupation shall not be stored, no permanent work area, work
bench or structure shall be built within either required 10' x 20' garage parking area.
8. No signs shall be permitted for home-based businesses.
11. No vehicles or trailers (including pick-up trucks and vans) or construction or other
equipment, except those normally incidental to residential use, shall be kept on the site.
17.03.100 Grading Permits
B. Applicability. A grading permit shall be obtained for any grading performed within
the City of Santa Clarita, unless the type/quantity of grading is included in the exceptions
identified in Section 17.21.010 of this Code.
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Chapter 17.07
DEFINITIONS
17.07.010 Definitions
"Antique" shall mean a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an
earlier period and at least fifty years in age.
"Attic" shall mean that part of a building that is immediately below and wholly or partly
within the roof framing and not accessed by permanent fixed stairs, ladders or other such
equipment from the floor below.
"Customer Service Area" shall mean the area within a facility where patrons and/or
customers of the facility are provided service and includes fixed and non -fixed seating areas,
waiting areas, and any other areas where customers are served. It excludes bathrooms and areas
off limits to patrons.
"Floor area ratio" shall mean the ratio of floor area to lot area. Indoor recreational
facilities, parking structures, subterranean and semi -subterranean garage areas shall be excluded
from this ratio.
"Kitchen" is any room or portion of a room containing facilities designed or used for the
preparation of food, including a sink, refrigeration facilities, and/or cooking facilities containing
a stove, oven, cook -top and/or range or the electrical or gas service that can accommodate such
cooking facilities.
'— "Large animal' shall mean any animal that weighs three hundred (300) pounds or more.
"Loft" see "Mezzanine"
"Massage Therapy" shall mean any licensed business that provides massage therapy as a
medical or recreational use not in conjunction with a use listed in the Adult Business Ordinance.
"Mezzanine" shall mean an intermediate level without walls or partitions, placed in any
story or room and open to the space below. When the total of any such mezzanine floor exceeds
33-1/3 percent of the total floor area in that room, it shall constitute a story. A clear height above
or below a mezzanine floor shall not be less than seven feet.
"Shopping Center" - Two or more contiguous or separate retail commercial stores that
share access and/or parking, which function by design, or ultimately function, as a single entity.
"Small animals" shall mean any animal that weighs less than three hundred (300)
pounds.
"Truck, Large" shall mean a truck with a carrying capacity of greater than 3,500 pounds.
"Truck, Light" shall mean a truck with a carrying capacity of 3,500 pounds or less.
"Wet Bar" shall mean an interior room or area with a single -basin sink located some
place other than the kitchen, bathroom or laundry. Wetbar does not include a stove, range, or
similar appliances customarily identified with a kitchen. Where a wetbar is located in a room or a
portion of a room with a stove, hotplate, range, oven, microwave oven or other kitchen -type
facilities, it shall constitute a separate kitchen.
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17.11.020 Zoning Designation Summary.
O. IC (Industrial Commercial) Zone. This zone permits commercial uses that are
compatible with existing and expected uses, quasi industrial and light industrial activities;
encourages the provision of employee recreation opportunities; and acts as a transitional zone.
P. I (Industrial) Zone. This zone is for a limited range of commercial uses and existing
industrial and manufacturing uses in the City outside of business parks. Clean industry and light
to medium manufacturing is permitted, including research and development, and the provision of
employee recreation opportunities is encouraged.
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Chapter 17.12
USE TYPE CLASSIFICATIONS
Sections:
17.12.010 Purpose.
17.12.030 Listing of Use Type Classifications.
17.12.040 Residential Use Type Classifications.
17.12.050 Commercial Use Type Classifications.
17.12.060 Industrial Use Type Classifications.
17.12.070 Public and Semi -Public Use Type Classifications.
17.12.080 Agricultural Use Type Classifications.
17.12.090 Temporary Use Type Classifications.
17.12.100 Accessory Structures and Uses Use Type Classifications.
17.12.110 Development Activities/Miscellaneous Use Type Classification.
17.12.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to classify land use types.
17.12.030 Listing of Use Type Classifications.
Residential Use Types
1. Boarding House
2. Caretaker's Residence
3. Community Care Facility
4. Dwelling
a. Single -Family
b. Two -Family
c. Multi -Family
5. Family Day Care Homes
a. Adult
b. Family
6. Fraternity and Sorority Houses
7. Home Occupation Business
8. Joint Living and Working Quarters
9. Model Homes
10. Mobile Home Park
11. Residential Health Care Facility
12. Residential Service/Care Home
13. Second Unit
Commercial Use Types
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1. Adult Businesses
2. Animal 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
i Small Animals
ii Large Animal
3. Auction Facilities
a. Auction House
b. Auction Yazd
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
i Without alcohol and/or entertainment
ii With alcohol and/or entertainment
b. Catering Establishments
c. Restaurants
i Drive Through
ii Fast Food with Drive Through
iii Limited Service
iv Full Service
v Take Out/Delivery
9. Funeral Home
10. Lodging
a. Bed and Breakfasts
b. Hotels
c. Motels
11. Medical Services
12. Nightclubs
13. Personal Services
14. Professional Offices
15. Recreation, Commercial
a. Amusement Center
b. Amusement Park
c. Indoor Entertainment
d. Indoor Sports and Recreation
e. Outdoor Entertainment
f. Outdoor Sports and Recreation
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g.
Recreation Facilities
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h.
Residential Recreation Facilities
16.
Retail
Sales, General
17.
Retails
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
i Supermarket
ii Grocery Store
iii Convenience Store
i.
Furniture Stores
j.
Garden Supply Stores
k.
Gun Stores
1.
Liquor Sales
i Liquor Sales - on site consumption
ii Liquor Stores
m.
Nurseries
i Retail
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ii Wholesale
n.
Pawnshops
o.
Second Hand Stores
p.
Swap Meets and Flea Markets
q.
Tobacco Paraphernalia Stores
r.
Vendors, long term
18.
Retail Services
a.
Equipment Repair
i Consumer Electronics
ii Small Engine/Equipment
19.
Schools, Specialized
a.
Vocational Schools
b.
Instructional Schools
20.
Storage, Self
21.
Tattoo Parlors
22.
Vehicle Sales and Services
a.
Automobile & Light Truck Sales and Services
i Body Repair and Painting
ii Commercial Storage
iii Gas Sales
iv Repair and/or Maintenance
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v Sales and Rentals
vi Wash
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1) Manual/self Service
2) Full Service
b. Boat and Camper/Recreational Vehicle Sales and Services
i Commercial Storage
ii Repair
iii Sales and Rental
c. Heavy Equipment Sales and Services
i Commercial Storage
ii Repair
iii Sales and Rental
d. Motorcycle Sales and Services
e. Truck, Large Sales and Services
i Body Repair
ii Commercial Storage
iii Fuel Sales
iv Repair Services
v Sales and Rental
vi Truck Stops
Industrial Use Types
1. Assembly
2. Bottling Plants
3. Cleaning and Dying Plants
4. Distribution
5. Distributor Showrooms
6. Furniture Upholstering
7. Laboratories
8. Food Processing
9. Manufacturing
a. Light
b. Heavy
10. Moving and Storage Facilities
11. Outdoor Storage
a. Building Material Yards
b. Contractor Storage Yards
c. General
d. Lumber Yards
e. Salvage Yards
f. Vehicle Impound Yards
12. Recycling
a. Vending Machines as an accessory use
b. Collection Trucks and/or Bins as an accessory use
c. Recycling Center
i Small
ii Large
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d. Greenwaste
e. Materials Recovery Facility
13. Studios, Recording
a. Movie
b. Music
c. Radio
d. Television
14. Truck Terminal
15. Warehousing
Public and Semi -Public Use Types
1. Community Assembly
2. Homeless Shelters
3. Hospital Services
4. Museums, Private
5. Parks, Public and Private
6. Public Parking Facilities
7. Public Services, General
8. Public Services, Specific
9. Rehabilitation Facility
10. Schools, Public and Private
a. College and University
i Private Four -Year College on a Minimum of 45 Acres
ii College Facilities with Campus Master Plan
iii College Facilities without Campus Master Plan
iv College President/Dean Quarters
b. Public Primary and Secondary Schools
c. Private Primary and Secondary Schools
11. Wireless Communication Facilities
12. Zoos
Agricultural Use Types
1. Horticulture
a. Residential Use Only
b. For Commercial Sale
c. Within Public Utility Easements
2. Farmers Market
3. Farm Worker Housing
4. Keeping of Animals
a. Beehives
b. Dairies
c. Feedlot, Livestock
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d. Hog Ranches
e. Large Animals
f. Small Animals
g. Wild, Exotic, or Non -Domestic Animals
5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes
a. Small Animals
b. Large Animals
6. Riding Trails
7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries
Temporary Use Types
1. Temporary Residence
2. Temporary Real Estate Offices
3. Temporary Uses
Accessory Structures and Uses Use Types
1. Accessory Structures
2. Accessory Uses
3. Incidental Services for Employees
4. Live Entertainment
Development Activities/Miscellaneous Use Types
1. Development Activity on Primary and Secondary Ridgelines
2. Development Activity on Natural Slopes
a. Less than 10% average
b. 10% to 15% average
c. Greater than 15% average
3. Grading Cut and Fill or any Combination Thereof
a. Between 100 and 1,500 cubic yards on natural slopes greater than 10% average
b. Greater than 1,500 cubic yards on natural slopes greater than 10% average
4. Off-site Transportation of Earth
a. Less than 10,000 Cubic Yards
b. Between 10,000 and 100,000 Cubic Yards
c. Greater than 100,000 Cubic Yards
5. Cluster Development
6. Affordable Housing Density Bonus
7. Amenities Density or FAR Bonus
8. Railroad Rights of Way
a. Operational Activities
b. Accessory Activities/Uses
c. Storage
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17.12.040 Residential Use Types
1. Boarding House — includes a dwelling unit or part thereof, where bedrooms are rented for short
or long term periods to five or more persons, whether or not meals are provided.
2. Caretaker's Residence — includes permanent or temporary housing that is secondary or
accessory to the primary non-residential use on the same property. Caretaker's housing shall
be used exclusively for occupancy by a caretaker for security or monitoring of the primary use.
3. Community Care Facility — includes any residential facility which is planned, designed, and
managed to include facilities and common areas that maximize the residents' potential for
independent living. The facility may be occupied by elderly or handicapped persons or
households as defined in the Health and Safety Code. Direct services that may be provided
include those relating to nutritional, social, recreational, housekeeping, and personal needs of
the residents. Dwelling — includes a building or portion of a building with a single room or
group of intemally connected rooms that is designed exclusively for the long-term habitation
of a family and contains facilities for sleeping, eating, sanitation, and a kitchen.
a. Single -Family — A detached building designed exclusively for occupancy by a single
family.
b. Two -Family — includes a duplex, or other building designed for occupancy by two
families living independently of each other, which may be owned individually or by a
single landlord.
c. Multi -Family — includes a building designed and intended for occupancy by three or more
families living independently of each other, each in a separate dwelling unit, which may
be owned individually or by a single landlord. Includes apartments, town homes, row
houses, triplexes, and fourplexes.
4. Family Day Care Homes - includes a private single family dwelling where non-medical care,
and protection are provided to individuals for periods less than twenty-four (24) hours.
a. Adult — up to six (6) adults.
b. Family — up to fourteen (14) children. Family Day Care Homes shall be licensed by the
State and consistent with Section 1597.30 of the Health and Safety Code.
5. Fraternity and Sorority Houses — includes buildings containing sleeping rooms, bathrooms,
common rooms, and a central kitchen and dining room maintained exclusively for
fratemity/sorority members and their guests or visitors and affiliated with an institution of
higher learning.
6. Home Occupation Business — includes office businesses which are incidental and accessory to
a residential use and does not include the storage of materials of any kind or product
manufacturing of any kind. Home occupation business shall be in accordance with Section
17.03.090.
7. Joint Living and Working Quarters — includes a dwelling occupying a building designed for
.— commercial or industrial occupancy and includes adequate working space reserved for, and
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17.12.040 Residential Use Types (continued)
regularly used by, one or more persons residing therein. Joint living and working quarters
shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.040.H.
8. Model Homes — includes dwellings initially constructed for the purposes of displaying the
different housing models offered for sale within a residential development.
9. Mobile Home Park — includes sites containing spaces with the required improvements and
utilities that are leased for the long-term placement of mobile or manufactured homes and may
include services and facilities for residents.
10. Residential Health Care Facility — includes residential facilities usually occupied by the elderly
that provide rooms, meals, personal care, and health monitoring services under the supervision
of a professional nurse or other professional health care provider and that may provide other
services, such as recreation, social and cultural activities, financial services, and transportation.
Typical uses include convalescent homes.
11. Residential Service/Care Home — includes a private single family residence where twenty-four
(24) hour care, non-medical services, supervision, treatment, or assistance essential for
sustaining the activities of daily living to six (6) or fewer persons is provided. Residential
Service/Care Home shall be consistent with Section 1500 of the Health and Safety Code and
any other applicable State law.
12. Second Unit — includes a detached or attached dwelling unit that provides complete
independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for
living, eating, cooking (kitchen), and sanitation on the same parcel upon which a primary
dwelling is located. An attached second unit is not considered to be a two-family structure.
Second units shall be in accordance with Section 17.15.020.N.
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17.12.050 Commercial Use Types
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 be 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.I.
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.I.
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 300 pounds), including
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17.12.050 Commercial Use Types (continued)
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.I.
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.I.
i Small animals — a veterinary hospital for animals weighing less than three -hundred
(300) pounds.
ii Large animal — a veterinary hospital providing medical care for animals exceeding
three -hundred (300) pounds.
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:
• Advertising
• Blueprinting
• Computer related services
• Office equipment maintenance and repair
• Office equipment sale and rental
• Mailing/shipping
• Photocopying
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'— 17.12.050 Commercial Use Types (continued)
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 24-
hour per day non-medical 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.
i Without alcohol and/or entertainment
ii With alcohol and/or entertainment - Such establishments shall be in accordance with
the provisions of Section 17.17.040.13
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:
i 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.
ii 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.
iii 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, 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.
iv 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.
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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.
v 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. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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
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.
13. 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 non -business related or non-professional services, but excludes services classified
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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).
14. Professional Offices — includes professional and government offices including, but not
limited to:
• Administrative offices
• Advertising agencies
• Attorneys
• Counseling services
• Computer software designers
• Engineering services
• Insurance agencies
• Real estate agencies
• Travel agencies
15. 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.
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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.
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.
h. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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 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.
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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 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, non-
prescription medicines and includes the sale of non-medical related products, including,
but not limited to alcohol, cosmetics, electronics, greeting cards, packaged food items,
and stationary. Typical uses are less than 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.
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:
Supermarket — A retail establishment, exceeding 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.
ii Grocery Store - A retail establishment, between 3,500 and 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.
iii Convenience Store — Any retail establishment, up to 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.
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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:
i 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.
ii Liquor Stores - includes retail stores in which 10% 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.
Retail — Nurseries selling directly to the public and contractors.
ii 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.
q. Tobacco Paraphernalia Stores — includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of
tobacco paraphernalia. See "Tobacco Paraphernalia Business" in Section 17.07.010.
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r. Vendors, long term — includes the accessory or secondary retail sale of food, beverages,
or merchandise from non -permanent 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.Q.
18. 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.
Consumer Electronics (televisions, VCRs, computers, appliances).
ii Small Engine/Equipment (lawn mowers, house and garden tools).
19. 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.
20. 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.K.
21. Tattoo Parlors — includes establishments which provide permanent tattooing services.
22. 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:
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a. Automobile & 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:
i Body Repair and Painting — includes establishment 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.M. Typical uses include
automobile painting shops and body repair shops.
ii 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.
iii 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,
lubricants and similar automobile related merchandise. Gas sales shall be in
accordance with Section 17.17.040.B. Typical uses include gas stations.
iv 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.M. 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.
v 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.
A 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.
1) Manual/Self Service (no attendants)
2) 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:
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i Commercial Storage - facilities providing overnight and/or long-term storage of
boats and/or campers/recreational vehicles, usually, but not always, for a fee.
ii 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.M.
iii 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:
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.
ii 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.
iii 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 water craft.
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:
Body Repair - includes establishments primarily engaged in body repair and
painting of large trucks.
ii Commercial Storage - facilities providing overnight and/or long-term storage of
large trucks, usually, but not always, for a fee.
iii 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,
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lubricants and similar truck related merchandise. Fuel sales shall be in accordance
with Section 17.17.040.B.
iv 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.
v Sales and Rental - includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale and/or
rental of large trucks.
vi 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.
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17.12.060 Industrial Use Types
1. Assembly — includes the assembly or treatment of articles or merchandise of previously
manufactured materials. No raw materials are used. Articles of assembly include, but are
not limited to cloth, electronics, fur, glass, leather, metals, paper, plastics, precious or semi-
precious stones or metals, textiles, tobacco, wood. Typical end products include appliances,
books, computers, cosmetics, electronic devices, furniture, medical and dental instruments,
motors, newspapers, and televisions.
2. Bottling Plants — includes facilities primarily engaged in the bottling and distribution of
beverages.
3. Cleaning and Dying Plants — includes facilities primarily engaged in dry cleaning and dying
of apparel and fabrics and does not include drop off or pick up of apparel from the public.
4. Distribution — includes facilities primarily engaged in the receipt, storage, and distribution of
goods, products, cargo, and materials, including transshipment by air, rail, or motor vehicle,
but excludes Truck Terminals.
5. Distributor Showrooms — includes facilities that display goods that are stored and/or
distributed at the site for wholesaling purposes but does not include retail sale.
6. Furniture Upholstering — includes facilities primarily engaged in the upholstering of
furniture.
7. Laboratories — includes chemical, dental, electrical, optical, mechanical and medical
laboratories and includes facilities that provide research and investigation of the natural,
physical, or social sciences, which may include engineering and product development.
8. Food Processing — includes facilities engaged in the cooking, packaging, canning, and
freezing of food goods, but excludes meat packing.
9. Manufacturing — includes facilities engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of
raw materials or substances into new products or product components and may include the
assembly of the new products. Includes the blending of materials, such as lubricating oils,
plastics, resins, or liquors. The following are manufacturing use types:
a. Light - Any kind of manufacturing, processing, or treating of products which are not
obnoxious or offensive by reason of the emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise, or
other causes. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, cabinet/carpenter shops,
garment manufacturing, machine shops, and textile manufacturing.
b. Heavy — includes manufacturing, processing, or treating, or storage of products which
may be obnoxious or offensive by reason of the emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas,
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noise or other causes. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, asphalt and cement
batch plants, automobile dismantling yards, fat rendering plants, fireworks plants,
foundries, glass plants, lumber mills, meat packing plants, microchip plants, paper mills,
petroleum refineries, rock and gravel processing plants, scrap metal processing, smelters,
storage of gunpowder in excess of 750 pounds, storage of any other explosive in excess
of 100 pounds, storage of oil, gasoline, or petroleum products in excess of 2,500 barrels,
waste disposal facilities.
10. Moving and Storage Facilities — include facilities engaged in the moving of residential and/or
office furniture and similar items from one location to another and may include the short
term storage of such items. Moving and Storage may also include the storage of large
moving trucks.
11. Outdoor Storage — includes facilities engaged in the outdoor storage of vehicles, equipment,
and materials. Typical uses include:
a. Building Material Yards
b. Contractor Storage Yards
c. General
d. Lumber Yards
e. Salvage yards
f. Vehicle Impound Yards
12. Recycling — The following are recycling use type:
a. Vending Machines as an accessory use — includes vending machines into which
recyclables, such as aluminum cans, are inserted in return for monetary payment.
b. Collection Trucks and/or Bins as an accessory use — includes automobiles, trucks,
trailers or vans, licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, which are used for the
collection of recyclable materials and includes the bins, boxes or containers transported
by trucks, vans or trailers, and used for the collection of recyclable materials. A
collection truck or bin is considered either a small or large Recycling Center.
c. Recycling Center — includes facilities which accept delivery of source -separated
materials, including but not limited to glass, paper and plastics. Materials may be
accepted for compensation or as donations, and are intended for transfer to a larger
facility for processing.
i Small — an area and/or structure less than 300 square feet and is intended for day-to-
day collection of materials and does not include power -driven processing
equipment.
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ii Large — an area and/or structure over 300 square feet. A large collection facility
may not contain equipment for processing the materials collected.
d. Greenwaste — includes facilities that accept, store, and load municipal greenwaste for the
purpose of recycling.
e. Materials Recovery Facility — includes facilities where mixed municipal solid waste is
sorted and separated, by hand or through the use of machinery, for the purpose of
recovering recyclable materials. A materials recovery facility may not incorporate a
solid waste transfer station as an accessory use.
13. Studios, Recording — the following are Studio use types:
a. Movie — includes facilities where motion pictures are produced
b. Music — includes facilities for music recording/production
c. Radio — includes facilities for radio production
d. Television — includes facilities for television production
14. Truck Terminal — includes facilities where trucks load and unload cargo and freight and
where the cargo and freight may be broken down or aggregated into smaller or larger loads
for transfer to other vehicles or modes of transportation and may include the incidental
warehousing of goods and storage of trucks and trailers.
15. Warehousing — includes facilities primarily engaged in the storage of goods and materials in
a building and does not include the assembly or manufacture of goods and materials.
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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 non-profit 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. Homeless Shelters — a facility which provides housing for up to fifty 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 months) until permanent housing is found. These facilities
generally provide referrals to other agencies, meals, counseling and advocacy.
3. 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.
4. Museums, Private — includes permanent facilities generally of a non-commercial nature such
as aquariums, arboretums, botanical gardens, private libraries and museums, historic sites
and exhibits.
5. 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.
6. Public Parking Facilities — includes parking services involving buildings or lots which are
publicly owned or operated.
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
8. 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
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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
9. 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.
10. 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:
Private Four -Year College on a Minimum of 45 Acres
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.
iii 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.
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iv 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 12 th
.
c. Private Primary and Secondary Schools - includes private elementary, middle, junior
high, and high schools serving grades Kindergarten through 12`s. Does not include
Specialized Schools use types.
11. 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
17.17.040N. 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.J., and communications facilities for community services provided by a
public agency. 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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17.12.080 Agricultural Use Type Classifications
1. Horticulture — includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
a. Residential Use Only — includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental
plants on a residential property for the sole use of residents of that property and is not
sold.
b. For Commercial Sale — includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental
plants for either retail or wholesale purposes.
c. Within Public Utility Easements — includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or
ornamental plants within public utility easements and may include wholesaling.
2. Farmers Market - an occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure
where groups of individual sellers offer and fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants,
honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for
sale to the public
3. Farm Worker Housing — includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units
for employees of a commercial agricultural operation.
4. Keeping of Animals — Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or
commercial purposes. The following are Keeping of Animals use types:
a. Beehives — includes the keeping of containers for housing honeybees.
i 1 to 3 beehives
ii 4 or more beehives
b. Dairies — includes facilities in which cows (or other animals) are raised and kept for their
milk production.
c. Feedlot, Livestock — includes facilities with confined areas, structures, pens, or corrals in
which livestock are kept in order to feed and fatten the livestock prior to final shipment
and not operated in conjunction with a bona fide farm.
d. Hog Ranches — includes facilities with confined areas, structures, pens, or corrals in
which hogs are raised or kept. Does not include other use types identified in this section.
e. Large Animals — includes the keeping of large animals including cows, horses, pigs, and
similar animals which, when fully grown, weigh over three hundred (300) pounds. Does
not include other use types identified in this section. The keeping of large animals shall
be in accordance with Section 17.17.010.
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17.12.080 Agricultural Use Type Classifications
f. Small Animals — includes the keeping of small animals, such as birds, cats, dogs, goats,
rabbits, sheep, and similar animals which, when fully grown, weigh less than three
hundred (300) pounds. Does not include other use types listed in this section. The
keeping of small animals shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.020.
g. Wild, Exotic, or Non -Domestic Animals — includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or non-
domestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus,
foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie
dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of
the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the
animals listed.
5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes — includes the keeping of large or small
animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) or FFA
(Future Farmers of America).
a. Small Animals — includes the keeping of small animals, such as birds, cats, dogs, goats,
rabbits, sheep, and similar animals which, when fully grown, weigh less than three
hundred (300) pounds. The keeping of small animals shall be in accordance with
Section 17.17.020.
b. Large Animals — includes the keeping of large animals including cows, horses, pigs, and
similar animals which, when fully grown, weigh over three hundred (300) pounds. The
keeping of large animals shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.010.
6. Riding Trails — include trials intended for the riding of horses.
7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries — includes land or area intended to protect and preserve
wildlife and/or wildlife habitat.
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17.12.110 Development Activities/Miscellaneous Use Type Classifications
1. Temporary Residence — includes the use of a mobile home as a temporary residence during
construction of a permanent residence on the same site. Temporary Residences shall be in
accordance with Section 17.03.080.
a. Short term - up to 12 months
b. Long term - over 12 months
2. Temporary Real Estate Offices — includes offices for the sale of lots on the tract upon which
the office is located for not more than two (2) years. Temporary real estate office shall be in
accordance with Section 17.03.080.
3. Temporary Uses — includes temporary uses a prescribed in Section 17.03.080 of this code
with the approval of a Temporary Use Permit.
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17.12.100 Accessory Structures and Uses Use Type Classifications
1. Accessory Structures — A building or structure detached from the main building, on the same
lot, which is customarily incidental and subordinate to the main building or to the use of the
property.
2. Accessory Uses — A use that is incidental, related, appropriate and clearly subordinate to the
main use of the lot or building, which does not alter the principal use of such lot or building
nor serve property other than the lot or parcel of land on which the principal use is located.
3. Incidental Services for Employees — includes services offered to employees on a site
occupied by a permitted or conditionally permitted use including day care, recreational
facilities, showers, and locker rooms.
4. Live Entertainment — includes any live show, performance, singing, dancing or artistic
interpretation provided for the amusement of one or more persons but does not alter the
nature and function of the primary use.
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17.12.110 Development A-ctivitie&Mscellaneous Use Type Classifications
1. Development Activity on Primary and Secondary Ridgelines — all development on a primary
or secondary ridgeline shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
2. Development Activity on Natural Slopes — development activity on natural slopes on all or
part of the developable portions of the property shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
a. Less than 10% average
b. 10% to 15% average
c. Greater than 15% average
3. Grading Cut and Fill or any Combination Thereof
a. Between 100 and 1,500 cubic yards on natural slopes greater than 10% average
b. Greater than 1,500 cubic yards on natural slopes greater than 10% average
4. Off -Site Transportation of Earth — includes the movement of the earth either to or from a
location off site.
a. Less than 10,000 Cubic Yards
_ b. Between 10,000 and 100,000 Cubic Yards
c. Greater than 100,000 Cubic Yards
5. Cluster Development — Cluster development shall be in accordance with Section 17.17.080.
6. Affordable Housing Density Bonus — Affordable housing density bonus shall be in
accordance with Section 17.17.070
7. Amenities Density or FAR Bonus — Amenities density and FAR bonuses shall be in
accordance with Section 17.17.070.
8. Railroad Rights -of -Way — includes the following uses within railroad rights-of-way:
a. Operational Activities — includes activities related to the operation of the railroad,
including, but not limited to, stations, transit stops, and park and ride facilities.
b. Accessory Activities/Uses — includes trails, bike paths, sidewalks, picnic areas, passive
park activities and landscaping.
c. Storage — includes the storage of any materials, vehicles, goods and supplies not related
to subsection a. above.
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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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1. Honby Notification — Any new construction for commercial e€ or manufacturing uses
typically permitted in the IC zone shall be subject to a minor use permit in the Honby area
(specifically the area bordered on the north by Santa Clara Street, on the east by Honby
Avenue, on the south by the alley north of Soledad Canyon Road, and on the west by
Furnivall Avenue). A four by eight foot notice shall be posted on the property in accordance
with the "Procedures for Project Sign Posting" on file at the Department of Planning and
Economic Development for 14 days prior to action by the Director.
2. Subject to development review
3. Subject to the Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside Development Ordinance
4. Subject to Adult Business Ordinance, Section 17.17.050.
5. Subject to hearing before the Planning Commission
6. Residences shall comply with the parking standards for single family residential uses
7. Prohibited unless identified on the General Plan Master Plan of Highway and Roadway
Systems Map or approval of an Innovative Application for significant ridgelines.
8. Must be flush mounted below the roofline of the building, camouflaged, and architecturally
consistent with the building.
9. Noticing shall be in accordance with Section 17.01.100
10. Subject to Section 17.17.040D. A CUP may be required.
11. Outdoor storage subject to Section 17.15.040.H.4.
12. The Director may require a CUP for large scale additions or expansions
13. Permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall be established by Specific Plan in
accordance with Section 17.16.030
14. Permitted at a density not to exceed 1 unit per 40 acres
15. Cemeteries in the OS zone shall be a minimum of 100 acres in size, enclosed by a minimum 5
foot tall masonry wall, and provided with 5 foot wide landscape setback from the right of way
16. In accordance with Section 17.16.010.
17. In accordance with Section 17.16.060.
18. In accordance with Section 17.16.070.
19. Within the Valley Center, densities between 35 and 50 dwellings per acre may be approved,
in accordance with the standards of this Code and the adopted Santa Clarita General Plan.
20. All structures related to public and semi-public uses, as defined in this Chapter, that are
located in, or adjacent to, residential zones shall have a twenty-five (25) foot setback from
adjacent residential zoned properties that are developed with residential uses.
21. Accessory uses and accessory structures, and their expansion, shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 17.01.165.
22. In accordance with Section 17.17.040.M.
23. In accordance with Section 17.17.040.K.
24. Permitted in accordance with the Placerita Canyon Special Standards District Section
17.16.080
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17.15.010 Development Standards Chart: Agricultural and Residential Zones.
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS JA IRE IRVL IRL IRS'IRM IRMH SRH
1. Density -maximum units per gross acre 1'6 N/A 0.5 1.0 2 5.0 11.0 20.0 28.0
11. Distance between main and accessory 6Tr
6 6 6 6 6
structures?
12. Setbacks for public and Semi -Public Uses
25 .
25
25
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from residential property lines
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13. Parking and signs shall be in accordance
with Section 17.18 and 17.19 respectively
Notes:
6 When density results in a fractional part of a unit, any such fraction shall be
rounded down to the nearest whole number.
7 Excludes unenclosed patios, in ground swimming pools, and decks and other
structures not exceeding a height of one foot.
17.15.020 Property Development Standards: Agricultural and Residential Zones.
A. SETBACKS
3. All new residential development shall require the planting of one twenty-four
(24) inch box tree in the required front yard area to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning and Economic Development . This requirement may be waived or modified by
the Director of Planning and Economic Development where it is found to be impractical
due to topographical conditions, is not keeping with the neighborhood or other wise will
not benefit the area.
6. Accessory Buildings and Structures
a. Such building and structures, excluding guesthouses in accordance with Section
17.15.020.A.6.g., shall not exceed one story and fifteen (15) in height in RS, RM, RMH,
and RH zones
b. Such buildings and structures may be located within a required rear yard
provided that they are not closer than five (5) feet to any lot line.
d. Patios, platforms, landings, decks, pools, and access stairs, exceeding an
average height of one foot which do not extend above the level of the first floor, may
extend into a required rear yard provided:
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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.
Similar detached accessory buildings, such as pool houses, recreation/game rooms, home
offices, and personal gyms are considered to be guesthouses.
(1) Submittal Requirements.. All materials identified on the application checklist
for an Administrative Permit — Guesthouse shall be provided.
(2) Locations. A guesthouse may be permitted only on parcels that meet the
following criteria:
(a) The parcel shall be zoned Agricultural (A) or any of the Residential zones
(RE, RVL, RL, RS, RM, RMH, RH).
(b) The parcel shall contain a legal single family dwelling as the primary use
(primary dwelling unit).
(c) Only one guesthouse shall be permitted per parcel unless an approved Minor
Use Permit is obtained.
(3) Development Standards. A guesthouse shall be subject to all the development
requirements of the zone in which it is located, with the exception of the following:
(a) Guesthouses shall be detached from the primary dwelling unit.
(b) The guesthouse shall meet the setbacks applicable to accessory structures.
(c) The guesthouse, or the structure that contains the guesthouse, shall not exceed
the height (floor to peak) of the primary dwelling unit.
(d) The architecture, construction materials, and color of the guesthouse shall be
consistent and compatible with that of the primary dwelling unit.
(4) Services. All services, including water, electric, and sewer shall be provided
from the primary dwelling. Separate, independent services for the guesthouse shall not
be allowed.
(5) Other. Guesthouses are for temporary occupancy and may not be rented or
otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
E. LOT CONFIGURATION/COVERAGE
1. Flag lots. The flag portion of a flag lot, if permitted, shall not be counted
toward the minimum lot area requirement. Flag strips shall have a minimum width of
twenty (20) feet except where they form a common driveway (not less than twenty (20)
feet in width) with other such access strips. Flag lots shall maintain ten (10) foot front,
side, and rear yard setbacks.
J. MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
9. Landscaping. A minimum of fifty (50) trees per gross acre shall be required as
part of the landscaping requirements; thirty (30) percent shall be twenty-four (24) inch
box size or larger and seventy (70) percent shall be fifteen (15) gallon size . Drought
tolerant species with low maintenance requirements shall be utilized, where possible.
Irrigation shall be on automatic systems. Landscaping and irrigation plans shall be
prepared by a California licensed landscape architect.
N. SECOND UNITS
2. Locations. A single second unit may be permitted only on parcels that meet
the following criteria:
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c. The The second unit shall not be sold separately from the primary unit.
d. If located in an area restricted to a single route of access, the second
unit shall comply with the Restricted Residential Access standards identified in Section
16.07.020 of this code.
3. Development Standards. A second unit shall be subject to all the development
requirements of the zone in which it is located, with the exception of the following:
i. Density — A second unit may be established on a parcel of land having not less
than two times the required area or twenty thousand (20,000) gross square feet,
whichever is less.
17.15.030 Development Standards Chart
17.15.040 Property Development Standards: C and I Zones.
A. SETBACKS
4. Landscaping. For all new commercial and industrial developments, ten (10)
percent of the site area shall be landscaped. A landscape and irrigation plan, prepared by
a California State licensed landscape architect or other person(s) acceptable to the
Director, shall be required for all new development projects. All landscaping required by
the approved plan shall be maintained in good condition and remain free of weeds, trash,
and other debris and so that all trees, plants, shrubs, groundcover, and any other aspects
of the landscaped area will remain in a healthy and thriving state to the satisfaction of the
Director. Any change to the approved landscape plan shall require the approval of the
Director.
B. APPURTENANCES
8. Employee Break Areas, which may include facilities for shade, seating,
eating, and trash disposal shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning
and Economic Development.
C. PARKING AND CIRCULATION
4. All driveways shall have a minimum stacking distance of:
d. The length of the longest anticipated delivery vehicle for all warehousing and
distribution uses, if the longest anticipated delivery vehicle exceeds the minimum
stacking distances referenced in this section.
5. Non -Residential, on-site private gates, electrical or otherwise, shall be subject
to the review of a minor use permit in accordance with the provisions of this Code when
enclosing or eliminating required parking spaces.
H. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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4. Outdoor storage areas shall be entirely enclosed by solid masonry walls or
other material subject to the director's approval, shall not be less than six (6) feet in
height, and shall not be located within the required street setback. The maximum
stacking height for outdoor storage shall be determined by the Director.
Section 17.16.010 MHP--Mobilehome Park Zone.
B. Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.13 of this
Code.
Section 17.16.060 OS --Open Space Zone.
B. Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.13 of this
Code.
_ Section 17.16.070 PE --Private Education Zone.
B. Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.13 of this
Code.
17.16.090 Sand Canyon Special Standards District.
n. Structures within or adjacent to right-of-way.
(1) In instances where properties along Sand Canyon Road have offered for
dedication land that is in excess of current right-of-way dedication requirements,
structures shall be permitted to be constructed in such land subject to the current
development requirements of the zone in which it is located with the approval of an
adjustment.
(2) In instances where properties have frontage on Sand Canyon Road where
there exists a minimum of twenty (20) feet between the edge of the right-of-way that is
currently required and the ultimate street pavement of Sand Canyon Road, accessory
structures may encroach into the street yard setback with the approval of an adjustment.
17.16.100 Downtown Newhall Special Standards District.
C. Development Standards
2. Ground Level Commercial, Public and Semipublic Uses in the Community
— Commercial and Industrial Commercial Zones Subject to a Minor Use Permit in the
Downtown Newhall Special Standards District.
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5. Permitted Upper Level Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit in the
Newhall Special Standards District.
a. Clubs and lodges.
b. Multi -family residential
. c. Similar uses as determined by the Director of Planning and Economic
Development.
6. Mixed use projects in excess of the floor area ratio with an approved
Conditional Use Permit and in conformance with the Valley Center Overlay within the
General Plan.
7. Commercial, Light Industrial, Public and Semipublic and Storage Uses
Specifically Prohibited in the Downtown Newhall Special Standards District.
a. Cemeteries, crematories and other similar uses.
b. Juvenile halls.
c. Zoos.
d. Automobile and/or small pickup truck services including but not limited to,
sales and minor repairs.
e. Large truck and semi truck services.
f. Automobile and/or truck body repair and painting.
g. Automobile sales and rental agencies.
h. Boat and camper sales and services.
i. Car washes: manual/self serve and full service.
j. Equipment rental yards including, but not limited to, trucks and trailers.
k. Motorcycle sales and services including motorized bicycles.
1. Tire sales and service.
m. Swap meets and flea markets.
n. Self storage, public storage, and storage warehouses.
o. Outdoor storage, building materials and lumber storage yards, and/or contractor
yards.
p. Automobile service stations.
8. All other uses not specifically listed above and included in the permitted use
chart within the City's Unified Development Code shall be governed by the requirements
listed in said chart. Special events or temporary uses shall be governed by the Section
17.03.080 (Temporary Use Permits).
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17.17.020 Keeping of Small Animals
C. A minor use permit is required for the keeping of small animals in excess of
the numbers permitted by this Section.
17.17.030 Keeping of Wild Animals
A. The keeping of the following wild animals is permitted in accordance with
Section 17.13.020:
--Antelopes
--Armadillos
--Badgers
--Beavers
--Camels
--Deer
--Foxes
--Giraffes
--Kangaroos
--Koalas
--Minks
--Ostriches
--Otters
--Peacocks
— --Porcupines
--Prairie Dogs
--Raccoons
--Seals
--Wallabies
--Zebras
--Other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious
nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed above.
17.17.040 Specific Development Requirements.
B. Gas sales and auto repair All facilities with combined gas sales and auto
repair shall conform to the following requirements:
7. Self service automated car washes shall be permitted as accessory uses to gas
sales and shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet from a residential zone unless
modified by the Director of Planning and Economic Development.
9. Propane tanks are allowed as an accessory use to a gas sales facility. They shall
be screened or landscaped, and set back from any right of way in a location that is
satisfactory to the Director of Planning and Economic Development.
D. Bars and drinking establishments, and liquor stores. All new bars and
drinking establishments, and liquor stores which offer for sale alcoholic beverages for
consumption on or off-site 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
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conditional use permit (subject to noticing requirements of 17.01.100) shall be approved
for any application for a bar and drinking establishment or liquor store that meets one or
more of the following findings:
5. 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 non -conforming use.
F. Hazardous waste facilities.
(27) Mandatory Conditions
J. Satellite dish antennas and solar panels.
4. In commercial and manufacturing zones, dish antennas may be roof -mounted
or ground -mounted. In either case, all dish antennas located within those zones,
regardless of their height and diameter, shall be screened from on-site parking areas,
adjacent public streets, and adjacent residentially zoned property. Roof -mounted dish
antennas shall be screened architecturally, while ground -mounted dish antennas shall be
screened architecturally or with landscaping.
5. Solar panels less than six inches in height above the plane of the roof shall be
permitted by right in all zones.
6. Solar panels exceeding six inches in height above the plane of the roof shall be
subject to a development review.
7. The solar equipment shall be non -reflective.
8. The design and aesthetics of the solar panels shall be considered on a case-by-
case basis, to the satisfaction of the City's Director of Planning and Economic
Development.
9. Solar equipment shall not pose a safety hazard along any public right of way.
10. If the total area of the solar panels is more than fifty (50) percent of the area of
the building foot print, the project shall be subject to a development review.
17.17.050 Adult Business Ordinance
B. Applicability.
1. Adult businesses shall only be permitted to be operate in the Community
Commercial (CC) zone, Industrial Commercial (IC) zone, or Business Park (BP) zone,
and shall be subject to all the regulations and provisions in this code. The provisions of
adult businesses shall be applied to the following:
a. Adult motion picture arcade;
b. Adult bookstore;
c. Adult novelty store;
d. Figure modeling studio;
e. Adult cabaret;
f. Adult motel;
g. Adult tanning salon;
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It. Adult motion picture theater;
i. Sexual encounter establishment;
j. Escort agency;
k. Seminude model studio;
1. Juice bar.
17.17.070 Density Bonus Requirements.
A. Density bonuses for senior, very low and low income housing.
1. Purpose. The density bonus provisions for senior, very low, and low income
housing are intended to facilitate the construction of senior, very low and low income
housing for sale and rental housing units that will serve the current and long term City
need while maintaining a high degree of quality in project design, construction, and
environmental protection. These requirements are intended to work in conjunction with
the applicable general and special development requirements of the residential zones and
the provisions of the state planning law related to density bonuses while at the same time
providing assurances to the City that units, developed by use of the incentives offered as
part of this section, remain available and affordable to seniors, very low and low income
individuals and families.
2. Applicability. In addition to the requirements of Section 17.03.060
(Development Review) of this Code, applicants requesting a density bonus, pursuant to
Government Code Section 65915, shall be subject to the following:
a. The development shall consist of five or more units in which at least twenty
(20) percent of the total units are reserved for lower income households or at least ten
(10) percent of the total units are reserved for very low income households or at least fifty
(50) percent of the total units are reserved for senior citizens.
b. The plan shall show the intended use of the density bonus within the housing
development or within the geographic area of the housing development.
Chapter 17.18
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PARKING STANDARDS
Sections
17.18.010
Purpose.
17.18.020
Applicability.
17.18.030
Permanent Maintenance Required.
17.18.040
Ownership of Required Space.
17.18.050
Width, Paving, and Slope of Driveways.
17.18.060
Difficult or Impossible Access to Parking Space --Alternate
Requirements.
17.18.070
Specifications for Development of Parking Facilities.
17.18.080
Parking for Disabled Persons.
17.18.090
Number of Spaces Required --Fractions.
17.18.100
Parallel and Tandem Automobile Parking Spaces.
17.18.105
On -Site Bicycle Parking Requirement.
17.18.110
On -Site Parking Requirement.
17.18.120
Loading Areas.
17.18.130
Schedule of Off -Street Parking Requirements.
17.18.140
Modification of Off -Street Parking Requirements.
17.18.150
Commercial Vehicle Prohibition.
17.18.070 Specifications for Development of Parking Facilities.
E. Landscaping.
2.Where more than ten (10) automobile parking spaces exist on a lot or parcel of
land, areas not used for vehicle parking or maneuvering, or for the movement of
pedestrians to and from vehicles shall be used for landscaping. At least five (5) percent of
the gross area of the parking lot shall be landscaped, and shall include the minimum
number of trees as required herein. . The required trees shall be distributed throughout
the parking lot, so as to maximize the aesthetic effect and compatibility with adjoining
uses. This regulation shall not apply to parking areas on the roofs of buildings, nor to
parking areas within a building. 7. When parking lot configuration makes six (6) foot
landscaped planter areas infeasible, tree wells may be substituted to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning and Economic Development . However, a standard of one tree per
four (4) parking spaces (every other space) will be imposed. All tree wells must have a
minimum width of four (4) feet from the inside of the concrete curb.
8. At a minimum, twenty-four (24) inch box trees are required for parking lot
landscaping. Thirty-six (36) inch box trees are required at the end of drive aisles, unless
the Director of Planning and Economic Development determines a smaller size to be
more appropriate. The Director of Planning and Economic Development may require
thirty-six (36) inch box trees on a case-by-case basis.
F. Lighting.
a. Lighting shall be so arranged to prevent off-site glare or direct illumination.
All lighting shall be directed downward and be of cut-off design so the luminary and/or
lens do not protrude below the luminary housing.
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b. Under canopy lighting shall be designed to prevent off-site glare or direct
illumination and shall be recessed or concealed so the luminary and/or lens is not visible
from a public right-of-way.
H. Design
1. Parking spaces shall have the following minimum dimensions:
a. For all uses other than single-family and two-family residential, parking spaces
shall have minimum dimensions of nine (9) feet by eighteen (18) feet.
b. For single-family and two-family residential uses, each parking space shall be
fully enclosed and have minimum dimensions of ten (10) feet by twenty (20) feet.
Parking spaces shall be designed to remain free and clear of all obstructions, including,
but not limited to, washer/dryer units, water heaters, etc.
3. c. The principal pedestrian access to the entrance of the drive-thru facility shall
not cross the drive-thru lane.
3. d. The vehicle stacking capacity for uses containing drive-thru facilities shall be
as follows:
Use
Stacking Requirements
Drive Thru Restaurant
Stacking for four (4) cars between the order board and the pick-up
window and stacking for six (6) cars behind the order board. In no
event shall a total queuing length of less than two hundred (200)'
_ j
feet be maintained. _.
Bank Drive-Thru ;Stacking
for five (5) cars for each window or automated teller
machine.
Auto uses, such asself-
Stacking for three (3) cars free and clear of the drive aisles and
service car washes, oil,
parking areas.
change facilities and similar'
uses.
5. No dead-end drive aisles shall be permitted to be any longer than ten (10)
parking stalls or 100 feet in length, whichever is more restrictive, unless adequate
turnaround space is provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Economic
Development .
17.18.100 Parallel, and Tandem Automobile Parking Spaces.
A. Parallel Parking Spaces. For commercial uses, parallel parking spaces shall
not be permitted in required parking areas. For industrial and office uses, no more than
twenty (20) percent of the required number of parking spaces may be parallel parking
spaces, with the approval of the Director of Planning and Economic Development .
Where permitted, these parallel spaces shall have a minimum dimension of ten (10) feet
by twenty (20) feet. Where an industrial or office use ceases to exist, the parallel spaces
must be eliminated from the parking area.
B. Tandem Parking Spaces. With the exception of mobile home parks and
second residential units, tandem parking spaces shall not be permitted in required parking
areas. With the approval of a Minor Use Permit, multi -family residential units are
permitted to have tandem parking spaces in a 12 foot by 40 foot enclosed garage with
direct access to the residential units for which the parking is designated.
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17.18.105 On -Site Bicycle Parking Requirement
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, or specifically allowed by the
requirements of a specific plan, or unless expressly allowed by an adjustment or variance
approved pursuant to Section 17.03.050, every use shall provide on-site bicycle parking
facilities to accommodate the required number of bicycle parking spaces. All bicycle
parking shall be evenly dispersed throughout the project site to provide convenient
bicycle parking to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Economic
Development in accordance with the following ratios:
Retail/Commercial Uses
1 space
per each 25 vehicle parking stalls
Office Uses
1 space
per each 30 vehicle parking stalls
Industrial Uses
1 s ace
er each 40 vehicle parking stalls
Multi -Family Residential Uses
1 space
per each 5 residential units
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17.18.130 Schedule of Off -Street Parking Requirements
A. Purpose. This section identifies minimum parking requirements. Additional
parking may be required if deemed necessary by the Director of Planning and Economic
Development .
B. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions of terms
are as identified below:
1. "As Determined by the Director" shall mean that the Director shall
determine the adequate amount of parking. Parking shall be provided in an amount
which the Director finds adequate to prevent traffic congestion and excessive on -street
parking. Whenever practical, such determination shall be based upon the requirements
for the most comparable use specified in this section.
2. "Customer Service Area" shall mean the area within a facility where patrons
and/or customers of the facility are provided service and includes fixed and non -fixed
seating areas, waiting areas, and any other areas were customers are served. It excludes
bathrooms and areas off limits to patrons.
3. "Director" shall mean the Director of Planning and Economic Development.
4. "Occupant' shall mean an employee, patron, customer, or other individual
who, combined with other occupants, comprise the occupancy of a building, structure,
tenant space, or other area. See "Occupancy".
�. 5. "Occupancy" shall mean the maximum number of occupants within a
building, structure, tenant space, or area as determined by the California Building Code.
6. "Fixed seating" shall mean seating that is permanently fixed and immobile.
It may include booths, immobile seats/tables, and immobile benches and pews.
7. "Fully enclosed" shall mean covered on the top and all sides with opaque
material, including the garage door, except for necessary ventilation areas. Parking
spaces which are required to be "enclosed" shall be covered on the top and at least three
(3) sides with an opaque material. The Director may modify these requirements subject
to the provisions of Section 17.18.140.B.
8. "Required parking for additional uses on site" shall be defined pursuant to
Section 17.18.020.B.
9. "Square feet/footage" shall mean the gross square feet or footage of a
building, tenant space, or area, unless indicated otherwise.
C. Uses Not Specified. Where parking requirements for any uses are not
specified, parking shall be provided in an amount which the Director finds adequate to
prevent traffic congestion and excessive on -street parking. Whenever practical, such
determination shall be based upon the requirements for the most comparable use
specified in this section
D. Schedule of Off -Street Parking Requirements by Use Type. The following
use types shall provide the number of parking spaces indicated below:
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Residential Uses
Unless otherwise noted, all required parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with
Section 17.18.070. Unless otherwise noted, tandem parking spaces shall not count as
required parking for a dwelling unit and shall not be allowed unless they are in addition
to the required number of spaces.
1. Boarding House
2 spaces; plus .5 spaces per sleeping room
2. Caretaker's Residence
1 space per every 2 bedrooms or portion thereof.
Spaces may be tandem
3. Community Care Facility
.5 spaces per unit; plus guest parking at 1 space per
each 8 units.
4. Dwelling
a. Single Family 2 spaces
b. Two Family 2 spaces per unit
c. Multi Family
at least one accessible parking space shall be assigned to each dwelling unit. Other
required parking may be unassigned but must be made available for the exclusive use
of residents of the property and/ their guests
i Studio
1.5 enclosed parking spaces per unit
ii One Bedroom
1.75 enclosed parking spaces per unit
iii Two Bedroom
2 enclosed parking spaces per unit
iv Guest Parking
1 parking space per each two units (for complexes
with more than 3 units)
6. Family Day Care Homes
2 spaces
7. Fraternity/Sorority House
.75 spaces per bed
8. Home Occupation
No additional parking required
9. Joint Living and Working
2 spaces
Quarters
10. Model Homes
3 spaces per model
11. Mobile Home Park
2 spaces per unit. Spaces may be tandem.
a. Guest Parking
1 space per 2 units
12. Residential Health Care
.5 spaces for each dwelling unit
Facility
13. Residential Services/Care
2 spaces
Home
14. Second Unit
1 space per every 2 bedrooms or portion thereof.
Spaces may be tandem
Commercial Uses
Unless otherwise noted, all required parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with
Section 17.18.070. Except as otherwise provided in this section, every lot or parcel of
land which is used for a use permitted in any non-residential zone, except an electrical
substation or similar utility in which there are no offices or other places visited by the
public, shall provide one parking space and adequate access thereto for each 250 square
feet of floor area or any building or structure so used.
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1. Adult Businesses
Each specific use type shall be calculated per
parking requirements contained in this code.
2. Animal Sales and Service
a. Day Care
1 space per each 5 animals; plus required
arkin for additional uses on site.
b. Grooming and Pet Stores
1 space per 250 square feet
c. Kennels
1 space per each 10 animals; plus required
azkin for additional uses on site.
d. Animal Shelter
1 space per 250 feet of area (excluding area
devoted to housing of animals)
e. Riding Academies
1 space per 3 animals
f. Stables, Commercial
1 space per 5 animals
Veterinary Clinic
1 space per 250 feet of area (excluding area
devoted to housing of animals)
h. Veterinary Hospital
3. Auction Facilities
1 space per each 3 occupants. Parking four
auction yards shall be determined by the
Director
4. Banks and Financial Institutions
1 space per 200 square feet
5. Bars and Alcohol Drinking
Establishments
1 space per each 3 fixed seats; plus 1 space per
45 square feet of other customer service area.
6. Business Support Services
1 space per 250 square feet
7. Day Care Centers
1 space per employee; plus 1 space per each
business vehicle; plus 1 space per each 5
children or 1 space per each 10 children if
ade uate dro off/pickup area is provided
8. Eating and Drinking Establishments
a. Banquet Facilities
1 space per each 3 fixed seats; plus 1 space per
each 45 square feet of seating area with non -
fixed seating
b. Catering Establishments
1 space per 250 square feet
c. Restaurants
i. Drive through (no seating)
1 space per employee
ii. Fast food with Drive through
1 space per 60 square feet
iii. Limited service
1 space per each 3 fixed seats; plus 1 space per
45 square feet of other customer service area.
iv. Full Service
v. Take Out /Delivery
1 space per 45 square feet of customer service
area; plus 1 space per each 250 square feet of
area off limits to customers; plus 1 space per
each vehicle used for business purposes
9. Funeral Home
1 space per each 3 fixed seats; plus 1 space per
each 3 occupants in assembly areas with non -
fixed seating
10. Lodging
a. Bed and Breakfasts -space per each guest room or suite plus
1
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b. Hotels/Motels
required parking for additional uses on site
11. Medical Services
1 space per 200 square feet
12. Nightclubs
1 space per each 3 occupants
13. Personal Services
1 space per 250 square feet
14. Professional Offices
1 space per 250 square feet
15. Recreation, Commercial
a. Amusement Center 1 space per 200 square feet
b. Amusement Park As determined by the Director
c. Indoor Entertainment 1 space per each 3 fixed seats; plus 1 space per
each 45 square feet of seating areas with non -
fixed seating; plus 1 space for each 3 occupants
in other customer service areas
d. Indoor Sports and Recreation
i. Billiard Halls
1.5 spaces per each billiard table; plus required
parking for additional uses on site
ii. Bowling Alleys
3 spaces per bowling lane; plus required
arkin for additional uses on site
iii. Health and Fitness Clubs
1 space per 150 square feet of
weight/equipment room and pool/spa area; plus
1 space per 60 square feet of aerobic/martial art
instruction area; plus 1 space per 250 square
feet of other floor area (courts, locker rooms,
etc); plus required parking for additional uses
on site
iv. Paintball
1 space per 300 square feet of gaming area;
plus 1 space per each three fixed seats in
viewing area; plus 1 space per each 21 square
feet of viewing area without fixed seats; plus
re uired arking for additional uses on site
v. Racquetball/Tennis Courts
2 spaces per court; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
vi. Skating Rinks
1 space per 100 square feet of rink area, or 1
space per 3 fixed seats; plus required parking
for additional uses on site
vii. Sports Arenas (soccer,
25 spaces per field or court; plus 1 space per 3
basketball)
fixed seats of spectator area; plus 1 space per
21 square feet of spectator area without fixed
seating; plus required parking for additional
uses on site
e. Outdoor Entertainment
As determined by the Director
f. Outdoor Sports and Recreation
i. Driving Ranges
1.5 spaces per tee; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
ii. Golf Courses
10 spaces per hole; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
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iii.Miniature Golf
2 spaces per hole; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
iv. Swimming Pools
1 space per 500 square feet of gross area
(includes locker rooms, changing rooms, pool
deck); plus 1 space per 45 square feet of water
area.
v. Tennis/Racquet/handball
courts
2 spaces per court; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
g.
Recreation Facilities
All uses within such a facility shall provide
arkin as contained in this code
h.
Residential Recreation Facilities
All uses within such a facility shall provide
arkin as contained in this code
16. Retail Sales, General
a.
Retail
1 space per 250 square feet
b.
Shopping Centers
i. Up to 100,000 square feet
1 space per 200 square feet minimum — as each
tenant space is leased, parking shall be applied
to that use as outlined in this chapter until all
available parkin is assigned to a use.
ii. Greater than 100,000 square
feet
1 space per 200 square feet
17. Retail Sales, Specific
a.
Building Materials Stores
1 space per 250 square feet of building area;
plus 1 space per 1,000 square feet of outdoor
display/storage area
b.
Carpet and Flooring Stores
1 space per 400 square feet
C.
Department Stores
1 space per 250 square feet; plus required
parking for additional uses on site
d. Discount Stores
e. Drugstores
f.
Equipment Rental Yards
1 space per 250 square feet of building area;
plus 1 space per 1,000 square feet of outdoor
storage area
g.
Feed and Tack Stores
1 space per 250 square feet
h. Food Stores
i.
Furniture Stores
1 space per 400 square feet
'.
Garden Supply Stores
1 space per 250 square feet
k. Liquor Stores or Sales
1.
Nurseries
i. Retail
1 space per 250 square feet; plus 1 space per
1,000 square feet of outdoor storage area
ii. Wholesale
m. Pawnshops
1 space per 250 square feet
n. Second Hand Stores
o.
Swap meets and Flea Markets
As determined by the Director
p.
Tobacco Paraphernalia Stores
1 space per 250 square feet
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. Vendors, Long Term
As determined by the Director
18. Retail Services
1 space per 250 square feet
19. Schools, Specialized
a. Vocational Schools
1 space per classroom; plus 1 space for each 3
fixed seats; plus 1 space per each 60 square
feet of classroom area without fixed seats; plus
1 space for each 250 square feet of other floor
area
b. Instructional Schools
i. Facilities focusing on
1 space per each 100 square feet
physical development
and/or instruction
ii. Facilities focusing on mental
development and/or education
20. Storage, Self
1 space per employee; plus 1 space per 250
square feet of office; plus additional parking as
determined by the Director
21. Tattoo Parlors
1 space per 250 square feet
22. Vehicle Sales and Services
a. Automobile Sales and Services
i. Body Repair and Painting
1 space per each 400 square feet; plus required
arkin for additional uses on site
ii. Commercial Storage
As determined by the Director
iii. Gas Sales
Minimum 5 spaces; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
iv. Repair and/or Maintenance
1 space per each 400 square feet; plus required
parking for additional uses on site
v. Sales and Rentals
1 space per vehicle for sale/rental; plus 1 space
er each 250 s ware feet of offices ace
vi. Wash
1) Manual/Self Service
3 car stacking distance in front of each bay for
washing, drying, and vacuuming of cars; plus
re wired arking for additional uses on site
2) Full Service
Minimum 2,000 square foot queuing area for
incoming cars; plus a minimum 3,000 square
feet of area beyond the exit of the washing
area; plus required parking for additional uses
on site
b. Boat & Camper/R.V. Sales and Service
i. Commercial Storage
As determined by the Director
ii. Repair
2 boat/camper spaces per bay (size to be
determined by the Director); plus 1 space per
each 500 square feet plus; required parking for
additional uses on site
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iii. Sales and rental
1 space per each 3,000 square feet of indoor
and outdoor display area; plus required parking
for additional uses on site
c. Heavy Equipment Sale and Services
i. Commercial Storage
As determined by the Director
ii. Repair
2 heavy equipment spaces per bay (size to be
determined by the Director); plus 1 space per
each 500 square feet; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
iii. Sales and Rental
1 space per each piece of equipment for
sale/rental (size to be determined by the
Director); plus 1 space per each 5,000 square
feet of indoor and outdoor display area; plus
required parkin for additional uses on site
d. Motorcycle Sales and Service I
1 space per each 400 square feet
e. Truck Large Sales and Service
i. Body Repair
2 large truck spaces per bay (size to be
determined by the Director); plus 1 space per
each 500 square feet; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
ii. Commercial Storage
As determined by the Director
iii. Fuel Sales
As determined by the Director
iv. Repair Services
2 large truck spaces per bay (size to be
determined by the Director); plus 1 space per
each 500 square feet; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
v. Sales and Rental
1 space per vehicle for sale/rental (size to be
determined by the Director); plus 1 space per
each 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor
display area; plus required parking for
additional uses on site
vi. Truck Stops I
As determined by the Director
Industrial Uses
Unless otherwise noted, all required parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with
Section 17.18.070.
1. Assembly
1 space per 500 square feet of assembly/bottling
area or 1 space per two employees of largest shift,
2. Bottling Plants
whichever is greater; plus 1 space per business
vehicle; plus required parking for additional uses
on site
3. Cleaning and Dying Plants
As determined by the Director
4. Distribution
1 space per 1,000 square feet of distribution floor
area or 1 space per two employees of largest shift,
whichever is greater; plus 1 space per business
vehicle plus required parking for additional uses on
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site
5. Distributor Showrooms
1 space per 250 square feet
6. Furniture Upholstering
1 space per each 2 employees
7. Laboratories
As determined by the Director
8. Food Processing
1 space per 500 square feet of
manufacturing/processing area or 1 space per two
employees of largest shift, whichever is greater;
plus 1 space per business vehicle; plus required
parking for additional uses on site
9. Manufacturing
a. Scrap Metal Processing
3 spaces minimum or 1 space per 7,000 square feet
of yard area or fraction thereof up to first 42,000
square feet plus 1 space for each 20,000 square feet
or fraction thereof, in excess of 42,000 square feet,
whichever is greater
b. Automobile Dismantling
c. Salvage Yards
10. Moving and Storage Facilities
1 space per 2,000 square feet of storage area; plus
required parking for additional uses on site
11. Outdoor Storage
a. Building Materials Yards
1 space per 1,000 square feet of storage area
b. Contractor Storage Yards
1 space per 5,000 square feet of outdoor storage
area; plus 1 space per each business vehicle; plus
required parking for additional uses on site
c. General
1 space per 5,000 square feet of outdoor storage
area; plus 1 space per each business vehicle; plus
required parking for additional uses on site
d. Lumber Yards
i. Retail
1 space per 1,000 square feet of storage area
ii. Wholesale
1 space per 5,000 square feet of storage area
e. Vehicle Impound Yards
Minimum of 5 spaces; plus 1 space per business
vehicle plus; required parking for additional uses
on site
12. Recycling
a. Vending Machines as an
Accessory Use
No additional parking needed
b. Collection Truck/Bins as
Accessory Use
No additional parking needed
c. Recycling Centers
As determined by the Director
d. Greenwaste
e. Materials Recovery Facility
13. Studios, Recording
14. Truck Terminal
15. Warehousing
1 space per 1,000 square feet of warehouse area;
plus 1 space per business vehicle; plus required
parking for additional uses on site
Public and Semi Public Uses
Unless otherwise noted, all required parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with
section 17.18.070.
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1. Community Assembly
1 space per 4 fixed seats (every 24 inches of bench
shall be considered one seat); plus 1 space per 28
square feet of assembly area without fixed seats.
2. Homeless Shelters
1 space per employee/staff member; plus 1 space
per 5 temporary residents
3. Hospital Services
2 spaces per each licensed bed; plus 1 space per
400 square feet of outpatient clinic, laboratories,
pharmacies, and similar uses established in
conjunction with the hospital. A minimum of 25%
of the parking shall be designated for employees.
4. Museums, Private
1 space per 400 square feet
5. Parks, Public and Private
a. 50 acres or less
1 space per each 45 square feet of gymnasium; plus
1 space per each 100 square feet of floor area in the
largest room in each gymnasium building; plus 1
space for each 400 square feet of remaining floor
area in gymnasium and other buildings (excluding
parking structures, maintenance buildings, and
buildings not open to the public); plus 1 space per
each 1/2 acre of developed park area up to 15 acres;
plus 1 space for each additional acres of developed
ark in excess of 15 acres.
b. More than 50 acres
Number of spaces shall be based on the occupant
load of each facility constructed. Where said
standards are not available, the Director shall make
the determination based on the recommendation of
the Director of Parks and Recreation
6. Public Parking Facilities
As determined by Director
7. Public Services
As determined by Director
8. Rehabilitation Facility
1 space per resident; plus 2 spaces per each
employee dwelling
9. Schools, Public and Private
a. College and University
As determined by the Director
i. College Facilities
Unless specified below, parking requirements for
College Facilities shall be calculated per parking
requirements contained in this code.
1) On site student
.75 spaces per bed
housing
b. Primary Schools
2 spaces per classroom; plus required parking for
additional uses on site.
c. Secondary Schools
1 space per classroom; plus 1 space per 5 students;
plus required parking for additional uses on site
10. Wireless Communication
As determined by the Director
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Facilities
Agricultural Use Types
Unless otherwise noted, all required parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with
Section 17.18.070.
1. Horticulture
As determined by the Director
a. Residential Use Only
b. For Commercial Sale
c. Within Public Utility
Easements
2. Farmers Market
3. Farm Worker Housing
4. Keeping of Animals
5. Riding Trails
6. Wildlife Preserves and
Sanctuaries
Temporary Use Types
Unless otherwise noted, all required parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with
Section 17.18.070.
1. Temporary Residence 2 spaces per unit
2. Temporary Real Estate Offices 1 space per 250 square feet
3. Incidental Service For No additional spaces needed
Employees
Development Activities / Miscellaneous Use Types
Unless otherwise noted, all required parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with
Section 17.18.070.
1. Railroad Rights of Way
As determined by the Director
Section 17.19.250 Removal of Signs
D. Abatement of signs. Whenever the permit holder, property owner, or person in
possession or control of the property fails to comply with an order of the Director
requiring compliance with this chapter, in addition to any other remedies provided in this
Code or by law for the abatement of illegal signs or other public nuisances, the City may
abate any such sign in the following manner.
Section 17.28.020 Erosion Control.
B. Planting (areas not subject to the Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside
Development Ordinance). The surface of all cut slopes more than five (5) feet in height
and fill slopes more than five (5) feet in height shall be protected against damage by
erosion by planting with grass or ground cover plants. Slopes exceeding five (5) feet in
vertical height shall also be planted with one gallon minimum sized shrubs, spaces at not
to exceed ten feet on centers; and fifteen (15) gallon minimum sized trees, spaced not to
exceed twenty (20) feet on centers; or a combination of shrubs and trees at equivalent
spacings, in addition to the grass or groundcover plants to the satisfaction of the Director
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-- of Planning and Economic Development. The plants selected and planting methods used
shall be suitable for the soil and climatic conditions of the site and in accordance with
standard specifications on file in the office of the county engineer.
Chapter 17.80
RIDGELIKE PRESERVATION AND 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.
17.80.040
Hillside Review Permit — Innovative Application Requirements
for Significant Ridgeline Development.
17.80.045
Development Standards for Hillside Review Permit —
Innovative Application Requirements for Significant RidgeUne
Development.
17.80.050
Plan Certification.
Section 17.80.010 Purpose.
The provisions of the City's Ridgeline Preservation and 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 in furtherance of the
General Plan. It is the intent of this section to regulate the development and alteration of
hillside areas and ridgelines, to minimize the adverse effects of hillside development and
to provide for the safety and welfare 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 architecture, and provide development
consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Santa Clarita's General Plan.
B. Provide ridgeline preservation and development standards to protect certain
ridges within the City and minimize the adverse impacts of development.
C. 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.
D. 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.
Section 17.80.020 Applicability.
The provisions of the Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside Development Ordinance shall
be applied to parcels of land having average slopes of ten (10) percent or more or are
located in the area of a significant ridgeline. The provisions of these regulations shall
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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.
Section 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 Planning and
Economic Development, shall be subject to the issuance of a permit for hillside
development review.
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 Planning and Economic 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 Planning and Economic Development review. The Director of
Planning and Economic Development shall review all hillside 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
Planning and Economic 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 Planning and Economic
Development when consistent with subsections a and b above.
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 Planning and Economic 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.
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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 proposed project is subject Section 17.80.040 Hillside Review Permit —
Innovation Applications for Requirements for Significant Ridgeline Development.
f. The Planning Commission may issue a determination on discretionary requests
within its decision-making authority or may refer the matter to the City Council.
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 significant, 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.
8. 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. Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside Development Guidelines. All projects
shall be reviewed for applicability with the criteria defined in this chapter.
E. Innovative Applications. To recognize that decisions may need to be made in
individual developments to balance achievement of the City's General Plan goals, and to
encourage innovation and creativity for projects of high quality, although they do not
meet all of the precise conditions of this ordinance, there are alternative vehicles for
project processing. These include a planned development, specific plan or conditional
use permit in accordance with the provisions of this Code to individually tailor the
design and standards to suit a given site.
Section 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.
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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 Ridgeline Preservation
and Hillside Development Ordinance.
2. Projects with slopes which average ten (10) percent or greater qualify for
hillside plan review.
B. Maximum Density -- Residential and Commercial/Industrial. For each of
the slope categories identified, there shall be a corresponding maximum allowable
density. The following chart, Figure 3, shows seven density categories which correspond
to the mid-range 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 3 are the maximum allowable and conform with
all other standards and criteria of this chapter. The Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside
Development Guidelines may cause further density reduction. All average slope
calculations shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (i.e., 12.2% 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 3 on the following
page 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 3.
Insert existing formula
The following graphics depict how five dwelling units per acre on a 10% slope reduce to
three dwelling units per acre on a 25% slope pursuant to the provisions of Figure 3,
"Density and Floor Area Ratio Change per Percentage Slope."
Insert existing graphic
1. Density Criteria for Hillside Development Applications. Notwithstanding
the density provisions of this section, the approving authority may allow density up to
seventy (70) percent of the midpoint density established in the General Plan and
corresponding zoning, provided that all of the following conditions are met.
a. The hillside development plan shall be in substantial compliance with all
applicable provisions of this chapter and the Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside
Development Guidelines.
b. No development construction, activities or grading shall be permitted on slopes
of 50% or greater except as provided in Section 17.80.040.E.
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c. The site plan shall be designed to locate or cluster development in slope areas
of 25% or less; however, clustering of development in slope areas of 25% to 50% may
be considered and shall be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. For the
purposes of this section, clustering shall be defined as the development of a portion of
the project site exceeding the mid -point density designation or zoning for such portion of
the project site.
d. In no event shall any portion of a site proposed for clustering be developed in
such a manner that it would exceed two times the mid -point density of the General Plan
and zoning on said portion.
e. In no event shall the overall density exceed 70% of the mid -point density of the
General Plan and zoning or the density provided in Figure 3, whichever is greater.
2. Average Slope Calculation. Average slope shall be calculated by utilizing
the following formula:
Average Cross Slope = I x L x 0.0023
Average Cross Slope = I x L 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.
Figure 3
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(all numbers in dwelling unit or percentage commercial/industrial floor area ratio per
gross acre of the underlying zone)
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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 Planning and
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-- Economic Development. For example, each of the areas shown in Figure 4 (A, B and C)
may calculate density requirements separately.
Figure 4 (existing)
B. Grading Design.
1. No graded or cut embankment with a slope greater than two 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 2:1. In such an event, slopes
steeper than 2:1 may be allowed, provided that a geotechnical study is prepared verifying
the feasibility of such slopes.
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.
3. Where any cut or fill slope exceeds 10 feet in horizontal length, the horizontal
contours of the slope shall be developed to appear similar to the existing natural
contours.
4. Grading shall be balanced on site whenever possible to avoid excessive cut
and fill and to avoid import or export.
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 trenched 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 20%.
7. Retaining walls in the back of the pad on a lot shall be a maximum of eight (8)
feet in height. Retaining walls in the side yard of a lot shall be a maximum of six (6) feet
in height. If greater height is desired, two (2), four (4) foot walls may be used with
planters in between the walls to soften the effect within a minimum horizontal spacing of
three (3) feet. Adjacent to any right-of-way, retaining walls shall be a maximum of six
(6) feet high or a total of eight (8) feet if two (2), four (4) foot walls are used in
combination with a minimum horizontal spacing of five (5) feet. (See Figures 5 and 6).
Figure 5 and 6 (existing)
C. Landscape Design.
1. Landscape coverage and stabilization of graded slopes shall be selected and
designed to be compatible with surrounding natural vegetation. Plant material shall be
selected according to compatible climatic, soil and ecological characteristics of the
region. A City -approved irrigation system shall be utilized for plant establishment, but
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plant materials that require excessive water after becoming established shall be avoided.
Native plant material or compatible, non-native plant material shall be selected.
2. The location of all existing trees of four (4) inch caliper or greater, as measured
four and one-half 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.
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 Planning and
Economic Development may require fifteen (15) gallon size trees on a case by case
basis.
Figures 7 and 8 (existing)
4. Privacy 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 masonry or other approved materials with minimum five (5) foot landscape
area on the street side of the wall or fence. The use of indigenous rock and colors or
materials which blend with the surrounding natural landscape is preferred. (See Figures 7
and 8.)
5. 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.
6. A fuel modification plan shall be required by the Director of Planning and
Economic Development for all hillside plans that abut natural open space.
7. The project shall be designed to incorporate fire prevention and safety measures
pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code and the Ridgeline Preservation and
Hillside Development Guidelines (Section H.B.3.). (Amend. Ord. 01-5, 2/27/01; amend.
Ord. 02-5, 4/23/02)
D. Corrective work. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Director of
Planning and Economic 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 Planning and Economic Development, Planning Commission or City
Council.
Figure 9 (existing)
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Section 17.80.040 Hillside Review Permit — Innovative Application
Requirements for Significant Ridgeline Development.
A. Plan review. In reviewing hillside review permit — innovative application
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 in the
area of a significant ridgeline, as determined to be applicable by the Director of
Planning and Economic Development , shall be subject to the issuance of a permit for
hillside review — innovative application. .
B. Application submittal and project review. Hillside review permit —
innovative application projects shall be submitted in compliance with the hillside plan
review submittal requirements, which are available in the Planning and Economic
Development Department. Upon receipt of applications for hillside review permit —
innovative application 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. Planning Commission/City Council review. The Planning Commission or
City Council, as applicable, shall review hillside review permit — innovative applications
and shall impose conditions deemed appropriate.
C. Findings. The approving authority shall make the following findings before
approving a hillside development review — innovative application:
1. Hillside development review — innovative application on Significant
Ridgelines. Encroachment onto a significant ridgeline shall be permitted when ,
following a public hearing, the approving authority issues written findings based upon
the following : a. The proposed use is proper in relation to adjacent uses, the
development of the community and 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 significant ridgeline area through precise illustration and
depiction as required in Section 17.80.045D.,
f. The use or development should minimize the effects of grading to insure that
the natural character of ridgelines are preserved.
g. The proposed use or development maintains the appearance of natural
ridgelines with uses or development consistent with density requirements established in
Section 17.80.035
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h. The proposed use or development utilizes or creates unique grading techniques,
imaginative project site design and spacing of development that significantly exceeds the
minimum standards identified in the City of Santa Clarita Ridgeline Preservation and
Hillside Development Guidelines.
i. The proposed use or development should be designed to mimic the existing
topography to the greatest extent possible.
j. The proposed use or development demonstrates creative and imaginative site
design resulting in a project that will compliment 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 should not alter natural landmarks and
prominent natural features which enhance the character of ridgelines in their natural
environment.
D. Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside Development Guidelines. All projects
shall be reviewed for applicability with the criteria defined in the Ridgeline Preservation
and Hillside Development Guidelines.
Section 17.80.045 Development Standards for Hillside Review Permit — Innovative
Application Requirements for Significant Ridgeline Development.
The development standards shall apply to any use, development or alteration of land
included in these regulations.
A. Innovative Applications for Significant Ridgelines. Certain uses may be
permitted on significant ridgelines to promote the public health, safety and general
welfare, with the approval of a hillside review permit — innovative application . Such
uses or development may include but shall not be limited to the following: apiaries,
aviaries, historical landmarks, observatories, open spacelconservation areas, parks and
recreation areas, publicly and privately -operated transmission facilities, public street
access (including utility extensions underneath the street), public buildings, recreational
camps, riding academies or stables, trails, water tanks (screened) and innovative
development. For the purposes of this section of the UDC, an "innovative development"
shall be defined as a proposed use or development that demonstrates creative and
imaginative site design resulting in a project that will compliment 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 utilizing unique grading techniques, imaginative project site design and spacing of
development that significantly exceeds the minimum standards identified in the City of
Santa Clarita Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside Development Guidelines.
B. Ridgeline Development Classification. Significant ridgelines are the
ridgelines that surround or visually dominate the valley landscape either through their
size in relation to the hillside or mountain terrain or which they are a part; their visual
dominance as characterized by a silhouetting appearance against the sky; as a significant
natural backdrop feature or separation of communities; through visual dominance due to
proximity and view from existing development or major corridors; or as an area of
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significant ecological, historical or cultural importance such as those which connect park
or trail systems.
C. Significant Ridgeline Classification. Development use regulated on
significant ridgelines due to their aesthetic, visual, ecological, historical or cultural
importance to maintain a sense of place and identity for the City and to protect the visual
quality and natural environmental the important hills, canyons and valleys which
compose the Santa Clarita Valley. Two categories of significant ridgelines have been
identified. Significant ridgelines shall not be altered by grading or improvements except
as approved through a hillside plan review permit.
1. Primary Ridgelines. Primary ridgelines are those ridgelines which are
characterized by any combination of significant ridgeline criteria as identified in
subsection A above. Such primary ridgelines are identified on the official map entitled
"Ridgeline Preservation Map, City of Santa Clarita, 1992" which is on file in the
Planning and Economic Development Department.
2. Secondary Ridgelines. Secondary ridgelines are those ridgelines which are
characterized by any combination of significant ridgeline criteria as identified in
subsection A above, but are secondary in nature to primary ridgelines due to the
following features:
a. Smaller size and prominence of a feature or branch of a primary ridgeline;
b. Silhouette of a ridgeline against the open sky on a smaller size hill or silhouette
of a ridgeline on a smaller hill which is back -dropped by a significant ridgeline.
Secondary ridgelines are identified on the official map entitled "Ridgeline Preservation
Map, City of Santa Clarita, 1992" which is on file in the Planning and Economic
Development Department.
D. Significant Ridgelines Map. Significant ridgelines are mapped according to
their classification as described in this section. The map is herein incorporated by
reference and is on file in the Planning and Economic Development Department.
E. Ridgeline Preservation. The Official Ridgeline Preservation Map identifies
crests of significant ridgelines in the City. The precise area to be preserved will be
designated on a case by case basis. No grading or improvements shall occur within these
designated areas except as approved by a hillside review permit — innovative
application. Any development plan which touches, crosses, includes or affects any
primary ridgeline shall include plans for the preservation for all or part of such primary
ridgeline in its natural state. No engineered slopes, housing construction, streets, utilities
or other man-made features shall be permitted within primary ridgeline areas.
Encroachments may be granted if the Planning Commission finds that the encroachment
onto a primary ridgeline will be in compliance with the criteria in this chapter.
Secondary ridgelines shall also be considered for hillside development proposals.
Grading in these areas shall be reviewed for conformance with the design criteria of this
chapter as reviewed and approved by a hillside plan review permit. The following
process shall be observed when reviewing plans for hillside development.
1. Ridgeline areas shall be reviewed in conjunction with the landform of which
they are a part, pursuant to the provisions of hillside plan review.
'— 2. Determination of significant ridgelines or areas of ridgelines where
development will be permitted shall be determined for each applicable case through
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visual analysis by any combination of the following techniques as determined by the
Director of Planning and Economic Development:
a. Project simulation using computer-aided, three-dimensional modeling
coordinated with photography showing before and after conditions;
b. Scaled, three-dimensional model showing before and after conditions;
c. Scaled, sight -line analysis drawings with views from City -selected locations
showing precise visual impacts of the development proposal. This visual analysis
technique will be applied to projects having limited scope and low probability for
significant impacts, such as construction of single dwellings not within a significant
ridgeline area, additions to pre-existing development on significant ridgelines where
similar encroachments have previously occurred and other similar situations.
F. Corrective work. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Director of
Planning and Economic 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 Planning and Economic Development , Planning Commission or City
Council.
Section 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 Planning and Engineering Divisions 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
Planning and Economic Development . 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.
(Amend. Ord. 01-5, 2/27/01)
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Exhibit "B"
Department Director Title Changes
Director of Planning & Building Services Changes
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
Exhibit "$"
UDC Update 2004
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
Section 17.05.020 D
Section 17.05.030
Section 17.05.060
Section 17.07.010
"Building Official"
"City engineer"
"Director"
"Lot" — 2
"Setback, Front Yard"
"Yard, Front"
"Yard, Rear"
"Yard, Side"
Section 17.13
Section 17.15.020 A-3
Section 17.15.020 J-2
Section 17.15.020 J-5
Section 17.15.020 J-6
Section 17.15.020 M-5
Section 17.15.040 A-4
Section 17.15.040 B-4
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
Section 17.16.070 C -2h
Section 17.16.100 C -la
Section 17.16.100 C-ld
Section 17.16.100 C-lh
Exhibit `B"
UDC Update 2004
Section 17.16.100 C -3k
Section 17.16.100 C -6b
Section 17.16.100 G -2d
Section 17.16.100 G-3
Section 17.17.040 B-1
Section 17.17.040 B-9
Section 17.17.040 C-2
Section 17.17.040 C-4
Section 17.17.040 C-8
Section 17.17.040 F -2c
Section 17.17.040 F -2d.23
Section 17.17.040 G-3
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.1 lc
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-1 s
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 17.17.050 I-5
Section 17.17.050I-12
Section 17.17.050I -17b
Section 17.17.050I-21
Section 17.17.050 L-1
Section 17.17.050 M-1
Section 17.17.050 M-2
Section 17.17.050 M-3
Section 17.17.050 N
Section 17.17.050 N-1
Section 17.17.050 N-2
Section 17.17.090 A
Exhibit `B"
UDC Update 2004
Section 17.17.090 I-4
Section 17.17.090 K-3
Section 17.18.030
Section 17.18.040 A
Section 17.18.050 C
Section 17.18.050 D
Section 17.18.050 E
Section 17.18.060
Section 17.18.060 A
Section 17.18.060 B
Section 17.18.070 D-1
Section 17.18.070 E-1
Section 17.18.070 E-2
Section 17.18.070 E-3
Section 17.18.070 E-7
Section 17.18.070 E-8
Section 17.18.070 E-9
Section 17.18.070 E-10
Section 17.18.100
Section 17.18.130
Section 17.18.130 "Institutional Uses — More than 50 acres"
Section 17.18.140 B
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
Section 17.80.030 B -2a
Section 17.80.030 D
Section 17.80.040 B-1
Section 17.80.040 B -2b
Section 17.80.040 C
Section 17.80.040 D-2
Section 17.80.040 E-3
Section 17.80.040 I
Section 17.80.040 K-3
Section 17.80.040 K-6
Section 17.80.050 B
Exhibit `B"
UDC Update 2004
DirectoroUParks and Recreation Changes
17.15.040 A-1
17.16.090 B-2 al
17.16.090 B-2 a2
17.28.020 H
Exbibit "B"
UDC Update 2004