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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
DATE: January 10, 2012
SUBJECT: A REQUEST TO AMEND THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL
SPECIFIC PLAN (DNSP) TO ADDRESS VARIOUS ISSUES
INCLUDING SIGNS, OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE,
ALCOHOL USES, NON -CONFORMING USES, ALONG WITH
OTHER GRAMMATICAL AMENDMENTS.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING MASTER CASE 11-129,
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 11-004, TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND AMEND THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN."
BACKGROUND
The Downtown Newhall Specific Plan (DNSP) was adopted in December 2005, to create a
development plan to revitalize Old Town Newhall by encouraging development and
redevelopment on Main Street. Since adoption, staff has worked with various interested parties
on various possible development projects. In 2008, staff prepared a few modifications to the
DNSP to address some of the concerns that had been expressed early on in the implementation of
the DNSP. In November 2010, staff prepared an amendment to address outdoor dining along
Main Street. The amendments proposed at this time would be the third set of amendments to the
DNSP and address various grammatical items, issues identified in exploring future development
opportunities, and feedback received from existing business and property owners in Newhall.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The proposed amendments to the DNSP were considered by the Planning Commission at the
Ordinance passed to
Second reading
November 15, 2011 Planning Commission meeting. By a 5-0 vote, the Planning Commission
voted to recommend that the City Council approve of the proposed amendments to the DNSP
including a modification to the definition of "Retail" to remove restaurant uses and further add a
definition for a "Restaurant" that is in keeping with the City's Unified Development Code.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND OUTREACH
Signage Forum
On September 14, 2011, Planning, Redevelopment, and Community Preservation staff hosted a
Signage Forum at the City's Library Construction Office on Main Street. Staff emailed an
announcement to the Old Town Newhall Association, and walked door-to-door to distribute an
Announcement to all businesses on Main Street. At that meeting, staff introduced a number of
changes that were being considered to address the sign section of the DNSP. Changes being
considered include creating provisions for "A -frame" signs, modifying the requirements for
window signs, changing the maximum wall sign height to 36" allowed by right, and creating
provisions for the display of merchandise on Main Street. Staff received feedback at that
meeting and incorporated many of the suggestions into the amendments proposed at this time.
Old Town Newhall Association
On October 19, 2011, staff attended the regular meeting of the Old Town Newhall Association
(OTNA) to share the proposed changes to the DNSP. At that meeting, staff received positive
feedback that the changes proposed would be an enhancement to the Newhall community. Staff
received feedback at that meeting which was incorporated into the amendments proposed at this
time. Attached to this report is a letter from OTNA in support of the proposed DNSP
Amendments.
Newhall Redevelopment Committee
Staff presented the amendments to the Newhall Redevelopment Committee (NRC) at their
October 3, 2011 meeting to gather any ideas for possible changes they might have. In addition,
staff presented the proposed amendments to the NRC at their November 7,.2011 meeting to
provide them an opportunity to review the modifications. Following staff's presentation on the
amendments, the NRC voted unanimously to recommend that the Planning Commission adopt a
resolution to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the DNSP.
Proposed Amendments
Staff has prepared amendments to the DNSP to modify the development standards to better
facilitate the implementation of the approved plan. A complete list of the amendments is
included with this item for the Council's consideration (Exhibit "A"). However, the following is
a summary of the major amendments to the DNSP proposed at this time:
A -Frame Signs
Existing:
Currently A -frame signs are not permitted in the DNSP.
Proposed:
To permit A -Frame signs on Main Street for all retail businesses while Main Street is
closed to vehicular access for events, provided that the signs are located outside of any
required path of travel for accessibility and safety. In addition, the business shall obtain
an "Over the Counter" permit from the City. There would be no cost for the permit for an
A -frame sign.
Window Signs
Existing:
Currently the DNSP allows for window signage at a maximum of 15% of all window area
at all times. In addition, the DNSP allows for window signs at a maximum of 25% of all
window area during special holidays for up to 15 days, three (3) times in a 12 -month
period.
Proposed:
To provide adefinition of window signs to be any decals, illuminated signs, painted signs
or other similar signs approved by the Director of Community Development.
Entertainment signs would be exempt from the window signage requirements for any
signage related to their business to advertise events, plays, or other shows. In addition,
staff is proposing to modify the holiday requirements for window signs to allow for one
(1) of the special event/holidays to be permitted for up to 45 days in a 12 -month period.
Window signs would be permitted with approval by the Planning Division "Over the
Counter." There would be no cost to the business owner for any window sign permits.
Wall Signs
Existing:
The current DNSP language allows for a wall sign up to 18" in height by right with
signage up to 36" in height through an Enhanced Sign Review. This cost is currently
$763.00 and takes up to two weeks to process. There is no process for any signage in
excess of 36" in height.
Proposed:
Modify the DNSP to allow for wall signs up to 36" in height by right, and allow for the
Enhanced Sign Review process for signs in excess.of 36" in height. There would be no
cost for the permit for wall signs up to 36" in height.
Outdoor Display of Merchandise
Existing. -
Outdoor display of merchandise requires a Minor Use Permit (MUP) in the Urban Center,
Corridor, or Creative District zones of the DNSP.
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Proposed:
Modify the DNSP to allow for the display of merchandise for retail businesses on Main
Street with the use of decorative furniture, tables, or displays when Main Street is closed
to vehicular access for a special event. In addition, staff proposes to allow for a
maximum of up to 12 hours of display per week for a retail business on Main Street
outside of the special event hours. The schedule would be determined by the business
owner, provided that the business owner obtains an "Outdoor Display Permit." All
displays must be located outside of any required path of travel for accessibility and safety.
There would be no cost for the "Outdoor Display Permit" from the City.
Alcohol Uses for On -Site Consumption
Existing:
All alcohol-related uses similar to a wine bar or restaurant require a Minor Use Permit
(MUP) in the DNSP.
Proposed:
Modify the DNSP to remove the MUP requirement for full service restaurants with
alcohol sales, wineries, wine tasting rooms, wine bars, beer gardens, or micro -breweries
without a MUP on Main Street. The DNSP would continue to require a MUP for Bars,
Taverns, or Nightclubs.
Non -Conforming
Existing:
The DNSP currently allows a "legal non -conforming" use to remain in place provided
that the use does not cease for a period of more than 180 days.
Proposed:
Modify the DNSP to terminate a "legal non -conforming" use if the use ceases for a period
of more than 60 days.
Transition to Neighboring Zone
Existing:
The DNSP requires a MUP to allow for a residential use or housing type that is permitted
in the neighboring zone, but not permitted under the current zone of the property.
Proposed:
Modify the DNSP to expand this provision to commercial uses in the Urban Center or
Corridor zones. 'This would allow for a commercial use that is permitted in either the
Urban Center or Corridor zone to be located in the neighboring zone, provided that a
MUP is obtained and the use is determined to be compatible with the surrounding land
uses.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no direct fiscal impacts as a result of the proposed amendments to the Downtown
Newhall Specific Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Letter of Support from OTNA
Ordinance - Downtown Newhall Specific Plan Amendments
Exhibit A - Proposed DNSP Amendments 2011
Initial Study and Negative Declaration
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ASSOCIATION
Mayor Laurie Ender
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Re: Downtown Newhall Specific Plan
Plan Amendments
Dear Mayor Ender and Members of City Council
December 15, 2011
Let this letter serve to confirm the Old Town Newhall Association's support of the proposed
Amendments to the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan. We greatly appreciate the pro -active approach
that the Planning Staff has taken in addressing changes that will enhance and encourage the ongoing
revitalization on Main Street and the Specific Plan area in general.
The partnership that has developed between our organization and the City has resulted in what we view
as a groundbreaking year for Old Town Newhall. The support, encouragement and collaboration on
events has helped awaken the Community relative to what Main Street has to offer as the premier
Entertainment and Arts destination in Santa Clarita.
We are very excited with respect to what 2012 has to offer from Old Town Newhall for the Community.
Please feel free to continue to call upon us for ideas and assistance.
Respectfully
The Old Town Newhall Association
Tim Crissman'
Chairman
On behalf of
The Board of Directors
P.O. Box 221614, Newhall, CA 91322-1614 661.253.0730 0 661.253.9830 F
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
MASTER CASE .11-129, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 11-004, TO
ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMEND THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL
SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita General Plan requires the implementation of the City
of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code (UDC) to be in compliance with the Government
Code of the State of California;
WHEREAS, the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan was adopted in December 2005, to
create a development plan to revitalize Old Town Newhall by encouraging development and
redevelopment on Main Street and throughout the plan area;
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2011, the City of Santa Clarita (the "Applicant") initiated
an application (Master Case 11-129, UDC 11-004) to amend the Downtown Newhall Specific
Plan (DNSP) (the "Project") to update the DNSP including a clean-up of grammar, and
numbering in the DNSP, as well as addressing changes to A -frame signs, wall signs, window
signs, outdoor display of merchandise, alcohol uses for on-site consumption, non -conforming
uses, and land use transitions between the Urban Center and Corridor zones. A complete copy of
the proposed amendments is incorporated to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A";
WHEREAS, The amendments proposed at this time have been created in response to
issues identified upon implementing the DNSP, as well as from the existing community within
the DNSP area, and possible developers looking to create a project in the Downtown Newhall;
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2011, a Signage Forum was held with businesses on Main
Street to solicit feedback from the existing business community on Main Street;
WHEREAS, staff met with the Old Town Newhall Association on October 19, 2011, to
provide a summary of the major changes proposed to the DNSP and to receive feedback;
WHEREAS, staff met with the Newhall Redevelopment Committee (NRC) on November
7, 2011, to provide a summary of the major changes proposed to the DNSP and to receive
feedback. At that meeting, the NRC voted unanimously to recommend that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
amending the DNSP;
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 conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
project on November 15, 2011, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA
91355. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the aforementioned meeting was duly noticed in
accordance with Government Code 65090. At this meeting, the Planning Commission, by a 5-0
vote, adopted Resolution P 11-26, recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving Master Case 11-129, Unified Development Code Amendment 11-004 and adopt the
Negative Declaration prepared for the project.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a duly noticed public
hearing on the project on January 10, 2012, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa
Clarita, CA 91355. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the aforementioned meeting was
duly noticed in accordance with Government Code 65090. At this meeting, the City Council
opened the.public hearing, considered the staff report, staff presentation, and public testimony on
the proposed amendments, introduced the ordinance by the City Council to modify the Unified
Development Code, and passed the ordinance to a second reading on January 24, 2012.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The proposed amendments to the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan
identified in Master Case 11-129 (UDC 11-004) are consistent with the City of Santa Clarita
General Plan.
SECTION 2. The proposed amendments to the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan
identified in Exhibit "A" are hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based
upon the foregoing facts and findings in the Initial Study prepared for the project, the City
Council further finds, approves, and determines as follows:
a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
b. The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental
agencies and the public and all comments received, if any, have been considered. The
document was posted and advertised on October 25, 2011, in accordance with CEQA.
The public review period was open from October 25, 2011, through November 15, 2011.
C. Staff found that there were no impacts created as a result of the proposed project and a
Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project in accordance with the CEQA.
The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Santa Clarita.
d. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record of
proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based is the Master Case
11-129 project file within.the Community Development Department and is in the custody
of the Director of Community Development.
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SECTION 4. 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 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from its
passage and adoption.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of January, 2012.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
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MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance 12- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of January, 2012. That thereafter, said
Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day
of January, 2012, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance and
was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).
CITY CLERK
Gl
/o
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
I, , City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby
certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Ordinance 12- , adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Clarita, CA on January 24, 2011, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of
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City Clerk
By
Deputy City Clerk
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Exhibit "A"
2011 DOWNTOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS
CHAPTER 4: THE CODE
4.1 - Applicability of Downtown Code
4.1.010 - Purpose
This Chapter of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan provides detailed regulations for
development and land uses within the specific plan area. and describes how these regulations
will be used as part of the City of Santa Clarita's development review process. These provisions
supersede and replace the regulations of the Downtown Newhall Special Standards District in
Chapter 17.16 of the City's Unified Development Code. This Downtown Code is intended to
provide for the continuing evolution of Downtown Newhall into a place where:
A. A mixture of land uses were including shops, workplaces, residences, and civic buildings are
within walking distance of one another;
B. Streets thiq-are attractive to pedestrians and also+=1 Eetrand 01e+�t1v
accommodate the needs of cyclists and *-z-automobiles; and
C. New and remodeled buildings that work together to define the pedestrian -oriented space of
the public streets within the downtown area, and are harmonious with each other and the
desired character of the downtown area; as described in this specific plan.
4.1.020 - Applicability of Development Code Standards
Proposed development, subdivisions, and new land uses within the specific plan area shall
comply with all applicable requirements of this Downtown Code, as follows.
A. Regulating Plan. The Regulating Plan (Section 4.2.020) defines the zones within the specific
plan area that differentiate standards for building placement, design, and use; and identifies
the parcels included within each zone.
B. Urban standards. The Urban Standards in Chapter 4.2 regulate the features of buildings that
affect the public realm. The urban standards regulate building placement, height, and facade
design, and vary according to the zone for the parcel applied by the Regulating Plan.
Proposed development and land uses shall comply with all applicable standards in Chapter
4.2.
C. Land use standards. Section 4.2.04020 identifies the land use types allowed by the City in
each of the zones established by the Regulating Plan. Each parcel shall be occupied only by
land uses identified as allowed within the applicable zone by Section 4.2.04020, subject to
the type of City approval required by Section 4.2.0' 8,002 example, Development Review,
Conditional Use Permit, etc.).
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D. Relationship to Unified Development Code. This Downtown Code is intended to
supplement, and in some cases replace, the requirements of the City's Unified Development
Code, Titles 16 and 17 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. The provisions of this
Downtown Code supersede regulations in the Unified Development Code on the same topic
(for example, the requirements for numbers of parking spaces in Chapter 4.2 supersede the
parking space requirements of the Unified Development Code), but otherwise applicable
requirements of the Unified Development Code that are not covered by this Downtown Code
apply to development within the Specific Plan area. While the Downtown Code supersedes
certain sections of the Unified Development Code (UDC), where not expressly superseded,
the reviewing provision of other sections of the UDC remain in effect, including but not
limited to Section 17.03.050 Variances and Adjustments, Conditional Use Permits for height,
Home Occupation Permits, etc. If a conflict occurs between a requirement of this Downtown
Code and the Unified Development Code, the provisions of this Downtown Code shall
control.
E. Effect on existing development and land uses. Development and land uses that were
lawfully established, and exist within Downtown Newhall as of the effective date of this
specific plan are affected by this Downtown Code as follows:
1. Existing development and land uses that comply with all applicable requirements of this
Downtown Code shall continue to operate, and may be altered or replaced, only in
compliance with this Downtown Code.
2. Development or a land use that does not comply with the requirements of this Downtown
Code may continue to operate, and may be sold or otherwise transferred in compliance
with the City's regulations for nonconformities in Unified Development Code Chapter
17.05-, with the exception that all legal non -conforming uses shall expire if the use is
discontinued for more than 60 days. (An example of this circumstance would be a
lawfully established existing land use that is not allowed by this Development Code in the
applicable zone, or an existing building that does not comply with the setback
requirements or height limits of this Development Code.)
3. Development or a land use that was nonconforming with respect to the requirements of the
City's Unified Development Code that applied before the adoption of this specific plan,
and also does not comply with the requirements of this Downtown Code, may continue to
operate, and may be sold or otherwise transferred in compliance with the City's regulations
for nonconformities in Unified Development Code Chapter 17.05-, with the exception that
all legal non -conforming uses shall expire it the use is discontinued for more than 60 dam
(An example of this circumstance is automotive uses, which were prohibited in Downtown
Newhall as of 1998 by an amendment to the Unified Development Code.)
F. Effect on properties designated for civic buildings or parking structures. A property
designated by the Regulating Plan as a potential site for a civic building or parking structure
may continue to be used as follows:
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1. Existing land uses and development may continue on the site in compliance with
Subsection E., above (Effect on existing development and land uses);
2. The property owner may choose to propose new development and land uses in compliance
with this Development Code; and
3. The property owner may choose to work with the City to develop the proposed public
facility.
4.1.030 - Administration
The standards and other requirements of this Downtown Code shall be administered and
enforced by the City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, -New X11
Redevelopillent Redevelopment Agency, Planning Commission, and City Council in
the same manner as the provisions of -the City's Unified Development Code.
4.2 - Urban Standards
4.2.010 - Regulating Plan and Zones
A. Purpose. This Section establishes the zones applied to property within the Specific Plan area
by the Downtown Regulating Plan. The Regulating Plan divides the Specific Plan area into
separate zones that are based on a transect of intensity that ranges from the most urban types
of development and land use within the Specific Plan area to the least urban types, with most
of the zones providing for a significant mixture of land uses within them.
This approach differs from conventional zoning maps that typically divide cities into zones
that rigidly segregate residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional uses into separate
areas, and thereby require residents to drive or use public transportation for nearly all daily
activities. The use of zones based on `development intensity' instead of land use zones as the
spatial basis for regulating development directly reflects the functions of, and
interrelationships between each part of the Specific Plan area. The zones also effectively
implement the City's urban design objectives for each part of the Specific Plan area, to
establish and maintain attractive distinctions between each zone.
The zones of this regulating plan allocate architectural types, frontage types, and land uses
within the Specific Plan area, as well as providing detailed standards for building placement,
height and profile.
B. Zones established. The following zones are established by this Specific Plan, and are applied
to property within the Specific Pan area as shown on the Regulating Plan.
1. Urban General 1 (UG -1). The UG -1 zone is applied to areas appropriate for residential
development and land uses at the edges of the Downtown, where the primary architectural
type is the detached house on a variety of lot sizes. Streetscapes are of suburban character,
and the most landscaped in the Specific Plan area.
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2. Urban General 2 (UG -2). The UG -2 zone is applied to areas appropriate for a mixture of
residential and low -intensity non-residential land uses, with architectural types limited to
those that are compatible with the form of houses. This zone generally surrounds the
Urban Center zone, providing a transition between the least dense and primarily single-
family residential areas within the UG -1 zone, and' the entirely urban character of the
Urban Center. Streetscapes are of urban character, but designed to provide a pleasant
transition between the hardscape of the Urban Center and the more heavily landscaped
streetscapes of the UG- I zone.
3. Corridor (COR). The COR zone is applied to portions of the Newhall, Railroad, and
Lyons Avenue corridors within the Dowjitown--downtown area appropriate for
development types tolerant of a high traffic volume street, but that are also pedestrian -
friendly, and designed to create a built character consistent with and complementary to the
rest of the Downtown (no auto -related uses). The architectural types allowed in this zone
are less intensive, lower in height, and accommodate lower densities than those in the
Urban Center, but also accommodate a mixture of land uses, including some housing.
Streetscapes are of urban character, and planted both to enhance the pedestrian experience
on these busier streets, and to contribute to the identity of the entire Downtown.
4. Urban Center (UC). The UC zone is applied to the central portions of the Downtown
appropriate for a wide range of land uses in buildings averaging 2.5 stories in height, with
ground floor uses including retail, offices, and restaurants, and upper floors
accommodating offices or residential. Lodging, restaurant, entertainment, and civic uses
are also encouraged. Auto -oriented uses are not appropriate in this zone. Street frontages
throughout this zone are pedestrian -oriented, and, defined by nonresidential building
facades at the back of the sidewalk. Off-street parking is to be provided in public garages,
or located away from street frontages behind buildings, but may also be located on side
streets with appropriate landscaping and screening from the street. Streetscapes are of
urban character, and planted both to enhance the pedestrian experience, and to contribute
to the identity of the entire Downtown Newhall area.
5. Creative District (CD). The CD zone is applied to properties along Pine Street southerly
of Newhall Avenue that offer significant potential for a mixture of creative businesses and
business incubation, in addition to current light industry. This zone benefits from Newhall
Avenue access and its adjacency to the future industrial area to the east. Allowable
architectural types emphasize office and/or shop buildings, which may be served by
enclosed yards for outdoor activity. Streetscapes are of urban character, planted primarily
to soften the appearance of industrial structures, activities, and traffic.
6. Open Space District (OS). The OS zone is applied to land designated as open space -
principally to William,, S. Hart Park, the Veteran's Historic Memorial Plaza, and Creekside
Creekview Park adjacent to Newhall Creek - and is subject to Open Space regulations of
the Unified Development Code.
4.2.020 — Allowed Land Uses, Permit Requirements
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A. Allowable land uses. A parcel or building within the specific plan area shall be
occupied by only the land uses allowed by Table 4-1 within the zone applied to the
site by the Regulating Plan. Each land use listed in the table is defined in Unified
Development Code Chapter 17.12 (Use Type Classifications).
1. Multiple uses. Any one or more land uses identified by Table 4-1 as being
allowable within a specific zone may be established on any parcel within that
zone, subject to the planning permit requirement listed in the table, and in
compliance with all applicable requirements of this Code.
2. Use not listed. A land use that is not listed in Table 4-1 is not allowed within the
specific plan area, except as otherwise provided in following Subsection A.3. A
land use that is listed in the table, but not within a particular zone, is not allowed
within that zone.
3. Similar and compatible use may be allowed. The Director may determine that
a proposed use not listed in Table 4-1 is allowable through the process described
in Chapter 17.13 (Permitted Use Charts of the Unified Development Code).
Housing types and residential uses that are not allowed in a particular zone but are
allowed on differently -zoned parcels immediately adjacent (such as across an
alley or street), and that are deemed compatible by the Director of Community
Development, may be allowed subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit.
4. Temporary uses. Temporary uses are allowed within the specific plan area in
compliance with the Temporary Use Permit requirements of the Unified
Development Code.
B. Permit requirements. Table 4-1 provides for land uses that are:
1. Permitted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Downtown
Code, and Development Review in compliance with Unified Development Code
Section 17.03.060. These are shown as "P" uses in the tables;
2. Allowed subject to the approval of a Minor Use Permit, and shown as "MUP"
uses in the tables;
3. Allowed subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and shown as
"CUP" uses in the tables; and
4. Not allowed in particular zones, and shown as an "x" in the tables.
C. Standards for specific land uses. Where the last column in Table 4-1 ("Specific
Use Regulations") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section
of this Downtown Code or the Unified Development Code apply to the use.
Provision in other sections of this Downtown Code may also apply. The term "Use
Standards" refers to the Unified Development Code.
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Table 4-1
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Downtown Zones
P Permitted Use, Development Review required
MUP Minor Use Permit required
CUP Conditional Use Permit required
X Use not allowed
Agricultural Uses
Land Use Type UG-
1
UG- UC COR CD
2
Additional
Regulations
Animal Keeping — Small Animals P
P P P P
17.17.020
Plant Nursery X
X X X P
X
Industry, Manufacturing & Processing, Wholesaling Uses
Land Use Type
UG-
1
UG -2
UC
COR
CD
Additional
Regulations
Artisan/craft product manufacturing
X
X
X
P
P
17.17.050
Construction contractor
X
X
X
X
PX
Furniture and fixtures manufacturing,
cabinet shop
X
X
X
XMUP
P
Laboratory — Medical, analytical
X
X
P(2)
P
P
Manufacturing/processing — Heavy
X
X
X
X
X
Manufacturing/processing — Light
X
X
X
X
P
Media production — Office or storefront
type
X
XMUP
P(2)
P
P
Media production — Soundsta e type
X
X
X
X
P
Printing and publishing
X
XMUP
X
P
P
Research and development
X
XMUP
P 2
P
P
Storage - -Outdoor, maximum stacking
height of 10 ft
X
X
X
X
gX
Recreation, Education & Public Assembly Uses
Land Use Type
UG -1
UG -2
UC
COR
CD
Additional
Regulations
Adult business
X
X
X
X
P(4)
17.17.050
Commercial recreation facility —
indoor
X
XMUP
MUP
P
P
Community assembly
XCUP
CUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
Health/fitness facility
X
XMUPt6>
P
P
P
Library, museum
XCUP Ei
P
P
P
P
Live entertainment
X
XCUP 6
MUP
MUP
MUP
School, public or private
XCUP
CUP
CUP(2)
CUP
CUP
Studio — Art, dance, martial arts,
music, etc.
X
XCUP C
MUP
MUP
MUP
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Theater, cinema or performing
X4.MUI'iE�?
UG -2
P
P
P
Additional
Regulations
arts
P
P
X
X
X
Residential Uses
Land Use Type
UG-
1
UG -2
UC
COR
CD
Additional
Regulations
Boarding house
P
P
X
X
X
Caretaker residence
X
P
P
P
P
Dwelling – Multi -family – Bungalow
court
X
P
X
X
X
4.3.010
Dwelling - Multi -family –'Courtyard
housing
X
P
X
X
X
4.3.010
Dwelling – Multi -family – Duplex,
triplex, quadplex
X
P
X
X
X
4.3.010
Dwelling – Multi -family – Mansion
apartment
X
P
X
X
X
4.3.010
Dwelling – Multi – family - Rowhouse
X
P
X
X
X
4.3.010
Dwelling – Multi – family – Sideyard
housing
X
P
X
X
X
4.3.010
Dwelling – Multi – family – Stacked
dwellings
X
XM UP
P(3)
P(3)
X
4.3.010
Dwelling – Single family
P
P
X
X
XCUP
Home occupation
P
P
P
P
P
Joint liviH ",' ei-I ing qua s L..ive/Work
Units
X
MUP
P
P
P
4.3.010,
17.17.040
Residential accessory use or structure
P
P
X
X
X
Residential service/care home
P
XP
X
X
X
Second ttUnit/eCarria e 1}1 -louse
P
P
X
X
X
Retail Uses (7)
Land Use Type
UG-
1
UG -2
UC
COR
CD
Additional
Regulations
Antique, c -collectible, or vintage
c
jothi,ng store
X
X
P
P
X
Buildin, and landscape materials
X
X
X
C:;I.JP
M[.JP
sales
Bar, tavern, night club
X _
X
MUP
MUP
MUP
Restaurants with accessary alcohol
X
X
P
MUP
X
sales, wine tasting rooms, wine bars,
beer gardens, or micro breweries
Furniture, appliance, and equipment
store
X
X
P
P
XCUP
General retail, except with any of the
following features:
X
X
P
P
X
--Alcoholic beverage sales
X
X
MUP
MUP
X
17.17.040
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--Auto or motor vehicle related sales
or services
X
X
X
X
X
Business support service
--Drive-through facilities
X
X
X
X
X
X
--Floor area over 20,000 sf
X
X
X
P
XMUP
P
--On-site production of items sold
X
X
P
P
P
P(2)
--Operating between 11:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m.
X
X
MUP
MUP
X.MI.JP
--Used Merchandise
X
X
X
X
X
Liquor Store
X
X
X
CUP
CUP
Neighborhood market/convenience
store
X
X
P
XP
X
Outdoor display and sales 7
X
X
MP
MUP
MUP
Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop, except
drive-through
X
XCUP(6)
P
P
P
Outdoor Dining
X
X
P(5)
X
X
Services — Business, Financial, Professional
Land Use Type UG- UG- UC COR CD Additional
1 2 Regulations
ATM X X P P P
Bank, financial services
X
X
P
P
XP
Business support service
X
X
P(2)
P
P
Medical services — Clinic, urgent care
X
X
X
Y
X
Medical services — Doctor office
X
P
P(2)
P
P
Medical services — Extended care
X
MUP
X
X
X
Office — Business, service
X
P
P(Z)
P
X
Office — Professional, administrative,
X
P
P(2)
P
XMUP
4ervicec — General
Land Use Type
UG -1
UG -2
UC
COR
CD
Additional
Regulations
Catering service
X
XMUP 6
P(2)
P
P
Child day care — Large or small
family day care home
P
P
X
X
X
Day care center — Child or adult
MUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
Drive-through service
X
X
X
X
X
Equipment rental, indoor only
X
X
X
P
P
Lodging — Bed & Breakfast inn
B&B
XCUP
P
X
X
X
Lodging — Hotel or motel
X
X
P
P
XCUP
Maintenance service — Client site
services
X
X
X
X
P
Mortuary, funeral home
X
X
X
P
X
Personal services
X
X
PM
P
X
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Personal services — restricted X
I X
MUP MUP
X
COR
Public services, general MUP
I MUP
P P
P
CD
Transportation, Communications, Infrastructure
Land Use Type
UG -1
UG -2
UC
COR
CD
Additional
UC
Urban Center
CD
Creative District
Regulations
Parking facility, public or commercial
XCUP
XMUP
P
P
P
Wireless telecommunications facility,
CUP
CUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
Less than 35 ft high
Wireless telecommunications facility,
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
35 ft height or more
Wireless telecommunications facility,
CUP
CUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
Flush mounted
Wireless telecommunications facility,
CUP
CUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
Co -located
Transit station or terminal
I X
XCUP
CUP
CUP
XCUP
Key to Zone Symbols
UG -1
Urban General 1
UG -2
Urban General 2
COR
San Fei-fiafid Corridor
UC
Urban Center
CD
Creative District
Notes:
(1) A definition of each listed use type is in Unified Development Code Chapter 17.12
(Use Type Classifications) except where a specific type is defined by Section 4.6
(Glossary) of this Downtown Code.
(2) Use allowed only on second or upper floor, or behind ground floor use.
(3) Allowed only as part of a vertical mixed use project, with upper floor residential in a
Commercial Block building type.
(4) Requires Adult Business Permit in compliance with Unified Development Code
Section 17.17050.
(5) Outdoor Dining only allowed for properties with frontage on Main Street in the
Urban Center (UC) zone subject to submittal requirements and license agreement
with the City of Santa Clarita.
6) Use allowed only on streets that have cxistina businesses or that are adjacent to the
Corridor and./or Urban Center zone. This provision is intended to provide flexibility
for parcels adjacent to other commercial uses and is not intended to introduce
commercial activities into neioliborhoods that are primarily residential.
(7) Outdoor display of merchandise shall be permitted subject to an Outdoor Display
Permit in accordance with Section 4.2.060.E of this code.
4.2.030 - Urban General 1 (UG -1)
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A. Intent
The UG -1 zone is applied to areas appropriate for residential development and land uses at the
edges of the Downtown, where the primary architectural type is the detached house on a variety
of lot sizes. Streetscapes are of suburban character, and the most landscaped in the Specific Plan*
area.
B. Building Placement
1. Setbacks (as measured from the property line)
Buildings shall be placed within the shaded area as shown in the adjacent diagram.
(a) Front Setback: 15' min
(b)Side Street Setback: 10' min
(c) Sideyard Setback: 5' min
(d)Rear Setback: 10' min
C. Parking
1. Parking Placement
On -grade parking (enclosed or unenclosed) is allowed in the shaded area as shown in the
adjacent diagram.
(a) Front setback: 50% lot depth
(b)Side street setback: 5' min
(c) Side yard setback: 5' min
(d)Rear setback: not required
2. Parking Access
Vehicular access is permitted only from the alley or side streets. Where alleys and side streets
do not exist, access shall be taken Prom the primary street with parkinQl arca.s and earages
located at the rear of the_,pLgpggtty Parking areas and garages should be screened from_J�uhlic
view and be located behind the primary Lunt whenever possible.
3. Parking Requirements
Residential: 2 spaces / unit
Liv-e,!Wea,: ,
Non -Residential < 750 sq ft: not required
Non-Residenfial < 750 < 1500 sq ft: 1 space
Non -Residential > 1500 sq ft: see u -se ,t-r*4a.rizsUr1itled Development Code
D. Building Profile and Type
1. Building Height
(a)Maximum height: 2.5 stories or 40'35'
2. Encroachments
As allowed by the Unified Development Code
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3. Frontage Types (See Section 4.3.020 for definitions and design standards)
Frontyard / Porch
4. Architectural Types (See Section 4.3.010 for definitions and design standards)
Dtiplex-t Fri_P4e —/- x l3le-'
Single -Family House
Carriage House
Second Unit
4.2.040 - Urban General 2 (UG -2)
A. Intent
The UG -2 zone is applied to areas appropriate for a mixture of residential and low -intensity non-
residential land uses, with architectural types limited to those that are compatible with the form
of houses. This zone generally surrounds the Urban Center zone, providing a transition between
the least dense and primarily single-family residential areas within the UG -1 zone, and the
entirely urban character of the Urban Center and Corridor zones. Streetscapes are of urban
character,. but designed to provide a pleasant transition between the hardscape of the Urban
Center and the more, heavily landscaped streetscapes of the UG -1 zone. L.Imited commercial
rises a.re permitted; however, non-residential uses should be located in areas where businesses
already exist and should be discouraged in areas that are primarily or exclusively residential.
B. Building Placement
1. Setbacks (as measured from the property line)
Buildings shall be placed within the shaded area as shown in the adjacent diagram.
(a)Front Setback: 10' min
(b)Side Street Setback: 5' min
(c) Sideyard Setback: 5' min
(d)Rear Setback: 5' min
C. Parking
Parking Placement
On -grade parking (enclosed or unenclosed) is allowed in the shaded area as shown in the
adjacent diagram.
(a)Front setback: 35% of lot depth
(b)Side street setback: 5' min
(c) Side yard setback: 5' min
(d)Rear setback: not required
2. Parking Access
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Vehicular access is permitted only from the alley or side streets. Where alleys and side streets
do not exist, access shall be taken from the primary street with Barking areas and garai4es located
at the, rear of'the property. Parkins)_ areas and aaragcs should be screened frorn public view and
be located behind the primary unit whenever possible.
3. Parking Requirements
Residential: 2 spaces / unit
Live/Work: 2 spaces / unit
Non -Residential < 750 sq ft: not required
Non -Residential < 750 < 1500 sq ft: 1 space
Non -Residential > 1500 sq ft: see irse-4—andardsUill fied Development Code
D. Building Profile and Type
1. Building Height
(a)Maximum height: 2.5 stories or 35'
2. Encroachments
As allowed by the Unified Development Code
3. Frontage Types (See Section 4.3.020 for definitions and design standards)
Front_yard, Stoop, Forecourt, Storefront
4. Architectural Types (See Section 4.3.010 for definitions and design standards)
Bungalow Court
Courtyard Housing
Duplex / Triplex / Quadplex
Mansion Apartment House
Rowhouse
Sideyard Housing
Single -Family House
Carriage House
Live/Work
Second Unit
Stacked DwelliM
4.2.050 - Corridor (COR)
A. Intent
The COR zone is applied to portions of the Newhall, Railroad, and Lyons Avenue corridors
within the Downtown Newhall area that are appropriate for development types that benefit from
streets with high volumes of tiaftrc. l)evelopmcnts in the C'OR zone should also be. tAefaii-t-411
I+i,-:;!! ,.affie • ^1,,., e tFeet, bUt fliat are also pedestrian -friendly- and designed to create a built
character that is consistent with, and complementary to, the rest of tow -Downtown Newhall. The
architectural types allowed in this zone are less intensive, lower in height, and accommodate
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lower densities than those in the Urban Center zone, but also accommodate a mixture of land
uses, including some housing. Streetscapes are of urban character, and planted both to enhance
the pedestrian experience, and to contribute to the identity of the entire l rtiwi downtown.
area. Projects in the COR zone reflect a more typical suburban development paxtern witl:l
parking_ provided onsite, in well -landscaped parking lots that are Screened from adjacent arterials
to the maximum extent possible.
B. Building Placement
1. Setbacks (as measured from the property line)
Buildings shall be placed within the shaded area as shown in the adjacent diagram.
(a) Front Setback: 5' min
(b)Side Street Setback: 5' min
(c) Sideyard Setback: 5' min
(d)Rear Setback: 10' min
C. Parking
1. Parking Placement
On -grade parking (enclosed or unenclosed) is allowed in the shaded area as shown in the
adjacent diagram.
(al) Front setback: not required for 50% of lot frontage
(a2) Front setback: 20% lot depth for 50% of lot frontage
(b)Side street setback: 5' min
(c) Side yard setback: 5' min
(d)Rear setback: 5' min
2. Parking Access
Vehicular access is permitted from any street or alley.
3. Parking Requirements
Residential: 1.5 spaces /unit
Live/Work: 2 spaces / unit
Non -Residential < 750 sq ft: not required
Non -Residential < 750 < 1500 sq ft: 1 space
Non -Residential > 1500 sq ft: see USC -Stand IFEl5Unified Development Code
D. Building Profile and Type
1. Building Height
(a)Maximum height: 2.5 stories or 35'
(b) Penthouses: an area not exceeding 25% of the building's ground floor footprint may
exceed the height limit by 1 story or 12'
(c) Where feasible, property owners have the option to develop projects that conform to the
City's Mixed -Use Ordinance at the stated building heights in the City's Mixed Use
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Ordinance, subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit, if the project exceeds the height
listed in (a) above.
2. Encroachments
As allowed by the Unified Development Code
3. Frontage Types (See Section 4.3.020 for definitions and design standards)
Arcade, Shopfront, Stoop
4. Architectural Types (See Section 4.3.010 for definitions and design standards)
(a) Stacked Dwellings
(b) Live/Work
(c) Commercial Block
(d) Liner
(e) Other housing types are allowed subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit per Section
4.2.020(A)(3).
5. Transition to the yeighborin;, Zone. A use that is prohibited in the neighboring zone, but is
permitted on a parcel of land that is located immediately adjacent to. or across an alley or
street IJ-om a parcel in the Corridor zone, may be permitted, subject to the approval ora
Minor Use Permit if'deemed compatible by the Director of Community Development.
4.2.060 - Urban Center (UC)
A. Intent
The UC zone is applied to the central portions of Downtown Newhall that are appropriate for
a wide range of land uses in buildings averaging 2.5 stories in height, with ground floor uses
including retail, offices, and restaurants, and upper floors accommodating offices or residential.
Lodging, restaurant, entertainment, and civic uses are also encouraged. Auto -oriented uses are
not appropriate in this zone. Street frontages throughout this zone are pedestrian -oriented, and
defined by nonresidential building facades at the back of the sidewalk. Off-street parking is to
be provided in public garages, or located away from street frontages behind buildings, but may
also be located on side streets with appropriate landscaping and screening from the street.
Streetscapes are of urban character, and planted both to enhance the pedestrian experience, and
to contribute to the identity of the entire Downtown.
B. Building Placement
1. Setbacks
Buildings shall be placed within the shaded area as shown in the adjacent diagram.
(a) Front Setback: 0' min - 5' maximum {k - " :
(b) Side Street Setback: 0' min - 5' maximum f}m or let-1rom age
(c) Sideyard Setback: not required
(d) Rear Setback: not required
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C. Parking
1. Parking Placement
On -grade parking (enclosed or unenclosed) is allowed in the shaded area as shown in the
adjacent diagram.
(a) Front setback: 20% lot depth
(b)Side street setback: 10' min
(c) Side yard setback: not required
(d)Rear setback: not required
2. Parking Access
Vehicular access is permitted only from the alley or side streets. No additional driveways
shall be permitted on Main Street..
3. Parking Requirements
Residential: 1.5 spaces / unit
Live/Work: 2 spaces / unit
Non -Residential: onsite parking,, is not required and may be accomm.odated offsite as part oC a
Public parking district.
D. Building Profile and Type
1. Building Height
(a) Maximum height: 2.5 stories or 35'
(b) Towers / Penthouses: an area not exceeding 25% of the building's ground floor footprint
may exceed the height limit by 1 story or 12'
(c) Where an entire block is to be developed, the maximum height of the
development/structures shall not exceed 55', permitted by right, not including architectural
features.
(d) Where feasible, property owners have the option to develop projects that conform to the
City's Mixed -Use Ordinance at the stated building heights in the City's Mixed -Use
Ordinance, subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit if the project exceeds the height
listed in (a) above, or a Conditional Use Permit if the project exceeds the height in (c) above.
2. Encroachments
As allowed by the Unified Development Code; Awnings, Gallery frontages, balconies, bay
windows, signs, outdoor dining allowed by approval of the planning director.
3. Frontage Types (See Section 4.3.020 for definitions and design standards)
Arcade, Storefront
4. Architectural Types (See Section 4.3.010 for definitions and design standards)
(a) Courtyard Housing
(b) Stacked Dwellings
(c) Live/Work
(d) Commercial Block
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(e) Liner
(f) Other housing types are allowed subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit per Section
4.2.020(A)(3).
5. Transition to the NeiLyhboringy Zone. A use that is prohibited in the neighboring zone, but is
permitted on a parcel of land that is located immediately adjacent to, or across an alley or
street from, a parcel in the Urban Center zone, may be permitted, subject to the approval of a
Minor Use Perrnit if deerned compatible by the Director of Community Development.
.E. Outdoor Display of Merchandise. Outdoor display of merchandise shall be subject to the
approval of the following development standards:
1. A retail business must be located on Main Street.
2. The display must be free and clear of all pedestrian paths of travel.
3. All displays must consist of decorative tiu-niture tables, or other display approved by the
:Director of Community Development.
4. A maxima n of 12 hours of disblay per week., as determined by the business owner, shall be
permitted in accordance with an Outdoor Display Permit.
5. Additional hours of display may be used while Main Street is closed to vehicles in preparation
of, and during, special events.
6. The business must have approval of an Outdoor Display Permit on file with the City of Santa
Clarita,
7. Any outdoor display outside of an Outdoor Display Permit shall be considered -a violation of
this code.
4.2.070 - Creative District (CD)
A. Intent
The CD zone is applied to properties along Pine Street southerly of Newhall Avenue that offer
significant potential for a mixture of creative businesses and business incubation, in addition to
current light industry. This zone benefits from Newhall Avenue access and its adjacency to the
future industrial area to the east. Allowable architectural _types emphasize office and/or shop
buildings, which may be served by enclosed yards for outdoor activity. Streetscapes are of urban
character, planted primarily to soften the appearance of industrial structures, activities, and
traffic. Parking, is accommodated onsite in well landscaped parking lots that are screened from
adjacent: streets.
B. Building Placement
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1. Setbacks (as measured from the property line)
Buildings shall be placed within the shaded area as shown in the adjacent diagram.
(a) Front Setback: not required
(b)Side Street Setback: not required
(c) Sideyard Setback: 5' min
(d)Rear Setback: 10' min
C. Parking
1. Parking Placement
On -grade parking (enclosed or unenclosed) is allowed in the shaded area as shown in the
adjacent diagram.
(a) Front setback: not required
(b)Side street setback: not required
(c) Side yard setback: not required
(d)Rear setback: not required
2. Parking Access
a ' OF Side StFeets-.Subject to the approval of,the
Conrnsunity Development Director.
3. Parking Requirements
Residential: 1.5 spaces /unit
Live/Work: 2 spaces / unit
Non -Residential: see 6se StandMsUtidied Development Code
D. Building Profile and Type
1. Building Height
(a)Maximum height: 2 stories or 35'
(b)Towers/Penthouses: an area egtfa4.not exceeding 25I%0 fl' of the building's ground floor
footprint may exceed the height limit by 1 story or 12'
(c) Whcre an entire block is to be developed, the maxMILIM height of the
development/structures shall not exceed 55'. permitted by right, not including architectural
features.
2. Encroachments
As allowed by the Unified Development Code
3. Frontage Types (See Section 4.3.020 for definitions and design standards)
Stoop, Forecourt, Storefront, Arcade
4. Architectural Types
None required
4.3 - Architectural Standards
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4.3.010 - Architectural Types
A. Requirements
1. Purpose. This N3afAer-section identifies the architectural types allowed within the Specific
Plan area, and provides design standards for each type, to ensure that proposed development
is consistent with the City's goals for building form, character, and quality within Downtown
Newhall. This C,,aptef . s 3eeioe 01-diiiallee's atili.ed by Other-efHes
standardsto establish design ,
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2. Applicability. Each proposed building shall be designed in compliance with the standards of
this Ghasection for the applicable architectural type, except for public and institutional
buildings, and buildings within the CD zone, which because of their unique disposition and
application, are not required to comply with building type requirements.
3. Allowable architectural types by zone. Each proposed building shall be designed as one of
the types allowed by the following table for the zone applicable to the site.
[INSERT TABLE FROM PAGE 4:12—ARCHITECTURAL TYPES]
(1) Allowed only as part of a vertical mixed use project, with upper floor residential in a
Commercial Block type.
B. Carriage House
An attached or detached residence which provides complete independent living facilities for one
or more persons and which is located or established on the same lot on which a single-family
residence is located. Such dwellings may contain permanent provisions for living, sleeping,
eating, cooking and sanitation. This definition includes `granny flats'.
1: Lot Width
(a)Minimum: 35 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to the unit shall be accessed from the side yard of the main house.
ii. Where an alley is present, parking and services shall be accessed through the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed by 0 -pa driveway 7
to 10 feet wide, and with 2 -foot planters on each side.
iv. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services shall be accessed by a
driveway of 16 feet maximum width, and with 2 -foot planters on each side
(b)Guidelities
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall not be located within-a-� required setback and shall be
screened from public view.
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ii. Where an alley is present, services, in ll -1 d+rw-&1-l-utility access, 1 -above ground
equipment. and trash container areas shall be located on the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, utility access, above ground equipment and trash
container areas shall be located at least 10 feet behind the front of the house and shall be
screened from view from the street with a hedge or fence.
iv. A non -alley -accessed garage may accommodate no more than 2 cars. A side street
facing garage shall have 1 -car garage doors.
(b)Guidelines
i. An alley accessed garage may accommodate up to three cars.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. Side -yards shall be a minimum of five feet on the ground level and 20 feet on the upper
level.
ii. One of the side -yards shall be no less than 20 feet and 4ia44-nl iinclude the stairs to the
Ca'rrlage 1 -louse -M`' ti its pfivate spa o. Stairs to the C-arriage House/Second
Unit are encouraged to be located on the exterior of the structure. Pri.mary access to the
Carriage Hou.selSecond Unit shall be from a covered porch, patio, or balcony_
(b)Guideiijies
N.A.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. The garden entrance to the guest house shall contain one canopy tree.
(b)Guidelines
N.A.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. As ge Carriage house I Louse units are located on top of the garage, their stairs
shall be located on the side yard or enclosed within the. structure.
(b)Guidelines
i. '
Balconies,���,,- and bay windows are allowable frontage types at the alley.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
is Thirty-four feet (34 34') maximum along the alley.
ii. Carriage louses Houses shall be designed as flats located above garages.
ill. Carriage Houses can be no taller than 2 stories.
iv. Carriage Houses shall conform to the standards set forth in Section 17.15.020(N) of the
Unified 1:7evelopment Codc.
(b)Gtiidelines
N, rA
r.
C. Single Family House
A structure occupied by one primary residence.
1: Lot Width
(a)Minimum: 50 ft
2: Access
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(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to the house shall be accessed directly from and face the street.
ii. Where an alley is present, parking and services shall be accessed through the alley.
ill. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed by 4-a driveway 7
to 10 feet wide, and with 2 -foot planters on each side.
iv. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services shall be accessed by a
driveway of 16 feet maximum width, and with 2 -foot planters on each side.
N.A.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be within a garage.
ii. A non -alley -accessed garage may accommodate no more than 2 cars. A side street
facing garage shall have 1 -car garage doors.
iii. Where an alley is present, services, including all utility access,-ai4-above ground
equipment, and trash container areas shall be located on the alley.
iv. Where an alley is not present, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash
container areas shall be located at least 10 feet behind the front of the house and be
screened from view from the street with a hedge or fence.
(b)Guidelines
i. An alley accessed garage may accommodate up to three cars.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. At least one side yard shall be designed to provide an open area no less than 10 feet by
10 feet.
ii. Rear yards shall be no less than 15% of the area of each lot and of a regular geometry
(e.g., rectangular).
(b)Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable
zone.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. .Laiidscapin 1, when used to dehrie a front vard shall not exceed 42" (3.5 fect) in height,
_within the regUired front vard setbac k.Lar �lsta}}c X11 rx�t Exp used tc3 s E��rratei� "c>nt
pare Front yard trees shall be of porch scale (no
more that 1.5 times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot,
where they may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at
maturity).
ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy.
(b)Guidelines
i. Side yard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. A house's ground level shall be designed so that living areas (e.g., living room, family
room, dining room, etc.), rather than sleeping and service rooms, are oriented toward
the fronting street.
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ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the
entrance to the house are required. Porches, towers, 10, ggias, dooryards and stoops are
preferred types.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Building elevations abutting side yards shall be designed to provide at least one
horizontal plane break of at least three feet, and one vertical break.
ii. Houses on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades.
iii. Buildings shall be composed of one and/ -or two story volumes, each designed to house
scale.
(b)Guidelines
i. Attic space may be occupied and not count as a story when applying the height limits of
the applicable zone.
8: Accessory Dwellings
See Section 4.3.010.B `Carriage House /SecoiidUr1.t.'
D. Single Family House Sideyard
A structure occupied by one primary residence that orients itself to one side and rear of its lot.
1: Lot Width
(a)Minimum: 50 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to the house shall be accessed directly from the side yard, though a
walled garden or from a raised porch.
ii. Where an alley is present, parking and services shall be accessed through the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, this housing, type is allowed only on a corner lot.
iv. For a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services shall be accessed by a
driveway of 16 feet maximum width, and with 2 foot planters on each side.
(b)Guidelines
N.A.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be within a garage.
ii. A non -alley -accessed garage may accommodate no more than 2 cars. A side street
facing garage shall have 1 -car garage doors.
iii. Where an alley is present, services, including all utility access;—awl above ground
equipment, and trash container areas shall be located on the alley.
iv. Where an alley is not present, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash
container areas shall be located at least 10 feet behind the front of the house, and shall
be screened from view from the street with a hedge or fence.
(b)Guidelines
i. An alley accessed garage may accommodate up to three cars.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
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i. The active side yard shall be at least 15 feet wide, with major ground floor rooms
opening to it with large windows and, where possible, French doors. The active side
yard shall be enclosed by a wall or hedge no more than 6 feet high.
ii. On a corner lot, the active side yard shall abut the street, and the enclosing wall shall be
set back at least 5 feet from the frontage line.
(b)Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable
zone.
ii. The inactive side yard may have a fence at the property line, with an easement allowing
use of the inactive yard by the neighbor. If built without a fence, an easement shall be
provided to allow the use of the inactive yard by the neighbor. Windows on the inactive
yard side of the house shall be relatively small and high, providing light and ventilation
while allowing for privacy.
iii. Rear yards are not required for this type, as the private, useable outdoor space is
provided in the side yard.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. l...andscaninL,7, when used to define a front vard, shall not exceed 42" (3.5 feel) in height
within the rec7u1red front vard setback.t-iffl4sea.
ya{cl trcrct–y€rrcl c-'n>aek Front yard trees shall be of porch scale (no
more than 1.5 times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot,
where they may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at
maturity).
ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy.
(b)Guidelines
i. Side yard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. A sideyard house's ground level shall be designed so that living areas (e.g., living room,
family room, dining room, etc.), rather than sleeping and service rooms, are oriented
toward the fronting street and to the side yard.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
i. A side yard house is not subject to the frontage type requirements of the applicable zone
to provide a transition from public to private within the front yard, as the side yard
provides the transition.
ii. Notwithstanding setback requirements. ^�rl* the-a-plplie-. the front setback need not
exceed 10 feet.
iii. Because the entrance is not on the street facade, special care should be taken to ensure
that the composition of fenestration and other architectural details are scaled to the
public rooms of the house.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. The building elevations abutting inactive side yards shall be designed to provide at least
one horizontal plane break of at least three feet, and one vertical break.
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ii. A gallery, either one or two stories in height, or an arcade, shall built along the active
side yard for at least half the building length.
(b)Guidelines
i. Attic space may be occupied and not count as a story when applying the height limits of
the applicable zone.
8: Accessory Dwellings
See Section 4.3.010.13 `Carriage House.. Second Unit'
E. Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quadplexes
Duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes are multiple dwelling forms that are architecturally
presented as large single-family houses in their typical neighborhood setting.
1: Lot Width
(a) Minimum: 50 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to each dwelling shall be accessed directly from, and slhall face, the
street. Access to second floor dwellings shall be by a stair, which may be open or
enclosed.
ii. Where an alley is present, parking and services shall be accessed through the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed by of a driveway 7
to 10 feet wide, and with 2 -foot planters on each side.
iv. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services shall be accessed by
driveways of 7 to 8 feet maximum width, and with 2 -foot planters on each side.
(b)(4iiic -1iHe
--N-:At.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be within garages, which may contain up to four cars.
ii. Garages on corner lots without alleys may front onto the side street only if provided
with 1 -car garage doors, and with driveways no more than 8 feet wide that are separated
by planters at least 2 feet wide.
iii. Where an alley is present, services, including all utility access,—ate above ground
equipment, and trash container areas shall be located on the alley.
iv. Where an alley is not present, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash
container areas shall be located at least 10 feet behind the front of the house, and shall
be screened from view from the street with a hedge or fence.
felines
A-
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. Each ground floor dwelling shall have a private or semi -private required yard of at least
150 square feet
ii. Required yards shall be at least 8 feet wide, and enclosed by a fence, wall, or hedge.
(b)Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable
zone.
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ii. Porches, stoops and dooryards may encroach into a required yard. See Frontages,
below.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
a. Y7LLttttiei'pe'-7i'CCt2t— !let -f}e 'i.TGd to I -'1"} ..n
els-Landscaping, when used to define a front yard, shall not exceed 42" (3.5 feet.) in
lheight, within the required front yard_ setback. Front yard trees shall be of porch scale
(no more than 1.5 times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the
lot, where they may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at
maturity).
ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy.
(b)Guidelines
i. Side yard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Dwellings abutting front yards shall be designed so that living areas (e.g., living room,
family room, dining room, etc.), rather than sleeping and service rooms, are oriented
toward the fronting street.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the
entrance to the house are required. These may be determined through the Design
Review process to serve also as the required yard for some or all of the dwellings.
Porches, towers,) � , ooryards and stoops are preferredtypes.
ii. On corner lots, entrances to dwellings on both frontages are encouraged, particularly in
triplexes and quadplexes.
iii. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required
setbacks.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Building elevations abutting side yards shall be designed to provide at least one
horizontal plane break of at least three feet, and one vertical break.
ii. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades.
iii. Buildings shall be massed as large houses, composed principally of two story volumes,
each designed to house scale.
(b)Guidelines
i. Dwellings within buildings may be flats and/or townhouses.
ii. Attic space may be occupied and not count as a story when applying the height limits of
the applicable zone.
8: Accessory Dwellings
Carriage Houses are permitted. See Section 4.3.010.B `Carriage House/Second Unit'
F. Mansion
A mansion is a house -like form that accommodates five to eight individual residences.
1: Lot Width
(a)Minimum: 75ft
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2: Access
(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to the building shall be accessed directly from and face the street.
ii. Where an alley is present, parking and services shall be accessed through the alley.
ill. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed by a ramped
driveway from the street, located as close as possible to a side or rear property line.
iv. Access from resident parking to each dwelling shall be by way of an elevator, stairs,
and corridor.
(b)Guidelines
i. Direct access from adjacent street to ground floor dwellings is encouraged.
ii. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services may be accessed from
the side street.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be in an underground garage.
ii. Where an alley is present, services shall be located on the alley or underground.
iii. Where an alley is not present, services shall be underground or in a side or rear yard, at
least 10 feet behind the fzreadefa ade and shall be screened from view from the street
with a hedge or fence.
(b)Gaidelines
N., t*
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. Rear yards shall be no less than 15% of the area of each lot/unit and of a regular
geometry (e.g., rectangular).
ii. Each ground floor dwelling shall have a private or semi -private required yard of at least
80 square feet, and each upper floor dwelling shall have a balcony of at least 80 square
feet, unless approved otherwise through Design Review.
iii. Required Yards shall be at least 8 feet wide, and enclosed by a fence, wall or hedge.
(b)Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable
zone.
ii. Side yards should be useable by, and accessible from., the dwellings where possible.
iii. Porches, stoops, and dooryards may encroach into required yards. See Frontages,
below.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. LandscapinpY when used to. define a front: vard, shall riot exceed 42"Qi 5 1ecf) in heir ht,
within the required front yard sctback.kiindseape shall not be ased 10 Sepffdie
yat-d f -otii f -oto* yards on ad'aeent. pai-eels. Front yard trees shall`be of porch scale (no
more than 1.5 times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot,
where they may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at
maturity).
ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy.
(b)Guidelines
i. Side yard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors.
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6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. The building shall be designed so that living areas (e.g., living rooms, family rooms,
dining rooms, etc.), rather than sleeping and service rooms, are oriented toward the
fronting street.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor, at the
main entrance, and at any direct entrances to individual dwellings, are required.
Porches, tC gghts; dooryards and stoops are preferred.
ii. Stoops up to 3 feet in height and dooryards up to 2 feet in height may be,.placed above
subterranean parking, provided that they are landscaped and scaled to the street and
building.
iii. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required
setbacks.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be massed as large houses, composed principally of two and three story
volumes.
ii. Building elevations abutting side yards shall be designed to provide at least one
horizontal plane break of at least three feet, and one vertical break. Significant
projecting architectural elements 43 -such as bay windows, projecting rooms, or covered
balconies 43 -may be provided in lieu of one plane break.
iii. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades.
(b)Guidelines
i. Dwellings within the building may be flats and/or townhouses.
ii. Attic space may be occupied and not count as a story when applying the height limits of
the applicable zone.
S: Accessory Dwellings
Not Allo =edjc� miit(:cd.
G. Rowhouse
An individual structure occupied by one primary residence or a structure of multiple townhouse
unit types arrayed side by side.
1: Lot Width
(a) Minimum: 25 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to each unit shall be accessed directly from, and shall face, the street.
ii. Garages and services shall be accessed from an alley. This type is not allowed on a lot
without an alley.
(b)6uide s
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3: Parking
(a) Standards
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i. Required parking shall be in a garage, which may be attached to or detached from the
dwelling.
ii. Services, including all utility access, aboveground equipment, and trash containers,
shall be located on an alley.
— N.A.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. Rear yards shall be no less than 15% of the area of each lot/unit and of a regular
geometry (e.g., rectangular).
(b)Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable
zone.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscape shall not be used to separate a front yard from front yards on adjacent
parcels. Front yard trees, if provided, shall be of porch scale (no more than 1.5 times
the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they may be
of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity).
ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Each ground -level rowhouse gR4w+d4e�v -shall be designed so that living areas (e.g.,
living room, family room, dining room, etc.), rather than sleeping and service rooms,
are oriented toward the fronting street and/or to the courtyard.
ii. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the
main entrance to each dwelling are required. Porches, dooryards and stoops are
preferred types.
iii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
i. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required
setbacks.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be composed of 2- and/or 3 -story volumes in compliance with the
regulations for the applicable zone.
ii. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades.
iii. Each rowhouse building shall maintain setbacks from property lines on at least 2 sides,
with as much direct access to yards as possible.
(b)Guidelines
i. In a 3 -story building, a townhouse dwelling may be stacked over a ground floor flat. In
this case, the flat shall be accessed by its own front door at the frontage, and the
townhouse dwelling shall be accessed by a separate front door and a stair.
8: Accessory Dwellings
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Seo ecdc � a- 04-0-3 °ot permitted.
H. Bungalow Court
Bungalow Courts are an architectural type consisting of freestanding single-family residences
arranged around a common, shared courtyard. The individual buildings are arrayed next to each
other to form a shared type that is wholly open to the street.
1: Lot Width
(a)Minimum: 125 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. Entrances to dwellings shall be directly from the front yard or from the courtyard.
Access to second floor dwellings shall be by a stair, which may be open or enclosed.
ii. Where an alley is present, parking and services shall be accessed through the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed by of a driveway 7
to 10 feet wide, and with 2 -foot planters on each side.
(b)Guidelines
i. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services may be accessed from
the side street.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be in garages, ,„h ieh may Contain op to ;;,,,..
ii. Where an alley is present, services, including all utility access—a4id. above ground
equipment, and trash container areas shall be located on the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash
container areas shall be located in a side or rear yard, at least 10 feet behind the front of
the house, and be screened from view from the street with a hedge or fence.
(b)Guidelines
i. Garages on corner lots without alleys may front onto the side street only if provided
with 1 -car garage doors, and with driveways no more than 8 feet wide that are separated
by planters at least 2 feet wide.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. A central courtyard shall comprise at least 15% of the lot area. See Courtyard Types.
ii. Each ground floor dwelling shall have a private or semi -private required yard of at least
150 square feet, which may be located in a side yard, the rear yard, or the courtyard.
iii. Required yards shall be at least 8 feet wide, and enclosed by a fence, wall or hedge.
(b)Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable
zone.
ii. Porches, stoops and dooryards may encroach into required yards. See Frontages, below.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscape shall not be used to separate a front yard from front yards on adjacent
parcels. Front yard trees shall be of porch scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of
the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they may be of house scale
(no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity).
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ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy.
(b)Guidelines
i. Side yard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be designed so that living areas (e.g., living room, family room, dining
room, etc.), rather than sleeping and service rooms, are oriented toward the fronting
street and/or to the courtyard.
ii. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the
main entrance to each dwelling are required. Porches, dooryards and stoops are
preferred types, and may encroach into the courtyard.
iii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
i. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required
setbacks.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be composed of one and/or two story volumes and massed as houses.
ii. Building elevations abutting side yards shall be designed to provide at least one
horizontal plane break of at least three feet, and one vertical break.
(b)Guidelines
i. Dwellings within the buildings may be flats and/or townhouses.
ii. Attic space may be occupied and not count as a story.
8: Accessory Dwellings
3Cc-c „ti4.3.010.13 'C•uu,rr;cbe rloiis e'Not permitted.
1. Sideyard Housing
A building or group of buildings containing one or more residences, that are arranged on the site
in a row with the first unit near the front of the lot and the last unit near the rear of the lot, and
with the primary entrance of each unit from a walkway parallel to and along one side of the lot.
(The first unit in the row may also take its access from the fronting street sidewalkA.
1: Lot Width
(a)Minimum: 50 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. Entrances to dwellings shall be directly from the front yard or active side yard. Access
to second floor dwellings shall be by a stair, which may be open or enclosed.
ii. Where an alley is present, parking and services shall be accessed through the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed by of a driveway 7
to 10 feet wide, and with 2 -foot planters on each side.
(b)Guidelines
i. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services may be accessed from
the side street.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be in garages. may fitai , p to i6u]ears.
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ii. Where an alley is present, services, including all utility access_ and --above ground
equipment. and trash container areas shall be located on the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash
container areas shall be located in a side or rear yard, at least 10 feet behind the front of
the house, and be screened from view from the street with a hedge or fence.
(b)Guidelines
i. Garages on corner lots without alleys may front onto the side street only if provided
with 1 -car garage doors, and with driveways no more than 8 feet wide that are separated
by planters at least 2 feet wide.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. The active side yard shall include a garden or court at least 20 feet wide, with major
ground floor rooms opening to it with large windows and, where possible, doors.
ii. When located in an active side yard, a driveway or walkway shall be integrated into the
design of the yard.
iii. The inactive side yard may be built with or without a fence at the property line. If built
without a fence, windows in that side of the building shall be at least 6 feet above the
grade of the yard, providing light and ventilation while ensuring privacy and
compliance with UBC requirements.
(b)Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable
zone.
ii. Rear yards are not required for this type, as the private, useable outdoor space is
provided in the side yard.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscape shall not be used to separate a front yard from front yards on adjacent
parcels. Front yard trees shall be of porch scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of
the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they may be of house scale
(no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity).
ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy.
iii. Driveways in active side yards shall have pavement that contributes to the livability of
the space and/or be separated from yard with low walls or hedges.
(b)Guidelines
i. Side yard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be designed so that living areas (e.g., living room, family room, dining
room, etc.), rather than sleeping and service rooms, are oriented toward the fronting
street.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the
entrance to each ground floor dwelling are required. Porches, dooryards and stoops are
preferred types.
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ii. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required
setbacks.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be massed to the street as large houses of primarily two story volumes,
and to the side yards as one -and two-story masses at the scale of houses.
ii. The building elevation abutting an inactive side yard shall be designed to provide at
least one horizontal plane break of at least three feet, and one vertical break.
iii. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades.
(b)Guidelines
i. Dwellings within the buildings may be flats and/or townhouses.
8: Accessory Dwellings
Not allowed Permitted.
mit;ted.
J. Court
Courts are an architectural type consisting of residences that can be arranged in four possible
configurations: townhouses, townhouses over flats, flats, and flats over flats. These are arrayed
next to each other-, on one or more courts, to form a shared type that is partly or wholly open to
the street. This type of residential use nlay include commercial or five/work "Ilex space" that
fronts the Street.
1: Lot Width
(a) Minimum: 125 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to each ground floor dwelling shall be directly off a common
courtyard or directly from the street.
ii. Access to second story dwellings shall be through an open or roofed stair, serving no
more than 2 dwellings.
ill. Elevator access may be provided between the garage and podium only.
iv. Where an alley is present, parking shall be accessed through the alley and services
through the alley and side yards.
v. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed from the street by
side yard driveways flanked by planters, at least 1 -foot wide.
vi. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services shall be accessed from
the side street and services shall be underground and/ -or in the side and rear yards.
(b)Guidelines
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be in an underground garage, of -arid may le -include surface
parking, tuck under parking, an aboveground garage, or a combination of any of the
above.
ii. Where an alley is present, services, including all utility access, -above ground
equipment. and trash container areas shall be located on the alley.
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iii. Where an alley is not present, services shall be located in compliance with the setback
requirements of the applicable zone.
(b)Guidelines
I. Dwellings may have direct ex -or indirect access to their parking stall(s), or direct access
to stalls enclosed within the garage. A combination of these conditions is encouraged.
ii. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/or driveways shall be located as close as
possible to the side or rear of each lot.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. Courtyard housing shall be designed to provide a central courtyard and/or partial,
multiple, separated, or interconnected courtyards of a size of at least 15% of the lot.
ii. In a project with multiple courtyards, at least two of the courtyards shall conform to the
patterns below.
iii. Minimum courtyard dimensions shall be 40 feet wide when the long axis of the
courtyard is oriented East/West and 30 feet wide when the courtyard is oriented
North/South.
iv. In 40 -foot wide courtyards, the frontages and architectural projections allowed within
each urban zone are permitted on two sides of the courtyard. They are permitted on one
side of 30 -foot wide courtyards.
v. Private patios may be provided at side yards, rear yards and/or courtyards.
vi. Courtyards shall be connected to each other and to the public way by zaguans or paseos.
vii. Surface parking for five cars or less is allowed in a front garden, screened from the
street by a decorative wall.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscape shall not obscure front yards on adjacent lots or the shopfront of the ground
floor flex space. Front yard trees, if provided, shall be of porch scale (no more than E,
times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they
may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity).
ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy.
iii. At least one large tree planted directly in the ground shall be provided in at least one
courtyard for shade, privacy and scale.
(b) Guidelines
i. Sideyard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors.
ii. Courtyards located over garages should be designed to avoid the sensation of forced
podium hardscape.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Entrance doors, living space (e.g., living rooms and dining rooms) shall be oriented
toward the courtyard(s) and the fronting street to the degree possible. Service rooms
shall be oriented backing to sideyards, service yards and rear yards to the degree
possible.
ii. Frontage types are required that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to
outdoor at the entrance to each dwelling. Porches, towers, loggias, dooryards entry
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stairs and stoops are allowed. No arcade or gallery may encroach into the required
minimum width of a courtyard.
iii. Stoops up to 3 feet in height and dooryards up to 2 feet in height may placed above
subterranean parking, provided that they are landscaped and scaled to the street and
building.
iv. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
i. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required
setbacks.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be composed of one, two and three story masses, each designed to house
scale, and not necessarily representing a single dwelling.
ii. The intent of these regulations is to provide for courtyard housing projects with varying
building heights. Suggested height ratios for various courts are as follows:
2.0 stories: 80% 2 stories, 20% 1 stories
2.5 stories: 60% 2 stories, 40% 3 stories
3.0 stories: 40% 2 stories, 50% 3 stories, 10% 4 stories
iii. Three story buildings shall be composed of single loaded and stacked dwellings. In this
case, the visibility of elevators and of exterior corridors at the third story shall be
minimized by incorporation into the mass of the building.
(b)Guidelines
i. Buildings may contain any of four combinations of units: flats, flats over flats,
townhouses, and townhouses over flats.
ii. Dwellings may be as repetitive or as unique as deemed by individual designs.
iii. Four story masses should be minimized inside courtyards and apparent on street
frontages.
8: Accessory Dwellings
Not aIkI-permitted.
K. Live/Work
An integrated residence and working space, occupied and utilized by a single household in a
structure, either single-family or multi -family, that has been designed or structurally modified to
accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity.
1: Lot Width
(a) Miminum: 25 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to the ground floor flex space shall be accessed directly from and
face the street.
ii. The living area shall be located behind the commercial space. In cases where the living
area is located above the commercial space. the upstairs dwelling unit may 5-1 , be
accessed by a separate entrance;--atK-b- -a or stair.
iii. Garages and services shall be accessed from an alley. This type is not allowed on a lot
without an alley.
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3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. At least one required parking space shall be in a garage, which may be attached to or
detached from the dwelling.
ii. Services, including all utility access, aboveground equipment, and trash containers,
shall be located on an alley.
(b)Guidelines
i. Additional required parking spaces may be enclosed, covered or open.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. Rear yards shall be no less than 15% of the area of each lot and of a regular geometry
(e.g., rectangular). .
(b)Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable
zone.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscape shall not obscure front yards on adjacent lots or the shopfront of the ground
floor flex space. Front yard trees, if provided, shall be of porch scale (no more than 1.'
times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they .
may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity).
ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Each live/w6rk unit shall be designed so that living areas are behind the commercial
area. or located above the commercial space b., y
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sti-eet and/ol, to the
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b) Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the
main entrance to each dwelling are required. Shopfronts, dooryards and stoops are
preferred types.
ii. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required
setbacks.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be composed of 2- and/or 3 -story volumes in compliance with the
regulations for the applicable zone.
ii. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades.
(b)Guidelines
?!,A Refer to Section 17.17.040(6) of the linifled Development Code.
8: Accessory Dwellings
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Not a-4owedpermitied.
L. Stacked Dwellings
A structure of single -floor residences of similar configuration either above or below.
1: Lot Width
(a)Minimum: 125 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. Entrance to the building is through a street level lobby, or through a combination of
street/podium lobby directly accessible from the street.
ii. The main entrance to each ground floor dwelling is directly from the street. Secondary
access is through an elevator and corridor.
iii. Interior circulation to each dwelling is through a corridor.
iv. Where an alley is present, parking may be accessed through the alley.
v. For corner lots without access to an alley, parking is accessed from the side street
through the building.
vi. Where an alley is not present, parking is accessed from the street through the building.
(b)Guidelines
i, Elevator access should be provided between the garage, and every one of the levels of
the building.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking is accommodated in an underground garage, surface parking, tuck
under parking, or a combination of any of the above.
ii. Dwellings have indirect access to their parking stall(s).
iii. Services, including all utility access. ai--A-above ground equipment, and trash areas are
located on alleys.
iv. Where alleys don't exist, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash areas are
located as provided under the urban regulations for each zone.
(b)Guidelines
i. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/ -or driveways are located as close as
possible to the side or rear of each lot.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. The primary shared open space is the rear yard which shall be designed as a courtyard.
Courtyards can be located on the ground or on a podium. Side yards may also be
formed to provide common use gardens.
ii. Minimum courtyard dimension shall be 40 feet wide when the long axis of the
courtyard is oriented EW and 30 feet «vide _for a NS orientation. Under no
circumstances will a courtyard be of a proportion of less than 1:1 between its width and
height.
iii. In 40 foot wide courtyards, frontages and architectural projections allowed within each
urban zone are permitted on two sides of the courtyard. They are permitted on one side
of 30 foot wide courtyards.
(b)Guidelines
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i. Private patios may be provided at side yards and rear yards.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. In the front yard, trees shall be of a size lesser than the height of the buildings, except at
the margins of the lot, where they can be used to frame and separate the building from
its neighbors.
ii. 'At least one large tree planted directly in the ground shall be provided in the rear yard.
This requi.rernent shall not apply when the courtyard is located on a pods ium.
(b)Guidelines
i. Sideyard trees may be placed to create a particular sense of place.
ii. Courtyards located over garages should be designed to avoid the sensation of forced
podium hardscape.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms are oriented fronting toward the courtyard(s)
and street. Service rooms are oriented to the degree possible backing to corridors.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
ii. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the
sidewalk are allowed. Stoops and porches are preferred.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. The target height ratio for this type is as follows:
First floor: As determined by zoning, parcel and development co nst.raints.
Second floor: l.Jp to 75°x, of the first -floor building footprint.
Third floor: Unto 50% of t:he first-fluor—building footprint.
Fourth Iloor: Up to 25%, of the first -floor building footprint.
In no case .shall the total square -footage of a buildin–u exceed 2001%t, of the structure's
first -floor footprint. These target llcight ratiosmay �he__niodified subject t� an
Adtustment or Variance as stated in Chapter 4.1.020(ID) of the Downtown Newhall
Specific Plan and also Section 17.03.0.50 of the Unified Development Code.
(b)Guidelines
i. Buildings may contain any of three types of dwellings: flats, town houses and lofts.
ii. Dwellings may be as repetitive or unique as deemed by individual designs.
ill. Buildings may be composed of one dominant volume, flanked by secondary ones.
8: Accessory Dwellings
Not ,N11otie pernjtted.
M. Commercial Block
A building designed for occupancy by retail, service, and/or office uses on the ground floor, with
upper floors also configured for those uses or for residences. Along Main Street in the Urban
Center zone. only retail, restaurant, entertainment, and similar aetiVC uses are permitted at
rJrormd level, fronting the street subject to the [director of Community Development. Office.
service. res'dential, and other like or similar- uses shall be located either belikid a retail/restaUrant
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use or on an upper floor. Ground level office and service uses are permitted in the Corridor
zone.
1: Lot Width
(a) Minimum: 25 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to each ground floor commercial or residential storefront is directly
from the street.
ii. Entrance to the residential portions of the building is through a street level lobby, or
through a podium lobby accessible from the street or through a side yard.
iii. Interior circulation to each dwelling is through a corridor.
iv. Where an alley is present, parking may be accessed through the alley.
v. For corner lots without access to an alley, parking is accessed from the side street
through the building.
vi. Where an alley is not present, parking is accessed from the street through the building.
(b)Guidelines
i. Elevator access should be provided between the garage, and every one of the levels of
the building.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking is accommodated in an underground garage, surface parking, tuck
under parking, or a combination of any of the above.
ii. Dwellings have indirect access to their parking stall(s).
iii. Services, including all utility access-a+K4, above ground equipment, and trash areas are
located on alleys.
iv. Where alleys don't exist, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash areas are
located as provided under the urban regulations for each zone.
(b)Guidelines
i. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/ -or driveways are located as close as
possible to the side or rear of each lot.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. The primary shared open space is the rear yard which shall be designed as a courtyard.
Courtyards can be located on the ground or on a podium. Side yards may also be
formed to provide outdoor patios connected to ground floor commercial uses.
ii. Minimum courtyard dimension shall be 40 feet wide when the long axis of the
courtyard is oriented EW and 30 feet wide for a NS orientation. Under no circumstances
will a courtyard be of a proportion of less than l :1 between its width and height.
iii. In 40 foot wide courtyards, frontages and architectural projections allowed within each
urban zone are permitted on two sides of the courtyard . They are permitted on one
side of 30 foot wide courtyards.
(b)Guidelines
i. Private patios may be provided at side yards and rear yards.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
In the front yard, there is no landscape, but the streetseape.
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ii. At least one large tree planted directly in the ground shall be provided in the rear yard.
iii. Courtyards located over garages should be designed to avoid the sensation of forced
podium hardscape.
(b)Guidelines
i. Sideyard trees may be placed to create a particular sense of place.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Entrance doors,- public rooms, such as living rooms and dining rooms, are oriented to
the degree possible fronting toward the courtyard(s) and street. Service rooms are
oriented to the degree possible backing to corridors.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the
entrance to commercial ground floor spaces are allowed. Store fronts, arcades and
galleries are preferred.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a)Standards
i. Target height ratios for various commercial blocks are as follows:
1.0 story: _100% 1-sttl--yfir.st floor building footprint
2.0 stories: Fust floor: 1.00% building footprint, Second floor: 85%-2-s-te6es oaf first
floor footprint plus an optional tower or loft portion equal to; 15% q
sssof the first floor building footprint.
3.0 stories: First floor: 100°<<, bL6ldinf_, footprint: Second floor: -40% of the first floor
footprint; Third Floor: o>1{csof the, first floor toothrint
plus an optional tower or loft portion equal to, 10% 4 sieFie!,oftliefirst
floor foot.k)rint,
ii. Each dwelling may have only one side exposed to the outdoors with direct access to at
least a dooryard, patio, terrace or balcony.
(b)Guidelines
i. Buildings may contain any of three types of dwellings: flats, town houses and lofts.
ii. Dwellings may be as repetitive or unique as deemed by individual designs.
iii. Buildings may be composed of one dominant volume.
(c)In instances where an entire block is under development, the target height ratios listed in
section (a)i may be modified subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit, not to exceed
300% of the first -floor footprint. Modifications in excess of 300% of the first floor
footprint may be allowed subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
8: Accessory Dwellings
Not Allowe perrl�iti:ed.
N. Liner
A building that conceals a larger building such as a public garage that is designed for occupancy
by retail, service, and/or office uses on the ground floor, with upper floors also configured for
those uses or for residences.
1: Lot Width
(a) Minimum: 125 ft
2: Access
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(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to each ground floor commercial or residential storefront is directly
from the street.
ii. Entrance to the residential portions of the building is through a street level lobby, or
through a podium lobby accessible from the street, or through a side yard.
iii. Interior circulation to each dwelling is through a corridor.
iv. For corner lots without access to an alley, parking is accessed from the side street
through the building.
v. Where an alley is not present, parking is accessed from the street through the building.
(b)Guidelines
i. Elevator access should be provided between the garage, and every one of the levels of
the building.
ii. Where an alley is present, parking may be accessed through the alley.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking is accommodated in an underground or above -grade garage, tuck
under parking, or a combination of any of the above.
ii. Dwellings have indirect access to their parking stall(s).
iii. Services, including all utility access, i -above ground equipment, and trash areas are
located on alleys.
iv. Where alleys don't exist, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash areas are
located as provided under the urban regulations for each zone.
(b)Guidelines
i. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/ or driveways are located as close as
possible to the side or rear of each lot.
4: Open Space
(a) Standards
i. The primary shared open space is the rear or side yard and shall be designed as a
courtyard. Courtyards can be located on the ground or on a podium. Side yards may
also be formed to provide out door patios connected to ground floor commercial uses.
ii. Minimum courtyard dimension shall be 20 feet wide when the long axis of the
courtyard is oriented EW and 15 feet wide for a NS orientation. Under no circumstances
w=i114-shat) a courtyard be of a proportion of less than 1:1 between its width and height.
iii. In 20 foot wide courtyards, frontages and architectural projections allowed within each
urban zone are permitted on two sides of the courtyard . They are permitted on one
side of 15 foot wide courtyards.
(b)Guidelines
i. Private patios may be provided at side yards and rear yards.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. In the front yard, there is no landscape, but the streetscape.
(b)Guidelines
i. Courtyards located over garages should be designed to avoid the sensation of forced
podium hardscape.
6: Frontage
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(a) Standards
i. Entrance doors—.. public rooms, such as living rooms and dining rooms, are oriented, to
the degree possible, fronting toward the courtyard(s) and street. Service rooms are
oriented,, to the degree possible, backing to corridors.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
(b)Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the
entrance to commercial ground floor spaces are allowed. Storefronts, arcades and
galleries are preferred.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Target height ratios for various liners are as follows:
1.0 stoFy� 10014, 1 story
2.0 St,-..-;eS. 7594 ,2 1401-ieS. 30','4, ,-.
r1 3 St.ie'S
r 10'), 7 t 50'X 3 r 1 W -4t 1 ,fit K i-sffi1e to their na1111-C Of
cnconzpassiiig a parking structure, Liner Buildinggs do not have spccific target height
ratios. Llowever, the liner portion of a builditig should be architecturally varied, and
should consist of different 1na;sintgs and volumes where possible, The appcarance of
laruc, stark, box structures is to be avoided.
ii. Each dwelling may have only one side exposed to the outdoors with direct access to at
least a dooryard, patio, terrace or balcony.
(b)Guidelines
i. Buildings may contain any of three types of dwellings: flats, town houses and lofts.
ii. Dwellings may be as repetitive or unique as deemed by individual designs.
iii. Buildings may be composed of one dominant volume.
(c)In instances where an entire block is under development, the target height ratios listed in
section (a)i may be modified subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit, not to exceed
300% of the first -floor footprint. Modifications in excess of 300% of the first floor
footprint may be allowed subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
8: Accessory Dwellings
Not ikllewedperrni ted.
4.3.020 - Frontage Type Standards
A. Purpose. This chapter identifies the frontage types allowed within the Specific Plan
area, and for each type, provides a description, a statement as to the type's intent and, design
standards, to ensure that proposed development is consistent with the City's goals for building
form, character, and quality within Downtown Newhall.
B. Applicability. The provisions of this C.4ap4iNr• q- apta work in combination with the
underlying Zone zone as identified on the Regulating Plan.
C. Allowable Frontage types by zone. Each Zone -zone identifies the Frontage Types allowed
and refers to this Curter chapter for the appropriate information.
D. Definitions and Standards
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Frontyard / Porch - Frontyards are a common frontage associated with single family
houses, where the facade is set back from the +rih_t-c�# of=way w-iR! yal. An
encroaching porch may also be appended to the facade. A fence or wall at the property
line may be used to define the private space of the yard. The front yard may also be raised
from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to
the yard.
(a)A great variety of porch designs are possible, but none. shall be less than 6 feet deep
(clear), 12 feet wide (clear) and 10 feet tall (clear).
(b)Porches may be at grade or raised to transition into the building. In no case shall
porches be raised more than 3 feet from the adjacent grade.
(c)Fences defining the front yard shall not exceed 4 feet in height from the adjacent
sidewalk.
2. Stoop / Dooryard - Stoops are elevated entry porches/stairs placed close to the frontage
line with the ground story elevated from the sidewalk, securing privacy for the windows
and front rooms. Dooryards are depressed entries to sub -basements, and are usually paired
with a stoop. This type is suitable for ground -floor residential uses at short setbacks. This
type may be interspersed with the shopfront frontage type. A porch or shed roof may also
cover the stoop.
(a)In no case shall the ground story be elevated more than 3 feet above the adjacent
sidewalk.
(b)Stoops must correspond directly to the building entry(s) and be at least 3 feet wide
(perpendicular to or parallel with the adjacent sidewalk).
(c)Sub-basements accessed by a dooryard shall not be more than 6 feet below the adjacent
sidewalk.
3. Forecourt - Forecourts are a recessed court within a storefront, gallery or arcade frontage.
The court is suitable for gardens, vehicular drop offs, and utility off loading. This type
should be used sparingly.
(a)In no case, shall the forecourt be deeper than 40 feet.
(b)A 1 -story fence or wall at the property line may be used to define the private space of
the yard.
(c)The court may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the
property line with entry steps to the court, but should not exceed 36" above the sidewalk
grade.
4. Storefront - Storefronts are facades placed at or close to the right-of-way line, with the
entrance at sidewalk grade. This type is conventional for retail frontage and is commonly
equipped with cantilevered shed roof(s) or awning(s). Recessed storefronts are also
acceptable. The absence of a raised ground floor precludes residential use on the ground
floor facing the street, although such use is appropriate above.
(a)Shopfronts shall be between 10 feet and 16 feet tall, as measured from the adjacent
sidewalk.
(b)The corresponding storefront(s) opening(s) along the primary frontage shall be at least
65% of the 1 st floor wall area and not have opaque or reflective glazing.
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(c)Shopfronts shall be designed such that outward -swinging doors shall not encroach into
OIC public right-of-way.
5. Gallery - Galleries are storefronts with an attached colonnade, that projects over the
sidewalk and encroaches into the public right of way. This frontage type is ideal for retail
use but only when the sidewalk is fully absorbed within the collonade so that a pedestrian
cannot bypass it.
(a)Galleries shall be no less than 10 feet wide clear in all directions.
(b)Along primary frontages, the arcade shall correspond to storefront openings.
(c)Primary frontage storefront openings shall be at least 65% of the 1 st floor wall area and
not have opaque or reflective glazing.
6. Arcade - Arcades are facades with an attached colonnade, that is covered by upper stories.
This type is ideal for retail use, but only when the sidewalk is absorbed within the arcade
so that a pedestrian cannot bypass it. For Building Code considerations, this frontage type
cannot cover the public as can the Gallery frontage type.
(a)Arcades shall be no less than 10 feet wide clear in all directions.
(b)Along primary frontages, the arcade shall correspond to storefront openings.
(c) Primary frontage storefront openings shall be at least 65% of the 1 st floor wall area and not
have opaque or reflective glazing.
4.4.010 Blocks and Streets Standards
A. Purpose and Intent. This section establishes the City's vision for maintaining the existing,
pedestrian -scaled, walkable blocks in the plan area through standards for creating new blocks
and their corresponding lots.
When a project is over 2 acres in size, it represents an area that needs to be erca-divided into
blocks 4 -that better fit the pattern and scale in Downtown Newhall. The figure below illustrates
the stark difference between the intent of this section and that of conventional suburban
development, particularly in terms of scale, pattern and diversity of block, lot and building types.
[The following are the captions for the exhibits on page 4:29]
Conventional Suburban Development:
Discontinuous Network and Vehicularly oriented blocks and streets
Traditional Neighborhood Development: Walkable, Small and Interconnected Blocks
The procedure for subdividing land is intended to encoUu•aae eORtiFtHe ,'.,. ffek'aleflt
Downtown Newhall's.._existim-, patterrn of urban infrastructure that consists of small walkable,
blocks7 and an interconnected -awl_ human -scaled network of thoroughfares punctuated by open
space of varying types. The following regulations apply to all property within the project
boundaries that seeks development on sites larger than 2 acres.
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4.4.020 Applicability. Each new block type shall be designed in compliance with the standards
of this C-;1apcha iter for the applicable type, subject to the review and approval of the City of
Santa Clarita.
4.4.030 Allowable Types and Requirements. The range of block types, their dimensional
requirements, and allowed lot widths are summarized below:
[INSERT TABLE 1 FROM PAGE 4:29]
4.4.040 Design objectives. Each site shall be designed to be divided into smaller blocks with:
a. Internal streets, where appropriate, to connect with off-site streets and/or to create a series
of smaller, walkable blocks;
b. Service alleys within the new blocks; and
c. Multiple buildings on the site, with their entrances on bordering streets.
4.4.050 Subdivision requirements. Each site shall be designed as a subdivision in compliance
with the following standards, and to achieve the objectives in section 4.6.040.
a. Each proposed parcel shall not exceed one acre.
b. Each proposed parcel shall front on a street and its frontage shall not exceed 200 feet,
unless specified otherwise in section 4.4.030 (Table 1).
4.4.060 Building design. Buildings proposed on a site of one-half block or larger shall be
designed in compliance with the following requirements, in addition to all other applicable
provisions of this Code.
a. No more than 30 percent of dwelling units on the site may be stacked flats.
b. Buildings shall be designed to have fronts and backs, with front facades containing primary
building entrances and facing streets.
A. Site
Sites larger than 2 acres shall be subdivided further to create additional blocks.
B. Introduce Streets
Sites being subdivided into additional blocks shall introduce streets from the list of allowable
thoroughfare types (see pages 2:29-30) and comply with the block -size requirements in section
4.6.030.
C. Introduce Alleys
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Access to blocks and their individual parcels is allowed only by alley/lane, side street or, in the
case of residential development, via small side drives accessing multiple dwellings. The intent is
to maintain the integrity and continuity of the streetscape without interruptions such as driveway
access. Therefore, although residential development allows minor interruptions along the
primary frontage, the introduction of rear service thoroughfares such as alleys and lanes is
required.
D. Introduce Lots
Based on the type(s) of blocks created and the thoroughfare(s) that they front, lots (parcels) are
introduced on each block to correspond with the allowable building types in Chapter 4.3.0 10
E. Introduce Projects
Each lot is designed to receive a building per the allowable building types identified in Chapter
4.3.010 and can be arranged to suit the particular organization of buildings desired for each
particular block. The allowable building types then are combined with the allowable frontage
types in Chapter 4.3.020 per the zone (Chapter 4.2.030-070) in which the lot is located to
generate a particular neighborhood form and character.
4.4.070 - Architectural Style Guidelines
Intent
In preparing this Specific Plan, it was determined that a framework is necessary with which to
both express architectural objectives within the project area i+n& i.q.ts w"cII__�aass._.to set of clear
guidelines that provides the City and future applicants a basis for proposing and reviewing
development proposals. These guidelines are not intended as a style manual but rather as a
framework that appropriately represents the salient characteristics of various traditional styles for
design exploration and application in Downtown Newhall projects. It is expected that the City
will use them through a formal design review process, assisted by a consulting architect who is
versed in these matters.
Five architectural styles were identified as being -relevant to the area's history and deserving of
continued use and interpretation. These styles are:
A. Main Street Commercial
B. Mediterranean
C. Monterey
D. Western Victorian
E. Craftsman
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T-he—d4eweThese architectural styles are described in tor-ms—detail to assist designers and
architects in their effort to create contemporary desip,,ns that are based in historic architectural
precedent in. the Downtown Newhall area. that assist the u:ei- E4 this Speeilie lean—plant)
.. ,
ontempomi-y designs in these histoFie styles.
Each style is described, and differentiated from the others, through nine subjects. These describe
their prevalent language of composition, technique, materiality and detail for the user to apply to
new designs:
1. Base
2. Primary Walls
3. Roof -Wall Connections
4. Roof
5. Drainage
6. Openings
7. Attached Elements
8. Massing
9. Site Definition and Landscape
A. Main Street Commercial
The Main Street Commercial building is found on almost every pre -World War II American
Main Street. Basically a decorated-Fetaiigtrla+rectan,.:ular masonry box in form, one-story
buildings are always commercial in use, while multi -story buildings are mixed-use with
commercial ground floors. Multi -story facades are typically divided into base, body, and top,
with the ground floor taller than the shorter upper floor which is finished by a significant parapet.
The ground floor has expansive glass interrupted by structural columns with transoms to allow
light to penetrate deep into the interior. Upper floor windows are smaller with vertical windows
ghat directly rig--fclate to the ground floor openings.
1. Base
a. Multi -story buildings: ground floor is the base and is articulated by large storefront windows
and, in some cases, walls or columns of different materials from upper floors.
b. Elements (not walls) setback within the wall, may have their own material connection to the
ground, such as tile, wood, and/or cast iron.
2. Primary Walls
a. The primary walls, usually composed of brick, comprise the main body of.the building's
tripartite facade structure. The masonry -work can be very plain or highly decorative.
b. Decorative moldings, cornices, or an applied ornament of stone or cast concrete may be used
to express the vertical division between the base, the body, and the top.
3. Roof -Wall Connections
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a. The roof -wall connection is the top of the facade's tripartite elevational composition. This top,
articulated as a substantial cornice, can be formed with the same material as the rest of the wall
or fashioned of materials such as stone, concrete, or metal.
4. Roof
a. Invariably flat roofs are used. Parapets are articulated as an explicit exterior wall making a
visual transition to the sky through plain or elaborate profiles.
b. Roofs may be accessible and be used as balconies or terraces.
5. Drainage
a. Since these buildings typically maintain a zero setback, rainwater may be diverted away from
public sidewalks in several ways:
i) downspouts on the 44+e -back -side or alley -side of the building, ii) internal drain pipes
imbedded within the buildings walls (visible only on rear),
ill) awnings or canopies
6. Openings
a. Ground floor windows and doors are large and expansive, typically with a transom.
b. Upper floor windows are typically grouped with a rythym relating to the major storefront
openings below.
c. Upper floor windows are typically double -hung (two lites) and vertically oriented.
7. Attached Elements
a. Awnings, canopies, and second floor balconies may extend into the public right-of-way. Such
attachments provide shelter to passing pedestrians, emphasize the ground floor uses, and add
interest to the box -like massing to the style.
8. Massing
a. Whether one-story or multiple -story, Main Street Commercial buildings tend to be square or
ta��nt>lurrec tti»i�ltr boxes. However, subtle variations in height can add interest to a a
facade, emphasize important architectural features such as a building entrance, or can
accentuate a corner condition.
9. Site De&vtifmDefinitJon and Landscape
a. Since buildings are typically zero -setback and urban, planting on ground floor street -facing
facades is not pru+tt(�clpc.rmitt� cl.
b. Landscape, however, is to be in internal courtyards and ;rt,-evtstceet-facing forecourts.
B. Mediterranean
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extensive, that when applied, it evokes a heightened sense of urbanity; and an intimate
relationship with nature.
1. Base
a. Exterior walls reach the ground with an expression of weight, with or without a base.
b. An explicit element of base is described either as a painted band of traditional colors or an
applied band of stone or cast concrete.
c. Elements setback within the wall, may have their own material connection to the ground, such
as tile, plaster or concrete.
2. Primary Walls
a. Expressed as single -plane expanses of plaster wall.
b. May be articulated by traditional moldings or applied ornament of stone or cast concrete, to
describe the vertical divisions into base, body and top.
c. Plaster finish shall be Santa Barbara Mission -Stucco, Humpy -Bumpy brown coat 16/20 finish
with 0 - 3/8" variation, or 20-30 fine sand finish
d. Control joints allowed.
3. Roof -Wall Connections
a. Exterior walls will transition into roof form by one of three devices: i) a projected wooden
cave with exposed wooden rafters, ii) a plaster molding or, ill) a tile cap
b. Foam moldings are expressly prohibited.
4. Roof
a. May be pitched at a 3:12 ratio and finished in Roman or Mission tile laid irregularly.
b. Flat roofs are allowed and shall be articulated as an explicit exterior wall (tile may be multi-
color randomly placed) visual transition to the sky. May be accessible and used as balconies
or terraces.
c. No birdstops allowed at end condition: must be mortar filled.
5. Drainage
a. May be conducted off pitched roofs by a traditional combination of gutters and downspouts.
b. Flat roofs may be drained by use of trumpet scuppers. Such roofs draining internally to the
roof will need tile or ceramic scuppers on exterior walls.
c. Rainwater reaching the ground maybe harvested in cisterns or temporarily collected in dry
wells.
6. Openings
a. Deep-set (min 3" plaster return)and combined with deeper balcony, loggia, and arcade
elements to generate complex building -wide vertical or horizontal compositions.
b. Such compositions can be symmetrical overall, locally symmetrical or, asymmetrical.
c. Shutters are the aggregate size of the associated opening.
d. Double -hung or multi -pane; No aluminum or white vinyl
7. Attached Elements
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a. All allowable urban frontages in the project area can be expressed in terms particular to this
architecture.
b. A number of architectural elements such as balconies, stairs and, chimneys can encroach
beyond the primary exterior surface of buildings and into their setbacks.
8. Massing
a. Volumetric -compositions can be of a single primary volume offset by a variety of lesser ones.
Also possible are compositions that are expressed in a single volume.
b. It is common and desirable to articulate building corners on corner lots.
c. Such designs can be devised at the geometric corner or adjacent to it.
9. Site t3elittimiDefinition and Landscape
a. Buildings typically collectpublic and private space into walled
precincts consistent with their use. Forecourts, garden walls, and zaguans are common.
b. The landscape of gardens and courtyards heightens the spatial character of each such enclosed
exterior room.
C. Monterey Style
Origin derived f R+m--in Monterey, Ag h -California, where an abundant supply of wood was to
be found, the Monterey style emerged in 1853 when Boston merchant Thomas Larkin relocated
to Monterey. The style combines New England Colonial wood construction with adobe brick
exteriors. It is characterized by horizontal proportions dominated by thick masonry walls, low
roofs (wood or tile) small, vertical openings. Projections such as single -story porches or
combinations of narrow -proportioned porches and balconies typically extend across the majority,
if not all, of the principal facades. Projections are covered by an extension of the roof, and
constructed of exposed wood members. Often, the vertical members of the balcony extend to the
ground, forming a portal.
1. Base
a. The ground floor is the base of the building and can be constructed of masonry or finished
with plaster.
b. Proporitionally taller than 2nd floor
c. Exterior walls are expressed as single -plane expanses of masonry or plaster wall. Often the
second floor walls clad in horizontal wood siding or board and batten.
2. Primary Walls
a. Plaster finish shall be Santa Barbara Mission -Stucco, Humpy -Bumpy brown coat 16/20 finish
with 0 - 3/8" variation, or 20-30 fine sand finish
b. Control joints to be concealed behind ai-eli'l stylized downspouts
3. Roof -Wall Connections
a. Exterior walls will transition into the roof form by projected wooden eaves supported by
exposed wooden rafters.
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b. Balcony ceilings will be constructed of wooden rafters and wood planking.
4. Roof
a. Pitch may vary from 3:12 to 4:12 and be finished in wood shingle, or Mission tile.
b. Flat roofs are not allowed.
c. Roofs are typically hipped, but may also be gabled. The ridge of gabled roofs run parallel to
the principal facade and balcony.
5. Drainage
a. Typically conducted off pitched roofs by a traditional combination of gutters and downspouts.
b. Rainwater reaching the ground may be harvested in cisterns or temporarily collected in dry
wells.
6. Openings
a. Windows and doors are recessed in the wall and framed with wood trim.
b. Windows are double -hung, multi -pane and vertical in orientation.
c. Openings punctuate large mass and are no closer than their width to the next opening.
d. Shutters are the aggregate size of the associated opening.
7. Attached Elements
a. Arcade columns 6x6 min and chamfered at corners along shaft.
b. Balcony railing typically single -square wood pickets evenly spaced.
c. Proportion of attached elements is typically horizontal.
8. Massing
a. Rectangular plan, two-story box with an attached, protruding second -story balcony or a
balcony -/-arcade combination.
b. Second -story balcony can occupy one facade or a portion of one facade of a building or wrap
around multiple sides.
9. Site Defintion and Landscape
a. Buildings can be situated in a zero -setback, urban condition where landscape is limited to
planted pots.
b. Buildings can also be designed in patio and backyard configurations.
D. Western Victorian
The Western Victorian style is characterized by vertically })rr)pe-t4�4pr€j)..o .tie r ec( masses
clad in wood, stone, masonry or metal composed of vertically narrow openings. Original
horizontal storefronts provide a more urban grade gesture to the street while the remaining
massing is concealed behind a tall facade. Structural elements such as columns, braces, etc., are
often the same as the decorative elements. Typically, this style emphasizes a street -facing front
with the rest of the building often being very simple in composition and decoration. Roofs are
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typically hidden behind prominent facades and/or parapets. Where visible, roofs are simple and
finished in metal or composition shingles.
1. Base
a. Exterior walls reach the ground with or without a base.
b. Where present, the base is described as an applied band of wood, corrugated metal, or cast
concrete, stone such as granite.
2. Primary Walls
a. Expressed as single -plane expanses of wood or metal siding. The street -facing facade is
typified by decorative elements such as window molding, cornices, lighting, and signage.
b. Commercial: `stick -frame storefront'; Residential: wood shingle
c. Primarily horizontal siding or vertical board and batten.
d. Smooth siding (wood or cement44+tis: no T-111)
3. Roof -Wall Connections
a. The front facade is typically articulated as a decorated flat plane capped by a simple cornice
supported by decorative brackets. The eve condition of side facade is articulated in a similar
manner.
b. Balcony ceilings will be constructed of wooden rafters and finished in wood planking.
4. Roof
a. Primary roof tends to be hidden by the street -facing parapet.
b. Can be sloped or flat. Sloped roofs may be clad in metal or wood shingles.
5. Drainage
a. May be conducted off pitched roofs by a traditional combination of gutters and downspouts.
b. Rainwater reaching the ground may be harvested in cisterns or temporarily collected in dry
wells.
6. Openings
a. Windows and doors are framed with wood trim.
b. Windows are multi -paned and vertical in orientation.
c. Ground floor primarily glazed with transoms over storefronts; Upper floors glazed with
smaller, vertical openings.
7. Attached Elements
a. A number of decorated architectural elements such as porches, balconies, awnings, and bay
windows can encroach beyond the primary exterior surface of buildings and into their
setbacks.
b. Arcades and galleries can extend also into the front setback.
c. Columns are highly articulate, trimmed or capped.
8. Massing
a. Tend to have one primary facade that faces the street and is articulated as a decorated flat
plane.
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b. Can be one- or two-story and tend to have a street -facing architectural bias.
9. Site DefintionDefinition and Landscape
a. Buildings can situated in a zero -setback, urban condition where landscaping is limited to
planted pots.
b. Buildings can also have a front yard, arcade, forecourt or face a courtyard.
E. Craftsman
This style was initiated in the Midwest and applied mildly to the Southern California climate. It
carries strong 1 i64H Asian and : wis,,Swiss influences and was most popular from 1900 to 1920.
Buildings are composed of horizontal, single- and two-story volumes. An additional floor may
be concealed within the volume of the roof. In its most simple form, it is a wood box surrounded
by various attached elements. Walls are typically horizontally placed wood siding, shingles or
board -and -batten, with a foundation base and piers in river stone, brick or stucco. Rafter tails
and porch columns are exposed, smooth, woodwork. Windows and doors are vertical in
proportion, trimmed in wood. Roofs are composed of shallow sloped gabled forms, and made of
wood or asphalt shingles with broad overhangs and eaves.
1. Base
a. Craftsman houses i-nvat-i +by nvariably rest upon a base of concrete, stone, or brick.
b. Stone is largest at the bottom and smallest at the top reflecting the natural stacking of the
material.
c. The lower floor may be stucco (20-30 fine sand finish) with the upper floor(s) clad in wood or
shingle siding.
2. Primary Walls
a. Walls shall show no more than two materials along any vertical section of the building, with
no more than 90% of the total wall surface in one material. Single family detached houses are
exempt.
b. Piers are a minimum of 6"x6" if wood posts, and 18"x18" if stone or stucco.
c. Stone is largest at the bottom and smallest at the top.
3. Roof -Wall Connections
a. Wide eaves with exposed rafters
b. Wood braces may be used.
c. Min 3' overhang
d. Decorative, spaced boards to vent attics
4. Roof
a. Principal gables are between 3:12 and 4:12, and shed slopes are less than the principal slope
(between 2:12 and 6:12).
b. Dormers may be used to provide light and air to rooms in the attic space.
c. Heavy timber throughout in lookouts and brackets (6x8 min)
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5. Drainage
a. May be conducted off pitched roofs by a traditional combination of gutters and downspouts.
b. Rainwater reaching the ground may be harvested in cisterns or temporarily collected in dry
wells.
c. Downspouts are painted or copper and typically round or square.
6. Openings
a. Window openings should be oriented vertically, although several windows may abut to form a
horizontal overall opening.
b. Window lites may be divided into equal increments or be divided on a portion of a window
(such as the upper portion of a double -hung or casement window: 4 over 1, 3 over 1)
7. Attached Elements
a. Porches, chimneys, and trellises can encroach beyond the primary exterior surface of buildings
and into their setbacks.
b. Tapered, square columns
c. Deep porches to block sun and provide shade to interiors.
8.' Massing
a. 3rd story alwas concealed in roof with dormers
b. 2 -story with 1 -story components attached such as porches or veranda.
c. 1 -story simple house forms with 1 -story components attached such as porches or veranda.
9. Site Defi rtionDetinition and Landscape
a. Buildings typically face a front yard.
b. Garden walls of rounded stone and/or klinker brick, brick are common.
c. Trellis and other woodwork define outdoor porches and patios.
4.4.080 Other Project Design and Development Standards
4.4.04-4-081 - Parking Design
A. Number of spaces required. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each land use as
required by Sections 4.2.030 through 4.2.070 for the applicable zone.
B. Parking design. Parking facilities, including internal and external access, and individual
spaces shall be designed in compliance with the standards in Unified Development Code
Chapter 17.18 (Parking Standards). Parking facilities visible from a street shall be landscaped
as provided in Section 4.45..020, below.
4.4.030-082 - Landscape Standards
A. Street trees. Proposed development shall include street trees as provided by Chapter 2.4
(Open Space and Streetscape Design).
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B. Parking facility landscaping. Surface parking areas shall be planted with shade trees at a
minimum ratio of one tree for every four spaces in an orchard planting arrangement, in
compliance with the City's Design Guidelines. In the limited circumstances where this
Downtown Code allows parking areas adjacent to a street or sidewalk, the parking area shall
be screened with landscaping, and a decorative wall between 36 and 48 inches in height, as
approved by the tl+of y City, and in compliance with the City's Cornmunity
Character and Design Guidelines
C. General. All landscape sha11- fully comply with the requirements of AB 1881 regarding the
installation of low water usaue landscape.
4.4.83-0-083 - Fences, Walls, and Screening
A. Applicability. The requirements .of this Section apply to all fences and walls unless
otherwise stated.
1. Fences or wall in flood hazard area. A fence or wall in an area subject to flooding
identified on a Federal Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) on file 4 -with the 44epaftfflei4
City shall require a �',auriain ; builLhn&-Pe+m4ep r�nit, and shall comply with all requirements
of the City Engineer in addition to the requirements of this Section.
2. Exemptions. These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of
a State or Federal agency, or by the City for reasons of public safety.
B. Height limits. Each fence, wall, and hedge shall comply with the height limits shown in the
following table.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES AND WALLS
[INSERT TABLE FROM PAGE 4:43]
Notes:
(1)A fence or wall up to eight feet in height may be allowed when the portions above six feet
are of an open design (e.g., lattice, wrought iron or grille work). ABu+141n- build.inQ-P�4iT1it:
erp relit also may bels required.
C. Specific fence and wall requirements. Fences and walls are required as follows, in
addition to any other City requirement, or California Building Standards Code requirements_.
1. Fencing between different land uses. Fencing between different land uses shall be provided
in compliance with Subsection E. (Screening).
2. Outdoor equipment, storage, and work areas. Nonresidential outdoor uses and
equipment adjacent to a residential use shall be fenced and/or screened in compliance with
Subsection E. (Screening).
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3. Retaining walls. Any embankment to be retained that is over 48 inches in height shall be
benched so that no individual retaining wall exceeds a height of 36 inches, and each bench
is a minimum width of 36 inches.
4. Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or
historic resources, trees, or other similar sensitive features during site preparation and
construction. This fencing shall be approved by the Director.
D. Prohibited materials. The following fencing materials are prohibited except where they are
required by a State or Federal law or regulation: barbed, razor or concertina wire in
conjunction with a fence or wall, or by itself, and chain link fencing within a front or street
side setback. In no case shall chain link fenci.nh be visible from the public right-of-way.
E. Screening. This Subsection establishes standards for the screening and separation of
adjoining residential and nonresidential land uses, equipment and outdoor storage areas, and
as well as surface parking areas.
1. Screening between non-residential and residential. Non-residential development
abutting a site developed exclusively as a residential use shall provide screening at the
parcel boundary as follows...:
a. The screen shall consist of plant materials and a solid, decorative wall of masonry or
similar durable material, six feet in height --(+i. Up to eight feet may be allowed in
compliance with Subsection 13- (Height limits). Openings or pedestrian connections
may be required at the discretion of the review atitl&Fi+�lCity.
b. The decorative wall shall be architecturally treated on both sides, subject to the approval
of the rt= -v t�atrt-hef-i-tyCity.
2. Mechanical equipment, loading docks, and refuse areas.
a. Roof or ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view
from adjoining public streets and rights-of-way and adjoining properties with residential
development. This equipment includes air conditioning, heating, ventilation ducts, and
exhaust vents, loading docks, refuse storage areas, and utility services, electrical
transformers, gas meters, etc.
b. The colors, materials, and architectural style of screening shall be architecturally
compatible with other on-site development.
c. All single family dwellings shall be designed with storage space provided for three, 90 -
gallon trash bins, not visible from the street during non -collection days.
d. Trash enclosures shall be built to accommodate a ft)r space to hotise sufficient number
o_f three -yard bins. "1`he number of bins shall be 4e -be -determined by the City at the
time eALthat a development application is submitted for review.
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,r;,...,r.le modifieaiioii of an existing bu ldin,.J..rope.ty c.,,.i, Trash enclosures shall
be consistent with the surrounding architecture and shall be constructed with a solid
roof, and provide convenient pedestrian and collection-vehicle access.
4.5 - Sign Regulations
4.5.010 - Purpose
These sign regulations are intended to appropriately limit the placement, type, size, and number
of signs allowed within Downtown Newhall, and to require the proper maintenance of signs.
The purposes of these limitations and requirements are to:
A. Avoidtraffic safety hazards to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, caused by visual
distractions and obstructions;
B. Promote the aesthetic and environmental values of the community by providing for signs that
do not impair the attractiveness of the City as a place to live, work, and shop;
C. Provide for signs as an effective channel of communication, while ensuring that signs are
aesthetically proportioned in relation to adjacent structures and the structures to which they are
attached; and
D. Safeguard and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
4.5.020 - Applicability
A. Signs regulated. These sign regulations apply to all signs in all zones established by Section
4.2.010 (Regulating Plan and Zones), except that directional/instructional signs and real estate
signs shall instead comply with the requirements of Unified Development Code (UDC) Chapter
17.19 (Sign Regulations).
B. Applicability to sign content. The provisions of this Chapter do not regulate the
message content of a sign (sign copy), regardless of whether the message con tent is
commercial or noncommercial.
C. Sign permit requirements. Sign installation within the areas subject to this Downtown Code
shall require sign permit approval in compliance with UDC Chapter 17.19 (Sign Regulations),
unless exempted from sign permit requirements by UDC Section 17.19.050 (Signs Not Requiring
a Sign Permit).
D. Sign Variances and Historic Sign Designation. See UDC Section 17.19.060.G
(Administrative Sign Variance and Historic Sign Designation).
E. Definitions. Definitions of the specialized terms and phrases used in this section are listed in
Unified Development Code Chapter 17.19 (Sign Regulations).
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4.5.030 - Prohibited Signs
All sign types and sizes not expressly allowed by this Chapter shall be prohibited. Examples of
prohibited signs include, but are not limited to the following:
A. Abandoned signs;
B. Animated and moving signs, including electronic message display signs, and variable
intensity, blinking, or flashing signs, or signs that emit a varying intensity of light or color,
except time and temperature displays (which are not considered signs), and barber poles;
C. Exposed cabinet/raceways behind channel letters; .
D. Internally illuminated cabinet (can) signs;
E. Off-site signs (e.g., billboards, and signs mounted on vehicles);
F. Obscene signs;
G. Pole signs and other freestanding signs over six feet in height;
H. Roof signs;
I. Because of the City='s compelling interest in ensuring traffic safety, signs that simulate in
color, size, or design, any traffic control sign or signal, or that make use of words, symbols, or
characters in a manner that interferes with, misleads, or confuses pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
J. A sign in the form or shape of a directional arrow, or otherwise displaying a directional arrow,
except as approved by the City, or as required for safety and convenience and for control of
vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the premises of the subject use;
K. A sign attached to or suspended from a boat, vehicle, or other movable object that is parked
within a public right-of-way, or located on private property so that it is visible from a public
right-of-way; except a sign painted directly upon, magnetically affixed to, or permanently affixed
to the body or other integral part of a vehicle;
L. A sign burned, cut, or otherwise marked on or affixed to a rock, tree, or other natural feature;
M.A sign wit1iin placed within a public right-of-way, except as provided by Section 4.5.050.B
(Signs allowed in the UC and COR zones);
N. A sign painted directly on a building;
O. Temporary and portable signs, including the following;
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1. A -fie ma ds4raines (unless otherwise stated in the Sign Standards table) and other portable
sidewalk signs;
2. Balloons and other inflatable devices;
3. Flags, except official national, state, or local government, institutional or corporate flags,
properly displayed; and
4. Pennants and streamers, except in conjunction with a athletic event, carnival, circus, or
fair.
4.5.040 - General Requirements for All Signs
A. Sign area and height measurement. The measurement of sign area and height to determine
compliance with the maximum sign area requirements and height .limits of this Chapter shall
ca n eOHi al-i-a+K} ewith Unified Development Code Chapter 17.19 (Sign Regulations).
B. Sign location requirements. Each sign shall be located in compliance with the following
requirements, and all other applicable provisions of this Chapter.
1. On -premise signs required. Each sign shall be located on the same site as the subject of
the sign, except as otherwise allowed by this Chapter.
2. Setback requirements. Each sign shall comply with the setback requirements of the
applicable zoning district, except for an approved projecting sign, and except for an approved
freestanding sign, which shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the front and side street
property lines.
3. Placement on a building. No sign shall be placed so as to interfere with the operation of a
door or window. Signs should not be located so.that they cover prominent architectural features
of the building.
4. Signs within a public right-of-way. No sign shall be allowed in the public right-of-way
except for the following:
a. A projecting or A -frame sign in compliance with Section 4.5.050.B (Signs allowed in
the UC and COR zones);
b. Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental agency to convey public
information, identify public property, post legal notices, or direct or regulate pedestrian or
vehicular traffic;
or
c. Bus stop signs installed by a public transit company;
d. Informational signs of a public utility regarding its lines, pipes, poles, or other facilities;
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e. Emergency warning signs erected by a governmental agency, a public utility company,
or a contractor doing authorized within the public right-of-way.
All signs within the public right-of-way that are intended to regulate, warn, or guide traffic,
shall comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Any sign installed or placed within the public right-of-way other than in compliance with this
Section shall be forfeited to the public and be subject to confiscation.
C. Sign design. The following design criteria shall be used in reviewing the design of individual
signs. Substantial conformance with each of the following design criteria shall be required
before a sign permit or Building Permit can be approved.
1. Color. Colors on signs and structural members should be harmonious with one another
and relate to the dominant colors of the buildings on the site. Contrasting colors may be utilized
if the overall effect of the sign is still compatible with building colors.
2. Design and construction.
a. Except for banners, flags, temporary signs, and temporary window signs conforming
with the requirements of this Chapter, each sign shall be constructed of permanent
materials and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a building, or another structure
by direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame, or structure.
b. Each permanent sign shall be designed by a professional (e.g., architect, building
designer, landscape architect, interior designer, or others whose principal business is the design,
manufacture, or sale of signs), or who are capable of producing professional results.
c. Each permanent sign shall be constructed by persons whose principal business is
building construction or a related trade including sign manufacturing and installation, or others
capable of producing professional results. The intent is to ensure public safety, achieve signs of
careful construction, neat and readable copy, and durability, to reduce maintenance costs and
prevent dilapidation.
3. Materials and structure.
a. Sign materials (including framing and supports) shall be representative of the type and
scale of materials used on the site where the sign is located. Sign materials shall match those
used on the buildings on the site and any other signs on the site.
b. No sign shall include reflective material.
c. Materials for permanent signs shall be durable and capable of withstanding weathering
over the life of the sign with reasonable maintenance.
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d. The size of the structural members (e.g. columns, crossbeams, and braces) shall be
proportional to the sign panel they are supporting.
e. The use of individual letters incorporated into the building design is encouraged, rather
than a sign with background and framing other than the structure wall.
4. Street address. The i-eN-iew-imthofftyCity may require that a sign include the street
address of the site, where it determines that public safety and emergency vehicle response would
be more effectively served than if the street address were displayed solely on one or more
buildings on the site.
5. Copy design guidelines. The City does not regulate the message content (copy) of signs;
however, the following are principles of copy design and layout that can enhance the readability
and attractiveness of signs. Copy design and layout consistent with these principles is
encouraged, but not required.
a. Sign copy should relate only to the name and/or nature of the business or commercial
center.
b. Permanent signs that advertise continuous sales, special prices, or include phone
numbers, websites, etc., should be avoided.
c. Information should be conveyed briefly or by logo, symbol, or other graphic manner.
The intent should be to increase the readability of the sign and thereby enhance the identity of
the business.
d. The area of letters or symbols should not exceed 40 percent of the background area in
commercial districts or 60 percent in residential districts.
e. Freestanding signs should contain the street address of the parcel or the range of
addresses for a multi -tenant center.
6. Sign lighting. Sign lighting shall be designed to minimize light and glare on surrounding
rights-of-way and properties.
a. External light sources shall be directed and shielded so that they do not produce glare
off the site, or illuminatce," any object other than the sign.
b. Sign lighting shall not blink, flash, flutter, or change light intensity, brightness, or color.
c. Colored lights shall not be used at a location or in a manner so as to be confused or
construed as traffic control devices.
d. Neither the direct nor reflected light from primary light sources shall create hazards for
pedestrians or operators of motor vehicles.
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e. For energy conservation, light sources shall be hard -wired 44OUfesC�eftt111.1<rrescent or
compact 110 +e—,scefttflnorescent lamps, or other lighting technology that is of equal or greater
energy efficiency. Incandescent lamps are prohibited unless approved in writing by the Director.
of Comrmviity .Development.
D. Sign maintenance.
1. Each sign and supporting hardware, including temporary signs and awning signs, shall be
maintained in good repair and functioning properly at all times. Any damage to a sign or its
illumination, including the failure of illumination shall be repaired within a maximum of 14 days
from the date of damage or failure.
2. A repair to a sign shall be of materials and design of equal or better quality as the original
sign.
3. A sign that is not properly maintained and is dilapidated shall be deemed a public
nuisance, and may be abated in compliance with the Municipal Code.
4. When an existing sign is removed or replaced, all brackets, poles, and other supports that
are no longer required shall be removed.
4.5.050 - Sign Standards by Zone
Each sign shall comply with the restrictions provided by this Section.
A. UG -1 and UG -2 zones. Each sign in the UG -1 and UG -2 zones shall comply with the
requirements in the following table.
SIGN STANDARDS FOR UG -I AND UG -2 ZONES
Single -Family Dwellings, Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes: None allowed
MULTI-VAMILY YKUJtUISAIN V JIKUUIUKLN,1NU1N-KL+N1llLINI1AL UNLN
Allowed Sigri TypAl"es MimumSign�Maximum�Numb"
er Max4imumSign P;��
�
� u Height• of Signs AHowed�� Area'�Allowed per '
NOW
� p er Par`cel P,Parcelmu
Wall or freestanding Wall signs: below 1 of either allowed 12 sf each;
edge of roof, type per entrance or 24 sf total all signs
Freestanding: 48 street frontage
inches
B. UC and COR zones. Each sign in the UC and COR zones shall comply with the
requirements in the following table. An approved Sign Review (Enhanced Signage) or a Master
Sign Program (Sign Program) may allow for additional signage opportunities that substantially
conform to the spirit of Downtown Newhall sign standards. Refer to the Unified Development
Code Sections 17.19.060(E) and 17.19.060(F). All sign programs shall conform to the spirit and
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context of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan and shall be consistent with the adopted
architectural styles and guidelines.
SIGN STANDARDS FOR UC AND COR ZONES
ffi Allowed Sign Types
� Ma'ximU4, " Height,and°�
,Location Re uiremerits, ,`
Maxim�,um S`i�gn remand(
®therRe uiiements��
"A-F'ranle"
Shall be a maximum of'?' x
6 sf
"A -France" signs shall only
3' and shall be free and
clear of'all pedestrian paths
be permitted for retail
of travel.
businesses on Main Street,
when Main Street is closed
to.vehicle access for an
event Subject to the
a proval of the Director of
Cotnn Lt Development.
Awning
Shall be entirely on awning
50% of the area of the
valence; lettering max 66%
valence front. 1 sign max
of valence height; valence
per each separate awning
height max 18 inches.
valence.
Marquee
To be established by City
To be established by City
During project review
during project review (UDC
(UDC 17.19.060.E)
17.19.060.E)
Allowed only for the
entrance of a theater or
1 sign max
playhouse,
Monument
5 ft including base
36 sf.
structure. Allowed only on
a site within the COR zone
with more than 100 ft of
continuous street frontage.
Parcels within the UC zone
that front Railroad Avenue
that meet the 100' frontage
requirement are also
eligible_ for monument
signs, subject to the
approval of a Sign Program
Enhanced Signage).
Projecting or suspended
16 inches and bottom of
6 sf
sign shall be no closer than
No dimension greater than 3
8 ft above sidewalk surface
ft
below.
Sign shall be redwood
sandblasted, hand carved, or
architecturally designed
equivalent.
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Wall
2 ft below parapet or eave. 1 sf per if of primary
Individual letters 18 inches, business frontage
ea r a4—up to 36 inches 1 sign allowed per business
may be allowed through the frontage with pedestrian
e wi�L�signage procedure entrance.
Any sign over 36 inches Side street or rear entrance
in height shall be subiect to wall sign max 50% sf the
the Enhanced Si -ii Review primary sign area.
process identified in {UDC
Section 17.19.060.E4:
Mounting 1 -story: above 15t
floor windows
Mounting multi -story:
between windows
Window Permanent-L2j Permanent-L2
Within window area 15% of total window area
Window Temporary-L2Within
window area 25% of total window area.
Allowed for display a
maximum of 15 days at 1
time, up to 3-2 times in a
12 -month period. I
additional special
event,-holidav shall be
permitted for up to 45 days
in any 12 -month eriod.
(1) The signage procedure shall include the submittal of two (2) sets of a complete sigh plan
showing the size and location of the proposed wall sigii on the proposed building fa�adc.
The Director of Community Development ;hall have discretion for the approval of all Sian
Review applications.
(2) Window signage shall be limited to decals, illuminated signs, painted signs, or other similar
signage approved by the Director of Community Development. Entertainment uses are
exempt from these window sign provisions for events associated witlh their use.
C. Sign standards for Creative District (CD) zone. Signs within the CD zone shall comply
with the requirements of Unified Development Code Chapter 17.19 (Sign Regulations) for signs
within industrial zones.
5.5.070 - Nonconforming Signs
A nonconforming sign is any permanent or temporary sign that was legally established and
maintained in compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws in effect at the time of
original installation but that does not now comply with the provisions of this Downtown Code.
A. General requirements. A nonconforming sign shall not be:
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1. Changed to another nonconforming sign;
2. Structurally altered to extend its useful life;
3. Enlarged;
4. Re-established after a business is discontinued for 60 days or more; or
5. Re-established after damage or destruction to 50 percent or more of the value of the sign,
or its components, as determined by the Building Official.
B. Maintenance and changes. Sign copy and face changes, nonstructural modifications, and
nonstructural maintenance (e.g., painting, rust removal) are allowed without a sign permit up to a
maximum of 25 percent of the existing total area of the sign. Face changes not including copy,
i any nonstructural --modifications exceeding 25 percent of the existing total area of the sign,
acid -as well as any structural changes, shall comply with all applicable standards of this chapter.
4.6 - Downtown Code Glossary
4.6.010 - Purpose
This Section provides definitions of terms and phrases used in this Downtown Code that are
technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this
Section conflict with definitions in the Unified Development Code or other provisions of the
Municipal Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this Downtown Code. If a
word is not defined in this Section, or in other provisions of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal
Code, the Director shall determine the correct definition.
4.6.020 - Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases
A. Land use type classifications. The land use types listed in Table .4-1 shall be defined as
provided in Unified Development Code Chapter 17.12 (Use Type Classifications), except for
use types that are defined in Subsection B., and identified as "(land use)."
B. Terms and phrases. As used in this Downtown Code, each of the following terms and
phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context in which
they are used clearly requires otherwise.
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Accessory Structure: a detached building or structure, part of a building or structure, which is
incidental or subordinate to the main building, structure or use on the same parcel, without
cooking facilities (e.g., storage shed, garage, gazebo).
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Allee: a row of trees planted along a Thoroughfare or Pedestrian Walkway.
Alle a public or private riOit-of-wav, not less than 210' wide that provides off-street service
access to coInmcrcial buildings or residences.
Antique or Collectible Store (land use). A retail store that sells antiques, curios, gifts and
souvenirs, and collectible items including sports cards and comic books. A store that primarily
sells books is included under "General Retail." Does not include stores selling other types of
second hand items (e.g., clothing), which are instead included in the definition of "Second Hand
Store."
Apartment: a dwelling sharing a building and a lot with other dwellings and/or uses.
Apartments may be for rent or for sale as condominiums.
Arcade: see `Frontage Type.'
Architectural Type: (also referred to as `Building Type'): a structure defined by the -
combination of configuration, placement, and function.
Bicycle Path: a dedicated area, paved in a variety of materials (e.g., asphalt to decomposed
granite) that is non -traversable by vehicles and is often shared with pedestrians.
Bicycle Route: an identified area, usually by white lines, that is part of the vehicular roadway
that allows bicycle use.
Block: the aggregate of private lots, passages, common drives and, lanes, circumscribed by
Thoroughfares.
Block Face: the aggregate of all the building facades on one side of a block. The block Face
provides the context for establishing architectural harmony.
Building Function: the uses accommodated by a building and its lot.
Building Height: the vertical extent of a building measured in stories, not including a raised
basement or a habitable attic. Height limits do not apply to masts, belfries, clock towers,
chimney flues, and similar structures. Building Height shall be measured from the average grade
of the enfronting Thoroughfare.
Building Placement: the maximum envelope available for placing a building on a lot.
Building Type: (also referred to as `Architectural Type: a structure defined by the combination
oeconfiguration, placement and function. The Types used in this Specific Plan are listed below
in the order they appear in the document:
Carriage House: An attached or detached residence which provides complete independent
living facilities for one or more persons and which is located or established on the same lot on
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which a single-family residence is located. Such dwellings may contain permanent provisions
for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. This definition includes Second Units and
`granny flats_' -
Duplex, Triplex, and Quadplex: These structures are multiple dwelling forms that are
architecturally presented as large single-family houses in their typical neighborhood setting.
Rowhouse: An individual structure occupied by one primary residence or a structure of
multiple townhouse unit types arrayed side by side along the primary frontage.
Live/Work: An integrated residence and working space, occupied and utilized by a single
household in a structure, either single-family or multi -family, that has been designed or
structurally modified to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity.
Bungalow Court: -a-A building type consisting of freestanding single-family residences
arranged around a common, shared courtyard. The individual buildings are arrayed next to
each other to form a share type that is wholly open to the street.
City: refers to the City of Santa Clarita or its designated reviewing authority or agency.
Court: AA -type consisting of residences that can be arranged in four possible configurations:
townhouses, townhouses over flats, flats, and flats over flats. These are ana-yecl-arranged next
to each other-, on one or more courts, to form a shared type that is partly or wholly open to the
street.
Stacked Dwellings: A -A structure of single -floor residences of similar configuration either
above or below.
Commercial Block: A building designed for occupancy by retail, service, and/or office uses
on the ground floor, with upper floors also configured for those uses or for residences.
Liner: A structure that conceals a larger building such as a public garage that is designed for
occupancy by retail, service, and/or office uses on the ground floor, with upper floors also
configured for those uses or for residences.
Civic: the term defining not-for-profit organizations dedicated to the arts, culture, education,
government, transit and municipal parking facilities.
Civic Space: an open area dedicated for public use, typically for community gatherings. Civic
Space Types are defined by the combination of certain physical constants defined by the
relationship between their intended use, their size, their landscaping and their enfronting
buildings.
Collonade: a series of columns similar to an arcade but spanned by straight lintels rather than
arches, linked together, usually as an element of a building.
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Commercial Recreation Facility - Indoor (land use). Establishments providing indoor
amusement and entertainment services for a fee or admission charge, including:
bowling alleys
coin-operated amusement arcades
dance halls, clubs and ballrooms
electronic game arcades (video games, pinball, etc.)
ice skating and roller skating
pool and billiard rooms as primary uses
This use does not include adult businesses. Four or more electronic games or coin-operated
amusements in any establishment, or a premises where 50 percent or more of the floor area is
occupied by amusement devices, are considered an electronic game arcade as described above;
three or fewer machines are not considered a land use separate from the primary use of the site.
Common Yard: the type of yard most associated with residential development, characterized by
one yard visually connecting with the adjacent yard(s).
Context: the particular combination of elements that create a specific environment. A Context
Zone (e.g., UG 2) is administratively similar to the land -use zones in conventional zoning
ordinances, except that in addition to specifying the building use, density, height and setback, all
the relevant elements and characteristics of the intended environment are integrated. The
integration includes the characteristics of the private lot and building as well as those of the
enfronting public streetscape. Their combination and the ratio of natural -urban intensity is
determined by their location on the Transect.
Curb: the edge of the vehicular pavement detailed as a raised curb or a swale. The curb usually
incorporates the drainage system.
Density: the number of dwelling units within a standard measure of land area, usually as units
per acre.
Design Speed: the velocity at which a Thoroughfare can be comfortably driven without the
constraints of signage or enforcement. there are 4 ranges of speed: Very Low: below 20
#.mileser hour (MI'1-1), Low: 20-25 MP1-I, Moderate: 25-35 ff+p-M_P1-1 and High: above
35__mphMPl-1. This factor determines the character and context for a particular segment of the
Thoroughfare system.
Developable Areas: those areas of a site that are not designated Open Space.
Driveway: a vehicular lane within a lot, usually leading to a garage. A Driveway may be used
for parking, providing that it is no more than 18 feet wide.
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Dwelling, Multi -Family (land use). See the descriptions of building types in Section 5.3.010
(Architectural Types).
Elevation (Building): the exterior walls of a building not alongla frontage. Also referred to as
'Facade' when the elevation is along a frontage line.
Enfront: the placement of an element along a frontage line, as in "arches enfront the street."
Entrance (Principal): the principal point of access of pedestrians to a building. In the support of
pedestrian activity, the Principal Entrance should give to the frontage rather than to the parking.
Fabric Building: A building which is not civic or otherwise especially important in the overall
neighborhood of blocks and buildings. A building which contributes to the forming of public
space by being contextual so that civic and institutional buildings are emphasized.
Facade: the exterior wall of a building that is set along a frontage line. Facades support the
public realm and are subject to frontage requirements additional to those required of elevations.
Forecourt: see Frontage Type.
Free Flow: a thoroughfare which has dedicated, striped lanes of travel and tends to be a more
highly traveled thoroughfare.
Frontage Line: those lot lines that coincide with a public frontage line. One shall be designated
as the Principal Frontage Line. Facades along Frontage Lines define the public realm and are
therefore more highly regulated than the elevations that coincide with other lot lines.
Frontage Type: the architectural element of a building between the public right-of-way and the
private property associated with the building. Frontage Types combined with the public realm
create the perceptible streetscape. The following types are listed as they appear in this code:
Frontyard / Porch: a common frontage associated with single family houses, where the
facade is set back from the right of way with a front yard. An encroaching porch may also be
appended to the facade. A fence or wall at the property line may be used to define the private
space of the yard. The front yard may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small
retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the yard.
Stoop / Dooryard: an elevated entry porche/stair placed close to the frontage line with the
ground story elevated from the sidewalk, securing privacy for the windows and front rooms.
This type is suitable for ground -floor residential uses with short setbacks. This type may be
interspersed with the shopfront frontage type. A porch or shed roof may also cover the stoop.
Forecourt: a semi-public exterior space partially surrounded by a building and also opening
to a thoroughfare. These spaces usually lead to a Court, which is a private exterior space. It
is often used as a vehicular entrance or drop-off, and its landscape may be improved with
paving.
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Shopfront: a facade placed at or close to the right-of-way line, with the entrance at sidewalk
grade. This type is conventional for retail frontage and is commonly equipped with
cantilevered shed roof(s) or awning(s). Recessed storefronts are also acceptable. The absence
of a raised ground floor precludes residential use on the ground floor facing the street,
although such use is appropriate above.
Gallery: a storefront with an attached colonnade, that projects over the sidewalk and
encroaches into the public right of way.. This frontage type is ideal for retail use but only
when the sidewalk is fully absorbed within the colonnade so that a pedestrian cannot bypass
it.
Arcade: a facade with an attached colonnade; that is covered by upper stories. This type is
ideal for retail use, but only when the sidewalk is fully absorbed within the arcade so that a
pedestrian cannot bypass it. For Building Code considerations, this frontage type cannot
cover the public xrigh -of-way as can the Gallery frontage type.
General Retail (land use): Stores and shops selling many lines of merchandise. Examples of
these stores and lines of merchandise include:
art galleries, retail
art supplies, including framing services
bicycles
books, magazines, and newspapers
cameras and photographic supplies
clothing, shoes, and accessories
department stores
drug stores and pharmacies
dry goods
fabrics and sewing supplies
florists and houseplant stores (indoor sales only Goutdoor sales are "Building and Landscape
Materials Sales")
hobby materials
jewelry
luggage and leather goods
musical instruments (small), parts and accessories (large instruments are under "Furniture,
Furnishings, and Appliance Store")
orthopedic supplies
small wares
specialty shops
sporting goods and equipment
stationery
toys and games
variety stores
videos, DVDs, records, CDs, including rental stores
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Does not include adult businesses, antique. vintage clothing, or collectible stores, furniture and
appliance stores, or second hand stores, which are separately defined.
Infill Development: a site seamlessly developed within an existing urban fabric, balancing,
completing and/or repairing the surrounding areas.
Inside Turning Radius: the curved edge of a Thoroughfare at an intersection, measured at the
inside edge of vehicular tracking. The smaller the Turning Radius, the smaller the pedestrian
crossing distance and the more slowly the vehicle is forced to make the turn. Control of the Curb
Radius is an important variable in the fostering of a pedestrian -friendly environment.
Layer: a range of depth of a lot within which certain elements are permitted.
Liner: a building that conceals a larger building, such as a public garage, that is designed for
occupancy by retail, service, and/or office uses on the ground floor, with upper floors also
configured for those uses or for residences.
Live -Work: a dwelling unit that contains, to a varying but limited extent, a commercial
component. A Live -Work Unit is a fee -simple unit on a lot with the commercial component
limited to the ground level.
Liquor Store, Wine Shop (land use). A retail store that primarily sells wine, beer, and/or
spirits, that may specialize in one or more of the above, and may also sell convenience
merchandise including food products.
Lot: a separately platted subdivision of land held privately, usually intended for the purposes of
building.
Lot Line: the boundary that legally and geometrically demarcates a lot. Such lines appear
graphically on a Tract Map or Development Permit Site Plan
Lot Width: the length of the Principal Frontage Line.
Medical Services - Clinic, Urgent Care (land use). A facility other than a hospital where
medical, mental health, surgical and other personal health services are provided on an outpatient
basis. Examples of these uses include:
medical offices with five or more licensed practitioners and/or medical specialties
out-patient care facilities
urgent care facilities
other allied health services
These facilities may also include incidental medical laboratories. Counseling services by other
than medical doctors or psychiatrists are included under "Offices - Professional/Administrative."
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Medical Services - Doctor Office (land use). A facility other than a hospital where medical,
dental, mental health, surgical, and/or other personal health care services are provided on an
outpatient basis, and that accommodates no more than four licensed primary practitioners (for
example, chiropractors, medical doctors, psychiatrists, etc., other than nursing staff) within an
individual office suite. A facility with five or more licensed practitioners is instead classified
under "Medical Services - Clinic, Urgent Care." Counseling services by other than medical
doctors or psychiatrists are included under "Offices - Professional / Administrative."
Medical Services - Extended Care (land use). Residential facilities providing nursing and
health-related care as a primary use with in-patient beds. Examples of these uses include: board
and care homes—convalescent quos 1ic)fistenters; iextended care facilities— _and skilled
nursing facilities. Long-term personal care facilities that do not emphasize medical treatment are
included under "Residential Care."
Meeting Hall: a building accommodating at least one room with an area equivalent to a
minimum of 10 square feet per projected dwelling unit within the pedestrian shed in which the
meeting hall is located.
Neighborhood Market/Convenience Store (land use). A neighborhood serving retail store of
2,500 square feet or less in gross floor area, which carries a range
of merchandise oriented to daily convenience shopping needs. May include alcoholic beverage
sales only where Section 4.2.020 (Allowed Land Uses, Permit Requirements) allows alcoholic
beverage sales as part of a general retail use
Net Developable Area: the area defined by blocks which is not to remain for public uses such as
Plazas, Greens, Squares, Thoroughfares or Streetscapes:
Office (land use). This Downtown Code distinguishes between the following types of offices.
These do not include medical offices (see "Medical Service - Clinic, Laboratory, Urgent Care,"
and "Medical Service - Doctor Office.")
1. Business, Service. Establishments providing direct services to consumers. Examples of
these uses include employment agencies, insurance agent offices, real estate offices, travel
agencies, utility company offices, elected official satellite offices, etc. This use does not
include "Bank, Financial Services," which are separately defined.
2. Processing. Office -type facilities characterized by high employee densities, and occupied
by businesses engaged in information processing, and other computer -dependent and/or
telecommunications -based activities. Examples of these uses include:
airline, lodging chain, and rental car company reservation centers
computer software and hardware design and development
consumer credit reporting
data processing services
health management organization (HMO) offices where no medical services are provided
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insurance claim processing
mail order and electronic commerce transaction processing
telecommunications facility design and management
telemarketing
3. Professional/Administrative. Office -type facilities occupied by businesses that provide
professional services, or are engaged in the production of intellectual property. Examples of
these uses include:
accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services
advertising agencies
attorneys
business associations, chambers of commerce
commercial art and design services
construction contractors (office facilities only)
counseling services
court reporting services
detective agencies and similar services
design services including architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning
educational, scientific and research organizations
financial management and investment counseling
literary and talent agencies
management and public relations services
media postproduction services
news services
photographers and photography studios
political campaign headquarters
psychologists
secretarial, stenographic, word processing, and temporary clerical employee services
security and commodity brokers
writers and artists offices
Open Space Types: the various types of open space ranging from the fegierrArc(;ionally-
oriented to those types oriented at the level of the block. The following types are listed as they
appear in this code:
Nature: An interacting process, responsive to laws constituting a value system, offering
intrinsic opportunities and limitations to human uses.
Creek: A collective drainage that serves as an interim, open storm water conductor to a larger
drainage such as a river or lake. Creeks are stabilized by indigenous, riparian trees, shrubs and
ground covers at its edges.
Plaza: An open space that is available for civic purposes and commercial activities. A plaza is
spatially defined by building frontages and normally has a floor of pavement. Plazas should
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be located at the intersection of important streets and they frequently enfront civic buildings.
Size is flexible depending on block size and location but seldom exceeds 2 acres.
Green: An open space available for informal active and passive recreation. A green may be
spatially defined by ground plane landscape and informal trees rather than buildings.
Minimum size of a green may be 1/2 acre and a maximum size of 10-15 acres. A green is the
least formal of urban open spaces
Square: An open space available for unstructured recreation and civic purposes. A square is
spatially defined by building frontages and its landscape shall consist of pathways, lawns and
trees. f,}}e_,ck-ti-Bosque's
or- A-1-1 - Squares have a wider array
of passive and recreational opportunities than greens.
Tot Lot: An open space designed and equipped specifically for the recreation of children. A
tot lot may be fenced and may include an open shelter. Tot lots should be interspersed within
residential areas and may be placed within a block.
Outbuilding:an ancillary building (e.g., garage, storage area, crafts space, etc.), usually located
towards the rear of the same lot as the principal building. It is sometimes connected to the
principal building. and sometimes occurs as a separate building (also known as an `Accessory
Structure').
"Park -Once" (Shared Parking Policy): an accounting for parking spaces that are available to
more than one function. The requirement is based on a range of parking -demand found in
mature, mixed-use centers (1.4 to 2.5 spaces per 1000 square feet of non-residential floor area).
The Shared Parking ratio varies according to multiple functions in close proximity unlikely to
require the spaces at the same time.
Pedestrian First: the practice of addressing the needs of people, once out of their automobiles,
through a series of interdependent urban design and streetscape principles (e.g., wide sidewalks,
street trees and shade, on -street parking, outdoor dining, inviting storefronts, the feeling of being
in an `outdoor room', short crosswalk distances, interconnected and short blocks).
Pedestrian Shed: an area defined by the average distance that may be traversed at an easy pace
from its Edge to its Center. This distance is used to determine the size of a Neighborhood. This
dimension averages one quarter of a mile or approximately 1400 feet.
Personal Services (land use). Establishments providing non2—medical services to individuals as
a primary use. Examples of these uses include:
barber and beauty shops
clothing rental
dry cleaning pick-up stores with limited equipment
home electronics and small appliance repair
laundromats (self-service laundries)
locksmiths
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massage (licensed, therapeutic, non -sexual)
pet grooming with no boarding
shoe repair shops
tailors
tanning salons
These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided.
Personal Services - Restricted (land use). Personal services that may tend to have a blighting
and/or deteriorating effect upon surrounding areas and which may need to be dispersed to
minimize their adverse impacts. Examples of these uses include:
check cashing stores
fortune tellers
palm and card readers
pawnshops
psychics
spas and hot tubs for hourly rental
tattoo and body piercing services
Planter: the layer of the streetscape which accommodates street trees. Planters may be
continuous or individual according to the Thoroughfare and location within the neighborhood.
Porch: an open air room appended to the mass of a building with floor and roof, but no walls on
at least two sides. For the purposes of this Plan, a porch shall measure at least 6 feet in depth
from the inside of the post(s)/column(s) to the adjoining wall and at least 10 feet from the porch
floor to the ceiling of the porch.
Principal Building: the main building on a lot, always located toward the frontage.
Principal Frontage: the frontage of a parcel which is used to identify the parcel for street
address purposes.
Private Frontage: the privately held layer between the frontage line and the principal building
facade. The structures and landscaping within are held to specific standards. The variables of
Private Frontage are the depth of the setback and the combination of architectural elements such
as fences, stoops, porches and galleries. These elements influenced social behavior in the public
realm. The Frontage layer may overlap the public streetscape in the case of awnings, galleries
and arcades.
Public Frontage: the area between the frontage line and the curb of the vehicular lanes, and the
type and dimension of curbs, walks, planters, street trees and streetlights.
.Public Services: refers to government offices, services, fiicilities, and/or other uses and
buildings that provide necessary services to members of the public.
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Recess Line: a horizontal line, the full width of a facade, above which the facade sets back a
minimum distance from the facade below.
Residential: premises available for long-term dwelling.
Retail: premises available for the sale of merchandise and ki)od sei-vice. not including other uses
identified in this code.
Restaurant: includes establishments pripiarily enoaged in the preparation and retail sale of food
and/or beverages for immediate or semi -immediate consumption either on- or off-site, but shall
D1ot include a drive-thru.
Retail Frontage Line: Frontage Line designating the requirement for a shopfront, making the
ground level available for retail use. This applies to the UC Zone only.
Setback: the area of a lot measured from a lot line to a building facade or elevation that must be
maintained clear of permanent structures excepting galleries, fences, garden walls, arcades,
porches, stoops, balconies, bay windows, terraces and decks (that align with the first floor level)
which are permitted to encroach into,the Setback.
Shopfront: see Frontage Type.
Sidewalk: the paved layer of the public frontage dedicated exclusively to pedestrian activity.
The
Slow Flow: a thoroughfare, of moderate capacity (shorter in length than a free flow street) which
does not have striped, dedicated lanes of travel but has enough width for cars to pass each other
comfortably but at a slow speed.
Stoop: see Frontage Type.
Story: a habitable level within a building of no more than 14 feet in height from finished floor to
finished ceiling. Attics and raised basements are not considered a story for the purposes of
determining building height.
Streetscape: the urban element that provides the major part of the public realm as well as paved
lanes for vehicles. A streetscape is endowed with two attributes: capacity and context. Capacity
is the number of vehicles that can move safely through a segment within a given time period. It
is physically manifested by the number of lanes and their width, and by the curb radius. Context
is physically manifested by the appropriate Frontage types as determined by the Neighborhood
Zone in which it is located and in the corresponding portion of the Public Realm Plan.
Streetwall: an opaque, freestanding wall built along the Frontage Line, or coplanar with the
facade, often for the purpose of masking a parking lot from the adjacent Thoroughfare.
Streetwalls shall be between 3.5 and 8 feet in height, and constructed of a material matching the
adjacent building facade. The wall may be replaced by a hedge, subject to City
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Appr:o-valap}noval. Streetwalls may have openings no larger than necessary to allow automobile
and pedestrian access.
Terrace: a level, paved area accessible directly from a building as its extension. A terrace is
typically private and is most common as a Re =afd-Rearyard in single-family development.
Thoroughfare: a vehicular way incorporating moving lanes and parking lanes (except
alleys/lanes which have no parking lanes) within a right-of-way.
Thoroughfare Types: the three principal movement -types of thoroughfares that comprise an
interconnected, varied and hierarchical network:
Free Flow:-.- a thoroughfare which has dedicated, striped lanes of travel and tends to be a more
highly traveled thoroughfare. Typical speeds are up to 55 MPH.
Slow Flow: a thoroughfare, of moderate capacity (shorter in length than a free flow street)
which does not have striped, dedicated (not striped) lanes of travel but has enough width for
cars to pass each other comfortably but at a slow speed. Typical speeds are up to 20
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Yield Flow: a thoroughfare of low capacity, shortest in length, and of a type where a single
travel lane is shared by cars in both directions. Typical speeds are up to 15 n Iy11'Lt.
Traffic Calming: a set of techniques which serves to reduce the speed of traffic. Such strategies
include lane -narrowing, on -street parking, chicanes, yield points, sidewalk bulge -outs, speed
bumps, surface variations, mid block deflections, and visual clues. Traffic calming is a retrofit
technique unnecessary when thoroughfares are correctly designed for the appropriate speed at
initial construction.
Transect: a system of classification deploying the conceptual range of `rural -to -urban' to
arrange in useful order, the typical context groupings of natural and urban areas. q Epirdien-E;
basis s
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Transit-Oriented Development: a—romt3ili:�ttc�-n—that-within--a-lt�Uso urt�a}3zcd arca-its
struetu+e efeates nodes at . effieietit sipacingThesere nii�Eed use -e-
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lipaited ill extent by wail(illf
Rel'rs todevelopnnent adjacent to a. bus or train station that: includes a. mix Of LiSes Tr-ansit.-
Oricnted Development (TOD) ft:rcuses on pedestrian -scaled strcets and buildings. Nvith the goal
clf_,c,rcating_a-livable, walkable. community.
Transition Line: a horizontal line, the full width of a facade expressed by a material change or
by a continuous horizontal articulation such as a cornice or a balcony.
Type: a form determined by function and confirmed by culture. A Type is physically defined by
its function, its disposition on the lot and its configuration, including frontage and height.
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Use Standards: The terra "use standards" is synonymous with the City of Santa Clarita Unified
l)cvelopment Code. ''C'"he term may
_Alpo refer to standards and regulations contained in the
Downtowia Newhall Specific Plan, the Community Character and Design Guidelines, and other
applicable policies, regt.ilations, aiadior development standards.
Vernacular: the common language of a region, particularly in terms of architectural
contextre#erenee- lo !he afehiteetufal—teete+ii s. Through time and use, the vernacular has
intrinsically resolved the architectural response.to climate, construction technique, and to some
extent, social mores.
Yard: a private area that adjoins or surrounds a building, its landscape subject to the landscape
requirements.
Yield Flow: a thoroughfare of low capacity, shortest in length, and of a type where a single
travel lane is shared by cars in both directions.
7aguaw A paseo, court or exterior hallway that passes through a building. connecting the street
or alley to an interior courtyard. Areas above zagLians are typically enclosed and part of the
inhabitable space of an upper story, altltouah exterior porches or covered balconies are
sometimes used.
4.7 Main Street Outdoor Dining Guidelines
4.7.010 — Purpose
The purpose of the Main Street Outdoor Dining Guidelines is to promote safe and attractive use
of the public areas in Downtown Newhall. This section assists property owners and tenants along
Main Street in establishing outdoor dining areas in the public right-of-way (ROW) that will help
create a dynamic and lively atmosphere of the commercial core of Downtown Newhall.
A. Context - This section implements policies from the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan,
effective December 2005, which encourage pedestrian oriented shops, restaurants and
services located on Main Street. To promote Main Street as the recognizable focus of
Downtown Newhall, portions of the public right-of-way are available for lease or license for
the purposes of creating or extending outdoor dining areas. These standards apply to the
design and construction of dining areas and enclosures that will extend into leased areas of
the public ROW along Main Street. See Figure 1.0 for an outline of the project area.
B. Eligible Properties — With the approval of the Director of Community Development,
properties within the Urban Center zone may be allowed to encroach into the public right of
way for outdoor dining. The Main Street Outdoor Dining Guidelines provide standards for
properties with frontage on Main Street for encroachments for outdoor dining. Eligible
properties are shown in Figure 1.0 for a map of eligible properties under these guidelines.
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C. Application Process - The application process and submittal requirements to establish an
outdoor dining area within the right-of-way on Main Street are outlined in the Main Street
Outdoor Dining Area Application & Checklist.
D. Other Regulations - Business and property owners are not relieved from obtaining other
required approvals, licenses, and permits for a new or expanded business from the
Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Fire Department,
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC), and any other appropriate authority.
E. General Guidelines - The City's interest in reviewing applications for outdoor dining relates
to the safety and well being of the public and the promotion of the Downtown as a vital and
attractive pedestrian district. The City's goal is to maintain the highest standards of
accessibility and safety while achieving an attractive and functional design. In general,
allowed encroachments should compliment public use and improvements. In no case shall
encroachments be permitted which serve to exclude the public from any public sidewalk or
street. The City may deny any application for outdoor dining in the public right of way that it
determines does not comply with these guidelines or any other standard or regulation set
forth by the City.
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Figure I — Main Street Outdoor Dining Eligible Properties
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F. Location and Dimensions — Dining areas in the right-of-way may be allowed where it can
be determined by the City that the encroachment would not result, individually or
cumulatively, in a narrowing of the sidewalk such that important functional attributes of the
Downtown, (e.g., ability of pedestrians to stroll side-by-side and to pass comfortably for
significant stretches, lingering and window shopping) are not jeopardized. The location and
dimensions of any item located in a public place shall meet the minimum requirements set
forth in these guidelines and any other local, state or federal law or regulation.
1. Encroachments shall conform to the following standards:
5' minimum width unobstructed pedestrian path of travel
4' minimum. setback from driveways
8' minimum setback from pedestrian ramps at corners
2' minimum setback from any legally required building entrance or exit.
All dining furniture and appurtenances must be contained within the dining area
Above grade planters or pots used as part of the dining enclosure shall be a minimum
height of 2'. Pots and plant materials shall not exceed a maximum height of 4'.
MAIN STREET
UrNt sales
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Figure 2 — Setback Exhibit
2. Encroachments shall not block safe access to businesses, parking spaces, bike stalls, or
other spaces required by local, state or federal building or safety codes.
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3. Chairs and tables shall not extend into the required accessible walkway at any time.
Chairs must be at a scale appropriate to the size of the table or space available for seating.
4. Tables and chairs shall not be affixed to the sidewalk or any portion of the right-of-way.
5. Heating devices shall be reviewed by the City of Santa Clarita for safety and aesthetics
and may require separate building permit review.
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The Community Development Department may require an Architectural Design Review
to review any items placed in the City right-of-way that are not clearly consistent with
these guidelines.
G. Maintenance and Operational Standards
1. Maintenance of sidewalk
encroachments shall be the sole
responsibility of the permit holder.
2. Any item permitted to be placed in the
City right-of-way shall be maintained in
a safe manner so as not to obstruct
pedestrian access to public sidewalks,
access ramps or doorways. Movable
items, like chairs, shall be positioned to
prevent obstruction of access routes at
all times. The permitted item shall be, if
moved by patrons, relocated to the
appropriate location at all times.
3. All materials shall be well maintained
without stains, rust, tears or
discoloration. Materials that show signs
of significant wear/age shall be
replaced.
4. Umbrellas shall be constructed of
durable fade resistant materials.
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H. Colors and Materials - The types of
materials placed on City sidewalks shall
portray a well maintained and aesthetically
appealing streetscape. The variety of uses
that exist in Downtown Newhall require a
cohesive guideline of allowed materials,
colors and variation of items permitted in
the common commercial area.
1. All items located on the public
sidewalk shall be constructed of
durable materials appropriate for use
in the public right-of-way. Folding
chairs, light weight materials,
deteriorated, U.V. damaged, splintered
or other similar furniture will not be
approved or placed in the right-of-way.
Sealed or painted metal or wood tables
are recommended.
2. Permitted encroachments shall be
complimentary in material, color and
design to the buildings they serve and
are adjacent to.
3. Tablecloths, umbrellas and similar
materials used as part of an
encroachment, shall be clearly
described in the project application
(material samples may be required).
All materials shall be painted, stained,
etc., 'in a solid color; stripes and
patterns are discouraged.
4. Street furniture shall not contain signs,
advertising, or logos.
I. Umbrellas
1. Umbrella shades shall have approved
solid colors. Patterns and stripes are
discouraged.
2. Umbrellas shall be installed and
maintained so as to provide pedestrian
clearance by maintaining seven (7) feet
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of clearance from the sidewalk to the
lowest edge of the umbrella. Umbrellas
shall not exceed a maximum height of
nine (9) feet from the base to the top
portion of the pole.
3. Umbrellas shall be constructed of a
canvas -type material suitable for outdoor
use. No plastic fabrics, plastic or vinyl -
laminated fabrics, or any type of rigid
materials are permitted.
4. Umbrellas shall be set back a minimum
of five (5) feet from the neighboring
property.
I Barriers
A barrier is required for the full
perimeter (with the exception of access
openings) when the outdoor seating area
extends more than four feet into the
public ROW. Landscape planters may be
used as barriers.
2. Sectional fencing must be constructed of
metal (aluminum, steel, iron, or similar)
or wood and must be of a dark color
(either painted or stained).
3. Rope or chain barriers are permitted.
The rope or chain must have a minimum
diameter of one inch. Vertical support
posts must be constructed of wood or
metal.
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Barriers shall not be affixed to the
sidewalk or cause damage to the existing
right-of-way.
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K. Planters and Landscaping
1. Planters shall contain plant materials in
healthy condition. Stressed, dead, or
dying landscape must be promptly
replaced.
2. Planters shall have a self-contained
watering reservoir system that prevents
any leakage onto the sidewalk.
3. Debris or litter caused by landscape
planters shall be maintained or cleaned
by the responsible business or property
owner. Debris, stains or litter shall be
cleaned or removed by the responsible
business or property owner.
4. Planters and landscaping shall be
trimmed to maintain the required
accessible walkway of no less than 5 feet
in width.
L. Menu Boards
1. Menu boards shall be
limited to one per eligible
business and shall meet
the setback requirements
identified in Figure 2.
2. Menu boards shall be
limited to a maximum size
of 9 square feet.
3. Menu boards shall not be
affixed to or cause
damage to the existing
sidewalk or any other
portion of the right-of-way.
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M. Lighting
Lighting shall illuminate.
only the dining area and
shall be shielded from the
public space.
2. Lighting shall be mounted
so that all wiring is
concealed. Rope or string
lights are allowed
provided they are installed
to the requirements of the
Building Code and
manufacturer's
specifications.
N. Signage
1. All signage proposed to be located upon umbrellas, barriers, or similar shall be subject to
the approval of the Director of Community Development. In no circumstance shall off-
site signage or corporate branding, other than that of the subject business, be permitted.
O. Other Types of Encroachments
1. Other types of encroachment, not anticipated in these guidelines may be considered and
permitted by the City, but must comply with the purpose and intent of these guidelines.
P. Indemnification and Insurance
Issuance of an outdoor dining permit shall be contingent upon the applicant enacting a Main
Street Outdoor Dining License Agreement with the City of Santa Clarita. The applicant shall also
provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance for the duration of the outdoor dining permit and
license agreement. Annual minimum coverage limits shall be established by the City at the time
of application.
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11\
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
[X] Proposed [ ] Final
MASTER CASE NO: Master Case 11-129
PERMIT/PROJECT
NAME: Unified Development Code Amendment 11-004
APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302
Valencia, CA 91355
LOCATION OF THE
PROJECT: Within the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan Area
DESCRIPTION OF
THE PROJECT: City of Santa Clarita is preparing amendments to the Downtown Newhall
Specific Plan (DNSP). The proposed amendments include grammar and spelling corrections, minor
modifications to clarify language and/or intent of the DNSP, along specific amendments to the provisions for
the following: "A -frame" signs; window signs; wall signs; outdoor display of merchandise on Main Street;
wine bars, wine tasting rooms, micro -breweries, wineries, and full service restaurants on Main Street that serve
alcohol; the expiration of a legal, non -conforming use; and the commercial transition between the Urban
Center and Corridor zones.
Based on the information contained in the Initial Study prepared for this project, and pursuant to the
requirements of Section 15070 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa Clarita
[X] City Council [ ] Planning Commission [ ] Director of Planning and Building Services
finds that the project as proposed or revised will have no significant effect upon the environment, and that a
Negative Declaration shall be adopted pursuant to Section 15070 of CEQA.
Mitigation measures for this project
[X] Are Not Required [ ] Are Attached [ ] Are Not Attached
Lisa M. Webber, AICP
PLANNING MANAGI
Prepared by: lfG,l I I Patrick Leclair, Associate Planner
( ignat r) (Name/Title)
Approved by: I 0C Jeff Hogan, AICP, Senior Planner
(S gl at re (Name/Title)
Public Review Vr4d From \Oitober 25, 2011 To November 15, 2011
Public Notice G1 n On October 25, 2011
[X] Legal Advertisement [ ] Posting of Properties [ ] Written Notice
CERTIFICATION DATE:
SACD\CURREN !2011\11-129\11-129 Draft ND.doe
ELM
INITIAL STUDY
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Project Title/Master Case Number: Master Case 11-129
Unified Development Code Amendment (UDC 11-004)
Lead Agency name and address: City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Contact person and phone number: Patrick Leclair
Associate Planner
(661) 255-4330
Project location: Downtown Newhall Specific Plan Area
Applicant's name and address: City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
General Plan designation: N/A
Zoning: N/A
Description of project and setting: The City of Santa Clarita is preparing Unified
Development Code Amendment 11-004 consisting of
amendments to the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan
(DNSP). Periodically, staff evaluates the Unified
Development Code, as well as the approved Specific
Plans to determine if there are any changes that are
necessary to clarify sections of the code, update
sections to be consistent with planning trends, or to
keep consistent with changes that are made at the State
level. Changes that have been identified at this .time
include amendments to the DNSP that include, but are
not limited to, the following:
1. The clean up of various spelling and grammatical
errors, as well as correcting the numbering of various
code sections;
2. Amending the sign section to create provisions for
the use of "A -frame" signs on Main Street during an
event where Main Street is closed to vehicle traffic,
provide clarification for the type of window signs that
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are permitted, allow for greater flexibility for window
signage for holiday events, and further make the
Enhanced Sign Review process an administrative
approval process;
3. Amending the outdoor display requirements to allow
for outdoor display on Main Street to be permitted
during specific events, or during the schedule on file
with the City, subject to the approval of. an Outdoor
Display Permit;
4. Amending the expiration of a "legal non-
conforming" use to be 60 days rather than the 180 days
currently identified by the code;
5. Removing the Minor Use Permit requirement for
restaurants with alcohol sales, wine bars, wine tasting
rooms, wineries, micro -breweries, or beer gardens;
6. Allowing commercial uses that are permitted in the
Urban Center zone to be established in the Corridor
zone provided that the' use is located immediately
adjacent to the Urban Center zone, and a Minor Use
Permit is approved.
A comprehensive list of the amendments proposed at
this time can be found in the proposed amendments to
the DNSP attached to this document as Exhibit "A".
Surrounding land uses: N/A
Other public agencies whose N/A
approval is required:
A. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least onP imnact that is a "Potentially Siunificant Impact" �or a "Less than SiEnificant with
Miti anon as indicated by the checklist on the following gages.
[ ] Aesthetics [
] Agriculture Resources [ ]
Air Quality
[ ] Biological Resources [
] Cultural Resources [ ]
Geology / Soils
I[ ] Greenhouse Gas [
] Hazards & Hazardous [ ]
Hydrology / Water
Emissions
Materials
Quality
[ ] Land Use / Planning [
] Mineral Resources [ ]
Noise
[ ] Population / Housing [
] Public Services [ ]
Recreation
Mandatory Findings of
]_ Transportation / Traffic r
1 Utilities/ Service Systems r I __
Significance ____ _
B. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation;
[X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the
project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
i
[ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
[ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or
"potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one
effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal
standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis
as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,
but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
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[ ] I find that although .the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately
in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and
(b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
prop d project nothing further is required.
Patrick Lec air, Associate Planner Date
lfl/z>'�l1
7iff-14-HoganjSeVior Planner Date
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C. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
I. AESTHETICS - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
not limited to, primary/secondary ridgelines, trees,
rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that [ ] (] [ ] [X]
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the
area?
e) Other [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
II. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES — In determining whether impacts to
agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to
the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared
by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts
on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources,
including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to
information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment
Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement
methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources
Board. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural
use?
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b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or
a Williamson Act contract?
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning
of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code
section 12220 (g)), timberland (as defined by Public
Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by Government
Code section 51104(g))?
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of
forest land to non -forest use?
Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
[] I [] [X]
e) Involve other changes in the existing environment [ ]
which, due to their location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
III. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable
air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the
following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
non -attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard (including releasing
emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
concentrations?
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial [] [ ] [ ] [X]
number of people?
f) Other
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES — Would the
project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies,
regulations or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to,
marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species
or with established native resident or migratory
wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites? .
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance? Oak trees?
[] [] [] [X
[] [] H [X]
[] H [J [Xl
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional,
or state habitat conservation plan?
g) Affect a Significant Ecological Area (SEA) or
Significant Natural Area (SNA) as identified on the [ ]
City of Santa Clarita ESA Delineation Map?
h) Other [ ]
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the [ ]
significance of a historical resource as defined in
'15064,5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the [ ]
significance of an archaeological resource pursuant
to ' 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy or impact a unique [ ]
paleontological resource or site or unique geologic
.feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred [ ]
outside of formal cemeteries?
e) Other [ ]
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial [ ]
adverse effects, including .the risk of loss, injury, or
death involving:
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? [ ]
iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including [ ]
liquefaction?
iv) Landslides? [ ]
b) Result in substantial wind or water soil erosion or the [ ]
loss of topsoil, either on or off site?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, [ ]
or that would become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18- [ ]
1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1997), creating
substantial risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the [ ]
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
fl Change in topography or ground surface relief [ ]
features?
g) Earth movement (cut and/or fill) of 10,000 cubic [ ]
yards or more?
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h) Development and/or grading on a slope greater than
10% natural grade?
i) The destruction, covering or modification of any
unique geologic or physical feature?
j) Other
Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
[] I [] [X]
VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS- Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on [ ] [ ]
the environment?
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the [ ] [ ]
emissions of greenhouse gasses?
VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the [ ] [ ]
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the [ ] [ ]
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving explosion or the
release of hazardous materials into the environment
(including, but not limited to oil, pesticides,
chemicals, fuels, or radiation)?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or [ ] [ ]
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of [ ] [ ]
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment?
[X]
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e) For a project located within an airport land use plan
or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
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h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of [ ]
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized
areas or where residences are intermixed with
wildlands?
i) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential [ ]
health hazards (e.g. electrical transmission lines, gas
lines, oil pipelines)?
j) Other [ J
IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste [ ]
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table
level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby
wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which permits
have been granted)?
H [X]
H [XI
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
c Substantial) alter the existing drainage pattern of the
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X
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site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, in a manner which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-
site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
[ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, or substantially increase
the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner
which would result in flooding on- or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would
[ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
[ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
g) Place' housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as
[ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
mapped .on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard
delineation map?
h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures
[ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
[ J [ ] [ ] [X]
loss, injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
[ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
k) Changes in the rate of flow, currents, or the course
[ J [ ] [ ] [X]
and direction of surface water and/or groundwater?
i) Other modification of a wash, channel creek or river?
[ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
1) Impact Stormwater Management in any of the
following ways:
i) Potential impact of project construction and [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
project post -construction activity on storm water
runoff?
ii) Potential discharges from areas for materials [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or
equipment maintenance (including washing), waste
handling, hazardous materials handling or storage,
delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor
work areas?
iii) Significant environmentally harmful increase in [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
the flow velocity or volume of storm water runoff?
iv) Significant and environmentally harmful [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
increases in erosion of the project site or
surrounding areas?
V) Storm water discharges that would significantly [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
impair or contribute to the impairment of the
beneficial uses of receiving waters or areas that
provide water quality benefits (e.g. riparian
corridors, wetlands, etc.)
vi Cause harm to the biological integrity of drainage [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
systems, watersheds, and/or water bodies?
vii) Does the proposed project include provisions. [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
for the separation, recycling, and reuse of materials
both during construction and after project
occupancy?
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
X. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the
project:
a) Disrupt. or physically divide an established [ ] [
] [ ] [X]
community (including a low-income or minority
community)?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or [ ] [
] [X] [ ]
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including, but not limited to the general
plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation [ ] [
] [ ] [X]
plan, natural community conservation plan, and/or
policies by agencies with jurisdiction over the
project?
XI. MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES - Would the
project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral [ ] [
] [ ] [X]
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
b) Result in the 'loss of availability of a locally [ ] [
] [ ] [X]
important mineral resource recovery site delineated
on a local general plan, specific plan or other land
use plan?
c) Use nonrenewable resources in a wasteful and [ ] [
] [ ] [X]
inefficient manner?
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
XII. NOISE - Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels [ ]
in excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive [ ]
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise [ ]
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in [ ]
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan [ ]
or, where such .a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise levels?
D For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, [ ]
would the project expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise levels?
XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, [ ]
either directly (for example, by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, [ ]
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere. (especially affordable housing)?
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c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project
result in:
a) Substantial adverse physical impacts associated with
the provision of , new or physically altered
governmental facilities, need for new or physically
altered governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental
impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times or other performance
objectives for any of the public services:
i) Fire protection?
ii) Police protection?
iii) Schools?
iv) Parks?
XV. RECREATION - Would the project:.
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other recreational facilities such
that substantial physical deterioration of the facility
would occur or be accelerated?
Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
[] I [] [X]
[] [] [] [X]
[] [] [] [X]
[] [] [] [X]
[] [] []. [X]
b) Include recreational facilities or require the [ ]
construction or expansion of recreational facilities
which might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
XVI. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC - Would the project:
a Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy
] [X ]
establishing measures of effectiveness for the
performance of the circulation system, taking into
account all modes of transportation including mass
transit and non -motorized travel and relevant
components of the circulation system, including but
not limited to intersections, streets, highways and
freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass
transit?
b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
program, including, but not limited to level of
service standard and travel demand measures, or
other standards established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or
highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian
facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or
safety of such facilities?
g) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? [ ] [ ]
[ ] [X]
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the [ ] [ ]
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or [ ] [ ]
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm [ ] [ ]
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the [ ] [ ]
project from existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater [ ] [ ]
treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
project's projected demand in addition to the
provider's existing commitments?
fl Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted [ ] [ ]
capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste
disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and [ ] [ ]
regulations related to solid waste?
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE:
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a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable future
projects)?
Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact with Impact
Mitigation
[] [] [] [X]
[] [] [] [X]
c) Does the project have environmental effects which [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
XVII. DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME `DE MINIMUS' FINDING
a) Will the project have an adverse effect either [ ]
individually or cumulatively, on fish and wildlife
resources? Wildlife shall be defined for the purpose
of this question as "all wild animals, birds, plants,
fish, amphibians, and related ecological
communities, including the habitat upon which the
wildlife depends for it's continued viability."
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D. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND/OR EARLIER ANALYSIS:
Section and Subsections
Evaluation of Impacts
I. AESTHETICS
a. -d.) No Impact: The City of Santa Clarita is located within
Southern California's Santa Clarita Valley, which is bounded by the
San Gabriel Mountains to the south and east, the Santa Susana
Mountains to the southwest, and the mountains of the Los Padres and
Angeles National Forests to the north. The surrounding natural
mountains and ridgelines, some of which extend into the City,
provide a visual backdrop for much of the City. Other scenic
resources within or visible from the City include the Santa Clara
River corridor, forested/vegetated land, and a variety of canyons and
natural drainages in portions of the City.
The proposed amendments will address changes to the Downtown
Newhall Specific Plan (DNSP). Changes to the DNSP are regulatory
in nature and will not have any impact to aesthetics in and of
themselves. The changes considered at this time consist of some
minor grammar, spelling, and numbering clarifications, as well as the
various clean-up items identified. Any future development within the
DNSP area would be required to comply with the existing DNSP,
along with the proposed amendments. Various changes proposed. at
this time will address the installation of signs, and the use of
temporary window signs and "A -frame" signs. The use of these
temporary signs are meant to serve as a way of advertising businesses
during specific temporary events on Main Street, or during a holiday
season as applicable. During special events on Main Street, visibility
of businesses is often obscured, and it is unclear if businesses are
open or closed. These proposed amendments would provide business
owners opportunities to use temporary signs that would address this
issue. At this time, it is not clear as to the number of businesses that
would take advantage of these provisions at this time, however, given
that these signs are temporary in nature, no impact to aesthetics is
anticipated. Further, the remaining changes are regulatory in nature,
no impacts to aesthetics are anticipated as a result of the proposed
amendments.
Therefore, no impact to aesthetics is anticipated with the proposed
amendments.
II. AGRICULTURE
a. -e.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the DNSP will not
RESOURCES
affect any farmland identified by the California Resources Agency,
farmland designated under a Williamson Act Contract, and will not
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convert any farmland to non-agricultural use. Further, the
amendments will not impact any forest lands, or any timberland
zoned Timberland Production by the Government Code Section
51104(g). The proposed amendments are regulatory in nature and
address a specific portion of the City that is substantially urbanized
without any existing agricultural resources.
Therefore, the amendments are not anticipated to have an impact on
agricultural, farmland, or forest resources.
III. AIR QUALITY a. -e.) No Impact: The City of Santa Clarita is within the South
Coast Air Basin (SCAB), which is bounded by the San Gabriel, San
Bernardino, and San Jacinto Mountains to the north and east, and the
Pacific Ocean to the south and west. The air quality in the SCAB is
managed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD).
The SCAB has a history of recorded air quality violations and is an
area where both state and federal ambient air quality standards are
exceeded. Because of the violations of the California Ambient Air
Quality Standards (CAAQS), the California Clean Air Act requires
triennial preparation of an Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP).
The AQMP analyzes air quality on a regional level and identifies
region -wide attenuation methods to achieve the air quality standards.
These region -wide attenuation methods include regulations for
stationary -source polluters; facilitation of new transportation
technologies, such as low -emission vehicles; and capital
improvements, such as park-and-ride facilities and public transit
improvements.
The most recently adopted plan is the 2007 AQMP, adopted on June
1, 2007. This plan is the South Coast Air Basin's portion of the State
Implementation Plan (SIP). This plan is designed to implement the
California Clean Air Act an in turn implement the Federal Clean Air
Act administered by the EPA. The AQMP accommodates population
growth and transportation projections based on the predictions made
by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Thus, projects that are consistent with employment and population
forecasts are consistent with the AQMD.
The proposed amendments to the DNSP will not alter any of the
aforementioned measures directly in that the proposed amendments
will address minor amendments to the DNSP that are regulatory in
nature and will have no direct impact to air quality. The potential
impacts as a result of any development under the proposed
amendments would be subject to the applicable air quality regulations
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under CEQA in place at the time that development is proposed.
However, future development and any associated impacts are
speculative at this time and can not be addressed.
Therefore, no impact is anticipated to air quality as a result of the
proposed amendments to the DNSP.
IV. BIOLOGICAL
a. -g.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the DNSP, in and
RESOURCES
of themselves do not include the modification of any habitat and
would not otherwise affect any candidate, sensitive or special status
species identified by the Department of Fish and Game or the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service. Further, the proposed DNSP amendments
will not have any adverse affect on any riparian habitat, wetlands as
defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other biological
resources as the proposed amendments include land that is located in
an urban portion of the City that has been predominantly entitled
and/or developed. The proposed DNSP amendments include various
regulatory changes and will not allow for any development in and of
themselves. The amendments will not alter any wildlife corridor or
migratory fish corridor and will not affect any regulation or code
protecting such resources.
Therefore, the proposed DNSP amendments are not anticipated to
have an impact to biological resources.
V. CULTURAL
a. -d.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the DNSP will not
RESOURCES
have any impact on cultural resources in the City of Santa Clarita.
The proposed .amendments will not alter any unique geological
feature, paleontological resource, any human remains or affect any
historical or archeological resource. While no construction is
proposed with these amendments, the potential impact of any future
construction as a result of the proposed amendments is too
speculative to evaluate at this time. This DNSP amendment would
be required to comply with City's General Plan and associated
regulations for the preservation of historical and culturally significant
resources, which contribute to community identity and a sense of
history.
Therefore, no impact to archeological, historical or cultural resource
would be caused by the proposed UDC amendments.
VI. GEOLOGY AND
a. -i.) No Impact — Southern California has numerous active and
SOILS
potentially active faults that could affect the City. As stated in the
City's General Plan, the City is susceptible to geologic hazards in the
event of a major earthquake magnitude 8.3 along the San Andreas
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Fault. This could result in ground failure and liquefaction. However,
the proposed amendments to the DNSP would not change the
requirements of future development to follow all state and City
building codes/regulations. The proposed amendments would be
regulatory in nature and any future development would be required to
address the geologic and/or soils conditions on their project site prior
to the issuance of any building permits on the'project site.
Therefore, the proposed DNSP amendments are not anticipated to
have any impact related to geology and soils.
VII. GREENHOUSE a. -b.) No Impact — "Greenhouse gases" (so called because of their
GAS EMISSIONS role in trapping heat near the surface of the earth) emitted by human
activity are implicated in global climate change, commonly referred
to as "global warming." These greenhouse gases contribute to an
increase in the temperature of the earth's atmosphere. The principal
greenhouse gases (GHGs) include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane,
and nitrous oxide. Collectively GHGs are measured as carbon
dioxide equivalent (CO2e).
Fossil fuel consumption in the transportation sector (on -road motor
vehicles, off-highway mobile sources, and aircraft) is the single
largest source of GHG emissions, accounting for approximately half
of GHG emissions globally. Industrial and commercial sources are
the second largest contributors of GHG emissions with about one-
fourth of total emissions.
California has passed several bills and the Governor has signed at
least three executive orders regarding greenhouse gases. GHG
statues and executive orders (EO) include Assembly Bill (AB) 32,
Senate Bill (SB) 1368, Executive Order (EO) S-03-05, EO S-20-06
and EO S-01-07.
AB 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, is one
of the most significant pieces of environmental legislation that
California has adopted. Among other things, it is designed to
maintain California's reputation as a "national and international
leader on energy conservation and environmental stewardship."
Most notably AB 32 mandates that by 2020, California's GHG
emissions be reduced to 1990 levels.
The proposed amendments to the DNSP are regulatory in nature and
do not propose any development at this time and would therefore not
result in major alterations to any air quality plan as it relates to any
greenhouse emissions.
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Therefore, the proposed DNSP amendments are not .anticipated to
have any impact related to greenhouse gas emissions.
VIII. HAZARDS AND
a. -i.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the DNSP would
HAZARDOUS
not directly expose people to health hazards or hazardous materials,
MATERIALS
interfere with any emergency response plans, or any land use within
2 miles of an airport, airfield, or otherwise impact any airport land
use plan. The proposed amendments to the DNSP are regulatory in
nature, providing clarity to various issues that have come up in
implementing the DNSP.
Therefore, the proposed DNSP amendments are not anticipated to
have any impact to hazards or hazardous materials.
IX. HYDROLOGY
a.-1.) No Impact — The proposed project would not impact water
AND WATER
quality standards, nor affect groundwater supplies. The proposed
QUALITY
amendments to the DNSP include various regulatory changes, and do
not propose any development at this time. The amendments will not
result in direct impacts on hydrology and water quality. Further, the
proposed amendments are not anticipated to impact any 100 -year
flood hazard area, tsunami, drainage pattern, or runoff of Stormwater
Management systems. Any future construction related activity within
the DNSP would comply with the zoning codes in place at the time
that revisions are requested, including any additional CEQA review if
applicable.
Therefore, the proposed DNSP amendments are not anticipated to
have an impact to hydrology and water quality.
X. LAND USE AND
a.) No Impact — No established community would be disrupted or
PLANNING
physically divided due to the proposed amendments, and therefore,
no impact is anticipated.
b.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the DNSP include
various regulatory changes for the Downtown Newhall area. The
changes are consistent with the City's General Plan, and are further
meant to assist in the redevelopment of the predominantly built
environment in Downtown Newhall.
Therefore, no impact related to land use and planning is anticipated
with the proposed amendments to the UDC.
c.) No Impact — The proposed amendments do not affect current City
standards regarding habitat conservation plans, natural community
reservation plans, and/ or the policies of agencies with jurisdiction
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over resources and resource areas within the City since no
development is proposed at this time. All future development would
be subject to the standards and regulations established by the City at
the time revisions are requested.
Therefore, the project would have no impact on conservation plans.
XI. MINERAL AND
a. -c.) No Impact — Gold mining and oil production historically have
ENERGY
been the principal mineral extraction activities in and around the
RESOURCES
Santa Clarita Valley. Other minerals found in the planning, area
include construction aggregate, titanium, and tuff. Mineral resources
and extraction areas are shown in the City's General Plan. The
proposed DNSP amendment is not expected to affect mineral
resources in the city.
Therefore, no impact related to mineral and energy resources is
anticipated.
XII. NOISE
a. -d.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the DNSP will not
expose persons to the generation of a significant increase in noise
levels, groundborne vibration, or increase ambient noise The
proposed amendments to the DNSP are regulatory in nature. The
DNSP amendment, does not propose any development at this time
and therefore, there would not be an impact to noise levels in the city.
The proposed amendments do not remove any noise -related
regulations and would not foreseeably lead to a change in the
generation of noise at this time.
Therefore, a less than significant impact is anticipated with relation to
noise.
e.-£) No Impact — There are no airports, airfields, or airport land use
plans within the City. Therefore, the proposed DNSP amendments
would cause no impacts related to airport noise.
XIII. POPULATION
a. -c.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the UDC are not
AND HOUSING
anticipated to induce substantial population growth in the Santa
Clarita Valley, either directly or indirectly, nor would any of the
proposed provisions cause displacement of existing homes or people.
The proposed amendments to the DNSP are regulatory in nature.
Further, the proposed amendments are meant to clarify various issues
that have come up as the DNSP has been implemented and will not
create an increase, or substantially impact any existing residential
uses. The proposed project is a regulatory adjustment and does not
include any development activity at this time. The proposed DNSP
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amendments would not alter the City's population projections
consistent with the City's General Plan.
Therefore, the DNSP amendments would have no impact to
population and housing.
XIV. PUBLIC
a)i. No Impact — The proposed amendments will not directly increase
SERVICES
the need for fire protection services. However, any future
development would be subject to any applicable development fees,
which are established to compensate for growth. Since, the proposed
DNSP amendments are not anticipated to have a direct impact on fire
protection services, and future development would remain subject to
development fees, the amendments would have no impact to fire
services.
a)ii. No Impact — The proposed amendments are not anticipated to
directly increase the need for police services. However, any future
development would be subject to development fees, which are
established to compensate for growth. Since, the proposed DNSP
amendments would have no direct impact on police services, and
future development would remain subject to development fees, the
amendments would have no impact to police services.
a)iii. No Impact — The proposed project is not anticipated to directly
increase the population of the City of Santa Clarita. However, any
future residential development would be subject to school
development fees, which are established to compensate for growth.
Since, the proposed DNSP amendments would have no direct impact
on school services, and future development would be subject to
school development fees, the amendments would have no impact to
school services.
a)iv. No Impact — The proposed project is not anticipated to directly
increase number of persons using public parks. However, any future
development would be subject to park impact fees, which are
established to compensate for residential growth. Since, the proposed
DNSP amendments would have no direct impact on parks, and future
development would remain subject to park impact fees, the
amendments would have no impact to parks.
XIV. RECREATION
a. -b.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the DNSP will not
have any impact on recreational amenities within the City of Santa
Clarita. The proposed project is a regulatory adjustment and does not
include any development activities at this time. Any subsequent
a royals would be required to comply with the City's General Plan
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and would be subject to the City's park impact fees as applicable.
Therefore, no impact to recreation is anticipated with the proposed
DNSP amendments.
XV.
a. -g.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the DNSP are
TRANSPORTATION /
regulatory in nature and are not anticipated to have direct
TRAFFIC
developmental impacts that alter traffic load or capacity on street
systems. The proposed amendments to the DNSP are regulatory in
nature. Any subsequent development would be regulated by the
DNSP, the City's UDC, General Plan, and transportation policies and
would be subject to additional CEQA review to determine project
related impacts.
However, at this time, since no new development is being proposed,
and no impact to traffic is anticipated as a result of the proposed
DNSP amendments.
XVI. UTILITIES AND
a. -g.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the DNSP do not
SERVICE SYSTEMS
include any new development at this time. The proposed
amendments are regulatory in nature. Therefore, the project would
not result in the construction of new water facilities, expansion of
existing facilities, affect drainage patterns, water treatment services,
and furthermore, no impacts to landfill capacity would occur. Any
subsequent development would be required. to comply with the City's
General Plan and the requirements of the Regional Water Quality
Control Board and all applicable utility purveyors. Compliance with
these requirements would ensure all federal, state and local statutes
and imposed regulations are met. .
Therefore, no impact to utilities or service systems is anticipated as a
result of the approval of the proposed DNSP amendments.
XVII. MANDATORY
a. -c.) No Impact — The proposed amendments to the DNSP will not
FINDINGS OF
have a significant impact on the environment that would lead to a
SIGNIFICANCE
substantial reduction in habitat of a fish or wildlife species, or reduce
or restrict the number of rare, threatened or endangered species. The
proposed amendments to the DNSP are regulatory in nature. As
such, the proposed amendments do not remove any established City
regulations that protect any plant and animal species. The proposal
would not contribute to any cumulative impacts and would not cause
environmental effects that would adversely affect humans.
XVIII. DEPARTMENT
a.) No Impact — The legislative intent of the Department of Fish and
OF FISH AND GAME
Game `De Minimus' Finding is "to extend the current user -based
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`DE MINIMUS' funding system by allocating the transactional costs of wildlife
FINDING protection and management to those who would consume those
resources through urbanization and development..." (AB 3158,
Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990, effective January 1, 1991, Section
1(c)). However, the proposed DNSP amendments would not entitle
any new development; and any future development proposal seeking
discretionary approval would remain subject to CEQA and the CDFG
Code. Since, the proposed amendments are not anticipated to have a
significant adverse effect either individually or cumulatively, on fish
and wildlife resources, the project's impacts on fish and wildlife are
de minimus.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
APPLICATION: Master Case 11-129; Unified Development Code Amendment 11-004
PROJECT LOCATION: Downtown Newhall Specific Plan Area
PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Santa Clarita is preparing annual amendments to the Downtown Newhall
Specific Plan (DNSP). The proposed amendments include grammatical corrections, minor modifications to clarify
language and/or intent of the DNSP, along specific amendments to the provisions for the following: "A -frame" signs;
window signs; wall signs; outdoor display of merchandise on Main Street; wine bars, wine tasting rooms, micro -
breweries, wineries, and full service restaurants on Main Street that serve alcohol; the expiration of a legal, non-
conforming use; and the commercial transition between the Urban Center and Corridor zones.
On November 15, 2011, in a 5-0 vote, the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council approve this request.
A DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been prepared for this proposed project and was available for public review
during the public comment period from Tuesday, October 25, 2011, to Tuesday, November 15, 2011. A copy of the draft
Negative Declaration and all supporting documents will be located at the Permit Center Counter located in the City Hall
Building at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 140, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
The City of Santa Clarita City Council will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following date:
DATE: January 10, 2012
TIME: At or after 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City of Santa Clarita, Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Boulevard, First Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City of
Santa Clarita, at or prior to, the public hearing.
For further information regarding this proposal, please contact the case planner at the City of Santa Clarita Permit Center,
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 140, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Telephone: (661) 255-4330. Project Planner: Patrick
Leclair, Associate Planner.
Dated: December 15, 2011
Sarah P. Gorman
City Clerk
Publish Date: December 20, 2011