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Chapter 17.109 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 340

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Chapter 17.109 - SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 340

Sections:

17.109.010 - Planning Area 1.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Area 1 of Specific Plan No. 340 shall be the same as those permitted in Article VIII, Section 8.1 of Ordinance No. 348, except that those permitted uses pursuant to Article VIII, Sections 8.1(a)(2), (3), (11), (13), (14), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (25), (26), (27), and (28); Sections 8.1(b)(1), (2), and (3); and Section 8.1(c) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.1(a) shall include alley-loaded residential units, attached single-family residential units, and residential condominium units.

B.

The development standards for Planning Area 1 of Specific Plan No. 340 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIII, Section 8.2 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the development standards set forth in Article VIII, Sections 8.2(b), (c), and (e) shall be deleted and replaced with the following:

1.

The front yard setback when facing a public street shall be twenty (20) feet minimum to right-of-way line.

2.

The front yard setback when facing a private street shall be twelve (12) feet minimum to curb face (parking may encroach).

3.

The rear yard setback when facing a public street shall be fifteen (15) feet minimum to right-of-way line.

4.

The rear yard setback when facing a private street or driveway shall be five feet minimum to curb face.

5.

The rear yard setback when facing an autocourt shall be zero feet.

The side yard setback when facing a public street shall be fifteen (15) feet minimum to right-of-way line.

7.

The side yard setback when facing a private street or driveway shall be five feet minimum to curb face.

8.

The side yard setback when facing an autocourt shall be zero feet.

9.

Architectural features such as fireplaces or bay windows may encroach up to three feet into a setback.

C.

In addition, the following standards shall apply:

1.

The minimum floor area for a one-bedroom unit shall be seven hundred fifty (750) square feet. The minimum floor area for a two-bedroom unit shall be nine hundred (900) square feet. The minimum floor area for a three-bedroom unit shall be one thousand one hundred fifty (1,150) square feet.

2.

The minimum building separation between one-story buildings shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum building separation between two-story buildings shall be fifteen (15) feet. The minimum building separation between three-story buildings shall be twenty (20) feet.

3.

The minimum private open space on the first floor shall be eighty (80) square feet per unit. The minimum private open space on the second floor shall be forty (40) square feet per unit. The minimum private open space on the third floor shall be forty (40) square feet per unit.

D.

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIII of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4557 § 2 (part), 2007)

17.109.020 - Planning Area 2.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Area 2 of Specific Plan No. 340 shall be the same as those permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348, except that those permitted uses pursuant to Article VI,

Sections 6.1(a)(2), (3), (5), (7), (8), and (9); Sections 6.1(b)(1), (3), and (5); Section 6.1(c)(1); and Section 6.1(e) (1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 6.1(a) shall include alleyloaded residential units, attached single-family residential units, residential condominium units, congregate care residential facilities, and accessory buildings to a specific permitted use, provided that the accessory building is established as an ancillary use and does not change the character of that use.

B.

The development standards for Planning Area 2 of Specific Plan No. 340 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Article VI, Sections 6.2(a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) shall be deleted and replaced with the following:

1.

Building height shall not exceed a maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet.

2.

The minimum lot size shall be two thousand seven hundred thirty (2,730) square feet.

3.

The minimum lot width shall be thirty (30) feet. The minimum lot depth shall be ninety-one (91) feet.

4.

The front yard setback when facing a street shall be fifteen (15) feet minimum to curb face.

5.

The front yard setback when facing a paseo shall be fifteen (15) feet minimum to centerline of paseo.

6.

The side yard setback shall be four feet minimum to property line.

7.

The rear yard setback shall be three feet minimum to curb face.

8.

Architectural features such as fireplaces, bay windows, covered entries, patios or porches may encroach up to three feet into a setback.

C.

In addition, the following standards shall apply:

1.

Target floor area ratio shall be 0.50. Maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.75. Maximum lot coverage shall be 0.50.

2.

The minimum side to side building separation shall be eight feet.

3.

The minimum building separation along alleys (garage door face to garage door face) shall be thirty (30) feet.

4.

The minimum building separation along alleys (landscape area to landscape area) shall be twenty-four (24) feet.

5.

The minimum building separation across paseo areas shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet building to building and a minimum of twenty-four (24) feet between encroachments (patios, porches and covered entries).

6.

The minimum private open space shall be twelve (12) feet by fourteen (14) feet (one hundred sixty-eight (168) square feet).

7.

Each alley-loaded lot shall provide a minimum of twenty (20) square feet of landscaping at the rear of the lot.

8.

A side yard easement dedication for the use and enjoyment of the adjacent unit shall be provided. The building setback shall be four feet from the property line for a total of eight feet between units. The unit which has ground floor access and a patio location shall have use of the four feet side yard easement from the property line to the adjacent building footprint. The unit adjacent to the patio-accessible unit shall only be permitted window locations six feet above the floor line on the first and second floors.

9.

A common-use easement dedication for public/common use of alleys, driveways, open space (paseos), and recreation areas (pocket parks) shall be provided. The common-use easement shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide and shall be provided for at the front and rear of the lot. The common-use easement shall be held in the name of the homeowners' association for the enjoyment and use of project residents. The common-use easements shall be recorded at the time of final tract map and incorporated into the recorded condominium plan for the project.

Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Section 18.12 of Ordinance No. 348.

D.

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VI of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4557 § 2 (part), 2007)

17.109.030 - Planning Area 3.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Area 3 of Specific Plan No. 340 shall be the same as those permitted in Article XVI, Section 16.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that those permitted uses pursuant to Article XVI, Sections 16.2(a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7); Sections 16.2(b)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (8), and (9); Sections 16.2(c)(1) and (2); Section 16.2(d)(1); and Section 16.2(e) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 16.2(a) shall only include open space and trails.

B.

The development standards identified in Article XVI, Section 16.3 and Section 16.4 of Ordinance No. 348 shall not apply to Planning Area 3 of Specific Plan No. 340 as only open space and trails are permitted in Planning Area 3 and no development standards are required for these permitted uses.

(Ord. 348.4557 § 2 (part), 2007)

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  1. Chapter 17.04 — COUNTY LAND USE
  2. Chapter 17.08 — GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLANS
  3. Chapter 17.12 — ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS AND DISTRICTS
  4. Chapter 17.16 — R-R RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  5. Chapter 17.20 — R-R-O RURAL RESIDENTIAL, OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Z…
  6. Chapter 17.24 — R-1 ONE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE
  7. Chapter 17.28 — R-1A ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, MOUNTAIN RESORT ZONE
  8. Chapter 17.32 — R-A RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL ZONE
  9. Chapter 17.36 — R-2 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE
  10. Chapter 17.40 — R-2A LIMITED MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE
  11. Chapter 17.44 — R-3 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  12. Chapter 17.48 — R-3A VILLAGE TOURIST RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  13. Chapter 17.52 — R-T MOBILEHOME SUBDIVISIONS AND MOBILEHOME PAR…
  14. Chapter 17.56 — R-T-R MOBILEHOME SUBDIVISION, RURAL ZONE
  15. Chapter 17.60 — R-4 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  16. Chapter 17.64 — R-5 OPEN AREA COMBINING ZONE, RESIDENTIAL DEVE…
  17. Chapter 17.67 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  18. Chapter 17.68 — R-6 RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE ZONE
  19. Chapter 17.70 — R-7 ZONE (HIGHEST DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
  20. Chapter 17.72 — C-1 AND C-P GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONES
  21. Chapter 17.73 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  22. Chapter 17.76 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  23. Chapter 17.78 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  24. Chapter 17.79 — C-T ZONE (TOURIST COMMERCIAL)
  25. Chapter 17.80 — C-P-S SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE
  26. Chapter 17.82 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR
  27. Chapter 17.84 — C-R RURAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
  28. Chapter 17.88 — C-O COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE
  29. Chapter 17.90 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  30. Chapter 17.92 — R-VC RUBIDOUX-VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  31. Chapter 17.94 — MU ZONE (MIXED USE)
  32. Chapter 17.96 — I-P INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONE
  33. Chapter 17.97 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  34. Chapter 17.100 — M-SC MANUFACTURING-SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  35. Chapter 17.104 — M-M MANUFACTURING-MEDIUM ZONE
  36. Chapter 17.105 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  37. Chapter 17.106 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  38. Chapter 17.107 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  39. Chapter 17.108 — M-H MANUFACTURING-HEAVY ZONE
  40. Chapter 17.109 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  41. Chapter 17.110 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  42. Chapter 17.111 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  43. Chapter 17.112 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  44. Chapter 17.113 — M-R MINERAL RESOURCES ZONE
  45. Chapter 17.114 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  46. Chapter 17.115 — MIXED USE OVERLAYS
  47. Chapter 17.116 — M-R-A MINERAL RESOURCES AND RELATED MANUFACTU…
  48. Chapter 17.120 — A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURE ZONE
  49. Chapter 17.123 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  50. Chapter 17.124 — A-P LIGHT AGRICULTURE WITH POULTRY ZONE
  51. Chapter 17.128 — A-2 HEAVY AGRICULTURE ZONE
  52. Chapter 17.132 — A-D AGRICULTURE-DAIRY ZONE
  53. Chapter 17.136 — C/V CITRUS/VINEYARD ZONE
  54. Chapter 17.140 — C-C/V COMMERCIAL CITRUS/VINEYARD ZONE
  55. Chapter 17.142 — WINE COUNTRY ZONES (WC)
  56. Chapter 17.144 — W-2 CONTROLLED DEVELOPMENT AREAS ZONE
  57. Chapter 17.148 — R-D REGULATED DEVELOPMENT AREAS ZONE
  58. Chapter 17.152 — N-A NATURAL ASSETS ZONE
  59. Chapter 17.156 — W-2-M CONTROLLED DEVELOPMENT AREA WITH MOBILE…
  60. Chapter 17.160 — W-1 WATERCOURSE, WATERSHED AND CONSERVATION A…
  61. Chapter 17.164 — W-E WIND ENERGY RESOURCE ZONE
  62. Chapter 17.168 — SP SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE
  63. Chapter 17.172 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  64. Chapter 17.176 — SPECIAL STUDIES ZONES—GEOLOGIC REPORT REQUIRE…
  65. Chapter 17.180 — STANDARDS FOR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
  66. Chapter 17.188 — OFF-STREET VEHICLE PARKING STANDARDS
  67. Chapter 17.192 — PERMIT APPLICATIONS
  68. Chapter 17.196 — VARIANCES
  69. Chapter 17.200 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  70. Chapter 17.206 — CROWING FOWL PERMITS
  71. Chapter 17.208 — PUBLIC USE PERMITS
  72. Chapter 17.212 — FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
  73. Chapter 17.216 — PLOT PLANS
  74. Chapter 17.220 — REVOCATION OF VARIANCES AND PERMITS
  75. Chapter 17.224 — COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WE…
  76. Chapter 17.228 — MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED PERMITS
  77. Chapter 17.232 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY SITING PERMIT
  78. Chapter 17.236 — KENNELS AND CATTERIES
  79. Chapter 17.240 — MINI-WAREHOUSES
  80. Chapter 17.244 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
  81. Chapter 17.248 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES
  82. Chapter 17.252 — ADVERTISING REGULATIONS
  83. Chapter 17.254 — TERMPORARY SIGNS
  84. Chapter 17.256 — TEMPORARY EVENTS
  85. Chapter 17.260 — MOBILEHOMES
  86. Chapter 17.264 — MOBILEHOME PARKS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  87. Chapter 17.268 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
  88. Chapter 17.272 — COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES
  89. Chapter 17.276 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
  90. Chapter 17.277 — WIRELESS FACILITIES
  91. Chapter 17.280 — AMENDMENTS AND CHANGE OF ZONE
  92. Chapter 17.284 — ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
  93. Chapter 17.288 — METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
  94. Chapter 17.290 — PAROLEE-PROBATIONER HOMES
  95. Chapter 17.291 — COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
  96. Chapter 17.292 — BERMUDA DUNES NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERL…
  97. Chapter 17.294 — ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
  98. Chapter 17.296 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
  99. Chapter 17.298 — UNATTENDED DONATION BINS
  100. Chapter 17.300 — Mobile Food Trucks
  101. Chapter 17.302 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES
  102. Chapter 17.306 — INDUSTRIAL HEMP ACTIVITIES
  103. Chapter 17.310 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS
  104. Chapter 17.314 — HOUSING ALTERNATIVES
  105. Chapter 17.318 — RANCHO COMMUNITY EVENT FACILITIES

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