Chapter 28.46 — SP-5 ZONE

It is the purpose of the SP-5 Zone to establish a single residential unit district where affordability of the housing is ensured and where specific development standards are established to protect the natural environment and neighborhood values on property adjacent to Westmont College. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

The uses permitted in the SP-5 Zone in the SP-5 Land Use Map depicted on Map A shall be as follows:

Land Use A - Single Residential Units: Uses permitted in Area A are:

• A. Single Residential units;

• B. Recreational uses including, but not limited to, spas, jacuzzis, and children's play areas;

• C. Private open space including, but not limited to, patios, decks, and yards for the private use of the residents of individual homes; and

• D. Uses, buildings, and structures incidental, accessory and subordinate to the permitted uses.

• Land Use B - Dedicated Open Space: This area is to be maintained in a natural state to preserve the creek habitat, protect the steep slopes from erosion, and maintain the scenic quality of these areas. Uses permitted in Area B are:

  • A. Installation of storm drain systems;

  • B. Flood control projects; and

  • C. Brush removal, not including trees, for fire protection purposes, subject to Municipal Code provisions for vegetation removal.

Land Use C - Common Passive Open Space: This area is to be used for passive recreation. Uses permitted in Area C are:

• A. Walking trails;

• B. Bicycle paths; and

• C. Utilities, storm drains, flood control and other infrastructures as approved by the City.

Land Use D - Private Active Recreation: This area is to be used as common recreation for the residents. Uses permitted in Area D are:

• A. One recreation building not to exceed 1,500 square feet for the exclusive use of residents and their guests for private social functions;

• B. Outdoor decks and picnic areas, barbecue, volleyball court, active recreation lawn area, playground equipment, parking and other incidental amenities appropriate to this use;

• C. Landscaped areas for common use; and

• D. Drainage detention areas and related facilities.

• Land Use E - Neighborhood Recreation: This area is to be developed as a common recreation facility available for use by residents of adjoining neighborhood. Uses permitted in Area E are:

  • A. Playground equipment, picnic areas, active recreation lawn areas, and other incidental amenities appropriate to this use;

  • B. Landscaped areas for common use;

• C. Open areas required for the protection of scenic, habitat or other resources; and D. Storm drainage improvements and detention areas and related facilities.

• Land Use F - Circulation: This area is to be used for roads and on-street parking. Uses permitted in Area F are:

  • A. Roads;

  • B. Sidewalks; and

  • C. On-street parking areas.

==> picture [435 x 581] intentionally omitted <==

SP-5 LAND USE MAP

(Ord. 4900, 1995)

The Planning Commission may impose such appropriate and reasonable conditions and restrictions as it may deem necessary for the protection of property in the neighborhood or in the interest of public health, safety and welfare in order to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter. However, no variance, modification, or other approval shall be granted for building height, maximum number of residential dwelling units, or maximum residential dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. 4900, 1995)

No building in this zone shall exceed a height of 30 feet nor exceed the height limitations imposed for the protection and enhancement of solar access by Chapter 28.11 of this title. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

Residential lots fronting a public or private street shall have a front setback from curb face of the roadway of not less than 25 feet. Residential lots fronting common open space or driveways shall have a front setback of not less than 10 feet. There shall be interior setbacks of not less than 10 feet. (Ord. 5459, 2008; Ord. 4900, 1995)

Residential lots shall have no less than 6,500 square feet. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

Off-street parking shall be provided as required in Chapter 28.90 of this title. Notwithstanding Chapter 28.90 , no more than five spaces shall adjoin each other without intervening landscaping areas. It is the intent of this chapter that parking areas shall not dominate open space and landscaping areas. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

If necessary to preserve natural terrain features and open space, the Planning Commission may grant modifications of City street design standards as may be deemed necessary to assure that the intent of this chapter is observed and the public welfare and safety secured. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

Signs shall be permitted in this zone only as provided in the Sign Ordinance, Chapter 22.70 of this title. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

Notwithstanding the applicability standards of Chapter 22.68 of this code, all development within the SP-5 Zone shall be subject to the review and approval of the Architectural Board of Review. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

The maximum density shall be no greater than 1.4 residential units per gross acre. The maximum number of residential units in this zone shall be no greater than 41 units. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

Phasing of development is permitted consistent with an approved Tentative Subdivision Map. If the sequence of construction of residential portions of the development is to occur in stages (phases) then the open space and/or recreational facilities shall be developed in proportion to the number of residential units intended to be developed during any given stage of construction as approved by the Planning Commission. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

All residential units shall be affordable to moderate income households as defined by the City of Santa Barbara Housing Program or its successor. Affordability requirements for every residential unit shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. The maximum household income level shall not exceed the moderate income level as determined by the Community Development Director. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

Not less than 50% of the gross area of the property in this zone shall be a combination of Dedicated Open Space, Common Open Space, Private Active Recreation and Neighborhood Recreation, as defined in the land uses permitted section (28.46.010), Land Uses B, C, D and E. Open space and landscaped areas shall dominate the site development. Such open space and landscaped areas shall include substantial useable areas for passive and/or active recreational use. Further, from public view, the development should present an open space and landscaped effect so that parking areas and building masses shall not dominate the scene. (Ord. 4900, 1995)

Prior to the approval of any development on the property, a Mitigation Monitoring Program consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act shall be approved by the Planning Commission. (Ord. 4900, 1995)