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Home My WebLink About01-16 Amending Code Relating to Residential Development StandardsORDINANCE NO. 01-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Costa Mesa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: a. Section 13-6 is amended to include the following definitions: "Attic. Any non -habitable area immediately below the roof. and wholly or partly within the roof framing. Awning. A roof -like cover that projects from the wall of a building for the purpose of shielding the sun or providing an architectural accent. Building height. The distance from the grade to the highest point on the roof, including roof -top mechanical equipment and screening. Dormer. A vertical window in a projection built out from a sloping roof. Lot, development. The master lot or project site upon which a development will be constructed. Lot, individual dwelling unit. An individual building site or lot within a development intended for construction of a single attached or detached dwelling unit. Story. For purposes related to zoning regulations, a story is that portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above it. If there is no floor above it, then the space between such floor and the ceiling next above it shall constitute. a story. An attic shall not be considered a story. A basement or cellar shall not be considered a story, if the finished floor level directly above the basement or cellar is less than 4 feet above finish grade at all locations. Any uncovered deck or activity area above the first story shall be considered a story." Townhouse. A single-family attached dwelling unit located on an individual dwelling unit lot, and is part of a row of units that contains 3 or more dwelling units. " b. Section 13-28 is hereby amended to read as follows: "(a) Administrative adjustment. Any deviation from an adopted development standard in this Zoning Code that meets the criteria listed in Table 13- 28(a). TABLE 13-28(a) ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS Standard Deviation Range Decrease in required front yard depth; provided that in residential zones, the garage is set back a minimum of 19 feet from the front property line. More than 20% but no more than 40% Decrease in required rear yard depth. More than 20% but no more than 40% Decrease in required side yard width. More than 20% but no more than 40% Increase in maximum fence/wall height. More than 33 1/3% but no more than 50% Increase in depth of permitted projections into required yards. More than 20% but no more than 40% Deviation in sign area, height, setbacks, separation and other sign specifications More than 10% but no more than 20% Decrease in required distance between main structures More than 20% but no more than 40% Decrease in required distance between accessory and main structures- More than 20% but no more than 40% (b) Conditional use permit. Any use specified in this Zoning Code as requiring a conditional use permit. (c) Density bonus or incentive. Any request for incentives to produce lower income and senior housing per State Government Code Section 65915. (d) Design review. Any construction that results in 3 or more dwelling units on a development lot in any residential zone, except planned development, shall be subject to design review_ (e) Development review. The following shall be subject to development review: (1) Construction of 2 or fewer new single -story dwelling units and/or new buildings such as garages or carports in the R2 -MD, R2 -HD, or R3 zones. Single -story room additions and other minor construction that comply with all applicable development standards shall not be subject to development review; (2) Construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings in the AP, CL, C1, C2, C1 -S,. MG, or MP zones. However, building additions that do not exceed 2,000 square feet or 50% of the existing building area, whichever is less, and comply with all applicable development standards shall not be subject to development review. (3) Granny units and accessory apartments in an R1 zone; (4) Proposals to convert apartments under construction to residential common interest developments; and (5) Any other use specified in this Zoning Code as requiring development review. (f) Lot line adjustment. Any adjustment to an existing lot line between two lots, where the land taken from one lot is added to an abutting lot- ,and/or ot,and/or where a greater number of lots than originally existed is not 2 created. A lot line adjustment may be used to combine two or more abutting lots. (g) Master plan. Prior to development in the Planned Development (PD), Town Center (TC), Shopping Center (C1 -S), and both Institutional and Recreational (I&R and I&R-S) zoning districts, a master plan is required. Preliminary master plans are required in the TC zone, are optional in PD zones, and are not required in C1 -S, I&R-S and I&R zones. (1) Amendments to the master plan Minor changes in the location, siting or character of buildings and structures may be authorized by the Planning Division if required by the final engineering or other circumstances not foreseen at the time the master plan was approved. No change authorized under this section may cause any of the following: a. A change in the use or character of the development; b. An increase in the overall density or floor area ratio of the development; C. An increase in overall coverage of structures; d. A reduction or change in character of approved open space; e. A reduction of required off-street parking; f. A detrimental alteration to the pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle circulation and utility networks; or g. A reduction in required street pavement widths. (2) Substantial amendments to the master plan encompassing one or more of the above listed changes shall be processed and reviewed pursuant to the provisions for new master plans. (h) Minor conditional use permit. Any use or deviation from development standards specified in this Zoning Code as requiring a minor conditional use permit. (i) Minor design review. The following shall be subject to minor design review: (1) In the R -I zone, any two-story construction or second -floor addition; and (2) In the R2 -MD, R2 -HD, and R-3 zones, any two-story construction on a lot where there are 2 or fewer dwelling units, or second story additions on lots with more than 2 dwelling units. (j) Minor modification. Any deviation from an adopted development standard in this Zoning Code that meets the criteria listed in Table 13- 28(j)(1). TABLE 13-28(j) (1) . MINOR MODIFICATION Standard Deviation Range Decrease in required front yard depth; provided that in residential zones, the garage is set back a minimum of 19 feet from the front property line. 20% or less Decrease in required rear yard depth. 20% or less Decrease in required side yard width. 20% or less Increase in maximum fence/wall height. 33 1/3% or less Decrease in 5 -foot setback on street side for fences/walls in excess of 36 inches on comer lots in multi -family residential zones. 100% or less Increase in depth of permitted projections into required yards. 20% or less Decrease in minimum driveway width for two or more dwelling units. to not less than 10 feet Deviation in sign area, height, setbacks, separation and other sign specifications 10% or less Decrease in required distance between main structures 20% or less Decrease in required distance between accessory and main structures 20% or less 1 } Minor building additions that encroach into required setbacks no further than the existing main structure, excluding architectural features. However, no nonconforming setback width or depth may be decreased further, and the building addition shall comply with all other applicable sections of this Zoning Code and other codes. 2) Fabric awnings that project no more than 5 feet from the building face. 3) Any deviation from development standards specified in this Zoning Code as requiring a minor modification. (k) Mobile home park conversion. Any conversion of an existing mobile home park to any other use permitted or conditionally permitted in the applicable zoning district. (1) Planned signing program. A voluntary, optional alternative to the general sign regulations, except in the C1 -S zone where it is required. (m) Redevelopment action. Any development or-, use proposed within the Redevelopment Project Area as specified by the Redevelopment Plan or by policy of the Redevelopment Agency as requiring Redevelopment Agency approval. (n) Residential common interest development conversion. A proposal to convert an occupied or previously occupied apartment complex to a residential common interest development project. (o) Rezone. Any proposed change to the official zoning map. 4 (p) Specific plan conformity review. Any proposed action or land use which is required by the applicable specific plan to be reviewed for conformity with the purpose and intent of the plan. (q) Tentative tract or parcel map (including vesting). Any proposed subdivision of land which is required by a provision of the Subdivision Map Act or this Zoning Code to file a tentative tract or parcel map. (r) Variance. Any deviation from a development standard in this Zoning Code that is not specified as a minor modification or administrative adjustment, or a deviation that is not allowed by approval of conditional use permit, minor conditional use permit, or specific plan conformity procedure. (s) Landmarks and historic districts located within the City. A person may request placement of a significant historic structure on the Local Register of Historic Places subject -to the criteria and procedures established in Chapter IX, Article 14, Historic Preservation. (t) Certificate of Appropriateness. A certificate issued by the Planning Commission (or other commission/committee designated by the City Council), approving plans, specifications, or statements of work for any proposed alteration, restoration, or rehabilitation, construction, relocation, or demolition, in whole or in part, of a "Designated Cultural Resource" listed on the City's Local Register of Historic Places." C. Table 13-29(c) is hereby amended to read as follows: i "TABLE 13-29(c) PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS PUBLIC PUBLIC FINAL NOTICE OF NOTICE HEARING RECOMMENDING REVIEW DECISION PLANNING APPLICATIONS, REQUIRED REQUIRED AUTHORITY AUTHORITY REQUIRED Development Review No No None Planning No Minor Modification Division Lot Line Adjustment No No None Zoning Yes Administrator Administrative Adjustment Yes No None Zoning Yes Minor Conditional Use Permit Administrator Minor Design Review Planned Signing Program Design Review Yes Yes Planning Division Planning Yes Mobile Home Park Commission Conversion Residential Common Interest Development Conversion Specific Plan Conformity Review Tentative Parcel Map Tentative Tract Map Variance Conditional Use Permit Yes Yes Planning Division Planning Yes Density Bonus Commission Master Plan (excepted Master Plan- preliminary where noted otherwise in this Zoning Code) Redevelopment Action Yes Yes Planning Redevelopment Yes Commission Agency Rezone Yes Yes Planning City Council No Commission; and, if located in a Redevelopment Project Area, the Redevelopment Agency Local Register of Historic No No Planning City Council Yes Places Commission or other Commission /Committee as designated by the City Council Certificate of No No Planning Planning No" Appropriateness Commission or Commission other Commission or other /Committee as Commission/ designated by the Committee City Council as designated by City Council d. Section 13-29(e)(7) is hereby added to read as follows: "(7) For residential developments, consistency with any applicable design guidelines adopted by City Council resolution." e. Section 13-29(g)(14) is hereby added to read as follows: 6 "(14) Design review and minor design review findings: a. The proposed development is substantially compatible and harmonious with existing and/or anticipated development on surrounding properties. This includes site planning, • landscaping, appearance, scale of structures, location of windows, and any other applicable features relative to a compatible and attractive development." f. Section 13-32 is hereby amended to read as follows: "Table 13-32 identifies development standards in the residential zones, with the exception of development standards for common interest developments (see ARTICLE 2 COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPMENTS). See also ARTICLE 9 GENERAL SITE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS of this chapter for additional requirements for all the residential zones." g. Table 13-32 is hereby amended to read as follows: 4TABTE.13-32 RESIDENTIAL. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STANDARDS RI R2 -MD- R2 -HD R3 Minimum Lot Area 6,000 square feet 12,000 square feet 12,000 square feet 12,000 square feet Minimum Lot Width Interior lot: 50 feet Interior lot: 100 feet Corner lot: 60 feet Corner lot: 100 feet Maximum Number of 2 stories/27 feet for residential land uses. The maximum number of stories and building height for nonresidential land Stories & Building uses shall be determined in conjunction with the conditional use permit review process._ Height Note: Lofts, as defined in section 13-6, without exterior access and having only clerestory windows will not be regarded as a story. See also Attic discussion below. Attics Attics shall not be heated or cooled, nor contain any electrical outlets, or operable windows. Attics above second stories shall be an integral part of the second story roofline and not appear as a 3' story on any building elevation. Windows in any attic space above the second story shall be incidental and limited to a dormer style. Maximum Density 1 dwelling unit per 6,000 square " 1 dwelling unit per 1 dwelling unit per 1 dwelling unit per 2,178 (Based on gross feet 3,630 square feet 3,000 square feet square feet acreage.) (Note: Only 1 dwelling unit is 1 unit per 3,000 square permitted per lot.) feet for legal lots existing as of March 16, 1992, that are less than 7,260 square feet in area but not less than 6,000 square feet in area. Minimum Open 40% of total lot area 40% of total lot area Space Distance Between 10 -foot minimum between main buildings Buildings 6 -foot minimum between main buildings and accessory structures Driveway width 10 -foot minimum Same as Rl, except 16 -foot minimum driveway is required if the driveway serves tenants and/or guest parking for more than one dwelling unit. 7 "TABLE 13-32 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STANDARDS R1 R2 -MD R211D R3 Driveway length Straight -in driveways to garages shall have a minimum length of 19 -feet from the ultimate property line. Storage Not applicable. Each unit shall be provided with 200 cubic feet of securable storage exterior to the unit. If this storage is provided within the garage or carport it shall be located so as not to obstruct the required 'clear dimensions of the covered parking space (per the City of Costa Mesa Parking Design Standards) at any point less than 4 feet above the finished surface level of the parking stall. Mechanical Roof -top location is prohibited on single-family dwelling units. equipment, excluding antennas and flush- All other locations: Screening required from public rights -of way and adjacent properties. mounted solar panels Antennas are subject to Chapter 1X, Article 2 Antennas. on roofs. SETBACKS FOR MAIN BUELDINGS AND. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. AND STRUCTURES (Minimum distances given, unless otherwise noted. All setbacks from streets are measured from the ultimate property line shown. on the Master Plan of Highways). Front 20 feet Side Interior property line: 5 feet. Note: Accessory structures that do not exceed 6'/z feet in height in the RI zone or 15 feet in height in the other residential zones may have a zero side setback. Property line abutting a public street: 10 feet. Note: Driveways providing straight-iri access from a public street to a garage shall be at least 19 feet long, as measured from the property line. Rear (not abutting a 20 feet for 2 story structures. 15 feet for 2 story publicly dedicated 10 feet for 1 story structures (15 -foot maximum height) provided that maximum rear yard structures. alley) coverage is not exceeded. 10 feet for 1 story ' structures (15 -foot Note: Accessory structures that do not exceed 6'/z feet in height in the R1 zone or 15 feet maximum height). in height in the R2 zones may have a zero rear yard setback, except on corner lots in the R2 zones. Note: Accessory structures that do not exceed 15 feet Corner lots in the R2 -MD, R2 -HD & R3 zones_ in height may have a zero a. Where the rear property line of a corner lot adjoins the side property line of another rear yard setback, except lot, no detached accessory structure shall be allowed on the corner lot, except within on corner lots (see R2 -MD the rear quarter of the corner lot farthest from the side street. _ and R2 -HD column for b. Where the rear property line of a corner lot abuts a public or private street, accessory setbacks for corner lots). structures shall maintain setbacks for main structures. Rear Yard Coverage Main Buildings: 25% of rear yard area.* Not applicable (Maximum) Accessory Buildings: 50% of rear yard area.* * Rear yard area equals lot width, measured from side property line to side property line, multiplied by 20 feet. Rear Abutting a 5 feet; however, garages may be required to setback further to ensure adequate back up distance. Rear Yard Coverage Publicly Dedicated does not apply. Alley Note: Accessory structures that do not exceed 6'/2 feet in height in the R1 zone or 15 feet in height in the other residential zones may have a zero rear yard setback, except on corner lots in the R2 and R3 zones where accessory structures shall maintain setbacks for main structures. Bluff Top Setback No building or structure closer than 10 feet from bluff crest (see Section 13-34 BLUFF -TOP DEVELOPMENT). PROJECTIONS (Ma7dmum amount of projections given) Roof or Eaves 2 feet 6 inches into required side setback or building separation area. Overhang; Awning 5 feet into required front or rear setback. Open, unenclosed 2 feet 6 inches into required setback or building separation area. stairways. Chimneys 2 feet above maximum building height. Fireplaces 2 feet into required setback or building separation area. "TABLE 13-32 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STANDARDS RI R2 -MD R2 -IID R3 PARKING (See. Chapter VD - LANDSCAPING (See also Chapter VI[). Landscape parkways with a combined width of 10 feet, but not less than 3 feet on one side, shall be provided along the sides of interior private streets and/or common driveways. The parkway on the house side of private streets or common driveways shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width. SIGNS (See Chapter VIM. POOLS AND SPAS Above -ground pools and spas shall not be located in the required front yard setback from a public street and are subject to 5 -foot side and 10 -foot rear yard setbacks for main structures. Additional setbacks may be applicable pursuant to building code requirements. FENCES AND WALLS Fences and walls placed between the property line and required setback line for main buildings shall conform the City's walls, fences, and landscaping standards. - See ARTICLE 9 GENERAL SITE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS of this chapter for further information." h. Section 13-38 is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 13-38. ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (a) If the proposed residential project is to be located in proximity to a freeway, major arterial, airport or any other source of significant noise, an acoustical evaluation of the working drawings may be required to be submitted by an acoustical engineer for approval by the City. The noise levels shall certify that the construction will reduce interior noise levels to 45 CNEL and exterior noise levels to 65 CNEL. (b) All newly created lots shall have frontage on a dedicated street equal to, or in excess of, the required minimum lot width, with the exception of common interest developments. (c) Additional conditions or special requirements may be reasonably applied by other City departments (e.g., Fire Department) to ensure that the proposed residential development is compatible and harmonious with existing developments in the vicinity, and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. If such conditions are applied, the conditions must be fulfilled or a security posted to ensure completion of the conditions to the satisfaction of the appropriate department prior to final occupancy." i. Section 13-40(a) (1) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(1) All new residential common interest development projects shall be processed according to the design review procedures contained in CHAPTER III PLANNING APPLICATIONS." 9 k Section 13-40(a)(3) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(3) Conversion of newly constructed residential complexes, that have never been occupied, to residential common interest development projects shall be subject to Section 13-41 NEW RESIDENTIAL COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPMENTS and shall be processed according to the design review procedures contained in CHAPTER III PLANNING APPLICATIONS." Section 13-41(b) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(b) Development standards. Table 13-41(b) identifies the development standards for common interest developments. See also ARTICLE 9 GENERAL SITE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS of this chapter for additional requirements. Projects shall comply with all applicable standard plans and specifications and adopted City and State codes, as well as the following provisions: (1) The location and orientation of all buildings shall be designed and arranged to preserve natural features by minimizing the disturbance to the natural environment. Natural features such as trees, groves, waterways, scenic points, historic spots or landmarks, bluffs or slopes shall be delineated on the site plan and considered when planning the location and orientation of buildings, open spaces, underground services, walks, paved areas, playgrounds, parking areas and finished grade elevations. (2) All structures proposed to be constructed within a project shall conform to the following requirements: a. Structures having dwelling .units attached side by side shall avoid the long -row effect by being composed of no more than 6 dwelling units. Alternative designs which accomplish the same purpose may be approved by the Planning Division. b. Structures having dwelling units attached side by side shall avoid the long -row effect with a break in the facade by having an offset in the front building line of at least 4 feet for every 2 dwelling units within such structure. Alternate designs which accomplish the same purpose may be approved by the Planning Division. C. Consideration shall be given to the effect of proposed development on the light, air and privacy of adjacent properties. (3) Outside uncovered and unenclosed storage of boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and other similar vehicles shall be prohibited 10 unless specifically designated areas for the exclusive storage of such vehicles are set aside on the final master plan and provided for in the association's covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Where such areas are provided, they shall be enclosed and screened from view on a horizontal plane from adjacent areas by a combination of 6 -foot high opaque fences and permanently maintained landscaping. (4) No exterior television antenna shall be permitted, but a common underground cable service to all dwelling units may be provided. (5) The developer shall install an on-site lighting system in all parking areas, vehicular access ways, and along major walkways. The lighting shall be directed onto driveways and walkways within the project and away from dwelling units and adjacent properties, and shall be of a type approved by the Development Services Department. (6) All projects shall be designed with a minimum of one lot to be held in common ownership and maintained by a homeowners association. This lot shall be used for common driveways, parking areas, and at least 10 feet of street setback landscaped areas." I. Table 13-41(b) is hereby added to read as follows: vx"TABLE 13r41(b) k z +it ? ':� fit-._ ' x �"r1 `£�£�' kM .€• z qLi i� X � �t'`.b' a Sj S i ��Xl {2..:1a ` # cY �? z _, d >ri }cue '�x'...)�'�s, �.+ iCt rr .... i .t rF .x &� i. �'. rri STANDARDS ` SINGLE )CtAMI)�,Y U�I1TS (loca'te ontndiv�dual`1 C `¢ OTHER UNITS' L ��YL-.. IN^X- ��' Individual Dwelling Unit All zones: 3,000 square feet with an overall average of 3,500 No minimum requirement. Minimum Lot Area square feet. Note: Lot sizes may be reduced proportionately if other useable open space is provided within the overall development. Minimum Number of Units 3 3 Maximum Number of 2 stories/ 27 feet Stories & Building Height Note: Lofts, as defined in section 13-6, without exterior access and having only clerestory windows will not be regarded as a story. See also Attic discussion below. Attics Attics shall not be heated or cooled, nor contain any electrical outlets or operable windows. Attics above second stories shall be an integral part of the second story roofline and not appear as a 3' story on any building elevation. Windows in any attic space above the second story shall be incidental and limited to a dormer style. Maximum Density (based Same as underlying zoning district. on gross acreage) Minimum Open Space Development Lot: 40% of total lot area. Individual Dwelling Unit 40% overall, with a minimum 400 square -foot area with no Not applicable. Lot: dimension less that 15 feet. Private Open Space: Same as individual dwelling unit lot above. An adjoining patio required with no . dimension less than 10 feet. Common Open Space Common open space areas shall be designed and located within the development to allow maximum use by all residents. Enclosed buildings used for recreation or leisure facilities should not be used to satisfy more than 15 per cent of required open space. Distance between buildings 10 -foot minimum between main buildings 6 -foot minimum between main buildings and accessory structures Driveway width 10 -foot minimum, except 16 -foot minimum driveway is required if the driveway serves tenants and/or guest parking for more than one dwelling unit. Driveway length Straight -in driveways to garages shall have a minimum length of 19 -feet from the ultimate property line. Storage Not applicable. Each unit shall be provided with 200 cubic feet of securable storage exterior to the unit. If this storage is provided within the garage or carport it shall be located so as not to obstruct the required clear dimensions of the covered parking space (per the City of Costa Mesa Parking Design Standards) at any point less than 4 feet above the finished surface level of the parking stall. Mechanical equipment, Roof -top location is prohibited. Screening required from public rights - excluding antennas and of -way and adjacent properties. flush -mounted solar panels on roofs . 12 13 G X SETBACKS FOR MAIN BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND',STRUCTURES (Mmunum dtstancesxgiven, T �� F ; unless otherwise noted�All sdtba from x cks streets to development lots are measured from the nI property Lne shown on the ,lunate MastenPlan ofHighways) '��" � ' ��`_�(, �' ;R x � `t Front Development Lot: 20 feet 20 feet Individual Dwelling Unit None Not applicable Lot: Side (interior) Development Lot: 5 feet Side (street side, if applicable) 10 feet Development Lot: Note: Driveways providing straight-in access from a public street to a garage shall be at least 19 feet long, as measured from the property line. Rear (not abutting a publicly dedicated alley) Development Lot: 20 feet for 2 story structures in R2-MD and R2-HD zones; 15 feet for 2 story structures in the R-3 zone. 10 feet for 1 story structures (15-foot maximum height) provided that maximum rear yard coverage is not exceeded. Exception: Rear yard coverage does not apply to the R-3 zone. Note: Accessory structures that do not exceed 15 feet in height may have a zero rear yard setback, except on corner lots. Corner lots in the R2-MD, R2-HD & R3 zones: a. Where the rear property line of a corner lot adjoins the side property line of another lot, no detached accessory structure shall be allowed on the comer lot, except within the rear quarter of the comer lot farthest from the side street. b. Where the rear property line of a corner lot abuts a public or private street, accessory structures shall maintain setbacks for main structures. Rear Yard Coverage Main Buildings: 25 % of rear yard area. * (Maximum) in the R2-MD and R2-HD zones Accessory Buildings: 50% of rear yard area.* * Rear yard area equals lot width, measured from side property line to side property line, multiplied by 20 feet. Rear Abutting a Publicly 5 feet; however, garages may be required to set back further to ensure adequate back up distance. Rear Dedicated Alley Yard Coverage does not apply. Note: Accessory structures that do not exceed 15 feet in height may have a zero rear yard setback, except on corner lots where accessory structures shall maintain setbacks for main structures. Bluff Top Setback No building or structure closer than 10 feet from bluff crest (see Section 13-34 BLUFF-TOP DEVELOPMENT). . �OJECTIONS • � � �A , � � x, � � � � Roof or Eaves Overhang; 2 feet 6 inches into required side setback or building separation area. Awning 5 feet into required front or rear setback. Open, unenclosed 2 feet 6 inches into required setback or building separation area. stairways. Chimneys 2 feet above maximum building height. Fireplaces 2 feet into required setback or building separation area. PARKING (See Chapter VI). 2-car garage required. Yes Not required. Automatic garage door Yes Yes, if garages are provided. opener required. 13 LANDSCAPING A detailed landscape plan prepared pursuant to CHAPTER VII LANDSCAPING STANDARDS shall be approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of any building ermits. Landscape parkways with a combined width of 10 feet, but not less than 3 feet on one side, shall be provided along the sides of interior private streets and/or common driveways. The parkway on the house side of private streets or common driveways shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width. SIGNS (See Chapter VIII). POOLS AND. SPAS.. Above-ground pools and spas shall not be located in the required front yard setback from a public street and are subject to 5-foot side and 10-foot rear yard setbacks for main structures. Additional setbacks may be applicable pursuant to building code requirements. FENCES, AND WALLS , Fences and walls placed between the property line and required setback line for main buildings shall conform the City's walls, fences, and landscaping standards. See ARTICLE 9 GENERAL SITE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS of this chapter for further information." 14 M. Table 13-58 is hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE 13-58 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT STANDARD PDR -LD PDR MD PDR -HD PDR -NCM PDC PDI Maximum Density per Section 13- 8 12 20 35 20 59 MAXIMUM DENSITY CRITERIA. (dwelling units per acre) Density in Mixed Use Projects The density of the residential component of a mixed use Planned Development shall be calculated by dividing the total number of dwelling units proposed by that portion of the total site area' devoted to residential uses, including required parking, landscaping, open space, and driveways to serve the residential component. The density permitted within the residential component shall be determined by the criteria established in Section 13-59 MAXIMUM DENSITY CRITERIA. Maximum Site Coverage Not applicable 30% outside the NOTE: Site coverage of multi- Downtown 50% story projects with integrated Redevelopment parking structures shall be based Project Area upon the usable floor area at the street or grade level, exclusive of 35% within the parking areas, driveways, plazas, Downtown courtyards or pedestrian Redevelopment walkways. Project Area Perimeter Open Space per Section 20 feet abutting all public rights-of-way (may be reduced in the PDC and PDR -NCM zones 13-61 PERIMETER OPEN pursuant to Section 13-61 PERIMETER OPEN SPACE CRITERIA). SPACE CRITERIA. Open Space 45% of total site area', 42% of total site area', See Perimeter Open Space and inclusive of Perimeter Open inclusive of Perimeter Open CHAPTER VI PARKING. Space. See Section 13-60 Space. See Section 13-60 REQUIRED OPEN REQUIRED OPEN SPACE SPACE CRITERIA FOR CRITERIA FOR PLANNED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL. RESIDENTIAL. Bluff -top Setback. No building or structure closer than 10 feet from bluff crest (see Section 13-62(h) ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS). Maximum Floor Area Ratio Refer to CHAPTER V, ARTICLE 8 FLOOR AREA RATIOS. PARKING (See Chapter VI). LANDSCAPING (See Chapter VII). SIGNS (See Chapter VIM. 1 Site area is defined as the area equal to the original lot size, less the area occupied by adjacent dedicated streets. 2 Site coverage is defined as that portion of the site area within planned development commercial and industrial projects occupied by buildings. Site coverage shall not include parking structures, surface parking lots, driveways, plazas, courtyards or sidewalks. 15 "TABLE 13-58 (CONTINUED) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT STANDARD I PDR -LD PDR -MD PDR -111) PDR -NCM PDC PDI PROJECTIONS (Maximum dept of proiectionsgiven) Roof or Eaves Overhang; Awning 2 feet 6 inches into required side setback or building separation area. 5 feet into required front or rear setback. Open, unenclosed stairways. 2 feet 6 inches into required setback area. Chimneys 2 feet above maximum building height. Fireplaces 2 feet into required setback or building separation area ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Uses Underroof All nonresidential uses shall be conducted underroof except as allowed by a minor conditional use permit or as permitted elsewhere in this Zoning Code. Exceptions include sidewalk sales and parking lot sales which are allowed on the basis of a maximum of 4 sales per fiscal year with a maximum length of 3 days per sale and subject to obtaining a business permit. Outdoor Storage (incidental to Permitted in non-residential areas of a planned development when: Storage does not interfere with main use) required parking or vehicular access; storage is not in required setback area abutting a public right-of- way; storage does not decrease required landscaping; storage is completely screened from view from - street or adjacent properties; and storage complies with all applicable codes and regulations including, but not limited to, the Uniform Fire Code. Shipping containers shall also comply with setback requirements for structures, floor area ratio standards, and parking requirements. A permanent foundation shall be required for shipping containers. Storage not meeting these criteria requires approval of a minor conditional use permit. Master Plan Required Yes. Preliminary master plan is optional pursuant to Section 13-56(a). SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS Minimum Lot Area 5,000 square 3,000 square Not applicable.. feet with an feet with an overall overall average of average of 5,500 Note: 3,500 square Lot sizes feet. Note: may be Lot sizes may reduced be reduced proportionate proportionatel ly if other y if other useable open useable open space is space is provided provided within the within the overall overall development. development. Minimum Lot Width 40 feet Maximum Number of Stories & 2 stories/27 feet Building Height Note: Lots, as defined in section 13-6, without exterior access and having only clerestory windows will not be regarded as a story. See also Attic discussion below. 16 n. Section 13-59(a) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(a) The provision of affordable housing shall be necessary to reach the maximum density for the North Costa Mesa residential district. " "TABLE 13=58 (CONTINUED) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT STANDARD PDR -LD PDR -MD PDR -HD PDR -NCM PDC PDI Attics Attics shall not be heated or cooled, nor contain any electrical outlets or operable windows. Attics above second stories shall be an integral part of the second story roofline and not appear as a 3'd story on any building elevation. Windows in any attic space above the second story shall be incidental and limited to a dormer style. Private Open Space for Individual 40%overall, with a minimum Dwelling Unit Lots 400 square -foot area with no dimension less than 15 feet. Mechanical equipment, excluding Roof -top location is prohibited. antennas and flush -mounted solar panels on roofs. Minimum Front Setback for 5 feet Individual Dwelling Unit Lots Exception: If a sidewalk is provided along the front of the lot, the garage shall be setback less than 9 feet or more than 23 feet from the face of the street curb. If a sidewalk is not provided along the front of the lot, the garage shall be either setback 5 feet or more than 19 feet from the face of the street curb. Minimum Side Setback for 0 feet on one side; 10 feet Individual Dwelling Unit Lots combination of both sides. Minimum Rear Setback for 5 feet Individual Dwelling Unit Lots 2 -car garage required Yes Automatic Garage Door Opener Required - if garage is setback less than 9 feet from the face of the street curb. Pools and Spas Above -ground pools and spas shall not be located in the required front yard setback from a public street and are subject to 5 -foot side and rear yard setbacks for main structures. Additional setbacks may be applicable pursuant to building code requirements. n. Section 13-59(a) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(a) The provision of affordable housing shall be necessary to reach the maximum density for the North Costa Mesa residential district. " o. Section 13-60(b) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(b) At least 50 percent of the required open space shall be designed for the common use of the residents of the Planned Development, except for small -lot, single-family development. In projects consisting of small -lot single-family common interest developments_ resulting in fewer than 12 units, the required perimeter landscape buffer required in Table 13-58 shall be the only open space required to be designed for common use. Additional common open space may be provided in the interior of such projects if such open space enhances the overall project design. The remaining required open space shall be equally provided to each dwelling unit." P. Section 13-60(f) is hereby added to read as follows: "If) Landscape parkways with a combined. width of 10 feet, but not less than 3 feet on one side, shall be provided along the sides of interior private streets and/or common driveways. The parkway on the house side of private streets or common driveways shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width." q. Section 13-62(f)(2) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(2) Unless otherwise noted in this article, no specific yard, setbacks or building height requirements shall be imposed in the planned development district, except as provided in the master plan; provided, that the spirit and intent of this section and the Planned Development ordinance are met." r. Section 13-75(j) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(j) Chain link fences. In all non-residential zones, chain link fencing is prohibited in any required setback abutting a public right-of-way. In all residential zones, chain link fencing is prohibited in any area visible from a public street." S. Section 13-85 (a) is hereby amended to read as follows: la) R1 zone and small -lot single family common interest developments (excluding townhouses). Each residence shall provide off-street parking in the form of a garage and open parking as follows: 18 Garage Parking Spaces Open Parking; spaces 2 12 1. Open parking may be provided on a minimum 19 -foot long, individual driveway leading to a garage. In common interest developments, required open parking may be provided on an individual unit's driveway or within the common area. Each garage space shall have interior dimensions that are 10 feet wide by 20 feet long, unobstructed inside measurements. Each residence shall have no more than 700 square feet of garage area unless authorized by a minor conditional use permit." t. Section 13-85(b) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(b) R2 -MD, R2 -HD, R3, PDR -LD, PDR -MD, PDR -HD, PDR -NCM and residential components of developments in the PDC and PDI zones. Required parking shall be per Table 13-85, except that single-family dwelling units (excluding townhouses) on individual lots in common interest developments shall provide parking according to subsection (a)." U. Table 13-87 is hPrPhv gmPnrIPrI to raarl ac fnlln%nrc- TY �i ,{ :5.. C` �y 9.�«%� i3� L„�� '�` "'.i Y �5{�,S�JYxT[� I Ttt`R sy 3 tit "Y �"'2+.. iw Ltt. "! "�'i?� N$..'y,�CYa` ✓'s -, r Fly K,r.:-; TNRN'tCCt'i/EfED 3 , TENANT �xs QPEN N , �? �� UN[1f,Sl2E Gt1E5T£pARKINGt, `, �z .,.,'.' , �;..PARCRKINGF,! .�> BACHELOR 1 .5 .5 1 BEDROOM 1 1.0 .5 2 BEDROOMS 1 1.5 .5 3 BEDROOMS OR MORE 1 2.5 .5 (1) If covered parking for apartments is provided in a parking structure and there is more thai7ine parking space in any parking structure, then there shall be no solid walls constructed to separate individual parking spaces. (2) Open parking spaces required by this section shall be distributed throughout the project at convenient locations and shall be screened from view from any public right-of-way. (3) For projects on individual dwelling unit lots, individual driveways of at least 19 feet in length leading to two - car garages shall each account for no more than one (1) of the required tenant open parking spaces. The garages shall be furnished with automatic garage door openers and roll up Hoors as appropriate under the direction of the Planning Division. (4) Open parking can be reduced by .25 space per unit for one bedroom and larger units if the covered parking is provided within either a carport or a parking structure. For purposes of this section, a parking structure shall be defined as: a structure designed and constructed to provide covered automobile parking where parking spaces are located in a common area with no walls or other physical separations between spaces. Open parking requirements may be met by excess covered parking. (5) Guest parking shall be clearly marked and permanently maintained for individuals visiting within the development. Guest parking spaces shall not be allowed on individual driveways. Guest parking may be reduced to .25 space per unit for each unit above 60 in a large residential development. (6) Fractions equal to or above one-half (0.5) shall be rounded up. For rounding purposes, the tenant parking requirements shall be added together; guest parking shall be rounded up separately." V. Section 13-105(h) is hereby added to read as follows: "(h) In all residential zones, except R-1, landscape parkways with a . combined width of 10 feet, but not less than 3 feet on one side, 19 shall be provided along the sides of interior private streets and/or common driveways. The parkway on the house side of private streets or common driveways shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width." Section 2. Fees. The fee for design review shall be the same as for a conditional use permit. The fee for minor design review shall be the same as for a minor conditional use permit. Section 3. Environmental Determination. The project -has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's environmental procedures, and has been found to be exempt. Section 4. Severability. If any chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or its ;application to other persons. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each chapter,' article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions of the application thereof to any person, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. No portion of this Ordinance shall supersede any local, State, or Federal law, regulation, or codes dealing with life safety factors. Section 5. Publication. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from and after its passage and, before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, shall be published once in the NEWPORT BEACH -COSTA MESA PILOT, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Costa Mesa, or, in the alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk five (5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance, and within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published the aforementioned summary and shall post in the office of the City Clerk a certified copy of this Ordinance together with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against the same. 20 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18'' day of June, 2001. ATTEST: T. 2Lg�� Deputy Ci Jerk of the City of Costa Mesa STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA ) ayor of the City of Costa Mesa r APPROVED AS TO FORM CITY ATTORNEY I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio .Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 01-16 was introduced and considered section by section at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the a day of June, 2001, and thereafter passed and adopted as a whole at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 18' day of June, 2001, by the following roll call vote: AYES: C O W /� iJ NOES: D XGA ABSENT: IJ D N 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 19th day of June, 2001. Deputy Ci Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Coldncil .of the City of Costa Mesa 21