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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2568
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONE CODE
AMENDMENT, AMENDING TITLE 21, CHAPTER 45, OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL, CODE, TO READ AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "A"
APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
CASE NO.: ZCA-195
WHEREAS, the Planning Commisson did, on the 1st day of
October 1986, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by
law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons
desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
relating to the Zone Code Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission as follows:
A) That the above recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the
Commission recommends APPROVAL of ZCA-195, according to Exhibit
"A", dated October 1, 1986, attached hereto and made a part I hereof, based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. The proposed amendment will clarify confusing portions of the
Planned Development Ordinance.
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2. The proposed amendment will ensure that projects developed with the Planned Development Ordinance will be compatible with adjacent developments.
3. The proposed amendment will establish high quality development
' standards for the Planned Development Ordinance.
environmental impacts and a Negative Declaration has been
issued by the Planning Director on June 7, 1986 and recommended
for APPROVAL by the Planning Commission on October 1 , 1986.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND DOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on
the 1st of October, 1986, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES : Chairman Schlehuber, Commissioners: McBane,
NOES : None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Holmes.
ABSTAIN: None.
harcus, McFadden, Schramm and Hall.
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CLARENCE SCHLEHUBER, Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST :
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M~CHAEL J. HOLZMILLER ,T PLANNING DIRECTOR Ll
PC RES0 NO. 2568 -2-
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Chapter 2 1 .45
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT*
Sections:
21 -45.010
21.45.020
21.45.030
21.45.040
21.45.050
21.45.060
21.45.070
21.45.071
21.45.072
21.45.073
21 -45.074
21.45.080
21.45.090
21.45.100
21.45.110
21.45.120
21.45.130
21.45.140
21.45.150
21.45.160
21.45.170
21.45.180
21.45.190
21.45.200
21.45.210
21.45.220
21.45.230
Intent and purpose.
Planned development permit.
Permitted uses.
Application.
Transmittal to the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission action
City Council action.
Public hearings
Required findings.
Appeal of Planning Commission decision.
Design guidelines manual.
Design criteria.
Development standards.
Conversion of existing buildings to planned
developments.
Notice to tenants of existing buildings being
converted to planned developments.
Tenant relocation expenses.
Expiration, extension, revisions.
Approval of projects of four units or less by
Planning Director.
Cancellation of a planned development permit.
Amendments.
Final map.
Final planned development plan.
Certification of occupancy.
Maintenance.
Failure to maintain.
Restriction on reapplication for a planned
development permit.
Variance.
21 -45 .O 10 Intent and purpose. The intent and purpose of
(1 1 Ensure that projects develop in accordance with the
(2) Allow flexibility in project design while providing
(3) Encourage creatively designed projects using the
the planned development regulations are to:
general plan and all applicable specific and master plans;
for essential development standards;
concepts contained in the city's adopted design policy as
contained in the design guidelines manual;
natural topography of the site, minimizes alterations to the land,
and maintains and enhances significant natural resources;
(4) Encourage development which is sensitive to the
* Prior ordinance history: Ords. 9459, 9493, 9535, 9568
and 9603.
Exhibit A
October 1, 1986
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(5) Provide for projects which are compatible with
(6) Ensure that the project's circulation system is
surrounding developments;
designed to be efficient and well integrated with the overall
city circulation system and which does not dominate the project;
(7) Provide a method to approve separate ownership of
units within multiple-unit buildings or upon a parcel of land
containing more than one unit;
of planned unit development lots as defined in this title;
condominium subdivisions to insure that the quality of development
is reasonably consistent with other forms of development intended
for separate ownership;
( 10) Provide for conversion of existing developments to
condominiums, provided such conversion meets the intent of this
chapter and standards which apply to units constructed as
condominiums. ((3rd. 9631 52 (part), 1982).
(8) Provide for a method to approve separate ownership
(9) Regulate the design and location of buildings in
21.45.020 Planned development permit. (a) A planned
development permit shall apply to residential projects only. The
City Council, Planning Commission or Planning Director, as
provided in this chapter may approve a permit for a planned
development in any residential zone or combination of zones
subject to the requirements thereof except as they may be modified
in accordance with this chapter. When approved, a planned
development permit shall become a part of the zoning regulations
applicable to the subject property.
state whether the applicant intends to to develop the project as a
planned unit development, condominium project, stock cooperative
project, community apartment project, or a combination thereof.
For purposes of this chapter, a planned unit development is
defined by Section 1103 of the Business and Professions Code of
the State, a condominium project is defined by Section 1350 of the
Civil Code of the State, a stock cooperative project is defined by
Section 1103.2 of the Business and Professions Code of the State
and a community apartment project is defined by Section 11004 of
the Business and Professionas Code of the state. (Ord. 1256
§7(part), 1982; Ord, 9631 §2(part), 1982).
(b) The application for a planned development shall
21.45.030 Permitted uses. Any princpal use, accessory
use, transitional use or conditional use permitted in the
underlying zone is permitted in a planned development. In
addition, the Planning Commission or City Council may permit
attached multi-family units as part of a planned development in
any single-family zone if they find that the units are developed
in a manner that is compatible with surrounding land uses, will
not create a disruptive or adverse impact to the neighborhood and
are consistent with the purpose and intent of the underlying
zone. (Ord. 9631 S2(part), 1982).
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21 .45.040 Application. Applicaton for a permit for a
planned development shall be made in accordance with the proced-
ures set forth in this section:
be made by the record owner or owners of the property affected or
the authorized agent of the owner or owners of the property
affected or the authorized agent of the owner or owners. The
application shall be filed with the Planning Director upon forms
provided by him. The application shall state fully the reasons a
planned development is a proper method to develop the property and
shall be accompanied by adequate plans which allow for detailed
review pursuant to this chapter, a legal description of the
property and all other materials and information specified by the
Planning Director; (2) At the time of filing the application the
applicant shall pay a processing fee in an amount specified by
city council resolution;
map which shall be filed with the Planning Director in accordance
with procedures set forth in Chapter 20.12 of this code. If the
project contains four or less lots or units, the application shall
be accompanied by a tentative parcel map which shall be filed with
the City Engineer in accordance with procedures set forth in
Chapter 20.24 of this code.
planned development in phases, the application shall so state and
shall include a proposed phasing schedule;
buildings to a planned development, the plans shall reflect the
existing buildings and show all proposed changes and additions.
(Ord. 1256 §7(part), 1982; Ord. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
designated or zoned for single family development shall be
accompanied by a preliminary tentative map. This map shall
illustrate how many standard lots conforming to applicable zoning
and subdivision standards served by public streets could fit on
the site. The design of this preliminary tentative map shall
comply with all applicable City ordinances and standards except
for the design standards of this chapter. The applicant shall
also submit maps, diagrams, plans and a report showing that the
proposed planned development will result in superior residential
development consistent with the purpose and intent of this
chapter. The density on the developed portion of the planned
development site shall be similar to and compatible with
surrounding development.
(1 1 An application for a planned development permit may
(3) The application shall be accompanied by a tentative
(4) If the applicant contemplates the construction of a
(5) If the applicant proposes to convert existing
(6) Applications for Planned Developments on properties
21.45.050 Transmittal to the Planning Commission. The
Planning Director shall transmit the application for a planned
development, together with his recommendation thereon, to the
Planning Commission for public hearing when all necessary reports
and processing have been completed. An application may be
considered by the Planning Commission concurrent with their
consideration of any related discretionary permit. (Ord. 1256
§7(part), 1982; (3rd. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
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21.45.060,. ~Janning Commission action. The Planning
Commisssion shall hold a public hearing on all planned development
permits. For all planned development permits with fifty or fewer
units or lots, the Planning Commission shall approve,
conditionally approve or disapprove the permit. For all planned
development permits with more than fifty units or lots, the
Planning Commission shall prepare a report and recommendation for
the City Council. The report shall include findings and
recommendations on the matters set out in this chapter and shall
be forwarded to the City Clerk who shall set the matter or public
hearing before the City Council. (Ord. 9631 §2(part) , 1982).
21.45.070 City Council action. The City Council shall
hold a public hearing on a planned development permit for which
the Planning Commission has filed a report with the City Clerk,
At the public hearing, the City Council shall review the Planning
Commission's report, shall consider the matter and shall approve,
conditionally approve or disapprove the permit. (Ord. 9631
§2(part), 1982).
21,45.071 Public hearing. Whenever a public hearing is
required by this chapter, notice of the hearing shall be given as
provided in Chapters 21.52 and 21.54 of this code, When the
hearing on a planned development permit is consolidated with the
hearing on a tentative map under the provisions of Section
21.45.050, notice shall satisfy the requirements of both this
chapter and Title 20 of this code. (Ord. 9631 §2(part) , 1982).
21.45.072 Required findings. (a) The Planning
commission or City Council shall approve or conditionally approve
a planned development permit only if it finds that all of the
following facts exist:
(1 ) The granting of this permit will not adversely
affect and will be consistent with this code, the general plan,
applicable specific plans, master plans, and all adopted plans of
the city and other governmental agencies;
necessary and desirable to provide a service or facility which
will contribute to the long term general well-being of the
neighborhood and the community;
safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity;
the minimum development standards set forth in Section 21.45.090;
the design criteria set forth in Section 21.45.080 and has been
designed in accordance with the concepts contained in the design
guidelines manual;
to and blend in with the natural topography of the site;
significant natural resources on the site;
(2) The proposed use at the particular location is
(3) Such use will not be detrimental to the health,
(4 ) The proposed planned development meets all of
(5) The proposed planned development meets all of
(6) The proposed project is designed to be sensitive
(7) The proposed project maintains and enhances
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(8) The proposed project's design and density of the
developed portion of the site is compatible with surrounding
development and does not create a disharmonious or disruptive
element to the neighborhood;
(9 1 The proposed project's circulation system is
designed to be efficient and well integrated with the project and
does not dominate the project,
(b) In granting a planned development permit, the
Planning Commission or City Council may modify the plan or impose
such conditions as it deems necessary to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare. Any development standards of
the underlying zone in which the property is situated, including
yards, parking, coverage, signs, fences and walls, may be modified
by the Planning Commission or City Council as necessary to
accomplish the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 9631 §2(part),
1982).
21.45.073 Appeal of Planning Commission decision. (a)
The applicant, any resident of the subject property, in the case
of a proposed conversion of residential real property to a planned
development project, or any other interested person may appeal,
from any action of the Planning Commission, or from any action of
the Planning Director on projects processed in accordance with
Section 21.45.140 with respect to a planned development permit, to
the City Council.
within ten days after the action of the Planning Commission from
which the appeal is being taken.
the matter for public hearing. Such hearing shall be held within
thirty days after the date of filing the appeal. Within ten days
following the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council shall
render its decision on the appeal. The decision of the City
Council is final.
consistent with the provisions of this chapter and shall be
supported by appropriate findings.
the time limits specified in this section, the appeal shall be
deemed denied. (Ord. 1256 §7(part), 1982; Ord. 9631 §2(part),
1982).
Any such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk
Upon the filing of an appeal, the City Clerk shall set
(b) The decision of the City Council shall be
(cl If the City Council fails to act on an appeal within
21.45.074 Design guidelines manual. The City Council
shall by resolution adopt a design guidelines manual. Said
manual shall contain diagrams and text to establish basic design
elements which shall be incorporated into the project. These
design elements can be expanded and modified to fit the
particular needs of a site. The design guidelines shall also
demonstrate the flexibility which can be achieved by developing
under the planned development ordinance. No project which is
inconsistent with the design guidelines shall be approved.
(Ord. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
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21.45.080 Design criteria. The planned development
shall observe the following design criteria:
(1) The overall plan shall be comprehensive,
imaginative and innovative, embracing land, buildings,
landscaping and their relationships as indicated in the design
guidelines manual, and shall conform to adopted plans of all
governmental agencies for the area in which the proposed
development is located;
space, circulation, off-street parking, recreational facilities
and other pertinent amenities. Buildings, structures and
facilities in the parcel shall be well-integrated, orientated and
related to the topographic and natural landscape features of the
site, as indicated in the design guidelines manual;
(3) The proposed development shall be compatible with
existing and planned surrounding land uses and with circulation
patterns and open space on adjoining properties. It shall not
constitute a disruptive element to the neighborhood or community;
feature in the overall design, rather it should be designed for
the efficient and safe flow of vehicles without creating a
disruptive influence on the activitiy and function of any common
areas and facilities as indicated in the design guidelines
manual;
located so as to be readily accessible to the occupants of the
dwelling units and shall be well-related to any common open
spaces provided, as indicated in the design guidelines manual;
(6) Architectural harmony within the development and
within the neighborhood and community shall be obtained so far as
practicable. ford. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
(2) The plan shall provide for adequate usable open
(4) The internal street system shall not be a dominant
(5) Common areas and recreational facilities shall be
21.45.090 Development standards. In addition to the
general provisions of this title, the requirements of the
underlying zones and this chapter, a planned development shall
comply with the following standards:
development shall not exceed the density permitted by the
underlying zone. The density regulations of the underlying zone
may be applied to the total developable area of the planned
development rather than separately to individual lots. In no
cases shall the density be inconsistent with the general plan.
The density on the developed portion of the site shall be
compatible with surrounding development. In cases where two or
more general plan land use designations fall within the
boundaries of a planned development, the density may not be
transferred from one general plan designtion to another.
(a) Density. The number of dwelling units in a planned
( b) Setbacks.
(1) Arterials. All units adjacent to any road
shown on the Circulation Element of the General Plan shall
maintain as a minimum the following setbacks from the right-of-
way:
Prime Arterial 50 '
Major Arterial 40 '
Secondary Arterial 30'
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This setback shall be mounded and landscaped to
(2) Front Yard. The front yard setback for single
buffer residential units from traffic on the adjacent arterials.
family dwellings shall be twenty feet; however, setbacks may be
varied to a fifteen-foot average with a ten-foot minimum. Garages
with entries that face directly onto a public or private street
shall maintain a ninimum setback of twenty feet. The front yard
setback from a private driveway, as defined in subsection (h) , may
be reduced to five feet provided that guest parking is dispersed
along the entire driveway or that the width of the driveway is
adequate to accommodate parking on one side. Garages facing
directly onto a private driveway that have less than a twenty-foot
setback shall be equipped with an automatic garage door opener.
All multifamily units fronting on a public or private street shall
maintain a minimum of a 20’ front yard setback. Garages that face
onto a private driveway serving an attached multifamily project
may have a five foot setback provided that guest parking is
dispersed along the entire driveway or that the width of the
driveway is adequate to accommodate parking on one side. In this
case all garages shall be equipped with automatic garage door
openers.
the right-of-way line in the case of a public street and from the
edge of the driveway, curb or sidewalk, whichever is closer to the
structure subject to the setback, in the case of a private street
or private driveway.
substantial setback variation from a private or public street as
shown in the design manual and shall not be construed to allow a
uniform fifteen-foot setback. The modifications in setback shall
not be allowed where there is the potential for adverse traffic or
visual impacts. At least 40% of the frontyard setback of detached
single family residences shall consist of landscaping.
(3) Corner Lots. Corner lots shall have a ten-foot
side yard setback from the street, unless the garage faces onto
the street side yard, in this instance a twenty foot setback shall
be maintained to the garage.
property line, or in the case where individual property lines are
not present, at the edge of the street curb or sidewalk, whichever
is closest to the structure subject to the setback.
(5) The distance between single story structures
shall not be less than ten feet. The distance between two and
three story structures shall not be less than twenty feet. The
distance between two story and one story structures shall not be
less than fifteen feet. Fireplace structures, cornices, eaves,
belt courses, sills, buttresses and other similar architectural
features projecting from a building may intrude up to two feet
into 2 this area, the required setback
between buildings. l.e&-eadAnq frx flnnrc
The front yard setback shall be measured from
It is the intent of this section to provide
(4) All setbacks shall be measured from the
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projections over driveways are allowed if such intrusions do not
inhibit traffic circulation, provision of safety, sanitary or
other services or are not compatible with the design of the
project.
full-sized covered residential parking spaces, BR~ sf V b-e-eeve+&, except for studio units which shall be provided with a
ratio of 1.5 parking spaces per unit, for which one space per unit
shall be covered. In cases where a fractional parking space is
required, the required number of spaces shall be rounded to the
nearest highest whole number.
(dl Visitor Parking
(c) Resident Parking. All units must have at least two
(1 1 Visitor parking shall be provided as follows:
NO. of Units Amount of Visitor Parking
10 dwelling units or less 1 space for each 2
dwelling units or fraction
thereof.
Greater than 10 dwelling 5 spaces for the IO units,
units plus 1 space for each 4
dwelling units above 10 or
fraction thereof.
(2) Up to forty-five percent of the visitor parking
may be provided as compact spaces (eight feet by fifteen feet).
No guest parking credit shall be given for tandem parking in front
of garages except for existing duplex lots. These existing lots
may provide their required guest parking space as a tandem parkine
space in front of the garage if the garage is setback a minimum of
twenty feet from the front property line.
frontage on adjacent local streets for detached single-family or
duplex projects subject to the approval of the Planning
Commission; not less than twenty-four feet lineal feet per space
exclusive of driveway entrances and driveway aprons shall be
provided for each parking space, except where parallel parking
spaces are located immediately adjacent to driveway aprons, then
twenty lineal feet may be provided. Streets used for on street
visitor parking must meet or exceed the city's minimum width
requirements.
be less than five feet.
(3) Credit for visitor parking may be given for
(e) Building setbacks from open parking areas shall not
( f ) Screening of Parking Areas. All open parking areas
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residences and public rights-of-way by either a view-obscuring
wall or landscaping subject to the approval of the Planning
Director.
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(9) Recrea. cllb nal Space. e
(1) Open Space areas designated for recreational use shall be
provided for all residential developments at a ratio of 200 square feet per
unit. All projects except for those in which all dwelling units are on lots
with a minimum size of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet, shall
provide both common and private recreational facilities.
density allowed by their general plan designation shall provide common active,
as well as private passive recreational facilities.
limited to the following:
(2) Multi-family projects requesting approval above the minimum
(3) Active common recreational facilities include, but are not
(A) SDa. .. -"
(B) Sauna,
(C) Cabana (including restroom facilities),
(D) Swimminu mol. .. 4- (E) Tennis Court,
(F) Shuffleboard court,
(GI Racquetball court,
(HI Vollevball court.
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.. A (I) Recreation rooms or buildings with any two of the following
(i) Cardroom.
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(iii) Weight-lifting/exercise room,
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(v) Lounging area,
(vi) Ping pong table,
(viiil Kitchen facilities.
(vii) Pool table,
(ix) Wet bar. .~ ~. "" ~~ ~-
(4) Passive common recreational facilities include but are not
limited to the following:
(A) Benches. ..
(B) Barbeques,
(C) Restrooms,
(Dl Sun decks (excluding lawn areas),
(E) Children's play areas,
(F) Horseshoe pits,
(GI Flat grassy playareas with a slope of less than 15%.
(51 The minimum lineal dimension of an oDen/recreational sDace shall .. &. & be at least ten feet.
provide either a balcony with a minimum dimension of six feet or a patio with a
minimum dimension of ten feet for each dwelling unit.
(6) All multifamily projects developed under this ordinance shall
(7) To count towards satisfying recreation requirements, private
yards shall have a minimum dimension of fifteen feet with a slope not greater
than fifteen percent.
fifty percent of the required recreation area.
front yard, unless the Planning Commission or City Council finds it to be an
(8) Credit for common indoor recreation facilities shall not exceed
(9) Required recreation areas shall not be situated in any required
integrated feature of the project and that it will not create a disruptive
element to the neighborhood.
(10) Specifically excluded from meeting the usable open/recreational
space requirement are driveways, parking areas, pedestrian walkways, storage
areas, fenced areas which are inaccessible to residents, slopes over 15%, and
any other areas deemed not to be primarily used for open/recreational purposes
bv the Planninu Commission or City Council. * - &
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(h) Streets.
(1) Private streets may be permitted within a
planned unit development, provided their width and geometric
design are related to the function, topography and needs of the
development, and their structural design, pavement and
construction comply with the requirement of the city's street
improvement standards. The Planning Commission and City Council
shall determine the width of private streets which shall in no
event be less than the minimum standards of this section.
Pavement widths between curbs of private streets shall be not
less than the following:
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Type of Street Minimum Width
2 lanes, parking on both sides
2 lanes, parking on one side
36 feet
32 feet
2 lanes, no parking, serving twelve units or less with off
street guest parking bays 30 feet
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vehicular safety and sufficient to minimize security problems
shall be provided.
for each unit.
(j) Utilities. There shall be separate utility systems
(k) Recreational Vehicle Storage.
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(h) Streets.
(1 1 Private streets may be permitted within a
planned unit development, provided their width and geometric
design are related to the function, topography and needs of the
development, and their structural design, pavement and
construction comply with the requirement of the city's street
improvement standards. The Planning Commission and City Council
shall determine the width of private streets which shall in no
event be less than the minimum standards of this section.
Pavement widths between curbs of private streets shall be not
less than the following: -
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2 lanes, parking on one side
2 lanes, no parking, serving
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36 feet
32 feet
26 feet
Multifamily Attached
Type of Street Minimum Width
Private driveways serving
forty units or more
Private driveways serving
twenty unit to forty units
Private driveway servine
nineteen units or less
30 feet
26 feet
24 feet
No parking shall be permitted on private driveways.
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(i) Lighting. Lighting adequate for pedestrian and
vehicular safety and sufficient to minimize security problems
shall be provided.
for each unit.
(j) Utilities. There shall be separate utility systems
(k) Recreational Vehicle Storage.
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units or more shall provide space to store campers, trailers,
boats, etc. The storage space shall be located in specifically
designated areas and be made available for the exclusive use of
the residents of the development. These designated areas may
serve more than one planned development, provided there is
sufficient space to meet minimum requirements for each planned
development. Developments located in areas covered by a Master
Plan may have this requirement satisfied by the common
recreational vehicle storage area provided by the Master Plan.
The area provided for this storage space, exclusive of
driveways and approaches, shall be at least equal to twenty
square feet for each dwelling unit in the planned development.
However, not less than two hundred square feet shall be provided.
The storage space shall be screened from view by a view-obscuring
fence, wall or landscaping.
The storage space may be offsite of the planned
development, provided the property to be used as storage is part
of the application for the planned development permit and that no
other development may occur on this property without an amendment
to such permit. The Planning Commission or City Council must
find evidence that such off-site storage is suitable and not
detrimental to the surrounding properties of such storage area.
or City Council finds that the planned development provides that
each lot will have satisfactory storage on the lot and such
storage is compatible with the area. Such storage shall be a
minimum of two hundred square feet in area for each lot and shall
have access for vehicles.
prohibited in the front yard setback, on any public or private
streets, or any other area visible to the public. A provision
containing this restriction shall be included in the covenants,
conditions and restrictions for the project.
Storage shall not be required if the Planning Commission
(2) The storage of recreational vehicles shall be
(1 1 storage Space. Separate storage space of at least
four hundred eighty cubic feet in area shall be provided for each
unit. If all of the storage for each unit is provided in one
area, this requirement may be reduced to three hundred ninety-two
cubic feet, This space shall be separately enclosed for each
unit, meet building code requirements, and be conveniently
accessible to the outdoors. The storage space may be designed as
an enlargement of the required covered parking structure, provided
it does not extend into the area of the required parking stall.
This requirement is in addition to closets and other indoor
storage areas that are normally part of a residential dwelling
unit.
be required for residential development with five or more dwelling
units and for nonresidential development if deemed to be necessary
by the Planning Commission or City Council.
(m) Refuse Areas. Centralized refuse-pickup areas may
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(n) Antennas. No individual antennas shall be
permitted. Each project shall have a master antenna or a cable
television hookup.
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(01 Planned unit development lots. For planned unit
developments as defined herein, lots that do not meet the
requirements of Title 20 of the underlying zone may be approved.
However, lots with single family detached homes shall comply with
the following criteria:
(1 1 Minimum lot size: 3500 sq. ft.
(2) Minimum street frontage on linear or semi-
(3) Minimum frontage on sharply curved streets or
(4) Frontage on cul-de-sac bulbs may be reduced to
linear streets: 40 feet.
cul-de-sacs: 35 feet, with an average of forty feet.
a minimum of 25' if guest parking (that does not directly back out
onto street) is provided near the end of the cul-de-sac. Also,
lots with frontages less than 30' must reach a width of 35' at
some point near the middle of the lot.
21.45.100 conversion of existing buildings to planned
developments. (a) Conversion of existing buildings to a planned
development which is a condominium, community apartment or stock
cooperative shall be processed in the same manner and meet all the
standards prescribed in this chapter for planned development. In
addition, the structure to be converted must meet present city
building regulations.
structure to a planned development shall include building plans
indicating how the building relates to present building and zoning
regulations and where modifications will be required. Also, the
application shall include a letter from San Diego Gas and Electric
explaining that the plans to connect the gas and electric system
to separate systems is acceptable.
(c) An application to convert an existing building to a
stock cooperative shall be approved, conditionally approved or
disapproved within one hundred twenty days following receipt of a
completed application. (Ord. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
(bl An application for conversion of an existing
21.45.110 Notice to tenants of existing buildings being
converted to planned developments. In addition to all other
required findings for a subdivision, the City Council shall find
that:
planned development, community apartment or stock cooperative
project has been or will be given one hundred eighty days' written
(1 ) Each of the tenants of the proposed condominium,
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notice of intention to convert prior to termination of tenancy due
to the conversion or proposed conversion. The provisions of this
subdivision shall not alter or abridge the rights or obligations
of the parties in performance of their covenants, including, but
not limited to the provisions of services, payment of rent or the
obligations imposed by Sections 1941, 1941.1 and 1941.2 of the
civil. Code;
(2) Each of the tenants of the proposed condominium,
planned development, community apartment or stock cooperative
project has been or will be given notice of an exclusive right to
contract for the purchase of their respective units upon the same
terms and conditions that such units will be initially offered to
the general public or terms more favorable to the tenant. The
right shall run for a period of not less than ninety days from the
date of issuance of the subdivision public report pursuant to
Section 11018.2 of the Business and Professions Code, unless the
tenant gives prior written notice of his intention not to exercise
the right. (Ord. 9631 §Z(part), 1982).
shall provide relocation assistance equal to one month's rent to
any residential tenant who relocates from the building to be
converted after receipt from the subdivider of the notification
required by this chapter, except when the tenant has given notice
of his intent to vacate prior to receipt of the notification from
the subdivider. Relocation assistance shall be provided no later
than fifteen days following the subdivider's receipt of
notification from the tenant of the tenant's intent to vacate
unless other arrangements are made in writing between the tenant
and the subdivider. (Ord. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
21.45.120 Tenant relocation expenses. The subdivider
21.45.130 Expiration, extension, revisions. The
expiration, extension or revision of a planned development of
five or more lots or units shall be governed by the provisions of
Sections 20.12.100, 20.12.110 and 20.12.120 of this code
regarding the expiration, extension or revision of a tentative
map. The expiration, extension or revision of a planned
development of four or less lots or units shall be governed by
the provision of Sections 20.24.160, 20.24.180 and 20.24.080 of
this code. (Ord. 9631 §2(part), 1982: Ord. 9603 §8(part), 1981;
Ord. 9510 51, 1978; Ord. 9459 §2(part), 1976).
21.45.140 Approval of projects of four units or less by
Planning Director. (a) Planned developments with four or less
units shall be approved in accordance with the provisions of this
section.
include all design criteria and development standards as
contained in this chapter shall be submitted to the Planning
Director who may approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the
permit. The Planning Director shall approve or conditionally
approve a permit if he makes all of the findings specified in
Section 21.45.072. The Planning Director's decision may be
appealed in accordance with the procedures of Section 21 .45.073
of this chapter.
(b) A site plan and elevations for such projects which
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(c) An application for a site plan shall be accompanied
by an application for a minor subdivision which shall be
processed in accordance with the procedures of Chapter 20.24 of
the code. Approval of both site plan and a minor subdivision is
required in order to proceed with development of a planned
development of four or less units.
the City Council of all planned development permits issued
pursuant to this section. (Ord. 1256 §7(part), 1982; Ord. 9631
§2(part), 1982: Ord. 9603 §9, 1981, (3rd. 9459 §2(part), 1976).
(dl The Planning Director shall make a monthly report to
21.45.150 Cancellation of a planned development permit.
A planned development permit may be cancelled at any time prior to
the commencement of construction. Cancellation may be initiated
by the owner of the property covered by the permit by means of a
written communication, signed by all interested parties, directed
to the Planning Director in the office of the Planning Department.
Said correspondence shall also include a request to cancel the
tentative map affecting the property. The Planning Director shall
inform the City Council of all such communications. The permit
shall become void one hundred twenty days after receipt of the
communication in the office of the Planning Department. (Ord.
1256 §§7(part) and 13(part), 1982; Ord. 9631 SZ(part1, 1982:
Ord. 9459 §2(part), 1976).
21.45.160 Amendments. (a) Amendments to a planned
development permit may be initiated by the property owner or
authorized agent as follows:
to the Planning Department in written form and shall be
accompanied by such additional graphics, statements, or other
information as may be required to support the proposed amendment.
When necessary, the amendment shall be accompanied by an
amendment to the corresponding tentative map or tentative parcel
(1 I A request for an amendment shall be submitted
map;
(2) If the Planning Commission considers the
amendment minor in nature, the additional gaphics, statement or
other information may be approved by the Planning Commission
resolution and made part of the original City Council approval
without the necessity of a public hearing;
(3) A minor amendment shall not change the
densities or the boundaries of the subject property, or involve an
addition of a new use or group of uses not shown on the original
permit, or the rearrangement of uses within the development, or
changes of greater than ten percent in approved yards, coverage,
height, open space or landscaping, provided no changes shall be
less than required by this chapter. If the Planning Commission
determines that the amendment is not minor or that a hearing is
otherwise necessary, it shall set the matter for public hearing;
shall submit a completed application with graphics, statements,
or other information as may be required to support the proposed
modification;
(4) If a public hearing is required, the applicant
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(5) A fee as specified by City Council resolution
is required for all property within the portion of the planned
development to be amended;
development permit for which a hearing is required shall be
processed, heard and determined in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter applicable to the adoption of a planned
development permit.
amendment to a planned development permit. Such amendment shall
be processed, heard and determined in accordance with the terms
of this chapter applicable to the adoption of a planned
development permit. ((3rd. 1256 §13(part), 1982; Ord. 9631
§2(part) , 1982).
(6) An application for an amendment of a planned
(b) The City Council may by motion initiate an
21 .45.170 Final map. Building permits for construction
within the proposed planned development shall not be issued until
a final subdivision map has been recorded for the project. A
final map which deviates from the conditions imposed by the
permit shall not be approved. A maximum of six model-home units
may be constructed in a complex if approved as a part of the
planned development permit prior to recordation of the final map,
provided that adequate provisions acceptable to the Planning
Director and City Attorney are made guaranteeing removal of such
complex if the final map is not recorded. ((3rd. 1256 §7(part),
1982; Ord. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
21.45.180 Final planned development plan. (a)
Building permits for construction within the proposed planned
development shall not be issued until the applicant has filed and
secured approval of a final planned development plan;
submitted to the Planning Director prior to the expiration of the
tentative map or tentative parcel map including within the period
of time of any extensions on the map. The plan shall reflect all
required revisions and refinements. The final planned development
plan shall include:
sewerage and drainage systems, walkways, fire hydrants, parking
areas and storage areas. The plan shall include any off-site
work necessary for proper access, or for the proper operation of
water, sewerage or drainage system;
(b) The final planned development plan shall be
(1 1 Improvement plans for private streets , water,
(2) A final grading plan;
(3) Final elevation plans;
(4) A final landscaping plan including methods of
soil preparation, plant types, sizes and location; irrigation
system plans showing location, dimensions and types; and
(5) A plan for lighting of streets , driveways ,
parking areas and common recreation areas.
improvements proposed to be held in common ownership, the
applicant shall submit a declaration of covenants, conditions and
restrictions with the final planned development plan. Such
(c) where a planned development contains any land or
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declaration shall set forth provisions for maintenance of all
common areas, payment of taxes and all other privileges and
responsibilities of the common ownership, and shall be reviewed
by and subject to approval by the Planning Director and City
Attorney.
for a portion of the development, provided the City Council
approved the construction phases as part of the permit and
subdivision map approval. The plan for the first portion must be
submitted within the time limits of this section. Subsequent units
may be submitted at later dates in accord with the approved
phasing schedule.
conformity to the requirements of this chapter and the planned
development permit. If he finds the plan to be in substantial
conformance with all such requirements? he shall approve the
plan. (Ord. 1256 §7(part), 1982; Ord. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
(dl A final planned development plan may be submitted
(e) The Planning Director shall review the plan for
21.45.190 Certification of occupancy. A certification
of occupancy shall not be issued for any structure in a planned
development until all improvements required by the permit have
been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, Planning
Director and Director of Building and Housing. (Ord. 1256 54,
1982: Ord. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
21 .45.200 Maintenance. All private streets, walkways,
parking areas , landscaped areas , screening , sewers ? drainage
facilities, utilities? open space, recreation facilities and
other improvements not dedicated to public use shall be
maintained by the property owners. Provisions acceptable to the
city shall be made for the preservation and maintenance of all
such improvements prior to the issuance of building permits.
(Ord. 9632 §2(part), 1982).
21 .45.210 Failure to maintain. (a) All commonly owned
land, improvements and facilities shall be preserved and
maintained in a safe condition and in a state of good repair. Any
failure to so maintain is unlawful and a public nuisance
endangering the health, safety and general welfare of the public
and a detriment to the surrounding community.
the abatement , removal and enjoinment of such public nuisance,
the City Engineer may, after giving notice, cause the necessary
work of maintenance or repair to be done. The costs thereof
shall be assessed against the owner or owners of the project.
persons whose names appear on the last equalized assessment roll
as owners of real property within the project at the address
shown on the assessment roll. Notice shall also be sent to any
person known to the City Engineer to be responsible for the
maintenance or repair of the common areas and facilities of the
project under an indenture or agreement. The City Engineer shall
(b) In addition to any other remedy provided by law for
(c) The notice shall be in writing and mailed to all
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also cause at least one copy of such notice to be posted in a
conspicuous place on the premises. No assessment shall be held
invalid for failure to post or mail or correctly address any
notice.
(dl The notice shall particularly specify the work
required to be done and shall state that if the work is not
commenced within five days after receipt of such notice and
diligently and without interruption prosecuted to completion, the
City shall cause such work to be done, in which case the cost and
expense of such work, including incidental expenses incurred by
the City, will be assessed against the property or against each
separate lot and become a lien upon such property.
provided for in subsection (dl, the work has not been done, or
having been commenced, is not being performed with diligence, the
City Engineer shall proceed to do such work or cause such work to
be done. Upon completion of such work, the City Engineer shall
file a written report with the City Council setting forth the fact
that the work has been completed and the cost thereof, together
with a legal description of the property against, which cost is
to be assessed. The City Council shall thereupon fix a time a
place for hearing protests against which the cost is to be
assessed. The City Council shall thereupon fix a time and place
for hearing protest against the assessment of the cost of such
work. The City Engineer or the City Clerk, if so directed by the
Council, shall thereafter give notice in writing to the owners of
the project in the manner provided in subsection (c) of the hour
and place that the City Council will pass upon the City
Engineer's report and will hear protests against the assessments.
Such notice shall also set forth the amount of the proposed
assessment.
(f) Upon the date and hour set for the hearing of
protests, the City Council shall hear and consider the City
Engineer's report and all protests, if there are any, and then
proceed to confirm, modify or reject the assessments.
City Council shall be sent to the City Treasurer for collection.
If any assessment is not paid within ten days after its
confirmation by the City Council, the City Clerk shall cause to
be filed in the office of the County Recorder of the County a
notice of lien, substantially in the following form:
(e) If upon the expiration of the five-day period
(4) A list of assessments as finally confirmed by the
NOTICE OF LIEN
Pursuant to Chapter 21.45, Title 21, of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code (Ordinance No. I, the City of Carlsbad
did on the day of , 19 , cause maintenance
and report work to be done in the Planned Development
project known as which was
constructed under Planned Development Permit No. , for
the purpose of abating a public nuisance and enforcing
compliance with the terms of said permit, and the Council of
the City of Carlsbad did on the day of
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, 19 , by its Resolution No. assess the cost or portion of the cost thereof upon the real
property hereinafter described, and the same has not been
paid nor any part thereof, and the City of Carlsbad does
hereby claim a lien upon said real property until the same
sum with interest thereon at the maximum rate allowed by law
from the date of the recordation of this instrument has been
paid in full and discharged of record. The real property
hereinbefore mentioned and upon which a lien is hereby
claimed is that certain parcel of land in the City of
Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, County
of San Diego, State of California, particularly described as
follows:
(Description of property)
Dated this day of t 19
City Clerk, City of Carlsbad.
(h) From and after the date of recordation of such
notice of lien, the amount of the unpaid assessment shall be a
lien on the property against which the assessment is made, and
such assessment shall bear interest at the maximum rate allowed
by law until paid in full. The lien shall continue until the
amount of the assessment and all interest thereon has been paid,
The lien shall be subordinate to tax liens and all fixed special
assessment items previously imposed upon the same property, but
shall have priority over all contractual liens and all fixed
special-assessment liens which may thereafter be created against
the property. From and after the date of recordation of such
notice of lien, all persons shall be deemed to have notice of the
contents thereof. (Ord. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
21.45.220 Restriction on reapplication for a planned
development permit. No application for a planned development
permit on the same property or essentially the same property for
which a permit has been denied by the City Council shall be
accepted within twelve months of such denial. This provision may
be waived by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
City council. (Ord. 9631 §2(part), 1982).
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