HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-15; City Council; 2271; Consideration of adoption of Standard ConditionsTHE' CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIF' OR MIA
Agenda Bill No. & 71 - Date: January 15f 1974
Referred To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: r .. . . .-..,. ,.- . . Submitted By:Consideration of Adoption of.Standard
Conditions and Developmental Policies as PLANNING COMMISSION
adopted by the Planning Commission.
Statement_of the Matter
The Planning Commission, after a number of workshop sessions
adopted Policies .No. .2 and 3 attached. The intent of these
two policies was to restate in some concise form, a number of
existing City requirements which are found in various City
ordinances and Council Policies. In addition, the Planning
Commission has developed some new policies to assist in the
interpretation of these ordinances; in addition there are
several new which the Planning Commission feels are necessary
for the proper development in Carlsbad. The purpose of asking
the Council to adopt these policies by resolution is so they
will no longer need to be listed as individual conditions on
Council resolutions relatingtodevelopment. The developer, instead,
will be given the adopted development standards at the time ofapplication.
Exhibit
1. Planning Commission Policy No. 2
2. Planning Commission Policy No. 3
Staff Recommendations to the City Manager
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Policy Nos. 2 and 3. '
AS NO. Date: January 15, 1974
City Manager's Recommendation
For some period of time the Council has expressed concern
over the number of conditions being placed in Planning
Resolutions relating to development. Since the Planning
Commission Pol icies, which you are-being asked to adopt,
are quite lengthy and complex, it is suggested that the
Council appoint a Council Committee to work with the staff
in reviewing the policies and report back to the Council on
their adoption at an early date.
Council Action
1-15-74 It was agreed this matter would be continued to the regular
Council meeting of March 19, 1974.
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ANKING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NT 999
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AS POLICY, STANDARD
CONDITIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT. POLICY NO. 2.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considers it to be in the best
interest of the community, to establish certain minimum conditions
to be met by any development; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission believes that certain condi-
tions must be met in order to complete any development in an orderly
and logical manner, and;
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WHEREAS,/the adoption of standard conditions at this time will/
facilitate the consideration of each subsequent request by the
Planning Cdmmission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of
the City of \arlsbad, California, does adopt the following list of
standard conditofcus as policy to be applied to every development
when applicable:
1. The approval is granted for the land described
in the application and any attachments thereto, and as
shown on the plot plan submitted labeled Exhibit- .
The location of all buildings, fences, signs, roadways,
parking areas, landscaping, and other facilities or
features shall be located substantially as shown on the
plot plan labeled Exhibit _, except or unless
indicated otherwise herein. All buildings and struc-
tures shall be of the design as shown on the elevation
plans labeled Exhibit .
2. Unless the (use is inaugurated) or (the construction
of the structure or facility is commenced) not later than
one year after the date the approval is granted and is
diligently pursued thereafter, this approval will auto-
matically become null and void.
3. Any minor change may be approved by the Planning
Director. Any substantial change will require the
filing of an application for an amendment to be con-
sidered by the Planning Commission.
4. All requirements of any law, ordinance or regulation
of the State of California, City of Carlsbad, and any
other governmental entity shall be complied with.
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5. No signs or advertising of any type whatsoever
shall be erected or installed until plans therefore
have been approved by the City of Carlsbad.
6. All areas shown as parking areas shall be
surfaced with asphaltic concrete and shall be visibly
marked outlining individual parking spaces and traffic
flow. .Said surfacing and marking shall be 'completed
prior to final inspection of the structure or struc-
tures by the Building Department. The surface shall
be kept in a reasonably good state of repair at all
times.
7. Prior to obtaining any building permits, the
applicant shall submit to the Planning Director a
revised plot plan, in triplicate, showing the changes
and conditions as required by the Planning Commission.
S. Prior to obtaining a building permit and within
30 days hereof, the applicant shall file with the
Secretary of the Planning Commission written acceptance
of the conditions stated herein.
9. Any mechanical and/or electrical equipment to be
located on the roof of the structure shall be screened
in a manner acceptable to the Planning Director. Detailed
plans for said screening shall be submitted, in triplicate,
to the Planning Director.
10. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from
adjoining properties and streets.
11. All outside storage areas shall be screened from
adjacent property and streets.
12. The lighting of the sign shall be accomplished in such
a manner that there shall be no reflection on adjacent
properties or streets which may be considered either
objectionable by adjacent property owners or hazardous to
motorists.
13. An incombustible trash enclosure shall be provided of
a size and location acceptable to the Planning Director,
and said area shall be enclosed with a fence and/or wall
of sufficient height to adequately shield the area. Said
fence and/or wall shall include a solid gate.
14. Interior landscaping of parking areas shall be provided
in a manner acceptable to the Planning Director. Said
minimum area of landscaping shall be equivalent to 3$ of
the area of the lot excluding required perimeter landscaping.
15. A detailed landscape and sprinkler plan prepared
by a landscape architect, shall be submitted to the
Planning Director for consideration and approval.
16. Prior to final building inspection clearance, all,
landscaping shall be installed. Said landscaping
shall, at all times, be maintained in a manner accept-
able to the Planning Director.
17. -All landscape areas in parking lots shall be
enclosed by a raised concrete curb or low wall. All
planters adjacent to street right-of-way shall be
constructed with weep holes per specifications of the
City Engineer.
18. All utilities including electrical, telephone and
cable television, shall be installed underground and/or
shall be completely concealed from view.
19. All utilities to any structure approved herein
shall be supplied by underground feed.
20. All public improvements shall be made in conform-
ity with the Subdivision Ordinance and other City
Standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,
without cost to the City of Carlsbad and free of all
liens and encumbrances.
21. Street shall be improved .in
accordance with the specifications of the City Engineer,
or the permittee shall enter into an agreement with the
City and shall post a bond in an amount to be deter-
mined by the City Engineer guaranteeing the construction
of the improvements.
22. There shall be no ingress or egress to the property
except for those shown on the plot plan labeled
Exhibit , and as approved by the ( );
any such ingress or egress shall have a width of not
less than __^ feet nor greater than feet;
and any such entrance shall be surfaced and improved as
required by, and in accordance with, the standards and
specifications of the City Engineering Office.
23. Prior to any construction, the applicant shall
submit plans to the appropriate entity providing domestic
water to the proposed development, for its approval of
the location, type and adequacy of water lines, and to
this Fire Department for approval of the location of fire
hydrants.
24. Street trees, as required by the City, shall be
installed by the applicant at his expense. Trees
shall be of a type approved by the Parks Dept. and
shall be installed to their specifications. If
removal of any existing trees is required by the
City, said removal shall be at the applicants' expense.
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to make
all arrangements with the Parks Dept..concerning the
requirements of this condition.
25. The applicant shall install all required fire
hydrants and dry-stand pipes prior to framing con-
struction, and said fire appurtenances shall be
functional prior to commencing such work.
26. Prior to final occupancy, compliance with arid
execution of all conditions listed hereon shall be
necessary, unless otherwise specified. Deviation
from this requirement shall be permitted only by
written consent of. the Planning Director.
27. This ( ) is granted for a
period of time ending . Prior to the
end of said , period of time and upon pending
expiration of this () the applicant may
request that the Planning Commission review the case
for a possible extension of time.
28. The ( ) is granted for a period of
time of ending .
29. The ( ) shall expire when the use for
which it is granted is discontinued for a period of
consecutive days or more.
30. All operations authorized by this ( )
shall be restricted to those hours as listed herewith.
31. This approval is granted to the applicant only, and
is not assignable to others.
32. The applicant hereby accepts responsibility for use
inauguration or construction commenced prior to the
appeal period as established by the Carlsbad Municipal
Code.
33* Prior to any occupancy or the issuance of any
occupancy clearance for the structure, said existing
structure shall be inspected by the Building Dept. for
compliance to the requirements of the applicable edition
of the Uniform Building Code.
All corrections found necessary for compliance
shall be performed by licensed contractors and
all necessary permits shall be obtained prior to
commencement of any construction or repairs.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Planning Commission, held on the 27th day of
November, 1973, by the following vote, to wit: - [
AYES: Commissioners Casler, Forman, Palmateer, Wrench j
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and Little f
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Dominguez and Jose
ROBERT T. LITTLE,
Chairman Pro-Tempore
ATTEST:
DONALD A. AGATEP,
Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 1000
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANN'/HG. COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD
ESTABLISHING A POLICY OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
POLICY NO. 3
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recognizes that certain critical areas
of design and development are not adequately covered by the Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the Planning Commission to:
- Minimize traffic congestion and hazards and assuring that the
assigned traffic function of public streets will be preserved.
- Promote site location and design for compatibility with other activi-
ties in the immediate area.
- Control those aspects of site development and operation which" are
damaging to adjoining land uses and property values and to assure
that every possible device for protecting adjoining properties is
built into the site.
- Assure that every development project will be a community asset in
terms of attraction, appearance, function, and aesthetic appeal; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the adoption of this policy will
not have a significant impact on the environment.
NO~W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Carlsbad that it does hereby adopt as policy the attached Development
Standards, labeled Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad
this the 2_7_th_ day of November > 1973, by the following vote,
t o w i t:
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AYES: Commissioners Casler, Forman, Palmateer, Wrench
and Little
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Dominguez and Jose
ROBERT T. LITTLE,
ATTEST: Chairman Pro-Tempore
UDNATD A. AGATEP,
Secretary
FINAL DRAFT
CITY OF CARLSBAD
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL POLICIES
CASE NO: POLICY NO. 3.
PURPOSE: Certain critical areas of design and development are not •
adequately covered by the Municipal Code limitations. Therefore, it
is the purpose of this paper to recommend the adoption of a policy of
site planning and development principles and standards. These
principles and standards will better assist the development of Carlsbad
in the future.
AREAS OF DISCUSSION:
The major areas of concerns that are covered in these standards are:
1. Content of development plans to be submitted.
2. Suggested guidelines and principles of single-family lot
development, multi-family site development, office site development aad
independent business site development.
3. Specific standards which include:
Parking area standards
Landscaping standards
Subdivision standards
4. Control of hillside development.
SUMMARY:
If a policy of development standards were adopted as outlined in
the attached, the City would be better able to guaranteee an end product
in terms of design that would be, as visualized by the City Council
and Planning Commission, the type of development that is a positive
addition to the cityscape of Carlsbad.
It is intended that a complete revision of the development standards
in the Municipal Code will occur as outlined in a previous report on
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PLANNING COMMISSION POLICY NO. 3 EXHIBIT A
SITE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENTAL PRINCIPLES
AND STANDARDS
INDEX
SUBJECT:
I.
II.
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IV.
V.
INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
. POLICY
PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS
A. Content of Development Plans
B. Suggested Guidelines with S.F. Lots
1. Lot and Block Grading
2. Climate Control
3. Efficient Use of Site
4, Privacy
5. View
6. Landscaping
C. Suggested JGuideJines forrM.E, Sites
1 , Stting
2. Grouping of Structures and Units
3. Vehicular Access and Circulation
4. parking and Service
5. Service Areas and Drive
6. Recreation Space and Facilities
D. Suggested Guidelines for Office "Site
r~ >- t • ~ — -L' Suggested Guidelines for 1 . Business Site
SPECIFIC STANDARDS
A. Parking Standards
B. Landscaping Standards
C. Subdivision Standards
Subdivision Conditions
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D. Hillside Development 40-53
.1. Principles for Hillside Dev. 42
a. Appearance and Character ' "
b. Erosion Control "
c. Land Use 42
d. Circulation 43
e. Utilities and Public Facilities 44
f. Professional Team Services 45
g. Methods "
h. Cuts and Fills 46
i. Street Geometries 52
SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS
I. INTRODUCTION:
Although the proper design and development of private property sites
is clearly the responsibility of the property owner and developer, the
neighborhood and community is directly affected by and are therefore
directly concerned with certain characteristics of site development,
and operation. Therefore, the Planning Commission and City Council propose to
adopt general planning and development principles and standards which
broaden and clarify the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Municipal
Code.
II: OBJECTIVES:
The controlling objectives for the adoption as policy of these
Principles and Standards are:
a. Minimizing of traffic congestion and hazards, and assuring
that the assigned traffic function of public streets will be preserved.
b. Promoting site location and design for compatibility with
other activities in the immediate area.
c. Controlling those aspects of site development and operation
which are damaging to adjoining land uses and property values, and
assuring that every possible device for protecting adjoining properties
is built into the site.
d. Assuring that every development project will be a community
asset in terms of attraction, appearance and asthetic appeal.
III. POLICY STATEMENT:
In accordance with Title 21 of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code,
a development principles and standards policy is being adopted by the
Carlsbad City Council and Planning Commission to govern the location,
arrangement, design, construction and maintenance of improvements on
private and public property within the City of Carlsbad.
These principles and standards are intended to supplement standards
set forth in the Municipal Code. in case of conflict between provisions
contained herein and provisions of the Municipal Code or any applicable
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laws or regulations, the most restrictive provision shall prevail.
IV. PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS:
A. Content of Development Plans
In order to evaluate requests in terms of Municipal Code
and General Plan requirements every request at the appropriate time shall in-
clude the following:
1. Site Plan or Plot Plan - A scaled drawing of a dimensional
site plan which shall include the following:
a. vicinity map
b..address and legal description ,
c. name, address and telephone no. of owner
d. zone classification
e. street right of ways, property lines and setback lines
f. all existing and proposed buildings, fences, walls,
driveways, parking spaces and loading areas
g. a screened trash enclosure
h. areas to landscape
i, location and width of driveways with profile of 5%
or more grade,
j. drainage flows and land elevations at typical existing
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and finish grades,
k. proposed and existing slopes
1. Cross-sections at each property line including precise slope
calculation, when appropriate.
m. existing tree areas and structures
n. existing water, sewer lines and other utilities.
2. Elevations - A scaled and dimensional drawing of each face of the
proposed structure showing:
Materials, color, textures, doors, windows, architectural
detailing, mechanical equipment, etc.
3. Landscape Plan - When requested for development in all zones except
R-A, R-l, R-2, a detailed landscaping plan indicating:
a. size, species, amount and location of all landscaped areas.
b. an adequate irrigation system to cover all landscaped areas.
c. 6" concrete curbing or approved planning department equivalent
surrounding all landscaped areas in parking lot areas.
d. details of outdoor lighting program.
4. Sign Plans - a scaled and dimensional plot plan and elevation of all
proposed signs showing:
a. street right of ways, property lines and setback lines.
b. location, size, material, color, etc.
c. an indication of affected or proposed planters, parking areas,
buildings, etc.
Examples of plans are as follows: (attached pages)
Exhibits A thru I.
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the boundaries used in computing areas of irregular shaped signs.
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B. Suggested Guidelines for Single-Family Lot Development:
More urban land is devoted to single residences than to any other use. This
is where more than three-fourth's of the population lives and spends most of its
time. This is the basic ingredient of family life which takes a major share
of family income and represents the largest single investment most families
will make. Unfortunately, the livability rating of the typical signle residence
does not always measure up to the owner's investment in money and living time.
Livability and stable value of the single residence depends upon a number of
conditions, some of which the owner can and must control, but some of which are
beyond his control. His ability to pay for the house-and-lot package he needs
or desires is usually limited, so his primary concern and major investment is in
the dwelling itself. Except under extreme conditions of substandardism, the
adequacy of the dwelling for his purposes is his own concern and not the public's.
But while he usually selects the dwelling with care, he often merely accepts
the lot on which it is located. This despite the fact that the lot typically
represents at least 20% of his total investment. Unfortunately, he cannot later
re-orient, remodel or expand the lot to meet his needs, nor control the outdoor
living habits of his next-door neighbors.
Hence, the following principles and standards of single-family lot
planning and devleopment represent a check-list of livability, presented as much
for the benefit of the homebuyers as for the developer, who creates the lot, and
the Planning Department, who has a definite, if indirect, responsibility. This
Section deals only with general guidelines and do not represent any required
standards by which to develop.
1. Lot and Block Grading. Positive drainage of each lot
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and block is a major factor in subdivision planning and construction. New
subdivisions require improved lot and block drainage, and most will require
underground storm drainage facilities connecting to a city-wide drainage system and
outfall capable of accommodating anticipated run-off.
2. Climate Control. Careful attention to a few basic rules of orientation
will mean greater comfort, economy and stable property value for the homeowner.
Since the summer sun is high overhead at noon and sets in the west northwest,
comfort requires all possible sun protection, particularly after midafternoon.
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In winter it is desirable to capture all possible sunshine. These characteristics
of local climate demand that special attention be directed to lot orientation in
subdivision design, as well as selection of floor plan and lot development.
Since the ability to spend more time out-of-doors is an important
advantage to local climate in the summertime, proper orientation of outdoor activity
areas is essential to achieving maximum utilization of the homesite. It is
generally easier to select an appropriate floor plan for each basic lot orien- .
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tation than it is to property orient outdoor living space. Exhibit J, illustrates
the orientation problem and shows some of the desirable relationships of indoor-
outdoor space.
Except for view orientation and terrain, north or south facing houses
have generally proven most satisfactory in the Carlsbad area.. With this orientation
garages, storage and service areas should be located on the west side of the
dwelling where they will insulate interior living areas.
West facing houses can be "equally satisfactory if principal indoor living
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EAST
PLACE TREES Fc., MAXIMUM NORTH AND EAST SHADt.
LOCATE GARAGES AND STORAGE ROOMS FOR MAXIMUM SHADE AND
INSULATION OF INDOOR LIVING AREAS
PLACE HOUSE ON LOT FOR BEST USE OF OUTDOOR SPACE
EAST. AND WEST FACING HOUSES REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE IN MODEL
SELECTION FOR COMFORT AND UTILITY
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HOMESITE DEVELOPMENT IN RELATION TO ORIENTATION
CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPT EXHIBIT
areas are oriented to the rear. East facing lots require special
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planning of both indoor and outdoor 1iving areas to avoid late
afternoon sun and off-shore wind action.
These climatic conditions strongly influence the directional
pattern of the subdivision street system,, Even in a curvilinear design,
most of the lots can be oriented generally north or south, while
east facing lots should be minimized.
Only complete planning and construction of the subdivision
as a_ uni t will ach ieve maximum 1 f vabl 1 I ty for every lot.
3. Efficient Use of Site. In suburban"large-lot subdivisions,
some of the lot area may be appropriately allocated as open space and
not be actually used by the occupants. However, urban land Is too
- valuable to wastethis way, and all parts of the lot should be planned
for efficient use. Short, direct driveways to front-opening garages
are more efficient than longer "Y" drives to side-opening garages. An
excessive front setback relegates a disproportionate amount of lot
area to public influence. Outdoor living areas set at substantially
the same level as adjoining indoor areas increase the, apparent spacious-
ness of the dwelling interior.
^» Privacy. Privacy for eye and ear is essential to urban
homelife. People are seeking more privacy and are willing t*o pay for
it. Outdoor areas are required to relax, to dine, to play and to work
in, but a yard which is wide-open to public view is generally not denied as
far as outdoor living is concerned. Generous use of glass walls is
desirable only if rooms are shielded from public view. Outdoor sound
protection is a vital element of privacy. Outdoor living areas should
be shielded from street and freeway noises and those emanating from adjoining lots.
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5. V i^ew. A desirable view adds materially to both the tan-
gible and intangible value of the lot. House placement and lot develop-
ment should take advantage-of attractive views. Conversely, full
view of ugly neighborhood features reduces property value. Unattractive
views should be screened out with walls, fences and landscaping.
6. Landscaping. Simple and effective landscaping is an
integral part of the house-and-lot package, and should be designed
as a basic framework within which additions can be made by the homeowner.
Landscaping is one of the keys to Hvability of any lot which would
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otherwise suffer from exposure to sun and wind. It can also improve
an attractive view by framing, and eliminate a bad view by screening.
Preservation of existing trees is good business for the developer --
their considerable current value increases with age.
C. Suggested Guidelines for Hulti-Family Site Development
'Site design and development for multi-family dwellings
concerns the public for many of the same reasons as that for single
residences. Although, a somewhat lesser degree of privacy and conven-
ience is a main concern in condominium development. Due to greaters
population density, site planning requires more attention to adequate
access and prevention of traffic conflicts. Their larger site areas
and greater periphery involvement greater change of conflict with
adjoining land uses.
There are three basic structural types of multi-family
dwellings: (1) Townhouses (condominium development), (2) Low-rise
apartments, and (3) High-rise apartments. While basic site requirements
are much the same for all three types, details of site planning and
development vary widely both between and within structural types.
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General site planning criteria applicable to all three types of mu11i -
family development include the following:.
1. S i-t ing. The'quality of site design is critical to the
long-term economic success of every multi-family project. Economies
are largely obtained by close grouping of structures 'to reduce street
and utility costs and facilitate efficient function a'nd operation,
while leaving the remainder of the site open for density relief and
recreation building setting. Site planning should be strongly in-
fluenced by existing topography and natural features, and by the type
and character of adjoining land uses. Condominium development should
conform or exceed single family development in terms of amenities
and open space.
2. Grouping of Structures and Units. Multi-family structures
are usually designed as combinations of modules composed of two or
more living units, repeated horizontally in one and two-story buildings
- and-vert ica 1 1 y in higher -structures. -The character and appeal of the
total complex is largely determined by the manner in which these
modules are combined in separate buildings and by the physical re-
lationship between buildings on the site.
The basic rule governing the physical relationship of
buildings on the site, as well as living units in the buildings,
should be'f ronts-oppos i te-f ronts, sides-opposite-sides, and rears-
opposite-rears". To be successful, any departure from this rule
demands very careful design and the innovative use of additional
screen and ornamental walls, fences and landscaping.
In general, the arrangement of buildings in courts makes for
a more attractive and functional project than one comprising a
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series of long, -straight, rectangula ." bu i Idi ngs. Court arrangement
permits maximum flexibility in design of sites having
unusual proportions and shapes, and those abutting arterial streets
and non-residentia1 properties. It also lends itself to provision
of convenient parking, recreation and service facilities without
imposing on the livability of dwelling units.
In arranging buildings in courts, the open space between
building faces functions as the front, side or rear yards of the
living units. Design and dimensioning of these yards are largely a mat'
ter of good relationship of mass and open space based on specific min-
imums related to light, air and circulation. Courts entirely enclosed
by building walls (interior courts) are generally not appropriate
except where land costs are extremely high. However, U-shaped courts
may be partially closed on the open end, providing the closure does
not exceed about 25% of the court's. interior width.
3. Vehicular Access and Circulation. Some of the effects
of arterial traffic on the livability of multi-family units have been.
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discussed earlier in this report. While principal vehicular access
to multi-family complexes should be from collector or arterial streets,
neither type of street should be used for direct vehicular access
to individual units, nor should cars be permitted to back fcom
driveways and parking areas into arterial streets. In the design
of interior drives, safety, convenience and livability take precedence
over traffic speed. Within the project, short loop streets or drives
provide adequate circulation and safe access to groups of structures.
The use of cul-de-sac streets should be limited to serving relatively
small concentrations of dwelling units.
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^- Parking and Service, "Adequate off-street parking for
residents, guests and service vehicles is. essential. The developer
should be responsible for providing a 11 of the off-street parking
spaces that will ever be needed by the residents, whether the project
be occupied by elderly couples with one car per unit, or by house- -
holds of single college students with one car per person. Careful group-
ing of dwelling units according to intended type of occupancy will
facilitate the provision of adequate parking.
Off-street parking should be as unobtrusively and conveniently
located as possible, generally with not more than 100 feet between
living units and assigned parki ng^ space. Parking courts should be located
so as to avoid impairing the view from living rooms, entrances or
front yards. All parking and service areas should be screened from
view from the street.
Large, central parking areas more distant from dwelling units
are more acceptable for apartment projects than for condominium projects.
Condominium units should have a minimum of a two car garage located
Immediately to the rear of each unit, this arrangement conforms to the
single-family parking standards. This dispersed rear parking tends
•to be less unattractive and easier to screen than larger, more central
parking areas^but is considered essential in terms of maintenance and
convenience for the individual condominium owner. Where large, central
parking areas prove most efficient and economical, the stark effects
of broad expanses of unshaded asphalt must be alleviated through care-
ful use of walls, fences and landscaping.
Rear parking combines readily with service drives and group
service facilities for laundry, outdoor clothes-drying and storage of
refufie. Although this arrangement is extremely efficient and generally
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desirable, it tends to de-emphasize v:he use of front entrances and is
less convenient and attractive for visitor parking. It is therefore
•essential that greater architectural care should be given to the
design of the rear parking areas. Additional requirements will be
outlined in a later section. . -
5. Service Areas and Drives. The design problem of un-
sightly outdoor clothes-drying yards and garbage storage facilities has
been largely eliminated by the trend toward installation of dryers
and disposal units. It has also become common practice in apartment
projects to provide laundry rooms or buildings containing dryers.
However, where outdoor drying yards are proposed they should be screened
from view from beyond the project boundary and should not impair the
view from living rooms, entrances or front yards. It is generally
found most feasible to develop several small, decentra1ized refuse
storage and collection stations serving all the residents of a
single structure. This does not hold true for condominium developments
where single ownership of facilities is not possible.
6. Recreation Space and Facilities. Green open spaces for
building setting and recreation should be provided throughout the
'project. Passive recreation facilities are construed as lawns, walks,
benches, game tables, etc., while more active recreation includes
horseshoe, shuffleboard, swimming, tennis and play apparatus for
elementary school-age children. In multi-storied structures, some
of these passive and active facilities can be provided on sun decks
and roof gardens.
In all but the largest multi-family projects, recreation
facilities should be scaled to resident needs, but as a supplement
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rather than a substitute for public parks and playgrounds. Where it
is anticipated that children will occupy the project,- playgrounds for
pre-school children shall be provided in locations convenient to the
units in which they live.
Recreation areas must be convenient to dwelling units
without intrusion of play activities. The swimming pool or playground
which is a source of enjoyment to youthful residents may also be a serious
annoyance to everyone else if improperly located in relation to living units.'
7. -Recreation vehicle storage area. Recreation storage areas should be
considered in condominium developments. ' v
D. Suggested Guidelines For 'Office S|te Development
In considering standards for development of individual com-
mercial sites, offices should be treated differently from other types
of commercial land uses. They have different needs for lot and
building space, and usually generate less volume and different types
of traffic than do other commercial activities. These standards are
therefore directed to improved site development for individual business
and professional offices, such as law offices, medical and dental offices
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and clinics, insurance and realty offices, engineering and architectural
offices and the like. All of these establishments have similar
requirements for location, space and construction. However, high-rise
office buildings are not considered in these standards due to their
special characteristics of location, construction and operation.
Offices often provide an effective and desirable transition
between residential and commercial uses. When residential property
abuts the office site, access to parking and service areas should not
be from a street serving residential frontage with in-the same block,
and parking areas should be screened along the district boundary.
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There are no site standards for minimum 1 ot area, width or depth
which are appropriate for all types of offices.- B.u iId i ng he j qht should
not exceed two s-tories when offices abut a low-density residential
district. Tota1 f1oor areas should generally not exceed twice the
net lot area. The lot maybe covered by buildings to the full extent
permitted after satisfying setback and parking requirements. In
calculating maximum building floor area, covered parking as an
accessory use is not included as floor area despite the fact that by
virtue of its roof it must be considered a building.
Buildings and parking areas should be set back from the
front lot line a least ten feet to provide space for landscaping and
afford a measure of privacy. Where rear parking is provided, buildings
should be set back from one side lot line at least 24 feet to provide
adequate on-site access to parking. Side setbacks may be waived
when a common wall at the lot line between two separate establishments
is desirable and where parking is so located that access can be
provided elsewhere.
Most offices require at least one off-street parking space
per 400 square feet of gross floor area. However, medical and dental
offices and clinics, and certain other types of offices require one
space per 200 square feet. In any event, it is mandatory tfrafthe
property owner provide a 11 of the off-street parking space which will
be needed to accommodate occupants, customers and visitors. Perimeter
and interior landscaping of these parking areas is essential to
soften the effect on adjacent properties and to integrate them into
the total site design.
Signs should be restricted to those permanently attached to
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or constructed as a part of the face of the building. Overhanging,
free-standing and roof signs should be prohibited.
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E. Suggested Guidelines for Independent Business Sites
Independent business sites occupied by single establish-
ments constitute a large proportion of commercial development in every
city, and strips of such businesses occupy much of th'e older arterial
street frontage. This general category of commercial development includes
conventional sales and service establishments, drive-in establishments,
open air sales and display and gas service stations.^ Types within
this category vary widely in locational criteria as well as in char-
acter of site arrangement and land utilzation. Their patronage varies
in volume and character, as does their compatabi1ity with adjoining
residential uses. Therefore, it is nearly impossible to express
specific design criteria for such a wide range of diverse uses. The
following specific standards will apply to a majority "of the uses in
this category.
V. SPECIFIC STANDARDS:
Though previous general discussion only covers a limited number
of uses and in the future will be enlarged to include a whole range
of uses that greatly affect the community; it is readily apparent that
certain elements of design criteria can be controlled which would'
result in the immediate improvement of site planning and development.
These would result in the immediate improvement of site planning and
development. These controls are therefore applied by the adoption of
the following specific standards:
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A. Parking Standards
The off-street parking requirements of the Municipal Code are
are minimum requirements based on general experience with various
types of land uses and may be wholly in-adequate for specific uses
within a general category. Therefore the final responsibility lies
with each property owner to provide sufficient off-street
parking spaces to accommodate all customers, occupants and employees-
and to make certain that the site development allows hot only for
initial but also future needs arising from changes in occupants,
employment and travel habits.
The following standards are not so much concerned with the
number of spaces to be provided nor with the manner in which space
requirements are calculated, but in the manner in which parking areas,
for more than five automobiles, and access drives are designed:
1. No parking area shall be constructed until plans for
such lot has been approved by the Planning Director or his assigned
representative.
2. Adequate ingress and egress shall be provided in a
manner facilitating the control and safety of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic on the public street. Every entrance and'exit shall be at
least k ft. from any interior side property Line, 25 ft. from any minor
street intersection and 50 ft. from any major street intersection.
3. Tandem parking shall only be permitted for th6se spaces
that exceed the ordinance requirements for the use permitted. All
required spaces shall be provided with -direct ingress and egress by access
lanes of widths which would permit one-way traffic, except the spaces
with 90 degree parking angles shall be provided two-way access lanes.
k. A minimum of one space of the required parking spaces
shall be covered for each'dwelling unit proposed in all zones,
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except the R-l & R-2. A minimum of e two-car garage shall be provided
for all condominium dwelling units, each of which contain more than
one-bedroom. Sa.id covered spaces shall be in reasonable proximity to
the dwelling units to which it is assigned. The required garages
for condominium units shall be contained on the same lot as the
dwelling unit to which it is assigned.
5. No parking area shall be closer than 10 ft. to any
street right-of-way. Said area shall be landscaped and maintained by
the owner in a manner acceptable to the Planning Department.
6. Lighting shall be provided for parking areas to be used
for commercial uses during hours of darkness. The overall height of
lighting fixtures shall not exceed 16 ft. and shall be constructed and
installed as to reflect light away from any adjacent property or streets.
7. All open parking spaces shall be provided with wheel
stops in a manner acceptable to the Planning Director or his assigned
representat ive.
8. The layout of off-street parking areas shall be designed
in accordance with the following minimum standards:
Total Width, Total Width,
Access Parking Parking One Tier of Two Tiers of
Angle Lane Space Space Spaces Plus Spaces Plus
Pattern Width Width Length Access Lane Access Lane
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and parking control.
9. All driveway access with no parking directly therefrom
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shall conform to the following minimum pavement widths:
14 ft. for one-way driveways.
20 ft. for two-way driveways.
B. La nd s cap jng s ta nda rd s
Recognizing that providing now for trees and space for living
groundcover will significantly affect the beauty, livibility, value
and commercial attraction of the City in the years to come, and further
recognizing that generous and tasteful landscaping provides ecological
as well as psychological benefits, the following standards for landscap-
ing shall be required in conformance with the limitations of the Municipal
Code for new development in all zones, except the R-A, R-l and R-2 zones:
1. Landscape plans shall be submitted to the Planning Director
and shall be on one complete plan, signed by a licensed landscape
architect unless waived by the Planning Director.
2. Landscaped areas shall be provided with a suitable, fixed
and permanent method for watering or sprinkling of plants. The water-
ing system shall consist of piped water lines terminating in an
appropriate number of sprinklers to insure adequate irrigation of water
for plants within the landscaped area. Sprinklers used to satisfy the
requirements of this provision shall be spaced to as-sure complete cover-
age of the required landscaped area. The irrigation system shall be
subject to the approval of the Planning Director.
3. All landscaped planter areas shall be designed to in-
corporate a concrete curbing no less than 6 inches high around the
perimeter of the planter except where walls are provided.
40 Landscaped areas with a depth of 10 feet or greater should
incorporate earth mounding when appropriate as approved by the Planning Director.
5. Trees shall, with an equal mix of sizes of 5 gallon and 15 gallon
size and some specimen trees, shall be of a species approved by the Parks and
Recreation Director.
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6. In the absence of specific requirements for greater
depth, the minimum depth of boundary landscaping along a street
shall be 10 feet, not including any parkway landscaping.-
7. Parkways adjacent to an industrial area on a non-
arterial street may be fully landscaped in lieu of providing side-
walks if approved by the Planning Commission. All other parkways must
include sidewalks that meet City standards.
8. The sum of all landscaped areas shall be no less than 15%
of the total area of the property-not covered by buildings or structures.
The landscaping of parking areas as required in Section 21.44.200
shall be included as a part of the required 15% landscaping.
9. Landscaping along all streets and boundaries shall be
limited to a height of not more than 3 feet within corner areas.
10. Landscaping shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and healthy
condition. This shall include proper pruning, mowing of lawns,
weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants when neces-
sary, and regular watering. As a condition of a precise plan
•approval, the posting of a performance bond may be required to insure
survival of newly landscaped areas and proper maintenance of landscaped areas.
11. In multi-family development there shall be no less than
one specimen tree of a type approved by the Parks and Recreation Director
and Planning Director for each dwelling unit.
12. Along the boundary separating a non-residentia1 area from
a residential area, a decorative masonry wall shall be installed. Spaced
at minimum intervals of 40 feet on centers, trees of at least 15 gallon
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size shall be planted along the non-residential side of the wall.
13. Within any parking area, trees of at least 15 gallon size
shall be planted for every 5 single row parking stalls or every 10 double-
row parking stalls, provided that the foregoing requirements may be relaxed
for industrial parking' areas scrrened from public view. The planter shall
have no dimension less than 4 feet, excluding the thickness of the curbing.
The trees shall be separated from each other as indicated in condition
number 12.
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14. Where plants are required for screening in leiu of perimeter
walls or fences, such screening shall consist of the use of evergreen
shrubs, closely spaced and maintained at least at the specified height of
any required walls. Plants shall be selected so as to reach the minimum
required height 18 months after planting.
'15. For residential zones, all areas not covered by buildings or
structures, enclosed for storage or used for paved walks, parking areas,
alleys, patio, recreation areas or drives, shall be completely landscaped
and shall include a.permanent irrigation system approved the the Parks and
Recreation Director and Planning Director.
16. The approving authority may determine the type and location of
landscaping for any proposed development.
17. For commercial and Industrial zones, the approving authority •
may require landscaping in excess of the minimum area specified for a proposed
development within a land use zone, provided that the required landscaping,
exclusive of parking area landscaping, does not exceed 25% of the non-building
area, and further provided that the additional landscaping is necessary to
(1) screen adjacent uses from parking areas, loading areas, or any activity
operation, storage, or structure that could cause a negative impact on adjacent
uses or (2) provide landscaping that is compatible with neighboring uses.
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18. All required parking area trees shall be installed in
conformance with the following requirements:
a. All trees shall be at least twelve gallon or
comparable size, with a minimum height of five feet and a minimum
caliper of three quarters of one inch, and shall be in good condition
and free from wounds, disease, broken branches or infirmities of any
nature whatsoever,
b. All trees shall be planted in holes twice the size
of the container and in no case less than a minimum of twenty-four
inches wide by thirty inches deep, and shall be back filled with
approximately two shovels full of fifty percent organic matter, mixed
with approved top soil,
c. All trees shall be staked with a minimum of one
eight foot long two inch by two inch split redwood stake installed
adjacent to the outside of the tree ball, and shall be tied
with at least two tree ties of copper wire and hose, canvas or equivalent,
d,, A water basin at least six inches high and three feet,
<,in diameter shall be formed around the base of all trees and shall be
filled with water at the time of planting.
C. Subdivision Standards
Within certain limitations, the landowner has the legal right
to subdivide his property; however, in exercising this right, the
subdivider makes heavy demands upon the community. As a developer,
he demands that his prospective buyers be provided a major street
network, school system, recreation facilities and basic utility
systems and services. As a citizen, he demands that .these public facilit-
ies be constructed, administered and maintained with maximum efficiency
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at minimum cost. In fair exchange, the subdivider must accept respon-
sibility for complying with conditions of design, improvement and use
of land consistant with the General need of the public upon which
these demands are made. To guarantee that these requirements are met,
the City Council and Planning Commission do hereby, adopt .the following .
Standard Conditions to apply to proposed subdivisions when appropriate.
The Council finds that the City's consideration of Tentative
Maps will be facilitated if a set of Standard Conditions is adopted
at this time so that each subsequent map can be approved by the Planning
Commission and Council subject to those Standard Conditions which are
applicable. Approval of Tentative Maps shall then state:
"Subject to Standard Subdivision Conditions Nos. ,
as approved by Reso. .", Other conditions may be specified
at the time of approval. Standard Conditions are as follows:
GENERAL
1. The recorded restrictions for the subdivision shall in-
clude the minimum lot size and width requirements, evidence of which
shall be submitted to the City Planning Director prior to approval of
the Fina1 Map.
2. The development of the property described herein shall be
subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein wh-ich
are in addition to all the requirements, limitations and restrictions
of all municipal ordinances and State and Federal statutes now in force,
or which, hereafter, may be in force for the purpose of preserving
the residential characteristics of adjacent properties.
3. Prior to consideration of the Final Map and Improvement
Plans, a grading and plot plan of the tract with all proposed dwelling
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units located thereon, and showing appropriate setback dimensions,
shall be submitted to the Planning Department for consideration and
approval to insure that adequate area requirements can be met.
4. The C.C.&R's for this development shall be submitted to
the Planning Director for review and approval prior to the issuance of
any building permits.
5. Park-In-Lieu fees and/or park land dedication, bonds, fees,
deposits shall be granted to the City prior to City Council approval of the
Final Map.
6. This development shall meet all of the requirements of the
Department of Public Health.
7. The Developer shall conform to any existing policies
providing for public facilities.
8. If requested by the City Engineer, an amended Tentative
Map shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer prior to
preparation of the Final Map to assure compliance to all conditions of
approval.
9. In order to provide for reasonable fire protection during
the construction period, the subdivider shall maintain passable vehicular
access to all buildings and adequate fire hydrants with required fire
flows shall be installed as recommended by the Fire Department.
REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
10. All public improvements shall be made in conformity to
the City of Carlsbad Engineering Design Criteria and Standard Plans,
the Subdivision Ordinance and other City Standards, to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer, without cost to the City of Carlsbad, and free of
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all liens and encumbrances. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems
shall meet the requirements of the respective service districts.
11. All drainage and grading plans shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for consideration and approval.
12. All utilities, including provisions for cable TV, shall be
placed underground and/or shall be completely concealed from view.
13. Ornamental street lighting shall be provided for as required
by Municipal Ordinance Code. The Developer shall post a bond and/or cash
in the amount necessary to energize said street lights for an eighteen month
period after construction, to permit the incorporation of the subdivision
into a maintenance district.
14. Complete plans and specifications shall be submitted as required
for checking and approval, before construction of any improvements is commenced.
The subdivider shall submit the original drawings revised to reflect as-built
conditions, prior to acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the City.
15. All land and/or easements required by this Ordinance shall'
be granted to the City of Carlsbad without cost to the City, and free of all
liens and encumbrances. No easements shall be recorded prior to recordation
of the final map unless approved by the City Engineer.
16. All facilities provided, other than public easements, to
adequately control drainage on the subject property, shall be maintained by
the property owner(s) in perpetuity.
17. The Subdivider shall dedicate to the public all rights of
ingress to and egress from lots abutting upon restricted access streets and
roads. This dedication shall be so designated on the certificate sheet of
the Final Map with the intent that the owners of said lots will have no
rights of access whatsoever to said streets and roads. The words "access
rights dedicated to the City" shall be lettered along the road adjacent to
the lots affected on the map proper.
18. Street names shall be subject to approval and shall be designated
in accordance with the standards and policies adopted by the Planning Commission
on files in the Planning Department. Said names shall be approved by the
Planning, Fire and Police Departments prior to recordation of the Final Map.
19. The improvement plans shall include a report of a geological inves-
tigation and a complete grading plan of the entire site when required by the
City Engineer. The report and plan shall be prepared by civil engineers
licensed by the State of California, and experienced in erosion control who
shall be acceptable to the City Engineer and they shall certify that they have
investigated the site and prepared data with full consideration of the consequences
to the included and neighboring properties and conform to the standards of
the Geological Satety Element of the General Plan.
20. This tentative map approval shall expire one year from the
date of the approval of the City Council unless extended by the City Council.
D. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
The City of Carlsbad has many hillside areas which are being considered
for development. A hillside area is considered to be those geographical areas
with predominant slopes greater than 15$. Predominant shall mean a natural
slope of 15?£ or more on 50/£ of the total property considered" as determined
by the City Engineer. Because of their physical dominance of the City Landscape,
development of the hills will affect the visual characteristics of the community.
A desirable visual identity of the City can be preserved and enhanced through
the protection of one of our most prominent landmarks. The hill areas are
an integral part of the total City environment since they constitute a large
part of the natural open space and scenic resource. The Planning Commission and
City Council believe that there are special attractions inherent in the hill areas
such as variety of topography, rugged natural terrain and their dominance of the
entire City.
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Finally, hillside development must provide for the health and safety of the
public and protection of property. Therefore, the Planning Commission and City
Council do adopt standards for development in hillside areas based upon the following
objectives:
1. To protect the public health, safety and welfare, and
2. To preserve and enchance the beauty of the City's landscape.
3. To insure that the hill areas will continue to be an integral part of
the total city environment.
4. To encourage the maximum retention of natural topographic features,
such as drainage swales, streams, slopes, rock outcroppings, vistas, and natural plant
formations. Additional planting or replacement of existing plant growth is encouraged.
5. To encourage variety in the development pattern of the hills.
6. To minimize overhead clutter such as utility wires and signs.
7. To provide density and land use incentives to aid in insuring the best
possible development and conservation of historical sites, natural features and open
space.
8. To provide for a safe means for ingress and egress of vehicular and
pedestrian traffic to and within the hillside areas and to provide for access of
emergency vehicles necessary to serve the hillside areas.
9. To reduce the scarring effects of hillside street construction while
maintaining an acceptable level of safety against unstable slopes or slopes subject
to erision and deterioration.
10. To discourage, insofar as is feasible and reasonable, successive
padding or terracing of building sites in the hills.
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PRINCIPLES FOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
a. Appearance and Character:
1. To enhance the identity of the City, developers shall be required
to preserve prominent landmarks, steep slopes, natural foliage, landmark trees,
forests or groves, historical sites and areas of special scenic beauty.
2. Developers shall be required to accomplish the maximum retention
of natural topographic features, such as drainage swales, slopes, rock outcroppings,
vistas, and natural areas.
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3. Land use types of a higher than normal density or intensity shall
be designed so as to be compatible with the environment including natural surroundings.
4. The character of street and lane appearance may vary to provide
special identity for various areas of the hills.
5. The street furniture, including fencing, sidewalks, pathways,
electroliers', shall be given special design consideration to enable the maximum identity
and uniqueness of character to be built into each development.
b. Erosion Control: fll] manufactured slopes, other than those constructed
in rock, shall be planted or otherwise protected from the effects of surface runoff
erosion and shall be benched or terraced as required to provide for adequate stability.
Planting shall be of a character so as to cause the slope to blend with the surrounding
terrain and development.
c. Land Use:
1. Developers shall be encouraged to provide a variety of building
and dwelling types ranging from residential estates to apartment units, to provide
maximum choice in living environment.
2. Attached dwellings, apartments, and residential clusters and groups
of various housing types shall be required to enable steep hill slopes, wooded areas,
and areas of special scenic beauty to be preserved as scenic easements through the use
of density transfer.
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3. Incentives in the form of density of dwellings and varied land use
are to be used to encourage areas of special scenic, natural and historical interest
to be preserved through dedication to the City in fee or easement.
4. Land uses (i.e. commercial, administrative research, etc., and
if permitted by the General Plan)which benefit and serve the area shall be designed
so as to be compatible with the area.
5. Minor density transfers shall be permitted in order to provide
for increased flexibility in land utilization earth movement reduction and scenic
open space retention under a consideration of the tentative map or a specific plan.
d. Circulation:
1. The use of public and private lanes shall be required in the hills
to reduce the scarring of the natural landscape. The width of these lanes shall be
allowed to be as narrow as public safety and traffic generation will permit. All
parking for residential estates shall be required on site to enable the street section
to be reduced where practical. Parking area clusters are also encouraged.
2. Loop and split, one-way street sections, and occasional steep grades
shall be allowed to fit terrain and minimize grading and exposed slopes.
3. Equestrian, bicycle and hiking trails shall when feasible, be developed
throughout the hill areas, to provide connections between park areas and scenic ease-
ments to help maximize the leisure opportunities of the hills. Trails may be accepted
by the City in fee or in easement.
4. The use of trails to connect the terminal points of lanes and streets
shall be encouraged, to provide for efficient emergency vehicular movement through an
area, thus minimizing the need for a large turnaround at the end of a street or lane.
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5. Circulation shall, when feasible, be designed to allow for separation
of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Walkways shall be required on at least one side
of the street but may be located adjacent to the curb.
6. Driveways and drives shall be designed to a grade and alignment
that will provide the maximum of safety and convenience for vehicular and pedestrian
use.
e. Utilities and Public Facilities:
1. In order to maximize public safety and reduce overhead visual
clutter in the hills, all utility lines shall be developed with underground systems.
Appurtenances such as transformers and switch boxes may be mounted above grade, pro-
viding adequate landscape screening is provided.
2. The natural drainage areas shall be left as natural as possible
and generally left unfenced to minimize marring the hill slopes with concrete-lined
channels and chain link fences.
3. Prior to development, area plans -including land use circulation
and public facilities-shall be approved by the Planning Commission and City Council
in order to establish a framework for evaluating development proposals so that school
sites, parks, fire stations, etc., and collector and major street locations shall be
known .
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4. Street electroliers in the hills shall be designed in such a way
that the light which illuminates the street, sidewalk, or trail system is minimized
in its effect upon adjacent areas, and particularly upon lower elevations of the City.
Consideration shall be given to the use of ornamental lights to add character to
proposed development.
5. Prior to approval of any development proposal for the hills, the,1
existing or proposed utility services shall be adequate for use and population
densities proposed.
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6. The design of storm drainage facilities shall insure the acceptance
and disposal of storm runoff without damage to the street or to adjacent properties.
The use of special structures to accept design storm runoff shall be incorporated
into the street design where appropriate.
7. All hillside public streets shall be provided with a level of
street lighting sufficient to protect the health, safety and welfare of those
living within the hillside areas.
f. Professional Team Services: The use of the professional talents of
the architect, engineer, geologist, landscape architect and urban planner is
required to enable the best possible development to result.
The specific standards for hillside development are necessary to provide some
means or methods which will aid in obtaining the objectives and principles.
g.- Methods: Some of the mechanics or methods which will aid in obtaining
the desired results are as follows:
1. The greater the percent of slope, the greater the lot width and lot
area should be. This factor is especially important if a precise plan is not
available at the time approval of a tentative map is sought.
2. Streets should run generally with and not at right angle to the
contours of the land.
3. Adjustments in street widths and cross sections may be considered by
the City when such adjustment is reasonable and necessary for better quality
development.
4. Consideration of one-way streets with restrictions on parking and
vehicular access may also be considered by the City when reasonable and proper.
5. Changing of natural terrain is to be discouraged as much as possible
unless absolutely necessary.
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6. One means of developing areas having hillsides too precipitous for
building is to permit the cutting of the tops of the hills, filling the canyons
with this earth, and then build in a manner leaving the hillside between two levels
undisturbed as much as possible except for additional landscaping.
7. Side lot lines need not be perpendicular to the street but may
vary so as to encourage and permit the structures to be built with the contour of
the land as much as possible.
8. Adjustment of required front, rear and sideyard setbacks may be
considered by the City when such adjustment is reasonable and contributes to a more
acceptable development. Such request? shall be made on the total development.
9. If stilt or cantilever methods of construction are to be used,
extreme care shall be shown regarding the appearance of the finished development,
both on an individual lot and overall basis.
10. Presentation of the total finished development concept shall be
required as a part of any discretionary approval by the City.
h. Cuts and Fills: If the development is to be realized by use of cut and
fill method and terrain is to be changed, the following requirements shall be met:
11. Submittal of a master plan and precise plan shall be required when
filing for a change of zone. Information shall be indicated on the map in the
following manner:
a) Lot size (graphically and in printed form).
b) Pad area (graphically and in printed form)
c) Pad elevation (printed form)
d) Slope areas (graphically)
e) Existing countours (graphically)
12. There shall be no lots having a difference in pad elevation
greater than 12 ft. with respect to its fronting street and the contiguous lot on
either side.
13. When the difference in elevation between the individual pads and
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the fronting street is the maximum permitted, every attempt shall be made to
reduce the steepness of the slope as much as possible.
14. Rounding of the top of bank along the fronts of the lots shall
be required when permitted under good drainage practices and when not in
conflict with other regulations:
Contour plowing shall be utilized
15. Planting of both natural and new terrain shall be required
. and firmly enforced. 2:1 or 2-1/2:1 slopes shall.be encouraged.
16. Standard concrete curbs and gutters shall be constructed on
all hillside streets.
17. . Horizontal and vertical curves shall be such that a minimum
sight distance of 160 feet is provided at all points. The minimum horizontal
curve radius on local streets shall be 150 feet. Reversing curves shall be
connected with tangents as long as practicable. Collector streets and arterials
shall be designed to incorporate vertical and horizontal curves greater than
the said minimum for local streets in order to provide for increased traffic.
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18. The maximum centerline grade for local streets shall be 15
percent and this maximum grade shall not apply to intersections or adjacent areas
of transition. In these areas, the maximum grade shall be reduced as required
by the City Engineer. The maximum grade for collector and arterial streets shall
be 12 percent.
Changes in grade greater than five-tenths of one percent shall be
connected by vertical curves. The length of vertical curves shall conform to
standards of sight distance and riding qualities established by the City Engineer.
Crossfall is recommended at two percent where practicable, with cross slope
not to exceed four percent on tilt necticn streets:.
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19. Parking lanes, eight feet wide, shall be provided on at least
one side of all .streets except where existing topography renders development
adjacent to the street impractical; or where the street serves solely as a
connector; or where an adequate number of off-street parking spaces are provided
on each lot adjacent to the street.
20. In addition to requirements covered by the grading ordinance in
the construction of cut and fill slopes, sharp angles of intersection with the
existing terrain shall be avoided, or rounded as necessary to blend with the
natural topography.
.21. All cut or fill slopes four feet or higher shall be planted with1
an approved peren.ni.al type of planting which will effectively aid erosion control.
The planting shall be done immediately after the slopes are "created. No
occupancy clearance will be issued for any lot; until all slope planting has been
established, as certified by a landscape architect, if required, and approved
by the City Engineer. The minimum planting requirements shall consist
of the following essential steps:
a. Dress slopes as required, including grid rolling fill
slopes greater than five feet in height, and contour plowing.
b. Apply fertilizer at the rate of 32 pounds of nitrogen
and 40 pounds of phosphorus per acre or per an approved soil analysis. Drill
or cultivate fertilizer into soil unless water soluable type fertilizer is
used; then proper sprinkling immediately afterward is required.
c. Apply seed by drilling or raking into soil using
an organic material or soil mulch of 1/4" thickness. On large projects it is
recommended that mulch seed and fertilizer be applied by hydromulching organic
material in a water slurry that is applied by spraying on slope.
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d. Irrigate seeded area immediately after planting at a low
rate of water application and maintain seeded slope in a moist condition.
A sprinkling system or other satisfactory watering devices must provide a
uniform water flow or at least 1/4 inch per hour and should be so designed
to prevent back flow, through use of a vacuum breaker system, into the
water system and erosion damage. Areas which do not show proper growth
after a normal period shall be replanted.
e. Minimum Planting:
Alfalfa 20 pounds per acre
Meadow Fescue 25 pounds per acre
Alta Fescue 25 pounds per acre
Perennial Rye 30 pounds per acre
Chewing Fescue 25 pounds per acre
f. Preferred Planting:
1. Hedera Helix "Canariensis" - Algerian Ivy - 15" to 18"
apart.
2. Mesembryanthemum "Varieties" - Ice Plant - 12" to
18" apart.
a) Delasperma Alba
b) Lampranthus Spectabilis
c) Mesembryanthemum Filifera
d) Drosanthemum Hispidum
e) Hymenocveus Luteolus
3. Pelargonium Peltatum - Ivy Leaf Geranium - 15" to
18" apart.
4. Lantana Sellowiana - Trailing Lantana - 18" to 24" apart.
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5. Vinca Major and Minor - Periwinkle, Trailing Myrtle -
12" to 18" apart.
6. Lom'cera Jalonia Var. "Hallina" - Hall's Honeysuckle -
1 gal, cans - 3' apart.
7. Ceanothus (C. Griseus Horizontals) (C. Gloriosus) -
- California Lilac - 1 gal. cans - 3' apart.
8. Hypericum Calycinum - Aaron's Beard - 12" to
18" apart.
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9. Rosmarinus Officinal is Prostratus - Dwarf Rosemary -
18" to 24" apart.
10. Asparagus Sprengeri - Asparagus Fern - 1 gal. cans -
3' apart.
11. Baccharis Halimifoia - Baccharis - 18" to 24" apart.
12. Fragaria Chiloensis - Wild Strawberry - 12" to
14" apart.
13. Juniperis "Varieties" - Junipers - 1 gal. cans 4'
to 5' apart.
Other types of planting than listed above must have prior
approval of the City Engineer's Office
22. The design of drainage facilities shall insure the acceptance
and disposal of storm runoff without damage to the street or to adjacent properties,
Surface and sub-surface drainage systems shall be provided to prevent the accumu-
lation of ground water in fill areas.
23. The attached chart marked Exhibit "A" entitled "Street Geometries-
Hillside Street Standards" delineates the requirements to be used in the design of
hillside streets. The use of split level one-way streets shall be encouraged
wherever such use will result in a more efficient use of the existing terrain or
will minimize the scarring effects of hillside development.
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24. All hillside public streets shall be provided with a level of
street lighting designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of those living
within the hillside areas. Street lights shall be mounted on ornamental electro-
Tiers and shall be serviced by underground wiring.
25. Driveways and drives shall be designed to a grade' and alignment
that will provide the maximum of safety and convenience for vehicular and
pedestrian use and in a manner which will not interfere with drainage or public
use of the sidewalk and/or street area.
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STREET GEOMETRICS
^•,\* 1' berra only if adjacent to sidewalk
HILLSIDE STREET STANDARDS
STREET
DESIGNATION
CONNECTOR
LOCAL STREET
(one way)
LOCAL
SPLIT-LEVEL
STREET '
LOCAL STREET
(two way)
LOCAL STREET
(two way)
parking both
sides
COLLECTOR
STREET
free access
no median
strip
COLLECTOR
STREET '
limited
access
median strip
TRAVEL-
WAY
¥IDTH
"A"
28
22
22 'ea
level
34
40
64
72
incl.
16'
median
TOTAL
R.O.W.
WIDTH
"B"
38
32
V*
44
50
74
82
SIDEWALK
REQUIRED
1 side
only
1 side
only
same
side as
parking
both
sides
1 side
only
same
side as
parking
both
sides
both
sides
both
sides
MAX.
GRADE
PER-
MITTED
15/o
15/o
15/o
15/o
15/o
12$
12/0
MIN.
CURVE
RADII
PER-
MITTED
150'
150'
15Q'
150'
150'
500'
500'
COMMENTS
NO PARKING PERMITTED
Vehicular and pedestrian access
rights to be dedicated on both
sides
PARKING PERMITTED ON ONE
SIDE ONLY
Access rights to be dedicated
on side having no parking
PARKING PERMITTED ON RIGHT
SIDE OF EACH LEVEL ONLY
PARKING PERMITTED ON ONE SIDE
ONLY
vehicular and pedestrian access
rights to be dedicated on side
having no parking
PARKING PERMITTED ON BOTH
' SIDES
PARKING PERMITTED ON BOTH
SIDES
(5,000 - 10,000 A.D.T.)
PARKING PROHIBITED ON BOTH
SIDES
EXHIBIT "A"
HILLSIDE STREET STANDARDS
"STREET
DESIGNATION
ARTERIAL
STREET
median
strip
ARTERIAL
STREET
limited
access
median strip
TRAVEL-
WAY
WIDTH
"A"
86
incl.
18'
median
74 •
incl.
16'
median
TOTAL
R.O.W.
WIDTH
"B"
101
94
SIDEWALK
REQUIRED
both
sides
both
sides
MAX.
GRADE
PER-
MITTED
12J6
12#
MIN.
CURVE
RADII
PER-
MITTED
500'
500'
COMMENTS
PARKING PERMITTED ON BOTH
SIDES
.PARKING PROHIBITED ON BOTH
SIDES
V* - Variable - 5' minimum on outside edge of each level.
Slope between levels cannot exceed 1-g- to 1 in steepness..
NOTE:
1. The maximum grade permitted does not apply to intersection areas. In
theses areas the maximum shall be less and shall be as required by the
City Engineer.
2. Curve radii limitations may be modified subject to approval of the
City Engineer.
3. Slope control easements should be granted to the City to provide for
slope protection in areas of cut and fill.
4. The normal street tree requirement will not apply in hillside areas.
EXHIBIT "A"