§ 20.258.020 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS.
   New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing uses or structures, shall be designed, constructed and/or established in compliance with the following:
   A.   Compliance with Tables 2-3 through 2-8 required. Requirements in Tables 2-3 through 2-8 below shall apply in respective Mixed-Use Zoning Districts.
   B.   General development standards. General development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, signs, etc.) in Division 3 (Site Planning and General Development and Operational Standards).
   C.   Design guidelines. Applicable design guidelines in § 20.258.040.
   D.    Plan reviews. Design review process in § 20.408.040.
   E.   Minimum parcel sizes and dimensions. In Tables 2-3 through 2-8, below, the standards for minimum project size, parcel width, and parcel depth are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for ownership or leasehold (e.g., condominium) purposes.
   F. Live/work development projects. Live/work development projects shall be treated as nonresidential projects and regulated by Tables 2-3 through 2-5, below.
(Ord. 1089, passed 3-7-06)
TABLE 2-3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-I
NOTES
TABLE 2-3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-I
NOTES
Minimum project size (1)
7,000 square feet
(1)   The standards for minimum project size, parcel width and parcel depth are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for ownership or leasehold (e.g. condominium) purposes.
Minimum parcel width (1)
50 feet
Minimum parcel depth (1)
120 feet
Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses
12.1 to 50 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses
3.00
Minimum setbacks
Front and street side along Ash Street, Birch Street, Brea Boulevard and Imperial Highway
None permitted (A), except for allowable plazas and outdoor dining areas/uses
Front
None
Side (interior, each)
Single-story
None (B)
Second-story and above, if residential
10 feet (B)
Side, street
None
Side, adjoining, residential uses
10 feet (C)
Rear, if nonresidential adjoining nonresidential
None (D)
Rear, if residential or if nonresidential adjoining residential uses
10 feet (D)
Parking area setbacks (front and street side). (No parking adjacent to Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway allowed, except in the upper floors of a parking structure.)
5 feet
Minimum distance between structures located on the same parcel
None
Maximum structure height
100 feet
Minimum common residential open space for multi-family dwellings. (The minimum dimension shall be 15 feet.)
75 square feet/ dwelling unit
Minimum private residential open space for multi-family dwellings.(The minimum dimension shall be 5 feet.)
50 square feet/ dwelling unit
NOTE: The letters (A), (B), (C) and (D) refer to the graphics following this Table.
 
TABLE 2-3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-I
TABLE 2-3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-I
Accessory structures
Section 20.08.035.F
Landscaping
Section 20.236.040.M
Lighting
Section 20.08.040.C.5 and Section 20.220.040.L
Parking and loading
Section 20.08.040
Signs
Section 20.28
Walls and fences
Section 20.236.040.E and Section 20.220.040.F
 
GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-3
MIXED USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MU-I ZONING DISTRICT
 
TABLE 2-4
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-II
NOTES
TABLE 2-4
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-II
NOTES
Minimum project size (1)
10,000 square feet
(1)   The standards for minimum project size, parcel width and parcel depth are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for ownership or leasehold (e.g. condominium) purposes.
Minimum parcel width (1)
100 feet
Minimum parcel depth (1)
200 feet
Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses
6.1 to 40 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses
2.00
Minimum setbacks
Front
None
Side (interior, each)
Single-story
None (E)
Second-story and above, if residential
10 feet (E)
Side, street
None
Side, adjoining, residential uses
10 feet (F)
Rear, if nonresidential adjoining nonresidential
None (G)
Rear, if residential or if nonresidential adjoining residential uses
10 feet (G)
Parking area setbacks (front and street side)
15 feet
Minimum distance between structures located on the same parcel
None
Maximum structure height
60 feet
Minimum common residential open space for multi-family dwellings. (The minimum dimension shall be 15 feet.)
75 square feet/ dwelling unit
Minimum private residential open space for multi-family dwellings.(The minimum dimension shall be 5 feet.)
50 square feet/ dwelling unit
NOTE: The letters (E), (F), and (G) refer to the graphics following this Table.
 
TABLE 2-4
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-II
TABLE 2-4
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-II
Accessory structures
Section 20.08.035.F
Landscaping
Section 20.236.040.M
Lighting
Section 20.08.040.C.5 and Section 20.220.040.L
Parking and loading
Section 20.08.040
Signs
Section 20.28
Walls and fences
Section 20.236.040.E and Section 20.220.040.F
 
GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-4
MIXED-USE PROJECTS IN MU-II ZONING DISTRICT
 
TABLE 2-5
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-III
NOTES
TABLE 2-5
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-III
NOTES
Minimum project size (1)
7,000 square feet
(1)   The standards for minimum project size, parcel width and parcel depth are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for ownership or leasehold (e.g. condominium) purposes.
Minimum parcel width (1)
50 feet
Minimum parcel depth (1)
120 feet
Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses
6.1 to 18 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses
1.00
Minimum setbacks
Front and street side along Brea Boulevard and Imperial Highway
Parcels of less than one acre
None permitted (H), except for allowable plazas and outdoor dining areas/uses
Parcels of one acre or greater
At least 50% of the parcel frontage
None permitted (I)
Up to 50% of the parcel frontage. (No parking within setback allowed.)
May maintain an average setback of 10 feet (I)
Front, other than Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway
None
Side (interior, each)
Single-story
None (J)
Second-story and above, if residential
10 feet (J)
Side, street, other than Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway
None
Side, adjoining, residential uses
5 feet, average (K)
Rear, if nonresidential adjoining nonresidential
None (L)
Rear, if residential or if nonresidential adjoining residential uses
10 feet (L)
Parking area setbacks (front and street side). (No parking adjacent to Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway allowed, except in the upper floors of a parking structure.)
5 feet
NOTE: The letters (H), (I), (J), (K) and (L) refer to the graphics following this Table.
 
TABLE 2-5
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-III
NOTES
TABLE 2-5
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-III
NOTES
Minimum distance between structures located on the same parcel
None
Maximum structure height
35 feet
Minimum common residential open space for multi-family dwellings.(The minimum dimension shall be 15 feet.)
75 square feet/ dwelling unit
Minimum private residential open space for multi-family dwellings. (The minimum dimension shall be 5 feet.)
50 square feet/ dwelling unit
Maximum parcel coverage
65%
Accessory structures
Section 20.08.035.F
Landscaping
Section 20.236.040.M
Lighting
Section 20.08.040.C.5 and Section 20.220.040.L
Parking and Loading
Section 20.08.040
Signs
Section 20.28
Walls and fences
Section 20.236.040.E and Section 20.220.040.F
 
GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-5
MIXED-USE PROJECTS IN MU-III ZONING DISTRICT
 
TABLE 2-6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-I
NOTES
TABLE 2-6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-I
NOTES
Minimum project size (1)
2,500 square feet
(1)   The standards for minimum project size, parcel width and parcel depth are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for ownership or leasehold (e.g. condominium) purposes.
 
(2)   For structures located on Ash Street, Birch Street, or Brea Boulevard, north of Imperial Highway, there is no minimum setback requirement. All other setbacks shall be measured from the structure face to the nearest property line.
 
(3)   Low level patio walls may encroach into the required front or street side setback up to a maximum of 5 feet.
 
(4)   In projects with subterranean parking, structure heights shall be measured from the top of the parking deck. For structures located on Ash Street, Birch Street, or Brea Boulevard, the maximum structure height shall be 55 feet.
Minimum parcel width (1)
None
Minimum parcel depth (1)
None
Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses
12.1 to 50 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses
3.00
Minimum setbacks (2) front and street side along Ash Street, Birch Street, Brea Boulevard and Imperial Highway
Single-story
5 feet (M)
Second-story and above
10 feet (M)
Front (3)
15 feet (N)
Side (interior, each)
5 feet (O)
Side, street (3)
15 feet (O)
Side, adjoining, residential uses
10 feet (O)
Rear
5 feet (P)
Rear, adjoining nonresidential uses
10 feet (P)
Parking area setbacks (front and street side). (No parking adjacent to Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway allowed, except in the upper floors of a parking structure.)
5 feet
Minimum distance between structures located on the same parcel
None
Maximum structure height (4)
100 feet
Minimum common open space for multi-family dwellings.(The minimum dimension shall be 15 feet.)
100 square feet/ dwelling unit
Minimum private open space for multi-family dwellings. (The minimum dimension shall be 8 feet.)
75 square feet/ dwelling unit
NOTE: The letters (M), (N), (O), and (P) refer to the graphics following this Table.
 
TABLE 2-6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-I
TABLE 2-6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-I
Accessory structures
Section 20.08.035.F
Landscaping
Section 20.236.040.M
Lighting
Section 20.08.040.C.5 and Section 20.220.040.L
Parking and loading
Section 20.08.040
Signs
Section 20.28
Walls and fences
Section 20.236.040.E and Section 20.220.040.F
 
GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-6
"STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MU-I ZONING DISTRICT
 
TABLE 2-7
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-II
NOTES
TABLE 2-7
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-II
NOTES
Minimum project size (1)
2,500 square feet
(1)   The standards for minimum project size, parcel width and parcel depth are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for ownership or leasehold (e.g. condominium) purposes.
 
(2)   Low level patio walls may encroach into the required front or street side setback up to a maximum of 5 feet.
 
(3)   In projects with subterranean parking, structure heights shall be measured from the top of the parking deck.
Minimum parcel width (1)
None
Minimum parcel depth (1)
None
Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses
6.1 to 40 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses
2.00
Minimum setbacks
Front (2)
15 feet (Q)
Side (interior, each)
5 feet (R)
Side, street (2)
15 feet (R)
Side, adjoining, nonresidential uses
10 feet (R)
Rear
15 feet (S)
Rear, adjoining nonresidential uses
20 feet (S)
Parking area setbacks (front and street side)
15 feet
Minimum distance between structures located on the same parcel
None
Maximum structure height (3)
60 feet
Minimum common open space for multi-family units.(The minimum dimension shall be 15 feet.)
100 square feet/ dwelling unit
Minimum private open space for multi-family units. (The minimum dimension shall be 8 feet.)
75 square feet/ dwelling unit
Accessory structures
Section 20.08.035.F
Landscaping
Section 20.236.040.M
Lighting
Section 20.08.040.C.5 and Section 20.220.040.L
Parking and loading
Section 20.08.040
Signs
Section 20.28
Walls and fences
Section 20.236.040.E and Section 20.220.040.F
NOTE: The letters (Q), (R), and (S) refer to the graphics following this Table.
 
GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-7
"STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MU-II ZONING DISTRICT
 
TABLE 2-8
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-III
NOTES
TABLE 2-8
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-III
NOTES
Minimum project size (1)
7,000 square feet
(1)   The standards for minimum project size, parcel width and parcel depth are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for ownership or leasehold (e.g. condominium) purposes.
 
(2)   Low level patio walls may encroach into the required front or street side setback up to a maximum of 5 feet.
 
(3)   In projects with subterranean parking, structure heights shall be measured from the top of the parking deck.
Minimum parcel width (1)
50 feet
Minimum parcel depth (1)
120 feet
Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses
6.1 to 14 du/acre (See Section 20.258.030.A.4)
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses
1.00
Minimum setbacks. Front and street side along Brea Boulevard and Imperial Highway
Stand alone residential not allowed on Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway
Front, other than Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway (2)
15 feet (T)
Side (interior, each)
5 feet (U)
Side, street other than Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway (2)
15 feet (U)
Side, adjoining, nonresidential uses
10 feet (U)
Rear
15 feet (V)
Rear, adjoining nonresidential uses
20 feet (V)
Parking area setbacks (front and street side). No parking adjacent to Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway allowed, except in the upper floors of a parking structure.)
5 feet
Minimum distance between structures located on the same parcel
None
Maximum structure height (3)
35 feet
Minimum common open space for multi-family dwellings.(The minimum dimension shall be 15 feet.)
100 square feet/ dwelling unit
Minimum private open space for multi-family dwellings. (The minimum dimension shall be 8 feet.)
75 square feet/ dwelling unit
Maximum parcel coverage (not including parking decks)
65%
NOTE: The letters (T), (U), and (V) refer to the graphics following this Table.
 
TABLE 2-8
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-III
TABLE 2-8
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MU-III
Accessory structures
Section 20.08.035.F
Landscaping
Section 20.236.040.M
Lighting
Section 20.08.040.C.5 and Section 20.220.040.L
Parking and loading
Section 20.08.040
Signs
Section 20.28
Walls and fences
Section 20.236.040.E and Section 20.220.040.F
 
GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-8
"STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MU-III ZONING DISTRICT