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A. Purpose. The Airport Environs (-AE) overlay zone regulates land uses in the vicinity of the Chico Municipal Airport and Ranchero Airport and below areas where aircraft perform approach and departure maneuvers, recognizing that certain development and land use characteristics may conflict with the safe and efficient operation of the airport and aircraft. The intent of the -AE overlay zone is to protect people and property, both in the air and on the ground, by regulating structures that may affect navigable airspace, consistent with Federal regulations, and to minimize noise and other conflicts between airport operations and surrounding land uses.
B. Applicability. The -AE overlay zone is applied to:
1. Areas within the -AO (Aircraft Operations) overlay zones established by Section 19.52.030 following, above and around the airport; and
2. Areas subject to high noise levels from aircraft operations.
C. Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district by this division may be allowed within the -AE overlay zone, provided that the land use is also in compliance with any applicable -AO (Aircraft Operations) zoning standards, except for those uses listed as prohibited in certain -AO overlay zoning districts as set forth in Table 4-14.
D. Permit Requirements. Development and new land uses within the -AE overlay zone shall obtain the land use entitlements as required by this division in the primary zoning district.
E. Development Standards. Development and new land uses within the -AE overlay zone shall comply with all applicable requirements of the primary zoning district and the following requirements:
1. Height Limits. The height limits of any applicable -AO overlay zone (Section 19.52.030) apply if they are more restrictive than otherwise required by this division for the primary zoning district, or by Division V (Site Planning and General Development Standards).
2. Noise Mitigation. Proposed structures shall be designed and constructed to provide noise insulation to reduce interior noise levels to the community noise equivalent level (CNEL) recommended by the Noise Element of the General Plan.
3. Avigation Easements, Noise Agreements. Prior to the issuance of any building permit in compliance with Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Municipal Code, approval of a tentative map in compliance with Title 18 (Subdivisions) of the Municipal Code, or a land use entitlement in compliance with Division II (Administration of Land Use and Development Regulations) of these Regulations, the property owner shall enter into an agreement with the City granting any necessary avigation easements for aircraft overflight and/or acknowledging and permitting the ongoing exposure of the site to aircraft noise. The City shall record the easements/agreements with the Butte County Recorder.
4. Notice of Aircraft Overflight. Land use entitlements for properties within the -AE overlay zone shall require the recordation of a Notice of Aircraft Overflight against the property with the Butte County Recorder. The notice shall advise future property owners of the Butte County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP), City of Chico Airport Environs Plan, current and anticipated aircraft flight paths, the likely ongoing exposure of the site to aircraft noise, and possible restrictions that may result from actions of the Butte County Airport Land Use Commission or City.
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2427 §37)
A. Purpose. This section establishes five -AO overlay zones, which provide height limits for structures, use limitations, intensity limitations, and other development standards on and adjacent to the site of the Chico Municipal and Ranchero Airports, based upon specific zones or surfaces defined in the air space above each airport and its surroundings, in compliance with the Butte County ALUCP, State law, and the federal aviation regulations.
B. Findings. The Council hereby finds that a structure or other ground feature which obstructs air space near the Chico Municipal Airport or Ranchero Airport has the potential for endangering the lives and property of users of each airport, and property or occupants on land in each airport’s vicinity, and that an obstruction may reduce the size of areas available for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maneuvers, thereby tending to impair the usability of each airport and the economic investment in each facility.
C. Applicability. The -AO overlay zones may be combined with any residential, commercial, manufacturing/industrial, or special purpose zoning district established by Section 19.40.010. Unless otherwise noted, the -AO overlay zones are intended to implement the land use restrictions and development standards contained in the Butte County ALUCP. The -AO overlay zones are established, and shall be applied and shown on the Airport Zoning Map within 50,000 feet of the landing area of the airport, as follows.
1. -AOA, Runway Protection Zone. Includes airport runways and immediately adjacent areas wherein uses are restricted to aeronautical functions in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration standards. Encompasses the area of highest risk and noise levels. Implements Compatibility Zone A of the ALUCP.
2. -AOB1, Approach/Departure Zone and Sideline Zone. Generally surrounds zone - AOA, including areas both immediately beyond the runway protection zones and lateral to the runways. Noise levels and risks are both high. Implements Compatibility Zone B1 of the ALUCP.
3. -AOB2, Extended Approach/Departure Zone. The extended approach/departure zone for each airport also may include some land lateral to the runways. The area encompasses areas with moderate degrees of both noise and risk. Implements Compatibility Zone B2 of the ALUCP.
4. -AOC. Traffic Pattern. The area commonly overflown by aircraft at an altitude of 1,000 feet or less above ground level, including locations beneath the traffic pattern and pattern entry points. Annoyance associated with aircraft overflights is the major concern. Implements Compatibility Zone C of the ALUCP.
5. -AO, Other Airport Environs. Other areas within the airport vicinity which are overflown less frequently or at a higher altitude by aircraft arriving and departing the airport. The outer edge of this zone mostly coincides with the outer boundary of the FAR Part 77 conical zone. Implements Compatibility Zone D of the ALUCP.
D. Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district by this division may be allowed within the -AO overlay zone, except as set forth in Table 4-14 below.
Zone | Permitted Residential density | Other uses - maximum people/acre | Prohibited uses |
-AOA | 0 - residential use not allowed | 0 | All structures except aeronautical facilities Assemblages of people Objects exceeding FAR Part 77 height limits Aboveground bulk storage of hazardous materials Hazards to flight Other uses identified by the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan |
-AOB1 | 0.1 average site width (units/acre) 4.0 max single-acre (units/acre) | 40 avg. 80 max. on a single acre | Children’s schools, day care centers, libraries Hospitals, nursing homes Highly noise sensitive uses (e.g. outdoor theaters) Aboveground bulk storage of hazardous materials Hazards to flight Other uses identified by the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan |
-AOB2 | 0.2 average site wide max (units/acre) 4.0 single- acre max (units/acre) | 100 avg. 300 max. on a single acre | Children’s schools, day care centers, libraries Hospitals, nursing homes Highly noise sensitive uses (e.g. outdoor theaters) Hazards to flight Other uses identified by the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan |
-AOC | Less than or equal to 0.2 units/acre or greater than or equal to 4.0 units/acre | 200 avg. 600 max. on a single acre | Children’s schools, day care centers, libraries Hospitals, nursing homes Hazards to flight Other uses identified by the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan |
-AOD | Limit set by primary zoning district | No limit | Hazards to flight Other uses identified by the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan |
Notwithstanding the above, designated infill properties in the -AOB2 overlay zone may develop at densities no greater than surrounding residential development, as set forth in the ALUCP and the accompanying map and list of parcels.
In addition, no use shall be allowed under or within any -AO overlay zone that may:
1. Create electrical interference with aircraft communications;
2. Make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and other lights;
3. Result in glare in the eyes of the pilots using the airport;
4. Impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport; or
5. Otherwise endanger the landing, takeoff, or maneuvering of aircraft.
E. Permit Requirements. Development and new land uses within the -AO overlay zones shall obtain the land use entitlements as required by this division in the primary zoning district. New development or land uses that are inconsistent with the standards contained in this chapter shall nonetheless be deemed consistent if the proposal is found by the Butte County Airport Land Use Commission to be consistent with the ALUCP.
F. Development Standards. Development and new land uses within the -AO overlay zones shall comply with all applicable requirements of the primary zoning district, and the following requirements.
Zone | Required Open Land | Development Standards and Conditions |
-AOA | All remaining | Avigation easement dedication required |
-AOB1 | 30% cumulative in zone | Locate structures maximum distance from extended runway centerline Minimum Noise Level Reduction of 25 dB in residences and buildings with noise-sensitive uses Airspace review required for objects over 35 feet tall Avigation easement dedication required |
-AOB2 | 20% cumulative in zone | Minimum Noise Level Reduction of 20 dB in residences and buildings with noise-sensitive uses Airspace review required for objects over 70 feet tall Recorded notice of airport operations required |
-AOC | 10% cumulative in zone | Airspace review required for objects over100 feet tall Recorded notice of airport operations required |
-AOD | No requirement | Airspace review required for objects over100 feet tall |
1. Height Limits. No structure or tree shall be erected, altered, allowed to grow, encroach, protrude, extend into, or be maintained in any -AO overlay zone in excess of the height limits established in Table 4-15 above. The measurement of tree and structure height shall be based upon the United States Geodetic Survey (U.S.G.S.) mean sea level datum.
2. Nonconformities. Before any nonconforming use, structure, or tree may be replaced, substantially altered, or repaired, rebuilt, allowed to become higher, or replanted, a use permit shall be obtained in compliance with Chapter 19.24 (Use Permits). No use permit shall be granted that would allow the creation of an airport hazard or permit a nonconforming use, structure, or tree to be higher or become a greater hazard to air navigation than it was when the applicable regulation was adopted or when the use permit application was filed. No use permit shall be required for repairs or the replacement of parts of existing structures which do not enlarge or increase the height of the existing structure.
3. Hazard Marking and Lighting. Where determined to be necessary by the Airport Commission and where required by FAA regulations, any use permit or variance granted within an -AO overlay zone may be conditioned to require the owner of the use, structure, or tree:
a. At their expense, to install on the structure or tree and operate and maintain markers and lights as necessary to alert pilots to the presence of an airport hazard; or
b. To allow the City, at its expense, to install, operate, and maintain markers and lights as necessary to alert pilots to the presence of an airport hazard.
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2427 §38, Ord. 2494 §30, Ord. 2519 §20)
A. Purpose. The -L overlay zone is intended to identify landmarks and historic sites in compliance with the General Plan, so that development and new land uses are designed and operated in a manner compatible with the preservation of these resources.
B. Applicability. The -L overlay zone may be combined with any primary zoning district established by Section 19.40.010.
C. Allowed Land Uses and Regulations. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district by this division may be allowed within the -L overlay zone, provided that the use complies with Chapter 19.37 of this code.
D. Permit Requirements - Certificate of Appropriateness and Certificate of Demolition. A certificate of appropriateness and certificate of demolition shall be required pursuant to Chapter 19.37.
E. Development Standards. Proposed development and new land uses within the -L overlay zone shall comply with the development standards of the primary zoning district, all other applicable provisions of these Regulations, and any conditions of approval providing measures to preserve and protect existing resources. Any deviations from the development standards necessary to ensure retention of the historical attributes of a structure or building may be made pursuant to section 19.37.140 of this code.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2410 §17, Ord. 2427 §39)
A. Purpose. The purpose of the -PD overlay zone shall be as set forth in Section 19.28.010 of this Code.
B. Applicability. The -PD overlay zone may be combined with any residential, commercial, or manufacturing/industrial zoning district established by Section 19.40.010.
C. Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district may be allowed within the -PD overlay zone, except when the ordinance rezoning a site to the -PD overlay zone includes specific limitations on allowable land uses, or a planned development permit issued in compliance with Chapter 19.28 and Subsection D below includes specific limitations on allowable land uses.
D. Permit Requirements. The first development of a vacant site in the PD overlay zone or any new construction on a developed site in the PD overlay zone shall require planned development permit approval for any allowed use. Thereafter, changes in the use of existing structures shall require land use entitlement approval in compliance with the primary zoning district, except where an approved planned development permit establishes different permit requirements for changes in land use.
E. Development Standards. Standards for development of properties in the -PD overlay zone shall be as set forth in Section 19.28.040 of this Code.
(Ord. 2185; 2382 §8. Ord. 2427 §40)
A. Purpose. The -RC overlay zone is intended to identify areas with significant environmental resources that result in development constraints. The -RC overlay zone requires subsequent studies and coordination with resource agencies to determine the exact location of sensitive environmental features or species, and the scope of development that can take place in light of these environmental constraints. The -RC overlay zone is also intended to maintain a sustainable environment consistent with existing biotic resources, soils, geology, topography, and drainage patterns, and avoid development that would result in adverse or unmitigated environmental impacts.
B. Applicability. The -RC overlay zone may be combined with any primary zoning district and applies to areas designated by the General Plan as Resource Constraint Overlay (RCO).
C. Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district may be allowed within the -RC overlay zone.
D. Permit Requirements. Planned development permit approval shall be required in compliance with Chapter 19.28 for all new or expanded uses if no other discretionary approval is required.
E. Development Standards. Proposed development and new land uses within the -RC overlay zone shall comply with the development standards of the primary zoning district, all other applicable provisions of these regulations, any conditions of approval providing measures to preserve and protect existing resources, and the following.
1. Subdivisions. Subdivision of land shall not be permitted except in compliance with required environmental mitigation measures for resource preservation and protection. Proposed lots or parcels shall be clustered where necessary to preserve and protect identified resources.
2. Minimum Lot Area, Maximum Number of Housing Units. The commission may approve a subdivision including parcels smaller than those required by the primary zoning district through the planned development permit process.
3. Limitations on Grading. No grading permit shall be issued and no grading shall occur on a site within the -RC overlay zone until a land use entitlement or subdivision approval for a project has been granted.
4. Modification of Standards. The commission may waive or modify the development standards of the primary zoning district through the planned development permit process in compliance with Chapter 19.28 where necessary for resource preservation and protection.
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2427 §41)
A. Purpose. The -SD overlay zone is intended for areas of the City where the General Plan has highlighted existing neighborhood characteristics, environmental features, or other concerns that require special attention in project design.
B. Applicability. The -SD overlay zone may be applied to specific, defined areas where special-purpose limitations on land use, permit requirements, or development standards are needed. The -SD overlay zone includes the specific subcategories identified in Subsection D, following.
C. Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district by this article may be allowed within the -SD overlay zone, except where otherwise limited by this section.
D. Specific Area Permit Requirements and Development Standards. Development and new land uses within the -SD overlay zone shall obtain the land use entitlements as required by the primary zoning district, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, and shall comply with all applicable development standards of the primary zoning district, and the following requirements.
1. SD-1 (South Chico - South of Entler Avenue).
a. Permit Requirement. Planned development permit approval (Chapter 19.28) is required for all uses.
b. Clustering Required. Manufacturing/industrial development in the area west and east of State Highway Route 99 south of Entler Avenue shall be clustered to preserve existing riparian habitats and to reduce impacts to Butte Creek.
c. Tree Preservation Required. The existing cottonwood and native oak stands located west of State Highway Route 99 and along the south edge of this area shall be preserved to the extent feasible.
2. SD-2 (Humboldt Road-Foothill).
a. Permit Requirement. Planned development permit approval (Chapter 19.28) is required for all uses.
b. Development Standards. Proposed projects shall:
(1) Minimize the visual impact of foothill development through the following measures:
(a) Transfer and cluster development to lower elevations of the site and cluster development at higher elevations to the least visible areas;
(b) Reduce the scale and mass of structures through split level and low profile design. Limit building heights in foothill areas to 25 feet, unless visual simulations or other graphic representations can verify that greater building height will not negatively impact the viewshed;
(c) Use low-level pedestrian-scale street lighting;
(d) Avoid the use of high illumination yard lighting or shield sources to prevent off-site glare;
(e) Blend development into the natural setting through attention to topography and orientation, color, materials;
(f) Incorporate street standards that minimize cut and fill and result in the lowest visual impact;
(2) Provide a minimum 50-foot setback from State Highway Route 32 and prepare and implement a landscape enhancement plan for the setback area and the adjacent Caltrans right-of-way. The plan shall use vegetation native to the area and an irrigation system designed to temporarily provide water through the plant establishment period;
(3) Preserve and improve multi-use access and trails along Humboldt Road and provide connection to other paths and trails within projects north and south of Humboldt Road;
(4) Preserve the existing historic rock wall;
(5) Reduce wildland fire potential through the following:
(a) Construct buildings and roofs from fire-resistant materials;
(b) Landscape with native fire-resistant plant materials;
(c) Provide multi-use access and trails, streets, and open space areas as opportunities for emergency access and fire breaks;
(d) Ensure that street grades and other facilities designed for emergency access do not exceed City maximums;
(e) Locate buildings for maximum clearance from areas of dense native vegetation; and
(6) Incorporate best management practices for storm water run-off and first flush treatment of storm water. Proposed projects in areas tributary to Little Chico and Comanche Creeks shall be designed to provide no net increase in peak storm water run-off.
3. SD-3 (Foothill Park East, South of Eaton Road)
a. Permit Requirement. Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board approval (Chapter 19.18) is required for multi-family residential development.
b. Development Standards.
(1) Density shall not be less than 10 units per gross acre.
(2) Design shall be consistent with the Master Design Manual for Foothill Park East.
(3) The project shall incorporate low profile lighting for reduced glare on adjacent properties.
(4) For the parcel east of Marigold Avenue and identified as APN 016-200- 102, the Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board shall require a pedestrian/equestrian path within or adjacent to the public utility easement along the southern property boundary with access to the south. Alternatively, the ARHPB shall waive this requirement if a path is already provided at that proximate location, or if the improvement is determined to be infeasible.
4. SD-4 (West Avenue Neighborhood Area). Any declaration of restrictions regarding owner occupancy recorded prior to January 1, 2020 in conjunction with the development of an accessory dwelling unit shall remain valid and binding.
5. SD-5 (Westside Place & Vrisimo; Three Parcels on the North side of State Highway Route 32/Nord Avenue between W. 8th Avenue and W. Lindo Avenue)
a. Permit Requirement. Planned development permit (PDP) approval (Chapter 19.28) is required for all developments.
b. Development Standards. To ensure appropriate safety, environmental, and aesthetic requirements of the local community given the site’s location between a public highway and the railroad tracks, future developments shall include the following design concepts:
(1) Overall minimum residential density on each of the three parcels shall be 9 units per gross acre.
(2) A mix of housing types and appropriately designed commercial and/or live-work buildings along the railroad tracks to provide an adequate noise buffer for adjacent residential uses.
(3) Multi-family units shall be limited to buildings of modest scale with architectural details similar to neighboring detached houses.
(4) Street and pedestrian connections shall be provided between adjacent developments.
(5) A side drive with a landscaped parkway strip shall be incorporated between the development and Nord Avenue/State Highway Route 32.
(6) Off-street parking shall primarily be provided off an alley or common driveway. Parking off a front yard shall be designed so that the building creates the dominant visual appearance along the street.
6. SD-6 (Chapman/Mulberry Neighborhood)
a. Development shall be consistent with the Chapman/Mulberry Neighborhood Plan adopted by the city council.
b. The following land uses are not permitted within the CN zone: retail liquor stores, gas stations, automobile sales and vehicle repair and maintenance.
c. The following design standards shall apply to the development of single- family residences:
(1) Front yard setbacks shall be consistent with the average of the existing front yard setback of adjoining parcels, but in no case less than fifteen (15) feet or greater than thirty (30) feet.
(2) Front entries for all single-family residences shall be oriented toward the street. This requirement shall not apply to accessory dwelling units located on the rear of a parcel which have primary access from an alley.
(3) Garages shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the front edge of the dwelling. Garages located in rear yards are encouraged. Detached, single- story garages shall be set back at least five (5) feet from the rear property line.
(4) All single-family dwellings shall include a front porch with minimum dimensions of four feet by eight feet.
(5) Front yard fences are permitted only when they are of an open, not solid, design. Front yard landscaping shall not obscure views of the street or adjoining neighbors.
(6) One new tree, 15 gallons or greater in size, shall be planted in the front yard of each new single-family residence, as a condition of the building permit for such residence. The species of tree planted shall be selected from the list “Recommended Street Trees for Chico” maintained by the City.
d. The following design standards shall apply to the development of multi-family dwellings:
(1) Parking lots shall primarily be located in the rear or side area of the parcel or in the interior of a building cluster and shall be screened from view from the street by vegetation or fencing that is no more than four feet in height. No parking lots shall be located within the required front or side set back area.
(2) All multi-family buildings located within 40 feet of a front lot line shall be oriented to the street frontage. The main entrance of ground floor units located within 40 feet of a street must face the front lot line. Main entrances may be to either individual units, clusters of units or common lobbies or courtyards. Main entrances for multi-family residences on corner lots may be oriented toward either street frontage, or toward the corner.
(3) Pedestrian walkways shall be provided from street sidewalks to the front entrance of each multi-family dwelling unit.
e. It shall be a condition of the development of any new commercial or industrial use located on property which abuts residentially zoned property, that an 8 foot masonry wall be constructed between the new commercial or industrial use and the residentially zoned property. Such wall shall be constructed on the property on which the new commercial or industrial use is located and shall include landscaping along the side of the wall facing the residentially zoned property. Earthen landscape berms with a wall may be utilized to meet this requirement.
f. A nonconforming commercial or industrial use shall not be expanded, enlarged, or extended. If a structure used for a nonconforming commercial or industrial use is destroyed or demolished, regardless of cause, or the nonconforming use thereof is abandoned for six months or more, or is converted to or replaced by a conforming use, the right to continue the nonconforming use therein shall cease.
g. Nonconforming uses shall be amortized as follows:
(1) Nonconforming commercial and industrial uses which were located in the City prior to the date of the City’s adoption of the Chapman/Mulberry Neighborhood Plan on October 5, 2004, shall be amortized and terminated no later than December 31, 2014.
(2) Nonconforming commercial and industrial uses which are annexed into the City after adoption of the Chapman/Mulberry Neighborhood Plan on October 5, 2004, and which were nonconforming prior to annexation pursuant to the land use regulations of Butte County, shall be amortized and terminated no later than three years after the date the property on which the use is located is annexed into the City. Requests to extend the time period by which such a nonconforming use must terminate may be made to the planning commission and may be granted only for good cause upon consideration of the following factors.
a. The total cost of the property and lawfully installed or constructed improvements.
b. The depreciated value of the property.
c. The remaining useful life of the improvements.
d. The original length and remaining term of the lease, if any, under which the premises is occupied.
e. The percentage of the business conducted on the premises compared to the percentage conducted elsewhere.
f. The cost of moving and reestablishing the business elsewhere.
g. The nature and extent of efforts made by the owner or operator of the nonconforming use to relocate and/or reestablish the use in a properly zoned location.
h. The nature of the nonconforming use, as compared to the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
i. The harm to the public if the use remains beyond the amortization period.
j. The feasibility of converting the use of the premises to an allowed use or a use allowed with a use permit.
k. Other related factors.
Extension requests must be submitted no later than two years before the date the nonconforming use is required to be terminated. Such applications shall be on a form approved by the director and must include the information pertaining to all of the above factors which the applicant believes are applicable to the request. The Planning Commission shall act on all requests for an extension after holding a public hearing and may condition any extension granted as it deems necessary to reduce impacts from the nonconforming use on the surrounding neighborhood. The public hearing shall be noticed and held in the same manner as public hearings for use permits.
For properties on which a nonconforming commercial or industrial use exists at the time they annexed into the City, extension requests must be submitted no later than one year after the date that the property is annexed into the City. Such applications shall be on a form approved by the director and must include the information pertaining to all of the above factors which the applicant believes are applicable to the request. The Planning Commission shall act on all requests for an extension after holding a public hearing and may condition any extension granted as it deems necessary to reduce impacts from the nonconforming use on the surrounding neighborhood. The public hearing shall be noticed and held in the same manner as public hearings for use permits.
(3) Nothing in this paragraph g. shall preclude the conversion of a nonconforming use to a lawful use if: 1) the nonconforming use could be permitted with a use permit; 2) a use permit is obtained; and 3) the use is thereafter conducted in conformance with the terms and conditions of the use permit and all applicable provisions of this code.
7. SD-7 (Cactus Avenue)
a. The following design standards shall apply to all new development:
(1) Street connectivity shall be provided between developments consistent with Community Design Element policies of the General Plan, including provisions for connections to Cactus Avenue and Arch Way. Vehicular access onto Cactus Avenue shall only be allowed at such time that Cactus Avenue is improved between the access point to Cactus Avenue and East Avenue.
(2) Lots fronting Cactus Avenue shall have a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet.
(3) Homes fronting Cactus Avenue shall be oriented to face Cactus Avenue and may have driveways onto Cactus Avenue.
(4) Buildings on parcels fronting Eaton Road shall face Eaton Road, unless otherwise provided by Planned Development Permit, and shall address potential noise concerns with measures that avoid the use of sound walls.
(5) Low-level street lighting shall be utilized to maintain the rural atmosphere of the area.
(6) All future subdivision applications shall require a Planned Development Permit.
8. SD-8 (Southwest Chico Neighborhood)
a. The following design standards shall apply to the construction of new single-family residences and/or accessory structures:
(1) Front yard setbacks shall be consistent with the average of the existing front yard setback of adjoining parcels, but in no case less than fifteen (15) feet or greater than thirty (30) feet.
(2) Front entries for all new single-family residences shall be oriented toward the street.
(3) Garages shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the front edge of the dwelling. Garages located in rear yards are encouraged. Detached, single-story garages shall be set back at least five (5) feet from the rear property line.
(4) All new single-family dwellings shall include a covered front porch with a minimum area of forty (40) square feet.
(5) Front yard fences are permitted only when they are of an open, not solid, design. Front yard landscaping shall not obscure the views of the street or adjoining neighbors.
(6) One new tree, fifteen (15) gallons or greater in size, shall be planted in an existing parkway strip of each new single-family residence as a condition of the building permit for such residence, if no tree already exists. The species of tree planted shall be selected from the list "Recommended Street Trees for Chico" maintained by the City Urban Forest Manager, and installed in accordance with Standard Plan LS-1 in Title 18R.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2222; Ord. 2263; Ord. 2301 §4; Ord. 2306; Ord. 2328, Ord. 2346, Ord. 2427 §42, Ord. 2429 Ord. 2435 §30, Ord. 2439 §179, Ord. 2440 §34, Ord. 2511, §11, Ord. 2530, §3, Ord. 2549, §7)
A. Purpose. The -COS overlay zone is intended to encourage mixed use development of medium- and high-density residential and commercial land uses and to promote increased residential density, and transportation patterns that do not rely solely on the automobile. The development standards of the -COS overlay zone are designed to encourage a safe and pleasant pedestrian environment with an attractive streetscape, and limited conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians.
B. Applicability. The -COS overlay zone is applied to land designated by the General Plan as either a corridor opportunity site or a downtown opportunity site.
C. Allowed Land Uses. Allowed land uses are determined by the primary zoning districts. Residential projects within the -COS must be developed at or above the midpoint of the allowable density range of the primary zoning district designation unless one or more of the following findings are made:
1. The proposed project does not include residential development;
2. Residences are integrated vertically in a mixed-use project;
3. Site considerations such as parcel size, configuration, environmental resources, or other features make achieving the midpoint infeasible or undesirable; or
4. Infrastructure constraints make achieving the midpoint impractical.
D. Development Standards. In addition to the standards of the primary zoning district and all other applicable provisions of these regulations, the following criteria apply:
1. Density. When associated with a residential base zoning district: 15 units/acre minimum, 70 units/acre maximum. When associated with an office or commercial base zoning district: Up to 60 units/acre.
2. Maximum Height Limit: 65 feet and unless the underlying zoning district permits a greater maximum height.
3. Off-Street Parking Reduction. Proposed development may provide off-street parking at a lower rate as provided by Chapter 19.70.
(Ord. 2185, 2427 §43, Ord. 2494 §31, Ord. 2600)
A. Purpose. The purpose of the -FS overlay zone is to encourage fraternity and sorority houses, as defined by Section 19.04.020, to be located in proximity to the California State University, Chico, campus and to preserve the neighborhood characteristics of the area.
B. Applicability. The -FS overlay zone may be combined with the R3, R4, and RMU residential zoning districts.
C. Allowable Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district may be allowed within the -FS overlay zone, subject to the land use permit requirements of the primary zoning district, except that fraternity and sorority houses shall be a permitted use upon the issuance of a fraternity/sorority house permit by the Director in compliance with Chapter 19.21 (Fraternity and Sorority House Permits).
(Ord. 2427 §43)(Ord. 2435 §31, Ord. 2494 §32)
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