19.44.060 Specific Development Standards.

   Table 19.44.060 sets forth the rules and regulations pertaining to the development of buildings on property zoned single-family residential cluster (R1C).

Table 19.44.060: Specific Development Standards
A.   Minimum Development Area for Residential Cluster Zoning District	No minimum.
B.   Minimum Setbacks
1.   Corner lot	25 feet. However, the 40 foot corner triangle shall remain free and clear of all buildings or portions thereof.
2.   Units adjacent to development boundary	Same setbacks as required in the adjacent zones.
3.   Second Story Decks and Patios
i.   Front Yard	May encroach three (3) feet into a required front yard setback
ii.   Side Yard	15 feet
iii.   Rear Yard	20 feet
C.   Height
1.   Buildings	30 feet
2.   Increases in Height	Shall be permitted if the Planning Commission or City Council determines that such height increase will not have an adverse impact upon the immediately adjacent neighborhood. Generally, units immediately adjacent to the development area boundary shall not exceed the height of existing dwelling units adjacent to the development area.
D.   Site Design
1.   Front Entryway	Shall be private by either orientating them in a different direction from adjoining units, by utilization of an enclosed patio, by utilization of wing walls, by utilization of a recessed foyer, or through other design techniques.

 

Table 19.44.060: Specific Development Standards (Cont.)
D.   Site Design (Cont.)
2.   Pedestrian Walks	All dwelling units (and buildings containing condominium units) shall be interconnected by pedestrian walks fully separated from moving vehicles.
3.   Access to Common Open Spaces	Each unit shall have direct access to common open spaces.
4.   Family-oriented planned residential communities	Playfields shall be incorporated into common open space to accommodate group play activities.
5.   Sitting Areas/ Tot lots	Small sitting areas or tot lots shall be provided throughout each project to provide informal meeting space.
E.   Streets
1.   Standards	Pavement, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and water mains of the private street shall be constructed to the standards of City streets, subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
2.   Modifications to Standards	May be permitted by the City Engineer when recommended by a licensed engineer.
3.   Minimum Width	24 feet curb to curb, with curb and gutter on both sides of the street.
4.   Sidewalks	Shall be a minimum of 4 feet 6 inches in width
5.   Easements
a.   Public Service Easement	Roadways of the private street, plus a five-foot-wide strip on either side of the street shall constitute a public service easement.
b.   Other Easements	Other public service or utilities easements may be incorporated into the development plan.
6.   Lighting Intensity	Private streets and major walkways shall be lighted to an intensity approved by the City Engineer.
7.   Type and Location of Electroliers	Shall be approved by the Planning Commission.
8.   Street Names and Address Numbers	Shall be approved by the Building Department in coordination with the Postmaster, the Fire Department and County Communications Office.
9.   Bicycle Circulation System	Shall be incorporated into the project design in a manner which, to the greatest degree possible, separates bicycle movements from motor vehicles and pedestrians. This system shall be designed to interface with the existing and planned City-wide bicycle systems.

 

Table 19.44.060: Specific Development Standards (Cont.)
E.   Streets (Cont.)
10.   Conformance with Vehicle Code	The owner of the development will be required to participate in the initiation of a City ordinance update to Chapter 11.26, to make the private streets subject to the Vehicle Code, under the provisions of Section 21107.7 of the Code, the provisions of such ordinance to be subject to the approval of the enforcing agency.
11.   Fire Truck Turnaround	Adequate turnaround space shall be provided at the termini of the private streets subject to the approval of the Fire District.
F.   Improvements and Covenants for Common Area
1.   Completion/Bonding	Improvement of the common areas shall be completed by the developer and shall be subject to bonding and other procedures in the same manner as required for street improvements by Title 18, Subdivision.
2.   Deeded to Homeowners Association	The common areas shall be deeded to an association of the homeowners for whose benefit the common area is set aside.
3.   Development Rights	Shall be dedicated to the City prior to recordation of a final subdivision map to assure that the common area is available for the entire development.
4.   Maintenance	a.   Shall be the responsibility of the homeowners association to which the common areas are deeded. b.   In the event the private road, driveways, parking areas, walkways, landscaping or buildings are not maintained to applicable City standards, the City may, after notice and advertised public hearing, effect the necessary maintenance, with the cost to be a lien on the property.
5.   Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions	Shall be reviewed by the City Attorney, prior to recordation, to determine its compatibility with the intent and conditions as set forth herein.
6.   Articles of Incorporation and Other Instruments Related to Homeowners Association	Shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney.

 

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)