A. In addition to the land uses listed in 20.30.030, within opportunity areas 1--3, as shown on the project area map (on file at the Community Development Department) the city may approve an alternative land use plan by adopting a subsequent specific plan amendment in accordance with the same procedures for the adoption of this specific plan. Subsequent specific plans shall conform to the following minimum standards:
1. Environmental compatibility with surrounding sensitive land uses shall be determined by the preparation of a subsequent environmental document.
2. The minimum land area required for any proposed subsequent specific plan within planning area 1--residential opportunity area shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
3. The minimum land area required for any proposed subsequent specific plan within planning area 2--residential, industrial, commercial opportunity area shall be 1.5 acres.
4. The minimum land area required for any proposed subsequent specific plan within planning area 3--industrial opportunity area shall be ten thousand square feet.
B. The city may approve a subsequent specific plan for the following land uses in planning areas 1--3, opportunity areas:
X = Prohibited S = Specific Plan Required
OPPORTUNITY AREAS: | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 |
Commercial | X | S | S |
Industrial--light industrial, business park, etc. | X | S | S |
Residential--high den sity single-family detached dwellings | S | S | S |
C. The city shall make the following findings when approving a subsequent specific plan for an alternative development project as follows:
1. The proposed project is of a size and scale and arranged on the development site so that, to the extent possible, it protects the adjacent neighborhood from excessive noise, traffic, light glare, odors, dust, etc.
2. The proposed project displays high quality architecture and landscape design.
3. The proposed project provides opportunities and services that benefit the local community.
4. The proposed project can be developed and operated in a manner compatible with the adjacent neighborhood.
5. The proposed project achieves the goals of the PCH specific plan.
(Ord. 2009-08-1403 § 2; Ord. 99-02-1247 § 3 (part))