1998 03 24 PCz
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California
March 24, 1998
7:00 P.M.
**NOTE**
ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED
TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Beginning Resolution 98-011
Beginning Minute Motion 98-005
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing.
Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes for March 10, 1998
B. Department Report
PC/AGENDA
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Item ............................ ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 97-058
Applicant .................... City of La Quinta
Location ..................... Cove area
Request ....................... Consideration of miscellaneous amendments to Title 9-Zoning
Code of the La Quinta Municipal Code
Action ......................... Resolution 98-
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: None
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A. Discussion Zoning Code concerns
B. Commission report on the City Council meetings of March 3, 1998.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
PC/AGENDA
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT /' "
MAY 20, 1998
MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 1998
The minutes are still in the process of being prepared. They will be given to you on Monday,
March 23' for your approval at the meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: MARCH 24, 1998
ITEM: COMMISSIONER ZONING CODE CONCERNS
BACKGROUND:
The Community Development Department is addressing Commissioner Woodard's
concerns as follows:
1. Enhanced subdivision entrances - adding a section to Chapter 9.50, Residential
Development Standards, to require additional setbacks, upgraded entry wall
design and landscaping.
2. Increased size and amount of landscaping materials on individual residential lots
- new Cove Residential Manual on Landscaping Standards can be adopted for
other residential zoning districts.
3. Berming of landscape setback areas in residential and nonresidential areas -
adding requirements for berming within the landscape setback adjacent to
streets in Sections 9.60.240, Supplemental Residential Regulations
(Landscaping and Open Area), 9.100.040, Supplemental Nonresidential
Regulations (Landscaping), and 9.150.080, Parking (Parking Facility Design
Standards).
4. Juxtaposition of active residential living areas to yard areas - as a part of new
section 9.60.310, Tract and Country Club Architectural Design Guidelines,
adding a requirement that interior activity areas are adjacent to courtyards and
large yard areas.
5. Architectural facade and structural changes for tract development - as a part of
new section 9.60.310, Tract and Country Club Architectural Design Guidelines,
adding a requirement that there be a minimum number of front elevations per
plan and structural changes.
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6. Variety in roof shapes and sizes - as a part of new section 9.60.310, Tract and
Country Club Architectural Design Guidelines, adding a requirement that there
be variety in roof heights, styles, profile, etc., when viewed from the front and
rear.
7. Design guidelines for custom homes - adding section 9.60.320, to Chapter
9.60, Supplemental Residential Regulations, requiring preparation and approval
by the Planning Commission of architectural and design guidelines for new
custom homes, and additions thereto, to insure attractive, compatible
communities.
8. Review of Cove area development - on this agenda is a Zoning Code
Amendment to create design and review requirements.
Prepared by:
Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner
Submitted by:
Christine di lorio, ,Planning Manager
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DATE:
CASE NOS.:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
BACKGROUND:
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
MARCH 24,1998
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 97-058
CITY OF LA QUINTA
CITYWIDE
CONSIDERATION OF MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS
TO TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE
The issue of residential development standards within the Cove Residential District (RC)was
discussed at the City Council meeting of February 24, 1998 (Attachment 1). Some areas of concern
were:
• Increase the minimum house size to 1,400 square feet;
• Require developers with 20 or more approvals to submit design guidelines for Planning
Commission approval specifying the method in which the exterior appearances of the single-
family homes would be varied and with subsequent homes to comply with those standards
approved by the Commission;
• Allow a maximum of five unsold houses to be under construction by a single applicant at any
one time;
• Require homes with similar architectural styles within 200 feet of each other to have
exteriors varying in color, style, roof, window, and garage treatments or similar methods;
• Reimplement a precise plan procedure to insure that all single family homes comply with
development standards.
At the conclusion of that discussion, Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to the Zoning
Code that addressed these issues. Based upon Council direction staff reviewed and revised the
development standards that were previously implemented prior to the 1996 Zoning Code Update.
Those revisions are attached.
In addition, staff has made several minor changes to other chapters to allow for better interpretation
and implementation in areas of concern to staff. Included in these changes are the updated and
amended Manual on Architectural Standards for Single Family Houses in the Cove Residential
District and the Manual on Landscape Standards Single Family Houses in the Cove Residential
District.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Move to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 98- recommending to the City Council
approval of Zoning Code Amendment 98
2. Move to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 98-_ recommending to the City Council
approval of The Manual on Architectural Standards and the Manual on Landscape Standards.
Attachments:
1. City Council Minutes or February 24, 1998
Prepared and submitted by:
Cor*unity DeLelopment Director
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF SECTION 9.50.090 RC
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND MINOR CHANGES TO
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 97-058
CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 241h day of March, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
Zoning Code Amendments; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that Development Standards that
existed prior to the 1996 Zoning Code Amendments, within the Cove Residential
District, should be reestablished ; and,
WHEREAS, other minor changes to various sections were needing to be
clarified to allow better development practices; and,
WHEREAS, sack of said Development Standards and minor changes have
negatively impacted surrounding residents; and,
WHEREAS, there is a deterioration in the quality of residential standards
within the Cove Residential District without these Development Standards and minor
changes; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission desires to minimize and control
these adverse impacts and thereby protect the health, safety, and general welfare of
the citizens, preserve quality of life, preserve property values and the character of
surrounding neighborhoods; and,
WHEREAS, said Amendments has been determined to be exempt per
Section 15061 (b, 3) of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
Planning Commission in this case.
Res ZCA 97-058
Planning Commission Resolution 98-
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of Zoning Code
Amendment 97-058 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and as noted in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made part of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held this 24th day of March, 1998, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RICH BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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9.30. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
9.30.020 RVL Very Low Density Residential District.
A. Purpose. To provide for the development and preservation of very low density neighborhoods
(zero -to -two units per acre) with one and two-story single family detached dwellings on large lots
and/or, subject to a specific plan, projects with clustered smaller dwellings, such as one and two-story
single family attached, townhome, or condominium dwellings, with generous open space.
B. Permitted Uses. Chapter 9.40 lists permitted land uses.
C. Development Standards.
Min. Lot Size ...................................
20,000 sq/ft
Min. Lot Frontage ................................
100 ft.
Max. Structure Height ............................
28 ft.
Max. No. of Stories ...............................
2
Min. Front Yard Setback ...........................
30 ft.
Min. Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setbacks .............
10/20 ft.
Min. Rear Yard Setback ...........................
30 ft.
Max. Lot Coverage ...............................
30 40%
Min. Livable Floor Area Excluding Garage ............
+400 2,000 sq/ft
Min. Landscape Setbacks Adjacent to Perimeter Street ...
10' min. at any point, 20' min.
average over entire frontage
Chapter 9.50 contains additional details and illustrations regarding development standards.
9.30.030 RL Low Density Residential District.
A. Purpose. To provide for the development and preservation of low density neighborhoods
(two -to -four units per acre) with one and two-story single family detached dwellings on large or medium
size lots and/or, subject to a specific plan, projects with clustered smaller dwellings, such as one and
two-story single family attached, townhome, or condominium dwellings, with generous open space.
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B. Permitted Uses. Chapter 9.40 lists permitted land uses.
C. Development .Standards:
Min. Lot Size ...................................
7200 sq/ft
Min. Lot Frontage ................................
60 ft.
Max. Structure Height ............................
28 ft.
Max. No. of Stories ...............................
2
Min. Front Yard Setback (non -garage portions of dwelling) .
20 ft.*
Min. Garage Setback ..............................
25 ft.'
Min. Interior./Exterior Side Yard Setbacks .............
5/10 ft.-
Min. Rear Yard Setback ............................
10 ft. for existing recorded lots
and 20 ft. for new lots. (Revised 4/97)
Max. Lot Coverage ...............................
40 50%
Min. Livable Floor Area Excluding Garage ............
1400 sq/ft
Min. Landscape Setbacks Adjacent to Perimeter Streets' ..
10' min. at any point, 20' min.
average over entire frontage
* Projects with ten or more dwelling units shall incorporate front setbacks varying
between 20 ft. and 25 ft.+ in order to avoid streetscape monotony.
' 20 ft. if "roll -up" type garage door is used.
' For interior side yards,
5 feet minimum plus 1 foot additional
setback for every foot of building height above 17 feet, or fraction thereof, up to a maximum
setback of 10 feet when said height above 17 feet is located between 5 and 10 feet from said
sideyard property line.
' Existing recorded lots means lots recorded prior to May 1, 1997.
Chapter 9.50 contains additional details and illustrations regarding development standards.
9.30.040 RC Cove Residential District.
A. Purpose. To provide for the development and preservation of the medium density "Cove"
residential area with one-story single family detached dwellings on medium size lots.
B. Permitted Uses. Chapter 9.40 lists permitted land uses.
C. Development Standards.
Min. Lot Size ................................... 7200 sq/ft
(However, existing lots under 7200 sq. ft. are buildable provided other standards are met)(Revised 4/97)
Min. Lot Frontage ................................ 60 ft.
Max. Structure Height ............................ 17 ft.
Max. No. of Stories ............................... 1
Min. Front Yard Setback (non -garage portions of dwelling) . 20 ft.*
Min. Garage Setback .............................. 25 ft.' 0 , t 6
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Min. Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setbacks ............. 5/10 ft.
Min. Rear Yard Setback ........................... 10 ft.
Max. Lot Coverage ............................... 60%
Min. Livable Floor Area Excluding Garage ............ +2001400 sq/ft
* Projects with ten or more dwelling units shall incorporate front setbacks varying
between 20 ft. and 25 ft.+ in order to avoid streetscape monotony.
' 20 ft. if "roll -up" type garage door is used.
Chapter 9.50 contains additional details and illustrations regarding development standards.
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9.30.050 RM Medium Density Residential District.
A. Purpose. To provide for the development and preservation of medium density neighborhoods
(four -to -eight units per acre) with single family detached dwellings on medium and small size lots
and/or, subject to a specific plan, projects with clustered smaller dwellings, such as one and two-story
single family attached, townhome, or multifamily condominium dwellings, with open space. (Revised
4/97)
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B. Permitted Uses. Chapter 9.40 lists permitted land uses.
C. Development Standards.
Min. Lot Size ................................... 5000 sq/ft
Min. Lot Frontage ................................ 50 ft.
Max. Structure Height ............................ 28 ft.
Max. No. of Stories ............................... 2
Min. Front Yard Setback (non -garage portions of dwelling) . 20 ft.*
Min. Garage Setback .............................. 25 ft.'
Min. Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setbacks ............. 5110 ft.2
Min. Rear Yard Setback ........................... 15 ft.
Max. Lot Coverage ............................... 60%
Min. Livable Floor Area for Single
Family Detached Excluding Garage ................ 1400 sq/ft
Min. Landscape Setbacks Adjacent to Perimeter Streets' .. 10' min. at any point, 20' min.
average over entire frontage
Min. Common Open Area' ......................... 30%
* Projects with ten or more dwelling units shall incorporate front setbacks varying
between 20 ft. and 25 ft. or more in order to avoid streetscape monotony.
' 20 ft. if "roll -up" type garage door is used.
2 For interior side yards,
feet. 5 feet minimum plus 1 foot additional
setback for every foot of building height above 17 feet, or fraction thereof, up to a maximum
setback of 10 feet when said height above 17 feet is located between 5 and 10 feet from said
sideyard property line.
'Does not apply to single family detached if a specific plan is required. Landscaping and open area.
shall be per the standards of Sec. 9.60.240. (Revised 4/97)
Chapter 9.50 contains additional details and illustrations regarding development standards.
9.30.060 RMH Medium High Density Residential District.
A. Purpose. To provide for the development and preservation of medium -high density
neighborhoods (eight -to -twelve units per acre) with one and two-story single family detached dwellings
on small lots, one and two-story single family attached dwellings, and one and two-story townhome and
multifamily dwellings.
B. Permitted Uses. Chapter 9.40 lists permitted land uses.
C. Development Standards..
Min. Lot Size for Single Family Detached or Attached ... 3600 sq/ft
Min. Project Size for Multifamily Projects ............. 20,000 sq/ft
Min. Lot Frontage for Single Fam. Detached or Attached . 40 ft. , r�
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Min. Frontage for Multifamily Projects ............... 100 ft.
Max. Structure Height ............................ 28 ft.
Max. No. of Stories ............................... 2
Min. Front Yard Setback (non -garage portions of dwelling) . 20 ft.*
Min. Garage Setback for Single Family Det. Or Att. .....
25 ft.'
Min. Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setbacks for
Single Family Detached and Multifamily Buildings ...
5/10 ft.2
Min. Sideyard Setbacks for Single Family Attached ......
0' on attached side, 10' on open side
Min. Rear Yard Setback ...........................
15 ft.
Max. Lot Coverage ...............................
60%
Min. Livable Floor Area for Single
Family Detached Excluding Garage ................
1400 sq/ft
Min. Livable Floor Area for Multifamily
Units Excluding Garage ......................... 750 sq/ft
Min. Landscape Setbacks Adjacent to Perimeter Streets' .. 10' min. at any point, 20' min.
average over entire frontage
Min. Common Open Area' ......................... 30%
* Projects with ten or more single family dwelling units shall incorporate front setbacks
varying between 20 ft. and 25 ft. or more in order to avoid streetscape monotony.
' 20 ft. if "roll -up" type garage door is used.
z For interior side yards, add 1 foot additional setback fo. every foot o
building height over i 7, Up tV a Leqtffied setback of H feet 5 feet minimum plus 1 foot additional
setback for every foot of building height above 17 feet, or fraction thereof, up to a maximum
setback of 10 feet when said height above 17 feet is located between 5 and 10 feet from said
sideyard property line..
' Does not apply to single family detached if a specific plan is required. Landscaping and open area
shall be per the standards of Sec. 9.60.240. (Revised 4/97)
Chapter 9.50 contains additional details and illustrations regarding development standards.
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9.40. RESIDENTIAL PERMITTED USES
TABLE 401: PERMITTED USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
P = Principal Use M = Minor Use Permit
A = Accessory Use H = Home Occupation Permit
C = Cond. Use Permit S = Specific Plan Requiredp
X=Prohibited Use
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S
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each unit on its own lot)
S
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each unit on its own lot)
S
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P
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C
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X
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Mobilehome parks
C
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individual lots, subject to §9.60.180
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Child day care facilities as an accessory use, serving 8 or
fewer children, subject to §9.60.190 Revised 4/97
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children, subject to 9.60.190 (Revised 4/97)
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A= Accessory Use H= Home Occupation Permit
C = Cond. Use Permit S = Specific Plan Required
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Hoofed animals include horses, sheep, goats, pot bellied pigs,
and similar. The keeping of horses is subject to §9.140.060 and
limited to one horse per Z.S acres.
A
X
A
X
X
X
X
Other accessory uses and structures which are customarily
associated with and subordinate to the principal use on the premises
and are consistent with the purpose and intent of the zoning district.
A
A
A
A
A
A
Agricultural Uses
Tree crop farming; greenhouses
P
X
X
X
X
X
Field crop farming
P
C
X
X
X
X
Produce stands, subject to §9.100.100
P
M
X
X
X
X
Temporary Uses
Garage sales
A
A
A
A
A
A
Construction and guard offices, subject to §9.60.210
M
M
M
M
M
M
Use of relocatable building
M
M
M
M
M
M
Model home complexes and sales offices, subj. to §9.60.250
M
M
M
M
M
M
Special outdoor events, subject to §9.60.170
M
M
M
M
M
M
Parking of recreational vehicles, subject to §9.60.130
A
A
A
A
A
A
Other Uses
Churches, temples and other places of worship
X
C
X
C
C
X
Museum or gallery displaying sculpture, artwork, or crafts,
including schools for above, on 20 acres or more
C
C
C
C
C
C
Community recreational vehicle storage lots, noncommercial
X
X
X
P
P
P
,
Communication towers and equipment subject to Chapter
9.170
C
C
C
C
C
C
Utility substations and facilities
M
M
M
M
M
M
Public flood control facilities and devices
P
P
P
P
P
P
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TABLE 501: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD
RVL `:
RL
RC
RM
RMH
RH
RSP
RR
overlay
overiav
Min. Lot Size for Single Family
20,00
7200
7200
5000
3600
2000
*
**
Dwellings s /ft)
0
Min. Project Size for
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
20,000
20,000
*
n/a
Multifamily Projects s /ft
Min. Lot Frontage for Single
100
60
60
50
40
n/a
*
**
Fam. Dwln s (ft.)'
Min. Frontage for Multifamily
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
100
100
*
n/a
Projects (ft)
Max. Structure Height (ft.)'
28
28
17
28
28
40
*
**
Max. No. of Stories
2
2
I
2
2
3
*
**
Min. Front Yard Setback (ft.)
30
20
20
20
20
20
*
RVL: 40
Min. Garage Setback° (ft)
n/a
25
25
25
25
25
Min. Interior/Exterior Side
10/20::
5/10
5/10
5/10 :'
5/10
10/15
*
**
Yard Setback (ft)'
Min. Rear Yd. Setback (ft.)
30 20 for new lots & 10 for
10
15
15
20
*
**
Revised 4/97)
existing recorded lots
Max. Lot Coverage
30 40
40 50
60
60
60
60
of net lot area
Min. Livable Area Excluding
+400 ?
1400
+200
1400
1400
750
*
**
Garage S /ft)
2000
1400
(multifam: 750)
for multifam.
Min. Common Open Area'
n/a
n/a
n/a
30% ?
30%
30%
30%
n/a
Min. Perimeter Landscape
Setbacks (ft.)'
10/20
10/20
n/a
10/20
10/20
10/20
10/20
n/a
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*As shown on the approved specific plan for the project.
**As provided in the underlying base district.
Minimum lot frontage on cul-de-sacs and knuckles shall be 35 feet. Min. lot frontage for flag lots shall be +915 feet.
z Not including basements. Also, notwithstanding above Table, the maximum structure height = 22' for all buildings within 150'
of any General Plan -designated major arterial except in the RC Zone, which is 17 feet.
' For non -garage portions of dwelling only. Also, projects with ten or more single family dwelling units shall incorporate frond
setbacks varying between 20 ft. and 25 ft. or more in order to avoid streetscape monotony.
For all but RVL District, min. garage setback shall be 20' if "roll -up" type garage door is used. Also, for side -entry type garages,)
the garage setback may be reduced to 20' in the RVL District and 15' in all other residential districts.
The following are exceptions to the minimum side setbacks shown:
• For interior side yards in the RL, RM, and RMH Districts, add 1 - fout add.tionni setback for eve. y foot of building hei&�
back off! 6-feet 5 feet minimum plus 1 foot additional setback for every foot of
building height above 17 feet, or fraction thereof, up to a maximum setback of 10 feet when said height
above 17 feet is located between 5 and 10 feet from said sideyard property line.. For RH, any tkirc} story element
' 5 feet minimum plus 1 foot additional setback for
every foot of building height above 28 feet, or fraction thereof, up to a maximum setback of 15 feet when
said height above 17 feet is located between 5 and 10 feet from said sideyard property line..
• Zero lot line homes: 10' aggregate of both sides.
• Single family attached homes: 0' on attached side and 10' on open side.
• Garages taking access through a side yard shall conform to the minimum garage setbacks shown in this table.
b Common open area and perimeter landscape requirements do not apply to single family detached projects. Common open are
= % of net project area. Perimeter landscape setbacks are adjacent to perimeter streets: 1 st no. = min. at any point; 2nd no. _
min. average over entire frontage (thus, 10/20). See Sec. 9.60.240 for add'1 landscape/open area standards.
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9.50.040 Illustration of Development Standards.
FIGURE 501
RVL
VERYLOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Min. Lot Size: 20,000 sq/ft
Max. Lot Coverage: 40%
Min. Livable Floor Area (excluding
garage): 2000 sq/ft
M
c:_ ?8'
a2
rootage 11100.
RL
LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Min. Lot Size: 7200 sq/ft
Max. Lot Coverage: 50%
Min. Livable Floor Area (excluding
garage):1400 sq/ft
Mft Ht.. 28i
ax StoMas a 2
n lot Frontage , -
0
Min. Rear
Setback = 30'
Min. Interior Side Setback = 10'
Min. Exterior Side Setback = 20'
ack = 30'
entry garages rain. 20'
Min. Rear Setback
= 20' for new lots
and 10' for existing
Min. Interior Side Setback = 5'
but add 1' additonal setback for
every foot of building height over
� 17', up to a required setback of 10'
Front etback to
Garage Portion = 20'.
Garage Setback = 25'
f roll -up type
door
ae door is used) Min. Exterior Side Setback = 10'
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: FIGURE 502
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: RC DISTRICT
RC
COVE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Min. Lot Size: 7200 sglft'
Max. Lot Coverage: 60%
Min. Livable Floor Area (excluding
garage): 1400 sglft
Min. lot Fro
n�9e a 60,
Existing lots under 7200 square feet are
buildable provided other standards are met.
Min. Rear
Setback = 10'
Min. Interior Side Setback = 5'
Min. Exterior Side Setback =10'
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Section 9.50.090 RC District Development Standards
In addition to the requirements of Chapter 9.30 (Residential Districts) and Chapter 9.60
(Supplement Residential Regulations) the following shall be required for homes built within the RC
District.
A. Requirements.
1. All single family residences shall be reviewed using the Cove Residential Design Procedures.
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2. Manual on Architectural and Landscape Standards: The Planning Commission shall, by
resolution, adopt Architectural and Landscape Manuals to be used as guidelines in reviewing
landscape materials, architectural style, exterior building materials, colors, and mass and
scale.
3. Architectural Variety: When houses using similar architectural design features are located
within two hundred feet of each other, building elevations shall make provision for
architectural variety by using different colors, roof treatments, window treatments, garage
door treatments, and similar methods.
4. Minimum gross livable area: One thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet, excluding the
garage, as measured from the exterior walls of the dwelling.
5. Bedroom dimensions: A minimum ten foot clear width and depth dimensions, as measured
from the interior walls of the room.
6. Bathrooms: There shall not be less than one and one-half baths in one -or two -bedroom
dwellings, and not less than one and three-quarter baths in dwellings with three or more
bedrooms.
7. Exterior walls shall be cement plaster and may be accented with stone, brick, wood, or other
similar materials.
8. Sloping roofs on new homes shall be constructed of clay, or concrete tile. Replacement of
existing roofs shall also require the use of clay, or concrete tile, unless the Community
Development Director determines that the roof support structure will not support such
materials. Building additions and accessory structures may have roofs of the same or similar
materials as the existing home. (All properties listed on the City's Historic Building Survey
shall be exempt from this requirement.)
9. Landscaping: All front and exterior side yards shall be landscaped to property line.
10. The landscaping shall include trees, shrubs and groundcover of sufficient size, spacing,
and variety to create an attractive and unifying appearance. Landscaping shall be in
substantial compliance with the standards set forth in the Manual on Architectural
Standards and the Manual on Landscape Standards as adopted by the Planning
Commission.
11. An irrigation system shall be provided for all areas required to be landscaped.
12. The landscaping shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and viable condition.
13. Screening: Refuse containers and bottled gas tanks shall be concealed by landscaping,
or masonry walls.
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14. Underground Utilities: All electric services, overhead wires, or associated structures must
be installed underground.
15. Lighting. All exterior lighting shall be located and directed so as not to shine directly on
adjacent properties and comply with the Dark Sky
Ordinance.
16. Fencing: Rear and side yards shall be completely enclosed and screened by
view -obscuring fencing, walls, or combinations as illustrated in the Manual on
Architectural Standards.
17. Earth fill shall not exceed what is necessary to provide minimum required drainage to the
street.
18. When there is a combined retaining and garden wall, and the retaining wall exceeds three
feet, the garden wall shall not exceed five feet in height.
B. Building design guidelines —Multiple approvals.
Developers or applicants who have obtained, or applied for, twenty or more approvals for
construction of single-family houses within the RC District shall comply with the following:
1. Master design guidelines: Submit master design guidelines to the Planning Commission for
approvaL Guidelines are to contain plans and information specifying the methods for
varying the exterior appearance of the single-family houses. This shall include, but not be
limited to, variations of architectural design including roof types, window treatments, entry
treatments, and setbacks.
Z Compliance with guidelines: Cove Residential Design approvals for single-family houses
shall comply with the Design Guidelines as approved by the Planning Commission.
C. Limit on Approvals.
1. A maximum offzve unsold houses maybe under construction by a single applicant at anyone
time unless an adjustment has been approved pursuant to section 9.50.090 D 7.
D. Cove Residential Design Application Procedures.
1. Cove Residential Design. The following procedures shall apply to all applications for
approval of a Cove Residential permit.
Applications for consideration of a Cove Residential Design approval shall be made to the
Community Development Department. The application shall be accompanied by three
complete sets of plans consisting, at a minimum, of the site plan, floor plan and front
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building elevation, and if appropriate the street sideyard elevation, a deed showing the
applicant's ownership of the subject property, or a letter of authorization from the property
owner consenting to the submittal of this application, and a filing fee as set by resolution of
the City Council.
Z Determination of Completeness. The -Community Development Department shall make a
determination of completeness at the time of submittal of the application and shall not accept
for processing any application which is not complete. This determination shall be based upon
a written checklist, a copy of which shall be provided to the applicant if the application is
determined to be incomplete.
3. Required Plans. The plans shall be drawn to scale and shall indicate clearly, and with full
dimensioning where applicable, the following:
a. Name and address of the applicant.
b. Name and address of all property owners of the subject property.
c. Legal description and assessors parcel number.
d. Lot dimensions.
e. Location of adjacent streets, drainage structures, utilities and other features that may
affect the use of the property.
f. The use and dimensions of all proposed buildings and structures (including existing
structures proposed for retention), and their setbacks from property boundaries and
between buildings.
g. Location and construction of proposed driveways and off-street parking areas.
h. Exterior building materials and colors.
i. Landscaping plan for the front yard, and sideyards adjacent to the street for corner lots,
shall indicate the size, species, and location of all materials.
j. Location and type of materials for all fences or walls, including retaining walls.
k. Grading and drainage plan showing existing elevations at one foot contour intervals,
proposed elevations, adjacent roadway elevations, finish floor elevation of garage, finish
elevations at each building corner and flow lines of surface water on and off the site.
4. Findings Required for Approval. No precise plan shall be approved unless the Community
Development Director determines that it complies with the following standards:
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a. The proposed use and design conform to all applicable requirements of the City Is General
Plan and any other applicable specific plan adopted by the City in effect at the date of
approval.
b. The proposed development complies with the requirements of the RC District.
c. The architectural aspects of the development will be compatible with, and not detrimental
to, the present and future logical development of the surrounding property. These aspects
shall include, but not be limited to the structure's size, shape, width, bulk, height,
materials, and architectural style.
d. Approval of the development shall not be a detriment to the public's health, safety, and
welfare.
e. The design takes into account the existing physical characteristics of the site, including
topography, drainage, and trees.
f. Approval of this development does not exceed the maximum limit of five unsold houses
under construction by a single applicant at any one time, unless an adjustment raising this
limit has been approved.
5. Review of Application. Within two weeks after acceptance of a complete application, the
Community Development Director shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the precise
plan application; or shall advise the applicant that an adjustment must be requested.
6. Term for Approval. A precise plan shall be approved for a period of time not to exceed six
months, by which time a building permit shall have been obtained Upon securing a building
permit, time limits set forth in the Uniform Building Code shall apply.
7. Adjustments Procedure. Where provided for in this Section, an applicant may request an
adjustment to certain design and development standards.
a. Filing. Applications for the consideration of an adjustment shall be made to .the
Community Development Director. The application shall be accompanied by nine
complete sets of plans consisting of a minimum of.• the site plan, floor plan, and exterior
building elevations, a deed showing the applicant's ownership of the subject property or
a letter of authorization from the property owner consenting to submittal of this
application, a listing of all property owners within a two -hundred foot radius of the subject
property, and a fr"ling fee as set by resolution of the City Council.
b. Determination of completeness: same as Subsection D2 of this section.
c. Required plans: same as Subsection D3 of this section.
d. Findings required for approval: same as Subsection D4 of this section.
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e. Review of Application. Within thirty days after acceptance of a complete application, the
application shall be presented to the Planning Commission, who shall approve,
conditionally approve, or deny the application.
f. Notice of Planning Commission Review. A notice shall be mailed within a minimum of
seven calendar days prior to the Planning Commission meeting to all property owners
within a two -hundred foot radius of the subject property.
g. Term of approval. same as Subsection D6 of this section.
8. Appeals Procedure. An applicant, or any other interested party, may appeal in writing,
stating the reasons for appealing the decision of the Community Development Director to the
Planning Commission, or the decision of the Planning Commission to the City Council,
within fifteen calendar days of the date of decision, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 9.200.120.
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9.60.030 Fences and Walls.
A. Definition. For purposes of this Section, "fence" or "wall" means any type of fence, wall,
retaining wall, sound attenuation wall, screen, or windscreen. The terms "fence" and "wall" are used
interchangeably in this Section to mean any or all of the preceding structures.
B. Measurement of Fence
Height. Except as otherwise specified
in this Section, fence heights shall be
measured from finish grade at the
base of the fence to the highest point
of the fence on the interior or exterior
side, whichever is higher. In addition,
the following provisions shall apply
to the measurement of fence height:
Open railings, up to 48
inches high, placed on top of
a retaining or other wall and Figure 601: Measurement of Fence Height
required for pedestrian
safety shall not be included in the height measurement.
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2. Fences less than 30 inches apart (measured between adjoining faces) shall be considered one
structure and fence height shall be measured from the base of the lower fence to the top of the
higher fence. Fences 30 inches or more apart shall be considered separate structures and their
heights shall be measured independently. The Director may require that the area between such
fences be provided with permanent landscaping and irrigation.
C. Mximanz Fence Heights. The construction and installation of fences shall be in compliance
with the following standards:
1. Within Main Building Area. In the area of a lot where a main building may be constructed, the
maximum freestanding fence height shall be 12 feet.
2. Setback Areas Not Bordering Streets. The maximum fence height shall be six feet within any
required setback area not adjoining a street. Where the elevation of an adjoining building site
is higher than the base of the fence within a side or rear setback area, the height of the fence
may be measured from the elevation of the adjoining building site to the top of the fence.
However, fence height shall not exceed eight feet measured from either side.
3. Setback Areas Bordering Streets, Alleys, and Other Accessways.
a. Within all districts, the maximum fence height shall be five feet within the first ten feet and
six feet thereafter within the required front setback area (measured from the street right-of-
way) and six feet within any rear or side setback area adjoining a street or alley.
b. Notwithstanding other fence height restrictions, where, because of the orientation of the lots,
a property line fence separates a front yard on one lot from a rear yard on an adjacent lot, the
maximum fence height shall be six feet.
c. Arches or trellises up to eight feet in height and five feet in width may be constructed over
a gate on a lot provided the arch is integrated into the fence/gate design. Alternately,
pilasters adjacent to such a gate may be constructed up to eight feet in height provided the
pilasters are integrated into the fence/gate design. A maximum of two such arches or pairs
of pilasters shall be permitted per residential parcel.
d. Any portion of a building site where vehicular access is taken shall conform to the access
intersection requirements of Paragraph CA. of this Section.
e. City- or state -required sound attenuation walls bordering freeways or arterial highways may
exceed six feet in height if so recommended by a noise attenuation study and approved by
the Director.
4. Visibility at Intersections. In regulating fences and other visual obstructions, it is necessary to
preserve motorist sight distances and to maintain visual openness. Therefore, notwithstanding
Paragraph C.3. of this Section, the height of fences, trees, shrubs, and other visual obstructions
shall be further restricted as follows:
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a. The height of fences, trees, shrubs, and other visual obstructions shall be limited to a
maximum height of 30 inches within the triangular area formed by.drawing a straight line:
1) Between two points located on and 20 feet distant from the point of intersection of two
ultimate street right-of-way lines.
2) Between two points located on and five feet distant from the point of intersection of an
ultimate street or alley right-of-way on one hand and the edge of a driveway or another
alley right-of-way on the other if parkway width is less than 12 feet wide.
b. For purposes of this Code, "point of intersection" shall mean the intersection of the
prolongation of the right-of-way lines, excluding any curved portion joining the two lines.
c. The height restrictions of this Paragraph C.4. shall apply to fences, walls, trees, shrubs,
vegetation, or any other material which obstructs or may obstruct visibility.
D. Gates.
1. Materials. Gates shall be constructed of ornamental iron/tubular steel and/or wood. Such gates
may be placed in any location provided they meet the requirements of this Section and provided
any wood used is not less than a grade of construction heart or merchantable and better
redwood or #2 and better (no holes) western red cedar, stained or painted to match or
complement the adjacent wall or structure. Alternatively, if left in natural color, all wood shall
be treated with a water -repellant material. Wood gates over 36 inches wide shall have a metal
frame. Chain link gates are prohibited. Vehicular driveway gates shall be constructed of
ornamental iron/tabular steel and metal if solid.
2. Width. Pedestrian gates shall not exceed 48 inches in width, except that other gates may be any
width in sideyard fences within sideyard setbacks of at least 12 feet.
E. Fence Construction and Materials. All fencing in residential districts shall conform to the
following construction and material standards:
1. Wood Fencing.
a. Except for gates and for equestrian fencing regulated by Section 9.140.060, wood fencing
is permitted in rear or interior side yards only, and only if not visible from the street. Gates
may be of wood in any location provided they comply with the standards of this Section.
b. All wood fencing shall be constructed of not less than a grade of construction heart or
merchantable and better redwood or #2 and better (no holes) western red cedar, stained or
painted to match or complement the adjacent wall or structure. Alternatively, if left in
natural color, all wood shall be treated with a water -repellant material.
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c. Fence boards may be horizontal or vertical. Support posts shall be a minimum of nominal
4" x 4" redwood, pressure -treated lumber, tubular steel or block placed five feet on center.
Ali fences shall have a concrcte footing or approved post base or be embedded in concr
which allows standing r.ro-tt-'r to drain from the post hoie. The posts Abe
instaiied on the interior side of the lot with fencing materiai on the otitside edge of t
stipport posts.
2. Ornamental Iron and Tubular Steel Fencing. Ornamental iron or tubular steel fencing may be
permitted. The iron or steel shall be painted to match or complement the adjacent wall or
structure.
3. Masonry Fencing. Solid Masonry fencing (i.e. block, rock, brick, with or without stucco
covering) is permitted in any location on the lot provided the color of the masonry or stucco
matches or complements the adjacent wall or structure. Precision concrete block shall not be
used unless all exterior surfaces visible from outside the property are covered with stucco,
paint, texture coating, or other comparable coating approved by the Director.
4. Material Combinations. Combinations of two or more of the preceding materials may be used
provided that the bottom one-half of the fence is constructed of a masonry material.
Combinations incorporating wood materials shall only be used for the rear and interior side
yards and only when not visible from the street.
F. Fence Landscaping and Maintenance.
1. Landscaping. The area between the back of curb and any fencing shall be landscaped, have a
suitable permanent irrigation system, and be continuously maintained by the property owner.
(Revised 4/97)
2. Maintenance. All walls and fences shall be continuously maintained in good repair. The
property owner shall be provided thirty days after receiving notice from the City to repair a wall
or fence. The Building Official may grant an extension to such time period not to exceed sixty
days.
G. Prohibited Fence Materials. The use of barbed wire, razor wire, chain link, or similar materials
in or on fences is prohibited in all residential districts. in addition,
required front setbacks or between the street and building aitaCent tO a stieet Or alley-. Chain link
fencing is permitted for temporary construction fences when authorized by a minor use permit issued
in accordance with Section 9.210.020.
H. Equestrian Fencing. Notwithstanding any other requirements of this Section, fencing shall be
regulated by the provisions of Section 9.140.060 (Equestrian Overlay Regulations) where the keeping
of horses is permitted.
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I. Nonconforming Fences. Any fence which does not meet the standards of this Section but which
was legally established prior to the adoption of these standards may be maintained provided such fence
is not expanded nor its non-conformance with these standards otherwise increased. Any fence which
is destroyed or damaged to the extent of more than 50 percent of its total replacement value shall not
be repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed except in conformance with these standards.
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9.60.070 Swimming Pools.
A. Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall apply to any outdoor swimming pool,
whirlpool, spa (in -ground or above -ground), or open tank or pond containing or normally capable of
containing water to a depth cf wee-€ee# 18 inches or more at any point. For purposes of this Section,
the term "pool" means all or any of the foregoing facilities.
B. Standards. Pools are permitted as accessory uses in residential districts subject to the following
requirements:
1. Location. Pools shall be located at least three feet (measured from water's edge) from any
property line . No adjustment to these minimums shall be
approved with the exception of private gated communities, pools may be located up to the
property line if adjacent to common open area. (Revised 4/97)
2. Filter and Heating Equipment. Mechanical pool equipment, such as a pump, filter or heater,
sly may be located within the required front, side, or rear yard setback areas no closer than
ten three feet from the buildable area (main building envelope excluding areas with
swimming pools or spas) of an adjacent residential lot unless such equipment is placed within
a building, underground vault, or other enclosure. Equipment may be placed at the front or
rear property line if enclosed. wiieThe Director shall determines if this provides effective
noise and vibration attenuation. The Direeter testing ofthe proposed enelosure by
Equipment shall be
screened from view from the street when in the front yard. In addition, equipment shall be
screened from ground view of surrounding properties. Such visual screening may consist of
perimeter walls or fencing (if permitted), screen walls, or landscape planting.
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3. Fencing Requirements. All pools shall be fenced in accordance with the provisions of the City's
Building Code Chapter 8.06 state law and other applicable laws and ordinances. (Revised 4/97)
4. Screening shall be provided as requried in Section 9.60.140B(2).
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9.60.140 Screening.
A. Parking Area Screening. Screening of common parking areas shall be provided for all
residential projects in accordance with the requirements for nonresidential uses in Section 9.100.050.
B. Equipment Screening.
1. Roof -Mounted Equipment. Roof -mounted utility and mechanical equipment, including but not
limited to air conditioning, heating, restaurant exhaust fans, electrical elevator structures, roof
accesses, etc., may be permitted only if as follows:
a. For flat roofs, a screened enclosure behind the parapet wall may be used if it is made to
appear as an integral part of the building. For all ?@o€s, Screening shall be an integral part
of the roof design and not appear as an afterthought.
b. Such screening shall be provided so that the highest point of the equipment is below the
surrounding architectural feature and is screened from view to a minimum horizontal sight
distance of 1320 feet as viewed from a point five feet above finish grade, whichever
provides the most screening.
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c. Aff Roof mounted equipment shall be screened from view of surrounding two-story (or
more) residential development and, where feasible as determined by the city, from two-story
commercial and other types of development.
d. No equipment shall be placed on any sloped roof.
2. Ground -Mounted Equipment. Ground -mounted utility, mechanical, and pool, lor spa, or water
feature equipment shall be screened from ground view of surrounding properties. Such
screening may consist of perimeter walls or fencing (if permitted), screen walls, or landscape
planting. Equipment within unenclosed exterior side yards shall be screened by an opaque wall.
Solar Equipment. Solar heating equipment, whether roof- or ground -mounted shall be installed
so that the underside of the equipment is not visible from surrounding properties.
4. Access Ladders. Wall -mounted exterior roof access ladders are prohibited unless screened from
view by surrounding features.
C. Facility Screening. Within multifamily and condominium projects, storage, trash, and loading
areas shall be screened as follows:
1. Storage Areas. All storage, including cartons, containers, materials, or equipment shall be
screened from public view as required by Section 9.100.120 (Outdoor Storage and Display).
2. Trash Areas. All outdoor trash and waste bins shall be enclosed by a solid wall not less than
six feet in height in accordance with Section 9.60.220. Decorative overhead structures such as
trellises shall be integrated into the enclosure design if it is visible from higher terrain.
3. Loading Areas. Loading platforms and areas shall be screened from view from adjacent streets
and residential, open space and recreation areas.
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9.60: SUPPLEMENTAL RESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS
Section 9.60.320 Resort Residential
A. Purpose. Resort Residential provides for the development and regulation of a range of
specialized residential uses that are individually owned but rented for periods of 30 consecutive
days or less, on a regular basis and oriented to tourist and resort activity as part of a Golf/Resort
Country Club. Land uses include single family detached or attached residential uses, 200 room
resort hotels, eating and drinking facilities, small accessory retail and personal service shops, and
recreational buildings.
B. Review Process. Resort residential uses are permitted when developed as part of a
residential golf country club. The conditional use application review process shall be used subject
Section 9.210.020.
C. Development Standards. The following standards apply to the development of Resort
Residential uses:
ITEM
Min. Lot Size
Min. Lot Frontage
Max. Building Height
Max. No. Of Stories
Min. Livable Floor Area Excluding Garage
QUANTITY
1,200 sq/ft
30 ft.
28 ft.(1)
22 ft.(1)Adjacent to Arterial Street.
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420 sq/ft.
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Min. Front Yard Setback from:
Street or Parking Stall Curb
Pedestrian Circulation Walks
Garage/carport Setback -from Street Curb
Min. Building to Building Setback:
Without Partial Attachment (See Note)
With Partial Attachment (See Note)
Min. Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setbacks
Min. Rear Yard Setback
Maximum Allowable Wall Height
Minimum Parking Required
8 ft.
5 ft.
5 ft.
6 ft.
4 ft.
3 ft.(2)
5 ft.
8 ft.
1 Space per Bedroom
1 Space per 300 sq/ft. GFA
Note: Partial attachment of two buildings is made when an enclosed area having a typical interior function such as a
hot water heater closet, furnace closet, or other essential use, is attached to two otherwise separate buildings.
Construction standards and fire ratings shall meet U.B.C. requirements.
1. Not including flagpoles, chimney projections, bell towers, spires, or building projections that are nonessential to the
functional space of the building.
2. Residential units supporting mechanical equipment shall be allowed within side yard setback area including eave
overhang.
D. Allowable Resort Residential Units and Commercial Uses. The density of the allowable units
is determined by the underlying General Plan land use designation.
The eating and drinking facilities, small accessory retail and personal service shops, and
recreational buildings shall be an integral part of the development. These facilities shall not utilize
more than five acres of the total site.
E. Transient Occupancy Tax. Resort residential shall be applicable to all provisions of Chapter
3.24 of the Municipal Code.
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9.200. GENERAL PERMITTING PROCEDURES
9.200.110 Public Hearings.
A. Applicable State Law. Public hearings required for development review actions shall be carried
out in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section. It is intended that the provisions of this
Section 9.200.110 shall be fully consistent and in full compliance with Section 65090 et seq of the state
Government Code and that such provisions shall be so construed.
B. Failure to Receive Notice. Pursuant to state Government Code Section 65093, the failure of any
person to receive notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the
decision -making authority.
C. Conduct of Hearings. Public hearings shall be noticed in accordance with Subsection D of this
Section and then held by the decision -making authority prior to action on the relevant application. At
the public hearing, the decision -making authority may take action on the application, continue the
application to a specified date, or take the application under submission. An application taken under
submission may later be taken out of submission for the purpose of taking action. on the application
without scheduling a new public hearing provided no additional testimony is heard and no further
evidence is presented. Further testimony may be heard and further evidence may be presented regarding
an application taken under submission only if a new public hearing is held in compliance with this
Section.
D. Noticing Requirements. Not less than 20 calendar days prior to the hearing, for projects
requiring an environmental assessment. Not less than 10 calendar days prior to the hearing, for projects
not requiring environmental review. The City shall:
1. Mail or deliver a public notice, which includes the date, time and place of the hearing, the
application number, the applicant's name, the location of the property affected, and a description
of the land use, development, or other action proposed, to:
a. The owner of the subject real property.
b. The owner's authorized agent, if any.
c. The project applicant.
d. Each local agency expected to provide water, sewage, street, roads, schools or other essential
facilities or services to the project.
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9.200: GENERAL PERMITTING PROCEDURES
e. All owners of real property as shown on the last equalized assessment roll within 5% 1000
feet of the subject real property. If the number of owners to whom notice would be mailed
is greater than 1000, the City may instead place a display advertisement of at least one -eighth
page in a newspaper of general circulation at least 20 d he hew in ;and
2. Publish a legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation or post a notice at two public places
in the City and one place at the subject site.
E. Additional Notice. The Community Development Director may require that additional notice
be given by enlarging the notification radius or by other means determined by the Director.
F. Other Notice. The City shall also provide any other notice required by law.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
MANUAL ON ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS AND THE
MANUAL ON LANDSCAPE STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, Section 9.50.090 of Chapter 9.50 of the La Quinta Municipal Code
requires the Planning Commission to adopt a Manual on Architectural Standards and a Manual on
Landscape Standards; and,
WHEREAS, the Manual on Architectural Standards will provide guidelines for
additional design treatment of the single-family houses in order to improve the overall appearance,
and also to provide architectural variety within the Cove Residential Neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS. the Manual on Landscape Standards will provide additional guidelines
for water conserving methods for landscaping and irrigation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of La Quinta, California, does hereby approve and recommend to the City Council adoption of the
"Manual on Architectural Standards for Single -Family Houses", and the "Manual on Landscape
Standards", copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth at length.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission held this 24`h day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RICH BUTLER, CHAIRMAN,
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PCRESO-ARCH-STAND
MANUAL ON
ARCHITECTURAL
STANDARDS
FOR
SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES
IN THE
COVE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Cl'i'Y OF LA QUINTA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................. 4
INTERIOR LOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CORNER LOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 at 7
FENCING REQUIREMENTS .................. 8
BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
FLOOR PLAN REQUIREMENTS ............... 9
EXTERIOR DESIGN REQUIREMENTS .......... 10
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES .................. 11
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS .................. 12
ADDITIONAL DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND THE SITE . 14
BUILDING DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES ............. 15
ROOF DESIGN
BASIC TYPES .......................... 16
VARIATIONS .......................... 17
ROOF TYPES
ROOF PITCHES AND LINES ................ 18
WINDOW DESIGN .......................... 19
WALL TREATMENTS ......................... 20
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ALL FRONT EXTERIOR SIDEYARDS MUST BE FULLY LANDSCAPED
TO THE BACK OF CURB. IRRIGATION SYSTEMS MUST BE
INSTALLED IN THESE AREAS.
THE REAR AND SIDE YARDS MUST BE ENCLOSED AND SCREENED
BY A MINIMUM FIVE FOOT HIGH, VIEW -OBSCURING FENCE, OR
WALL.
NO MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONERS,
CAN BE LOCATED ON A SLOPING ROOF OR WITHIN THE
REQUIRED SETBACK AREAS.
BOTTLED GAS TANKS AND REFUSE CONTAINERS MUST BE
CONCEALED BY LANDSCAPING OR OTHER APPROPRIATE
MEANS.
ELECTRIC, TELEPHONE AND OTHER UTILITY SERVICES TO THE
HOUSE MUST BE INSTALLED UNDERGROUND.
ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING MUST BE LOCATED AND DIRECTED SO
THAT IT DOES NOT SHINE DIRECTLY ONTO ADJACENT
PROPERTIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY'S DARK SKY
REGULATIONS.
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SITE REQUI REhI EHT'S
INTERIOR LOT
SIDEYARD: 5 FEET
MDfl MUM EACH SIDE
FRONI'YARD:
20 FEET
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REARYARD: 10 FEET
AREA TO BE
LANDSCAPED
If --PROPERTY
LINES
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CORNER LOT
SIDEYARD: 5 FEET
MINHvn M *,.,
REARYARD: 10 FEET
FRONTYARD: 20 FEET
MINIMUM
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GARAGE
SETBACK:
20 FEET M
LOCATE DRIVEWAY
AWAY FROM THE
WrERSEMON'w%,
SIDEYARD: 10 FEET
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SITE REQUIREMENTS
CORNER LOT
SIDEYARD: 5 FEET
REARYARD: 10 FEET
FRONTYARD:
AWAY FROM THE
DMILSEMON
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SIDEYARD: 10 FEET
PROPERTY
LINES
SITE REQUI REI WEHTS
FEHCIWG REQU/REMEMTS
REAR AND SIDE YARDS MUST BE
COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND
SCREENED BY A MINIMUM FIVE (5)
FOOT HIGH VIEW -OBSCURING FENCE,
OR WALL
PERIMETER CHAIN -LINK FENCING
IS PROHIBITED.
MriMUM REQUIRED
FENCING
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FENCES AND WALLS CAN
BE A MAXIMUM OF FIVE
FEET HIGH IN THE FRONT
AND STREET
SIDEYARDS, SIX FEET HIGH
IN THE REAR AND
SIDEYARD, AND 30 INCHES
IN THE CORNER
CUT -BACK AREA ON
CORNER LOTS.
ALL FENCES AND WALLS
MUST BE MAINTAINED IN
GOOD REPAIR.
CORNER CUTBACK AREA
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BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
FLOOR PLAN
ALL BEDROOMS
MUST HAVE MIN.
10' x 10' INTERIOR
PROVIDE A MINIMUM
OF 1 Y2 BATHS FOR
ONE AND TWO-BEDROC
HOUSES, AND 1 3/4 BAT
FOR LARGER HOUSES.
MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE: 1,400 SQUARE FEET, AS MEASURED FROM
THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE WALLS.
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BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
EXTERIOR
MAXIMUM 24 INCH
EAVE ---- "
CONCRETE OR CLAY TITLE
17 YOOT MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
17 FEET IN THE RC DISTRICT
EXTERIOR MATERIALS:
CEMENT PLASTER AND MAY BE ACCENTED
WITH STONE, BRICK, WOOD, OR OTHER
SIMILAR MATERIALS.
ROOF DESIGN:
ROOF EAVES CAN NOT EXCEED 24 INCHES
FROM THE WALL. EAVES SHALL BE LARGER
WHERE NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
PROTECTION OVER THE FRONT DOOR
OPENING.
BUILDING COLORS:
EXTERIOR SIDING, ROOF AND TRIM COLORS
ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.
ACCESSORY USES:
HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT SHALL
BE GROUND MOUNTED FOR SLOPING ROOFS.
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BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
THE FOLLOWING GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL STYLES ARE PERMITTED.
SIGNIFICANT VARIATIONS FROM THESE STYLES WILL REQUIRE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVAL.
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BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
ARCHITECTURAL VARIETY
WHEN HOUSES USING SIMILAR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN DETAILS ARE
LOCATED WITHIN 200 FEET OF EACH OTHER, FACADE AND STREET
FACING BUILDING ELEVATIONS SHALL MAKE PROVISIONS FOR
ARCHITECTURAL VARIETY BY USING DIFFERENT COLORS, ROOF PITCH
AND TYPE, WINDOW SHAPES AND DECORATIVE ELEMENTS, GARAGE
DOOR DECORATIVE ELEMENTS, AND SIMILAR DESIGN TREATMENTS.
MULTIPLE APPROVALS
DEVELOPERS OR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE OBTAINED OR HAVE APPLIED
FOR TWENTY (20) OR MORE APPROVALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES WITHIN THE RC DISTRICT SHALL COMPLY
WITH THE FOLLOWING:
A. MASTER DESIGN GUIDELINES: SUBMIT MASTER DESIGN
GUIDELINES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL.
THE GUIDELINES SHALL INCLUDE PLANS AND INFORMATION
SPECIFYING THE METHODS FOR VARYING THE EXTERIOR
APPEARANCE OF THE HOUSES. THIS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT
BE LIMITED TO, VARIATIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, ROOF
STYLES AND PITCH, WINDOW, ENTRY, AND VARYING OF
SETBACKS.
B. COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES: APPROVALS FOR THE
SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES SHALL COMPLY WITH THE DESIGN
GUIDELINES AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
LIMIT ON APPROVALS
A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) UNSOLD HOUSES MAY BE UNDER
CONSTRUCTION BY A SINGLE APPLICANT AT ANY ONE TIME UNLESS AN
ADJUSTMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED PURSUANT TO SECTION 9.50.090.D.7
OF THE ZONING CODE.
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ADDITIONAL DESIGN
OPPORTUNITIES
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE HOUSE
AND THE SITE
CONCERNING THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE HOUSE WITH THE SITE, THERE ARE TWO
BASIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: THE APPEARANCE OF THE HOUSE WITH RESPECT
TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND THE INTERRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE HOUSE
DESIGN AND THE LOT.
Add single family character with bay windows
or other design features popular locally
xeauce garage aoor monoxony with corner
details varied shapes and turnings.
EACH HOUSE MUST BE DESIGNED WITH THE STREETSCAPE IN MIND,
PARTICULARLY WHEN THE DENSITY IS MORE THAN FIVE UNITS PER ACRE. FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD APPEAL, THE IMPACT OF THE GARAGES SHOULD BE MINIMIZED.
FENCING AND LANDSCAPING AROUND AND AMONG UNITS TIE HOUSES TOGETHER
AND CREATE A FLOWING, COHERENT STREETSCAPE. THIS REDUCES THE IMPACT
OF DENSITY AND HELPS TO SOLVE THE BIG HOUSE/SMALL LOT VISUAL PROBLEM.
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THE DESIGN OF THE FLOOR PLAN
AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE
SURROUNDING YARD AREAS IS AN
EFFECTIVE WAY TO INCREASE
THE APPEARANCE OF THE ROOM
SIZES BY PROVIDING FOR AN
INDOOR -OUTDOOR FLOW OF
SPACE, AND TO MAXIMIZE THE
USE OF THE LOT AREA.
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BUILDING DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BUILDING CAN INCLUDE:
♦ THE STYLE AND PITCH OF THE ROOF
♦ THE USE OF VARIED WINDOW SHAPES AND DESIGNS TREATMENT
♦ THE APPLICATION OF WALL TREATMENTS, SUCH AS TRIM OR FACING
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ROOF DESIGN
BASIC TYPES
AS THE MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE, THE TYPE AND DESIGN OF THE ROOF
HAS THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON THE OVERALL ARCHITECTURE OF THE HOUSE
HIPPED
SHED
FLAT WITH PARAPET
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ROOF DESIGN
VARIATIONS
VARYING THE ROOF DESIGN IS AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO CREATE INTEREST AND
AVOID A HOUSE WHICH APPEARS "BOXY". VARIATIONS CAN BE PROVIDED BY
REPEATING THE SAME ROOF TYPE, MIXING ROOF TYPES, VARYING ROOF PITCHES,
AND BREAKING -UP THE ROOF LINE.
REPEAT SAME ROOF TYPE
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ROOF TYPES
ROOF PITCHES AND LINES
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WALL TREATMENTS
THE USE OF MINOR DESIGN ACCENTS SUCH AS BRICK FASCADES AND SPECIAL
DESIGN TREATMENT OF VENTS ADD TO THE OVERALL "FINISHED" APPEARANCE OF
THE HOUSE AND PROVIDE VISUAL INTEREST.
STONE AND MASONRY ACCENTS
SPECIAL TREATMENT OF
ATTIC VENTS
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MANUAL ON
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
FOR
SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES
IN THE
COVE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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City of La Quinta
'TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS - SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES 1
MINIMIZING WATER USAGE .................................................... 2
RECOMMENDED DROUGHT TOLERANT RANTs ....................................... 6
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
SINGLE FAMILY H®USES
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REQUIRED LANDSCAPING: THE FRONT YARD, IN ADDITION TO THE SIDE YARD ON
CORNER LOTS, SHALL BE FULLY LANDSCAPED WITH
IRRIGATION INSTALLED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION
IF A FIVE FOOT WALL IS PROPOSED ALONG THE
PROPERTY LINE(S) ADJACENT TO A STREET
FRONTAGE, THE AREA BETWEEN THE WALL
AND STREET SHALL BE PLANTED AND
MAINTAINED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER.
A MINIMUM OF THREE (3)—15KGAL.LDN .TREES . SHALL -BE
PLANTED IN THE FRONTYARD OF INTERIOR L!OTSj AND A
MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) lei-GALIAN TREES SHALL BE PLANTED
IN THE YARDS ADJACENT TO THE STREET.
LANDSCAPE DESIGNS WHICH INCORPORATE DROUGHT TOLERANT
AND LOW-WATER USAGE PLANTS ARE ENCOURAGED
PLANTINGS LOCATED WITHIN THE 2D-FOOT CORNER -CUTBACK
AREA OF CORNER LOTS SHALL BE MAINTAINED SO THAT
VISIBILITY AT THE INTERSECTION IS UNOBSTRUCTED.
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LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION
HOW TO SAVE WATER IN THE LANDSCAPE
DESIGN
.-our of the basic elements in landscape: the
THE PLANTS
1. Use low water consuming plants and group them according to
their water requirements.
2. Instead of thirsty and time consuming lawns, use colorful
groundcovers in areas not used for recreation.
3. If you must include lawn, use low water using species.
4. Preserve existing trees and shrubs. Established plants are
often adapted to low-water conditions, and provide shade
which reduces transpiration in adjacent plantings.
5. When retrofitting or replacing areas of an existing- landscape,
consider using drought resistant plant material and retrofittir
the irrigation system to apply the correct amount of water.
6. Place all plants that require summer watering in sites
protected from drying winds and out of direct sunlight.
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THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM
1. In ycur irrigation schedule, specify watering in the cool of
the day to reduce evaporation.
2. If possible, specify irrigating trees and shrubs (with deep
root systems) longer and less frequently than shallow -rooted
plants, which require smaller amounts of water more frequently.
3. Include an.automatic timer in the irrigation system. Automatic
timers allow watering on a schedule suited to each area of
the landscape and allow watering in the cool of the day.
Tensiometers allow the system to water only when needed.
4. Use water efficient irrigation systems such as drip. Drip
irrigation applies water at a slow rate, which reduces runoff
and allows for deep watering; and it applies water only where
needed - at the base of the plant, which encourages good root
growth.
THE SOIL
1. In your planting plan, specify the use of soil amendments to
improve the soil's water holding capacity. Gypsum and lime
added to clay soils will improve drainage and aeration. Perlit,
pumice, and vermiculite" improve the texture of clay soils and
improve sandy soils by increasing their capacity to hold water
and dissolved nutrients.
2. Specify the use of mulch, such as woodchips (ground.bark), grass
clippings, compost,.animal manuers, straw, hoed or pulled weeds
dry leaves, or sawdust on top of exposed soil. Mulch reduces
evaporation, soil compaction, and weeds,. and keeps the soil coo
and moist longer.
THE PAVING
Use porous paving such as brick or decomposed granite. Porous
paving allows rainfall to penetrate to the soil, preventing
runoff into conventional drainage features (i.e. gutters).
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MAINTENANCE
Listed below are several ways to save water :chile maintaining a
landscape.
1. Don't over water. Water only when the soil is dry. Stick a
pencil about 4 to 6 inches into the ground. If the tip gets
damp, no water is necessary.
2. Don't let water run off the landscape while watering, which
occurs when the soil is unable to absorb water as fast as it
is given. Generally, it is important to water thoroughly,
making sure the plant's entire root zone receives moisture.
Sandy soils dry out quickly, and require frequent watering.
Clay soils (which hold more water than sandy soils) dry out
slowly, because drainage is slow, and require slow, infrequent
watering. Loam soils, which are intermediate between the
extremes of clay and sandy, drain well but do not dry out too
quickly.
3. Check for and repair leaky hose connections and sprinkler
valves. Small leaks can be highly wasteful.
4. Use a broom to sweep the paving, not a hose. Thousands of
gallons of water per year can be wasted cleaning a sidewalk.
5. Raise the height of the lawn mower (2 to 3 inches). Longer
grass blades will shade each other and the soil, cutting down
on evaporation.
6. When replacing plants, use the same species or one with
similar water requirements. Also, add compost to the soil to
improve its water holding capacity.
7. Maintain at least a 2-inch layer of mulch at all times to
reduce evaporation,"soil compaction, and weeds.
8. In winter, water plants in leaf infrequently as they car. exist
for days or weeks on much less water than they demand in
summer.
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IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES
1. IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND AUTOMATIC CONTROLS ARE TO BE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE
PLANT GROUPS BY USE CLASSIFICATION.
2. PLANTINGS ARE TO BE GROUPED BY WATER USE CLASSIFICATIONS:
LOW WATER USE: CACTUS AND NATIVES
MEDIUM WATER USE: NON-NATIVE TREES b SHRUBS
HIGH WATER USE: LAWNS
3. TIME CLOCKS SHOULD BE SUFFICIENTLY SOPHISTICATED TO PERMIT WATERING
DURATIONS AS SHORT AS 5 MINUTES.
4. ENCOURAGE THE USE OF:
DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
TENSIOMETERS (MOISTURE PROBES)
LOW WATER USE PLANT MATERIAL
5. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS SO THAT WATER IS RETAINED ON -SITE
AND NOT ALLOWED TO RUN INTO THE STREET OR ADJOINING PROPERTIES.
6. STEEP SLOPES ARE TO BE IRRIGATED BY A DRIP SYSTEM TO PREVENT WATER RUN-OFF.
7. AUTOMATIC TIME CLOCK CONTROLS ARE REQUIRED:
8. ALL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS WILL BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR SO THAT THERE ARE
NO LEAKS, NO MISSING HEADS, NO RESTRICTED HEADS, AND THAT ALL HEADS ARE
PROPERLY ADJUSTED TO ELIMINATE ANY OVERSPRAY ON PAVED AREAS, BUILDINGS OR
WALLS. AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS ARE TO BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY (AT LEAST
MONTHLY) TO INSURE PROPER SETTINGS.
9. AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS ARE TO BE RE -SET AFTER THE SUMMER WATERING SEASON.
10. SUMMER SEASON WATERING SHOULD BE DONE AT NIGHT.
11. INSTALL SPRAY HEADS NO CLOSER THAN 6" TO ANY PAVED AREA, BUILDING OR WALL.
12. SITE GRADING WILL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO PREVENT IRRIGATION RUN-OFF
FROM THE PROPERTY.
RECOMMENDED
DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS
THE FOLLOWING PAGES LIST THE RECOMMENDED DROUGHT TOLERANT
PLANTS WHICH SHOULD BE INCORPORATED INTO ALL LANDSCAPING
PLANTS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE WATER USAGE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS CAN BE
OBTAINED FROM THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
AT (760) 398-2651
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ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT #
LA QUINTA CITY COUNC
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETINq'
FEBRUARY 24, 1,998
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Special meeting of the La Quinta City Council 14 Was called to order at the hour of 1:30
p.m. by Mayor Pena, followed by the Pledgjr of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Fibnderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
ABSENT: None x
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
Council Member Perkins v shed to have the following two items agendized for
discussion at a future Co0cil meeting: 1) the City's Code Enforcement Ordinance,
and 2) placement of Chary ber of Commerce Village Directional Signs.
BUSINESS SESSION -
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONTAINED IN
THE ZONING CODE.
Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that prior to 1996,
developers applying for 20 or more approvals had to go before the Planning
Commission for review and approval. Developers were allowed a maximum of
five unsold houses at one time and the architectural styles had to vary if the
houses were within 250 feet of each other. When the development standards
were modified in 1996, the minimum house size requirement in the Cove was
set at 1,200 sq. ft., while elsewhere in the City it was 1,400 sq. ft. In
addition, lots of 6,000 sq. ft., or less, were allowed and affordable housing
units with four or more bedrooms were not required to have three -car garages.
He advised that the purpose of this discussion is to see if Council wishes to
amend the zoning regulations dealing with architectural style and size of houses,
number of permits allowed to be pulled by one contractor, and/or standards
varying exterior elevations.
City Council Minutes 2 February 24, 1998
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Herman confirmed that the
development standards listed on Page 1 of the staff report remained in effect
after the 1996 update and of the five items listed at the top of Page 2 of the
staff report, only one remained in the update, which is the 1,200 sq. ft.
minimum house size which applies only to houses in the Cove.
Mayor Pena asked how the Planning Commission review of 20 or more
approvals would apply if the same floor plan was sold by an architect. to
different owner/builders yet constructed adjacent to each other.
Mr. Herman advised that under the precise plan procedure, staff would review
surrounding properties before allowing a building permit to be issued and if the
architectural design was the same as another property within 250 feet, staff
required the owner/builder to change the elevations.
Council Member Perkins asked about zero -lot -line setbacks for sideyards.
Mr. Herman advised that they are allowed in specific plans.
Audrey Ostrowsky, P. 0. Box 351, felt the minimum house size in the Cove
should be increased because of the affect it has on surrounding property values.
She questioned the legality of clustering low-income houses in the Cove and felt
affordable housing should be spread throughout the City.
Joanna Huddy, 41-500 Trinity Circle, Bermuda Dunes, owner of two rental
houses in the Cove, expressed concern about the low-income houses being built
in the Cove and how they might affect property values.
Mayor Pena pointed out that the City has no control over where Coachella
Valley Housing Coalition chooses to build their houses.
In response to Council Member Perkins' question about zero -lot -line setbacks,
Mr. Herman advised that the zoning code allows single-family detached homes
in all zones, except high -density zones, with a specific plan and single-family
attached units (zero -lot -line setbacks) are permitted with a specific plan. A
zero -lot line in the Cove is not allowed for one unit - a person would have to
have more than one unit and file for a Specific Plan in order to do so.
Council Member Sniff felt the standards should be broad -based and generic and
not directed toward any specific builder. He supported increasing the minimum
house size in the Cove to 1,400 sq. ft. to be compatible with the rest of the
City and didn't have a problem with the five unsold homes restriction. He
suggested modifying floor plans as well as architectural styles of houses within
City Council Minutes 3 February 24, 1998
150 feet of each other. He felt the regulations could be valuable in upgrading
the Cove without being restrictive and suggested the possibility of restricting
clustering of houses by one builder within one block.
In response to Mayor Pena, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that the
City's control is limited to what is being built. Architectural design can be
regulated based on aesthetics and the number of unsold- homes can be
restricted, but prohibiting one organization from building is not enforceable.
Council Member Henderson suggested looking at the items that were eliminated
from the development standards to find out if they should have been modified
instead of eliminated. Otherwise, she supported reinstating them and increasing
the minimum house size to 1,400 sq. ft. She didn't see any reason for
regulating the interior floor plans.
Council Member Perkins has a problem placing limitations on construction in the
Cove, except for lot sizes. He didn't have a problem with four or five homes
being built the same within one block as long as the other requirements are met.
He supported a minimum house size of 1,400 sq. ft., but felt the restriction
should be based on lot size, not area and he was opposed to architectural
standards that are too restrictive.
Council Member Adolph felt there's a misconception as to what compatibility
means, noting that the intent was not to set architectural standards, but rather
to protect existing homeowners from development that would economically
downgrade their property. He felt something is needed in the Cove to help
protect the homeowners' properties from being downgraded and agreed that the
minimum house size should be based on lot size.
Council Member Perkins supported compatibility standards if they protect
existing property owners . from development that would downgrade their
properties.
Council Member Henderson pointed out that, unlike gated. communities which
many times have similar designed homes, there's been a strong emphasis in the
Cove to have some variance in design. In the past, a number of homes were
built exactly alike which she felt might have initiated the regulations.
Mayor Pena felt it was initiated for a number of reasons, small lot sizes in the
Cove being one. He supported a minimum house size of 1,400 sq. ft. He asked
what maximum house size would be allowed on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot to which Mr.
Herman advised 2,800 sq. ft.
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City Council Minutes 4 February 24, 1998
Mayor Peria didn't have a problem with reinstating the previous standards such
as modifying architectural designs if within 250 feet of the same design and
was intrigued with the idea of requiring floor plans to be modified as well. He
suggested looking at wall treatments on existing fencing to increase property
values and reduce the maintenance problems of wood fencing. He also
suggested reimplementing the lot merger incentive program.
Council Member Sniff suggested the possibility of the Redevelopment Agency
purchasing lots in the Cove for the purpose of merging and reselling them. It
would reduce the density in the Cove and possibly encourage construction of
larger homes.
In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Herman advised. that the Cove is at 6-8 units
per acre which is medium -density residential.
Council Member Perkins advised that he didn't see a proliferation of same style
houses, nor a lot of vacant lots when he drove through the Cove and felt the
problem is more of a code enforcement problem.
Mayor Pena noted that there's fewer same style houses because of the City's
requirements for variety.
Council Member Perkins supported reinstating some of the standards and a
minimum house size of 1,400 sq. ft.
Council concurred on directing staff to look at the following changes:
• increase the minimum house size to 1,400 sq. ft.;
• require developers with 20 or more approvals, to submit design guidelines
for Planning Commission approval specifying the method in which the
exterior appearance of the single-family homes would be varied and with
subsequent homes to " comply with those standards approved by the
Planning Commission;
• allow a maximum of five unsold houses to be under construction by a single
applicant at any one time;
• require homes with similar architectural styles within 200 feet of each
other, to have exteriors varying in color, style, and roof, window, and
garage treatments, or similar methods; (floor plans can remain the same as
long as the exteriors are different);
• reimplement a precise plan procedure to insure that all single-family homes
comply to development standards;
• (fencing to be dealt with a later time);
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City Council Minutes 5 February 24, 1998
• create incentive or have the Redevelopment Agency to purchase parcels for
merging and resale (to be presented to the Redevelopment Agency); and
• create a handout for development standards.
Mr. Herman advised that a major revision of the zoning ordinance will be
presented to the Planning Commission on March 25"
Council concurred on having this issue separated and processed more rapidly.
1. DISCUSSION RARDING TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION IN JOINT MEETING WITH
THE PLANNING OMMISSION.
Council Member Maderson understood the Planning Commission is concerned
about how much ti and effort they should spend on the design review issue
and she hoped staff tight prepare some alternatives for Council to look at in
preparation of that dis ussion.
Council Member Sniff advised that he has a few items in mind, with the primary
one being design versus design. He suggested Council meet shortly before
the joint meeting to confer.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE UNITED WAY DINNER.
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Mayor Pena suggested the City buy a table at the V.I.P. United Way dinner on
March 2"d.
Council concurred.
3. DISCUSSION OF CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENTS..
Mayor Pena commented on reimbursements for use of personal cell phones and
asked staff to bring it back at a later date.\
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