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Home My WebLink AboutORD 30481 JU>PJOVEOl Director of Planning and CoBBBunity EnvironsMint . t J (O. Director o m Biviaion of^lnapectionaT Servicee ZCMIN6 K6UUTIQHS CITY OF PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA REVISED APPROVED Adopted by the Palo Alto City Council iBtnxkiCcd February 27. 1978; Passed liarch 20. 1978 PrepBreO by 3oho Biayn«y AMoriates, Urban and Rr|(ton«t Planners, Van rranrisro, California Palo Alto City Planning Department TABLE OF CONTENTS . Chapter 18.01 ADOPTION, PURPOSES, AND ENFORCEMENT 18.01.010 Adoption of Zoning Map and Zoning Regulatiom 18.01.020 Purposes 18.01.030 Compliance with Regulations 18.01.040 Regidations Minimal 18.01.030 Conflict with Other Regulations 18.01.060 Noncomfdiance a Public Nuis«ice 18.01.070 Remedies Cumulative 18U) 1.080 Penalty for Violations Chapter 18.04 DEFINITIONS I8.04U)10 Purpose «>d Applicability 18.04.020 General Rules for Construction oi Language 18.04.030 Definitions Chapter 18.08 DESIGNATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS 18.08.010 18.08.020 18.08.030 18.08.040 18.98.030 18.08.060 18J28J270 Designation of General Districts Designation of Combining Districts References to Districts Zonif^ M^ and District Boundaries Areas Not Shown on Zoning Map Use wtd Interpretation ot Zon^ Map Application of Regulations to Sites Dividad by Zana Boundaries Chapter 18.10 RE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.10.010 Specific Purpose 18.10.020 Applicability (d Regulations 18.10.030 Permitted Uses 18.10.040 Conditional Uses 18.10.030 Site Development Regulations 18.10.060 Parking and Loading 18.10.070 Special Requirements ChMter IS.12 R-ISINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.12.010 Specific Purp<»es 15.12.020 Applicability Regulations 18.12.030 Permitted Uses 18.12.0*0 Conditional Uses 18.12.0V) Site Development Regulations 18.12.060 Parking and Loading 18.12.070 Special Requirements Chapter 18.15 SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.15.010 Specific Purposes 18.15.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.15.030 Combining District Classifications 18.15.0*0 Site Development Regulations Chapter 18.17 R-2 TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.17.010 Specific Purposes 18.17.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.17.030 Permitted Uses 18.17.0*0 Conditional Uses 18.17.050 Site Development Regulations 18.17.060 Parking and Loading 18.17^)70 Special Requirements Chapter 18.21 RM-1 RESTRICTED DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.21.010 Specific Pva-poses 18.21.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.21.030 Permitted Uses 18.21.0*0 Conditional Uses 18.21.050 Site Development Regulations 18.21.060 Parking and Loading 18.21.070 Special Requirements Chapter 18.23 RM-2 LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT REGULATK3NS 18.23.010 Specific Purposes 18.23.020 Applicability of Regtriations 18.23.030 Permitted Uses 18.23.0*0 Conditional Uses 18.23.050 Site Development Regulations 18.23.060 Parking and Loading I8.23U)70 Special Requirementt Ch^tn^ 18.2) RM-3 MODERATE DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT 18.25.010 Specific Purposes 18.25.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.25.0) 0 Permitted Uses 18.25.0A0 Conditional Uses 18.25.050 Site Development Regulations 18.25.060 Parking »id Loading 18.25.070 Special Requirements Chapter 18.27 RM-6 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.27.010 Specific Pwposes 18.27.020 Applic^ility of Regulations 18.27.030 Permitted Uses 18.27.060 Conditional Uses 18.27.050 Site Development Regulations 18.27.060 Parking and Loading 18.27.070 Special Re<piirera«iu Chjq>ter 18.29 RM-5 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.29.010 Specific Purposes 18.29.020 Applicability of R^ulations 18.29.0) 0 Permitted Uses 18.29.060 Conditional Uses 18.29.0)0 Site Development Regulations 18.29.060 Parking and Loading 18J!9U}70 Special Recpiirements Chapter 18.32 PF PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.32.010 Specific Purposes 18.32.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.32.030 Permitted Uses 18.32.060 Conditional Uses 18.32.050 Site Development Regulations 18.32.060 Parking and Loading 18.37.070 Special Requirements Cha|>ter 1S.37 OR OFFICE RESEARCH DISTRICT REGUIATIONS 18.37.010 Specific Purposes 18.37.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.37.030 Permitted Uses 18.37.0A0 Conditional Uses 18.37.050 Site Development Regulations 18.37.060 Parking and Loading 18.37.070 Special Requirements Chapter 18.41 CN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATKWS 18.41.010 Specific Purposes 18.41.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.41.030 Permitted Uses 18.41.040 Conditional Uses 18.41.050 Site Development Regulations 18.41.060 Parking artd Loading 18.41.070 Special Requirements Chapter 18.43 CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.43.010 Specific Purposes 18.43.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.43.030 Permitted Uses 18.43.040 Conditional Uses 18.43.050 Site Development Regulations 18.43.060 Parking and Loading 18.43.070 Special Requiremmts Chapter 18.45 CS SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.45.010 Speiific Purposes 18.45.020 Applicability of Rcgulationa 18.45.030 Permitted Uses 18.45.040 Conditional Uses 18.45.050 Site Development Regulations 18.45.060 Parking and Loading 18.45.070 Special Requirements Chapter 18.47 PEDESTRIAN SHOPPING COMBINING DISTRICT(F> REGULATIONS 18.47.010 Specific Purposes 18.47.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.47.030 Zoning Map Designation 18.47.040 I )«e Limitations and Site Developmant Regulations f Chapter IS.35 CM GENERAL MANUFACTURING DISTRICT REGULATIONS 15.55.010 Specific Purposes 18.55.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.55.030 Permitted Uses 18.55.0*0 Conditional Uses 18.55.050 Site Development Regulations 18.55.060 Parkii^ and Loading 18.55.070 Special Requirements Chapter 18.60 LM LIMITED INDUSTRIAL/RESEARCH PARK DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.60.010 Specific Pirposes 18.60.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.60.030 Permitted Uses 18.60.0*0 Conditional Uses 18.60.050 Site Development Regulations 18.60.060 Parking vid Loading 18.60.070 Special Requirements Chapter 18.63 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL SITE COM61NING DISTRICT (1, 5) REGULATIONS 18.63.010 Specific Purposes 18.63.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.63.030 Combining District Classifications 18.63.0*0 Site Development Regulations Chapter 18.68 PC PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.68.010 Specific Purposes 18.68.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.68.030 Permitted Uses 18.68.0*0 Conditional Uses 18.68.050 Establishment of Districts 18.68.060 Required Determinations 18.68.065 Application Process 18.68.070 Application Requirements 18.68.080 Development Program Statement 18.68.0*0 Development Plan 18.68.100 Development Schedule 18.68.1 to Action by Commission 18.68.120 Action by Coascil 18.68.110 Change in Development Schcdid* 18.68.1*0 Reversion Chapter 1S.70 ___ LANDSCAPE COMBINING DOTRICT a) REGULATIONS IS.70.010 Specific Purposes 18.70,020 Applicability of Regulatiofw 18.70.030 Zoning Map Designation I8.70U)«0 Use LimiUtions Chapter 18.71 OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.71.010 Specific Purposes 18.71.020 Definitions 18.71.030 Regulations Established 18.71,0*0 Site and Design Approval Required 18.71.050 Uses Permitted I8.7I.060 Uses Requiring Use Permits 18.71.070 Lot Area 18.71.080 Maximum Building Coverage 18.71.090 Front Yard 18.71.100 Side Yards 18.71.110 Rear Yards 18.71.120 Automobile 18.71.130 Building Height Limit 18.71.1*0 Special Regulations Chapter 18.72 AC AGRICULTURAL CC3NSERVATK)N DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.72.010 Specific Purposes 18.72.020 Applicability of RegulatiofW 18.72.030 Permitted Uses 18.72.0*0 Conditional Uses 18.72.050 Site Development R^idatians 18.72.0^0 Parking and Loading 18.72.070 Special Requirements Chapter 18.7* P FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT REGULATIONS |S.7*.010 Specific Purposes |8.7*.020 Applicability id Regulations |8.7*.030 Permitted Uses I8.7*.0*0 Conditional Uses 18.7*.050 Site Development Regulations im Quiptcr IS.79 162 CENTER COItWWNC DISTRICT (C) REGULATWIO lS.fS.010 SpeciTtc Purpoae* IS.79.020 Applicability of Regulatiom •IS.79.030 Zoning Map Designation IS.TS.0%0 Use Limitations and Site Development Rcgidationa •CIWDtcr 1S.82 166 SITE AND DESIGN REVKW COMBININC DISTRICT RECULATlQfG (D) 1S42.010 Specific Purpoaes 18.S2.020 ApplicabUity of Regulatiora 18.82.030 Zoning Map Desi^tion 18.82.040 Design Ap^oval Retpiired 18.82.050 Application 1842.060 Action by Commission 1842.070 Action by Council Chapter 1843 167 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOAIMNG REGULATIONS 1843.010 Specific Purposes 1843.020 Applicability of Regulations 1843.030 Parking Assessment Districts 1843.040 Basic Regulations: Vehicle Parking 18.83.030 Basic Regulations: Bicycle Facilities 1843460 Schedule of Off-Street Parking and Bicycle Facility Requirements 1843470 Additional Requirements 1843.080 Adjustments to Requirements of ScheAiie 1843.090 Basic Regulations: Off-Street Loadir^ 1843.100 Schedule of Off-Street Loading Requirement* 18.83.110 Design Standard Chapter 1848 19J SPECIAL PROV1SK3NS AND EXCEPTK3NS 1848.010 Application 18.88.020 Accessory Uses and Facilities 1848.030 Location of Accessory Buildir^ 1848.040 Separation Between Buildings 18.88.050 Substandard Lots 18.88.060 Utility Easements •18.88.070 Water Course or Channel 1S.U.0S0 Measurements 18.88.090 Proyaction* into Yards m (Continued vU j II.U.ICK) Exceptions IS.tS.IIO Permitted Uses and Facilities in I!aquirc4 Yar4i lt.U.120 Permitted Yard Encroactwnents I S.tt. 1 JO Home Occupations IS.M.I JO Mo6iie Homes I I.U. I JO Hazardous Conditions ItJU. 160 Veiucle and E<|u<pment Repair and Storage Chapter It.SO ] VARIANCES AND CONCMTIONAL USE PERMITS 15.50.010 Duties of Zoning Administrator 15.50.020 Application for Variance or Conditianai Use Pertait IS.SO.OJO Public Hearing and Notice 15.90.050 Action by Zoning AiVninistrator , IS.90.0J0 Variance; Findings and Conditions 15.90.060 Conditianai Use Permit; Findings and Conditions 1S.90J)70 Effective Date 15.90.050 Revocation, Extension, Transferability, and Dwatioa 1S.90.0S7 Conditional Use Permits for Licensed Residential Care Homes 18.90.090 Reports 18.90.100 Variances in Conpmctian srith SubdivttMR 1S.90.II0 Temporary Uses IS.90.120 Sales of Alcoholic Beverages Ch^ter 18.92 i APPEALS 15.92.010 Appeal 15.92.020 FUing Procedure IS.92.0J0 Action by City Clerk and Stay of ProccedRigs 15.92.090 Hearing and Notification IS.92.OJO Action by Commission 15.92.060 Action by City Council IS.92.070 Resubmittal of Application jmas fW^OETESMlNATiaiS Of TIE DIRECTOR Of PLMRIIR6 AND COMHUHITY EMflRONNKT 18.93.010 RppMl ^ , 18.93.020 notice of Oatenainattaa 18.93.030 filing Procedure 18.93.040 Action by City Clerk and SUy of Proceedings 18.93.OSO Consideration and Notlflcatloa 18.93.060 Action by Coeailttlon 18.93.070 Action by the City Council 18.93.080 ResukeiitUl of Application Oiapter IS.99 NON< ONFORMINC. USES AND NOPICOMPLVINC PACH.ITKS IS.9S.0I0 General ApplKalion U.9S.020 Nmvnulorming Us» i Expansion IS.9S.0J0 Nonruiilorming liiei Change ll.9S.0S0 Nooronlormmg Usei Discontinuance IS.9S.OJO Monojnforming Utei Maintenam e and Repair of Farllity IS.9S.0M Noneonformiiig Usci Ri-plai emeni of ParilHy IS.9S.070 Nom onlormmg li«ei Required TermmaUen IS.ss.080 Moncomplying Fardityi Enlargement ft uilmiiedl REVISED It.9%.090 Noncomplyin* Facility? Maintenance and Repair IS.M.lOO Noncomplying Facility: Replacement IS.9«.110 Determination of Value IS.9a.l20 Determination of Age IS.9a.I30 Certificate of Use and Occupancy I8.9*.U0 Unsafe Buildings Chapter 18.95 NOfScONFORMING USE AMORTIZATION COMBINING DISTRICT (N> 18.95.010 Specific Purposes 18.95.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.95.030 Rer^irements for Establishment of District 18.95.090 Alternative SchedtJe for Termination of Nonconforming Use Chapter 18.98 AMENDMENTS TO ZONlMi MAP AND ZONING REGULATIONS 18.98.010 Amendments 18.98.020 Changes in District Boundaries 18.98.030 Application by Property Owners 18.98.090 Initiation by City 18.98.050 Action by Zoning Administrator 18.98.060 Notice of Public Hearing 18.98.070 Action by Commission 18.98.080 Changes in Regulations 18.98.090 Recommendations by Planning Commission 18.98.100 Action by City Council 18.98.110 Resubmittal of Application 18.98.120 Prezoning Chapter 18.99 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF MINOR CHANGES IN PROJECTS 18.99.010 Purpose of Chapter 18.99.020 Definition of Minor Change 18.99.030 Applicability of Chapter 18.99.090 Diversion of Ap^ications for Administrative Approval 18.99.050 Tollif^ td Time Periods 18.99.060 Review and Approval Process 18.99.070 Effect of Final Decision 18.99.080 Further Architectural Review Board Review 18.99^)90 Monthly Report Adaption, Purposes, and Enforcement is.oiuno Chapter lt.01 ADOPTION, PURPOSES, AND ENFORCEMENT 18.01.020 18.01.030 18.01.0M) 18.01.030 18.01.060 180)1.070 18.01.(»0 Adoption of Zoning Mop and Zoning Regulations Purposes Compliance with Regulations Regulations Minimal Conflict with Other Regulations Noncompliance a Public Nuisance Remedies Cumulative Penalty for Violations 18.01.010 Adoption of Zoning Map and Zoning Regulations This Title, hereby adopted, establishes comprehensive zoning regulations for the City of Palo Alto, which regulations shall consist of the following: A or set of m^is, known as the Zoning Map, establishir^ and delineat- ir^ varkHJS classes of districts within the incorporated territory of the City of Palo Alto, «wl (b) Regulations, known as the Zoning Regulations, governing the use of land wtd the placement of buildir^ and improvements within the various classes el districts. The Zoning Map »id Zoning Regulations shall govern the use of land, including the construction, alteration, movement, replacement, or maintenance of buildings; the conduct of residential, commercial, inAistrial, and piMic service activities) the height, bulk, and placement of buildings and uoes on each Mtet the provison of open ipare, amenities, rfl-street parking and loading) the rclationth^ between buUAngs and uaes on adieming sites or within adfeining It.0l.0l0-lt.01.0«0 fttf—« districtat and such further aapecta of land uic and development aa are appropriate to attain the purposes of this Title. The ptrposes of this Title shall be to promote and protect public headtiv safety, peace, morals comfort, convenience, and general welfare, induing tfie followir^ more particularly specified purposes (a) To further, promote, and accomplish the objectives policies and programs of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. (b) To lessen congestion and assure convenience of access; to secure safety from fire, flood, and other dangers; to provide for adequate public health, sanitation, and general srelfare; to provide for adequate light, air, siailigjht, ««d environmental amenities; to promote and encourage conservation of scarce resources; to prevent overcrowding ol land and imdue concentration of population; to facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive, and harmonious community; to attain a desirable balance oi residential and employment opportunities; and to expedite the provision of adequate and essential public services to the community. 1S.01.030 iance with Reculatipm No land shall be used, and no lacUity, stfucture, or building shaU be erected, construcMd, enlarged, altered, moved, or used in any district, as ihosm upon ttw zonif^ map, except in accord with the regulauana cttabinfisd by tfia Titlob 11.01.000 Reeulations Minimal In interpreting and applyiiq; die provisions of tfut Title, untO« Odwrwtia staMd. the provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, and the general weHare. Adoption, Purpoaes, and Enforcwnont IS.OI.OX)-lt.OI.OSO IS.01.030 Conflict with Other KoKutations Where conflict occurs between the regulations established by this Title and the provisions of any other law, title, ordiiwxre, code or other regidation effective within the City, the nnore restrictive of any such provisions shall apply. It is not intended that this Title shall interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, or other agreement now in effect, provided, however, that where this Title imposes a greater restriction than imposed or required by any other law, title, ordinance, code, or other regulation, or by any easement, covenant, or i^eement, the provisions of this Title shall apply. IS.01.060 Noncomplitfice a Public Nuisance Any building constructed, altered, moved, replaced, or otherwise maintained, or any use of property in a manner contrary to the provisions of this Title, shall be and the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance, and the City Attorney shall commence such action or actions proceeding or proceedings as may be deemed appropriate by the City Attorney, for the abatement, removal, vwf enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law, and shall take such other steps and diall apply to such court or courts as may have iunxliction to grant such relief as will abate and remove such building or use and restrain artd enjoin any person, firm, or corporation from constructing, altering, moving, replacing, or otherwise mamtaimng any building, or using any property in a manner contrary to the provisions of this Title. 18.01.070 Remedies Cumulalive All remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not esclusive. IIU)I.(M Penalty far Violations Any person, firm, nr rorporatian violaling any provision of this Title iliall be guilty at a misdemeanor and upon conviction dtereof shall be punishable by a Adoption, Purposes, and Enforcement II.0I.M0 fine of not more than five hundred doilan, or by bnpritonment in the Swta Clara County jaii (v • M'"' eMccetttng six months, or by botfi such fine and imprisonment. Such person, firm, or corporation shall be deemed guilty ot a separate offense for each and every day dura^ any portion of which such violation of this Title is conunitted, continued, or permitted by such person, firm, or corporation and diall be punishabte as herein provided. Def imtioos Sections* Chapter IS.M DEFINITIONS Purpose and Applicability. CeneriJ Rules for Construction o( Langu^. 18.04.010 18.04.020 18.04.030 Definitions. 18.04.010 Pure Blic^ility The purpose of this Ch^ter is to promote consistency and precision in the mterpeeution of the zoning regi^ations. The meaning and construction of words and phrases defined in this Chapter shall apply throughout the nning regulations, except where the context of such words or pfvascs clearly indicates a different meaning or construction. 18.04.020 General Rules for Construction of Lamuaee The followiny general rules of construction shall apply to the text of the zoning regulations: (a) The partictdar shall cuntrid the general. (b| In case of any difference of me«ur^ or implication between the text 9l any provision and any caption or illustration, the text shall control. (r) The word "siuK'* is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word "may" is discretionary. (d) References m the masculine and femmine genders art interchangeaMe. I1.04.020-U.M.030 (c) VorA uMd ^ tlw pretent tente inchide the future, and wordi uacd in the staigular include the piurai, and the plural the singtdar. unlcta the context dearly mhcates the conuary. (f) The words "activities" and "facilities" include any part thereof. (g) Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, the following conjinctions shall be interpreted as follows: (1) "And" indicates that all collected items or provisions shall apfriy. (2) "Or" imhcates that the connected items or provisions may apply sii^ly or in wty combination. (3) "Either «. or" indicates that the connected items or provisions shall apply singly but not in combination. Oi) The word "district" means a general district or a comMnbtg tfistrict established by this Title, unless otherwise indicated by specific refer ence to another kind of district. (i) All public dficials, bodies, and agencies to which reference is made are those of the City of Palo Alto ladess otherwise indicated. (j) The word "City" means the City ot Palo Alto. H.Q».030 Definitions REVISED [raft Zoning OrtfInane# T#it Definitions Chapter 18.04 Word or Phrase 7) 8) 8) a) 8) b) 9) 10) 11) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23) 24) 25) (26) 27 28 29 30 (30 (a) <31 (32 (33 (37 (37 (a) Abandon Abutting Accessory Building Accessory Dwelling Addition Administrative Office Services Alley Alteration Incidental Alteration Structural Alteration Animal Care Automotive Service Station Automotive Services Basement Bicycle Parking Space Block Breezeway Building Business or Trade School Cellar Chang# of Use Church College or IMIversIty Combining District Comaerclal Parking Coanerclal Recreation Community Center Convalescent Facility Corporation Yard Covered Day Care Center Day Care Home Family Day Care Home Daylight Plane Drive-ln Service Dwelling Unit Eating & Drinking Services Enclosed Equipment Yard Facility Accessory Facility KtViitu Stctlow 18.3*.03C Woro or PtirtM 37 (b)Noncowplying Facility 1237 (c)Principal Facility 1238Famlly1239Financial jervice 1240Floor Area Ratio 1241Full Cash Value 1342General Business Office 1343General District 1344General Busimss Service 1345Grade1346Gross Floor Area 1347Guest Cottage 1448Height14 49 Hoae Occupation 1450Hospital14 51 Hotel 14 52 Impervious Area 14 53 Landscaping 1553 (*Interior Landscaping 15 S3) (b)Perimeter Landscaping 15 54)Loading Space 15 55 Lodging 15 56 Lodging Unit 15 57 Lot or Site 16 57 («Corner Lot 16 57 (b Flag Lot 16 57 (c Interior Lot 16 57 (d Through Lot 16 58 Lot Area 16 59 Lot Coverage 16-A 59 (•Single Family Residential Use 16-A 59 (b All Other Uses Except Single- Family Residential 16-A (60 Lot Depth 17 61 61 • Lot Line 17 Front Lot Line 17 61 b Interior Lot Line 17 61 c Rear Lot Line 17 61 <t Side Lot Line 17 61 •Street Lot Line 17 62 Lot of Record 17 63 Lot Width 17 64 Manufacturing 17 65 Medical Office 18 66 Mobile Home 18 67 Mobile Home Park 18 68 Motel 18 REVISED n.M.030 l>»r< or WinMMt 91 (92) (93) (94) (95) (96) (97) (97) {*) (97) (b) (97) (c) 97 (d 97) (e) (97) (f) (98) 69) Nyltiplt Fwlly Us« 70) Rtfghbortwod Mecrcdtion*! Center li 71) Net Flaor Atm 1< 72 Open 1' 173 Oppeclte 1' 174 Outdoor RecrcetlM Service 1< I 75 Perking Facility 1' I 76 Parking Space )' I 77 Personal Service 2( I 78 Private Educational Facility S 79 Professional Office K 80 Queue Line K 181 Recreational Vehicle 21 K Religious Institution K 83 Research 6 OevcIopMnt 2 84 Residential Care How 2 85 ReUil Service 2 85 (a) Extensive ReUII Service 2 85 (b) Intensive ReUII Servlu 2; 86 Screened i2l 87 Setback Line ft> 88 Shopping CenUr 12; 89 Single Faally Use 12! 90 Site 21 91 Structure K 92 Studio Duelling Unit 2: 93 Take-out Service 2: 94 Transportation Terminal 2: 95 Two Family Use 2: 96 Usable Open Space 2: 97 Use 2; 97 (a) Accessory Use 2i 97 (b) Nonconforming Use 2< 97 (c) Principal Use 2- 97 (d) Permitted Use 2‘ 97 (c) Conditional Use 2^ 97 (f) Change of Use 2* 98 Hirehousing t Distribution 2> 99 Hater Course 8ank 21 100 Yard t' 100 (a) Front Yard 2* 100 (b) Interior Yard 21 100 (c) Rear Yard 21 100 (d) Side Yard 21 too (e) Street Yard « Throughout Hus Title the fottowittg merdi and phrases dteH have die meaninis atcribed herein. (I) To coaae or dtscentmue a uae or activity without intont le teaiene. but eacluding tomporary or short-term mterrt^lHm to a lae ar activity Aemg permda ^ remsuteltng, mamtaming, or othorwiso irngr-m, or remranging a (acility. ar during normal perioda ol vacaUan ar aoaaonal timmm. REVISED DrfinitMm lt.0*.0)0 1 (2) Abutting; Having property or district lines in comnion. 2 ) (3) Accessory Building; A building which is incidental to and customarily % associated with a specific principal use or facility, and which meets the 5 applicaMe conditions set forth in Chapter 18,U. 6 7 (%) Accessory Dwelling; A dwelling unit accessory to a principal use on a site t and intended for occig»ncy by persons residing therein by reason of 9 employment of one or more occupants on the same site. 10 11 (5) Addition; Any construction which increases the size of a hwlding or 12 facility in terms of site coverage, height, length, width, or gross floor wea. 13 lb (6) AAninistrative Office Services; Offices and service facilities performing 13 headquarters, regional, or other level mwsagemcnt and administratiye Ib services for firms and institutions. 17 II (7) Alley; A public or private vehicular way less than 12.2 meters (bO feet) wi 19 width affording a secondary means of vehicular access to abutting 20 property. 21 22 (I) Alteration; Any construction or phystcal change m the internal arrange* 23 ment of rooms or the supporting members of a building or structure, or 2b change in relative position of buildings or structures on a site, or substan* 23 tial change in appearance of any building or structure. fa} IncwtentaJ Alteration; Any alteration to interior partitions or interior sigsporting members of a strut ture which does not increase the struc tural strength of the structure; any alteration to electrical, pitanbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, or other utility services, fia- tures, or appliances; any addition, closing, or chants in size of doors or windows in the eatcrior walls; or any replacement of a builAng farads which does not increase the structural stret^th of the structure. Minittom (b) StructuflJ Altf ttaw Any alteration not deemed m incidental alteration. (9) Ammal Caret A uae provi^ng grooming, housing, me^al care, or ether night or dwrt-terro boarding / indoor or outdoor kcrmels, and senrices. (10) Automobile Service Station; A use providing gasoline, oil, tires, small parts and accessories, and servicing incidental thereto^ for automobiles, light trucks, and similar motor vehicles. (11) Automotive Services; A use engaged in sale, rental, service, or major repair of new or used automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats motorcyclea, recreational vehicles, or other similar vehicles, includit^ tire recap^ng, pamting, body and fender repair, and engme, transmission, air conditioning, arMi glass repair and replacement, and similar services. (12) Rasementi That portion of a buildup between floor and ceUii^ which is partly below and partly above grade, but so located that the vertical distance from grade to dte floor below is less than the vertic^ distwee from grade to ceiling. (13) Bicycle Parkina Space; An area specifically reserved and intended for parking of a bicycle, accessible to the user independently of wiy other bicycle parking space, and induing such aiMtienal features or conven iences at specified by this Title. (I*) (Mock! Any lot or group of contiguous lots bounded on all sides by streets, railroad rights-ol-way, or waterways, and not travmed by any street, railroad right-of-way, or sraterway. HhViSED OHMtiem It^M •<1S A hiiWi"t » ip«cific portion ihrrrot, not o*w J.7 motor* (12 lerO m (lotcN at *e rid** lino, mhi€h connnctt t»o othororiM taporalo Imilifit^i and otiicli It «•« "*«»• «»»•" » porettrt tnckMod M pirimrtir. miitding the mH iwfaco* o< «* b>dl*mt lo connocMd. (It) Any structure used or intendrd (or u^portinc or itioltoring any MO or occt#ancy. (17) Bminc** or Trade School; A uk eacept a ceOetf or imiverMty prooMni education or training in butineu. commercM^ language, or other itmilar activity or pMtuit, and not otherwiio defined a* a homo acctpation or private educational lacdity. (It) Cellar: That portion of a buildinq botueen floor and celling iWch 1$ uholly or partly belou 5rade and to located that the vertical distance frooi grade to the floor below is egual to or greater than the vertical distance froa grade to ceiling. (Jft Oi—r oi Uoet The rcptaccment o( an ciisling use by a new uac. or a chary in the natwe of an eaisting uae, but not mrlurhiti a change al ownership, lerMtcy, or management where die previou* nature ad die uae, line of business, or other tunciion is substantiaUy imchange^ (S^Sction It.or.OM (97) through (97){f). pages 23 and 24.) 20 (Itl Ctnrciu A Me providit^ larilities lor regular organited rciigieM worship and rcligiaM education mcidental thereto, but eschidmg a private aducatianal facility. A property .tai eaemption ehtamed pursuant te Section Xl) of Articio XIH of the Constitution of the Sute of Calitornia and Section 2W of the Revenue end Taaalion Code of the Suie of California, or successor legislation, shall canttitute pruna facie evutmce that such use i* a church aa defined herehu (w Collegr or University! An educational matltution af hi^ laarning which •flais a course of studieo designr^ lo cuhnm-io m the iatuence of o de^oe os delmod by SKlion 29g02 of the education Cade of the Sutc at Cahtarma, ar tuccetsor lagtatetian. m) r.pMUnw„ nistrictt A distfirt oslaMished by duo Tillo. which may ba i^pMed IB a lot ar paman thereof only In romhinotum with o genrrol ------------- revised MtaMam IS^^M #istTict. Hon one perticn M«cr«0f. ^strict mmf to Wm emm M m £) Commfrcui Parkiwc A uw pro«Mlfi( parhing and storage ol motor «o> Mcles on a fe« or for-grof it ba^ as a princi^ yse and not secs war)) ta a parsaitttd or canifctional uaa. M) Commercial Kecreatlaw A asa proeidbig rscreation, smussmmt. ar entertainment services, Inchidhig theaters, beeriing lanes, billiard parlor% skating arenas, and similar services, operated on a private or for-profit bsaii, but CBcluding uses defined as outdeor recreation servicM, I Community Contort A place, structure, area, or etfter facBity used far and providing religious, fraternal, social and/or recreatkaial pragfima generall)) open to the public and designed to accommodate and serve signs- ficant segments of the comnHmitr. » (H) Cottv,Cortvale scant Fadlitirt A use other than a residential care home providfatg in^tient services far persons reguirmg regular medical attention, but not providing surgical or emergency medical services. IH) Coraoraticn Yard; See "Equipment Yard”. a • (22) Coveredi A space roofed or permanently covered by a structure having lew dtan )0 percent open penetration to dw *y. 29 A day care caMar for tha aldarly, or a CBD Day Care Centari 2 facility liccMod by «te state for daytime care of more than 10 persons. This term includrs nursery schoolt, pre-schools, and timilw (acuities. » iWI Day Care Homei Uw of a dwelling vmit or portion thereof licensed by die state (or daytime care of to ( oersons. including children direugh age i« within the famUy occupying such dsmllmg wiit. This term includrs nursery tchaol^ pre-scheets, and similar facUitict, (10) (a) fanily occopylnfl tuck duelling unit. TMi Ur- aurtary schoolt, pra-schooU. and tinllar * l*slly Day Cara Hone for tha aldarly need net bo SUtd Itcansod. >1.1 Mutlrattans, pg. »•)!. D C W Dvfinitiom II.M.030 31 I *(>•)Davluht Plane: An inclined plane, beginning at grade or at a stated height above grade at a property line, and eatcndinf into the ute at a stated upward angle to the horizontal, which may limit the height or horizontal extent of structures at any specific point on the site srhere the daylight plane it more restrictive than the height limit or the muMiman yard applicable at such point on the site. I Drive-In Service; A feature or characteristic of a use mvoivtng sales of products or provision of services to occtgiants in vehicles, mchjding drive-in or drive-up windows and drive-through services such as mechanical automobile washing. Dwelling Unit; A room or group of rooms including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation facilities, constituting a separate and independent housekeepir^ unit, occupied or intended for occupancy by one family on a non-transient basis and having not more than one (1) kitchen. Eatir^t and Drinking Service; A use providing preparation and retail sale of food and beverages including restaurants, fountains, cafes, coffee shops, sandwich shops, ice cream parlors, taverns, cocktail lounges, and similar uses. (See definitions (32) wd (93).) Encloeedi A covered space fully surroimded by walls, includir^ wtmlowa, doors, and similar openings or architectural feature^ or an open space of less than 9.3 square meters (100 square feet) fully surrounded by a buildHtg or walls exceeding 2.4 meters (S feet) in height. Equipment Yard: A use providing lor maintenance, servicing, or storage of motor vehicles, equipment, or supplies; or for the dispatching of service vehiclcsi or Attribution of supplies or construction materialt required m connection with a business activity, public utility service, transportation service, or similar activity. The term "eqsapment yard” shall include a cortsuuction materials yard, corporauon yard, vehicutar lorvico cantor, or similar use. *Soe Supplemental Illustrations, pg. 3^92.RtVIStU Minil lt.W^ M Facility! A stnictiv*.or otiter ptiyiical centrivwcc or efeiact. PacUityi A facility which is incidcntai to, and customarily associated srith, a specified principal facUity, and which meets Ihe applicable conditions set forth in Chapter IS4t. IP) WoncomalyMm Facility; A facility which is in violation oi any at tfie site development regidatiora or other regulations established by this Title, but was lasrfuily existing on the date of adoption of this Title or arty amendments hereto, or the application of any hstrkrt to the property immlyed, by reason of which adoption or application the facUity became noncomply^ (Sec definition for Nonconformmg Use on page 2t, Section IS.M.030 (97Nbl. (c) PrkKipal Facilityt A main budding or other facility wl^ is designed and constructed for or oco^ied by a principal use. 38 (IF) Family! An in«vidual, or two or more persons aU of whom are related to each other by blood, marriage, or adoption, ^us not more than three O) additional persom unrelated to the foreg^ (including, but not limited to, Mty combination of renters, foster children, household smpleysei or other residents) livii^ together in a dwelling unit as a single housekeeping imit. The term “family" shall not be construed to include a fraternity, sorority, club, or otfwr grot^ of persons occupying a hotel, lodging house, or institution of any kind. 19(It) Finw:ial Servicei A use providing financial services to indiviAials, firms, or other entities. The mrrn “financial service" mcludss banks, savings and loan institutions, loan and len^ activities, and similar services. The mesimum ratio of groos floor area on a site to ttw total site area. •gee Supplemental lUustrauons, pg. RtVISED Dvfinitiom ItUM.OlO 41 M) Full C<sh Valuei The term "full cash value* shall have the meaning as signed to it in the Revenue and Taxation Code for property taxation purposes. 42 W) General Business Officet A use principally provi«ng services to individ uals firms or other entities inclwfing but not limited to real estate, mnirance, property management, investment, personnel, travel, wd similar services and including business cdfkres of public utilities or other activities svhen the service rendered is that customarily associated with admini strative office services. 43 (4?) General Districtt A district created by this Title establishing basic regula tions governing land use and site development. Not more than one general district designation shall apply to the same portion of a lot 44 W) General Business Service! A loe engaged in sales, servicing, installation, md repair services, or the performance of activities and services of the general nature described herein, including printing, blueprinting and pub lishing, commercial b^ceries, creameries or catering, cabinetry and fur niture repair, bulk cleaning and laimdry services, lumber, plumbing, elec trical, sheet metal, and other construction and building materials and automobile parts and supplies. The term "general business service" excludes uses wholly or primarily cng^ied in sale (d such products or services directly to consumers. 45 (44) Grade: The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line, or when the property line is more than l.t meters (i feet) from the building, between the builibng and a line 1.5 meters (5 feet) from die bwlding. (49) Gross Floor Areai The total enclosed area of all fleers ef a builAng, measured to die outside surfaces of exterior walls, and including halls, stairways, olovator shafts, service and mechanical e<tui|imenl rooms, tight wells or courts defined as enclosed, and basemeni>^ attic areas dtemed usable by the Auilding Official or habitable by the Uniform building Codrvn building ( odrv reT/ised (Mimtiora 11^410 (••) G«»«t Cotta«e« An nccesaory buiMnt containim a Mging unit urMwrt [ kitchen facUiti**, and um<I to houMt eccationtf viiiten or nan payli I gunts of the occupants of a dwcllk<g tnt on the same litt. * 48 ( •(8J9 Heiahti The vertical Stance above "gr*^ ^ ^ highest pomt of the i coping of a f Ut roof or to the deck line of a maraard roof or to the averafp r height of the hi^iest gable of a pitched or h^ped roof. The measirentant I may be taken from the hi^wst ad|oining sidewalk or growtd surface wiMn t a 1.5 meter (5 loot) horizontal distance «rf the exterior vmll of the buildbig, 10 when such sidewalk or ground surface is not more than 3.0 meters (10 feet) II above pade. The height of a stepped or terraced buil^ is the mmaitmm 12 height of any segment of the bmlding. 13 49 14 («g| Home Occupation: An accessory activity conAKted in a dwelling imt I) solely by the occupants thereof, in a manner incidental to residential 14 occupancy, in accord with the provisions of this Title. (Sad raoalatlons for Hum Occi^tlons In Section 18.88.130 on pagdt 201 and 202.)17 50 18 (aot Hospital; A facUity provi^ medical, psychiatric, or twgical SM-viccs lor I* sick or inpnd persons primarUy on an in-patient basis, and inchiding 20 Miliary faculties for out-pati«it and emergency treatment, dugnostic 21 services, hainii^ research, adminitfratiorH artd services to patMnts, em- 22 ptoyees, or visitors. » 51 24 (301 Hoteli A facUity contaWng rooms or groips of rooms, generally without 23 individual kitchen lacUities, used or intended to be ueed foe use by tern- ad porvy overnight ocetpents, whether on s trensient or residential occupancy 27 basis, and whether or net eating lacUitiee arc avaUabte on Ae premises. 28 The term -hoteT #«aU include e motel, motor hotel, towiet court, or timi- r» lar mm, but shell not include mobile heme perks or similar use. V) ^ 31 (M Unnervieue Areai The portion el land on e lot that it covered by stnehooe, 32 paved surfaces, imeovored perches or umUer cover and le incapable of 33 being penetrated by water imder norm^ circumstences. •5eo Supplemental Uluttratiena, pg. 24-32. D C W I C C Q Oefimtiem IS.0t.030 Ml LandacwMfw An area devoted to or developed «td maintained with native or exotic plwitings ground cover, gardens, trees, shrubs, and other plant materials decorative outdoor landscape elements pools fountains, water features paved or decorated surfaces of rock, stone, brick, block, or similar material (exclutfing driveways parking, loading, or storage areas), and sculptural elements •(a) Interior tOTdscaoinai As applied to parking and loading facilities or to similar paved areas a landscaped area or ar^ within the shortest circumferential line defining the perimeter or exterior boundvy the parking or loadirtg ares or similar paved area, excluding driveways or walkways providing access to the facility. *(b) Perimeter Landscapinn; As applied to parking and loading facilities or to similar paved areas, a landscaped area adjoining and outside the shortest circumferential line defining the exterior boundary of a parking or loading area, or similar paved area, excluding driveways or walkways providing access to the facility. 54 (M) Loading Space: An area used for loa<^ or wsloading of goods from a vehicle in connection sdth the use ol the site on which such space is located. 55 (It) Lodging! The fM’mshing of rooms or groups of rooms within a dwelling unit or guest cottage to persons other than members of the family residiry in said dwelling unit, or in the case of a guest cottage, a dwelling unit on the same site, lor overnight occupancy on a residential occupancy basis whether or not meals are provided to such persons. Lodging shall be subject to the residential density requirements of the district in which the use IS located. 56 12 (U) Lodging Unit! A room or group of rooms used or intended lor use by over* 11 ni^t orcupants as a ungle tout, whether on a transiant or resutsntial |« occupancy boats, and whether located in a hettl or a dwetlmg taut prov^ing *5ee Supplemental Illustrations, pg. 26*32. DsfMtiem IIUMU>30 hHigtag- Where designed or used for occupancy by more than two persona, each two persons edacity shaU be deemed a separate lodging imit. For «» purpose of determine residential density, each two lodging units shaU be considered the equivalent of one dwelli)^ imit. 57 (gig Lot or Sites A parcel land consisting of a single lot of record, uaed or intended for use imder the regulations of this Title as one site for a use or a group of uses. •(a) Comer Lott A lot ^tutting two or more streets having an angle of intersection oi 135 degrees or less. A lot abutting on a curved street or streets shall be considered a comer lot if strai^ loses drasm from the intersections of the side lot lines with the street lines to the midpoint of the street frontage meet at an interior angle ol 133 degrees or less. •W 1 oti A lot havii^ access to a street by means of a private drive way or a parcel (d land and not otherwise meeting the retpurements of this Title for lot width, or a lot defined as a "rear lot" by Title 21. • (c) bsteriof Lot; A lot abutting ofdy one street. • (d) Thro««h Lot: A lot other than a corner lot abuttmg more than one 25 Lot Area: The area of a lot measured horiaontally between bounding lof » lines, but escluCbng any portion ^ a fl^ lot providing acceu to a street 27 ««d lyifw betsrecn a front lot line and the street, and excluding any portion 2t of a lot within the lines ^ any natural atnMHMH|iuglMrtxnuNHl 29 water course, river, ttrean. creek. ^ waterway, channel, or flood control or drainage easeaent. 31 3* ‘ gmgj^mjflUMiiMUMinwuiiiiwMMiMimmwtmi •See Sup^emental Illustrations, pg. 20-32. , _ “ KtVlbtD Definitions (S9) lot Coyereqe: (a) Single Filly BesKutlel Usn; The total land area eltliln a site that Is covered by buildings. Including all projectlom except the exterior or outemost 1.2 neters (4 feet) of ai|y eave or roof overhang, but excluding ground level paving, landscaping features, and open recreational facilities. (b) All Other Uses Except Single Fanlly Res1<tent1a1: The total land area within a site that Is covered by buildings, excluding all projections, ground level paving, landscaping features, and open recreational facilities. REVISED Definitions lt.M.010 *(M Lot Depth; The horizontal distance from the midpoint of the front lot line to the midpoint of the rear lot line, or to the most distant point on any other lot line where there is no rear lot line. 61 (SCI Lot Line; Any boundary of a lot. • (a) Front Lot Line; (>i an interior lot, the lot line abutting a street, or on a comer lot, the shorter lot line abuttir^ a street, or on a through the lot line abutting the street providing the primary access to the lot, or on a flag lot, the interior lot line most parallei to and nearest the street from which access is obtained. • (b) biterior Lot Line; Any lot line not abutting a street. • (c) Rear Lot Line; The lot line not intersecting a front lot line which is most distant from and most closely parallel to the front lot line. A lot hounded by only 3 lot lines will not have a rear lot line. • (d) Side Lot Line: Any lot line sduch is not a front or rear lot line. • (e) Street Let Linet Any lot Itrte abutting a street. 62 (U) Lot of Record; A lot which is part of a subdivision recorded in the office of the County Recorder, or a lot or parcel described by metes and bound* which has been so recorded. 63 •<«J) Lot Width! The horizontal distance between side lot lines, measured at the required front setback line. 30 (Cl) Manufacturif^i A uac engaged in the manufacture, predominantty from 31 previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including 32 processirHi, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging of such prm 33 ducts, md incidental storage, sales, and ^uibution of such products, and *$ee St^plementaJ illustrations, pg. U~^2. Defmitions incidental storafe, sal«s, and ^stribution at such products, but nrliirth^ basic industrial processing at csUacted or raw materials, prnrirsim utilizing inllammable or explosive materials (Le.^ materials which ^te easily imder normal manufacturiry conditions), and processes which create hazvdous or commonly rea^nized ollensiyc conditions. 65 (id) Medical Office; A use providing consultation, diagnosis, therapeutic, preventative, or corrective personal treatment services by doctors, den tists and similw practitioners of medical and healing arts for hum«is licensed for such practice by the Sute of California. 66 Od) Mobile Homer A vehicle or other structure fM>ricated off-site and trws- portable on permanently attached or detachable wheels or on a truck or other conveyance, intended for use as a dwellir^ unit, and containir^ a complete kitchen, sanitary facilities and utilities for connections to on site service connections The term 'Vnobile home” does not irtclude modular dwellings intended for assembly ots-site and not desisted for subsequent or repeated relocation. 67 (66) Mobile Home Park; A residential facility arranged or equipped lor the accommodation of two or more mobile homes *ith spaces for such mobile homes available for rent, lease, or purchase, and providing utility services and other facilities either separately or in common to mobile home spaces therein. 68 (62) Motelt See ”HoteT. 69 (66) Multiple Family Uset The use ol a site for three or more dsvellH^ laiits which may be in the tame builibng or in separate buildings on die same site. I Neigf^orhoed Hecreational Centeri A privately owned or operated use providing, primarily lor residents of the surrounding ares facilities for recreational or cultural activities, including lessons and instructions inci dental thereis Defimtiom lt.0«.0S0 (W) Net Floof Ar«»« Th* net cncloicd floor vm uMd or capable d uae tor any activity, eacluibnf walls, stairways, elevatar shafts, sw^vtce and mech> vucal equipment rooms, corridors or halls providinf common accMa to more d»n one use, and incnclosed porches or balconies. 72 (JtB Open; A space on the ground or on the roof of a structure, uncovered artd utencloaed. 73 (n) Opposite; As used with respect to relative location of two sites, property which is separated less thjm 30.5 meters (100 feet) bi a street, alley, creek, drainageway, or other separately-owned right of way, and which would be considered abutting based on projection of side lot lines to the centerline of such separatif^ right of way. 74 (iq) Outdoor Recreation Service; A privately owned or operated use providing facilities for outdoor recreation activities, including golf, tennis, swim- ming, ridiiq, or other outdoor sport or recreation, operated predominantly in the open, except lor accessory or incidental enclosed services or facilities. 75 (pq Parkina Facility; An area on a lot or within a building, or both, including one or more parking spaces together with driveways, aisles, turning and maneuvering areas, clearances, and similar features, and meeting die requirements establidied by this Title. The term >vkmg facUity* shall include parking lots, garages, and parking structures. Parking Soacet An area on a lot or within a building, used or intended for uac for parkiiq oi a motor vehicle, haviiq permanent means of access to «id from a public street or alley independently of any other parking ipacc, and located m a parkirq facility meeting the requirements established by this Title. The term "parking space" is equivalent to the term "parking stall" and does not include ikiveways, aisles, or other features comprising a parking facility as defined in this Chapter. Dcfinitiom (M* Sfvicet A uw provkHni wrvicw el ■ ptnanai comentencc Mtura. cleank^ rtpeir, or mIm incMlental ttwrcto^ mt ndudint art, dwcc. or mamc atudioa, beauty aftd bartwr iho^ tftoc repair, »e«-*er»ice laut*y and clc«t^ service*, laundry and clcar^ picti-up sutiens (wttere bulk cle«ur« »»d servicing is done eisesrtiere), repair and fitting of clettic* and persenal acceseorie*. copying, and similar services. 78 it Private Educational PacUityt A privately owned school, including school* owned md operated by rcligiouB organizations, irflcring instruction in the several branches of learning and study retpared to be taught in the ptMic schools by the Education Code of the State oi California. pg| Professional Office; A use provuhng professional or conaulting services In the field* of law, architecture, design, engmeering, accowting, and simdar professions. 80 fpg| Queue Linet An area for Mmporary parking and lu^ of motor vehicles while awaiting a service or odter activity. 81 HQ) Recreational Vehiclet A vehicle towed or self-propelled on its own chassis or attached to the chassis of another vehicle and designed or used for temporary dwelling, recreational or sporting ptapoaes. The term recrea tional vehicle shall mdude, but thaU not be limited to, Uavel trailert. pieli. ewnpers, cwnpmg trailert, motor coach homes, converted trucks and buses, and boats and boat trailers. 82 _____ m) Reliaious Institutioni A seminary, retreat, monastery, conference center, or similar use for the conduct of religiouB activity including accessory houaiiv incidental thereto, but cscluding a private educational facUity. Any such use for which a property taa asemption has been obtained pursuant to Section J(f» of Article XIII of dw Constitution of dw Slate of Calilomia and Section 20* of the Revenue and Tasation Cad* of the Stem of CaUlomta, or successor legislatioss « which Is used in connsetion add* any church which has received such an eeomption, thad be prim* facie praaienad to be a religious Institutions. Definitiora il^.030 831 (ggi Rwearch mtd Developnwnti A uie ensAged m »t«djr, testing, design, 2 analysis, and espenmental development ol products, processes, or 3 services, including incidental manufacturing of products or provision of e services to others. (84) Residential Care Hope: Use of a duelling unit or portion therMf licensed by the State of California or County of Santa Clara, for care of up to six aaiiulatory persons requiring pedical care or other assistance, including overnight occupancy or care for extended tine periods, and including all uses defined in Sectiwis 5115 and 5116 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, or successor legis lation. Retail Servicet A use engaged in providing retail sale, rental, service, processing, or repair of items primarily intended for conswner or household use, includir^ but not limited to the followings Groceries, meat, vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, candy, and other food products; Ikpior and bottled goods; household cleaning and mamtenance products drugs, cards, and stationery, notions books, tobacco proihicts, cosmetics, and specialty items flowers plants hobby materials household pets and stgsplies, and handcrafted items apparel, jewelry, fabrics and like items cwneras, photography services household elec tronic equipment, records, sporting equipment, kitehcn utensds home furnishii^ and appliances »t stgiplies and framing, »ts and antiques paint and wallpaper, carpeting and floor coverii^ interior decorating services office Mgsfdies musical instruments hardware and homeware, and garden supplies bicyclesj and automotive parts and accessories (excluding service and installation). (*) Extensive Retail Servicet As used with respect to pwking require ments a retail sales use having more than 75 percent of the gross door area used for display, sales related storage of bulky commodities including household furniture and appliances himbw and building materials carpetirq; and floor coverii.g, air conditienini and heating equipment, and similar goods which uses have demon- strabto low parkii« dmand generation per square loot of groM fleee . - s « ‘ 1“ '' 1\ L V . C 1 IM Mi tiara lt.0U>9e IW Rem! Sorvicw As um4 with rat^t to rtfaira* mcnta, reuil lervic* uw not tfofinotf m oatomira rotail toroiea. at foM Scraarad; ShtcMod, conceatata, and elfectivcty hiddin from view at an elevation to 2A meters (t feet) above ground level on adjoining aitea, or from adjoining streets, within 34) meters (10 feet) of the lot line, by a fence, wail, hedge, berm, or similar structure, architectural or tandscage feature, or combination thercol. Setbach Line: A lute within a lot parallel to a corr lot line. 17 which is the bound»y of any specified front, side, or rear yard, or a line II otlierwise established to govern the location of buildings, strucUeea, or !'i us'*s w th respect to lot lines, street lines, or other physical features, 20 Where no minifmim front, side, or rear yards are specified, the letbadt 21 line shall be coterminous with die correspondMg lot lira. 22 21 /aw\*>hopcinK ( enter; A gtoup of commercial establishments, planned, devel- n ^oped, ow-H-d, or managed as a unit, with ofl-street parking provided on die 2S „tr, and having a total gross floor area of not less than W,f03 sguara 2b meters (1,000,000 square feet) and a total site area of not lest than ».3 27 hectares (» acres). 2t rt (fl(j Sawte Family I’tet The use ef a site fur only one dwellMg unit. 10 »• V-“Lot,- rII L t I U 4. U REVISED Osftnltlora lt.M.010 (91) Structirgi That which is built or constructed, edifice or butldtag of «ty kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of ports joined together in some de^^ite manner. (See definition (or Facility on page 12, Section IS.04.030 Md. (f2) Studio Dwelling Unit; A dwelling wilt consisting of o single habitable room for living and sieepir^ purposes, phis vKillary kitchen and bath facilities. (93) T^e-Out Service; A feature or characteristic of eating and drinking services which encourage or allow, on a regular basis, consumption of food and beverages outside of a building, such as in outdoor seating areas where regular table service is not provided, hi vehicles parked on the premises, or off the site. (99) Transtxytation Terminal; A depot, terminal, or transfer facility for passenger transportation services. (95) Two Family Use; The use oi a site for two dwelling laiits, which may be within the same building or separate buildings. (9*) Usable Open Space; Outdoor or unenclosed area on the ground, or on a roof, balcony, deck, porch, or terrace, designed and accessible for outdoor living, recreation, pedesUian access, or landscaping, but escludmg parking facilities, driveways, utility or service areas, or any required front or street side yard, and excluding any space with a dimension of less than 2.1 meters (7 feet) in any direction or an area of less than 7A square meters (10 square feet). (97) Umi The conduct of an activity, or the performance of a function or operation, on a site or in a building or facility. Definitiont U) Accesaory Use; A me which is incidental t«», and customvily mm- ciated with, a specified pr^ipal use, and which meets the appIkaMe conditions set forth in Chapter 18.S8. M Nonconform mg Usei A me which is not a permitted uae or conditional use authorized within the cfistrict in which it is located, but whkh was laarfully existing on the date of adoption of tius Title or any amendments hereto, or the apfdkation of any district to tfie property involved, by reason of whkh adoption or appikation the use became nonconforming. (S^ definition of Noncomplying Facility on page 12, Section lSJM.030(MKb). (c) Principal Use; A use which fulfills a primary function of a household^ establishment, iratitution, or other entity. M Permitted Usei A use listed by the regulations of any particular district as a permitted use within that district, and permitted therein as a matter of right when conducted in accord with the regulations establidied by this Title. (e) Conditional Use: A use, listed by the regulations of any particular distrkt as a conditional use widun that disukt and allowable therein, solely on a discretionary and conditional bmis, subject to issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, and to ail other regulations established by this Title. ) Change of Use: See 18.04.030 (19) on page 9. WarehouMiw Distributioni A use eng^ed in storage, MiP(iiMlm/WM distribution of manufactured products, ssgiplies, and aquipment, but exciw^ bidti storage of materials afikh arc MlaffunaMe or expioaive or whkh create hazardom or commonly recogntaad trffantive conditions. REVISED OtflRltlons M.01.030 •(99) Itottr Course Bank: The side of e witer course the top of «*1ch shell fee the top09raphfc line roughly peril lei to streeoi center line where tile side slopes Intersect the plane of the ground traversed by the Mter course. Where banks do not distingulshably end, the surrounding ^ ^ country being extension of the banks, the top of such banks shall be defined as determined by the Bul'dlng Official. lilt) Yards An area vithui a let, adioining a lot line, and meaMred horiaontaliy, and perpendicular to the lot line for a specified ^stance, open «id unobstructed except for activities and facilities allowed therein by this Title. •(a) Front Yard; A yard measured into a lot from the front lot Ibie, cxtendii^ the full width of the lot between side lot lines intersecting die front lot line. •ft) interior Yard; A yard adjoining an interior lot line. •(c) Rear YM-d; A yard measured into a lot from the rear lot line, extend ing between the side yards, provitted that for lots having no defined rear lot line the rear yard shall be measured into the lot from the rewmost point of the lot depth to a line parallel to the front lot line. •(d) Side Yards A yard measitfed into a let from a side lot line, cxnnding between the front yard and the rear lot line. ]0 *(0) Street Yardi A yard adjoining a street lot line. •See Supplemental UliMtrations, pg. 26-32. REVISED DtfMttani Sup^lamantal natratiom wt MO TA1I6 lujtmtwnom ZHTBUoa tan lMTERrc>R LOT X 7 I /ist' n / \/ lot Width and Dapth ! /■ OcfMttam Siypicmcntal lUustratMm , covsno, MR) BMCL06KD lIXOSTKATIOm wa *«.rr / . Definitions iMffl—iitnl lUnntrntic PORTION OF LOT NC5TTD Oe NaUDED WTME DE7PRMIWT1CN OF LOT AREA AND UX DIMENSIONS CEKTERLNEOF WHR COURSE' TOP Of or LINES ^ PLANE OF GROUND TRAVEPSEUEN ■nfe VltfffER COURSE 'voter cx)ur« e^wK* PROJECTED RANE TOP OF BANK WTER COJRee oiKcmm. o REVISED Designation and Establishment of Districts Chapter IS.(» DESIGNATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS Sections: lt.OC.OIO Designation of General Districts ltUM.020 Desiptation of Combining Districts 11^^30 References to Districts ISJnJMO Zoning Map and District Boundaries 18.01.030 Areas Not Shown on Zonir^ Map 18.08.060 Use and Interpretation of Zoning Map 18.08.070 Application of Regulations to Sites Divided by Zone Boundaries 11.08.010 Designation of General Districts The several classes of general districts into which the City is divided are desig nated as follows: Zonirw Mw Designation and District Name Chapter Number [Vsignation and Estabiitfwncnt o# Diitrkrts I8.08.030-1I.QS.O#0 ResidentMl Pistrict__ Restrlctiv* Refwence Most Restrictive R-1 (isn) R-I (W) R-1 (7*3) R-1 (6)0) RM-5 Least Restrictive 18.08.060 Zonirxt Map atxl District Boundaries The boundaries of districts established by this Title shall be shown upon the zoning map. The zoning map, and all amentfcnents, changes, and extensions thereof, and all legends, symbols, notations, references, and other matters shown thereon, shall be a p«t of this Title. The zoning map, as currently effective, and a record of all amendments, changes, and extensions thereof, shall be maintained as public record m the aitice of the building Official. The boundaries of each district as shosvn upon the zoning map, or amendments thereto, are hereby adopted, and the specific regulations established in this Title for each general district and combining district, and all other regulations applicable Rwrein as set forth in this Title, are established and declared to be in effect i^on all lands included within the boundaries of ea< h and every district at thoswi i^on the zoning map. Designation and EstaMiatanent ol Districts I8.0A.0V)-IS.0S.0M I8.(»U)30 Areas Not Shown on Zoning Map AH Iwds now or hereafter included within incarporated terriMir of the City, which lands are not included within a general ihstrict diown on the zoning map (d the City or are not shosm as prezoned to a general district in accord with ^icable provisions of dus Title, diall constittde R-1 Sin^ Family Residence Districts. 18.08.060 Use and Interpretation of ZoninK Map The following rules shall apply in the determination of the boundaries of any district shown on the zoning map. (a) Where boundaries are inhaled m approximately following street and alley lines, or other identifiable boundary lines, such lines shall be construed to be the district boundvy. Where such boundaries are indicated as withm street and alley lines, or within identifi^e rights-of>way or creeks, the center line thereof shall be construed to be the district boundary. M In wm^vided property, and where a disWict boundary divides a lot, the location <a the ihstrict boundary, unlcM the same tiHdl be indicated by dimensions, shaU be determined by use of ttw scale appearing on the zoning (c) A symbol, or symbols, indicating the classification of property on the zonir^ map shall in each iratance apply to the whole of the area within the ^strict boimdaries. (d) Where a public street, alley, or ri^t-of-way is officiaUy vacated or aban doned, the reytdations applicable to abutting preporty shall apply oquaUy to each half of such vacated or abandoned sueet, alley, or ri^t-of-way. (e) Should any uncertainty remain as to the lecaUon or moaning of a or other feature indicated ««on tfw zoning map, taid location or sImU be determined by the BuiMbig Official. Designation and Establishment of Districfs Il.0t^70 18.0S.070 ABp|i«-ation of Reaulations to Sites Divided by Zone Powiaries Vherever it is found, pursuant to Section I8.(».0M, dtat a tot or site is divided by the bouidary between (bstricts, the provisions of the zoning repjUtions ap^icable within each district shall apply to each portion of the ute situated in a sepvate (bstrict. RE Resktential EtUte District Regi^tians lt.lO.OIO-lt.10.030 Chapter lt.10 RE RESIC^NTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 11.10.010 Specific Purpose 11.10.020 Applicability erf Regulations 11.10.030 Permitted Uses 11.10.040 Conditional Uses 11.10.030 11.10.060 11.10.070 Site Development Regulations Parkir^ and Loading Special Requirements 18.10.010 Specific Purpoaes The RE Residential Estate District is intended to create and maintain single family living areas characterized by compatibility with the natu-al terrain and native vegetative environment. The RE DisUict provides locations lor activities most suit^y located in areas <rf very tow dansity or rural qualitiest. 11.10.020 Applicability of Regulations The specific regulations of this Chapter and the additional regulations and procedures established by Chapters 11.13 to ll.W, inclusive, shatl apply to ail RE Residential Estate Districts. 11.10.030 Permitted Uses The followirqi uses shall be permitted in the RE Residential Estate Districti (a) Single family use. (b) Accessory lacUittes and uses cultomardy mcidenial to permitted RE Rnidential EtUtc District Regulations It.l0j))0-l«.i0.0«0 (c) Home occi^tions, when accessory to permitted residential um. (d) Accessory dwellings and guest cottages, when accessory to permitted residential use. (e) Horticulture and gardening. (f) Agriculture, including crop farmir^, tree farming, viticulture, poultry farming, ar>d keepir^ and raising of livestock, subject to the following limitations: (1) At least 2,000 square meters (21,92S stpiare feet) of site area tfiatl be required for each horse, mute, donkey, cow, steer, or similar livestock. (2) At least 2,000 square meters (21,528 square feet) of site area shall be required for each three goats, hogs, sheep, or similar livestock. (3) Keeping and raising of livestock, poultry, or other animals may be conducted accessory to residential use, and raising of animals for commercial pu-poses shall be prohibited. (g) Sale of agricultural products proikiced on the premises, provided diat no permanent commercial structure for the sale or processing of agricultural procHjcts shall be permitted. It.lO.ObO Conditional Uses The following uses may be conthtionally allowed in die RE Residential Esute District, subject to issuance of a Conditional Uie Permit m accord with Chapter ll.eOi (a) Outdoor recreation services. (b) C.ommercial plant nurseriet. RE Re*<*witial Estate District Regulations ll.l0J)*O-ll.i0.0M) 1 (c) Private e<lucationaJ facilities. 2 j [>ay care centers day care homes, family day rare homes, and residential % care homes 5 g (e) Cemeteries. 7 S (f> Churches and religious institutions. 9 10 (g) Convalescent facilities. 11 12 (h) Temporary uses, sub)ect to regulations established hy Chapter It.W. It IS (i) Utility faculties essential to provision of utility services to the nei^ibor- li hood, but excluding business offices, construction or storage yards, main- IS tervance facilities, or corporation yards. 17 It (j) Community centers. 19 20 ll.IO.OX) Site Develooment RegiJations 21 22 The follosring site development regulations shall apply m the RE Residential 21 Estate District: 2<k 21 (a) Site areai The minimum site area shall be S,07Ss<iuare meters (one acreX » 27 (b) Site width: The mirUmum site width shall be >0.1 meters (100 feet), 21 29 Site depth: The minimum site depth shall be >0.1 meters (100 feetl, 10 II fil) Front yardt The minimum front yard shall be 9.1 meters (10 feetK (e) Rear yardi The minimum rear yard shall be 9.1 meters (10 feet). RE Residential Estate District Regulations It.lO.OR}-It.IOUMO Cf) Side Yards! The folloorin* side yard regtdations shall apply: (1) The rniniimim mterior side yard shall be meters 05 feet). (2) The minimum street side yard shall be T.3 meters (2* feet). (g) Residential density: Not more than one sir^le family residence shall be permitted on «*y site. Additionally, not truxe than one accessory dwcUmc or guest cottage shall be permitted on any site. (h) Site coverage: The maximum site coverage shall be 25 percent of the «te (i) Height: The maximum height shall be 10,7 meters (35 feet). However, no structure except television and radio antennae shall extend above or beyond a daylight plane havir^ a height of 3.0 meters (10 feet) at each site line and w angle of *5 degrees. (i) Accessory facUities »»d uses: Regulations governing accessory facUitics and uses, and governii^ the application of site development regulations in specific irtstances, are established by Chapter 11.0. I1.I0.0»0 Parking and Loadinn (a) Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in accord with Chapter 11.13. All parkir^ and loading facilities on any site, whether required as minimums or optionally provided in addition to minimum requirements, shall comply with the regulations and the design standards established by Chapter 11.13. (b) Minimum parking requirements for selected uses permitted in the RE Residential Estate District shall be as loUows (see also Chapter ll03)i (I) Sif^le family uMt The minimum pM^king requirement for each single fwnily dwellir^ shall be two spates, A minimum of one space per aii^e family dwelling shall be covered. *1 RE Rnidentijl E»Ut* District Rcgutotiora lt.l(UM0-lt.l0.070 (c) Location of parking s|«c«i No r«|uir«d partong sp«» rf»«U b« »oc«*«d in lg.10.070 iremonts The foUowing special reqwrements appiy in the RE Reaidential Estate Districti (a) Barns, st^Uet, sheds, chidcen houses, and other similar lacUities lor Rw shelter vid feeding at animals, exclusive ol domestic household pets, shall be located a minimum of 12.2 meters (W leet) from any site line, and Shall be located a minimum of 12.2 meters (W feet) from any dwell^ or guest cottage. R-l Sii«lc Fwnily R«>si<toncc Dbtrict ReguUtMM lt.l2.0)0-IS.I2^)0 (a) Single family use. M Accessory facilities and uses customarily incidental to permitted uws. (c) Home oco^tions, when accessory to permitted residential un. Horticulture, gardening, and growing of food proAicts for consumption bp occupants of the site. 18.I2.0»0 Conditional Uses The following uses may be conditionally allowed in the R-l Single Family Residence District, sub|ect to issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in accord with Chapter 18.90: (a) Outdoor recreation services. (b) Private educational facilities. (c) Day care centers, day ewe homes, family day ewe homes, and residential ewe homes. (d) Churches and religious institutions. (e) Temporwy uses, subiect to regulations estabUilwd by Chapter II.9Q. (0 Utility facilities essential to provision of utility services to R«e net^ borhood, but escluding business offices, cons^uction or ttorage yardl^ maintenance facilities, or corporation yards. (g) Community centers. 11.12.090 Site Develoament Reaulatione The follewing slM development regulations shall apply tn dte R-l Smgle Family R-1 Sii^ F»T(ily RMidmcc D»»trict Rcgulattora 11.17.0)0 Residence Dtstrict. Modificetione of some reguUtKm m«y be appiicabic if the R-l Sif^e FwnUy Residence [^strict is coml^ned witfi the Sfwciel Building Site Combnung District. U) Site area: The minimum site area shall he 557 square mjters 16,000 square feet). (b) Site width: The minimuin site sridth shall be II.) meters (60 feet). (c) Sitedepde The minimum site depth shall be 30.5 meters (100 feet). (d) Front yard; The minimum front yard shall he 6.1 meters (20 feet). (e) Rear yvd: The minimum rear yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 ieet). (f) Side yards: The following side yard regidations shall apply: (1) The minimum interior side yard shall be 1.8 meters (6 feet). (2) The minimum street side yard shall be b.9 meters (16 feet). (g) Residential density: Not more than one single family dweHif^ shall be permitted on any site. (h) Site coverage: (I) The masimum buUdk« site coverage shall be )) percent of the site (2) Covered patios and overhangs otherwise in compliance with aU applicable laws may cover live percent of the site area in addition to the masimgm site coverage of 35 percent prescribed above. (i) H*lghtf The masimum height shall be 10.7 meters 05 (set). Hosrever, no B-l Sii^ F»«ay R«*K»enc« District R^uUtions lt.l2.Q30-lt.l2J)n> stfuctMTC except teievision and radio antennae shall extend above or beyond a daylight plane having a height of 3U) meters (10 leet) at each site line and an angle of %5 degrees. (}} Accessory facilities and uses: Regulations govemmg accessory facUitics and uses, and governing the application ai site development reguUtkms in ^>ecific instances, are established by Chapter ISJtt. IS.12.060 Parkine and Loa^ng (a) Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in accord with Chapter lUJ. All pitting and loading facilities on any site, srhether required as minimums or optionally provided in addition to minimum requirements, shall comply with the regtJations and the design standards established by Chapter IS.S3. t>) Minimum parking requirements for selected uses permitted in the R-1 Single Family Residence District shall be as foliosrs (see also Chapter 18.83): (I) Single f»nUy dsvellii^si The mmimum parking requirement for each single family dsreUk« shall be two spaces. A minimum of one space per sirq;le family dwelling shall be covered. (c) Location of parking spaces: No roquired parkmg space dtall be located in a respared front yard, or in die first 3.0 meters (10 feet) a^oining the street line of a roquired street side yard. 18.12.070 Special Roqutromenti Tsro family w>d multiple family uses existing on the effoctlve date oi Ma section whicK prior to that date, were lasvfui permitted uses or conditional uses operatwqi pursuvtt to a Conditional Use Permit, shaU be deemed to bd conforming uses, iuch uses diaU be permitted to remodel, improve, or replace R.| Sir«lc FamUy Rwidenc* District Rcgut«tions 18.12.070 without necessity to coaply with site devclopwent site improvements on the some site^lor continwel um and occi^Mncy by the re9«l«t1ons t«ne use; provided that any such remodelinf, improvement or replacement thail not residt in mcrewed floor area, nwnber of d«eUir« uwts, height, length, or any other increate in the sue of the improvement. revised Special Residential BoUdine Site Cotnbinw* District <ll». W, 7%3, iiO) II.1).Q«0 U.IS.QdO Site PeiieloBment Regulations Within any R-l Sir^le Family Residence District which may be combined with the Special Residential Building Site Combining District, the Site development regulations specified in the following table shall apply in lieu of the regulations otherwise applicable within the R-l District. R-2 Two Fomfly Kirtiwco District Rs^tioM IS.l7jnO.lS.l7i) JO Chi|>tsr 1S.17 R-2 TWO FAMILY RtSIDRNCE DISTRICT RECULATIOfO Soctionn IS.17.010 SRScific Purposes It.17.020 ApplicsbUity of RcgutetiSM IS.17.030 Permitted Uses IS.I7.0M Con«tional Uses IS.I7J)» Site Development ReguUtiom IS.17.OSO Parking and Loading IS.I7JI70 Special RoQuirementi IS. 17.010 The R-2 Two FamUy Residence District is intmded to allow a second dwelling tmit aider die same ownership as the initial dwelling unit on appropriate sitts in areas designated lor single family use hy the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, tsider reguUtions that preserve die essential character of single famUy toe. 11.17.020 AedicabUitv ci Regulations 0 The specific regutotions of this Chapter and the additional reguUtions and 1 procedures estiMithed by Chapters IS.SJ to IS.99, mchisive, diaU apply to att 2 R-2 Two Family Residence Districts. J * lt.l7J)J0 Permitted Utti 5 Id The following uses diali be permitted in the R-2 Two FamUy Rosidsneo 17 Districti l« (a) SmgU famUy uso. 21 M Two lamUy use, under ons ewwerddp. R-2 Two Family Residence Dbtrict RcguUtkira (c) Accessory facilities and uses customarily incidental to permitted uws. (dl Home occiSMtions, when accessory to permitted residential use. (e) Horticulture, gardeninK, and growing of food products for consianption by occigMOts ci the site. 18.I7J»0 Conditional Uses The following uses may be conditionally allowed in the R-2 Two Family Resi dence Disuict, subject to issuance of a Concbtionat Use Permit in accord villi Chapter 18.90: (a) Outdoor recreation services. (b) Private educational facilities. (c) Day care centers, day care homes, family day care homes, and revdential care homes. (d) Oneches and religious Institutions. (c) Temporary uses subject to regulations established by Chapter 18.90. to Utility facilities essential to provision of utility services to the nei^ borhood, but excluding business offices, construction or storage yards maintenance facilities or corporation yards. (g) Community renters. 11.17.0M) Site Develoomcnt Reeulationt The following site development regulationa shall apply in the R-2 Two Family Residence Districti R-2 Two Family Re«(Jw>ce District RogufaitMmi (a) Site veat The minimum site area tfiall be 997 aquare meters (6,000 square feet). (U Site widOu The minimum site width shall be 18.9 meters (60 feet). (c) Site depth! The minimum site depth shall be 90.9 meters (100 feet). (d8 Front yardi The minimum front yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (e) Rear yardt The minimum rear yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (f) Side yards* The following side yard regulations shall applyt (1) The minimum interior side yard shall be 1.8 meters (6 feet). (2) The minimum street side yard shall be 6.9 meters (16 feet). (g) Residential densityi Not more than one single family dsrelling shall be permitted on a site cd less than 769 square meters (8,000 sipiare feet). Not more than two dwelling units shall be permitted on a site of 769 square meters (8,000 square feet) or greater. (h) Site coveragei (1) The maaimum site coverage shall be 99 percent ^ tie site arcib (2) Covered patios and overhangs otherwise in com|diance with all appfi* c^le laws may cover five percent of the site area in adifitlon to the maiimum site coverage of 99 percent prescribed above. U) Heighti The maaimum hei^t shall be 10.7 meters (99 feet). However, no suucture eacept television and radio antennae shall catend above or beyond a daylight plane having a height of 9.0 meters (10 feet) at each lot line and an angle of 69 degrees. R-2 Two Family Rwidetxre DistrMrt ReguUtiom It.l7.0»-lt.l7.070 (9 Acccnory facUitics and u*«j RcRuUtiona governing accoMory facUitim and uses, «td governing the apRUcation of site development rcgulationa in ipecific iratMcei, are estafdished l>y Chapter IIM. l«.17i)«) Parktna and Loaiteng (a) Off-street parkir« and loading facilities shall be rcqiMred for atl permitted and conditional uses in accord with Chapter IS.S3. All parlcing and loading faculties on any site, whether required as minUnums or optionaliy provided in addition to miniinum requirements shaU comply with the regulations «id the design standards established by Chapter tS.83. (b) Minimum parking requirements for selected laes permitted in the R-2 Two Family Residence District shall be as lollows (see also Chapter 18.83): (1) Smgle famUy um: The mininuan parking requirement for a site with one dwelling taut shaU be two spaces. A mininuan of one apace ahaU be covered. (2) Two f^ily use: The minimum parking reipjirement for a site with two dwellirg latits shall be I.) spaces per dwelling unit A minimum of one space per unit shali be covered. (c) Location of parking spaces: No required parking space shall be located in a required front yard, or in the first 3.0 meters (10 leet) ad|oining the street property line of a required street side yard. Tsm famUy and multiple family uses ciisting on the effective date of this •action which, prior to that date, were lawfiU permitted uMs or condttiunal uses operating pursuant to a Conditional Use Permit, shall he deemed to be conforming uses. Such uses shall be permitted to remodel, unprove, or replace site improvements on the same sitc,,for continual uac and orci^ancy by the /wUhout nacpsslty to conply with site (jtoveloppont rogulatlons « r: oi R-2 Two FwnUy RMUknco Wttrict Retutotiom IS.|70)70 s«n« la^ provided d«at aty luch remodeling, wnprovement, or replacement thall not r«*dt in increaaed floor aea, number of dwelling imts. he^jKt, taf^th, or any other increase in the size of the improvement. RM.I Restricted Density Multiple Femily Residence 18.21.010-11.21.010 Ch^ter 18.21 RM-1 RESTRICTED DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESS>ENCE DISTRICT Sections! 18.21.010 18.21.020 18.21.030 I8.2I.0A0 18.21.050 18.2IJKiO 18.21.070 Specific Purposes AppiicabUity of ReguUtions Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Site Development Regulations Parking and Loading Special Requirements Tfic RM-I Restricted Density Multiple Family Residence District is intended to be compatible with single family neighborhoods, minimize incentives to replace existing sii^e family dwellings, and increase the variety of housing epportimties, particularly for families with children. Density is expected to raiqie from 15 to 30 dwellir^ mits per hectare (6 to 12 dwellir^ units per acre). 18.21.020 Applkability of Remilatipra The specific regidations this chapter and the additional regulations and procedures established by Chi^ters 18.83 to 18.99, inclusive, shall apply to all RM-I Restricted Density Multiple Family Residence Districts. 18.21.030 PermitwdUses The following uses shaU be permitted in the RM>1 Restricted OenHty Multiple F«mly Residence Districti (a) Single family uae. RM-I Reslricttd Density Muitiplc Family ResMlence IS.2ljO»-li.3I.OM> M Two family ui*. (c) Multiple family use. M Lodpnf. (e) /VcceMory facilities and ums customartfy ^idental to pennitMd uwi. (f) Home oco^tiona, when accessory to permitted residentiat ums. (*) Horticulture, gardening, and growing of food products for conwnption by occupants of the site. II.21.QW Conditional Uses The followii^ ums may be conditionally aUowed in the RM-I Restr^tcd Den sity Multiple FamUy Residence Disuict, siAiect to muance ef a Conditioml Use Permit in accord with Chapter 18.90. (a) Outdoor recreation services. Private education^ facilities. (c) Day care centers, day care homes, farndy <My care homes, and residential care homes. (d) Churches and retigiouB institutlens. (a) Temporary uaes, subioct to regulations estaMtshed by Chapter 11.90. (f) Utility facilities essential to provision el utility services M the borhood, but escludmg business offices, construction or storate yardi, maintenance faculties, or corporation yariM. (g) Comimaiity canters. RM-I Rwtricted D«»itT Mgltipi* FamUy RnMmc*11.21^)0 Site Development R< The foUowtns site development rcRuUtioro sheH apply in the RM-I Restricted Deraity Midti^ FamUy Residence District: (a) Site areai The rnmnmen site area shall he SS7 square meters (*,000 square feet). tbi Site widttn The imnimum site width shall be 1S.3 meters (60 feet). (c) Site depth: The minimum site depth shall be 30.5 meters (100 feet). (d) Front ywd: The minimum front yvd shall be 4.1 meters (20 feet). (e) Rear yard: The mininHan rear yard shall be 4.1 meters (20 feet). (f) Side yards: The fottowinp side yard regulations shall appiyt (t) The minimum interior side yard shall be 1.1 meters (4 feet). (2) The minimian street s^ yard shMI be 4.9 meters (14 feet). (g) Residential density: 4lt sipiare meters (4,500 square feet) ol site area shall be required for the first dwellu^ unit, and 329 square meters (3,5001 square feet) of site area shall be required for each additional dweiting (h) Site coverages (I) The maximum site coverage thaU be 35 percent of die site area. (2) Covered patios and overhangs otherwise in compliance widi aN applicable laws may cover five percent ot die site area in addition ta die maximum dtc coverage at 39 percent prescribed above. RM-I Rmiricted Density Multiple Family Residence lt.2l.0RMt.2l.dM (i) He^ti The maximwn height ahaU be 10.7 metefs (3) feet). However, no smicture eacept television and radio antennae shall estend above or beyond a daylight plane having a height of 3.0 meters (10 feet) at cacti site line «Mf an an^ o( «3 der«*>- (j) Usable open space* Not less than bl4 square meters (*30 square feet) ol open apace per each dwelling laiit shall be provided on the ate. (k) Accessory facilities and uses: Regulations governmg accessory facilities and uses, and govern^ the application oi site and development regula tions in specific instances, are established by Chapter IS4S. I1.21.0M PirlunR and Loadif^ (a) Oll-street parkii^ and loaiki^ facilities shall be re^tired for all permitted «Ml cMKktional uses m accord with Chapter 1843. All parking and loa«ng facilities on any site, whether required as minimums or optionMy provided ui adifitm to minimum rcqiuremcnts shall comply with the reguUtions and the design standards established by Chapter 1843. Cb) Minimum parking ro^iiremcnU for selected uses permitted in d*e RM-I Restricted Deraity Mtdtiple Family Residence District shall be as follows (see also Chapter 18.83): (1) Sif«lc famUy use: The mbilmum poking requ^emont for a site with one dsretlnv unit shall be two spaces. A minimum of eno apace ahaU be covered. (2) Two family use: The minimum parking rcqwrement for a site with two dwelling mits shall be 1.5 spaces per dwelling imit. A minimian of one space per unit shall be covered. (3) Multiple lamUy uaei The minimum parking roqiarement for a site with three er more dwcUuM u«U MmU be 1.25 spaces per studio unit. RM-I Restrkrtwl Density Multiple Famay Resiaenc* IUI.060-lt.2l.070 1.5 spaces per one bedroom dwellm* urut, end 2 spaces lor any dwellini urat of two bedrooms or greater siie. A minimum of one space per dweUii^ wiit shaU be covered. (c) Location of parkii^ spaces: No retpjired parkmg space shalt be located in a required front yard, or in the first 3.0 meters (10 feet) adjoimnf! the street property line of a required street side yard. lt.21.070 Special Retwirements Two family «id multiple family uses existing on the effective date of this section which, prior to that date, were lawful permitted uses or conditional uses operating pursuant to a Conditional Use Permit, shall be deemed to be conforming uses. Such uses shall be develop«tt site improvements on the same site,/for continual use and occupancy by the regulations same use; provided that any sudt remodeling, improvement, or re^acement dsall not result in increased floor tfea, number of dwellmg mits height, length, or any other increase in the size of the improvement. RtVISED RM>2 Low Density Multipte Family RnMwtcc lS.21XI(Mt.29^IO Chapter it^3 RM-2 LOV nCNSTTY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT REGULATIONS Sections: 18.23.010 Specific Purposes 18.23.020 Applicahility ol Relations 18.23.030 Permitted Uses 18.2 3.OSO CoTKlitional Uses 18.23.030 Site Development ReguUtions 18.23JM0 Parking and Loading |8-?t.070 Special Requirements 18.23.010 Scecific Purposes The RM-2 Low Density Multiple FamUy Residence District is intended to create, preserve and enhance areas for a mixture of sir^ and midt^ family housii^ that are compatible with lower densities nearby, includmg single family use, but also cwi serve as a transition to higher density multiple family dbtricts or non-residential activities. Density is ei^ectcd to range from 25 to dwelling mits per hectare (10 to 20 dwelling units per acreL 18.23.020 AaolicabilitY ot R^ulations The specific regtdations of this Chapter and the additional refutations and procedures established by Chapters 18.83 to 18.99, inclusive, shMH apply to aR RM-2 Low Density Multiple Family Residence Districts. 18.23.030 Permitted Uses The followini uses shall be permitted in the RM-2 Low Density Multiple Family I Residence Districti |S.2).0)0-IS.23.0*0 U) Stnftic famUy uw. (M Two family uac. (c) Muitipl* family use. (d) Lodpns. (e) Accessory facilities and taes oatomarily incidental to permitted uses. (f) Home occi^iations, when accessory to permitted residential use. (g) Horticulture, gardenin*, and growing of food proAicts for consumption by occupants of the site. 18.23.0*0 Conditional Uses The fi^owir^ uses may be conditionally allowed in the RW-2 Low Density Multiple Family Residence District, subject to issuance of a CowStional Use Permit in accord with Chapter IS.90s (a) Outdoor recreation services. (b) Private educational facilities. (c) Day care centers, day care homes, famUy day care homes, and residential care homes. (d) Churches wid rctigious institutions. (e) Temporary uses, subject to regulations established by ChapMr II.80. (f) Utility facilities essential to provision of utility services to die neigh borhood, but escludlng business eflices, conatructien er sterage yar*. maintenance facUities, or corporetion yards. RM-2 Low tVn^ity INMfic Family BMidWK*IS.29.0M-lt.21.0W (g) Comrma^ity center*. lt.23.0W Site Pen It Rectdatiora The following site devctopment regulations shall agply in the RM-2 Low Density Multiple Family Resitlence District: (a) Site vea: The minimum site area shall be 197 squve meters (t,000 square feet). ({^ Site wKlttu The minimum site width shall be 1S.1 meters (60 feet), te) Site depth: The mirtimum site depth shall be W.1 meter* (100 feet). (d) Front yardi The minimum front yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (e) Rear yard: The minimum rear yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (f) Side yardst The following side yard regulations shall applyi (1) The minimum interior side yard shall be I.S meter* (6 feet). (2) The minimum street side yard shall be meters (16 feet). (g) Residential density: 172 square meters (6,000 s^iare feet) of site area shall be required for the first dwellir^ unit, and IS6 squve meters (2,000 square feet) of site area shall be required for each additional dwelling unit. (h) Site coverage: (I) The maaimum site coverage shall be 11 percent ol Oit site areai (2) Covered patios and overhangs odierwise m compliance with alt apptt* cable Uws may cover live percent el the site ares Rt addition to the maalmian site coverage of 31 percent prescribed above. RMI.2 Low Dcmity Mullipte Family Rowdence 18.21.05O-18.2L0M (i) Height: The maximum height th^l be 10.7 metefs (35 feet), provided that on »ty portion of a site which is within 30.5 meters (100 feet) of any RE, R-l, or R-2 District, the maximum hei^t shall be establiihed by a dayli^t pl«w begimmg at a height at 3.7 meters (12 feet) at tfte site lute and mcreasir« at a slope of one meter at additional height for each five meters of distance from the site line, bi no event shall any structure, except television wtd raiho antennae, extend above or beyond a dayi^t plane havif^ a height of 3.0 meters (10 feet) at each site line and an angle of 85 depccs. (j) Usable open space: Not less than 814 square meters (850 square feet) of open space per each dwelling mit shall be provided on die site. Q() Accessory facUities and uses: Regidatiora governing accessory facilities and uses, and governing the application of site development regulations in specific instances, are established by Chapter 18.88. 18.23.080 Parkine and LaadiiiR (a) Off-s»eet pwtcli« and loadmg faculties shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in accord widt Chapter 1843. AU parking and loading (acuities on any site, whether required as minimums or optionally provided in adibtion to rnUumum requirements shall comply with the regulations and design standards established by Chapter 18.83. M Minimum parking requtrements lor telecied uses permitted in the RM-2 Lew Dcmity Mult^ FamUy ResidHtce District shaU be as loUows (see also Chapter I843)i (1) Sii^e family usei The minimum parking requirement for a site with one dwelling usit shall be two spaces. A mmimssst of one space dsall be covered. Rli-2 Low Density Muit^ Family Residence 18.23.0*0-18.23.070 (2) Two fwnily toe: The minimum parking requirement for a site with tsro dw^l^ units sh^l be 1.3 spaces per dwelling laiit. A minimum of one ipace per unit shall be covered. (3) Multiple family use: The minimum parking requirement for a site with three or more dsreUir^ imitt ^1 be 1.23 hmccs per stu«o laut, 1.3 spaces per one bedroom dsrelling lasit, and 2 spaces for any dsvciling imit ed two bedrooms or greater size. A miniiman of one space per dsrelling unit shall be covered. (c) Location of parkir^ spaces: No required parking space shall be located in a required front yard, or in the first meters (10 feet) adfoining the street property line ci a required street side yard. 18.23.070 :ial Requirements Professional and eedlcal office uses existing on the effective date of this section and which, prior to that date, were perwitted uses or conditional uses operating subject to a Conditional Use Pemit shall be deeamd to be confonaing uses. Such uses shall be peraitted to renodel, leprove. or replace site Improveawnts on the saaw site, without necessity to coa^ly with site developaient reflations for continual use and occiqiancy by the sme use; provided, that any such reaodellng, leproveawnt, or replaceaient shall not result In Increased floor area, nuaber of offices, height, length, or any other Increase In size of the Inproveawnt. Any stKh reiaodeling. leprovenent. or replaccawnt of any building designed and constructed for residential use shall be subject to the Issuance of a Conditional Use Penalt In accord with Chapter 18.90. 17(b)Two family and multiple family use* existing on the effective date of this IS section which, prior to that date, were lawful permitted uses or conditional uaes 19 operating pursuant to a Conditional Use Permit, shall be deemed to be 20 conforming uses. Such ««s shU be prjy^ deve1of.«nt 21 eite improvements on die same sitejlor continual use and occupancy by the regulations 22 smne uaet provided, duit any such remodeling, improvement or replacement 23 shall not ressdt in increased floor area, number of dwellwqt units height, length, 29 or any other increase in the size of the improvement. REVISED RM-J Moderate DemJly Muitiplr Family Rcaidenc* l4.25.OJO-H.2J.OeO (a) Single family uae. (M Two family toe. (c) Multiple famUy uw. idt Lodging. (e) Accewory facUitics and uae* customarily mcidental to permitted ums. (f) Home ocofMtions, when accessory to permitted residential use. (g) Horticulture, gardening, and growing of food proAicts for cenMmptton by occupants of the site. 18.25.0*0 Conttetional Uses The foUowii^ uses may be conditionally aRosred in the RM-3 Moderate Density Midtiple FamUy Residence District, subject to issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in accord with Chapter 18.90. (a) Neighborhood recreational centers. Private educational faculties. (c) Day care centers, day care homes, family day care homes, and residential care home*. (dl Churches and rcflgious institutiona. (e) Temporary use*, subjoct to regiUatiofw ettbMMiN by Chipter 18.90. RM>3 Moderate Density Multiple Family Residence 18.25.0*0-IS.25.050 «) UtUity faculties essential to provision of utUity services to the netth- PortMMd, but escluibng business offices, construction or storafe yar<h, maintenance facilities, or corporation yards. (g) Community centers. 18.25J30 Site Development ReRulatiem The following site development regulations shall apply in the RM-3 Moderate Density Multiple FamUy Residence District: (a) Site wea: The minimum site area shall be >57 npiare meters (6,000 SRuare ft) Site widdu The minimum site width shall be lt.3 meters (60 feet). (c) Site depth: The minimum site depth shall be 30.5 meters (100 feet). (<0 Front yard: The mirimum front yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (e) Rear yardi The minimum rear yvd shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (f) Side yards: The following side yard regulations dtall applyi (1) The minimian interior side yard shall be l.l meters (6 feet). (2) The minimum street side yard shall be 6.9 meters (16 feet). (g) Residential density: 325 square meters (3,500 scpiare leet) of site area shaU be required lor the first dwelling init, and 139 square meters (1,500 square feet) of site are* shall be required (or each additional dwelling unit. (h) Site roveragei The masimum site coverage shall be 60 percent of the site RM-1 MotfcraM OcMity Midtiplc FawUy ResMtence lt.2).030-lt^)U»0 (i) Hei^t: The mMimum height shall be 10.7 meters (35 feet). Hosrever, no structure eKCpt television and radio antemac shall extend above or beyond a daylight pirn havu« a hei^t of meters (15 lect) at each sitt line and «i wgle of %5 depees. (}) UiaMe open space: Not less than bl4 square meters (350 square feet) of iHigtIf open tpace per each dwelling tmit shall be provided on the site. Qc) Accessory facUitics and ines: ReguUtions governing accessory facilities v)d uses, and governing the applicatian td site development rcgidations in specific iratwees, are established by Chapter IS.SS. IS.25.060 Parkine and Loading (a) Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be reared for all permitMd aid con«tional uaes m anord with Chapter ISJ3. AH parkmg and loading facilities on any site, whether reqwred as muwums or optionally provided in adebtion to minimum roqtarements, shall comply with the regulations and design standards established by Chapter 1S.S3. (b} Minimtan parking requirements for seteewd uses permitted in the RM-3 Moderate OeiMity Multiple Family Residence (Strict shall be as follows (see also Chapter lt.S3h (1) Siiqile family use: The minimum parking requirement for a site with one dwelling unit shall be two spaces. A minimum ei one space shall be covered. (2) Two famUy uses The mmwnian parking requirement for a site with two dsrelling lauu shaU be 1.5 spaces per dwelling lauu A mmiiiisin of am space per unit shall be covered. (J) Midtiple family use: The minimum parkbig requirament far a Site wIRs three or more dsreUing units shall be 1.25 spaces per studio unit, 1.9 (without nytsittjf to conply witti sitt dtvclo^ rtalTT tit« improwm«f(tt on the tarn* sit^or continual «ae and occu- tionspancy by the tame um provided, that any tuch reirtodtUnf. improvement, or replacement ihtil not result m mcreascd floor area, number ot dweltins wiits, he^ht, length, or any other incrcaae m die sin of the improvement. REVISED lS.27.010-ii.27.050 OMf>tcr 18.27 RM-4 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT RECULAT10f« Sections: 18.27.010 Specific Purposes ISJI7.020 Applicability of RcguUtions 18-270)30 Permitted Uses If 77.nao Conditional Uses 18.27.030 Site Development Regulations 18.27.060 Parking and Loading 18.27.070 Special Requirements 18.27^10 Specific Purposes The RM-S Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District is intended to create, preserve, and ei^wnce neighborhoods for apartment living, normally at locations close to transportation facilities employment centers and ether services Regulations are included to mitigate impacts on lower density resi dential districts nearby. Density is expected to range from *9 to 86 dwelling ixiits per hectare (20 to 15 dsrelling units per acre). 18.27.020 slicability of Regulations The specific regulations of this Chapter and the atMtionaf reffdatlons and procedures established by Chapters 1843 to I8.W, inclurtve, shall apply to all RM-S Medium Density Multiple Family Residence Districts 18.27430 Permitted Uses The followii^ uses shall be permitted in the RM-6 Medhim Density Muttlpie Family Hesidem e Distncti (a) Single familv use. (M Two family uw. (c) Multipte family < (d) Lo4|i>«. (e) Day care center*, day care Nome*, family day care home*, and care homes. (f) Accessory facilities and uses customarily incidental to perminad i (f) Home occupaitans, when arcesaery to permitted M Horfiodture, gardenin(. and prowing at food products for cowsamptisn bf ocogumts of the dte. The following uses may be condWonally attowod in die RM-4 btodkm Donsity Muit^ FamUy Residence District, subject to leaiiance of a Condldonal Uee Permit in accord with Chapter li.90. (a) Neii^iborhood recreational contort. (M Private educational facilitMt, (c) Churches and r^^ous mstituti (4 Convalescant facilities. M Mortuanoa. <f) Private ciubs, todgea, or fraternal argamaattoae, eeiiu^m any surh facility operated at a buelness tor profit. RM-4 Me«utn Density Multiptc Family Resi<lcnc«lt.27.0aO-lt.77U»0 (g) Tcn^ary uses, subject to rcguUtions cstaMiihcd by Chapter ll.«W. Ri) Utility facilities essential to provision of utility services to the ne^»- borhood, but eacluibng business offices, construction or storage yards, maintenance facUities, or corporation yards. (i) Community centers. (j) Within a single residential development containing not less than 200 dwel ling lauts, personal services and retail services solely of a convenience nature to residents ot the development may be allowed, subiect to the foUowir^ limitations and to such additional conditions as may be estab lished by a Conditional Use Permit. (1) Total gross floor area of ail such uses shall not exceed 232 stpiare meters (2,300 square feet) or one half of one percent of the gross residential floor area within the development, whichever is smaller. (2) Permitted signs shall be restricted to wall signs not visible outside the development, and shall include only the name and type of businesv No other promotional activity or advertisir^ to the public is permitted. (3) Such uses shall be screened from view from adiacent property. (b) Off-street parking facilities, in addition to facilities required lor residential uses, shall be provided as may be specified by the Condi tional Use Permit, but shall not be less than one parking spare lor each employee srorking or expected to be srorking at the same time. llJTir.'if* J • - k 1 ^ f ^ A A j: ■ -1 . 12 The following site development regulations R«|| apply m Rw RM-b MadiiaH 31 Density Multiple Family Residence Districti RM-« MeOtfn Oemity Multipl* Family Rwidenc ia.27^M la) Si» aram Tha nuraimaii site area RmU be 357 square meters (MOO square feat). lb) Site widRu Tbe miniiman site wiRih iImiR be lt.3 meters (*0 leet). (c) Site The mirarman site depth shall be 30.5 meters (100 feet). Id) Frant yard: The muumum front yard shall be t.9 meters (16 feet). (e) Rear yard: The minimum rear yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (f) Side yards: The following side yard regulatiora shaU apply: (1) The minimwn interior side yard shall be 14 meters (6 leet). (2) The minimum street side yard shall be t.3 meters (16 leet). Ig) Residential density: 279 s^iare meters (3,000 square leet) of site area shall be required for the first dwelling imit, and III square meters (1,200 squwc feet) o( site area shall be ratpdr*^ In' additional dweUing lavit. Od Site coaaragei The maaimum site coverage shall be *5 percent at the site utam, provided that whan any portion td a site is within *5.7 meters (150 leet) al property m any more restrictive residential district, the masimum coverage for the entire site shall be the average ait (I) *0 percent applied to tha area of the site withm *5.7 meters (130 leet) of the more restrictive residential dutrict, and 12) 65 percent applied to the remainder ol the site area. Itt Heii^ti The maaimian he^ ihaU be 15.2 meters (50 lset)i provided, that on any portion of a site wtuch u within *5.7 motors (150 loot) ol any more RM^ Medium Deraity Multiple Family Residence 18.27.050-1 •.27,010 restrictive residential district, the maximum height on that specific portion Of the site shall be 10.7 meters (35 feet). However, no structure except teicviMon and radio antennae shall extend above or beyond a daylight plane havif^ a height of (.1 meters (20 feet) at each site line and an angle of %5 degrees. (i) Usable open spacet Not less than 27.9 square meters (K)0 sipjare feet) feet of usdble open apace per each dwelling imit shall be provided on the site. (k) Accessory facilities and uses: Regulations governing accessory facilities and uses and governing the application of site development regulations in specific instances are established by Chapter 18.88. l8.27.Qd0 Parking »xf Loading (a) Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in accord with Chapter 18.83. All parking and loading facilities on any site, whether required as minimums or optionally provided in addition to minimum retpiiremwits shall comply with die regulations and design standards est^idwd by Ch^ter 18.83. (b) Mi.umum parking requirements for selected uses permitted in the RM-a Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District shall be as fdlows (see also Chapter 18.83): (1) Sw«lc lamUy usot The minimum parking rcqturcmcnt for a site widi one dsvellH^ leut diali be two spaces. A minHiium of one space shall be covered. (2) Two family use: The minimum parking requirement (or a site with two dwellifqi units shall be 1.5 spares per dwelling unit. A minimum of one space per imit shall be covered. RM-4 Medium Density Multiple Family Residence lt.27.(»0-11.27a>70 O) Multiple family uwi The minimum parttHtg requirement for a site with three or more dwelling imits shall be 1.29 spaces per studio unit, 1.9 spaces per one bedroom dwelling unit, and 2 spaces for any dwelling imt of tsra bedrooms or greater size. A minimum of one space per dweUing latit shall be covered. (S) Lodgings The minimum requirement shall be I space for each losing unit , in addition to any applicable requirement based on single, two, or multiple family use on the same site. ic) Location parkiiq; spaccss No required parking space shall be located in a required front ywd, or in a required street side yard. H.27.070 Special Requirements The following special requirements shMl in dte RM-4 Medium Density Midtiple Fwnily Residence District: (a) Professional and medical office uses existing on the effective date of this section and which, prior to that date, were permitted uses or conditional uses operating subject to a Corulitionai Use Permit shall be deemed to be v,h *,1. replace site improvements on the contTnuu use and occu- regulations pancy by the same usej provided, that any such remodeling, improvement, or replacement shall not rcs«dt in increased floor area, number of offices, height, length, or any other increase in sire the improvement. Any such remodeling, improvement, or replacement of any building designed and construrted for residential use shall be subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in accord with Chapter lt.10. (M Two family and multiple family uses existing on the effective dale of Rus section wid which, prior to that date, were lawful permitted uses or conditional uses operating pursuant to a Conditional Use Permit, shall be REVISED RM-4 Medium Density Multiple Family Residence IS.27.070 deemed to be conforming uses. Such ^s ^1 be permitted to remod|l, , Tfitbnu* coegily wTtli site develop* improve, or replace site improvements on me same site/for continual use eent regula* wd occupancy by the same use; provided, that any such remodeling, tlOM improvement, or replacement shall not result in mcreased floor area, number of dwelling ladts, height, length, or any other increase in the size of the wnprovement. REVISED RM-3 High Density Muitifrie Family Residence Diitricl I8.W.010-H.29.030 Chapter 18.29 RM-3 HKiM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT REGULATIONS Sections: 18.29/) 10 l8.29/)20 18J9.030 18.29.060 18.29.070 Specific Purposes Applicability of Regulations I8.29/)30 Permitted Uses 18.29J090 Conditional Uses Site Development Regulations Parking and Loading Special Requirements 18.29.010 :ific Pure The RM-3 High Density Residence District is intended to create, preserve, and cfdiance locations for ^>artment living at the Mutest density deemed appropriate for Palo Alto. Suitable locations normally will be close to trans portation facilities, employment centers, and other services. Regulations are included to mitigate impacts on lower density residential districts nearby. Density is espccted to range from 86 to 111 dsvelling lauts per hectare 03 w 93 dsvciling laiits per acre). 18.29.020 Applkabiiity of Regutatiens The specific regtdations of this Chapter and the ad^tienal reguUtiont «id procedures estaMithed by Chapters 18.83 to 18.99, inclustve, shall apply ta all RM-3 High Density Multiple Family Residence Dtstricta. 18.29.030 Permitted Uses The following uses diall be permitted in the RM-3 High Density Multiple Family Residence Districti U) Stnfilc fwnily use. (b) Two family use. (c) Midtiple family use. (dl Uxifttnf. (e) Day care centers, day care homes, family day care homes, and residential care homes. (f) Accessory facilities and uses customarily incMtental to permitted uses. if) Home occupations, when accessory to residential use. (h) Horticulture, gardening, and growing of food products for consumption by occupants of the site. 18.29.0*0 Conditional Uses The followir^ uses may be combtionally allowed in the RM-) High Density Multipl* FamUy Residence District, sub^t to issuance of a Conditional Use Permit m accord with Chapter 18.90i (a) Neighborhood recreational centers. (M Prirate educational facilities. (c) Churches and religious msti tut ions. (d) Convalescent fanlities. M Mortuaries. RM-5 Density Multiple Family Resilience District IS.29M 0) Private clubs, Indies, or fraternal organizations, eacludini any such facility operated as a business for profit. (g) Temporary uses, Mbiect to regulations established by Chapter IS.90. (h) Utility facilities essential to provision of utility services to the neigh borhood, but excluding business offices, construction or sUrage yards, maintenance facilities, or corporation yards. (i) Community centers. (j) Within a single residential development containing not less than 200 dsvcl- lii^ units, persortal services and retail services solely of a convenience nature to residents of the development may be allosred, stdsject to the following limitations and to such additional conditions as may be estab lished by a Conditional Use Permit; (1) Total gross floor area of all such uses diall not e»recd 232 square meters (2,300 s^iare feet) or one half of one percent of the ^oas residential floor ar«i within the development, whichever is smaller. (2) Permitted signs shall be restricted to wall signs not visible outside the development, and shall include only the name and type of business. No other promotional activity or advertising to the public is permitted. (3) Such uses shall be screened from view from adiacent property. Is) Off-street park mg facilities, in addition to facilities required for residential uses, shall be provided as may be specified by the Condv- tional Use Permit, but shall not be lest than one parking ipace for each employee working or eapected to be working at the tame time. RM-) High nmsity Muit^ Family Rc«i<lcfM:p District I8.?^.0?0 Site Dcvelonoxnt Regulatioos Tl» following site develapment reguiatiom shall apply in the RM-5 M««««n Density Multiple Family Residence District: (a) Site area: The minimum site area shall be 557 square meters (6,000 feet). Cb) Site width: The minimum site wid^ shall be 18.3 meters (60 feetk (c) Site depth: The minimum site depth shall be 30.5 meters (100 feetk (d) Front yard: The minimum front yard shall be 6.9 meters (16 feet). (e) Rear yard: The minimum rear yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (f) Side yards: The following side yard regulations shall apply: (1) The minimum interior side yard shall be 1.8 meters (6 feetl. (2) The minimum street side yard shall be 6.9 meters (16 feet). (g) Residential density: 232 square meters (2,500 square feet) of site area shall be required for the first dwelling unit, and 83.6 square meters (900 square feet) of site area shall be required lor each additional dwelling unit, provided that residential density shall not eacecd III dsrelling units per hectare (65 dwellir^ units per acre) on any site. (h) Site coveragei The maximum site coverage shall be 65 percent of the site area, provided Rial when any portion of a site is within 65.7 meters (150 fact) of property m any more restrictive residential district, the maximian MIC coverage lor the entire Mie shall be the average of i (I) 60 percent applied to the area of the site within 65.7 meters (I 50 feet) of the more restrictive residential district, and RM-5 High Density Multiple Family Residence District ll.29.(KO-lt.79.070 C2) Two family uses The minimum parking resjuirement for a site with two dwelling units shall be 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit. A minimian of one space per unit shall be covered. O) Midtiple family uset The mtntmum poking requirement for a site with three or more dwelling imits shall be 1.2) spaces per studio unit, I.) spaces per one bedroom dwellit^ laut, and 2 spaces lor any dwelling laut of two bedrooms or greater size. A minimum of one space per dwelling init shall be covered. (•) Lot^ii^: The minimum requirement shall be I space for each lodging in addition to any applicable reqiarement based on single, two, or rmdtiple family use on the same site. k) Location of parking spaces: No required parking space shall be located in a required front yard, or in a required street side yard. 18.29.070 Special Requirements The following special retpurements shall apply in the K Shi^ Density Mul- tiple Family Residence District: (a) Professional and medical office uses existing on the effective dale of this section and which, prior to that date, were permitted uses or conditional Mes operating subject to a Conditianal Use Permit shall be deemed to be Conformmgu.es. ^uch «.« dg^^^^£2£;ne^^to roplacr site improvements on the same siu-Jle* rontinual use and occu-rMylatlgn}replace site improvements on the same siu /for rontinual use and ocru-f pancy by the same use; provided, that any sis h remodelir^improvement or replacement shall not result in increased floor area, number of offices, height, length, or any other increase in size c»t the improvement. Any such remodelii^ improvement, or replaremant of any building designed and constructed lor residentiat use shall be submtt to the issuance of a Camhimnal Use Parmit m accord with Chapter 18.90. REVISED RM-5 Density Multi|»le FamUy ResKlence District ll.294>70 (M Two femUy mtd muitiRie famUy uws ewstin* on the effective <tetc ai this lection md which, prior to that date, were lawftd permitted uses or con^tional uses operatii^ pursuant to a Conditional Use Permit shall be de„„«d to be conforming uses. Such uses improve, or replace site improvements on BwsSneMteTf or continual use and occupancy by the same use; provided, that any such remodeling, improvement, or replacement shall not ressdt in increased floor area, number of dwelling imits, height, length, or any other increase in the size of the improvement. PF public FarUities District Rrsulatiom ia.32.0l0-IS.)2.030 Chapter 11.12 PF PUBLIC FACILITIES MSTRICT REGULATIONS Sectionss 18.32.010 Specific Purposes 18.32.020 Applicability of Ref(idations 18.32.030 Permitteif Uses I8.12.0b0 Copditional Uses 18.32.030 Site Development Regulations 18.32.060 Parkir^ and Loadir^ 18.32.070 Special Requirements 18.32.010 rific Pure The PF Public Facilities District is designed to accommodate governmental, public utility, etfcxrational, and community serv^ or recreational facilities. 18.32.020 Applicability of Resulations The specific regulations of Ibis Chapter and the adibtional regutations «id procesbres established by Chapters 18.83 to I8.W, inclusive, shall apply to alt 0 PF Public Facilities Districts. 1 2 18.32.030 Permitted Uses The following uses shall be permitted in the PF Piihlir Facilities District! (a) All larilities owned or leased, and operated or used, by the City of Palo Alto, the t:ounty of Santa Clara, the Stale of Calitorma. the government oi the United States, the Palo Alto Unified School Districl, or mf othgr governmental agency. (W Public or private callegrs and universities and facilities mridenfat or appie tenant thereto. PF PiMk FacititiM District Re^tioro |S.32.0M> CoruMtional Uses The following lan mmy be conditionally allowed m the PF Public Facilities {^strict, subiect to issuance of a Conditionai Use Permit in accord with Chapter (a) Facilities of ail public utilities, as defined in the Public Utilities Code at the State (d California, and corporations or other organizations whose activities are under the lurisdiction of the Federal Communications Com- mission or the interstate Commerce Commission. (b) Sny ol the following uses, when conducted on property owned by the City of Palo Alto, the County of Santa Clara, the State of California, the gov ernment ol the United States, the Palo Alto Unified School District, or any other governmental agency, and leased for said uses: (1) Private educational facilities. (2) Day rare centers. (3) Community centers, (bi Residential care facilities, when utilizing esistmg structures on the 11.32.030 Site Devetoomeni Resuiations The following Mte development regulations shali apply m the PF PuMic Facili ties Distrirti (a) Site areai No repuiremeni established. (b) Site width! No requirement established. (c) Site depthi No requirement established. PF PuMir Faciliti« Districl Rcffi^tiora lt.32.0X>-IS.32^;0 (dl Yards: The minimi** ti • wdr, and rear yards m dir PF PuMir FacdiUcs Distriri sFall br equal to the respective Iront, stdr. and rear yards required IN the moat restrictive abirttin* district, provided dat no yard ad|oinif« a street diall be less th«* fc.l meters (20 feet), and that no interior yard shall be less than 3.0 meters (10 feet). (e> Floor area ratio: The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.0 to I. (f) Site coverages The maximum site coverage shall be 30 percent of the site (g) Hc^t: The maximum height shall be 15.2 meters 150 feet). (h) Accessory facilities and uses: Regulations governing accessory faciTit'ies and uses, and governing the application ot site development regulatiom bt specific instances are established by Chapter 18.88. 18.32.0*0 Parkine and LoadWK (a) Off-street parking tmd loading facilities shall be required for all permitted ai*d conditional uses in accord with Chapter 18.83. All parking and loacfeng facilities on «*y site, whether required as minimums or optionally providtd in addition to minimum requrements, shall comply with the regulations and design standards established by Chapter 1843. (M Location of parking and loading spa* esi No reqwred parking or loading ipy diall be located in the first 3.0 meters (10 feet) adpnning the street property line of any required yard. iremonts The following ^lal requiremenu shall apply » PF PiAliC Facilities DIatriett PF riiilir PacUitic* Dntftct Rcguiatiom IS.32.070 Sites abwttM^ or havM^ any portion located erithm S3.7 meters (1)0 feet) of my residentiai distnct« or any residential PC (^strict, shall be siAject to the loilosrii^ additional het^t and yard reqtarementsi (1) The masimum height diall be established by a daylight plane begwning at a height of ).0 meters (10 feet) at the residential or applicable PC district site line and increasing at a slope of one meter for each tew meters of distance from the site line imtU intersecting the hei^t Iwiit othersrise established for the PF District. (2) The maximum hei^t within t).7 meters (IX) feet) of any site in any residential or ^plicdftle PC District shall be 10.7 meters (35 feet). O) On my portion of a site m the PF District srhich abuts a site in any residential or ^iplic^le PC District, a minimian interior yard of 3U) meters (10 feet) shall be required, and a solid wall or fence of between I.) and 2.e meters () and S feet) in height shall be constructed and maintained along the common site line. The minimum interior yard shall be planted vid maintained as a landscaped screen. («) On «iy portion of a site in the PF District wtuch is opposite from a site m any residential or applicable PC District and separated there from by a street, alley, creek, drainage facUity, or odier open area, a minimian yard d 1.0 meters (10 feet) shall be required. The minimum yard shall be plwited and maintained as a landscaped screen, exclui&«g areas required for access to the site. IS. 97.0I&-II. 97.0)0 Chapter IS.)7 cm OFFICE RESEARCH DISTRICT RECin.AT10MS Scctionn IS.17.010 Specific Purpoies IS.)7J)20 ApplicaiMity of ReguUtiora 1S.J7.Q30 Permitted Uses IS.)7.0A0 Conditional Uses IS.17.050 Site Development Regulations tS.)7.0S0 Parking and Loading 18.37.070 Special Reoutremetrts 11.37.010 The OB Office Research District is intended to create and maintain areas lor conduct of office, research, and educational activities not requiring sales or display areas generally associated with retail use, in developments charac* uria»d by low building intemity, large site size, and landscaped pounds. 11.374)20 Aaelicability of RecgUtions The specific regulations of diis Chapter and the ad£fional regulations and procedures establidicd by Chapters 11.8) to 18.99, inclutive, shall apply to all OB Office Research Districts. The following uses shall be permitted in die OB Office Research Districtt (a) Single family, two famdy, and midtiple family residential uses. M Lodging. OR Offk* Rewvch District Regulations (c) FamUy dsy car* homes and dajr car* cantors. M Accessory facUities and uses customarily incidWital to germiftsd ums. (e) Home occupationa, when accessory to permitted rendtntiai uses. U) Medical, prtdcmional, and general tiusineas ailkx%. (g) Cotteges and tauversities. i».37.0»0 Conditional Uses The foltowtng uses may be conAtionally altosmd in the OR Office Researai D^ict, subiect to issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in accord with Chapter (a) Financial services. (b) Private educational facilities. (c) Neighborhood recrcationai centars. (d) Eating and drinking services, whan operated accessory to permitted uses, or primarily for the convenience of uses on the site, and not occupying more than 20 percent of the floor area in the buddbigs on die site. (*) Hotels. (f) Convalescent lacilitiet. (g) Commercial parking. (h) Ambulanc* larvicet. OR Oflic* R«MTCh DrttTK-t Rc|tui«1i«M ll.)7.0)0-lt.37U»0 M S»t* roveranr: The maaimum buddMif lit* CPWRi #«atl b* 10 percent of tfw iite area. (i) Heifhti The maxifiHen heijjht #wU be 15.2 meters (50 feet). (j) L«tdK^«V ^ minimum lamhcapcd area, excluifcng minimum retyuired iMwtfeyag of park net lot interiors, shall be 10 percent of the site area. (k) Accessary faculties and usesi ReguUtions governing accessory (acuities ««d uses, Mtd gowemu^ the ap^ication of site development rcgulatMns in specific instances, are cstabtished by Chapter ItJt. (a) Off-street parkii« and loading facilities shall be required for ^ permitted and conibtional uses in the (Nt Office Researai District, in accord with Chapter ItJII. AU parking and loading facUitm on any site, whether required as minimums or optionally provided in addition to minimum re quirements shall comply with die re^tions and des^ standards estab lished by Chapter ISJ3. (b) Minimum parkii« requirements for selected uses permitted m die OR Office Research District shall be as folloers (see also Chapter IS.t3)i (1) Multipl* famUy uset The minimum parking requirement shall be 1.25 spaces per studio imit, 1.5 spaces per one bedroom unit, and 2 spaces for any unit of two bedrooms or greater size. A minimum of one space per dsreliing unit shall be covered. (2) LodgM^i The minimum requirement shall be 1 space for each 2 lodging urats, in addition to any applicoMe requirement beeed on residential use on die sane siie. OR Olftcc Rnevch Duvict Reftulationt <3) Medical, profesaianai. and general busineM officeM The mininHim parfc^ requirement diatl be I space for each 23.2 square meters (230 square feet) of gross floor area. fc) Location of parking and loaikng spaces: No reqiared parking or loading space shall be located m the first 3.0 meters (10 feet) adfoming the street property line of any required yard. H.37.070 Special Requirements Tlie foUosnng special rcquircmenta shall apply m die OR Office Research Districti (a) Permitted residential uses shall be governed by the following additional regulations: (1) Residenturi density: For exclusive residential use on arqr site, the minimum site area per darkling tmt shall be 279 square meters (3,000 sipiare feet) for the first dsvelling unit and III square meters (1,200 square feet) for each adibtional dweilir^ unit. For mixed residential and non-residential use on any site, no minimum site area per dwelling unit shall apply, provided that residential density shall not exceed W dwelling lauts per hectare (33 dwelling units per acre) on any site. (2) Usable open space: For csclusitw residential use on any site, net less than 27.9 square meters (300 square feet) of usable open space per each dwelling ixut shall be provided on the site. For mixed residential and non-residential use on any site, no requirement is established. Sites abutting or having^^ny portion located withm 93.7 meters (130 feet) of any RE, R-l, R*2,/or any FC Disuict permitting single family or mm (wndy development, lhaU be Hibiect to the following aiMuonal heigfit and yard requirements! OK <Xitc* RMMrch District R«gHtetiens 11.97 JtTO U) Ths mmtanm* height shall be wublished by • a«yU^ pty bsiiwitm at a hei^t of 3.0 meters (10 feet) at the RE, R-1, R-2,/or ■pyticiRIh PC District site line end increasing at a dope of one meter lor aach two meters of Kstance from the site line wtU intersecting the hei|^ Innit oRwrwite cataMIshcd for ttw OR Distrtct. C2) The maxtonum heif^t within %5.7 meters (130 feet) of any RE, R-1, R-2, "^*or «ty spplicafaic PC District shall be 10.7 meters (33 feet). (3) On Mtf portion |g| a site in the OR District which abuts a site in any RE, R-1, R-2,/«’^icaNe PC District, a minimwn mterlor yard od 3.0 meters (10 feet) dtall be retpared, and a tottd w^ or fence oi betsreen 1.3 and 2.* meters (3 and t feet) in height shaU be con- stnicted and maintamed along the common site line. The minimtaN interior yard shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen. («) On Miy portion of a site in the OR Disteict which is opposite from a site in any RE, R-1, R-2,-<?iny applkaMe PC Dtttrict and separated therefrom by a street, alloy, crook, drainage facility, or other open area, a mmimum yard of 9.0 meters (10 feet) shaU be required. The minimum yard shaU be planted and maintained aa a landscaped icrc«v excludif^ areas requirod for access to dte site. RtVIStU H. *I.OIO-lt.41^J® Chapter IS.4I CN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS IMI.0I0 Sp«:ific Purpoies lt.« 1.020 ApplicalMlity at RcguUtiona l».aiUI30 Permitted Uses lt.«IJ)A0 Conditional Uses I8.*i.0y> Site Development Regulations IS.% 1.060 Parking and Loading 18.61.070 Special Ret|uirements 18.61.010 cific Pure The CN Nei^diorhood Commercial District is intended to create and maintain neighborhood dwpping areas primarily accommodating offices, personal service, and retail sales uses of moderate size serving the immethate neighborhood, latder regulations that will assure maximum compatibility with sirrotmhng residential areas. 18.61.020 Aodtcabilitv at Remlations The specific reguUtions of this Chapter and tht addirionat regulariom m»i procedures established by Chapters 18.13 to 18.99, inclusive, shall apply to all CN Neighborhood Commercial Districts. 18.61.030 Permitted Uses The following uses shall be permitted in the CN Wai^^erhood Conimercial Districti U) Stngie family, tsve family, and multiple famUy uses. I8.«I.010-IS.%I.OM) CM Lodfing. (c) Day care center*, day care homes famUy day care home*, and re»idwitial care home*. (d) Accessory lacdities and use* cuatomarUy mcidental *o permitted laca. (e) Home occupations, when accenory to permitted residential use*, to Medical, professional, and general business offices. (g) Personal services. Qi) Retail services. U) Eatir^ and drinking service^ except irfve-1* and take-out services, (j) IUiImI care, but excluding boarding and kennels. Ig.ai.OaO Conditional Uses The foilowii^ uses may be conditionally allowed in the CN Neif^iborhood Com mercial Dtstf ict, subiect to isauance of a Conditionat Us* Pcmut m accord with Chapter IS.W1 (a) Private educational facilities. (b) Churches and retigious institutions. (c) Convalescent facilities. (dl Mortuaries. (e) Private clubs, lodges, or fraternal organisations. (f) Finwicial services.REVISED CN W»i^*ortiood CamNwrcial District Rstu^t 1MIU>50 (H) Floor aroo rotioi Tlio maunMOTi floor oroo ratio #«U bo 1.0 to I. (M Site corri^TT Tlio maximum site cneernt Ml bo 90 percont of ffte siM (U HciohtJ The maximum heixht shall be 7A meters (25 foetj. liitro U«o principal ” IScffVhas oww Rtoi? floors in rosidcntial os« tko mxIm htigbt stool bo 10.7 wters (35 ft.). (D Acccoory facilities and usest Rofulations goeemiwg accossory facUitios wd uses, and governing the application of site development rofuiatians in specific iratwtcea, are established by ChopMr 11.0. Qi) Size of cstObiiahmenti Permitted office or commercial uses shall net eocoed dte floor area per individual use or business establishment shown in the foltosrtf^ tabic. Such uses may be allowed to exceed the maximum cstatolislunent sin subiect to issuance ai a Conditional Use Permit in accord with Chapter I1-90l The maximum establishment size for any conditional use Mi be established hy the Zoning Administrator and spe* cifiod in the Conditional Use Permit for such use. MAXIMUM CROSS FLOOR AREA Metical, ProlesMonal and General 232 square meters Rusinem Office <2,300 square feet) Any combination of ^fice estato* hshments m a single suite id idfices served by common entnes, utilities, reception areas, or other lervicoo. M3 square meters (3,000 square feetl Poraonal Sarvlcw 2)2 square meters a.300 tquore fact) RetoU Services 1.19* square meters (11,000 square ItwO Eating and Drwddqg Sarvicaa M3iq (3,000, molars CN Nei^terttood CotiMiwrcMl Dntrict R««uUtMm IMI.090-lt.*l.(MO (1) Outdoor ulcs and storaget All pormittcd office and oonwncrciai activities shall be conducted srithm a budding, except for incidental sales and display of plant materials and garden supplies occupying not more than square meters (X» square feet) of exterior sales and dtaplay area. Exterior stori^ diall be prohibited. (al Off-street parfcmg and loading facilities shall be required for all permitted and con^tional ums in the CN Neighborhood Commercial District, in accord with Chapter I&J3. All parking and loading facilities on any site, whether retpiired as mmimums or optionally provided in addition to mm- mum requirements, shall comply with the regidatkms and design standards established by Chapter 18.83. Minimtan parkmg requirements for selected uses permitted in the CN District shall be as followst (1) Multiple family use: The miiwmum parking requirement shall be 1.23 spaces per studio ixut, 1.3 spaces per one bedroom unit, and 2 spaces for any laiit of two bedrooms or greater size. A minimum of one space per dsrelling tmit shall be covered. (2) Lodging! The minmum requirement shali be I space for each 2 lodging units, in adtttion to any applicable requirement based on residential use on the same site. (J) Modkal, professional, and general business offices! The minMnum parking requirement tfvali be I tpace lor each 71.2 square meters (290 square feet) of gross floor area. (b) Personal serviceti The minimum parking requirement shall be I space for each 11.9 square meters (130 square feet) of gross fleer area. CN N^iiftbortwod Comfn«fcwl D«»ict Ref(ui«tiani I«.«1.0(0-1 Ml.070 O) Retail servicen The mmunv/n pwii^ re«|uiremcnt «hail be I *p«» for each IM square meters (I» square feet) at qroas floor area. (6) EatinK and drinkirq; services: The minimum parkinq requirenmit shall be I space for each • seats or S persons capacity. (c) Location of parkinq and loadinq spaces: No parkinq or loading space, whether required or option^ shall be located in the first 3.0 meters (10 feet) adioininq the street property line of any reputed yard. IS.(1.070 cial Rc!«iirements The foilowinq special requirements shall i^pty in the CN Neighborhood Com mercial District: (a) Permitted residential uws shall be governed by the followtnq additional regulations: (1) Residential density: For exclusive residential use on any site, the minimum site area per dwellinq unit shall be 323 square .neters (3,300 square feet) for the first dwelling unit and 139 square meters (1,300 square feet) for each additional dwellinq unit. For mixed residential and non-residential tme on any site, no minimum site area per dwellinq unit shall apply, provided that residential density shall not escacd 79 dwellinq units per hectare (30 dsvellinq units |ier acre) on any site. (2) Usable open spacei For exclusive residential use on any site, net less than ai.l square meters (930 square feet) of usable open space per •arh dxrellinq laui shall be provided on the site. For mixed residantial and nnn.eesidi!ntial uae on any site, no usable apan space shall be raquired. (M Sites abutting or having an^poriion located within 93.7 meters (130 feet) of any RE, R-l,9R*R-2^strK t, or any PC District permitting single family CN l»i^i>off>o<x« Commerci^ D»frict ReguUtians lt.« 1.070 itMkU subiect u> tt» lollo«ff« atMtionai height aftd yard requirementM (1) The maximum height shall be established by a dayU|^it pl^ ba^fWing at a height of 3.0 meters (10 feet) at the RE, R-1, R-2^or applicable PC District site line »»d increasing at a slope o< one meter for each two meters of (fistance from the site line leitU intersecting the heii^t limit otherwise established for the CN District. (2) On any portion ^ a site in the CN District which abuts a site in any RE, R-l, R-2,/or appiicabie PC District, a minimum interior yard of 3.0 meters (10 feet) shall be required, and a solid wall or fence oi between 1.5 and 2.* meters (5 and t feet) in height shall be constructed and maintained along the common site Ime. The mimmsan interior yard shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen. (3) On «ty portion of a site in tj^ CN District which is apposite from a site in any RE, R-l, R-2, ybr applicable PC District and separated therefrom by a street, alley, creek, draini^ facility, or other open area, a minimum yard of 3.0 meters (10 feet) shall be required. The minimum yard shall be (Ranted and maintained aa a landscaped screen* excluding areas rcqiared for access to the site. (c) All uses, whether pensitted or cpndltlonel, shell be convicted In such a Mimer so as to preclude nuisance, hazard, or commly recog nized offensive conditions or characUrlstIcs. Including creation or enisslon of dust, gat. saBlie, noise, ftwes. odors, vibrations, particulate wtter, chealcal conpetinds, electrical disturbance, ^ iMRldlty, heat, cold, glare, or night llli^lnatlons. Erlor te Issuance of a building pemlt. or occi^ncy pemlt. or at aqy other t1s», the building Inspector aay require evidence that adequaU controls. Matures* or devices have been provided te ensure and protect the public Interest, health, co.’^ort, con venience. safety, and general uelfare fren such nuisance, hazard or offensive condition. ,ioi- 1.030 Chapter lt.«3 Cr COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS Specific Purposes 18.*3.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.* ^.030 Penrutted 1 ses 18.*3.0*0 Conditional Uses I8.*3.050 I8.«3.0M I8.*1.070 Site Development Regulatians Parking and Loading Special Requirements 1S.*3.0I0 nfK Purr The CC Commieiity Commercial District is intended to create and maintam major commercial renters accommodating a broad range ot oil tee, retail sates, ml other commercial activities of community-wide or regmnal significance. The CC Comnumity Commercial District is intended to be applied to regional/ comimauty commercial centers identified by the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. 18.*3.020 Aooltcability of Reaulations The specific regidations of tNs Chapter and the additional retuUtiont and procedures established by Chapters 1841 to I8.W, mclutiv*. shall apply to all CC Community Commercial District*. Additionally, PsKfestrian Shopping Combining District regulations established by Chapter I8.*7, and Civic Center Combining District regulations established by Chapter 18.7^, may apply within portions of the CC Community ( ummerrial District. I8.»3.030 Permitted Uses The followiiqi uaet shall be permitted m the CC Commmity Commercial Disuicti CC Comiwmlty CoRHmrcial Otetrict ResuUtiora 11^3^30 I te) Sif«le famiiir, two imnUy, and imdtiple family M Lodgific. (c) Day care centers, day care homes, family day care hoaaaa, and raaidenti^ care homes. (d) Acce»ory f acUitm and uses customarily mcidental to permitted i (e) Home occupations, srhen accessory to permitted rcsidnitial i (f) Private educational facilities. (g) Churches and rcUfious institutiom. (h) Convaleaccnt facilities. (i) Mortuaries. (j) Private elite, lodfes, or fraternal orgviizatiora. Q() Meihcal, professional, and general business offices. (I) Financial servkas . except ^1ve>1n services. (m) Personal services. M Retail services centers. Cel Eating and drMiing servicos . except dr1ve<1a and take-out services. (p) Bwaineis and trade schoeis. ArImI care, but excludle® •"b kennels. t V | t [j CC Cornmuuty Commercial District ReguUtiom 1S.»3.0» bmed with the Pe<»wtrian Shoppm* Combming District or with tfie Citric Center Comtunif^ District, more restrictive regut^tions may apply. (a) Site area: No requirement established. 0>) Site widths No requirement established. fc) Site depth: No requirement established. (<]) Front yard: No requirement established. (e) Rear yards No requirement established. (!) Side yarA No rnpurement estaMished. (g) Floor area ratios The maximum floor area ratio shall be 3.0 to I. (h) Site coverages No requirement established. Height: The maximum height shall be 13.2 meters (30 feet). Accessory facilities and uses: Regulations governing accessory facitilies and uses, and governing the application of site development regulatiora in specific instances, m* established by Chapter It.M. Except In shopping centers. Outdoor sales and storagei Mil permitted office and commercial activities shall be conducted withm a budding, except for incidental sales ^display of plant materials and garden supplies ocrupyir^ not more thanM0 squs* • meters ((pB s^iare feet) of exterior sales and display area, and except tor outdoor eating areas operated incidental to permitted eating and ^mbmg tervices.4Exterior storage shall be prohibiied. /Any pensltt^outdoor activity In axcass of 186 sq. attars__^ {(2000 square feet) shall be subject to • Canditlena) Use N»»1t. 1. J CC Cownwiity Commerci*! District Regulations l8.4i3.OM II.»3J>M Parking and Lo«<teng U) Off-street parking and loading facilities shaH be required for alt permUMed and conditional uses in tfie CC ConwHeiity Commerciat District, in accord with Chapter 1143. All partnng and loading facditMo on any aiM, wheUwr required as minimums or optionally proeided m addition to minimum re quirements, shall comply with the rcguUtions and design standard estah* Uahcd by Chapter 1843. 0 (b) Minimum parking requirements for selected laes permitted m the CC 1 District shall be as follows: j (I) Medical, prirfessional, and general business officest The minimum % pitffcH« rcqiarcmcnt shall be I space for each 214 square meters (230 ) s^jve feet) of poss floor area. 7 (2) Financial services: The minimum parking requirement shall be I Space t for each 13.9 square meters (150 square feet) of gross floor area for a y bank or savirqis and loan office, and I space for each 23.2 square m meters (250 square feet) of floor area for other financial (3) Personal services: The minimum parking requirement shall be I space lor each 13.9 square meters (150 square leet) of gross floor area. (9) Retail servicesi The minimum parking requiremant shall be 1 space for each 13.9 square meters (150 square feet) of gross floor area (intensive) or each 52.5 square meters (350 square feet) of gross floor area (on tensive). (5) P.atir« and drinking servicesi The minimum parkbig requirement diall be I space lor • seats or • persons capacity. CC ComfiHwity CoiTiwwfcial Diftrict RegUatiora lt.*3.0M-lt.«3a>70 (c) Location of parking and loading spacm No r«juirem«nt mtablished, except as established by Chapter 18.83 or other applkabte provisions ci this Title. I8.»3.070 Special Requirements The following special requirements shall apply in the CC Community Commer cial District: (a) Permitted residential uses shall be governed by the following additional regulations: (1) Residential density: For exclusive residential use on any site, the minimum site area per dwelling unit shall be 232 square meters (2,300 square feet) for the first dwelling unit and 83.* square meters (900 square feet) for each additional dwelling imit. For mixed residential and non-residential use on any site, no minimum site area per dwellmg imit shall apply, provided that residential density shall not exceed 111 dwellif^ imits per hectare (95 dwelling units per acre) on any site. (2) Usable open space: For exclusive residential use on any site, not less than 27.9 square meters (300 square feet) of usable open spare per each dwelling unit shall be provided on the site. For mixed residential and non-residential use on any site, no usable open space shall be required. (M Sites abuttw^ or having any porj^ located « ithin *3.7 meters (130 leet) of any RE, R-l,ardl-2tfMIMIg^r any PC District permitting single family or/tSMamaSrik^lopment, shall be subvert to the following additional height and yard requirements! (I) The maxOTMm height shall be established by a •t a hetfN at hO meters (10 feet) at the RE a daylight pUne E, R-l, R-2,!br’ beginning applicable REVIStD CC Community Commorciol Diitrict Reguiotions I S> 1.070 PC District site line and increasing at a slop* o( one meter for each two meters of (Kstance from the site line imtil intersecting the height limit otherwise established for the CC District. (2) Th^igtaximum hei^t within bl.7 meters (110 feet) of any RE, R-l, R- 2,ibr applicable PC District shall be 10.7 meters (11 feet). O) On any portion a site in the CC District which abuts a site in any RE, R-l, R-2,/or applicaMe PC District, a minimum interior yard of 1.0 meters (10 feet) shall be retpurcd, and a solid wall or fence 1.1 and 2.% meters (1 and S feet) in height shall be constructed and maintamed along the common site line. The minimum interior yard shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen. (S) On any portion of a site CC District srhich is opposite from a site in any RE, R-l, R-2,/or applicable PC District and separated therefrom by a street, allev, creek, drainage facility, or other open area, a minimum yard of 1.0 meters (10 feet) shall be required. The minifman yard shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen, eacluding areas required (or access to the site. All uses, whether pemitted or conditional, shall be conducted In such a MiMter so as to preclude any nuluncc. hazard, or coaunnly recognized offensive conditions or characteristics. Including creation or enlsslon of dust. gas. saoke. noise, flaws, odors, vibrations, particulate aatter, chenlcal conpounds, electrical disturbance, hunldlty, heat, cold, glare, or night Illumination. Prior to Issuance of a building pemit or occupancy permit, or at any other tine, the Building Inspector wy require evidence that adequate controls. Matures, or devices have been provided to ensure end protect the public interest, health, comfort, convenience, safety, and goMral welfare from such nuisance, hazard, or offensive condition. REVISED CS Service Commercial District RegulMiflm Chapter IB.*) CS SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS Sections: 1B.*5J)10 ll.*).020 IS.* 5.0)0 IS.* 5.0*0 IS.*5.050 IS.*5.0M IS.*5.070 Specific Purposes Applicability of Regulations Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Site Development Regulations Parking and Loading Special Requirements I8.*5.010 cific Pure The CS Service Commercial District is intended to create and mamtam areas accommodating city-sride and regional services that may be inappropriate in neighborhood or pedestrian-oriented shopping areas, and which generally require automotive access lor customer convenience, servicing vehicles or e^j^ ment, loadii^ or unloading, or parkmg d commercial service vehicles. The CS District is intended to be applied to service comnsercial areas identified by the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. 1S.*5.020 AaelicabilitY of Reatdations The specific regulations ot this Chapter and the additional regulations and procedures established by Chapters IB4) to IB.99, inclusive, shall apply to all CS Service Commercial Districts. The followifqt uses shall be permitted in the CS Service Commernal Districti CS Servtc* Comnwrcial District Rcfutetiora IM).0)0 Sit«lc f«nUy, two famUy, and multiple iMuity uses. (M LodginK. (c) Day care centers, day care homes, family day care homes, and residential care homes. (d) Accessory facilities and uses custom«'ity incidental to permitted UHS. (e) Home occigiations, when accessory to permitted rcsidentiai uses. (f) Private educational facilities. (g) Churches and religious institutions. (h) Convalescent facilities. (i) Mortuaries. <j) Private clubs, lodges, or fraternal orgwiizatiora. (k) Medical, professianal, and general business offices. (1) Financial services . except drf«e>1a services. Cm) Personal services. (n) Retail services. Crt Catir^ «id drinliif« lerviceo , except drive-in and Uke-out services. (pi General buainets serviceei (g) Rusinesa and trade scheeii.t\U« lOCU (A AfiHiMl care, but esclud^ boarding artd kermis. (« Administrauve office services. 18.S 5.0*0 Conditional Uses The following uses may be conrfitionalty allowed in the CS Service Commercial District, stdiicet to issuance a Conditional Use Permit m accord with Chapter (a) Commercial recreation. (b) Automobile service stations sub)ect to site and desigfi review in accord with the provisions of Chapter I8.S2. (c) Autoaiotlv* services. (dl Commercial parking. (4 Traniporution terminals. ff) Animal care, including boarding and kennels. 4,4,4.. r*rso long as drive-up facilities, excluding car washes, provide full access to pedestrians and (g) Drive-in services or take-out services asswiated maxisMS of two take-out services shall be porsiltted within (1000 ft.) and each use shall not be lest than 45.7 saters (150 ft.) (It /Ubulance services. one another. (1) Utility facilities essential to provision of utility services to the ne^h- borhood, but exclucHng construction or storage yards, maintenanca faci lities, or corporation yards. (j) Warehousing and distribution.REVISED C5 ServKe Commefcial Dittrict RcfitfatMm ■n» foUo«M« site dereioptnent rcgulatiora shiOl apply « the C5 Service Com- mercial Districtj (a) Si» mat No requirement estaMnIwd. (M Site widths No requirement cstoUWicd. (c) Sitt deptfe No requirement estabtidsed. (d) Front yards No requirement estaWiihed. (e) Rear yards No requrement estabtahed. (f) «de yards No requirement estabUlhad. (g) Floor area ratioi The maaimum floor area ratio dtall he 2J) to I. Oi) Site oovcraqet No requirement ettiitoliod. (i) llail^i The maximum height shall be 15.2 meters (50 feet). (p Accemory lacUitlet and urns Regidatiora governing accoMory faciUtica and uMi, and govemh^ the application ei site developmont regutotiom in ■pacific instance^ are ettaMiihad by Chapter IS^ (k) Outdoor sate* and storage) Chitdoor salea and dNplay ol merehandNo, «td outdoor eating areas operated incidental to permitted eating and «btolling servicea, shell be permitted ai^iect to the fallowing re^dationai (II Outdoor talea and display ahaU not occupy a total uta area aacaadtag the paaa building floor area on the site, except aa authertaed by • Conditional Uae Permit. CS Service Commerciil District Rcfulatiom IM).0M-lS.«5.07t) C#) Retail services: The minirmen perking requirement shall be I spec* for each 13.9 square meters (1)0 square feet) of gross floor area (inten* sive) or each 32.) square meters (3)0 square feet) of gross floor area (esteraive). (5) Eating and drinking services; The minimum parking reqiarement shall be 1 space for 9 seats or * persons capacity. (6) General business services: The minimum parking rcquiiement sh^ he I space for each 32.5 square meters (3)0 square feet) of gross floor area, ^us one space for each M.) square meters ()00 square feet) of exterior sales, chsplay, or storage area. (7) Automotive services; The minimum parking requirement shall be I space for each 32.5 square meters (350 square feet) of gross floor area, plus I space for each 96.) square meters (X)0 square feet) of exterior sales, display, or storage area. (c) Location of parking .-<nd loading spaces: No requirement established except as established by Chapter IS.S3 or other applicable provuians of this Titfah IS.95.070 Special Requirements The foltowtf^ special requirements shall ap(Ry in Rie CS Service Commerce District! (a) Permitted residential uses shaU be governed by the following edditiOliel rcfuiationsi (I) Residential denaityi For exrlutive residential use on any tile, the minimum site eree per dwcilmg unit shell be 232 squere meters (2,)00 square feet) lor the first dwelling unit and ilM square meters (900 squere feet) for each dBditionai dwelling unit. For mixed reeidsntial CS Service Commerci*! Dtetrlct Rcgutetiora lt.«).070 11X1 rciiclrntui wc on my wte, no minimum wte are* per dwellmg xiit #»«ai tvpiy, provided that residential density shall not e»reed M <twcllif« xut» per hectare 05 dwelling units per acre) on any site. t2) Usable open space: For exclusive residential uw on any site, not less than 27.» square meters (500 square leet) ot uaaMe open space pcf each <H*lling xiit shall be provided on tht site. Far miaed residential «Ml non-residential use on any site, no usable open space shall be required. Q>) Sites abutting or havii^ any port^ located within *9.7 meters (110 leet) ot any RE, R-1. •* R-2 OBUWH,/?^y PC District permitting single family or ttiiiiiffi^^velopment, shall be subject to the following additional height and yard requirements; (1) The masimxn height shall be established by a daylight pla^ beginning at a height <A 5.0 meters (10 feet) at the RE, R-l, R-2,A>r applicable PC District site line and increasing at a slope of one meter for each two meters of distance from the site line xitU intersecting the hei^t limit otherwise establirfied for the CS District. (2) The maximum height witfun *5.7 meters (I 90 feet) of any RE, R-l, R- 2yx applicable PC District shall be 10.7 meters (35 feet). (3) On any portionj^j^ a site in the CS District which abuts a site in any RE, R-l, R-2,/or applicable PC District, a minimum interior yard of 1.0 meters (10 feet) shall be required, and a solid wall or fence of betsMwn 1.9 «wf 2.* meters (5 and I feet) in height shall be con structed «sd maintained along the common site line. The minimum interior yard shall be planted xwf maintained as a landscaped sc reen. (*) On any portion a site m CS Districl which is eppoait* from a site m any RE, R-l, R-J./W applicable PC Distric t and separated therefrom by a street, alley, creek, drainage facility, « other open t\L V lOi-u CS Service Coromwci*! Oi»trict RcguUtlont ll.*5.07« VC*, a mifiifnum yard o< m«t«n (10 fc«t) ihaU be requiredL Tha nftindmim yard shall be planted and maintained as a landKapcd tcraan, eacluding areas required for access to the site. All uses, tdittlier permitted or conditional, shall be condHCtad In such a Mnner so as to prescribe any nu1s«tcc, hazard, or comonly recognized offensive conditions or characteristics. Including creation or emission of dust. gas. SMfce. noise, fianes. odors, vibrations, particulate matter, chemical comgoMds. electrical disturbance, humidity, heat. cold, glare, or night llliaalnatlon. Prior to Issuance of a building permit or occupancy permit, or at any other time, the building Inspector nay require evidence that adequate controls, measures, or devices have been provided to ensure and protect the public Interest, health, com fort. convenience, safety, and general uelfare from such nuisance, hazard or offensive condition. REVISED striM S»Mf>ping Cembma% District (P) lt.#7j01O-ll.S7J}3e Chs^ 1M7 PCOCSTIUAN SHOPnNC COMBMNC DISTRICT (P) REGULATIONS Sections: lt.*7J)IO IM7^20 1M7UI30 lt.«7jOM Specific Purposes ApplicaMlity at Regulations Zoning Map Designation Use Limitations and &te Development Regulations The Pedestrian Shoppk« Comhu^ Datrkt is intended to modify the regMa* tkms o< the CM Neighborhood Commercial District and the CC Camimauty Commercial District m locations where it is deemed essential to prevent dis ruption of the continuity ^ retail stores and retail display windows, and to avoid a monotonous pedestrian environment in order to establish and maintain an economically healthy retail district. I8.«7.020 Aaebcaidity of Rantetiiaiis The Pedestrian Shopping Combining District may be comWned widt tfte CN or the CC District, in accord with Chapter It.Ot and Chapter II.M. Where so combined, the regulations established by this Chapter shall apply in lieu of, or in addition to, the provisions established by Chapter Il.tl or Chapter II.SJ. The Pedestrian Shoppii^ Combining District shall apply to any site adjacent to designated pedestrian frontage or pedestrian ways shewn on die Zoning Map«8P RtVIStD PMlntrun Shopfiinit Combining District CP>lt.»7U)*0 IM7JM) Use timiutwm and Site DevetopiTignt Rfutoticwt U) Use Limitatians: On any site, or portion of a site, withm 30.} meters (100 feet) of the designated pedestrian sidewalk or pedestrian way, only the following uses shall be permitted at the ground floor or principal floor adfoining the pedestrian sidewalk or pedestrianway: (1) Personal services, retail services, and eating and drkiking services. (2) Lobbies, entries, or reception areas providu^ access to permitted or conditional uses not specified by paragraph (I) above, provided the total gross floor area shall not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area subject to the use limitation, or shall not exceed 232 stpjare meters (2,500 sipiare feet), whichever is less. M Pcdesuian Design Features R«|uiredi On any site, or portion of a site, adjoining a designated pedestrian sidewalk or pedestrianway, new construe* tion and alterations to existing structures shall be retpiired to provide the following design features intended to create pedestrian or shopper interest, to provide weather protection for pedestrians and to preclude inappropri ate or inharmonious buildir^ and siting! (1) Display windows or retail display areas (2) Pedestrian arcades recessed entry ways ot covered recessed areaa designed for pedestrian use with an area not less than the length of die adjoining frontage times 0.5 meters (1.5 feet). (3) Landscaping or architectural desifpi features mtanded to prertude blank walls or building faces. The specific nature and rexjuirements of pedestrian design featiees diaif be> determined by the Architectural Review Board, m ercord widi dMlgh gutdeltnes prepared by that Board pursuant te Chapter U.%1. PcdntriMi Shofipinc Combimni District (P)IS.«7^ (c) Parkin* and vehicular access reslrictedt Vetwcirfar accra to sites adioinifls designated pedestrian sidewalks or pedestrianways whk* requires ectiscular movement across such pedestrian sidewalks or pedestrianwayv shall be prohibited, eacept where required by law or as may be audtorind by a VariVKC Permit isnied in accord with Chapter 18.90, CM 0«eral M-nul«ctyrw« DistrKrt IS. 19^10 (c) Day car. c«»ra, day car* hom*% lamily day car* homes, and re-wdeotial care homes. Home occupations, when acceswy to permitted rewdential uwa. (e) Private ethicational facUitiea. (f) Churches and religious institutions. (g) Convalescent facilities. (h) Mortuaries. <i) Private clubs, lodges, or fraternal orgamzaUoia. (p Medical, professional and general business offices. 00 Financial services , except dr1v*-ln services. a) Personal services. (m) Reuil sales services. (n) Eatir^ and drmkmg services . except dr1v#-1« end take-out sarvices. (n) General business services. (p) Business and trade schools. (q) Automotive services. (r) Animal care, but excluding boarding and vermelt. (t| Warehousing and disuibutian.RtVlStD CM C«nerai Manufacturm* Dwtrict Rc^tkm (t) Sw^vice and equipment yard. (u) Mamdacturinq. <v) Accessory facilities and activities customarily associated with or eMcntial to permitted uses, and operated incidental to the principal use. (w) Aihninistrative dfice services. It.?5.0*0 Conditional Uses The following uses may be conditionally allowed in the CM General Manufac turing District, subiect to issuance oi a Conditional Use Permit in accord with Chapter iS.90: Ca) Animal care, Eluding boarding and kennels. (b) Commercial recreation. (c) Automobile service stations, subject to site and design review in accord with the provisions of Chapter I8.t2 (d) Commercial parking. (e) Transportation terminals. I <f) Utility facilities. (g) Orive-in services or take-out services associated with permitted usaSk The following site development regMiattans shall apply In die CM General Manufacturing Districti CM General Mamilacturiog District Reflations ll.9$.Q30 (a) Site area; No requirement estabJished. (b) Site width: No requirement established, fc) Site depth: No requirement established. (d) Front yard: No requirement established. (e) Rear yarefc No requirement estjddished. (f) Side yard: No requirement established. (g) Floor area ratio: The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.0 to I. (h) Site coverage; No requirement established. (i) Height: The maximum height shall be D.2 meters (V) feet). (i) Accessory facilities and uses. Regulations governing accessory facilities and uses, and governing the application of site development regulatiom in specific instances, are established by Chapter IS.U. (k) Outdoor sales and storage: Outdoor sales and display of merchandise, arvd outdoor eating areas operated incidental to permitted eating and drinking services, shall be permitted sub|oct to the following regulations: (I) Outdoor sales and display shall not occupy a total site area esceeduHi the iposs building floor area on the site, except as authormd by a Conditional Use Permit. (2) Areas used tar outdoor sales and display of motor vehicles, boats, campers, c«np trailers, trailers, trailer coarhes, house cars, or similar conveyances shall meet the minimum standards applicable to oft- sucet parking facilities with respect to pavmg, gradmg, dramage, access to public streets and alleyt, safety and protective feaueei, lighting, landscaping, and screening, 121 CM OnerM Mamrfacturmg District Refutations IS.5».0)0-lt.)).0M ()) Esterior storage shall be prohibited, unless screened by a solid wail or fence at between 1.5 and 2.* meters (5 and • feet) in height, ll,»U)bO Parking and toaifcnK (a) Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in dw CM General Manufacturing District, m accord with Chapter 1S,S3. All parking and ioadw^ facilities on any sita, whether required as minimums or optionally provided in addition to mituinum re quirements, shall comply with the regulations and design standards estab lished by Ch^ter 18.8). (b) Minimum parkirtg requrements for selected uses permitted m the CM General Manufacturirq; District shall be as followst (1) Medical, professional, and general business offices: The minimum parkir^ requirement shall be 1 space for each 2).2 square meters (250 square feet) cd gross floor area. (2) Financial servicesi The minimum pwlting reqtarement shall be 1 space for each 11.9 square meters (1)0 square feet) of gross floor area for a bank or savings and loan office, and I space for each 21.2 square meters (250 square feet) of gross floor area for other financial f1) Personal servicesi The minimum parking requirement shall be I apace for each 13.9 square meters (130 square feet) of gross door area. (9) Retail servicesi The minimum parking requirement ihall be I space for each 11.9 square meters (150 square feel) of gross floor area (intensive) or each 12.) square meters (3)0 square feet) of groM floor area (eitensive). ()) Eating and drmkiiqi servicesi The minimum parking requirement ihal) be I ipace tor 9 seats or 9 persons capacity. CM CffwrM Manirfacturinit Dntrict ReguUtiofts lt.))UMO-lt.9)4)70 W Caneral buainna mtviccu The mtntmum parfctnK rcqiarcfficnt tKaU ba I ipare for eact« 12.) square meters (3)0 square feel) of gross tloar area, plus one space for each S«.) square meters ()00 square feet) el exterior sales, display, or storage area. (7) Automotive services: Tfie minimum parfemg requiremem sliatt be I ^ace (or each 32.) square meters (3)0 square feet) of grots floer area, pitn 1 space (or rach M.) square meters ()00 square (eet) of exterior tales, display, or storage area. (S) Warehousing and distribution: The minimum parking requirement shall be I space (or each 92.) square meters (1,000 squM^e feet) of gross floor area. (9) Maradacturingt The minimum parking requirement shall be I apace for each M.) square meters ()00 square feet) of gross floor area. (c) Location of parking and loading spaces: No requirement, except as estab lished by Chapter 18.83 or other applicable provisions c4 this Title. II.))U)79 Special Requirements The following special requirements shall apply m the CM Cencral Manufacturing OisUicti (a) Permitted residentiai uses shall be governed by the following additional regulationsi (I) Residential densityt Per exclusive retidantial use on any sita, the muumum siM area per dwelling unit shall be 279 square meters (3,000 square feet) lor the first cheelling unit and 111 square meters (1,200 square (ret) for each additional dwrllir^ unit. For mixed residMitial and non-resideniial <i»r nn any site, no minimum site area per dsrelling unit diall apply, providad that restdmtial dHtwty shall not eacaed M dweliifqi units per hectare (33 dsrelling imits per acre) «n any site. CM CffwrM Manirfacturinit Dntrict ReguUtiofts lt.))UMO-lt.9)4)70 W Caneral buainna mtviccu The mtntmum parfctnK rcqiarcfficnt tKaU ba I ipare for eact« 12.) square meters (3)0 square feel) of gross tloar area, plus one space for each S«.) square meters ()00 square feet) el exterior sales, display, or storage area. (7) Automotive services: Tfie minimum parfemg requiremem sliatt be I ^ace (or each 32.) square meters (3)0 square feet) of grots floer area, pitn 1 space (or rach M.) square meters ()00 square (eet) of exterior tales, display, or storage area. (S) Warehousing and distribution: The minimum parking requirement shall be I space (or each 92.) square meters (1,000 squM^e feet) of gross floor area. (9) Maradacturingt The minimum parking requirement shall be I apace for each M.) square meters ()00 square feet) of gross floor area. (c) Location of parking and loading spaces: No requirement, except as estab lished by Chapter 18.83 or other applicable provisions c4 this Title. II.))U)79 Special Requirements The following special requirements shall apply m the CM Cencral Manufacturing OisUicti (a) Permitted residentiai uses shall be governed by the following additional regulationsi (I) Residential densityt Per exclusive retidantial use on any sita, the muumum siM area per dwelling unit shall be 279 square meters (3,000 square feet) lor the first cheelling unit and 111 square meters (1,200 square (ret) for each additional dwrllir^ unit. For mixed residMitial and non-resideniial <i»r nn any site, no minimum site area per dsrelling unit diall apply, providad that restdmtial dHtwty shall not eacaed M dweliifqi units per hectare (33 dsrelling imits per acre) «n any site. CM General Man«tfarturto« Dwtrici Re*uUt»«»ia.)).070 (2) UmMc open tpacet For eaclusiv* retklmtMl uM on mff sitv, not lc« thMt 77.9 M)uare meters (900 square feet) of usaMe open space per each <N»ellinp tmit shall be provided on the siM. For nuaed residential and non-residential use on any site, no usaMe open space shall be required. I Sites abuttir^ or havinp any portion located within *5.7 meters (ISO feet) of any RE, R-1, liCR-2 , (M , or any PC DisUict permitting single family multi-family development, shall be subject to the following additional height and yard requirements: U) The maximum height stiall be established by a daylight pl|||^ beginning at a height erf 3.0 meters (10 feet) at the PE. R-l, P-7/or appiicaMe PC District site line and increasing at a slope of one meter (or each two meters of distance from the site line imtil intersecting the height limit otherwise established tar the CM District. (2) Thj^^ximum height within *5.7 meters (I SO feet) of any RE, R-l, R- 2yor applicable PC District shall be 10.7 meters (35 feet). (3) On any portionjg^a site in the CM DistrK t which abuts a site in any RE, R-l, R-2w^or applicable PC District, a minimum interior yard of 3.0 meters (10 feet) shall be required, and a solid wall or fence of betsreen 1.5 and 2.* meters (5 and I feet) in height shall be con structed and mainuined along the common site line. The minimum mterior yard shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen. (*) On any portion of a site m t^ CM District which is appoMte from a site m any RE, R-l, R-lJ^applicable PC District and separated therefrom by a street, alley, creek, dramage facility, or other open area, a mmimum of 9.0 meters (10 feet) shall be required. The mini mum yard shall be planted and maintained as a landw aped screen, excluding areas required for a< cess to the sue. KbVlbbU CM GenerM M«»wf»cturing District RctuUllont lt.5)a>70 (c) All uses, whether permitteO or coruhtionM, shall be conducted m such a manner so as to preclude any nuisance, hazard, or commorty recof^iized olfensire comhtions or characteristics, including creation or emission of ABt, gas, smoke, fumes, odors, vibrations, particulate matter, chemical compotnds, elertrical disturbance, humidity, heat, cold, glare, or night illumination. Prior to issuance of a building permit or occi^ancy permit, or at any other time, the Budding Official may r«|uire evidefice that ade<|uate controls, measures, or devices have been provided to ensiee and protect the public interest, health, comfort, convenience, safety, and general welfare from such nuisance, hazard, or offensive condition. LM Limited fctduitrMl/RMearch Park District is^.oio-it^uno Chapter IS^ LM LIMITED WDDSTRIAL/RESEARCH PARK DCTRiCT REGULATIONS Sections: 18.60.010 18.60.020 18.60.030 18.60.030 18.60.060 18.60.070 Specific Purposes Applicability oi Regulations Permitted Uses 18.60.060 Conditional Uses Site Development Regulations Parking and Loading Special Retpiiremcnu 18.60.010 Specific Purposes The LM Limited Industrial/Research Park Dtstrkt is designed to create and maintain sites for a limited groi^i of professional, aikninistrative, research, and manufacturing uses which may have unuHial reipiiremcnts for space, ligfit, and air, and desire sites m an industrial>research park environment. Combiranf district provisions are provided to adapt the site use and development reg'iiations to meet the requirements of uses desiring smaller sites, or uses which can accommodate to Iwge sites with laieven terrain. The LM District is primarily intended for application to sites identified for Research/Office Park use by the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. 18.60.020 Applicability of Reeulations The specific regulations of Rus Chapter and the additional regtdatlora and procedures established by Ch^ters 18.83 to 18.99, inclusive, shall apply to all LM Limited Industrial/Research Park Oistricis. AdditionaUy, Industrial Site Combinu^ Dutrici regulatMina set forth in Section 18.63 may ap^y withtn portions of the LM District. LM Limited Industrial/ReiMrch Park District II.M.OJQ-ll.iaMO lt.ft0.030 Permitted Uses The followiiy uses shall be permitted in the LM Limited Industrial/Research Park D»trict: (a) Sif^ fMnily, two f«nily, and muit^ farndy residential uaes. (b> Ktome occupations, when accesaory to permitted residential uses. (c) Private educational faculties. (d) Medical, professional, and general business idfices. (e) Administrative office services. (I) Research and development. (g) Mamdacturing. Qi) Varehotaing and distrttHitkm. (i) Accessory facilities and activities customarUy associated with or essential to permitted uses, «id operated incidental to die principal lae. (J) Colleges and iinlvcrsUies. Il.e0.0e0 Conditional Uses The l<dlowit« uses may be condlttonMIy allewed in die LM Limiied InAatriat/ Research Park District, subicct to issuance of a Con^tienM Use Partnil in accord with Chapter It.eOi (a) Eatd^ teid drinkint services , except drive-in end take-out servfCM, (b) PInenciol services.REVIStD LM Limited ln«stri«l/t*e«earct* Park District lt^.0S0-IS^.0)0 Automobile service stations, subject to site and design review in accord with die provisions <d Chapter lt^2. (<0 Utility facilities essential to provision of utility services, but excluding construction or storage yards, maintenance facilities, or corporation yard!. (e) Private cldbs, lodges, or fraternal organizations. IS.60.0V) Site Development Rendations The following site development regulations shall apply in the LM Limited Indus- trial/Research Park District. When the LM District is combined with the kv (histrial Site Combining District, the combining district regulation shall govern. (a) Site area: The minimum site area shall be 6,076 sc|uare meters (one acreL (b) Site width: The minimum site width shall be 30.5 meters (100 fcetL (c) Site depth: The minimum site depth shall be 65.7 meters (1 50 feet). M Front yard: The minimum front yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (c) Rear yards The minimum rear yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (f) Side yards: The following side yard regulatiom dwU applyt (1) The minimum interior side yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feet). (2) The minimum street side yard shall be 6.1 meters (20 feetL (g) Floor area ratios The maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.6 to I. (h) Site roveraget The maiimum site coverage shall be 10 percent of the site LM LimiMd MMtrUI/RcmKh Parti District lt^.090.||.«0^ (i) HMgfit: The maximum hmgM Shall be 10.7 meters (35 feet), provided diet any portion at a structiare greater than 7ji meters (25 feet) in hei^t AaO be located a mmimum at 12.2 meters (SO feet) from any siM in a resMmtial district. (j) Accessory facilities and uses: Regulations governing accessory facilitm and uses, and governing the application of site development reguiatMra in specific instances, are established by Chapter IS.SS. Qc) Outdoor activity: All uses and activities shall be conducted witMn a building, except the foilowtng permitted outdoor activities: (1) Oitdoor activitm Msociated with residential use. (2) LMtec^ing. (3) Pvkii^ wd loadtr« facilities. (a) Noncommercial recreational activities and facUitm accessory is permitted or conditional uses. (5) Activities Mid facilities accessory to conditional uses, when authorised by a Conditional Use Permit. IS.60.0M PM-kifw and Loaihne (a) Off-street parking and loaitog facilities shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in the LM Limited Industrial/Retearch Park District, in accord with Chapter I8.S3. All parking and loading facilities on any site, whether required as minimums or optionally provided m adAtion to minimum requirements, shall comply widi the ropdations and dss^ standards estaMithed by Chapter LM Limited lndu*tri*l/Re*earrh Park District IS.60.0iO-lt^.070 (b) Mifumwn parking requirements tor selected uacs permitted in the LM Limited Induttrial/Research Park District shall be as fgiiewM 0) Medical, professional, and general business irfficesi The minimian parking requirement shall be I space for each 27.9 square meters (300 square feet) of gross floor area. (2) Administrative office services, research and development, warehousit^ and distribution, and manufacturing: The minimum parking require ment shall be I space for each 27.9 square meters (300 squwe feet) of gross floor area. (c) Location of parking and loading spaces: No requirement, except as estab- Itdied by Chapter IS.S3 or other applicable provisions of this Title. IS.60.070 Special Requirements The followup special requirements shall apply in the LM Limited bidustrial/ Research Park District: (a) Permitted residential uses shall be g^nicmed by the fotlowirq( additional regulations: (I) Residential densityt For exclusive residential use on any site, dw minimum site area per dwelling unit shall be 279 square meters (3,000 square feet) for the first dwelling unit and 111 square meters (1,200 square feet) (or each additional dwelling unit. Per mixed residential and non-rcsidential use on any site, no minimum site vea per dsvettirqi unit shall apply, provided ttsat residential density shall not exceed M dsvellmg imts per hectare (35 dwelling units per acre) on any site. (2) Usable open space: For exclusive residential use on any site, not less than 27.9 square meters (300 square feet) of uaaMe open space per LM Limilwl Wuilriaim«Mrch Park ChJtrict 1 S.M.070 MCh 4w«Uir« »*»*t b» provided on tt»e site. Por mi»ed rcaidmUal «td rwvre*idential »«e on any site, no usaMc open space shall be rctpared. (b) Sites abuttif^ or having any portien located srithin *5.7 meters (150 leet) of any RE, R-l, Hf R-2 . W. . or any PC District permitting single famUy or «uU1- faally •» *® *** following additional height «sd yard requirements! (1) On any portion^ a site in the LM District which i*uts a site in any RE, R-l, R-2/w ^icable PC District, a minimum interior yard o4 a ainlsMB of 6.1 «eters(20 f««t) nor more than 15.2 meters (50 feetl, as determined pursuant to Chapter 16.61, shall be required, and a solid wall or fence of between 1.5 and 2.* meters (5 and S feet) in height ^11 be constructed and maintained aiorm joni^ site li^. first 6.1 aeters (20 feet) of any such yard Cutting s^d residential district shall be planted and naintained as a landscaped screen. (2) On any portion of a site in the LM District which is opposite from a site in any RE, R-1, R-2,/m’ipplicable PC District and separated therefrom by a street, alley, creek, drainage facility, or other open area, a mumnum ywd of a niniman of 6.1meters (20(eet) nor more than 15.2 meters (50 feet), as determined pursuant to Chapter 16.U, shall be required. The first 6.1 meters (20 feet) of any such yard opposite from said residential district shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen. All uses, whether permitted or conditional, shall be conActed m such a manner so as to preclude any nuisance, haaard, or commonly recognised offensive conAtwns or characteristics, including creation or emission of dust, gas, wnakm, noise, fumes, odor^ vibrations, participate matter, chemical compounds, elertrical disturbance, humidity, heat, cold, glare, or night aiuminotion. Prior to issuanir <d a builAng permit or occupancy pm^mit, or at any other lime, the Building Ollicial may require evidtnre that adaquete controlt, meaaures, or devices have been provnM to ensure and protect the public interest. Health, comfort, convenience, safety, and general eeUare from such miuance. haaard, or offensive REVISED LM Lmitcd Muttrial Site Combing District (I, 9) I S.& 3.0»0 Si^ Deset.-It RecutatKew Vithm any LM District which may be combined with die Limited industrial Site Combinin( District, the site development regulations specified m the following table Shall apply in lieu ai the regulations otherwise applicable within the LM District. SITE DEVELC»»MENT REGULATKW Zoning Map Designation Minimum SiM Area Minimum Site Width GENERAL LM DISTRICT (1 acre) 30.9 meters (100 feet) Minimwm Site Depth S9.7 meters (190 feet) Minimum Front Yard 6.1 meters (20 feet) Minimum Rear Yard Minwman Interior Side Yard Minimum Street Side Yard Maximum Floor Area Ratio Masimian Site Coverage Mammum Height (generally) Maximum Height Within Sperificd Distance From a Residential Disuict 6.1 meters (20 feet) 6.1 meters (20 feet) 6.1 meters (20 feet) 10.7 meters (39 feet) 7.6 meters (29 feet) within 12.2 meters (60 feet) of residential. LM (1) combinifk: DISTRICT LM(9) COMBINING DISTRICT LM (1)LM (5) M98 sq. meters (20,000 sq.ft.) 20,236 sq. meters (9 acres) 30.9 meters (100 feet) 76.2 meters (290 feet) 30.9 metws (100 feet) 76.2 meters (290 feet) 6.1 meters (20 feet) 30.9 meters (100 leet) 6.2 meters (20 feet) 12.2 meters (60 feet) 3.0 meters (10 feet) 12.2 meters (60 feet) 3.0 meters (10 feet) 21.3 meters (70 feet) 0.5 to 1 1 0.3 to 1 39 percent i 1 19 percent 10.7 meters (39 feet) 10.7 meters (39 feet) 7.6 meters (29 feet) within 6.1 meters (20 leet) oi residential. 7.6 meters (29 leet) within 26.6 meters (SO fret) of residential. PC planned Conwnunity Dwirict Regulation*lt^.010 Chapter 18.68 PC PLANNED community DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18.68.010 Specific Purpose* 18.68.020 Applicability of Regulation* 18.68.030 Permitted Uses 18.68.060 Conditional Uses 18.68.050 Establishment of Districts 18.68.060 Required Determinations 18.68.065 Application Process 18.68.070 Application Requirements 18.68.080 Development Program Statement 18.68.090 Development Plan 18.68.100 Development Scherhile 18.68.110 Action by Commisaion 18^8.120 Action by Council 18.68.130 Change in Development Vhedule 18.68.160 Reversion 18.68.010 Specific Purposes The PC Planned Community District is intended to accommodate development* for residential, commercial, professional, research, administrative, industrial, or other activiues, including combinations of uses appropriately rcquirmg flexibility under controlled condition* not otherwise attainMile under ether districts. The Planned Community District is particularly intended lor laufied, comprehensively planned developments srhich are of nAstantial public benefit, and which conform with and enhance the pdicie* Wd pror*»"» <>* Comprehensive Plan. K: Planned Community District RcguUtions 11^.020.11^6)0 IS.6S.020 iity of Regulations The specific regulations of this Chapter, and the additional regulations and procedures estaMitfied by Chapters iU) to IS.99, incluBivc, shall apply to all Planned Comimatity Districts. Where the specific regulations for each Planned Commiaiity Dntrict established pursuant to this Chapter differ from dw regulations otherwise applicable, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply. IS.6S.O)0 Permitted Uses Any use may be permitted in any specifK PC District, provided such use sli^ be specifically listed « a permitted use and shall be kxrated and conducted bs accord with the approved development plan and other applicable regulationB adopted pursuant to this Chapter to govern each specific PC District. 1S.6SUM0 Conditional Uses Any use may be established as a conditional use in any specific PC District, provided such use shall be specifically listed as a conditional use subject to dw provisions of Chapter lt.90, and shall be located and conducted in accord with the approved development plan and other i^iplicablc regulations adopted pursuant to dus Chapter to govern each specific PC District. IS.68.050 Establishment of Districts Planned Community Districts may be est^ished, mothfied, or removed from the zoning map, and the regulatiora applicable to any specific PC District may be established, modified, or deleted in accord with Chapter IS.W. All PC Districts diall be identified on the zoning map with the letter coAng "PC* ftrilowed by a specific reference number identifying each separate Astrict. Alf use regulations, development plant, development schedules, and other regulatory provisions adopted pursuant lo dut Chapter, or pursuant to Chapter PC PI«w»«J Community District RcguUtions ll.a.05O-lt^.0«S ll.«, wtiich a^y to any specific PC District, tfudl be considered to be • part of tfus Title as if fully set forth herein, and shall be identified by reference to the correspondtr^l designation of tmdh specific PC District on the zoning map. IS.M.0M R<red Determinations The Plannir^ Commission, prior to recommending approval of any PC District application, «id the City Council, prior to approving an ordinance designating and regulating «iy PC District, shall make all of the following reqikred finding with respect to the application, in addition M firafings re<|iared by Chapter (a) The site is so situated, and the use or uses proposed for the site are of such characteristics, that the application of general districts or combining districts will not provide sufficient flexibility to allow the proposed development. (M Development of the site wider the provisians of die PC Planned Community District will result in public benefits not odterwise attainabte by application of the regulations of general districts or combining districts, bi m^ing the fimhngs required by this Section, the Plaraiir^ Commission and City Council, as appropriate, shall specifically cite the public benefits expected to result from use of the Plumed Community District. (c) The use or uses permitted, and the site development reguUtions applicable widiin the District shall be consistent with the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, and shall be compatible with existing and potential uws on adfoining Sites or within the general vKinity. Application Process (a) The ippiicant for a PC District shall imlially submit to die Planning Cammisaion a Development Pregram Statement. Development Plan, and a PC Ptanncd Cammnity District Regutations I8.6X.0«VI*^.070 Development Schedule which are described in Sections lt^.OSO, It^OSO, and l&.4t.l00. The plot plans, landscape development plai^ and desipt plan in the Development Plan shoOd ody be preliminary during this phase of review by the Planning Commission. (b) H the Plannmg Commission acts favorably in its initial review of the PC application, the Development Plan, except for single family and accessory uses, diall dten be si^itted to the Architectural Review Board (ARB) for review pursuant to regidations m Chapter I6.%S ei the Miaiicipal Code. In this phase, a detailed plot (dan, landscape development plan, and design plan of d>e Development Plan shall be submitted for ARB review. (c) The Development Plan as approved by the Architectural Review Board is then returned to the Plannmg Commission for final Plamir^ Commisuon review and recommendation before being submitted to die City Cowcil for final action. IS.6S.070 Afiplicatian Requirements in addition to the provisions «d Chapter It.M, each application (or a PC Dis trict shall be accompanied by a development progrun statement, a development plan, and a development schedule. The development plan shall, as approved by the City Council, become a part the zoning regulations applicaMc within the respective PC District. Subsequent changes m the development plan shall be made in accord with Chapters II.9S «sd IS.99. The development ichedide shall, as approved by the City Council, become a part of the zoning regulations applicable within the respective PC District. Subsequent changes m the development schedule, if bicluded as part of the regulatiora, shall be made m accord with Chapters IS.9S and 11.99, provided ttiat specifically authorized changes may be made by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Serf ion 11.61.1)0. 1)9 PC Ptafwwd Community District Rcfulations IS.U.OSO Dcwt I’t PTO*r»m Statement The purpose of tfie development program sUtement dtolt be to descrite tfie proposed use or uses to be conducted in the (^strict in a manner sufficient to enable preparation and consideration of regulations governing permitted uses, condition^ uses, site use and development regulations, off-street parkmg and loathng retpiiremcnts, and other special regulations which may be appropriate to govern development, use, and maintenance of the site or sites included within the PC District. The development program statement shall include the following: (a) A statement by the applicant demonstrating the necessity of the apfdica- tion for the PC District, including information demonstrating the compli ance of the proposed development with the required determinations set forth in Section 18.68.060. (b) A complete listing of all uses proposed, or potentially to be included, within the PC [^strict, incorporating insofar as possible the terminology used in other parts of this Title to define, describe, and regulate permitted uws aral conditional uses, and the definitions pertinent thereto. (c) A complete description <d the nature of uses proposed, and the conditions or characterutics of occupancy, use, or operation, with particular refer ence to those conditions or characteristics which may warrant regulation differing from those regulations which might apply to such uses if located in one or more general districts within the City. W A schedule or sUtement indicating the m«nber, type, floor vea, number of bedrooms, and projected ulc or rental price of all homing units proposed in the district. (el Such additional information as die Zoning Administrator may prescribe as necessary, m hit judgment, to laciliute review and action on the appli cation by the Plenning Commission, the Arrhiiertural Review Board, and the City Council. PC Planned Conumauty Dteirici Rcfidationt is.a.09o The dewkjpment plan lubmitted wilh the appiicatiofi tor a PC District tfMil include the fcdlowii^ unless waived by the Zoning Administratar for cause: (a) An aerial photograph at the site and adiaccnt land widun 2X feet of the site, at a scale to be preserdted by the Zonutg Administrator. The Zoning Administratar may specify that information required by parapaphs (b) through (i) of diis Section be sg>erimposed on the aerial photograph, or a duplicate copy thereof. (b) A map showirg any public or private streets, proposed btolding sites, and any areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, parkways, paths, ^ygrounds, sdwol sites, public buddings and other such uses. Compliance with this requirement shall not be construed to relieve the applicant from compliwce with the Subdivision Code Title 21, or any other applicable ordinances of the City (d Palo Alto. (c) A map showifg the existing and proposed topography of the proposed Dis trict at contour intervals as determined appropriate by Zonkg Administra- (d) A land use plan for the proposed District indicating the areas proposed for each me or combination of uses identified by the development program statement. A ^t plan or ^ans for each bmlding sitejin the proposed Dutrict, or any portion dwreof, in such form as required by the Zoning Atfenimsuator. The required pl«is shall show the location of all proposed buildings and prinripel Site improvements, shall indicate dimensions of buildings, site lines, and improvements and shall indicate the location of physical or natural ute features, including trees and any changes proposed thereto. PC Planned CanMMdty Dte»Kt Regulattans lt.M.090-ll^lM (f) A twdtcape development plan, ihowing the beun^iet and loration el proposed landscaped areas and exterior site improvements, inciuihnp hut not limited to lights, swimming pools, and service and refuse areas. (g) A circulation plan, indicating the proposed movement of vehicles, goods, and pedestrians within the District, and to and from adjacent public thor oughfares. Any special engineering features and traffic regulation devices needed to insure safety or to facilitate ease of access and circulation, whether on or off the site, shall be diown. (h) A parking and loading plan, showing the number of spaces and die location, internal circulation, and dimensions of all pvking and loading areas. The parking and loading plan shall be based upon the requirements of Chapter 18.83, and shall be supported by traffic engineering studies or relevant data, as may be required by the Zoning Administrator, demonstrating the feasibUity and adequacy of the plan. (i) Preliminary design plans, including such schematic floor plans, schematic exterior elevations and sections, and/or perspective drawings, as may be necessary to indicate the height of proposed builibngs and the general appearance al the proposed structures to the end that the entire develop ment will have architectural unity and will be compatible with existing and proposed neighborhood development. Such drawings need not show final arctutectural detail. Construction drawings and contract plans, subse quently submitted with applications for required permits or odier construc tion approvals pursuant to approved PC District regulations, shall conform substantialiy to the preliminary design plans, and shall be subject to all applicable review and permit requirements in effect at the time irf approval and permit issuance. 18.88.100 Development Schedide The development schedule submitted with die application for a PC Dutrict shall Include dw loUowingi PC PUnwd Community District Rcgtdations Pvkir^ and loading requirements) Regulations establishing off-street parking and loadif^ reqiarements for the District, and governmg design, location, screenit^ landscaping, and operation of parking and leaiSng activities. The regidations may be m test, or by reference to Chapter IS.I3, or both. Special requirements: Additionai regulations, as may be appropriate to mure a harmonious relatiorahip between uses within the DisUict, and a compatible relationship with existing or potential uses within ad|Oining districts, may be recommended by the Commission. Such regulations may include additional height limitations, yard requirements, landscapii^ and screening, provisions governing outdoor activities, and other reqwremcnts. Development plan «id development schedule: The development plan sub mitted pursuant to Section lS.6t.090 shall, and the development schetkile submitted pursowu to Section 18.6S.100, as amended or ^iproved by the Ptwning Commission, shall be recommended for inclusion in the regulations applicable to the PC Planned Community District. Definitions: Definitions applicable specifically to the regulation recom mended for the Diso-ict may be included. IS.68.I20 Action by Coimcy In the event the City CosmeU shall adopt an ordinance pursuant to Chapter IS.9S establishifqi a specific PC Planned Community District, the Council shaU tficlude the regulatiora described in Section IS.6t.IIO, either as recommended by the Planning Commissian or as modified by the Council. IS.6I.I10 Chanae m Develoomcnt Schedule for good caum shown by the property owner in writing and unless otherwise specified by the specific applic^lo regulationa for ttio dntttcu prior to the L«)dKapc Coinbiiung Datrict (U Ren«J«tiom IS.70i)10-ltJ^^30 Chapter IS.70 LANDSCAPE COMfi»iO«; DISTRICT (L) RECLTLATiONS Sec tiara: 18.70.010 18.70.020 18.70.030 Specific Purposes Applicability Regulations Zoning Map Designation 18.70.040 Use Limitations 18.70.010 :ific Pure The LamHc^ie Combining District is intended to provide regulatiora to ensure the provision of landscaped open space as a physical and visual separation between residential districts and intensive commercial or im^trial uses, and at selected locations where landscaped buffers are desirable. 18.70.020 Applicability of Regulatieia The Landscape Combining District may be combined with any other district establithed by this Title, in accord with the provisions of Chapter 18.08 and Chapter 18.98. Where so combined, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply in lieu of the corresponding provisions of the general district with which the Landscape Combining District is combined. 18.70.030 Zonine Mao Desianation The Landscape Combining District shall be applied only ad|oining site lines or property lines, where consistent with the purposes of this Chapter, and shall be designated on the aoning map by the symbol "L” within parentheses, following the getseral district destgnation for the thstnct with which it n combined. The dimension of the landKope combmmg district, measured at r^t angles to the property tmo, shall be mdkaMd on die aoning map. VniHr^r Comfemi^ District (U Rcgutetiam I1.70.0M H.y0.0»0 UseLimittt (a) Permitted uwst WiRiin UndKi^t Combining Disfrkrt, permitted uses shall be limited to the fdiowing uses only, in lieu of any uses presort lor the general districtt (1) Landscaping and screen planting. (2) Such fences or walls adjoining the property line as may be required by the provisions of the general district regulations. (b) Contfiticnal uses: Within the Landscape Combining District, conditionai uses shall be limited to the following uses only, in lieu at any uses prc< scribed lor the general (bstricti (I) Noncommercial recreational activities and facilities, when conAjcted primarily in open, unenclosed landscaped areas, and when conAiCted accessory to or in association with uses listed as permitted uses or as conditional uses in the general district. (2) Pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian pathways, walkways and trails, or vehicular access drives, when serving uses listed as permitted or conditional uses in the general ^suict. OS Op«n Space District Rcfuiatiara lt.7l.OIO CKapter tt.71 05 OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REGULATIONS lt.7l.OIO Spccilic Purposes lt.71.020 Definition lt.71.030 Regulations Established lS.7l.0b0 Site and Design Approval Reared IS.71.010 Uses Permitted lS.71.0t0 Uses Retpiiring Use Permits IS.71.070 Lot Area lS.71.0t0 Maximum Bud^tg Coverage U.71M0 Front Yard lt.71.100 Side Yards 15.71.110 Rear Yards IS.71.120 Automobile IS.71.130 Buildup Hei^t Limit IS.71.ISO Special Regulations IS.71.010 Pure The purpose and intent of this district isi To protect the piAlic health, safety, ard well are? To protect and preserve open space land as a limited and valuable resourcet To permit the reasonable use of open space land, while at the same time preserving and protecting its inherent open space characteristics to assure its continued availabUity lor the followingi as agricultural land, scenic land, recreation land, conservation or natural resource tandi for the con tainment of urban sprawl and the structuring of urban dsvelopmonti and for OS open Spec* [Strict RcftuUtMm Ii.7l.010-ll-7l.0» the retention of lan<l in its naturel or neer natwal sUte to protect life end property in the community from the hezer* of fire, flood, and xiamte ectivityt arHl (d) To coordinet* with and carry out lederel, tUte, regional, cowty, and city open space plans. It.71.020 Definitions As used in this Chapter, unless otf>erwise apparent from the context, the fol- lowii^ definitions shall apply: (a) •'Conservation or Natural Resource Lartd,” lai»d which possesses or encom passes conservation or rsatural resources. (b) -K:onservation or Natural Resource," includes, but is not necessarily limited to, streams watersheds ground water recharge, soUs wileflife halMtaS aa defined herein, special land forms natural vegetation. (c) "Open Land,” any parcel or area land essentially laiimproved or in its natural sute, «td devoted to an open space us* as defined herein, and which is designated in the Open Space Element for an open space use. (d) -Open Space District", any area of land or water designated •'OS' and ssdH iect to all of the terms and regulations of this Chapter. M "Open Space Use-means the ute of land fori (1) Public recreation (2) Enjoyment of scenic beauty (1) Conservation or us* of natural resources lt^l.020-ll^|j09Qi (•) Production of food or fiber (3) Protection of man and his artifacts (buikfings, property, etc.) (6) Containment and stnjcturing of urban drvelopnwnt (f) "Recreation land," any area of land or water suKeptible to recreational (() "Scenic land," any area of land or water which worthy of preservation. scenic ^ualitiea (h) "Wildlife habitat," any area of land or water valuable or necessary to die preservation or eidvancement d wildlife resources. lt.71.010 Reculations Established The following specific reguUtions and the general regulations set forth in Ch^ter IS.M of this code shall apply in all OS districts. Il.71.0a0 Site and Design Approval Required All uses permitted within this District including thoae for wfuch a use permit is rcipiircd shall be subiect to approval for any development, coMtructiefb imfwovements as provided in Ch^ter 18.82 of this code. 1S.71.0R) Uses Permitted n (a) Agricultural )l (1) Anunal husbandry 12 )) G) Crops OS Open Spnce District Reflations 11.71.050-11.71.0*0 Deiryinf (•) Horticuiture, indu«n( nurseries ^) Livestock fanning (R Tree fanning (7) Viticulture and similw uses not inconsistent with the intent and pur pose of this Chapter, but excluding hog farming. (b) Botanical conservatories, outdoor nature laboratories, and similar faculties. (c) Native wUiflife sanctuvies. (d) One-fvnily dwellinga. (*) Accessory facilities and accessory uses. 11.71.0*0 Uses Requirina Use Permits A use permit shall be first obtained for the following uses as provided in Chapter 18.90 (d this code, when the applicant can estaMiah ads^te iustification that die proposed use wUI be consistent and <»mpatible with dw Intent and purpose of this Chapter, and that the number of cmpioye« and resident population diall approxUnate that which would result from a principal permitted uset (*) Communication and utility facilities. Educational, charitable, research, and philanthropic institutiont. (c) Cuest ranches. OS Open SPKC Oitttict RcguUtlent 11.71.040-11.71.120 (d) Recreational uses indwinc academies, ctOte, staMea, cotmtry duba, and golf courses. (c) Cemeteries, not induding mausolea, crematoria, or columbaria. All mar kers ol graves shall be flush with grade level and be deemed to be imper vious area imder this Chapter. (f) Animal care. Including boarding and kennels. 18.71.070 Lot Area Miramum lot vea shall be 80,869 square meters (10 acres). 18.71.080 Maximum Buildine Coverage The maximum impervious area and ixjilding coverage shall be 3.5 percent. 18.71.090 Front Yard Front yards shall be a minimum of 9.1 meters (30 feet). 18.71.100 ^Yarite Side yards shall be a minimum of 9.1 miters (30 feet). 18.71.110 Rear Yards Rear yards shall be a minimum of 9.1 meters (30 feet). 18.71.120 Automobile Four (9) car spaces dull be reqidred for each dwetting wtlt, one e( which shall be covered parking. Such spaces slull not be located m any retpiired front or side yard. REVISED OS Op«n Space Dutrict Refulation*11.71.|)0-lt.7l.ia0 ■ ■ Ti lift Heiaht Limil shall not eaceed two <2) atoriet, or 7.6 Mtars (25 feat). H.71.1»0 Special RegiUtiom (•) Ccolocical Soil* Investigatior and Report. All applications lor Site and Design Approval d«ll be accompanied by a combined in-depth geolo^ and KHls investigation and report prepared by a registered geologist certified by the State of California as an engineering geologist, and by a licensed civU engineer qualified in soil mechanics. Such report shall be based on surface, sub-surface, «td laboratory investigations and examinations and shall fully and clearly present; (1) All pertinent data, interpretations, and evaluations; (2) The siptificance of the data, mterpretationa, and evaUtions with respect to the actual development or implemenution of the intended land uses, «td with respect to the effect upon future geological pro cesses both on and off the site; (3) Recommendation* for any additional investigation* that should be made. All costs and expenses incurred as a restdt of the re^ements oi this section, including the cost* and expense at an independent review of the material submitted hereunder by qualified person* reuined by the City, shall be born* by the applicant. 1 (b) LandKapuqt. The existing natural vegetation and land formation* shall remain in a natural state unless modification is foimd to be necessary lor a specific US* allowed herein through the Sit* and Design Approval Procedure. Reduction or elimination of fir* haaard* wdl be required where heavy concentration* of flammable vegeution occur. Landscaping as may be nacessary »d raqiarad shaU bt consistent with the prupot* rf this Chapter. 05 Opw Sp«re District Retu***^®*It.7l.l40 Tree Retnovel. Remoeel ol U*e ireM sImU be permitted at provided oi Title t (d this code. Access to Remote Areas. Roads, tracks, thiveways, trads, or runways lor automobiles, trucks, buses, or motorcycles or other wtic^cd vehicles dudt not be developed except the securing of Site and Desigp Approval. No such approval shall be except fin^tg that the pirpme lor which the roads, tracks, driveways, traUs or nmrays are proposed is essential for the establishment or mamtenance of a use which is expressly permitted herein and that the design and location cd the proposed roa^ tracks, driveways, trails, or runways will be compatible with the terrain. The use of all roads, tracks, driveways, trails, or runways existing at the time of the adoption of this Chapter which are nonconforming or have been established without proper ^provals shall be terminated and shall be returned to natural terrain latless given approval in accordance with die regulations set forth in this Chapter. Grading. No gradu^ for which a grading permit is retjuired shall be auth orized except upon the securing of Site and Design Approval. No such approval shall be granted except upon a finding that the purpose for which the grading is proposed is essential for the establishment or maintenance of a use which is expressly permitted herein and that the design, scope, and location of the proposed will be compatible with adjacent areas and wUI result in the least duturbance of the terrain and natural land features. All grading lor which no permits or approvals are required shall be subiect to the provisions set fordi in this Chapter. I Sod Erosion and Land Mana§tment. No site and design plan shall be ap- proved untess it includet soil erosion and sedsment control measures m accordance with any adopted procedures, techmeal standardh and specs- ficationa of Iho Pt«snM« Commiwon. No approval wdl bo grantod mless all needed eroaian control measures have been completed or n^tantiatly OS Open Space District ReguUtkins lt.7l.l«0 provided for in accordance with said standards and specifications. The applicant shall bev the final responsibility for the installation «wf con struction all required erosion control measures accordinf; to the provi sions of said standards wd specif icatiora. (h) Subdivision. All divisions of land into four (b) or more parcels shall be designed on the cluster principle and shall be designed to mmimUe roads} to minimize cut, fill, and gradii^ operations; to locate development in less rather th«i more conspicuous areas; and to achieve the purpose irf this Chapter. (1) Substandard Lots. Any parcel of land not meeting the area or (ftmenslan requiremenu of this Chapter shall be deemed a lawftd buil«hng site if such parcel was a lawful building site on July 5, 1972. All other requirements of this Chapter shall apply to any such parceL AC Afncuiniral Corwervatior District Regutoticm 11.72.010-11.72.0 JO Ch^ter lt.72 AC ACRKTUITURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT REGULATIONS Sectionu IS.72.010 1S.72J120 18.72.030 18.72.050 18.72.060 18.72UI70 Specific Purposes Applicability of Regulations Permittetl Uses 18.72.060 Conditional Uses Site Development Regulations Parking and Loadu^ Special Requirements 18.72.010 :ific Purr The AC Agricultural Conservation District is mtended to permit agrkiJtur^ and compatible use, on property intended for preservation and retention essetv- tially in its natural, farmed, or landscaped state. g-ViriirA] 9 The specific regulations <rf this Chapter and the additional rcgidations and 10 procedures established by Chapters 18.83 to 18.99, inclusive, shall apply to all 11 AC Agricultural Conservation Districts. 12 13 18.72.030 Permitted Uses 16 19 The following uses shall be permitted m tfie AC Ay cultural Conservation I* Districti 17 18 (a) Agricultural use, esceptiiqj the conduct and maintenance el hog farms. AC Affkuttural Cantemtian Di*lrict RcguUtki lt.72.030-lt.72.OX) (b) S*l« d •griojltur*! products produced on the promises, provided that no permanent commercial structire for sale or processing of ar»cultiaal products shall be permitted. (c) Residential use, and accewory buildings and uses customarily incident^ to permitted dwellings, provided, hosrever, that such peimined dweUif^ shall be for the exclusive use the owner or owners, or lessee or Icsaor, of land upon which permitted agriodtural use is conAicted, and the residence of other members of the same family and of bonafide employees of the aforementioned. lt.72.0»0 Conditional Uses The following uses may be comfitionally allowed in the AC Agricidtieal Cosv- servation District, subject to issuance of a Conditional Use Permit m accord with Chapter 1S.90; (a) Outdoor recreation services. (b) Utility facilities essential to provision of utility services to neighbor hood, but excluding business offices, construction or storage yards, main- ten«ice facilities or corporation yards. (c) An1«il care. Including boarding and kaonels. ia.72J»0 Site Development Rettdatioitt The following site development regulations shall apply m the AC Agricultural Conservation Districts (a) Site areas The minimum site area shall be 20,23* sguare meters Uive acres). lb) Site widthi The minimum site width shall be 7*.2 meters (2X) feet)b (c) SitedaplN The site depth rfiall be 70.2 meters (2X) feet). REVISED AC ^ictiturai Comervation DIttrici Rcfuiati«n«lt.nU»0.|i.72.0<0 (d) Front yard: The minimum front yard dtall be 9.2 meters (30 feet). (e) Rear yard: The minifnum rear yard shall be 9.2 meters (30 fcetk (1) Side yards The following side yard regulations shall apply: Cl> The minimum interior side yard shall be S.6 meters (15 feet). (2) The minimum street side yard shall be 7.3 meters (29 feet). (g) Residential density: Not more than one dwelling unit per 9,079 square meters (one acre) shall be permitted on any site, including all deellif^ wits as permitted by Section 1S.72.03Q. (h) Site covers^: (1) The maximum site coverage shall be 10 percent of the site area. (2) impervious ground surfaces may cover 10 percent of dw site woa, in addition to the ailfwabfe coverage by buildints est^lished by pari^aph (I) above. (1) Height: The maximum height Riatl be 10.7 meters (35 feet). (|) Accessory facilities and west Regulations governing accessory facilitiea and uses, and govcmir^ the application of site development reguatiens in specific instances, are established by Chapter lt.lt. It.72.0t0 Parkiiw and Loadiiw (a) Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses m accord with Chapter lt43. All parking and loading facilities on any site, whether retpured as mmimumt or optionally provided m addition to minimum requirements, shall comply with the refutations and dw design standards establishad by Chapter 11.11. AC ^ictiturai Comervation DIttrici Rcfuiati«n«lt.nU»0.|i.72.0<0 (d) Front yard: The minimum front yard dtall be 9.2 meters (30 feet). (e) Rear yard: The minifnum rear yard shall be 9.2 meters (30 fcetk (1) Side yards The following side yard regulations shall apply: Cl> The minimum interior side yard shall be S.6 meters (15 feet). (2) The minimum street side yard shall be 7.3 meters (29 feet). (g) Residential density: Not more than one dwelling unit per 9,079 square meters (one acre) shall be permitted on any site, including all deellif^ wits as permitted by Section 1S.72.03Q. (h) Site covers^: (1) The maximum site coverage shall be 10 percent of the site area. (2) impervious ground surfaces may cover 10 percent of dw site woa, in addition to the ailfwabfe coverage by buildints est^lished by pari^aph (I) above. (1) Height: The maximum height Riatl be 10.7 meters (35 feet). (|) Accessory facilities and west Regulations governing accessory facilitiea and uses, and govcmir^ the application of site development reguatiens in specific instances, are established by Chapter lt.lt. It.72.0t0 Parkiiw and Loadiiw (a) Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses m accord with Chapter lt43. All parking and loading facilities on any site, whether retpured as mmimumt or optionally provided m addition to minimum requirements, shall comply with the refutations and dw design standards establishad by Chapter 11.11. AC Afriojitural Com«^tion District RecuUtMra lt.72.(MO-lt.72.070 (M MiniRHin partury requirements for selected uses permitted in the AC A^icidtiral Conservation District shall be as fellows (See also Chapter llODs (I) Resiilential usei The miniinum parlte^ reqtarement for each dwelling tfiit shall be two spaces. A mmiinuin at one space per dwelling shall be covered. fc> Location at parkii^ spaces: No required parking space be located in a required front yard, or in a required street side yard. IS.72.070 :ial Requirements The following special reqwements shall apply in the AC Agricultural Comer- vatien District: (a) hams, stables, sheds, chicken houses, and other similv facilities for the shelter and feeding of animals exclusive of domestic household pets be located a minimum of 12.2 meters ItO feet) from any site line, and shall be located a minimum of 12.2 meters (W feet) from any dwelling. (M Site ««d design review applicablei The provisions ai Chapter lt.12 shall apply to all sites in the AC OistricS 18.7».0l0-lt.7«.0)0 Chapter lt.7% F FLOOD PLAIN DiSTRiCT REGULATIONS it.7%.010 Specific Purposes 1S.7#.020 Applicability of Regulations 18.7*.030 Permitted Uses IS.7%.0*0 Conditional Uses I8.7S.050 Site Development Regulations I8.7S.010 :ific Pure The F Flood Plain District is intended to protect persons and property from the hazards of development in inundated areas or in areas subfect to inundation; to protect the community from costs which may be incurred when leisuitable or premature development occurs in such areas; and to allow uses wtach may be appropriate to such areas. IS.7S.020 Applicability of Retulations The specific regulations of this Chapter and the additiorad regtdaiions and procedures established by Chapters 18.13 to 18.99, inclusive, shall apply to all F Flood Plain Districts. 18.7S.030 Permitted Uses The following uses shall be permitted in the F Flood Plain Districti (a) All agricultural uses, escapt the conduct artd maintenance of hog farms. (M Ea»action of chemicals from sea water, by solar and natieal evaporation. mjuimx»xji&«&jixu]ixMBXxxxjiJixui REVISED F Flood PUm District RefuJstion*ts.7%.oso.ts.n.djO I lt.7»a>»0 ConditioniJ Uses * (a) Drodging of oystar sholls and othor dtgoslts. 3 (bVKny permanent structures dtall be subicct to issuance (d a Conditional Use a Permit in accord with Chapter lt.90. 1 « |g.7».050 Site Development Renulations 7 t The followif^ site development rcguUtions shall apply in the F Flood Plain 9 District: 10 II (a) Site area: The minimum ate area shall be a0,**9 square meters (10 acres). 12 13 M Site width: The minimum site widdt shall be 91.t meters (300 leet). la 13 (c) Site depth: The minimum site depth shall be 91.a meters (300 feet). 16 17 (d) Front yard: The minimum front yard shall be 15.2 meters (30 feet). II 19 (e) Rear yard: The minimum rear yard shall be 12.2 meters (aO feet). 20 21 (I) Side yard: The minimum side yard shall be 9.1 meters (JO leet). 22 21 (g) Height: The maximum hei^tt tfiall be 9.6 meters (II feet). 2a 23 0«) Accesawy facilitiet and usea Regulations govemw^ accessory facilities 26 and uses, »d govemir^ the application of ate development regidatiem in 27 specific instances, are establiihcd by Chapter lUU. revised Civic Centw Cembiiwig Diitrict (O Regulationi Chapter lt.79 CIVIC CENTER COMBINING DISTRICT (C) REGULATIONS Sections: lt.79J)IO lt.79U)20 1S.79U)30 11.79.0*0 Specific Purposes Applicability of Regi^ations ZoninK Designation Use Limitations and Site Development Regulations lt.79J)10 :ific Pirj The Civic Center Combinif^ District is intended to modify the use regulations «id the site development regulations within any district with which it is com bined, to retjuire structures proximate to die City Hall-Library complex to conform to height, setback, and use standards appropriate to the Civic Center scale and design. 18.79,02 Jicabiiity The Civic Center Combining Disuict may be combined with any other district adfoining or proximate to the Palo Alto Civic Center, in accord with Chapter 1S.M and Chapter 18.98. Where so combined, the regulations set fordi in diis Chapter shall apply in lieu of or in addition to the correspontfng provisions at the district with which the Civic Center Combining District is so combined. I|.794)M Zonww Map Desigiatioo Where to combined with any general district, the Civic Center Combining District shall be designated on die roning map by the sy^l "C* within paren theses, following the general district designation for the ^strict with which it is combined. Civic Center Cawibimng District (Cl Rcgulattans li.79 Jim 18.y^U)»0 Use Limitatiem end Site Development Retutoticro (a) Use LimitationM On sites witfiin the Civic Center Confining IHsfrict, open or enclosed o(f>street parfctoig or loafing areas or tacUitkn with pwVir^ visible from the Civic Center site or any building thereon, shall be prohibited. (b) Maximum «td Minimum Height: Any builfing or structure hereafter constructed on any site in the Civic Center Combining District shall have a minimum height of at least 7.6 meters (2) feet) and shall not exceed a maximum height of 15.2 meters (50 feet). (c) Building Setback Re(|uirements On any street frontage in the Civic Center Combing District, the miniinum setback shall be the greater of ttm following: (1) A minimum of 1.8 meters (6 feet). (2) That distance provided by the regidatlons for the fisfrict widi which the Civic Center Combining District is combined. (3) That distance required by Title 20u Civic Center Cawibimng District (Cl Rcgulattans li.79 Jim 18.y^U)»0 Use Limitatiem end Site Development Retutoticro (a) Use LimitationM On sites witfiin the Civic Center Confining IHsfrict, open or enclosed o(f>street parfctoig or loafing areas or tacUitkn with pwVir^ visible from the Civic Center site or any building thereon, shall be prohibited. (b) Maximum «td Minimum Height: Any builfing or structure hereafter constructed on any site in the Civic Center Combining District shall have a minimum height of at least 7.6 meters (2) feet) and shall not exceed a maximum height of 15.2 meters (50 feet). (c) Building Setback Re(|uirements On any street frontage in the Civic Center Combing District, the miniinum setback shall be the greater of ttm following: (1) A minimum of 1.8 meters (6 feet). (2) That distance provided by the regidatlons for the fisfrict widi which the Civic Center Combining District is combined. (3) That distance required by Title 20u Site md D«ign Review ConMninf District It.I2.0l0-lt.n.0)0 Chapter 1S42 SITE AND DESIGN REVIEW COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS (D» Sections: ISOUUHO 1S^2.020 18J2.030 18.82.0*0 18.82.0)0 18.82.060 18.82.070 Specific Purposes ApplicalMiity of Regulations Zoning Map Desig^wtion Design Approval Required Application Action by Commission Action by Council 18.82.010 :ific Pure The Site and Design Review Combinir^ District is intended to provide a process for review and approval of development in environmentally and ecologically sensitive areas, in order to assure that use and development will be harmonioua with other uses m the general vicinity, will be compatible with environmental and ecological obfcctives, and will be in accord with the Palo Alto Comprehen sive Plan. 18.82.020 Applicability of Reeulationt The Site and Design Review Combining District may be comMned with any other «stricl established by this Title, in accord widi the provisions of Chapter I8U1I and Chapter I8.f8. Where so combined, the site and design review process estabiiahed by this Chapter shall apply to all sites. In addition, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all sites in the OS Open Space District, and shall apply to all sites in the AC Agricultural Conservation District. 18.82.010 Z« Other than OS or AC, Where combined with any general duuict/ the Site and Design Review Districi IhaU be designbted on the lonmg map by the symbol "O" within parentheses, REVISED Site ma De«»> Review Combiiuni District li.t2.0R}-1 fotlowii^ the fttwral district desi*»wtion l«r the district with which it is combined. I».t2.0e0 Desii rovsl Rt Site and design approval shall be secured prior to isauance oi any permit or other approval lor the construction of any budding or the establishment of any use on any site within the Site and Design Review Combining District, or on any site which is made subiect to the provisions of this Chapter by an express requirement of any odier provision of this Code. 18.82.050 ilieation Application for site and design review shall be made to the Zoning Administra tor, and shaU be accompanied by the application fee prescribed in the Municipal Fee Schedule. The application diall include the following: (a) A site plan showing the location of all proposed btultOngs, structiees, planted or landscaped areas, paved areas, and other improvements, and indicating the proposed uses or activities within the site. (b) Drawii^s or sketches showing the elevations of all proposed builAngV sufficiently dimensioned » indicate the general scale, height, and buBi of such buildings. 18.82.080 Action by Commission Unless the application for design approval is diverted lor administrative appro val p»»«iant to Chapter I8.W, the Planning Commission shall review the site plan md drawings, and shall recommend approval or shall recommend such chanfts as it may deem necessary to accomplish the following ob)ortivesi (a) To smure construction and operation of die use in a manner that wiU be orderly, harmonious, and compotAle widi eaisting or potential UMB ti adeeming or nearby sites. Sit* m6 Design Review ComtiMng Dutrict IU2.0M-ISJ2.070 fW To ensure the desirability of investment, or the conduct of busincaa, re* search, or educational activities, or other authorized oca^tiom, in the same or adjacent areas. (c) To ensure that so«aid prmctples of environmental deaian and ecoloRica] balance shall be observed. (d) To eraure that the use will be m accord with the Palo Alto Comprehensive 18.82.070 Action by Council To the extent that site and destpi review is contem|dated uider this Chapter, and upon receipt of the recommendation of the Ptannmg Commission, the Courted may approve, modify, or disapprove the proposed plaits submitwd pursuant to this Chapter. No builcbitg permit or other permit or approval for building construction or use of the site shall be issued or granted until the pl«ts have been approved by the City Council, or by the Director of Ptartnmf and Community Environment as provided in Chapter 18.99. 18.82.080 Tens: Expiration In the event actual construction of the project Is not coaawnced ulthln two years of the effective date of approval thereof, said approval shall expire and be of no further force or effect. REVISED Sit* m6 Design Review ComtiMng Dutrict IU2.0M-ISJ2.070 fW To ensure the desirability of investment, or the conduct of busincaa, re* search, or educational activities, or other authorized oca^tiom, in the same or adjacent areas. (c) To ensure that so«aid prmctples of environmental deaian and ecoloRica] balance shall be observed. (d) To eraure that the use will be m accord with the Palo Alto Comprehensive 18.82.070 Action by Council To the extent that site and destpi review is contem|dated uider this Chapter, and upon receipt of the recommendation of the Ptannmg Commission, the Courted may approve, modify, or disapprove the proposed plaits submitwd pursuant to this Chapter. No builcbitg permit or other permit or approval for building construction or use of the site shall be issued or granted until the pl«ts have been approved by the City Council, or by the Director of Ptartnmf and Community Environment as provided in Chapter 18.99. 18.82.080 Tens: Expiration In the event actual construction of the project Is not coaawnced ulthln two years of the effective date of approval thereof, said approval shall expire and be of no further force or effect. REVISED OU-Street Parkin* and Loa^nf Ragutotw"*ISJ3.0IO-IM3.030 Chapter 18.S3 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS Sectiom: 1843.010 1843.020 1843430 1843.0a0 1843.050 1843.060 18.83.070 18.83.080 1843.090 1843.1(K} 1843.110 Specific Purposes ApplicabUity of Regulations Parkir^ Assessment Districts Basic Regulations: Vehicle Pvkktf Basic Regulations: Bicycle Facilities Schedule of Off-Street Parkin* and Bicycle Facility Requirements Additional Requirements Adfusi'^**''** Requirements of Schedule Regulations: Off-Street Loading Schedide of Off-Street Loadir^ Requirements Design Standards 18.83.010 Off-street parking and loading facilities are required lor new uses and enlarge ments of esisting uses, proportional to the need created by each use, in order to alleviate traffic congestion. Development regulations and design standards are intended to ensure the usefulness of parking and loading facilities, protect the piAlic safety, and, where appropriate, to mitigate potential adverse impacts on adjacent land uses. 1843.020 Aadicahilitv of Regulations The regulation, of this Chapter dtaU be appIkaMe in each District e.lablid»d by this Title. [8,83.030 Parking Assessment PistrKt. Pi «iy parkwqi assessment distrir t established by the City lor R» purpaae s4 previdHqi off-street parking larilities, all or a portion of the off-street parking OH-Strwt Partcin* and Loadtotg Ra*uUtion$ 1143.0)0-1 tJD.OdO nquinmmt for a uae may be satisfied by payment of assessments or fees levied by such t&itrict on the basts of parkin* spaces required but not provided. |g.«3.0*0 Basic Rf stionst Vehicle I (a) Off-street parkbi* facilities shall be provided for any new building con structed tmd for any new use estabiithedi for any addition or cnlw^gcmcnt of «i existuy buil^ng or um; and for any change in the occupancy oi any builthr^ or die maimer in which any use is conducted that would result in additional parkii^ spaces beii^ required, subfcct to the provisions of this Chapter. No use of land, lasrfully existing on the effective date of this section, (b) / shall be deemed to be non-conforming solely because of the lack of off-street parking facilities prescribed in this Chapter, provided that facilities being used for off-stfcet parking on (effective date of this ordinance) shall not be reduced in capacity to less than the number of spaces prescribed in this Chapter or altered in design or function to less than the minimum standards prescribed in this Chapter. (c) For additions or enlargements of any existing building or use, or any change ai occupancy or manner of operation that would increase the nunber of parking spaces reqwred, the additional parking shall be required only lor such addition, cidargement, or change and not lor the entire buUdiiv or (d) Parking spaces required by this Chapter for any building or use shall net be considered to meet the requirement for any ether buildiiHi or use, except where a joint facility serving more than one butldmg or use contains the total menber of spaces required for each buil^ or use separately, or where adjusted parking requirements for |oint use parking facilities are specifically authorized pursuant to V« tion IS.$3.M0. (e) Parkiiqi facilities required by this Chapter, or provided optionally in addi tion to die minimum requirements prescribed by this Chapter, shall conform to the Desi^ Standards tel forth m Section 1143.110. ■“ REVISED -Street ParWin* aftd Lo«i>« Reful«tio~ lt43.0W)-lia5.0M All off-street |»rking facUitie* r«juir«* by this Chapter shall be main tained for the duration of the u*e retparmg such areas. Such facUitics tftaU be used esclusirely for the tempor^y parking of passcncer automolMles. motor vehicles, or light trucks not eirceedmg 907 kUofp-ams (I ton) in cipacity, wid shall not be used for the sale. dispUy. or storage merchandise, or for the storage or repair of vehkries or equipment. All off-street parkirtg facilities required by this Chapter shall be located on the same site as the use for which such facilities ve retpiired, except as authorized pursuant to Section 1S.S3.080. No use shall be reqwred to provide more spaces than prescribed by this Chapter, or prescribed by the Director of Planning and Community En vironment in accord with this Chapter or prescribed by any conditional use permit, variance, or Planried Community District. Where additional spaces are provided, such spaces may be considered as meeting the requirement for another use, sub|ect to Section I8.83.0S0. ;.83.030 Basic Reaulations; Bicycle Facilities ) Bicycle faculties shall be provided for any new building constructed and for any new use established; for any addition or enlargement of an existing building or use; and for any change in the occupancy of any buildir« or the manner in which any use is conducted that would result m additional parking facilities beirq; required, sub;ect to the provisions nf this Chapter. i) No existirqi use or structure shall be deemed non-conforming solely because of the lack of bicycle facilities prescribed in this Chapter, provided that bicycle facilities existing on (effective date of this ordinance! ihatl not be reduced in capacity, design, or fieiction to less than the minimum standards prescribed in this Chapter. REVISED 0(f-Str«et Pvkif« «xl Lai Jim BetuU***"" H4J.030-II.I3.0M fc) For adi&tiora or enUrtemcnts of any existing bial^ or toe. or any change of occt^wicy or manner at operation that would increase the bicycle facili ties required, the additionaJ facilities shall be required only for such addi tion, enlargement, or change, and not for the entire building or uac. (d) Bicycle facilities required by this Chapter for any building or use diall not be considered to meet the requirement for any other building or use, except as authorized by the Director of Planning and Community Environment. (e) Bicycle facilities reqiared by this Chapter, or provided optionally in adih- tion to the mmimwn requirements prescribed by this Chapter, shall conform to the design standvds set forth in Section 1SJ3.110. Bicycle facilities required by this Chapter shall be maintained for the duration of the use requiring such facilities, and shall not be used for other purposes. (g) All bicycle facilities required by tMs Chapter shall be located on the swnc site as the use for which such facilities are required, except as authorued pursuant to Section I8.83.0t0. (h) No use shall be required to provide facilities for more bicycles than pre scribed by this Chapter, or prescribed by the Director of Planning and Commimity Environment in accord with this Chapter, or prescribed by any conditional use permit, variance, or Plawidd Coanmtty District. Where additional facilities are provided, they may be considered as meeting the recrement for another use, tub)ect to Section 18.83.080. 18.83.080 Schedule at Off-Street Parkirw and Bicycle Facility Requirements U) The schedule at off-street parking and bicycte facUity requirements estab lished by subsection (b) shall be applied as follewsi Off-Street Parkin* and Loa«n« Regtdatiens IU3.0M (1) Where the a|iplicatior^^ the scheAiic results in a fractional ret|uir«- ment, a fraction of / or greater shall be resolved to the higher whole number. (2) For purposes of this Chapter, gross floor area shall not include enclosed or covered areas used for off-street parkin* or loading, or bicycle f^ilities. (3) Where uses or activities subject to differing requirements are located in the same structwe or on the same site, or are intended to be served by a common facility in accord with Section IS.S3.0t0, the total reqiarcment shaU be the sum of the recrements for each use or activity computed separately, except as provided by Section IS.83.0S0. (b) Where requirements are established on the basis of seats or person capacity, the Building Regulations provisions applicable at the time of determination shall be used to define capacity. (5) Where residential use is corsducted tt^ther with or accessory to other permitted uses, applicable residential requirements shall apply in addition to other non-residential requirements, except as provided by Section IS.83.080. In each district, off-street parkin* facilities and bicycle facilities lor each MO shall be provided m accord with the followin* schedule. The requi'W'’^* •'T specifically listed shall be determined by the Director of Plannin* and Community Environment on the basis of the requirement for similar uses, and on the basis of evidence ol actual demand created by similar uses in Palo Alto and elsewhere, and such other traflic cngineerin* or plannin* data as may be available and appropriate to the establishment of a minimum requirement. Off-5tr«(t P«rkM«i and Loadtaf Rcgulationt ISJ3.0M •mnon axcrcu • . aualMss ana trada atdtoola ■». Chuxchaa and raJl» ytsua laatitutloaa 10« of aoto1 apaco for aach 4 poraona eapacttv, loi of i or 1 apa«« 21.2 aq.n> (210 ^rkiarf 04.ft.) of froaa floor araa, olilca- ooor la fraatar V, Oaaod on MatMi lUoa at tiM taanof all tacll 1 a^oea for aaok 0 aoa«a aa 4 aoraoM aayaoity Off-Stre«t Pvkif^ and LoMttng ReguUtions 1S.81.0M RiaiNDN aiCTCU ramitMe kooikncmt >. Cn—iinitT faclli- tiM. Includina •wia clnb, tannia club. 90lf cottrM, I'B—iiiiity cantara. ■Miqhborttood can- tara, and aiallar aetlTltiaa 1 apaea (or aaeh * paraobo capactty baaad on aact—i aaa of all (actlltlaa (aetUtlao 11. Day cara caatara, day cara hoaMa, faailly day cara hoMa. and ra«i- dantial cara hoaaa 12. Dri«a-up windowa proaldlnq aarvlcaa to occupanta la aahlclaa 12. Katlnq and driafc- a) With drlaa-la (acllltiaa b) All othara 3.S patlaat To ba aatabllahad by oaa paimit conditiooa Ouaua lino for S cara, not blockinq any parking apacaa, in addition to othar applicabla raquiraaont« 3 apaooa (or oaeb 9.1 oq. aq.ft.) of qrooa floor area 1 apaoa (or aacb 4 aaata or 4 par- aona capacity (100 aq.ft.) lot of auto parhinq Mt-1 Mt-2-cowarad 14. rtaancial anrricaai a) hank, tavinqa 1 apaca for aach 11.9 aq. m. (i** t loan offlea aq.ft.) of qroas floor araa b) Othara 19. Oanaral buainaaa aarvicaai a) Encloaad 1 apaca for aacb 21.2 aq. W. aq.ft.) of qroaa floor araa 1 apaca (or aach 12.9 aq. (190 aq.ft.) of qroaa floor araa 1 apaoa for aach 44.9 aq.OU (9M aq.ft.) of aalaa, dtaplay. or atoraqa alto araa 14. ■o^ttala lot of auto parkinq OII-Str*«t Parfcing and Loa«ng ReguUtions IS.t3.0M ^lle^U t*quir«Miita for •atina aad drinking, banquat. aaaaafbly, ooaMEClal or otbar as raqairad for sock asa. lass TS parcant of tho ^^aeas roqairad for qoaot rooBs 1 apaca for aaeh lodqlnq salt, addition to otbar rasidaotlal 1 spooo for oaeb 17.9 oq.M. sq.ft.) of qross floor sraa 1 apses for aaeh 4«.S aq-*. sq.ft.) of qzess floor araa 1 spaca for aach 27.9 sq.*.. sq.ft.) of qross floor area 1 space for each 23.2 sq.n. sq.ft.) of qross floor area 1 space for each 4 seats or 4 par* sons capacity, piss fanaral proeas* Sion queue capacity of 9 cars 1.29 spacaa per studio unit, l.S spaces par 1 badrooa unit, and 2 ■paces per 2 badrooa or larqar uniti of which at least one spaee par unit oust ha oovarad sq.ft.) of qross floor aroo 24. Privata clubs, 1 space for each 4 seats or 4 par* lodqaa, and frater- eone capacity based eo nasioi* use ssfacturinq: In the IM District districts 2«. Medical, profes sional, and qenaral b«Minass offices i o) In tbs LN District b) In all other districts 21. H(»tuaries 22. Multiple fMily residential sao Off-Strpet Parkins and Loadtaf RcguUtiora lt4).OSO RiaiMDM BICTCU r*«iiK azguiiiZMEHT a) Jatmslv* M Extanslv* 17. Schools aad sducs- tloasl facllitlosi a) CradM K-S 29. Singla faaily rss- ictantial usa: la all othoc dlstrlets M. Tmo faadly raai> Soatial aaa 11. Marahouslns and distribution! I spaco for aaeh 13.9 aq.** (ISd sq.ft.) of qross floor aroa 1 spaca for aach 32.S aq. **• <1M sq.ft.) of gross floor aroa 1 spaca for aach M.S sq.D. (SOO sq.ft.) of salaa, diapl^, or storaga slta aroa 2 apaoss par taaahtnq statlea spaoaa par taachtnq statiaa ViililfiPl sq.ft.) Of groaa floor aroa 4 spacos par salt, of ahieh spaca Boat ba oooorod 2 spacos par aalt, of alUah spaca anat bo coaarad 1.9 spseas par unit, of which oao spaca pot ualt auat ba eovarod la all othor dlstrlsts sq.ft.) of groaa floor aroa 1 spaoa for aaeh 92.9 aq.*« (l.OM sq.ft.) Of greoa floor aroa 32. hay «ao hot spoalfiad To ba dataralaod by tha Blroetoa To ho dotanainad by tho of riaaalag and Coanuolty tavlroa- Biroctor of riaaalng an-- - -Cnvirenaont •Soo Saotloo Il.tl.lltia)REVISED Off-Stravt Parkini and Loadmg Regtdatiora ItJ 1.070 HJ3.070 Additional Rc (a) car pwkmgt A proportion of the total spaces m each parking facility •Ml be designed and marked for small car use accor^ng to the followMsg Total Spaces Required Required Proportion for Small Cars (b) Handicapped parking! Parking spaces specifically designed, located, and reserved for vehictes licensed by the State for use by the handicapped shall be provided ms each poking facility of 21 or more spaces accordwsg to dse foilewing tablet Tot^ Spaces Required Minimum Nsimber id Handicapped Spaces Required Otf>Str«vt Paritmg and Lawtirn Raguiti—lUMM tmt tach cwtdiliana « nrcnaanr M gHarantc* priwwiw «| mOt *fan«d igKM atafirvcr «w BuidlWl OdiCMi #mH dnermmt ««• need w «m. Land area required far greeiiiaw of deferred partafg igacei dtaR ke maiMamd in reierve and diaU be landKraped pur«MM to a plan ippreoed bp the Arcftilectyral Review Board dmaralrating diat idtimale preeisian af dit deferred ipaces will meet ad requirewnnia a< Ma Owglar. M Trampartatian and parlnng alternadeaii dwwowilraliaw m *m Director ef Ptannw^ and Communitp Environment tlmt effective altar- natives to automcBilc access are in effect, the Oirectar ef Ptannirtg and CommwHty Environment may defer 'ly not more that 20 pcrccrM die parli- ing requirement othersrise prescribed for any me, or combination ef uses an the saane ar adioining tiles, to an eatont commanaorate with the perm anence, effectivenem, and the demonstrated reduction in off-street partriiy demand effectuated by such aftemative programs. Land arm required for provision of deferred parting spaces shall bq Mintalned In reserve and shall be iMdscaped pwsuant to a plan approved by the Architectural Revicu Board denonstratlng that ultinatd provision of the deferred spaces elll neat all regalrments of this Chapter. The Director of Planning and Coamunity Envli-oitnt shall set such conditions as necessary to guarantee provision of such deferred spaces Hhenever the Building Official detcnalnes the need to eaftt. Alternative progrwns ehich may ba consi*red by lha Dirac Mr af Planning and Commumty Environment under this provision inchidr. but aro not limited to, Ihr following! (1) Immediate prosimily to ptMic transportatian facilities serving a siipiilicant praperlion of rcsidBAts, amptoyces, and/or custamarb. (2) Operation of effective private or company car paal, van pa< Mia, ar similar tranaportation programs. i» irtdmct Riat a proportion of residmt^ rmployres, and/or cmiomers utUire, on a regular basis, bicycle transperlalion alternalives com- mensurate with reducad parlung raquiranwnis. (a) The Dtrectar ef PUwUng and Cammumly Iwviranmmt moy amhariae aW m a porlimi af dw required parking far a me M be lerated an a sile nM more than H2.* meters OOO leell from Me site af the use far which surh parbing is raqmre< wheee in bit pnfyw*"* •«**' autRwwett^ f REVISED Off-Street Parkin* and Loadtoig Rtfutotkim IS.t).(»0-ISJ1.09Q the pwrpoam of tf«is Chapter. The Diroctar ci Planning and Conwmmty Environment dtaJI require tuch convenants and guarantees aa deemed necesavy to ensure use and maintertance of tuch parking facilities. |g43.(W0 Basic Regulationst Off-Street Loadiryg (a) Off-street loading facilities shall be provided for any new building con structed «>d for any new uw estaUishedi for any addition or enlargement (A an existing building or use; and for any change in the occupancy of any btalding or the manner in which any UM is conducted that would result in additional toathng space being required, subfcct to die provisions of this Chapter. (b) No existing use of land or structure shall be deemed to be non-conforming solely because of thr lack of off-street loading facilities prescribed m this Chapter, provided that facilities being used for ^f-street loading on (the effective date of this Chapter) shall not be reduced in capacity to less than the number of spaces prescribed in this Chapter or altered in design or function to less than the minimum standards prescribed in this Chapter. (c) For additions or enlargements of any existing building or use, or any change of occupancy or manner of operation that xroidd incresoc the arM or n»an- ber (d loading spaces required, the additional loa«ng space shaU be required only for such additirn, enlargement, or change. (d} Loading space required by this Chapter lor any building or use shall not be considered to meet the requirement for any other buildiiq; or use, except as permitted by this Chapter. (a) Leading space roquirod by this Chapter shall conform to the Design Stan- dardt set fordi in Section It.tl.ll0. (1) All loadirig fwilities retired by this Chapter shall be maintained foe the duration of the use or building requiring such facility, and shall be used CWf-Street Pvkif« and Losing ReguUtiom iS.S3.09O-IU3.IOO e«clu»ively for the pwpow ot lOMOng and unloading of goods, mat«^ials and n^ies, and shall not be uwd for sale, dtspUy, or storage cd merchandise or for the storage or repair ei vehicles or e<|wpmcnt. 1U3.I00 Schedule of Off-Street Loadinn Requirements (a) The schedule (d «df-street loading requirements established by subsection shall be ap^ied as foilosvs: (1) Where the application of the scheAde results in a fractional require ment, a fraction of 0.5 or greater shall be resolved to the neat hitter whole number. CO For the purposes of this Chapter, gross floor area shall not include enclosed or covered areas used for off-street parkmg or loading spaces. (3) Where miaed uses or multiple occupancies are located in the same budding, or are situated on the same site in such a manner that all uses can be equally and conveniently served by a common loading space, the schedule may be applied to the entire building or to the combination of buddings or uses so situated, in lieu of application of the schethde to each individual use or occupancy. (b) b> each district, off-street loading space for each use shall be provided m accord with the following schedule. The requirement for any uaa not specifically listed shall be determined by the Director of Planning and Commwtity Environment, on the basis of the requirement lor similar uses, and on the basis of evidence of actual demand created by similar uses in Pslo Alto and elsewhere, and such other traffic engineering or planning data as may be available. Off-Street ParV ng and Lowting ReguUtiom IS.SS.I00 I raaUly aMidMitiel fM> raiUly MMldmieial 9am italUple r«Uly MKlMCial Bee bodylay $. Oonitory, fratemity/eorority, or yroop housing atiara wals ara pro vided la coMon diniag (acilitiaa «. looslny for the Elderly or other Bnaidunity facility, where aaala are provided ia eaaanr dininy facilitiea T. Medical Offices a. ProfosaioBal Offioes a. Oaoaral leaiaeas Offices la. riaaacial Services 11. Persooal Services 13. JUaBinietretive Offico Servieea 13. Meeearch and DovelopMot U. Mospitals IS. Convaleaoaat faellttiao IS. lotel IT. Metail Services IS. Eating and Drinhlna Services 1*. Narehouainy and Distribution 30. Manufacturing t eatabliahod e-aia aq.a . ia-s,m a^.ft.i a-S3S aq.a . ia-S.M« aq.ft.) aq.ft.) •,390-ia,sao aq.a . iiaa.aad- IfS.tSS sq.ft.) la.sti aq.a . (3aa,a«a sq.ft.) and greater WM\ . (0-4,f*9 aq.ft.) 3,Tt7-<,S02 aq.a . (10,000- 3 *9,999 sq.ft.) f,S0)-ll,14t aq.a . (TO,000- 3 130,000 sq.ft.) ror each additional 4,441 aq.a . t (30,000 sq.ft.) over 11,140 aq.a . additional (130,000 sq.ft.) 0-3,TS4 aq.a . (0-30,tot aq.ft.) 3,707-4,303 aq.a . (30,000- 4«,t«« sq.ft.) 33. All uses ant apeclfioally Hated 130,000 sq.ft.) por each additional 4,443 aq.a , 1 (30,000 sq.ft.) over 11,140 aq.a . addlttoaol (130,000 sq.ft.) spaeo To be detorained by OIroetor of Plaantag and Csaaiislty Envirenaant Off-Street Parity eixf Loadinc Regiitatlent lt.13.IIO lU3.no Deaitn Sundf di Ui Design sMtdardi are estabUshed by this section to set basic (hmenstons and guidelines for parfcin|b bicycle, and loading facilities. Such stmdbrds rfiall be used by the Building Official, the Director of Planning and Comimeuty Environment, the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission, the Architectural Review Board, and any other authorities, departments, bowds, or commissions responsible for application and administration of parki ng wuf loading regulations established by this Chapter. (M Parku^ and loading space dimensians: The following basic dimensions shall be observed for parkii^ and loading spaces with parking angles of 90 depees. (For all other parking space standards, refer to parking ihmension table that follows Section IU3.110(c).) (1) Each standard size off-street parking space shall consist o( a rec- twguiar area not less than U meters (t.3 feet) wide by 3.3 meters (It feet) long. Each small car off-street parking space shall be not leu thm 2.3 meters (7.3 feet) wide by 9.9 meters (16 feet) long. All parking spaces should have a vertical clearance of not less than 2.3 meters (7.5 feetX (2) Each parkmg space for dw handicapped shall consist of a rectar^iular area not less than 3.7 meters (12 feet) wide by 3.3 meters (It feet) long, with a vertical clearance of 2.3 meters (7.3 feet), shall be located in an area not esreeding a 2 percent slope, and shall be loca^ near or convenient to a level or ramped entrance, not exceeding a 3 percent slope, to the facility served by the parking space. Parkkif spaces for the handicapped duill be signed and restricted for use by the handicapped only. Each rif-sireet loaduHl space shall consist of a ret tangular area not less than 1.7 meters (12 feet) wide, 13.7 meters (S3 feet) long, with a vertical clearance of not less than 9.3 meters (13 feet). Off-Stre«t ftrktoin and Loading Regulatkim 1143.110 (a) Each parkif« «»d loading *pac« shall have adequate drives, aislea, and nmif« and maneuvermg areas lor access and usabUity, and shall at all tunes have access to a public street or alley. Ic) Bicycle facilities: The following bMic standards shall be observed: (1) Bicycle parfcing facUities shall wKlude provision for storage and lockup of bicycles, either in lockers or in secure racks or equivalent installation at which the bicycle frame and wheels may be locked by the user. (2) The minimum class of facility required by Section IS43.0M is shown in the followii^ table. A higher class of facility may be siAstituted where a Class 2 or Class 3 facUity is required. Purpose and Description 1 For long-term parking (one-half hour or moreh Lockers or check-in for high security and/or total protection from the weather. 2 For short-term parkirqi (less than one-half hourh Ability for user to lock both wheels and frame, with user providing the lock. For short-term parkings A sutionary object, such as a "bicycle rack" to which the user can secure both wheels and the frame with a user-provided 14 meter U foot) cable (or chain) and lock. Off-Street Pvtiwc md LoadinR ReguUtions ius.no (S) Pavtf^ it net required, but the outside ground surface shall be paved or pl«ited in a way which avoids mud or dust. (b) Bicycle spaces shall be racks or lockers anchored so that they cannot be easily removed. Racks shall be so designed that both wheels and frame of a bicycle can be locked securely to it with a heavy chain, cable, or padlock. Lackers shall be so designed that an unauthorized person cannot remove a bicycle from them. (5) Fixed objects which are intended to serve as bicycle racks but not obviously intended for such purposes shall be clearly labeled as avail able for bicycles. fg) If a room or common locker not divided into indivi^Ml lockers or rack spaces is used, one bicycle space shall consist of a rectangular vea not leas th« U meter (2 feet) wide by I.S meters U feet) long. There shotdd be a minimum aisle width Ol 1.5 meters (5 feet). (7) Location criteria; Care should be taken to locate the bicycle facility at least as convenient as the most convenient car parking, and as dose to the desired entrances as possible without interfering with pedestrian traffic. Bicycle and auto pvkmg areas should be separated by some form of barrier to eliminate the possibUity of a bike beuq( hit by a car. (S) User safety and convenierve criteria: The Director of Plarmirig and Community Environment shall have the authority to review birycte racks for design with respect to safety and convenience. (« Comtruction and appearance criteriat Lockers should be harmonioua with their envirorunent both m color and design. Signs should clearly designate the area as a bicycle parking facility. Parking device designs should be incorporated wherever possible mto street furniture. There dtould be sufficient spaie between devices so that the use of one dees not mterfere with die other bicycles or devices. The parklr^ device selected should allow lor maaimum llesibtlity in grouping and placement. Oll-Street Pwliw* and LewUnc RafHlatkra I S.I3.110 M P«rk»^ facility l*«dacapin*« The folk»*in» bnic standardi itaU be oiwreKtt (1) Each imnchiaed parking facility shall provide a mimmum of interler twdK^M^ in accord with the following table. Where the total park- provided is located in more than one location on a site, separated by differences in grade or by at le«t 3U» meters (10 feet) of nonpaved area, each such area shall be considered a separate facility for the purpose of this reqiarement. Siae of Facility Under 1,39b sq. meters (lb,999 iq. fO Minimum Required btterior Landscaping 3 percent of total parking facUity area 1,399-2,2*7 sq. meters 7.3 percent ei total parking (13,000-29,999 sq. feet)facility area 2,7tS sq. meters and peatar 10 percent ci total parking (30,000 sq. feet)facility area (2) Each wienclosed parkir« facUity shall provide a perimeter landscaped strip at least 1.3 meters (3 feet) wide where the facility ad|om a site line or property line. The perimeter landscaped strip may include any landsc^ed yard or landscaped area otherwise reqiured, and shall be continuous, escept for required access to the site or to the parking facility. Where die landscaped tuip adptins a public street or podas- Xhm waMcway, landscaped strip may be required to includa a Off-Street Parkii^ and Loading Regulations 18.81.110 fence, vail, berm, or e<|uivalent feature. Where die parku^ facility adioins another site, a fence, wall, or other equivalent screening feature may be required. (3) Trees m reasonable number shall be provided. Ground cover alone it not acceptable. Where screening is desiraMe, a combination of trees and shrubs shall be used. Interior landsciqiing shall be distributed throughout the paved an* as evenly as possible. (4) Provision shall be made for irrigating all planted area. If a permanent "in place" watering system is not provided, hose bibbs shall be located such that no planted area is more than 13.2 meters (30 feet) away from one or more such hose bibbs. (3) All landscaping shall be protected with concrete curbs or other accep table barriers. (6) All landscaping shall be continuously maintained. (e) Parking facility desi^ Basic guidelines (or parking lot dimensions and access driveway dimensians are shown below. Additional guidelines for parking facility desipt, internal layout, acceptable timing radii and pave ment slope, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and other design features may be applied by the Director of Planning and Community Environment when deemed appropriate. Off-$tr««t Parfcint and Laadins RaguUtiora 0«-Stre«t Ptrkii^ and Lo«iln| RcguUtiom 1141.110 Ofl-Strect Par1(int and Loa«ng RefuUtU isjj.no Driveway DiMnsions, Meters and Peet DlMnsion I High Pedestrian Activity* Meters Feet Width Minisiuai (one-way) Mininua (two-way) MaxisuoB Right turn radius** Mininuas Maximua Spacing* FroB property line Fro« street corner Between driveways Angled Urban All Otherb Meters Ffset * As in central business areas or in saaw block with auditoriuM, schools, and libraries. b The resiaining city streets including neighborhood business, residential, and industrial. _ c iteasured along right-of-way lina at Inner Unit of curbed radius Qf between radius and near edge of curbed Island at least sq.ft.^ in area. The Binisuas width applies principally to • one-way driveways. 0 On side of driveway exposed to entry or exit by right-turning vehicles. . e Measured along curb or edge of paveBent froa roadway end or radius. * MiniBUB acuta angle Measured tram edge of paveBent. Sources “Table S.3 — CoBBercial Driveway DiBeneion Cuidelines,* froB page 121 of Parking Frinciples. Special Report 125. Highway Research Board, IS71. Of!-Street Parking anO Lowfir^ Reg»rf«t*OM IS.Il. | io (f) Paving and ^mmaget The fotiowing basic stantlards shall be observed) (1) In ail (fistricts e«;cpt the OS and AC Districts, parking and loading facilities shall be surfaced and maeitained with asphaltic, concrete, or other permanent, bnpervious surfacing material sidficient to prevent mud, dust, loose material, and other nuisances. (2) b) the OS and AC Districts, gravel surfacing shall be permitted as approved by the City Engineer. (3) All parking and loading facilities shall be graded and provided with permanent storm drainage facilities, meeting the construction speci fications set by die City Engineer. Surfacmg, curbing, and drainage improvements shall be sufficient to preclude free flow <d water onto adjacent properties or public streets or alleys, and to preclude stamhng pools of water within the parkir^ facility. (g) Safety features: Parking and loMfing facilities shall meet the foilowii^ standards: (1) Safety barriers, protective bumpers or curbing, and directional markers shall be provided to assure safety, efficient utilization, protection to landscaping, and to prevent encroachment onto adjoining public or private property. (2) Visibility of and between pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists shall be assured when entering individual parking spaces, when circulatmg within a parking facUity, and when entering and eaiting a parking facility. (3) bsternal circulation patterns, and the location and traffic direction o| all access drives, shall be designed and maintained in accord with accepted prmetpies of traffic engineering and traffic safety. Off-Street P«r1.^ and Lowftng R«|Mirem«nts ISJS.IIO (h) Li^tif^ L^s provided to Ulummotc any parkmg facility or paved area ^11, to the maximum extent feasible, be designed to reflect away from any residential use. (i) Noisei Areas used lor primM'y circulation, for frequent idling of vehicle en gines, or for loading activities dtall be desigrted arxi located to minimize impacts on ad)oinir« properties, incluibng provisions for screening or sound baffling. (j) Maintenwice: All parking and loaibng faculties shall be maintained to anure desirabUity wd usefulness ci the facility. Such facilities shall be maintained free of refiae, debris, or other accumulated matter and shall at aU times be available for the intended off-street parking or loading use for which they are required or intended. (k) Application of design standards to other paved areas: The standards of this section shall apply to all paved areas used for outdoor cbsplay, storage, sales, or other piaposes associated with permitted and conditional cdlicc, commercial, or inck0trial uses. ius.oio-ii.ss.ore Chapter IS.SS SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS IS.88.010 Applicaticn I8JS.020 Accessory Uses and Facilities 1S.SSJ)30 Location of Accessory Buildincs IS-SSJIAO Separation Between Btaldings 18.SS.0y) Substandard Lots IS.88.0M Utility Easements 18.88.070 Water Course or Channel 18.88.080 Measurements I8.88i>90 Projections into Yards I8.U.I00 Height Exceptions ISUS.110 Permitted Uses vtd Facilities in Rei|«ored Yards 18.88.120 Permitted Yard Encroachments 18.88.130 Home Occupations 18.88.1 «0 Mobile Homes 18.88.130 Hazardous Conditions 18.88.160 Vehicle and Equipment Repair and Storage 18.88.010 Application The regulations established by this Title shall be subject to *he special provi sions and exceptions set forth in this Chapter. 1848.020 Accessory Uses and Facilities (a) Acceswy tacs and lacililies shall be permitted m any district when mci- dental to and associated with a permitted use or facility, or when inci dental to »id associated with an allowable and authorized conditional uM therein, subject to the provisions of d»is section. special ProviMOTO and Exceptions li.U.020 1 ft) Acccuory u»» facilities: 2 } (I) Shall be subordinate to the primary activity of the princ^ uac or the « principal facility, respectively. 5 ( (2) Shalt contribute to the comfort, convenience, efficiency, or necessity 7 of the occupants or the activities of a principal use, or the fwet^ of • a principal structure. * 10 O) Shall be located on the same site as the principal use or structure 11 served, except as otherwise authorized by this Title. 12 13 (c) AcceMory uses and facilities include, but are not limited to, the foUowm* IS list of exmples, provided that each accessory use or facility shall comply 15 sritti all provisions of this Title: 16 17 (I) Residential garages and parking facilities, together with access and |g circulation elements necessary thereto. 19 20 O) Customer, visitor, and employee parkif^ facilities and off-stroet 21 loading facUitics, together with access and circuUtion dementt nccc»> 22 sary thereto. 23 2« (3) Facilities for storage incidental to a principal use. 23 26 (•) Recreational uses «sd facUities for the use and convenience of occw 27 pants or employees, or guests thereof, of a princ^ use or facUity. 2S 29 (5) Newsstands, gift shops, drugstores, and rating and drinking facilities, 30 or similar services intended solely for the convenience of occupants or 31 employees, or guests thereof, of a principal use, when ronckicted 32 entirely within a principal fanlily. (6) BuUdtfv management offices whan located withm the principal facUity «sd Umited to Ow management theredl. *rovisiam and E«c*pt»oni ISJt.020-ll.ll.030 (7) Refre»tw*«»t tnd senrice facUitm in pvks,/ pUygrouMte, per- mitted public or private recreation facilitieo or schoota. (t) The operation of service facilities and equipment in connection with schools, hospitals, and similar institutions or uses, when located on the site of the principal use. (d) No uw or faculty permitted as an accessory lae or facUity pursuant to this section shall be construed to be permitted as a princ^ use or facility unless specifically authorized as a permitted or conditional use in the district in which it shall be located. Operation, occupancy, and continuance of allowable accessory uses and facilities shall be conditional igion the continued occupancy or use of the principal use or facility being served. itiff.030 Location ot Accessory Buildin«s (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, accessory buildinqs shall at all times be located in conformance with requirements for principal buildings, and shall not be located in any required front, side, or rear yard. In residential zones, (b) / accessorybuildif^s not containing lodging units or dwelling imits may be located m conformance with rcqiarcments for prmcipal buildmgs, or may be located in a required interior yard, sid>|cct to the followir^ limitationst (I) No such accessory building shall be located in a required front yard, of a required street side yard, or a required rear yard adjacent to a stf eet. No such a deemed by KW>^«ul|ding s^ biUocateil in >^y portion^ » l^t ^omprisir^^'^ eitensjp^^w rontinu^mn of a ^ ta ai> dd)oiniV mt into tSa Sub)ert l^for a di\ Mglired yard'dimWision fwt^h) of the siredt yn ion of a REVlStU T^rlrt Provisions and Eaceptions lt^.01O-II4S^)0 ih No such accessory budding shall be located m any portion of a required interior side yard which is less than 1^ meters (6 feet) from the side lot line and less than 22.9 meters (7) feet) from the street line, meo- sured along such side lot line. P) No such accessory building shall be located in any portion of a rear yard which is less than 1.8 meters (6 feet) from a lot line which is the side lot line oi an adjoining lot and is less than 22.9 meters (7) feet) from a street line, measured along the common lot line. Accessory buildings located within a required Interior yard as pemltted by this section shall be subject to a maxlmua height esUblIsM by a daylight plane beginning at a height of 2.1 meters (7 feet) at the property line and Increasing at a slope of one meter for each three meters of distance frtmi the property line to a distance 1.8 meters (6 feet) from the property line. Accessory buildings shall be subject to a ^’2 feet) In any other portion ofa required Interior yard. 18.HJM0 Scowation Between Bi^dindS (a) The minimum distance between separate builcbngs located on the same site ritall be as required by Title 18 (Building Regulations). lb) A principal building and an accessory building, meeting the requirements of Title 18 and each located on a site as otherwise permitted for principal buildiiH(s and accessory buildings, may be connected by a structure meeting the definition of a breeteway. Such structure, or broeaeway, #iall be doemed a part of die acceuory bwlibng. rd Uts Any lot having a site area, width, or depth less than required by Ihit Title, which meets one of the previsiorw specified below, may be used as a let or site under the provisions of this Title stAject to ftm applirable dUtrict regufatiora and ettwr proviuons of this Tiilet . . . ww ^REVISED SpccUl Provisi«sm and Eiccptiam (I) A lot shown an official sJMvision map Ady recorded. rowed wd (2) A lot for which a deed or a valid contract of sale is on record tn the office at the County Recorder of Santa Clara County prior to February 19, 1951, and was ai legal area at the time it was recorded. (3) A lot for which individual water, sewer, and/or gas service or services were installed by the City prior to October S, 1997. (9) A lot upon which a dwellu^ was constructed on or after October S, 1997, and prior to the effective date of this section, which at the time of construction complied with all lot width and area requirements. (5) A lot otherwise meeting applicable requirements at the time such lot was created, but which does not meet the minimum requirements ol this Title as currently applicable to such lot, by reason of anneaation, a change in zonu« Asb-ict, or a change in applicable reguUtions within a AsUict. (bl A substandard lot meeting one of the above provisions shall be considered a legal lot, provided the particular measiH-ement (area, width, or depth) not in accord with this Title shall not be fiw^ther reduced. Cc) Notwithstandifqt the provisions ol subsection (a), above, when two or more contiguous lots are held by the same owner and any one of said contiguous lots held by the same owner does not conform to standards for minimum lot size under this Title or under Title 21, and at least one of such contiguous lots IS not developed with a building for which a permit has been isHjed by the City Palo Alto, or predecessor authority, then such lots ihAI be automatically merged and shall be considered and regulated at a single tiM lasder the provisions of this Title and Title 21. I HJ«.(XO UttfitY EasOTUtt j No suucture* other lh«i fence* or larKhcaptng feature* shall be located within « any portion of m ea^ment panted to the City of Palo Alto for utility ptapose*, j unless authorized pursuant to an encroachment permit panted by the City. Any 4 structure now existing which does not comply with this section ihaU not be y expanded, enlarged, or replaced m event of demolition or desmction, escept as g <tay be authorized by an encroachment permit issued by the City, y 18.88.070 Mater Course or Chwnel No portion of a lot which is located within the easaamt lines, or II top of the banks in the event such easeisent lines c««wt be ascertained, of any natural water course, river, streaa. creek, waterway, channel, or flood control or drainage easenent shall be included in the detemln- 13 ation of lot area and lot diaenslons. In the case of any such lot which is bounded, in whole or in part, by «iy such natural water course, river, strean, creek, waterway, channel, or flood control or drainage 15 casewent, for those portions of the lot so bounded all weasuresMnts and diawnsions specified by this Title and related to or deterwined *• fron lot lines shall be aeasured frow said easeaent line, or top of the 17 bank, of such water course. 11 I8.M.^ Measurements Distances between buUAngs, or between any structirc and any property line, setback line, or other line or location prescribed by this Title shall be measured to the newest vertical support or wall of such structure. Where one or wore buildings tk> not have vertical exterior walls, tha distances between the buildings shell be prescribed by the Building Official, bt the ^iplication of measurement* specified by this Title in both Er^ish and metric measure, metric measure shall be applied for all new construction, provided that where existing structures, uses, areas, heights, dimensiona, or sile improvement* have been based upon try|li*h measures, the exact metric equivalent of the English measures prescribed by th»s Title may continue to be used for improvements, extensiona, and revisions to such faculties or uses. It is dw piwpose of this Title to tarUiUte conversion from English to metric measures with mwumum impact on property and improvements and changas thereto, and the Ruiiding Official, Zoning Administrator, Dirertor of Ptanning .md Community Environment and other persons responsible for mterpreution and enforcement of this Titio diall, m case of conflict or difforonce betwoon English wsd metric measieements, apply the previsiona of this Title in i^lps restrictive manner. REVISED tijum-u.u.110 (a) crnttfin, lireplac.*, anl limilar .rchilwtural cKt'jd^ a»t or c«ntinuM or «Mo« MriacM or iucIoomtoi •< hMcrior «acc, may citend irrto a required fMi yard a dtotanco no« eMoedinc W meter* (2 leet), or may extend into a required front or tom yard a dbtatce not e»eodiin 1.2 owten (t feet). jtructurei not oeer 14 meter* It loot) in Im^tt or 2.) i^ara motor* (2> aquare leeti « floor area, used e«l»H4*cly lor ttoracr porpooe*, may extend into a required tide yard a dwtance not eeceedbtg 04 meter* Q feet), or may extend into a required front or rear yard a dntance not «flccedir« 1.2 meter* (* feet). fc) Uncorered («rchei, *tair*ay», landings » fire escape* may extend not mote than 14 meter* (« feet) into a required front or rcor yard, and may extend not more dian 0.» meter* O feet) into a required tide yard. f) In residential districts, a portion of a nain bulldlnq Hhlch Is less than o.i the naxlouo width of such building nay extend Into the required rear yard no more than 1.8 oeters (6 feet) except that a comer lot having a comoon rear property line with an adjoining comer lot nay extend into the required rear yard not nor* than 3.0 neter* (10 feet). 1848.100 Hciaht Exceptione Except In RE, R-l, and R-2 districts flues chimneys exhaust fan* or alr>ce»> dilioning equipment, cievatar rquipmoni, cooling toxmrs antennae, and similar architecliaal, utility, or mechantcal Icatixe* may exceed die height limil establMhed in any district by not more than *4 meter* (13 feet), provided^ however, that no such feature or structue m eecest of the hei^it Iwnit shall be used for habitable space, or for any commercial or adwertmlng ptrpeses I L£ « Ul'JIA U 4. L*4^X^ L s Except as ndwrwise presciib^ hy district regutation* or ether (wovisione *1 du* Title, use and development of required yordi diell be Iwnitad le the taMo«m«i REVISED SpKial Provisiora and E«ccf>tiora lt.lS.l20-lt.SS.110 (c) Strtct MdP yard! In caws sdicr* dw existinii side yard settech is less tlwn a.9 meters (It feet) but at Inst )U) meters (10 feet), an existing enrroachment may be extended for not more than 100 percent of the length (d the cncroachmg waU to be extended, but not to exceed g.1 mewrs (20 feet). ISIS. 130 Home Oco^tions Where permitted, a home occi^tion dtall be subject to the following Uml- (a) The home occupation shall be conducted in a manner that is compatible with residentialuses permitted in the same district, and in a m«mer which does not change the character and appearance of the dwelling unit in which it is conducted. (b) No person shall be employed on the site in connection with the home occigMtion except lawful occtgMots of the dwelling unit within which the home occupations is conducted. (c) No advertising shall be permitted on the site. (lO Not more than 21 percent of the gross floar area of the dweUtng unit, or «d.1 square meters (100 square feet) of gross floor area on the site incluihng accessory buildings, whichever is less, shall be devoted to the home occupation. (e) The home occupation dtail not be conducted in a manner which generates traffic or parking demand or vehicular deliveries substantially greater than customarily associated with residmtial occt^ancy of the dwelling Special Ptraviaiont and Exceptions 18.88.1 W-I8.M. I iO U) No mochWMCOl, eloctricol, or other e»|uipinr»ent sholl be uwd, nor shell a hotne oco^ation be conducte*'. in any manner which is a nuisance or is noxkKa. offensive, or hazardous by reason of vehicular traffic, noise, electrical or magnetic interference, vibration, particidate matter, odor, heat, humidity, glare, refu», r^iation, or other ohiectionaMe emissiara (g) storage of any aaterlal, e^ulpnent or goods shall be pcralssabic In connection with aity heae occufsatlon. 18.M.1»0 Mobile Homes Occig>«>cy of a mobile home, whether for temporary or permanent residence or for sleeping purposes only, shaU be prohibited, except in the following mstances: (a) bi a mobile home park Uwfully existing as a permitted use, as a condi tional «ae, or as a lasrful nonconforming um, and aubicct to all regulations appiic^ile thereto. (b) As may be authorized by a Conditional Use Permit for a temporary use, in accord with Chapter 18.90. (c) Subject to securing a permit therefor from the Building Official and otherwise comptyw^ with applicable Uw, mc a mobile home may be permitted for sleeping purposes only for a period not to exceed K con secutive days in any calendar year for not more than two non-paying guests of the occupant of a single family dwelling, when the mobile home IS placed on the site of the single family dweUing in accord with ad appli cable regulations governing parking and storage of vehicles. 1848.1 M Maiardous Conditions bt any teea within die City identified hy the Comprehensive Plan as having moderate or high risk due to flood hazard, seismic activity hazard, or other geologic hazard, the following provisions shall applyi — s . I /% r*REVISED SfHCMl Provisions and EacoptioM llOt.IJO-ltJS.lM (a) In areas identified as subiect to hi^ risk, the BuiKknc Official may re quire, prior to issuance of a buddint permit or other permit authorizif^ «iy new construction, submission by the permit applicant of detailed grolinir. sods, and engineermg daU sufficient to define the extent of any potential hazard v«d to demonstrate that the proposed construction shall, to the maximum extent feasible, mitigate or otherwise recognize such haztfd. Such reports and daU shall be retpared for any use involving public assembly. Cb) In areas identified as sub|ect to moderate risk, the Building Official may require such reports as described in (a) above for any use except single family or two family use. Such reports and data shall be required for any use involving public assembly. itJt.lM Vehicle and Eouipment Repair and Storage The followiiqt provisions shall apply in all residential disuicts, and to all sites m wiy other district used for residential occupancyi (a) Servicii^ repairing, assembling, disassemWiiqu wrecking, modifying, restoring, or otherwise working on any vehicle, motor vehicle, camper, camp trailer, trailer, trailer coach, motorcycle, motor driven cycle, house car, boat, or similar conveyance shall be prohibited unless conducted within a garage or accessary builtbng, or in an area screened from view from the street and ai^oining lots by a legally located fence, wall, or aqtavalent screening. (U Storing, placing or parking any of the above conveyances or any part diereof, which is disabled, unlicensed, unregistered, inoperative, or from which m esaentioi or legally roquirad operatiiqi part is removed, mclu^ Ml lawnounted camper, camp trailer, trailer, trailer coach and similar nonmotorized conveyance, or any other strui tore or device exceeding .*4 cubic meter* (14 cubic feel) in volume to he carried upon or in any such special Prwisiont and E«c«plion» conveyance, or any equipment, maeWnery, or simUar material ihall be proNbited **ilr»* conducted within a gara^ or accessory building, or in an area screened from view from the street and adfoinmg lots by a legalty located fence, wall, or equivaient screening. Serviciiqi, repairifH^ assembling, mssemblir^ wrecking, modifying, restorir^ or otherwise working on, or storing, placing, and parking any of the above conveyances (excluding (i) passenger vehicles other than house c«s and (ii) "pick up^ motor trucks on which no eqtapment other than a camper is mounted), whether disabled or fully operative, shall be permitted for an aggregate period ol over 72 hours during any contmuous period of 96 hours in «ty open areas on a lot only in locations where an accessory buildif^ or principal b«Ml<^ or cquivatant height or bubc would be permitted by the provisions cd this Title. Notwithst«tdir^ the provisions of subsections (a) md (h) above, eme^fney repairs and short-term or temporary parking of any conveyance listed in subsection (a) above, when owned by a person residing on the lot may be conducted for an aggregate period ol up to 72 hours m any contmuous period oi 96 hours exclusive <d the screening requirements. For the purpose of this section, references to types ai conveyances dtafl have the same meaning as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State d California, srhere such definitions are availjMe. Chapter |g.M shall not be applicade to dus section. Vart«tcm mi C«miitMn«i U» Pwmits lt.9QU)20 ilication lof Sarimc* or CawAtkutal U»e Permit U) A|)|>lication lor a variance or a condilional uae permit may be made by tfw owner of record of property lor wtiich the variance or conditional uw permit is iou*ht, or by one ol the followingi (II A purchaser of property for which die variance or permit is sou^ when acting pursuant to a contract in writir^ duly executed and acknowle<%ed by both the buyer and the owner of record. (2) A lessee in possenion of property for which a variance or permit is sought, when acting with the written consent <d the owner of record. (3) An ^ent the owner <d record of property for which a variance or permit is sought, when duly authorized by the owner in writing. (U Application shall be made to the Zoning Administrator, on a form pre scribed by the Zoning Administrator, and shall contain the following: (1) A description wid map showing the location ot die property (or which the variance or permit it sought, and indicatmg the location of all parcels or properties within a distance of 76.2 meters (250 feet) from the eaterior botmdary of the property involved in the appiicatian. (2) The name and addrem of the applicant, and a list as shown on the last equalized aaseawient roil of the name and addreta of the owner of record of each parcel, mi the street address of each residentiaf. conwncrcial. or industrial occupant, located within a dittance of 76.2 meters (250 feet) from the exterior botfidaries die property involved. 0) If the ^ication is for a variance, plans mifar *srriptiens of ealst- irqi and proposed construction on the property involved, together with Variwcn *n<l Conditiooal Use Perntit*ia.90.030-lt.90.0)0 a statement of the ckcwnstaBce* which the variance applice- (•) If the ^plication is for a conditional use permit, plans and/or descrip tions of existing and proposed uses on the property, and dweribin* in deuil the nature of the use proposed to be conthxted on the property. (5) Such adihtional kdormatkm as the Zoning Admmistrator may deem pertinent and essential to the application. (c) Application for a variance or a conditional use permit shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by the Municipal Fee Schedule, no part of which shall be returnable to the applicant. IS.«).030 Public Hearing and Notice Upon rece^it ct an application for a variance or a conditional use permit, the Zoning Admmistrator shaU set a date for a public hearing, which hearif« shall he held within S5 days of the date of filing of the application. (b) Notice of such hearing shall be mailed, at least 10 days prior to the dale of the hearing, to the applicant, and to each occupant and the owner of record of property within 7d.2 meters (250 feet) of the exterior limits of the property involved. Compliance with the procedures set shall be deemed sufficient notice to allow the City to proceed with the hearir^ and action, regardMss of actual receipt by any occupant or record owner. te) The notice of puMic hearing shall contain the foltowingi (1) A statement of the general location of the property involved and the nature or purpose of the application. (2) A sutement of the time, place, and purpose of the hearmt. (3) Reference to a^Rlicatifln on file foe (Mrticutart. (%) A »t*tem«nt thot any intore»t«l person, or afent thereof, may and be heard. ia.yo.QaO Action by Zonine Administrawr At the time »m1 place set lor such hearini, the Zoning AAnMstrator shall hear evidence for and agamst such application. Each hearing shall be open to tfw piislic. The Zonif^ Administrator may continue any hearing from time to time. Vitton a remonaWe time, but not more than 10 worlung days after the concluiian <d the hearing, the Zoning Administrator shall make findings and shall render a decision on the application which in his amnion is si^ported by die evidence contained in the application or presented at the hearing. Notice of the decision of the Zonii« Administrator shall be mailed to the applicant and to «iy other person requesting such notice. The Zoning Admiras^atar simll forward a notice of any variance panted to the Recorder^ Office of the Cosmty of Sanu Clara in such form as may be permissible for recordation. Il.yo.030 Vwiancet Findines and Conditions (a) The Zoning Administrator may grant a variance from die site devetopment regulations, the parking and loaifeng regulations, or the special requ^ ments of this Title ^iciMe within any district if, from the application or the facts presented at the public hearing, he fmdst (1) There are esceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions igiplicaMe to the property involved that do not apply generally to property in the same district (2) The grantir« of die application it necessary lor the preservation and enjoymont of a substantial property rq^t of die appheant, and to prevent unreaaonaMc property lom or unnecessary harddMp. Vwiwces Conditional t’se Permits II,»«U)»-Il.f0.070 (3) The |Cr«ttir^ of the application will not be detrimental or iniuriow* to property or improvements in the vicinity; and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, fteneral welfare, or convenience. (M »» variance, the Zoning Administrator may impose such reasonable conations or restrictions as he deems ^ipropriate or necessary to protect the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience, and to secure the piaposcs ot this Title. 1S.90.0W Conditional Use Permit; Finifitws and Conditions (a) The Zontoig AdmWstrator may pant a conditional um permit in accord with this Title if, from the application or the facts presented at the public hearing, he finds: (1) The proposed use, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience. (2) The proposed i»e wUl be located and conducted in a manner m accord with the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of tfus Title. (b) The Zoning Administrator may impose such reasonable comfitlons or restrictions as he deems necessary to secure the purposes ei this TItte and to assure operation of the use in a manner compatible with esisting and potential uses on adtomtng properties and in the general vicimly. A variance or conditional use permit granted by the Zoning Admmistratcv dull take effect 10 days following the mailing at the notice el the dertsMn of the Zonii« Administrator, unleM an appeal it filed as provided in Chapter lt.*2. Vwiwccs and Condittanal U*a Permits lS.90.Qt0 Revocatic TrawJerabUitir. and Dwatien U) In any case wnere the conditions of a variance or conditianal uac permit have fwt been or are not being complied with, the Zoning Administrator d«all give notice to the pcrmitloc ol intentian to revoke dw variance or conditional use permit, and, at least 10 days following die mailing of sixh notice, dtall conduct a hearmg thereon. Following swdt hcering, and if good cause exists therefore, the Zon^ Admmistrator may revoke such variance or conditional use permit. tbi A variance or conditiortai use permit which has not been used widtin one year followtnf. the effective date thereof, shaU become mdl and void and of nn effect ladess a shomr time period shall ipecific^ly he prescribed by die conditions of such variance or corulitionai uac permit. The Zoning Administrator nwqr, without a hearing, cxtmd such tunc for a maximum period of one additional year only, upon application filed with him before the expiration at the two year limit, or the expiration of such limit as may be specified by the conditions oi the vsriance or conditional uw permit. (c) Unless specific^ly previdad otherwise as a condition of a variance or a condittonal usa permit, a valid variance or permit granted pursuant to this Chapter shall be tr ansi err able to successive owners of the site for wtudi dw variance or permit is granted. A variance granted pursuant to this Chapter shall exist for t1» Ilf# of the existing structure or such structure as nay be constructed pursuant to tho variance approval unless a dlffarant tine period Is specified In the Issuance of the variance. A variance fren the parking and leading regulations Shall be valid only during the period of continued operation ef the use and/or structure for uhleh the variance ues granted. (e) Each variance, and the cenditiena appUeakie fherete, thed be recorded with )1 the Ceinty Recorder. revised Vart««c« antf C«n«tMMi UW rmUts I Nwwitt lor til U) affticatian tor a oontfitienal ute permit for a licensed residential ewa Iwmc shal be accepted for any such ««e within one thousand feet at mrf premtoes far wtudi a conditional uac panoit for a Wcaniad residewtlai cara hame ia in lorcm M No conditional me permit for a licented residential care home issued for any occupancy greater than eight persora, sii oA whom AttaMM M«IIVUWI)^iWMiU|p]M«Mdd»,tWM»iaH(aHI)IM>aKMggiaiMI«fgippgp ii*irMWiifWHiMr>Miiwriw«i>irfgit»Tmrp«ii«Hri|iiffwiniii Of die remaining two persons permitted, each imot be an owner of lha property or an equal cotenant. No subtenancy or other occipancy shall ba permitted, untem the number of pcrsonif]||||p{j£lll|yytfiaUi§WM ie eaducod proportionately. ttJ Smoha detcewrs at a type and number and at such locatiom as specified by die Fire Department, shall be bmaUed in ad premises in wMch lawful accipancy is increased, or for which a con^tional lac permit is issued after dm alfactiec date of this aactian. M Canditional use permits for licenacd rasidentiaf cara hemes shell net ba traaefcrabla; (a) The toul nirlT- af aotor vahicles ownad or potsested by all an resldants ia a llcansed rasldential cara hone thaii not exceed the ludMr uhtch sny be isirfuny parked on the drira- «ay or in the parapa af the prenites 1n»ol»ad. lha Zanini AdmmtsWaMr shall make a monthly report to the City Manapor at Urn action tabon on all applicationi far rariancos and cen^lienal ipt permits. A capy at such ropart aiaa dwN ba tarwarded la the City Cotmcil pid die Flanning Committian. with fubdiris sny ether subdirisien ahtch by the term of Title f). If raqelrod ta ba ra«li H subdiridw may. in conpmctlpi eri* titmg af a lenutiye map and addltianal data puruMnt to Title 21, alw liia REVISED Variwccs «td Conditianal U» P«nnits 18.W. 100 m i^plicatMn inder Otis Chiptcr for on* or more variences as to yards r«qiarcd by this or setbacks estabtished by Chapter 20 (setbadi ordinMtce), or both, bi such event, the variance application dtall be processed conctvrently with the subdivision, in lieu of under the provisions ot this Tide, and shall be reviewed by the Plannais Commission and granted by the City Counctt tot accord with the foUowmg proceAve: or preliwlnary parcel nap under Section 21.32.040 (a) in such cases the tentative map uruter Section 21.l2JI4Qr shall inclu^ the dmtcRsions and locatiorts ^ all proposed buUdmgs and structures for which varwtces are sought taider this scctkm, and the subtbviderS application shall contam justification and reasorts for such variances. M Under tlus section the Planning Commission may recommend and the City Council may approve the granting of variances as to sethadt or yard reputfemcnts or both where it appears from the proposed map, the sdbdividerS summent, and from other relevant facts that the granting of such variances will be cortsistent with sound subdivision planning, will not in my substantial degree be dehimcnt^ or injuriout to the property or improvements at other owners of property, and will net be contrary to dte puMk welfare or convenianc*. No public hearing naod be h^ for the granting of variancM under this section. (c) In the grwiting of variances latder this section the Planning Commisalon may recommend and the City Coimcil may require the imposition of such conditions or rostrictians a* are deemed necessary or appropriate to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. Any variance pmtm6 under dtis section diall, unieao otherwise stated, be transfer^ with the lot upon which it it conation or restriction Imposed in congmctien therewith shall be dsemed to be binding on said lot in dta hmsds of tranderoot for the duration of said variance, or the anjoymont of 0«e benefits H ^ II I C CREVISED Vvi«tc« and Conditianal Uw Permits 18.90.100 or parcel At the time of the fUmf of the finei map/with thrOlrector of Puhllc MWHs/Ctty subdirider applying lor variances under Ms section shall also fdc therewith a map or maps in di^icate, drawn to scale, showmg the kns in the subdivision t^on which such variances art souf^t and showing clearly by dotted tines drawn parallel to the property line affected, with dimension marks and numbers in each case, such altered setbacks and yards as may have been improved and imposed on the tentative map. Said map or maps accompanying the final map tfiall be captioned "record of variances and coraktions thereof granted in conpaiction with aub^viskm of (state tract name and number)" and shall contain thereon a sutement siiHtantiaiiy as follows: "The variances and conditions or restrictions as to setback and/or yard rcqidremcnts shown hereon were granted and imposed by the City CoimcU of the City ai Palo Alto by Resolution No. ____________ on __________. Such variances shall be traraferable with the res pective lots on which diey are granted and such conditions or restrictions shall be landing on such lots m the hands of transferees for the duration of said variance or the enioyment ot the benefits granted thereby.” or parcel In adifition to the matters set forth in Section 21.18.110, the final map/9hall include thereon a statement substantially as followst "Lots (listi:^ them by number or odwr appropriate designation) arc trans ferable subiect to certain conditional variances as to setback and/or yard requirements which are shown on the Vecord of variances and condl- tiens' for this subikvision on file with the Oeparbaent of PlannliHJ and CoiBaonlty Envlrowient, City of Palo Alto, California." The approval by the City Cotstcil of such final map or parcel Mp and the accompanying map or maps showing variances and conditions shall constitute the granting of such variances subiect to any such conditions or restrictions.REVISED Variancct and Conditional Utc Pcrmitt IS.90.110 Tho Zoning Administrator may grant a conditional use permit authorizing the uae of a site in any (fistrict for a temporary lae, Mbfect to the tolknrir^ pro- riaionsi (a) Application shall be made to the Zoning Administrator and shall be subicct to the fee prescribed by the Mwiicipal Fee Schedule. (b) The permit may be planted by the Zonif^ Administrator without a re quirement for public hevmg and notice as otherwise required by Section l».».030. (c) The permit may kKlude authorization to vary from specific requirements of this Title as may be soieiy related to die requested temporary use. (d| A conditional use permit for a temporary use, if granted by the Zoniry Administrator, shall be valid for a specifically stated time period not to exceed b) ^ys. The Zoning Administrator may impose such reasonable conibtions or resfrictions as he deems necessary to secure the purposes of this Title and to assure operation of ttio use m a manner compatible with existii^ and potential uses on adfoining properties and in the general vicinity. (e) A con^tional uae permit for a temporary use may be granted by the Zonir^ Admbiistrator if, from the application or the facts presented to him, he (I) The granting the application will not be detrimental or in|urious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental the public health, safely, general welfare, or cenvenienre. (Z) The proposed use will be located and conducted m a manner in accord with the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and die purposes of dut Tide. VariancM m4 ConditwMl Um Ptratita lt.90.120 IS.W.I20 Salt ol Alcoholic to) In any adtcrc otfwrwiw permitted by tha Title, any eetir^ and drMung establishment or other use havmg any part ci its operation aubfect to an on-sale license roqubed by the Sute oi California, iMl be subject te securing a comhtional use permit. (b) A con<fitional use permit dull be obtained whenever a new on-sale license is retpared hy the State of CalifortUa, and in the cue of premises for which no coTMbtional use permit is in force, whenever a new on-sdc license or a transfer thereof is required by dte State of Califomia. The maximum number of permits which may be issued in ary single block where any portion of dw block is classified in one or more districts in which an eating and drinking establishment is a permitted or a conditional use shall be governed by the following tabto, and no application for a con- ditiond use permit for the sale oi alcoholic beverages inter on-sale license from the State of California shall be accepted imlem the standards in this Section are met. II.«.OIO-1S.«.020 I8.W.010 li.92.020 18.92.030 18.92.090 18.92.030 18.92J080 Ch^tcr 18.92 APPEALS Appeal FUing ProceAa-e Action by City Clerk and Stay of Proceedings Hearing and Notification Action by Commission Action by City Council U.92i)7Q Resubmittal of Application An appeal may be taken to the Planning Commimion by any person, firm, or corporation aggrieve or affected by any determmation of the Zonmg Admini* strator with respect to granting or denial of a variance or ol a cottditional use permit. 18.920)20 FUing Procedure (a) An ^pcai shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City Clerk within 10 days after the mailiiv of notice of the docision of the Zoning A^inii- strator on a variarKe or conditional use permit. An appeal not filed widim such time shall not be processed. The appeal shall state the grounds therefor. (bf An appeal shall be subfect to an appeal lee as prescribed by the Municipal Fee Scheduto, no part of which shaU be rcturnaMt to appellant. lt.924>»-lt.92U)30 ll.92i>30 Action fcy CiU Clerte «rd Stay d Proc—dinp it - FiUf^ of » Tf—» witf) the City Clerk shell stay all proceedings m furtherance of the action iggitilril lattiJ the determination of the appeal as provided herein. Upon the filing of an appeal, the City Cletli shall immediately notify the Zoning Administratar M«d ^Inaan of the Flaming Commission of the appeal, and shall forward all materials submitted with the appeal to die Secretary of die Planning Commissian. It.92.0a0 Hearina mnd Notification Upon notification and receipt of the appeal, the Chairperson of the Plammg Commission shall set a date for a public hearing on the appeal, whkh shall be held within three months of the date of filing of the appeal. Notice hearing Shan be given in the same manner as provided hi Chapter lt.90 for notice of hearing by die Zoning Adminisuator. The Zonii^ Administrator shall transmit to the PlaiWHig Commission copies of the original application, of the appeal, and of other papers constituting the record ipon which the action appealed was taken, including a written statement setting forth the reasons for his decision. |t.92.0M) Action by CowMtiiMion Upon the date set for hearing, die Planning Commission diall conduct a public hearing thereon, unless, lor cause, the Commission shall on that date continue the matter. Upon conclusion of the hearing on the appeal, the Commission diall m^e fin^igs and recommend to the City CouncU that the decision of the Zeny% Administrator be affirmed, char^ied or modified, or in liou dwroef, make such ether or additional recemmendationa as it shall deem proper. The findingt of the Commission shall be aub|oct to the provisiont of Soctions lt.90.010 and II.90.0M and shall be submitted in the form of a recommendation to the City Council. IS.M.0M-|*,»2.070 it.W.OtO Action toy City CouncM Upon raccipt of the rcGommendatian the Ptennins Commission, tfw City tfiell consider the ^ipeal within 30 deys of receipt of the recommers* detion by the City Cleric- The CouKil mey, at its option, conduct a psMic hearins on the matter. bi conformity with the prorisians of this Title, d» Council may by motion reverse or affirm svhoUy or pm-tly, or may mo^y any decuion, determination, or requirement recommended by the Planning Commission, and may make such or dettrminatian or may impose such conditions as the facts warrant with respect to the appeal and to the approval or denial of the application for variance or conditional use permit, and the decision or determination of the Council shall be final. If granted by the CmmcU ignm appeal, the variance or conditional use permit thaU be effective immcrkatcly. Notice of the CotmeU's decision shatt be mailed to the original applicant, to d»e person filing the appeal, and to any odter person srho has filed a written request therefore with the City Clerk. 18.W.070 Resubmittal of Application No substantially similar applicatian for a variance or conditional use permit which has been denied wholly or in part ahaU be resubmitted for a period ^ sm mendit from the effective date at the final action on such application, escept upon a showiiqi of a substantial change of circumstances. AmmU trflB tottnlMtlwis of t»t Wr«ctor of PlMwlng omi dwliowwiit 18.93.010-18.93.030 •sa •* ^ *• COMdooio* kf MV 053 p«»on« ®» cwrporotiM M9«iM«4 M offoetM bf MV 054 MtaxmiMtion of tho Olroetor of tlamlaq m4 CmmmXtr 055 InvlrooMBt «lXooiiig an adjustMot of autowAtlo Of bieyelo parkiof roquiraMnta pursuant to aubsecti<ms ll.fJ.OMCa) or |b| •SY of this Titla or approvino an application pursuant to Chaptor •58 1S.95 of this TiUo. H.53.820 botico of Dotaminatiqn OC0 botieo of all datorsdnations of tho Oiraetar of Plaaninp 0(1 Md CasMmity EnviroMwnt spocifiad in sactiM li.53.010 of 0(2 this Chaptar shall »»a givan by tha Oiraetar of PlsMlnv and 0(3 Coswiniity EnviroMant by distributia« such notica in tha next 0(4 availabla City Council poekat aftar tha randaring of tha b(S doeisiaa. Such notica shall also ba poblished onca in tha OM Valo Alto TiOM not latar than 5 days attar tha ••7 distribtttiM M tho notioo in tM City Council packet. MO Tha noUoa rafarrad to in this saetion shall ganarally ••5 stata tha address and daserlpkioo of tha sMjaet property aad 070 project, and tha nature of tlia datoroinatioo. 0aid notiM 071 shall also recite tha fact that details ragar^iM projaot 072 and datansination will be availahla in tha office of tha Planning 073 DopertSMnt, and that an appeal nay ba taken freo tha datarnination 074 ulthis 10 days aftar tha pMlication of tha notice. 074 cs) M appeal shall bo U writing in suM fosn as nay ba 077 praseribod by tha Oiraeter of PlsMing and Conmnity BavironoMt 070 and shall ba filed with tha City Clark within 10 daya of 075 tha publication of notice of tha dstarninatiM. An appeal not 000 filed within such tine shall not ba ptooassod. Tha appeal shall 001 flteU tha grounds therefor. ear Ihl M sisiil shall ba stAjaot to an appeal fr7 as praseribodmi prwicrn Amm'u fro* tlio OttoniiMtlow ofttt Oirtctor of PlawilRg wd Ci—unity Eiwironawit person who hM filod • written request therefor with the City Clerk. ia.93.0t0 »esua>nittal of Applicstion ■o substsntislly similar application pursuant to subsection It.t3.0t0(a) or (b) or Chapter 18.99 of this Title which has in whole or in part shall be resubmitted for a period of i swnths from the effective date of the final action on such application, except upon a showing of substantial change of circumstances. REVISED Ilf s Nancwdflrtnu^ Dies and Noncoo^ying Facilities Chapter 11.9* nonconforminc uses and noncomplyinc facilities Sectionsi 18.9*.0I0 General Application 1S.9*.020 NonconforminB Uset Expansion 18.9A.030 Noneonfocimn* Uset Chai^ l8.9A.0e0 Nonconlorminf UsM Discontinuance 18.99.030 Nonconforming Uset Maintenance and Repair of Facility 18.99.0*0 Nonconforming Uses Replacement of Facility 18.99.070 Nonconformity Uses Required Termination 18.99.080 Noncomplying Facilitys Enlargement 18.99.090 Noncomplying FacUitys Mamtenance and Repair 18.99.100 Noncomplying Facilitys Replacement 18.99.110 Determination of Value 18.99.130 Determination of Age 18.99.130 Certificate of Use and Occupancy 18.99.190 Unsafe Buildings 18.99.010 General Apirficatien Except as provided t»y this Chapter or otherwise provided by law, a nonconform- iiy UK may be continued, and a structure containing or uwd by one or more nonconformey uses may be maintained, or a noncomplylng facUity may be maintained. (a) A nencardormmg use shall not be altered, enlarged, expanded, or extended eacopt as provided m subsection (b) of this section. This prohibition shad include any moving, enlargement, extension, expansion or alteration of a nonconforming use whichi ltaKwlavif.if« Um and Noncom|rtying FacUitiw IS.M.OM «) toer«*m the «t* a«« « floor are* occupi€<n>» lycH u» •* the »wr or «ty additional lire. C2) wcroaaes the manber of structires or the i«* of any ittochae houaing such nonconforming uae or portion thereof. A nonconforming ure which occupies a portion ol a building may be cipiMled to include adifition^ floor arc* within the same buiMbig. provided (1) widiout luMtantial remodeling or reconstruction, portion building into which expansion is proposed is not reasonably naceptiW* to use or ocog>«icy by a conforming use. The determination oi whe ther a portion of a buUtbng is reasonably sureeptibl* to re* or occu- pancy by a conforming use diall be made by the Budding Official and shall taire into consideration, but not be limited to, the following: ti) whether any required remodeling or reconstruction would Involve structural alreration*. (ii) whether the brelding was designed and coniwucted for die non- conforming use occupying the building or portion thereof, or uses of similar intensity or claaaif ication. (iii) the degree of privacy, sopsration, and protection afforded the portion of the building into which expansion is preposed from intrusion, intorferance, noise, and simttar effects resulttng from or generated by the nonconforming uae. Uv) availalNlity of access to die portion of the brelding mto which expansion is propoaad. (2) Such ojumreon within die buddreg dee* net create, cause, ar mcraase sny/42SSS*m*nce or naneampliance with die reqreremenu of tN* REVISED Nuncofrformit^ Vwn and Nonconvlying Facilities IS.M.020-II.M.030 (}) Nottui^ contained tn this section shall be deemed to authorize a char^ in the nature of a nonconforming use contrary so the provisian of Section 18.9b.030 of this Chapter. H.»U)30 Nonconformina Use: Charny (a) EK«pt aa provided in subsection (W of this section, a nonconforming use shall not be changed to or replaced by any use esc^ a coidorming use. (M A nonconforming use may be changed to or replaced by another notKron- conforming use which wmdd have been permitted under the most recent zonif^ classification of the property under which the nonconforming use was a conformity use and which is of no higher occupancy rating than the existing nonconforming use as defined by Title 14 (Building Regulations) std>iect to the following limiutionat (1) The change or replacement shall not increase the extent of the norv- conformity, or the nature of the activity, or the site area or floor area occupied by the nonconforming use on the site, except as may be provided by Section lS.9b.020 (b). (2) Any period of temporary vacancy or discontinuance asaociatad with such change or replacement shall not escccd the linuutjom Mtab- lished by Section ll.M.OaO. (S) Such change or replacement of a nonconforming use to or by anotfier nonconforming use shall he permitted only if the building, or portion of biMiding, presently occupied by the nonconforming use is not reo> sonably capable of conversion to accommodate use and occi^ancy by a conforming use, without substantial rcconsirurtion or remodeling. The luUdiiy Official shall determine whether the budding, or portion of a building. IS reasonably capable of such conversion. Said determination ■ImU tahe into considrration, but not be limited to, dw fottowingi Nonco(4ormM« Ut« and Noncomplying Faciiit»« (1) wttcther ch«^ m the nature at the budding or a portion at the bialdH^ wouM be required by Title U (Building Regidations) or simiUe regulations in order to convert the uw of the buiking, or portion at the builduig. to a conforming uw. (ii) whether any reconstruction or remodeling necessary to convert the use and occupancy of the buihttng, or a portion at the building, involves structural alterations. (iii) whether the buUtbng, or portion of the building, was originally desisted and constructed for the particular existing nonconform ing uk or uses of similar character. (c) A nonconforming use which is changed M or replaced by a conforming use shall not be reestaMi^^ and any portion a site or any portion of a buUdii^ the uw of which changes from a noncoidorming to a conforming uw, shall not thereafter be used except to accommodate a conforming uw. Il.9«.0b0 Nonconformina Usei Discontinuance (a) On my site having facilities thereon valued at less than $1,000, any non- conforming use, other than a residential use, which is discontinued or abwdoned or otherwiw ceases operation and uw of the site for a period of ft months or greater shall not be resunod, reestaMishad, or contmued, and all subsequant uw of such site and facilities thereon dtail conform to this Cb) On any site net tubiect to subsection (a) hereof, a nonconforming uw of facilities desipicd and censtructed for nonresidential purpoaes which it discontinued or abandoned or otherwiw ceases operation and uw of the siw for a period of 11 months or ftrMter shaU not be resumed, and aM iifrtTiitT-t uw of such site and facilities thereon thali conform to this Titkt. Nonconlomii^ »*<* (c) Notwithst»»ding the proviMon* of S«:tion ll.**.03O, or tt» provision* d wiHirlinni U) and (b) of tbi* section, in any residmtiai ifiitrict a non- reautential, nonconlortmuf ua* occivying facilitie* or^^ly ilwigned and constructed for residential use which is discontimied or abandoned or otherwise ceases operation and use d the site for a period of K day* or greater shall not be contmued or recommenced, and any subsequent use of the site and facilities shaU conform to this Title. This provision dsall not be construed to prevent a change of ownership or management of such nonconformirg use, provided that any cessation of operation of the use is solely in corwiection with the transfer of ownersh^ or management to a specifically designated person or entity and is solely for the psepoae of accomplislw« any tr»»fer ot title, equqimcnt, operational control, or simUar purposes. Nothing contained m this sidisection shaU affect the r^ to maintain or replace an office use as provided in Sections 18.25.070 (a), 18.27.070 (a), and 18.29U)70 (a) of this Title. 18.9e,050 Nonconformma Use: Maintenance and Repair of Facility Facilities occupied or laed by a nonconforming use permitted by this Chapter shall be subiect to the following provision* governing maintenance, repairs, alterations, or replacementt (a) Normal and routine maintenance of any structiee lor the purpose of pre serving it* esistif^ condition, retar<br« or eliminating wear and tew or physical depreciation, or complying with the requirement* of law, shall be permitted. (b) Incidental alteration shall be permitted, provided the value of the inci dental alteration* in any 12 month* period shall not esceed 20 percent of the value of the v alterations. facility (c) Structural alteration* or emargernent of the lacUity shall be permitted only to accommodate a conforming use , or uhen Mde to cosply with the reqalPiMHitt of law. . ■revised Noncorfonning Ui« Nonco»«^yinf FacititiM IS.MUMO 1I.»».0<0 Ncnconfofrmna Uiw Rcalacenwm <4 Facility A facility, uw4 or occupied wtMtly or partly Py one or more noncewforwing uwt, which a dawaged or destfoyed by any moans except ordinary xrear and tev and drpreciatian, may be reconstructed or replaced only tor occupancy or UM by a conforming uac, except in the following instancest nonconfonalnq (a) none of the / uses is subiect to termirtation as provided by Section 18.9a.070, reconstruction or replacement for continued occupancy or use by such nonconforming use diall be permitted only in accord with the follosring limitations: (1) The extent of nonconformity, or the intensity of activity, or the site area or floor area occupied by the nonconforming uac siJbacquent to reconstruction or replacement of the facility shall not exceed that existing prior to reconstruction or replacement. (2) Reconsh'uction or replacement shall be subject to ail applicable laen, regulations, and procedures otherwise governing construction on the When one or more oi the nonconforming uses is subject to termination as provided by Section 18.94.070, reconstruction or replacement for continued occupancy or use by such nonconforming use shall be permitted only bs accord with the foUowirni limitations! U) During the first onc>third of the applicable termination period oi such use, die facility may be reconstructed or replaced provided the value of wch reconstruction or repiaremeni shall not exceed 7J percent of die value of the facility prior to damage or destruction. (2) During the second one>third of the applicable termination period of such use, d»o faedily may bo roconstrurted or replaced provided die value of such reconstruction or roplaromoni diall not excoed 10 percent of die volue id the facility prior to damage or destrur non.REVISED co*aormif« U«« «*d Nonco*nplyin* FacilitiM li.M.0tO-lt.9k.07O (3) Dir^ the last one>thir4 oi tiw applicable termmation period of such use. the facility may be reconstructed or replaced provided the value of such reconstruction or replacefnent shall not exceed 25 percent of the facUitv » destruction. (a) Any reconstruction or replacement permitted herevevder shail not extend or otherwise modify the rwpitred term^tion date est^ished by Section IS.%.020 and applied to the nonconlormin* use prior to such reconstruction or replacement. Said termination date shall apply to ^ portions of die site or structure, includui( those portions reconstructed or replaced. t.»».07Q Nonconformii« Use; Required Termination ) In any dstrict, a nonconforming, nonresidential use occupyinf a site having facilities thereon valued at le» than $1,000, shall be terminated within 5 years from the effective date of this section, or within 5 years from the date such use becomes nonconforming, whichever date is later, and within wjch time the improvements shall either be removed, or converted or modified to accommodate a conforming use. >) In «iy district, a nonconforming, nonresidential use of a site not si^iact to sidMcction (a) of this section shall be terminated in accord with the followii^ provisions and schedules, except that nothir^ contained in this subsection shall affect the right to maintain or replace professional and medical office uses as provided in Sections 11.25.070 (a), lt.27.070 (a), and lt.2»,070 (a) of this Titlei (I) When occupying or using facilities designed and built for residential use, the nonconformif^ use shall be terminated within 10 years from the effective date of this section, or within 10 years from the date such use becomes nonconforming, whichever date is later, and within such time the improvements shall either be removed, or converted or modified to accommodate a conforming use. •tMtll d«t«rmia« thoM p*op«rtiM tte wm oi ttmr* lawfully Misting usas paradttad oc conditionally par* •fttadr in tba districts In uhlch they wars loeatad li^jjjitily prior to (aftactiva data of toning ordinanc aid akiGli usas wara rendarad nonconfornlng by raason of tlM adeptloa of this Tltla on isana data). Nrlttan nodoa of said ifesaanea shall ba nallad to tha oanar of racord of aach such proparty and to tha oeeapdht of tlM proparty. Within too (2) yaars of tha data of of such notica. any owner of such property, lasaaa of each property with tha written consent of owner, or pwchaaar of such property whan acting pursuant to a eontraet ef sala in writing duly executed and acknowledged by both tha boyar and tha owner ef racord, nay apply to haoa aach property anoaptad fron tha taradnaUon provisioaa of this section ia.t4.07*. Oald application shall ba nada to tha Director of Planning and dcsMinity Enoironnsnt in such fom as nay ba prescribed by tha Director of Planning REVISED ai4 CMMKitr awtroiwat. t«id applicatioa sImU iaclada. tvt mot bm liMitad to« a •tmtmmmmt mi Um locatiaa mmd aiaa of tbm pcoparty, tlM aatwo of it* oao mm (mmm <tato)., a atataaont of roasooa astabllthliiQ tha eoaipatAiUty of aal4 areas and properties. wa with tha surrouiMling / a oap of tha siAJaet pe^arty and indicating tha location of all parcala or pKopartiaa within a diatanoa of 7C.2 natera (2S4 faat) froa tha axtaxior boundary of tha subject property,, a list, as shewn oa Um last ogoaliaad asaasaaant roll, of tha naaa and aMrasa of tha owaar of record of ooeh pareal, and tha street address of aach residaatial.trcial. os industrial occt^ant, located within a distance of 7C.S asters (250 faat) team tha exterior boundaries of tha subject property, and such other inforeation as nay be required by the Director of Planning and Coaaunity Environaent. * CD Seeh ^^lieatioa shall be accoapaniad by such faa aa U praaoribad is tba ttanicipal Paa Schedule. (2) upon receipt of each application, tha Director of Planning and Coaaunity Cnvironaant shall an Infnra the Chairperson of tha Planning Coaadasion ^d»o shall sat a data for a public hearing on tha application which shall be held within a reasonable ties froe tha date of filing of the application. Soti<;o of tha hearing shall he flveo la tha aaae eannar as provided in Chapter li.M foK Botiee of hoaring by Um loslsg Adatiaiatratos. CD Open tha data oot for hoarisg. tha Planoiog riir-‘--‘-- shall oonduet a public haarisg tharaoe. snloao, for causa, the CoaMisaion shall on that data enntlaua thn mmttmt. Dpon eoncluaion of tha hearing, tha Ceeadsaion ehall datarnina whether tha use of tha property on tha affaotiwo data of this seetion is aoagMtihle with and will not bn dotsUMntal to tho ausrounding area and propartlao. Is tkm ewoot tho CaaMUaioa so finds, it ahDl I lira- -* to tho City CeeMll that tho shell - REVISED b« «»c«pt*d froa tiM fftwttoa o< ■Ttlfwi lt.f4.070. Hm CiwiaaloA aay rai i—irii a»A M it mmg fiad nacaaaaxy to lasara ecato«tibllity iaeladln*. bat aet lladtod ra«airad laBrnaaaaat of o» aodiCieatloaa to oaiatia« iapravoMoto «a tba pKo^ty, liadtationa oa boura of ovoratioa. m4 llaitatloaa oa tba aatura of ^oratlmia. (4) Opoa rocaipt of tbo racaaainilatioa of tho rimaiaa 1- -- --i— th« City Council shall ooaaidar tha application attbla a raasoaabla tlaa. Tha Council nay. at Ito opti«i. floadaet a public baariay oa tba aattaa. la tha auaat tba Coaaeil fiada tha aaa of tba atojact pcoparty to ba eoapatibla with aad aot dataiaaotal to tba aurroundiny araa and propartiaa, it shall, by notioa, aaoapt said usa froa tha tainination provisions of this tofttirm 11.94.070. Zn granting such axcaption, tbo OBoneil aay iaposa such oondlticma as are daoaod nacaasary to ins ora such oospotihility. including, but not liaitad to tba eoaditioas Mt out abeua. (S) hay aaa toicb is haroby aaoaptad frto tba tarainatloa ^visions of this aactioa, and uhieb is toaagad pursuant to sactloa 10.04.010 of this Titlo^ shall ba stojaet to tba toibination provisions of this sactions as thou^ no oaeaptioa had baan grantad unlasa, prior to such ospansion or tibangir. application is aada aad granted pursuant to this stosaction with raspaat to tha ai^aadad or chsngad usa. notwithstanding the provlsiomof this section, any off-street parking lot which was lawfully existinq and not subject to any required termination provisions of any predecessor ordinance on the effective date of this section, and which on that date was. and continues to be. used accessory to a lawful permitted use, shall be permitted to continue In existence and use for the life of the prIncIpAl use to which It is accessory, regardless of whether said parking lot and principal use are located In the same district". REVISED nwmnfnrnilrt Uws and Nencomplytnc FaciUtm fjKt^ as ipacificaUy pcnnitted by Section ltJt.120, no cnlarfafncnt, cxpan- tion, or othar addition or improvcfncnt to a noncompiyinf facility Mi be pomiitted which increases the noncompliance. This section shall not be con* OBiied to proNbit enlargement or improvement of a facility, oMraise per- adned by this Title, which does not affect the particular degree of or manner m which the facility does not comply with one or more provisions of this Titte. lt-9aU)90 Noncomolvme Facility^ Maintenance and Repaa Ca) Normal and routine maintenance of a noncomplyii^ facility shall be per mitted for the purpose of preserving iu existing concKtion, retarding or eikninating srear and tear or physical depreciation, or complying with dte ro9uircments of law. (b) Incidental alterations to a noncompfying facility shai be permitted, pro vided such alterations do not increase the degree of noncompHwtce, or otherwise increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the requirements of this Title. (c) Structural alterations to a noncomplying facility shall be permitted when necessary to comply with the requirements of law, or so accommodate a conforming use when such alterations do not increase the degree of noncempliance, or otherwise increase the discrepancy between existing cenditierw and requirements ci this Title, or do not effectively extend or perpehtste the useful life of any particular feature or portion of such smjcture deemed noncomplyit^ lt.9a.IOO Noncomolyina Facilityi fleelacement A nencemplying facility which is damaged or destroyed by any means excopc ordbiary wear and tear and depreciation may be reconstructed only as a comply ing facility, except as follewti Nonconform^ U*« aftd Noncomplyin* FocUit»«II.W.IOO Vhen the damoge or antniction of a noncom|rtying facHity affects only a portion of a facility, which portion does not constitute or contribute to the noncompliance, said portion may be repaired or reconstructed to its preeiout configuration. When the damage or destruction of a noncomplying facility affects only a portion of such facility, which portion constituted or contributed to the noncompliance, any replacement or reconstruction to such damage shall be required to be accomplished in such manner as not to reinstate the noncompliance or degree of noncompliance caused by the destroyed or damaged portion of the facility, and otherwise in full compliance with this Title, provided that in die event the. cost to replace or reconstruct that portion the facility damaged or destroyed to its previous configuration does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the cost to replace or reconstruct that portion of the facility damaged or destroyed in conformance With this subsection, then that portion of the facility damaged or destroyed may be replaced or reconstructed to its previous configuration, bi no event shall such replacement or construction create, cause, or increase any noncompli ance with the requirements ot dtis Title. When the damage or destruction of a noncomplying facility located ih an LM district Is noncomplying solely by reason of failure to comply with the regulations lor floor area ratio and/or site coverage, and such noncompliance does not exceed the maximum floor area ratio by more than a factor of one-tenth (.1) and the maximum site average by more dian ten (10) percent^e pomts, and affects ordy a portion said facility, then that portion may be replaced or reconstructed to its previous condition. In no event shall such replacement or reconstruction create, cause, or increase any noncompliance with the requirements of this Title. Except as otherwise provided m dus taction with regard to replacement or reconstruction of a portion of a facUity to its previous noncomplying conation, all reconstruction shall be sub)ocl to all applicable laws, regu- lattons, and precodures otherwise governing conatrurtion on the site at the tune said canttfuctipn it undertalien. REVISED NonconforminiK Vmrt and Noncon^ying FaciJitim ia.M.IIO-lt.M.130 1S.».II0 Petennination of Value Value, as laed in thw chapter with respect to value of a facUity, or to the value n( iit^ovements on a site, or to the value of reconstruction or replacement, sMI be construed to mean the current cost ai constructlen, or the current coet of replacement in kind of existing facilities or improvements, excluding consideration of the value nf land. Estimates or determinations of such cost for purposes of this 0»pter sh^ be made by or shaU be reviewed and approved by the maiding Official. lg.y».120 Determination of Age The age of a facility shall be computed from the recorded date of its com pletion. if available, or otherwise shall be deemed to be one year subsequent to the date at issuance of a budding permit for such facility. In any case where, in a s«x>« construction phase, an addition to a facility was commenced prior to the /^TflctVye „^ess of 7^ percent of the full cash value of the original facility, or which increased the gross floorarea of the facility by more than 7i percent, the age of the facUity shall he computed from the recorded date of the completion of such adthtion, if available, or otherwise such date shall be deemed to be one year subsequent to the date of issuwKe of a building permit for such addition. When the age of a facUity c«mot be determined by any of the foregoing means, the Building Official shaU estimate the age for piepoKS of this Chapter. I.W.DO Certificate of Use The owner or occi^t of any site occupied or used entirely or partially by a nonconforming we shall make application for a certificate of use and ocugMney wider the provisions Title Ift (Building Regulations) and dial) annuaUy thereaftor apply for renewal of such certificate. REVISED Nonconform^ Uws wd Noncomplyinc FacUitics 1S.9«.1«0 Unialc BuUdir NeddiHI m Ihis chapter diall be coratrued as repealing, abrogating, or modifying ««y provision of Chapter 16.b0 of this code, or any other provision this code, or of any law rcUtir^ to requirements for construction, maintenance, repair, demolition, or removal of structures. NoKonlanTur^ Use Amortizatkm C«Nikinlnc District (N) IS.9).0l0-li.9).030 Ctwpter lt.9) nonconforming use AliKJRTIZATlON COMBINMC DISTRICT (N) Sactiomt 15.9) ^I0 Specific Ptrposes IS.99.020 Applicability of Regulations 15.9) U)30 Requirements for Establishment oi District lt^3J)90 Alternative Schetfule for Termination of Nonconformhtg 18.93.010 cific Pure The Nonconforming Use Amortization Combining DisUict is intended to modify ltM> regulations governing required termination of nonconforming uses to pro mote the timely, simultaneout, and orderly conversion to conforming use in veas havii^ several properties occupied by nonconformii^ uses. 18.95.020 licability of R< The Nonconforming Use Amortization Combming DUtrict may be combined with any district, in accord with die provisions of Chapter 18.08 and Chapter 18.91 of this Title. Where so combined, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to required termination of certain nonconforming uses, in lieu of the comparable provisions of Chapter 18.9*. 18.95.030 Requirements for Establishment of Ptsuict The Nonconforming Use Amortization Combining District may be estaMithed ordy when the Ptanrai^ Commistun shall recommend and the City Coiaicil shall make the fnUowmg lin^igsi (a) That die proposed district contains three or more nonconforming uses covering one-third or more of the parceit m a total area not greater Rian N«»conforming U»e AmortiMtksn CombinOT* District (N) lt.95.030-lt.95.0b0 1 20.2 hectares (50 acres), and ••ch pared containing such use or uses is no 2 greater than 61 meters (200 feet) from the nest pared containing such use 3 or uses; b 3 M That the formation of such dutnet would tend to reduce deterioration, g Might, and lo>«-term vacancies in the proposed district! 7 t (c) That the formation of such district would not be injurious to the property 9 or improvements of conforming uses within the proposed district and the 10 immediately surrounding area. 11 12 Vficn estaMisf^ the Nonconforming Use Amortization Combining DisUict 13 classification shall be identified on the Zoning Map by the letter "N" within lb parentheses, following the general district classification. 15 16 18.95J)b0 Alternative Schedule tor Termination of Nonconformir« Use Upon establishment of a Nonconforming Use Amortization ComMning Dtsuict, the Planning Commission shdi recommend and the City Council shall adopt a period for rccjuircd termination for all nonconforming uses within the district subject to termination as provided in Section 18.9b.070. Said period shall be the period lor required termination of such uses within the district and shall supersede the periods set forth in Section 18.9b.070. Any ordinance enacted pursuant to this Chapter shall state the applicable period of time on its face. b» recommending and adopting such period, the Planning Commission and City Council shall take into consideration, but not be limited tos the natiee of construction of the facilities within the disuict subfect to amortiiationi the aces of such facililiesi the nature of the existing zoning! and ability to convert such facilities to accommodate conforming uses. lt.9I.Q10-lt.m«» Chapter ll.n AMENDMENTS TO ZONING MAP AND ZOfONC REGULATIONS Sections: IS.«U)10 lS.9t.020 lt.9t.090 it.9S.oao lt.9t.0M) IS.9t.0M lt.»J)70 lS.9tJ>tO lS.nJ>90 it.9t.l00 it.n.iio lt.9t.120 Amendments ChM^es in District BowidM’ies Application by Property Owners Initiation by City Action by Zoning Administrator Notice ol Public Hcaeinc Action by Commission Changes in RefuUtions Recommendations by Ptaming Commission Action by City CouncU Resubmittal oi Application Prezoning lt.9t.010 Amendments Hus Title may be amended by changinc boimdarles ol districts, or by chang- li^ the regidations apfdicable wlthbt one or more «stricts, or by changing any other provision hereof, whenever the public interest or goncral wcUarc may so require. lt.9t.020 Chanaes w District Eoundiriot in the boimdaries of «strkts establiihed by this Title may be initiated by Miy one ol the following actions: (a) iy ^kationol a property owner as provMled by SocUon lt.9t.0W. (U by motion of the City Council, or by motion of the Planning Commission, aa providod by Section It.9t.0b0. Amendments to Zonint Befutatwm lt.91.030 is.n.o)o frty Owner U) Apiilication for a chMfe in district boundaries may be made by the oamer of record of property lor srhich a ctiar«e is soii^t, or by one of the following: (1) A purchaser of property for which a change is sought, when acting pursuit to a contract in writing dliy eiecuted and acfcnosrledged by both the buyer and the owner of record. (2) A lessee in possession of property for which a change is sougN, when actii^ with the written consent of the owmer of record. (3) An agent of the owner of record of property for which a change is sought, when duly authorized by the owner in srriting. (M Application shall be made to the Zonif^ Arfcninisuator, on a form pre scribed by the Zoning AdmimsUator, and shaU contain the following: (1) A description and map showing the boundaries of existing and re quested districts, and identifying the property for which a change of district IS requested. (2) A srritten sMtement settir« forth the reasons for the application and all facts relied by the applicant in support thereof. (I) Such adihtional information as the Zoning Administrator may deem pertinent and essential to the application. <c) Application for a chaiv »" district bouidaries shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by the Muiicipal Fee Vrhedide, no pert of whkh shall be returnebi# to the applicant. Aincrakncnts to 2onif» Map and Zonmf Rcfuiations lt.«.(MO-lt.ft.070 (1) A notice of the time and place of such hearing and the purpose thereof shall be given by publication once in a local nesvspapcr of general circulation not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. (2) Vhen the application for change of district boundaries has been filed by a property osmer, written notice of such hearing also shall be maUed, at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing, to each osmer of record ai property within 76.2 meters (250 feet) of the property for which reclassification is sought. When the application is pursuant to the motion ot the Council or the Planning Commission, svritten notice to osmers shall not be retpjired. (M The notice of public having shall contain the followir^ (1) A statement of the general location of the property involved, and the existing and requested district or districts applicable. (2) A statement the time, place, and purpose of the heving. (3) Reference to the application or motion on file for particulars. (6) A statement that any interested person, or agent thereof, may appear and be hevd. |g.W.07Q Action bv Commission (a) On the basis of evidence and testimony presented to the Commission at the public hevii^ the Commission may determine that the public interest will be served either by revising the vea beii^ considered for reclassification to include properties not originally part of the applicalion, or by giving censideration to district classificatians not originally requested by the application. The CommisMon may, solely at its option, consider additional properties or district ctsssifications, or bath. to Z«i«t ti-P •«* Zoniiif Refutation.U.91.070 H ttw arco profooed for roctassilicotion is «ntarfo4, or tht district proposed for mty parcel is chanped to o tfestrict o< • less restrictive notire thmt orifinalJy cited in the notice at public hearing, additional notice shall be given in accord with Section lt.9i.0M and the hooring shall be continued, allowii^ pUMk consideration of and comment upon the enlarged or lest restrictive propoaaL If the modifications, if any, considered by the Commission involve the tame or a reduced area, or mvolve alternative districts of a generally equivalent or more restrictive nature than originaUy cited in the notice of public hear- ir^ no additional notice or hearings shall be required. 11, from the facts presented at the public hearing, including puMic testi mony and reports and recommendations from the Director of Ptarming and Commimity Environment or odser appropriate city staff, the Commission finds that a ch«q^ of ihsfrict boundaries svould be in accord with the purposes of this Title and in accord with the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, die Commisskm may recommend such change as it deems appropriate to the CooKil. If the Commission finds that a change of ^strict botmdaries, cither as requested by application or as modified by the Commission pursuant to this Section, would not be in accord with the piepooes cd thU Title, or would not be in accord with die Palo Aim Comprehensive Ptan, the Commisaien dudl recommend against any such raclassificatian. The decision of the Commission shall be rendered within a reasonable time following die cIom of any public hearing or hearings, and the written recommendation of the Commiision ihatl be forwarded to the Cosmcil with- In 30 days diereef. The recommendation of the Commission shall set forth fidly the fm^q|s and dsterminations of the Conunisaian with respect W dw application. Amendments to Zoom* Mop and Zanmt ReguUuons is.n.wga i m Reeulatiora Ch«»*es in any provision of this Title otf»r tf*an tf» botmdVics of <Rs»iets may be initiated from time to time, by one (d the f^iooring actionsi (a) By motion cd the City CotmeU on its oem initiative. (b) By motion of the Planning CommiMion on its own initiative. Chaises initiated by motion of the Council shall be forwarded to tf»e Commhk Sion, and may be supplemented by such explanatory material as the Cmmcil may deem ^propriate to facilitate review and recommendation by the Commisaion. IS.9S.090 Recommendations by Planning Commission The Commisson shall review any proposed change in the provisions of this Title, whether initiated by the Council or the Commission. At its option, the Com mission may give notice of a public hearing on proposed changes, or may take public testimony and comment at any regular meeting of the Commission, In the case of proposed changes initiated by the Council, die Commission ihaU forwwd its recommendations to the CoiaicU withm a remonaMe time period, but.not to esceed ISO days in any event unless extended by the Coimcil. In the case of proposed changes initiated by the Commission, the CommiSMon shall forward its recommendatioos to the Council at such tana as it dsems ap propriate. The sfriiten recommwidation ot the Planning Commission shall be siAfnitted to ^ CowicU. and shall set forth the fmdmgs and determinations of the Catnmisaien with respect to the proposed change. li.M.I0O-lt.9t.l2O lt.W.100 Action I Coimc*! Upon receipt of the recommendation of the Planning Commiuion on a change of gistnct boundvies, or on a change to the provisiona of this Title other than a change in dntrict boundaries, the CoutcU may, at its option, give notice of a hearing in the m«mer as provided by Section lt.9S.0M (a) (11. After con sideration of die recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the completion of a public hearing, if any, the Council may approve, modify, or dis^prove the proposed change of district boundaries or chai^ of any other provisions of this Title. Should the Councu determine that a change of district bosmdaries or change of any other provisions of this Title shall be appropriate, such ch«^ shall be accomplished by ordinance. H.9t.ll0 ResubmittaJ of When «i apf^ication for change of district boundaries has been submitted by a property owner and subsequently denied by the Council, no new application by a property osmer (or the same change, or for substantially the same change, either with respect to properties included within the proposed change or with respect to proposed district classificatiorM, or both, shall be filed or accepted by the Zoning Administrator withm one year of the date of closii^ of the hear ing before the Commission, except upon a showti^ to the satisfaction of the Zone^ Administrator of a substantial char^ of circumstances. This provision shall not be construed to prevent the initiation of proceedings by either die nanning Commission or City CouncU in accord with Section li,9t.090 at any U.W.IZO Preaenmd The determination of district classilicatiflns and district boundaries appropriate for property located outside the City but potentially subfect to annexation may be made in the same manner as prescribed herein for any property xrithin die City, provided diat any ordinance duly passed by the City Council ettabllihing AmcMkncnts to Zonii« Mop and Zonini RcfuUtkan lt.n.120 or chw^ing »uch classificotion shall becomo effective only upon the effective dote «rf anne»ation of such property to the City of Palo Alto. Upon o* *«ct» an orttotancc. the zoning map shaU be revised to shoe the -pr«w«<*" « potential dasaification to become effective upon anneaation, and dtall identify the (festrict or dutficts appficabte to luch property with the label or fwmenclature "PREZONED." A<lm.nistr«tiye Approval ol Minor Ch«tw in Pro)«:U IS.99.0M (1) An i^oved drvelopmcnt pUn for a Ptarowd Community District pirsuant to Chapter IS.AS of this Title. (2) An eaUting building or structure requiring site and design approval pta-sutfit to Chapter 18.82 of this Title. (3) A plan which has received site and design approval pursuant to Chapter 18.82 of this Title. (a) An existing budding, structure, or plan reiparing City Council approval pursuMtt to a contractu^ agreement, resolution, motion actionv or uncodificd ordinance. (b) Conditions: No application shall be diverted for administrative approval hereixKler if any of the following conditions exist: (I) The proposed change is not minor when considered in conjunction with other minor changes to the same project approved hereunder or under consideration, even though such changes relate to different plans* buildings, or structures of the project. (2) In the opinion at the Director of Planning and Community Environ ment, the proptMcd change it or will be controversial. O) In die optnton <d the Director of Planning and Commiaiity Environ ment, the proposed change probably will be denied by him. (*) In the opinion of the Director of Planning and Community Environ ment, the proposed change probably would be denied by the City Council. ilicatioTO lor Adwinttttativ Th« Dir«ctor rf PUmnir^ m\d Community Cnvteonnwnt m hit discretion may divert • Qualified H>l>»ic«tion for • minor chanfe to the a^iMMrttive afipnnl process provided herein. I1.WJ30 Tollkw ai Time Period The diversion of w application ihall stapend any time period for action hy the City Council or any city board, commission, or committee for a period of W days or laitil the application is retiarncd to its normal review proceAee, whichever is lesser. I1.>».4K0 Review and Approval Procesa Ca) Architectural Review Board: The Director ol Planning and Community Environment shall refer diverted applicatiora directly to the Architectural Review Board for review artd recommendation; provided, however, the procedure of Section ld.bt.100 shall not apply. (b) Director of Plimning and Community Environment: l^on receipt of ttie Vchitectural Review Board recommendation, the Directar of Ptanrang and Commimity Environment shall eapeditioutly approve or disapprove the application in accordance with the same standards and with the same power to impose conditions m would have applied to the City Council. Notice; Neturn Final decisiont/NfRWMRWPdinNl to normal review procedure}/The Di rector of PlanniiQi and Community Envirortment shall render ha dKision in writli^ status URtlRMly the |WdPm reasons therefor, and mail a copy theretd to dte applicant. Notice of any decision to approve, or conditionally approve an application shall also te given In KC^d with the provisions of Chapter 18.93 of this Title. Any aqy-le^ or affected person my appMl such a declslw of tN , Planning and Coimunlty Cnvlrpissent In accord with the Chapter 18.93 of this Title. Unless an appeal of such a ^^’On Is filed within the tisie specified therefor, the ^<»Jo« of the Director of Planning and Coisminity Envlroimmit shall bec« final upon the eipiratlon of said tine period. If t^ Is disapproved, the decision shall have no force and effect^and the application shall be returned to the nomal review procedure. REVISED AdmMMStratiy* Apyriwd c< Mtfwr Om^ m Proftcn lt.99.(MO-lt.99U)90 of the Director of Planoinq and Cat (dl of fwi After aMMM dectsiw/iflliild*WI»tX«mfi|pillWW1 3 erlcinal application fee over an amunt as set forth In the Municipal Fm schedule, exclusive of any Architectural Review Board fee. shall * be refunded. 5 « U.W.070 Effect ai Final Decision 7 g All final decisions shall be filed widt the City Clerk, shall have the tame force 9 wKf effect as if rendered pursuant to the normal rev^ procetkee, and are not 10 reviewable by the City Council. 11 12 |g.9».Qg0 Further Architectural Review Board Review 13 la If the application is returned to the normal review procedure or if a new ap(di> 15 cation on substvitially the same proposed change is filed, no further architec- 16 tural review board review is required except igKin the recommendation of the . 17 Director of Planning and Community Environment. IS IP 1S.PP.090 Monthly Report 20 21 The Director Plannir^ and Commieiity Environment shall make a monthly 22 report to the City Manager, with a copy to the City Cotetcll and the Ptannu^ 23 Commission, on all diverted applications imder this Chapter. REVISED