HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1988-2244 ORDINANCE NO. 2244
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING
THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA I PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to adopt an
amendment to the zoning ordinance to effectuate a P-C zone in
connection with approval of a general development plan, pursuant
to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 19.48.070, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has by resolution this date
adopted the General Development Plan for Rancho Del Rey SPA I.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I: That the zoning map or maps established by
Section 19.18.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby
amended by adding thereto the Planned Community District
Regulations for Rancho Del Rey SPA I, more particularly described
in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as if set forth herein.
SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect and be in
111 force on the thirty-first day from and after its adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Planning City Attorney
3635a
FIRST READ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
'.IT'. : CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA· HELD December 8, . 19 87 · AND
:INALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD January 5 ,
.9 F~R · ~,Y THE FOLLOWING VOTE· TO-WIT:
~YES: Councilmen Moore. McCandli~,
IAYES: Councilmen Mal col m
~BSTAIN: Councilmen Cox
~BSENT: Councilmen None
~e City of Chula Vista
~-TTEST ' ,~
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
SITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of Chulo Vista, California,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is o full, true end correct copy of
Ordinance 2244 ,and that the some has not been amended or repealed.
DATED
~ City Clerk
OF
CHULA VlSt'
CC-660
A
These Planned Cu~,uunity (PC) District Regulations are adopted pursuant to
Title 19, Zoning, of the Chula Vista Municipal Code and are intended to
implement and integrate the Chula Vista General Plan, the E1 Rancho del ]~y
Specific Plan, and the Sectional Planning Area Plan for Rancho del Rey SPA I.
These regulations set forth the develol]nent and use standards for all prop-
erty within the SPA by establishing:
--setbacks;
--building heights;
--parking requirements;
--landscape requirements;
--use restrictions;
--animal regulations;
--density of develol~nent;
--lot size, width and depth;
--fencing requirements; and
--signing regulations.
The PC District tL~gulations are organized into three basic land use
districts:
---Residential;
-Employment Park; and
--Special Purpose.
Each of these three basic districts is further broken down into specific land
use districts:
Besidential Land Use Districts
RE Residential Estate District
RE Residential Single Fs~ily District
RP R~sidential Planned Concept District
RE Residential Condcminit~a District
f~nployment Park Land Use District
EP-1 ~Yaployment Park Manufacturing District
EP-2 ~plo!E~nt Park Service District
Special Purpose Land Use Districts
(38-1 Open Space - 1 District
C~-2 Open Space - 2 District
08-3 Open Space - 3 District
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For the purposes of prcmoting and protecting the public health, safety, and
welfare of the people of the City of Chula Vista, to safeguard and enhance
the appearance and quality of develo~nent of Rancho del Rey SPA I and to pro-
vide the social, physical and econflnic advantages resulting fr~, c~nprehen-
sive and orderly planned use of land resources, these Planned Con:nunity Dis-
trict Regulations defining land use districts and regulations within those
districts are hereby established and adopted by the City Council.
VITol MtIVATE ~
The provisions of this Ordinance are not intended to abrcgate any easements,
covenants, or other existing agreements which are more restrictive than the
provisions of this Ordinance.
VII.2 ~ C~ CKI~I~-_.j.Cr,ili]
Whenever the provisions of this Ordinance impose more restrictive regulations
upon construction or use of buildings or structures, or the use of lands or
premises, than are imposed or required by other ordinances previously
adopted, the provisions of this Ordinance or rules or regulations pr(]nulgated
hereunder shall govern.
II.3 ~EABnT-~t~T C~ lAND USE
A. Division of Rancho del Rey SPA I Into Land Use Districts
In order to classify, regulate, restrict, and separate the use of land,
buildings and structures, and to regulate and limit the type, height, and
bulk of buildings and structures in the various districts, and to regu-
late the areas of yards and other open area abutting and between build-
ings and structures, and to regulate the density of population, Rancho
del Rey SPA I is hereby divided into the following Land Use Districts:
Residential Land Use Districts
RE Residential Estate District
RS Residential Single Femily District
RP Residential Planned Develo~nent District
RC Residential Cond~ninitm District
~nployment Park Land Use Districts
EP-1 ~ployment Park Manufacturing District
EP-2 t~nployment Park Service District
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Special Purpose Land Use Districts
06-1 Open Space - 1 District
06-2 Open Space - 2 District
OS-3 Open Space - 3 District
B. ~rbptic~ of La~d Use ~tricgr. s - D~
Said several Land Use Districts and boundaries of said Districts and each
of them hereby are established and adopted as shown, delineated and
designated on the Rancho del ~ey SPA I [and Use Districts map of the City
of Chula Vista, San Diego County, which map, together with all notations,
references, data, district boundaries, and other information thereon, is
made a part hereof and is adopted concurrently herewith (see Exhibit 30).
C. Fili~
The original of the Rancho del Ney SPA I Official Land Use District map
shall be kept on file with the City Clerk and shall constitute the
original record. A copy of said map shall te also filed with the Plan-
ning Department.
Changes to the boundaries of the land use districts shall be made by
Ordinance and shall be reflected on the Rancho del Pay SPA I Official
Land Use District map. Minor changes resulting on the basis of an
approval of a tract map may be made to the land use districts map as an
administrative matter.
If ambiguity arises concerning the appropriate classification of a particular
use within the meaning and intent of this ordinance, or if ambiguity exists
with respect to matters of height, yard requirements, area requirements or
land use district boundaries as set forth herein, it shall be the duty of the
Planning Director to ascertain all pertinent facts and forward said findings
and recu~endations to the Planning Ccmmission, or on appeal, to the City
Council and if approved by the Ccenission or, on appeal, by the City Council.
Thereafter, the established interpretation shall govern.
Should any provision of these regulations conflict with those of the
Municipal Code, the requirements herein shall apply.
The provisions of this Ordinance governing the use of land, buildings, and
structures, the size of yards abutting buildings and structures, the height
and bulk of buildings, the density of population, the number of dwelling
units per acre, standards of performance, and other provisions hereby are
declared to be in effect upon all land included with the boundaries of each
and every land use district established by this Ordinance.
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a. E~f~ by City Officia]-~
ltle City Council, the City Attorney, the City Manager, City ~gineer,
Director of Public Works, the Director of Public Safety, the Building
Official, the Planning Director, the City Clerk, and all officials
charged with the issuance of licenses, or permits, shall enforce the
provisions of this Qrdinance. Any ~ermit, certificate, or license issued
in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be void.
B. ~cic~sD~daNuisance
Any building or structure erected hereafter, or any use of property con-
trary to the provisions of a duly approved Design Review, Site Plan,
Variance, Conditional Use Permit, or Administrative ~eview, and/or this
Ordinance shall be and the seine hereby is declared to be unlawful and a
public nuisance per se and subject to abatement in accordance with local
C. l~m~lies
All r~nedies concerning this Ordinance shall be cunulative and not exclu-
sive. The conviction and punishment of any person hereunder shall not
relieve such persons frc~ the res~eneibility of correcting prohibited
conditions or renoving prohibited buildings, structures, signs, or
improvements, and shall not prevent the enforced correction or removal
thereof.
D. Penalties
Any person, partnership, organization, firm or corporation, whether as
principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating any provisions of this
Ordinance or violating or failing to cc~ply with any order or regulation
made hereunder, shall be guilty of an infraction and, u~on conviction
thereof, shall be punishable as provided by local ordinance.
VII. 7 ~J~mrri¢~
For the pu~oses of this Ordinance, ce~ain ~ords~ phrases, and hems used
herein shall have the meaning assigned to them by Title 19 of the City of
Chula Vista Municipal Code.
When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense
include the future; words in the singular number include the plural; and
those in the plural number include the singular. The word "shall" is manda-
tory; the word "may" is permissive.
Any aspect of land use regulation within Rancho del Rey SPA I not covered by
these district regulations or subsequent plan approvals, shall be regulated
by the applicable section of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (C.V.M.C.).
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VII I. 0 ~g
In addition to the objectives outlined in Chapter VII, the Residential Dis-
tricts are included in the Planned Cc~m~unity District Regulations to achieve
~he following purposes;
--To reserve appropriately located areas for family living at a br~ad range
of dwelling unit densities consistent with the Specific Plan and with
sound standards of public health, safety and welfare;
--To ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling;
--To minimize traffic congestion and to avoid the overloading of public
services and utilities by preventing the construction of buildings of
excessive bulk or number in relation to the land area around then;
--To protect residential properties fren noise, illumination, unsightli-
ness, odors, smoke and other objectionable influences; and
--To facilitate the provision of utility services and other public facili-
ties con~ensurate with anticipated population, dwelling unit densities,
and service requirements.
'III.1 [~'rl~;u ~ CC~[TIC~ U~I~
The following uses shall be permitted uses ~here the symbol "P" appears and
shall be permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit where the symbol "C"
appears. Uses where the symbol "A" appears shall be permitted subject ~o an
Administrative R~view.
PEi~4II~ED USE MATRIX - RESIDENTIAL DISTRIC1B
Land Use Land Use District
A. B~sidential ~ses
1. Single family dwellings p p p p
2. ~uplex dwellings - - p p
3. Guest d~ellings or accessory living quarters A - - -
4. Mobile hc~es on individual lots which are
certified under the National Mobilehene
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 P P P p
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PERMITTED USE MATRIX - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (Continued)
Land Use Land Use District
RE RS RP RC
5. Group residential, including but not limited
to, boarding or rocking hcmes, dormitories,
retirement hcmes - - C A
6. Multiple dwellings - - A P
7. Townhouse dwellings - - P P
So ~.3~i~ultuz~l Uses
1. All types of horticulture P P P P
2. Agriculture crops A A A A
3. Animal raising or grazing A - -
4. Keeping Of three (3) dogs and/or three (3)
cats (over the age of four months) P P P P
C. ~ublic a~d ~-~ublic ~see
1. Day r~rseries, day care schools and nursery
schools (over 12 children)* C C C C
2. Convalescent homes - - C C
3. Churches, convents, ~onasteries and other
religious places of worship (subject to
requirements of Section 19.58.110 C.V.M.C.) C C C C
4. Essential public services, including but not
limited to: schools, libraries, muse~ns,
parks, public works facilities and other
civic uses C C C C
5. Public utility and public service sub-
station, reservoirs, pumpinG plants, and
similar installations C C C C
6. Recreational facilities, including but not
limited to, country clubs, tennis and
swim clubs, golf courses, racquetball and
handball. (Sites for such facilities which
are 2 acres or less in size, shall be
subject to 2~]ministrative Review only. ) C C C C
Inder 12 children is subject to City ordinance standards.
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' PERMfrr~D USE MATRIX - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (Continued)
Land Use Land Use District
7. Recreational courts, including but not
limited to, tennis, basketball and similar
uses A A A A
D. []cme Occupa~rwls
1. Home occupations subject to the provisions
of Chapter XI. 2. A A A A
F.o AucessoryUses
1. Accessory structures and uses located on the
sane site as a permitted use A A A A
2. Accessory structures and uses located on the
same site as a conditional use A A A A
F. Teslx~azyUses
1. Temporary uses as prescribed in Chapter X/.1. A A A A
VIII.2 P~OPEFa.'i [EV~n~F[ b-nn/~l~R~B
A. General Sta~ds
The following Property Development Standards shall apply to all land and
buildings, other than accessory buildings, permitted in their respective
residential land use district. The use of the slnnbol "SP" indicates that
the standard is established by the approval of a Site Plan. Dimensions
and standards are minimuns. Minor variations may be permitted subject to
site plan or tract map approval providing that the minimums specified
herein are maintained as average minimuns. Lot widths and depths are
typical minim~ns but may vary slightly with irregular shaped lots and
site specific conditions. The parking standards for a planned Senior
Citizen or "affordable" residential developraent may be reduced frc~ those
specified herein for the district in which it is located by the Director
Planning.
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
RE RS (detached) (attached) RC
1. ~ hot area ( in net 000 ' s S.F. )
minimum 8 5.0 3.5 SP SP
minimun average 15 6.0 4.0
2. hot width (in feet)
minimum 70 50 40 SP SP
minimum average 80 50 45
3. hot depth (in feet) 100 90 90* SP SP
4. hot Coverage (percentage) 40 45 50 SP SP
5. Floor Area Ratio:* .45 .50 .55 SP SP
6. Front yard setback (from
Public Street R.O.W. ):
--To direct entry garage 20 15 15 15 SP
--To side entry garage 20 10 10 SP SP
--To main residence 20 15 10 SP SP
7. Side yard sethack:
a) to adjacent residential 15/10 10/5 10/3 0/0 SP
lot (rain. total/one side)
b) distance between detached 10 10 8 SP SP
residential units
c) to adjacent street 10 10 10 SP SP
(corner lot)
8. Rear yard setback 20 15 15' SP SP
9. Building height, maximum** 28 28 28 28 SP
(2-1/2 story maximum RE, RS
& RP districts)
accessory bldg., maximum 15 15 15 15
10. Parking spaces per unit 2 2 2 2 1.5 sp
(gar.) (gar.) (gar.) (1 cov.) 1 bdrm
+ 1 (1 gar.) unit
guest on + 1 guest
street 2.0 sp
2 bdrm
unit
'May be modified with Site Plan approval 2.5 sp
**May be increased to 35 feet with C.U.P. 3 bdrm
unit +
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Site Plan l~view fc~ RP Land Use District
Notwithstandir~3 the property develoi~nent standards listed above, develop-
ment within the RP District may be approved with reduced standards
through approval of a Site Plan.
C. Group Parking StaDd~r~lS for RC Land Use District
The parking requirements include 0.3 spaces for guest parking. If more
than one space per dwelling unit is assigned to the dwelling unit, then
the required guest parking spaces shall be marked and clearly identified
as guest parking. The quest parking spaces shall not be permitted to be
assigned to individual dwelling units.
Parking standards may be reduced frcm those specified for the RC Dis-
trict, for projects which are restricted to Senior Citizens (age 62 and
above). Such a reduction shall be at the discretion of the Director of
Planning.
Front Yard Setbacks shall be measured frcm the right-of-way of the front-
ing street. The front yard setback may be reduced, subject to site plan
approval, within the RS and RC districts. If the front yard setback is
reduced to less than fifteen (15) feet, and the dwelling unit is located
on a street, cul-de-sac, or court containing more than twelve (12) dwell-
ing units, then the garage shall be equipped with an autcmatic garage
door opener.
F. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and ~dd{tions
Floor area ratios shall be calculated according to Section 19.04.097
(CVMC). Floor area shall exclude the area of open patios up to 300
square feet. Rocra additions may be permitted only when consistent with
all property development standards, including building height and total
floor area (FAR).
G. "Minimu~ Average" Standards
A "minimum average" standard is provided for lot area and lot width
criteria for single family detached products in order to provide flexi-
bility in lot design. This standard is intended to allow for a reduced
absolute standard to acconlnodate special circ~nstances while precluding a
majority of lots at or near the minimLm. The average shall be calculated
using all lots within the designated parcel of the Site Utilization Plan
(R-l, R-2, etc.). Lot width shall be measured 20 feet hack from the
street right-of-way.
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Reu~aticnal Vehicles
The parking or storage of recreational vehicles on streets or in areas
visible frcm the street for periods greater than 72 hours in RE, RS, and
RP districts shall be prohibited. Enforcement shall be through CC&Rs
recorded for each parcel. RC district see Section VIII.3.G.
In all Residential Districts, the following performance standards shall be
met:
Air conditioners, antennas, ham radio antennas, solar panels, heating,
cooling, ventilating equiE]nent and all other mechanical, lighting, or
electrical devices shall be so operated and located so that they do not
disturb the peace, quiet and ccmfort of neighboring residents and shall
be screened, shielded and/or sound buffered frem surrounding properties
and streets. All equipment shall be installed and operated in accordance
with all other applicable Ordinances. Heights of said equi~nent shall
not exceed the required height of the zone in which they are located.
Private, individual satellite dish antennas are prohibited. C~uHunity or
association operated satellite dish antennas may be allowed subject to a
Conditional Use Permit.
Required front and exterior side yards shall be landscaped and shall con-
sist predeminantly of trees, plant materials, ground cover and decorative
rocks, except for necessary walks, drives and fences. All required land-
scaping shall be permanently maintained in a healthy and thriving condi-
tion, free frcm weeds, trash and debris. Landscaping requirements may be
met by either installation by the builder or developer, or for single
family development, by requiring through CC&R's that individual heineown-
ers install their front yard landscaping within one year of occupancy.
C. Utilities
All utility connections shall be designed to coordinate with the archi-
tectural elements of the site so as not to be exposed except where
required by utility provider. Pad-mounted transformers and/or mater box
locations shall be included in the site plan with any appropriate screen-
ing treatment.
D. Exterior ~bise
The acceptable outdoor noise exposure level, measured at the property
line, for each residential district is given in the table as follows.
(See amended Chapter 19.66 C.V.M.C. for definitions and additional
details. )
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Exterior Noise Limits*
Receiving Land Use District 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. 10 p.m. - 7 a.m.
RE, RS, RP 55 dbA 45 dbA
RC 60 dbA 50 dbA
*Envirormental Noise - Leq in any hour
*Nuisance Noise - not exceeded at any time
E. lateri~r Noise
The maximu~ permissible dwelling unit interior noise levels are given in
the table below.
Interior Noise Limits
Time Interval Any Time 1 min in 1 hr. 5 rain in 1 hr.
7 a.m. - 10 p.m. 55 dbA 50 dbA 45 dbA
10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 45 dhA 40 dbA 35 dbA
F. Energy Ccr~ervaticn
Buildings shall be located on the site to provide adjacent buildings
adequate sunlight for solar access when practical. Buildings should be
designed to minimize energy consumption requirements, including, but not
necessarily limited to, the following conservation considerations:
--Cogeneration;
--South facing window~s;
--Eave coverage for windows;
--Double glazed windows;
--Earth berming against exterior walls;
--Greenhouses; and
--Deciduous shade trees.
G. S~ecial Sta~4~rds: I~C District
In the RC District, including the conversion of apar[~ents to condomini-
u~s where permitted, the following performance standards shall be met:
1. Masonry walls or fences six (6) feet in height, from the highest
finished grade, shall be required where needed for noise attenuation
and/or privacy.
2. Where a lot fronts on more than one street it shall be considered to
have multiple frontages and shall be required to meet special side
yard sethacks.
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3. When an RC lot is adjacent to any single family zone, a minimun of
fifteen (15) feet of landscaping shall be maintained on the RC lot
between such uses.
4. Lockable, enclosed storage shall be provided in the carport area as
required by Section 15.56.020 CVMC; substitutions may be approved by
the Director of Planning.
5. Conveniently located oam~)n laundry facilities shall be provided for
units which do not have individual hook-ups.
6. Conveniently located and well screened trash enclosures shall be
provided for all dwelling units.
7. Recreation vehicle (including campers, boats and trailers) parking
areas shall be provided, fully screened frcm view or the develo~nent
shall prohibit all parking of recreation vehicles.
VTTT.4 ACL'"I~-'::Ce, Y
Accessory building and structures, attached or detached, used either wholly
or in part for living purposes, shall meet all of the requirements for loca-
tion of the main structure as constructed or required by the District which-
ever is less restrictive; except as herein provided.
Enclosed accessory buildings or structures that are attached to the nein
building shall not be allowed to encroach into the required rear yard set-
back. Open structures may be allowed to encroach into the rear yard set-
back subject to approval by the Director of Planning.
B. A detached accessory structure shall meet the setback requirements of the
main building for the front and street side yard areas.
C. A detached accessory structure may be located within an interior side yard
or rear yard; provided, that such structure is located no closer than five
(5) feet to an interior side or rear lot line and is at least six (6) feet
fron the main structure, and does not exceed one story in height.
D. Porches, steps, archi tectural features, such as eaves, awnings, and
chimneys, and balconies, stairways, wing walls or bay windows may project
not more than four (4) feet into any required front or rear yard area, and
not into any required side yard more than one-half of said required side
yard.
VIII.5 Mlr.r.q AI~
In any required front yard or side yard adjacent to a street, a wall, fence,
or hedge shall not exceed forty-two (42) inches in height, except as provided
herein.
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A wall, fence, or hedge not more than six (6) feet in height may be main-
tained along the interior side or rear lot lines, provided, that such
wall, fence, or hedge does not extend into a required front yard or side
yard adjacent to a street except for noise attenuation as required by the
City and as herein provided.
B. A wall, fence or hedge adjacent to a driveway or street providing vehicu-
lar access to an abutting lot or street shall not exceed forty-two (42)
inches in height within the front or sideyard setback area of the lot.
Corner cut-offs may be required to maintain a reduced height in special
circ~nstances for safety and visibility.
C. Fiberglass sheeting, bamboo sheeting or other similar temporary material
shall not be permitted as a fencing material cn street frontages.
VIII. 6 SI(I~IS
NO sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in any residen-
tial district except as provided in Chapter XII.
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CIIAPTER IX: EMPLOYMENT PARK DISTRICTS
IX.0 PURPOSE
In addition to the objectives outlined in Chapter VII, the
Employment Park District is included to provide for a quality
working environment and to achieve a harmonious mixture of uses
which might otherwise be considered incompatible when located in
close proximity. Activities are intended to promote employment
opportunities in manufacturing, service, research and
development, engineering, wholesale and limited retail trade. In
addition, the Employment Park Districts are structured to advance
the following objectives:
--To reserve appropriately located areas for industrial and
service uses and protect these areas from intrusion by
dwellings and other inharmonious uses;
--To protect residential uses from noise, odor, dust, smoke,
light intrusion, truck traffic, and other objectionable
influences and to prevent fire, explosion, radiation, and
other hazards incidental to certain industrial activities;
--To provide sufficient open space around industrial
structures to protect them from hazard and to minimize the
impact of industrial operations on nearby residential
districts;
--To minimize traffic congestion and to avoid the overloading
of utilities by restricting the construction of buildings of
excessive size in relation to the amount of land around
them; and
--To promote high standards of site planning, architecture and
landscape design for light industrial and commercial
developments within the City of Chula Vista.
A. Employment Park Industrial/Office District (EP-1A).
This district is intended as an area for light industrial
uses, large scale research and specialized manufacturing
organizations, and administrative and professional offices
that can meet high performance and development standards.
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B. Employment Park Industrial District (EP-1B).
This district is intended as an area for modern industrial
development that can meet high performance and development
standards.
C. Employment Park Service District (EP-2).
This district is intended as an area for light industrial
and support commercial uses that can meet high performance
and development standards.
10/15/87) IX-2
IX.1 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
The following uses shall be permitted uses where the symbol
appears. They shall be permitted uses subject to a Conditional
Use Permit where the symbol "C" appears. Uses are not permitted
where the symbol "N" appears.
LAND USE LAND USE DISTRICT
EP-1A EP-1B EP-2
EP-1A - Office Industrial District
EP-1B - Industrial District
EP-2 - Support Commercial District
A. Manufacturing
1. Manufacturing, compounding,
assembly or treatment of
articles or merchandise
from the following pre-
viously prepared typical
materials such as canvas,
cellophane, cloth, cork,
felt, fiber, fur, glass,
leather, paper (no milling),
precious or semiprecious
stones or metals, plaster,
plastics, shells, textiles,
tobacco, wood, and yarns;
novelty items (not
including fireworks or
other explosive type
items) C P N
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LAND USE LAND USE DISTRICT
EP-1A EP-1B EP-2
2. Electrical and related parts;
electrical appliances, motors,
and devices; radio, television,
phonograph and computers; elec-
tronic precision instruments;
medical and dental instruments;
timing and measuring instruments;
and test equipment; audio
machinery; visual machinery;
office computing and accounting
machines and typewriters;
cosmetics; drugs, perfumes,
toiletries, and soap (not
including refining or
rendering of fat or oils) P P N
3. Furniture upholstering N P N
4. Rubber and metal stamp
manufacturing p p p
5. Laboratories; research, experi-
mental, film, electronic testing,
chemical and mechanical P P N
6. Laboratories; dental, electrical,
optical, mechanical, and medical P P C
7. Machine shop and sheet metal shop N P N
8. Plastic and other synthetics
manufacturing C C N
9. Laboratories chemical N C N
B. Storage and Wholesale Trades
1. Mini-storage, public storage,
and storage warehouses N P N
2. Moving and storage firms N P N
3. Building materials and lumber
storage yards and/or contractors
yards N C N
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LAND USE LAND USE DISTRICT
EP-1A EP-1B EP-2
4. Building equipment sales,
rentals C C N
5. Public and private building
material sales yards, service
yards, storage yards, and
equipment rental N P N
6. Minor auto repair N C N
7. Trucking yards, terminals and
distributing operations N C N
C. Services
1. Animal hospital or veterinary
clinic and/or office C N C
2. Automobile and/or truck services N C C
3. Blueprinting and photocopying P P P
4. Cleaning and dyeing plant N C N
5.Eating and drinking
establishments:
a. Restaurants, coffee shops,
full delicatessens N N P
b. Refreshment stands, snack bars
within a building as accessory
to permitted use P C P
6. Furniture sales, new and used
(no outdoor sales or display) N N C
7. Gasoline dispensing and/or
automobile service station N N C
8. General Commercial Uses N N C
9. Kennels N C N
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LAND USE LAND USE DISTRICT
EP-1A EP-1B EP-2
10. Newspaper publishing, printing,
and distribution, general
printing, and lithography C C N
11. Medical and dental offices and
clinics, medical, optical and
dental laboratories, not
including the manufacture of
pharmaceutical or other products
for general sale or distribution P N C
12. Administrative and executive
offices; professional offices
for lawyers, engineers, archi-
tects; financial offices
including banks, real estate
and other general business
offices P C P
13. Any other research, light manu-
facturing or office use which
is determined by the commission
to be of the same general
character as the above
permitted uses P P P
14. Retail commercial when in
support of a permitted or
conditional use C P P
15. Radio and television broadcasting,
excluding towers C C N
16. Plant nurseries and the sale of
related hardware items; provided
they are clearly incidental and
secondary to the plant nursery.
Plant nurseries shall be allowed
only on the peripheral areas of
the EP-1A zone, so as not to
disrupt the continuity of the
professional and administrative
office land uses C N N
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LAND USE LAND USE DISTRICT
EP-1A EP-1B EP-2
17. Roof-mounted satellite dishes
subject to the following standards
or conditions: C C C
a. These dishes shall be screened,
using appropriate matching
architectural materials or
parapet walls;
b. Dishes shall be of a neutral
color, match the building, or
as otherwise approved by the
City
c.A building permit shall be
required
d0 No advertising material shall
be allowed on the satellite
dish antenna. Satellite dish
antenna containing advertising
material shall be considered a
sign
18. Exterminating services N P N
19. The retail of such bulky items as
furniture, carpets and other
similar items N N C
20. Retail distribution centers and
manufacturers' outlets which
require extensive floor areas
for the storage and display of
merchandise, and the high-volume,
warehouse-type sale of goods and
retail uses which are related to
and supportive of existing, on-
site retail distribution centers
of manufacturers' outlets. Con-
ditional use permit applications
for the establishment of retail
commercial uses, covered by the
City Council subsequent to its
receipt of recommendations
thereon from the Planning
Commission N C N
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LAND USE LAND USE DISTRICT
EP-1A EP-1B EP-2
21. Barbershop and beauty shop N N P
22. Clothes-cleaning pickup agencies
with incidental pressing N N P
23. Any other retail business or
service establishment supplying
commodities or performing
services for users of the
Employment Park which is
determined by the Planning
Commission to be of the same
general character as the above-
mentioned retail business or
services uses, and open during
normal business hours of the
above uses N N P
24. Sale of beer or other alcoholic
beverages for consumption on the
premises only where the sale is
incidental to the sale of food and
accessory to the permitted use P C P
25. Grocery, fruit or vegetable store N N C
26. Bakery N N C
27. Drug store N N P
D. Public and Semi-Public Uses
1. Day nurseries, day care schools
and nursery schools C C C
2. Educational institutions, public
or private including vocational
schools C C C
3. Post offices and post office
terminals P P P
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LAND USE LAND USE DISTRICT
EP-1A EP-1B EP-2
4. Public utility pumping stations,
equipment building, and
installation N C N
5. Recreation, private, semi-private,
or commercial C C C
6. Public and quasi-public uses
appropriate to the district,
such as professional, business
and technical schools of a
public service type, but not
including corporation yards,
storage or repair yards and
warehouses C C N
7. Schools and studios for arts
and crafts, photography, music,
dance and art galleries, in
accordance with the provisions
of Section 19.58.220 of the
City of Chula Vista Zoning
Ordinance C C C
E. Accessory Uses
1. Accessory structures and uses
located on same lot as a
permitted or conditional use P P P
2. Incidental services for
employees on a site occupied
by a permitted or conditional
use, including day care,
recreational facilities,
showers and locker rooms P P P
3. Watchman's or caretaker's
living quarters only when
incidental to and on the
same site as a permitted
or conditional use P P N
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LAND USE LAND USE DISTRICT
EP-1A EP-1B EP-2
4. Wholesale business storage or
warehousing for products of the
types permitted to be manu-
factured in the district P P P
5. Accessory uses and buildings
customarily appurtenant to a
permitted use, such as incidental
storage facilities P P P
6. Commercial parking lots and
parking garages, in accordance
with the provisions of Sections
19.62.010 through 19.62.130 C C N
7. Offices condominiums P C N
F. Temporary Uses
1. Temporary uses as prescribed
in Chapter XI P P P
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IX.2 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following property development standards apply to all land
and buildings other than accessory buildings authorized in this
district. Any legal lot may be used as a building site, except
no building permit shall be issued for any lot size less than
10,000 square feet.
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A. General Requirements
The following requirements are minimums unless otherwise
stated.
EP-1 EP-2
A B
1. Lot area, net square
feet* 40,000 40,000 10,000
2. Lot width (in feet) 100' 120' 100'
3. Lot depth (in feet) 150' 150' 100'
4. Front yard setback
(in feet) 25 20' 25'
5. Side yard setback each
side (in feet) 10 10' 10'**
6. Public street setback
(in feet) 20 20' 20'
7. H Street setback (in
feet) 60 60' 40'
8. Rear yard setback (in
feet) 10 10' 10'**
9. Rice Canyon Top of Slope
setback (in feet) 20 20' -
10. Building height,
maximum*** ++ ++ +
11. Lot coverage (percent,
net, Maximum) 50% 50% 40%
* Map for condominium development not meeting lot area
requirement would be considered with a minimum of 60,000
square foot area lots
** May be reduced to zero (0) with Site Plan approval.
*** Projects with building heights which vary from these
standards may be approved through the Conditional Use Permit
and Site Plan approval processes.
+ 35 feet or 2 stories, whichever is less
++ 45 feet or 3 stories, whichever is less
Not applicable
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B. Special Requirements
1. Along all street frontages situated across from any
residentially zoned property, a minimum three foot high
landscaped earthen berm shall be constructed. Along all
other lot lines adjacent to residential districts, a maximum
eight foot high wall may be constructed if required
following Planning Director review. Fences should blend in
with the site's architecture.
2. Streetscapes shall be enhanced to provide an easy transition
from the street to the building. Patios, circulation and
parking spaces can be included in setback areas to help
buffer adjoining parcels from one another.
3. Reciprocal ingress and egress, circulation and parking
arrangements shall be required where possible and feasible
to facilitate vehicular movement between adjoining
properties and to limit superfluous driveways.
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IX.3 GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The following performance standards are general guidelines
intended to describe the overall minimum design standards for the
Employment Park. The design guidelines which occur in Section VI
provide specific recommendations.
A. Landscaping
In all Employment Park districts, the required setbacks
shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall consist
predominantly of plant materials and shall be irrigated by
automatic sprinklers. All planting and irrigation shall be
in accordance with the City's Landscape Manual and the
Employment Park Design Guidelines. All landscaping shall be
permanently maintained in a clean, healthy and thriving
condition, free of weeds, trash and debris.
B. Equipment
All ground mounted mechanical equipment, including heating
and air conditioning units and trash receptacle areas, shall
be completely screened from surrounding properties.
C. Utilities
All utility connections shall be designed to coordinate with
the architectural elements of the site so as not to be
exposed except where required by utility provider.
D. Lighting
All light sources shall be shielded in such a manner that
the light is directed away from streets and adjoining
properties. Illuminators shall be integrated within the
architecture of the building.
E. Electrical Disturbance, Heat and Cold, Glare
No use except a temporary construction operation shall be
permitted which creates changes in temperature or direct
glare, detectable by the human senses without the aid of
instruments, beyond the boundaries of the site. No use
shall be permitted which creates electrical disturbances
that affect the operation of any equipment beyond the
boundaries of the lot.
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F. Fire and Explosive Hazard
All storage of and activities involving inflammable and
explosive materials shall be provided with adequate safety
and fire fighting devices to the specifications of the
Uniform Fire Code. All incineration is prohibited.
Adequate smoke detectors shall be installed in all new
construction.
G. Noise
The acceptable outdoor noise exposure level, measured at the
property line, for the Employment Park districts are given
in the table below. (See amended Chapter 19.66 C.V.M.C. for
definitions and additional details.)
Exterior Noise Limits*
Receivinq Land Use District 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 10 p.m.-7a.m.
EP-1, EP-2 70 dbA 70 dbA
*Environmental Noise - Leq in any hour
*Nuisance Noise - not exceeded at any time
H. Odor
No use shall be permitted which creates odor in such
quantities as to be readily detectable beyond the boundaries
of the site.
I. Radioactivity
In all Employment Park districts, the use of radioactive
materials shall be limited to measuring, gauging and
calibration devices, and medical x-ray diagnostic equipment.
J. Vibration
No use except a temporary construction operation shall be
permitted which generates inherent and recurrent ground
vibration perceptible, without instruments, at the boundary
of the lot on which the use is located.
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K. Condominium Conversion
In any Employment Park district, the conversion of a project
to condominium ownership shall meet all the requirements of
the zene to the maximum extent possible. Specific City
Council waiver shall be required where the zone requirements
cannot be met.
L. Air Pollution
There shall be no emission on any site, for more than one
minute in any hour, of air contaminants which, at the
emission point or within a reasonable distance of the
emission point, which is as dark or darker in shade as that
designed as No. 1 on the Ringelman Chart as published in the
United States Bureau of Mines Information Circular 7718.
M. Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage areas shall be entirely enclosed by visual
barriers to adequately screen views from the external
boundaries of the property.
N. Energy Conservation
Buildings shall be located on the site to provide adjacent
buildings adequate sunlight for solar access when practical.
Buildings should be designed to minimize energy consumption.
O. Toxic Materials
No land or building shall be used or occupied in any manner
which creates an unhealthful, dangerous, noxious or
otherwise objectionable condition due to the use, storage or
proximity to toxic materials.
P. Liquid or Solid Waste
The discharge or deposit of liquid or solid wastes shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 19.66.150 C.V.M.C.
R. Aesthetic Standards
1. All uses at the perimeter of an Employment Park
district shall be landscaped to provide a buffered
transition to adjacent uses.
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2. Visual appearance shall be a principal consideration in
the approval of Conditional Use Permits, especially any
uses involving outdoor storage or activity.
Consideration should be given to all prospective
vantage points, including residential areas at higher
elevations.
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IX.4 SIGNS
NO sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in
any Employment Park district except as provided in Chapter XII,
(10/15/87) IX-18
These districts are intended for open space, landscaping, recreation, and
public uses. Only those additional uses which are ccmplementary to, a~d can
exist in harmony with, open space are permitted. There is no lot size limi-
tation and it is intended that this district may be applied to a portion of a
lot provided that the re~nainder of the lot meets the requirenents for which
it is zoned.
In addition to the o~jectives outlined in Chapter VII, the Open Space Dis-
tricts are included in the Planned Ccmnunity District Regulations to achieve
the following purposes:
--To preserve open space for the conservation of natural resources;
--Maintain the natural character of the land;
--Provide for public/quasi-public and recreational uses;
--Conserve areas of historic and c~Lmunity significance for the enjoyment
of future generations;
--Provide for private use of land under limited develo~nent; and
--Prcmote public health and safety.
X, 1 PEl~Ml-rl~su AND (~rrlC[qAL USES
The following uses shall be permitted uses where the symbol "P" appears and
shall be permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit where the symbol "C"
appears. Uses where the symbol "A" appears shall be subject to an Admini-
strative Review.
Land Use OS-1 O~-2 OS-3
Arboreta- (Horticultural Garden) A P P
Christmas tree sales A A A
Cum~ercial R~creation - A
Day Care Facilities* - - P
Fruit and vegetable stands C - A
Incidental Concessions A A P
Parks P p p
Places of Worship - A P
Public and Quasi-public uses C P P
Recreation Facilities P P p
Tract signs and offices, temp. A A A
~e farming A A A
ilities (public and private) P p p
*Subject to City Crdinance
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The following regulations shall apply to the site of a Permitted or Condi-
tional Use. The requirements are minimun unless otherwise stated.
A. Density - Maximun Dwelling unit 0
per legal lot
B. Lot width, (in feet) 0
C. Lot depth, (in feet) 0
D. Front yard, setback (in feet) 20
E. Rear yard, setback (in feet) 20
F. Side yard setback (in feet), each side 20/10
G. Buildir~ height 35 feet or two stories,
whichever is less
H. Height of poles, clock towers, or special Per Site Plan Approval
features
3 SIGNS
Signs approved as a cclnponent of the SPA Plan shall be permitted within open
space districts included within the SPA. Other signs shall be permitted only
as provided in Chapter XII of these regulations.
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This chapter provides additional regulation for special uses and conditions
which require special review standards beyond those of the basic land use
districts. Temporary uses, hcme occupations, recreational courts, kennels,
and arcades are addressed in this chapter. Where this chapter prescribes
regulation which is more restrictive than that of the land use district in
which one of these uses is allowed, the provisions of this chapter shall
apply.
XI. 1 TI~OI~J~Y oB~S
A. Purl~se
The provisions of this section shall be known as the Temporary Use Regu-
lations and shall provide regulations for the uses hereinafter enumer-
ated. Temporary uses are subject to approval by the Director of Plan-
ning, except as noted.
D,- ~ary Uses Listed
1. Circuses, rodeos, parades or similar outdoor entertainment or enter-
prises, subject to not more than (5) calendar days of operation in
any calendar year. Requests exceeding these time limitations will
require the su~nittal and approval of a conditional use permit.
2. Christmas tree sales lots, Halloween pumpkin sales, and other holiday
sales subject to not more than forty (40) calendar days of site occu-
pation and operation in any calendar year.
3. Subdivision sales offices, sales information centers, sale pavil-
lions, and model hcme ccraplexes located within the subdivision, sub-
ject to the following minimum requirenents:
a) Offices shall be no closer than one vacant lot to an existing
dwelling unit not part of the subdivision, trailers may be used
for no more than ninety (90) calendar days or until such time as
the subdivision sales offices have been canpleted whichever is
less;
b) Trailers used as sales offices for lot sales without model hcraes
may be used for a period greater than ninety days subject to site
plan and architectural review approval, and the maximum use
period listed below;
c) An A.C. paved par~king lot shall be provided with sufficient park-
ire3 spaces to accu~,L~odate said use;
d) Offices shall be allowed for a maximum of four years.
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e) Faithful performance bonding in an ~nount appropriate to guaran-
tee removal and/or conversion of the sales office and attendant
facilities shall be required; and
f) Other conditions that the Director of Planning deems necessary to
assure that the sales office will not constitute a nuisance or be
objectionable to the residential uses in the neighborhood.
4. Outdoor art and craft shows and exhibits, subject to not more than
three (3) calendar days of operation or exhibition in any sixty (60)
calendar day period.
5. Contractors' offices and storage yards on the site of an active con-
struction project.
6. Mobilehcme residences for security purposes on the site of an active
construction project.
7. Outdoor display and sales located within cu~ercially zoned proper-
ties not to exceed more than five (5) calendar days in any sixty (60)
calendar days and subject to appropriate conditions of the Planning
Depafh~ent.
8. Seasonal retail sales of egricultural products (fruit and vegetable
stands) for periods of less than ninety days, if said products are
raised on the premises.
9. Temporary use of properly-designed mobile trailer units for class-
roots, offices, banks, etc., for periods not to exceed ninety days
subject to Administrative Neview. Requests for such uses of more
than ninety days in duration shall require the approval of a Condi-
tional Use Permit by the Planning Ca~lission. Such units shall meet
all necessary requirements of building, fire a~J health codes.
10. For any agricultural and animal husbandry activity or project (4-H,
FFA, or similar) conducted for educational purposes or school
credits, a permit may be granted in any district when the Planning
Director deteI2nines that such use will not cause a public nuisance
relative to sanitation and health conditions.
11. Charitable or school sponsored drop-off bins for recycling of cans,
newspapers, or similar items, or for drop-off of clothes and f~nall
items. Bins shall be located in the parking lots of businesses or
other public or semi-public property on a temporary basis when writ-
ten permission is granted by the property owner or business owner.
Said bins shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner. Collection of
bottles, cans, and newspapers shall also be regulated by the "Bottle
Ordinance" (Section C~MC ).
12. Additional uses determined to be similar to the foregoing in the
manner prescribed by Chapter XIV. 1 of these regulations.
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All temporary uses shall be subject to the issuance of a Temporary Use
Permit by the Planning Director and other necessary permits and licenses,
including but not limited to building permits, sign permits, and solici-
tors or vending licenses. In the issuance of such a permit, the Planning
Director shall indicate the permitted bDurs of operation and any other
conditions, such as walls or fences and lighting, which are deemed neces-
sary to reduce possible detrimental effects to surrounding developments
and to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Prior to the
issuance of a permit for a temporary use, except those listed under 3, 6,
7, 11, and 12 above, a cash deposit may be required to be deposited by
the City. This cash deposit shall be used to defray the costs of clean-
up of the property by the City in the event the permittee fails to do
same o
D. Extensio~ or Modificatic~ of Limits
Upon written application, the Planning Director may extend the time with-
in which temporary uses may be operated, or may modify the limitations
under which such uses may be conducted if the Planning Director deter-
mines that such extension or modification is in accord with the purposes
of the zoning regulations.
Condition of Sits Follo~h~ T--,,..<rary Osa~e
Each site occupied by a temporary use shall be left free of debris, lit-
ter, or any other evidence of the temporary use upon completion or
removal of the use, and shall thereafter be used only in accord with the
provisions of the zoning regulations.
The application shall be acccmpanied by a fee established by the Master
Fee Schedule to cover the cost of processing the application prescribed
in this section. This fee may be waived by the approving authority for
charitable groupe that do not need any public services.
Heme occupations may be permitted only when in cempliance with the condi-
tions listed herein. A permit must be issued by the Planning Director
prior to operation of such use. The fee shall be in accordance with the
Master Fee Schedule.
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1. There shall be no stock in trade or exterior storage of materials in
the conduct of a h~ne occupation.
2. A hcme occupation shall be conducted entirely within a dwelling; if
in an attached or a detached garage, it shall not impede the use of
said garage for vehicle storage.
3. Electrical or mechanical equipment which creates visible or audible
interference in radio or television receivers, or causes fluctuations
in line voltage outside the dwelling unit, shall be prohibited.
4. No one other than the residents of the dwelling unit may be engaged
in the conduct of the h~ne occupation.
5. There shall be no sale of goods on the premises.
6. The establishment and conduct of a hcme occupation shall not change
the principal character or use of the dwelling unit involved.
7. There shall be no signs other than those permitted by this ordinance.
8. The required residential off-street parking shall be maintained.
9. A hcme occupation shall not create vehicular or pedestrian traffic in
excess of that which is normal for the land use district in which it
is located.
10. No vehicles or trailers (including pick-up trucks and vans) or con-
struction or other equiETaent, except those normally incidental to
residential use, shall be kept on the site.
Construction of recreation courts including necessary fencing and lighting
may be permitted subject to Administrative Review and a finding that adja-
cent proparties will not be unduly affected.
Recreation courts shall meet the following minimu~ standards:
Ao Fences
A maximum 20-foot high fence (measured frum the finished grade of the
court) shall be allowed. Fences shall include a screening material which
screens the court activity frem off-site view and which improves the
appearance of the fence.
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Setbacks
Setbacks for the court shall be:
Side yard: 10 feet
Rear yard: 10 feet
C. r-ighting
Maximum of eight (8) lights permitted, height not to exceed 22 feet. All
lights and light fixtares shall be certified by a qualified lighting
engineer to:
1. Be designed, constructed, mounted, and maintained such that, the
light source is cut off when viewed frum any point five (5) feet
above the ground measured at the lot line.
2. Re designed, constructed, mounted, and maintained such that the maxi-
mum illumination intensity measured at the wall of any residential
building on abutting property shall not exceed 1/2 foot candle above
ambient levels.
3. Be used between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
D. Glare
The surface area of any recreational court shall be designed, painted,
colored, and/or textured to reduce the reflection frum any light incident
thereon.
Landscaping shall be installed as required between the fence and the
property line.
The following regulations are established for operation and maintenance of
c<x~ercial and non-c~L~ercial kennels in the Employment Park Manufacturing/
Service land use district pursuant to Chapter IX.
A. General Standards
Animal runs shall meet the following minimums:
1, Minimum sizes:
3'-0" x 5'-0" for small size animals
3'-0" x 9'-0" for medium size animals
9'-0" x 9'-0" for large size animals
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2. Animal runs shall be constructed and/or coated with non-porous
material to discourage the breeding of ticks and other similar pests.
3. All animal runs and animal holding areas shall have concrete or other
durable flooring sloped fur proper drainage.
4. All animal runs shall be provided with adequate enclosures to provide
protectioo fr(~ inclenent weather.
5. All animal runs shall be provided with drains sufficient to control
drainage and daily washing of the runs.
6. All animal runs shall be washed down daily to control odor, flies and
the breeding of ticks, fleas, bacteria and other similar pests.
B. Odc~
All kennels shall be served by sewer and/or all excr~nent produced by
said kenneled animals shall be dispersed on a regular basis so as to con-
trol flies and odor, or stored in an enclosed container and dispersed on
a regular hasis.
Noise
All noise shall be sound attenuated so that the noise level measured at
' the property line is within the ambient level for the land use district
in which the site is located.
Do Setbacks
No animal runs, exercise areas or keeping of the kenneled animals for
commercial and non-commercial purposes shall be located within the
required front, street side or side yards of the land use district in
which the site is located.
XX.5 AI~CAE~S
In o~de~ ~o min~ize a~e~se effects ~ ~cades and elec~onic g~es
may have ~ ~e neig~rh~ or ~ea in which it is l~at~, the follow-
ing regulations ~e est~lish~. ~cades my ~ ~itt~ only in ~e
~pb~ent P~k ~nufact~i~/Se~i~ land u~ dis~ict s~ject to a ~n-
ditional Use ~it ~d to ~e conditions listed herein:
1. ~1 such facilities shall pr~ide ~ki~ wi~ i~ress and ~ress
design~ ~ as to min~ize ~affic co~estion; shall ~ not less ~an
t~nty feet away fr~ ~y adjacent residential zone; and shall show
~at addate controls or measles will ~ ~en to prevent offensive
noi~ ~d vibrati~. Should ~e M~icip~ C~e ~ ~end~ to pr~ide
additional r~ulation of ~ese ~es, such ~en~ents s~ll apply to
~cade or s~il~ u~s within ~cho del ~y SPA I.
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2. The operation of four or fewer machines shall be permitted, provided
their operation is ancillary to the use of the building and said use
does not materially alter the principal use of such a building. The
operation of four or fewer machines where they are the principal use
may be approved by the Planning Director where, in his judgment, the
location does not constitute a traffic or safety hazard to the public
or abrogate the intent of the regulations contained in this section.
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XE I. 0
The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the Ccmprehensive Sign
Regulations. It is the purpose of these provisions to establish a comprehen-
sive system for the regulation of on-site and off-site signs.
The City of Chula Vista reccgnizes the need for signs as a means to identify
businesses within the c~uuunity. However, the City also recognizes that
signing is an important design element of the physical enviro~nent. Regula-
tions consistent with the goals and o~jectives of the cc~m~unity are necessary
to ensure that the character and image the cu~,uunity is striving for, can be
attained.
It is the purpose of this chapter to make Rancho del Rey SPA I attractive to
residents, visitors, and cuau~ercial, industrial and professional businesses
while maintaining econemic stability through an attractive signing program.
Specifically, the purposes of this chapter are to:
--Protect the general public health, safety and welfare of the cu~uunity;
--Reduce possible traffic and safety hazards through good signing;
--Direct persons to various activities and uses, in order to provide for
maximam public convenience;
--Provide a reasonable system of sign regulations, to ensure the develop-
ment of a high quality visual enviror~nent;
--Encourage signs which are well designed and pleasing in appearance and to
pr~ide incentive and latitude for variety, good design relationship to
the business or use it identifies, and spacing between signs and build-
ings;
--Encourage a desirable urban character which has a minimum of clutter;
--Enhance the economic value of the cuma~nity and each area, business and
use thereof, through the regulation of such elements as size, number,
location, design and illumination of signs; and
--Encourage signs which are well located, and take into account the service
and usage of adjacent areas.
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No person except a public officer or enployee in performance of a public duty
shall post, paint, erect, place or otherwise fasten any sign, pennant or
notice of any kind, visible frcra a public street except as provided herein.
To ensure ccrnpliance with this section, a sign permit shall be required for
any sign, pursuant to Section 19.60.030 of the Municipal Cede, except as pro-
v ided below.
A. Sign Pem~t
The following signs shall be exempt fr~n the sign permit requirements,
however an electrical and/or buildin~ permit may be required. Any sign-
age in excess of the specific exemptions listed below are prohibited:
1. Permanent window signage not exceeding twelve (12) square feet per
business frontage and limited to the nane of the business, service,
or use, hours of operation, address and emergency information, except
exposed neon tubing signs advertising products for sale on the pre-
mises, are permitted as permanent signs.
2. Temporary advertising signage painted on the window or constructed of
paper, cloth, or similar expendable material affixed on the window,
wall, or building surface, provided that all of the following condi-
tions are met
a. The total area of such signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25)
percent of the window area, however, in all cases twelve (12)
square feet per business frontage is pemitted.
b. Such signs shall be affixed to the surface for no more than
thirty (30) continuous calendar days but for not more than sixty
(60) days each calendar year, to prcmote a particular event or
sale of product or merchandise.
3. Real Estate Signs for Residential Sales: One (1) sign per street
frontage not exceeding four (4) square feet in area and five (5) feet
in height, provided it is unlit and is removed within fifteen (15)
days after the close of escrow or the rental c= lease has been accc~
plished. Signs placed on the rear street frontage are prohibited.
Open House signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area and five
(5) feet in height are permitted for directing prospective buyers to
property offered for sale.
4. Political signs: Political signs having to do with any issue, ballot
measure, political statements and expressions, or candidate in any
Municipal, County, State or Federal election shall be permitted sub-
ject to the following provisions and any other applicable provisions
within this chapter.
a. Any person, party, or group posting signs in the City shall abide
by the provisions herein set forth.
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b. All political signs shall be placed, erected, constructed,
painted or assembled, no earlier than thirty (30) calendar days
prior to the election and shall be renoved no later than ten (10)
calendar days followinG the date of the election.
c. A political sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in
total area for one side; double-faced signs shall not exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet per side. No signs shall be placed
in a manner that would obstruct visibility of or impede pedes-
trian or vehicular traffic, or to endanger the health, safety, or
welfare of the cc~munity.
d. All political signs shall not exceed an o~erall height of eight
(8) feet fr~n the finished grade in~ediately around the sign.
e. No political signs shall be lighted either directly or indirectly
unless said sign is erected, painted, or constructed on an
authorized structure already pr~Niding ill~l~ination.
f. No political sign shall be placed or affixed to a traffic signal,
street light, tree, fence, utility pole or existing sign, nor
shall be posted on any public property or in the public right-of-
way, if in the opinion of the Director of Planning said sign
impedes or renders dangerous public access to any public improve-
ment, including but not limited to utility poles and fire
hydrants; or obstructs the vision of any sign designed to regu-
late, control or assist public or private transportation or
obstructs the vision of any user of a public right-of-way.
g. No political sign shall be posted in violation of any provisions
of this chapter. Further, the Director of Planning or his
designee shall have the right to remove all signs placed contrary
to the provisions of this section. Any political sign placed on
private property without the consent of said private property
owner may be removed by said owner or representative of said
owner .
5. Contractor or Construction Signs: For residential projects greater
than four (4) dwelling units, cc~u~ercial, and industrial projects,
two (2) directory signs shall be permitted on the construction site
for all contractors (may include financial institutions, real estate
agents, subcontractors, etc.) not exceeding thirty-two (32) square
feet each, unless legally required by goverrment contracts to be
larger. No sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in overall height and
shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet to any property line.
Such sign shall be removed upon the granting of occupancy by the
City. For all other projects, a total of two (2) signs per develop-
ment site may be installed with a maxim~ of four (4) square feet in
area and five (5) feet in height for each sign. Such sign(s) shall
be removed upon finalization of building permits.
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6. Future Tenant Identification Sign: Future tenant identification
signs may be placed on vacant or developing property to advertise the
future use of an approved project on the property and where informa-
tion may be obtained. Such signs shall be limited to one (1) per
fronting street and to a maxim~a of ninety-six (96) square feet in
area and twelve (12) feet in ~Nerall height each. Further, such
signs shall be placed no closer than ten (10) feet to any property
line. Any such sign shall be removed upon finalization of building
permits. Where a project has in excess of 600 lineal feet of front-
a~e, one additional sign for each 600 lineal feet is allowed.
7. Real Estate signs for Sale of Cum~ercial or Industrial Property: One
(1) sign per street frontage not to exceed thirty-two (32) square
feet in area to advertise the availability of the property for sale,
lease, or rent. No such sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in overall
height and shall not be located within the public right-of-way.
Where a property has in excess of 600 lineal feet of frontage, one
additional sign for each 600 lineal feet is allowed.
8. Interior signs within a structure or building when not visible or
readable, nor intended to be read frcm off-site or frcm outside of
the structure or building.
9. Identification signs for a business, service or use no greater than
four (4) square feet in area may be permitted. Said signs shall not
be visible frc~ the public right-of-way, shall be attached to the
main building, shall be for pedestrian traffic, and shall not other-
wise require a building permit.
10. Memorial tablets, plaques, or directional signs for cu,l,L~nity his-
torical resources, installed by a City recognized Historical Society
or civic organization.
11. Convenience signs and secondary directional signs not exceeding four
( 4 ) square feet in area.
12. Residential building identification signs used to identify individual
residences and not exceeding four (4) square feet in area.
13. One name plate per parcel not exceeding four (4) square feet in area
for single f~nily residential uses and agricultural uses.
14. Official and legal notices issues by any court, public body, person,
or officer or in furtherance of any nonjudicial process approved by
state or local law.
15. Signs providing direction, warning, or informational signs or struc-
tures required or authorized by law or by Federal, State, County, or
City authority.
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16. A single official flag of the United States of America and/or two (2)
flags of either the State of California, or other states of the
United States, counties, municipalities or official flags for
nations, and flags of internationally or nationally recognized
organizations or the c~npany flag. Flags shall be a maximum of five
(5) feet by eight (8) feet unless otherwise specifically approved on
a Site Plan.
17. Signs of public utility conpanies, indicating danger or which serve
as an aid to public safety, or which show locations of underground
facilities or public telephones.
18. Safety signs on construction 'Sites.
19. One (1) freestanding time and temperature sign that conveys time and
temperature only and not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area
nor fifteen (15) feet in height, or not higher than the roofline,
whichever is less, when ccmbined with business identification in
accordance with Chapter XII.2, and counted toward sign area for the
freestanding sign.
20. One (1) wall n~Dunted time and temperature sign that conveys time and
temperature only not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area shown
when ccmbined with business identification in accordance with Chapter
XII.2, and counted toward sign area for the wall sign.
21. "No Trespassing", "no parking," and similar warning signs not exceed-
ing four (4) square feet.
22. Signs on public transportation vehicles regulated by a political sub-
division, including but not limited to buses and taxicabs.
23. Signs on licensed c~e~ercial vehicles, provided such vehicles are not
used or intended for use as portable signs or as may be prohibited in
Chapter XII. 1.B.
24. A change of copy conforming to an approved Cc]nprehensive Sign Pro-
gran. All other changes of copy shall conply with this chapter.
25. Incidental signs for autc]nobile repair stores, gasoline service
stations, autcraobile dealers with service repairs, motels and hotels,
showing notices of services provided or required by law, trade
affiliations, credit cards accepted, and the like, attached to a
freestanding sign, structure or building; provided that all of the
following conditions exist:
a. The signs number no more than four (4).
b. No such sign projects beyond any property line.
c. No such sign shall exceed an area per face of four (4) square
feet.
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26. Copy applied to fuel pun[De or dispensers by the manufacturer such as
fuel identification, station logo, and other signs required by the
law.
27. Agricultural signs, either wall or freestanding types, non-illLmi-
nated, and not exceeding four (4) square feet for lots two (2) acres
or less and sixteen (16) square feet for lots greater than two (2)
acres, identifying only the agricultural products grown on the pre-
mises. Tne number of such signs shall be one (1) per street frontage
or a maximun of two (2), with all signs to be located below the roof-
line and freestanding signs to be no higher than eight (8) feet.
B. Pr~ibi~ Signs
All signs not expressly permitted ere prohibited in all zones, including
but not limited to the following:
1. Roof signs.
2. Flashing signs (except time and te~nperature signs).
3. Animated signs (conveying the illusion of motion).
4. Revolving or rotating signs.
5. Vehicle signs (when parked or stored on property to identify a busi-
ness or advertise a product).
6. Portable signs (except where permitted in this chapter).
7. Off-site signs (except temporary subdivision signs).
8. Signs within the public right-of-way (except those required by a
governmental agency). No sign shall be so placed, erected or con-
structed on a utility pole, traffic device, traffic sign, warning
sign, or so as to impede access to any public improvement, or to
obstruct the vision of any such signs except as may be permitted in
Chapter XII.1.A.4 of this chapter.
9. Signs located on public property except as may be permitted in by
Chapter XII.1.A. 4 of this chapter or those required by a goverrmental
agency.
10. Signs within the public right-of-way prohibited by the Streets and
Highways Code (Sec. 101 et. seq. and Sec. 1460 et. seq.), the Vehicle
Code (Sec. 21400 et. seq.) and the Public Utilities Code (Sec. 7538
et. seq. ).
11. Signs blocking doors or fire escapes.
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12. Outside light bulb strings and exposed neon tubing outside of building
(except for temporary uses such as Christmas tree lots, carnival, and
other similar events with prior approval of the City).
13. Banners, fla~s, pennants and balloons (except for special events as
provided for in Chapter XII.2.A.3).
14. Inflatable advertising devices of a temporary nature, includin~ hot
air balloons (except for special events as provided for in this
Chapter.
15. Advertising structures (except as otherwise permitted in this Chap-
ter ).
16. Statuary (statues or sculptures) advertising products or logos of the
business that are looated outside of the structure that houses the
business.
17. The use of decats, stick-on or transfer letters, or tape on the walls
or parapets of buildings, fences, walls or other structures.
18. Readerboard/changeable copy signs, either eleotric or nonelectric
except as permitted in this chapter.
_ 19. Signs which purport to be or are an imitation of or resemble official
traffic warning devices or signs, that by color, location or lighting
may confuse Or disorient vehicular or pedestrian traffic. This does
not include traffic or direotional signs installed on private property
to oontrol on-site traffic.
C. Signs l~elatir~ to Inoperative i%ctivities
Signs pertaining to activities or business which are no longer in opera-
tion, except for temporary closures for repairs, alteration or similar
situations, shall be removed frem the premises or the sign oopy shall be
removed within thirty (30) days after the premises has been vacated. Any
such sign not removed within the specified time shall constitute a
nuisance and shall be subject to removal under the provisions of this
chapter and looal ordinance.
D. EnffE~ment, Legal Procedurns, and Penalties
Enforcement, legal procedares and penalties shall be in accordance with
the enforcement proeedures established by the Municipal Code. Unauthor-
ized illegal signs may be abated by the City in accordance with looal
ordinanee. If said sign is stored by the City the owner may recover said
sign from the City upon payment to the City of any storage and/or removal
charge incurred by the City. The minimun charge shall be no less than
three dollars ($3.00) per sign. All signs removed by the City may be
destroyed thirty (30) calendar days following removal. If any sign, in
the opinion of the Director of Planning, is an i~nediate threat to the
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public health and safety, said sign shall be in~nediately and summarily
removed with the cost of said renoval charged to the property owner in
accordance with local ordinances.
1. Construction: Every sign and all parts, portions, and materials
shall be manufactured, assembled, and erected in canpliance with all
applicable State, Federal, and City regulations and the Uniform
Building Code.
2. Maintenance: Every sign and all parts, portions, and materials shall
be maintained and kept in proper repair. The display surface of all
signs shall be kept clean, neatly painted and free fran rust and cor-
rosion. Any cracked, or broken surfaces, and malfunctioning or
damaged portions of a sign shall be repaired or replaced within
thirty (30) calendar days following notification of the business by
the City. Noncompliance with such a request will constitute a
nuisance and will be abated. Any maintenance, except a change of
copy, which does not involve structural changes is permitted.
XII. 2 SI(tq Ellis
Sign permits may be issued for signs included under this section provided the
ins are in canpliance with all other applicable laws and ordinances.
A. Signs Permitted in ~ny Land Use District
The following signs may be permitted in any land use district. These
signs are in addition to those signs expressly permitted in each land use
district and are subject to the provisions listed:
1. Convenience Signs: (]l-site signs no greater than six (6) square feet
necessary for public convenience or safety may be approved by the
Director of Planning or his designee. Signs containing information
such as "entrance," "exit," or directional arrows shall be designed
to be viewed frcm on-site or fran an area adjacent to the site by
pedestrians or motorists. Signs that convey advertising or products
shall not be considered a convenience sign.
2. Canprehensive Sign Program for ~lnployment Park Districts: A Campre-
hensive Sign Program shall be developed for all ccrenercial and indus-
trial centers consisting of four (4) or n~ore tenant spaces. The pur-
pOse of the program shall be to integrate signs with building and
landscaping design into a unified architectural unit. This shall be
achieved by:
a. Using the same hackground color on all signs;
b. Usir~ not more than three (3) different colors for sign
letter ing.
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c. Using the same type of cabinet supports, or method of mounting
for signs of the sane type, or by using the sane type of con-
struction material for ccmponents, such as sign copy, cabinets
and supports, or by usir~ dissimilar signing determined ccmpat-
ible by the Director of Planning.
d. Using the same form of illamination for all signs, or by using
varied forms of illamination determined ccmpatible by the Direc-
tor of Planning.
e. Allowing the use of different colors for lcgos.
3. Special Event Signs: Special event signs may be approved for a limited
period of time as a means of publicizing special events such as grand
opening, new mana~anent, inventory sales, Christmas tree lots, parades,
rodeos, and fairs that are to take place within Rancho del Rey SPA I.
a. Cor~nunity Special Events such as a rodeo or ccnmunity fair may be
permitted the following signage:
(1) No more than four (4) off-site signs up to thirty-two (32)
square feet and eight (8) feet in height to publicize the even
indicated above.
(2) Temporary advertising signing consistent with the requirements
set forth in Chapter XII.1.A. 2.
b. Cu~t,ercial Special Events such as grand openings, Christmas tree
lots, painted seasonal holiday window displays, and notice of new
manseanent may be permitted the following signa~e:
(1) No more than one (1), thirty-two (32) square foot or analler,
eight (8) feet in height, on-site, freestanding, special event
signs.
(2) All other on-site special event signs Can be either wall and
window signs, flags, banners and pennants. Inflatable advertis-
ing devices of a temporary nature may be permitted. In no case
shall any signa~e, flag, pennant, inflatable device, or banner
be placed above the roofline.
4. On-Site Subdivision Signs:
a. One (1) tanperary, on-site subdivision sign not to exceed 64 square
feet total area for two (2) sides or 32 square feet for one (1) side
and total overall height of twelve (12) feet may be permitted on each
Circulation Element street frontage of the property being subdivided,
not to exceed two (2) such signs for all phases of any subdivision;
otherwise a maximam of one (1) sign is permitted.
b. Such sign shall be for the identification of a subdivision, price
information and the developers name, address, and telephone number.
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c. Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) calendar days frem the
date of the final sale of the land and/or residences or within
twenty-four (24) mDnths, whichever cemes first. Extensions of twelve
(12) months may be approved by the Director of Planning.
d. Signs shall be maintained in good repair at all times.
e. A cash deposit of three hundred dollars ($300) per sign shall be
deposited with the sign application to ensure cempliance with this
chapter and removal of such sign. Said deposit shall be refunded to
the applicant upon sign removal by the applicant. If the City is
forced to remove any signs, then the cost of removal shall be
deducted frem the deposit.
5. Off-Site Subdivisicn Directional Sign:
a. A maxim~ of four (4) signs may be used to lead custcmers to the
site.
b. Signs shall be made of panels which shall be no longer than seventy-
two (72) inches by twelve (12) inches each and shall be grouped on a
single, double or four-sided sign kiosk. Such structure shall con-
tain no more than seven (7) panels per side nor exceed seven (7) feet
in height.
c. A sign kiosk shall be located not less than three hundred (300) feet
from an existing appro~ed sign site. Further, each sign may only
contain the nane of the planned c~mLunity, subdivision, developer or
develo~nent logo and a directional arrow.
d. The placement of each sign structure and its copy shall be reviewed
and approved by the Director of Planning prior to installation.
e. All kiosks that are to be placed on private property shall be with
prior written consent of the property owner, to allow the City, in
the event of nonc~npliance, to enter said property and remove the
sign. A copy of said consent shall be filed with the Depar~nent of
Planning prior to the acceptance of a sign permit application.
f. A kiosk location plan shall be prepared showir~ the site of each
kiosk and shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of
Planning prior to the acceptance of a sign permit application.
g. Any sign approved for a particular subdivision within Rancho del My
SPA I shall not be changed to another subdivision without prior
approval of the Director of Planning.
h. There shall be no addition, tag signs, streemers, devices, display
boards, or appurtenances added to the sign as originally approved.
Further, no other directional signing may be used as posters, port-
able signs, vehicle signs, trailer signs or temporary subdivision
(bootleg) signs.
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i. All off-site subdivision signs not conforming to this ordinance shall
be deenod a public nuisance and removod.
j. A three hundrod dollar ($300) cash deposit shall be placod with the
City to ensure ccrapliance with this chapter. Any sign placod con-
trary to the provisions of this chapter may be renovod by the City
and the cost of removal shall be deductod frcm said deposit. Addi-
tional costs incurrod by the City resulting frcm the remmval of
illegal signs shall be chargod to the developer.
k. Said sign shall be allowed until the units within the subdivision are
sold out, or for a period of twenty-four (24) months, whichever
occurs first. Extensions of twelve (12) months may be approvod by
the Director of Planning.
XII.3 EESIG~ ~
Each sign shall be designod with the intent and purpose of ccmplenenting the
architectural style of the main building or buildings, or type of business on
the site, and to the extent possible, signs located on c~L,~ercial sites, but
in a prod~ninantly residential area, shall take into consideration cunpati-
bility with the residential area.
~elationship tD Buildir~s
Signs located upon a lot with only one main building housing the use
which the sign identifies, shall be designod to be compatible with the
predcminant visual elements of the building, such as construction
materials, color, or other design details. Each sign locatod upon a lot
with more than one main building, such as a shopping center or other
commercial or industrial area developed in accordance with a cumLon
develo~nent plan, shall be designod to be c~npatible with pred~ninant
visual design elements c<a~ten or similar to all such buildings or the
buildings occupied by the "main tenants" or principal uses.
The Planning Director may condition approval of any sign to require such
visual elenents to be incorporatod into the design of the sign where such
elenent(s} is necessary to achieve a significant visual relationship
between the sign and building or buildings.
B. ~elatio~ship to Other Signs
Where there is more than one (1) freestanding sign located upon a lot,
all such signs shall have designs which are cemplenentary to each other
by either similar treatment or incorporation of one (1) or more of the
following five (5) design elenents:
1. Type of construction materials (such as cabinet, sign copy, sup-
ports );
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2. Letter style of sign copy;
3. Type or method used for supports, uprights or structure on which sign
is supported;
4. Sign cabinet or other configuration of sign area; or
5. Shape of entire sign and its several components.
c. nm apL
Each freestanding sign shall be located in a landscaped area which is of
a shape, design and size (equal to at least the maximun allowable sign
area) that will provide a conpatible setting and ground definition to the
sign. The landscaped area shall be maintained in a neat, healthy, and
thriving condition.
D. I1],,-inaticn and Motice
Signs shall be stationary structures (in all conponents) and illumina-
tion, if any, shall be maintained by artificial light which is stationary
and constant in intensity and color at all times (non-flashing).
Eo SicJn Copy
The name of the business, use, service and/or identifying lcgo shall be
the dominant message on the sign. The inclusion of advertising informa-
tion such as lists of products (m~re than one product), is prohibited.
F. Relationship to Streets
Signs shall be designed so as not to obstruct any pedestrian, bicyclist,
or driver's view of the street right-of-way.
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KIll. 0 PURK~E
All regulations set forth in this section are for the purpose of providing
convenient off-street parking space for vehicles. The parking requirements
of this section are to be considered as the minimt~n necessary for such uses
permitted by the respective zone.
The intent of these regulations is to provide adequately designed parking
areas with sufficient capecity and adequate circulation to minimize traffic
congestion and prcmote public safety. It shall be the responsibility of the
developer, owner, or operator of the specific use to provide and maintain
adequate off-street parking.
The provisions and standards set forth in this section apply primarily to
non-residential uses. The standards for residential uses are included in
Chapter VIII.3, Property Eevelopnent Standards for residential districts.
XlII.1 ~ PROVISICNS
A. Off-street parking facilities, for both motor vehicles and bicycles,
shall be provided for any new building constructed, for any new use
established, for any addition or enlargement of an existing building or
use, and for any change in the occupancy of an existing building.
B. For additions or enlargement of any existing building or use, or any
change of cocupancy or manner of operation that would increase the number
of parking spaces required, the additional parking spaces shall be
required only for such addition, enlargement, or change and not for the
entire building or use, unless required as a condition of approval of a
Conditional Use Permit.
C. The required parking facilities needed for any develo[ment shall be
located on the seine site or, if an irrevcoable access and/or parking
easement is obtained, the parking may be on an adjacent site. Property
within the ultimate right-of-way of a street or highway shall not be used
to provide required parking or loading or unloading facilities.
D. The requirements of this ordinance shall apply to temporary as well as
permanent uses.
E. All required off-street parking speces shall be designed, lcoated, con-
structed, and maintained so as to be fully usable during workday periods
or as needed by the use of the premises.
F. Where the application of these schedules results in a fractional parking
space then the fraction shall be rounded to the higher whole number.
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The parking requirement for uses not specifically listed in the matrix
shall be determined by the approval body for the proposed use on the
basis of requirements for similar uses, and on any traffic engineering
and planning data that is appropriate to the establishment of a minimum
requirement.
H. In the calculation of parking requirements for centers, off-peak hour
uses frcm the normal operating hours of the center shall not be counted
toward the parking requirement.
I. In situations where a ccmb[nation of uses are developed on a site, park-
ing shall be provided for each of the uses on the site according to the
schedule given in this sect[on.
J. A maximum of 25 percent (1/4) of the parking spaces required on any site
may he provided as "ccmpact" spaces for non-residential uses. Subject to
approval of the Design Review Cu,,~Littee.
IIll.2 ~M~:~3LE (~F C~F-b-~i' PARKING RMQu//~I~ql~
USE MINIMLM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED
A. ~ministrative and Professi,~_l 1 space/300 square feet of gross
Services floor area; minimun of 4 spaces.
Shopping Centers and Cenez-a[ 1 space/200 square feet of gross
C~,-~rcial Uses, except as floor area.
noted below:
1. Eating & drinking estab- 1 space/each 2-1/2 seats or 1 space/50
lishments (non-fast fool) square feet of seating area where
there are no fixed seats.
2. Fast food restaurants 1 space/each 7 seats plus one (1)
with drive-in or drive space per employee, minimum 15 spaces
through and an on-site queue line for at least
eight (8) vehicles when drive-through
is included.
3. Gasoline dispensing anc%~or 2 spaces plus four (4) for each
autcmotive services sta':ions service bay.
4. Appliance and/or furniture 1 space/600 square feet of gross
stores floor area.
5. Hotels and motels 1 space per unit plus 1 space for
every 25 rocks or portion thereof
provided on the same lot.
6. Senior Citizen Housing/ As required by CVMC.
Congregate Care
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9m~:,,~E OF (FF-ene~-r PARKING I~(XTIPaMENPS (Continued)
USE MINIMLM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED
7. Auto and/or truck sales 1/10 the car storage capacity of the
facility.
8. Medical and dental offices 1 space/200 square feet of gross
or clinics, veterinary floor area; minimum of 5 spaces.
offices or clinics
9. Cu~,~ercial recreation
facilities
a. Bowling alleys, 5 spaces/alley plus 2 for each
billiard halls billiard table plus required parking
for other uses on the site.
b. Conxnercial stables 1 space/5 horses boarded on site.
c. Driving range (golf) 1 space/tee plus required parking for
any other uses on the site.
d. Golf course (regulation) To be determined by the Director of
Planning.
e. Miniature golf 3 spaces/hole plus required parking
for any other uses on the site.
f. Parks (public or private) To be determined by the Director of
Planning.
g. Skating rinks 1 space/100 square feet of gross
floor area.
h. Tennis, handball, and To be determined by the Director of
racquetball facilities Planning.
i. Theaters
(1) Motion picture 1 space/3-1/2 seats.
(2) Playhouse 1 space/3-1/2 seats.
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Sr~m~nIE OF C~F-~I~' PARKING RI~jUlMEMENrS (Continued)
USE MINIMLM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED
C. Public a~l s~-~-public uses
1. Day nurseries, day care 1 space/staff member plus 1 space/5
schools children or 1 space/10 children if
adequate drop-off facilities are
provided. Drop-off facilities must
be designed to accut~tK)date a continu-
ous flow of passenger vehicles to
safely load and unload children. The
adequacy of drop-off facilities
proposed shall be determined by the
Director of Planning.
2. Convalescent and/or 1 space/3 beds.
nursing hcmes
3. Hospitals 1-1/2 space/bed.
4. EduCational institutions,
public or private
a. Elementary and junior 1 space per employee plus 5 spaces.
high school
b. Senior high schools 1 space per 4 students.
c. Colleges and vocational .5 spaces/faculty member and employee
schools plus 1 space/3 students.
d. Churches, convents, 1 space/3.5 seats within the main
monasteries, other auditorium or 1 space/45 square feet
religious institutions, of gross floor area within the main
and other spaces of auditorium where there are no fixed
public assembly seats.
5. Public Utilities To be determined by the Director of
Planning.
1. Manufacturing 1 space/800 square feet of gross floor
area devoted to manufacturing plus
the required parking for square
footage devoted to other uses or 1
space per 1.5 employees, whichever is
greater. Ten ( 10 ) percent of the
spaces provided must be designated for
use by carpools.
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9~:..J~E (F (FF-sl~ufa~-r PARKING Pd~8IPa~qi~ (Continued)
USE M~ OFF-S~ PEI~ E~IED
2. ~search ~d ~velo~ent 1 space/300 s~are feet of gross
fl~r area. Ten (10) ~rcent of ~e
s~ces provid~ ~st ~ design~
for use ~ calls.
3. Storage 1 space/I,000 s~are f~t of gross
~ea for ~e first 20,000 s~are feet
devot~ to storage pl~ ~e r~ir~
p~ki~ for ~e f~tage devot~
~ o~er uses. 1 s~ce/2,000 s~e
feet for ~e ~co~ 20,000 s~are
feet. 1 s~ce/4,000 s~are feet for
~ea in excess of 40,000 s~are feet.
E. S~le F~ly ~i~ti~ ~
Mtiple F~ly ~i~t~
1. ~, ~, ~ Distric~ 2 spa~s ~r unit
2. [ 1.5 spaces ~r 1 Mm ~it*
2.0 spaces ~r 2 Mm ~it*
2.5 spaces ~r 3+ Mm ~it*
*May be ccmbination of on and off-
street parking.
F. Sazdicapped Par~
Handicapped parking requirements are established by the State of
California. The parking standards contained in this section are identi-
cal to those established by the State. Any future change in the State
handicapped parking standards would preempt the requirenents given in
this section.
1. Handicapped parking for residential uses shall be provided at the
rate of one space for each dwelling unit that is designed for occu-
pancy by the handicapped.
2. Handicapped parking spaces shall be provided for all uses other than
residential at the following rate:
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S~:.uiE ~ OFF-~,~ei~-,' PARKIMG ~ (Continued)
USE MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED
Number of Autc~Dbile Number of Handicapped
Spaces Provided Spaces Required
1- 40 1
41 - 80 2
81 - 120 3
121 - 160 4
161 - 300 5
301 - 400 6
401 - 500 7
Over 500 7 + 1 for each 200
additional autcmobile
spaces provided
3. Handicapped parking spaces required by this section shall count
toward fulfilling aut(lmobile parking requirements.
G. Bicycle Parking ~egui~--.--~ts
The matrix below contains the minimt~ bicycle parking requirements. Only
those uses identified in the matrix are required to install bicycle park-
ing. Bicycle parking facilities shall be stationary storage racks or
devices designed to secure the frame and wheel of the bicycle.
MINIM[M BICYCLING PARKING
USE REQUIRED
1. Administrative and Pro- 5 spaces
fessional Services over
20,000 square feet of
floor area
2. Shopping centers with 1 space/33 autcmobile parking
50,000 square feet of spaces required
gross floor area
3. Eating and drinking 2 spaces
establishments
a. Fast fo~d restaurants, 5 spaces
coffee shops, deli-
cateseens, etc.
4. Medical and dental offices 2 spaces
or clinics, veterinary
offices or clinics
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~m~:,,~_~l~ (1~ (~1~-~-~-r PARKING RE~3II~M]~S (Continued)
MINIMUM BICYCLING PARKING
USE REQUIRED
5. Coamercial Recreation 1 space/33 aut~nobile spaces required
6. Hospitals 4 spaces
7. Churches 4 spaces
Mo~,~le Off-S~reet Park~ l~eq~ife~ents
Motorcycle parking areas shall be provided for all uses, except residen-
tial, at the following rate:
1. Uses with 25 to 100 automobile parking spaces shall provide one
designated area for use by motorcycles.
2. Uses with more than 100 autcmobile parking spaces shall provide
motorcycle parking areas at the rate of one motorcycle parking area
for every 100 aut~nobile parking spaces provided.
IIll.3 i~NO~ E~-~RTnPM~T ~
! following property develo~nent standards shall apply to all parking areas
Lequired by the Planned Cc~nunity District R~gulations.
The following are minimums unless otherwise stated:
1. Residential
a. Covered in a garage or carport 10' x 20' each space
b. Uncovered 9' x 18.5' each space
2. All others shall use Parking Table, below.
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ABCDE FG AB C DE FG
8'0" 8,0 12,O 23.0 29,3 --
8'6" 8.5 12.0 23.0 29.0 -' 8'5" 20.7 18.5 9.8 59.9 55.6
9'6" 9.5 12.0 23.0 31,0 '- 9'6" 21.2 18,0 11.0 60.4 55.6
10'0" lO.O 120 23.0 32.0 -- 10~0'' 21.5 18.0 ll .6 61 0 56,0
8'0" 14,0 12.0 23.4 40,0 31,5
8'6" 14,6 12.0 24,9 41.8 32.0 9'0" 21.0 I9.0 9.6 61 0 57.9
20" 9'0" 15.0 12.0 26.3 42.0 32.5 70" 9'6" 21.2 18.5 lO.1 60,9 57.7
9'6" 15.5 12.0 27.8 43,D 33.1 lO'O" 21.2 18.0 10,6 60,4 57,0
10'0" 159 12.0 292 43.8 33.4
8'0" 16 5 12.0 16.0 45.0 37.1
8'6" 16 g 12,0 17.O 46.8 37.4 9'0" 20.3 24.0 g.1 64.3 62.7
30' 9'0" 17 3 12.O 18.0 46,6 37.8 80' 9'6" 20,4 24.0 9.6 64.4 62.7
9'6" 17.8 12,0 19,0 47.6 38,4 lO"O" 20.5 24,0 10.2 65.0 63.3
lO'Q" 18 2 120 20.0 48,4 38.7
45' 9'0" lg.8 13.0 12,7 52,5 46.5 90' 9'6" 19.D 24.0 9.5 62,0 --
9'6" 20.1 13,0 13,4 53,3 46,5 1D'O' 19.0 24.0 lO.O 62.0 --
*Min. Stall Widths Average 9ross area required for parking one car at
Std. Compact different angles:
8'0" 7'6" = 0'-40° O' = 310 sq.ft. 30' · 310 sq.ft. 60' · 280 sq.ft.
8'6" 7'6" - 41'-60' 10' - 350 sq.ft. 40° = 280 sq.ft. 80' - 275 sq.ft.
9'0" 7'6" · 61'-90° 20° · 400 sq.ft. 50' · 270 sq.ft. 90' = 275 sq.ft.
Add 1' in width for all Stalls
adjacent to any structures.
D AI5 6 w oT. G F D
LEJ
P~OP~KIY DEV~nPM~q~ ~ (Continued)
3. Motorcycle parking space: 4 feet
by 8 feet.
4. Bicycle parking space: 2 feet by
6 feet.
5. Autcmobile, handicapped, motorcycle, and bicycle: All parking stalls
and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with
asphalt, concrete, or any other all-weather surfacing approved by
the Director of Planning and subject to current city standards.
6. Striping and Identification
a. Autcmobile: All parking stalls shall be clearly outlined with
double lines on the surface of the parking facility.
b. Handicapped: All handicapped spaces shall be striped and marked
according to the applicable State standards.
c. Motorcycle: All motorcycle spaces shall have bollards installed
and appropriately spaced to prevent automobile usage of the
_ motorcycle area. Motorcycle spaces shall be marked so that they
can be clearly identified for motorcycle usage.
d. Bicycle: All bicycle spaces shall be clearly identified.
B. Special ~equir~-~nts
1. Any unused space resulting frcm the design of the parking area shall
be used for landscaping purposes.
2. All parking lot landscaped islands shall have a minimum inside dimen-
sion of four (4) feet and shall contain a twelve (12) inch wide walk
adjacent to parking stall and be separated frcra vehicular areas by a
six (6) inch high, six (6) inch wide Portland concrete cement curb-
iDg ·
3. All Landscaping areas shall be irrigated autcmatically and kept in a
healthy and thriving condition free frum weeds, debris, and trash.
4. All parking facilities shall have lighting in accordance with the
current City standards. The lighting shall be designed and installed
so as to confine direct rays to the site. parking lot lights shall
be a maximum height of eighteen (18) feet frcm the finished grade of
the parking surface and directed away frc~ 'the property lines.
5. All parking facilities shall be graded and drained so as to prowide
for the disposal of all surface water on the site.
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6. In any R zone except RC, the parking of motorized and non-motorized
vehicles shall be subject to the following requirements:
a. No motorized or non-motorized vehicle shall be parked, stored and
kept in the front yard except on land adjacent to the driveway or
in the driveway.
b. If motorized or non-motorized vehicles are to be parked, stored,
or kept on the lot, other than as permitted above, they must be
for the personal use of the resident.
1III.4 ~ ~
A, Maint.enance
All parking facilities required by this ordinance shall be maintained in
gccd operating condition for the duration of the use requiring such
facilities. Such facilities shall be used exclusively for the parking of
vehicles. The parking facilities shall not be used for the storage of
merchandise, or for the storage or repair of vehicles or equipment.
Parking facilities shall not be used for the sale of merchandise, except
on a temporary basis pursuant to Section XI.1 (Temporary Uses).
All shopping centers that use shopping carts shall provide convenient and
safe on-site storage areas for the shopping carts.
C. S~ecial Bec~Hreaents
Handicap, n~Dtorcycle, and carpool parking areas, when required, shall be
located within close proximity of the entrance to the facility.
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The Land Use District Map and these Planned C~m~unity District Regulations
shall be administered as provided for herein.
The Administrative Procedures, Conditional Uses, and Variances, Chapter
19.14 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, shall be utilized as applicable
to the administration of the Rancho del Rey SPA I.
B. Sectional Plannir~ Areas (SPA)
The administration of the SPA Plan shall be as provided for in Section
19.48.090 through Section 19.48.130 inclusive of the Chula Vista Munici-
pal Code, except that the Director of Planning may accept less detail or
require additional detail to suit the scope of the SPA.
XIV. 2 AEMINib-u-~,~riVE E
Certain uses may vary greatly in their effect depending on the scope,
location, or exact circunstances. In order to avoid the permitting of
these uses without any formal review, and to relieve the Planning C~l,is-
sion and City Council of formally reviewing uses which have insignificant
or ccmpetible effects, an Administrative Review procedure is established.
B. /k~plication
Administrative Review is applicable to uses identified on the Permitted
Use matrices herein with the symbol "A" .
C. Procedures
The procedures shall be as specified in Section 19.14.030, Zoning Admini-
stration - Actions authorized without public hearing, in the Chula Vista
Municipal Code; except that in addition, the Zoning Administrator (Direc-
tor of PlannitS) may determine after reviewing the scope, location, or
exact circumstances of the proposed use that the formal hearing process
of the Conditional Use Permit procedure is warranted. If the Zoning
Administrator makes the determination that a Conditional Use Permit is
warranted then the applicant shall be required to ccmply with the Condi-
tional Use Permit procedures as specified in Sections 19.14.060 through
19.14.110 inclusive in the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
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The purpose of site plan and architectural approval is to review proposed
projects to determine ccmpliance with the provisions of these regulations
and to promote orderly and harmonious development with good design
character.
B. Applicati(m
This approval process is applicable to projects within all districts
except RE and RS districts, where the Tentative Tract Map approval
process may be used. Single fanily detached units on lots exceeding
5,000 sf may use the Tentative Tract Map to satisfy the Site Plan Review
requirement. C~ercial and industrial projects shall be reviewed by the
Design Review Cu,,uittse as specified in Section 19.14.579 CVMC.
C. Procedures
The procedures shall be as specified in Section 19.14.420 through Section
19.14. 480 inclusive.
~IV. 4 un~u~l~
the event that these regulations do not address any particular matter
~levant to the proper development and use of property within Rancho del Rey
SPA I, the provisions of Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code shall
apply.
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