HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1991-2440 ORDINANCE NO. 2440
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE
RANCHO DEL REY SPA III PC DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a Sectional Planning Area (SPA)
Plan, Public Facilities Financing Plan and PC Development Regulations was
filed with the City P1 arming Department by the Rancho del Rey Partnership; and,
WHEREAS, said plans proposed the development of 404.6 acres of land,
located between East "H" Street and Telegraph Canyon Road immediately south of
Rancho del Rey SPA I, to include 1,380 residential dwelling units and 198
acres of non-residential uses; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on
said project on November 14, 1990 and recommended approval of the project,
including the SPA III PC Development Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on said
project, and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by
its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and its
mailing to property owners within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the
property at least ten days prior to the hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely
7:00 p.m., December 18, 1990, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue,
before the City Council, and said hearing was thereafter continued to January
15, 1991, and ultimately closed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on January 15, 1991 by Resolution No. 15993
approved with conditions the Rancho Del Rey Sectional Planning Area (SPA) III
Plan, Public Facilities Plan, and PC Development Regulations, and
WHEREAS, the PC Development Regulation must be adopted by ordinance
pursuant to Municipal Code Section 19.48.070.
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
P1 armed Community District Regulations for Rancho Del Rey SPA III, more
articularly described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein
~reference if set forth herein.
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SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the
thirtieth day from and after its adoption.
Presented by A~ s tif~
Robert A. Leiter ce M~o aard
·
Director of Planning City A rney
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P~T TIESt~E: D~LOI~ R~,TIO~S
These Planned Community (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 de1 Ray Specific Plan, the General
Development Plan and the Sectional Planning Area Plan for Rancho
del Ray SPA III. They set forth the development and use stan-
dards for all property within the SPA by establishing:
-- setbacks
-- building heights
-- parking requirements
-- landscape requirements
-- use restrictions
-- animal regulations
-- development densities
-- lot size, width and depth
-- fencing requirements
-- signing regulations
These Planned Community District Regulations are organized into
two basic land use districts:
-- Residential
-- Special Purpose
Each of these two basic districts is further broken down into
specific land use districts as follows:
Residential Land Use Districts
RS Residential Single Family District
RP Residential Planned Concept District
RC Residential Condominium District
RSP Residential Specialty District
Special Purpose Land Use Districts
OS-1 Open Space - 1 District
OS-2 Open Space - 2 District
OS-3 Open Space - 3 District
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~s~x~A~RVII: 2eN~AI~PROVISIONS
VXIo0 I~I~POSEINDSCOPE
For the purposes of promoting and protecting the public health,
safety and welfare of the people of the City of Chula Vista;
safeguarding and enhancing the appearance and quality of develop-
tent of Rancho del Ray SPA III; and, providing the social, physi-
cal and economic advantages resulting from comprehensive and
orderly planned use of land resources, these Planned Community
District Regulations defining land use districts and regulations
within those districts are hereby established and adopted by the
City of Chula Vista.
VXIol PRIVATE/MIRE~i~eTS
The provisions of this Ordinance are not intended to abrogate
any easements, covenants or other existing agreements which are
more restrictive than the provisions of this Ordinance.
VII,2 ~RvEILOFCO~FLI~TINGG~DINANCES
Whenever the provisions of this Ordinance impose more precise
regulations upon construction or use of buildings or structures,
or the use of lands or premises than are imposed or required by
previously adopted ordinances, the provisions of this Ordinance
or rules or regulations promulgated hereunder shall 9overn.
VII,3 I~T~nT.ISgs~EIeTOFLI~NDUSR DISTRICTS
A. Division of ~anchodel Ray SPA Ill into Land Use Districts
In order to classify, regulate, restrict and separate uses
of land, buildings and structures; regulate and limit the
type, height and bulk of buildings and structures in the
various districts; regulate yards and other open areas abut-
ting and between buildings and structures; and, regulate
population densities, Rancho del Ray SPA III is hereby divid-
ed into the following Land Use Districts:
Residential Land Use Districts
RS Residential Single Family District
RP Residential Planned Concept District
RC Residential Condominium District
RSP Residential Specialty District
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8~ecial Purpose Land Use Districts
0S-1 Open Space - I District
0S-2 Open Space - 2 District
0S-3 Open Space - 3 District
B. Adoption of rand Use Districts - Maps
These Land Use Districts and boundaries are established and
adopted as designated on the Rancho del Ray SPA III Land Use
DistrAct Xap of the City of Chula Vista, and San Diego
County, and, together with all notations, references, data,
distract boundaries and other information contained thereon,
are made a part hereof and adopted concurrently herewith
(see Exhibit 20).
Co Filing
The original of the Rancho del Rey SPA III 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 also be filed with the Planning Department.
D. Changes to the Lend Use District Map
Changes to the boundaries of the land use districts shall be
made by ordinance and shall be reflected on the official
Rancho del Rey SPA Ill Land Use District Map, Minor changes
resulting from approval of a tract map may be made to the
land use districts map as an administrative matter.
~X.4 CLARIFICATIOeOF~MBIGUITY
If ambiguity arises concerning the appropriate classification of
a particular use within the meaning and intent of this ordi-
nance, or if ~mbiguity 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
Director of Planning to ascertain all pertinent facts and
forward said findings and recommendations to the Planning
Commission and, if approved by the Commission, or on appeal, to
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.
VII.5 ~FFECTSOF~EGUIaTIONS
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, population
densities, the D-m~er of dwelling units par acre, standards of
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performance, and other provisions hereby are declared to be in
effect upon all land included within the boundaries of each and
every land use district established by this Ordinance.
VII.6 ~eF(~tC~N~T
a. ~'~r~s~nt b~ City Officials
The City Council, City Attorney, City aanager, City
Engineer, Directors of Public Works, Public Safety and
Planning, the Building Official, the City Clerk and all
officials charged with issuance of licenses or permits,
shall enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. Any permit,
certificate or license issued in conflict with the provi-
sions of this Ordinance shall be void. Adoption of this
Ordtnace shall constitute a precise discretionary action by
the City Council and Planning Director with regard to the
planning, design and development of the Rancho del Rey SPA
III property, including issues of land use, intensity,
grading and slopes, letting design, landscaping and public
facilities.
B. ~ctions Deemed a Nuisance
Any building or structure erected hereafter, or any use of
property contrary to the provisions of a duly approved
Design Review, Site Plan, Variance, Conditional Use Permit
or Administrative Review and/or this Ordinance shall be
declared unlawful and a public nuisance per se and subject
to abatement in accordance with local ordinance provisions.
C. Reeedtes
All remedies concerning this Ordinance shall be cumulative
and not exclusive. The conviction and punishment of any
person hereunder shall not relieve such person from the
responsibility of correcting prohibited conditions or
removing prohibited buildings, structures, signs or improve-
ments, and shall not prevent the enforced correction or
removal thereof.
VII.7 D~FINITIOieS
For the purposes of this Ordinance, certain words, phrases and
terms 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 include
the plural; those in the plural include the singular. The word
"shall" is mandatory; the word "may" is permissive.
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Any aspect of land use regulation within Rancho de1 Rey SPA III
not covered by these district regulations or subsequent plan
approvals, shall be regulated by the applicable section of the
Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC).
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VIIIo0 P~RPOSE
In addition to the purposes outlined in Chapter VII, the Residential
Districts are included in the Planned Community District Regulations
to achieve the following objectives:
-- To reserve appropriately located areas for family living in
single family dwelling unit densities consistent 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 avoid the overloading of
public services and utilities by preventing construction of
buildings of excessive bulk or n-mher in relation to the land
area around them~
-- To protect residential properties from noise, illumination,
unsightliness, odors, smoke and other objectionable influences~
and,
-- To facilitate the provision of utility services and other public
facilities commensurate with anticipated population, dwelling
unit densities and service requirements.
VIII.1 PERMI~-r~DANDCO~DITIOSALUSES
The following uses shall be permitted 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 per-
mitted subject to an ~ministrative Review.
Pw~NITTFaUb~NATKIX-ItI~SXD~NTIALDXSTRXCTS
Land Use Land Use District
RS RP RC RSP
A. itesidential Uses
1. Single family dwellings P P P P
2. Guest dwellings or accessor~ living
quarters -
3. Duplex dwellings - P P
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Page l0 PX~XTT~DUSE~TaIX - ~X~ID~NTL~DISTRICTS (Continued)
hnd Use Land pse p~strlct
RS RP
4. Mobile homes on individual lots
which are certified under the
National Mobilehome Construction
and Safety Standards Act of ~974 P P P p
5. Group residential, including but
not limited to, ~arding or rooming
homes, dormitories or retir~ent
h~es C A A
6. Tonhouse dwellings A P P
7. Multiple dwellings - P P
B. ~i~lt~al Uses
~. All t~s o[ horticulture P P P P
2. Agricultural crops A A A A
3. ~imal raising or grazing -
4. Keeping of three (3) dogs and/or
three (3) cats (over the age of four
months) P P P
C. ~lic ~ Sei-~lic Uses
1. Day nurseries, day care sch~ls and
nursery sch~ls (mOre than ~2 children
enrolled)$ C C C C
2. ~nvalescent h~es - C A
3. Churches, convents, monsterlea and
other religious places of ~rship
(subject to re~ir~ents of Section
19.58.110 ~C) C C C C
4. Essential public seaices, including
but not limited to: sch~ls,
libraries~ muse~s, ~rks, p~lic
works facilities and similar
installations C C C C
5. P~lic utility and p~lic se~ice
s~stations, rese~oirs, p~ping
plants and similar installations C C C C
eFewer than ~2 children enrolled subject to City Ordinance
standards.
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P~JlITTED USR MATRIX - ~F~IDENTIAL DISTRICTS (Continued)
Land Use Land Use District
R__S RP RC RSP
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 shall be subject toAdminis-
trative Review only) C C C A
7. Recreational courts, including but
not limited to, tennis, basketball
and similar uses A A A A
D, Bome Occupations
3. Home occupations subject to the
provisions of Chapter X.2 A A A A
R. Accessoz7 Uses
1, Accessory structures and uses
located on the same 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. Tempotax7 Uses
1. Temporary uses as prescribed in
Chapter X.1 A A A A
VXII.2 pROpeRTYDEVeLOPMENT STANDARD8
a. General Standards
The Property DevelolMnent Standards on the following page shall
apply to all land and buildings, other than accessory buildings,
f in their r.,pectiv, ,.,idantim ,nd u,s di.trict.
the sl~nbol 'SP' indicates that the standard is estab-
lished by the approval of a Site Plan. Minor variations to
specific standards may be permitted subject to site plan or
tract map approval providing that the minimums specified herein
are maintained as average minimums. Lot widths and depths are
typical minimums but may vary slightly with irregularly shaped
lots and site specific conditions. The parking standards for a
planned Senior Citizen or 'affordable' residential developmen~
may be reduced from those specified herein for the district in
which it is located by the Director of Planning.
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~ESZDENTIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
~and Use District
RS RP RC RSP
1. Lot area (in net 000's s.f.)
minimum 5.0 3.5 SP SP
minimum average 6.0 4.0 ....
2. Lot width (in feet)
minimum 50 40 SP SP
minimum average 50 45 ....
3. Lot depth (in feet) 90 90* SP SP
4. Lot coverage (percentage) 45 50 SP SP
5. Floor Area Ratio* .55 .60 SP SP
6. Front yard setback (from
Public Street ROW)
e) To direct entry garage** 15 15 SP SP
b) To side entry garage** 10 10 SP SP
c) To main residence 15 10 SP SP
7. Side yard setback
a) To adjacent residential lot
(min. total/min. one side) 10/5 10/3 SP S~
b) Distance between detached
residential units 10 10 SP SP
c) To adjacent street
(corner lot) 10 10 SP SP
8. Rear yard setback1 15 15' SP $P
9. Building height, feet (maximum)2 28 28 SP SP
(2-1/2 story maximum in RS & RP)
accessory bldg., ~aximum 15 15 -~ 15
10. Parking spaces per unit 2 2 1.5 sp pp3
(gar.) (gar.) I bdrm
+3 quest unit
sMay be modified with Site Plan approval 2.0 sp
2 bdrm
eeLors fronting on East "J" Street, west of Passe unit
Ranchers: 28* direct entry, 23e side entry
garage in RS & RP districts 2.5 sp
3, bdrm
1Exception for one story structures per unit
19.26.150 CVMC
2May be increased to 35 feet with Site Plan approval
3As required for uses approved in Precise Plan ~
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B. alttntmnm Averagew Standaxis Page 13
a "minimum average" standard is provided for lot area and
lot wictth criteria for single family detached products in
order to provide flexibility in lot design. This standard
is intended to allow for a reduced absolute standard to
accommodate special circumstances while precluding a major-
ity of lots at or near the minimum. 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 beck from the street right-of-way.
C. Site Plan~eview for BP Land Use District
Notwithstanding the property development standards listed
above, development within the RP District may be approved
with reduced standards through approval of a Site Plan.
D. Precise Plan~e~uireeent for RSP DSstrict
Approval of a Precise Plan is required prior to development
of property within the RSP District. The application and
approval of the Precise Plan shall follow the procedures and
meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance (19.14,570 et
seq CVMC) except that detailed architectural information may
be deferred to a subsequent application for Site Plan
approval. The Precise Plan shall establish the amount and
location of each type of residential development which will
comprise the district. The Precise Plan shall also
establish the appropriate set of development standards, mS,
RP or RC, and any exceptions, modifications or additional
standards appropriate to providing and maintaining each type
of housing permitted in the District.
E. Group Parking Standards for ROLand Use District
The parking requirements for the RC District include 0.3
spaces for quest perking. If more than one space par dwell-
ing unit is assigned to the dwelling unit, then the required
guest perking spaces shall be marked and clearly identified
as guest parking. The guest perking spaces shall not be per-
mitted to be assigned to individual dwelling units.
F. Parking Standards for SeniorCitisens' Housing
Parking standards may be reduced from those specified for
the RC or RSP District for projects which are restricted to
Senior Citizens (age 55 and above). Such a reduction shall
be at the discretion of the City Council through the CuP
procedure (19.14.080 CVMC).
G. Special Requirements
Front Yard setbacks shall be measured from the right-of-way
of the fronting street. The front yard setback may be
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reduced, subject to site plan approval, within the RP, RC
and RSP districts. If the front yard setback is reduced to
less than fifteen (15) feet, and the dwelling is located on
a street, cul-de-sac or court containing more than twelve
dwelling units, then the garage shall be equipped with an
automatic garage door opener.
H. Floor Area Patio (FAR) ~.a Additions
Floor area ratios shall be calculated according to Section
19.04.097 CVMC. Floor area shall exclude the area of open
patios (covered but open on three sides} up to 300 square
feet. Room additions may be permitted only when consistent
with all property development standards, including building
height and total floor area ratio
I. Pacreational Vehicles
The parking or storaqe of recreational vehicles on streets
or in areas visible from the street for periods greater than
72 hours in residential districts shall be prohibited. En-
forcement shall be through CC&RS recorded for each parcel.
%'Ill.3 PERFORMANCB STANDARDS
In all Residential Districts, the following performance stan-
dards shall be met: ~
a. F~utpeent
Air conditionere, antennas, ham radio antennas, solar
panels, heating, cooling, ventilating equipment and all
other mechanical, lighting or electrical devices shall be so
located and operated that they do not disturb the peace,
quiet and comfort of neighboring residents and shall be
screened, shielded and/or sound buffered from surrounding
properties end streets. All equipment shall be installed
and operated in accordance with all other applicable ordin-
ances. Heights Of said equipment shall not exceed that per-
mitted by the zoning.
Private, Individual satellite dish antennas are prohibited.
Community or association operated antennas may be allowed
subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
B. Lanfis~eplng
Requlred front and exterior slde yards shall be landscaped
and consist predominantly of trees, plant materials, ground-
cover and decorative rocks, except for necessary walks,
drives and fences. All required landscaping shall be perma-
nently maintained in a healthy end thrlving oondltlon, free
frem weeds, trash and debris. Landscaping requirements may
be met either by Installation by the builder or developer,
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or for single family development, by requiring throughp~j~.E~
that individual homeowners install front yard landscaping
within one year of occupancy.
Co Utilities
All utility connections shall be designed to coordinate with
the architectural elements of the site so as not to be expos-
ed except where required by the utility provider. Pad-mount-
ed transformers and/or meter box locations shall be included
in the site plan along with any appropriate screening treat-
ment.
D. ~xteriorNoise
The acceptable outdoor noise exposure level, for each resi-
dential district, measured at the property line, is provided
in the following table. (See Chapter 19.66 CVMC for defini-
tions and additional details.)
Exterior Noise Limits
Receivinq Land Use District I a.m.-10 p.m. 1__0p.m.-? a.m.
RE, RS, aC, RSP 55 dbA 45 dbA
eEnvironmental Noise - Leq in any hour
tNuisance Noise - not exceeded at any time
E. Interior Noise
The maximum permissible dwelling unit interior noise levels
are provided in the table below.
Interior NOise Limits
Time Interval Any Time ! Win. i__n! hr. ~ min. i_~n 1 hr.
7 a.m.-10 p.m. 55 dbA 50 dbA 45 dbA
10 p.m.-7 a.m. 45 dbA 40 dbA 35 d_h~
F. InezT/Coaservation
Buildings shall be located on the site to provide adjacent
buildings adequate sunlight for solar access where practic-
able. Buildings should be designed to minimize energy con-
sumptionw including, but not necessarily limited to the
following conservation considerations:
--Co-generation
--South-facing windows
--Fave coverage for windows
--Double glazed windows
--Earth harming against exterior walls
--Deciduous shade trees
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In the RC District, including the conversion of apartments
to condominiums where permitted and development constructed
to RC standards within the RSP District, the following
performance standards shall be met:
1. Nasonry 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 re-
quired to meet special side yard setbacks.
3. When a RC lot is adjacent to any single family zone, a
minimum 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 ~5.56.020 CVNC;
substitutions may be approved by the Director of
Planning.
5. Conveniently located common laundry facilities shall be
provided for units which do not have individual hook-
ups.
6. Conveniently located and well screened trash bins sh~
be provided for all dwelling units.
7. Recreation vehicle (including campers,.boats and trail-
ers) parking shall be provided, fully screened from
view, or the development shall prohibit all parking of
recreational vehicles.
VIII,4 /tCC~SSO~YSTRUCTURES
Accessory buildings and structures, attached or detached, used
either wholly or in part for living purposes, shall meet all of
the requirements for location of the main structure as construct-
ed or required by the District~ whichever is less restrictive,
except as provided herein:
A. Enclosed accessory buildings or structure that are attached
to the main building shall not be allowed to encroach into
the required rear yard setback. Open structures may be
allowed to encroach into the rear yard setback subject to
approval by the Director of Planning.
B. & detached accessor~ structure shall meet the sathack re-
quirements of the main building for the front and street
side yard areas.
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C. A detached accessory structure may be located wit~l~e~
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, is et least six (6) feet from the main
structure, and does not exceed one story in height.
D. Porches, steps, architectural f)atures such as caves,
awnings, chimneys, 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 yard.
VXII,5 IALr~SaNDI~NC~8
In any required front 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.
A. A wall, fence or hedge not more than six (6) feet in height
may be maintained along the interior side or rear lot lines,
provided that such wall, fence or hedge does not extend into
a required front or aide yard adjacent to a street except
for noise attenuation as required by the City and as provid-
ed herein.
B. A wall, fence or hedge adjacent to · driveway or street pro-
viding vehicular access to an abutting lot or street shall
not exceed forty-two (42) inches in height within the front
or side yard setback area of the lot. Corner cut-offs may
be required to maintain a reduced height in special circum-
stances for safety and visibility.
C. Fiberglass sheeting, bamboo sheeting or other similar tem-
porary material shall not be permitted as a fencing material
on street frontages.
VIII.8 SIGNS
No sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in
any residential district except as provided in Chapter XI.
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CHIJMrSl lie OPeN 2PACE DISTRICTS
IX, 0 PURPOSE
These zoning districts are intended for open space, landscaping,
recreation and public uses and are not to be confused with open
apace maintenance districts. Only those additional uses which
are complementary to, and can exist in harmony with, open space
are permitted. There is no lot size limitation and it is
intended that this district may be applied to a portion of a lot
provided that the remainder of the lot meets the requirements
the development zone for which it is designated.
In addition to the purpose outlined in Chapter VII, the Open
Space Districts are included in the Planned Community District
Regulations to achieve the following objectives:
-- 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 community significance for
the enjoyment of future qenerations
=- Provide for private use of land under limited development
-- Promote public health and safety
IXol PEIMITTEDaNDCONDITI0e~LUSES
The following uses shall be permitted where the slnnbol "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 Administrative Review.
Land Use
Arboreta - (horticultural ~arden) A P P
Christmas tree sales A
Commercial recreation -
Day care facilities* - - P
Fruit and vegetable stands C
Incidental concessions ~ A P
Parks P P P
Parking Areas - P P
Places of worship - A P
Public and cfuasi-public uses C P P
Recreational facilities P P P
Tract ei~ns and offices (tamp.)
Tree farming A A
Utilities (public and private) P P P
Similar uses approved by the
Planning Ccemissicn P P P
eSubJect to City Ordinance eeSee NOTE on following page
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NOTE: Any proposed use which includes non-ambulatory
pancy in 0S-3 District {parcel CF-1) shall be subject
to additional geotechnical review to evaluate seismic
safety. The City Engineer shall determine the suitabil-
ity of the site for the proposed use based on the geo-
technical data.
PROPERTY DE~v'ELOpMENTSTANDARDS
The following regulations shall apply to the site of a Permitted
or Conditional Use. The requirements are minimum, unless
otherwise stated.
Density - Maximum dwelling unit per
legal lot 0
Lot width (feet) 0
Lot depth (feet) 0
Front yard setback (feet) 20
Hear yard setback (feet) 20
Side yard setback,
total/each side (feet) 20/10
Building height 35 feet or two
stories, whichever is
less
Height of poles, clock towers,
or special features Per Site Plan approval
XX.3 BIGlaB
Signs approved as a component 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 XI of these
regulations.
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CHAkx-na X: SPECIAL USES AND C(MDITIONS
X,O PURPOSE
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, home
occupations, recreational Courts, and arcades are addressed in
this chapter. Where this chapter prescribes a regulation which
is more restrictive than that of the land use district in which
a use is allowed, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
TEMPORARY USES
A. Purpose
The provisions of this section shall be known as the
Temporary Use Regulations and shall provide regulations for
the uses hereinafter enumerated. Temporary uses are subject
to approval by the Director of Planning, except as noted.
B. Temporary Uses Listed
1. Circusesr rodeos, parades or similar outdoor entertain-
ment or enterprises, subject to not more than five (T~l
calendar days of operation in any calendar
Requests exceeding these time l~mitations will requi_.
application 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 occupation and operation in any
calendar year,
3. Subdivision sales offices, sales information centers,
sales pavilions, and model home complexes located
within the subdivision, subject to the following
minimum requirements=
a. Offices shall be no closer than one vacant lot to
an existing dwelling unit which is not part of the
subdivision~ trailers may be used for no acre than
ninety (90) calendar days or until such time as
the subdivision sales offices have been completed,
whichever is less7
Trailers used as sales offices for lot sales with-
out model homes may be used for a parind greater
than ninety (90) days, subject to site plan and
architectural review approval, and the maximum use
period listed below.
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c. ,n ac paved perki,g lot ,h,n bo provid g i h
sufficient parking spaces to accommodate said use;
d.- Offices shall be allowed for a maximum of four
years~
e. Faithful performance bonding in an amount appro-
priate to guarantee 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 arts and crafts 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 construction project.
6. Mobilehome residences for security purposes on the site
of an active construction project.
7. Temporary use of proparly designed mobile trailer units
for classrooms, offices, etc., for periods not to
exceed ninety days subject to Administrative Review.
Requests for such uses in excess of ninety days
duration shall require the approval of a Conditional
Use Permit by the Planning Commission. Such units
shall meet all requirements of building, fire, and
health codes.
8. Charitable or school-sponsored drop-off bins for
recycling of cans, newspapers, or similar items, or for
drop-off of clothes and small items. Bins shall be
located in the parking lots of public or semi-public
proparty, on a temporary basis, when written permission
is granted by the property owner or operator. Such
bins shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner.
Collection of bottles, cans, and newspapers shall also
be regulated by the City's "Bottle Ordinance" (Section
19.58,345 CVMC).
9. Additional uses determined to be similar to the fore-
going in the manner prescribed An Chapter XIII.1 of
these regulations.
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Page 22 C. Pezmits amt Bonds
All temporary uses shall be subject to the issuance of a
Temporary Use Permit by the Director of Planning, and other
required permits and licenses, including but not limited to
building permits, sign permits, and solicitor~s or rending
licenses. Xn the issuance of such ~ permit, the Director of
Planning shall indicate the permitted hours of operation and
any other conditions, such as walls or fences and lighting,
which are deemed necessary to reduce possible detrimental
effects to surrounding development and to protect the safety
and welfare of the public. Prior to the issuance of a
permit for a temporary use, except those listed under 3, 6,
8, and 9 above, a cash deposit may be required of the
applicant/user. This cash deposit shall be used to defray
the costs of cleanup of the property by the City~ should the
permittee fail to do so.
D. ~xtension or liodification of Lixtts
Upon written application, the Director Of Planning may
extend the time within which a temporary use may be
operated, or may modify the limitations under which such
uses may be conducted, if it is determined that such an
extension or modification is in accord with the purposes of
the zoning regulations.
Eo Condition of Site Following TeeporaryUsage
Each site occupied any a temporary use shall be left free
debris, litter, or any other evidence of the temporary u~
upon completion or removal of the use. The site shall
thereafter be used only in accordance with the provisions of
these zoning regulations.
The application for a temporary use shall be accompanied by
the fee established in the Master Fee Schedule to cover the
cost of processing the application prescribed in this
chapter. This fee may be waived by the approving authority
for charitable groups whose use do not require public
services.
1o2 ~CCOPATXOSS
A. ~eneralProvisions
Home occupations may be permitted only when in compliance
with the conditions listed herein. A permit must be issued
by the Director of Planning prior to the operation of such a
use. A fee shell be paid in accordance with the Master Fee
Schedule.
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1. There shaZZ be no stock in trade or exterior
materials in the conduct of a home occupation.
2. A-home occupation shall be conducted entirely within
the dwelling~ if in an attached or 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 may be
engaged in the conduct of the home occupation.
5. There shall be no sale of goods on the premises.
6. The establishment and conduct of a home 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
the comprehensive sign regulations herein.
8. The required residential off-street parking shall be
maintained.
9. A home 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 pickup trucks and
vans) or construction or other equipment, except that
normally incidental to residential use, shall be kept
on the site.
X.3 B3C~BATIGEALC0GRTS
Construction of recreational courts, including necessary fencing
and lighting, may be permitted subject to Administrative Review
and a finding that adjacent properties will not be unduly
affected.
Recreation courts shall meet the following minimum standards=
A, Fences
A maximum 20-foot high fence (measured from the finished
grade of the court) shall be allowed. Fences shall include
a screening material which screens court activity from
off-site view end which improves the appearance of the
fence.
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Setbacks for the court shall
Side yard: 10 feet
Rear yard: 10 feet
C. Lighting
A maximum of eight (8} lights are permitted, with height not
to exceed 22 feet. All lights end lighting fixtures shall
be certified by a qualified lighting engineer to:
Be designed, constructed, mounted, and maintained such
that the light source is cut off when viewed from any
point five (5) feet above grade at the lot line.
2. Be designed, constructed, mounted, and maintained such
that the maximum intensity of illumination, measured at
the wall of any residential building on adjoining
property does not exceed one-half foot candle more than
ambient conditions.
3. Be used between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. only.
D. Glare
The surface area of any recreational court shall be
designed, painted, colored, and/or textured to reduce t~
reflection from any light incident thereon.
B. Landscaping
Landscaping shall be installed as required between the court
fence and property line.
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Xl,O PURPOSE
The provisions of this chapter shall be known as the Comprehen-
sive Sign Regulations. It is the purpose of these regulations
to establish a comprehensive system for the control of on- and
off-site signs.
The City of Chula Vista recognizes the need for signs as a means
to identify businesses and activities within the community.
However, the City also recognizes that signing is an important
design element of the physical environment. Regulations
consistent with the goals and objectives of the community are
necessary to ensure that the desired character and image the
community is maintained.
It is the purpose of this chapter to make Rancho del Ray SPA III
attractive to residents and visitors by maintaining an attrac-
tive signing program. Specifically, the purposes of this
chapter are to:
-- Protect the general public health, safety and welfare of the
community;
-- Reduce possible traffic and safety hazards through good
signing;
-- Direct persons to various activities and uses in order to
provide for maximum public convenience;
-- Provide a reasonable system of sign regulations to ensure
the develol~nent of a high quality visual environment;
-- Encourage a desirable urban character which has a minimum of
clutter; and,
-- Encourage signs which are well-located and take into account
the usage of adjacent areas.
No parson except a public officer or employee in the parformance
of a public duty shall past, paint, erect, place, or otherwise
fasten any sign, pannant or notice of any kind, visible frnm a
public street, except as provided herein. To ensure cuspllanos
with this section, a sign p~mlt shall ha required for any sign,
pursuant to Section 19.60.030 of the Municipal Code, except as
provided below.
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The following signs shall be exempt from the sign permit
requirements; however, en electrical end/or building permit
may be required. .Any signage in excess of the specific
exemptions listed below is prohibited.
1. Real estate siqns 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 removed within fifteen (15) days after the
close of escrow or the rental or lease has been accom-
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.
2. Political signs: Political signs having to do with any
issue, ballot measure, political statement, expression,
or candidate in any Municipal, County, State or Federal
election shall be permitted subject 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 set forth
herein.
b. All political signs shall be placed, erect,~
constructed, painted or assembled no earlier t
thirty (30) calendar days prior to the election
end shall be removed no later than ten (10) calen-
dar 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
square feet per side. No signs shall be placed in
· manner which would obstruct visibilit~ or impede
pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or endanger the
hmalth, safety or welfare of the coemunity.
All political signs shall not exceed an overall
height of eight (S) feet from the finished grade
immediately around the sign.
e. No political sign shall be lighted either directly
or indirectly unless said sign is erected, painted
or constructed on an authorized structure already
-providing illumination.
f. NO political sign shall be placed or affixed to a
traffic signal, street light, tree, fence, utility
pole or existing sign, nor on any public property
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or in the public right-of-way if, in the
of the Director of Planning, any of the following
conditions exist: the sign impedes or renders
public access to any public improvement dangerous,
including, but not limited to utility poles and
fire hydrants; obstructs the visibility of any
sign designed to regulate, 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
the 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. ~ny political
sign placed on private property without the
consent of said private property owner may be
removed by said owner or his representative.
3. Contractor or Construction Slqns: For residential
projects greater than four (4) dwelling units, two (2)
directory signs shall be permitted on the construction
site for all contractors (may include financial institu-
tions, real estate agents, subcontractors, etc.), not
exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet each, unless
legally required by government contracts to be larger.
No sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in overall height
end shall be located no closer than ten (10} feet to
~. any property line. Such signs shall be removed upon
the granting of occupancy by the City. For all other
projects, a total of two (2) signs per development site
may be installed with a maximum 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.
4. Future Tenant Identification Siqn: Future tenant
identification signs may be placed on vacant or develop-
ing property to advertise the future use of an approved
project and where information regarding the property
may be obtained. Such signs shall be limited to one
(1) per fronting street, a maximum of ninety-six
square feet in area and twelve (12) feet in overall
height each. Further, such signs shall be placed no
closer than ten (10) feet to any property line. Any
such sign shall ha removed upon finmlization of build-
ing permits. Where a project has in excess of 600
lineal feet of frontage, one additional sign for each
600 lineal feet is permitted.
5. Interior signs within a structure or building when not
visible or readable, nor intended to be read from
off-site or from outside of the structure or building.
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Page 28 community historical resources, installed by
City-recognized historical society or civic organiza-
t~ono
7. Convenience siqns and secondary directional signs not
exceeding four (4) square feet in area.
8. Residential bulldinq identification siqns used to
identify individual residences and not exceeding four
(4) square feet in area.
9. One name plate per parcel not exceeding four (4) square
feet in area for single family residential uses and
agricultural uses.
10. Official and legal notices issued by any court, public
body, person or officer or in furtherance of any non-
Judicial process permitted by state or local law.
11. Signs providing direction o_Er warninq, and information-
al signs or structures required or authorized by law or
by Federal, State, County or City authority.
12. ~nsin le official flag of the United States of America
tF~o (2) flags of either the State of California,
or other state of the United States, counties, munici-
palities or official flags for nations, and flags of
internationally or nationally reco~nized organizations2
or the company flag. Flags shall be a maximum of ff
(S) feet by sight (8) feet unless otherwise specifics
ly approved on a Site Plan.
13. Signs o_~ public utility companies, indicating danger or
which serve to aid public safety, or which show loca-
tions of underground facilities or public telephones.
Safety signs on construction sites.
'No Tres~assinq't 'No Parking,e and similar warning
signs not exceeding four (4) square feet.
pO ca su v 2 on, nc u ng u no m
buses and taxicabs.
17. Signs on licensed commercial vehicles provided such
vehic e~'are or
1 not used intended for use as portable
signs or assay be prohibit~d in Chapter
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B. Prohibited Signs Ordinance N0. 2440
Page 29
All signs not expressly permitted are prohibited in all
zones, including but not limited to, the following:
1. Roof signs.
2. Flashing signs.
3. Animated signs.
4. Revolving or rotating signs.
5. Vehicle signs (when parked or stored on property to
identify a business 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 constructed on a utility pole,
traffic device, traffic sign, warning sign, or so as to
impede access to any public improvement, or to obstruct
the visibility of any such signs except as may be
permitted in Section XI.1.A.4 of this chapter.
9. Signs located on public property except as may be
permitted by Section XI.1.A.4 of this chapter or ~hose
required by a governmental agency.
10. Signs within the public right-of-way prohibited by the
Streets and Highways Code (Sac. 101 at. esq. and Sac.
1460 at. esq.), the Vehicle Code (Sac. 21400 at. seq.)
and the Public Utilities Code (Sac. 7538 at. seq.}.
11. 'Signs blocking doors or fire escapes.
Outside light bulb strings and exposed neon tubing
outside of buildings (except for temporary uses such as
Chris~m~s tree lots, carnivals and other similar events
with prior approval of the City).
Banners, flags, pennants and balloons (except for
special events as provided for in Section XI.2.A.3 of
this chapter}.
14. Inflatable advertising devices of a temporary nature
including hot air halloons (except for special events
as provided in this chapter).
15. Advertising structures (except as otherwise permitted
in this chapter).
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Page 30 16, The use of decals, stick-on or transfer letters,
tape on the walls or parapets of buildings, fences,
walls or other structures.
17. Readerhoard/changeable copy signs, either electric or
nonelectric, except as permitted in this chapter.
18. 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 directional signs installed on
private property to control on-site traffic.
C. Signs Relating to Xnoperative Activities
Signs pertaining to activities or businesses which are no
longer in operation, except for temporary closures for
repairs, alterations.or similar situations, shall be removed
from the premises or the sign copy 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 local ordinances.
D. Reformslant, Legal Pro~e~uress~aPenaltles
Enforcement, legal procedures and penalties shall be in
accordance with the enforcement procedures established ~--
the Municipal Code. Unauthorized illegal signs may
abated by the City in accordance with local ordinance. i~
said sign is stored by the City, the owner may recover said
sign upon payment to the City of any storage and/or removal
charges incurred by the City. The minimum 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 immediate threat to the public
health and safety, laid sign shall be Immediately end
summarily removed with the cost of said removal charged to
the property owner in accordance with local ordinances.
1. Construction: Every sign and all parts, portions and
~hall be manufactured, assembled and erected
in compliance with all applicable State, Federal and
City regulations and the Uniform Building Code.
2. Maintenance= Every sign an~ all ports, portions and
materials shall be maintained end kept in proper
repair. The display surface of all signs shall be kept
clean, neatly painted and free from rust and
corrosion. Any cracked or broken surfaces, or
Halfunctioning or d'm'ged portions of a sign shall be
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repaired or replaced within thirty (30) calend~ a~
following notification of the business by the ~ity.
Noncompliance with such a request will constitute a
nuisance and will be abeted. Any maintenance, except a
change of copy, which does not involve structural
changes, is permitted.
XI,2 EIG~RBGDTATI~S
Sign permits may be issued for signs included under this section
provided the signs are in compliance with all other applicable
laws and ordinances.
A. Signs Permitted in/my Lami 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 below:
1. Convenience Siqns: On-site signs no greater than six
(6) square feet necessary for public convenience or
safety may be epproved by the Director of Planning or
his destense. Signs containing information such as
"entrance", or ~extt", or dtrectional arrows shall be
designed to be viewed from on-site or from an area
adjacent to the site by pedestrians or motorists.
Signs that convey advertising or products shall not be
considered convenience signs.
2. Special Event Sins: Special event signs may be
approved for a ~ of
lmited
period of time as a means
publicizing special events such as Christmas tree lots,
parades, rodeos and fairs that are to take place within
Rancho del Ray SPA III.
a. Community Special Events such as · rodeo or
community fair may be permitted the following
signage:
(1) NO more than four (4) off-site signs up to
thirty-two (32) square feet end eight
feet in height to publicize the event.
(2) Temporary advertising signs consistent with
the requirements set forth in Chapter
XI,1,A,2,
3. On-Site Subdivision Signs:
a. One (1) temporary, on-site subdivision sign not to
exceed 64 square feet total area for two (2) sides
or 32 square feet for one (1) aide end total over-
ell height of twelve (12) feet may be permitted on
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Page 32 . Xelati~nshiptoOther Signs
Where there is more than one (1) freestanding sign located
upon & lot, all such signs shall have designs which are
complementary to each other by either similar treatment or
incorporation of one (1) or more of the following five (5)
design elements=
1. Type of construction ~aterials (such as cabinet, sign
copy, supports).
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.
5. Shape of entire sign and its several components.
C. Landscaping
Each freestanding sign shall be located in a landscaped area
which is of a shape, design and size (equal to at least the
maximum allowable sign area) that will provide a compatible
setting and ground definition to the sign. The landscaped
area shall be maintained in a neat, healthy and thriving
condition.
D. IlltminationandMotion
Signs shall be stationary structures (in all components) and
illumination, if any, shall be maintained by artificial
light which is stationary and constant in intensity and
color at all times (non-flashing).
B. 8~gnCopy
The name of the business, use, service and/or identifying
logo shall be the dominant message on the sign. Inclusion
of advertising Xnfornation is prohibited.
F. blatice~hlptoStreets
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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d. Maximum Height: Wall or building mounteaigel~s
shall not extend beyond the building roofline~
freestanding signs shall not exceed six (6) feet
from finished grade.
e. Other Standards: Wall or building mounted signs
can include the name and address of the
institution only. Frees~anding signs may also
incorporate electric or nonelectric changeable
copy for events and announcements.
2. Neighborhood Identification: For neighborhood and
project entrances and amenitles (e.g., neighborhood
perkY, the following apply:
a. Type: May be freestanding, wall or building
mounted.
b. Maximum Nnmher: One (1) per neighborhood/project
entrance or amenity with a maximum of two (2).
c, Maximum Sign Area: 36 square feet,
d. Maximum Height: Six (6) feet for wall or building
mounted signs~ four (4) feet for freestanding
signs.
e. Other Standards: Copy shall be limited to name
- and address of development or facility.
XI.3 DBSI~Q STANDARDS
Each sign shall be designed with the intent and purpose of
complementing the architectural style of the main building or
buildings, or type of business on the site. To the extent
possible, signs located on commercial sites, but in a pre-
dominantly residential area, shall take compatibility with the
residential area into consideration.
a. RelmtionshiptoBuildings
Signs located upon · lot wi~h only one main building housing
the use which the sign identifies, shall be designed to be
compatible with the predominant visual elements of the
building, such ms construction materials, color or other
design materials.
The Director of Planning may condition approval of any sign
tO require such visual elements to be incorporated into the
design of the sign where such element(s) is necessary/to
achieve · significant visual relationship between the sign
and building or buildings,
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Page 34 remove the sign. & copy of said consent shall ~
filed with the Department of Planning prior to
acceptance of n sign permit application.
f. A kiosk location plan shell be prepared showing
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 de1 Ray SPA III shall not be changed
to another subdivision without prior approval of
the Director of Planning.
h. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers,
devices, display boards, or appurtenances added to
the sign as originally approved. Further, no
other directlone1 signing may be used as posters,
portable signs, vehicle signs, trailer signs or
temporary subdivision (bootleg) signs.
i. All off-site subdivision signs not conforming to
this ordinance shall be deemed a public nuisance
and removed.
J. A three hundred dollar ($300.00) cash deposit
shall be placed with the City to ensure compliance
with this chapter. Any sign placed contrar7 to
the provisions of this chapter maybe removed ~-
the City and the cost of removal shall be deduc
from said deposit. Additional costs incurred Dy
the City resulting from the removal of illegal
signs shall be charged 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 o~curs first.
Extensions of twelve (12) months may be approved
by the Director of Planning.
B. Signs PeraittedinBesidential Districts
1. Institutional Siqns: For private schools, churches,
day care centers and other similar uses.
a. Type= May be freestanding, wall or building
mounted.
b. Number= One (1) per street frontage with a
maximum total of two (2).
c. Maximum Sign Area= Wall or building mounted sign,
20 square feet~ freestanding sign, 24 square feet
for identification, 36 square feet with changeable
copy.
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each Circulation Element street frontageP~e~e
property being subdivided, not to exceed two {2)
such signs for all phases of any subdivision~
otherwise, a maximum of one (3} sign is permitted.
b. Such sign shall be for the identification of a
subdivision, price inform~tion and the developer's
name, address and telephone number.
c. Such signs shall be removed within ten
calendar days from the date of the final sale of
the land and/or residences or within twenty-four
(24) months, whichever comes 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 ($300.00)
per sign shall be deposited with the sign applica-
tion to ensure compliance 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, the cost of removal shall be deducted from
the deposit.
4. Off-Site Subdivision Directional Siqn:
a. A maximum of four (4) signs may be used to lead
customers to the site.
b. Signs shall be made of panels which shall he no
longer than seventy-two (72} inches by twelve
inches each and shall be grouped on a single,
double or four-sided sign kiosk. Such structure
shall contain 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 fro~ an existing approved sign
site. Further, each sign may only contain the
name of the planned community, subdivision,
developer or development logo end a directional
arrow.
d. The placement of each sign structure and its copy
ehaI1 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 noncompliance, to enter said property end
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C!!AFTBR XlI: PARKING
XII.0 P~3RPOSE
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
minimum necessary for such uses permitted by the respective
zone.
The intent of these regulations is to provide properly designed
parking areas with sufficient capacity and adequate circulation
to minimize traffic congestion and promote public safety. It
shall be the responsibility of the developor, owner, or operator
of the specific use to provide and maintain adequate off-street
parking.
Xll.1 ~snasa,.AL PROVISIOHS
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 an existing building or ~
or a change of occupancy or manner of operation that wou_u
increase the number of parking spaces required, the
additional parking spaces shall be required only for the
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 for any development shall be
located on the same site or, if an irrevocable 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, l~ading, or unloading facilities.
D. The requirements of this ordinance shall apply to temporary
as well as permanent uses,
E. All required off-street parking spaces shall be designed,
located, constructed 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 next higher whole n-m~er.
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G. The parking re~uirement for uses not specifically 11~88 A~
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 situations where a combination o~ uses are developed on a
site, parking shall be provided for each of the uses
according to the schedule given in this section.
I. A maximum of 25 parcent (1/4) of the parking spaces required
on any site may be provided as "compact** spaces for non-
residential uses, subject to approval of the Design Review
Committee.
J. Parking provided in garages or carports shall be included in
on-site parking calculations for oonformance with City
policy/standards.
XXl.2 ~'~"'~"~'2 OF OFF-2TREET PA~ING BEQUIPaME~TS
USE MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED
Po~llc ~ ~eml-Pu.bltc
Uses
1. Day nurseries, I space/staff member plus 1/space/
day care schools 5 children or I space/10 children
if adequate drop-off facilities
are provided. Drop-off facilities
must be designed to accommodate a
continuous flow of passenger vehic-
les safely loading and unloading
children. The adequacy of
drop-off facilities shall be
determined by the Director of
Planning.
2. Convalescent and/ I space/3 beds.
or nursing homes
3. Churches, convents, 1 space/3.5 seats within the main
monasteries, other auditorium or 1 space/45 square
religions instit- feet of gross floor area within
utions~ and other the main auditorium where there
spaces of public are no fixed seats.
assembly
4. Public Utilities To be determined by the Director
Of Planning.
6. Parks (public To be determined by the Dlrector
or private) of Planning
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USE MINI~ OFF-S~ET P~KING ~QUI~D
B. Slngle P~ly braids-
tlml m~ MultIple
F~ly Resld~tlal
3. aS, RP DIstricts 2 garage spaces ~r unit
+3 guest space
2. RC District 3.5 s~ces ~r 3 ~ unit
2.0 S~ces ~r 2 ~ unite
2.5 s~ces ~r 3+ ~ unit
3. RSP Dlstrlct As required for uses approved in
Precise Plan
May be combination of on- and off-street ~rklng on
private streets only.
C. ~1~ Perklng R~l~ts
Handicapped parklng requirements are established by ~he
State of California. The parking standards contained in
this section are Identical to those established by the
State. ~y future change in the State handlcap~d park~
standards shall pre~pt the re~tr~ents of this section.
Handicapped parking =or residential uses shall be
provided at the rate of one s~ce for each dwelllng
unit that ls designed for occu~ncy by the handlcap~d.
2. Handicapped parking s~ces shall ~ provlded for all
uses other than rest~enttal at the following rate=
USE MINI~ OFF-S~ P~ING ~QUI~D
N-m~r of Aut~obtle N-m~r of hn~lcep~d
SMces Provld~ S~ces Re~tr~
~ - 40 3
43 - 80 2
83 - ~20 3
323 - 360 4
36~ - 300 5
303 - 400 6
403 - S00 7
~er 500 7 · 3 for each 200
e~ttloM1 aut~obtle
s~ees provt~e~
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3. Handicapped parking spaces required by this section
shall count toward fulfilling standard automobile
parking requirements.
Do Bi~4rcle Pmrkingiequiresents
The matrix below contains minimum bicycle parking
requirements. Only those uses identified in the matrix are
required to install bicycle parking. Bicycle parking
facilities shall be stationary storage racks or devices
designed to secure the frame and wheel of the bicycle.
USE MINIMUM BICYCLING PARKING REQUIRED
1. Public and Semi- 4 spaces
Public uses
111.3 PROPERTY DB'VXLOP!~NTSTANDARDS
The following property development standards shall apply to all
parking areas required by the Planned Community District
Regulations.
A. GeneralRequirements
The following are minimums unless otherwise stated:
1. Residential - Automobile Parking
a. Covered (garage or carport) 10' x 20' each space
b. Uncovered 9' x 18.5 each space
co On-street~
-Space adjacent to driveway or
street corner 18.5 ft curb length
-Other spaces 23.0 ft curb length
2. All others shall use Parking Table, on the following
3o Bic-Jcle parking space: 2' · 6~
4. Automobile, handicapped 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 currant City standards.
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5, Striping and identification Page 41
a. Automobile: A11 perking staZZs shaZZ be clearZy
outlined with painted lines on the surface of the
perking facility.
b. Handicapped: All handicapped spaces shall be
striped and marked according to applicable State
standards.
c. Bicycle: All bicycle spaces shall be clearly
identified.
B. Special Requiresants
1. Any unused space resulting from the design of the
parking area shall be used for landscaping purposes.
2. All landscaped islands in parking lots shall have a
minimum inside dimension of four (4) feet and shall
contain a twelve (12) inch wide walk adjacent to any
parking stall and be separated from vehicular areas by
six (6) inch high and six (6) inch wide concrete
curbing.
3. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated automatically
and kept in a healthy and thriving condition free from
weeds, debris and trash.
4. All parking facilities shall have lighting in accord-
ance with current City standards. Lighting shall be
designed and installed so as to confine direct lllomina-
tion to the site. Parking lot lights shall have a
maximum height of eighteen (18) feet from the finished
grade of the perking surface and shall be directed away
from property lines.
5. All perking facilities shall be graded and drained so
as to provide for the disposal of all surface water
which may accumulate on the site.
6. In residential districts, the perking of motorized and
non-motorized vehicles shall be subject to the
following requirements:
a. No motorized or non-motorized vehicle shall be
perked, stored or 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 aust be for the personal use
of the resident.
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a. ~a~ntmnm-~
All ~rk~ng facilities required by th~s ordinance shall be
maintained ~n g~ operating condition for the ~uration of
the use requiring such facilities.. Such facilities shall be
used exclusively for the ~rk~ng of vehicles. The parking
facil~t~es shall not be used for the storage of merchandise,
or for the storage or repair of vehicles or equipment.
Parking facll~ties shall not be used for the sale of
merchandise except on a tem~rary basis pursuant to Section
X.~ (T~porary Uses).
All garages and ~arports utilized to meet the parking
standards for resi~ential dis~ricts shall ~ ~intained to
provide accessib~l~ty for parking pur~ses.
B.
BandScapped, bicycle and carpool parking areas, when
required, shall be located w~thin close proximity to the
entrance to the facllit~.
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CHAPTER XIII: AINflNISTRATION
XllI.0 PURPOSE
The Land Use District Map and these Planned Community District
Regulations shall be administered as provided for herein.
XIlI. 1 STANDARD PRCx~d~ORES
A, General
The Administrative Procedures, Conditional Uses, and
Variances, Chapter 39.14 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code,
shall be utilized as applicable to the administration of the
Rancho del Ray SPA III.
B, 2ectional Planntng &r~as (SPA)
The administration of the SPA Plan shall be as provided for
in Section 19.48.090 through Section ~9.48.~30, inclusive,
of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, except that the Director
of Planning may accept less detail or require additional
detail to suit the scope of the SPA.
III1.2
A. Purpose
Certain uses may vary greatly in their effect depending on
the scope, location or exact circumstances. In order to
avoid the permitting of these uses without any formal
review, and to relieve the Planning Commission and City
Council of formally reviewing uses which have insignificant
or compatible effects, an Administrative Review procedure is
established.
B. Application
Administrativm Review is applicable to uses identified on
the Permitted Uses matrix herein by the s~mbol
Co Procedures
The procedures shall ha as specified in Section 19.14.030,
Zoning Administration - Actions Authorized without Public
Nearing, in the Chula Vista Municipal Code, except that in
addition, the Zoning Administrator (Director of Planning)
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.
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If the Zoning administrator makes this determination, tl.
Page 44 the applicant shall be required to comply with the
Conditional Use Permit procedures as specified in Sections
19.14,060 through 19.~4.~0 inclusive, of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code.
llll.3 SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTO]U%L aPPROVAL
&. Purpose
The purpose of site plan and architectural approval is to
review proposed projects to determine compliance with the
provisions of these regulations and to promote orderly and
harmonious development with good design character.
B. Application
This approval process is applicable to projects within all
districts except the RS district, where the Tentative Tract
Nap approval process may be used. Single family detached
units on lots exceeding 5,000 square feet may use the
Tentative Tract Nap to satisfy the Site Plan Review
requirement. Commercial and industrial projects shall be
reviewed by the Design Review Committee as specified in
Section 19.14.579 of the Chula Vista Nuntcipal Code
C. Procedures
The procedures shall be as specified in Section 19.14.~
through Section 19.14,480 inclusive, of the Chula Vis~n
Municipal Code.
1II1.4
In the event that these regulations do not address any partic-
ular matter relevant to the proper development and use of proper-
ty within Rancho del Rey SPA III, the provisions of Title 19 of
the Chula Vista Municipal Code shall apply.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 12th day of March, 1991, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Moore, Nader, Rindone
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Malcolm
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
oore
Mayor, Pro-Tempore
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2440 had its first reading on
March 5, 1991, and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of
said City Council held on the 12th day of March, 1991.
Executed this 12th day of March, 1991.
Beverly A[ Authelet, City Clerk