HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1992-2532 ORDINANCE NO. 2532
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADOPTING, ON CONDITIONS, THE BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN,
RECERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON
THE MIDBAYFRONT LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM RESUBMITTAL NO. 8
AMENDMENT (EIR 89-08) AND ADDENDUM THERETO, AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH REGARD THERETO, RE-ADOPTING THE
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM AND STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the Midbayfront Land, as the term is used herein, shall refer to
the shaded area of land as shown on the attached Exhibit C; and,
WHEREAS, the owner of the Midbayfront Land has applied to the City for
various entitlements described herein; and,
WHEREAS, on February 4, 1992, the Chula Vista City Council adopted
Resolution No. 16467, which approved the Midbayfront Conceptual Development Plan
(Subcommittee Alternative) with modifications made by the Council ("Council
Alternative") which operated as direction to staff to process and return to
Council for approval of an LCP Resubmittal for the territory of the Midbayfront,
a Redevelopment Plan Amendment and a General Plan Amendment that provides a plan
for the development of the Midbayfront consistent with the Midbayfront LCP
Conceptual Development Plan (Subcommittee Alternative), with certain designated
changes, conditions, information and additional processing direction contained
therein and incorporated herein by reference; and,
WHEREAS, the implementation of Resolution No. 16467 and the Midbayfront
Conceptual Development Plan (Subcommittee Alternative), with modifications, will
require, among other things,
(1) General Plan Amendment
the approval of a General Plan Amendment amending the General Plan
Land Use Element, Land Use and Circulation Diagram, Parks and
Recreation Element, Bayfront Area Plan, all of which is more
particularly articulated in Resolution No. 16838 under the Section
entitled "General Plan Amendment" ("Midbayfront GPA"); and,
(2) Local Costal Program Resubmittal No. 8
the approval of Local Coastal Program Resubmittal No. 8 ("LCPR No.
8"), consisting of
(A) a land use plan (considered a "specific plan" in the syntax of
the Chapter 19.07 of the Municipal code) which is more
particularly articulated in that document accompanying the
October 13, 1992 Council Agenda Bill entitled "Chula Vista
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Local Coastal Program-Land Use Plan-Draft-September 23, 1992
(Planning Commission Recommendation)" ("Midbayfront Land Use
Plan" or alternatively ("Midbayfront LUP"); and,
{B) a specific plan (Implementation Plan) {considered "plan
effectuation standards incorporated within the text of an
individual specific plan" or a "zoning" in the syntax of
Section 19.07,030), which is more particularly articulated in
that document accompanying the October 13, 1992 Council Agenda
Bill entitled "Chula Vista Local Coastal Program
Implementation Plan-Bayfront Specific Plan-Draft-September 23,
1992 (Planning Commission Recommendation)" {"Midbayfront
Specific Plan" or alternatively {"Midbayfront SP"); and,
WHEREAS, the approval of the Midbayfront SP is, for the purposes of this
ordinance, considered the "CEQA Project"; and,
WHEREAS, concurrent with the first reading of this Ordinance, the City
Council has adopted Resolution No. 16838 adopting and approving the General Plan
Amendment and the LCPR No. 8; and,
WHEREAS, that portion of the LCPR No. 8 constituting the Midbayfront SP is
required to be adopted by ordinance inasmuch as it constitutes, under the
ordinances of the City of Chula Vista, a zoning activity; and,
WHEREAS, the Final Environmental Impact Report, Midbayfront Local Coastal
Program Resubmittal No. 8 Amendment (EIR-89-08}, dated July 1991 ("FEIR"),
consisting of:
A. Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR-89-08) SCH# 89062807, dated July
1991, which contains: 1} Volume I - Comments and Responses of Draft and
Recirculated EIR, Summary of new project information, and analysis of two
new alternatives; 2) Volume II - text changes to the Draft and
Recirculated EIR, and re-analysis incorporating new project information;
and, 3} one Addendum; and,
B. Appendices (A through H) to Environmental Impact Report dated April, 1991
was the FEIR for the Council Alternative, and is also the FEIR for this
CEQA Project; and,
WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution No. 16467, the Council declared that
the FEIR was reviewed, analyzed, and considered by the City Council of the City
of Chula Vista; that the FEIR reflects the independent judgement of the City of
Chula Vista City Council; and by their adoption of Resolution No. 16466, adopted
January 14, 1992, certified that the FEIR was completed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and all applicable guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 16467 describes the history of the preparation of
the FEIR which is incorporated herein by reference; and,
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WHEREAS, the FEIR identified certain significant and potentially
significant adverse effects on the environment caused by the Council Alternative;
and,
WHEREAS, at a public hearing on February 4, 1992, the City Council adopted
all feasible mitigation measures or feasible project alternatives that can
substantially lessen or avoid any significant environmental effects; and,
WHEREAS, at a public hearing on February4, 1992, the City Council declared
that, despite the occurrence of certain significant and potentially significant
effects that cannot be substantially lessened or avoided through the adoption of
feasible mitigation measures or feasible alternatives, there exist certain
overriding economic, social, and other considerations for approving the Project
that the City Council believes justify the occurrence of those impacts; and,
WHEREAS, at their meeting of September 23, 1992 the Chula Vista Planning
Commission voted to recommend to the City Council to certify the Final EIR (EIR
89-08) and Addendum thereto; to amend the General Plan and adopt the LCP
Resubmittal No. 8 Amendment and adopt the Midbayfront SP, if it is presented to
the City Council in conjunction with an economic feasibility analysis by
Williams-Kuebelbeck & Associates, Inc., or some other competent economist,
evaluating the economic feasibility of the Project.
WHEREAS, the CEQA Project is in all respects and concerns substantially
identical with, and does not substantially vary from, the Council Alternative
approved on February 4, 1992; and,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES HEREBY
CERTIFY, FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE, ORDER AND ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
CEQA Certification
Section 1. FEIR Adequately Addresses the CEQA Project.
The City Council finds that the FEIR was written specifically to
address the CEQA Project.
Section 2. Certification: Compliance with CEQA and Final EIR Reviewed and
Considered.
The City Council, as the lead agency, again certifies that the
FEIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA; and has been
presented to the City Council, and the City Council has reviewed,
analyzed and considered the information contained in the FEIR
prior to approving the Project.
Section 3. Independent Judgement of City Council.
The City Council finds that the FEIR reflects the independent
judgement of the City of Chula Vista City Council.
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Condi ti ons of Enti tl ements
Section 4. Conditions of Entitlements; Effective Date.
Upon the occurrence of, and not sooner than, all of the following
conditions ("Conditions of Entitlements"), which shall be deemed
to have been satisfied only at such time as the City Council
certifies in writing to their compliance, reasonably determined:
A. A development agreement in a form satisfactory to the City
has been irrevocably tendered to, and accepted by, the City
by the owner or owners of the Midbayfront Land that
provides, at a minimum, for the following:
a. Commits the Developer and secures the City that the
Midbayfront Land will be fully improved in the
manner specified by the LCPR No. 8 and specifically
containing the Visitor Commercial, Cultural Arts
Facility, Park, Lagoon, and Tennis Courts all in the
manner therein speci fied as amended by the
conditions of Resolution No. 16838 and this
Ordinance.
b. Commits the Developer and secures the City that all
mitigation measures approved and adopted by the City
for the CEQA Project have been or will be satisfied.
B. Phasing of Residential.
Phasing of residential shall occur in compliance with the
requirement of Chapter VII of the Bayfront SP, Section
B.2.b.6.
C. Phasing in relation to Cultural Facility.
No building permits may be applied for or issued as to any
residential or commercial improvements within the
Midbayfront Land until the City Council has approved an
implementation plan assuring the City of the financing,
design and construction of the Cultural Arts Facility.
C. Phasing in relation to Nature Interpretative Center.
No building permits may be applied for or issued as to any
residential or commercial improvements within the
Midbayfront Land until the City Council has approved an
implementation plan assuring the City of the financing of
the maintenance, improvement and continued operations of
the Nature Interpretative Center. .
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D. Phasing for other Public Benefits omitted.
E. An indemnity agreement in a form satisfactory to the City
has been irrevocably tendered to, and accepted by, the City
by the owner of owners of the Midbayfront Land that
provides for the complete indemnification and, at the
City's option, legal defense or payment of legal fees
incurred, resulting from any and all actions taken by the
City in connection with providing environmental review and
approving the Project; and,
F. Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land to the City for use
as a park in the same or greater size and in the
approximate configuration of the park shown on the
Midbayfront LUP herein approved.
G. Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of land to the City for use
as a cultural facility in the same or greater size and in
the approximate configuration of the "cultural arts
facility" shown on the Midbayfront LUP herein approved.
H. All mitigation measures found by the City to be feasible
shall be implemented, or assurances satisfactory to the
City shall have been given that all such mitigation
measures will be implemented prior to the issuance of
building permits for any improvements on the project.
I. The owner of the Midbayfront Land performs all acts
necessary on said owners part to cause the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, attached to Resolution
No. 16838 as Exhibit F, to be instituted, maintained and
implemented according to its terms.
the Midbayfront Specific Plan herein approved and adopted shall
be deemed to be effective and shall thereupon constitute the
zoning for the Bayfront pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
19.07 as "plan effectuation standards incorporated within the
text of an individual specific plan, under the authority of
Section 19.07.030 {A}; unless such conditions occur and are
deemed by the City Council in writing to have occurred within 10
years from the date of adoption of this Ordinance, unless
extended, this Ordinance may, at the option and full and
unfettered discretion of the City Council, be revoked without
compensation and be deemed to be of no force and effect a__b
initio, except as to those improvements which are constructed in
a manner consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, and
the approved and certified LCPR No. 8, as same may, from time to
time be amended by the Council.
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Conditional Entitlemerits
Section 5. Midbayfront Specific Plan.
Upon the occurrence of the Conditions of Entitlements, and
subject to Coastal Commission certification of this Ordinance,
the Midbayfront Specific Plan shall be as set forth on the
attached Exhibit G as the Specific Plan for the Bayfront Area,
under the authority of Chapter 19.07 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code.
Section 6. Coastal Commission Policies Satisfied.
The City Council finds that the policies of the California
Coastal Act are satisfied by the proposed Midbayfront SP in the
manner articulated ill City Council Resolution No. 16838, in the
section therein entitled "Coastal Commission Policies Satisfied",
which section is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 7. CEQA Findings, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and Statement of
Overriding Considerations.
A. Adoption of Findings.
The City Council does hereby approve and incorporate as if
set forth full herein, and make each and everyone of the
CEQA Findings attached to Resolution No. 16838 as Exhibit E
("Findings").
B. Certain Mitigation Measures Feasible and Adopted.
Included in said Findings is the findings by the Council
that, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081 and
CEQA Guidelines Section 15091, the mitigation measures
described in the Findings are feasible and have or will
become binding upon the appropriate entity such as the
Applicant, the City, or other special districts, which has
to implement these specific mitigation measures.
C. Infeasibility of Mitigation Measures and Alternatives.
As further set forth in the Findings, the City Council
finds that the certain proposed mitigation measures
identified therein as infeasible are in fact infeasible,
and none of the proposed Project alternatives set forth in
the Final EIR feasibly substantially lessen or avoid the
potentially significant effects that will not be
substantially lessened or avoided by adoption of all
feasible mitigation measures.
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D. Adoption of Mitilga~t~n Monitoring Program.
As required by the Public Resources Code Section 21081.6,
the City Council hereb adopts the Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program ~'Program"}, attached to Resolution
No. 16838 as Exhibit F, incorporated by reference as set
forth in full. The City Council finds the Program is
designed to ensure that, during the project implementation
and operation, the Applicant and other responsible parties
implement the project components and comply with the
feasible mitigation measures identified in the Findings and
in the Program.
E. Statement of Overriding Considerations.
Even after the adoption of all feasible mitigation
measures, certain significant environmental effects caused
by the project will remain. Therefore, the City Council of
the City of Chula Vista issues, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15093 as set forth, attached to Resolution No.
16838 as Exhibit E, Findings, commencing at page 72
thereof, a Statement of Overriding Considerations
identifying the specific economic, social, and other
considerations that render the unavoidable significant
adverse environmental effects still significant, but
acceptable.
Section 8. Submission to Commission.
A. The City Council hereby certifies, after a duly called and
duly noticed public hearing, that the Midbayfront SP, as an
intregal part of the LCPR No. 8, is intended to be carried
out in a manner fully in conformity with the California
Coastal Act of 1976.
B. The City Council finds that the Midbayfront SP, as an
intregal part of LCPR No. 8, complies with the guidelines
established by the Coastal Commission, and contains
materials sufficient for a thorough and complete review.
C. After a duly called and noticed public hearing, the City
does hereby submit the Midbayfront SP, as part of the LCPR
No. 8, to the Coastal Commission in a single phase, and
recommends that the Coastal Commission certify same.
D. The City Manager, or his designee, is directed to submit
this Ordinance and the Midbayfront SP, along with the LCRP
No. 8, to the Coastal Commission at his earliest possible
convenience.
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Section 9. Invalidity; Automatic revocation.
It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this
Ordinance is dependent upon the enforceability of each and every
term, provision and condition herein stated; and that in the
event that any one or more terms, provisions or conditions are
determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable, this ordinance shall be deemed to be
automatically revoked and of no force and effect ab initio.
Section 10. Repeal of Municipal Code Section 19.07.035.
Section 19.07.035 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read, word for word, as set forth in the attached
Exhibit G.
Section 11. Effective Date of Ordinance.
This ordinance shall take effect automatically upon Coastal
Commission approval pursuant to Coastal Commission Regulation
13551(b), but not sooner than 30 days after adoption hereof by
the City Council.
Presented by r~ t~~orm b
Chris Salomone Bruce M. Boogaard ~
Community Development Di rector City Attorney
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CHULA VISTA LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
-IMPL~ATION PLAN-
BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Adopted by the City of Chula Vista on
October 13, 1992 as Ordinance No. 2532
Certified by the California Coastal Commission on
,1992
EXHIBIT G
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tim Nader, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
David Malcolm
Leonard Moore
Jerry Rindone
Shirley Horton
PLANNING COMMISSION
Joe Casillas, Chairperson
Laveme Decker, Vice Chairperson
.loanne Cazson
Susan Fuller
Thomas Martin
John Ray
William C. Tuchscher II
CITY MANAGER
John Gross, City Manager
George Krempl. Deputy City Manager
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Chris Salomone, Director
CITY ATTORNEY
Bruce M Boogaard. Esq., City Attorney
MAJOR OWNERSHIP INTERESTS
Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E)
Rohr, lnc.
U.S Fish & Wildlife Service (USF&WS)
Chula Vista Investors (CVI)
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PROJECT CONSULTANTS
Chum Vista Local Coastal Program
PLANNERS
Cinti &Associates Gary P. Cinti
Jay Kniep
Midbavfront Project
ARCHITECTS
Jerde Partnership. Inc. Carl Worthington
Ralph Yanagawa
LEGAL COUNSEL
Peterson & Price Paul A. Peterson, Esq.
Matthew A. Peterson, Esq.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Wiremet. Yamads & Associates Joseph Y. Yamads
Pat Caughay
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
Keller Environmental Associates, lnc Christine Keller
A.D. Hinshaw Associates Philip Himhaw
David D. Smith and Associates David D Smith
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STATE ~nd FEDERAL AGENCIES
California Coastal Commission
3111 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200
San Diego, California 92108-1725
Attrition: Deborah L~, Assistant District Direnor
California I~partment of Fish & Game
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, California 942,~-2090
Attention: Pete Bontadelli, Director
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
2730 Loker Avenue West
Carlsbad, California 92008
Anention: Martin Kenny, Fish & Wildlife Biologist
U.S Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
300 N. Los Angeles Street
P.O. Box 2711
Los Angeles, California 90053-2325
Attention: John A Gill Chief
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CHULA VISTA BAYFP, ONT LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
-BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN-
TabLe of Contents
Pa~e
I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
A. Purpose ..................................... 1-1
B, Scope ..................................... I-I
C. Authority ..................................... I-1
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Zoning ................................. lld
B. Conflict, Interpretation. and Applicability of Provisions .............. 11-1
C. Plan Amendments ................................... lld
D. Incorporation by Reference ................................ II-I
E Issues Not Covered .............................. lI-I
Ill. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMllF PROCEDURES
A Purpose ......................... Ill-1
B, Definitions .............................. lll-I
C. Development Perran Conditions ................... III-3
D. Applicability ........................ 111-4
E De Minimus Development .......................... 1II-4
F Exemptions .......................... 111-5
G. Emergency Development Permit ........................ 1II-6
H. Notice of Appealable Developments .......................... 111-6
1. Public Hearing on Appealable Developments ...................... III-7
J. Notice of Local Government Action Where Hearing Continued .......... Ill-7
K. Notice of Non-Appealable Developments that Require a Public Hearing:
Conditional Uses .................................... III-8
L. Public Hearing on Non-Appealable Developments: Conditional Uses ...... Ili-8
M Notice of Non-Appealable Developments that Do Not Require a Public Hearing:
Permitted Uses ................................ 111-8
N. Determination of Applicable Notice and Hearing Procedures ........... I11-9
O. Finality of City Action ................................ 111-9
P. Final City Action - Notice .............................. 11I-9
Q Failure to Act - Notice ................................. 111-9
R. Local Government Action - Effective Date ...................... III-10
S. Exhaustion of Local Appeal ............................... lll-lO
T Appeal Fee ................................... 111-11
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Table of Contents (cont'd)
Pa~e
IV. LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
A, Purpose and Scope ..................................... IV-1
B. Commercial Land Use Districts ............................. IV-1
C. Industrial Land Use Districts ............................... IV-2
D. Public and Open Space Districts ............................. IV-3
E. Residential District ..................................... IV-4
F, Central Resort District .................................... IV-4
G Circulation and Other District .............................. IV-4
V. DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
A. Purpose and Scope .................................... V-1
B. Permitled Uses ................................ V-1
C Development Intensity .......................... V-I
D Height Regulations .......................... V-2
E. Sign Regulations ......................... V-4
F. Form and Appearance ........................ V-10
G Infrastructure ........................... V-I~,
H Parking Requirements .......................... V-18
l, Site Development Standards .......................... V-20
J Grading and Drainage .............................. V-21
V]. ENVIRON~IENTAL MANAGE.%IENT PROGRAM
A Purpose and Scope ........................... VI-1
B Resource Elements ............................... VI-i
C Environmental Management Requirements ....................... VI-I
D Midbayffont Subarea Requirements ......................... VI-1
Vll. SUBAREA SPECIFIC DEVELOP~!ENT STANDARDS
A Purpose and Scope .............................. Vll-1
B. Midbayfront Subarea ................................. VII-1
C, Industrial Subarea ................................... VII-18
D Inland Parcel Subarea .......................... VII-21
E Faivre Street Subarea ................................. VII-21
F Palomar/Bay BIrd. Subarea ................................ VII-21
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List of Exhibits
Pas~e
1. Regional Location ..................................... 1-1
2. Coastal Zone with Subareas ............................... 1-3
3. Land Use Districts .................................... IV-6
4. Building Heights .................................... V-3
5 Midbayfront Gateway Monumemation ........................ V-8
6. High Rise Building Wall Sign ............................ V-9
7. Form and Appearance .................................. V-11
8 Circulation Element ................................... V-16
9. Utility Systems .................................... V-17
10. Environmental Management Element ......................... V]-5
11. Buffer Zone Section ................................... VI-6
12 Conceptual "F&G" Street Marsh Restoration ................... Vt-l l
13 Central Resort District Concept ........................... VII-2
1~. Residential District Concept .............................. VII-I1
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I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
A. Purpose
The Chula Vista Local Coastal Program Implementation Program ('Bayfront Specific Plan") is
adopted to protect and promote the health, safety, morals, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity
and general welfare. It is intended to implement the Chula Vista General Plan and the Chula Vista
Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, which are also I~ing implemented by the Chula Vista
Redevelopmerit Plan.
B. Scope
The Chula Vista Local Coastal Program Implemen:~:~:n Program shall govern and regulate all
development within the Chula Vista Local Coastal P::,~gram boundary as depicted on Exhibit #2,
entitled Coastal Zone with Subareas, heroin.
C. Authority
The Chula Vista Bayfront Local Coastal Program Implementation Program is adopted pursuant to
Section 30500 (a) of the Public Resources Code, relating to the requirements of a City to implement
the provisions and policies of the California Coastal Act. This Implementation Program is further
adopted pursuant to Sections 65450 through 65507 of the Government Code of the state; and, Chula
Vista Municipal Code Title 19, Zoning, chapter 19.07, relating to Specific Plans.
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il. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Zoning
The Chula Vista Local Coastal Program Implementation Program is adopted as a Specific Plan by
ordinance, in accordance with Chapter 19.07, Specific Plans, of Title 19 - Zoning, of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code, and therefore serves as the zoning for all property within the scope of the
plan area.
B. Conflicts, Interpretation, and Applicability of Provisions
Whenever the provisions of this Specific Plan conflict with the provisions of the Chula Vista Zoning
provisions or whenever the provisions reflect on internal conflict, the following rules shall apply:
the Specific Plan provisions shall supersede those of the Zoning Ordinance and the subarea
provisions shall supersede area- wide provisions. In the event that a map specification or illusU'ation
is found to be infeasible, then the nearest to the original that is deemed feasible and practical shall
apply. In all cases, whenever provisions require interpretation, the Chula Vista Local Coastal
Program Land Use Plan shall provide clarification and amplification,
C. Plan Amendment
Amendments to this Specific Plan shall require an amendment to the Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance
and shall be subject to the applicable sections of the California Coastal Act relating to amendments
to Local Coastal Programs.
D. Incorporation by Reference
Whenever this Specific Plan refers to another Article, Section, or Subsection of the Chula Vista
Zoning Ordinance, Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, such reference shall be deemed
incorporated herein by reference. Such reference shall be to the Article, Section, or Subsection of
the Chula Vista Zoning Code in force as of the date of the adoption of this Implementation Program.
Subsequent amendments to the Chula Vista Zoning Code shall also be applicable, but only to the
extent that such amendment are not in conflict with the Chula Vista Local Coastal Program Land Use
Plan and Bayfront Specific Plan. A subsequent amendment to the Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance
which is in conflict with this Specific Plan shall not be applicable without an amendment to this Plan.
The applicability of provisions incorporated by reference may also be affected by Development
Agreements which may be entered into by the City and properly owners within the plan area.
E. Issues Not Covered
In the evem that an issue is not covered by any provisions or regulation provided for herein, then
the issue shall be governed by the applicable regulations of the Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance.
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IlL COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDU'RF~
A. Purposes
This part establishes the permit procedures for developments located in the coastal zone as defined
in Section 30150 of the Public Resources Code. This article is based on the Local Coastal Program
Implementation Regulations adopted by the California Coastal Commission pursuant to Public
Resources Code Sections 30333 and 30501, and as such shall constitute the procedural requirements
for review of developments in the coastal zone pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30600(d).
B. Definitions
1. "Aggrieved Person' means any person who, in person or through a representative, appeared
at a public hearing of the City in connection with the decision or action appealed, or who,
by other appropriate means prior to a hearing, informed the City of the nature of his
concerns, or who for good cause was unable to do either.
2. "Allowable Use" means any use allowed by right which does not require a public hearing or
any discretionary or non-discretionary permit of the approving authority.
3. "Appealable Development" means, in accordance with Public Resources Code Section
30603(a), any of the following:
a. Developments approved by the local government between the sea and the first public
road, or within 300 feet of the inland extem of any beach or of the mean high tide
line of the sea where there is no beach, whichever is the greater distance.
b. Developments approved by the local government, not included within paragraph (a)
above, located on tidelands, submerged lands, public trust lands, within 100 feet of
any weftand, estuary, stream or within 300 feet of the top of the seaward face of any
coastal bluff.
c. Any development which constitutes a major energy facility. The phrase "major
public works project or a major energy facility' as used in Public Resources Code
Section 30603(a)(5) or energy facility as defined by Public Resources Code Section
30107, with a value exceeding $100,000, as adjusted from the 1982 base year per the
Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index.
4. "Appellant" means any person who may file an appeal and includes an applicant, any
aggrieved person, or any two members of the Coastal Commission.
5. "Applicant" means the person, parmership, corporation, or state or local government agency
applying for a coastal development permit.
6. 'Approving Authori~' means the City officer, pining commission or council approving
a coastal development permit.
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7. 'Categorically excluded development" means a development (upon r~quest of the City, public
agency or other person) which the Coastal Commission has determined, pursuant to Section
30610(e) of the Public Resources Code, to have no potentiaJ for significant adverse
environmental effects and therefore has been issued an exclusion from the coastal
development permit requirements in accordance wiO~ the applicable regulations.
g. 'Coastal Cornmission" means the California Coastal Commission.
9. 'Coastal Development Permit" means a letter or certificate issued by the City in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter, after the applicant has submittal all necessary
supplementary documentation required to satisfy the conditions precedent in the-notice to
issue a coastal development permit.
10. "Conditional Use" means any use which requires a public hearing.
11. 'Development" means, on land, in or under water, the placement or erection of any solid
material or stractore; discharge or disposal of any dredged material or of any gaseous, liquid,
solid, or thermal waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining, or extraction of any materials;
change in the density or intensity of use of land, including, but not limited to, subdivision
pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Section 66410 of the Government
Code), and any other division of land, including lot splits, except where the land division is
brought about in connection with the purchase of such land by a public agency for public
recreational use; change in the intensity of use of water, or of access thereto; construction,
reconstruction, demolition, or alteration of the size of any structure, including any facility
of any private, public, or municipa[ utility; and the removal or harvesting of major vegetation
Other than for agricultural purposes, and help harvesting.
I2 "Structore", as used in this section, includes, but is not limited to, any building, road, pipe,
flume, conduit, siphon, aqueduct, telephone line, and electrica] power transmission and
distribution line.
13. "Development Permit Procedures" means access, open space, and conservation requirements.
14. "Emergency" means a sudden, unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action to prevent
or mitigate loss or damage to life, health, properly, or essential public services.
15. "Emergency Development" means work undertaken to resolve problems resulting from a
situation failing within the definition of "emergency."
16~ "Local Coastal Program" means the City 's land use plan, zoning ordinances, zoning maps,
and other implementing actions certified by the Coastal Commission as meeting the require-
ments of the California Coastal Act of 1976.
17. ' Notice to Issue Coastal Development Permit" means a letter or certificate issued by the City
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, approving a development subject to
fulfillment of conditions prior to issuance of a coastal development permit, but if such
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conditions are fulfilled, as being in conformance with and adequa~ to carry out the Local
Coastal Program.
18. 'Permitted Use' means any allowed by right which does not require a public hearing, but
does require a discretionary or non-discretionary permit (e,g., building permit) to be issued
by the approving authority.
19. "Other Permits and Approvals" means permits and approvals, other than a coastal
development permit required to be issued by the approving authority before a development
may proceed.
C. Development Permit Conditions
Wherever reservation of an interest in land for public access, open space, or conservation is required
by the LCP, it shait be a condition of the coastal development permit.
1. Legal Instruments Required
Prior to issuance of a coastal development permit where a public accessway, or open space
or conservation restriction on land is required by this Local Coastal Program, each applicant
shall record one of the following legal documents as specified in the conditions of approval:
a. Irrevocable Offer of Dedication.
The applicant shall submit a preliminary title repor~ and record an irrevocable offer
to dedicate the access, open space, or conservation easement or to convey such
interest in property in fee the accessway, as described in the permit conditions, free
of prior liens or encumbrances, except for tax liens. This offer can be accepted
within 21 years by a non-profit organization or governmend agency subject to
approval by the executive director of the Coastal Commission. Until this offer is
accepted or until the landowner allows, the public has no right to use the accessway,
provided that the landowner shall not interfere with established existing public use.
b. Outright Grant of Fee Interest or Easement.
If the project is important in and of itself for public access, open space, or
conservation needs, and the size and scope the proposed development is such that an
out-right conveyance interest is appropriate, or there is an accepting agenc~ approved
by the Executive Director of the Coastal Commission available to accept the easement
or fee interest, it can be required prior to issuance of the permit, Until such a grant
is accepted or until the land-owner allows, the public has no right to use
accessway, provided that the landowner shall not interfere with established existing
public use.
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2. Required Information
As a condition of the of a permit, title information and all necessary subordination
agreements shall be required. Title insurance may also be required when extensive interests
inland are being granted,
D. Applicability
Except as provided in Sections E and F, any person wishing to undertake a development in the
coastal zone shall obtain a coastal developrnem permit in accordance with the provisions of this
article, in addition to any other permit required by law. Development undertaken pursuant to a
coastal development permit shall conform to the plans, specifications, terms and conditions approved
in granting the permit. The procedures prescribed heroin may be used in conjunction with other
procedural requirements of the City, provided that the minimum requirements as specified heroin are
assured.
E. De Minimus Development
The Director of PIning may issue a written waiver from the coastal development permit
requirements of this article for any development that is de minimis. A proposed development is de
minimis if the Director of PIning determines, based on a review of an application for a coastal
developntent permit, that the development involves no potential for any adverse effect, either
individually or cumulatively, on coastal resources and that it will be consistent with all applicable
objectives, policies, and standards of the certified Local Coastal Program. The determination shall
be made in writing and based upon factual evidence.
1. De minimis waivers shall be permitted only in the non-appealable area of the City's coastal
development pertaining jurisdiction when no local public hearing is required,
2. The Director of Planning will consider the following types of projects for possible permit
waivers:
a. Projects which would have been placed on the consent calendar without special
conditions;
b. Projects fully consistent with the certified Local Coastal Program (LCP) and for
which all applicable policies of the LCP are objective in nature, such that staff does
not have to exercise its judgment as to satisfaction of subjective criteria;
c. Projects located in areas where similar projects have been approved as a routine
matter without conditions or opposition.
3. The following projects will not be considered for possible waivers:
a. Projects which involve questions as to conformity with the certified LCP, or which
may result in potential impacts on coastal resources and public access;
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b, Projects with known opposition or probable public controversy;
c. Projects which involve divisions of land including condominiums.
4. If, upon review of the coastal developn~nt pertall app]ication, the Director of Planning
determines that the development is de minimis, the applicant, shall post public notice of the
de minimis waiver on ',he property for at least seven calendar days prior to the final decision
granting the waiver, Notice of intent to issue a de minimis waiver shall also be made to the
Coastal Commission and to persons known to be interested in the proposed development in
the following manner:
Within ten (10) calendar days of accepting an application for a de minimis waiver or at least
seven (7) calendar days prior to the decision on the application, the Director of Pining shall
provide notice, by first class mail, of pending waiver of permit requirements, This notice
shall be provided to all persons who have requested to be on the mailing list for that
development project or site or for coastal decisions within the local jurisdiction, to all
property owners and residents within 100 feet of the perimeters of the parcel on which the
development is proposed, and to the Coastal Cornmission,
5. The notice shall contain the following information:
a, A description of the proposed project and location;
b. A statement that the development is within the coastal zone;
c The date of filing of the application and the name of the applicant;
d. The number assigned to the application;
e. The date of the hearing at which the waiver may become effective;
f. The general procedure concerning the submission of public comments either in
writing or orally prior to the decision;
g. A statemere that a public comment period of sufficient time to allow for the
submission of comments by mail will be held prior to the decision.
The Director of Planning shall report to the City Council at its next available public meeting
those projects for which waivers are proposed, with sufficient description to give notice of
the proposed development to the City Council. A list of waivers issued by the Director of
Planning shall be available for public inspection at the public counter of the Cosunity
Development Department and at the City Council meeting during which any waivers are
reported. A waiver shall not take effect until after the Planning Director makes his/her
report to the City Council. If one-third of the City Council (two members) so request, such
issuance shall not be effective and, instead, the application for a coastal development permit
shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this article.
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F. Exemptions
I. The following shall be considered exemptions:
a. Repair and maintenance activities which do not result in an addition to or enlargement
or expansion of the object of such activities, except ~ otherwise specified by the
Coastal Commission in Subchapter 7, Title 14, California Administrative Code, and
any amendments thereafter adopted.
b. Activities of public utilities as specified in the Repair, Maintenance and UtiliW
Hook-Up Exclusion adopted by the Coastal Commission on September 5,-1978.
c. Occupancy permits.
d. Improvements to single-family residences, except as otherwise specified by the
Coastal Commission in Subchapter 6, Title 14, California Administrative Code, and
any amendments thereafter adopted.
e Improvements to any structure other than a single-family residence or a public works
facility. except as otherwise specified by the Coastal Commission in Subchapter 7.5.
Title 14, California Administrative Code, and any amendments thereafter adopted.
2. Notice of Exempt Developmere shall be as follows:
A permit issued b) the Ci~' for a development which is exempt from the coastal development
permit requirements shah be exempt from the notice and hearing requirements of this atticle.
The City shall maintain a record for all permits issued for exempt developments which shall
be made available to t~e Coastal Commission or any interested person upon request. This
record may be in the form of any record of permits issued currently maintained by the City
provided that such record includes the applicant's name, the location of the project. and a
brief description of the project.
G. Emergenc) Development Permit
Application for and issuance of an Emergency Developmere Permit shall comply with requirements
set forth in AHicle 2. Sections 13329, 13329.1, 13329.2, 13329.3, and 13329.4 of the California
Administrative Code. An application and permit form prepared in compliance with said Article shall
be adopted by the City of Chula Vista
H. Notice of Appealable Developments
Within ten (10) calendar days of accepting an application for an appealable coastal development
permit or at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the first public hearing on a development proposal,
the CiPs' shall provide notice by first class mail of pending application for appealable development.
This notice shall be provided to each applicant, to all persons who have requested to be on the
mailing list for that development project or for coastal decisions within the City, to all property
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owners and residents within 100 feet of the perimeter of the parcel on which the development is
proposed, and to the Coastal Commission. The notice shall contain the following information:
1. a statement that the development is within the coastal zone;
2. the date of filing of the application and the name of the applicant;
3 the number assigned to the application;
4. a description of He development and its proposed location;
5. the date. time, and place at which the application will be heard by the local govemthg body
or hearing officer;
6. a brief description of the general procedure of local government concerning the conduct of
hearing and local actions: and
7. the system for local and Coastal Commission appeals, including any local fees required.
Costs of notice v, hich are not reimbursed to local governments through grants or SB90 reimburse-
ment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30353.
I. Public Hearing on Appealable Developments
At least one public hearing shall be held on application for an appealable development. thereby
affording any persons the opportunity to appear at the hearing and inform the City of the nature of
his or her concerns regarding the project, Such hearing shall occur no earlier than seven (7)
calendar days following the mailing of the notice required in Section H above and shall normally be
conducted by the Planning Director or his/her designee. The public hearing may be conducted in
accordance with existing local procedures or in any other manner reasonably calculated to give
interested persons. including the applicant, an opportunity to appear and present their viewpoints,
either orally or in writing.
The hearing officer's decision may be appealed to the City Council within 10 days following the
hearing officeUs decision. Said appeal shall be processed by the City Council in the same manner
as a public hearing on appealable development described herein. The fee for filing said appeal shall
be in accordance with Section T below
J. Notice of Local Government Action Where Bearing Continued
If a decision on a coastal development permit is continued by the City to a time which is neither (a)
previously stated in the notice provided pursuant to Section H above, nor eel announced at the
hearing as being continued to a time certain, the City shall provide notice of the fun.her hearings (or
action on the proposed development) in the same manner. and within the same time liraira, as
established in Section I above
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K. Notice of Non-Appealable Developments that Require a Public Hearing: Conditional
Uses
Notice of such developments shall be given at least ten (10) calendar days before a hearing in the
foliowing manner:
1. Notice in the manner prescribed in Section H above; or
2+ Notice as prescribed heroin:
a. If the mailer is heard by the planning commission, notice shall be published in a
newspaper of general circulation or (if there is none) posted in at least three public
places in the loca} jurisdiction;
b. Notice by first cIass mail to any person who has filed a written request therefor;
c, Notice by first class mail to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project:
d. Notice by first class mail to residents within 100 feet of the proposed project;
e. Nolice by ~irsl class mail to the Coastal Corrffnission; and
f The notice shall contain a statement that the proposed development is within the
coastal zone
L. Public Hearing on Non-Appealable Developments: Conditional Uses
At least one public hearing shall be held on each application for a non-appealable development
involving a conditional use. thereby affording any persons the opportunit~ to appear at the hearing
and inform the City. of the nature of his or her concerns regarding the project Such hearing shall
occur no earlier than ten (10) calendar days following the mailing of the notice required in Section
H above and shall be conducted in accordance with local procedures or in any other manner
reasonably calculated to give interested persons, incIuding the applicant, an opportunity to appear
and present their viewpoints, either oralb' or in writing
M. Notice of Non-Appealable Developments that Do Not Require a Public Hearing:
Permitted Uses
Notice of such developments shall be provided in the manner prescribed in Section F.2 above.
N. Determination of Applicable Notice and Hearing Procedures
The determination of whether a development is categorically excluded or appealable for purposes of
notice, hearing and appeals shall be made by the City at the time the application for development is
submitted This determination shall be made with reference to the certified Local Coastal Program,
including maps. categorical exclusions, land use designations, and zoning ordinances adopted as a
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pan of the certified Local Coastal Program, Where an applicant, interested person, or the City has
a question as to the appropriate procedures. the following procedures shall be followed.
1. The City shall make its determination as to what type of development is being proposed (i.e.,
exempt, categorically excluded, appealable, non-appealable) and shall inform the applicant
of the notice and hearing requirements for that particular developmere. The ioca)
determination may be made by the designated approving authority.
2. If the determination of the City is challenged by the applicant or an interested person, or if
the City wishes to have a Coastal Commission determination as to the appropriate
designation, the City shall notify the Coasta] Commission by telephone of the dispute/ques-
lion a~d shall request an Executive Director's opinion.
3 The Executive Director shall, within two (2) working days of the City's request (or upon
completion of a site inspection where such an inspection is warranted), transmit a determine-
lion as to whether the development is exempt, categorically excluded, non-appealable, or
appealable.
4 Where. after the Executive Director's investigation, the Executive Director's determination
is not in accordance with the City determination, the Coastal Commission shall hold a
hearing for the purpose of determining the appropriate designation for the next Coastal
Commission meeting in the appropriate geographic region following the City's request.
O. Finality of City Action
A local decision on an application for a development shall be deemed final when (1) the local
decision on the application has been made and all required findings have been adopted, including
specific facmaI findings supporting the legal conclusions that the proposed development is or is not
in conformitS.' with the certified Local Coastal Program, and that the required conditions of approval
adequate to carry out the certified Local Coastal Program as required in the implementing ordinances
ha~e been imposed. and (2) all rights of appeal have been exhausted as defined in Section S below.
P. Final City Action - Notice
Within seven (7) calendar days of a final decision on an application for any development (except
categorically excluded or exempt developments), the City shall provide notice of its action by first
class malt to the Coastal Commission and to any persons who specifically requested notice of such
~naI action by submining a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the City (or, where required, who
paid a reasonable fee to receive such notice). Such notice shall include conditions of approval,
wrinen ~ndingsl and the procedures for appeal to the Coastal Con-a~ission.
Q. Failure to Act - Notice
I. Notification by Applicant: If the City has failed to act on an application within the time
limits set forth in Government Code Sections 65950-65957.1, thereby approving the
development by operation of law, the person claiming a right to proceed pursuant to
Government Code Section 65950-65057.1 shall notify, in writing. the City and the Coastal
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Commission of his or her claim that the development has been approved by operation of law.
Such notice shall specify the application which is clalm~ to have been appruved.
2. Notification by City: When the City determines that the ~ limits established pursuant to
Government Code Sections 65950-65957.1 have expired, the City shall, within s~ven (7)
calendar days of such determination, notify any person entitled to receive notice pursuant to
Section P above that it has taken fmai action by operation of law pursuant to Government
Code Sections 65950-65957.1. The appeal period for projects approved by operation of law
shall begin to run only upon the receipt of the City's notice in the Coastal Commission
office. Cl'his section shall apply equally to a City determination that the project has been
approved by operation of law and to a judicial determination that the project ~has been
approved by operation of law.)
R. Local Government Aetion - Effective l)mte
A final decision of the City on an application for an appeaiable development shall become effective
after the ten (10)-working-day appeal period to the Coastal Commission has expired or at~r the
twenty-~rsl (21st) calendar day following the final local action unless any of the following occur.
I. An appeal is filed in accordance with the Coastal Commission's regulations; or
2. The notice of finai local government action does not meet the requirements of Sectinns P and
Q above.
Where either of the circumstances above occur, the Commission shall, within five (5) eaiendar days
of recehqng notice of that circumstance, notify the City and the applicant that the effective date of
the City action has been suspended.
S. Exhaustion of Local Appeals
1. An appellant shall be deemed to have exhausted local appeals for purposes of filing an appeai
under the Coastal Commission's regulations and he an aggrieved person where the appollant
has pursued his appeal to the local appellate body as required by the City's appeal
procedures, except that exhaustion of all local appeals shall not he required if any of the
following occur.
a. The City requires an appellant to appeal to more local appellate bodies for permits
in the coastal zone in the implementation section of the Local Coastel Program;
b. An appellant is denied the right of the initial local appeal by a local ordinance which
restricts the class of persons who may appeal a local decision;
c. An appellant is denied the right of local appeal because local notice and beating
procedures for the development did not comply with the provisions of this article; or
d. The City charges an appeal fee for the filing or processing of appoais.
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Where the local government would ordinarily require an appeal fee for the processing of
appeals within the appgalable areas of the coastal zone, the City may apply to the Coastal
Commission for a reimbursement of that fee through an SB90 clash or similar reirabursemem
process.
2. Where a project is appealed by any two (2) members of the Coastal Commission, there shall
be no requirement of exhaustion of local appeals, provided, however, that notice of Coastal
Commission appeals shall be transmitted to the local appellate body (which considers appeals
from the local body that rendered the final decision), and the appeal to the Coastal
Commission shall be suspended pending a decision on the merits by that local appellate body.
If the decision of the local appellate body modifies or reverses the previous decision, the
Commissioners shall be required to file a new appeal from that decision.
T. Appeal Fee
The fee for filing and processing an appeal within the City of Chula Vista shall be that specified in
the current Master Fee Schedule.
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IV. LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
A. Purpose and Scope
The Chula Vista Bayfront Specific Plan provides for the classification of land use and the regulation
of development by Land Use District. These classifications, 'Districts", are depicted on Exhibit//3,
herein. Each Land Use District contains a set of regulations setting forth the standards for
development within that District. This section provides the development standards relating to
pertained uses within each District. Additional specific use regulations are included in Chapler VII,
Subarea Specific Development Standards, herein.
B. Commercial Land Use Districts
I, Visitor - Commercial: This use is permitted only in the Midbayfront, Subarea 1.
Refer to Chapter VII, Subarea Specific Development Standards for Subarea 1.
2 Thoroughfare Commercial: All lands on Exhibit #3, Land Use Districts, designated as
Thoroughfare Commercial shall be permitted to accommodate the following uses:
a. For Subarea I - Midbayfront Subarea
Refer to Chapter VII, Subarea Specific Development Standards.
b. For Subarea 2 - Industrial Subarea
1) Food Sales Commercial
2) Convenience Sales and Service Commercial
3) Transient Habitation Commercial
4) Automotive Servicing Commercial
5) Automotive Repair and Cleaning Commercial
6) Automotive Fee Parking Commercial
7) Group Assembly Commercial
8) Parking Services Civic
9) Conununity Assembly Civic
10) Administrative Civic
llt Utility and Vehicular Civic
12) Special Signs
13) Development Signs
14) Realty Signs
15) Civic Signs
16) Business Signs
2 Commercial - Professional and Administrative: All lands on Exhibit #3, Land Use Districts,
designated on Professional and Administrative (including portions within the Central Resort
District), shall be permitted to accommodate the following uses:
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a. For subarea 1 - Midbayfront subarea refer to Chapter
Vll, Subarea Specific Development Standards.
b. For subarea 2 - Industrial subarea: 1) Administrative and executive offices;
2) Professional offices;
3) Research offices;
4) General business offices; and
5) Any other office use determined to be of the
same general characU-*r of the above permitted
C. Industrial Land Use Districts
1. Research and Limited Industrial: All lands on Exhibit #3, Land Use Districts, designated
as Research and Limited-Industrial shall be permitted to accommodate the following
permiued uses:
For Subarea 2 - Industrial Subarea:
1) Administrative Commercial
2) Food Service Commercial
3) Convenience Sales and Service Commercial
4) Business and Communication Service Commercia)
5) Retail Business Supply Commercial
6) Research Development Commercial
7) Automotive Fee Parking Commercial
8) Custom Industrial
9) Essential Service Civic
10) Parking Services Civic
11 ) Community Assembly Civic
12) Special Signs
13) Development Signs
14) Realty Signs
15) Civic Signs
16) Business Signs
b. For ot~er Subareas: Refer to Chapter VII Subarea Specific Development Standards,
herein
2 General - Industrial: All lands on Exhibit #3, L~d Use Districts, designated as General -
Industrial shall be permitted to accommodate uses as follows:
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a. Permitted Uses:
1) Food Service Commercial
2) Convenience Sales and Service Commercial
3) Business and Communir,,ation Service Commercial
4) Retail Business Supply Commercial
5) Research and Development Commercial
6) General Wholesale Sales Commercial
7) Transportation and Warehousing Commercial
8) Automotive Fe~ Parking Contmercial
9) Custom Industrial
10) Light IndusU'ial
11) General Industrial
12) Essemial Service Civic
1:3) Special Signs
14) Development Signs
15) Realty Signs
16) Civic Signs
17) Business Signs
b, Conditionally Pertained Uses:
1) Automotive Sales (New), Rental & Delivery and Accessory Commercial
Activities
2) Automotive Servicing Commercial Activities
3) Automotive Repair and Cleaning Commercial Activities
4) Boat Sales or Rental Commercial Activities
5) Boat Servicing Commercial Activities
c Tl~e following axe conditionally pertained uses only within the Inland Parcel, Subarea
5:
1) Commercial - group assembly
2) Commercial - sport and recreational enterprise
3) Golf driving range
D. Public and Open Space Districts
1. Public and Quasi-Public: All lands on Exhibit #3, Land Use Dislricts, designale. d as Public
and Quasi-Public, shall be permitted to accommodate the following permitted uses:
a. For Subarea 1 - Midbayfrom Subarea: Refer to Chapter VII Subarea Specific
Development Standards, herein.
b. For all Subareas with a Landscaped Parking (:}vetlay Designation:
1) Parking Services Civic
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2) Automotive Fee Parking Commercial
3) Special Signs
4) Civic Signs
5) Utility Transmission Systems
2. Parks and Recreation: All lands on Exhibit g3, Land Use Dis~icts, designated as Parks and
Recreation, shall be permitted to accommodate the following permitted uses:
a. For Subarea 1 - Midbayfront Subarea: Refer to Chapter VII - Subarea Specific
Development Standards, herein.
b. For all other Subareas:
1) Public parks and facilities to serve park users
2) Public parking.
3. Water: Refer to Chapter VII - Subarea Specific Development Standards for Subarea I -
Midbayfront Subarea for permitted uses.
4. Open Space: All lands on Exhibit #3. Land Use Districts, designated as Open Space, shall
be permitted to accommodate the restoration or enhancement of wetlands and other existing
natural conditions, with development or construction limited to the existing Nature
lnterpretive Center. within the Sweetwater Marsh National Wild]ire Refuge. All other use
or activities shall be to preserve natural resources and habitat value
5 Circulation/Other: All lands on Exhibit #3, Land Use Districts, designated as Circula-
lion/Other is to be used for major circulation facilities, their adjacent right-of-ways, and
landscaped areas adjacent thereto
E. Residential Districts
Refer to Chapter VII - Subarea Specific Development Standards for Subarea 1 - Midbayfront Subarea
for permitted uses
F. Central Resort District
Refer to Chapter VII - Subarea Specific Development Standards for Subarea I - Midbayfront Subarea
for permitted uses.
G. Circulation and Other District
All lands on Exhibit #3, Land Use Districts. indicated as Circulation and other are for those uses
associated with major circulation elements including; Interstate 5, State Route 54, SD&AE Railroad
line. Marina Parkway. Lagoon Drive. 'H" Street, and the rights. of-ways/adjacent open space
associated with these circulation elements.
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TaplelV-I
TABLE OF LANDUSE STATISTICS
The following s~tistics are provided as a general reference for the overall Chula Vista LCP. The
acreages indicated are approximate gross acreages based on planimeter calculations from Exhibit
Land Use Districts. These statistics are not intended to indicate an allowance nor a restriction of
permitted development.
Approximate
Land Use Gross Acres
Residential - High 18 ac
Commercial - Visitor 11
Commercial - Thoroughfare 12
Commercial - Professional & Administration 12'
Industrial - Research & Limited 81
Industrial - General 289
Public & Quasi-Public 18
Parks & Recreation 37
Water 8
Open Space 301
Circulation/Ot~er 186
Central Resort District 40
TOTAL 1.013 ac
* Use also included in Central Resort District
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V. DEVELOPMENI' CRITERIA
A. Purpose and Scope
This Chapter of the Chula Vista Bayfront Specific Plan provides development criteria for each Land
Use District with the plan area. Addilional development criteria are included in Chapter VI1,
Subarea Specific Development Standards, heroin.
B. Permitted Uses
Permitted Uses for each Land Use District are listed in Chapter IV, Land Use Classification.
C, Development Intensity
The development intensity is established by using a Floor Area Ratio (FAR), a specific maximum
square footage allowance, or through setback and height controls. depending on the subarea.
Following are the applicable development intensities for each land use category listed by subarea:
I Subarea I - Midbayfront: The development intensity. for the Midbayfront subarea is
established by the specific square footage allowances described in Chapter VII herein.
2 Subarea 2 - Industrial Area:
a Industrial - General: Maximum FAR 0.5
b. Industrial - Research & Limited: Maximum FAR 0.5
c Commercial - Thoroughfare: Maximum FAR 0.25
d. Public-Quasi Public: Area designated for landscaped parking may be incorporated
into the adjacent land use area for FAR calculations,
e. Parks & Recreation: Development intensity limited by minimally permitted uses.
f. Open Space: none
g Special conditions "C" and "F" on Exhibit 4, Building Heights: see special standards
in Chapter VII for Subarea 2.
3 Subarea 3 - Southern Parcel: The only land use in this subarea is Industrial - General which
is limited to an FAR of 0.5.
4 Subarea 4 - Inland Parcel: The only land use in this subarea is Industrial - General. The
maximum development intensity is established by the Height Regulations Chapter V-D; and,
Site Development Standards, Chapter V-1 and Chapter VII-E.
5. Subarea 5 - Faivre Street subarea: The only land use in this subarea is Industrial - General.
The maximum development intensity is established by the Height Regulations Chapter V-D;
and. Site Development Standards, Chapter V-I and Chapter VII-E.
6. Subarea 6 - Palomar/Bay Boulevard Subarea: The land use permitted in this subarea is
Industrial - Research & Limited. The maximum development intensity is established by the
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6. Subarea 6 - Painmar/Bay Boulevard Subarea: The land use permitled in this subarea is
Industrial - Research & Limited. The maximum development intensity is established by the
Height Regulations Chapter V-D; and, Site Development Standards, Chapter V-! and Chapter
VII-E.
7. Subarea 7 - Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge: Development intensity is limited
to the existing Nature Interpretative Center facilities and other structures which are approved
by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service.
D, Height Regulations
The maximum building heights are as shown on Exhibit #4, Building Heights, herein. This exhibit
also identifies certain specific locations for special height conditions for specific buildings. The
location of the symbol for the special height condition is intended to provide an approximate, but not
an exact location of the building regulated by the special height condition. Following are the height
regulations for these special height condition locations keyed to the Building Heights exhibit.
1 Special Condition "A": Three symbols are depicted. These three symbols represent hotel
sites, two of which permit hotel buildings up to 229 feet in height and the third permits a
hotel building up to 100 feet in height.
2 Special Condition "B ": This symbol permits a Cultural Arts Facility up to 100 feet in height.
Site west of Marina Parkway is primary site; site in Central Resort District is alternative
site.)
3 Special Condition "C ": This symbol permits an Commercial - Professional & Administrative
use in a building up to 96 feet in height, subject to special conditions listed in Chapter VII
for Subarea 2,
4 Special Condition "D": This symbol permits a viewing tower in the Nature Interpretative
Center up to 45 feet in height,
5 Special Condition "E': These two symbols permit two residential buildings up to 229 feet
each.
6. Special Condition 'F" : The two parcels identified by this symbol shall be subject to the
special conditions listed in Chapter VII for Subarea 2.
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7. Wildlife Refuge Buffers - Midbayfront Subarea 1
Notwithstanding the height limits described above, the following height restrictions shall be
enforced according to proximity to lhe USF&WS property line west of the SDG&E ROW:
a. Primary Zone - within 100 feet of USF&WS property line: Limited public access
(paths and overlooks only, no sm~ctures)
b. Park Land/Open Space Zone - next 100 feet landward from Primary Zone: public
access and limited structures permitted (e.g., park pavilions, pedestrian and bicycle
paths); landscaping and structures over 6 feet (including signs, light standards, etc.)
must be screened from view of the wetland to the satisfaction of USF&WS and
California Department of Fish and Game; building height limit 30 feet.
c. Limited Development Zone "A" - next 100 feet landward from Parkland/Open Space
Zone: building height limit 35 feet, except the Cultural Pats Facility site where
structures to 100 feet in height are permitted as indicated in the Building Heights
Map, Exhibit #4.
d Limited Development Zone "B" - next 100 feet landward from Limited Development
Zone "A": building height limit 44 feet. except that portion of the Central Core
Sector which may be within 300 feet of the USF&WS boundary where the height
limit shall be 75 feet and a single high-rise hotel site (up to 229 feet) as indicated in
the Building Heights Map. Exhibit #4
e Development Zone - Propend more than 400 feet from the National Wildlife Refuge
propend line shall be subject to the heights limits depicted on the Building Heights
Map, Exhibit 4.
Notwithstanding the policy above. the horizontal zones for the "F-G" Street Marsh
shall be controlled by the provisions of the approved 404 Permit (Army Corps Permit
No. 88-267-RHI.
E. Sign Regulations
The size. location and design of all signs in the Chula Vista Bayfront LCP shall be subject to the
following:
For all areas: no freestanding sign shall be greater than 10 feet in height and signs shall be
subject to the regulations of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. Title 19. Zoning, Chapter
19.(:,0, Signs. incorporated herein by reference, unless modified by the provisions of this
Specific Plan
2. For the Midbayfront and Industrial Subareas, Subareas I and 2, the following regulations
shall also apply:
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a. Public Signs.
1) Street Name Signs: Street name signs shall have special mountings and
frames to identify streets as being a part of the new Bayfrom community,
The sign copy and construction shall reflect a unified style and colors.
2) Directional Signs: Directional signs at intersections will help establish
gateways to the redevelopmerit area, and may include such generic informa-
tion as Convention Center, Marina, Special-Use Park, Wildlife Refuge, etc.,
as necessary. Dizectional information for private developments may be
included also at the discretion of the Design Review Board. Information will
be clustered on one sign per intersection. Signs will have standardized
mountthgs and trip. Each sign location shall include specially designed
landscaped areas to create a setting.
3) Information Signs: Public information signs are designed for public facilities
and services such as parks, marshes. marinas, trim, and colored to be unified
with the basic public sign theme.
4) Traffic and Parking Control Signs: Traffic control and parking signs shall be
designed with standard copy faces, and shall be trimmed in a manner con-
sistent with Bayfront motif. Exact sizes and locations are required by state
regulation
b Private Signs
1) Commercial Uses Adjacent to Freeway: Commercial uses with freeway
exposure shall be allowed either wall or low-profile monument signs with
name and/or logo. If the business logo is well-established as an identity
mark. then use of logo alone is preferable. Each lot may have two wall signs
or one ground sign only. Only one wall sign shall be visible at a time.
Maximum total copy area shall be 100 square feet. Ground signs may be
doubled-faced or parallel to the roadway and are intended to be low-profile
monument signs.
2) Automotive Service: Service stations with freeway exposure shall be allowed
freeway identification signs. Sizes shall be as small as possible and still have
freeway identity, in no case to exceed 50 square feet total sign area. Such
signs shall be subject to strict review by the Design Review Board.
3) Comer Lots: The identification allowance for sign development on corner
lots may be divided to provide for a sign on each frontage; however, the total
allowance for both signs combined is not to exceed 50 square feet.
4) Multi-Tenant Buildings or Complexes: Office, retail-commercial and
industrial uses which are multi-tenant shall be allowed additional tenant
identification signs: each tenant shall be allowed a maximum of three square
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feet on or adjacent to the entry door. These tenant signs shall be visible from
on-site parking and/or pedeswian walkways, but not intended to be readable
from public stxee~s.
5) Directional and Information Signs: These signs shall be allowed on a need
basis. They shall be directtonal in nature and not intended as identification
signs. Their maximum height shall be four feet with four square feet
maximum copy area per side.
6) Special Event Signs (Temporary): Special events such as grand openings
shall be allowed temporary signs. Such signs shall have a limited life as
determined by the Design Review Board.
7) Construction Signs (Temporary): Signs for owners, contractors and
subcontractors, architects. etc., for new projects under construction shall be
subject to Design Review Board approval.
c. Allowable Copy Area
1) Hotel/Motel, RV Parks, Restaurants. and Retail-Commercial: Total copy
area for all identification signs combined shall be limited to not more than 50
square feet per parcel (except additional signage for high- and mid-rise hotels
is permitted per Section E3.b, below). Signs may be wall signs and/or
ground signs. Ground signs may be single- or double-faced but may not
exceed ten feet in height. An additional changeable copy area of 25 square
feet maximum shall be allowed for uses which include entertainment or
convention facilities. Changeable copy area shall be single-faced only.
2) Automotive Service: Service stations shall be allowed one identification sign
(non-ffeeway) per lot. Signs shall be ground signs or wall signs and shall
have no more than 40 square feet of copy area, six feet maximum height.
3) lndustriaI and Office Uses: Industrial or office uses shall be allowed one
identification sign per lot. visible from the internal sweet. Signs shall not
exceed 40 square feet in area or six feet maximum in height. Total sign area
may include a directory or tenant listing if the project is multi-tenant.
3. For the Midbayfront Subarea only: In addition to the provisions above, the following shall
apply in Subarea 1:
a Midbayfront Sign Program: In addition to the regulations provided by this Specific
Plan and the Chula Vista Zoning Code for signs, additional more specific and
restrictive regulations shall be required for the Midbayfront Subarea in the
Midbayfront Sign Program. This sign program shall be approved by the City of
Chula Vista prior to the issuance of the first building permit in this subarea. The
purpose of the Midbayfront Sign Program is to provide a sign plan for the
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Midbayfront subarea consistent with the goals and policies of the Local Coastal
Program, and to meet these specific objectives:
1) To ereate a system of signs which serves as an important design element in
establishing an identifiable image for the area.
2) To provide identification for the special components which make up the
Midbayfront area.
3) To reduce visual competition between signs, balancing the needs for
identification and aesthetic harmony.
4)To integrate signage with architectural and landscape design themes, thereby
reducing the prominence of signs.
5) To provide standards of acceptability for signs in order to facilitate the review
and approval process by the City of Chula Vista,
b. Scale of Signs for the Midbayffont subarea: The two most prominent signs in the
Midbayffom will be the Midbayffont gateway monument and the high- and mid-rise
hotel building wall signs. Because of the importance of these signs, the following
specific regulations are provided:
1 ) Midbayffont Gateway Monument: The sign element containing copy shall not
exceed a maximum height of 5'-6". The architectural element containing the
sign shall not exceed 12 feet in height. The maximum copy area per sign
face shall not exceed 50 square feet. Illustrations of a gateway monument
meeting these standards follow as a guideline.
2) High-rise Hotel Building Wall Signs: Only allowed on hotel buildings greater
than eight stories in height. Two signs per building~ 300 square feet masi-
mum each sign, Individual letters or logo only; maximum sign height shall
be ? feet. An illustration of this type of sign follows as a guideline. Sign
design and lettering shall not permit perching by avian predators of the
California least tern, light-looted clapper rail, or Belding's Savannah sparrow.
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Midbayfront Gateway
Monumentation
Exhibit 5
Plan View
Elevations
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High Rise
Building Wall Sign
Exhibit 6
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F. Form and Appearance
1. Form and Appearance Objectives
The following objectives shall serve as guidelines for use of land and w~ter resources to
preserve a sound natural environment:
a. Preserve existing wetlands in a healthy state to ensure the aesthetic enjoyment of
marshes and the wildlife which inhabit them.
b. Change the existing industrial image of the Bayfront, and develop a new identity
consonant with its future prominent public and commercial recreational role.
c. Improve the visual quality of the shoreline by promoting public and private uses
which provide proper restoration, landscaping, and maintenance of shoreline areas.
d Remove, or mitigate by landscaping, structures or conditions which have a blighting
influence on the area.
e. Develop a readily understandable and memorable relationship of the Bayfront (and
the areas and elements which comprise it) to adjoining areas of Chula Vista and to
the freeway and arterial approaches to the Bayfront.
2. Specific Provisions
To promote these policies~ the Form and Appearance provisions of the Land Use Plan
acknowledges three major components which comprise the physical form of the area: natural
resources areas to be preserved; an open space system including walkways. bicycle ways,
and park areas; and development units having common usage and/or qualities, which should
be treated as distinctive, but closely interrelated~ visual entities. To reinforce the physical
quality of these three components, Exhibit fT, Form and Appearance. identifies: landscape
character and function; major gateways; architectural edges; and views.
a Landscape Character and Function
Major landscape components shall adhere to Exhibit fT. Form and Appearance, to
establish strong visual continuity in response to varied functional needs.
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b. Landscape Screening
All areas de~ig/lated for Landscape Screening on Exhibit/7 shall include dense
planting of Irees arut shrubs to serve three purposes: diminish the visual impact of
large existing industrial structures, suc~ a,s those of Rohr Indusujes and SDr~,~:'s
plant and transmission towers, and extensive parking meal and outdoor storage areas;
define major entry points to the Bayfront and frame views; and be used in masgs as
visual stopping points to limit views and provide natural vertical elements. Heights
of trees and shrubs may be limited by USF&WS requirements in areas near the
wildlife refuge, The following standards shall guide Landscape Screening design:
Representative
Characteristics ~/~:~tigD
40' to 60' height Bay Boulevard
upright form
evergreen
Existing pines and other trees shall be preserved to the maximum possible extent.
c Parking Area Planting
All areas designated for Parking Area Planting Exhibit #7 shall include a planting
program coordinated with parking improvements beneath the power lines. The 150-
foot-wide right-of-way that bisects the Bayfront may include landscaped auto parking
to diminish the visual impact of the power lines and strengthen the ground plane
connection between both sides of the right-of-way. SDG&E criteria will permit
planting that can be kept not more than 15 feet high, thereby maintaining sufficient
clearance at the lowest point in the power line catenary, Planting in parking areas
should establish a dense ground plane massing of shrubs and short trees to create a
grove effect that screens cars from view and ties together in a strong horizontal line
an intersecting mass of foliage on either side of the r::?~:-of-way fsee Section D in
Map 3, Circulation). The following standards shall guide Parking Area Planting
design:
Representative
Characteristics Location
10' to 15' height SDG&E ROW
globular or multi-stem form
evergreen
d, Informal Groves
All areas designated for Informal Groves in Exhibit #7, shall use a series of Informal
Groves to identify the major community or neighborhood parks interconnected by
continuous pedestrian circulation along the Bayfront's edge and into its interior.
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These Groves shall be planted with ,.he same species in informal driih to provide
shade for recreationaJ uses. The following standards shall guide Informal Grove
design:
Representative
Characteristics Lg. Cation
40' to 80' height Cornmuniny Parks
upright and open-branching
in contrast with dense,
vertical form.
mixed deciduous and
evergreen
e. Formal Street Tree Planting
All areas designated Formal Street Tree Planting in Exhibit ~v7 have been designated
for the major circulation spines of the Bayfront. The planting should be in regularly
spaced intervals using species with predictable form characteristics to achieve strong
linear avenues that guide views and establish perspective.
Representative
Characteristics Location
40' to 60' height MarinaS,
Lagoon Drive
Crown shaped form E Street and D
Evergreen Bay Blvd. &
Marina Edge on
D Street
f. Gateways
Special consideration shall be given at Gateways, Exhibit//7, to roadway design,
including signing and lighting, landscaping. and siting and design of adjoining
structures to allow for design treatment which conveys an entr~ character. Refer also
to Section D. Sign Regulation in this Chapter.
g. Architectural Edges
The development shall comply with the following conditions in the specified areas:
1) Habitat Protection: Structures shall be sited a sufficient distance from natural
habitat areas to protect the natural setting and preyera interference with
wildlife.
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2) Pedestrian and Bicycle Access: Structures shall be sited at a sufficient
distance from the water's edge or marsh edge w ensure unencurnbered
pedestrian and bicycle access.
3) Privacy: Structures shall be designed so that the uses which take place in a
structure or private space adjoining the structure do not detraa from, or
prevent appropriate public use of, adjoining public open spaces. Reciprocal-
ly, the public areas shall be designed and their use regulated in a manner
which does not diminish the intended use of adjoining developed lands.
4) Firm Edges: Firm Edges as shown in Exhibit f'/, are required- where a
strong visual form, generally linear, is necessary to provide either for a
terminus of views in certain directions, or a sense of entry or arrival. These
edges should be formed by buildings, but also may be achieved by use of
earth berms or mass planrings.
5) Irregular building Edges: Irregular building edges are required where it is
visually desirable to soB. ca or de-emphasize the distinction between open
space areas and adjoining development. This prevents harsh contrasts
between different areas, allows visual penetration between areas, and varia-
tion in the spatial experiences and qualities in these areas.
h View Points
Development of the Bayfront shall ensure provision of three types of views:
1) Views from the Freeway and Major Entry: Ensure a pleasant view onto the
site and establish a visual relationship with the bay, marshes, and bay-related
development.
2) Views from Roadway Within the site: (particularly from Marina Parkway. to
the marshlands, bay, parks and other bay-related development). Locations
shall preserve a sense of proximity to the bay and marshlands.
3) Views from the Perimeters of the Bayfront Outward: Views which are
primarily pedestrian-oriented, stationary and more sustained should be
experienced from parts of the open space and pathway system and enable
viewers to renew visual contact at close range with the bay and marshlands.
G. Infrastructure
1. Circulation Standards
a. Primary Vehicular Circulation: The primary vehicular routes are identified on the
Land Use Districts, Exhibit//3, as Circulation and other; and on Exhibit #8, Circula-
tion Element. These consist of Interstate 5, State Route 54, Marina Parkway,
Lagoon Drive, and 'H" Street. The majority of these routes currently exist. Those
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portions of Lagoon Drive and Marina Parkway, which will be consu-uctod as a
component of ~e Midbayfront Subarea are planned as 4-lane Major Aneria]s.
b. Internal Vehicular Circulation: Internal roadways shall be developed to the Design
and Construction Standards, published by the Deparm~nt of Engineering, City of
Chula Vista.
c. Bike Routes:
1 ) Bike Lane: A bike lane is a lane on the paved area of a sueat for preferential
use by bicycles. These lanes are ugd for Regional Bicycle Routes. On
street parking, except for emergency stopping will not be permitted where
bike lanes are designed. These lanes shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width.
The filling of wetlands for bike paths is not permitted, including but not
limited to, any expansion of the toe of the CalTrans fill slope for the freeway
into the mitigation areas of the connector marsh.
2) Bike Path: A bike path is used for off street travel by bicycles, These paths
shall be a minimum of 8 feet in width.
d. Pedestrian Route: All pedestrian routes depicted on Exhibit #8, Circulation Element,
shall be a minimum of 6 feet in width. The filling of wetlands for bike paths is not
permitted, including, but not limited to, any extension of the toe of the CalTrans fill '-,
slope for the freeway into the mitigation areas of the connector marsh.
2. Utilit) Systems: Refer also to Exhibit ~
a, General Policies:
1)Provide adequate sizing of utility systems to assure sufficient capacity for
maximum build out potential of plan.
2) Protect existing sensitive natural resources from significant adverse impacts
during construction.
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b. Sewer Service:
The Metropolitan Sewage System of San Diego (lvletro Syatem), of which Chula
Vist~ is a member, serves the city via a 7g-inch diameter trunk sewer which lies
easterly of the on-site railroad line and drains northerly to the Point Loma Sewage
Treatment Plan.
The project area shall drain to an existing outlet north of Marina Parkway where
metering facilities would be constructed.
c. Water Service:
Water service is provided by the Sweetwater Authority which obtains water from
local reservoirs and purchased from the San Diego County Water Authority
(SDCWAL The SDCWA is famished water by the Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California via aqueduct including a 69-inch pipeline which Sweetwater
Authorit)' taps near the Sweetwater Reservoir seven miles east of the project.
Basic water service for the area shall consist of water mains in "E" Street (Marina
Parkwayl. "F" Street (Lagoon Drive), and "G" Street. A waterline in ~G" Street
shall connect the lines in Bay Boulevard and Marina Parkway. This pipeline is
necessary to maintain a looped system during development An easement for pipeline
operation shall be maintained even though the area might be fenced for security
reasons b.'. Rohr.
Phased development may require off-site pipeline construction, especially in industrial
areas. to maintain adequate pressure and fire flows Water service which meets the
standards of the Water District and Fire Marshall shall be maintained.
H. Parking Requiremenls
General Requirements:
The provisions of Chapter 19.62 of the Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance, Title 19 of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code. shall be applicable to off-street parking and loading areas in the
Bayfront area These provisions generally control construction and development and design
standards of off-street parking areas. The number of spaces required for designated uses
shall be that designated below In the event that there is no precise correspondence in the
use classifications with the common names used in this section, the Planning Director shall
have the authorit)' to designate the requirements and the common names for proposed uses
shall generally be deemed to control
2 Vehicle Parking Standards:
Business and professional offices: 1 space per 300 square feet of floor area; minimum of 4
spaces:
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Dance. assembly, or exhibition halls without fixed seats: 1 space per 50 square feet of floor
area used for dancing or assembly;
Dwellings. multiDie: 1.5 spaces per studio or 1 bedroom unit; 2 spaces per two bedroom;
2.5 spaces per three bedroom or larger unit (includes 0.3 space per unit guest parking);
Hotels. motels: 1 space for each living or sleeping unit, plus I space for every 25 rooms or
portion thereof;
Manufacmrin2 plants. research & testin2 laboratories: I space per 1.3 persons employed at
any one time in the normal operation of the plant or i space per 800 square feet of floor
area, whichever is greater;
Medical and dental offices. clinics: I space per 200 square feet of floor area; minimum of
S spaces;
P~blic Dark/open SDace: 1 parking place for every 10.000 square feet of park or accessible
open space;
Restaurants. bars, and night clubs: I space per 2.3 permanent seats, excluding and dance
floor or assembly area without fixed seats which shall be calculated separately at 1 space per
50 square feet of floor area;
Restaurants - drive-in. snack stands or fast food: 15 spaces minimum, or 1 space per 2,5
permanent seats, whichever is greater;
Retail stores: I space per 200 square feet of floor aree;
SPorts arenas. auditoriumS. theaters: 1 space per 3.5 seats of maximum seating capacity;
Wholesale establishments. warehouses, service and maintenance centers: 1 space per 1.5
persons employed at any one time in the normal operation of the plant or 1 space per 1000
square feet of floor area, whichever is greater;
Uses not listed: as required by Chum Vista Zoning Ordinance
3 Bicycle Parking Standards
Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided for developed uses according the following
schedule. Only those uses listed below are required to provide bicycle parking. Bicycle
parking facilities shall be fixed storage racks or devices designed to secure the frame and
wheel of the bicycle.
Business and professional offices (over 20,000 square feet of gross floor area): 5 spaces;
ShoDDine center (over 50,000 square feet of gross floor area): I space per 33 automobile
spaces required:
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Fast food restaurant. coffee shop. or delicatessen: 5 spaces;
Other eatinl~ and drinking establishments: 2 spaces;
Commercial recreation: I space per 33 automobile spaces required.
4. Shared Parking
Where uses have predictable time cycle parking demands and where supported by appropriate
traffic/parking studies, shared parking may be utilized as a ~s to reduce total parking lot
area. The criteria and standards provided in Shared Perking published by the Urban Land
Institute (ULI) should be utilized to assess parking needs and formulate shared parking
agreements. Any use which intends to meet its parking requirements using shared parking
shall be subjecl to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit as provided for in Chapter 19.14
of the Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance, Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Cede. The
approval of the Conditional Use Permit, may among other requirements, require a use,
business, or activity to only operate within restricted hours.
5 Concealed Parking
Within the Central Resort District and the Residential High District of the Midbayfront
Subarea 75 % of the required parking shall be provided in subterranean or concealed parking
structures. Concealed parking is when the parked vehicles can not be seen by the public
using pub)ic streets, bike lanes and paths, pedestrian walkways, public parks, and public
access open spaces.
6. Landscaped parking in SDG&E Right-of-way
Any landscaped parking in the SDG&E ROW north of Lagoon Drive shall be
available on weekends and evenings for use by coastal visitors. The parking needed
for visitor to the Nature Interpretive Center shall be managed as a priority for
parking in the SDG&E ROW.
I. Site Development Standards
1, The site development standards for the following subareas are specified in Chapter VII -
Subarea Specific Development Standards:
a. Midbayfront Subarea
b. West Fairfield Subarea
c Inland Parcel Subarea
d. Falvre Street Subarea
e. Palomar/Bay Boulevard Subarea
f. Special Conditions "C" and "F" on the Building Heights Exhibit
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2. For all other areas the following site Development Standards apply to the Lain] Use District
specified:
a. Thoroughfare Commercial:
1) Minimum lot area: 5,000 square feet
2) Front yard sethack: 10 feet
3) Exterior side yard sethacks: 0
b. Industrial - Research & Limited:
1) Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet
2) Front yard sethack: 30 feet
3) Exterior side yard setback: 15 feet
4) Side yard setback 20 feet
c. Industrial - General:
1) Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet
2) Front yard setback: 20 feet
3) Exterior side yard setback: 15 feet
4) Side yard setback 20 feet
J. Grading and Drainage
1. Special care shall be taken in development proposals adjacent to wetland habitat to avoid or
minimize problems of silting and oil or chemical leakage. Some diversion of water is
necessary and one or more desilting/retentinn basins may be required in development projects
to protect and enhance the biological and water quality of the wetland habitat. A major
siltation basin shall be built in the Midbayfront to accept surface drainage and provide for
alesilting during and after construction of development projects and for oil and chemical
entrapment.
2. All development for properties within the coastal zone shall comply with the following
requirements:
a A grading plan that incorporates runoff and erosion control procedures to be utilized
during all phases of project development shall be prepared and submitted concurrently
witb subdivision improvement plans or planned unit development plans where such
development is proposed to occur on lands that will be graded or filled. Such a plan
shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer smt shall be designed to assure that
runoff rates will be controlled to minimize the potential for siltation in wetlands. The
erosion control measures and hydrology calculations shall be base,~ on the six-hour,
ten-year design storm, or on the storm intensity designamd in the City of Chula
Vista's Subdivisinn Manual, in the event that the Subdivision Manual requirement is
more stringent. Runoff control shall be accomplished by establishing on-site or at
suitable nearby locations catchmerit basins, detention basins, and siltation traps along
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with energy dissipating measures at the terminus of storm drains, or other similar
means of equal or grea~r effectiveness.
b. Sediment basins (debris basins, desllting basins, or silt asps) shall be installed in
conjunction with the initial gr~ling operations and maintained ~rough the develop-
ment process as necessary to remove sediment from mnoff waters draining from the
land undergoing development. Areas disturbed but not completed prior to November
I including graded pads and stockpiles, shall be suitably prepared to prevent
excessive soil loss during the la~ fall and winter s~Jsons. All graded areas shall be
stabilized prior to November 1, by means of native vegetation, if feasible, or by other
suitable means spproved by the City. The u~ of vegetation as a means to control
site erosion shall be accomplished pursuant to plans and specifications prepared by
a licensed landscape architect or other qualified professional. Erosion control
utilizing vegetation may include, but is not limited to, seeding, mulching, fertiliza-
tion, and irrigation within sufficient time prior to November 1 to provide landscape
coverage that is adequate to achieve the provisions of this policy. Temporary erosion
control measures, shall include the use of berms, interceptor ditches, filtered inlets,
debris basins, silt traps, or other similar means of equal or greater effectiveness.
From November 1 to March :31, grading may be permitted provided the applicant
conforms to the requirements of subsection C and submits monthly documentation
within two weeks following the end of the preceding month to the City Engineer of
the condition of the erosion control procedures for graded pads, slopes and stockpiles
whenever precipitation during the month exceeds two (2) inches.
c. From November 1 to March 31, grading may occur in phased increments as
determined by the City Engineer provided all of the following requirements have been
met Grading from April 1 through October 31 shall be subject to standard practices.
1) The increments shall be limited to those areas that have been prepared to
control the effects of soil erosion. Control measures, such as se. dimentation
basins, detention basins and other facilities, shall be scheduled and placed in
a sequence that shall minimize and control the off-site transportation of
sediments. Such erosion control measures shall be installed for such
increments prior to commencing any grading that would be performed during
the period between November I and March
2) The applicant shall post a deposit, for such areas to be graded, which shall
remain in force and effect for one year after final inspection approval of
grading by the City. The deposit shall be sufficient to cover the costs of any
remedial grading and replanting of vegetation, including any restoration of
wetlands, or other environmentally sensitive habitat areas adversely affected
by the failure of the erosion control measures required herein, as determinexl
by the City Engineer. The deposit wilt inure to the benefit of the City in case
of noncompliance as determined by the City Engineer.
3) The applicant agrees to provide dally documentation to the City Engineer of
the condition of the erosion control procedures for any 24-hour period in
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which precipitation exceeds 0.25 inches. Such documentation shall be
provided within five working days of said 24-hour period. Failure to provide
such documentation of the occurrence of any significant discharge of
s~iiments or silts in violation of this policy shall constituU~ automatic grounds
for suspension of the applicant's grading permit(s) during the period of
November 1 to March 31.
d, The following additional safeguards shall be required for grading within the Inland
Parcel - Subarea 5 between November 1 and March 31:
1) A 100-foot buffer is required between wetlands and grading activities.
2) A silt fence (or equal) shall be installed between graded areas and wetlands.
A distance of 10 feet is required between the silt fence and the toe of any
manufactured slope.
3) The maximum slope permitted is 3:1.
3 Erosion Control Monitoring Program for Chula Vista Coastal Zone Areas Draining Directly
Into Wetlands
a. Overall field review of grading operations will be performed by the City Engineer
on each grading project in the Coastal Zone.
b. Field review of erosion control devices, sedimentation basins, detention basins, and
landscaping will be made by the City Engineer prior to the advent of the rainy
season, and throughout the rainy season as necessary to monitor grading operations
phased between November 1 and March 31. The City Engineer shall document
non-compliance of projects with the grading and erosion control requirements and
correct problems with funds from the deposit posted by the applicant.
c. The City Engineer will periodically review and prepare a report on the effectiveness
of the runoff and erosion control measures for areas within the Chula Vista Coastal
Zone. The initial report shall be completed within two years following February
1989 and thereafter six months prior to any scheduled review by the California
Coastal Commission of the Local Coastal Program for the City of Chula Vista. A
copy of the report shall be submitted to the Chula Vista City Council and to the
Executive Director of the Coastal Commission.
4. All areas disturbed by grading shall be planted within 60 days of the initial disturbance and
prior to November I with temporary or permanent (in the case of finished slopes) erosion
control methods. Such planting shall be accomplished under the supervision of a licensed
landscape architect and shall consist of seeding, mulching, fertilization and irrigation adequate
to provide 90% coverage within 90 days. Planting shall be repeated if the required level of
coverage is not established. This requirement shall apply to all distributed soils including
stockpiles.
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5. Refer also to Chapter VI, Environmental Management Program for
additional requirements concerning grading.
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VI. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
A. Purpose and Scope
Section 30240 of the California Coastal Act provides for the protection of environmentally sensitive
habitat areas. The purpose of this chapter is t~ provide for such protection.
B. Resource Elements
The major wetlands and related sensitive habitat areas within the Chula Vista Bayfront area have
been acquired by the USF&WS and comprise the majorit) of the Sweetwater Marsh National
Wildlife Refuge. With the preservation of these areas assured through a transfer of ownership, the
focus of these regulations is reducing and mitigating impacts on the refuge from new development
within the Bayfront.
C. Environmental Management Requiremenls
1. Coordination:
a. Coordination with the San Diego Unified Port District in the development of plans
and programs for areas adjacent to the Chula Vista Bayfront shall be maintained to
assure that environmental management objectives in the Bayfront Land Use Plan can
be successfully implemented.
b. Coordination with the L'SF&WS shall be maintained for the development of plans and
programs adjacent to the Sweetwater Marsh National Wild]ire Refuge.
D. Midbayfront Subarea Requirements
The various mitigation features and actions specified for the Midbayffont shall be incorporated in
the development design in order to reduce the adverse impacts of development on the adjacent natural
resources. General]y, the specified features and actions focus on the interface areas between the
Midbayffont Subarea and the adjoining National Wildlife Refuge. Major mitigation features and
actions are summarized in Table VI-1,
To assist in the preparation and evaluation of the management plans, specified in Policies EM. 1 .C.
and EM. 1 .D. required herein, the following background documents are hereby referenced:
1. Final EIR Volume I & II for Midbayfrnm LCP Resubmittal No. 8 Amendment,
adopted by the Chula Vista City Council as Resolution No. 16467, including the
Mitigation Monitoring Program, Exhibit B;
2. Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit No. 88-267 RH, including thirteen special
conditions:
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3. Chula Vista Investors' (CV1) Proposed Mitigation Measures for Final EIR - CVI
Midbayfront Development Plan, December 16, 1990. (Design Requirements
USFWS);
4. Letter to Brooks Hatper, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, from Merjan (CVI), dated
January 15, 1991;
5. L~tter to Brooks Harper, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, from Chula Vista Investors,
dated March 11, 1991;
6. Letter to Brooks HarpeL U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, from Chula Vista Investors,
dated March 22, 1991;
7. Letter to Brooks Hatper, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, from Chula Vista Investors,
dated May 8, 1991;
8. Letter to Douglas D. Reid, City of Chula Vista, from Brooks Hatper, U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service, dated May 23, 1991;
9. Letter to Diana Richardson. Reid, City of Chula Vista, from Brooks Harper, U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service, dated January 14, 1992; and;
10 Lener to Brooks Hatper, U.S Fish & Wildlife Service, from Chula Vista Investors,
dated February 6, 1992:
1. Habitat Restoration and Management Plan
To ensure an orderly and efficient implementation of the various restoration and enhancement
featores and actions specified for the Midbayfront, a comprehensive Habitat Restoration and
Management Plan shall be prepared and approved prior to initiation of development within
the Midbayfront.
The Habitat Restoration and Management Plan shall address in detail the following
considerations associated with implementing the specified restoration and enhancement work
as welt as the long term management of the areas restored or enhanced:
a. Engineering design, grading plan, and cost analysis.
b Vegetation design. including specifications for planting program, source of plants,
etc.
c. Implementation schedule and phasing.
d. Management program,
e. Monitoring program.
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g. FuMing arrangements: implementation, monitoring, and maintenance.
h. Contractual agreements.
i. Ownership transfer where appropriate.
Preparation of this plan will involve participation by the developer, the City, the California
Coastal Commission, the USF&WS, and other resource managemere agencies.
2. Biological Resources Management Plan
Additional protection of ',he biological resources in the Wild[ire Refuge shall be provided by
the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive Biological Resources Management
Plan for the Midbayfront developmere which will address the following rnatl~rs:
a. Architectural Design Requirements
b Projecl Lighting Design Requirements
c Landscape Design and Management
f. Mudflat and Wetland Monitoring
g Water Quality/Runoff/Drainage Management
i. CC&R's/Ordinances/Applicable Policies
j. CEQA Mitigation Monitoring Requirement
Preparation of this plan will involve participation by the Developer, the City, USF&WS, the
3. Midbayffont Mitigation Program
The various mitigation features and actions specified for the Midbayfront shall be
incorporated in the development design in order to reduce the adverse impacts of
focus on the interface areas between the Midbayfront Subarea and the adjoining National
Wildlife Refuge. These features and actions are summarized in Table VI-1.
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a. Midbayfront North/Northwest Interface Area. The following design elements shall
be employed in this interface area in order to protect the resources in the adjoining
portions of the wildlife refuge.
Primary Buffer Zone elements: (Refer to Erdabits 10 and 11)
Width: 100 feet (minimum)
Form: Variable height berm to prevent visual disturbance of wildlife in refuge.
Vegetation: Maximum use of coastal sage scrub
Drainage: Away from wildlife refuge
Access Control: Chain link fence screened by vegetation
Lighting: Directed away from refuge
Controls on: Pets, children, picnic & food service areas, trash and garbage, etc.
b Midbayfront South Interface Area Because of pre-existing physical constraints at
and adjoining the "F-G" Street Marsh area, a different mitigation approach shall be
employed for the South Interface Area, Specifically, along the north and west
margins of the "F-G" Street marsh area, the 94 foot ROW road areas of "F" Street
(Lagoon Drive) and Marina Parkway, together with dense vegetational screening,
shall serve as the buffer area.
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Vegetational screening of 'F-G' Street marsh from Lagoon Drive and Marina
Parkway will employ native plants including coastal sage scrub and maritime
succulents. Chain-link fenCe will be incorporated in an~ largely concealed by the
vegetational screening. Vegetation shall be suf~cienfly dense to prevent direct
illunun~ion of the marsh by headlights of passing vehicles.
To control quality of storm water and other fresh water runoff entering the "F-G'
Street Marsh, the developer shall construct and maintain a desiring basin on the north
side of 'F' Street. Control structures will include a low flow stage, three-chamber
trap for oil, grease, and particulates.
Because the USF&WS anticipates use; of the *F-G' Street Marsh for expanding the
potential nesting habitat for the endangered Light rooted Clapper Rail, there will be
no public access and only one or two pedestrian overlook areas for this unit of the
National Wildlife Refuge.
c. Midbayffont West InterfaCe Area. Along the Bay shoreline between the "E' Street
Marsh and the western extension of the "F-G'" Street Marsh, an up]and are about 1(30
fee! wide by approximately 1,400 feet long (totalling approximately 3 acres) will be
excavated and planted to create a corridor of salt marsh habitat immediately landward
of the present shoreline. This marsh corridor will be protected from wave erosion
by a rip-rap barrier and will facilitate movement of sensitive bird species (e.g.,
Clapper Rail) between the two marsh areas.
Landward of this marsh corridor, the interface area shah have an elevated walk with
screened viewpoints to provide views of the Bay and mudflats. The area farther
landward will consist of passive use public parks that will enhance public access to
the Bay margins.
To protect the mudflats and eel grass, storm drain outfalls to the Bay will have flow
energy dissipators and three-chamber type traps for oil, grease, and par~icu]ates, In
addition, irrigation and other water sources in the development area shall be managed
to achieve minimal to zero freshwater outflows to the Bay during the dry season.
A monitoring program shall be implemented to ensure that Bay mudflats and e.e] grass
are not adversely effected by storm drain outflow.
To protect the biologically-rich mudflat and eelgrass meadows in the areas of the Bay
bordering on the Natirma] Wildfife Refuge, no recreational boating facilities are
permitted in this part of the Bay without specific approval of the USF&WS and the
Army Corps of Engineers.
d. Midbayfront Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Features. The following actions
involve habitat restoration and enhancement which shall be incorporaled in the
development design in order to provide mitigation for development impacts by
improving the quality and biological values of wetlands an~ uplands generally within
the Wildlife Refuge.
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1) Restoration by Upland Conversion to Wellands. At the 'F-G' Street site,
upland conversion to weftand shall be provided at three locations as follows:
a) Upland conversion to provide 3.5 ncres of year-round freshwater
marsh along the east and northcest margins of the site. This freshwa-
ter marsh replaces the roughly :3.0 acres of degraded seasonal wetland
that will be removed for construction of the desiltation basin.
b) Upland conversion to provide at least 2.3 acres of salt marsh,
primarily along the west and north-central margins of the existing salt
marsh, thus expanding the "F-G" Street salt marsh.
c) Upland conversion to provide 2.0 acres of salt marsh inm't.,d iately
west of Marina Parkway, thus extending the 'F-G" Street salt marsh
to connect directly with San Diego Bay.
In addition, at the "D" Street Fill, approximately 15 acres of new salt marsh
will be constructed by removal of fill, and at Gunpowder Point, about 2 acres
of freshwater marsh will be constructed by excavation of upland.
2) Enhancement of Existing Habitat, At the "F-G" Street site, existing habitat
shall be enhanced at three locations as follows:
a) Upgrade 0.5 acres of degraded high marsh along the east margin of
the "F-G" Street salt marsh.
b) Upgrade 0.5 acres of degraded coastal sage scrub bordering the south
margin of the "F-G" Street Marsh
c) Provide new coastal sage habitat (or upgrade existing severely
degraded coastal sage scrub habitat) totaling at 2.0 acres along
selected upland margin of the "F-G" Street site and the extension west
of Marina Parkway.
e Enhancement of Water Qualit>,. In order to enhance the quality of wetland habitat
at the "F-G' Street site, the supply of water to the site shall be enhanced by the
following:
1 ) Improve quality of upland storm water runoff by construction and operation
of a desilting basin of approximately 9.5 acre feet capacity ,located on north
side of Lagoon Drive.
2) Improve access of tidal waters to the "F-G' Street salt marsh by increasing
the number and size of culverts under lhe adjoining roadway (i.e., Marina
Parkway).
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f. Other Enhancement Faamres/AcUons. Olher enhancemere fe~m~es and actions that
shall be provided ~, or adjoimng the 'F-G* Street site are:
I) Enhancement of habita~ qualily and wildlife value by providing perimeter
fencing to control human access and screening the marsh from street-level
view (except at selected pedestrian viewpoints) by massed planrings of coastal
sage scrub in association with the perimeter fencing.
2) Facilitating movement of Clapper Rails and other marsh fauna by construction
of a passage under Marina Parkway.
Additionally, the 100-foot wide Primary Zone along the northern and northwestern
interface with the Wildlife Refuge (i.e., 'E" Su~et, Vener and Sweenva~r marshes),
will constitute a major enhancement feature. This buffer will have a length grea~r
than 3500 feet and will provide approximately 8.5 acres of new coastal sage
scrub/succulent scrub habitat.
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TABLE VI-1
SUMMARY OF RESTORATION/ENHANCEMENT FEATLrP, ES
AND ACTIONS FOR MIDBAYFRONT AREA
Wgtland
1) Freshwater Marsh 3.5
2) Salt Marsh (expansion} 2.3
3) Salt Marsh (extension) 2.0
4) Salt Marsh at "D" Street Fill 15.0
5) Fresh Water Marsh on Gun~der Point 2.0
6) Salt Marsh at Say Margin 3.0
Upland
7) Coastal Sage Scrub
a) Perimeter screening 2.0
b) Berm
Habitat Enhancement
Wetland
8) Salt Marsh (high} 0.5
UDlan~
9) Coastal Sage Scrub
W~ter Quality Enhancement
10} Desilting Basin
ll) Improved Tidal Flushing
(3 @ 48 inch diameter culverts}
O~her Enhancement
12) Access Control
13} visual Screening
14} Bridge structure to provide underpass for Fauna
15}New coastal s~ge scrub/succulent scrub habitat
in primary buffer zone. 8.5
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F-G Street Marsh
Conceptual Plan For
Restoration and Enhancement
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discovered, prior to the commencement of any additional development.
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VII. SUBAREA SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Purpose and Scope
This Chapter is intended to apply specific developrr~nt standards to subarea, as identified on lExhibit
g2, Planning Boundaries. The development standards heroin are in addition to the areawide
standards contained in other Chapters of this Specific Plan.
B. Midbayfront Subarea
1. Central Resort District
a. Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the Central Resort District (CRD) is to provide an area within the
Midbayfrom subarea for a mixtore of uses intended to serve tourists, travelers, and
local residents. The regulations of this district are intended to encourage innovative
designs and combination of uses to create a high quality resort core for the
Midbayfrom subarea.
A conceptual illustration of the Central Resort District is depicted on the following
page. It graphically portrays one of many "design solutions" that would be
consistent with the purpose and intent of this category. This conceptual illustration -
is provided herein as an example of intent, but is not intended to indicate a specific
location, number, size, or configuration of buildings, parking, or other developed site
featores.
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Master Plan Process
The Central Resort District is expected m be developed in phases. In order to insure
that each phase is in compliance to an overall plan, intended to implement the LC'P
and local standards, a Master Plan shall be required to be approve, d,
l) When Required: The Central Resort Master Plan must be approved by the
City Council prior to the issuance of the first Coastal Development Permit
within the Central Resorl District.
2) Application and Fee: Application shall be made on a form prescribed for this
purpose by the City, and shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribexl by the
City.
3) Contents of the Master Plan: The application shall be accompanied by all
information necessary to convey the ultimate design and development
proposal of the Central Resort; including, but not limited to the following:
a) A written report describing how the proposed development is
consistent with all applicable policies of the Local Coastal Program ~
Land Use Plan.
b) Dimensioned drawing(s) of the project on a scale of sufficient size so
as to readily indicate all dimensions of the various elements of the
development. The required elements are as follows:
(1)Legal description, legend, scale, north arrow, vicinity map,
and identification of designer;
(2)The boundary lines of subject property, fully dimensioned
together wi~ the name and dimensions of adjoining streets;
(3) Existing topography and proposed grading plan, showing
slope, retaining walls, pad elevations, and percent of slope on
streets, driveways and other graded areas;
(4)Existing and proposed streets, utilities, and easements;
(5)Access: pedestrian, vehicular and service; points of ingress
and egress; with driveway locations and dimensions;
(6)Loading and trash areas, walls and/or fences (including
height);
(7) Proposed location, height, and dimensions of buildings,
including color and materials on all elevations. The floor
area, number of stories, number units and bedrooms (when
applicable) shall be given. Proposed uses shall be indicated
including floor area devoted to each use. (the exact level of
detail required for subsequent phases of a phase project may
be deferred, subject to City approval, where the purpose and
intent of this district and LCP are better served)
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(8) Parking Layout, including dimensions, number of s~ls and
circulation flow;
(9) Location, height and size of signs proposed on the properly;
(10) All landscaped areas: Such areas shall be defined with a
written proposal outlining the landscaping concept, as well as
~he proposed method of irrigation. In addition, all existing
u'ees on ine sill shall be identified with a note as to proposed
disposition.
(I 1) Lighting, including the location, type and hooding devices to
shield adjoining properties;
(12) Location and design of recreation areas.
c) Supporting documents as may be required; including, but not limited
to: soils report, traffic report, air quality maintenance report, water
conservation report, public facility financing report, sign program,
environmental studies, phasing report, and reports indicating
consistency with other relevant City policies and regulations.
4) Procedures for plan review and approval: Shall be provided for Precise Plan
in the CiW Vista Municipal Code, Title 19.
5) Site Plan, Landscape and Architectural Review: A coastal development
permit shall not be issued until site pla~ .~d architectural approval has been
obtained for any use within ',~e Centrai Resort District as provided for in
Section 19.14 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, Title 19, except where the
level of detail provided in the Master Plan is of sufficient detail to satisfy the
requirement of Site Plan, Landscape and Architectural Review.
c Land Use Categories
Several land use categories are pertained within the Central Resort district. A group
of uses and regulations are applicable to each category. These regulations are
outlined herein by land use category. Notwithstanding the permitted uses within each
category, the following limitations are indicted on Table VII-1 are applicable within
the Central Resort District:
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T~le VII-1
Centra~ Resort D/sWlct Building Allowance
d Land Use Regulations:
l) Residential - Mixed Use
a) Purpose and Intent: The purpose of the residential - mixed use
category is to provide for non-transient residents within the Central
Resort. It is the intent that these residential dwellings will be
integrated into the design of the Central Resort as a whole, rather
than considered an independent segment.
b) Permitted Uses:
(1) Dwellings, multiple;
(2) Dwellings, within buildings of another land use category; and,
(3) Private, non-commercial recreational facilities Or convenience
facilities intended to ser,'e residents of the dwellings only.
c) Conditionally Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted
subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
(1) Residential:
(a) Residential units whose parking requirement will be
met by a shared parking agreement;
(b) Extended stay residential;
(c) Retail sales/leasing offices within a residemial project;
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(d) Retail sales or personal service businesses intended to
primary serve lhe residenLs of the project;
(e) Day care facilities intended to primary serve the
residents of the project.
(f) Timeshare condominium units.
d) Site Development Standards: As indicated oq the approved Master
Plan.
e) Sign Regulations: As provided for in this LCP and as may be
supplemented by the approved Master Plan.
f) Height Regulations: As indicat~:l on the Height Regulations Exhibit
#4, and as specified in Chapter V-D, herein.
g) Floor Area Per Unit: The minimum floor area per dwelling unit in
the Residential - mixed use category shall be as follows:
(1) Four hundred square feet for each efficiency dwelling unit;
(2) Five hundred square feet for each dwelling unit having one
bedroom;
(3) Six hundred flf'cy square feet for each dwelling having two
bedrooms;
(4) Seven hundred fifty square feet for each dwelling unit having
three bedrooms; and an additional one hundred square feet is
required for each additional bedroom exceeding three.
h) Off-Street Parking: Off-site parking is required in the Residential -
mixed use category for all uses as provided in Chapter V-H, herein.
2) Commercial - Visitor
a) Purpose and Intent: The purpose of the Commercial - Visitor
category is to provide regulations of uses for the needs of tourists,
travelers, and local residents.
b) Pertained Uses: The following principal uses are permitted within the
following sub-categories designated on an approved Master Plan.
(1) Hotel-High Rise: Buildings designated as Hotel-High Rise are
permitted to include:
(a) Hotels; and
(b) Incidental business within the hotel complex to serve
~he paU'ons including restaurants, cocktail lounges,
meeting areas, recreation facilities, retail shops,
conferencing facilities, communication center, parking
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struc~res, and other similar businesses or facilities
determined to be of the same genera] character of the
above primary permit~cl use.
(2) Hotel: Buildings designated as Ho~:l ave permitt~ the same
uses as Hotel - High Rise.
(3) Retail: building areas designated as retail are permitted to
include:
(a) Restaurants with a cock~all lounge as an integral pan;
(b) Thealers;
(c) Art Galleries;
(d) Retail shops;
(e) Parking garages;
(fi Bonafide antique shops:
(g) Markets;
(h) Restaurants and snack bars;
(i) Ticket sales;
0) Meeting halls:
(k) Service businesses: and
(I) Any other establishment serving visitors determined to
be of the same general character of the above permit-
ted uses.
(4) Commercial Recreation: Building areas designated as
commercial Recreation are permitted to include:
(a) Ice Rink;
(b) Tennis Clubs and facilities;
(c) Health clubs;
(d) Sperts and health classes and clinics:
(e) Courts, arenas, and other sports facilities:
(fi Sports medicine facilities;
(g) Spore training facilities;
(h) Pool and swimming/diving facilities; and,
(i) Any other business or facilib, determined to be of the
same general character of the above pertained uses.
(5) Conference/Conventinn: Buildings designated as confer-
enee/convemion are permitted to include:
(a) Conference and Convention facilities; and,
(b) lncidenXal businesses wiffiin the conference and
convention facilities intended to serve the uses of the
facility.
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(c) Conditionally Permitted Uses: The following Com-
mercial - Visitor uses are permitted subject to the
approval of a Conditional Use Permit:
(i) Any establishment whose parking requirement
will be met by a shared parking agreement;
(ii) Any business or activity that produces noise
beyond outside of the establishment and is
within 250 feet of a residential dwelling and is
open between the hours of 10:00pro and 6:00
am~
(iii) Outdoor uses including amphitheaters, vending
carts, kiosks, and outdoor sales and displays;
liv) Nightclubs, except within hotels;
ivl Video arcades; and,
(vi) Special events and tournaments that will
exce. ed the parking requirement of the primary
permitted use.
d) Site Development Standards: As indicated on the approved Master
e} Sign Regulations: as provided for in this LCP and as may be
supplemented by the approved Master Plan.
0 Height Regulations: As indicated on the Height Regulations Exhibit
#4 and Chapter
V-D, herein.
g) Off-Street Parking: Off-street parking is required in the Commercial
- Visitor category for all uses as provided in Chapter V-H, herein.
Commercial - Professional & Administrative:
a) Purpose and lntent: The purpose of the Commercial - Professional
& Administrative category is to provide regulations for the devel-
opment of professional and administrative office uses.
Permitted Uses: Building designated as Commercial - Professional &
Administrative are permitted to include:
(1) Administrative and executive office;
(2) Professional offices;
(3) Financial offices, including banks, real estate, and other
general business offices;
(4) Medical care facilities; and,
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(5) Any other office use d~,ermin~ t~ be of the same general
character of the above permitled use.
c) Site Development Standards: As indicat~ on the approved Master
Plan.
d) Sign Regulations; As provided for in this LCP and as may be
supplemented by the approved Master Plan.
e) Height Regulations: As indicated on the Height Regulations Exhibit
#4 and Chapter V-D, herein.
f) Off-Street Parking: Off-si~ parking is required in the Commcrcial -
Professional & Administrative category for all uses as provided in
Chapter V-H, herein.
4) Public and Open Space:
a) Purpose and Intent: The purpose and intent of the Public and Open
Space category is to provide regulations for the use and development
of areas designated as Public and Open Space.
b) Permitted Uses: The following uses are permiRed in all areas
whether designated as public and open space or not.
(1) Public & Quasi-Public: In areas designated as Public Quasi-
Public the following uses are permitled:
(a) Parking garages, structures, and lots;
(b) Day nurseries;
(c) Schools for arts and crafts;
(d) Places of worship;
(e) Electrical substations and gas regulaturs;
(f) Transit and other public transportation facilities; and
(g) Any other use determined to be of the same general
character of the above permitted uses.
(2) Parks & Recreation: In areas designated as Parks & Recre-
ation the following uses are permitted:
(a) Public parks & recreation;
Co) Business and facilities intended te serve the users of
the parks and recreation facilities; and,
(c) Cultural Arts facility, including associated accessary
commercial uses; and,
(d) Any other use determined to be of the same general
character of the above permitted uses.
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(3) Water Feature: In areas designated as Water Feature the
following uses are permitl~l:
(a) Man-m~e lakes, ponds, and water features, which arc
available for access by the general public on the same
terms and conditions as for access by customers and
patrons of other businesses within the Cent~ai Resor~
District; and,
(b) Businesses intended to provide recreation opportunities
of the water feature such as, boating rental facililies
and boat storage facilities.
(4) Other Open Space: In areas designated as other Open Space
the following uses are pertained:
(a) Open Space; and,
(b) Trails, plazas, sculpture gardens, and other similar
Uses.
c) Site Development Standards: As indicted on the approved Master
Plan
d) Sign Regulations: As provided for in this LCP and as may be
supplemented by the approved Master Plan.
e) Height Regulations: As indicated on the Height Regulations Exhibit
//4. and as specified in Chapter V-D. herein.
f) Off-Street Parking: Off-street parking is required in the Public and
Open Space category for all uses as provided in Chapter V-H, herein.
2. Residential - High District
a Purpose and Intent
The regulations of this district are intended to encourage innovative designs to create
a high quality residential community for the Midbayfront subarea.
A conceptual illustration of the Residential - High District is depicted on the
following page. It graphically pertrays one of many 'design solutions' that would
be consistent with the purpose and intent of this category. This conceptual
illustration is provided herein as an example of intent, but is not intended to indicate
a specific location. number, size, or configuration of buildings, parking, or other
developed site features.
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b. Master Plan Process
The Residential - High District is expected to be developed in phases. In order to
insure that each phase is in compliance to an overall plan, intendegi m implement the
this Specific Plan and local standards, a MasR:r Plan shall be required to be
approved.
1) When Required: The Residential Master Plan must be approved by the City
Council prior to the issuance of the first Coastal Development Permit within
the Residential High District.
2) Application and Fce: Application shall be made on a form prescribed for this
purpose by the City, and shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the
City.
3) Contents of the Master Plan: The application shall be accompanied by all
information necessary to convey the ultimate design and development
proposal of the Residential Community including, but not limited to the
following:
a) A written report describing how the proposed development is
consistent with all applicable policies of the Local Coastal Program -
Land Use Plan.
b) Dimensioned drawing(s) of the project on a scale of sufficient size so
as to readily indicate all dimensions of the various elements of the
development. The required elements are as follows:
(1) Legal description, legend, scale. north arrow, vicinity map,
and identification of designer;
(2) The boundary lines of subject property, fully diminished
together with the name and dimensions of adjoining streets;
(3) Existing topography and proposed grading plan, showing
slope, retaining walls, pad elevations, and percent of slope on
streets, driveways and other graded areas;
(4)Existing and proposed streets, utilities, and easements;
(5) Access: pedestrian, vehicular and services; points of ingress
and egress; with driveway locations and dimensions;
(6) Loading and trash areas, walls and/or fences (including
height);
(7) Proposed location, height, and dimensions of buildings,
including color and materials on all elevations. The floor
area, number of stories, number of units and bedroom (when
applicable) shall be given. Proposed uses shall be indicated
including floor area devoted to each use. Cl"he level of detail
required for subsequent phases of a phased project may be
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limited, subject to City ~proval, where the purpose and intent
of this dislria and LCP are better s~rved.)
(8) Parking Layout, including dimensions, number of stalls, and
circulation flow;
(9) Location, height and size of signs proposed on the property;
(10) All landscaped areas: Such areas shall be defined with a
written proposal ouUinin2 the landscaping concept, as well as
the proposed method of irri~tion. In addition, all existing
trees on the site shall be identified with a note as to proposed
disposition.
(11)Lighting, including the location, type and hooding devices to
shield adjoining properties;
(12)
Location and design of recreation areas.
c) Supporting documents as may be required; including, but not limited
to: soils report, traffic report, air quality maintenance report, water
conservation report, public facility financing report, and reports
indicating consistency with other relevant City policies and regula-
tions.
4) Procedures for plan review and approval: Shall be as provided for a Precise
Plan in the Chula Vista Municipal Code, Title 19.
5) Site Plan, Landscape and Architectural Review: A coastal development
permit shall not be issued until site plan and architectural approval has been
obtained for any use within the Residential - High District as provided for in
Section 19.14 of the Chula Vista Municipal Cede, Title 19, except where the
level of detail provided in the Master Plan is of sufficient detail to satisfy the
requirements of Site Plan, Landscape and Architectural Review.
c. Land Use Regulations:
1) Permitted Uses:
a) Dwellings, duplexes;
b) Dwellings, town houses;
c) Dwellings, multiple;
d) Apartmenu;
e) Incidental Service, such as restaurants and retail sales to serve
residents;
Recreation facilities and amenities such as private clubhouse,
tennis courts, pools and uses of a similar nature;
g) Parking garages, structures, and lots;
h) Transit and other public transportation facilities;
i) Parks and recreation:
Open space, trails, plazas, sculpture gardens, and other
similar uses:
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k) Man-made brims, ponds, and wnl~r features;
1) Electrical substalions and gas regul~lions
m) Any other use det~rmin~ by the City to be at the same
general character of the above permitted use:s.
2) Conditionally Permitt~t Ugs:
a) Restaurants and re, tail shops;
b) Any use whose parking r~quirerm:nt will be met by share~ parking;
c) Day nurseries/child eare facilities;
d) Places of worship; and.
e) Timeshare condominium units.
d. Site Development Starelards: As imlicat~ on the approvexl MEter Plan.
e. Sign Regulations: As provided for in this LCP and as may be supplementexl by the
approved Master Plan, except that, no building identification signing is permitted
above the second story. or thirty f~et, whichever is tess, of any building in this dis-
trict.
f. Height Regulations: As indicated on the Height Regulations Exhibit #4. and as
specified in Chapter V.D, herein.
g. Off-Street Pro-king: Off-street parking shall be as provided for in Chapter V-H,
herein.
h Development Intensity: The maximum number of dwelling units permitted in this
land use district is 700, totalling no more than 949.000 square feet of building area.
3 Commercial - Visitor:
a Purpose and Intent: The purpose of the Commercial-Visitor Category is to provide
regulations of uses for the needs of tourists, travelers, and local residents.
b. Pertained Uses: The following principal uses are permitted:
1) Hotels and Inns (within height limits specified on the Building Heights
Exhibit):
2) Retail: including:
(a) Restaurants with a coclaail lounge as an integral part;
(b) An Galleries;
(c) Retail shops;
(d) Parking garages;
(e) Bonafide antique shops;
(f) Markets;
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(g) Restaurants and snack bars;
(h) service businesses; and,
(i)Any other establishment serving visitors determined to be of the same
general character of the above permitted uses.
3) Cornmarcia2 Recreation; including:
(a) Tennis Clubs and facilities;
(b) Health clubs;
(c) Sports and health classes and clinics;
(d) Courts, arenas, and other spens facilities;
(e) Sports medicine facilities;
(f) Sports training facilities;
(g) Swimming and diving facilities; and,
(h) Any other business or facility determined to be of the same general
character of the above permitted uses.
4) Public-Quasi PuNic, including:
(a) Public parks, recreation, open space, wails, and other similar uses;
Co) Places of worship;
(c) Day nurseries and child care facilities;
(d) Transit and other public transportation facilities: and,
(e) Electrical substations and gas regulators
c Conditionally Pertained Uses: An)' use whose parking requirement wil{ be met by
shared parking:
d Prohibited Uses: Any business or activity that produces noise above 60 CNEL at the
exterior boundaries of this land use district.
e. Site Development Standards:
I ) Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet.
2) Setbacks:
(a) To Marina Parkway: 25 feet minimum
To other exterior boundaries of this land use district: 20 feet
minimum
(c)To interior boundaries which do not abut another land use district:
none.
f. Sign Regulations: As provided for in this LCP and as may be supplemented by an
approved Sign Program.
g Height Regulations: As indicated on the Height Regulations Exhibit/t4, herein.
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h. Off-Street Parking: Off-street parking is required in the Commercial - Visitor
ca~gory for all usas as provided in Chapter V-H, herein.
i. Development Intensity:
1) Maximum number of hotel rooms: 500 rooms
2) Maximum building square footage of all uses in this district: 403,000 square
feet.
4. Parks and Recreation
a. Purpose and Intent: These regulations are intended to provide for the regulation of
uses and activities designated as Park and Recreation on the Land Use District,
Exhibit #3, within the Midbayfront subarea.
b. Land Use Regulations;
1) Permitted Uses:
a) Public Parks and Recreation;
b) Open space trails, plazas. sculpture gardens, amphitheaters. and other
similar uses;
c) Man-made lakes, ponds, and water features;
d) Restaurants, snack bars, restroom facilities, and minor retail shops
primarily intended to serve the visitors of a public park;
e) Public parking lots; and,
f) Recreation facilities including. ball fields, courts, and playgrounds:
g) electrical substations, gas regulators.
2) Conditionally Permitted Uses:
a) Cultural Arts Facility, including integral meeting areas. art display
areas. restaurants, retail sales facilities relating to Cultural Arts
activitias, and theaters.
b) Parking garages;
c) Any use whose parking requirement will be met by shared parking.
d) Retail uses intended to serve the users of park and recreation areas.
3) Prohibited Uses: Any use which is inconsistent with the Environmental
Managemere Program described in Chapter VI, herein.
c. Site Development Standards:
1 ) Master Plan Requirements: Master Plans for the Parks and Recreation areas
abutting the San Diego Bay and the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife
Preserve as follows:
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a) For the Parks and Recreation area west of the Central Resort District
abutling San Diego Bay and sou~h of the ~coess road to the Nature
Interpretive Center: This Master Plan for Parks and Recreation uses
shall be prepared and approv~d by the City prior to, or concurrently
with, the Master Plan required for the Central Resort District.
b) For the Parks and Recreation area west and north of the Residential-
High land use district: this Master Plan shall be prepared and
approved by the City prior to, or concurrently with the Master Plan
required for the Residential-High District. The Master Plan for this
Parks and Recreation area may not be approved prior to the~approval
of the Master Plan for l) a) above.
c) Level of detail: The Level of detail of the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan(s) shall be as described for the Master Plan requirement
for the Central Resort District.
2) Development Standards: All development within the Parks and Recreation
District shall be consistent with the standards adopted in the Master Plan.
d, Sign Regulations: As provided for in this LCP and as may be supplemented by an
approved Sign Program.
e. Height Regulations: As indicated on the Height Regulations Exhibit #4 and Chapter
V-D, herein,
f. Off-Street Parking: Off-street parking in the Parks and Recreation category for alI
uses as provided for in Chapter V.H, herein.
5, Open Space: The regulation of uses and activities designated as Open Space on the Land Use
District Exhibit//3, within the Midbayfront shall be as described in Chapter VI, Environmen-
tal Management Program.
6. Public - Quasi-Public:
a Purpose and Intent: These regulations are intended to provide for the regulation of
uses and activities designated as Public - Quasi-Public on the Land Use District,
Exhibit/f3. within the Midbayfront subarea.
b. Land Use Regulations:
1) Permitted Uses:
a) Landscaped Parking;
b) Open Space & Trail facilities;
c) Tennis Courts;
d) Electric Transmission towers;
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e) Parks and Recreation;
f) Entry Monumentat. ion; and,
g) Transit and other public transportation facilities.
2) Conditionally Permitted Uses: Parking facilities to meet the off-street parking
requirements of uses other than those permitted in this land use district and
the Parks and Recreation land use district.
7. Water
a. Purpose and Intent: The purpose of these regulations is to provide for those uses and
activities designated on the Land Use Districts Exhibit #3. for the Midbayfront
subarea.
b. Permired Uses:
1) Man-made lakes, ponds, swimming lagoon, and water featores;
2) Public park and recreational uses as defined in this Chapter. Section B4.
3) Businesses to serve the public access and use of man-made water features
such as, docks, boat rental and maintenance facilities. and other similar uses.
C. Industrial Subarea
The folEowing special conditions shall apply to ~e specified sites within Subarea 2 - Industrial
Subarea.
I Special Condition 'C"
Specific development plans for the development of property located south of Lagoon Drive
CF" Street) and west of the SDG&E ROW shall be subject to Design Review Committee
review and Redevelopmerit Agency approval based on the following guidelines:
a Building setbacks shall be:
1) For buildings 44 feet or less in height: as specified in Chapter V.I
2) For buildings 44 to 95 feet in height:
a) from Lagoon Drive: 200 feet
b) from USF&WS property (F&G Street Marsh): 200 feet
c) from SDG&E ROW: 50 feet
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b. Bui[ding FAR
A rnaxLmum FAR of 0.75 (including SDCj&E landscaped parking area bonus) on the
subject site is allowed with one (1) new building perinitial on such site to exc~ the
~4 foot height limit, provided that (i) a reduction in the total gross square footage of
$u'uctures presently loc~_Nl_ on the Rohr campus south of the subject site is effe. cted
through the demolition or removal of such existing structures selecte, d by Rohr
totalling 125,000 square feet (which is commensurate with the additional allowed
FAR on the subject site), (ii) such demolition or removal is completed within one (1)
year follow'rag occupancy of such new building, (iii) the footprint of such new
building does not exceed five percent (595) of the total area of the subject site
(excluding the area encompassed within that portion of the SDG&E right-of-way
adjacent to the sub3ect site), and (iv) the sethacks on the subject site specified above
are met.
c. Development plans shall include a Comprehensive Landscaping Plan which indicates
enhanced landscaping at the project edges and within the SDG&E landscaped parking
area.
d. Pedestrian or other off-street circulation connections to adjacent industrial and
business park uses shall be provided.
e. Project shall comply wit~ all City-wide threshold standards for infrastructure .
improvements and public services; specifically, associated traffic impacts will be
mitigated to a Level-of-Service "D" or better at the Bay Boulevard/"E" Street/l-5
interchange.
f. All buildings on-site shall reflect a common, high quality architectural design and
construction standard
2 Special Condition "F"
Specific development plans for the development of property located at the northeast and
southeast comers of Bay Boulevard and "J" Street shall be subject to Design Review
Committee recommendation and Agency approval based on the following guidelines:
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a. Building setbacks shall
Parcel 2 Parcels 3/4
(Northeast (Southeast
Comer') Corner)
l) 'J" Street (to maintain
view corridor) 50 ~. 30 fZ.*
2) Bay Boulevard 30 ft. 30 ft.
3) Adjacent to 1-5 Freeway 50 ft. 25 ft.
4) From intersection of
"J" Street and Bay
Boulevard (measured
perpendicular to an-
gular corner property
line) 60 ft. 60 fz.
* 50 ft setback required for construction exceeding a building height of 28 feet
b. Maximum building height shall be 45 feet.
c. Architectoral featores such as a tower, with floor areas not exceeding 10% of the
ground floor area, may exceed the 45 fl. height limit by 15 ft. (Note: For calcula-
tion of the tower area, land over the drainage channel between Lots 3 and 4 and on
Lot 2 shall be included in ground floor calculations to the extent the second floor
spans the channel.) One architectural tower shall be allowed on Parcel 2 and one on
the combined Parcels 3/4.
d. Landscaping of the site shall be 15 - 20% of the total lot area.
e. Minimum landscaping depths along street frontages shall be 15 ft. in width.
f Elevations facing the freeway shall be articulated in massinS or architectural
treatment.
g. Pedestrian linkages shall be provided to connect both sides of "J" Street as well as
linking the projects to the Bayfront development.
h. The maximum FAR for Lot 2 and the adjoining lot to the east ("the channel") when
combined shall be 0.55.
i. The maximum FAR for Lots 3 and 4 (the southeast parcel) when combined with the
adjoining parcel ('the channel") shall be 0.50.
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j- ComPactparkingstallsshallbepermittedwithdimensiortsof7.Sfeetwidebyl6feet
in length. The number of these stalls may be authorized to a maximum of 20% of
the required parking.
D. Inland Parcel Subarea
Development in this Subarea is subject to the I - General Industrial Zone, Chapter 19.46 of the Chula
Vista Municipal Cede, except as modified by the provisions of this Specific Plan.
E. Faivre Street Subarea
Development in this subarea is subject to the regulations of the San Diego County Zoning I;rdinance
for, General Impact Industrial use, zoned M-54 (FP), manufacturing industrial zone with flood plain
overlay zone, except as modified by this Specific Plan.
F. Palomar/Bay Boulevard Subarea
Development in this subarea is subject to he I-L-P, Limited Industrial Zone with Precise Plan
Modifying District, as described in Chapters 19.4~. and 19.56 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code,
except as modified by this Specific Plan.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 27th day of October, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Horton, Malcolm, Moore, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: Rindone
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Tim Nader, Mayor
ATTEST:
~ A;,thelet, City Clerk
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 certi~ that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2532 had its first reading on
October 13, 1992, and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of
said City Council held on the 27th day of October, 1992.
Executed this 27th day of October, 1992.
~ut~elet, City Clerk