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ORDINANCE NO. 607
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
490 AND BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 BY
ADDING SECTIONS 17.20.200, 17.20.205, 17.20.210,
17.25.300, 17.25.305, 17.25.310, 17.25.315,
17.25.320, 17.25.325, 17.35.010, 17.35.015,
17.35.020, 17.35.025, AND 17.35.030, RESIDENTIAL
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (R -HD), COMMERCIAL GENERAL
(C -G) AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, (PUD).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Sections 17.20.200, 17.20.205, and 17.20.210, are are
added to read as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference.
SECTION 2: Sections 17.25.300, 17.25.305, 17.25.310, 17.25.315,
17.25.320, 17.25.325, and 17.25.340 are added to read as shown on
Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
SECTION 3: Sections 17.35.010, 17.35.015. 17.35.020, 17.35.025,
and 17.35.030 are added to read as shown on Exhibit "C" attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference.
MOVED, PASSED and ADOPTED this 27tixlay of August, 1984.
YOR OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
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CERTIFICATION
I► Irene Joyce Sweene , City Clerk of the City of Beaumont DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular
meeting of the City Council of said City held on the lith day of
Aug_ , 1984, and was duly adopted upon second reading on the 27thday
of August, 1984, upon the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Councilmen Lowry, May, Russo, Mitchell and Mayor Thompson.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
CITY OF BEAU NT
17.20.200 RHD Zone (Residential Housing Development) - Intent.
The RHD zone is intended to protect established medium density
neighborhoods of multiple -family dwellings and to provide space suit-
able in appropriate locations for additional housing developments of
this kind such as duplexes, patio homes, garden apartments, townhouses
condominums and similar dwellings along with appropriate community
facilities.
17.20.205 Permitted Uses. In the RHD zone, no building shall
be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any
building or land be used for any purposes except as hereinafter
specifically provided and allowed by this Chapter.
-1.) PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES. The following uses are
permitted without requiring specific Planning Comm.
approval.
1. Any principal permitted use in the RHD zone
subject to the same conditions prescribed therein.
-2.) PLOT PLAN USES. The following uses are permitted sub-
ject to the approval of a Site Plan pursuant to Chapter
17.70 of this ordinance. The Site Plan approval may
include conditons requiring fencing and landscaping of
the parcel to assure that the use is compatible with
the surrounding area.
1. Any Site Plan use permitted in the RHD zone
subject to the same conditons prescribed therein.
2. Two (2) family dwellings, multiple family dwellings,
bungalow courts and apartment houses.
3. Boarding, rooming, and lodging houses.
-3.) CONDITIONAL PERMIT USES. The following uses are
permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional
Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 17.70 of this ordinance.
1. Any Conditional Use permitted in the R -SF zone
subject to the same conditions prescribed therein.
2. Condominiums.
-4.) PUBLIC USES. The following uses are permitted subject
to the approval of a Public Project Permit pursuant to
Chapter 17.70 of this ordinance.
1. Governmental uses.
2. Public Utilities.
17.20.210 Site Development Standards.
-1.) NET LOT AREA AND DIMENSIONS. let lot size shall not be
less than three thousand five hundred seventy-five (3,575)
square feet, with a minimum average lot width of fifty-five
(55) feet and a minimum average lot depth of sixty-five
(65) feet.
EXHIBIT "A"
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If the unit has two be ooms, the area shall. be
not less than 800 squat feet.
b. If the unit has only one bedroom, the area shall
be not less than six hundred and fifty (650)
square feet.
c. If the unit has only a living room -bedroom
combination, the area shall be not less than
five hundred (500) square feet.
-2.) SETBACKS AND YARD. Minimum yard requirements shall be as
follows:
1. Front yard setback: fifteen (15) feet.
2. Rear yard setback: Ten (10) feet except that
interior lots which border upon an alley may have
an accessory structure used for parking provided
it sets a minimum of five (5) feet off the alley
line.
3. Side Yard setbacks:
a. Interior side yard setbacks shall be not less than
five (5) feet on each side, except that on Interior
lots of seventy (70) feet or more in width side
yard set backs shall be at least 10% of the average
lot width for both sides. Two-story residences
shall.. have 10 foot side yard setbacks regardless
of parcel width.
b. Corner lots shall have a street side yard of at
least ten (10) feet in width.
c. On blocks with no access to alley there shall be
side yard setback of ten feet on one side and ten
(10%) percent of the average lot width for the
other side yard setback. Two-story residences
shall have ten (10) foot side yard setbacks on
both sides.
-3.) ZERO LOT LINE MODIFICATION. When a zero lot line design
is used, the following stipulations shall apply:
1. Front yard setback: either a.) 22 foot plus setback
with a mandatory variable of two feet from dwelling
to dwelling (e.g. 22 feet, 25 feet, 23 feet, 25 feet,
etc.) or, b.) 5 to 7 foot setback with a mandatory
variable of one foot from dwelling to dwelling pro-
vided each unit is supplied with an automatic garage
door openers.
2. Side Yard setbacks: Zt.o one side, 15 feet the other
side yard.
3. Rear yard setback: either a.) In combination with
the 22 foot plus design, a five foot (5') rear yard
or, b.) In combination with the 5 to foot design,
a fifteen (15) foot rear yard.
-4.) BUILDING HEIGHT. No building in the RHD zone shall
exceed two (2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet whichever
is lesser in height.
-5.) OFF STREET PARKING. Automobile storage space shall be
provided as required by Chapter,17.40 of this ordinance.
-6.) LANDSCAPING. The provisions of Chapter 17.45 of this
ordinance shall apply.
17.25.300 C -G Zone (Commercial -General) - Intent. The C -G zone
is intended to provide for and encourage the orderly development of
general commercial uses, with a wide variety of goods and services
for the residents of the entire City, with provisions designed to
insure that such commerce will be efficient, functionally related,
and compatible with adjacent non-commercial development.
17.25.305 Permitted Uses. In the C -G zone, no building shall
be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any
building or land be used for any purposes except as hereinafter
specifically provided and allowed by this Chapter.
-1.) PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES. No uses are permitted
without requiring specific Planning Commission approval.
-2.) SITE PLAN USES. The following uses are permitted
subject to the approval of a Site Plan pursuant to
Chapter 17.70 of this ordinance. The Site Plan
approval may include conditions requiring fencing
and landscaping of the parcel to assure that the
use is compatible with the surrounding area. More
than one use shall be permitted on a lot.
-3.) COMMERCIAL USES. Commercial uses in this zone include
all uses which can be characterized as:
1. providing any variety of goods and services to the
surrounding community;
2. providing adequate traffic circulation improvements
and parking facilities for the customers of these
commercial uses, and
3. having operating hours which maximize -to the extent
possible- the use by the residences in the area to
these commercial uses.
Examples of such uses, but not limited to these uses
are: clothing stores, grocery stores, hotels, appli-
ance stores, general department stores, and those
activities determined by the Planning Director to be
"substantially similar" to the listed examples and in
complete accord to the goals and objectives of this
zone.
17.25.310 Accessory Uses Permitted. All manufacturing, processi
or compounding of products other than those activities found by the
Planning Director to be customarily incidental or essential to the
primary commercial use shall not be permitted. Customarily incidental
and/or essential manufacturing uses shall further be restricted as
follows:
-1.) No more than five persons shall be engaged in this
incidental manufacturing.
-2.) Such incidental uses shall not generate disruptive
and/or injurious levels of: noise, odor, dust, smoke,
vibration, or other objectionable conditions. The
EXHIBIT "B"
use of any toxic or hazardous materials or operation
of any hazardous equipment shall be forbidden.
-3.) The Planning Director with the aid of other experts
shall determine if any incidental manufacturing use
will be likely to cause or pose a threat to the health,
safety and welfare of surrounding neighborhoods.
17.25.315 Conditional Permit Uses. The following uses are
permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant
to Chapter 17.70 of this ordinance:
-1.) Adult entertainment businesses provided that such
businesses are 1,000 feet or more from all schools,
churches, and public buildings.
-2.) Swap meets.
-3.) Bars, cocktail lounges, and entertainment facilities
(including but not limited to: dancing clubs, roller-
skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, live performing
theaters, and movie theaters).
-4.) Educational institutions.
-5.) Churches, temples and other places of religious worship.
-6.) Any hospital or other facility that is licensed by
the California Department of Public Health, or by
the California Department of Mental Hygiene, not
including a family care, foster home or group home
that serves six or fewer persons.
-7.) Any home or other facility for the aged or for children
that is licensed by the California Department of Social
Welfare or by the Riverside County Department of Public
Welfare, not including a home or facility that serves
six or fewer children or aged persons.
-8.) Halfway houses.
17.25.320 Public Uses. The following uses are permitted subject
to the approval of a Public Project Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 17.7
of this ordinance.
-1.) Governmental Uses.
-2.) Public Facilities.
17.25.325 Site Development Standards.
-1.) LOT AREA AND DIMENSIONS. Lot size shall not be less than
seven thousand (7,000) square feet, with a minimum average
lot width of seventy (70) feet, and a minimum average lot
depth of 100 feet, unless larger minimum lot area and
dimensions are specified for a particular area or use.
- 2.) SET BACKS, LOT COVERAGE AND YARD. There shall be a minimum
fifty (50) foot front yard set back if on-site parking is
to be provided in front of a business. If on-site parking
is to be provided in another location the setback may be
reduced to twenty-five (25) feet provided that the set
back area is fully landscaped. There are no rear yard
set backs. There are no side yard set backs on interior lot
lines. On corner lot side yard set backs, there is a
twenty-five (25) foot set back. Any portion of a building
which exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from the
front, rear and side lot lines not less than 2 additional
feet for each foot by which the height exceeds 35 feet.
The front setback shall be measured from any existing or
future street line as shown on any specific street plan of
the City. The rear setback shall be measured from the
existing rear lot line or from any recorded alley or ease-
ment; if the rear line adjoins a street, the rear setback
requirement shall be the same as required for a front set-
back. Each side setback shall be measured from the side
lot line or from any existing or future street line within
the lot as shown on any specific street plan of the City.
-3.) BUILDING HEIGHT. All buildings and structures shall not
exceed 75 feet in height. Buildings plans which propose
structures greater than 75 feet must apply for a variance
(see Chapter 17.70).
-4.) OFF STREET PARKING. Automobile storage space shall be
provided as required by Chapter 17.40 of this ordinance.
- 5.) LANDSCAPING. The provisions of Chapter 17.60 of this
ordinance shall apply.
-6.) SIGNS. The provisions of Chapter 17.50 of this ordinance
shall apply.
-7.) OFF SITE IMPROVEMENTS. The provisions of Chapter 17.60
shall apply.
17.25.340 Uses Eligible for Fast Track Processing. Where pro-
posed projects meet all of the following criteria, they shall be
eligible for fast track processing. When a project is fast tracked,
it is not required to obtain formal Planning Commission approval prior
obtaining building permits. The Planning Director can approve the pro-
ject and a seven working -day appeal period shall be observed. Project.
eligible for fast track processing include:
- 1.) PROJECT PROPOSED ON UNIMPROVED PARCELS (a completely new
project) where all of the following can be found to be
true:
1. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
2. The total square footage of all improvements
(structures, parking lots, landscaping, walls, etc.)
does not exceed six thousand (6,000) square feet.
3. No significant public controversy is known to exist
either about the characteristics of proposed project
or the site itself.
-2.) PROJECT ADDITIONS PROPOSED FOR EXISTING DEVELOPMENTS.
Where all of the following can be found to be true:
1. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
2. The total square footage of all additional improve-
ments (structures, parking lots, landscaping, walls,
etc.) meets the following criteria.
Existing Total Total Additional Improvements
Improvements on Site* Proposed for Site
100,000 - sq. ft. or
80,000 - 99,999 sq.
50,000 - 79,999 sq.
30,000 - 49,999 sq.
10,000 - 29,999 sq.
5,001 - 9,000 sq.
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*Square footage proportions between existing improvement
categories (EIC) can be calculated so that an applicant can determine
the maximum square footage allowed. To calculate: first, find the
amount of square feet your project exceeds EIC's lowest figure. Take
that number and find the percent you are of the EIC total range which
you are in. Multiply that percentage times the total change in square
footage between your "addition" square footage category and the next
higher "addition" square footage category. Take this resulting amount
and add to your "total addition" permitted.
-3.) In either -1.) or -2.) above, no significant public
controversy shall be known to exist either about the
characteristics of the proposed project or the site
itself.
17.35 PUD Zone (Planned Unit Development) - Intent
The intent of this zone is to better regulate, control and elevate
the residential standards for the community. Because certain areas
of our city have unique and/or noteworthy characteristics such as:
geologic, topographic, land use, or other features requiring special
development criteria, a more flexible yet more precise planning
approach can provide us with the best land use design for an area.
These zones allow a designer to combine different land uses in a
harmonious way that result in a balanced and self-sustaining com-
munity unit.
17.35.010 Permitted Uses. In the PUD zones, no building shall
be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any
building or land be used for any purposes except as hereinafter
specifically provided and allowed by this Section.
-1.) PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES. There are no uses permitted
without requiring specific Planning Commission approval.
-2.) DEVELOPMENT PLAN USES. The following uses are permitted
subject to the approval of a precise Development Plan
pursuant to Section 17.70 of this ordinance. The De-
velopment Plan approval shall include landscape and
architectural conditions to assure that the development
standards in these zones are of the highest standards.
-3.) USE PERMITTED BY ZONE CATEGORY. The following are
the density categories for residential development and
the extent of multiple use permitted without reguiring
a Conditional Use Permit:
ZONE Maximum Dwelling Percent
Units per Acre Multiple Use
P -R -SF 5 70% -100% -Residential -SF
0% -30% -General Commercial
P -R -HD 12 65% -100% -Residential -MF
0% -35% -General Commercial
0% -10% -General Industrial
P -R -D•_ 20 60% -100% -Residential
0% -40% -General Commercial
0% -10% -General Industrial
-4.) ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED. No accessory use shall be
permitted unless a precise Development Plan is sub-
mitted for the accessory use. Any accessory use shall
be evaluated as to ability to be an integral part of
the design and function of the existing development.
EXHIBIT "C"
17.35.015 Conditional Permitted Uses. The following uses are
permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit pur-
suant to Chapter 17.70 of this ordinance:
ZONE
P -R -SF
P -R -HD
P -R -D
PERCENT MULTIPLE USE CHANGE
WITH APPROVED CUP
+ 5% on Residential
+ 5% on Commercial
+10% on Industrial
+ 5% on Residential
+ 5% on Commercial
+ 5% on Industrial
+ 5% on Residential
T 5% on Commercial
T 5`ro on Industrial
- 2.) Density increases of up to 25% can be considered.
Justification for such increases which clearly
demonstrate the requested increase must accompany
proposal.
-3.) Changes in minimum open space required can also be
reduced by a maximum of 15% if the applicant can
provide sufficient justification lbr such a con-
sideration.
- 4.) Under the Conditional Use Permit, an applicant may
also request modifications in the following de-
sign standards: minimum building area, maximum
building height, net lot area, required off-street
parking and type, building and setback spacing.
These modifications can be approved provided
that the spirit and intent of this section and the
Planned Development Chapter are complied with in
the Development Plan. The Planning Commission may
determine that certain setbacks be required within
all or a portion of a Planned Development.
17.35.020 Public Uses. The following uses are permitted subject
to the approval of a Public Project Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 17.7
of this ordinance.
1. Governmental uses.
2. Public Utilities.
17.35.025 Site Development Standards.
-1.) NET LOT AREA AND DIMENSIONS: For Subdivisions:
ZONE MINIMUM MINIMUM SETBACK HEIGHT
NET LOT BUILDING
AREA AREA
P -R -SF 6,000
similar to similar to 3 stories (45 feet)
R -SF R -SF*
P -R -HD 3,575 similar to similar to 3 stories (45 feet)
R -HD R -i0*
*use the base zone for guidance; however,
actual design of setbacks are the re-
sponsibility of the applicant.
-2.) MINIMUM OPEN SPACE REQUIRED.
ZONE MINIMUM OPEN SPACE REQUIRED
(net area)
P -R -SF 52% *
P -R -HD 45% *
P -R -D 40%
* For Subdivisions: Zone P -R -SF 500** minimum square feet per
residential lot
Zone P -R -HD 250** minimum square feet per
residential lot
** This shall be developed into usable
community open and recreation areas.
The combined square footage of community
area and residential lot area, not in-
cluding streets rights-of-way, shall
total not less than 6,000 square feet
for P -R -SF zoning and 3,575 square feet
for the P -R -HD zoning. The community
areas shall be designated on the sub-
division map and shall be located entirely
within the subdivision development.
-3.) OFF STREET PARKING. Automobile storage space shall
be provided as required by Chapter 17.40 of this
ordinance.
-4.) LANDSCAPING. The provisions of Chapter 17.45 of
this ordinance shall apply.
-5.) SIGNS. The provisions of,Chapter 17.50 of this
ordinance shall apply. '
-6.) OFF SITE IMPROVEMENTS. The provisions of Chapter
17.60 shall apply.
-7.) BUILDING AREA. When multiple units are to be built
on a lot under this classification, the following
rules shall apply.
1. Each unit of a group of two or more shall have
a floor area of not less than the following:
a. If the unit has two bedrooms, the area
shall be not less than 800 square feet.
b. If the unit has only one bedroom, the area
shall be not less than six hundred and
fifty (650) square feet.
c. If the unit has only a living room -bedroom
combination, the area shall be not less
than five hundred (500) square feet.
- 8.) DISTANCE REQUIRED BETWEEN MAIN BUILDINGS. No three-
story building shall be closer than thirty (30) feet
to any other main building on the same lot. No two-
story main building shall be closer than twenty (20)
feet to any other main building on the same lot. No
one-story building shall be closer than ten (10) feet
to any other one-story main building on the same lot.
- 9.) COMMON OPEN SPACE AREA DEFINED. The required common
open space shall be land areas that are not occupied
by buildings, structures, parking areas, driveways,
streets or alleys. Landscaped roof areas or decks
may not be calculated as part of the required open
space. Said open space shall be devoted to land-
scaping, preservation of natural features, patios,
and recreational areas and facilities. At least
fifty (50) percent of the required open space shall
be designed for the common use of the residents of
the Planned Development. In projects consisting of
small -lot single-family subdivisions, the front yard
areas may be included in the calculation of common
open space, if said areas are landscaped and main-
tained in common. Common open space may be distri-
buted throughout the Planned Development and need not
be in a single large area.
The remaining required open space shall be equall
provided to each dwelling unit. Each dwelling unit
shall be provided with a private open space with no
dimension less than ten (10) feet.
All or part of the area required may be provided
in the common open space for multiple -story apartments
or condominiums where dwelling units have no ground
floor access, or where for other reasons the Planning
Commission finds that the provision of all or part of
the required private open space in the aforementioned
manner is impractical or undesirable. In such cases,
each dwelling unit above the first floor shall be
provided with patio or deck area of not less than one
hundred (100) square feet. The required area may be
provided in one or more patios or decks. In such
cases, each dwelling unit shall be provided with a
private patio or deck with no dimension less than (5)
feet.
-10.) CALCULATING RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES. Planned Developmen
Residential Density in Mixed Use Projects -the density
the residential component of a mixed use Planned Devel
ment shall be calculated by dividing the total number
of dwelling units proposed by that portion of the tota
site area devoted to residential uses, including
required parking, landscaping, open space, and
driveways to serve the residential component.
-11.) PERPETUAL MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENT. A Planned Re-
sidential Development shall be approved subject to
submission of Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions,
setting forth a plan or manner of private permanent
care and maintenance of open spaces, parking areas
and private streets, recreational and communal
facilities. No such agreement by residents of the
Development shall be acceptable until approved by
the City Attorney as to legal form and effect, and
until approved by the Planning Director as to the
suitability of the agreement for the proposed areas.
The developer shall file a description of
covenants to be submitted with the application for a
tentative tract map. The provisions shall include
but not be limited to the following:
1. The homeowners association shall be established
prior to the sale of dwelling units.
2. Membership shall be mandatory for each buyer and
any successive buyer.
3. The Open Space restrictions shall be permanent.
4, The City shall have standing for the maintenance
of Common Areas.
For these subdivisions that include community open or
recreation areas, a community association with the un-
qualified right to assess the owners of the residentia;
lots for all maintenance operations and other costs of
the common areas and facilities and the community
association shall be established and continuously main
tained. The association shall have the right to lien
the lots of owner who default in the payment of their
assessments. The associations's lien shall not be sub
ordinate to any encumbrance other than a deed of trust
or mortgage made in good faith and for value which is
of record prior to the recordation of the final sub-
division map, the developer shall submit for approval
the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Re-
strictions for the project. The approved declaration
shall be recorded at the time of the recording of the
final subdivision map.
The Planning Commission may also require dedicati
of development rights or scenic easements to assure
that common open space shall be maintained. In the
event the common open space and recreational vehicle
storage areas, and other facilities are not maintained
in a manner consistent with the approved final Develop
ment Plan, the City may at it•s option cause such
maintenance to be performed and assess the costs to th
affected property owner(s) or responsible association.
-12.) HANDICAPPED/PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS CIRCULATION.
Adequate and permanent access from public street to
each family dwelling unit shall be provided for
pedestrians and emergency vehicles. Handicapped
access improvements shall be made throughout the
development. Additionally, each unit shall have
access to recreation facilities, common open areas
and parking facilities.
Bikeways are encouraged and should be separated from
pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
-13.) RECREATION FACILITIES. Recreation facilities shall be
evenly distributed throughout the residential area.
They should be centrally located for easy access by
intended users. Recreation facilities should be de-
signed to fulfill the needs of the intended residents
for the particular area they serve.
-14.) PERIMETERS. Where a Planned Development is adjacent
to a General Plan designated street, a permanent open
space at least twenty-five (25) feet in width shall be
required along the property line(s). This area shall
be kept free of buildings and structures and permanent-
ly maintained in landscaping. If the design of this
buffer area enhances the overall development plan and
is readily accessible to the residents of the Planned
Development, it may be included as partial fulfillment
of the common open space requirements.
-15.) PARKING AND STORAGE. (a) Parking shall be provided
as per the off-street parking requirements found in
Chapter 17.40. Parking for residential condominiums
shall meet the standards set forth in section 13-828(f
In addition, the Planning Commission may determine
that storage areas for boats, trailers, campers and
other recreational vehicles shall be required, where
the necessity for such facilities has been demonstrate
and where such facilities will preserve the required
off-street parking for the use of automobiles.
(b) All parking areas, covered or open, in any Planne
Development shall be screened from view from any publi
right-of-way. (Exception: Single-family, small lot
subdivisions).
-16.) VEHICULAR CIRCULATION. (a) Private roadways serving
as access to or within a Planned Residential Develop-
ment shall be provided with a minimum paved width
equivalent to not less than•two (2) twelve foot (12')
wide travel lanes. (b) A private access way exceedir
one hundred fifty feet (150') in length but less than
three hundred feet (300'') in length, shall be provide(
with a curbed turn --around having a minimum radius of
38' (City street standard 800'). For those access
ways exceeding three hundred feet (300') but less that
six hundred feet (600'), there shall be provided a
curbed turn -around having a minimum radius of forty
(40')or an intertying loop circulation system.
For those access ways exceeding six hundred feet
(600'), there shall be provided an intertying
loop circulation system.
-17.) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. The Planned Development
Project design should be adopted to the terrain and
be compatible with the surrounding environment. Any
unique, historic, or unusual features should be
preserved within the open space area.
The Development shall be well integrated with its
settings, shall not require excessive earth moving
or grading or destruction of desirable natural
features nor be visually obstructive or disharmonious
with surrounding areas and facilities and shall not
substantially harm major views from adjacent boundarie
Mixed use Planned Developments shall insure that the
commercial and industrial uses do not adversely effect
the residential component by producing irritant level:
noise, dust, odor, fumes, smoke, vibration, glare or
radiation.
-18.) NOISE ATTENUATION. When in the opinion of the Planni.
Director, a proposed Planned Development may be situa
in a high noise environment which will adversely affe
the peace, tranquility and privacy of its inhabitants
an acoustical analysis shall be required. An acousti
cal evaluation of the working drawings of the propose
residential project shall be submitted to the Plannin
Department by a licensed acoustical engineer prior
to the approval of the project. The engineer shall
certify that the construction will reduce interior
noise levels to 45 CNEL or less and exterior noise
levels in common and private open space areas to 65
CNEL or less. Building occupancy will be granted up(
submittal of a field test report from a licensed
acoustical engineer certifying that the above standa
have been met. The method of field testing shall be
approved by the Planning Department.
-19.) ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Units shall be oriented to
facilitate energy efficiency. The design of units
shall incorporate passive or natural heating and
cooling design. Active solar heating systems are
encouraged and appropriate.
-20.) ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS. A licensed architect
must propose a plan that demonstrates a compatibilit
of design in relationship to the site structures anc
elements as well as to;the surrounding existing or
anticipated physical environment.
Planned Development Projects may, and are encourage(
to, depart from standard subdivision and housing
design by providing a variety of lot sizes and hous
types, as long as the overall residential density
yield conforms with this Chapter as determined by
underlying zoning and provided residential amenities
which are established in amounts and locations, con-
dusive to the establishment of a quality residential
environment.
-21.) FINDINGS. In approving a Planned Development Pro-
ject, the following findings shall be made:
1. That the Plan is in substantialconformance
with the General Plan of the City of Beaumont.
2. That the Plan meets the criteria and standards
of this Chapter;
3. That the streets and thoroughfares proposed are
suitable and adequate to carry anticipated
traffic;
4. That existing or proposed utility services are
adequate for the residential facilities proposed;
5. That any exception from standard Ordinance re-
quirements is warranted by the design and ameniti
incorporated in the Development Plan, in accord
with the policy of the City Council;
6. That the overall design shall produce an attracti
healthful, efficient and stable environment for
residents.
-22.) TRANSFER. An owner may transfer sections of the
development. The transferee shall be required to de-
velop the property in accord with the approved
Tentative Tract Map or Planned Development.
-23.) CONCLUSION. The exceptions to standards of this
Chapter or to standards adopted by the Planning
Commission or City Council shall be granted by the
Planning Commission and City Council only in cases
where these bodies find that such exceptions en-
courage a more desirable environment, are planned an
designed developments or units thereof, and are con-
sistent with the purposes of the Planned Development
concepts as stated in Chapter and section 17.35.005.
17.35.030 Uses Eligible for Fast Track Processing. Where
proposed projects meet all of the following criteria, they shall be
eligible for fast track processing. When a project is fast tracked,
it is not required to obtain formal Planning Commission approval prior
to obtaining building permits. The Planning Director can approve the
project and a seven working -day appeal period shall be observed. Pro-
jects eligible for fast track processing include:
-1.) PROJECT PROPOSED ON UNIMPROVED PARCELS (a completely
new project) where all of the following can be found to
be true:
1. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
2. The total square footage of all improvements
(structures, parking lots, landscaping, walls, etc.)
does not exceed six thousand (6,000) square feet.
3. No significant public controversy is known to exist
either about the characteristics of proposed project
or the site itself.
-2.) PROJECT ADDITIONS PROPOSED FOR EXISTING DEVELOPMENTS.
Where all of the following can be found to be true:
1. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
2. The total square footage of all additional improve-
ments (structures, parking lots, landscaping, walls,
etc.) meets the following criteria.
Existing Total
Improvements on Site*
100,000 - sq. ft. or
80,000 - 99,999 sq.
50,000 - 79,999 sq.
30,000 - 49,999 sq.
10,000 - 29,999 sq.
5,001 - 9,999 sq.
less than 5,000 sq.
greater
ft.
ft.
ft.
ft.
ft.
ft.
Total Additional Improvements
Proposed for Site
20,000
16,000
10,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
1,000
square
square
square
square
square
square
square
feet
feet
feet
feet
feet
feet
feet
*Square footage proportions between existing improvement
categories (EIC) can be calculated so that an applicant can determine
the maximum square footage allowed. To calculate: first, find the
amount of square feet your project exceeds EIC's lowest figure. Take
that number and find the percent you are of the EIC total range which'
you are in. Multiply that percentage times the total change in square
footage between your "addition" square footage category and the next
higher "addition" square footage category. Take this resulting amount
and add to your "total addition" permitted.
-3.) In either -1.) or -2.) above, np significant public
controversy shall be known to exist either about the
characteristics of the proposed project or the site
itself.