HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance 1164ORDINANCE NO. 1164
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA,
TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.03.060 "RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY ZONE",
CHAPTER 17.06.065 "RESIDENTIAL, TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD",
CHAPTER 17.09.040 "DOWNTOWN MIXED USE ZONE", CHAPTER 17.19.060
"SIXTH STREET MIXED USE ZONE", AND CHAPTER 17.19.070 "SIXTH STREET
MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL ZONE" TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS IN THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish Objective Design Standards for
residential projects in order to promote public health, safety and welfare while providing for
orderly residential development; and
WHEREAS, the City has proposed to amend Chapter 17.03.060 "Residential, Single -
Family Zone", Chapter 17.06.065 "Residential, Traditional Neighborhood", Chapter 17.09.040
"Downtown Mixed Use Zone", Chapter 17.19.060 "Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone", and Chapter
17.19.070 "Sixth Street Mixed Use Residential Zone" to establish Objective Design Standards in
the Beaumont Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearings were conducted on this matter as required by
law by the Planning Commission on August 23, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
proposed amendments to the Municipal Code Chapters; and
WHEREAS, following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council
has approved the amendment to Chapter 17.03.060 "Residential, Single -Family Zone", Chapter
17.06.065 "Residential, Traditional Neighborhood", Chapter 17.09.040 "Downtown Mixed Use
Zone", Chapter 17.19.060 "Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone", and Chapter 17.19.070 "Sixth Street
Mixed Use Residential Zone" to establish Objective Design Standards in the Beaumont
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearing was opened, a brief staff report was present and
the item continued without discussion to City Council on September 19, 2023; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearings were conducted on this matter as required by
law by the City Council on September 19, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has reviewed the reasons for the
recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission as described above;
THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds that the amendment to Chapter 17.03.060
"Residential, Single -Family Zone", Chapter 17.06.065 "Residential, Traditional Neighborhood",
Chapter 17.09.040 "Downtown Mixed Use Zone", Chapter 17.19.060 "Sixth Street Mixed Use
Zone", and Chapter 17.19.070 "Sixth Street Mixed Use Residential Zone" to establish Objective
Design Standards in the Beaumont Municipal Code, is consistent with the adopted policies in the
Beaumont Municipal Code and the General Plan of the City of Beaumont.
SECTION 2: The amendment of Chapter 17.03.060 "Residential, Single -Family Zone", Chapter
17.06.065 "Residential, Traditional Neighborhood", Chapter 17.09.040 "Downtown Mixed Use
Zone", Chapter 17.19.060 "Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone", and Chapter 17.19.070 "Sixth Street
Mixed Use Residential Zone", attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby approved.
SECTION 3: The City Council finds that the actions contemplated by this Ordinance are exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to 15061(b)(3), CEQA
review is not required because there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant
effect upon the environment and the proposed amendments constitute a minor alteration in a land
use limitation under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, and such a land use limitation is a
permissible exercise of the City's zoning powers..
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and within
fifteen (15) days after its passage the City Clerk shall cause a summary to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Beaumont, in a manner
prescribed by law for publishing of ordinances of said City.
MOVED AND PASSED upon first reading this 19th day of September, 2023, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Voigt, White, Lara, Martinez
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Fenn
MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2023, upon second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Voigt, White, Lara, Fenn, Martinez
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Attest:
Nicole Wheelwright, [ uty City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Jor� O. Pinkney, ity Attorney
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Contents
17.03.060
Residential, Single -Family Zone (R-SF Zone)........................................................... 3
17.03.065
Residential, Traditional Neighborhood (R-TN Zone) ................................................
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17.19.040
Downtown Mixed Use Zone (DMU Zone).............................................................
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17.19.060
Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone (SSMU Zone)...........................................................
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17.19.070
Sixth Street Mixed Use —Residential Zone (SSMU-R Zone) ....................................
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17.03.060 Residential, Single -Family Zone (R-SF Zone)
A. No change
B. No change
C. No change
D. No change
E. No change
F. No change
G. No change
H. Single-K aily Design Standards.
�. Buildina Form and Visual Interest.
a. Required Planes.
L Elevations Facing a Street, Public Right -of -Way, or Open Space. A minimum of
four planes are required on any street -facing elevation. Each plane must be at
least 80 square feet in surface area and offset a minimum of four feet from anv
adiacent plane.
ii. Interior Side and Rear Elevations. A minimum of two planes are required on any
interior side or rear elevation. Each plane must be at least 80 square feet in
surface area and offset a minimum of four feet from any adiacent plane
b. Limits on Blank Walls. No wall on any level except for garages may run in a continuous
plane of more than 20 feet without a window or a proiection, offset or recess of the
building wall at least one foot in depth.
Flgure 17.03-1. Limit on Blank Walls in Residential, Single -Family Zone
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C. Allowed Roof Forms. Allowed roof forms are limited to hipped gabled shed or flat roofs
with parapets.
d. Roof Design.
i. When pitched roofs are used, the slope must be 3:12 to 5:12 ratio
ii. Eaves may not exceed 24 inches in depth or as allowed by the California Fire
Code, Chapter 7.
iii. Parapet segments may not exceed 25 feet in length without a change in height
at least 24 inches or a change in form.
iv. Subdivisions with more than 20 units must include a minimum of three distinct
roof forms.
2. Entrances
a. Orientation. The primary entrance of any unit located along public rights -of -way or
pathways must face public street or pathway. Exceptions to this requirement may be
approved where the site is located on a maior arterial carrying high traffic volumes
b. Protection. The primary entry must incorporate a projection recess or combination of
proiection and recess at least 40 square feet in area with a minimum depth of five feet
Figure 17.03-2. Entrance Protection
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3. Rear Access. Rear doors wider than three feet must be accessible by a landing area that is a
minimum six feet in depth and a width that is no less than that of the door opening or three feet
whichever is greater. Doors three feet wide or less shall have a landing of a minimum depth of
three feet and a width that is at least as wide as the size of the opening.
4. Building Materials
a. Cladding Materials. Primary and secondary cladding materials are limited to:
i. Three-step_system in accordance with the CBC (synthetic stucco or Exterior
Insulation and Finish Systems IEIFSI are not allowed).
ii. Wood, composite wood, cement fiberboard, painted aluminum or vinyl siding
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(a) All siding must be lap, vertical, or shingle.
(b) Wood siding must be painted or stained and sealed.
iii. Stone (natural or manufactured).
iv. Metal.
V. Brick/masonry.
vi. Tile.
b. Prohibited Building Materials. Plywood, corrugated metal, sheet metal and unfinished
aluminum are prohibited.
C. Change in Exterior Building Material. When there is a change in exterior building material
the material change must occur at the inside corner of a building form or a minimum of
two feet beyond an outside corner.
d. Material durability/protection.
i. Exterior finish materials must have an expected lifespan of no less than 30 years.
ii. Exterior timber must be protected from decay by stain and sealant.
iii. Exterior ferrous metals must be protected from corrosion either through the use
of galvanized, stainless, weathering steel, or powder coating.
e. Colors. Reflective or bright colors that contrast dramatically with the colors of the
surrounding land, structures, and vegetation may be used for trim or for accents only.
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J. Windows.
a. All windows facing rights -of -way or public open spaces must be double -hung with
operable sashes. Grids of small panes must be true divided lites separated by muntins or
as approved by the Community Development Director.
Fixure 17.03-3. Window Design
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b. Window recess or trim. Trim at least two inches in width and %-inch in depth must be
provided around all windows, or windows must be recessed at least 2.5 inches from the
plane of the surrounding exterior wall.
Min. 2 in. -
wide
Min. 314
in. deep
Figure 17.03-4. Window Trim or Recess
Min. 2.5 in.
recess from
exterior wall
C. Reflective or opaque tinting of glazing is prohibited.
6. 360-Dearee Design. All buildings must be designed with "360-degree design" where each exterior
wall is designed equivalent to the primary facade in the extent of building articulation level of
detail, and quality of exterior materials, and consistent with the color scheme of the primary
facade. Details include but are not limited to door recesses, door trim. cornices belt courses
columns/piers, posts/beams, brackets, columns/arches, and roof forms.
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7. Parking Design and Access.
a. Drivewa
For lots less than 70 feet in width, a maximum of one drivewav uo to 20 feet
wide is allowed for required parking.
ii. For lots 70 feet wide or more, the width of a driveway to a two -car garage may
not exceed 28 feet in width.
iii. The minimum paved apron length is 20 feet.
IV. Sidewalks may not encroach into the minimum driveway length area.
Figure 17.03-5. Driveway Design
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b. Three -car garages. A garage with three or more doors, or garages designed to
accommodate three or more non -tandem parked cars, are allowed only on lots 85 feet
wide or greater, and at least one garage front must be separated from the remaining
garage fronts by at least two feet.
Figure 17.03-6. Three -Car Garages
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C. ComerLots. Corner lots and through lots are allowed one driveway. Where a lot has more
than one approved garage, carport, or parking space, a second driveway may be allowed
with Community Development Director and City Engineer approval.
d. Carports and Detached Garages.
i. Carports and detached garages must be constructed of the same materials and
in the same style as the main building.
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ii. Carports are recommended to be solar ready.
e. Garage Design.
L Garage doors must be recessed a minimum of six inches from the face of the
garage.
ii. Garage doors must be articulated with windows, paneling. recesses, or other
details.
iii. All two -car garages must have a minimum free and clear interior dimension of
23 feet by 22 feet, while one -car garages must have a minimum dimension of 13
feet by 22 feet.
iv. Notwithstanding the design standards of this Chapter, all garage structures
attached or detached, must match the architectural design and detail of the
existing building.
Tandem Parking. Tandem parking must be allowed for single family residences and
duplexes. However, tandem parking may not encroach into the public right-of-way.
P. Continuous Walkway. A continuous paved walkway at least three feet wide must connect
on -site side gates, driveways to garages, and the front door.
8. Outdoor Licking. All exterior doors, including garage doors, must be illuminated with outdoor
light fixtures. See Chapter 8.50 — Outdoor Lighting for additional standards.
-1-.9. Additions/remodels. Notwithstanding the design standards of this Chapter, additions to and
remodels of existing buildings, including porches, balconies and decks, must match the
architectural design and detail of the existing building.
( Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020; Ord. No. 1150, § 4(Exh. A), 10-4-2022)
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17.03.065 Residential, Traditional Neighborhood (R-TN Zone)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
Supplemental Multiple Family Develepn9e„tDesi n Standards. The following standards apply to multiple
family developments, including attached single unit developments Lin the R-TN. R-MF. UV, TOD Overlay,
DMF, DMU. SSMU, and SSMU-R zones.
1. Building Scale and Massing.
a. Street -facing Facades. Along the front and street side facade the fourth story must be
stepped back a minimum six feet from the around floor facade.
b. Interior Side and Rear Facades. Along the interior side and rear facade when abutting a
single-family residential zone, building massing is limited by a 45-degree plane beginning
at 24 feet above the interior or rear minimum setback line.
Figure 17.03-7. Required 45-Degree Plane
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Building Design.
a. All street -facing fagades shall have at least one horizontal or vertical projection or recess
at least two feet in depth, for every 25 horizontal feet of wall. Building entrances and
front porches may count towards meeting this requirement.
Figure 17.03-8. Facade Articulation, Multiple Family Development Requirements
Exhibit
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Street -facing facades shall have at least one horizontal projection or recess at least 2
feet, for every 25 linear feet of wall.
b. Horizontal articulation must include a differentiated base, a roof cornice line or parapet
and an eave, awning, overhang, transom feature, belt course, or other architectural
element that frames the middle section of the building.
C. Buildines or portions of buildings over two stories must include articulation for the top
story of the building. This may be accomplished through two or more of the following:
i. Change in color
ii. Change in material
iii. Cornice/belt course at the bottom of the uppermost floor
iv. Change in roof pitch, such as a gable, or an upper -story step -back
Figure 17.03-9. Building Facade Elements Exhibit
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d. Staggering o/ Attached Units. For attached townhouse and rowhouse development
facades of adiacent attached units must be stauered a minimum of 12 inches in plan
view to avoid monotony in design.
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e. Privacy.
i. Upper -story balconies, roof decks, and other habitable outdoor space must
maintain a minimum 10 feet clear from the property line abutting a lower -
intensity residential zone and must include an opaque wall at least four feet in
height as measured from the floor of the open space.
ii. Floor -to -ceiling windows are not allowed on upper -story facades within 10 feet
of a property line abutting a lower -intensity residential zone.
f. Wrap -around Balconies and Decks.
i. All balconies and decks that turn the corner of a building must be fully covered
ii. Required coverings must be architecturally consistent with the design features
of the around floor.
�._ Roof Design. Allowed roof forms are limited to hipped gabled shed or flat roofs v
parapets.
When pitched roofs are used, the slope must be 3:12 to 5:12 ratio
Eaves must not exceed 24 inches in depth, or as allowed by the California Fire
Code, Chapter 7.
iii. Street -facing eaves and overhangs that exceed 18 inches in depth must be either
fully stuccoed on the underside or must incorporate a visible pattern of exterior
brackets or beams.
iv. Parapet segments may not exceed 25 feet in length without a change in height
of at least 24 inches or a change in form.
V, The roof line at each elevation of attached units shall demonstrate an offset of
at least 24 inches for each one to three units exposed on that elevation, but in
no case shall a roof line be more than 50 feet in length without a minimum 18-
inch offset.
Figure 17.03-10. Roof Line, Multiple Family Development Requirements Exhibit
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The roof line for each elevation shall be offset at least
IS inches for each one to three units exposed on that elevation.
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11. Transparency and Blank Walls.
i. At least 75 percent of the fagade of each building adjacent to a street shall be
occupied by habitable space with windows.
ii. Each .reet-facini; building fagade shall have at least one pedestrian entry into
the structure.
iii. No wall on any level may run in a continuous plane of more than 12 feet without
a proiection, offset, or recess of the building wall at least 18 inches in depth
Figure 17.03-11. Required Facade Articulation
Max. 12 ft
i. Building Materials. Primary and secondary cladding materials are limited to:
i. Three -coat stucco in accordance with the CBC (synthetic stucco or Exterior
Insulation and Finish Systems [EIFS] are not allowed).
ii. Wood, composite wood, cement fiberboard, painted aluminum or vinyl siding
(a) All siding must be lap, vertical, or shingle.
(b) Wood sidine must be painted or stained and sealed
iii. Stone (natural or manufactured).
iv. Metal.
V. Brick/masonry.
vi. Tile.
i Prohibited Building Materials. Plywood, corrugated metal, sheet metal and unfinished
aluminum are prohibited.
k. Changes in Exterior Material. When there is a change in exterior building material the
material change must occur at the inside corner of a building form or a minimum of two
feet beyond an outside corner.
I. Material Durability/Protection.
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1. Exterior finish materials must have an expected lifespan of no less than 30 years
ii. Exterior timber must be protected from decay by stain and sealant
iii. Exterior ferrous metals must be protected from corrosion either through the use
of galvanized, stainless, weathering steel, or powder coating.
M. Colors. Reflective or bright colors that contrast dramatically with the colors of the
surrounding land, structures, and vegetation may be used for trim or for accents only.
3. Windows.
a. Window Recess or Trim. Trim at least two inches in width and %-inch in depth must be
provided around all windows, or windows must be recessed at least 2.5 inches from the
plane of the surrounding exterior wall.
Min. 2 in. —
wide
Min. 314
in. deep
Figure 17.03-12. Window Design
Min. 2.5 in.
recess from
exterior wall
;effective or opaque tinting of glazing is prohibited.
'A. Building Entrances.
a. All dwelling units located along streets shall have the primary entrance facing the street.
Exceptions to this requirement may be approved where the site is located on a major
arterial carrying high traffic volumes.
b. Dwelling units located in the interior of a multiple family development shall be designed
so that the primary entryway is visible from a pedestrian pathway that is connected to a
street.
C. Building entrances shall have a roofed projection (such as a porch) or recess with a
minimum depth of at least five feet and a minimum horizontal area of 30 square feet.
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d. Multi -family building frontages must take one of the following forms:
i. Porch. Individual covered porch frontages with dimensions as indicated below:
(a) Porch clear width: Minimum 12 feet
(b) Porch clear depth (excluding stairs): Minimum 8 feet
(c) Porch finish level above sidewalk: Minimum 18 inches
(d) Porch clear height: Minimum 8 feet. maximum 12 feet
Figure 17.03-13. Porch Frontage Exhibit
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Stoop. Individual covered stoop frontages with dimensions as indicated below:
(aa) Stoop width: Minimum 5 feet, maximum 8 feet
(b) Stoop depth: Minimum 4 feet, maximum 8 feet
(c) Stoop height above sidewalk: Minimum 18 inches
(d) Stoop entry recession: Minimum 6 inches, maximum 6 feet
(e) Stoop clear height: Minimum 8 feet
Fiiure 17.03-14. Stoop Frontage Exhibit
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Min. 18 in I Street
Section Plan
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iii. Doorvard. Individual covered doorvard frontages with dimensions as indicated
below:
(a) Doorvard width: Minimum 5 feet, maximum 8 feet
(b) Doorvard depth: Minimum 4 feet. maximum 8 feet
(c) Doorvard overhead proiection depth: Maximum 6 feet
(d) Doorvard clear height: Minimum 8 feet
(e) Doorvard wall/planter/fence height: Maximum 3 feet
Figure 17.03-15. Doorvard Frontage Exhibit
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Arcade. Individual covered arcade frontages with dimensions as indicated below:
a) Arcade depth: Minimum 8 feet, must be consistent for the length of the
arcade.
(b) Arcade clear height: Maximum 12 feet.
(c) Arcade column spacing: Minimum 4 feet clear between columns
(d) Arcade distance from curb (encroachment permit may be required):
Minimum 2 feet, maximum 6 feet.
Fliture 17.03-16. Arcade Frontage Exhibit
Plan
Ain. 4 ft
tin. 8 ft
Min. 2 ft
Max. 6 ft
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V. Gallery. Individual covered gallery frontages with dimensions as indicated below:
(a) Gallery depth: Minimum 12 feet, maximum 16 feet, must be consistent
for the length of the gallery.
(b) Gallery clear height: Minimum 12 feet, maximum 16 feet.
(c) Gallery distance from curb (encroachment permit may be required):
Minimum 2 feet, maximum 6 feet.
Figure 17.03-17. Gallery Frontage Exhibit
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vi. ADA Accessibility. All frontages must comply with ADA accessibility
requirements.
I.S. Private Storage Space. Each unit shall have at least 200 cubic feet of enclosed, weather -proofed,
and lockable private storage space with a minimum horizontal dimension of four feet.
6. 360-Dearer design. All buildings must be designed with "360-degree design" where each exterior
wall is designed equivalent to the primary facade in the extent of building articulation level of
detail, and quality of exterior materials, and consistent with the color scheme of the primary
facade. Details include but are not limited to window and door trim, window and door recesses
cornices, belt courses, columns/piers, posts/beams, brackets, columns/arches, and roof forms.
7. Additions/Remodels. Notwithstanding the design standards of this Chanter, additions to and
remodels of existing buildings, including porches, balconies and decks, must match the
architectural design and detail of the existing building.
8. Usable Open Space Design.
a. Required private open space design.
i. Required private open space must take the form of balconies, decks, patios
fenced yards, or other similar areas outside the residence.
ii. Required private open space must be accessible to only one living unit by a
doorwav to a habitable room.
b. Required common open space design.
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i. Required common areas must include landscaped areas walks patios
swimming pools, barbeque areas, playgrounds, turf, or other such
improvements that enhance the outdoor environment of the development
ii. Required common open space must be accessible to all living units on the
development site by a stairway or other accessway qualifying as an egress facility
from a habitable room.
iii. Common open spaces may be at -grade, elevated, on parking podiums or on
rooftops. See Section 17.03.065.J.2.e.i for additional limitations on elevated
open space.
iv. A surface must be provided that allows convenient use for outdoor living and/or
recreation. Such surface may be any combination of lawn garden flagstone
wood planking, concrete, or other dust -free surfacing.
V. The slope of required common open space may not exceed 10 percent
4:9. Pedestrian Access and Circulation. On -site pedestrian circulation and access shall be provided
consistent with the following standards.
Internal -Connections. A system of pedestrian walkways shall connect all buildings on a
site to each other, to on -site automobile and bicycle parking areas, and to any on -site
open space areas or pedestrian amenities.
z..U. Paving. F,ring within required setback areas must be distinct from the adia,-ent public
sidewalk in color, design, or texture.
i�c. ToeCirculation Metwork. Regular connections between on -site walkways and the public
sidewalk and other planned or existing pedestrian routes or trails shall be provided. An
on -site walkway shall connect the primary building entry or entries to a public sidewalk
on each street frontage.
mod. To Meighbors. Direct and convenient access shall be provided to adjoining residential
and commercial areas to the maximum extent feasible while still providing for safety and
security.
Vie. To tTransit. Safe and convenient pedestrian connections shall be .EGA -compliant and shall
be provided from transit stops to building entrances.
e.f. Pedestrian walkway design.
Walkways shall be a minimum of six-8 feet wide, shall be hard -surfaced, and
paved with permeable materials. Walkway widths may be reduced to three feet
wide for small lot development (Section 17.11.030.D) ur a, teguirtu by the
Building Official.
Where a required walkway crosses a driveway, parking area, or loading area, it
must be clearly identified using a raised crosswalk, a different paving material,
or a similar method.
iii. Where a required walkway is parallel and adjacent to an auto travel lane, it shall
be raised or separated from the auto travel lane by a raised curb at least four
inches high, bollards, or another physical barrier
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10. Parking Design and Access.
a. Surface Parking Area Design. Surface parking areas must be separated from on -site
buildings by a minimum distance of five feet that is either paved or landscaped.
b. Parking in the Front Setback. Any driveways or other paved parkins areas located in the
front setback must be a minimum 18 feet in length.
C. Garages.
i. Garage doors must be recessed a minimum of six inches from the face of the
garage.
R. All two -car garages must have a minimum free and clear interior dimension of
24 feet by 24 feet, while one -car garages must have a minimum dimension of 14
feet by 24 feet.
d. Structured Parking Levels Facing the Right -of -Way. Where ground level structured parking
occupies more than 30 percent of a building facade facing a right-of-way or pedestrian
walkway, the finished floor of the parking level must be a minimum four vertical feet
below the finished grade at the building facade.
Future 17.03-18. Structured Parkins Facing the Right -of -Way Exhibit
e. Tandem Parking. Tandem parkins may be permitted to satisfy the off-street parking
requirement in accordance with the following.
i. No more than two vehicles may be placed one behind the other.
H. Both spaces must be assigned to a single dwelling unit or to employees of the
same non-residential establishment.
iii. The tandem parking bay must be a minimum 40 feet by 10 feet in dimension.
iv. Tandem parking to meet required parking for multi -unit development must be
located within an enclosed structure and the number of tandem Parking spaces
may not exceed 50 percent of the total number of spaces provided.
V. Tandem parking may not be used to satisfy the parking requirement for guest
parking.
f. Driveway width. Driveways to shared garages may not exceed 24 feet in width.
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R. Parking visibility. Visible structured parking must be screened from view from the right-
of-way by architectural features in addition to landscaping or living walls.
f-. h. Parking separation. Parking for residential units must be separated from parking for non-
residential uses through a controlled fence, gate, or other -barrier.
i. Curb cut freauency.
L A maximum of one curb cut for driveway access may be permitted per street
frontage per building.
ii. On corner lots, curb cuts must be located on the street frontage with the least
pedestrian activity whenever feasible.
]• Shared garage doors.
L All garage doors must be motorized.
ii. Controlled entrances to shared parking facilities (gates doors etc) may not
exceed 20feet in width.
11. Bicycle Parking.
a. Short-term Bicycle Parking. Short-term secure bicycle parking must be provided to serve
guests.
L Spaces Required. The minimum number of short-term secure bicycle parking
spaces is 10 percent of the required vehicular parking spaces, in no case fewer
than four secure bicycle parking spaces provided per development.
ii. Location.
(a) Short-term secure bicycle parking must be located outside of
pedestrian walkways, and within 100 feet of the main entrance to the
building it serves.
(b) Short-term secure bicycle parking must be located outside of the public
right-of-way except as allowed through an encroachment permit
iii. Anchoring and Security. For each short-term bicycle parking space required a
stationary, securely -anchored bicycle rack must be provided to which a bicycle
frame and one wheel (two points of contact) can be secured with a high -security
U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle. One such bicycle
rack may serve multiple bicycle parking spaces.
iv. Size and Accessibility. Each short-term bicycle parking space must be a minimum
of two feet in width and six feet in length and must be accessible without moving
other bicycles. Two feet of clearance must be provided between bicycle parking
spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture drive aisles and
Pedestrian walkways. Five feet of clearance must be provided from vehicle
parking spaces.
b. Long -Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking must be provided to serve
employees, students, residents, commuters, and others who generally stay at a site for
four hours or longer.
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1. Spaces Required.
(a) A minimum of one long-term secured bicycle parking space must be
provided for every four dwelling units or portion thereof.
(b) Any establishment with six or more full-time equivalent employees
must provide long-term bicycle parking designated on a site plan at a
minimum ratio of one bicycle parking space per 10 required vehicle
parking spaces. Parking areas with fewer than six spaces are
encouraged but not required to provide long-term bicycle parking
Location. Long-term bicycle parking must be located on the same lot as the use
it serves and near a building entrance. In parking structures long-term bicycle
parking must be located near an entrance to the facility. Where the bicycle
parking area is not visible from the entrance of the building signs located at the
entrance or in an entry lobby of the building must identify the location of bicycle
parking.
iii. Anchoring and Security. Long-term bicycle parking must be located in an
enclosed bicycle locker or other secure areas approved by the Community
Development Director.
iv. Size and Accessibility. Each long-term bicycle parking space must be a minimum
of two feet in width and sixfeet in length and must be accessible without moving
other bicycles. Two feet of clearance must be provided between bicycle parking
spaces and adiacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture drive aisles and
pedestrian walkways. Five feet of clearance must be provided from vehicle
parking spaces.
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17.19.040 Downtown Mixed Use Zone (DMU Zone)
A. No change
B. No change
C. Downtown Mixed Use Zone, Development Standards. The following sStandards shall apply to the
Downtown Mixed Use Zone (DMU Zone):
1. Lot Area and Dimensions. No minimum requirement.
2. Setbacks and Yards. The following setback requirements are applicable to the Downtown Mixed
Use Zone (DMU Zone):
_Front Yard ^F"^���. NR 490 VaFd setba '- i Setback, Commercial Uses. None required
fet t;uwAmeFGial uses; five feet maximum setbaek few resideRtial .
a-b. Front Yard Setback Residential Uses. Maximum five feet. All portions not used for access
must be landscaped.
Vic. Front Yard Setback; Above Ground PorkinQ. Minimum 40 feet. The setback for above
ground parking may be waived by the Community Development Director upon making
the following findings:
i. a. The site is small and/or constrained such that underground parking or
surface parking located more than 40 feet from the street is not feasible; and
ii. �-The parking area located within 40 feet of the street is landscaped along
the street with a hedge, trellis, and/or landscaping consistent with Chapter
17.06.
b. Rear Yard Setbacks. No rear yard setback is required, except when adjacent to single family
residential use. The rear yard setback is 20 feet when adjacent to single family residential
use.
C. Side Yard Setbacks. No side yard setback is required, except when adjacent to single family
residential use. The side yard setback is 15 feet when adjacent to single family residential
use.
d. Freeway Setbacks for Residential Uses. Residential uses shall have a minimum setback of
500 feet from Interstate 10 or any_highway.
3. Density. The maximum density shall be 15 units per acre.
4. Floor Area Requirements. The maximum permitted floor area ratio is 0.35. The floor area ratio
standard applies to non-residential uses only.
5. Building Height. In the Downtown Mixed Use Zone (DMU Zone), the maximum height of any
building shall not exceed 3 stories or 45 feet.
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Step back from Adjacent Residential. New development when sited next to single-family uses shall
step back upper floors (third and higher) an additional 15 feet to maintain solar access and privacy
for adjacent single family residential uses. See Figure 17.19-2.
Figure 17.19-2. Step Back from Adjacent Residential Uses
Development in
DMU, DMF, SSMU Single Family
or SSMU-R Zone/Uses
Fourth floor,
if permitted 1
a�' O
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O
m �
X
15' 5'
*minimum ( see specific zone for setback)
D. No change
E. No change
F. No change
G. No change
H. No change
Supplemental Standards for Multiple -family, Residential Mixed -Use, and Attached Single -Family
Development. These Supplemental Stand I —he standards of Section 17.03.065.1. Supplemental
Standards apply to all multiple -family, residential mixed -use, and attached single famil, development
within the DMU, SSMU, and SSMU-R Zones:_
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J. Supplemental Standards, All Development. The standards below apply to all development in the DMU
zones.
1. Wall Plane Modulation.
a. All non-residential street -facing facades must have at least one horizontal or vertical
proiection or recess at least two feet in width and depth, for every 50 horizontal feet of
wall.
Figure 17.19-3. Wall Plane Modulation
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o. Horizontal articulation must include a differentiated base, a roof cornice line or parapet
and an eave, awning, overhang, transom feature, belt course or other architectural
element that frames the middle section of the building.
C. Buildings or portions of buildings over two stories must include articulation for the top
story of the building. This may be accomplished through two or more of the following:
i. Change in color;
ii. Change in material;
iii. Cornice/belt course at the bottom of the uppermost floor: and
iv. Change in roof pitchy such as a gable, or an upper-story step -back.
Figure 17.19-4. Building Facade Visible from Public Street
,—
— -r
Continuous
r- — —
Parapet
�-- Continous�-
Cornice
—�
r --
— -__-- 4=-
I-- Eave or Belt Course --I
—�
frames middle section-
L
Awning
Transom
Feature
t`-- Differentiated-
1 — -J Base
2. Ground Floor Height.
a. Non-residential ground level floor -to -ceiling height must be a minimum 11 feet.
b. Non-residential ground floor height may not differ from the height of any adjacent non-
residential use by more than two feet or as approved by the Community Development
Director.
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Building Transparency/Required Openings. Exterior walls facing and within 20 feet of a front or
street side property line shall include windows, doors, or other openings for at least 50 percent of
the building wall area located between two and one-half and seven feet above the level of the
sidewalk. Such walls may run in a continuous plane for no more than 30 feet without an opening.
a. Design of openings. Openings fulfilling this requirement shall have transparent glazing
and provide views into display areas, sales areas, work areas, lobbies, or similar active
spaces, or into window displays that are at least three feet deep.
b. Exceptions. The following are exempt from this requirement:
Residential uses; and
ii. Multi -level garages.
C. Reductions. This requirement may be reduced to 40 percent if street -facing building walls
exhibit architectural relief (articulated building base, columns/piers transom) and are
enhanced with landscaping at the pedestrian level.
d. Reductions bs Director. This requirement may be further reduced or waived if the
Community Development Director wakesfinds that the felle ing Findin .
3. The proposed use has unique operational characteristics with which providing
the required transparency and openings is incompatible.
Figure 17.19-95. Building Transparency/Required Openings Exhibit
Min. 50% of this area
shall be openings
_---_--_------ -------_------ --------------- 7 ft
'-------•--------------- L --- s-- --- ---------- 2.5 ft
Max. 30 ft linear wall without an
opening
Front or side street lot line or
pedestrian walkway
e. Enhancement on Blank Walls. Blank walls that exceed eight horizontal feet at the ground_
level must include one or more of the following:
i. A pattern of insets:
ii. A building base of at least 2.5 feet in height and a cornice or other architectural
features at the top of the ground level:
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III. Landscaping that, at maturity, obscures a minimum 50 percent of the wall area
or
Landscaped metal trellises or lattices over a minimum 50 percent of the wall
area.
Building Orientation. Building frontages shall be generally parallel to streets and pedestrian
walkways.
Building Entrances.
Iientation. The primary building entrance shall face a public sidewalk. Buildings located
in the interior of a site shall have the primary entrance facingi a pedestrian walkway that
is connected to a public sidewalk.
b. Separation of Residential and Non -Residential Entrances. Entrances to residential units
either shared or common, must be a minimum 30 horizontal feet from commercial
entrances. Live/work units are excluded from this standard.
6. Corner Design. Building design at intersections must exhibit signature architectural features at the
corner. Features may include but are not limited to tower elements, wrap -around bay windows
or rounded or chamfered corners elements, or decorative parapets.
7. 360-Degree Design. All buildings must be designed with "360-degree design" where each exterior
wall is designed equivalent to the primary facade in the extent of building articulation level of
detail, and quality of exterior materials, and consistent with the color scheme of the primary
facade. Details include but are not limited to window and door trim, window and door recesses
cornices, belt courses, columns/piers, posts/beams, brackets, columns/arches and roof forms.
8. Additions/remodels. Notwithstanding the design standards of this Chapter, additions to and
remodels of existing buildings, including porches, balconies and decks must match the
architectural design and detail of the existing building.
2:9. Pedestrian Access and Circulation. On -site pedestrian circulation and access shall be provided
consistent with the following standards;
Internal onnections. A system of pedestrian walkways shall connect all buildings on a
site to each other, to on -site automobile and bicycle parking areas, and to any on -site
open space areas or pedestrian amenities.
b. Paving. Paving within required setback areas must be distinct from the a&
sidewalk in color, design, or texture.
7c. To ECirculation nNetwork. Regular connections between on -site walkways and the public
sidewalk and other planned or existing pedestrian routes or trails shall be provided. An
on -site walkway shall connect the primary building entry or entries to a public sidewalk
on each street frontage.
13,:d. To nNeighbors. Direct and convenient access shall be provided to adjoining residential
and commercial areas to the maximum extent feasible while still providing for safety and
security.
c—.e. To tTransit. Safe and convenient pedestrian connections shall be provided from transit
stops to building entrances.
d.f. Pedestrian wWalkway dDesign.
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Walkways shall be a minimum of six feet wide, shall be hard -surfaced, and paved
with permeable materials. Walkway widths may be reduced to three feet wide
for small lot development (Section 17.11.030.D).
Where a required walkway crosses a driveway, parking area, or loading area, it
must be clearly identified using a raised crosswalk, a different paving material,
or a similar method.
iii. Where a required walkway is parallel and adjacent to an auto travel lane, it shall
be raised or separated from the auto travel lane by a raised curb at least four
inches high, bollards, or another physical barrier.
Public Open Space Requirement. Developments with 50,000 square feet or more of non-
residential floor area on sites of five acres or larger shall provide open space consistent with the
following:
a. Forty square feet of open space shall be provided for every 1,000 square feet of
nonresidential floor area for the first 100,000 square feet of non-residential floor area,
plus 20 square feet of open space for every 1,000 square feet of non-residential floor area
over 100,000 square feet.
b. Such open space shall be visible and accessible from a public street, or from on -site areas
normally frequented by customers and shall be accessible during business hours. Areas
within required setbacks may count towards the open space requirement.
C. Such open space shall have a minimum dimension of 40 feet.
d. Amenities shall be included that enhance the comfort, aesthetics, or usability of the
space, including trees, landscaping, shade structures, seating (e.g., fixed seating, planter
ledges, etc.), lighting, drinking fountains, public art, or performance areas.
e. The surface of the open space shall allow for convenient outdoor activity, recreation,
and/or gathering. Such surface may be plant or hardscape material, or a combination
thereof.
11. Parking Design.
a_ . Surface Parking Area Design. Surface parkins areas must be separated from on -site
buildings by a minimum distance of five feet that is either paved or landscaped.
b. Garages. Garage doors must be recessed a minimum of six inches from the face of the
garage.
C. Tandem Parking. Tandem parking may be permitted to satisfy the off-street parkins
requirement in accordance with the following.
i. No more than two vehicles may be placed one behind the other.
ii. Both spaces must be assigned to a single dwelling unit or to employees of the
same non-residential establishment.
iii. The tandem parking bay must be a minimum 40 feet by 10 feet in dimension
iv. Tandem parking to meet required parking for multi -unit development must be
located within an enclosed structure and the number of tandem parkins spaces
may not exceed 50 percent of the total number of spaces.
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V. lanaem parking may not be used to satisfy the parking requirement for guest
arp king.
d. Driveway Width. Driveways to shared garages may not exceed 35 feet in width
e. Parkina Visibility. Visible structured parking must be screened from view from the right-
of-way by landscaping or decorative screening, or a combination of architectural features
and landscaping or living walls.
f. Curb Cut Frequency.
L A maximum of one curb cut for driveway access may be permitted per street
frontage per development project site, unless additional curb cuts are approved
by the Community Development Director, Public Works Director and Public
Safety or the Development Review Committee.
ii. On corner lots, curb cuts must be located on the street frontage with the least
pedestrian activity whenever feasible.
12. Bicycle Parkina.
a. Short-term Bicycle Parking. Short-term secure bicycle parking must be provided to serve
shoppers, customers, messengers, guests, and other visitors to a site who generally stay
for a period of four hours or less.
i. Spaces Required. For the following uses, the required number of short-term
secure bicycle parking spaces is ten percent of the parking spaces required in
Chapter 17.05, Off -Street Parking and Loading Standards, in no case fewer than
four secure bicycle parking spaces provided per use.
(a) Multi -family dwellings;
(b) All public uses; and
(c) All commercial uses, except automobile/vehicle sales and services
ii. Location.
(aa) Short-term secure bicycle parking must be located outside of
pedestrian walkways, and within 100 feet of the main entrance to the
building it serves.
(b) Short-term secure bicycle parkin, must be located outside of the public
right-of-way except as allowed through an encroachment permit.
(c) Where the secure bicycle parking area is not visible from the main
entrance of the buildings, signs located at the main entrance of the
building must identify the location of bicycle parking.
iii. Anchoring and Security. For each short-term bicycle parking space required a
stationary, securely -anchored bicycle rack must be provided to which a bicycle
frame and one wheel (two points of contact) can be secured with a high-securitv
U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle One such bicycle
rack may serve multiple bicycle parking spaces.
iv. Size and Accessibility. Each short-term bicycle parking space must be a minimum
of two feet in width and six feet in length and must be accessible without moving
other bicycles. Two feet of clearance must be provided between bicycle parking
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spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles and
pedestrian walkways. Five feet of clearance must be provided from vehicle
parking spaces.
b. Long -Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking must be provided to serve
employees, students, residents, commuters, and others who generally stay at a site for
four hours or longer.
i. Spaces Required.
(a) A minimum of one Iona -term secured bicycle parkins space must be
provided for every four dwelling units or portion thereof.
(b) Any establishment with six or more full-time equivalent emplovees
must provide Iona -term bicycle parking designated on a site plan at a
minimum ratio of one bicycle parking space per 10 required vehicle
parking spaces. Parking areas with fewer than six spaces are
encouraged but not required to provide Iona -term bicycle parking.
Location. Long-term bicycle parkins must be located on the same lot as the use
it serves and near a building entrance. In parking structures. Iona -term bicycle
parking must be located near an entrance to the facility. Where the bicycle
parking area is not visible from the entrance of the building, signs located at the
entrance or in an entry lobby of the building must identify the location of bicycle
parking.
iii. Anchoring and Security. Long-term bicycle parking must be located in an
enclosed bicycle locker or other secure areas approved by the Community
Development Director.
iv. Size and Accessibility. Each long-term bicycle parking space must be a minimum
of two feet in width and six feet in length and must be accessible without moving
other bicycles. Two feet of clearance must be provided between bicycle parking
spaces and adiacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture drive aisles and
pedestrian walkways. Five feet of clearance must be provided from vehicle
parking spaces.
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17.19.060 Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone (SSMU Zone)
A. No change
B. No change
C. Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone, Development Standards. The following &Standards shall apply to the Sixth
Street Mixed Use Zone (SSMU Zone):
1. Lot Area and Dimensions. Lot sizes for the Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone (SSMU Zone) shall not be
less than 10,000 square feet with a minimum average lot depth of 100 feet and a minimum average
lot width of 80 feet.
Setbacks and Yards. The following setback requirements are applicable to the Sixth Street Mixed
Use Zone (SSMU Zone):
Front Yard Setbacks. The mMinimum fFGFII yalcd4etWek ns five-5 feet -wA4he m. iviaximum
10 feet. All portions not used for access must be landscaped
Front Yard Setback Above Ground Parking affd-mMinimum 40 feet
paukW4A. The setback for above &round parking may be waived by the Community
Development Director upon making the following findings:
i. The site is small and/or constrained such that underground parking or surface
parking located more than 40 feet from the street is not feasible and
The parking area located within 40 feet of the street is landscaped alone the
street with a hedge, trellis, and/or landscaping consistent with Chapter 17 06
a:c. Rear Yard Setbacks. The minimum rear yard setback is 10 feet, except when adjacent to
a single family residential use. The rear yard setback is 20 feet when adjacent to single
family residential use.
I}d. Side Yard Setbacks. The minimum side yard setback is 5 feet, except when adjacent to
single family residential use. The side yard setback is 15 feet when adjacent to single
family residential use.
_e. Freeway Setbacks for Residential Uses. Residential uses shall have a minimum setback of
500 feet from Interstate 10.
3. Density. The maximum density shall be 22 units per acre.
4. Floor Area Requirements. The maximum permitted floor area ratio is 0.5. The floor area ratio
standard applies to non-residential uses only.
5. Building Height. In the Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone (SSMU Zone), the maximum height of any
building shall not exceed 4 stories or 60 feet, except as noted below.
6. Step back from Adjacent Residential. New development when sited next to single-family uses
shall step back upper floors (third and higher) an additional 15 feet to maintain solar access and
privacy for adjacent single family residential uses. See Figure 17.19-2.
D. No change
E. No change
F. No change
G. No change
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H. No change
Supplemental Standards. Additional standards listed in Section 17.19.040.1 and Section 17.19.040.J
apply in the SSMU Zone.
( Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020; Ord. No. 1150, § 4(Exh. A), 10-4-2022)
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17.19.070 Sixth Street Mixed Use —Residential Zone (SSMU-R Zone)
A. No change
B. No change
C. Sixth Street Mixed Use —Residential Zone, Development Standards. The following standards shall apply
to the Sixth Street Mixed Use —Residential Zone (SSMU-R Zone):
1. Lot Area and Dimensions. Lot sizes for the Sixth Street Mixed Use —Residential Zone (SSMU-R
Zone) shall not be less than 10,000 square feet with a minimum average lot depth of 100 feet and
a minimum average lot width of 80 feet.
2. Setbacks and Yards. The following setback requirements are applicable to the Sixth Street Mixed
Use —Residential Zone (SSMU-R Zone):
a. Front Yard Setbacks. Thp mMinimum five., 1eeL-dtK* rHe�►. wiaximum
10 feet. All portions not used for access must be landscaped
b. Front Yard Setback. Above Ground Parkina. and4nMinimum 40 feet
The setback for above ground parking may be waived by the Community
Development Director upon making the following findings:
i. The site is small and/or constrained such that underground parking or surface
parking located more than 40 feet from the street is not feasible,• and
ii. The parking area located within 40 feet of the street is landscaped along the
street with a hedge, trellis, and/or landscaping consistent with Chapter 17.06.
Side Yard Setbacks. The minimum side yard setback is 5 feet, except when adjacent to
single family residential use. The side yard setback is 15 feet when adjacent to single
family residential use.
3. Density. The maximum density shall be 22 units per acre.
4. Floor Area Requirements. The maximum permitted floor area ratio is 0.5. The floor area ratio
standard applies to non-residential uses only.
5. Building Height. In the Sixth Street Mixed Use —Residential Zone (SSMU-R Zone), the maximum
height of any building shall not exceed 4 stories or 60 feet.
6. Step back from Adjacent Residential. New development when sited next to single-family uses shall
step back upper floors (third and higher) an additional 15 feet to maintain solar access and privacy
for adjacent single family residential uses. See Figure 17.19-2.
D. No change
E. No change
F. No change
G. No change
H. Supplemental Standards. Additional standards listed in Section 17.19.040.1 and Section 17.19.040.J apply
in the SSMU- Zone.
( Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020; Ord. No. 1150, § 4(Exh. A), 10-4-2022)
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