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CITY OF SAN BERt$DINO - REQUEST eR COUNCIL ACTION
General Plan ~endmena No 91-2g{
From: Al Boughey, Director Subject: Deve opment Co e Amen ment No -10
To change the text of the General P
and the Development Code to establi
Dept: Planning & Building Services +egally existing single fami+t dwel
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Date: February 12, 1992 Mayor and Common Council Meeting
FAhrn~ry 17, lOQ?
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
On June 2, 19989, the Mayor and Common Council adopted the General Plan.
On June 3, 1991, the Mayor and Common Council adopted the Development Code.
On November 18, 1991, the Mayor and Common Council directed staff to initiate
a general plan amendment to establish legally existing single family structure
as conforming and permitted uses in single family districts.
On January 7 , 1992, the Planning Commission recommended that the Mayor and
Common Council approve and adopt General plan Amendment No. 91-2 0 and
Development Code Amendment No. 91-10 .
Recommended motion:
That the public hearing be closed and that the resolution and the
ordinance be adopted.
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Al Boughey V
Contact person: Al Boughey, Phone: 384-5357
Supporting data attached:Planning Commission Staff Reportward: All
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A
Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. DescriPtion)
Finance:
Council Notes:
75-0262 Agenda Item NO.~
CITy'OF SAN BERNADINO - REQUEST FfR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
General Plan Amendment No. 91-20/Development Code
Amendment No. 91-10
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of
February 17, 1992
REOUEST
This City initiated proposal is to establish legally existing
single family dwelling units as conforming and permitted uses in
all land use designations, Citywide and will involve text
amendments to the General Plan and to the Development Code. Only
those single family dwelling units which were legally established
prior to the adoption of the Development Code on June 3, 1991, will
be affected. This proposal does not include new construction of
single family units.
BACKGROUND
Neither the General Plan nor the Development Code contain specific
provisions to allow preexisting single family dwelling units to
remain as a permitted use. Many single family units became legally
nonconforming upon adoption of the General Plan and/or the
Development Code. As such, these uses cannot be expanded or
intensified.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The proposed text amendments to the General Plan and the
Development Code have been reviewed for exemption in accordance
with the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15061(b) (3) of the Guidelines
states that generally, CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. The
new provisions will make the units legal, conforming uses.
Potential effects on the City'S neighborhoods and districts will
only be minimal because the density or intensity permitted by the
land use designation, respectively, cannot be exceeded. The single
family dwelling units affected by these amendments already exist
and any structural modifications or additions or land use changes
will be subject to the standards in the Development Code.
Therefore, the proposed text amendments will not have a significant
effect on the environment and are not subject to CEQA.
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GPA No. 91-20/DCA No. 91-10
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of
February 17, 1992
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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
This amendment request for the General Plan and the Development
Code was considered by the Planning Commission at a noticed public
hearing on January 21, 1992. The Planning Commission recommended
the adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 91-20 and Development
Code Amendment No. 91-10 to change the text of the General Plan and
the Development Code to establish legally existing single family
dwelling units as legally conforming, permitted uses.
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. The Mayor and Common Council may adopt the resolution and the
ordinance and approve General Plan Amendment No. 91-20 and
Development Code Amendment No. 91-10 based on the findings in
the resolution and ordinance.
2. The Mayor and Common Council may direct staff to address
alternatives to the text amendment requests.
3. The Mayor and Common Council may deny General Plan Amendment
No. 91-20 and Development Code Amendment No. 91-10.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the
resolution and the ordinance, copies attached, which adopt and
approve General Plan Amendment No. 91-20 and Development Code
Amendment No. 91-10 as presented.
Prepared by:
Deborah Woldruff, Associate Planner
for Al Boughey, Director
Planning and Building Services
Attachment 1: Staff Report to Planning commission
January 21, 1992
Attachment A - Findings of Fact
Attachments Band C Proposed Text Changes (Not
included - See Attachments 2 and 3)
Attachment 2: Resolution
Attachment A Text Changes to the General Plan
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GPA No. 91-20/DCA No. 91-10
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of
February 17, 1992
Page 3
Attachment 3: Ordinance
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Purpose statements (RU,RM,RMH,RH)
Table 04.01
Table 04.03
Land Use District Specific Standards
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING
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OBSERVATIONS
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DOUBST AND LOCATrON
This proposal is to establish legally existing single family
dwelling units as conforming and permitted uses in all land use
designations, citywide and will involve text amendments to the
General Plan and to the Development Code. Only those single family
dwelling units which were legally established prior to the adoption
of the General Plan on June 2, 1989, will be affected. This
proposal does not include new construction of single family units.
BACKGROUND
The General Plan does not include specific language addressing
provisions to allow preexisting single family units to remain as
a permitted use. Many single family units became legal
nonconforming upon adoption of the General Plan and/or the
Development Code. As such, these uses cannot be expanded or
intensified.
CALU'ORNrA mrvrRoNMENTAL OUALrTY ACT (CEOAI STATUS
The proposed text amendments to the General Plan and the
Development Code have been reviewed for exemption in accordance
with the CEQA Guidelines. section lS061(b) (3) of the Guidelines
states that generally, CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. The
new provisions will make the units legal, conforming uses.
Potential effects on the City's neighborhoods and districts will
only be minimal because the density or intensity permitted by the
land use designation , respectively, cannot be exceeded. The single
family dwelling units affected by these amendments already exist
and any structural modifications or additions or land use changes
will be subject to the standards in the Development Code.
Therefore, the proposed text amendments will not have a significant
effect on the environment and are not subject to CEQA.
This proposal does not include a provision to establish new single
family units.
COMMENTS DCErVED
Comments were received from the county of San Bernardino Planning
Department. Their concerns were related to the appropriateness of
single family housing in heavy industrial districts.
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GBNERAL PLAN PROVISIONS
A number of the City's single family units are classified as
nonconforming structures and uses as a result of the land use
designation and/or the establishment of new code standards such as
dwelling unit size. Some of these units became nonconforming upon
the adoption of the General Plan (June 2, 1989) and/or the
Development Code (June 3, 1991). Other nonconforming units were
built using County standards and then annexed into the City at a
later date. It should be noted that residential and nonresidential
districts contain nonconforming single-family units.
General Plan Policy 1.7.9 allows nonconforming uses to continue in
any land use district; however, nonconforming status only allows
for the maintenance of nonconforming structures and their minimal
expansion. The only other applicable General Plan provision is
contained in Policy 1.7.10 which allows for reconstruction of
residential buildings located in residential districts in the event
of their destruction due to catastrophe. There is no provision for
the reconstruction of legally established single family units
located in nonresidential districts following a catastrophe.
The General Plan addresses the City's recognition of existing
neighborhoods as important resources that must be maintained. Many
of the City's existing neighborhoods include nonconforming single
family units. The preamble to the General Plan identifies stable
and well maintained neighborhoods as important contributors to the
overall quality of life of City residents. The General Plan states
that it is the city's goal to retain and enhance established
residential neighborhoods, provide for their revitalization and
adaptive reuse and afford city residents with a high quality of
life and secure environment (Goal 1G).
This direction is continued in other chapters of the General Plan.
The Housing Element is concerned with meeting the City's housing
needs particularly with regard to affordable housing. General Plan
Goal 2B focuses on the conservation and upgrade of existing housing
which constitutes some of the City's affordable housing stock. The
emphasis, however, is on the intent to retain and enhance existing
residential structures.
The passages cited signify that the basic intent of the General
Plan, with regard to existing residential uses, is for their
continuation.
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DBVBLOPKBHT CODB PROVISIONS
The provisions in the Development Code for residential development
are consistent with the General Plan policies which guide
residential development. Chapter 19.04 (Residential Districts)
permits the construction of new single family units with a
Development Permit in all residential districts. The development
standards between districts vary with regard to minimum lot size,
area, width, depth and coverage and front, rear and side setback
distances.
Chapter 19.06 (Commercial Districts) permits senior citizen and
senior congregate care housing in the CO-1 and CO-2, Commercial
Office, CG-2, Commercial General and CR-2, commercial Regional land
use districts subject to an approved conditional use permit. The
CG-2 and CR-2 land use districts also permit multi-family
developments subject to an approved conditional use permit.
However, single family units are not permitted in any commercial,
industrial or pUblic/quasi-public land use districts.
The purpose of Chapter 19.62 (Nonconforming structures And Uses)
is to bring about the orderly termination of nonconforming
structures and uses to promote the health, safety, and general
welfare, and to bring these structures and uses into conformity
with the goals and policies of the General Plan.
COMPATIBILITY, CONSISTENCY AND COMPLIANCE
The purpose of this proposal is to establish existing single family
strUctures as legal and conforming uses. Under newly created
provisions, these units could be upgraded and/or expanded or
reconstructed following a catastrophe. Any additions or
alterations to existing single family structures in residential
district would be subject to the requirements and standards of the
land use designation. Proposed additions or alterations to single
family units in nonresidential districts would be subject to the
requirements and standards of the RS, Residential Suburban
district.
Under State law, a "Granny" House (or Guest House) is an accessory
use that is permitted in all residential districts. The new
provisions would not affect this accessory use in residential
districts; however, it would be excluded from nonresidential
districts.
Since the single family units described in this proposal already
exist, it is not anticipated that the status quo with regard to
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use and neighborhood compatibility will be affected. The decision
to make changes or improvements to the units would be up to
individual property owners. It is unlikely that such improvements
would occur en masse in neighborhoods, or throughout the City. On
an individual basis, these types of changes are not considered to
create any significant impacts and are normally reviewed through
the Building Permit process.
As indicated, the purpose of Chapter 19.62 is to bring about the
orderly termination of nonconforming structures and uses to promote
the health, safety, and general welfare, and to bring these
structures and uses into conformity with the goals and policies of
the General Plan. The proposed text amendments would allow
existing single family uses to conform with the intent of the
General Plan as expressed in Goal lG (and others) which encourages
that established residential neighborhoods and uses be retained and
enhanced.
Because of the limitations of nonconforming status imposed upon
some single family units, principally due to noncompliance with the
land use district and/or new standards, the achievement of General
Plan goals is made difficult. When nonconforming provisions are
imposed on areas that are not experiencing deterioration the result
often is blight rather than the anticipated transition to
conforming uses. Likewise, imposing nonconforming provisions on
areas that are deteriorating can cause more serious blight. Some
reasons for this are that nonconforming provisions hinder property
owners from insuring, refinancing, and ultimately, selling their
units and home equity is either unattainable or lost. Property
owners have little incentive to invest in longterm maintenance.
In such instances, nonconforming structures and uses should be
removed by economic forces rather than by nonconforming provisions
since their usefulness has not yet been exceeded.
The objective of this proposal is to remove the nonconforming
status from existing single family units in order to ensure their
continuation and allow for more than minimal expansion and/or
rehabilitation and reconstruction following a catastrophe.
PROPOSBD TEXT AMENDMENTS
The text amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element would
require that an additional policy be added to the permitted use
policies for each land use designation. In each designation, the
new policy would establish legally existing single family units as
permitted and conforming uses. (See Attachment B)
The specific Development Code Chapters that would be affected are
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as follows:
Chapter 19.04, Residential Districts
Chapter 19.06, Commercial Districts
Chapter 19.08, Industrial Districts
Chapter 19.10, Special Purpose Districts
The purpose description for each land use district (residential,
commercial, industrial and pUblic/quasi-public) would need to be
changed to establish legally existing single family units as
permitted and conforming uses. Additional entries would be needed
on Table 04.01 (permitted, Development Permitted, And Conditionally
Permitted Uses) and Table 04.03 (Residential District Specific
Standards) of Chapter 19.04. In Chapter 19.06, additional entries
would be needed for Table 06.01 (Commercial And Industrial
Districts List Of Permitted Uses) and Table 06.03 (Commercial And
Industrial District Specific Standards). The Land Use District
SDecific Standards contained in Chapter 19.04, Chapter 19.06 and
Chapter 19.10 (each) would need an entry for Single Family Housing,
Existing. (See Attachment C)
CONCLUSION
Since this proposal will apply to existing single family structures
and uses, no significant environmental effects have been identified
and the status quo with regard to compatibility will be maintained.
Specific passages contained in the General Plan reflect the intent
to retain and enhance established residential neighborhoods. The
limitations of nonconformity imposed upon existing single family
units inhibit property owners from insuring, refinancing and
selling. Those units which were legally established but made
nonconforming due to a change in the land use destrict standards
should be allowed to continue until they are eliminated by economic
forces since nonconformity can result in blight.
Establishing these structures as legal conforming uses is
consistent. with General Plan goals and policies specifically
relating to the conservation of the city's housing stock. The text
changes will establish legally existing single family structures
as conforming uses in all land use districts. The result is that
the policies, standards and requirements for nonconforming uses
will no longer be applicable.
The proposed text changes to the Development Code are consistent
with the General Plan with regard to the purpose of each land use
district. Changes to specific Development Code chapters and tables
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respective or applicable land use district.
RECOIOlBRDATION
staff recommends that the Planning commission make a recommendation
to the Mayor and Common Council that:
The text of the General Plan and the Development Code be
changed to establish legally existing single family units as
conforming uses in all land use districts, Citywide.
ReS~fUllY s~itted,
Al Bou rector
Planning an 'lding services
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Attachment:
A - Findings of Fact
B - Proposed Text Changes To The General Plan
C - proposed Text changes To The Development Code
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GBNERAL PLAN AMBIfDMENT
The amendment proposal to establish legally existing single family
units as conforming uses in all land use designations is internally
consistent with the goals established in the General Plan.
All elements of the text amendment proposal would not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience,
or welfare of the city.
The elements of the proposed text amendment would minimally affect
the balance of land uses within the City.
DEVELOPMENT CODB AMBIfDMENT
The proposal to change the text of the Development Code to allow
single family units which legally existed in all land use districts
prior to June 2, 1989, to remain as permitted uses is consistent
with the General Plan.
All elements of the proposed text amendment would not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience,
or welfare of the city.
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GBNERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) NO. 91-20
proposed Text Changes
The following Policy will be added to the Permitted Use Section in
all land use designations (RE, RL, RS, RU, RM, RMH, RH, CR, CCS,
CG, CN, CO, CH, OIP, IL, IH, IE, PCR, PP, PF and PFC):
"Allow legally existing single
as a conforming, permitted
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family dwelling units to remain
use in areas designated as
Attachment B-1
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DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (DCAI NO. 91-10
proposed Text Changes
1. Text Additions to Purpose statements for Land Use Districts
The following language will be added to the purpose statements for
each land use district:
"Single family dwellings which legally existed in the
XXXXXXXXXXX district prior to June 2, 1989 and/or June 3,
1990, may remain as a permitted use."
The land use districts affected are the RE, RL, RS, RU, RM, RMH,
RH (Chapter 19.04), CR, CCS, CG, CN, CO, CH, alP (Chapter 19.06),
IL, IH, IE (Chapter 19.08) PCR, PP, PF and PFC (Chapter 19.10).
2. Text Additions to Land Use District Specific Standards
A. Residential Districts
The following language will be added to Land Use District
Specific Standards section in Chapter 19.04, Residential
Districts and listed as Item Q.:
"Existing Single Family Housing
Additions, alterations and expansions to single family
housing which legally existed prior to June 2, 1989
and/or June 3, 1990 shall be subject to the standards of
the residential district in which the project is
located."
B. Nonresidential Districts
The following language will be added to Land Use District
Specific Standards section in Chapter 19.06, Commercial
Districts* (listed as Item P.) and Chapter 19.10, Special
Purpose Districts (listed as the second entry):
"Existing Residential Housing
Additions, alterations and expansions to single family
housing which legally existed prior to June 2, 1989
and/or June 3, 1990, shall be subject to the RS standards
located in Chapter 19.04 of this Development Code."
The land use districts affected are the CR, CCS, CG, CN, CO,
CH, alP, IL, IH, IE, PCR, PP, PF and PFC.
*The Land Use District Specific Standards Section in Chapter
19.06 includes standards for industrial districts.
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proposed Text Changes
3. Text Changes and Additions to Development Code Tables
The following tables will be changed as a result of the
proposed text amendment:
Tables 04.01
Permitted, Development Permitted, and
conditionally Permitted Uses (See C-3)
Table 04.03
Residential Districts Specific Standards
(See C-4)
Table 06.01
Commercial and Industrial Districts List
of Permitted Uses (See C-S)
Table 06.03
Commercial and Industrial
Specific Standards (See C-6)
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2. LA"'iD USE DISTRIcr SPECIFIC' STANDARDS
In addition to the general development requirements contained in Chapter 19.20
(Property Development Standards), the following standards shall apply to
specific residential districts:
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.Resolution No.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING AND
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 91-20 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals
(a) The General Plan for the city of San Bernardino was
adopted by the Mayor and Common Council by Resolution No. 89-159
on June 2, 1989.
(b) General Plan Amendment No. 91-20 to the General Plan of
the City of San Bernardino was considered by the Planning
Commission on January 17, 1992, after a noticed public hearing, and
the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval has been
considered by the Mayor and Common Council.
(c) The Planning Commission determined that General Plan
Amendment No. 91-20 was exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section
15061(b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines which states that CEQA only
applies to projects that have the potential to cause a significant
effect on the environment.
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The Mayor and Common Council held a noticed public
hearing and fully reviewed and considered proposed General Plan
Amendment No. 91-20 and the Planning Commission Staff Report on
February 17, 1992.
(e) The adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 91-20 is
deemed in the interest of the orderly development of the City and
is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the
existing General Plan.
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SECTION 2. Findinas
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the
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The proposed amendment to change the text of the RE,
Residential Estate, RL, Residential Low, RS, Residential
Suburban, RU, Residential Urban, RM, Residential Medium, RMH,
Residential Medium High, RH, Residential High, CR, Commercial
Regional, CCS, Central city South, CG, Commercial General, CN,
Commercial Neighborhood, CO, Commercial Office, CH, Commercial
Heavy, OIP, Office Industrial Park, IL, Industrial Light, IH,
Industrial Heavy, IE, Industrial Extractive, PCR,
PubliclCommercial Recreation, PP, Public Parks, PF, Public
Facilities and PFC, Public Flood Control land use designations
to establish legally existing single family dwelling units as
conforming and permitted uses is internally consistent with
the goals established in the General Plan.
All elements of the text amendment would not be detrimental
to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or
welfare of the City.
The elements of the proposed text amendment would not affect
the appropriate balance of land uses within the city.
SECTION 3. Amendment
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council that:
The text of the General Plan of the city of San Bernardino is
amended by adding Policy 1.9.11 to the RESIDENTIAL Section a.
Residential Estate, Permitted Use. Densitv. and Heiaht
policies located on page 1-57; Policy 1.10.12 to section b.
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Residential Low, Permitted Use. Density. and Heiaht policies
located on page 1-58; Policy 1.11.11 to section c. Residential
Suburban, Permitted Use. Density. and Heiaht policies located
on page 1-59; Policy 1.12.13 to section d. Residential Urban,
Permitted Use. Density. and Heiaht policies located on page
1-60; Policy 1.13.15 to section e. Residential MUlti-FamilY,
Permitted Use. Density. and Heiaht policies located on page
1-62; Policy 1.15.11 to the COMMERCIAL section a. Commercial
and Reaion-Servina Retail Uses, Permitted Uses policies
located on page 1-68; Policy 1.16.18 to section b. Reaion-
Servina Commercial Downtown, Permitted Uses policies located
on page 1-73; Policy 1.17.13 to Section c. Reaion-Servina
Commercial: Tri-citY/Commercenter and Club Area, Permitted
Uses policies located on page 1-75; Policy 1.18.11 to section
d. Reaion-Servina Community commercial: Auto Plaza, Permitted
Uses policies located on page 1-77; Policy 1.19.12 to section
e. Community-Servina Commercial Uses, Permitted Uses policies
located on page 1-78; Policy 1.20.11 to section f. Community
commercial: Hiahland "Core", Permitted Uses policies located
on page 1-80; Policy 1.21.13 to section g. Community
commercial: "E" Street Corridor, Permitted Uses policies
located on page 1-81; Policy 1.22.17 to section h. Community
Commercial: Mixed Residential, Permitted Uses located on page
1-83; Policy 1. 23 .12 to section i. Community Commercial:
University Villaae, Permitted Uses policies located on page
1-85; Policies 1.24.16 and 1.25.12 to section j. Community
Commercial: SpecialtY/Theme Centers, Permitted Uses policies
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located on pages 1-86 and 1-88, respectively; Policy 1.26.12to
section k. Neiahborhood-Servina Commercial, Permitted Uses
policies located on page 1-91; Policy 1.27.11 to Section 1.
Neiahborhood-Servina Commercial: Verdemont, Permitted Uses
policies located on page 1-92; Policies 1.28.13 and 1.29.12
to section m. Commercial Office, Permitted Uses policies
located on pages 1-93 and 1-94, respectively; Policy 1.30.11
to section n. Commercial Heavv, Permitted Uses located on page
1-95; Policy 1.31.11 to the OFFICE INDUSTRIAL PARK Section,
Permitted Uses located on page 1-96; Policy 1.32.13 to
INDUSTRIAL Section a. Liaht Industrial, Permitted Uses
policies located on page 1-98; Policy 1.33.12 to section b.
Heavv Industrial, Permitted Uses policies located on page 1-
99; Policy 1.34.12 to Section c. Extractive Industrial,
Permitted Uses policies located on page 1-100; policies
1.35.11 and 1.36.12 to the PUBLIC section a. Public Commercial
Recreational, Permitted Uses policies located on pages 1-101
and 1-102, respectively; Policy 1.37.14 to Section b. Public
Uses, Permitted Uses policies located on page 1-103; Policy
1.38.12 to Section c. Public Flood control, Permitted Uses
policies located on page 1-104; Policy 1.39.12 to the ISSUE
FOUR: WHAT SHOULD BE THE FUTURE ROLE AND CHARACTER OF NORTON
AIR FORCE BASE? Section, Permitted Uses located on page 1-
105 of the Land Use Element, entitled Attachment 2 (A-1
through A-35). This amendment is designated General Plan
Amendment No. 91-20, a copy of which is attached and
incorporated herein by reference. [Attachment 2 (A-1 through
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9 SECTION 5. Notice of Exemption
10 The Planning Division is hereby directed to file a Notice of
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12 Bernardino certifying the ci ty I S compliance wi th CEQA in
determining the exemption status of General Plan Amendment No. 91-
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General Plan Amendment No. 91-20 shall
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RESOLUTION. . LPTING AND APPROVING GENE" PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing
resolution was duly
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meeting therefore, held on the
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
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W.R. Holcomb, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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City Attorney
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Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Use. Density and Height
1.9.10 Permit the development oi resid~!1~:al units at a densit} uf a minimu~ ni
one gross acre per unit and height of three stories or 45 feet in areas
designated as "Residential Estate" mE) (11.1 and r: 2).
1.9.11 See Page 1-62A
Design and Development Guidelines
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Require that the resid"ntial ~ite dr.d unit ~e c:esigned CO reilect the r',I:ll
setting and the physical .:nilracteristics oi the site and establish a r.igh
quality, "upscale" char,lcter including:
a. maintaining the site in its natural topographic ch..iracter to the e~:tent
practical and feasible;
c. use of fire-retardant building m~leri,ll5' which com?lement the setting;
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d. use oi architectural design 5tyle~ which complement and do not
"dominate" the setting;
e. siting of structures to "fit" with topography and veget~tion;
f. linkages to equestrian trails when the site is adjJcent to .:: m.lster
planned trail (11.1, II.6, and II.9).
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Encourage the deve!llpment ,,; "high quality" e~:Jte su!)Ji':isil);'ls;
incorporating consistent fencing and signage, hid,1I and pedestrian tnib,
interconnecting greenbelts, and community amenities (such as clu!)hlluse,
heaith club, tennis courts, swimming pools, etc.) (11.1, 11.2, 11.4, I1.6, ,1nd
11.9).
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Es'tablish and enforce st.l!1darJs for property maintenan.:e (debris and
weed removal, storage oi automobiles, recreational vehicles, and b()al~,
etc.) ([1.1, 11.:!, and 11.15).
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b. Residential Low
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It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.10 Promote the development of low-density, large lot, high quality single-
family detached residential units.
Polidea
It s:,.all be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
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1.10.10 Permit the development of single-family detached residential units at a
density of up to 3.1 units per gross acre and height of 2.5 stories (35 feet)
in areas designated as "Residential Low" (RL) (11.1 and Il.2).
1.10.11 Permit the development of single-family'detached residential units at a
density of up to 3.5 units per gross acre and height of 25 stories (35 feet)
in Tract 12756 and 13172.
1.10.12 See Page 1-62A
Design and Development Standards ( . .
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Require a minimum of 10,800 square feet per lot (11.1 and Il.2).
1.10.31
Require that residential units and sites be designed to convey a "high
quality" image, including:
a. use of architectural design idioms which complement and do not
"dominate" the setting;
b. use of building materials, colors, and forms which contribute to a
"neighborhood" character;
c. use of extensive site landscape; and
d. linkages to equestrian and/or pedestrian trails when the site is adja-
cent to a master planned trail (11.1 and Il.9).
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Encourage the development of "high quality" large lot residential
subdivisions; incorporating interconnecting pedestrian paths and
greenbelts, consistent and well designed street signage, entry signage or
monument, community amenities (such as clubhouse, meeting rooms,
swimming pools, tennis courts, health club, etc.), and similar uses (11.1,
11.2,11.4, and 11.6).
c. Residential Suburban
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.11 Promote the development of single-family detached units in a high quality
suburban setting.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Use, Densitv, and Hei~ht
1.11.10 Permit the development of single-family detached residential units .It a
density of up to 4.5 units per gross acre and height of two and one-half
stories including a loft (35 feet) in areas designated as. "Residential
Suburban" (RS) (11.1 and 11.2).
1.11.11 See Page 1-62A
Desil;n and Development Guidelines
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Require that the residential lots be developed at a minimum of 7,200
square feer (11.1, 11.2, and 11.6).
Encourage the incorporation of greenbelts, pedestrian paths, and
community amenities in a resider-rial subdivision (11.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 11.6).
Require residential subdivisions to be oriented away from arterials and
other major highways; locating extensive landscape setbacks containing
trees and shrubs and decorative walls along this frontage (11.1 and 11.2).
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d. Residential Urban
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It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.12 Promote the development of single-family detached and attached, duplex,
mobile home parks, and small lot subdivisions where the intent is to
consolidate lots to achieve more open space.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Use. Density. and Height
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Permit the development of single-family detached units, mobile home
parks... small lot single-family unit subdivisions, and multi-family units at
a density of up to 9 units per gross acre and height of two stories and loft
(35 feet) in areas designated as "Residential Urban" (RU-l and RU-2) (11.1
and 11.2).
1.12.11 Permit the development of senior citizen and senior congregate care
housing to a maximum density of 14 units per net acre and height of two (..i
stories provided that a marketing and financing analysis is conducted
which determines long-term feasibility; a plan is prepared for .the
conversion of seniors units to standard units, with a corresponding
reduction in the number of units, if the project is not occupied by qualified
seniors; and all Code requirements are met (II.l).
1.12.12/1.12.13 See Page 1-62A
iJ0rlsitv and Development Guidelines
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Require the following minimum lot sizes:
a. two single-family units or a duplex: 7,200 square feet in areas
designated as RU-l;
b. two single-family units or duplexes on existing lots of record, recorded
as of the date of the adoption of this Plan, having 6,200 square feet or
greater in areas designated as RU-2;
c. small lot subdivisions: 5,000 square feet, as a part of a Planned
Residential Development;
d. clustering of permitted units (11.1 and 11.2).
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It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Use. Density and Height
1.13.10
1.13.11
1.13.12
Penni~ the development of multi-family townhomes and apartments at a
density of 9.1 to 14 units per net acre and height of three stories (42 feet) in
areas designated as "Residential Medium" (R\f) (11.1 and 11.2).
Permit the development of multi-family condominiums and apartments at
a density of 14.1 to 24 units per net acre and height of three stories (42 feet)
in areas designated as "Residential Medium High" <R.\fH) au and 11.2).
Permit the develoPIDent of multi-family condominiums and apartments at
a density of 24.1 to 36 units per net acre and height of four stories (56 feet)
in areas designated as "Residential High" (RH) (11.1 and 11.2).
1.13.13 Permit the development of senior citizen and senior congregate care
housing at a density oi 50 percent greater than that allowed in the
residential zone in accordance with the conditions of Policy 1.12.11 (11.1).
1.13.14/1.1.3.15 See Page 1-62A
Design and Development Guidelines
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Require a minimum lot size of 14,400 square feet for the development of
multi-family units at the RM density; lots of smaller size shall be
developed at the RU-1 and RU-2 density in accordance with Policies
1.12.10 through 1.12.35 (11.1 and 11.2).
Require a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet for the development of
multi-family units at the R\fH and RH densities; lots of 14,400 to 20,000
square feet may be developed at the RM density and lots of less than
14,400 square feet may be developed at the RU-1 and RU-2 density in
accordance with Policies 1.12.10 through 1.12.35 (11.1 and 11.2),
Require that multi-family residential developments convey a high quality
and distinctive neighborhood character, including:
a. use of materials, colors, and forms that are typical of lower density
residential areas;
b. differentiation of facades and elevations by the use of offset planes and
cubic volumes, articulation of building details (columns, beams, etc.),
inclusion of balconies, arcades, or recessed or projecting windows to
convey a three-dimensional sense, and other techniques which avoid
"box" -like structures; \
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"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Residential Estate' (RE) (ILl)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Residential Low' (RL) (ILl)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Residential Suburban' (RS) (ILl)."
Allow existing multi-family units to remain as a
conforming, permitted use in areas designated as
"Residential Urban" (RU-l and RU-2) (ILl and 11.2).
"Allow legally existing single family dwe.lling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Residential Urban' (RU-1 and RU-2) (ILl)."
Allow existing mUlti-family units to remain as a
conforming, permitted use in areas designated
"Residential Medium" (RM), "Residential Medium High"
(RMH) and "Residential High" (RR) (ILl and 11.2).
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Residential Medium' (RM), 'Residential Medium High
(RMH) and 'Residential High' (RR) (ILl )."
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It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.15.10 Permit and encourage the intensification of the Central City and Inland
Center Malls and adjacent properties designated as Commercial Regional
Retail (CR-1) for region-serving commercial, entertainment, restaurant,
supporting retail, professional offices and similar uses (11.1, 11.4, 11.5,
11.11, and 11.12).
!1.15.11 See Page 1-88A
Densitv /Intensitv. and Hei~ht
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Permit a maximum floor area ratio. of 1.5 and height of four stories (52
feet) (11.1).
Design and Development Guidelines
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1.15.31
1.15.32
Require that new development in the region-serving malls be designed to
visuaily and physically "open onto" peripheral parking art:as, rather than
oriented exclusively to interior pedestrian areas; which may incorporate
exterior store fronts, restaurants, major entries, and other similar design
elements (I1.1, 11.6, and Il.9).
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Require that new development be designed to convey the physical and
visual "sense" of multiple store fronts, rather than large "warehouse"'or
"box-like" cubic volumes (ll.1, 11.6, and 11.9).
Require that all buildings be visually integrated by the use of unifying
architectural design elements, signage, lighting, and pedestrian areas (ILl,
11.6, and 11.9).
. Roar Area Ratio (FAR) is the numerical value obtained by dividing the above-ground gross floor
area of a building or buildin~s located ",. , 1~' "'r parcel of land bv the total area of <"e}. lnt or parcel
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1.16.17 Establish a "high-activity" sub-area (generally between "0", "E", 2nd, and
5th Streets), where it is the intent to achieve a high level of evening
activity, and limit the uses which can be accommodated in the ground
elevation of structures to those open in the evening (e.g., restaurants,
theaters, and specialty stores (11.1 and 11.4).
1.16.18 See Page 1-88A
Intensit': /Density and Hei~ht
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1.16.21
1.16.22
1.16.23
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Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0 and no defined limit on height;
encouraging variation of building heights to create a visually distinctive
skyline, reduced bulk, and increased ground floor open space (11.1).
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 4.0 and no defined height limit for
the incorporation of residential units above the commercial and/or dfice,
provided that a minimum FAR of 1.0 is developed for residential (11.1).
Permit a maximum density of 54 units per gross acre and no defined limit
on height for sites developed exclusively for residential (11.1).
Permit a maximum density of 150 units per gross acre and no defined
height limit for sites developed exclusively for senior citizens or senior
congregate care housing in accordance with the requirements of Policy
1.12.11 (11.1).
Design and Development Guidelines
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1.16.31
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Require that buildings be designed, sited, and massed to convey an
"urban-like" character; locating structures in proximity to sidewalks,
using architectural design styles and materials which visually convey a
sense of "mass" and "permanency" (such as granite and marble, defined
piers and columns, etc.), incorporating multiple stories, and similar
techniques (11.1, 11.6, and 11.9).
Encourage that buildings be located within twenty-five feet of the
sidewalk, except for setbacks to allow outdoor dining, pedestrian-oriented
plazas, courtyards and landscaped areas provided that:
a. the setback is not separated from the abutting sidewalks by walls,
continuous planters, or other barriers;
b. the setback is at or approximate to the elevation of the abutting
sidewalks, except where a distinctive and usable open space can be
created which transitions "smoothly" from the abutting sidewalk;
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It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.17.10
1.17.11
Permit a diversity of region-serving uses including corporate and
professional offices, retail commercial.Lentertainrnent (theaters, nightclubs,
etc.), financial establishments, restaurants (excluding drive-thrus in the
Tri-City/Commercenter area only), hotels/motels, ware-
house/promotional retail, supporting retail and services, and similar uses
in areas designated as "Commercial Regional-Tri-City/Commercenter
and Club area (CR-3) aU).
Permit research and development, high technology, and other business
park uses, adjacent to and integrated with existing similar uses (I1.l).
1.17.12 Allow for the development of outdoor dining aU).
1.17.13 See Page I-SSA
Densitv /Intensity and Hei~ht
1.17.20
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0 for office and overnight
accommodations, 1.5 for research and development and similar uses, and
0.7 for commercial uses and a maximum of four stories (52 feet) for all
uses. Structures higher than four stories shall require a Conditional Use
Permit (11.1).
Design and Development Guidelines
1.17.30
1.17.31
1.17.32
Require that development be designed to convey the physical and visual
appearance of an integrated urban center; utilizing consistent and
complementary architectural design styles and building materials,
building massing and bulk, and siting of structures (I1.1 and 11.6).
Require that buildings be designed to convey a high quality "corporate
park" character in accordance with Policy 1.31.30 (I1.1 and 11.6).
Require that a comprehensive plan be established which provides for the
interrelationship of individual building sites, and visual and physical
connections to the peripheral sidewalks and abutting parcels, by:
a. locating the structure in proximity to the sidewalk/street;
b. incorporating a trellis, arcade, or other architectural element between
site structures and streets;
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Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.18.10 Allow for the development of new and used automobile and truck sales
and related retail and service uses in the Auto Plaza area, designated as
"Region-serving Commercial Auto Plaza" (CR-4) OLl).
1.18.11 See Page 1-88A
Densitv /Intensity and Height
1.18.20
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.7 and height of two (2) stories (30
feet) (ILl).
Development and Desifj11 Guidelines
Ll8.30.
Require that new development be designed to complement existing uses;
incorporating aesthetic auto and truck sales showrooms, extensive
landscape, and attractive signage (ILl, 11.6, and 11.9).
Ll8.31
Require that signage be integrated into the overall site and building
design (ILl, 11.6, and Il.9).
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e. Community-Serving Commercial Uses
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.19 Provide for the continued use, enhancement, and new development of
retail, personal service, entertainment, office and related commercial uses
along major transportation corridors and intersections to serve the needs
of the residents; reinforcing existing commercial corridors and centers and
establishing new locations as new residential growth occurs.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
Ll9.10
Permit a diversity of community-serving retail and service uses (grocery
stores, apparel and accessories, furniture and home furnishings, garden
supplies, restaurants, bookstores, cleaning establishments, shoe repair,
beauty salons/hair styling, and similar), entertainment uses, and
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professional and financial offices in areas designed as "Commercial
General" (CG-l) (11.1).
1.19.11 Permit the development of new and used car dealerships and auto-related
retail and service uses (excluding auto body and paint) with a Conditional
Use Permit to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses (11.1 and 11.6).
1.19.12 See Page 1-88A
Densitv /Intensity and Height
1.19.20
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.7 and height of two stories (30 feet)
except on parcels immediately abutting a freeway where the height may
be increased by Conditional Use Permit (11.1).
1.19.21
Allow for modifications of the height to preserve significant viewsheds
from adjacent pro~rties and open space (11.1).
Design and Development Guidelines
1.19.30
Require that new commercial developments be designed to convey a low-
rise, pedestrian-scaled, community-oriented environment including:
a. avoidance of large undifferentiated, flat facade, "box" or "warehouse"
like structures;
b. incorporation of architectural elements which differentiate the facade
(articulated columns, beams, and spandrels, offset planes, recessed .or
projecting windows, etc.);
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c. siting of buildings around common pedestrian walkways, plazas,
courtyards, and open spaces;
d. incorporation of pedestrian sidewalks, arcades, or trellises linking the
site to peripheral sidewalks and uses;
e. inclusion of extensive site landscape (including shrubs and trees);
f. provision of art and other visual amenities;
g. incorporation of non-reflective glass and doors along the majority of
the ground elevation of the facade to provide visual and physical
penetration;
h. location of percentage of the ground elevation of the building abutting
peripheral sidewalks and pedestrian spaces within two vertical feet of
these; and .
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f. Community Commercial: Highland "Core"
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.20 Facilitate the continuing development of Highland Avenue between
Waterman Avenue and "E" Street as a focal point of community-serving
commercial uses; providing opportunities for infill and intensification, in-
creased parking, improvement of its visuai quality, enhanced
compatibility with adjacent residential, and preservation of its overall
scale and character.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
:.20.10 Permit a diversity of community-serving comI:'ercial uses in accordance
with Policy 1.19.10 (I1.1).
1.20.11 See Page 1-BBA
Density /Intensity and Height
1.20.20
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Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0 and height of two stories (30 feet)
(11.1).
Design and Development Guidelines
1.20.30
1.20.31
1.20.32
1.20.33
Require that commercial buildings be designed to enhance pedestrian
activity at their street elevation in accordance with Policy 1.15.34 (I1.1,
11.6, and 11.9).
Encourage that buildings be located within fifteen feet of the sidewalk,
except for setbacks to allow outdoor dining, pedestrian-oriented plazas,
landscaped areas, and courtyards, in accordance with Policy 1.16.31 (11.1
and 11.6).
Require that all code-required parking be located to the rear, above, or
below the ground floor of commercial buildings unless infeasible due to
site configuration or access limitations (11.1).
Require that the rear elevations of buildings facing public alleys and
parking lots be architecturally treated in the same design style and
character as the street elevation, and incorporate an entry and site
landscape (I1.1, 11.6, and 11.9).
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Develop and implement a program of public streets cape improvements
which uniqllely identify the Highland Avenue corridor and provide
linkages among individual building sites (in accordance with Urban
Design for Public Spaces Policies 5.3.2, 5.4.2, 5.4.3, 5.4.7-5.4.10, and 5.4.14);
including public signage, landscape, street furniture, lighting, and other
amenities (11.6}.
g. Community Commercial: "E" Street Corridor
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.21 Promote the upgra~e of the "E" Street corridor, between downtown and
Base Line Street.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.21.1 0
1.21.11
Permit the development of community-serving comme~cial uses in
accordance with Policies 1.19.10 and 1.19.11 (Il.l).
Allow for the continuation of existing automobile related uses, requiring a
Certificate of Occupancy on change of their ownership or use (11.1).
1.21.12 Provide financial incentives for the renovation and upgrade of existing
buildings and sites; which may include low interest loans or grants, use of
assessment districts, tax increment financing, or other technique (Il.ll and
11.14).
1.21.13 See Page I-BBA
Densitv!Intensity and Height
1.21.20
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.7 and height of two stories (ILl).
Desi~n and Development Guidelines
1.21.30
1.21.31
Require that commercial uses be developed in accordance with Policies
1.19.30 through 1.19.35 (11.1,11.6, and 11.9).
Require that auto-related and other commercial uses be designed and
sited to ensure compatibility with adjacent residential uses; incorporating
as appropriate, decorative walks, landscaped setbacks, enclosure of park-
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1.22.14
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1.22.15
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a. a minimum contiguous area of one acre is committed to residential
use;
b. walls, landscape, horizontal and vertical setbacks, and other elements
are used to buffer the use from adjacent commercial uses;
c. noise, traffic, and lighting impacts of adjacent commercial uses, are
mitigated;
d. passive recreation open space is provided on-site;
e. the project is adequately secured;
f. its location will not impact the integrity and continuity of other
commercial uses; and
g. a development plan is approved by the Mayor and Common Council
(I1.1, 11.4, 11.6, and 11.7).
Permit senior citizen and senior congregate care housing in locations
between the commercial centers, provided that they are adequately
buffered from these uses (sound walls, landscape, security, controlled
access, etc.) and in accordance with the provisions of Policy 1.12.11 (11.1
and 11.6).
Pursue aggressive programs to stimulate the economic revitalization of
the Mount Vernon Avenue and Base Line Street areas, which shall include
marketing of development opportunities, attractions management,
Redevelopment authorities, and other appropriate actions (11.11, 11.12,
11.14).
1.22.16 Promote the development of specific plans for the Mount Vernon
Corridor, including all parcels flanking Mount Vernon Avenue designated
as CG-2 between Base Line Street and Highland Avenue, which allow for
the collaborative input of residents and business owners in the formula-
tion of a comprehensive and phased plan which meets the business, resi-
dential, and cultural needs of the adjacent community (11.1,11.4).
1.22.17 See Page 1-88A
Densitv /Intensity and Height
1.22.20
1.22.21
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Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.7 and height of two stories (30 feet)
for commercial uses (IUl.
Permit a residential density of 4.6 to 14 units per net acre and height of
two stories (30 feet) for residential uses along Mount Vernon Avenue and
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i. Community Commercial: University Village
Obiective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.23 Develop properties adjacent to California State University at San
Bernardino along North Park Boulevard, Kendall Drive, and State
University Parkway for commercial and personal service uses to meet the
needs of students, faculty, and visitors.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Perrr.itted Uses
1.23.10
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Permit commercial, personal service, entertainment, eating
establishments, food stores and other uses which serve the needs of
students, faculty, and visitors (e.g., bookstores, art stores, grocery stores,
restaurants, theaters, cleaning establishments, shoe repair, hair
styling/ cutting, banks and savings and loans, and similar uses) and
university-related professional offices and research and development
facilities in areas designated as "General Commercial-University" (CG-3)
(11.1).
1.23.11 Allow for the nighttime use of university-related commercial uses,
provided that they do not adversely impact adjacent residential uses (I1.1,
11.6,11.7, and 11.8). .
1.23.12 See Page I-BBA
Densitv /Intensity and Height
1.23.20
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.7 and height of two stories (30 feet)
for commercial, office, and research and development uses (11.1).
Design and Development Guidelines
1.23.30
1.23.31
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Require that commercial, personal service, entertainment, dining, office,
and research and development uses be designed to convey a "village-like"
environment in accordance with Policy 1.19.30 (11.1, 11.6, and 11.9).
Require that commercial and office buildings be designed to enhance
pedestrian activity at their street elevacion in accordance with Policy
1.15.34 (I1.1, 11.6, and 11.9).
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1.23.32
1.23.33
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Encourage that a minimum of 30 percent of the property frontage be
dcvdop<..J for slmclllTl'S (within 2S f,.('1) for p.lrct'ls lS0 (I'd wid.. and
greater (lI.1).
Require that structures sited along Kendall Drive northwest of State
University Parkway be no higher than the elevation of the adjacent slope
(11.1).
j. Community Commercial: Specialtyrrheme Centers
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.24 Achieve the upgrading and enhancement of Mount Vernon Avenue,
between 4th and 8th Streets, by establishment oJ an ethnic-themed
specialty commercial center, including retail, restaurants, entertainment,
gift shops, and similar uses.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
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Permitted Uses
1.24.10
1.24.11
1.24.12
1.24.13
1.24.14
1.24.15
'1.24.16
Permit a diversity of ethnic-themed and specialty uses, including
restaurants, food sales, clothing, gift shops, entertainment, professional
services, and similar uses in areas along Mount Vernon Avenue
designated as "Commercial General-Specialty" (CG-4) (11.1).
Permit the development of open-air or semi-enclosed public markets
(mercados) (11.1 and 11.6).
Encourage and allow for the development of outdoor dining (11.1).
Permit the development of cultural, social, educational, and other
community-serving facili ties and organizations (11.1).
Encourage that a minimum of 50 percent of the permitted uses are open
for public use during evening hours (11.1).
Permit the development of additional parking by allowing increased
commercial property depths, at specified locations, and construction of
municipal lots or structures (11.1).
See Page 1-88A
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Objective
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It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.25 Facilitate the reuse of the railroad depot and adjacent properties for
retail/specialty commercial and similar uses.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.25.10
Permit the adaptive reuse of the railroad station building and
development of adjacent properties between 2nd Street and Viaduct
Boulevard [designated as "Commercial General-Specialty" (CG-4)] for a
commuter rail and parking facility and specialty or community-serving
commercial center; including restaurants, gift shops, art galleries,
boutiques, theaters, entertainment facilities, food markets, and other
similar uses (ILl and Il.ll).
1.25.11 Encourage and provide a mechanism for the development of the
preceding uses as a unified mixed-use center (Il.1, Il.4, Il.5, 11.11, and
11.12). (
1.25.12 See Page I-BBA
Density /Intensity and Height
1.25.20
Permit the development of commercial and entertainment uses at a
maximum floor area ratio of 1.0 and height of three stories (42 feet) (ILl).
Design and Development Guidelines
1.25.30
1.25.31
Formulate a specific plan for the reuse of the railroad depot and
revitalization of adjacent sites; defining development and design
requirements for all uses (siting of structures, architectural treatment,
landscape, signage, etc.) (Il.4).
Require that the area be developed as a unified center including:
a. siting of structures in proximity to streets and pedestrian areas;
b. locating parking to the rear, sides, or below buildings to minimize its
view from public and pedestrian spaces
c. use of common architectural vocabulary;
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1.15.11 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial Regional' (CR-1) (ILl)."
1.16.18 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial Regional' (CR-2) (ILl)."
1.17.13 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial Regional' (CR-3) (ILl)."
1.18.11 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial Regional' (CR-4) (ILl)."
1.19.12 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial General' (CG-1) (ILl)."
1.20.11 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial General' (CG-1) (ILl) "
1.21.13 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial General' (CG-1) (ILl)"
1.22.17 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial General (CG-2) (Il.l)."
1.23.12 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial General' (CG-3) (ILl)."
1. 24 .16 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial General' (CG-4) (ILl)."
1.25.12 "Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial General' (CG-4) (ILl)."
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Policies
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It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.26.10
Permit neighborhood-serving commercial uses [grocery stores (smaller
than supermarkets), shoe repair, cleaning establishments, drugstores,
florists and similar uses] in areas of the City designated as "Commercial
Neighborhood:" (CN) (11.1).
1.26.11 Permit the sales of gasoline and ui! related products as secondary uses to
convenience markets, with a Conditional Lse Permit to ensure
compatibility with adjacent uses (ILL and 11.6).
1.26.12 See P~qe 1-96A.
Densitv /Intensity and Hei\:ht
1.26.20
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.35 and height of one story (25 feet)
(I1.1).
Desi~n and Development Guidelines
1.26.30
1.26.31
1.26.32
1.26.33
1.26.34
Require that neighborhood commercial uses be designed to reflect and be
compatible with a low-density residential neighborhood character, in
accordance with Policy 1.19.30 (11.1, 11.6, and 11.9).
Encourage that a minimum of 30 percent of the property frontage be
occupied by structures (within 25 feet of the sidewalk) for parcels of at
least 150 feet in width (11.1).
Encourage incorporation of an extensive landscape buffer (incorporating
ground cover, flowering shrubs, and trees) along the street frontage,
unless it is the objective to create a continuous pedestrian-oriented
corridor along the sidewalk (11.1).
Require that adequate vehicular and service flows be provided between
individually developed parcels (11.1 and 11.6).
Require that all commercial development provides buffers with adjacent
residential land uses; including decorative walls, landscape setbacks,
restricted vehicular access, enclosure of parking structures to prevent
sound transmission, control of lighting and ambient illumination, and
limitation of hours of operation (11.1 and 11.6).
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1. Neil;hborhood.Servin~ Commercial: Verdemont
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.27 Provide for the development of a iow-intensity, low-rise commercial
center in the Verdemont area which offers retail and personal service uses
for local residents, is integrated and linked to adjacent residences, and
designed as a "village-like" complex of small stores reflecting its rural and
mountain-valley environment.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.27.10 Permit neighborhood-serving commercial uses, in accordance with Policy
1.26.10 (Il.l).
1.27.11 See Page 1-96A
Density /Intensity and Hei~ht
1.27.20
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.35 and height of one story (25 feet)
(Il.l).
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Desil;n and Development Guidelines
1.27.30
1.27.31
1.27.32
1.27.33
Require that development be designed to convey a rural "village-lik~"
environment, using building materials and colors which reflect and
complement the setting, account for local fire and wind hazards, and are
consistent with the requirements of the Foothill Communiti~s Protective
Greenbelt Plan and designed in accordance with Policy 1.19.30 (Il.1, 11.6,
and Il.9).
Require that commercial buildings be designed to enhance pedestrian
activity in accordance with Policy 1.15.34 (Il.1, 11.6, and 11.9).
Encourage that the structures on a site be located within 25 feet of the
sidewalk along 30 percent of the property frontage for parcels 150 feet
wide and greater (Il.l).
Require that an extensive landscape strip be located along all property
street frontages; incorporating ground cover, trees, flowering shrubs, and
other visual amenities (I1.1).
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In. Commercial Office
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.28 Provide for the continued use, expansion, and new development of
administrative and professional offices and supporting retail uses in
proximity to major transportation corridors and ensure their compatibility
with adjacent residential and commercial uses.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.28.10
1.28.11
Permit a diversity of administrative and professional offices, supporting
retail commercial uses, and medical facilities in areas designated as
"Commercial Office" (CO-I) (I1.l).
Umit supporting retail uses to a percentage of the ground floor of any
project (I1.l).
1.28.12 Permit the development of senior citizen and senior congregate care
housing by Conditional Use Permit (I1.l).
1.28.13 See Page 1-96A
Densitv /Intensity and Height
1.28.20
1.28.21
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0 and height of four stories (52
feet) except within 75 feet of Residential Suburban (RS) where the height
shall be limited two (2) stories (30 feet). This shall not apply to hospitals
(ILl).
Permit a maximum density of 54 units per acre for senior citizen and
Senior congregate care housing in accordance with the conditions of Policy
1.12.11 (I1.1).
Desi~ and Development Guidelines
1.28.30
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Require that new office buildings be designed to be architecturally
distinctive and enhance pedestrian activity at their ground elevation, in
accordance with Policy 1.15.34 (I1.1., 11.6, and 11.9).
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1.28.31
1.28.32
1.28.33
1.28.34
1.28.35
Objective
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Encourage that a minimum of 30 percent of the property frontage be
occupied by structures (within 2S feet of the sidewalk) for parcels of at
least 150 feet in width (I1.1).
Require an extensive landscape buffer (incorporating ground cover,
flowering shrubs, and trees) along the street frontage, unless it is the
objective to create a continuous pedestrian-oriented corridor along the
sidewalk (11.l).
Require that adequate vehicular and service flows be provided between
all individually developed parcels (1Ll and 11.6).
Require that all office development provides buffers with adjacent
residential land uses; including decorative walls, landscape setbacks,
restricted vehicular access, enclosure of parking structures to prevent
sound transmission; and control of lighting and ambient illumination (11.1
and 11.6). .
Require that senior citizen and senior congregate care housing be
designed in accordance with Policies 1.16.13 (ILl, 11.6, and 11.9).
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
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1.29 Allow for the conversion of existing residential structures in designated
areas for administrative professional offices (!l.l). .
Policies
It ~hall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Pe~;nitted LSes
1.29.10
Permit the conversion of residential structures for low-intensity use
administrative and professional offices in areas designated as
"Commercial Office-Residential" (C0-2) (I1.1).
1.29.11 Allow new construction of administrative and professional offices,
provided that it exhibits the visual appearance of a residence consistent
with existing adjacent residential structures (ILl and 11.9).
1.29.12 See Page 1-96A
Densitv /Intensity and Height
1.29.20
Permit a maximum floor area ratio uf 0.35 and hdght or two (2) stories (30
feet) (11.1).
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Desi~n and Development Guidelines
1.29.30
Require that residential conversions for an office use adhere to all building
code standards and other City conditions (11.1 and 11.6).
1.29.31
Require that residential conversions for an office use provide adequate on-
site parking (11.1 and 11.6).
1.29.32
Require that new construction be in an architectural idiom consistent with
the existing residential units and incorporate buffers (walls, landscape,
etc.) to adequately mitigate traffic, noise, and other impacts on adjacent
residential uses (11.1,11.6, and 11.9).
n. Commercial Heavy
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.30 Provide for the development of limited commercial and industrial uses
characterized by an extensive use of outdoor or indoor space for their
sales, service, and/or storage and ensure their compatibility with adjacent
uses.
Policies
It shall be the pollcy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Per::1itted t:ses
1.30.10 Accommodate new and used automobile and truck sales and repair facili-
ties, lumberyards and related building materials and hardware sales, plant
nurseries, light industrial manufacturing and storage facilities and similar
uses which require extensive outdoor or indoor space for their sales,
service, and/or storage, excluding typical neighborhood commercial uses
in areas designated as "Commercial Heavy" (CH) (11.1).
1.30.11 See Page 1-96A '
Densitv /Intensity and Hei~ht
1.30.20
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.7 and height of 45 feet (11.1).
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Desi~n and Development Guidelines
1.30.30
Require that the street frontages of heavy commerdal sites incorporate an
extensive setback in which landscape (ground cover, shrubs, and trees)
and decorative screening walls are provided (11.1).
1.30.31
Require that buildings and sites be maintained free of debris and at a high
level of visual quality; ensuring that sites are periodically monitored and
codes are enforced (11.1 and 11.15).
OFFICE INDUSTRIAL PARK
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino [0:
1.31 Establish the Waterman Avenue corridor and other appropriate areas as
distinctive office industrial parks and corporate centers serving the Sail
Bernardino community and region.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
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Permitted l:ses
1.31.10 Permit a diversity of corporate office, light manufacturing, re5earch and
development, and supporting retail service uses in areas designated as
"Office Industrial Park" (OIP) (ILl).
1.31.11 See Page 1-96A
De!1sitv/Imensitv and Height
1.31.20
Permit a maximum 1100r area ratio of 1.0 and height of three stories (42
feet) (11.1).
Desi~n and Development Guidelines
1.31.30
Require that the sites be developed as a corporate/business park setting,
including:
a. siting of structures in proximity to streets and pedestrian areas;
b. location of parking to minimize its view from public and pedestri.m
areas;
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1. 26.12
1.27.11
1.28.13
1.29.12
1.30.11
1. 31.11
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"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial Neighborhood' (CN) (11.1)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial Neighborhood' (CN) (11.1)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial Office' (CO-1) (11.1)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial Office' (CO-2) (11.1)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Commercial Heavy' (CH) (11.1)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Office Industrial Park' (OIP) (11.1)."
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planning guidelines, signage standards, infrastructure and. street
improvements, landscape requirements, and other pertinent development
standards (11.3).
I:-';DUSTRIAL
a. Li&ht Industrial
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.32 Retain, enhance, and intensify existing and provllle for the new
development of light industrial uses along major vehic..lar, rail, and air
transportation roules serving the City of San Bernardino.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.32.10
Permitted Uses
Permit manufacturing, warehousing, research and development, mint ('
storage, outdoor display and storage, and similar uses characterized by
the location of their predominant activities in enclosed buildings in areas
designated as "Industrial i..ight" (IL) (11.1).
1.32.11
Permit supporting retail and personal service commercial uses
(restaurants, newsstands, florists, tobacco shops, etc.); provided that these
uses constitllte no more than 15 percent of total building square footage
(I1.1).
1.32.12 Permit retail sales of products manufactured on-site m.l).
1.32.13 See Page l-lOOA
Densitv /btCl1sitv and Height
1.32.20
Permit a maximum floor area ratio of 0.75 for "employee-intensive" uses
and 1.0 for warehousing and "hardware-intensive" uses and height of two
stories (50 feet) (11.1).
De5i~n J.nd De\'elooment Guidelines
1.32.30
Require that buildings be designed to convey \'isual :ntllrest anli char;l.:ter,
in accordance with Policy 1.31.31 (11.1,11.6, and 11.9).
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1.32.31
1.32.32
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Require that development projects incorporate an extensive landscape
setback along principal street frontages, including ground cover, shrubs,
trees, and decorative walls (11.1).
Encourage the development of "master planned" industrial parks in
accordance with Policy 1.31.30 (11.1, 11.4, 11.6, and 11.6).
b. Hea~ Industrial
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.33 Provide for the continuation and development of heavy manufacturing
industries in locations where they will be compatible with and not
adversely impact adjacent land uses.
Policies
!t shall be ~he ?olicj" of the Cty of San Be:nard!i'\o ~o:
Permitted Uses
1.33.10
Accommodate a diversity of hea~ manufacturing uses _ which are
characterized by their large land utilization and physical facility
requirements, and low employee intensity (steel fabrication, aircraft
assembly, food processing, etc.), junk yards, and similar uses in areas
designated as "Industrial Heavy" (lli) (11.1).
1.33.11 Prohibit the development of uses w.lich contribute significant toxic wastes
and pollution (11.1 and 11.6).
1.33.12 See Page 1-100A
Densitv /Intensi.y and Height
1.33.20
Permit a maximum development floor area ratio of 0.75 and no defined
height limit (11.1).
De5i~n and Development Guidelines
1.33.30
1.33.31
Require that all development be compatible with adjacent land uses;
incor?orating landscape setbacks, screening walls, and other appropr:ate
elements (11.1 and 11.6).
Require that properties be maintained free of debris and at an appropriate
level of visual quality; ensuring that sites are periodically monitored and
codes are enforced (11.1 and 11.15).
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c. Extractive Industrial
Objective
It shaH be the objective ofthe City of San Bernardino to:
1.34 Develop uses which mine and process the City's mineral resources in the
Cajon Creek, Lytle Creek, and Santa Ana River areas and ensure their
compatibility with adjacent uses.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.34.10
Accommodate sand and gravel and other mineral resource production
operations in areas designated as "Industrial Extractive" (IE) m.l).
1.34.11 Permit the development of int~rim uses wn:ch do no: impair the long-
term ability to extract and process the mineral resources; including
outdoor storage, lumber yards, nurseries, recreation, and similar uses (ILl
and 11.6). (- ..
1.34.12 See Page 1-100A
Design and Development Guidelines
1.34.30
Require the submittal and approval of a Mineral Reclamation Plan in
accordance with the Dlifornia Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (11.1).
1..3.01
Ensure that mineral resources production activities are compatible with
adjacent uses by reviewing and applying appropriate conditions which:
a. preclude truck-hauling trips through residential neighborhoods, unless
there are no feasible alternatives,
b. mitigate noise, odor, and dust impacts,
c. provide for visual integration with adjacent uses (e.g., incorporatilln of
landscape buffer or decorative walls),
d. provide for the restoration and reuse of the site on completion ot the
production activities in a manner which does not adversely disrupt the
character and integrity of adjacent uses (11.1 and Il.6).
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1.32.13
1.33.12
1.34.12
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"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Industrial Light I (IL) (ILl)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Industrial Heavy' (IH) (ILl)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Industrial Extractive' (IE) (ILl)."
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1.34.32
Require conformance with Mineral Resource Protection Policies 10.8.1
through 10.9.5 m.l, and 11.6).
PUBLIC
a. Public Commercial Recreation
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.35 Provide for the continuation of existing and development of new public
and private commercial recreation facilities in the City and ensure their
compatibility with adjacent uses.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.35.10 Permit the development of public and private golf courses, sports
facilities, ballparks, fairgrounds, open spaces, and similar uses in areas
designated as "Public/Commercial Recreation" (PCR) (11.1 and 11.18).
1.35.11 See Page 1-105A
Densitv /Intensity and Height
1.35.20
Determine the appropriate intensity of commercial recreation
development by public review and input (11.1 and 11.6).
Design and Development Guidelines
1.35.30
Require that commercial recreation uses be compatible with their
surrounding land uses, including
a. limitation on type of use, attendance, and/or hours of operation to
control traffic, noise, ard lighting impacts;
b. location of site access points away from residential uses; and
c. inclusion of landscape setbacks, walls, and other elements to buffer
adjacent land uses (11.1 and 11.18).
1.35.31
Require that commercial recreation facilities be subject to public review
and Planning Commission approval (11.1 and 11.6).
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Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.36 Provide for the continued use and expansion of the National Orange Show
to attract local and regional visitors for entertainment, recreation, festival,
and similar uses.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.36.1 0
Promote the improvement and expansion of the National Orange Show
facilities, including' the formulation and :::.plementation of short- and
long-term master plans which provide for exhibition, festival, commercial
recreation, entertainment, and convention facilities and supporting uses
(hotels, restaurants, gift stores, etc.) (I1.1 and 11.18).
1.36.11 Work with the State, to consider the possible inclusion of permanent
specialty commercial, restaurant, hotel, and similar uses on a portion of .
the site which provide for its continuing daily use and encourage the full- C" "
year scheduling of events and activities (fairs, festivals, entertainment,
athletics and sports, fiestas, farmers markets, community picnics,
conventions, etc.) (I1.18).
1.36.12 See Page 1-10SA
Densitv I In tensi ty and Heigh t
1.36.20
Permit a maximum flow area ratio of 3.0 and no defined limit on height
for non-public commercial uses.
Development and Design Guidelines
1.36.30
Work with the National Orange Show to improve the compatibility of the
site with adjacent uses, including the:
a. location of pedestrian, automobile, and vehicle access to minimize
conflicts with adjacent land uses and improve traffic flows;
b. installation of landscape, d.:corative walls, and other aesthetic
elements on the site's periphery to improve its visual character;
c. installation of consistent and wdl designed signage to identify the site
and control traffic;
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d. siting of buildings and activities to prevent noise, light, and other
adverse impacts on adjacent uses;
e. location of any permanent year-long uses (restaurants, hotels, specialty
shops, etc.) in proximity to "E" Street, to the extent feasible; and
f. development of pedestrian linkages to "E" Street, Waterman Avenue,
and Mill Street (11.18).
b. Public Uses
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.37 Provide for the continuation of existing and development of new parks,
schools, government administrative, police, fire, social service, and other
public facilities and open spaces in proximity to and compatible with
residential uses.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.37.10 Permit the continuation and enhancement of existing public parks in areas
designated as "Public Parks" (PP) and new development in any land use
zone (in accordance with Parks and Recreation Policies 9.1.1 through
9.1.13) (I1.1 and 11.18).
1.37.11 Permit the continuation of existing and expansion of existing schools in
areas designated as "Public Facilities" (PF) and new development in any
residential zone (in accordance with Public Service Policies 8.7.1 through
8.7.3) 01.1 and 11.18).
1.37.12 Coordinate with the State University the development of educational,
cultural, recreational, student housing, and other related uses at the Cal
State campus, designated as "Public Facilities" (PF) (I1.18).
1.37.13 Permit the continuation and expansion of existing public fac;lities (police,
fire, social service, cemeteries, governmental administrative, and other) in
areas designated as "Public Facilities" (PF) and new development in any
land use zone (11.1 and 11.18).
1.37.14 See Page 1-10SA
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Densitv /Intensity and Hei\;ht
1.37.20
Determine the intensity of use fur public properties by public input and
review (I1.6).
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Design and Development Guidelines
1.37.30
1.37.31
Coordinate with public agencies to ensure that public buildings are
designed to be compatible in scale, mass, character, and architecture with
the adjacent buildings in which they are located and. in accordance with
the standards for design and development stipulated for the location or
zone in this Plan (I1.18).
Require that public sites be designed to incorporate landscape setbacks,
walls, and other appropriate elements to buffer their use, as required,
from adjacent uses (traffic, noise, etc.) (11.18).
c. Public Flood Control
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino 10:
1.38
Policies
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Continue, maintain, and expand public flood control facilities.
It shall be the policy of the Oty of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.38.10
1.38.11
1.38.12
Permit the continuation, maintenance, and improvement of public flood
control facilities in areas designated as "Public Flood Control" (PFC) (11.1
and 11.2).
Permit the development of new public flood control facilities in any zone
in which improvements are required to protect public health .md safety,
siting and developing facilities to maintain environmental habitats and
account for environmental hazards (ILl, 11.2, and 11.18).
See Page 1-10SA
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ISSUE FOUR: WHAT SHOULD BE THE FUTURE ROLE AND CHARACTER OF
NORTON AIR FORCE BASE?
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It shall be the goal of the City of San Bernardino to:
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Ensure the orderly and economic transition of Norton Air Force Base to
private or joint public-private commercial uses which are compatible with
and enhance adjacent uses. .
Objective
It shall be the objective of the City of San Bernardino to:
1.39 Promote the public or joint public-private use of Norton Air Force Base
and adjacent properties for aviation-related industrial and/or commercial
purposes.
Policies
It shall be the policy of the City of San Bernardino to:
Permitted Uses
1.39.10
Coordinate with the U.S. Air Force the planned phasing out of military
facilities and operations at Norton Air Force Base area!: jesignated as
"Public Facility" (PF) (11.18).
1.39.11 Formulate a specific plan in collaboration with other appropriate
jurisdictions for the reuse of Norton Air Force Base and adjacent
properties which may be impacted by its redevelopment, which may
provide for aviation-related warehousing, manufacturing, research and
development, high technology, residential, and ancillary uses (11.18).
1.39.12 See Page 1-105A
Density /lntensitY and Hei~ht
1.39.20
Determine appropriate development intensities and heights for industrial,
commercial, and/or residential uses, for the reuse of the Air Force Base
(11.10).
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1.35.11
1.36.12
1.37.14
1.38.12
1. 39.12
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"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Public/Commercial Recreation' (PCR) (11.1)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Public/Commercial Recreation' (PCR) (11.1)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Public Parks' (PP) and 'Public Facilities' (PF)
(ll.l). "
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Public Flood Control' (PFC) (11.1)."
"Allow legally existing single family dwelling units to
remain as a conforming, permitted use in areas designated
as 'Public Facilities' (PF) (11.1)."
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS
19.04.010(1), 19.04.030(2), 19.06.010(1), 19.06.030(2),
19.08.010(1), 19.10.010(1) AND 19.10.030 AND TABLES 04.01, 04.03,
06.01 AND 06.03 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT
CODE) TO ESTABLISH LEGALLY EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS
3 AS PERMITTED, CONFORMING USES IN ALL LAND USE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE
AND TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND
EXPANSIONS TO SUCH DWELLING UNITS.
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THE MAYOR AND THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Page 11-1, Section 19.04.010(1), is amended as
follows:
[See Attachment 3 (A), (Page 11-1 of the Development
Code) attached hereto and incorporated by reference.]
a) Add Item G.
"G. Single Family dwelling units which legally existed
in the residential land use districts prior to June
3, 1991 may remain as a permitted use."
SECTION 2.
Page 11-4, Section 19.04.020, Table 04.01,
PERMITTED, DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED, AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES,
is amended as follows: [See Attachment 3 (B), (Page 11-4 of the
Development Code) attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference. ]
a) Reletter Item Q. Small Lot Subdivision to Item R.;
b) Add new Item Q. Single Family Dwellings, Existing and a
"P" in each column.
SECTION 3. Page 11-12, section 19.04.030(2), Table 04.03,
22 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS SPECIFIC STANDARDS, is amended as follows:
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[See Attachment 3
(Page 11-12 of
Code)
(C) ,
the Development
24 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.]
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Reletter Item Q. Small Lot Subdivision to Item R.;
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Add new Item Q. Single Family Housing, Existing and a "+"
in each column.
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4 DISTRICT SPECIFIC STANDARDS, is amended as follows: [See Attachment
3 (D-1 and D-2), (Page 11-31 and 1I-31A of the Development Code)
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.)
a) Reletter Item Q. SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION STANDARDS to Item
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24 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS LIST OF PERMITTED USES, is
25 amended as follows: [See Attachment 3 (F), (Page 11-79 of the
26 Development Code) attached hereto and incorporated herein by
27 reference.)
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b)
Add new Item Q. SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING, EXISTING:
"Q. SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING, EXISTING
Additions, alterations and expansions to single
family housing which legally existed prior to June
3, 1991, shall comply with the standards of the
residential district in which the project is
located.".
SECTION 5. Page II-59, section 19.06.010(1) (I), is amended
as follows: [See Attachment 3 (E), (Page II-59 of the Development
Code) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.)
a) Add Item I.
"I. Single Family dwelling units which legally existed
in the commercial land use districts prior to June
3, 1991 may remain as a permitted use."
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a)
Reletter Item 1001. Temporary Uses (Subject to a (T)
Temporary Use Permit) to Item 100J.l
Add new Item 1001. Single Family Dwellings, Existing and
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6 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS SPECIFIC STANDARDS, is amended
7 as follows: [See Attachment 3 (G), (Page 11-90 of the Development
8 Code) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.]
a) Add Item P. Single Family Housing, Existing and a "+" in
each column.
b)
a "P" in each column.
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11 SECTION 8. Page II-1l7, Section 19.06.030(2), LAND USE
12 DISTRICT SPECIFIC STANDARDS, is amended as follows: [See Attachment
13 3 (H), (Page 11-117 of the Development COde) attached hereto and
14 incorporated herein by reference.]
a) Add Item P. SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING, EXISTING:
"P. SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING, EXISTING
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24 Code) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.]
a) Add Item I.
Additions, alterations and expansions to single
family units which legally existed in commercial and
industrial districts prior to June 3, 1991, shall
comply with the RS (Residential SUburban) District
standards.".
SECTION 9.
Page 11-135, Section 19.08.010(1), is amended as
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"I.
Single Family units which legally existed in the
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industrial land use districts prior to June 3, 1991 may
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5 153A of the Development Code) attached hereto and incorporated
6 herein by reference.]
a) Add Item F.
remain as a permitted use."
SECTION 10.
Page 11-153, section 19.10.010(1), is amended as
[See Attachment 3 (J-1 and J-2), (Page 11-153 and 11-
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11 SECTION 11. Page II-155, section 19.10.030, LAND USE DISTRICT
12 SPECIFIC STANDARDS, is amended as follows: [See Attachment 3 (K),
(Page 11-155 of the Development Code) attached hereto and
"F.
Single Family dwellings units which legally existed
in the special purpose land use districts prior to
June 3, 1991 may remain as a permitted use."
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incorporated herein by reference.]
Letter Golf Courses and Related Facilities as Item A.;
a)
b)
Add Item B. Sinale Familv Housina. Existina:
"B.
sinale Familv Housina. Existina
Additions,
al terations and expansions to single
family units which
legally
existed
in special
purpose districts prior to June 3, 1991, shall comply
(Residential
Suburban)
District
with
the
RS
standards.".
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1 ORDINANCE ...AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.010(1), 19.04.030(2),
19.06.010(1), 19.06.030(2), 19.08.010(1), 19.10.010(1) AND
2 19.10.030 AND TABLES 04.01, 04.03, 06.01 AND 06.03 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO ESTABLISH LEGALLY
3 EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AS PERMITTED, CONFORMING USES
IN ALL LAND USE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE AND TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR
4 ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND EXPANSIONS TO SUCH DWELLING UNITS.
5 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted
6 by the Mayor and Common council of the city of San Bernardino at
meeting therefore, held on the
, 1992, by the following vote, to wit:
day of
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9 Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
10 ESTRADA
11 REILLY
12 HERNANDEZ
13 MAUDSLEY
14 MINOR
15 POPE-LUDLAM
16 MILLER
17 City Clerk
18 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day
19 of 1992.
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21 W.R. Holcomb, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
22 Approved as to
23 form and legal content:
24 JAMES F. PENMAN
city Attorney
25 by: rm.'l.--, '1 . /~~
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. RIDENTIAL DISTRICfS -19.04
ARTICLE II - LAND USE DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 19.04
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
19.04.010 PURPOSE
1. The purpose of this Chapter is to achieve the following:
A Reserve neighborhood areas for residential living with a broad range
of dwelling unit densities (i.e., low-density estate, single-family detached
and attached, multi-family, and housing for special needs) consistent with
the General Plan and appropriate standards of public health, safety, wel-
fare, and aesthetics.
B. Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling.
c. Minimize traffic congestion and avoid the overloading of public services
and utilities.
D. Protect residential neighborhoods from excessive noise, illumination,
unsightliness, odor, smoke, and other objectionable influences.
E. Facilitate the provision of public improvements commensurate with
anticipated increase in population, dwelling unit densities, and service re-
quirements.
F. Provide lands to accommodate housing units which meet the diverse
~nomic and social needs of the residents; locating development to
achieve the following:
L Retain the scale and character of existing residential
neighborhoods;
2. Pacilitate the upgrade of declining and mixed-density residential
neighborhoods; and
3. Allow expansion into vacant and low-intensity use lands within
infrastructure and environmental constraints.
G. Sinqle Family d~ellinq units which leqally existed in
the residential la~d use districts prior to June 3, 1991
may remain as a permitted use.
(Additions to text are underlined)
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Attachment 3 (Al
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. .SIDE!'<1lAL DISTRICTS .19.04
19.04.020 PER.'\1ITTED, DEVELOPMENT PER.'\fiTTED AND
CONDITIONALLY PER...WTTED USES:
The rollowing list represents those uses in the residential districts which are Permitted
(P), subject to a Development Permit (D), a Conditional Use Permit (C) or Prohibited
(X):
TABLE 04.01
PER..."v1111.cD, DEVELOPMENT PElli.'\1111 I:.D,
AND CONDmONALLY PERJ.\1l11 I:.D USES
RE RL RC; RU R'vf RMH RH
1. R~idential Uses
A. Affordable Housing C C C C C C C
(Section 19.04.030[5A])
B. Community Care Facility P p P P P P P
(6 or less)
C. Condominium or Townhouse D D D 0 0 0 0
O. Convalescent Homes X X X C 0 0 0
E. Day Care Fa.:i1ity
6 or less chi'.dren p P P P P P P C
7 + children C C C C 0 0 0
F. Dormitories/Fraternity/
Sorority X X X X C C C
G. "Granny" Housing 0 D 0 0 0 0 0
H. Homeless Facilities X X X X C C C
L Manufactured Housing D 0 0 0 0 0 0
J. Mobile Home Parks
or Subdivisions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
* 1<. Multi-Family Dwellings X X X .0 0 0 0
M .Planned Residential Oev. X X X 0 X X X
N . Second Dwelling Unit D 0 0 0 0 0 0
o . Senior Citizen/Congregate X X X 0 0 0 0
Care Housing
** p . Single Family Dwellings D 0 0 0 0 0 0
R . Small Lot S~bdivision X X X 0 X X X
2- Eqp.esman Uses
A. Stables, P:ivate D 0 D D D D D
B. Stables, Commercial C C C C C C C
3. Ag::"icu1'"!lral r~es C C C C C C C
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* L. Multi-Family X X X P P P P -(DCA 91-09)
Dwellings, Existing
** Q. Sinlle Family P P P P P P P
Dwe lin;s, Existing
II-l Attachment 3 (B) 3/92
. WIDD;TIAL DISTRICTS -19.04
2- 'LAND U5E DI5TRICI" SPECIFIC STANDARDS
In addition to the general development requirements contained in Chapter :9.20
(Prope.Tty Development Standards), the following standards shall apply to
specific residential districts:
TABLE 04.03
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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B. Day Care Facility + + + + + + + + + +
C. Density Bonus/ + +. + + + + + + + +
Affordable Housing.
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D. Front/Rear Yard + + + + +
Averaging
E. Golf Courses &: + + + + + + +
Related Facilities
F. Guest House + + + +
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Ii. Minimum Dwelling + + + + + + + + + +
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N ~ Recreational + + + + + + +
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o . Second Dwelling + + + + + + +
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P. Senior Citizen/ + + + + + + +
** Congregate Care Housmg
R. Small Lot Subdivislon +
Key: "+" applies in the land use district.
* L. Multi-Family + + + +
Housing, Existing
** Q. Single Family + + + + + + + + + +
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. &ESnAL DISTRICTS-19.04
f. Senior dtizen/ congregate care parking requirements may be
adjusted on an individual project basis, subject to a parking
study based on project location and proximity to services for
senior dtizens including. but not limited to medical offices,
shopping areas, mass transit, etc.
15. The project shall be designed to provide maxiInum security for
residents, guests, and employees.
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16. Trash receptacle{s) shall be provided on the premises. Trash
receptacle{s) shall comply with adopted Public Works Department
Standards and be of suffident size to accommodate the trash
generated. 7he receptacle{s) shall be screened from public view on
at least 3 sides by a solid waIl 6 feet in height and on the fourth
side by a solid gate not less than 5 feet in height. The gate shall be
maintained ~ good working order and shall remain closed except
when in use. The waIl and gate shall be architecturally compatible
with the surrounding buildings and structures. The receptacle{s)
shall be located within close proximity to the residential units
which they are intended to serve. .
17. Residential occupancy shall be limited to single persons over
60 years of age or married couples of which one spouse is over .50
years of age.
18. Developers of Senior Citizen/Congregate Care housing which have
a density larger than that allowed in the underlying land use district,
shall provide a marketing analysis which analyzes long term feasibility
and a conversion plan of Senior residential units to standard units, with
a corresponding reduction in the number of units to equal the density .
allowed in the underlying land use district if the project is not occupied
by Seniors 60 years of age or older. The feasibility study and conversion
plan shall not be required if the project is sponsored by any goveinment
housing agency, the City's Development Department or a non-profit
housing development corporation. If the proposed project is to be
located in the CD-I, CD-2land use district the conversion plan shall
address the transformation of residential units into the uses allowed
in the CoII1II1erda1 Office land use districts.
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19. All parts of all structures shall be within 150 feet of paved access for
single-story and 50 feet for mu1ti-story.
SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING, EXISTING - See Page II-31A
SMALL LOT SUBDMSION STANDARDS
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Standards for sma1llot subdivisions are located in Subsection L (Planned
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SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING, EXISTING
Additions, alterations and expansions to single
family housing which legally existed prior to June
3, 1991, shall comply with the standards of the
residential district in which the project is
located.
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CHAPTER 19.06
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
19.06.010 PURPOSE
1. The purpose of this Chapter is to achieve the following:
A. Provide appropriate commercial areas for retail ane. service establish-
ments, neighborhood convenience and office uses required by residents of
the City in a manner consistent with the General Plan.
B. Provide adequate space to meet the needs of commercial development,
including off-street parking and loading.
C. Minimize traffic congestion and avoid the overloading of utilities.
D. Protect commercial areas from excessive noise, illumination,
unsightliness, odor, smoke, and other objectionable influences.
E. Promote high standards of site planning, and landscape design for
commercial and office developments within the City.
F. Provide employment opportunities for existing and future residents of
the City and those of adja~t communities.
G. Provide for land uses which meet the needs of and attract regional
populations, in addition to local residents.
H. Ensure compabbility with adjacent land uses.
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2. The purpose of the individual commercial land use districts are as follows:
A. CN (COMMEROAL NEIGHBORHOOD) DlSTRIcr
This district is intended to provide for the continued use, expansion, and
new development of small scale, low-intensity neighborhood commercial
uses which serve and are in proximity to residential neighborhoods
throughout the City.
** I. Sinqle ~arnily dwellinq units which leqally existed in
the commercial land use districts prior to June 3, 1991
may remain as a oermitted use.
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20. Where an existing service station adjoins property in a
residential land use district, a 6 foot high decorative masonry wall
shall be constructed at the time the station requires a permit for the
on-site improvement/modification. Materials, textures, colors and
design of the wall shall be compatible with on-site development
and adjoining properties. When the wall reaches the established
front-yard setback line of a residentially designated lot abutting or
directly across an alley from the service station, it shall decrease to
a height of 30 inches. .
21. Restroom entrances viewable from adjacent properties or
public rights-of-way shall be concealed from view by planters or
decorative screening. .
22 Noise from bells or loudspeakers shall not be audible beyond
the property line at any time.
23. All parking, loading, circulation aisles, and pump island bay areas
shall be constructed with (PeC) concrete.
24. No pump nozzle on self-service islands shall be equipped with hold
open devices.
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O. SERVICE STATION CONVERSIONS
P.
A structure originally constructed as a service station and which is
proposed for conversion to another allowable use shall require upgrading
and remodeling for such items as, but not limited to, removal of all
gasoline appurtenances, removal of canopies, removal of pump islands,
removal of gas tanks, removal of overhead doors, additional street im-
provements or modification of existing improvements to conform to ac-
cess regulations, exterior remodeling, and any additional standards as re-
quired by this Development Code.
SINGLE FAMILY HOUSI~G, EXISTING
Additions, alterations and expansions to single family
units which legally existed in commercial and industrial
districts prior to June 3, 1991, shall comply with the
RS (Residential Suburban) District Standards.
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,TRIAL DISTRICfS -19.ll8
CHAPTER 19.08
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
19.08.010 PURPOSE
1 The purpose of this Chapter is to achieve the following:
A Provide appropriate industrial areas to acmmmodate enterprises
engaged in the manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating,
painting, cleaning, or assembling of goods, merchandise, or equipment.
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B. Provide adequate space to meet the needs of industrial development,
including off-street parking and loading.
C Minimize traffic congestion and avoid the overloading of utilities.
D. Protect industrial areas from E'Xcessive noise, illumination,
unsightliness, odor, smoke, toxic wastes, and other objectionable influences.
E. Promote high standards of site planning and landscape d'!Sign for
industrial developments within the City.
F. Promote consolidation of industrial uses into comprehensively
planned industrial parks.
G. Promote a mix of industrial uses that provide the City with a sound,
diverse industrial base.
H Ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses.
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2 The purpose of the individual industrial land use districts are as follows:
A. n UNDUSTRIAL UGHn DISTRICT
This district is intended to retain, enhance, and intensify existing and pro-
vide for the new development of lighter industrial uses along major
vehicular, rail, and air transportation routes serving the City.
B. IH UNDUSTRIAL HEAVY) DISTRICT
This district is intended to provide for the continuation and development
of heavy manufacturing industries in locations where they will be com-
patible with and not adversely impact adjacent land uses.
** I. Sinqle Familv dwellinq units ~hich l7qally existed i~91
the industrial land use distr~cts pr~or to June 3,
may remain as a permitted use.
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SPE~OSE DISTRlCI'S -19.10
CHAPTER 19.10
SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS
19.10.010 PURPOSE
1. The purpose of this Chapter is to achieve the following:
A Protection, preservation, and management of natural resources;
B. Protection of public outdoor recreation;
C. Protection of public health and safety, particularly in areas subject to
periodic inundation;. .
D. Provide for the continuation and expansion of existing public facilities; and
E. Allow for the consideration and adoption of specific plans which
recognize unique areas of the City necessitating special consideration and
implementation.
F. See Page II-153A
2. The purpose and permitted uses for each of the individual special districts are
as follows: -
A. PeR (PUBUClCOMMERCIAL RECREATION) DISTRIcr
1. The purpose of this district is to provide for the continuation of
existing and development of new public and private commercial
recreation facilities which ensure their compatibility with adjacent
land uses;
2. The follow'.:tg uses may be permitted subject to the approval of a
Development Permit
a. Baseball stadiums, arenas, exhibition, convention, and sport-
ing facilities;
b. E:ltertainment, hotels, restaurants, specialty commercial,
and farmers markets;
c. Open space;
d. ?ublic and private golf oourses; and
e. Other such uses that the Director may find to be similar
with those uses listed above, pursuant to Section 19.02.070 (3).
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F. Single Family dwelling units which legally existed in the
special purpose land use districts prior to June 3, 1991 may
remain as a permitted use.
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5. Subject to demonstrating the need for exterior lighting, and if justified shall be
appropriately located, directed, and shielded from surrounding properties and
public rights-of-way;
6. Subject to a visual analysis relating building proportions, massing, height,
and setbacks to preserve and enhance the scenic character of the area; and
7. Compatible and in harmony with surrounding development and l~d use
designations.
19.10.030 LAND USE DISTRICT SPEOFIC STA.'-lTIARDS
A. Golf Courses and Related Facilities
Golf course developments are subject to a Conditional Use Permit and shall be con-
structed in the following manner: . .
1. State-of-the-art water conservation techniques shall be incorporated into the
design and irrigation of the golf course:;
2. Treated effluent shall be used for irrigation where available;
3.
Perimeter walls or fences shall provide a viewshed window design along all
public righlS-of-way, incorporating a mix of pilasters and wrought iron fencing
or equivalent treatment; and
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buildings, and half-way club houseS sha11 be designed and located to ensure
companbility and harmony with the pi course setting.
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19.10.040 APPLICABLE REGl.JLATIONS
All uses shall be subject to the applicable regulations of this Development Code, includ-
ing, but not limited to, Article Iv. Administration provisions.
**B. Single Family Housing, Existing
Additions, alter~tions and ~xpansions to single family units which
legally existe~ 1n special purpose distric~prior to June 3, 1991
shall comply w1th the RS (ReSidential Surburban) District standards.
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