The maximum number of efficiency dwelling units allowed on a lot based on lot area. Intent The intent of regulating the number of efficiency dwelling units based on lot area is to provide a method that ensures there is a…

Purpose The purpose of this Section (Citywide Adaptive Reuse Program) is to encourage and facilitate the conversion and retention of existing, or historically significant buildings, and conversion between uses permitted or conditionally permitted by the designated […

Intent To allow for the efficient use and sharing of a residential structure which is a host’s primary residence, without detracting from the surrounding residential character or the City’s available housing stock. Definitions The following definitions…

Lot amenity alternatives are defined as space types with a predetermined set of design standards that may be used as an allowable alternative to the standard lot amenity space requirements of a Form District (Part 2B.) . Intent The intent of the standards of this Section (Lot Amenity…

Intent That the regulations will provide reasonable protection to the visual environment by controlling the size, height, spacing and location of signs. Applicability General Sign type standards apply to new construction, a major remodel,…

Intent The Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program aims to establish specific incentives and procedures for the local implementation of State Density Bonus requirements, pursuant to California Government Code, Chapter 4.3. (Density Bonuses and Other Incentives), Sec. 65915(n) , in order to…

Purpose The Affordable Housing Streamlining Program facilitates and incentivizes the construction of housing projects with very high levels of affordability by establishing procedures, objective review criteria, and allowances for ministerial review. The program encourages increased, more rapid,…

Intent The Transit Oriented Incentive Program aims to: establish specific incentives and procedures for the local implementation of State Density Bonus requirements, pursuant to California Government Code, Chapter 4.3. (Density Bonuses and Other Incentives), Sec. 65915(n) ; encourage the creation…

Height in stories is defined as the vertical dimension of a building measured in stories. Intent Maximum height in stories standards are intended to provide adequate light, air, safety, and to protect the character of an area and the interests of the…

Frontage yard fence & wall is defined as fences, walls, and hedges that are allowed in a frontage yard. Intent The intent of the standards of this Section (Frontage Yard Fence & Wall) is to balance the needs for human-scale activation and visual…