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AGENDA REPORT CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
CITY OF MOORPARK City Council Meeting
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DATE: June 24, 1998 (City Council Meeting of July 1, 1998)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER HIDDEN CREEK RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN (SPECIFIC PLAN
NO. 8/SP-93-1), GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-1, ZONE CHANGE
93 -3 (PREZONING), AND RESOLUTION DIRECTING FILING OF AN
APPLICATION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE AND ANNEXATION OF PROPERTIES INCLUDED WITHIN
THE HIDDEN CREEK RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN. APPLICANT: HIDDEN
CREEK RANCH PARTNERS (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED -- CONTINUED
FROM JUNE 17,1998)
DISCUSSION
At the meeting of June 17, 1998, the City Council continued the discussion of the proposed project
to address remaining issues and questions and also directed preparation of resolutions and ordinances
for consideration of approval or denial of the proposed project.
Due to the changes which have been described in previous staff reports and which have already been
recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, and modifications to the land use plan in
response to Planning Commission concerns, the Specific Plan document needed several revisions.
The City's consultant has proceeded to make these revisions to the Specific Plan and will have
revised copies of the Specific Plan circulated prior to the July 1 meeting. The Specific Plan does
include standards for the various zones which are similar to the standards in the Zoning Code, but
with different minimum lot sizes, so that it is more similar to a Residential Planned Development
Zone. However, whereas the Zoning Code has one set of standards for all densities, the Specific
Plan has various standards appropriate to the various lot sizes. Addendum 1, attached, provides
council members a synopsis of the specific plan standards and the RPD standards for comparison.
The plan's standards have been somewhat modified to be more similar to the Residential Planned
Development Standards, although some differences remain. Review of the Addendum will show
most differences occur in setbacks. A memorandum briefly outlining the modifications in the
Specific Plan will be attached to the Specific Plan. It is proposed that the Development Standards
Section of the Specific Plan would be incorporated into the Zoning Code by the adoption of an
ordinance. If the Council wants to make additional changes, these can be conditioned to be
incorporated into the Final Specific Plan document.
Transferrable Development Rights
One change which was discussed by the Ad Hoc Committee and has been previously mentioned is
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July 1, 1998
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the concept of transferable development rights to provide a potential mechanism for the preservation
of existing agricultural lands which are designated prime or unique. These areas involve properties
at the west end of the Specific Plan Area, mostly owned by other property owners, but including a
couple of properties owned by Hidden Creek Ranch properties, one of which is proposed for the
High School site. These areas are shown on the attached map (Attachment 1) along with the
property ownerships. However, this concept has not been discussed with all the other property
owners. This would affect all or part of Planning Areas 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37 & 39.
Or, this might be limited to properties designated "Prime ", since the properties designated "Unique"
are largely hillside orchards, which some of the owners have indicated may not be economically
viable. Such a mechanism might designate those properties with a basic density of one dwelling unit
per five acres, with the opportunity to sell, or otherwise transfer densities to other properties within
the Specific Plan, if all densities were transferred. If such a transfer was made then the total density
available for transfer could be the density currently designated in the Specific Plan. The Very High
Density Planning Areas, currently designated for up to twelve dwelling units per acre could be
receiving properties up to twenty dwelling units per acre, if developed with affordable housing. This
could facilitate compliance with the agreements in the Development Agreement which would limit
any Planning Area to a maximum of fifty percent affordable housing.
Moorpark College Observatory
Another issue which has been raised relates to the Moorpark College Observatory. The
Environmental Impact Report did identify that implementation of the Specific Plan would result in
incremental increases in light and glare that when considered on a cumulative basis, and in relation
to the Moorpark College Observatory, would be significant even with the implementation of
mitigation. Messenger and College staff have also had additional discussions relating to the
observatory. Messenger has indicated a willingness to evaluate the possibility of donating to the
college a second accessible astronomical observation site somewhere in the open space area of the
project. Carolyn Mallory, of the College staff, has suggested the potential provision of a level, one
plus acre site sufficiently remote to minimize light pollution to be paved, with an access road, and
with water lines or storage tank, electric utility or solar powered system, and sanitation facilities.
She has indicated that would allow for a facility similar to their current facilities plus a twenty
percent expansion. Their preferred site would be on the prominent ridgeline, at the northern edge
of the property.
The suggestions of the College staff do raise several issues and concerns. Location of a site for a
future facility on the prominent ridgeline at the north edge of the property may not be consistent with
the City's Hillside Management ordinance and the intent of the open space areas in the Specific Plan.
Such a site would also be on the ridgeline above the Happy Camp Canyon County Park to the north
of the ridgeline, which may raise additional concerns. The ridgeline area also does not currently
have access, except along narrow dirt roads, previously used for ranching activities. Extension of
water and utilities to this area would also raise additional issues. A site along the existing oil well
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July 1, 1998
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access road in the northeastern part of the property may offer a site for which access could be fairly
reasonably provided and with the potential for electricity, at such time electricity is provided to the
oil well sites to the east of the property. This could be located a quarter to a half mile away from the
nearest proposed development, north of and above the tank site identified for "Zone C Water ". If
the Council wants to include this option in the Specific Plan, it could be added to the permitted uses
in natural Open Space area.
Conclusions
Council may wish to provide direction if these changes or other changes should be conditioned to
be added to the Specific Plan. Attached for consideration are draft resolutions for either approval
or denial of the Specific Plan and related applications, a draft ordinance, adopting the proposed
zoning designations and development standards, and a draft resolution directing acceptance and
processing of an application for expansion of the Sphere of Influence and annexation of the
properties within the boundaries of the proposed Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan. The
Attachments to some of these resolutions and ordinances will be under separate cover.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Consider draft resolution for denial of the proposed Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan, or
draft resolution for adoption of the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding
Considerations, adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring Program, approval of proposed Hidden
Creek Ranch Specific Plan, and adoption of General Plan Amendment 93 -1;
2. If the Specific Plan is approved, consider draft Ordinance No. for the prezoning of the
properties covered by the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan;
3. If the Specific Plan is approved, consider resolutions for initiation of an amendment to the
Sphere of Influence and annexation of the properties covered by the Hidden Creek Ranch
Specific Plan.
Attachments:
1. Agricultural Lands Map
2. Draft Resolution No. ,denying the Specific Plan and related applications
3. Draft Resolution No. , approving the Specific Plan and related information and
applications
4. Draft Ordinance No. , adopting the zoning designations and development standards into
the Zoning Code
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5. Draft Resolution No. , directing acceptance, processing, and filing of applications for
expansion of the Sphere of Influence and annexation of properties within the boundaries of
the proposed Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan
6. Addendum 1 Comparing SP8 Standards to City Zoning Code RPD
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 93 -1; SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 93 -1/ HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
SPECIFIC PLAN (SPECIFIC PLAN 8 );HIDDEN CREEK RANCH (APPLICANT:
HIDDEN CREEK RANCH PARTNERS.)
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on October 1, 1997, continued public hearings on
October 8, 22, November 12, and December 3, 10, 1997, January 7, 21, March 25, April 1, May 6, 20, 27,
June 3, 10, 17, and July 1, 1998, the City Council considered the application filed by Hidden Creek Ranch
Partners, L.P., also known as Messenger Investment Company, for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan
Project, consisting of Specific Plan No. 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment 93 -1, and Zone
Change 93 -3, for an approximately 4323 acre site located within the City of Moorpark Area of Interest in
Ventura County contiguous to the City northerly boundary near Moorpark College and the Campus Park and
Varsity Park residential areas, and easterly and southerly of Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park and
incorporating more or less Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500- 0120 -035, -55, -065; 500 -0- 170 -135, -205, -255,
-285, -295, -305, -315, -325, -335, -345, -355, -365, -375; 500- 0- 180 -045, -055, -075, -105, -115; 500 -0-
281 -035, -045, -165, -175, -185, -195, -205, -215; 500 -0- 292 -065, -135, -145; 615 -0 -110 -205, -215; and,
615 -0 -150 -185; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark did adopt Resolution 96 -325
recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment
93 -1, Zone Change 93 -3, and Certification of the project EIR, subject to findings and amendments
incorporated to that resolution; and,
Whereas, The City Council on January 21, 1998, adopted Resolution 98 -1425 to certify a Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan as having been completed in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's
CEQA procedures and meeting all findings required by CEQA; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council after careful consideration and review of the information contained in
Planning Commission Resolution 96 -325, staff reports, Final Environmental Impact Report,
correspondence, public hearings, recommended mitigation monitoring program for the project and
the Statement of Overriding Considerations and through its discussion and analysis, reached its
decision on the matter on July 1, 1998;
Section 2. The City Council does not find that the Specific Plan, as proposed, provides
substantial public benefit to the community to warrant a determination that the number of
dwelling units may exceed 2400 dwelling units as specified in Section 5 on page 37, of the
General Plan Land Use Element.
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Section 3. The City Council hereby denies without prejudice all textual and graphic
materials contained in the proposed Specific Plan 93 -1 and the related General Plan
Amendment 93 -1.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF July, 1998.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93 -1;
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 93 -1/ SPECIFIC PLAN 8 - HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
SPECIFIC PLAN; ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM;
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR
SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1 /SPECIFIC PLAN 8 -THE HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
PROJECT (APPLICANT: HIDDEN CREEK RANCH PARTNERS.)
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on October 1, 1997, continued public hearings on
October 8, 22, November 12, and December 3, 10, 1997, January 7, 21, March 25, April 1, May 6, 20, 27,
June 3, 10, 17, and July 1, 1998, the City Council considered the application filed by Hidden Creek Ranch
Partners, L.P., also known as Messenger Investment Company, for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan
Project, consisting of Specific Plan No. 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment 93 -1, and Zone
Change 93 -3, for an approximately 4323 acre site located within the City of Moorpark Area of Interest in
Ventura County contiguous to the City northerly boundary near Moorpark College and the Campus Park and
Varsity Park residential areas, and easterly and southerly of Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park and
incorporating more or less Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500- 0120 -035, -55, -065; 500 -0 -170 -135, -205, -255,
-285, -295, -305, -315, -325, -335, -345, -355, -365, -375; 500- 0- 180 -045, -055, -075, -105, -115; 500 -0-
281 -035, -045, -165, -175, -185, -195, -205, -215; 500 -0- 292 -065, -135, -145; 615 -0- 110 -205, -215; and,
615 -0- 150 -185; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark did adopt Resolution 96 -325
recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment
93 -1, Zone Change 93 -3, and Certification of the project EIR, subject to findings and amendments
incorporated to that resolution; and,
Whereas, The City Council on January 21, 1998, adopted Resolution 98 -1425 to certify a Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan as having been completed in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's
CEQA procedures and meeting all findings required by CEQA;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council finds:
(1) That the Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program
attached hereto and incorporated by reference have been completed in accordance with
CEQA ( Division 13 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California), CEQA
Guidelines, and City CEQA procedures.
(2) That the Final EIR for the project, certified on January 21, 1998, complies with the
requirements of CEQA.
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ATTACHMENT 3
(3) That all of the issues raised at the public hearings and in correspondence and other
supplemental information provided to Council have been considered, and the City Council
further finds that the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan Project EIR adequately addresses
all issues raised and no new significant environmental impact has been identified nor has
there been identified any feasible project alternative or mitigation measure considerably
different from others previously analyzed which would clearly lessen the environmental
impacts of the project. All additional correspondence received to this time shall hereby be
directed to be incorporated as an additional appendix to Volume VI of the EIR.
(4) That the General Plan Amendment is consistent with the City General Plan requirements
and State law.
(5) Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1 consistent with the City of Moorpark General Plan as
amended by GPA 93 -1.
(6) Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1 is consistent with the requirements of the California
Government Code section 65450 et. seq.
(7) Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1 satisfies and responds to each of the criteria established
by the General Plan Land Use Element for planning area outside the city limits as contained
on pages 35 -38 of the element.
Section 2. The City Council has reviewed, considered, and hereby approves and adopts the
Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan as attached hereto
as Attachment A and incorporated here by reference,
Section 3. The City Council has reviewed and the considered and hereby accepts and adopts the
Mitigation Monitoring Plan as attached hereto as Attachment B and incorporated here by reference.
Section 4. The City Council hereby approves General Plan Amendment 93 -1 to modify Table 3
Land Use Plan Statistical Summary to reflect data related to the Hidden Creek Ranch and to modify
Exhibits 2, 3 & 4 of the Circulation Element of the General Plan to incorporate the proposed street,
bicycle and equestrian trail systems contained within the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan attached
hereto as Attachment C and incorporated by reference.
Section 5. The City Council has reviewed the text and exhibits comprising the Hidden Creek Ranch
Specific Plan (Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1) and hereby adopts and approves said plan as
attached hereto as Attachment D and incorporated here by reference.
Section 6. The City Council hereby designates the Office of the City Clerk and the Community
Development Department as the custodians of the records constituting the record of proceedings
upon which its decision has been based. Original ordinances, and resolutions along with one copy
of the attachments referenced therein shall be reposited within the office of the City Clerk. The
Community Development Department shall be designated the repository and archive for all
historical and active materials related to this project.
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Section 7. If any chapter, section, sentence, clause or portion of the Specific Plan as contained in
the attachments hereto is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision
and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion thereof.
Section 8. The City Council after careful consideration and review of the information contained
in Planning Commission Resolution 96 -325, staff reports, Final Environmental Impact Report,
public and staff testimony, recommended mitigation monitoring program for the project and the
Statement of Overriding Considerations, attached hereto, and incorporated by reference, and through
its discussion and analysis reached its decision on the matter on July 1, 1998;
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF July, 1998.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS: A. Statement of Overriding Considerations
B. Mitigation Monitoring Program
C. General Plan 93 -1 Exhibits
D. Specific Plan 93 -1 /Specific Plan 8 Hidden Creek Ranch
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ORDINANCE NO:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING DESIGNATIONS FOR PROPERTIES
WITHIN THE HIDDEN CREEK RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN, (SPECIFIC PLAN
8 /SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1); AND, ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
SAID PROPERTIES; AND, AMENDING TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK TO PLACE SUCH
REGULATIONS AS CHAPTER 17.70 WITHIN SAID CODE; AND, AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK TO REFLECT THE LAND
USE PLAN CONTAINED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC PLAN.
Whereas, at a duly noticed public hearing on October 1, 1997, continued public hearings on October
8, 22, November 12, and December 3, 10, 1997, January 7, 21, March 25, April 1, May 6, 20, 27, June 3, 10,
17 AND July 1, 1998, the City Council considered the application filed by Hidden Creek Ranch Partners,
L.P., also known as Messenger Investment Company, for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan Project,
consisting of Specific Plan No. 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment 93 -1, and Zone Change 93 -3,
for an approximately 4323 acre site located within the City of Moorpark Area of Interest in Ventura County
contiguous to the City northerly boundary near Moorpark College and the Campus Park and Varsity Park
residential areas, and easterly and southerly of Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park and incorporating more
or less Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500- 0120 -035, -55, -065; 500 -0 -170 -135, -205, -255, -285, -295, -305, -
315, -325, -335, -345, -355, -365, -375; 500- 0- 180 -045, -055, -075, -105, -115; 500 -0- 281 -035, -045, -165,
-175, -185, -195, -205, -215; 500 -0- 292 -065, -135, -145; 615 -0- 110 -205, -215; and, 615 -0- 150 -185; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark did adopt Resolution 96 -325
recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment
93 -1, Zone Change 93 -3, and Certification of the project EIR, subject to findings and amendments
incorporated to that resolution; and,
Whereas, The City Council on January 21, 1998, adopted Resolution 98 -1425 to certify a Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan as having been completed in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's
CEQA procedures and meeting all findings required by CEQA; and,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Title 17, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Moorpark, California is amended by
added thereto Chapter 17.70 as contained and more fully described in attachment A,
attached hereto and adopted by reference;
TITLE 17.70
SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1 /SPECIFIC PLAN 8
HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
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Sections:
17.70.010
Purpose and Intent
17.70.020
Definitions
17.70.030
General Proyisions
17.70.040
Residential Development Standards
17.70.050
Commercial Planned Development
17.70.060
Public and Institutional
17.70.070
Parks and Open Space
17.70.080
Sign Regulations
17.70.090
Parking Regulations
17.70.100
Historic, Native Oak and Mature Trees
17.70.110
Outdoor Lighting Controls
Section 2. Title 17, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Moorpark, California is amended by
amending the official zoning map of the city as referenced in Section 17.04.020 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code by adding thereto the designation SP 93- 1 /SP -8 and designating
the boundaries of the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan upon said map as shown in
Attachment B incorporated here by reference.
Section 3. Whenever a conflict shall arise between provisions of the Specific Plan and the Zoning
Code as to the meaning of terms, uses permitted, standards applicable or administration
thereof, the Specific Plan shall prevail.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF July, 1998
AYES:
NOES:
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Chapter 17.70(added) Moorpark Zoning Code
B. Zoning Map Amendment - Specific Plan 93 -1 /Specific Plan 8 Boundary
Designation
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TITLE 17.70
SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1 /SPECIFIC PLAN 8
HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
ATTACHMENT A
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AMENDMENT TO CITY OF MOORPARK
ZONING MAP RELATED TO THE HIDDEN CREEK RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN
NORTH PROPOSED CITY LIMITS
SPECIFIC PLAN 8 / SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1
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RESOLUTION 98-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,- DIRECTING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION OF VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE BOUNDARY AND CORPORATE LIMITS BY THE
ANNEXATION AND INCORPORATION OF THAT PROPERTY KNOWN
AS THE HIDDEN CREEK RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN INTO THE CITY OF
MOORPARK.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Moorpark has considered the applications for
General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, and Prezoning on behalf of the Hidden Creek Ranch
Partners pursuant to applicable state law; and
Whereas, the City Council reviewed and certified an EIR pertaining to the Hidden Creek
Ranch Specific Plan and adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation
Monitoring Program pursuant to the requirements of the Public Resources Code of the State of
California; and
Whereas, the State of California Government Code, Section 56000 et. seq. provides for the
annexation of lands within corporate boundaries of cities and provides for establishments of Spheres
of Influence for the logical and orderly development of communities within the state;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby directs staff to accept and process all necessary
applications and information received from Hidden Creek Ranch Partners for submission to Ventura
County LAFCO as a formal request for extension and change in the Sphere of Influence of the City
of Moorpark and to approve annexation of all properties identified to be within the boundaries of the
Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan to the City of Moorpark.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 1" DAY OF July, 1998.
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTACHMENT 5
ADDENDUM 1
SP -8 STANDARDS COMPARED TO RPD STANDARDS
The following information compares the standards of the City RPD zone to the Hidden Creek Ranch
Specific Plan request. It is furnished to assist council members to understand the differences
between the Plan and Zoning Code provisions when reaching a decision on the Hidden Creek Ranch
project.
• Front setbacks for VH1 attached and detached are less than adopted RPD but would offer a
more flexible design option along streetscapes.
• Side street yards in the single family are consistent to RPD but less in multiple family
developed areas.
• Rear yards are consistent with RPD in single family areas, and are subject to the permit
approval by plan.
• Building heights are consistent to RPD.
• Lot areas are consistent to RPD in that the permit sets the lot size. It should be noted that for
the Very High 2 designation, the Plan speaks to site area, meaning amount of land area
necessary to get credit for a unit.
RPD STANDARDS
STANDARD
RPD SINGLE FAMILY
RPD MULTIPLE FAMILY
Setbacks
Front
20ft
20ft with ave 24 from
arterials /20 from other streets
Side Street
10
20
Side, interior
5 f with sum of ten; 10 to lot
line where windows face
10
Rear
20ft main structure; 20ft
when windows face;
per permit
Building separation
12ft single story with no
common wall; 15ft two story
per permit
Building height
3 stories
35ft/3 stories
Lot Area
per permit
per permit
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HIDDEN CREEK RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN STANDARDS
Standards
RH
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H Attached
VH1
VH 1
VH 2 SFR
VH 2 MFR
Detached
detached
attached
attached
setbacks
Front
25
25
20
20
20
20 to
10 "L'
20 to
24 ft to
24 ft to
arterial, 15
shaped
arterial, 15
arterial. 20
arterial. 20
to
drive, 20
to
ft collector
ft collector
collector,
straight in,
collector,
10 all
15 all
10 all
others
others
others
Side
10/ 15 if
10/ 15 if
5 when
5 when
5' with 10'
10' to
5'
10' to
10
10' to
over 25'
over 25'
building
building
when zero
detached
detached
detached
high
high
less than
less than
lot line
otherwise
otherwise
otherwise
25;10
25;10
plan used
6' between
6' between
6' between
when
when
buildings
buildings
buildings
windows
windows
face
face
side street
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
rear
20
20
20
15
10115
per plan
per plan
per plan
per plan
per plan
when
windows
face
building
35
35
35
35
35/ 3 story
35/ 3 story
35/ 3 story
35/ 3 story
35/ 3 story
35/ 3 story
height
Lot area
1 acre
20,000 sf
15,000 sf
5,500 sf
4,000 sf
3,000 sf
3,500 sf
3,000 sf
2,500 site
2,000 site
area
area
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AGENDA REPORT ADDENDUM AAdert4u#n
CITY OF MOORPARK
TO: Honorable City Council CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
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FROM: Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development -
Prepared by John L. Libiez, Principal Planner ON:
DATE: June 29, 1998( City Council Meeting July 1, 1998)
BY:
SUBJECT: Specific Plan 93 -1/ Specific Plan 8 - Hidden Creek Ranch
Agenda Item 9A
Attached to this Addendum report are corrected copies of the Resolutions for approval and denial,
and a corrected zoning ordinance to be considered as part of the Hidden Creek Ranch by your
Council, Wednesday, July 1, 1998. The body of the resolutions or ordinance have had minor
revisions. Previously distributed attachments remain valid.
The changes to these items were requested by the City Attorney upon final review and are made in
part to correct phrasing, minor format errors, and to insure all findings required by State Law are
included. Finding 2 of the resolution to adopt was expanded at the direction of the City Attorney
to include fact that Council considered the final EIR before making a decision.
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 93 -1; SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 93 -1/ HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
SPECIFIC PLAN (SPECIFIC PLAN 8) (APPLICANT: HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
PARTNERS.)
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on October 1, 1997, continued public hearings on
October 8, 22, November 12, and December 3, 10, 1997, January 7, 21, March 25, April 1, May 6, 20, 27,
June 3, 10, 17, and July 1, 1998, the City Council considered the application filed by Hidden Creek Ranch
Partners, L.P., also known as Messenger Investment Company, for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan
Project, consisting of Specific Plan No. 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment 93 -1, and Zone
Change 93 -3, for an approximately 4323 acre site located within the City of Moorpark Area of Interest in
Ventura County contiguous to the City northerly boundary near Moorpark College and the Campus Park and
Varsity Park residential areas, and easterly and southerly of Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park and
incorporating more or less Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500- 0120 -035, -55, -065; 500 -0- 170 -135, -205, -255,
-285, -295, -305, -315, -325, -335, -345, -355, -365, -375; 500- 0- 180 -045, -055, -075, -105, -115; 500 -0-
281 -035, -045, -165, -175, -185, -195, -205, -215; 500 -0- 292 -065, -135, -145; 615 -0 -110 -205, -215; and,
615 -0 -150 -185; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark did adopt Resolution 96 -325
recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment
93 -1, Zone Change 93 -3, and certification of the project EIR, subject to findings and amendments
incorporated into that resolution; and,
Whereas, the City Council on January 21, 1998, adopted Resolution 98 -1425 to certify a Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan as having been completed in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's
CEQA procedures and meeting all findings required by CEQA; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council after careful consideration and review of the information contained in
Planning Commission Resolution 96 -325, staff reports, Final Environmental Impact Report,
correspondence, public hearings, recommended mitigation monitoring program for the project and
the Statement of Overriding Considerations and through its discussion and analysis, reached its
decision on the matter on July 1, 1998;
Section 2. The City Council does not find that the Specific Plan, as proposed, provides
substantial public benefit to the community to warrant a determination that the number of
dwelling units may exceed 2400 dwelling units as specified in Section 5 on page 37, of the
General Plan Land Use Element.
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Section 3. The City Council hereby denies without prejudice all textual and graphic
materials contained in the proposed Specific Plan 93 -1 and the related General Plan
Amendment 93 -1.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF July, 1998.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93 -1;
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 93 -1/ SPECIFIC PLAN 8 - HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
SPECIFIC PLAN; ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM;
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR
SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1 /SPECIFIC PLAN 8 -THE HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
PROJECT (APPLICANT: HIDDEN CREEK RANCH PARTNERS.)
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on October 1, 1997, continued public hearings on
October 8, 22, November 12, and December 3, 10, 1997, January 7, 21, March 25, April 1, May 6, 20, 27,
June 3, 10, 17, and July 1, 1998, the City Council considered the application filed by Hidden Creek Ranch
Partners, L.P., also known as Messenger Investment Company, for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan
Project, consisting of Specific Plan No. 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment 93 -1, and Zone
Change 93 -3, for an approximately 4323 acre site located within the City of Moorpark Area of Interest in
Ventura County contiguous to the City northerly boundary near Moorpark College and the Campus Park and
Varsity Park residential areas, and easterly and southerly of Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park and
incorporating more or less Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500- 0120 -035, -55, -065; 500 -0- 170 -135, -205, -255,
-285, -295, -305, -315, -325, -335, -345, -355, -365, -375; 500- 0- 180 -045, -055, -075, -105, -115; 500 -0-
281 -035, -045, -165, -175, -185, -195, -205, -215; 500 -0- 292 -065, -135, -145; 615 -0- 110 -205, -215; and,
615 -0 -150 -185; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark did adopt Resolution 96 -325
recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment
93 -1, Zone Change 93 -3, and certification of the project EIR, subject to findings and amendments
incorporated into that resolution; and,
Whereas, the City Council on January 21, 1998, adopted Resolution 98 -1425 to certify a Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan as having been completed in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's
CEQA procedures and meeting all findings required by CEQA;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council finds:
(1) That the Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program
attached hereto and incorporated by reference have been completed in accordance with
CEQA ( Division 13 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California), CEQA
Guidelines, and City CEQA procedures.
(2) That the Final EIR for the project, certified on January 21, 1998, complies with the
requirements of CEQA, and that the final EIR was accepted and reviewed by the City
Council and the information contained therein was considered prior to its decision on the
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project.
(3) That all of the issues raised at the public hearings and in correspondence and other
supplemental information provided to Council have been considered, and the City Council
further finds that the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan Project EIR adequately addresses
all issues raised and no new significant environmental impact has been identified nor has
there been identified any feasible project alternative or mitigation measure considerably
different from others previously analyzed which would clearly lessen the environmental
impacts of the project. All additional correspondence received to this time shall hereby be
directed to be incorporated as an additional appendix to Volume VI of the EIR.
(4) That the General Plan Amendment is consistent with the City General Plan requirements
and State law.
(5) Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1 is consistent with the City of Moorpark General Plan as
amended by GPA 93 -1.
(6) Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1 is consistent with the requirements of the California
Government Code section 65450 et. seq.
(7) Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1 satisfies and responds to each of the criteria established
by the General Plan Land Use Element for planning area outside the city limits as contained
on pages 35 -38 of the element.
Section 2. The City Council has reviewed, considered, and hereby approves and adopts the
Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan as attached hereto
as Attachment A and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. The City Council has reviewed and the considered and hereby accepts and adopts the
Mitigation Monitoring Plan as attached hereto as Attachment B and incorporated herein by
reference.
Section 4. The City Council hereby approves General Plan Amendment 93 -1 to modify Table 3
Land Use Plan Statistical Summary to reflect data related to the Hidden Creek Ranch and to modify
Exhibits 2, 3 & 4 of the Circulation Element of the General Plan to incorporate the proposed street,
bicycle and equestrian trail systems contained within the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan as
attached hereto as Attachment C and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 5. The City Council has reviewed the text and exhibits comprising the Hidden Creek Ranch
Specific Plan (Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1) and hereby adopts and approves said plan as
attached hereto as Attachment D and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 6. The City Council hereby designates the Office of the City Clerk and the Community
Development Department as the custodians of the records constituting the record of proceedings
upon which its decision has been based. Original ordinances and resolutions along with one copy
of the attachments referenced therein shall be reposited within the office of the City Clerk. The
Community Development Department shall be designated the repository and archive for all
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historical and active materials related to this project.
Section 7. If any chapter, section, sentence, clause or portion of the Specific Plan as contained in
the attachments hereto is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision
and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion thereof.
Section S. The City Council after careful consideration and review of the information contained
in Planning Commission Resolution 96 -325, staff reports, Final Environmental Impact Report,
public and staff testimony, recommended mitigation monitoring program for the project and the
Statement of Overriding Considerations, attached hereto, and incorporated by reference, and through
its discussion and analysis reached its decision on the matter on July 1, 1998;
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF July, 1998.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS: A. Statement of Overriding Considerations
B. Mitigation Monitoring Program
C. General Plan 93 -1 Exhibits
D. Specific Plan 93 -1 /Specific Plan 8 Hidden Creek Ranch
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ORDINANCE NO:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING DESIGNATIONS FOR PROPERTIES
WITHIN THE HIDDEN CREEK RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN, (SPECIFIC PLAN
8 /SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1); AND, ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
SAID PROPERTIES; AND, AMENDING TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK TO PLACE SUCH
REGULATIONS AS CHAPTER 17.70 WITHIN SAID CODE; AND, AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK TO REFLECT THE LAND
USE PLAN CONTAINED WITHIN THE SPECIFIC PLAN.
Whereas, at a duly noticed public hearing on October 1, 1997, continued public hearings on October
8, 22, November 12, and December 3, 10, 1997, January 7, 21, March 25, April 1, May 6, 20, 27, June 3, 10,
17 and July 1, 1998, the City Council considered the application filed by Hidden Creek Ranch Partners, L.P.,
also known as Messenger Investment Company, for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan Project,
consisting of Specific Plan No. 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment 93 -1, and Zone Change 93 -3,
for an approximately 4323 acre site located within the City of Moorpark Area of Interest in Ventura County
contiguous to the City northerly boundary near Moorpark College and the Campus Park and Varsity Park
residential areas, and easterly and southerly of Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park and incorporating more
or less Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500- 0120 -035, -55, -065; 500 -0- 170 -135, -205, -255, -285, -295, -305, -
315, -325, -335, -345, -355, -365, -375; 500- 0- 180 -045, -055, -075, -105, -115; 500 -0- 281 -035, -045, -165,
-175, -185, -195, -205, -215; 500 -0- 292 -065, -135, -145; 615 -0- 110 -205, -215; and, 615 -0 -150 -185; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark did adopt Resolution 96 -325
recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 8 /Specific Plan 93 -1, General Plan Amendment
93 -1, Zone Change 93 -3, and certification of the project EIR, subject to findings and amendments
incorporated into that resolution; and,
Whereas, the City Council on January 21, 1998, adopted Resolution 98 -1425 to certify a Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan as having been completed in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's
CEQA procedures and meeting all findings required by CEQA; and,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Title 17, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Moorpark, California is amended by
adding thereto Chapter 17.70 as contained and more fully described in Attachment A,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference;
TITLE 17.70
SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1 /SPECIFIC PLAN 8
HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
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Sections:
17.70.010
Purpose and Intent
17.70.020
Definitions
17.70.030
General Provisions
17.70.040
Residential Development Standards
17.70.050
Commercial Planned Development
17.70.060
Public and Institutional
17.70.070
Parks and Open Space
17.70.080
Sign Regulations
17.70.090
Parking Regulations
17.70.100
Historic, Native Oak and Mature Trees
17.70.110
Outdoor Lighting Controls
Section 2. Title 17, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Moorpark, California is amended by
amending the official zoning map of the city as referenced in Section 17.04.020 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code by adding thereto the designation SP 93- 1 /SP -8 and by applying
said designation to the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan area as shown in Attachment B
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 3. Whenever a conflict shall arise between provisions of the Specific Plan and the Zoning
Code as to the meaning of terms, uses permitted, standards applicable or administration
thereof, the Specific Plan shall prevail.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF July, 1998
AYES:
NOES:
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Chapter 17.70(added) Moorpark Zoning Code
B. Zoning Map Amendment - Specific Plan 93 -1 /Specific Plan 8 Boundary
Designation
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TITLE 17.70
SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1 /SPECIFIC PLAN 8
HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
ATTACHMENT A
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TITLE 17.70 SPECIFIC PLAN 93-1/SPECIFIC PLAN 8 HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
17.70.010 PURPOSE AND INTENT
The development regulations contained herein have been established to provide criteria for the
development of the planning areas within the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan and are
intended to be adopted as a new chapter in Title 17, Zoning, of the Municipal Code.
Implementation of the regulations set forth in this section is intended to ensure that future
development is coordinated and consistent with the goals and policies of the Specific Plan and
the City's General Plan.
The following regulations provide for the arrangement,development,and use of residential,
open space,commercial,public/institutional,golfcourse,and equestrian zoned areas within the
Specific Plan area, while insuring substantial compliance with the intent and provisions ofthe
City's ordinances. Application of these regulations is intended to encourage the most
appropriate use of the land,create a harmonious relationship among land uses,and protect the
health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
Certain development requirements generally are included as conditions of approval for
subdivisions and development permits, and may not be contained in the Development
Regulations for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan or in the City's Municipal Code and
SubdivisionOrdinance. Such development requirements include,but are not limited to:On-site
lighting standards,fixtures,lumen levels,coverage mounting and pole height;street lighting
standards;front yard landscaping;private recreation area requirements for single-family and
multi-family development;bus shelters;quantities and sizing of trees and shrubs; general
review/approval of landscaping and irrigation plans; review and approval of conditions,
covenants and restrictions;requirements for homeowner/property owner associations;rain
gutters;yard drains;trash and recycling enclosures;slough wall for slopes adjacent to street
rights-of-way; and concrete driveways. The City may, at its discretion,condition any
subdivision and/or development permit on all such matters.
17.70.020 DEFINITIONS
Words and terms used in the Hidden CreekRanch Specific Plan Development Regulations
hIl have the same definitions as given in the City ofMoorparkMunicipal Code,including Title
17,Zoning.
17.70.030 GENERAL PROVISIONS
These Development Regulations regulate all development within the Hidden Creek Ranch
Specific Plan area. The following general provisions apply to all zone districts within the
Specific Plan area.
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1. The City Municipal Code shall regulate development in the Specific Plan, except as
modified by the regulations contained herein. In such cases where the Specific Plan
development regulations conflict with those in other Chapters of Title 17 of the City.
Municipal Code,the Specific Plan development standards shall apply. Any future
amendments to the City Municipal Code,which are not addressed by the Hidden Creek
Ranch Specific Plan, shall also apply to the Specific Plan area, as applicable.
2. meestablishmentandchangesofthezonedislrictclassifcationon land in the SpecifiePlan
area shall be as described in this Chapter and shall be adopted by an ordinance amending
the City zoning map in the manner set forth in Chapter 17.60,Title 17, of the City
Municipal Code. The zone districts for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan shall be
consistent with the Specific Plan Land Use Plan,Exhibit 7.
3. All land use entitlements and permits issued within the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan
area shall be consistent with the Specific Plan and the City's General Plan.
4. Because it is infeasible to composelegislative language which encompasses all conceivable
land-use situations,the Director of Community Development shall have the power to
interpret the regulations contained in this Specific Plan, when such interpretation is
necessitated by a lack of specificity in such regulations.
5. Procedures for the processing of land use entitlement,including permits and variances,for
the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan area,shall be the same as defined in Chapter 17.44
of Title 17 of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
17.70.040 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
The purpose of these regulations is to provide assurances that residential development
conforms to the City of Moorpark General Plan requirements for Specific Plan No. 8. These
standards also provide for a variety of single-family detached, attached and multi-family
dwellings rrnitswithdevelopment standards andregulations specificallyapplicabletoHidden
Creek Ranch,
17.70.040.1 Rural High Residential (RH)
Proposed Density: 0- 0.7 du/ac.
The purpose of the RH designation is to provide for very low density single family
detached dwelling units in hillside areas. Development in keeping with the natural
amenities of these areas is encouraged through the preservation of unique scenic
resources as community assets. A density of up to one dwelling unit per two gross acres
is permitted within this zone.
The standards of the City of Moorpark's R-P-D Zone shall apply except as otherwise
noted below.
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A. permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For the purposes of this Specific Plan, the list of permitted uses, planned
development,administrative,and conditional uses as defined inTable 17.70-1 herein
shall apply.
B. Site Development Standards
1. Minimum lot area: one acre.
2. Minimum building setbacks:
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a. Front Minimum of25 feet The front setbacks of the dwelling units shall be
varied so as to provide visual variety.
b. Side: 10 feet per side for buildings of less than 25 feet in height,and 15 feet
per side for buildings higher than 25 feet in height.
c. Rear: 20 feet
d. Side street: 10 feet
Accessory Structures(excludingdetached garages,and seconddwelling units,
which shall conform to the standards under item 2, above):
a. Front 25 feet,however,any structure in front of the primary residence shall
havearchitecturaltreatment andmaterialssimilarto theprimaryresidence.
b. Sides: 10 feet
c. Rear: 15 feet
3. Projections into required setbacks:
Cornices,canopies,chimneys,eaves orother similararchitechual features may
extend two feet into the required side yards and four feet into the required
frontand rear yards. Such elements shall not be closer than two feet to a line
mid-way between the exterior walls of buildings located on the same lot.
4. Maximum building height(excluding accessory buildings):
Thirty-five(35)feet,as averaged from adjacent grade to the top of the structure.
Maximum height of accessory structures shall be 15 feet, except barns and
stables which may be up to 35 feet.
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PERMITTED LAND USES
Purpose: The purpose of this section is to list in matrix form the land uses permitted within each of the Land
Use Districts shown on the Land Use Plan. The City Zoning Code should be referenced for uses not listed
(Section 17.20.030)and for Exemptions from Zoning Clearances(Section 17.20.040).
Permitted uses in parks,open space and residential zones.
Permitted uses in parks,open space and residential zones are set out in Table 17.70-1.
Note:An approved residential planned development permit is required for five(5)or more lots in the
RH,L,ML,M,H,VH1 and VH2 Zones.
The key for Table 17.70-1 is as follows:
[Blank] Not permitted
✓ Permitted by zoneclearance
■ Administrative permit
• Planning commission-approved planned development permit
❑ City council-approved planned development permit
O Planning commission-approved conditional use permit
0 City council-approved conditional use permit
Table 17.70-1
PERMITTED USES IN PARKS,OPEN SPACE AND RESIDENTIAL ZONES
RH L ML M H VH1 VH2 GC OS
Agriculture and agricultural operations(no retail except
as indicated).
Animal husbandry:Without structures'•6 V V V V' V7 V' V7 V
With structures:total GFA per lot:
Up to 1,000 sq.ft. V
Over 1,000 to 5,000 sq.ft.
Over 5,000 to 20,000 sq.ft.
Over 20,000 to 100,000 sq.ft.
Over 100,000 sq.ft.
Apiculture26 V V
More animals than are permitted by Section
17.28.030C of the Moorpark Zoning Code
Barns and Stables ■ ii E
Contractors2 service and storage yards and buildings
Crop production 0 0
Wholesale nursery 0
Firewood operations 0
Greenhouse,hothouses and the like:total GFA per lot:''
Up to 1,000 sq.ft 0
1,000 to over 100,000 sq.ft. 0
Offices6
Produce stands,retail'
Accessory uses to crop production, U
Fuel storage'
Insecticides for pest control
Packing,storage or prelim processing of
crops:Without structure'•6
Animals,nonagricultural(see also Dwellings,accessory
uses and structures)' SEE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Boardinghouses and bed-and-breakfast inns
Care facilities2(see also H&SC and W&IC)
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RH L NIL M H VHI V112 GC OS
Day:Care of 12 or fewer persons(State law
requirement related to day care facilities for 7-12) V V V V V V V
Care of 13 or more persons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Intermediate:Care of 7 or more persons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Residential:Care of 6 or fewer persons V V V V 0
Care of or more persons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cemeteries 0 0 0 0.
• Churches,synagogue and other buildings used for
religious worship O, ,O 0 0, ¢ 0 0
Clubhouses(no alcoholic beverages) - •
(with alcoholic beverages) 0
Communicafions facilities • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Drilling,temporary geologic(testing only) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dwelling,single-fam lyZ4
(including Z,zero,and duster lots)
Affordable or elderly,built pursuant to Chapter 17.64 ❑• 0 0 0 ❑ ❑
Dwellings,multifamily
Affordable or elderly,built pursuant to Chapter 17.64 0 0 0
Dwellings,accessory structures
For human habitation:
Mobilehome/RV as temporary dwelling during
construction' V V V V V
Second dwelling' ■ ■ m ■ 0
Room additions 0 0 m m 0 0 0
Not for human habitation(with or without bathroom):
Second story patio/deck 0 I ■ • C C 0
Accessory structure over 120 sq.ft. 0 0 C II 0 ■ 0
Over 1,000 sq.ft.per structure;or over
2,000 sq.ft.per lot
Antenna,ground-mounted(noncommercial),
above40 ft.' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dwellings,accessory uses
Aviaries 0 0
Farm animals'(other than horses/ponies) V V 0
Horses/ponies2 V V 0
Pet animals' V V V V V V V
More animals than are permitted
by Section I7.28.030C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Home occupation V V V V V V V
Storage,open'' V V V V V V V
Education and training
Schools,elementary and secondary(boarding and
nonboarding) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Festivals and similar events,temporary outdoor
(less than three in one year) 0
Government buildings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fire stations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •
Law enforcement facilities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gradingr4 V V V V V V V V V
Within an overlay zone SEE SECTION 17.36 OF MOORPARK ZONING CODE
Libraries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mineral resource development 0 0
Mining and accessory uses2 0 0
Less than 9 months in duration 0 0
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RH L AIL M II VH1 VH2 CC OS
Oil and gas exploration and production' 0 0 0
Model homes/lot sales' 0 9 0 El B ' U i;■
Motion picture and TV production,and related activities
and structures 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Temporary(max.42 days in any 180-day period)'';6 V V V V V V V V V
Parking Lots 9 A 0 9 IJ 9 9
Pastures and training areas 0 ■
Pipelines and transmission lines,abovegroundr 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0
Public utility facilities,excluding offices and service yards' 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0
Recreational Vehicle Storage3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Recreational sport and athletic facilities
Community centers/clubhouses
(serving surrounding neighborhood) ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 0
Fields,athletic(to serve surrounding neighborhood)
Golf courses,except miniature golf% •
Parks(to serve the neighborhood)
With buildings
Swimming/tenois facilities,basketbalUvolleyball courts,
tot lots,picnic tables/barbecue
Recreation projects,city-initiated6 V V V V V V V V
Riding stables 0
With accessory lodging facilities
With outdoor arenas/accessory structures
Shade structures ■ 9 9 9 0 G la II
Storage of building materials,temporary236 V V V V V V V
Uses and structures,accessory(other than to agric.
animals or dwellings)6 V V V V V V V V
Dwelling,caretaker SEE SECTION I7.44.O80A MOORPARK ZONING
CODE
Water production,storage and distribution facilities:
Private purveyors" 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Notes for Table 17.70-1:
1. See also Section 17.20.040 of the Moorpark Zoning Code.
2. There are specific regulations for this use;see Chapter 17.28 of the Moorpark Zoning Code.
3. This use is only permitted in association with a residential planned development permit,and
the intended purpose is to provide storage area for resident owned recreational vehicles only.
4. See Chapter 17.32 for parking standard of the Moorpark Zoning Code.
5. Most public water facilities are exempt from these regulations.
6; Only pemdtted if the applicant cari provide evidence to thi Dire'otomat ofComiufy
Development that there wilt not be significant impact to recorded archaeological sites,sensitive
biological habitat,mature trees,-and all native oak trees:
7:. Small,domestic animals only`..
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NATURAL AREA y FUEL MODIFICATION AREA -
(where lots abut open space) —100' FROM BUILDING SITE
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20'
MIN. REAR SETBACK
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MIN. SIDE
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MIN. LOT AREA: 43,560 s.f.; PROPERTY LwE
one acre CURB
TYPICAL PLOT PLAN: RURAL HIGH DENSITY
5. Fences and walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of the Moorpark Zoning Code,
except that sound attenuation walls may be built to a height as required by a City
approved Noise Study.
6. Parking:
Parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of the City of Moorpark Zoning Code,
except as modified herein: .
17.70.040.2 Low Density Residential (L)
Proposed Density: 0.7- 1.0 du/ac.
The purpose of the Low Density Residential designation is to provide for low density
single family detached residential units along with associated amenities. The density
permitted in this zone is up to one dwelling unit per gross acre.
The standards of the City of Moorpark's R-P-D zone shall apply except as otherwise
noted below.
A. Permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For the purposes of this Specific Plan, the list of permitted uses, planned
.development,administrative,and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-1 herein
shall apply.
B. Site Development Standards
1. Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet; with an average of one acre within
individual Planning Units.
2. Minimum building setbacks:
a. Front: 25 feet. The front setbacks of dwelling units shall be varied so as to
provide visual variety.
b. Side: 10 feet per side for buildings with heights of less than 25 feet,and 15
feet per side for buildings with heights over 25 feet.
c. Rear: 20 feet
d. Side Street: 10 feet
Accessory Structures(excludingdetachedgarages,and second dwelling units,
which shall conform to the standards under item 2, above):
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a. Front 25 feet,however,any structure in front of the primary residence shall
have architectural treatment and materials similar to the primary residence.
b. Sides: 10 feet
e. Rear: .1'5 feet
3. Projections into required setbacks:
Cornices,canopies,chimneys,eaves or other similar architectural features may
extend two feet into the required side yards and four feet into the required front
and rear yards. Such elements shall not be closer than 2 feet to a line mid-way
between the exterior walls of buildings located on the same lot.
4. Maximum building height(excluding accessory buildings):
Thirty-five(35)feet,as avenged from adjacent grade to the top of the structure.
Maximum height of accessory buildings shall be 15 feet,except for barns and
stables which may be up to 35 feet.
5. Fences and walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of City Codes,except that
screen walls,may be built to a height as required by a City approved Noise
Study.
6. Parking:
Parldng shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of the City of Moorpark Zoning Code,
except as modified herein:
17.70.040.3 Medium Low Density(ML)
Proposed Density: 1.0-2.0 du/ac.
The purposeoftheMLdesignation is to promote lowdensity single family dwellingunits
on varied large size lots. A density of up to two dwelling units per gross acre is
permitted in this zone.
The standards of the City ofMoorpark's R-P-D Zone shall apply except as otherwise
noted below.
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A. permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For the purposes of this Specific Plan, the list of permitted uses, planned
development,administrative,and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-1
herein shall apply.
B. Site Development Standards
I. Minimum lot area: 15,000 square feet.
2. Minimum building setbacks:
a. Front: 20 feet. The front setbacks of dwelling units shall be varied so as
to provide visual variety.
b. Side: 10 feet per side facing a public street and 5 feet per side for interior
lots where buildings are less than 25 feet in height,or 2 story;(second story
with windows adjacent to side shall be 10 feet clear to side lot line)and 15
feet per side where buildings exceed 25 feet in height.
c. Rear: 20 feet
d. Side Street: 10 feet
AccessoryStructures(includingdetached garagesand seconddwellingunits):
a. Front: 25 feet,however,any structure in front of the primary residence
shall have architectural treatment and materials similar to the primary
residence.
b. Sides: 5 feet
c. Rear: 10 feet
3. Projections into required setbacks:
Cornices,canopies,chimneys,eaves or other similar architectural features may
extend two feet into the required side yards and four feet into the required front
and rear yards. Such elements shall not be closer than two feet to a line mid-
way between the exterior walls'Of building's Ideated Oh the'same lot.
4. Maximum building height(excluding accessory buildings):
Thirty-five (35) feet, as averaged from adjacent grade to the top of the
structure.
Maximum height ofaccessory buildings shall be 15 feet,except for barns and
stables which may be 35 feet.
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(where lots abut open space) —100' FROM BUILDING SITE
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MIN. LOT AREA: 15,000 s.f.
CURB
TYPICAL PLOT PLAN: MEDIUM LOW DENSITY
5. Fences and walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions oftheMoorparkZoning
Code,except that sound attenuation walls to a height as required by a City
approved Noise Study.
6. Parking:
Parking shall comply with Title 17,Chapter 17.32 of the City of Moorpark
Zoning Code,except as modified herein:
17.70.040.4 Medium Density Residential (M)
Proposed Density: 2.0-4.0 du/ac.
The purpose ofthe M designation is to allow single family detached homes on moderate
sized lots. A density of up to four(4)dwelling units per gross acre is permitted inthis
zone.
The standards of the City of Moorpark's R-P-D Zone shall apply except as provided
below.
A. Permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For the purposes of this Specific Plan, the list of permitted uses, planned
development,administrative,and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-1
herein shall apply.
B. Site Development Standards
1. Minimum lot area: 5,500 square feet.
2. Minimum building setbacks:
a. Front: 20 feet to the building. The frontsetbacks for street frontages shall
be varied so as to provide visual variety.
b. Side: 5 feet per side and 10 feet per second story with window facing side
yard
c. Rear: 15 feet
d. Side Street: 10 feet
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Accessory Structures:
a. Front: 20 feet,however,any structure in front of the primary residence
shall have architectural treatment and materials similar to the primary
residence.
b. Sides: 5 feet
c. Rear: 10 feet
3. Projections into required setbacks:
Cornices,canopies,chimneys,eaves or other similar architectural features may
extend two feet into the required side yards and two feet into the required front
and rear yards. Such elements shall not be closer than two feet to a line mid-
way between the exterior walls of buildings located on the same lot.
4. Maximum building height:
Thirty-five (35) feet, main residence; fifteen(15) feet for any accessory
structures, as averaged from adjacent grade to the top of the structure.
5. Fences and walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of City Codes,except that
screen walls may be built to a maximum height as required by a City approved
Noise Study.
6. Parking:
Parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of the City of Moorpark Zoning
Code.
17.70.040.5 High Density Residential (H)
Proposed Density: 4.0-7.0 du/ac.
The H designation is intended to permit development of a range of residential units
including single-family detached homes,zero or z-lot line homes,single-family attached
homes,cluster housing,and housing for senior citizens. A density of up to seven
dwelling units per gross acre is permitted inPlanning Units with this designation. The
standards of the City of Moorpark's R-P-D Zone shall apply except as otherwise
noted below.
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A. Permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For the purposes of this Specific Plan, the list of permitted uses, planned
development,administrative,and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-1
herein shall apply.
B. Site Development Standards
Single Family Detached
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1. Minimum lot area:4,000 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width:40 feet,as measured from the minimum front building
setback line.
3. Minimum building setbacks:
a. Front: 20 feet to the building. The front setbacks shall be varied so as to
provide visual variety.
b. Side: 5 feet per side and 10 feet per side facing a public street. Zero lot
lines shall also be permitted,in which case,aminimum 10 foot separation
shall be maintained between structures.
c. Rear: 10 feet,except where 2 story residences with windows face the
adjacent property line,the rear setback shall be 15 feet for the main
building. Two story buildings shall be setback 10 feet.
Single Family Attached
4. Minimum site area per dwelling unit: 3,000 square feet
5. Minimum lot widthNot applicable
6. Minimum building setbacks:
a. A minimum landscaped setback of 20 feet for any arterial street shall be
maintained, and 15 feet from any collector.
b. On residential roads, loop or cul-de-sac streets setbacks shall be
maintained as follows: 10 feet to the building.
c. A minimum building separation of 6 feet shall be maintained between
buildings on the same lot,except that no detached dwelling unit shall be
closer than 10 feet to another detached unit.
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(where lots abut open space) —100' FROM BUILDING SITE
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MIN. LOT AREA: 5,500 s.f. CURB
TYPICAL PLOT PLAN: MEDIUM DENSITY
Single Family Detached/Attached
7. Projections into required setbacks:
Cornices,canopies,chimneys,eaves or other similar architectural features may
extend two feet into the required side yards and two feet into the required front
and rear yards. Such elements shall not be closer than two feet to a line mid-
way between the exterior walls of buildings located on the same lot.
8. Maximum building height:
Thirty-five(35)feet, 3 story; fifteen(15)feet for accessory structures, as
avenged from adjacent grade to the top of the structure.
9. Fences and walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of City Codes,except that
screen walls may be built to a height as required by a City approved Noise
Study.
10. Parking:
Parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of the City of Moorpark Zoning
Code.
17.70.040.6 Very High Residential- 1 (VH-1)
Proposed Density: 7.0- 10.0 du/ac.
This density designation of VH-1 is intended to permit development of a range of
residential units including single family detached homes,zero or z-lot line homes,single-
familyattachedhomes,and clusterhousing. The VeryHighdesignation allows densities
of up to ten dwelling units per gross acre within Specific Plan Planning Units.
The standards of the City of Moorparfls R-P-D Zone shall apply except as provided
below.
A. Permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For the purposes of this Specific Plan, the list of permitted uses, planned
development,administrative,and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-1
herein shall apply.
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B. Site Development Standards
Single Family Detached
1. Minimum lot area: 3,500 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width: 40 feet; as measured from the front setback line.
3. Minimum building setbacks:
a. Front: 10 feet when"L"shaped garage entry,20 feet to the garage when
straight in,or 15 feet otherwise. (5'is permitted on private streets,if the
garage is equipped with an automatic garage door opener.) The setbacks
shall be varied so as to provide visual variety along the streetscape.
b. Side: 5 feet per side and 10 feet per side facing a public street.
c. Rear: 10 feet.
Single Family Attached
4. Minimum site area per dwelling unit: 3,000 square feet
5. Minimum lot widthNot applicable
6. Minimum building setbacks:
a. A minimum landscaped setback of 20 feet for any arterial street shall be
maintained, and 15 feet from any collector.
b. On residential roads, loop or cul-de-sac streets, setbacks shall be
maintained as follows: 10 feet to the building,20 feet to the garage(5 feet
is permitted on private streets,if the garage is equipped with an automatic
garage door opener.) The setbacks shall be varied so as to provide visual
variety along the streetscape.
c. A minimum separation of 6 feet between buildings on the same lot,except
that no detached dwelling units shall be closer than 10 feet to another
detached unit The minimum setback from any interior lot line shall be 10
feet.
Single Family Detached/Attached
7. Projections into required setbacks:
Cornices,canopies,chimneys,eaves or other similar architectural features may
extend two feet into the required side yards and two feet into the required front
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(where lots abut open space) —100' FROM BUILDING SITE
SLOPE AREA
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TYPICAL PLOT PLAN: HIGH DENSITY
and rear yards. Such elements shall not be closer than two feet to a line mid-
way between the exterior walls of buildings located on the same lot.
8. Maximum building height(as averaged from adjacent grade to the top of
structure):
Thirty five(35) feet(3 story).
Accessory Structures: Fifteen(15) feet.
9. Fences and walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of City Codes,except that
screen walls may be built to a height as required by a City approved Noise
Study.
10.Parking:
Parking shall comply with the City of Moorpark Zoning Code.
11. Landscape Coverage/Screening
a. Minimum landscape coverage: 20 percent of overall lot area.
b. Minimum parking lot landscaping:At least 10 percent of any parking lot
shall be landscaped,and such landscaping shall be considered as part of the
required twenty percent(20%)overall lot landscaping.
c. Parking lots located adjacent to public streets shall be screened from view
through the use of a fence,wall,berm,or landscaped planting strip utilizing
shrubs and/or trees or any combination thereof. Such fence or wall shall
conform to the height requirements specified herein and by the City of
Moorpark Zoning Code.
17.70.040.7 Very High Residential-2 (VH-2)
Proposed Density: 10.0-20.0 du/ac.
The VH-2 designation is intended to permit development of a range of residential units
including single family attached homes and multi-family dwellings. The Community
Residential allows densities of up to 15 dwelling units per gross acre. Densities may
increased up to a density approved by the City Council for affordable housing.
The standards of the City ofMoorparles R-P-D Zone shall apply except as provided
below.
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A. Fermitted/Adminisfrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For the purposes of this Specific Plan, the list of permitted uses, planned
development,administrative,and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-1
herein shall apply.
B. Site Development Standards
Single Family Attached
1. Minimum site area per dwelling unit: 2,500 square feet
2. Minimum lot widthNo minimum
Multi-Family Dwelling Units
3. Minimum site area per dwelling unit: 2,000 square feet
Single/Multi-Family Dwelling Units
4. Minimum building setbacks:
a. A minimum landscaped setback of 24 feet for any arterial street shall be
maintained and 20 feet froth any collector.
b. On residential roads, loops or cul-de-sac streets, setbacks shall be
maintained as follows: 10 feet to the building,20 feet to the garage(5 feet
is permitted on private streets,if the garage is equipped with an automatic
garage door opener.) The setbacks shall be varied so as to provide visual
variety along the street edge.
c. A minimum separation of 6 feet between buildings on the same lot,except
that no detached dwelling units shall be closer than 10 feet to another
detached unit. The minimum setback from any interior lot line shall be 10
feet.
5. Projections into required setbacks:
Cornices,canopies,chimneys,eaves or other similar architectural features may
extend two feet into the required side yards and two feet into the required front
and rear yards. Such elements shall not be closer than two feet to a line mid-
way between the exterior walls of buildings located on the same lot.
6. Maximum building height(as averaged from adjacent grade to the top of the
structure):
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Thirty five(35) feet(3 story).
Accessory Structures:Fifteen(15)feet.
7. Fences and walls:
All fences and wallsshall comply withtheprovisions of the City ofMoorpark
Zoning Code,except that screen walls may be built to a maximum height of
eight feet and sound attenuation walls to a height as required by a City
approved Noise Study.
8. Parking:
Parking shall comply with the City of Moorpark Zoning Code.
9. Landscape Coverage/Screening
a. Minimum landscape coverage: 20 percent of overall lot area.
b. Minimum parking lot landscaping:At least 10 percent ofany parking lot shall
be landscaped and such landscaping shall be considered as part of the
required twenty percent(20%) overall lot landscaping.
c. Parking lots located adjacentto public streets shall be screened from view
throughtheuseofa fence,wall,berm,or landscaped planting strip utilizing
shrubs and/or trees or any combination thereof. Such fence or wall shall
conform to the height requirements specified herein and by the City of
Moorpark Zoning Code.
17.70.050 COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
17.70.050.1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL-COMMUNITY CENTER(GC-CC)
Within the Hidden Creek Specific Plan,a community center area has been incorporated into
the landuse plan to encourage the developmentofan attractive,innovative,andefficientmixed
use center.The development standards accommodate abroad range ofretail,office,business,
educational,and community service uses. The community center site is tailored specifically to
the Hidden Creek Ranch and the needs of ofF site areas as well.
The development standards of the City of Moorpark's C-P-D Zone shall apply except as
otherwise noted below in Table 17.70-2.
A. Permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For the purposes of this Specific Plan, the list of permitted uses, planned
development,administrative,and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-2 herein
shall apply.
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PERMITTED LAND USES
Purpose: The purpose of this section is to list in matrix form the land uses permitted within each of the Land Use
Districts shown on the Land Use Plan. The City Zoning Code should be referenced for uses not listed (Section
17.20.030)and for Exemptions from Zoning Clearances(Section 17.20.040).
Permitted uses in commercial and institutional zones.
Permitted uses in commercial and institutional zones are set out in Table 17.70-2.
The key for Table 17.70-2 is as follows:
[Blank] Not permitted
✓ Permitted by zone clearance
♦ Planning commission-approved planned development permit
❑ City council-approved planned development permit
O Planning commission-approved conditional use permit
0 City council-approved conditional use pennit
Table 17.70-2
PERMITTED USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
GC-CC PUBLHNST EQ
Amusement and recreational facilities ♦ 0
Amusement parks and carnivals 0 0
Arcades 0
Bicycle racing tracks,outdoor 0
Health club/gymnasium
Martial arts and dance studios 0
Art galleries,museums and botanical gardens ♦ 0
Automobile service stations •
Banks and related financial offices and institutions •
Bars,taverns and nightclubs' 0
Benches,shade structures 0 0 0
Care facilities:For 7 or more persons'(see also H&SC and W&IC)
Da}�r •
Intermediate and residential 0
Car washes,self-service or automatic 0
Churches,synagogues and other buildings used for religious worship° ♦ 0
Clubhouses ♦ 0 0
With alcoholic beverages 0 0 0
Club projects,temporary outdoor 0 0
Communications facilities 0 0
Radio and television broadcasting stations 0 0
Community center
Conference center/convention center 0
Convenience stores ♦
Dog and cat grooming ♦
Drainage improvements,detention basins,desilting,debris basins,etc. 0 0 0
Drilling,temporary geologic(testing only) 0 0 0
Education and training
Colleges and universities 0 •
Schools:Elementary and secondary(nonboarding only);a ♦ ♦
Schools:Professional,vocational,art,craft and self-improvement •
Festivals and similar events,temporary outdoor 0 0 0
Government buildings,excluding correctional institutions •
Police stations
Fire stations
June25, 1998
GC-CC PUBI/INST EQ
Grading' V V V
Health services such as professional offices and outpatient clinics ♦ 0
Ambulance services 0 O
Hospitals 0 0
Pharmacy,accessory retail,for prescription pharmaceuticals only •
Hotels,motels and boarding houses ♦
Laboratories:research and scientific ♦
Medical and dental ♦ 0
Library and infomtation center •
Motion picture and TV production,and related activities and structures 0 0 0
Temporary(maximum 47 days in any 180-day period)1d V V V
Offices:business,professional,admit,except health and veterinary •
Parking lots • • •
Pipelines and transmission lines,aboveground 0 0 0
Public utility facilities' 0 0 0
Offices only
Recording studios and sound stages 0
Rental and leasing of durable goods
Bicycle rental ♦
Repair and reconditioning services 0
Automobile body work and painting 0
Automobile repair,including component repair 0
Repair of personal goods such as jewelry,shoes and saddlery •
Restaurants,cafes and cafeterias"temporary outside eating,fast food •
Retail trade •
Christmas tree sales' •
Feed stores 0
Lumber and building materials sales yards 0
Mail order houses(nonstore) ♦
Motor vehicle,mobilehome,recreational vehicle and boat dealers' 0
Nurseries 0
Uses and structures,accessory SEE PRINCIPAL USE
Outdoor sales and services,temporary' V
Repair of products retailed V
Recreational sport and athletic facilities
Community centers(serving surrounding neighborhood) •
Fields,athletic(to sent surrounding neighborhood) •
Golfcourses,except miniature golf' •
Parks(to serve the neighborhood) V
With buildings •
Swimming/tennis facilities,basketbaWvolleyball courts,
tot lots,picnic tables/barbecue •
Recreation projects,city-initiated V
Riding stables •
Wi0n accessory lodging facilities 0 •
With outdoor arenas/accessory structures 0 •
Service establishments
Business - •
Sign painting and lettering shops ♦
Personal •
Shade structures • V V
Signs(See Section 17.20.040&Chapter 17.40, Moorpark Zoning Code) V V V
Taxidermy •
Trails,equestrian,hriing,b0 ing trails,Railheads,aiming areas V V V
June 25, 1998
GC-CC PUBL/INST EQ
Underground transmission lines/access roads V V V
Uses and structures,accessory SEE PRINCIPAL USE
Game machines:three or fewer V
Temporary buildings during construction' V V V
Vaccination clinics,temporary,for pet animals' V
Veterinary clinics,pet animals only' 0
Recreational vehicle storage 0
Storage of building materials,temporary' V V V
Waste treatment and disposal facilities
Recycling facilities and centers 0 0
Water production,storage and distribution facilities:Priv.pun cyors`7 0 V 0
Zoological gardens,animal exhibits and commercial aquariums 0
Notes for Table 17.70-2:
I. There are specific regulations for this use;see Chapter 17.28 of the City of Moorpark Zoning Code.
2. If there is an existing planned development permit for the site,the school facility could be permitted by
approval of a modification to the existing permit.
3. For commercial zones,a school facility would only be permitted where sponsored by or permitted
within a commercial use on the same site.
4. See also Section 17.20.040 of the City of Moorpark Zoning Code.
5. Churches located in existing buildings with an approved planned development permit will require a
modification to that permit.
6. Restaurants with temporary outside eating facilities shall receive a modification to the planned
development permit.
7. Most public water facilities are exempt from these regulations.
June 25, 1998
B. Site Development Standards
I. Landscape Coverage:
Minimum landscape coverage: 10 percent of the overall lot area;pursuant
to Chapter 17.32.100 of the Moorpark Zoning Code.
Other landscaping criteria forthe commercial areas ofthe Hidden Creek
RanchS1rrificPlan shallcomply withthis section oftheMoorparkZoning
Code.
2. Setbacks: .
a. From arterials: 20 feet front and 20 feet side
b. From collectors: 15 feet front and 10 feet side
c. All other streets: 10 feet
d. Adjacent to residential zones: 15 feet
• Said setbacks shall be landscaped, except for walkways and front-to-
back driveways,and shall not be used for parking area aisles or parking.
3. Structure height
Maximum height(as averaged from adjacent grade to the top of structure):
35 feet;or 60 feet with Planning Commission PDP approval pursuant to
Moorpark Zoning Code, Section 17.24.020,Table 17.24.020B
4. Fences and walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of the City of
MoorparkZoning Code,except thatscreen walls maybe built to a height
as may be required by a City approved Noise Study.
5. Off-street parking:
Off-street parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of the Moorpark
Zoning Code,except as modified herein:
a. Community Center: 1 space per 250 square feet of gross floor area; •
b. Restaurants: including fastfood restaurants: 1 space per 100 square
feet of gross floor area.
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6. Lighting:
Exteriorlightingforall commercial parkingareasshall consistofdecorative
low-profile lighting fixtures not to exceed a height of twenty(20D feet.
However,thoseparkingareaswhichabutresidential Planning Units shall
not exceed a height of eighteen(18') feet in height. The design and
location of fixtures shall be in such a manner to prevent any illumination of
adjoining properties or streets which might be considered either
objectionable by adjacent property owners or hazardous to motorists.
The use of lower freestanding fixtures and bollard type lighting maybe
used in pedestrian walkways, stairways and ramps located in outside
common areas. Freestanding light fixtures shall not be located on any
landscape finger directly adjacent to the side ofa parking stall,and shall
be set back a minimum of three feet(3')from curb face,subject to grading
and site plan review by the City.
7. Loading:
All loading shall be performed on the individual commercial site. Unless
othenvise specified in an individual project's conditions,loading area(s)
shall be provided adjacent to any proposed buildings. The loading/service
area(s)shall be screened from public view by walls and landscaping unless
obscured by a building or slope area. The location and design shall be
subject to the review of the city,and shall otherwise comply with the
provisions contained in Section 17.32.090 of the Moorpark Zoning Code.
8. Trash and storage areas:
All storage,including cartons,containers or trash,shall be shielded from
view by containment within a building or in an area enclosed by a wall.
9. Screening:
Screening shall be installed and maintained subject to the following:
a. Allbuilding mechanical equipment shall bescreened from view.
b. An opaque screen shall be installed along all exterior
boundaries,other than streets,where the commercial parcel
abuts areas designated for residential use. Said screen shall
consist of a solid wood or masonry wall or fence,earthen berm,
or dense evergreen plant material,or a combination thereof,and
have a total height of not less than 6 feet.
c. Screening for commercial uses within the Specific Plan shall be
in compliance with Section 17.24.090.D(Sight Triangle)and
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Section 17.24.090.E(SightDistance)of the MoorparkZoning
Code.
17.70.060 PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL USES
17.70.060.1 GENERAL STANDARDS AND USES
The purpose ofthese regulations is to allow for avariety of public and institutional uses including
stormwaterdrainage,domesticandreclaimedwaterfacilities,wastewater facilities,andother
related public infrastructure. Adjacent to Moorpark College,educational and college related
use are allowed.
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A. Permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For the purposes of this Specific Plan,the list of permitted uses,planned development,
administrative,and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-2 herein shall apply.
B. Site Development Standards
1. Landscape Coverage:
Minimum landscape coverage: 10 percent of the overall lot area; pursuant to
Section 17.32.100 of the Moorpark Zoning Code.
Other landscaping criteria for the commercial areas of the Hidden Creek Ranch
Specific Plan shall comply with this section of the Moorpark Zoning Code.
2. Setbacks:
a. From arterials: 15 feet, front; 10 feet, side.
b. From collectors,residential and loop streets: 10 feet.
c. Adjacent to residential zones: 15 feet
Said setbacks shall be landscaped, except for walkways and-front-to-back
driveways, and shall not be used for parking area aisles or parking.
3. Structure height
Maximum height(as averaged from adjacent grade to the top of structure):
35 feet;or45 feet with Planning Commissi0nPDP approval pursuant to Moorpark
Zoning Code,Section 17.24.020,Table 17.24.020B.
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4. Fences and walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of the City of Moorpark
Zoning Code,except that screen walls may be built to a height as may be required
by a City approved Noise Study.
5. Off-'street parking:
Off-street parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of the Moorpark Zoning
Code.
17.70.070 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS
It is the intent of this section to provide guidelines to encourage the appropriate use of the parks
and open space areas within Hidden Creek Ranch. The regulations contained herein are
intended to promote active and passive activities which accommodate access and use,while still
enhancing the natural value of the open space areas.
17.70.070.1 Equestrian Center
A. Permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For thepurposes of this Specific Plan,the list of permitted uses,planned development,
administrative, and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-2 herein shall apply.
B. Site Development Standards
1. Setbacks:
a. From arterials: 15 feet, front; 10 feet, side.
b. From collectors,residential and loop streets: 10 feet.
e. Adjacent to residential zones: l5 feet
Said setbacks shall be landscaped, except for walkways and front-to-back
driveways, and shall not be used for parking area aisles or parking.
2. Structure height
Maximum height(as avenged from adjacent grade to the top of structure):
35 feet; or 45 feet with Planning Commission PDP approval.
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3. Fences and walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of the City of Moorpark
Zoning Code,except that screen walls may be built to a height as may be required
by a City approved Noise Study.
4. Off-street parking:
Off-street parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of the Moorpark Zoning
Code.
17.70.070.2 Golf Course
The purpose of this zone is to accommodate golf courses and related uses within the
Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan.
A. Permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Perrnit/Conditional Uses
For the purposes of this Specific Plan,the list of permitted uses,planned development,
administrative, and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-1 herein shall apply.
B. Site Development Standards
I. Setbacks:
a. From arterials: 15 feet, front; 10 feet, side.
b. From collectors,residential and loop streets: 10 feet.
c. Adjacent to residential zones: 15 feet.
Said setbacks shall be landscaped,except for walkways and front-to-back
driveways and shall not be used for parking area aisles or parking.
2. Structure Height:
Maximum Height(as averaged from adjacent grade to the top of structure):
35 feet; or 45 feet with a Planning Commission PDP approval.
3. Fences and Walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of the City of Moorpark
Zoning Code,except that screen walls may be built to a height required by a City
approved Noise Study.
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4. Off-street Parking:
Off-street parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of the City of Moorpark
Zoning Code.
17.70.070.3 Open Space
It is the intent of this zone to promote the preservation of the natural landfonns of the
Hidden CreekRanch Specific Plan area. This will enhance the character of Hidden Creek
Ranch while providing for passive recreational opportunities.
A. Permitted/Administrative/Planned Development Permit/Conditional Uses
For the pmyoses of this Specific Plan,the list of permitted uses,planned development,
administrative, and conditional uses as defined in Table 17.70-1 herein shall apply.
B. Site Development Standards
1. Setbacks:
a. From arterials: 15 feet,front; 10 feet, side.
b. From collectors, residential and loop streets: 10 feet.
c. Adjacent to residential zones: 15 feet.
Said setbacks shall be landscaped, except for walkways and front-to-back
driveways and shall not be used for parking area aisles or parking.
2. Fences and Walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of the City of Moorpark
Zoning Code,except that screen walls may be built to a height required by a City
approved Noise Study.
3. Off-street Parking:
Off-street parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of the City of Moorpark
Zoning Code.
17.70.080 SIGN REGULATIONS
The purpose of this section is to set standards to ensure the development of guidelines for the
future use of signs which are compatible with the community character of Hidden Creek Ranch.
Signage is an important element within a community and provides a sense of identity and
cohesiveness through the use of consistent visual linkages. These sign regulations will ensure the
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signage consists ofmaterials,forms,colors,and type styles which complement architectural and
landscape features in the community.
The signage program will be designed to effectively direct persons to various locations and
activiti es throughoutthe community,reducingpotential traffic and safety hazards to motorists and
pedestrians.
The provisions of the City of Moorpark Zoning Code, Chapter 17.40,Sign Requirements shall
apply,except as modified herein.
17.70.080.1 Definitions
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For the purposes of this Specific Plan,the definition section contained in Chapter 17.40,
Sign Definitions of the Moorpark Zoning Code, shall apply.
17.70.080.2 Permitted Signs
Signs are permitted, subject to city approval of a sign permit, as follows:
A. Permanent Signs
1. Major Community Entry Signs
Large-scale monumentation signage identifying major entries to the Hidden Creek
Ranch community will be located at the two main entrances,one on the western
end and one on the southeastern entry. Signage may be permitted on both sides
of each entry.
Community entry signage maybe provided as an element ofa screen wall,in which
case,such wall shall not exceed a vertical height of4 feet from grade,nor a total
area of 30 square feet. Such sign may be provided as a freestanding monument
or as a part of a screen wall.
2. Residential Neighborhood Entry Signs
Twomonumentsignsprovidingidentificationofentryintoindividualneighborhonds
or project areas may be located at each individual project entrance.
Such signage shall not exceed a vertical height of 4 feet flout grade,or a total area
of30 square feet and maybe provided as part of a screen wall or as a freestanding
monument sign.
3. Model Tract Pole Signs
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Model tract pole signs shall be permitted per the City ofMoorpark Zoning Code.
4. For Rent,For Lease and For Exchange Signs in Residential Zones
For rent,for lease,and for exchange signs shall be permitted in the multi-family
residential zones per the City of Moorpark Zoning Code.
5. Commercial Identification Signs
Community Center:
One entry sign at each entrance to the Community Center site.
If provided as an element of a wall,such signage shall not exceed a vertical height
of 4 feet from grade,nor a total area of 30 square feet. Such signage may be
provided as a freestanding monument or as part of a screen wall.
B. Temporary Signns
1. Temporary signs denoting the architect,engineer,contractor,and/or lender may
be placed on the premises where construction is in progress. Such signs shall not
exceed a height of 4 feet, nor a total of 36 square feet.
2. Temporary Directional Signage
Temporary directional signs advertising homes for sale in the current phase shall
conform with the Section 17.40.120 of the City of Moorpark Zoning Code.
3. Future Development Signs
Temporary signs denoting future development of sites,(using general terms for
residential or commercial development in the description of the future land use on
the site upon which the sign is to be located)shall not exceed avertical height of
4 feet,and a horizontal length of 6 feet,nor a total area of 24 square feet. Signs
shall be consistent in size,color,material,and design as approved by the City of
Moorpark and shall provide an identifiable element to the community.
C. General Requirements
1. No free-standing signor structure shall be permitted closer than five feet to any
ultimate street right-of-way line.
2. Other general sign requirements and characteristics shall be governed by those
provisions contained in Chapter 17.40 of the Moorpark Zoning Code.
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D. Master Simi Proerams
A master sign program for a planning unit or community or village center may be
submittedto theDepartment of CommunityDevelopment forreviewand approval as
apart of thePlanned Development Permit process. Should a master sign program be
submitted and approved, the approved sign program shall constitute the sign
requirements for that planning unit or center. The sign requirements of master sign
program will then supersede the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 17.40 of the
Moorpark Zoning Code.
17.70.090 PARKING REGULATIONS
Forthepurposes ofthis SpecificPlan,required off-street parking for residential,commercial,
institutional,and recreational uses shall comply with the provisions contained in Chapter 17.32
of the Moorpark Zoning Code,unless otherwise noted in this document.
Parking requirements for uses that may occur in the Specific Plan that are not specifically listed
in the Parking Code shall be provided in the quantities specified by the Director of Community
Development,based on the requirements for the most comparable use specified therein.
Joint-use or Shared Parking-within commercial developments where two]and uses have
parking demands with different peak use characteristics(i.e.office versus retail etc.),reduction
in the aggregate total ofothenwise required parking spaces for individual permitted uses shall
be permitted up to 20 percent(for either joint-use or shared parking)upon approval of detailed
parking plan. This plan shall be prepared by a qualified traffic engineer,be acted upon in
conjunction with aPlannedDevelopmentPennit and/or Conditional UsePermit and may cover
two or more land uses.
17.70.100 HISTORIC,NATIVE OAK AND MATURE TREES
The Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan has been designed to preserve the most important
landforms and more sensitive areas that contain these historic,native oak and other mature
trees. These areas,the arroyos and northern open space preserve,will not contain residential
development,thereby preserving as many trees as possible. These areas will contain several
storm water detention and desilting facilities,and necessary public infrastructure,and every
effort will be made to place these facilities with minimum impact to existing trees and other
sensitive vegetation areas. In addition,a large stand of trees in the eastern portion of the
residential development area has been preserved as an open space area.
The far eastern portion of the Ranch has been designated as a separate,distinct open space
area which may in the future contain a golf course. If any development is proposed in the east
mesa area,further analysis of the impacts to biological andarchaeological resources,priorto
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development,will be required. Historic,native oak,and mature trees within the Hidden Creek
Ranch will be preserved, wherever possible, on the east mesa.
The removal of historic,native oak and mature trees shall be subject to the provisions of the
City of Moorpark Municipal Code,Chapter 12.12 and the mitigation measures included in the
Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, which identify avoidance and replacement
requirements.
17.70.110 OUTDOOR LIGHTING CONTROL
The purpose ofthis section is to provide standards for outdoor lighting so that its use does not
unreasonably interfere with astronomical observations. It is the intent of this section to
encourage,through the regulation of the types,kinds,construction,installation,and uses of
outdoorelectrically powered illuminating devices,lighting practices andsystemsto conserve
energywithoutdecreasingsafety,utility,security,andproductivity while enhancingnighttime
enjoyment of property within the jurisdiction.
All outdoorelectricallypowered illuminating devices shall be installed in conformance with the
provisions of these development regulations, the City of Moorpark Building Code, as
applicable and under appropriate permit and inspection.
17.70.110.1 Definitions
As used in this Specific Plan section,unless the context clearly indicates,certain words
and phrases used in this chapter shall mean the following:
A. Installed -means the attachment, or assembly fixed in place,whether or not
connected to a power source, or any outdoor light fixture.
B. Outdoor li eht fixture-means outdoor electrically powered illuminating devices,
outdoor lighting or reflective surfaces,lamps and similar devices,permanently
installed or portable,used for illumination or advertisement. Such devices shall
include,but are not limited to search, spot,and flood lights for:
I. Buildings and structures;
2. Recreational areas;
3. Parking lot lighting;
4. Landscape lighting;
5. Signs (advertising or other);
6. Street lighting;
7. Product display area lighting;
8. Building overhangs and open canopies.
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17.70.110.2 Shielding
All nonexempt outdoor lighting fixtures shall have shielding as required by Table A.of
this section.
TABLE A
SHIELDING REQUIREMENTS
Future Lamp Type Shielded
Low Pressure Sodium i Partially
High Pressure Sodium Prohibited except fully shielded on arterial
streets and collector streets of 100 feet or more in
right-of-way width.
Metal Halide Prohibited
Flourescent Fully
Quartz4 Fully ,
Incandescent 160 watts Fully
Incandescent 160 watts None
Any light source 50 watts or less None.
Glass tubes filled with neon,argon,krypton None
Other Source As approved by the City of Moorpark Building
Official
Notes:
1. This is the preferred light source to minimize undesirable light
emission into the night sky affecting astronomical observation_
Fully shielded fixtures are preferred but not required.
2. Fully shielded and Stalled metal halide fixtures shall be allowed
for applications where the designing engineer deems that color
rendering is critical. Metal halide lighting,used primarily for
display purposes,shall not be used for security lighting after 11:00
p.m.or after closing hours if before 11:00 p.m. Metal halide lamps
shall be installed only in enclosed luminaries.
3. Outdoor advertising signs of the type constructed of translucent
materials and wholly illuminated from within do not require
shielding. Dark backgrounds with light lettering or symbols are
preferred,to minimize detrimental effects. Unless conforming to the
above dark background preference,total lamp wattage per property
shall be less than 41 watts.
4. For the purpose of these regulations,quartz lamps shall not be
considered an incandescent lamp.
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A. Fully shielded-means outdoor light fixtures shielded or constructed so that no light
rays are emitted by the installed fixture at angles above the horizontal plane as
certified by a photometric test report.
B. Partially shielded-means outdoor light fixtures shielded or constructed so that no
more than ten percent of the light rays are emitted by the installed fixture at angles
above the horizontal plane as certified by a photometric test report.
17.70.110.3 Filtration
Metal halide future lamp types shall be filtered. "Filtered"means any outdoor light
fixture which has a glass,acrylic,or translucent enclosure ofthe light source(quartz glass
does not meet this requirement).
17.70.110.4 Outdoor Advertising Signs
A. Too Mounted Fixtures Required
Lighting fixtures used to illuminate an outdoor advertising sign shall be mounted on
the top of the sign structure. All such fixtures shall comply with the shielding
requirements of Section 5.12.2 and the time controls of minor Section 9.5.
B. Prohibitions
Electrical illumination of outdoor advertising off-site signs is prohibited between the
hours of 11:00 p.m. and sunrise is prohibited.
17.70.110.5 Submission of Plans and Evidence of Ordinance Compliance-Tract Maps
A. Submission Contents
The applicant for any permit required for any provision of any law or code
applicable to Hidden Creek Ranch in connection with proposed work involving
outdoor lighting fixtures shall submit(as part of the application for permit)evidence
that the proposed work will comply with this Ordinance. The submission shall
contain but shall not necessarily be limited to the following all or part of which may
be part or in addition to the information required elsewhere in the laws of this
jurisdiction upon application for the required permit.
1. Plansindicatingthelocationofthepremises,andthetypeofilluminatingservices,
fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors,and other devices;
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2. Description of the illuminating devices,fixtures,lamps,supports,reflectors,and
other devices and the description may include,but is not limited to catalog cuts
by manufacturers and drawings ( including sections where required);
3. Photometric data,such as that furnished by manufacturers,or similar showing the
angle of cut off or light emissions.
B. Additional Submission
The above required plans,descriptions and data shall be sufficiently complete to
enable the City to readily determine whether compliance with the requirements ofthi s
Ordinance will be secured. If such plans,descriptions,and data cannot enable this
determination,by reason of the nature or configuration of the devices,fixtures,or
lamps proposed,the applicant shall additionally submit as evidence of compliance
to enable such determination such as certification reports of tests,provided that these
tests have been performed and certified by a recognized testing laboratory.
C. Tract Map Approval
If any tract map is proposed to have installed street or other common or public area
outdoor lighting,the final map shall contain a statement certifying that the applicable
provisions of the this ordinance will be adhered to.
D. Lamp or Fixture Substitution
Should any outdoor light fixture of the type of light source therein be changed after
the per mit has been issued,and change request must be submitted to the Community
Development Director for approval,together with adequate information,which must
be received prior to submission,to assure compliance with this ordinance.
17.70.110.6 Special Uses
A. Recreational Facilities
Any light source permitted by this ordinance may be used for lighting of outdoor
recreational facilities(public or private),such as,but not limited to,football fields,
soccer fields,baseball fields, softball fields,tennis courts,or equestrian centers,
provided all of the following conditions are met:
1. Lighting forparlcing lots and other areas surrounding the playing field,court,or
track shall comply with the ordinance for lighting in the specific plan area.
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2. All fixtures used for event lighting shall be fully shielded as defined in section
5.12.2, or be designed or provided with sharp cut-off capability, so as to
minimize up-light, spill-light,and glare. •
3. All events shall be scheduled so as to complete all activity before orr as near to
10:30 p.m.as practical,but under no circumstances shall any illumination of the
playing field,court or track be permitted after 11:00 p.m.,except to conclude
a scheduled event that was in progress before 11:00 p.m. and circumstances
prevented concluding before 11:00 p.m.
B. Outdoor Display Lots-Any light source permitted by this ordinance may be used
for lighting of outdoor display lots,such asbuilding material sales,provided all of the
following conditions are met:
1. Lighting for parking lots and other surrounding the display lot shall comply with
this ordinance in he specific plan area.
2. All fixtures used for display lighting shall be filly shielded as defined in section
5.12.2 of this ordinance, or be designed or provided with sharp cut-off
capability, so as to minimize up-light, spill-light,or glare.
3. Display lot lighting shall be turned off within thirty(30)minutes after closing of
the business. Under no circumstances shall the fill illumination of the lot be
permitted after 11:00 p.m. Any lighting used after 11:00 p.m.shall be used as
security lighting.
17.70.110.7 Temporary Exemptions
A. Request: Renewal. Information Required
Any person may submit a written request,on aform preparedbythejurisdiction,to
the Community Development Director, for a temporary exemption request. A
temporary exemption shall contain the following information:
1. Specific exemption or exemptions requested;
2. Type and use of outdoor lighting fixture involved;
3. Duration of time requested exemption;
4. Type of lamp and calculated lumens;
5. Total wattage of lamp or lamps;
6. Proposed location on premises of the outdoor light fixture(s);
7. Previous temporary exemptions,if any,and addresses of premises thereunder;
S. Physical size of outdoor light fixture(s) and type of shielding provided;
9. Such other data and information as may be required by the building official.
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B. Approval- Duration
The Conrnnnity Development Director shall have five business days from the date
of submission of the request for the temporary exemption to act,in writing,on the
request If approval,the exemption shall be valid for not more than thirty days form
the date of the approval. The approval shall be renewable at the discretion of the
community Development Director upon a consideration of all of the circumstances.
Each renewed exemption shall be valid for not more than thirty days.
C. Disapproval. An
If the request for temporary exemption is disapproved, the person making the
request will have the appeal rights provided in Section 13.
17.70.110.8 Nonconformance
A. Fossil Fuel Light
All outdoor light fixtures producing light directly by the combustion of natural gas or
other fossil fuels are exempt from all requirements of this Ordinance.
B. State and Federal Facilities
Outdoor lighting fixtures installed on,and in connection with those facilities and]and
owned or operated by the federal government,or the state of California, or any
department, division, agency or instrumentally thereof, are exempt from all
requirements of this Ordinance. Voluntary compliance with the intent of this
Ordinance at those facilities is encouraged.
17.70.110.9 Appeals
Any person substantially aggrieved by any decision of the Community Development
Director made in the administration of these sign regulations has the right and
responsibilities of appeal to the Moorpark City Council,as provided for in Title 17 of
the Municipal Code.
17.70.110.10 Law Governing Conflicts
Where any provision of federal,state,county,or city statutes,codes or laws conflict with
any provision of this ordinance, the most restrictive shall govern unless otherwise
regulated by law.
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AMENDMENT TO CITY OF MOORPARK
ZONING MAP RELATED TO THE HIDDEN CREEK RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN
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