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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
Honorable City Council
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CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
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Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Directo
By: Laura Stringer, Administrative Service a tager-
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November 4
mb 2005 (CC Meeting of 11/16/05)
SUBJECT: Consider an Interim Urgency Ordinance Extending a
Temporary Moratorium on Development in Non - Residential
Zones of the Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone and
on Decreased Parking Requirements in the Downtown Area
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
On October 19, 2005, the Moorpark City Council enacted an
interim urgency ordinance (the "45 Day Ordinance ") to impose a
temporary moratorium on development in non - residential zones of
the downtown specific plan overlay zone and on decreased parking
requirements in the downtown area. The City Council also
directed staff to schedule and notice a public hearing for
November 16, 2005, to consider extending the Interim Ordinance
for an additional twenty -two (22) months and fifteen (15) days,
or until October 1, 2007.
On November 4, 2005, the City issued a report describing the
measures taken to alleviate the condition which led to the
adoption of the interim ordinance (the "Ten (10) Day Report"
(Attachment 2)). The report (with exhibits) was made available
at the public counter at City Hall, on the City Website, and is
also being distributed with the November 16, 2005 City Council
meeting agenda reports.
If adopted, the Ordinance (Attachment 3) would extend the
temporary moratorium on development in non - residential zones of
the downtown specific plan overlay zone and on decreased parking
requirements in the downtown area for an additional twenty -two
(22) months and fifteen (15) days, or until October 1, 2007,
allowing staff to conduct the necessary reviews and research
identified in the October 19, 2005, City Council Agenda Report.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION (ROLL CALL VOTE 4 /51H AFFIRMATION)
1. Open the public hearing, take public testimony and close
the public hearing.
2. Adopt Ordinance No.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. October 19, 2005, City Council Agenda Report
2. Report on the Measures Taken to Alleviate the Conditions
Which Led the City to Enact the Interim Urgency Ordinance
on October 19, 2005, (Ten (10) Day Report)
3. Ordinance
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AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Director
Prepared By: David A. Bobardt, Planning Manager
DATE: October 14, 2005 (CC Meeting of 10/19/2005)
SUBJECT: Consider an Interim Urgency Ordinance Making Findings
and Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Development
in Non- Residential Zones of the Downtown Specific Plan
Overlay Zone and on Decreased Parking Requirements in
the Downtown Area.
BACKGROUND
In 1998, the City enacted, via Ordinance 247, the Downtown
Specific Plan Overlay Zone, currently codified in Municipal Code
Chapter 17.72. Staff is now concerned with two aspects of the
design guidelines and regulations for the non - residential zones
of the Downtown Specific Plan, and is proposing a moratorium on
development in the non - residential zones of the Downtown
Specific Plan and on the use of reduced parking standards in the
downtown area. This would allow for City Council to consider
these concerns before additional building permits are issued.
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Quality of Design
The first concern of staff is that, as the non - residential zones
in downtown area evolve, the design guidelines and other
standards in Chapter 17.72 of the Municipal Code may not ensure
the quality of design anticipated when the Specific Plan was
adopted. Without the reevaluation of these design guidelines
and other standards, the City may miss a rare opportunity to
encourage the development of a vibrant commercial district in
its downtown core. Staff believes that the area could be better
served if there were more clarity in the design guidelines and
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stringent development requirements, and that a moratorium should
be imposed until such guidelines and requirements can be
enacted.
Parking
The second concern is that the downtown area will not have
enough parking absent new regulations. City Municipal Code
section 17.32.010 requires that for any "new uses and for
enlargement of existing uses" an applicant provide parking based
upon specific criteria. Generally, larger establishments are
required to provide more parking than smaller establishments.
Municipal Code Section 17.32.025, however, provides that new and
enlarged uses in the "downtown area" (as defined in Section
17.40.020 of the Municipal Code) need meet only "one -half the
standards required pursuant to Section 17.32.010." In addition,
these uses can buy out of their parking requirement through
payment of an in -lieu fee. Staff is concerned that the
continuation of the special treatment for the downtown area may
be detrimental to the downtown area as a whole, as it will
exacerbate the future insufficiency of parking.
Moratorium Implications
Pursuant to Government Code § 65858, with a 4/5 vote, the City
Council may enact the attached interim urgency ordinance, which
would place a 45 -day moratorium on issuance of discretionary
permits (i.e. variances, conditional use permits, administrative
permits, planned development permits, etc.) in the non-
residential zones of the Downtown Specific Plan and also a
moratorium on the use of the parking reduction permitted for the
downtown area. There are various reasons that the City may
consider enacting such a moratorium.
First, the City will need time to complete factual research, and
to recommend actions based upon that research. Specifically,
the City will need time to determine the potential effects of
such enactments upon property owners, the effect upon the
public, the extent to which new design guidelines, development
standards, and more stringent parking requirements are
necessary, and whether such new regulations could cause an undue
burden upon the property owners within the Overlay Zone.
Additionally, once the factual research is completed, staff will
need time to prepare any special plan amendments, ordinance, or
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other such enactment. In addition, time is also needed to
prepare and notice any potential general plan amendments,
specific plan amendments, ordinances, and /or City Council
meetings. The City Council would also need time to deliberate
on potential amendments.
Second, the City would need time to complete legal research, and
to recommend actions based upon the legal conclusions reached.
For example, the City will need to complete a thorough review of
the Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone, and to determine
whether the various amendments contemplated might have
additional impacts on other matters. City staff would need time
to prepare any recommendations relating to necessary amendments.
The City Council would need time to deliberate on any potential
findings or recommended actions.
Under state law, an initial moratorium may be adopted by a 4/5
vote of the Council, but can only last for 45 days. Thus, if
adopted, this initial Ordinance would terminate on Saturday,
December 3, 2005.
If the City staff is not able to recommend a course of action to
the City Council prior to December 3, 2005, prior to that date,
the staff will present to the City Council an ordinance to allow
the City Council to extend the moratorium for as long as it
deems necessary, as long as the moratorium does not extend for a
period longer than an additional 22 months and 15 days. Prior
to adoption of such. an extension ordinance, there must be a
public hearing. Staff would not be able to complete the
recommended work prior to the expiration of this initial
moratorium. However, a schedule and recommendation on extension
could be provided prior to the end of the 45 days.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (ROLL CALL VOTE 4/5TR AFFIRMATION)
1. Adopt Interim Ordinance No. ; and
2. Schedule and notice a public hearing for November 16, 2005,
to extend the Interim Ordinance.
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REPORT ON THE MEASURES TAKEN TO
ALLEVIATE THE CONDITIONS WHICH LED THE CITY TO ENACT THE INTERIM
URGENCY ORDINANCE ON OCTOBER 19, 2005
Background
On October 19, 2005, pursuant to Government Code § 65858, the
Moorpark City Council enacted an interim urgency ordinance (the
45 Day Ordinance'') to impose a moratorium on the use of
decreased downtown parking requirements and on all proposed
discretionary land use approvals in the non - residential zones of
the downtown specific plan overlay zone. Absent any additional
action, the 45 day ordinance would expire on December, 3, 2005.
The proposed ordinance (the "Extension ordinance'') would extend
the moratorium for an additional 22 months and fifteen (15) days
from the date of adoption, or until October 1, 2007.
Reasons for the 45 Day Ordinance
The Extension Ordinance, if adopted, would be adopted for the
same reasons that the 45 Day Ordinance was originally adopted,
as those reasons are still accurate.
The 45 Day Ordinance was adopted for various reasons, including:
• The City's Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone
("Overlay Zone''), created in 1988 and codified at
Municipal Code Chapter 17.721, no longer fully reflects
the needs of the public. Since that time, the actual
uses within the City have changed, and the public
desires and needs have changed along with the actual
changes.
o The City is currently considering revising the
Overlay Zone to more fully reflect these needs.
There are numerous requirements that the City is
considering amending. For example, the new
Overlay Zone might have substantially different
design guidelines and more stringent development
requirements, different parking standards, and
1 The statutes which comprise Municipal Code Chapter 17.72 are attached
collectively hereto as Exhibit "A."
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different maps. These are just some of numerous
changes that are being considered.
o If the City had continued to approve additional
subdivisions, use permits, variances, building
permits, or any other applicable entitlements
consistent with the current requirements of the
Overlay Zone, each new entitlement would be
granting a right to use property in a manner
which does not accurately reflect the needs and
wants of the public. As such, if the City had
not enacted the moratorium, all new entitlements
granted within the Overlay Zone would have
created a current and immediate threat to the
public health, safety and welfare.
• A second major method to foster a vibrant downtown
area is to ensure the existence of a sufficient number
of parking spaces.
o Section 17.32.010 of the City's Municipal Code
establishes the minimum parking standards for any
new use and for the enlargement of any existing
use.2 Municipal Code Section 17.32.025, however,
indicates that parking in the downtown area need
meet only one half of the standards required by
Section 17.32.010.3
o Permitting development to occur in the downtown
area without sufficient parking was a current and
immediate threat to the public health, safety and
welfare. If there is insufficient parking,
drivers will spend more time driving to look for
parking. This, in turn, will create additional
traffic, create more pollution, decrease
emergency response times, and lessen the overall
enjoyment and usability of the downtown area. If
the City had failed to address these issues by
imposing this moratorium, these threats to the
2 Municipal Code Chapter 17.32.010 is attached hereto as Exhibit "B."
3 Municipal Code Chapter 17.32.025 is attached hereto as Exhibit "C."
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public health,
become reality.
safety and welfare would have
o The City intends to study whether to and to what
extent the parking requirements in the downtown
area should be revised.
o Any new development in the Overlay Zone which is
either residential in character or is a non -
discretionary permit, will not conflict with
currently contemplated amendments, because the
City is not currently considering amending the
Overlay Zone in that manner. However, all other
proposed new or expanded uses in the Overlay Zone
may be in conflict with contemplated changes to
the Overlay Zone.
o Any reliance on the parking requirements within
Municipal Code 17.32.025 would also conflict with
the potential new regulations.
Measures Taken to Alleviate the Conditions Which Led to the
Adoption of the Ordinance
Thus far, the City has taken several steps to perform a
detailed Downtown land use study to alleviate the conditions
which led to the adoption of the ordinance. The City has:
• Begun to create a database which will ultimately be
used to create a computerized map which incorporates
GIS technology;
• Rearranged staff assignments to perform a land use
study of the area regulated by the overlay zone;
• Held staff meetings to determine how to improve the
development standards in the Specific Plan;
• Held staff meetings to determine how much parking
would be required in the downtown area where that
parking would be located and how the Specific Plan
should be revised; and
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• Taken photographs of other downtown areas to use as
examples of potential architecture and design features
to incorporate in the downtown commercial area.'
Duration of the Extension Ordinance
If adopted by the City Council, the Extension Ordinance
would cause the moratorium on issuance of entitlements relating
to the use of decreased downtown parking requirements and on all
proposed discretionary land use approvals in the non - residential
zones of the downtown specific plan overlay zone to be extended
until October 1, 2007. It is not expected that the Extension
Ordinance will be necessary for the entire 22 months and 15
days. However, given the extensive changes that must be made to
the Overlay Zone and the planning required to resolved the
problems addressed, it may take a substantial period of time for
City staff to perform the necessary planning and to craft
appropriate amendments to the law to meet the City's needs.
Because the City Council may repeal the Extension Ordinance at
any time, the Extension Ordinance has been drafted to extend for
the maximum time permissible under Government Code section
65858, with the understanding that once appropriate regulations
can be drafted, the City Council may repeal the Extension
Ordinance.
Exhibits:
A. Municipal Code Chapter 17.72
B. Municipal Code Chapter 17.32.010
C. Municipal Code Chapter 17.32.025
D. Photographs of other downtown area architecture and
design features-
4 Copies of these photographs are attached hereto collectively as Exhibit "D."
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND
EXTENDING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DECREASED
DOWNTOWN PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND ON ALL
PROPOSED NON - RESIDENTIAL, DISCRETIONARY LAND
USE APPROVALS IN THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
OVERLAY ZONE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings
A. The City desires to improve the public safety, health
and welfare of the residents and visitors to the City of Moorpark
( "City ") .
B. One means of doing so is to foster the creation of a
vibrant downtown area.
C. In 1998, the City created the Downtown Specific Plan
Overlay Zone ( "Overlay Zone ") . This section, now codified in
Municipal Code Section 17.72, no longer fully reflects the needs
of the public. Since that time, the actual uses within the City
have changed, and the public desires and needs have changed along
with the actual changes.
D. The City is currently considering revising the Overlay
Zone to more fully reflect these needs. There are numerous
requirements that the City will consider amending. For example,
the new Overlay Zone might have substantially different design
guidelines and more stringent development requirements, different
parking standards, and different maps. These are just some of
numerous changes that will be considered.
E. If the City continues to approve additional
subdivisions, use permits, variances, building permits, or any
other applicable entitlement consistent with the current
requirements of the Overlay Zone, each new entitlement would be
granting a right to use property in a manner which does not
accurately reflect the needs and wants of the public. As such,
if the City fails to enact this moratorium immediately, all new
entitlements granted within the Overlay Zone will create a
current and immediate threat to the public health, safety and
welfare.
F. A second major method to foster a vibrant downtown area
is to ensure the existence of a sufficient number of parking
spaces.
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G. Section 17.32.010 of the City's Municipal Code
establishes the minimum parking standards for any new use and for
the enlargement of any existing use. Municipal Code Section
17.32.025, however, indicates that parking in the downtown area
need meet only one half of the standards required by Section
17.32.010.
H. Permitting development to occur in the downtown area
without sufficient parking is a current and immediate threat to
the public health, safety and welfare. If there is insufficient
parking, drivers will spend more time driving to look for
parking. This, in turn, will create additional traffic, create
more pollution, decrease emergency response times, and lessen the
overall enjoyment and usability of the downtown area. If the
City failed to impose this moratorium, these threats to the
public health, safety and welfare will become reality.
I. The City intends to study whether to and to what extent
the parking requirements in the downtown area should be revised.
J. Any new development in the Overlay Zone which is
either residential in character or is a non - discretionary permit,
will not conflict with currently contemplated amendments, because
the City is not currently considering amending the Overlay Zone
in that manner. However, all other proposed new or expanded uses
in the Overlay Zone may be in conflict with contemplated changes
to the Overlay Zone.
K. Any reliance on the parking requirements within
Municipal Code 17.32.025 would also conflict with the potential
new regulations.
L. On Octoberl9, 2005, the City adopted a 45 day
moratorium on decreased downtown parking requirements and on all
proposed non - residential discretionary land use approvals in the
Overlay Zone. That moratorium will expire on December 3, 2005.
M. The City intends to extend the 45 day moratorium for
22 months and 15 days.
N. The City finds that this ordinance is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment) and 15060(c) (3) (the activity is not a project as
defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential
for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly; it prevents changes in the environment pending the
completion of the contemplated municipal code review.
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SECTION 2. Imposition of Moratorium
A. In accordance with the authority granted to the City of
Moorpark by Government Code Section 65858, and pursuant to the
findings stated herein, from and after the date of this
ordinance, no use permit, variance, building permit, business
license or other applicable entitlement shall be approved if
either:
1. The application is for a discretionary, non-
residential use within the Overlay Zone. "Non- residential"
uses means the following six uses: Office (C -0), Old Town
Commercial (C -OT), Neighborhood Commercial (C -1), Commercial
Planned Development (C -PD), Institutional (I), and
Industrial Park /Light Industrial (M -1); or
2. The application relies upon Municipal Code Section
17.32.025. This prohibition shall not prevent, however, an
applicant from receiving an entitlement where the applicant
expressly waives the standards listed within Section
17.32.025, and instead promises to comply with the
requirements of City Municipal Code Section 17.32.010.
B. This ordinance is an interim urgency ordinance adopted
pursuant to the authority granted to the City of Moorpark by
Government Code Section 65858, and is for the immediate
preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare.
SECTION 3.
Severability
If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to
any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall
not affect other provisions or applications of the ordinance
which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are
severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have
adopted this ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any
particular portion thereof.
SECTION 4. Effective Date
Consistent with Government Code 65858, this ordinance shall
become effective immediately upon adoption if adopted by at a
least four - fifths vote of the City Council and shall be in effect
for twenty two months and fifteen days from the date of adoption.
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SECTION 5. Publication
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance
and cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in a
newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the
City of Moorpark.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of November, 2005.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
City of Moorpark Municipal Code Chapter 17.72
17.72.010 Purpose.
The development standards and design guidelines for downtown
Moorpark are intended to reinforce building character and
establish design criteria for all new buildings, renovated
buildings, and remodels. (Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.020 Terms and definitions.
Words and terms used within the downtown specific plan and
overlay zone shall have the same meaning and definition as
given within the Moorpark municipal code, including Chapter
17, zoning ordinance and the city general plan. (Ord. 247 §
1 (part) , 1998)
17.72.030 General provisions.
The provisions of the downtown specific plan overlay zone
apply to properties in the downtown specific plan area and
supplement the other regulations of the zoning ordinance.
The specific plan development standards and design
guidelines are consistent with, and further, the city zoning
ordinance. In such cases where the specific plan development
standards and zoning code standards conflict, the specific
plan development standards shall apply. (Ord. 247 § 1
(part), 1998)
17.72.040 Review procedures.
Design review procedures identified within the downtown
specific plan shall apply to any private or quasi - public
parcel or building within the specific plan area. Design
review is generally required for all new construction,
exterior modifications, and substantial remodels to existing
buildings, single and multifamily residences, parking lots
and exterior pedestrian areas. Design review occurs in
conjunction with the respective entitlement process which is
governed by Chapter 17.44 of the city's zoning ordinance. In
addition to the city's zoning ordinance, projects must
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comply with the standards provided in the specific plan.
Projects shall comply with the standards set forth in this
district, the specific plan and the existing zoning
designation. (Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.050 Design and landscape guidelines.
The design guidelines contained within the downtown specific
plan are intended to reinforce building character, and
establish design criteria for all new buildings, renovated
buildings, and remodels. The guidelines should be used in
conjunction with the downtown vision plan (Section 1.1 of
the downtown specific plan), and are intended to provide
property owners, merchants, and their designers with the
basic design criteria.
follows:
A. Goals of the Development Standards and Design Guidelines.
The goals of these development standards and design
guidelines are as follows:
1. Establish a hierarchy of building types in the downtown
area utilizing a landmark building designation to identify
special and important places;
2. Provide basic design recommendations for all buildings in
the downtown promoting design creativity, and variation
while insuring consistency in building scale, proportion and
pedestrian orientation;
3. Establish clear and usable standards, guidelines and
criteria;
4. Protect and enhance historical architectural buildings
and utilize historical building forms and styles to create
future buildings.
B. The design guidelines and landscape guidelines should be
considered in conjunction with the development standards.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.060 Single - family residential (R -1).
A. Site Development Standards.
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses. The single- family
residential designation is intended to accommodate single -
family home developments on varying sized parcels, while
preserving hillside landforms and historic weave of the
neighborhood character. This land designation allows for
second dwelling units when an administrative permit has been
secured in accordance with zoning code Section 17.28.020(G).
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Secondary dwellings are not encouraged on small to medium
sized lots. Land uses shall be permitted as designated in
Table 17.20.050 of the zoning code.
2. Density. Existing land use patterns in the single density
residential areas of the plan are characterized by both
developed and undeveloped parcels that range from six
thousand (6,000) square feet to greater than one (1) acre in
size. A number of parcels north of Everett Street and along
Valley Road are located in hillside areas with slopes in
excess of twenty (20) percent, making them subject to
hillside management development requirements. The maximum
density for the single- family residential area is four (4)
to six (6) units per acre.
3. Building Setbacks. Building setbacks in the single -
family residential zone shall conform to the following
standards, with setback intrusions permitted only as
described in Section 17.24.060A of Title 17 of the Moorpark
zoning code, including setback requirements for detached
accessory structures. Section 17.24.070 shall determine the
extent of any other miscellaneous setback requirements.
YARD SETBACKS
Front
From main house Minimum 20 feet
From front porch Minimum 14 feet
Side
Interior lot Minimum5 feet
Corner lot street side Minimum 10 feet
Rear Minimum 15 feet
4. Height.
a. For the primary structure, the maximum height is twenty -
five (25) feet; measured from finish grade to the highest
point of a flat or mansard roof, or in the case of pitched
or hip roof, to the "averaged midpoint" which is the average
of the highest point on the roof with the top of the
finished wall height.
b. The maximum height for an accessory structure is fifteen
(15) feet. The maximum height of a patio cover or second
story deck (excluding rail height) shall be twelve (12)
feet. Exceptions to building height may only be permitted in
accordance with Section 17.24.080 of Title 17 of the
Moorpark municipal code.
5. Second Dwellings and Building Additions.
a. Second dwellings are permitted on lots that are ten
thousand eight hundred ninety (10,890) square feet (1/4
acre) or larger in size. For lots ten thousand eight hundred
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ninety (10,890) square feet (1/4 acre) to twenty -one
thousand seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet (1/2
acre) -- a second dwelling unit shall not exceed eight
hundred (800) square feet. These units may be located over
garages. All secondary structures and building
additions /expansions should complement the existing
structure in form, massing, building materials and
architectural character.
b. The maximum size of the second dwelling shall be limited
to the following lot size limitations:
LOT SIZES SECOND DWELLING
FLOOR AREA
1/4 acre - 1/2 acre 800 sq. ft.*
(10,890 - 21,780 sq. ft.)
* Per City of Moorpark Zoning Code.
i. The planning commission may authorize exceptions to the
standards by use permit upon finding that (1) the purpose of
this section is served (2) strict compliance with the size
limitations would (a) require significant structural
modifications that would not otherwise be required, or (b)
adversely affect an historic or architecturally significant
building.
ii. Either the primary unit or the second unit must be
owner- occupied.
iii. Accessory buildings shall not be located in front
setback areas between the main structure and the public
street.
iv. The style material and color of accessory buildings
visible from public streets shall be the same or
substantially consistent with the main structure.
v. In the case of carport design:
(A) Materials and colors shall be the same as the main
building,
(B) Where carports back up to public streets or alleys,
provide rear carport walls to screen cars,
(C) Include facias in carport roof design to screen support
beams and trusses,
(D) Roof design should be compatible with the main
structure.
6. Maintenance and Renovation.
A. Quality maintenance of existing buildings and parcels,
combined with gradual progression in meeting design goals
for this land use designation are encouraged. To this end,
the maintenance guidelines and incentives outlined in
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Section 2.3.1 to 2.3.2 of the downtown specific plan apply
to the single- family residential designation.
B. The design guidelines and landscape guidelines contained
in the downtown specific plan for this designation should be
considered in conjunction with the vision statement
contained in Section 1.1 of the downtown specific plan and
the site development standards contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.070 Two - family residential (R -2).
A. Site Development Standards.
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses. The two - family residential
designation is intended to accommodate duplex and secondary
dwelling units in addition to single- family residential
development. This land designation allows for second
dwelling units in accordance with Chapter 17.20 of the
zoning code. Land uses shall be permitted as designated in
Table 17.20.050 of the zoning code.
2. Density. Existing land use patterns in the two - family
residential areas of the plan are characterized by mostly
developed parcels that range from six thousand (6,000) to
eight thousand (8,000) square feet in size. These parcels
face onto Flory Avenue and have alley access along their
western boundary, adjacent to the office zone. The maximum
density for the two- family residential area is four (4) to
six (6) units to the acre. The minimum site area per
dwelling unit is three thousand five hundred (3,500) square
feet.
3. Building Setbacks -- Two - Family (R -2). Setbacks for the
two - family residential designation shall comply with the
setbacks for the single- family residential designation
contained in Section 17.72.060(A)(3).
4. Height. Height requirements for the two- family
residential designation shall comply with the height
requirements for the single- family residential designation
contained in Section 17.72.060(A)(4).
5. Second Dwellings and Building Additions. Second dwellings
and building additions for the two- family residential
designation shall comply with the second dwellings and
building additions for the single- family residential
designation contained in Section 17.72.060(A)(5).
6. Maintenance and Renovation. Maintenance and renovation
for the two - family residential designation shall comply with
the maintenance and renovation for the single- family
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residential designation contained in Section
17. 72.060(A)(6).
B. The design guidelines and landscape guidelines contained
in the downtown specific plan for this designation should be
considered in conjunction with the vision statement
contained in Section 1.1 of the downtown specific plan and
the site development standards contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.080 Residential planned development-- (R -PD).
A. Site Development Standards. The residential planned
development category is intended to provide small lot
single - family and attached housing: townhouses, condominiums
and apartments. These units should be well articulated as
individual or collective units, and act as a transition
between single- family residential and the old town
commercial zone. Buildings shall be generally oriented
toward the street with parking courts located behind.
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses. The residential planned
development designation is intended to allow for a wide
range of residential development products as a primary use,
with limited office as a secondary use. The range of
residential density that is covered by this specific plan
designation is inclusive of both the high density (seven (7)
units to the acre) and very high density (fourteen (14)
units to the acre) general plan land use designations. A
fifteen (15) unit density allocation applies only to the
developed property east of Spring Road between High Street
and Charles Street. Permitted uses in the R -PD zone are
designated in Table 17.020.050 of the city zoning code.
2. Density. The majority of the existing land use pattern in
the residential planned development areas of the plan are
characterized by lots that are in the seven thousand (7,000)
to eight thousand (8,000) square foot range. There are some
lots which are sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet or
greater in size that occur where smaller lots have been
combined, or a single cohesive development has occurred (as
with the senior housing project at Magnolia and Charles
Streets).
The density maximums within the residential planned
development area have been designed to encourage lot
consolidation and redevelopment of underdeveloped or
declining properties. The maximum permissible density for
the residential planned development area ranges from seven
(7) to fourteen (14) units to the acre and up to twenty (20)
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units /acre should low /very low or senior housing be built.
(Refer to Section 17.72.150 for explanation and density
standards contained within the lot consolidation incentive
and the building renovation programs).
The specific plan RPD district allows a second dwelling on
residential zoned lots as permitted by the city zoning code
Chapter 17.28.020(G)(C).
3. Building setbacks -- Residential planned development (R-
PD) .
YARD SETBACKS
(from property line)
Front
Main House Minimum 20 feet
Front Porch Minimum 14 feet
Side
Interior Lot Minimum 10 feet
Corner lot street side Minimum 20 feet
Rear As determined on
project by project
basis*
* Shall be adequate to provide buffering from incompatible
adjacent land uses.
4. Height. The maximum height is thirty -five (35) feet;
measured from finish grade to the highest point of a flat or
mansard roof, or in the case of pitched or hip roof, to the
"averaged midpoint" which is the average of the highest
point on the roof with the top of the finished wall height.
There is a three (3) story maximum on main structures.
5. Accessory Structures and Building Additions. Generally,
secondary structures and building additions /expansions
should complement the existing structure in form, massing,
building materials, and architectural character. However, if
the existing structure is already not in keeping with the
design characteristics established by this section,
compatible materials and architecture may create an even
larger design compatibility gap. The programs and standards
contained in Section 17.72.160 are designed to encourage and
guide building additions and renovations towards agreement
with the design characteristics established within the
specific plan.
6. Building Maintenance and Renovation. Quality maintenance
of existing buildings and parcels, combined with gradual
progression in meeting design goals for this land use
designation are encouraged. To this end, the maintenance
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guidelines and incentives outlined in Section 2.3.1 to 2.3.3
of the downtown specific plan apply to the residential
planned development designation.
B. The design guidelines and landscape guidelines contained
in the downtown specific plan for this designation should be
considered in conjunction with the vision statement
contained in Section 1.1 of the downtown specific plan and
the site development standards contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.090 Office-- (C -O).
A. Site Development Standards.
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses.
district are a mixture of offic
and small single and two- family
There are a number of existing
along Moorpark Avenue which are
conforming uses. These uses may
uses in accordance with Section
specific plan. This district is
opportunity for conversion of e
professional and commercial off
residential scale, and respecti
character of the neighborhood.
structures is encouraged. All n
remodels should be done so as n
existing character of the neigh
regard to historic characterist
uses are intended to be allowah
Existing land uses in this
complexes, some retail uses
bungalow style residences.
uto retail /service uses
existing legal non -
continue as nonconforming
2.3.2 of the downtown
intended to provide
isting residences to small
ces, while preserving
g the existing historic
nnovative re -use of existing
w office construction and
t to detract from the
orhood, particularly with
cs. Public institutional
R with an ;dmini.trAtiv,-
permit within the office zone. Additionally, parks are
permitted in the office zone, which would enable park
development such as the concept discussed in Section 3.3.6
of this plan. Land uses in the C -0 zone shall be permitted
as designated in Table 17.020.050 and 17.020.060 of the city
zoning code.
2. Building Setbacks. The following table indicates the
minimum building setbacks in the office (C -0) zone. The
front and side setbacks are consistent with the R -P -D zone
provisions in the Moorpark zoning code. (Refer to the city
zoning code for more detailed descriptions and exceptions).
YARD SETBACKS
Front
From Arterial Streets Minimum 20 feet
(Spring Road, Los
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Angeles Avenue) Average 24 feet
Local and Collector
Streets
(First, Second, Third,
Charles, Walnut, Bard,
Magnolia Streets, and
Moorpark Avenue) Minimum 20 feet
Side
Interior yard Minimum 5 feet
Rear -- Adjacent to
Residential Zones
From property line Minimum 15 feet
From alley Minimum 5 feet
Rear -- Adjacent to
Commercial Zones
From property line
or alley As determined by
permit
3. Height. The maximum height for an office structure shall
be thirty -five (35) feet, and no more than three stories
high. The maximum height of accessory structures such as
garages shall be fifteen (15) feet with the exception that
the maximum height of a patio cover shall be twelve (12)
feet.
4. Building Maintenance and Renovation. Quality maintenance
of existing buildings and parcels, combined with progress in
meeting design goals for this land use designation are
encouraged. To this end, the maintenance guidelines and
incentives outlined in Section 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 of the
downtown specific plan apply to the office designation.
B. The design guidelines and landscape guidelines contained
in the downtown specific plan for this designation should be
considered in conjunction with the vision statement
contained in Section 1.1 of the downtown specific plan and
the site development standards contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.100 Old town commercial (C -OT).
A. Site Development Standards.
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses. This area is characterized
by commercial buildings which are rooted in the framework of
Moorpark's agricultural business and rural heritage. This
district is intended to attract a wide range of specialty
retail, service and entertainment uses that will encourage
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public gathering and pedestrian activity. The introduction
of outdoor paseos and courtyards as part of the street
experience is encouraged. Refer to Table 4 in Section 2.1
for the permitted uses within the old town commercial zone.
2. Building Setbacks. Buildings should be located along the
street right -of -way inside property lines. This will create
a strong edge for storefronts and public sidewalks. Setbacks
from street right -of -ways are permitted only when providing
areas for benches, planters or pedestrian plazas.
The following are the setback requirements that apply to new
and renovated structures in the C -OT zone. These
requirements vary from other commercial zone landscaping and
setback requirements.
YARD /AREA SETBACKS
Front None
Side
Parking Lots None
Parking Lots
From right -of -way
to parking lot Minimum 6 feet
Notwithstanding the setbacks noted above, new development
shall be consistent with Table 17.24.020B of the city's
zoning code, which requires a thirty (30) foot landscape
setback from arterials and a twenty (20) foot landscape
setback from two -lane local and rural collector roads.
3. Height. The maximum building height is thirty -five (35)
feet; measured from finish grade to the highest point of a
flat or mansard roof, or in the case of pitched or hip roof,
to the "average and midpoint," which is the average of the
highest point on the roof with the top of the finished wall
height.
• Architectural elements such as towers, chimneys, parapet
walls, and flagpoles may have a maximum height of forty (40)
feet.
• Corner buildings should be a minimum of two (2) stories
high.
4. Building Maintenance and Renovation. Quality maintenance
of existing buildings and parcels combined with progress in
meeting design goals for this land use designation are
encouraged. To this end, the maintenance guidelines and
incentives outlined in Section 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 of the
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downtown specific plan apply to the old town commercial
designation.
5. Mixed Use Development. A mixed commercial - residential use
project is a project in which commercial uses will occupy
the entire street level of a building or group of buildings,
and residential uses will occupy portions or all of the
upper floors of that same building(s). The intent of
allowing for mixed -use projects in the old town commercial
district is to provide continuous frontage of retail shops
and commercial business establishments at the street level,
while providing opportunities for downtown residential
living. The following requirements shall apply to these
mixed -use projects:
a. The primary use shall be commercial and the residential
use shall be secondary to the commercial use of the
property.
b. The street level of the commercial structure shall be
utilized for commercial uses and not for parking.
c. The entire ground floor or street level, with the
exception of circulation access, shall be used exclusively
for retail and other commercial uses and no dwelling shall
be permitted to be located in whole or in part on the ground
floor or street level.
d. All parking spaces required by the residential use shall
be required to be provided on -site. Parking spaces to serve
the residential units shall be specifically designated and
shall be reserved for the exclusive use of the residents,
but not to dominate a street level storefront.
e. Where a project consists of more than ten (10) units, the
project shall be clustered in two (2) or more buildings to
reduce building mass and create architectural interest.
f. Wall planes for buildings shall have design articulation
consistent with the design standards set for all buildings
in the old town commercial district.
g. Direct access for parking areas and driveways is
discouraged along High Street. Access for parking and
driveways shall be taken from adjoining alleys or
alternative streets when available. If a parking area or
driveway cannot be designed to avoid access from High Street
the driveway and parking area shall not occupy more than
forty (40) percent of the lot frontage, leaving the majority
of the lot width for commercial store front development.
h. Driveway access to parking shall be taken as close to a
side lot line as is feasible, rather than from the middle of
the lot frontage.
i. Additions to existing buildings shall be designed to be
integrated with the existing building. The new addition
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should match the original in terms of scales, architectural
details, window and door styles and openings, roofline,
materials, color and other aspects of design.
j. Where a large addition is developed the entire building
should be renovated to achieve a single, coordinated
appearance.
B. The design guidelines and landscape guidelines contained
in the downtown specific plan for this designation should be
considered in conjunction with the vision statement
contained in Section 1.1 of the downtown specific plan and
the site development standards contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.110 Neighborhood commercial (C -1).
A. Site Development Standards.
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses. These development standards
and design guidelines apply to the neighborhood commercial
zone outlined in Figures 5 and 6 within the specific plan.
This zone is located on the west and east side of Moorpark
Avenue, between First and Third Streets. This zone is
adjacent to an office zone, old town commercial, and general
commercial zoning. Due to its proximity to this wide variety
of land uses, these design standards and subsequent
guidelines strive to blend the building character of the
neighborhood commercial zone with the surrounding
established neighborhoods.
This area is characterized by small scale shopping
facilities which are intended to provide a range of goods
and services that cater to the convenience needs of
residents in the immediate neighborhood vicinity. The scale
of development and the commercial uses permitted in this
district are not intended to be oriented to a community or
regional need. Refer to Table 17.20.060 of the city's zoning
code which contains the permitted uses within the C -1 zone.
2. Building Setbacks. The following table indicates the
minimum setbacks in the neighborhood commercial zone. The
front setback is consistent with the commercial zone
landscaping provisions in the Moorpark zoning code: the side
setback requirements are consistent with the R -1 zone
provisions but differ from the commercial zone landscaping
provisions in the Moorpark zoning code; while the rear
setback is unique to the downtown specific plan. (Refer to
the city zoning code for more detailed descriptions and
exceptions).
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BUILDING SETBACK
Front Minimum 20 feet
Side
Corner lot Minimum 5 feet
Side
Interior lot adjacent to
Residential zone Minimum 5 feet
Interior lot As specified by permit
Rear -- Adjacent to
Residential Zones
From property line Minimum 15 feet
From alley Minimum 3 feet
Rear -- Adjacent to
Commercial Zones
From property line or
alley As determined by permit
3. Height. The maximum height for a neighborhood commercial
structure shall be thirty -five (35) feet and no more than
three stories high.
4. Building Maintenance and Renovation. Quality maintenance
of existing buildings and parcels, combined with progress in
meeting design goals for this land use designation are
encouraged. To this end, the maintenance guidelines and
incentives outlined in Sections 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 of the
downtown specific plan apply to the neighborhood commercial
designation.
B. The design guidelines and landscape guidelines contained
in the downtown specific plan for this designation should be
considered in conjunction with the vision statement
contained in Section 1.1 of the downtown specific plan and
the site development standards contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.120 Commercial planned development (C -PD).
A. Site Development Standards.
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses. Existing uses in these areas
are the Metrolink rail station, a gas station and various
small developed commercial buildings. This district will
continue to accommodate this mix of land uses. Permitted
uses in the C -PD zone can be referenced in the city zoning
code Table 17.20.060.
2. Building Setbacks. The following table indicates the
minimum setbacks in the commercial planned development zone.
The front and side setbacks are consistent with the R -1 zone
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provisions in the Moorpark zoning code, while the rear is
unique to the downtown specific plan. (Refer to the city
zoning code for more detailed descriptions and exceptions).
BUILDING SETBACK
Front To be consistent with Table
17.24.020B of Title 17 of
Municipal Code
Side
Corner lot Minimum 5 feet
Side
Interior lot adjacent to
Residential zone Minimum 5 feet
Interior lot As specified by permit
Rear -- Adjacent to
Residential Zones
From property line Minimum 15 feet
From alley Minimum 2 feet
Rear -- Adjacent to
Commercial Zones
From property line or
alley As determined by permit
3. Height. The maximum height for a commercial planned
development structure shall be thirty -five (35) feet and no
more than three stories high.
4. Building Maintenance and Renovation. Quality maintenance
of existing buildings and parcels, combined with progress in
meeting design goals for this land use designation are
encouraged. To this end, the maintenance guidelines and
incentives outlined in sections 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 apply to the
neighborhood commercial designation.
B. The design guidelines and landscape guidelines contained
in the downtown specific plan for this designation should be
considered in conjunction with the vision statement
contained in Section 1.1 of the downtown specific plan and
the site development standards contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.130 Institutional (I).
A. Site Development Standards.
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses. This area provides for the
uses in the existing civic center, as well as other public
facilities which include: government buildings, libraries,
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fire stations, nonprofit status organizations, and community
service oriented uses. Permitted uses in the I zone can be
referenced in the city zoning code Table 17.20.050 and
17.20.060.
2. Building Setbacks. The following table indicates the
minimum setbacks in the institutional zone. The front and
side setbacks are consistent with the R -1 zone provisions in
the Moorpark zoning code, while the rear is unique to the
downtown specific plan. (Refer to the city zoning code for
more detailed descriptions and exceptions).
BUILDING SETBACK
Front Minimum 20 feet from
Moorpark Avenue. As
determined by permit.
Side
Corner lot Minimum 5 feet
Side
Interior lot adjacent to
Residential zone Minimum 5 feet
Interior lot As specified by permit
Rear -- Adjacent to
Residential Zones
From property line Minimum 15 feet
Rear -- Adjacent to
Commercial Zones
From property line or
alley As determined by permit
3. Height. The maximum height for an institutional structure
shall be thirty -five (35) feet and no more than three (3)
stories high.
4. Building Maintenance and Renovation. The public
facilities in this district would continue to be maintained
by the city and county. Future expansions should be
consistent with the design guidelines established within
this section. The location of other public uses within the
downtown is encouraged and building maintenance will be
provided by individual public agencies and owners.
B. The design guidelines and landscape guidelines contained
in the downtown specific plan for this designation should be
considered in conjunction with the vision statement
contained in Section 1.1 of the downtown specific plan and
the site development standards contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
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17.72.140 Industrial Park /Light Industrial (M -1).
A. Site Development Standards.
1. Land Use. The existing development in this zone, where it
is adjacent to the railroad right -of -way is characterized by
a number of small industrial uses housed in a long narrow
metal warehouse. Due to the narrow lot dimension and its
proximity between existing residential single family homes
and the railroad tracks, the lot has limited alternative use
potential. Ultimately, improved access could be provided
through a connection to the westerly Metrolink parking lot.
In addition to the core planning area, light industrial uses
are planned for in the area east of Spring Road, between Los
Angeles Avenue and the railroad tracks. This area is
characterized by an existing mixed light industrial complex
fronting High Street east of Chuey's restaurant. This
district is intended to accommodate small scale, low traffic
demand, clean industrial service oriented uses which are
compatible with adjoining commercial and residential areas.
Permitted uses in the (M -1) zone as listed in the Moorpark
zoning code.
2. Building Setbacks. The following table indicates the
minimum setbacks in the M -1 zone. The front and side
setbacks are consistent with the R -1 zone provisions in the
Moorpark zoning ordinance, while the rear is unique to the
downtown specific plan. (Refer to the city zoning ordinance
for more detailed descriptions and exceptions).
BUILDING SETBACK
Front Consistent with Table
17.24.020B of Title 17*
Side
Corner lot Minimum 5 feet
Side
Interior lot adjacent to
Residential zone Minimum 5 feet
Interior lot As specified by permit
Rear -- Adjacent to
Residential Zones
From property line Minimum 15 feet
From alley Minimum 2 feet
Rear -- Adjacent to
Commercial Zones
From property line or
alley As determined by permit
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* Requires 30 -foot landscaped setback from arterials and a
20 -foot landscaped setback from two -lane local and rural
collectors.
3. Height. The maximum height for an industrial park
structure shall be thirty -five (35) feet and no more than
three (3) stories high.
4. Building Maintenance and Renovation. Quality maintenance
of existing buildings and parcels, combined with progress in
meeting design goals for this land use designation are
encouraged. To this end, the maintenance guidelines and
incentives as well as the building restoration guidelines
outlined in Sections 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 of the downtown specific
plan apply to the industrial park designation.
B. The design guidelines and landscape guidelines contained
in the downtown specific plan for this designation should be
considered in conjunction with the vision statement
contained in Section 1.1 of the downtown specific plan and
the site development standards contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
17.72.150 Lot consolidation incentive program.
In the high to very high density residential areas of the
specific plan, the density maximums have been designed to
encourage lot consolidation and redevelopment of
underdeveloped or declining property. The maximum
permissible density for the high to very high density
residential area ranges from seven (7) to fourteen (14)
units to the acre.
A. Where a range for density is indicated (as in RPD 7 -14U)
the fourteen (14) unit density maximum is only obtainable
when certain performance standards are met. The performance
standards are tied to desired land use patterns and
character for the high density residential neighborhoods.
The density bonus is intended as an incentive to attain that
desired neighborhood characteristic. The potential resulting
number of units per lot, in relation to lot size, is
illustrated on Table 17.72.150A (density threshold
comparison by lot size). Table 17.72.150B outlines the
performance standards that are required to achieve the
desired maximum permitted density. The lot consolidation
program is intended to encourage lot consolidation of
multiple parcels and does not promote small duplexes or
inappropriately scaled two -story residences. Hence, the
performance criteria rewards additional density for the
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successful consolidation of lots equal to twenty -one
thousand seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet at
minimum. At such time as renovation occurs, the base zoning
of the parcel should be modified to reflect the appropriate
earned increase in density (e.g. RPD 7U to RPD 14U). The
department of community development will administer this
base density tracking. Further, Table 17.72.150B requires
certain findings be made by the planning commission in order
to permit the density increase. These findings are described
as follows:
B. Findings for increased density up to fourteen (14) units
to the acre:
1. The project is consistent with the spirit and intent of
the city's general plan and specific plan goals and policies
for the downtown.
2. The project is consistent with the combined development
standards of the city's zoning code and the downtown
specific plan.
3. The project has incorporated design measures which render
the project compatible with existing and planned surrounding
land use and development.
4. The project would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair
the utility of the neighboring property or uses.
5. The project would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare.
6. The density increase beyond seven (7) units to the acre
is supported by the project through incorporating one or
more of the design characteristics listed below which will
result in greater community benefit as circumscribed in the
downtown specific plan.
a. The project has a minimum lot size of twenty -one thousand
seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet or greater.
b. The project will significantly remodel /renovate an
existing residential structure that currently does not meet
design standards established by the specific plan, and will
in turn incorporate physical building and site improvements
that are consistent with the design standards for the high
to very high residential land use designation within the
specific plan.
7. The project has demonstrated the use of innovative site
planning and has designed the multiple units to be
compatible with each other, the surrounding single- family
residential neighborhood, and maintain an overall cohesive
appearance.
TABLE 17.72.150A
DENSITY THRESHOLD COMPARISON BY LOT SIZE
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NSITY PER
'LOT SIZE
CONSOLIDATED
BY LOT SIZE'
ACRE
7,000 SF OR
21,780 SF
28,000 SF OR
E
(LESS
IMORE
!MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF
UNITS
__ .... .__
j
PERMITTED
7 DU /ACRE
.. __ ...._
al
12 DU /ACRE
2
6
`8
14 DU /ACRE
32
79
�18DU /ACRE*
3
9
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* Requires provision of inclusionary low /very low or senior
housing within project.
TABLE 17.72.150B
DENSITY BONUS CRITERIA
DENSITY MAXIMUM
'DESIGNATION DENSITY
RPD 7 -U 7 /ACRE
I
f '
1 j
RPD 7 -14U* 17 /ACRE
RPD -14U
2 %ACRE
i
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
Must meet
development
specifications of
,the zoning code and
Ispecific plan
Same �as RPD -7U
121,000 SF net
Iminimum lot size
114 /ACRE 28,000 SF net
minimum lot size
JSame as RPD -7U
Consistent with
Chapter 17.64 of
the zoning code, a
25% density bonus
may be added to the
permitted base
density when a
project qualifies
on criteria
associated with
low /very low income
or senior housing.
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* Density beyond 7DU /Acre is permitted only when one or more
of the performance standards associated with each density
cap has been met through project design, and the planning
commission makes the findings contained in this section
before approving a project.
(Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1998)
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EXHIBIT B
City of Moorpark Municipal Code Section 17.32.010
Parking.
Parking spaces for new uses and for enlargements of existing
uses shall be provided in the quantities specified below.
The director of community development shall have the
authority to determine the parking requirements for any use
not specifically listed herein, based on the requirements
for the most comparable use specified herein. Parking spaces
in addition to the number indicated below may be required
for any use by the terms of a discretionary permit.
A. Agriculture: buildings for the packing or processing of
agricultural products: one (1) space per five hundred (500)
square feet of gross floor area;
B. Art galleries: see libraries;
C. Automobile repairing: one (1) space per one hundred fifty
(150) square feet of gross floor area;
D. Automobile sales and rental lots: one (1) space for each
two thousand (2,000) square feet of display area;
E. Automobile service stations: one (1) space for each pump
island and service bay (pump island and service bay areas
shall not be counted as parking spaces);
F. Bars and taverns: see restaurants;
G. Boardinghouses, bed - and - breakfast inns and the like,
having sleeping rooms or areas: spaces as required for the
dwelling, plus one (1) space per rented bedroom. In the case
of dormitories, one hundred (100) square feet of net floor
area shall be considered a bedroom;
H. Boat sales or rental lots: see automobile sales and
rental lots;
I. Car washes:
1. Self - service: one (1) space per washing stall,
2. Other: as specified by permit;
J. Churches and similar structures: one (1) space for every
four (4) fixed seats, plus one (1) space per fifty (50)
square feet of area in main auditorium (sanctuary or place
of worship) not occupied by permanent seats. In the case of
benches or pews, twenty -four (24) linear inches shall be
equivalent to one (1) seat;
K. Colleges and universities:
1. Classroom areas: one (1) space per two hundred (200)
square feet of gross floor area,
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2. Other areas: one (1) space per two hundred fifty (250)
square feet of gross floor area;
L. Commercial uses not otherwise listed: one (1) space per
three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area;
M. Dwelling units, including caretaker and farm worker
dwellings: two (2) car garage per unit. Note: Dwelling units
approved in RPD zones with three (3) car garages shall not
be converted into rooms or other uses which would preclude
the ability of an automobile from being parked in the
garage, except when a member of the homeowner's family is
handicapped /disabled one (1) of the three (3) garages may be
converted to liveable space for use by the
handicapped /disabled family member upon submitting proof to
the satisfaction of the city that the conversion is needed
for the handicapped /disabled. Exceptions as follows:
1. Bachelor or studio -type dwelling: one and one - fourth (1'-4)
covered space per dwelling unit. At the discretion of the
approving authority, these standards may be reduced as a
function of the review process for a residential planned
development if the units are to be constructed for senior
citizens or affordable housing. It is the responsibility of
the applicant to provide the approving authority with
justification for reduced parking,
2. One (1) or more bedroom dwellings in a multifamily
building: two (2) covered spaces, one (1) of which shall be
a garage, per dwelling unit,
3. Second dwellings: see Section 17.28.020G,
4. Visitor parking in RPD zone: one -half (%) space per
dwelling unit;
N. Equipment rental: one (1) space per five hundred (500)
square feet of gross floor area, plus one (1) space per two
thousand (2,000) square feet of outdoor storage or display
area;
0. Furniture and appliance stores handling primarily bulky
merchandise: one (1) space per five hundred (500) square
feet of gross floor area;
P. Gymnasiums: one (1) space per two hundred fifty (250)
square feet of gross floor area. The director of community
development may modify this standard where existing parking
on the same site is available for the gymnasium;
Q. Health clinics: see offices, medical and dental;
R. Hotels, motels and similar uses: one (1) space per unit,
plus one (1) space for manager or caretaker;
S. Intermediate care facilities and hospitals: one (1) space
for each two (2) beds, plus one (1) space for each five
hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area;
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T. Laboratories; research and development: see offices, not
otherwise listed;
U. Laundromats: one (1) space per two hundred (200) square
feet of gross floor area;
V. Libraries, museums and studios: one (1) space per three
hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area;
W. Manufacturing, wholesale and general industrial purposes:
one (1) space per five hundred (500) square feet of gross
floor area;
X. Ministorage: four (4) spaces minimum;
Y. Mobilehome parks:
1. Resident parking: two (2) covered spaces per unit. See
also Section 17.32.040,
2. Visitor parking (required if internal streets are less
than thirty -two (32) feet wide): one (1) space for each four
(4) units;
Z. Mobilehome or trailer sales lots: see automobile sales
and rental lots;
AA.Nurseries (retail) and other commercial uses not in an
enclosed building: one (1) space per two thousand (2,000)
square feet of display area;
BB.Services, medical and dental: one (1) space per three
hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area;
CC.Offices, not otherwise listed: one (1) space per three
hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area;
DD.Public facility uses (electrical substations, pump
stations, etc.) and public utility buildings:
1. Offices: one (1) space per three hundred (300) square
feet of gross floor area,
2. Other buildings or uses: as specified by permit,
3. Automated and unattended: none;
EE.Public service buildings and uses, not otherwise listed:
see offices, not otherwise listed;
FF.Recreational uses:
1. Arcades: one (1) parking space plus two (2) bicycle rack
spaces per one hundred fifty (150) square feet of gross
floor area,
2. Athletic fields: one (1) space per three thousand (3,000)
square feet of field area, plus one (1) space per six (6)
linear feet of seating area; minimum twenty (20) spaces,
3. Bowling alleys: three (3) spaces per bowling lane,
4. Camps: one (1) space per every two (2) overnight guests
allowed per Section 27.28.180B, plus one (1) space per every
three (3) persons allowed as total daily on -site population
(Section 17.28.180C), plus one (1) space per full -time
employee,
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5. Campgrounds /recreational vehicle parks: one (1) space per
campsite or table, plus one (1) space per full -time
employee, plus one (1) space per twenty -five (25) campsites
(or fraction thereof) for guest parking to be located near
the facility office (three (3) guest spaces minimum),
6. Community centers: one (1) space per one hundred (100)
square feet of gross floor area,
7. Golf courses and driving ranges: one (1) space per three
hundred (300) square feet of building area used for
commercial purposes, plus three (3) spaces per hole (golf
courses) or one (1) space per tee (driving ranges),
8. Health clubs, spas and the like: one (1) space per three
hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area,
9. Recreational vehicle parks: (see campgrounds above). See
also Section 17.28.080 for recreational vehicle park
standards,
10. Retreats: one (1) space per every two (2) overnight
guests allowed per Section 17.28.220, plus one (1) space for
every three (3) persons attending daytime activity programs,
plus one (1) space per full -time employee,
11. Skating rinks and dance halls: one (1) space per one
hundred fifty (150) square feet of gross floor area,
12. Swimming pools, public: one (1) space per three hundred
(300) square feet of pool water area, plus one (1) space per
three hundred (300) square feet of area related to the pool
facilities,
13. Tennis and racquetball courts: two (2) spaces per court,
14. Theaters, amphitheaters, and similar spectator -type
enterprises and establishments:
a. Without fixed seats: one (1) space per twenty -one (21)
square feet of gross floor area,
b. With fixed seats: one (1) space per 3.5 fixed seats;
The approving authority may allow up to fifteen percent
(150) of the required parking spaces for theaters to be
compact parking spaces.
GG.Rest and convalescent homes: one (1) space per four (4)
beds, plus one (1) space for manager or owner;
HH.Restaurants, cafes, cafeterias and similar
establishments: one (1) space per one hundred (100) square
feet of gross floor area; the minimum, regardless of floor
area, is as follows:
1. With public seating on the premises: minimum of ten (10)
spaces. For restaurants with temporary outside seating one
(1) space outside seat will be allowed per each two (2)
inside seats without a requirement for additional parking,
2. Without public seating on the premises (take -out or
delivery only): six (6) spaces;
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II. Schools (other than public):
1. Elementary and junior high:
a. Classroom areas: two (2) per classroom,
b. Other areas: one (1) space per five hundred (500) square
feet of gross floor area,
2. High schools:
a. Classroom areas: one (1) space per one hundred (100)
square feet of gross floor area,
b. Other areas: one (1) space per two hundred fifty (250)
square feet of gross floor area,
3. Professional, vocational, art and craft schools, and the
like: see colleges and universities;
JJ. Slaughtering: see manufacturing;
KK.Terminals, vehicle and freight: two (2) spaces per
loading bay, plus one (1) space per three hundred (300)
square feet of gross office floor area;
LL.Transit stations and terminals: one (1) space per twenty
(20) square feet of waiting area, plus one (1) space per
three hundred (300) square feet of office space, plus spaces
as needed for accessory uses;
MM. Warehousing: one (1) space per five hundred (500) square
feet of gross floor area for the first ten thousand (10,000)
square feet, and beyond that, one (1) space per five
thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area. (Ord. 205
§ 3 (8108 -1.0), 1995; Ord. 189 § 3 (8108 -1.0), 1994)
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EXHIBIT C
City of Moorpark Municipal Code Section 17.32.025
Downtown parking requirements.
Parking in the downtown area (as defined in Section
17.40.020 of this code) shall meet one -half the standards
required pursuant to Section 17.32.010 of this chapter. Of
the parking required by this section, the applicant may
choose to pay an in -lieu fee in order to reduce any portion
of the parking spaces otherwise required to be provided on-
site. The fee shall be established by city council
resolution and shall be used to offset a portion of the cost
required to construct public parking facilities in the
downtown area. (Ord. 205 § 3 (8108 - 1.1.1), 1995)
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