HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 244 1998 0819ORDINANCE NO. 244
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN 8 ZONING
DESIGNATION 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
DESIGNATION 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 and 15, 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;
Ordinance No. 244
Page 2
TITLE 17.70
SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1 /SPECIFIC PLAN 8
HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
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 19th DAY OF AUGUST, 1998
Ordinance No. 244
Page 3
ATTACHMENTS:
Chapter 17.70(added) Moorpark Zoning Code
Zoning Map Amendment - Specific Plan 93 -1 /Specific Plan 8 Boundary
Designation
Ordinance No. 244
Page 4
TITLE 17.70
SPECIFIC PLAN 93 -1 /SPECIFIC PLAN 8
HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
ATTACHMENT A
Ordinance No. 244
Page 5
TITLE 17.70 SPECIFIC PLA 93 -1 /SPECIFIC PLAN 8 HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
17.70.010 PURPOSE AND LNTENT
The development regulations contained herein have been establisned to provde 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, golf course. and equestrian zoned areas wthin the
Specific Plan area, while insuring substantial compliance with the intent and provisions of the
Citv'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
subdiytsions and development permits, and may not be contained in the Deg elopment
Regulations for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan or in the City's Municipal Code and
Subdivision Ordinance Such development requirements include, but are not limited to On -site
lighting standards, fixtures. Iumen levels, coverage mounting and pole height. street hghtin2
standards, front yard landscaping. pnyate recreation area requirements for single -fame I% and
multi - familv development: bus shelters. quantities and sizing of trees and shrubs. general
re%iew.appro,4 of landscaping and imgation plans, revie\k and approval of conditions,
covenants and restrictions. requirements for homeowner,propem- owner associations. rain
gutters. yard drains. trash and recycling enclosures. slough wall for slopes adjacent to street
rights -of -way, and concrete drive«ays The City may. at its discretion. condition am
subdivision and-or development permit on all such matters
17.70.020 DEFINITIONS
Words and terms used in the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan Development Regulations
shall have the same definitions as given in the City ofMoorpark Municipal 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 dismcts within the
Specific Plan area
ATTACHMENT:A
Ordinance No. 244
Page 6
The City Murucipal 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 Citv
Municipal Code. the Specific Plan development standards shall apply. Anv 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.
The establishment and changesofthe zone district classification on land in the Specific Plan
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 distracts for the Hidden Creek Ranch Specific Plan shall be
consistent with the Specific Plan Land Use Plan, Exhibit 7.
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 compose legislative 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 Cihy of Moorpark General Plan requirements for Specific Plan No 8 These
standards also provide for a vanety of single- family detached, attached and multi - family
dwellings units with development standards and regulations sped ficallyapplicable to I lidden
Creek Ranch.
17.70.040.1 Rural High Residential (RN)
Proposed Density: 0 - 0.7 du /ac.
The purpose of the RH desi; nation 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 commurun assets. A densit< 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
Ordinance No. 244
Page 7
A. Permitted-Administrative/Planned Development PermiuConditional 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: one acre.
2. Minimum building setbacks:
a. Front: Minimum of 25 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 (excluding detached garages, and second dwelling units,
which shall conform to the standards under item 2, above):
a. Front: 25 feet, however, anv structure in front of the primary residence shall
have architectural treatment and materials similar to the primary residence
b. Sides. 10 feet
c. Rear: 15 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
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.
Ordinance No. 244
Page 8
PERMITT ED 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 perrrut is required for five (5) or more lots in the
RH, L, ML, M, H, VHl and V112 Zones.
The key for Table 17.70 -1 is as follows:
[Blank] Not permitted
V Permitted by zone clearance
■ Administrative permit
♦ Planning commission- approved planned development permit
O City council- approved planned development permit
0 Planning comrrussion- approved conditional use permit
0 City council- approved conditional use permit
Table 17.70 -1
PERMITTED USES IN PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Agriculture and agricultural operations (no retail except
as indicated).
Animal husbandry Without structures"
With structures: total GFA per lot:
Up to 1,000 sq ft.
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.
Apiculture'-•'
More animals than are permitted by Section
1728 030C of the Moorpark Zoning Code
Barns and Stables
Astronorrucal observatory
Contractors' service and storage yards and buildings
Crop production'
Wholesale nursery
Firewood operations
Greenhouse, hothouses and the like. total GFA per lot:'
Up to 1,000 sq. ft.
1,000 to over 100,000 sq. ft.
Offices'
Produce stands, retail' -
Accessory uses to crop production,
Fuel storage'
Insecticides for pest control
Packing, storage or prelim. processing of
crops Without structure"
Animals, nonagricultural (see also Dwellings, accessory
uses and structures)'
Boardinghouses and bed - and - breakfast inns
June 25, 1998
RH L ML M H VH1 VH2 GC OS
V v v
UT
■ ■ ■
0
U
■
V' V' V7 V'
SEE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
V
O
0
0
0
0
0
Ordinance No. 244
Page 9
June 25, 1998
RH
L
ML
M
H
VH1 VH2 GC OS
Care facilities2 (see also H &SC and W &IC)
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
V
Care of 7 or more persons
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Cemeteries
0
0
0
0
Churches, synagogue and other buildings used for
religious worship
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Clubhouses (no alcoholic beverages)
(with alcoholic beverages)
0
Communications 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 - family"
(including Z, zero, and cluster lots)
Affordable or elderly, built pursuant to Chapter 17.64
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Dwellings, multifamily
Affordable or elderly, built pursuant to Chapter 17.64
❑
❑
Dwellings, accessory structures
For human habitation:
Mobilehome/RV as temporary dwelling during
construction'
V
V
V
V
V
Second dwelling
■
■
■
■
■
Room additions
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Not for human habitation (with or without bathroom):
Second story patio /deck
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Accessory structure over 120 sq. ft.
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Over 1,000 sq. ft. per structure, or over
2,000 sq. ft. per lot
Antenna, ground - mounted (noncommercial),
above 40 ft.'
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
Dwellings, accessory uses
Aviaries
0
0
Farm animals2 (other than horses /ponies)
V
V
0
Horses /ponies'
V
V
0
Pet animals'
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
More animals than are permitted
by Section 17.28.030C
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
Grading, ""
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V V
Within an overlay zone SEE SECTION
1736 OF
MOORPARK ZONING CODE
Libraries
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mineral resource development
0 0
June 25, 1998
Ordinance No. 244
Page 10
RH
L
ML
M
H
VH1 VH2 GC
OS
Mining and accessory uses'
0
0
Less than 9 months in duration
0
0
Oil and gas exploration and production'
0
0
0
Model homes/lot sales'
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
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 penod)' z6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Parking Lots
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Pastures and training areas
■
■
Pipelines and transmission lines, aboveground'
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Public utility facilities, excluding offices and service yards' 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Recreational Vehicle Storage'
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Recreational sport and athletic facilities
Community centers /clubhouses
(serving surrounding neighborhood)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Fields, athletic (to serve surrounding neighborhood)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Golf courses, except miniature golf ''e
0
Parks (to serve the neighborhood)
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
0
With buildings
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swimrning/tenrus facilities, basketball /volleyball courts,
tot lots, picnic tables/barbecue
Recreation projects, city- initiated'
0
0
0
0
V
0
0
0
Riding stables
0
With accessory lodging facilities
With outdoor arenas /accessory structures
Shade structures
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Storage of building materials, temporary'
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Uses and structures, accessory (other than to agnc
animals or dwellings)'
0
0
0
V
0
0
0
V
Dwelling, caretaker SEE SECTION
17,44.080A
MOORPARK ZONING
CODE
Water production, storage and distribution facilities
Private purveyors' s
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 pernvt, 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 permitted if the applicant can provide evidence to the Director of Community
Development that there will not be significant impact to recorded archaeological sites,
sensitive biological habitat, mature trees, and all native oak trees.
7. Small domestic animals only.
8. The golf course permitted in Planning Unit 45 is restricted to a Links Format golf course. This
course would consist of teeboxes, limited fairways, and greens created within the natural
surrounding area, with minimal disturbance of the natural area
June 25, 1998
Ordinance No. 244
Page 11
NATURAL AREA
(where lots abut open space)
P. L.
P. L.
M
FUEL MODIFICATION AREA -
100' FROM BUILDING SITE
SLOPE AREA
RES;DENCE
Im
►5
20'
MIN. REAR SETBACK
P. L.
10'
MIN. SIDE
SETBACK
MIN.
alternate FRONT SETBACK
driveway _
configurat n*.'. _
MIN. LOT AREA: 43,560 s.f.;
one acre
PROPERTY LNE
CUP6
TYPICAL PLOT PLAN: RURAL HIGH DENSITY
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Page 12
5. Fences and walls.
All fences and Aalls shall comply with the provisions of the Moorpark ZorunL, Code,
except that sound attenuation walls may be built to a height as required by a Cit\
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 Moorpark's R -P -D zone shall apply except as othen�ise
noted below.
A. Permitted `Administrative,'Planned Development Perm it"CondittonaI 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
Minimum lot area: 20.000 square feet, with an average of one acre within
individual Planning Units.
2. Minimum building setbacks.
a. From 25 feet. The front setbacks of dwelline units shall be vaned so as to
provide visual variety
b. Side: 10 feet per side for buildings «ith 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 (excluding detached garages, and second dwelling units,
which shall conform to the standards under item 2. above)
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Page 13
NATURAL AREA
(where lots abut open space) FUEL MODIFICATION AREA -
100' FROM BUILDING SITE
P.L.
SLOPE AREA
15'
MIN. REAR SETBACK
P.L.
REWENCE
i
P. L. --t
10'
® MIN. SIDE
SETBACK
25'
MIN.
alternate
FRONT SETBACK
driveway •'
configurat n
MIN. LOT AREA: 20,000 s.f.
PRCPERTY LINE
CURB
TYPICAL PLOT PLAN: LOW DENSITY
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Page 14
a. Front: 25 feet, however. anv structure in front of the primary residence shall
have architectural treatment and materials similar to the priman residence.
b. Sides 10 feet
c. Rear. 15 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 aline mid -way
between the exterior walls of buildings located on the same lot.
4. Maximum building height (excluding accessory buildings)
Thirtv -five (35) feet, as averaged 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 Nose
Studv.
6. Parking:
Parking 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 purpose of the ML designation is to promote lowdensity single famil% dwelling units
on varied large size lots A density up to two dwelling units per gross acre is
permitted in this zone.
The standards of the City_ � of Moorpark's R -P -D Zone shall apple except as otherwise
noted below
Ordinance No. 244
Page 15
A. Perm itted/Admini strati ve,'Planned Development Perm it.'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.
1. Minimum lot area: 15,000 square feet.
2. Minimum building setbacks:
a. Front: 20 feet. The front setbacks of dwelline 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
Accessory Structures (inc l uding detached garages and second dwel l i ng units)
a. Front: 25 feet, however. any structure in front of the pnmary residence
shall have architectural treatment and materials similar to the pnmary
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 regwred front
and rear yards. Such elements shall not be closer than two feet to aline mid-
way between the exterior walls of buildings located on the same lot
4. Maximum building height (excluding accessory buildings)
Thim• -five (3 5) feet, as averaged 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 35 feet.
Ordinance No. 244
Page 16
NATURAL AREA
(where lots abut open space)
P. L. -,,
P. L.
M ►Z�
FUEL MODIFICATION AREA -
100' FROM BUILDING SITE
SLOPEJAREA
RES:CENCE
alternate
driveway
configurat
10'
MIN. REAR SETBACK
P. L.
5'
—MIN. SIDE
SETBACK
10' WITH WINDOWS
25,
MIN.
FRONT SETBACK
I �-rZTY L't�
MIN. LOT AREA: 1 5,000 s.f. PRO
CURS
TYPICAL PLOT PLAN: MEDIUM LOW DENSITY
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Page 17
5 Fences and walls.
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of the Moorpark Zoning
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 of the 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 in this
zone.
The standards of the City of Moorpark's R -P -D Zone shall apply except as provided
below
A Permitted Administrative.Planned Development PermiLfonditional 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.
Minimum building setbacks
a. Front- 20 feet to the building. The front setbacks 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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Page 18
Accessory Structures
a. Front: 20 feet, however, any structure in front of the primary residence
shall have architectural treatment and materials similar to the primar,
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 aline mid -
wav 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 am accessory
structures, as averaged from adjacent grade to the top of the structure.
5. Fences and walls:
A] I 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 in Planning Units with this designation. The
standards of the City of Moorpark's R -P -D Zone shall apply except as otherwise
noted below.
Ordinance No. 244
Page 19
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
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 vaned 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, a minimum 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 mirumum 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 bet�keen
buildings on the same lot, except that no detached dwelling unit shall be
closer than 10 feet to another detached unit.
Ordinance No. 244
Page 20
NATURAL AREA
(where lots abut open space)
P. L. \
P. L.
FUEL MODIFICATION AREA -
100' FROM BUILDING SITE
SLOPE AREA
RES ENCE
alternate '
driveway
co ificurat Q . _
MIN. LOT AREA: 5,500 s.f.
1 ►:4
15'
MIN. REAR SETBACK
P. L.
5'
_MIN. SIDE
SETBACK
10' WITH WINDOWS
20'
MIN.
FRONT SETBACK
?ttOPE.RTY �:w�
CURB
TYPICAL PLOT PLAN: MEDIUM DENSITY
Ordinance No. 244
Page 21
Single Family Detached /Attached
7. Projections into required setbacks
Cornices, canopies, chimneys, eaves or other similar architectural features ma%
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 -
wav 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
averaged 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 %pith 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 -
family attached homes. and cluster housing The Very designation allows densities
of up to ten dwelling units per gross acre %kithin Specific Plan Planning Units
The standards of the City of Moorpark's R -P -D Zone shall apply except as pro -vided
below.
A. Perm itted%Admim strati ve Planned Development PermitiConditional 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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Page 22
B. Site Developtment 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 "I" shaped garage enm . 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 univ 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 %pith an automatic
garage door opener.) The setbacks shall be varied so as to provide visual
varievy 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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SPECIFIC PLAN
HIDDEN CREEK RANCH
NATURAL AREA
(where lots abut open space)
P.L.
P.L.
14
DEVELOPMENT REGULAUUNrS
FUEL MODIFICATION AREA -
100' FROM BUILDING SITE
AREA
RESCENCE
MIN. LOT AREA: 4,000 s.f.
10'(3)
MIN. REAR SETBACK
(3) - 15' for adjacent
two story residences
P.L.
5'(1)(2)
-MIN. SIDE
SETBACK
(1} - unless zero lot line;
then 10' building separation
required
(2) - 10' facing public street
20'
MIN.
FRONT SETBACK
PROPEpTY ;_N¢
CURB
TYPICAL PLOT PLAN: HIGH DENSITY
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Page 24
and rear vards. Such elements shall not be closer than trio 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).
Thim, five (35) feet (3 storv)
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 Cite approved Noise
Studv.
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 (201,0) 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 step utilizing
shrubs and/or trees or any combination thereof Such fence or xkall 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
includin> ?sinilefamily attached homes and multi- familv dwell inus. 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 Moorpark's R -P -D Zone shal I apply except as provided
belo\y.
Ordinance No. 244
Page 25
A. Permitted AdministrativefPlanned 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 appl)
I M WIRMIR71 1
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 artenal street shall be
maintained and 20 feet from 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 )s equipped N�ith an automatic
garage door opener.) The setbacks shall be %aried so as to provide visual
variety alone the street edge.
c. A minimum separation of feet between buildings on the same lot. except
that no detached dwellinva 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 tv-o feet into the required front
and rear yards Such elements shall not be closer than two feet to aline mid -
wav between the exterior walls of buildings located on the same lot.
6 Maximum building height (as averaged from adlaeent grade to the top of the
structure).
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TYPICAL COURT - TECHNICAL SITE PLAN
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Thirty five (35) feet (3 storv).
Accessory Structures- Fifteen (15) feet.
7 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 maximum height of
eight feet and sound attenuation walls to a height as required by a City
approved Noise Stud%
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 pariang lot landscaping. At least 10 percent of any parking lot shal l
be landscaped. and such landscaping shall be considered as part of the
required twenty percent (200-o) overall lot landscaping.
c. Parking lots located adjacent to public streets shall be screened from vieV.
through the use ofa fence. wall, berm, or landscaped planting strip utilizing
shrubs and or trees or anv combination thereof. Such fence or %pail shall
conform to the height requirements specified herein and by the City
Moorpark Zoning Code.
17.70.050 COMMERCLAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
17.70.050.1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL - CONINit'NITV CENTER (GC -CC)
Within the Hidden Creek Specific Plan. a community center area has been incorporated into
the land use plan to encourage the development of an attractive, innovative. and efficient mixed
use center. The development standards accommodate a broad 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 Citn of Moorpark's C -P -D Zone shall apply except as
otherwise noted below in Table 17.70 -2
A. Permitted %Administrative Planned Development Perini VConditionaI 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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Page 28
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
0 Permitted by zone clearance
♦ Planning commission- approved planned development permit
❑ City council- approved planned development permit
0 Planning commission - approved conditional use permit
0 City council- approved conditional use permit
Table 17.70 -2
PERMITTED USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
June 25, 1998
GC -CC
PUBL/INST
EQ
Amusement and recreational facilities
Amusement parks and carnivals
0
0
Arcades
0
Bicycle racing tracks, outdoor
0
Health club /gymnasium
Martial arts and dance studios
•
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)
Dayz3
•
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
❑
❑
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, desalting, debris basins, etc.
0
0
0
Drilling, temporary geologic (testing only)
0
0
0
Education and training
Colleges and universities
Schools. Elementary and secondary (nonboarding only)2,3
Schools: Professional, vocational, art, craft and self - improvement
Festivals and similar events, temporary outdoor
0
O
0
Government buildings, excluding correctional institutions
Police stations
Fire stations
June 25, 1998
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Page 29
GC -CC PUBL/INST
Grading'
V
V
Health services such as professional offices and outpatient clinics
♦
0
Ambulance services
0
0
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 information center
Motion picture and TV production, related activities and structures
0
0
Temporary (maximum 47 days in any 180 -day period)'•'
V
0
Offices: business, professional, admin., except health and veterinary
Parking lots
Pipelines and transmission lines, aboveground
0
0
Public utility facilities'
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'
c
Repair of products retailed
C'
Recreational sport and athletic facilities
Community centers (serving surrounding neighborhood)
Fields, athletic (to serve surrounding neighborhood)
Golf courses, except miniature golf"
Parks (to serve the neighborhood)
With buildings
Swimming/tennis facilities, basketball/yollcyball courts,
tot lots, picnic tables/barbecue
Recreation projects, city - initiated
G
Riding stables
With accessory lodging facilities
With outdoor arenas /accessory structures
Service establishments
Business
Sign painting and lettering shops
Personal
Shade structures
♦
C'
Signs (See Section 17.20.040 & Chapter 17.40, Moorpark Zoning Code)
G
G
Taxidermy
Trails, equestrian, hiking, biking trails, trailheads, viewing areas
C
C
June 25, 1998
EQ
V
a
0
0
C'
c
C
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Page 30
GC -CC PUBL/INST EQ
Underground transmission lines /access roads V V T*
Uses and structures, accessory SEE PRINCIPAL USE
Game machines: three or fewer C
Temporan buildings during construction' C C C
Vaccination clinics, temporary, for pet animals'
Veterinary clinics, pet animals only'
Recreational vehicle storage
Storage of building materials, temporary'
Waste treatment and disposal facilities
Recycling facilities and centers
Water production, storage and distribution facilities: Priv. purveyors'' C
Zoological gardens, animal exhibits and commercial aquariums
Notes for Table 17.70 -2:
1. 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
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Page 31
B. Site Development Standards
1. 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 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: 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
Moorpark Zoning Code, except that screen wal Is maybe built to a height
as may be required by a City approved Noise Study.
5. Off - street parking:
Off- street parking shall comply \N ith Chapter 17.32 of the Moorpark
Zoning Code. except as modified herein:
a Community Center. l space per 250 square feet of gross floor area,
b. Restaurants: including fastfood restaurants 1 space per 100 square
feet of gross floor area.
Ordinance No. 244
Page 32
4. Fences and walls:
All fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of the CM*' 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 Developmgnt Perm itConditionaI 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. 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 %kith Planning Commission PDP approval.
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Page 33
6. Lighting:
Exterior lighting for all commercial parking areas shall consist ofdecorative
low - profile lighting fixtures not to exceed a height of twenty (20') feet.
However, those parkingareas which abut residential 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 an}, 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 may be
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 of a 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
otherwise 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 %V-1ith 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 All building mechanical equipment shall be screened from view.
b. An opaque screen shall be installed along all exterior
boundaries, other than streets, where the commercial parcel
abuts areas deswmated for residential use. Said screen shall
consist of solid wood or masonry \ball 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 17.24.090D ( Sight Triangle) and
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Page 34
Section 17.24.090.E (Sight Distance) ofthe Moorpark Zoning
Code.
17.70.060 PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL USES
17.70.060.1 GENERAL STANDARDS AND USES
The purpose of these regulations is to allow for a variety of public and institutional uses including
storm waterdrainage, domestic and reclaimed water facilities, wastewater facilities, and other
related public infrastructure. Adjacent to Moorpark College, educational and college related
use are allowed.
A. Permitted/Administrative /Planned Development Perm it'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; or 45 feet mth Planning Commission PDP approval pursuant to Moorpark
Zoning Code, Section 17.24.020. Table 17.24.020B
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Page 35
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. Perm ittedAdmini strati verPIanned Development Penn it/Condi t iona I 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. 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 \valls shall compl} \tiith the provisions of the Civy of Moorpark
Zoning Code. except that screen walls may be built to a height required by a City
approved Noise Stud%
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Page 36
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 landforms of the
Hidden Creek Ranch 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 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. 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 .valkways and front -to -back
driveways and shall not be used for parking area aisles or parking.
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.
Off-street Parking:
Off -street parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of the City of Moorpark
Zonina 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 sips which are compatible with the community character of Hidden Creek Ranch.
S)gnayle is an important element \kithin 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 of materials, 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
activities throughout the 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
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 may be proV"Ided as an element of a screen wall, in which
case, such wall shall not exceed a vertical height of 4 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
Two monument signs providingidenti fication ofentryintoindi vidual neighborhoods
or project areas may be located at each individual project entrance.
Such signage shall not exceed a vertical height of 4 feet from grade. or a total area
of 30 square feet and may be provided as part of a screen ',vall 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 of Moorpark 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 Sips
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 Cite 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 a vertical 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 sign or structure shall be permitted closer than five feet to any
ultimate street ris?ht- of -wav line
2 Other general sign requirements and characteristics shall be govemed by those
provisions contained in Chapter 17.40 of the Moorpark Zoning Code.
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A master sign program for a planning unit or community or village center may be
submitted to the Department of Community Development for review and approval as
a part of the Planned Development Pen-nit 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
Forthe purposes ofthis Specific Plan, 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 specif call_v 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 land uses have
parking demands with different peal: use characteristics (i.e. office versus retail etc.), reduction
in the aggregate total of otherwise 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 a Planned Development Permit and/or Conditional Use Permit 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 presern -ed as an open space area.
The far eastern portion of the Ranch has been designated as a separate. distinct open space
area wtuch 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 and archaeological resources, pnor to
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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 of this 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
outdoor electrical ly powered illuminating devices, lighting practices and systems to conserve
energy withoutdecreasingsafety, utility, security, and productivity while enhancing nighttime
enjoyment of property within the jurisdiction.
All outdoor electrically powered illuminating devices shall be installed in conformance with the
provisions of these development regulations, the Cite 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 light 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:
Buildings and structures;
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
Fixture Lamp Type
Shielded
Low Pressure Sodium `
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 3
Quartz °
Fully
Incandescent 160 watts
Fully
Incandescent 160 watts
None
Any light source 50 watts or less
None
Glass tubes filled with neon, arson, krypton
None
Other Source
As approved by the Citv of Nloorpark Building
Official
Notes
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
Fully shielded and installed metal halide fixtures shall be allowed
for applications where the designing engineer deems that color
rendering is critical Metal halide lighting, used pnmanly for
display purposes, shall not be used for secunty lighting after l 1 00
p m or after closing hours if before 1 1 00 p m Metal halide lamps
shall be installed only in enclosed luminaries
Outdoor advemsing 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 detnmental effects Unless conformini to the
above dark background preference, total lamp wattage per propem
shall be less than 41 watts
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 photometnc test report
17.70.110.3 Filtration
Metal halide fixture lamp types shall be filtered. "Filtered' means any outdoor light
fixture which has a glass, acrylic, or translucent enclosure of the light source (quartz glass
does not meet this requirement).
17.70.110.4 Outdoor Advertising Signs
A. Top 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 ofoutdoor advertising off -site signs is prohibited between the
hours of I I :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 follo%kq'm 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. Plans indicating the location ofthe premises. and the tNpe of illuminating services,
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 1 imited to catalog cuts
by manufacturers and drawings ( including sections where required);
3 . Photometric data, such as that famished 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 ofthis
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 e% idence 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 certif�Zng that the applicable
provisions of the this ordinance «ill be adhered to.
D. Lamp or Fixture Substitution
Should any outdoor light fixture of the type of light source therein be changed after
the permit 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 �k ith this ordinance.
17.70.110.6 Special uses
A. Recreational Facilities
Any light source permitted by this ordinance may be used for lightine of outdoor
recreational facilities (public or private), such as. but not limited to, football fields,
soccer fields, baseball fields. softball fields, tennis court. or equestrian centers,
provided all of the folloxving conditions are met*
1. Lighting for parking 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.
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 maybe used
for lighting of outdoor display lots, such as building 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 fully 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 1 100 p.m. Any lighting used after 11:00 p.m. shall be used as
securit}° lighting.
17.70.110.7 Temporary Exemptions
A. Request: Renewal, Information Required
Any person may submit a written request, on a form prepared by the jurisdiction, 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;
8. Physical size of outdoor li <aht 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 Community 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 approved, 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. Appgal
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 land
o-,kmed 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 %"q*th
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
ATTACHMENT B
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AMENDMENT TO CITY OF NIOORPARK
ZONING MAP RELATED TO THE HIDDEN CREEK RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby certify under
penalty of perjury that the foregoing Ordinance No. 244 was adopted by the City Council of the City
of Moorpark at a meeting held on the 19'h day of August, 1998, and that the same was adopted by
the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Evans, Perez, and Wozniak
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Teasley
ABSTAIN:
None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 21 st day of September, 1998.
I s ,--
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, i y Clerk
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