Montclair City Council
January 19, 2023

Montclair
Corridors
Code
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Introduction
Purpose,
Design Principles
& Applicability
Zones &
Regulating Plan
Public Realm Development
Standards
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Standards
Signs
Administration Glossary
Other
Development
Standards
Land Use
City Council
Mayor Javier “John” Dutrey
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Ruh
Tenice Johnson
Corysa Martinez
Benjamin “Ben” Lopez
City Manager Edward C. Starr
Planning Commission
Chairman Manny Martinez
Vice-chair Jaso Sanchez
Sergio Sahagun
Virginia “Ginger” Eaton
Krishna Patel
Staff
Economic Development Director Mikey D. Fuentes
Community Development Director Michael Diaz
Economic Development Consultant Christine Caldwell
Associate Planner Silvia Gutiérrez
Public Works Director Monica Heredia
Consultants
Rangwala Associates
in association with
Moule & Polyzoides
HR&A
Fehr & Peers
Rincon
Fuscoe
Alta Planning
ARG
... and thanks to numerous members of City Staff & thousands of Montclair residents.
“Whatever you vividly imagine,
ardently desire, sincerely believe,
and enthusiastically act upon… must
inevitably come to pass!”
Paul J. Meyer
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7 1. Introduction

1.1 Vision
Urban form is the physical pattern and configuration of settlements. Montclair provides a range of living, working, and recreational options to suit diverse needs. The urban form and character of the different human habitats is
conceived as a geography of diverse place types such as neighborhoods, districts, and corridors. The Urban Form Map (figure 1.1) shows a physical framework of place
types that informs and guides the nature, form, and
character of the built physical environment.

The City is largely built out with stable residential and commercial areas. Some of the vacant and underutilized
infill sites along the Corridors offers the greatest potential for attracting context sensitive new growth. Community
preferences and directions shape the corresponding
policies and implementation. These statements guide the coding of the built environment — the blocks, buildings, and open spaces consistent with the desired vision for the Corridors.

Central Avenue is the signature north-south street with a mix of regional and community serving commercial uses and residential uses. Holt Boulevard is a regional corridor with a mix of commercial and residential uses. The north side of Mission Boulevard is commercial and light industrial uses while the southern side is mostly residential.

The existing pattern of development and land uses
along the three corridors are designed around the
automobile. The General Plan recommends the corridors
be retrofitted to accommodate pedestrians, bicycle, and transit. The three corridors will be redesigned to provide narrow travel lanes, bicycle facilities, on-street parking, continuous tree cover, ample sidewalks, appropriate street furniture and lighting, and supportive building frontages.

To facilitate the General Plan vision this code provides integrated standards for both the public and private
realm.

Holt Blvd
MissionBlvd
Arrow Hwy
San Antonio Creek
Central Ave
Ramona Ave
Monte Vista Ave
10 Districts (Downtown & AHMUD)
Corridors
Urban Form
Neighborhoods
Downtown AHMUD (east)
AHMUD (west)
Figure 1.1: Urban Form Map. Development pressures are the greatest in the Districts and along the Corridors. Development in the Downtown and AHMUD Disrticts is regulated by separate Specific Plans. Central Avenue, Holt Boulevard, and Mission Boulevard are the three corridors addressed in this code. 8 Montclair Corridors Code
The Corridors Code is purposeful place-based regulations with an increased focus on the design of the public realm: the public space defined by the exterior of buildings and the surrounding streets and open space.

Corridors typically comprise of more intense uses than the adjacent neighborhoods.

The Development Code consists of the following
sections:

1.0 Introduction: What is vision and purpose of the
Corridors Code?

2.0 Purpose and Applicability: The purpose, use, and
applicability of the code.

3.0 Zones and Regulating Plan: A zone map that assign
standards based on desired character and intensity.

4.0 Public Realm: Standards for subdivision, blocks,
streets, and open spaces. Features a Public Realm Plan
showing a range of open spaces; and standards for street types, street tree master plan, street furniture, and outdoor seating areas.

5.0 Development Standards: Setbacks, height, parking
standards, and access aimed at generating the individual buildings on a block that collectively with other buildings will shape the form of the public realm.

6.0 Frontage Standards: Standards for private frontages that provide a transition and interface between the street and the building.

7.0 Land Uses: Allowed and restricted land uses.

8.0 Signs: Design standards for signs.

9.0 Other Development Standards: Standards for on-site
landscaping, lighting, drive-thru businesses, and solid waste.

10.0 Administration: Responsibility and authority to
review and make final decision.

11.0 Glossary: General and land use terms defined.

Context-based Code: The standards are carefully calibrated for varying context offering a rich public realm and a variety of living and working environments.

The Corridor Codes seeks to attract
appropriate infill (re)development while
protecting and preserving existing
stable areas from incompatible development. This Corridor Code reinforces the historical form patterns with the
use of streets, frontages, buildings, and
open spaces that are appropriate for
Corridor context.

Overly restrictive use and density
regulations are common barriers to
small-scale development. The focus of
this code is on the few but critically
important urban standards that shape
the public realm. These include design
of streets and open spaces, setback,
building height, building frontage at
street level, parking, and access.

The properties along the Corridors
are build-out. The vision for the
Corridor calls for preservation of
existing stable development while
allowing incremental and contextual
infill development.

The regulations in this code focus on
creating a unifying public realm and
is intended to be less regulatory on
the private side. The Corridor area is
distinctively different than neighboring
residential and commercial areas. The
area will develop incrementally and
more organically.

This code intentionally encourages innovative infill development that creates a rhythmic pattern of existing
and new buildings unified by a distinctive, vibrant, and walkable public realm. 9 2.1 Purpose

2.1A Intent
The Corridors Code implements the Montclair General
Plan’s Vision, Goals, and Policies. This Development Code is intended to facilitate the continuing evolution of the Plan Area into a place where:

1. A mixture of land uses including shops, workplaces, and residences are within walking distance of one another and produce an urban form that is inviting, comfortable, safe, and ecologically resilient;

2. Streets and open spaces promote a vibrant, safe, healthy, and prosperous place; and

3. New infill and remodeled buildings work together with existing buildings to define the pedestrian-oriented space of the public streets within the Corridor Area, and are harmonious with each other and the desired character of the Corridors.

2.1.B Relationship to the Montclair General Plan
The Corridors Code is consistent with the Montclair General Plan currently in effect, as required by California Government Code 65000, et seq. The Corridors Code implements the General Plan’s community supported goal to direct new growth to the corridors in a contextual manner.

2.1.C Relationship to the Municipal Code
Title 11.14.050 of the Montclair Municipal Code (MMC)
shall be referred to as the Montclair Corridors Code (MCC).

The Montclair Corridor Code provides all requirements for development and land use activity for the areas identified in the Corridors Code Boundary Map (figure 2.1). The development criteria in the MCC shall take precedence over the MMC.

Holt Blvd
State St
Orchard St
Kingsley St
San Bernardino St
Palo Verde St
Mission Blvd Central Ave
Benson Ave
Monte Vista Ave
Mills Ave
Ramona Ave
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Montclair Corridors Code
Figure 2.1: Corridors Code Boundary Map

2. Purpose, Design Principles, and Applicability
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2.2 Design Principles

2.2B Curated Street Level Experience
The ground floor provides an opportunity to create visible, eye-level landmarks, making corridors more navigable,
and reinforcing a sense of place and belonging. A curated ground floor helps to create an attractive environment
where people want to live and where businesses want to
be.

1. Privacy, visibility, shelter, shade, or exposure should be appropriately designed for different uses.

2. A new residential building’s formal rooms (living
room, dining room, etc.) should help establish its
human scale to the street by being placed to face the
street.

3. Buildings should be accessed through prominent
public entrances that are visible and directly accessible from the street.

4. The street level appearance of objects and surfaces
and the selection of materials should consider human
scale details, craftsmanship, texture, color, and
durability. It includes public and private structures
and space, street furniture, paving, lighting and
signage. Taken together, these elements enhance
human comfort, safety and enjoyment of the public
or private domain.

5. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems should
be properly integrated within the form of new
buildings in a manner that reinforces the building’s
overall character and quality.

6. Public utility connection points should be located in a manner that does not interfere with the form of the
buildings or their landscape.
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2 The design principles are a reflection of the City’s vision for the Corridors as expressed in the Montclair General Plan. They provide guidance for new infill development, encouraging contextual scale, massing, and proportion, while creating an engaging street presence.

The design principles illustrate options, solutions, and techniques to achieve the goal of excellence in infill design. These principles do not supersede zoning regulations or standards in this Corridors Code or the Municipal Code. Applicants may submit design proposals that are in conflict with these guidelines, but must clearly describe the reasons for the deviation.

2.2A Diverse and Integrated Mix
Corridors are edges to neighborhoods. Complete and
diverse neighborhoods accommodate people of every age,
race, family dynamic, income, and ability.  This requires buildings that support flexible patterns of live-work-play, as opposed to separated and siloed zones. Designs need
to respond to the nuances of culture, climate, and place, reinforcing a sense of relevance and identity.

1. Encourage a compatible mix of uses at the neighborhood scale.

2. Identify opportunities for shared uses.
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Corridors need to be scaled to human proportions,
senses, and unique experiences. New development should
be designed to create attractive, comfortable and safe
walking environments.

1. Locate buildings to define street edges and corner.

2. Buildings should be designed with exterior walls that have windows and doors that are arranged into a
definite pattern.

3. Blank building walls should be avoided.

2.2D Rich Public Realm (streets and open space)
The public realm includes the natural and built environment used by the general public on a day-to-day basis such as streets, plazas, parks, and public infrastructure.

Some aspects of privately owned space such as the bulk
and scale of buildings, courtyards and entries that are traversed by the public or gardens that are visible from the public realm, can also contribute to the overall sense of place.

1. Buildings should define and frame adjacent public
streets, and/or public or common spaces, while
promoting the collective form of corridors by matching or complementing adjacent building setbacks, heights, and massing.

2. The design of commercial and residential front yard
landscape should contribute to the creation of a
seamless public realm.

3. New private open spaces should be designed to be
inviting, usable, and to properly utilize the space
between buildings.

2.2E Context Sensitive Design
The size, shape, and location of buildings as well as the uses contained within them, create "patterns" that define the character of the Corridors.

1. Infill development along the Corridors should be
compatible with the pattern of its surrounding
context. New infill buildings over two stories in
height should respect adjacent buildings by responding to their massing, scale, and need for light, natural ventilation, and views. Typically, this can be accomplished by matching or exceeding existing building heights by only one story. Additional stories should
be modulated by setbacks.

2. Modulating side and rear yard volumes to provide as
much distance as possible between the facades of a
proposed building and existing buildings in order to
preserve the privacy of the outdoor spaces of both.

3. Orienting the side yards of proposed buildings to
face the side yards of adjacent buildings.

4. Including elements such as porches, galleries, arcades, etc. to relate the scale of facades to those of existing buildings.

5. Reducing building bulk by introducing dwelling
space in attic spaces.

6. Introducing landscape and/or trees as a screen
between existing and new buildings.
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3. Permit Approval Requirements: Each structure and land use shall be constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, altered, or replaced in compliance with the following requirements:
a. Allowable use: The land use must be allowed in the zoning district where the site is located (see Table 7.1, page 45).
b. Permit and approval requirements: Any and all permits or other approvals required by the Corridors Code shall be obtained before the issuance of any required grading, building, or other construction permit, and before the proposed structure is constructed and land use established or otherwise put in operation. c. Development standards and conditions of approval: Each land use and structure shall comply with the applicable development standards of the Corridors Code for the zoning district in which the site is located.
4 Improvements, Modifications, and/or Expansions of Sites or Structures a. Improvements to Conforming Structures or Sites: Applicants that involve an improvement to a conforming site, an existing conforming structure(s), or a modification/expansion of an existing conforming structure(s), sign(s) are subject to the applicable requirements of the Corridors Code.
b. Improvements to Non-Conforming Structures or Sites:

Applicants that involve an improvement to a non-conforming site, an existing non-conforming structure(s), or a modification/expansion of an existing non-conforming structure(s), or sign(s) shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 2.2C. c. Civic Buildings: Applications that involve a civic building as defined by the Corridors Code shall comply with Section 2.2B.7. 5 Modification or Subdivision of Existing Parcel(s): Applications involving the modification of an existing parcel or the subdivision of an existing parcel shall comply with the applicable requirements of the applicable zoning district(s) and Section 4.0 Public Realm (Subdivision, Streets, and Block Standards).
6 Approved Entitlements: Entitlements approved prior to the adoption of the Corridors Code that have yet to be constructed are not subject to the Corridors Code. The entitlement(s) may not be extended beyond the four-year approval period and upon expiration, the owner must demonstrate substantial completion in constructing the approved structure(s) or the property shall then comply with the Corridors Code.

Substantial completion means at least 90 percent completion of the approved structure(s) as determined by the City of Montclair Building Official.

2.3 Use and Applicability

2.3A Use of Corridors Code
The Corridors Code shall be administered by the Montclair City Council, hereafter referred to as the “Council;” the Planning Commission, hereafter referred to as the “Commission;” the Director of Community Development, hereafter referred to as the “Director;” and the Montclair Planning Division, hereafter referred to as the “Planning Division.”

1. Responsibility for Administration: The Planning Division shall be the primary body responsible for administering the Corridors Code subject to the provisions of Article 11.

2.3B Applicability to Municipal Code
Property, including structures, land uses and physical improvements such as signs, landscaping, and lighting within the boundaries of the Corridors Code (Figure 2.1) shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Corridors Code as follows:

1. Zoning District(s) Requirements: All property subject to the Corridors Code shall comply with the relevant requirements of the applicable zoning district(s).

2. Conflicting Requirements: Where a requirement exists for the same topic, in both the Corridors Code and other sections of the Montclair Municipal Code, the requirement of the Corridors Code shall prevail unless otherwise specified.
13 7 Civic Buildings: Applications involving the modification or construction of a building for civic purposes as defined in Section 11 “Glossary,” shall comply with the following:
a. Section 5.0 Development Standards and Section 6.0 Frontage Standards are not required of civic buildings.
b. All other sections of the Corridors Code apply.

2.3C Transitional Lots, Uses, and Structures
1 Intent: The regulations of this section are intended to:
a Recognize the interests of property owners in continuing to use their property for uses that were lawfully established. b. Promote maintenance, reuse, and rehabilitation of existing buildings.
c. Place reasonable limits on nonconformities that have the potential to adversely affect adjacent properties.
2 Transitional Lots: Lots which are non-conforming as to lot area or lot width may be adjusted or subdivided provided the resulting re-configuration brings the non-conforming lot into, or closer to conformity with the requirements of current applicable regulations. 3 Transitional Use: Transitional uses are those that were legally established but that are not currently listed as permitted or conditionally permitted in the zoning district in which they are located or those that currently require a conditional use permit but at the time of their initiation did not require a conditional use permit. The following provisions shall apply to legal transitional uses:
a. No transitional use shall be expanded or moved in whole or part to any portion of the lot or parcel upon which it is located or other structure other than that occupied by such use at the time it was established.
b. No transitional use shall be changed to a different transitional use. c. If a transitional use is discontinued or abandoned for a continuous period of 180 days or more, such use shall be deemed to have lost its transitional status and shall not be reestablished. 4 Transitional Structures:
a. Additions: A transitional building or other structure may be added to, provided that an addition of 50 percent or more of the floor area existing as of the adoption of this Corridors Code shall trigger compliance with all Corridors Code provisions for the portion of the building or structure comprising the addition.
b. Repairs and Maintenance: General non-structural repairs and normal maintenance necessary to keep a nonconformity in sound condition are permitted. Structural repairs to a legal transitional structure may be authorized by the Building Official if it is determined that said repairs are necessary to protect the health and safety of the occupants, public at-large, or adjacent property and the cost does not exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of the legal transitional structure. Structural improvements required to strengthen unreinforced masonry structures in compliance with seismic safety standards shall be permitted without replacement cost limitations.
c. Replacement of Transitional Structures: Any transitional structure that is involuntarily damaged by fire or other catastrophic event may be restored or reconstructed to its original condition provided that the cost of such restoration/reconstruction does not exceed 50 percent of the replacement value of the structure and that the restoration shall commence within one year from the date the damage occurred.
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3.1 Zoning Districts and Overlays

3.1A Purpose and Establishment of Zoning Districts and Overlays This section establishes the zoning districts and overlays to implement the Montclair General Plan for property and rights-of-way within the Corridors Code boundaries. Property and rights-of-way subject to the Corridors Code shall be divided into the following zones and overlays, which shall be applied to all property as shown on Figure 3.1.

3.1B Zoning Districts and Overlays
The Corridors Code is consistent with the Montclair General Plan currently in effect, as required by California Government Code 65000, et seq. The Corridors Code implements the General Plan’s community supported goal to direct new growth to the corridors in a contextual manner.

3.2 Regulating Plan

3.2A Purpose and Establishment of Regulating Plan
This section establishes the regulating plan, Figure 3.1, as the map that identifies and implements the various intentions and principles of the Montclair General Plan. Table 3.1 defines the zoning districts, overlays and standards for site development, design and land use through the following:
1 Zoning Districts: Each zoning district is allocated standards in the following areas:
• Building Placement
• Allowed Development Standards
• Allowed Frontage Types
• Building Height and Size
• Allowed Encroachments into Required Yards
• Parking Placement and Site Access
• Required Parking
• Allowed Land Uses
2 Shopfront Frontage Overlay: This overlay on parcels located at the intersection of Holt Boulevard and Central Avenue requires buildings to have shopfront frontage and a minimum floor-to-ceiling height. This requirement is to accommodate ground floor live-work, commercial, retail or other such non-residential activity on streets where the vision expects active, pedestrian-oriented streetscapes.
3 Regulating Plan Diagram: Each zoning district and overlay established by the Corridors Code is identified on Figure 3.1 to show the boundaries of each zoning districts, overlay, and the parcels within each boundary. Figure 3.1 is established as the zoning atlas for all property within the Corridors Code boundaries.

3. Zones and Regulating Plan
15 Holt Blvd
Orchard St
San Bernardino St
Palo Verde St
Mills Ave
Kingsley St
State St
Arrow Hwy
Mission Blvd
Ramona AveMonte Vista AveCentral AveBenson Ave
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Commerce -- Industrial
Commerce -- Mixed Use
Neighborhood Residential
Parks & Open Space
Shopfront Overlay
Civic
Neighborhood Edge
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MONTCLAIR
Figure 3.1: Regulating Plan
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Zoning District Commerce-Mixed Use Commerce - Industrial Neighborhood Edge Neighborhood Residential Intent
Desired Form New buildings are block scale, up
to four floors (50 feet in height),
buildings close to property line,
and active ground floor commercial activities fronting key streets.

New buildings are block scale,
up to three floors (40 feet in
height). Buildings are located
close to property line.

New buildings are up to 2 floors
(25 feet in height) with provision
for three stories element (up to
40 feet). Buildings are located
close to property line.

Infill development should respect
adjacent buildings by responding
to their massing, scale, need for
light, natural ventilation, privacy,
and views. Typical height of the
building is two floors (25 feet in
height).

Streetscape and Public
Realm Improvements
Active streetscapes on Central
Avenue and Holt Boulevard
provide continuity with adjacent
areas. Commercial frontages
such as shopfronts, arcades, or
galleries; wide sidewalks; and
street trees encourage interesting,
safe, and comfortable walking
environment.

Buildings that face residential
areas will be articulated with
human scale detailing. Outdoor
activity will be screened from
public view. Larger sites when
subdivided will enhance the public realm with landscaped public spaces and walkable streets.

Active streetscape providing
continuity with adjacent areas.

Residential frontages and street
trees encourage interesting,
safe, and comfortable walking
environment.

Parking and service location
and access is placed to reduce
their visual impact on the street.

Where an alley is present, parking
should always be accessed from
the alley. This will allow the active
and visually engaging features
of the residence to dominate the
streetscape.

Parking Parking consists of on-site spaces
located either behind buildings or
in above- or underground parking
structure. On-street public
parking spaces are provided.

Parking ratios are lower due
to available transit and shared
parking options.

Parking consists of on-site spaces
located either behind buildings or
in above- or underground parking structure. On-street public parking spaces are provided.

Parking consists of on-site spaces
located either behind buildings or
in above- or underground parking structures. On-street public parking spaces are provided.

Parking consists of on-site spaces.

On-street public parking spaces
are provided.

General Use Ground floor retail, cultural,
entertainment, and office activity.

Upper floors and the floor area
behind shopfronts is flexible
for a wide variety of uses such
as research and development
uses, small scale manufacturing,
professional and medical office,
and residential uses.

Buildings are occupied with light
industrial uses including research
and development uses, small scale
manufacturing, professional and
medical office, and traditional
business park.

Primarily multi-family residential
with limited street level
neighborhood serving uses such
as retail, restaurant, and office
uses at major street intersections,
where feasible.

Single-family residences,
duplexes, triplexes, quads, and
accessory dwelling units.

Table 3.1 Summary Characteristics of Zoning District
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Sites that are 4 acres or larger
in size or existing blocks with
700 feet of frontage on any side
shall be subdivided further to
create additional blocks per the
requirements of Table 4.1.

Step 2: Introduce Streets
Sites being subdivided into
additional blocks shall introduce
streets as allowed in the applicable
zoning district(s) and comply
with the applicable block-size
requirements of Table 4.1.

Step 3: Introduce Alleys
Access to new blocks and their
individual lots is allowed primarily
by alley or, side street, with a certain
portion of lots allowed to access
the lot via the primary street. The
intent of limiting access to the rear
or side of lots is to maintain the
continuity of the streetscape without
interruptions such as driveway
access.

Step 4: Introduce Lots
Lots are introduced on each block
to correspond with the selected
building type(s) allowed by each
zoning district.

Step 5: Introduce Projects
Each lot is to receive no more
than one main building. The main
building is then designed per the
requirements of the applicable
zoning district along with the
allowed frontages and arranged to
suit the particular organization of
buildings desired for the block.

4.1 Blocks

4.1A Purpose
The design of blocks influence the type of street network, building types, and the quality of urban space. Smaller blocks produce more intersections, therefore more human scale buildings, greater public realm and superior street network system. All blocks shall be designed per the applicable requirements identified in Table 4.1 to ensure that new and modified blocks result in walkable, interconnected streetscapes aligned by appropriately scaled buildings.

4.1B Applicability
The standards shall apply to all new or modified blocks in the Corridors Code area.

4.1C Streetscape Standards
a New or modified blocks shall front a street (public or private). b New or modified blocks shall be subdivided to generate individual lots for buildings or open space as required by the applicable zoning district(s) and overlay(s) and in compliance with Section 5.0 Development Standards.
c New or modified blocks may be designed in a variety of shapes. Individual block lengths and the total block perimeter length shall follow the standards established in the Table 4.1 below.

Zone Block Length Perimeter Length
Commerce-Mixed Use 400 ft. max. 1,600 ft. max.

Commerce-Industrial 600 ft. max. 1,800 ft. max.

Neighborhood Edge 600 ft. max. 2,000 ft. max.

Neighborhood Residential 600 ft. max. 2,000 ft. max.

Table 4.1: Block standards.

4. Public Realm
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4.2 Streets

4.2A Intent
The key to transforming the Corridors Code Area into walkable area is the introduction of an interconnected street network with streets that are sized appropriately for intended volume and safe traffic speeds. The principal characteristics and strategies of this kind of network are:

1. Interconnected streets that serve all modes of travel, including walking, biking, taking transit, or driving.

2. A diversity of context based street types, each designed according to the adjacent building intensities and uses and each with its own unique character.

3. Streets that accommodate two-way traffic, facilitating navigation and safe traffic speeds, while eliminating traffic-related fatalities.

4. On-street parking that provides convenient parking in front of businesses and residences, reduces the amount of required off-street parking, provides a barrier between vehicles in the travel lane and pedestrians on sidewalks, and provide a presence on the street that helps calm vehicular speeds.

5. Appropriate lane widths, tight curb radii, and narrow street crossings that calm traffic and provide a more comfortable and safe environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and automobiles.

6. Ample sidewalks, crosswalks, street trees, and generous streetscapes that provide shady, comfortable, and inviting places for pedestrians to walk, while defining the Corridor's unique and memorable sense of place.

7. Streets that result in a reduced quantity and improved quality of stormwater runoff, and a diminished heat island effect.

8. Energy-efficient, pedestrian-oriented lighting that generates an inviting and safe environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and commerce.

4.2B Applicability

1. The standards in this section apply to all new streets and to the substantial improvement of an entire block length of an existing street, subject to the review and approval of Public Works Director, Fire Chief, and Community Development Director.

2. Figure 4.1 shows the street and block network within the entire Corridor's Code Area. As larger parcels on the Corridors redevelop, additional streets and blocks may be added. Additionally, Figure 4.2 shows specific landscape characteristics for each street, contributing to the richness of the Corridor’s sense of place.

3. To facilitate orderly, integrated, and cohesive public infrastructure design, in 2016, the City Council adopted a Public Infrastructure Improvement Policy. This policy document will provide direction on the type, timing, and extent of public improvements required by abutting properties being developed within the Corridor’s Code Area.

Public Improvements may include new infrastructure or repair of existing infrastructure (e.g., sidewalks, curbs, gutter, pavement, etc.). 10 1
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Holt Blvd
Orchard St
San Bernardino St
Mission Blvd
Central Ave
Benson Ave
Mills Ave
Monte Vista Ave
Ramona Ave
Figure 4.1: Street Network Plan
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Holt Boulevard Mission Boulevard
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Landscape Bu er
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Bioswale
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Parking Parking
Existing R.O.W. width varies between 135’- 150’
136’
1 Central Avenue 2 3
Proposed Proposed Proposed
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21 4.3 Street Trees

4.3A Intent
The intent of street trees is to provide a comfortable, rich pedestrian experience with shade, planted edges in the public right of way, and increase environmental performance with low impact development strategies that absorb and clean urban runoff.

The Street Tree Master Plan (see Figure 4.3) locates specific tree species amongst the public realm's street network, open spaces, and greenways. Tree species are chosen for each type of thoroughfare and open spaces to support its unique aesthetic character, spatial quality, and environmental value. Tree selection considerations included the tree's shape, color, seasonal change, scent, size at maturity, drought tolerance, and resilience.

The numerous qualitative benefits from selecting a diverse street tree palette include shade for pedestrians walking along the sidewalk, a visual rhythm to reduce driving speeds along vehicular streets, and overall balance of the built environment. A street tree's environmental benefits include cooling the immediate area, local air quality improvement through carbon sequestration, and stormwater management which contribute toward pedestrian friendly urban character of Montclair.

The street tree species shown in Figure 4.3 (Street Tree Master Plan) are conceptual and may be adjusted subject to Public Works Director and/or Community Development Director approval.
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10 1
2 3
Holt Blvd
Orchard St
San Bernardino St
Mission Blvd
Central Ave
Ramona Ave
Monte Vista Ave
a
a
b
b
b
a
a
1 Central Avenue
a. Alternate Parkway Tree:

Brachychiton acerifolius,
Australian Flame Tree
Tree form: Conical
Spacing at 30 ft. on center
a. Alternate Parkway Tree:

Ginkgo biloba,’Autumn-Gold’,
Autumn Gold Maidenhair Tree
Tree form: Conical
Spacing at 30 ft. on center
Figure 4.3: Street Trees Master Plan
a. Parkway Tree: Magnolia
grandiflora Southern Magnolia
Tree form: Conical/Rounded
Spacing at 30 ft. on center.

The existing Pine Trees in the
Central Avenue median will be
preserved.
23 2 Holt Boulevard3 Mission Boulevard
a. Alternate Median Tree:

Quercus suber Cork Oak
Tree form: Oval
Spacing at 40 ft. on center
a. North Side Tree:

Cupaniopsis anacardioides,
Carrot-wood Tree
Evergreen tree where power
lines are present to be mixed in
with Brisbane box trees.

Tree form: Rounded
Spacing at 30 ft. on center.
b. South Side Tree: Pistachia
chinensis, Chinese Pistache
Tree form: Rounded
Spacing at 30 ft. on center.
b. Alternate South Side
Tree: Koelreuteria paniculata,
Golden Rain Tree
Tree form: Rounded
Spacing at 30 ft. on center
b. Parkway Tree: Ulmus
parvifolia ‘Brea’ Brea Chinese
Elm
Tree form: Vase
Spacing at 30 ft. on center
b. Alternate Parkway Tree:

Zelkova serrata Sawleaf
Zelkova
Tree form: Vase
Spacing at 30 ft. on center
a. Median Tree: Quercus
agrifolia Coast Live Oak
Tree form: Oval
Spacing at 40 ft. on center.
a. North Side Tree: Lophoste-
mon confertus, Brisbane box
(Tristania conferta)
Tree form: Vertical
Spacing at 30 ft. on center.
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Greenway
Pocket Park
Courtyard
Terrace
Roof Garden
Basin
Community
Garden
Neighborhood
Green
Yard
Patio
Quadrangle
Plaza
The conceptual illustration shows a range of possible parks and open spaces within the public and private realm accessible from the Corridors. 25 4.4 Parks and Open Space

4.4A Intent
This Section establishes a range of open spaces specified based on location and characteristics such as size, landscaping, access, and frontage conditions needed to implement the intended form and character for the corridors.

The Montclair General Plan vision seeks to establish a seamless weave of public and private open spaces at the regional, neighborhood, block, lot, and building level. The Development Standards include private open space requirements for different building types.

The intent of this Section is to:

1. Improve quality of life, instill civic pride, and sense of community.

2. Provide places for diverse people to meet and interact thereby increasing social capital of the neighborhood.

3. Increase property values and help attract and retain knowledge workers and businesses.

4. Provide venues for many arts and cultural programs which also promotes tourism.

5. Inspire children to explore, discover, learn and become better stewards of the natural environment, through informal play and shared experi- ences with peers in open spaces.

6. Promote walking, biking, and other physical activities essential for fitness and well being and to reduce diabetes, and heart and mental illness.

7. Reduce the urban heat island effect. Trees in parks and open spaces sequester carbon and other pollutants from the area.

4.4B Applicability
The standards shall apply to all new or modified blocks in the Corridors Code area. Additional Public Open Spaces can be integrated into this Section as they are approved by the City.
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4.4C Park Types
1 San Antonio Creek Greenway
a Description
The Greenway is a linear open space intended to provide extensive opportunities for recreation. The Greenway corridor would connect many neighborhoods, existing parks, schools, Pacific Electric Trail and the Metrolink Station. It would also connect the wildlife habitat and reduce the heat island effect. b Standards
i Size: The greenway would be variable width and span the entire City. In the future, the greenway could become part of a regional trail network.
ii Design:
a) The landscape along the greenway shall consist of
unobstructed lawns, planting beds, naturalistically
arranged trees. Hardscape is minimal in the form of
access pathway and peripheral connections.
b) Pedestrian amenities such as benches, picnic tables, drinking fountains, excercise equipment, bike racks and playground equipment may be located at appropriate
intervals along the greenway.
27 2 Community Garden a Description
A semi-private grouping of garden plots available for smallscale cultivation by residents of apartments and other dwelling types without private gardens. Community gardens strengthen community bonds, provide food, create recreational and
therapeutic opportunities, and promote environmental awareness and education.
b Standards i Size: Community gardens can vary in shape, size, and function.
ii Design:
a) Community Gardens shall be located: in areas that
receive adequate sunlight for the intended purpose
without the removal or excessive trimming of trees; in
prominent areas of a park where they may detract from
the aesthetics of the park, and in areas that are agricul- turally suitable, including soil conditions, topography and solar access.
b) The site shall be designed and maintained so that water and fertilizer will not drain to adjacent property.
c) A minimum 3-foot-wide, clearly marked entrance path
shall be provided from the public right-of-way to the
garden.
d) Refuse areas shall be located as close as practicable to the rear and center of the property. Refuse shall be removed from the site at least once a week.
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3 Neighborhood Green
a Description
A small open space within a neighborhood available for passive recreation, spatially defined by building frontages and streets. b Standards
i Size: 0.25 acre to 0.5 acre
ii Design:
a) Neighborhood Greens are highly visible and accessible and have as boundaries at least two streets. The open
spaces shall be in the line of sight of adjacent land uses and activities to ensure visibility. The frontages shall have active edges such as front doors and windows.
b) All parking shall be located on-street. The location and design of open space shall facilitate walking and biking to the open spaces.
c) Landscape consists generally of unobstructed lawn,
planting beds, and trees arranged naturalistically and
providing shade.
d) Amenities may include pergolas, picnic shelters,
flexible gathering and event spaces, benches, chairs,
tables (movable recommended) bike racks, playground
equipment, and athletic courts and fields.
29 4 Pocket Park
a Description
Pocket parks are urban open spaces on a small-scale and provide a safe and inviting environment for surrounding community members. They also meet a variety of needs and functions, including: small event space, play areas for children, spaces for relaxing or meeting friends, taking lunch breaks, etc. b Standards
i Size: Up to 0.25 acre
ii Design:
a) The parks shall be accessible by both foot and bike. b) Pocket parks shall strive to accommodate as many
different users as possible, prioritizing the needs
of surrounding neighborhoods. Pocket parks may
include seating, play or fitness equipment, open lawn
space, dog runs, community gardens, ecological/educational displays, and community bulletin boards. c) Pocket parks may be designed to serve as stormwater
retention and infiltration areas.
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5 Private Open Spaces
a Lot Level
Each building type shall prescribe private open space. For example the open space for single dwelling is provided in yards, courtyard buildings includes courts, and flex buildings and towers may provide terraces.
b Within the building
In urban areas where a private yard is not an option, balconies, patios, and roof garden allow residents access to open space, area for small-scale cultivation, recreation, and entertaining. 31 5.1 Purpose and Intent
This section establishes standards to ensure that development within the Corridors Code area promotes a safe, comfortable, and interesting walkable environment along the street by: • Placing the buildings in the front and locating the parking behind the building;
• Providing access to adequate public and private parks and open space; and
• Providing contextual building scale and mass, and pedestrian access and visibility that establish a human scale to the street.

5.2 Applicability
All proposed buildings and related improvements shall be designed in compliance with the development standards of this Section for the applicable zone, except for public and institutional buildings, which because of their unique disposition and application are not required to comply with these requirements.

5.3 Average Building Height
Building within the Neighborhood Edge zone may exceed the maximum allowed base building height by one story for up to 30% of the building footprint area provided an equal amount of building footprint area is one story shorter than the maximum allowed base building height (see Figure

5.1).

5. Development Standards top oor top oor additional oor ground oor ground oor Allowed
“Base”
Height
30%
Figure 5.1: Average Building Height
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5.3A Commerce-Mixed Use
1 Setbacks
a Primary Street Setback
i Ground Floor non-residential
0 ft. min./5
ft. max.
ii Ground Floor residential 5 ft. min./10
ft. max.
b Side Street Setback
i Ground Floor nonresidential
0 ft. min./5
ft. max.
ii Ground Floor residential
and upper floors
5 ft. min./10
ft. max.
c Side Yard Setback
i Non-residential 0 ft.
ii Residential 8 ft. min.
d Rear Setback
i With Alley 5 ft. min.
ii Without Alley 15 ft. min.
4 Signs
Allowed Signage Types: A maximum of two of the
below listed sign types are allowed per business.

Signs may encroach into Primary Street and
Side Street rights-of-way as measured from the
building facade as identified below.

Sign Type Encroachment
a Awning Canopy Within 2 ft. of
curb
b Window Sign 0 ft.
c Projecting Sign 3 ft.
d Wall Sign thickness
e Directory/Building ID
Sign Sign thickness
2 Heights
a Top of plate height 4 stories/50 ft.
max.
b Parapet height 4 ft. max.

Pitch roof above top of
building plate Allowed
c Ground Floor above grade
i Non-residential 0 ft.
ii Residential 3.5 ft. min.
d Ground story floor to floor height
i Non-residential 15 ft. min.
ii Residential 12 ft. min.

Alley
Side Street
Primary Street
d
b
a
c
a
d
b
c
a
3 Parking Placement
On-site parking shall be located as indicated
below and shown in the diagram on the right:
a Primary Street Setback
i Podium/Suface 20 ft. min.
ii Subterranean 0 ft.
b Side Street Setback
i Podium/Suface 20 ft. min.
ii Subterranean 0 ft.
c Side Yard Setback
i Podium/Suface 5 ft. min.
ii Subterranean 0 ft.
d Rear Setback
i Podium/Suface 5 ft. min.
ii Subterranean 0 ft.

Alley
Side Street
Primary Street
d
b
a
c
a
33 5 On-site Open Space
a One (1) or more of the Open Space Types listed below shall be provided on each lot and must be accommodated behind the Primary Street setback line.

Open Space type Minimum Area Minimum Dimensions
i Side Garden
15% of total lot
area 20 ft. by 20 ft.
ii Courtyard
iii Back yard
iv Roof deck
b Residential projects without a back yard shall provide for each residential unit a private open space in the form of a balcony, door yard, or yard. Private open space shall have a minimum area of 40 square feet with a minimum width of 5 feet.
6 Frontage Elements and Encroachments
a Required Frontage Elements: Street- and
Court-facing building facades shall provide
at least one (1) of the frontage elements listed
below. These Frontage Elements may encroach
into the Primary Street and Side Street
setbacks as identified below.
i Arcade,
Gallery To R.O.W. line
ii Shopfront 0 ft.
iii Stoop 5 ft.
iv Door yard To R.O.W. line
7 Access
a Pedestrian Access: All ground floors shall be accessed directly from the sidewalk either directly to each unit or commercial space through an appropriate frontage element, lobby, or open space, such as a court. Upper floor uses may be accessed through an exterior or interior stair, or lobby. b Vehicular Access: Parking shall be accessed from an alley. Where an alley is not present, parking/ service areas may be accessed from primary street. Driveways shall be located as close to side property line as possible. Parking/service areas for corner lots shall be accessed from side street. b Optional Frontage Elements. The following
elements may be provided on all Street- and
Courtyard-facing facades, and may encroach
into in the Primary Street and Side Street
setbacks or right-of-way as identified below.
i Balcony 3 ft. into R.O.W.
or setback
ii Bay Window
iii Awning,
Canopy Within 2 ft. of curb
open space
Liner
Mixed- use
Stacked Dwelling
i
iii
iv
iv
iv
ii
vehicle frontage element
people
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5.3B Commerce -Industrial
1 Setbacks
a Primary Street
Setback 0 No max.
b Side Street Setback 0 No max.
c Side Yard Setback 0 No max.
d Rear Setback
i With Alley 5 ft. min. No max.
ii. Without Alley 15 ft. min. No max.
4 Signs
Allowed Signage Types: A maximum of two of the
below listed sign types are allowed per business.

Signs may encroach into Primary Street and
Side Street rights-of-way as measured from the
building facade as identified below.

Sign Type Encroachment
a Awning Canopy Within 2 ft. of
curb
b Window Sign 0 ft.
c Projecting Sign 3 ft.
d Wall Sign thickness
e Directory/Building ID
Sign Sign thickness
2 Heights
a Top of plate height 3 stories/40 ft.
max.
b Parapet height 4 ft. max.

Pitch roof above top of
building plate Allowed
c Ground Floor above grade 0 ft.
d Ground story floor to
floor height 15 ft. min.

Alley
Side Street
Primary Street
d
d
b
a
c
a
d
b
c
a
3 Parking Placement
On-site parking shall be located as indicated
below and shown in the diagram on the right:
a Primary Street Setback
i Podium/Suface 3 ft. min.
ii Subterranean 0 ft.
b Side Street Setback
i Podium/Suface 3 ft. min.
ii Subterranean 0 ft.
c Side Yard Setback
i Podium/Suface 3 ft. min.
ii Subterranean 0 ft.
d Rear Setback
i Podium/Suface 3 ft. min.
ii Subterranean 0 ft.

Alley
Side Street
Primary Street
b
c
a d
35 5 On-site Open Space
a Open Space is not required but can be provided on each lot behind the Primary Street setback line.

Open Space type Minimum Area Minimum Dimensions
i Side Garden
ii Back yard No min. No min.
iii Roof deck
6 Frontage Elements and Encroachments
a Required Frontage Elements: Street facing
building facades shall provide at least one (1)
of the frontage elements listed below. These
Frontage Elements may encroach into the
Primary Street and Side Street setbacks as
identified below.
i Arcade,
Gallery To R.O.W. line
ii Shopfront 0 ft.
iii Stoop 5 ft.
iv Door yard To R.O.W. line
7 Access
a Pedestrian Access: All ground floors shall be accessed directly from the sidewalk either directly to each unit or commercial space through an appropriate frontage element, lobby, or open space, such as a court. Upper floor uses may be accessed through an exterior or interior stair, or lobby. b Vehicular Access: Parking shall be accessed from an alley. Where an alley is not present, parking/ service areas may be accessed from primary street. Driveways shall be located as close to side property line as possible. Parking/service areas for corner lots shall be accessed from side street. b Optional Frontage Elements: The following
elements may be provided on all Street-facing
facades, and may encroach into in the Primary
Street and Side Street setbacks or right-ofway as identified below. i Balcony 3 ft. into R.O.W.
or setback
ii Bay Window
iii Awning,
Canopy Within 2 ft. of curb
vehicle
people
frontage element
i
iii
ii
open space
vehicle
people
frontage element
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5.3C Neighborhood Edge
1 Setbacks
a Primary Street Setback
i Ground Floor nonresidential
10 ft. min./25
ft. max.
ii Ground Floor residential 10 ft. min./25
ft. max.
b Side Street Setback
i Ground Floor nonresidential 5 ft. min.
ii Ground Floor residential
and upper floors 10 ft. min.
c Side Yard Setback
i Non-residential 5 ft. min
ii Residential 5 ft. min.
d Rear Setback
i With Alley 10 ft. min.
ii Without Alley 15 ft. min.
4 Signs
Allowed Signage Types: A maximum of two of the
below listed sign types are allowed per business.

Signs may encroach into Primary Street and
Side Street rights-of-way as measured from the
building facade as identified below.

Sign Type Encroachment
a Awning Canopy Within 2 ft. of
curb
b Window Sign 0 ft.
c Projecting Sign 3 ft.
d Wall Sign thickness
e Directory/Building ID
Sign Sign thickness
2 Heights
a Top of plate height Average 2
stories/25 ft. max.*
b Parapet height 4 ft. max.

Pitch roof above top of
building plate Allowed
c Ground Floor above grade
i Non-residential 0 ft.
ii Residential 3.5 ft. min.
d Ground story floor to floor height
i Non-residential 15 ft. min.
ii Residential 12 ft. min.
*
Up to 30% of the building footprint area
may be three (3) stories/40 ft. to top of
plate, provided an equal amount of building
footprint area is no taller than one story/15
ft. to top of plate (see figure 5.1).

Alley
Side Street
Primary Street
d
b
a
c
a
d
b
c
a
Alley
Side Street
Primary Street
d
b
a
c
a
3 Parking Placement
On-site parking shall be located as indicated below
and shown in the diagram on the right:
a Primary Street Setback
i Suface
5 ft. min. for 34% max.
of lot width; 50% of
lot depth for remaining 66% of lot width;
parking prohibited on
corners
ii Podium 50% of lot depth
iii Subterranean 10 ft. min
b Side Street Setback
i Suface 5 ft. min.
ii Podium 25 ft. min.
iii Subterranean 5 ft. min
c Side Yard Setback
i Suface 5 ft. min.
ii Podium 15 ft. min.
iii Subterranean 5 ft. min
d Rear Setback
i Suface 5 ft. min.
ii Podium 20 ft. min.
iii Subterranean 5 ft. min
37 5 On-site Open Space
a One (1) or more of the Open Space Types listed below shall be provided on each lot and must be accommodated behind the Primary Street setback line.

Open Space type Minimum Area Minimum Dimensions
i Side Garden
15% of total lot
area 20 ft. by 20 ft.
ii Courtyard
iii Back yard
iv Roof deck
b Residential projects without a back yard shall provide for each residential unit a private open space in the form of a balcony, door yard, or yard. Private open space shall have a minimum area of 40 square feet with a minimum width of 5 feet.
6 Frontage Elements and Encroachments
a Required Frontage Elements: Street- and
Court-facing building facades shall provide
at least one (1) of the frontage elements listed
below. These Frontage Elements may encroach
into the Primary Street and Side Street
setbacks as identified below.
i Arcade,
Gallery To R.O.W. line
ii Shopfront 0 ft.
iii Stoop 5 ft.
iv Door yard To R.O.W. line
7 Access
a Pedestrian Access: All ground floors shall be accessed directly from the sidewalk either directly to each unit or commercial space through an appropriate frontage element, lobby, or open space, such as a court. Upper floor uses may be accessed through an exterior or interior stair, or lobby. b Vehicular Access: Parking shall be accessed from an alley. Where an alley is not present, parking/ service areas may be accessed from primary street. Driveways shall be located as close to side property line as possible. Parking/service areas for corner lots shall be accessed from side street. b Optional Frontage Elements. The following
elements may be provided on all Street- and
Courtyard-facing facades, and may encroach
into in the Primary Street and Side Street
setbacks or right-of-way as identified below.
i Balcony 3 ft. into R.O.W.
or setback
ii Bay Window
iii Awning,
Canopy Within 2 ft. of curb
open space
i
i
ii
ii
iv
iii
iii
vehicle
people
frontage element
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5.3D Neighborhood Residential
1 Setbacks
a Primary Street Setback
i Ground Floor nonresidential
10 ft. min./25
ft. max.
ii Ground Floor residential 10 ft. min./25
ft. max.
b Side Street Setback
i Ground Floor nonresidential 5 ft. min.
ii Ground Floor residential
and upper floors 10 ft. min.
c Side Yard Setback
i Non-residential 5 ft. min
ii Residential 5 ft. min.
d Rear Setback
i With Alley 10 ft. min.
ii Without Alley 15 ft. min.
4 Signs
Business advertisement signs are not permitted in
the Neighborhood Residential Zone.
2 Heights
a Top of plate height 2 stories/25 ft.
max.
b Parapet height 4 ft. max.

Pitch roof above top of
building plate Allowed
c Ground Floor above
grade 3.5 ft. min.
d Ground story floor
to floor height 12 ft. min.

Alley
Side Street
Primary Street
d
b
a
c
a
d
b
c
a
3 Parking Placement
On-site parking shall be located as indicated below
and shown in the diagram on the right:
a Primary Street Setback
i Suface
5 ft. min. for 34% max.
of lot width; 50% of
lot depth for remaining 66% of lot width;
parking prohibited on
corners
ii Podium 50% of lot depth
iii Subterranean 10 ft. min
b Side Street Setback
i Suface 5 ft. min.
ii Podium 25 ft. min.
iii Subterranean 5 ft. min
c Side Yard Setback
i Suface 5 ft. min.
ii Podium 15 ft. min.
iii Subterranean 5 ft. min
d Rear Setback
i Suface 5 ft. min.
ii Podium 20 ft. min.
iii Subterranean 5 ft. min
Alley
Side Street
Primary Street
d
b
a
c
a
39 5 On-site Open Space
a One (1) or more of the Open Space Types listed below shall be provided on each lot and must be accommodated behind the Primary Street setback line.

Open Space type Minimum Area Minimum Dimensions
i Side Garden
15% of total lot
area ii Courtyard 20 ft. by 20 ft.
iii Back yard
b Residential projects without a back yard shall provide for each residential unit a private open space in the form of a balcony, door yard, or yard. Private open space shall have a minimum area of 40 square feet with a minimum width of 5 feet. open space Villa
Bungalow Court
Courtyard
Quad/Triplex/Duplex Single Family
i
ii
iii iii
iii iii
ii
i
i i
i
i
i
vehicle
people
frontage element
6 Frontage Elements and Encroachments
a Required Frontage Elements: Street- and
Court-facing building facades shall provide
at least one (1) of the frontage elements listed
below. These Frontage Elements may encroach
into the Primary Street and Side Street
setbacks as identified below.
i Stoop 5 ft. max.
ii Door yard To R.O.W. line
iii Porch 5 ft. max.
iv Front yard n/a
7 Access
a Pedestrian Access: All ground floors shall be accessed directly from the sidewalk directly to each unit through an appropriate frontage element, lobby, or open space, such as a court. Upper floor uses may be accessed through an exterior or interior stair, or lobby. b Vehicular Access: Parking shall be accessed from an alley. Where an alley is not present, parking/ service areas may be accessed from primary street. Driveways shall be located as close to side property line as possible. Parking/service areas for corner lots shall be accessed from side street. b Optional Frontage Elements. The following
elements may be provided on all Street- and
Courtyard-facing facades, and may encroach
into in the Primary Street and Side Street
setbacks or right-of-way as identified below.
i Balcony 3 ft. into R.O.W.
or setback
ii Bay Window
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6.1 Purpose and Intent
This Section establishes standards to ensure proposed development promotes a walkable environment along the street through the provision of street-facing windows, entries, and appropriately designed frontages; and commercial ground floors that support pedestrian activity through maximum ground floor transparency. Frontages consist of the street facade of the building(s), including any projecting elements, and any landscape, hardscape, walls, and fences between the building facade and the back of sidewalk. They provide a transition between the public environment of the street and the semi-private and private environments of the building interior. They also signal the location of the building entrance and provide a semi-public space within which neighbors and visitors can interact.

6.2 Applicability
The requirements of this Section apply to all new buildings within the Corridors Code area.

6.3 Frontage Types
This Section identifies the frontage types allowed within the Corridors Code area, and for each type provides a description and design standards to ensure that proposed development is consistent with the General Plan’s goals for building form, character, and quality. Frontage types are divided into two categories, Required (Porch, Stoop, Dooryard, Shopfront, Gallery, and Arcade) and Optional (Balcony, Bay Window, Awning, Canopy). The provisions of this Section work in combination with the underlying Zone as identified on the Regulating Plan. Refer to Sections 5.3A, 5.3B, 5.3C, and

5.3D for required and optional frontage types within each zone and allowed encroachments into the setback or right-of- way.

Front Yard
Dooryard (residential)
Dooryard (non-residential)
Shopfront Arcade Bay Window Canopy
Stoop Gallery Balcony Awning
Porch
Required Optional

6. Frontage Standards
41 6.3A Front Yard
a) Description: The area between the building facade and the property line. Front Yards may be visually continuous with adjacent yards with a common landscape, or enclosed by a low fence, wall, or hedge. On sloping sites, front yards may be raised above the level of the adjacent sidewalk and supported by a low retaining wall at the property line with steps providing access between the sidewalk and the yard. Porch- es, stoops, balconies, and bay windows may encroach into Front Yards. b) Design Standards
i) Front yards and continuous planters between the curb and sidewalk along the primary and side streets shall be landscaped. ii) Paved areas shall be limited to walks and driveways, where present.
iii) Fences defining the front yard shall not exceed four (4) feet as measured from the adjacent sidewalk.

6.3B Porch
a) Description: A roofed, unenclosed room attached to the exterior of a building that provides a physical transition between the sidewalk and the building. Porches may be provided on buildings that are set back from the Primary and/or Side Street property lines and may encroach into the front yard and side street yard.
b) Design Standards
i) Porches may be enclosed with insect screens if recessed from the exterior wall plane and if visibility is maintained from the sidewalk.
ii) Porches shall be designed according to the following dimensional requirements:

Dimensions Min. Max.
a Depth (clear) 6 ft.
-
b Width (clear) 12 ft.
-
c Height: ceiling (clear) 8 ft. 12 ft. d Height: floor above grade 12 in. 3 ft. e Height: fence or hedge - 3 ft.

R.O.W Parcel Setback
Linec
d
e
b
a
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6.3D Stoop
a) Description: A stair and landing leading directly from the sidewalk to a building entrance. The ground floor of the building is typically raised to provide increased privacy for the rooms facing the public street.

Accordingly, stoops are ideal frontage types for ground floor housing that is near the street.
b) Design Standards
i) The exterior stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to the adjacent sidewalk. The landing may be covered or uncovered.

Landscaping shall be placed on the sides of the stoop.
ii) Stoops shall be designed according to the following dimensional requirements:

Dimensions Min. Max.
a Depth: Landing (clear) 4 ft. 10 ft.
b Width (clear) 4 ft. 10 ft.
c Height: floor above grade 12 in. 3 ft.
d Height: Fence or hedge - 3 ft.

6.3C Dooryard
a) Description: An elevated or at-grade garden or terrace that is located in the front yard setback and that is enclosed by a low wall located at or near the property line. For elevated Dooryards, access from the sidewalk to the Dooryard is via a stair or ramp. The Dooryard can accommodate a variety of activities, ranging from dining patios for commercial uses to patios for residential uses. In addition, the interior building spaces are separated from the adjacent sidewalk by the depth of the Dooryard and in the case of raised Dooryards, by the terrace height. b) Design Standards
i) Walls and/or fences shall be consistent with the architectural style of the building in their design, materials, and finishes. ii) Dooryards shall be designed according to the following dimensional requirements:

Dimensions Min. Max.
a Depth (clear) 7 ft. -
b Height above grade 0 ft. 3 ft.
c Fence or railings may extend to
height required by building code.
- -
a
d c
R.O.W Parcel
Curb
Setback
Line
R.O.W Parcel Setback
Line
b
c
b
a
43 6.3E Shopfront
a) Description: Shopfronts are large openings in a building facade that are enclosed with large transparent windows and doors that provide direct, at-grade access to ground floor commercial/retail uses. The basic required architectural elements of shopfronts include large windows, doors with glass, transom windows, and a solid base (bulkhead). Optional elements include awnings, canopies, signage, lighting, and cornices.
b) Design Standards
i) Storefront glass shall be clear without reflective coating or dark tinting. Lightly tinted glazing less than 15%, low emissivity, (solar) is acceptable.
ii) Shopfront shall be designed according to the following dimensional requirements:

Dimensions Min. Max.
a Height (clear) 10 ft. 16 ft. b Distance to bottom of awning 8 ft. 10 ft. c Width of storefront bay(s) 10 ft. 15 ft.

Glass area % of ground floor wall 70 90
Curb
Parcel/
Setback
Line
Right of Wayb
a
Right of Way Parcel/
Curb
d
e
c
b
c
a

6.3F Gallery
a) Description: Galleries are facades with ground floor colonnades that support a cantilevered shed roof or a deck that covers the sidewalk.

Galleries contain ground floor storefronts, making them ideal for retail use. Railing on top of the gallery is only required if the gallery roof is accessible as a deck.
b) Design Standards
i) Along primary frontages, the Gallery columns shall correspond to Shopfront openings. Galleries shall be a minimum of two (2) bays wide.
ii) Galleries shall be designed according to the following dimen- sional requirements:

Dimensions Min. Max.
a Depth (clear) 10 ft. 16 ft. b Width (clear) 20 ft. 80 ft. c Width: single bay (clear) 10 ft. 16 ft. d Height (clear) 12 ft. 16 ft. e Distance from face of curb (clear) 2 ft. - 44 Montclair Corridors Code

6.3H Balcony
a) Description: A platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor door. b) Design Standards
i) Balcony design character, palette of materials, and approach to detailing shall be consistent and compatible with the building's style.
ii) Balconies of traditionally styled buildings shall have visible supports in the form of projecting beams or braces. Balcony railings on traditional buildings shall be made of wood, wrought iron, steel bar or tube faithfully simulating true wrought iron. Balconies on modern styled buildings may
simply project. Modern buildings may also use galvanized or painted steel, aluminium, and cable railing components. Vinyl substitutes shall be avoided.

Right of Way
Curb
d
b
c
a

6.3G Arcade
a) Description: Arcades are facades with a ground floor colonnade that supports the upper stories of the building, or for one-story buildings, the roof. Arcades contain ground-floor shopfronts, making them ideal for retail or restaurant use, as the arcade shelters the pedestrian while shading the storefront glass, preventing glare that might obscure views of merchandise.
b) Design Standards
i) Along primary frontages, the Arcade shall correspond to Shopfront openings. Arcades shall be a minimum of two (2) bays wide. ii) Arcades shall be designed according to the following dimensional requirements:

Dimensions Min. Max.
a Depth (clear) 10 ft. 16 ft.
b Width (clear) 20 ft. 80 ft.
c Width: single bay (clear) 10 ft. 16 ft.
d Height (clear) 12 ft. 16 ft.
e Distance from face of curb (clear) 2 ft. -
45 6.3J Awning
a) Description: A cloth cover fastened to a building or structure and supported by a frame that is used to protect pedestrians from the sun or rain.
b) Design Standards
i) Awnings shall be of a simple shed form, made of code-com- pliant fire-resistant canvas or materials of similar appearance; materials which are shiny, stiff, and synthetic shall be avoided. ii) Each awning shall correspond to a storefront.
iii) Upper floor awnings may be provided. Each individual awning shall cover no more than one Shopfront or window opening.

Signage is not permitted on upper floor awnings.
iv) Awnings shall be positioned so that signage is not obstructed. v) Awning color(s) and pattern(s) shall be coordinated with the overall design of the building. As appropriate awning colors may vary between adjacent businesses.
vi) Internally illuminated and backlit awnings and any associated light diffusers are prohibited.

6.3I Bay Window
a) Description: A large window or series of windows projecting from the outer wall of a building and forming a recess within. b) Design Standards
i) Bay windows shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet wide and shall have a height that is equal to or greater than their width. ii) Bay windows shall be placed a minimum of two (2) feet from any building corner and a minimum of three (3) from any other bay window.
iii) Bay windows shall consist of at least 75% transparent fenestration.
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6.3K Canopy
a) Description: A flat, metal awning that extends perpendicular from the building and parallel to the sidewalk. The canopy's frame is connected to the wall and spanned by a variety of materials, including metal lattice, glass, and metal slats.
b) Design Standards
i) Canopies shall be of a simple form, made of metal and/or glass.
ii) Canopies shall be supported either from below by metal brackets, or from above by rods, wires, or chains that affix to the wall.
iii) Canopies may extend across multiple storefronts.
iv) Upper floor awnings may be provided. Each individual canopy shall cover no more than one window opening. Signage is not permitted on upper floor canopies.
v) Canopies shall be positioned so that signage is not obstructed. vi) Canopies shall be coordinated with the overall design of the building; all canopies on a single building shall be consistent in their design, color, and material.
47 7.1 Allowable Land Uses
A parcel or building within the Corridors Code area shall be occupied by only the land uses allowed by Table 7.1 within the zones specified within the Regulating Plan. Land uses are defined in Section 11.2B (Glossary).
1 Use not listed: When a use is not specifically listed in Table 7.1, the Community Development Director or
his/her designee, shall have the authority to determine whether the proposed use is permitted based on
the finding that the use is similar to, and no more
detrimental than, those permitted in the zone. Uses
not listed, or otherwise determined by the Community
Development Director or his/her designee not to be
similar to listed permitted uses, are prohibited.

7.2 Permit Requirements
1 Permitted subject to compliance with all applicable
provisions of this Development Code, and a Precise
Plan of Design in compliance with Zoning Code
Chapter 11.80. These are shown as “P” uses in the
tables;
2 Allowed subject to the approval of a Conditional Use
Permit in compliance with Zoning Code Chapter

11.78, and shown as “CUP” uses in the tables; and
3 Not allowed in particular zones, and shown as a “—” in the tables.

Commerce
-Mixed Use
Commerce -
Industrial
Neighborhood
Edge
Neighborhood
Residential
1 Commerce, Manufacturing, Processing
Artisan/craft manufacturing, commercial
kitchen, printing, and publishing P P — —
Research and Development P P — —
Warehouse and Distribution — P — —
Personal storage facility — CUP — —
2 Retail
Supermarket, home improvement center P P — —
Neighborhood market, pharmacy P P P —
Restaurants P P P —
Food truck P P P —
Retail businesses P P P —
Alcoholic beverage sales, including brewery CUP CUP CUP — 3 Services
Personal Services: Personal Services, such as
barber and beauty shops, dry cleaning pick-up
stores, home electronics and small appliance
repair, nail shops - manicure, pedicure, tailors,
and tanning salons
P P P —
Personal Services (restricted): Banquet
facility/catering, accessory massage (licensed
and therapeutic, in conjunction with primary
businesses such as day spa, beauty salon,
barber shop or similar uses), and tanning
salons.

CUP CUP CUP —
Professional Services: Accounting, advertising agencies, attorneys, bank, commercial art and design services, counseling services,
scientific and research organizations, financial
management and investment counseling,
real estate and insurance office, management
and public relations services, photo studio,
urgent care clinic, and medical clinic (doctor,
dentist).

P P P —
4 Accessory Commercial Uses
Drive-through facility CUP CUP — —
Incidental entertainment P P — —
Outdoor cafe P P P —
Outdoor display CUP CUP — —
Outdoor storage — — — —
Table 7.1: Land Use Table
Legend
P Permitted
CUP Conditional Use Permit
— Not Permitted

7. Land Uses
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Commerce -
Mixed Use
Commerce -
Industrial
Neighborhood
Edge
Neighborhood
Residential
5 Automobile Related
Auto sales and rental CUP CUP — —
Recreational vehicle sales CUP CUP — —
Auto service station CUP CUP — —
Car wash and detailing CUP CUP — —
Auto parts sales CUP CUP — —
6 Utility, Transportation
Mobility hub P P P —
Parking facility (public or commercial) CUP CUP — —
Utility Facilities and Infrastructure CUP P CUP —
Wireless telecommunication facility P P P —
7 Residential Uses
Dwelling, single-family attached — — P P
Dwelling, multi-family P — P P
Live/work facility P P P P
Mobile home park — — P P
Single-room occupancy facility P — P P
Group home — — P P
Emergency shelter and transitional housing P P P P
Lodging: Hotel, B&B, and inn CUP — — —
8 Accessory Residential Uses
Accessory dwelling unit P — P P
Home occupation P — P P
Room rental CUP — CUP CUP
9 Recreation, Education, Public Assembly
Civic uses, meeting facility, places of worship,
and cultural institutions (performing arts centers for theater, dance and events, museums, art galleries, and libraries).

CUP CUP CUP CUP
Health/fitness facility, and studios for arts,
dance, music, martial arts. P P — —
Community garden — P P P
School, public or private (includes business,
trade schools, colleges). P P P CUP
Theater, cinema, performing arts, outdoor
community events. CUP CUP — —
Recreation, entertainment uses CUP CUP — —
Farmers market, certified P — P P
Table 7.1: Land Use Table
Legend
P Permitted
CUP Conditional Use Permit
— Not Permitted
49 8.1 Sign Standards

8.1A Purpose
These sign regulations are intended to appropriately limit the placement, type, size, and number of signs allowed within the Corridors Code area, and to require the proper maintenance of signs. The purposes of these limitations and requirements are to: a Avoid traffic safety hazards to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, caused by visual distractions and obstructions;
b Promote the aesthetic and environmental values of the community by providing for signs that do not impair the attractiveness of Corridors Code as a place to live, work, and shop; and
c Provide for signs as an effective channel of communication, while ensuring that signs are aesthetically designed and proportioned in relation to adjacent structures and the structures to which they are attached.

8.1B Applicability a Section 8 applies to all signage within the Corridors Code boundaries except for the following which are subject to the requirements of Chapter 11.72 of the Municipal Code:

1. Real estate signs, special event signs, directional signs; and

2. Billboard or other off-premise sign regulated by Chapter 11.72 of the Municipal Code, and any sign located in the public rightof-way and installed or maintained by the City or by any other public entity having legal authority to maintain signs. b Applicability to sign content. The provisions of this section do not regulate the message content of a sign (sign copy), regardless of whether the message content is commercial or noncommercial. c Sign permit requirements. Installation of signs shall require approval of a sign permit:

1. Wall, window, awning/canopy, and sidewalk signs shall be pro- cessed ministerially by the Community Development Director; and

2. All other sign types shall be subject to the discretionary process requiring site plan approval from the Planning Commission.

8. Signs
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Each proposed sign or existing sign to be modified shall be designed as one of the signage types allowed for the zoning district as identified in Table 8.1

8.2 Sign Types
Wall Window Awning/Canopy Sidewalk Marquee Projecting Monument Roof Pole

C-MU C-I NE NR C-MU C-I NE NR CM-U C-I NE NR C-MU C-I NE NR C-MU C-I NE NR C-MU C-I NE NR C-MU C-I NE NR C-MU C-I NE NR C-MU C-I NE NR A sign that is applied
directly to the wall,
typically above
the shopfront or
more creatively as
approved by the City.

This type consists of
a single externally
illuminated panel
or individual letters
including a logo and
does not include cabinet signs. This type
of sign is intended
for viewing from
across the street and
along the sidewalk.

A sign that is applied
directly to the storefront window(s) and/
or door(s). This type
consists of individual
letters, including a
logo with allowances
for contrasting background. This type of
sign is intended for
viewing from across
the street and at
close range.

A sign that is integral to the awning or
canopy above a shopfront. This type of
sign may be located
either on the valence
face of the awning
that faces the street
or on the valence
perpendicular to
the building. Also
included is a feature
area on the main
panel. For canopies,
this type of sign is
located on top of
and along the front
edge of the canopy.

This type of sign is
intended for viewing
at close range.

A two-sided,
non-illuminated,
portable sign that
is placed outside of
the shopfront on the
adjacent sidewalk
for viewing at close
range. The sidewalk
sign is intended for
use by restaurants,
cafes, other foodoriented businesses,
theaters and other
such activities.

A vertically-oriented
two- to three-sided
sign that projects
from the facade over
a sidewalk, public
open space or other
public right-of-way
and may project
above the building’s
parapet. This type of
sign is intended for
viewing along the
sidewalk and down
the street from the
adjacent block.

A two-sided sign
that projects over
a sidewalk (public
or private) or open
space (public or
private). This type
of sign is intended
for viewing at close
range.

A sign that is located
within front and
side yards where the
building is setback
substantially from
the sidewalk and the
sign is to be viewed
from a distance
along the street.

Wall-integral:

Occurs as part of
site-defining landscape, in the form of
a low wall that may
include a gateway
that encloses outdoor
dining or open space.

Freestanding:

Occurs as a
freestanding sign
subject to location
and size limitations
aimed at scale and
compatibility with
pedestrian frontages.

A sign that is for
use on block-scale
buildings at least 3
stories in height such
as hotels, conference
centers, and certain
civic building.

This type of sign is
intended for viewing
from a distance to
help emphasize the
identity and presence
of a particular area
as a whole and therefore, the signage is
allowed to be more
inventive.

A verticallyoriented sign that
is detached from
the main building,
located along the
primary frontage
within the front
setback, consisting
of a structural
support with the
sign mounted at
the top. This type
of sign is for use on
property that has a
certain amount of
street frontage and if
intended for viewing
from a distance to
identify a business
set back and not
readily visible from
the street.

Table 8.1 Sign Types
51 8.2A Wall Sign
1 Description A sign that is applied directly to the wall, typically above the shopfront or more creatively as approved by the City. This type consists of a single externally illuminated
panel or individual letters including a logo
and does not include cabinet signs. This
type of sign is intended for viewing from
across the street and along the sidewalk.
2 Size Height 18 in. max.

Width (as % of
facade width)
60%
Features (allowed
beyond sign area)
6 ft. max.
3 Design
Standard
a. Maximum of one (1) wall sign per
storefront bay along frontage of building;
b. Multi-story buildings qualify for a
building identification sign located on
the uppermost story;
c. Maximum thickness of sign as measured from the wall shall not exceed 4 inches;
d. Minimum of 24 inches between sign
and any opening or edge of the building
facade;
e. Minimum of 12 inches between sign
and an eave or parapet; and
f. If illuminated, individual letters
required and shall be either internally
illuminated or externally illuminated
with decorative lamps mounted to
maintain visual integrity of the sign.

8.2B Window Sign
1 Description A sign that is applied directly to the
storefront window(s) and/or door(s). This
type consists of individual letters, including
a logo with allowances for contrasting
background. This type of sign is intended
for viewing from across the street and at
close range.
2 Size Height 15 in. max.

Width (as % of
storefront width)
40%
Features (allowed
beyond sign area)
2 ft. max.
3 Design
Standard
a. Maximum of one (1) window sign per
storefront;
b. Minimum of 75% of window sign
shall be independent of contrasting
background;
c. Sign inside the shop-space is not
allowed within four (4) feet of the
window; and
d. Storefront width is measured between
walls or columns of at least 8 inches in
width.

8.2C Awning/Canopy Sign
1 Description A sign that is integral to the awning or
canopy above a shopfront. This sign may
be located either on the valence face of the
awning facing the street or on the valence
perpendicular to the building. Also included is a feature area on the main panel. For canopies, this type of sign is located on top
of and along the front edge of the canopy.

This type of sign is intended for viewing at
close range.
2 Size Height awning
valance
6 in. min.; 12 in max.

Height canopy
valance
2 ft. max.

Width (as % of
awning/canopy
width)
75%
Features (logo) for
awning main panel
2 sq.ft.

Feature (beyond
canopy sign area)
3 sq.ft.

Encroachment within 2 ft. of curb
3 Design
Standard
a. Maximum of one (1) sign per awning /
canopy;
b. Each awning / canopy shall correspond
to a storefront;
c. The main panel of awnings shall only be
used for a logo feature and shall not be
for additional signage area;
d. Internal illumination of awning(s) is
prohibited;
e. Canopy sign may extend up to 24 inches above the top of the canopy; and f. Encroachment permit required.
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8.2D Sidewalk Sign
1 Description A two-sided, non-illuminated, portable
sign that is placed outside of the shopfront
on the adjacent sidewalk for viewing at
close range. The sidewalk sign is intended
for use by restaurants, cafes, other foodoriented businesses, theaters and other such activities.
2 Size Height 18 in. min.; 3 ft. max.

Width 18 in. min.; 2 ft. max.

Thickness on each
side
4 in. max.

Horizontal
clearance from
adjacent curb
18 in. max.
3 Design
Standard
a. Maximum of one (1) sign per business
with a minimum distance of 25 feet
from the nearest sidewalk sign;
b. Sign shall be vertically oriented and
have no more than two (2) sides;
c. Sign shall be placed as close as possible
to the business storefront/edge of outdoor seating or along the street edge of the adjacent sidewalk;
d. Encroachment permit required within
the r.ow. Adequate pedestrian access
shall be maintained; and
e. Materials shall not include vinyl or
plastic. Lighting shall be from ambient
sources.

8.2E Marquee Sign
1 Description A vertically-oriented two- to three-sided sign that projects from the facade over a
sidewalk, public open space or other public
right-of-way and may project above the
building’s parapet. This type of sign is intended for viewing along the sidewalk and down the street from the adjacent block.
2 Size Height single-story buildingmax. 35% of facade
height
Height multi-story
building
max. 75% of facade
height
Height above eave
or parapet
10 ft. max
Width of each sign
face (up to 3 max.)
20 ft. max
Distance from wall 18 in.

Thickness 4 in. max.

Feature (allowed
beyond sign area) 6 sq. ft.

Encroachment within 3 ft. of curb
3 Design
Standard
a. Maximum of one (1) marquee sign per
building;
b. Sign shall be vertically-oriented and
placed within the top half of single-story buildings and on the upper floor(s) of multi-story buildings; and
c. Encroachment permit required.

8.2F Projecting Sign
1 Description A two-sided sign that projects over a
sidewalk (public or private) or open space
(public or private). This type of sign is
intended for viewing at close range.
2 Size Height 2 ft. max.

Width 3 ft. max.

Thickness 3 in. max.

Feature (allowedbeyond sign area)1.5 sq.ft.

Vertical clearance
from sidewalk 8 ft. min.

Encroachment within 3 ft. of curb
3 Design
Standard
a. Maximum of one (1) projecting sign per
business along frontage;
b. If illuminated, shall not be internally
illuminated cabinet sign;
c. Supporting hardware such as brackets
shall be architecturally compatible with
the building facade;
d. Not allowed under an awning or horizontally within ten (10) feet of another projecting sign; and
e. Encroachment permit required.
53 8.2G Monument Sign
1 Description A sign within front and side yards where the building is setback from the sidewalk and the
sign is to be viewed from a distance along the
street.

Wall-integral: Occurs as part of site-defining
landscape, in the form of a low wall that may
include a gateway that encloses outdoor dining or
open space.

Freestanding: Occurs as a freestanding sign subject to location and size limitations aimed at scale and compatibility with pedestrian frontages.
2 Size Height of wall or
freestanding panel 3 ft. min. 5 ft. max.

Height of sign area 18 in. max.

Width
(freestanding) 2 ft. min., 7 ft. max.

Thickness 18 in.

Feature (allowed
beyond sign area)
2 sq. ft.

Distance from
adjacent curb
5 ft. min.

Encrochment into
setbacks
within 3 ft. of property
line
3 Design
Standard
a. Wall-integral: Maximum one (1) sign may
be placed at each end of the wall if there is at
least 50 feet between each sign;
b. Freestanding: Maximum of 1 sign and minimum of 75 feet horizontal separation from another monument sign;
c. Not allowed in any required visibility area,
right-of- way, or private street;
d. Colors and materials shall match the building style and details; and e. Lighting shall be from external or ambient
sources.

8.2H Roof Sign
1 Description A sign that is for use on block-scale
buildings at least 3 stories in height such as
hotels, conference centers, and certain civic
building. This type of sign is intended for
viewing from a distance to help emphasize
the identity and presence of a particular
area as a whole and therefore, the signage is
allowed to be more inventive.
2 Size Height 7 ft. min., 15 ft. max.
max.

Length 10 ft. min., 30 ft.
max.

Thickness 18 in. max.

Features (allowed
beyond sign area)
25 sq.ft. max.
3 Design
Standard
a. Maximum of one (1) roof sign per
building;
b. Minimum building height of 3 stories
and minimum site frontage along
primary street of 150 feet;
c. Signs shall not encroach into right-ofway or private street; d. If illuminated, external illumination
required and shall be mounted to maintain visual integrity of the sign; and e. Supporting hardware such as brackets
shall be architecturally compatible with
the main building.

8.2I Pole Sign
1 Description A vertically-oriented sign that is detached from the main building, located along the
primary frontage within the front setback,
consisting of a structural support with the
sign mounted at the top. This type of sign
is for use on property that has a certain
amount of street frontage and is intended
for viewing from a distance to identify a
business set back and not readily visible
from the street.
2 Size Height to top of
the sign
25 ft. max.

Width of sign 15 ft. max.

Height of sign area 10 ft. max.

Thickness 12 in. max.

Feature (allowedbeyond sign area)25 sq.ft.

Distance from
r.o.w.
min. 2 ft.
3 Design
Standard
a. Maximum of one (1) pole sign per site;
b. If illuminated, illumination shall maintain visual integrity of the sign; and c. Supporting hardware such as brackets
shall be architecturally compatible
with the architectural style of the main
building.
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9.1 Parking Design

9.1A Applicability
1 Parking required. Every use, including change or expansion of a use, or structure, shall have appropriately maintained parking and loading spaces or areas in compliance with the regulations identified in this Section.
2 Number of parking spaces
a Off-Street Parking Spaces. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each land use per the below standards:
i) Residential: One (1) space per unit (minimum).
ii) Residential Guest: One (1) space for every four (4) units (minimum)
iii) Lodging: One (1) space per room (minimum).
iv) Live/Work: One (1) space per unit under 1500 s.f.; if unit is greater than 1500 sq. ft.: One (1) space for every 400 gross s.f. v) Office, Retail, Civic: One (1) space per 300 gross s.f. of building area.
vi) Restaurants, Cafes, or similar: One (1) space per 200 gross s.f. of building area.
vii) Industry, Manufacturing or similar: One (1) space per 1,000 gross s.f. of building area.
c On-Street Parking
i On-street parking located along the development’s frontage may be counted towards fulfilling the minimum number of spaces for the commercial component within the development up to 25 percent of the minimum required number of off-street parking spaces. ii In no case shall on-street parking be used for meeting minimum residential parking requirements within a mixed-use development. iii Where street parking spaces are counted toward meeting required on-site parking as allowed by this section, all such on street spaces must remain available for common use and not be exclusively assigned or reserved to any individual use.

9.1B Parking Reduction Requirements
1 Shared Parking
Shared parking may be utilized as an effort to promote an overall reduction in parking. The amount of off-street parking required for a mixed use development may be reduced up to 15 percent as determined by the Community Development Director and approved by the City Council when it can be demonstrated through a Parking Demand Study that sufficient parking is or can be met by the subject uses through a shared parking arrangement. Said study should explain the parking demands of the land uses within the development and how business practices or hours of operation impact the demand for parking at different times of the day.
2 Waiver of Parking
Any project site where it can be demonstrated that the land use thereon will not utilize the required number of parking spaces due to the nature of the specific land use, or the manner in which the specific land use is conducted, the number of parking spaces required may be reduced pursuant to the following:
a Approval Required. A parking reduction based upon low parking demand may be allowed upon the approval of a Low Demand Parking Reduction Agreement by the City.
b Alternate Parking Plan. In approving a parking reduction, the City may require the preparation of an Alternate Off-Street Parking Plan, which demonstrates that additional parking spaces can be provided on-site, as necessary, to accommodate future land use changes or intensifications in land use. Furthermore, a restrictive covenant that runs with the land may be required by the City, which restricts the use of the subject property for the duration of the parking reduction.

9. Other Development Standards
55 c Parking Management Plan. A Low Demand Parking Reduction Agreement by and between the City, the applicant, and all other affected property owners, shall be executed and recorded with the County Recorder, which, at a minimum, shall:
i) provide confirmation that the parking supply proposed will be adequate during periods of maximum demand;
ii) confirm that the parking demand is provided within a reasonable walking distance to the use it serves; and
iii) identify parking management strategies that are necessary to ensure the availability of the necessary number of parking spaces for the duration of the current use and future users of the project site. The Low Demand Parking Reduction
Agreement shall be subject to City Attorney review and
approval as to form and content.
d Parking Analysis. The City may require the applicant to submit a parking analysis, prepared by a person/firm experienced in preparing such analyses, to assist the City in determining the appropriate reduction.

9.1C Parking Design and Development Standards
Required parking areas shall be designed and constructed as follows.

The standards of this Section may be modified by the review authority where it determines that alternative parking designs and standards will more appropriately relate to the operating characteristics of the proposed development or new land use, while being equally effective in providing parking areas that are safe, convenient, use land efficiently, and are aesthetically attractive. 1 Access to Parking
a Within the Corridors Code area, no new parking shall be placed between a building and a street, except where allowed adjacent to a side street in the Neighborhood Edge and Neighborhood Residential zones. b Parking, including parking garages, shall be accessed from an alley or secondary frontage when possible. The opening of a parking lot or garage on a frontage shall not exceed two lanes in width. 2 Tandem Parking. Tandem parking may be allowed at the discretion of the City:
a Non-Residential Uses.
i) The use of tandem parking for non-residential uses shall require that the operator of the parking facility provide a valet or attendant at all times that the parking is accessible to users, except where the City determines that the nature of the use and its operation will not require attended parking.
ii) Tandem parking shall be a maximum of two (2) parking spaces in depth.
iii) Vehicle movements necessary to move cars parked in a tandem configuration shall not take place on any public street. b Residential Development. Tandem parking is allowed within multi-family projects and the residential component of mixed-use projects subject to the following standards:
i) Up to 30 percent of the total required off-street parking spaces may be provided in a tandem configuration. The
maximum number of spaces permitted in a tandem configuration refers to the total individual spaces, not the total number of tandem spaces. For example, if twenty (20) total residential spaces are required, three (3) tandem space with two (2) cars in the tandem space for a total of six (6) individual spaces may be provided.
ii) Tandem parking shall be a maximum of two (2) parking spaces in depth.
iii) Both tandem spaces shall be assigned to the same dwelling unit.
iv) Vehicle movements necessary to move cars parked in a tandem configuration shall not take place on any public street. v) Guest parking spaces shall not be provided in a tandem configuration.
vi) When tandem parking spaces are used in private garages or other parking facilities with more than two (2) parking spaces, they shall be assigned and marked for resident use.
3 Disabled Parking Spaces. Parking spaces for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the requirements of State Law (California Administrative Code [Title 24, Part 2, Chapters 2B71]. Disabled spaces required by this Section shall count toward fulfilling off-street parking requirements.
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4 Loading Spaces
a A minimum of one (1) off-street loading space shall be provided for every non-residential or mixed use building over 3,000 s.f. in gross area.
b Loading spaces shall be generally located at the rear of a building or along the alley when present in a fashion that allows for adequate maneuvering, loading, or unloading of vehicles without interfering with the orderly movement of traffic or pedestrians on the street.
c Off-street loading spaces may be striped “loading zone” by the City of Montclair as approved by the Community Development Director.
5 Parking space and lot dimensions. Parking lots and stalls shall be designed with the following minimum dimensions.
6 Landscaping. Parking areas shall be landscaped in compliance with the following requirements.
a Surface parking areas shall be planted with shade trees at a minimum ratio of one tree for every four spaces in an orchard planting arrangement.
b Parking areas adjacent to a street or sidewalk shall be screened with landscaping and a decorative wall between 36 and 48 inches in height as approved by the review authority.
7 Lighting. Parking lot lighting shall comply with the following requirements:
a Outdoor light fixtures shall be limited to a maximum height of 15 feet or the height of the nearest building, whichever is less. b Lighting shall be energy-efficient, and shielded or recessed. Each light fixture shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
8 Surfacing.The City desires to reduce stormwater run-off and water pollution, and to allow for the replenishment of groundwater. For parking areas, the goal is to reduce the amount of run-off generating surface area. Therefore, permeable surfaces for parking and maneuvering areas are encouraged. Acceptable permeable surfaces include:
a Pervious pavers (products such as Unipaver, Eco-stone and SF Rima or an approved equivalent).
b Gravel, bark or grass when reinforced to provide adequate load-bearing (including geotechnical structures such as Invisible Structures’ Grasspave and Gravelpave products, or an approved equivalent).
c Other permeable surfaces may be approved by the Public Works Director.
9 Passenger Loading and Unloading Zones. On-street, curb-side passenger loading and unloading zones, including for transit network companies (such as Uber and Lyft) are permitted as approved by the Community Development Director.

Angle of Parking Length of
Parking Stall
Width of
Parking Stall Aisle Width
600 or less (one-way)
900 (one-way) 18 ft 8.5 ft 18 ft
900 (two-way) 18 ft 8.5 ft 24 ft
900 (tandem) 36 ft 9 ft 24 ft
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9.2A Purpose
A successful solid waste collection and removal strategy will include appropriate accommodations for the collection, storage, access, and removal of solid waste and recyclable materials from the project site. Early planning to meet this requirement is essential to avoid major redesign of the project during later design phases and to ensure compliance with the standards and requirements of this Section.

9.2B Location, Access and Design Criteria
The location of all solid waste collection and/or storage spaces shall meet the following requirements:
i To the extent possible, collection/storage locations shall be accessed from an alley. Where an alley is not present, collection/storage locations may be accessed from the street. Collection/storage locations for corner lots shall be accessed from the Side Street.
ii The collection/storage space shall be located to minimize visual, noise, and odor impacts to adjacent building occupants both on the subject lot and on adjacent lots.
iii Outdoor trash enclosures or collection rooms within a structure shall not be located on a street-facing facade of the structure. Outdoor trash enclosures shall not be located between the building face and the street. iv The design of outdoor trash enclosures and exterior facing elements of a collection/storage area attached to, or within a building/structure, shall complement the architectural features of the building or development that they serve. The incorporation of landscaping around trash enclosures is encouraged as part of a successful design. All outdoor trash enclosures shall include a solid roof to minimize or prevent spilled or trash contaminants from entering the stormwater system. v The property owner or manager shall maintain both the interior spaces and surrounding exterior areas and keep them clean and free of graffiti, trash, residue, debris, and leaks.
vi The Solid Waste Collection and Removal Plan shall be subject to approval by the City's Solid Waste Hauler.

9.3 Drive-Through Standards

9.3A Development Standards for All Drive-Thru Uses
The following development guidelines shall apply to drive-through uses constructed in the Corridors Code Area:
i To define and support the street edge, buildings with drive-through facilities should be located at the Front Street and/or Side Street setback lines.
ii The main building entrance should be accessed directly from the public sidewalk. On corner lots, the main entrance should be accessed from the Front Street.
iii Uses/activities that support the street along the public sidewalk (such as restaurant seating or offices) should face the street(s). iv Building walls along the street frontage and visible from the street should be transparent with windows and doors, maximizing views in and out of the building, emphasizing the relationship between interior and exterior, and supporting and animating the public street and sidewalk.
v Driveways and stacking lanes.
a Driveways and stacking lanes should be located perpendicular to the street.
b Stacking lanes should not be located between the building and the street.
c Multiple windows servicing a single stacking lane (e.g. order window, payment window, pickup window) are encouraged to promote reduced idling.
d Multiple stacking lanes are discouraged.
e Stacking lanes that are visible from the street should be screened with low walls, hedges, and canopy trees.
vi Sufficient signage should be provided to indicate direction of vehicular travel, no entrance areas, etc.
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9.4 Landscape, Lighting, and Utility Standards

9.4A Landscape Materials: Context appropriate landscaping shall be provided for each project and designed to achieve an attractive “urban” landscape setting. Landscaping is also instrumental in creating and delineating public and private spaces. Appropriate landscaping will depend on factors such as the setbacks, shape, size, and orientation of the building. a Proposed developments shall incorporate site amenities such as linear planting beds or seat walls, street furniture, enhanced paving surfaces, public art, lighting, etc., where appropriate. These features should be architecturally compatible with the styles, materials and colors of the principal building on the lot and those in the immediate area. b Plant species should be selected based on their suitability for an urban environment, for their cleanliness, and for their ability to survive in a healthy state despite constrained growing conditions. Ease of maintenance should also be considered.
c The majority of plant materials shall consist of drought tolerant and/or native plants with minimum water requirements.
d The use of canopy trees for shading and cooling is encouraged where appropriate, particularly in publicly accessible open spaces and plazas, to mitigate the urban heat island effect. Where canopy trees are used, site design should provide sufficiently sized tree pits or planting beds and appropriate planting medium to provide for healthy tree growth. e Decorative water features shall use re-circulating water and, where available, shall use recycled water.

9.4B Underground Utilities: All electric and communications lines serving new development shall be placed underground.

9.4C Sustainable Storm Water Management: The intent of this Corridors Code is to create an urban mixed-use and walkable community. When fully implemented, the development of the Corridors Code planning area will result in an urban setting characterized by commercial, residential, and mixed use buildings, and structured or underground parking on sites with minimal to no landscape areas available at grade. In some cases, buildings could approach 100 percent coverage of the site. As part of the development review process, developers and their landscape architects will need to focus on tailoring each project to provide stormwater treatment facilities that are functional and visually attractive and that avoid the use of surface infiltration basins, which are not conducive to an urban setting.

In preparing mandated Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) the following design guidelines shall be considered and implemented to the greatest extent possible:
a Consider the full range of Best Management Practices (BMP) alternatives for addressing drainage, infiltration, and stormwater quality for the site, including drainage from roofs, plazas, courtyards, and any surface parking areas.
b Utilize Low Impact Development (LID) design principles and practices to address infiltration of runoff through the use of:
i Pervious surfaces in lieu of impermeable surfaces in plazas, courtyards, and surface parking areas where technically feasible.

Acceptable pervious surfaces include: landscaping; pervious pavers including pervious interlocking pavers and permeable concrete; etc.; as approved by the Community Development Director and Public Works Director.
ii Landscaped areas integrated into the drainage design where runoff can be directed into planters with subsurface features to further enhance storage or towards permeable surfaces where technically feasible. Amended soils shall be utilized where technically feasible to enhance infiltration, to provide water quality improvement, and to maintain healthy plant life.
c Surface infiltration basins are not allowed, unless:
i They are accommodated within an active or passive park or open space that can be closed during flood events.
ii They are not visible from a street or public open space and they are in addition to the required on-site open space.

4.8C.4 Site Lighting
a Site lighting should be shielded by permanent attachments to light fixtures so that light sources are not visible from a public way and to prevent off-site glare.
59 4.9A Review Authority
The standards and other requirements of this Corridors Code shall be administered and enforced by the Planning Division of the Montclair Community Development Department, the Planning Commission, and City Council in the same manner as the provisions of the City's Zoning Code.
a Chapter 11.04 of the Municipal Code specifies standards for Development Plan Review application. The following types of applications shall be reviewed and acted upon by the identified body or individual:
i. Ministerial Applications: The Community Development Director shall be the Review Authority for ministerial applications as listed in Table 10.1.
ii. Discretionary Applications: Discretionary application shall be reviewed as listed in Table 10.1.

4.9.B Minor Deviations
a A Minor Deviation permits a practice that is not consistent with a specific provision of this Corridors Code, but is justified by its ability to fulfill this Corridors Code’s intent while not compromising its vision and intent.
b All development standards within this Corridors Code may deviate up to a maximum of ten percent (10%).
c Minor Deviations are subject to Community Development Director review prior to Planning Commission consideration.

4.9.C Compatibility and Architectural Review
For the purposes of maintaining consistency with the General Plan; establishing a high standard of architectural quality and design variety; and maintaining compatibility with adjoining properties, all major development applications within the Corridors Code area will be subject to an external peer review. Major development means development of four or more units or development of over 5,000 square feet of non residential space. Such a review will be conducted by an architect, urban designer, or planner in private practice, as chosen by the review authority (City). The review authority shall establish fees and procedures for such review.

Community
DevelopmentDirector
Planning
Commission City Council
Ministerial
Zoning clearance Approve
Outdoor dining in
R.O.W. Approve
Outdoor display Approve
Discretionary
Site plan Final Decision Review Appeal
Conditional use permit
(CUP) Final Decision Review Appeal
Zoning change Recommend Final Decision
Subdivision Final Decision
Variance Final Decision Review Appeal
Specific Plan
Amendment Recommend Final Decision
Table 10.1 Review Authority

10. Administration
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11.2A Definitions of General Terms

11.1 Purpose
This Section provides definitions of terms and phrases used in this Corridors Code that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this Section conflict with definitions in the Zoning Code or other provisions of the Municipal Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this Corridors Code. If a word is not defined in this Section, or in other provisions of the Montclair Municipal Code, the Community Development Director shall determine the correct definition.

11.2 Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases
As used in this Corridors Code, each of the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context in which they are used clearly requires otherwise.

Access, Building The physical point(s) and type of pedestrian access to a building from the public sidewalk. Also see building
access.

Access, Site The physical point(s) of vehicular access from a street or other right-of-way to a site.

Access, Lot The physical point(s) of access to an individual lot for vehicles and pedestrians from a street, other right-ofway or sidewalk.

Accessory Structure A subordinate building such as garages, carports, storage sheds, shelters, pools or similar structures, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building (residential, commercial, or industrial) on the same lot and/or building site.

Alley A low capacity thoroughfare with one shared lane and no parking lanes, designed and intended for service and/ or secondary access purposes.

Block All property fronting on one side of a street between intersecting and intercepting streets, or between a street and a right-of-way, wash, end of an existing cul-de-sac, or city boundary.

Block-scale Building The physical appearance when a building by its physical length and overall size is massed and organized to be
larger than a house in its footprint.

Building Access Buildings are accessed in either of two ways: walk-up or point access.

Walk-up access means when an individual suite or
dwelling is accessed by the pedestrian directly from a
public sidewalk or private open space directly accessed by the public sidewalk. House-scale buildings are
accessed only by walk-up access.

Point access means when individual suites or dwellings
are accessed by the pedestrian through a common lobby.

Block-scale buildings are accessed by either walk-up or point-access or, through a combination of the two.

Building Accessory Building(s) which are in support of the main building on the lot and subject to the building placement
standards for accessory buildings.

11. Glossary
61 Building Height The vertical extent of a building measured in stories to the eave of the highest story, not including a raised basement or a habitable attic. Height limits do not
apply to masts, belfries, clock towers, chimney flues, and similar structures. Building height shall be measured
from the average grade of the fronting thoroughfare.

Building Type A structure defined by the combination of configuration, placement and function. • Mixed-Use Block. A building designed for occupancy by retail, service, and/ or office uses on
the ground floor, with upper floors also configured
for service, office, and/or residential uses as allowed by each zone’s use requirements. The upper floor
may be accessed directly from the street via a stair
or through a street-level lobby.
• Court. A group of attached dwelling units
arranged to share one or more common courtyards,
with pedestrian visitor access taken from the
courtyard, Front Street, and/or Side Street.

The courtyard is intended to be a semi-public
outdoor area that is visible from and accessed
from the Primary Street. Courtyard buildings
may accommodate housing as well as ground floor
commercial uses in either a live-work configuration
or as commercial/retail space that directly faces the
Primary Street, if and as allowed by the zone.
• Liner. A building that conceals a larger building
such as a public garage, theater, or "big box" store
that is designed for occupancy by retail, service,
and/or office uses on the ground floor, with
upper floors also configured for those uses or for
residences.
• Rowhouse. Two or more detached two- or
three-story dwellings arrayed side by side with zero
lot line side setbacks. The building is located at
the front of the lot, with the garage at the rear of
the lot, separated from the primary building by a
rear yard. An integrated housing unit and working
space, occupied and utilized by a single household
in a structure, either single-family or multi-family,
that has been designed or structurally modified to
accommodate joint residential occupancy and work
activity.
• Stacked Dwelling. A building comprised typically
of single-floor dwellings usually accessed from a
central lobby that provides access to individual
units via corridors. Ground floor dwellings facing
the street may additionally take direct access via
stoops or semi-private dooryards.
• Flex Shed. A building designed for occupancy by
light manufacturing, workshop, and warehouse
uses.
• Live-work. An integrated housing unit and work
space, occupied and utilized by a single household
in a structure, either single family or multi-family,
that has been designed to accommodate ground
floor work uses and ground floor and/or upper floor
residential uses.
• Quad/Triplex/Duplex. Duplexes, triplexes, and
quadplexes are multiple dwelling forms that are
architecturally presented as large single family
houses. Each dwelling unit is accessed directly
from the street.
• Single-family residence. A structure occupied by
one primary residence that also accommodates
commercial uses as allowed.
• Carriage House. A Carriage House is an attached
or detached residence, also known as an accessory
dwelling, which provides complete independent
living facilities and which is located or established
on the same lot on which a single-family residence
is located. Such dwellings may contain permanent
provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and
sanitation.

Top of plate
Sloped Roof
Height
Top of bridge
Top of parapet
Top of plate
Parapet Height
Maximum Height
Highest point of
natural grade
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Civic The term defining not-for-profit organizations
dedicated to the arts, culture, education, government,
transit and municipal parking facilities.

Civic Building A structure operated by governmental or not-for-profit organizations and limited to civic uses.

Civic Space An outdoor area dedicated for civic activities.

Courtyard An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings.

Driveway A vehicular lane within a lot, or shared between two lots, usually leading to a garage, other parking or
loading area.

Encroachment Any architectural feature or structural element, such as a fence, garden wall, porch, stoop, balcony, bay window, terrace or deck, that breaks the plane of a vertical or horizontal regulatory limit extending into a setback,
beyond the build-to-line, into the public frontage, or
above a height limit.

Frontage A strip or extent of land abutting a thoroughfare, civic space or other public right-of-way.
a. Frontage, Private. The area between the building
facade and the shared lot line between the public
right-of-way and the lot.
b. Frontage, Public. The area between the curb of the
vehicular lanes and the edge of the right-of-way.

House-scale The physical appearance when a building is massed and organized similar to a single-family house.

Infill A site developed within existing urban fabric,
balancing, completing and/or repairing the surrounding
area.

Lot A parcel of real property shown on a plat recorded in the office of the county recorder.

Massing The overall shape or arrangement of the bulk or volume of buildings and structures.

Overlay The method for addressing additional topics such as certain types of commercial frontage.

Parapet A low wall along the edge of a roof or the portion of a wall that extends above the roof line.

Parkway (planting strip) The landscaped area between the sidewalk and the curb which is reserved for trees which are intended to
shade the sidewalk and provide spatial definition to the streetscape.

Paseo A public place or path designed for walking that is often within a block, between buildings or along the
edge of a public open space.

Pedestrian Shed An area centered on a major destination. Its size is limited by an average distance that may be traversed at an easy walking pace in a given amount of time from
its center to its edge. Pedestrian sheds are useful for planning walkable areas.

Podium A continuous projecting base or pedestal under a building.

Setback The area of a lot measured from a lot line to a building facade or elevation that must be maintained clear
of permanent structures excepting galleries, fences,
garden walls, arcades, porches, stoops, balconies, bay
windows, terraces and decks (that align with the first
floor level) which are permitted to encroach into the
setback.

Setback line, front yard
(frontage zone).

The line which defines the depth of the required front
yard for the lot in order to generate and support the
intended public realm of the zoning district.

Setback line, rear yard or
side yard.

The line which defines the width or depth of the
required rear or side yard. Said setback line shall be
parallel with the property line, removed therefrom by
the perpendicular distance prescribed for the yard in
the zoning district.

Story A habitable level within a building from finished floor to finished ceiling.

Transitional Buildings A building or portion thereof which was lawful when established but which does not conform to
subsequently established zoning or zoning regulations.

Transitional Use A land use lawful when established but which does not conform to subsequently established zoning
regulations.

Yard The area between the Buildable Area on a lot and a lot line.
a. Yard, Front. The area between the Buildable Area
on a lot and the front lot line.
b. Yard, Side. The area bounded by the Building
Area on a lot, a side lot line, the front lot line and
the rear lot line.
c. Yard, Rear. The area between the Buildable Area
on a lot and the rear lot line.
63 Artisan/Craft
Manufacturing
The manufacturing of products by hand typically
involving a skilled trade.

Auto Service Station Retail sale, from the premises, of vehicle fuel which may include the incidental sale of other petroleum
products, tires, batteries, and replacement items, and
the incidental minor repairs and lubricating services.

Bank/Financial Services Financial institutions, including, but not limited to:
banks and trust companies, credit agencies, holding
(but not primarily operating) companies, lending and
thrift institutions, other investment companies, securities/commodity contract brokers and dealers, security and commodity exchanges, and vehicle finance (equity)
leasing agencies. Does not include check-cashing stores.

Civic Building A building that is operated by not-for-profit organizations dedicated to arts, culture, education, recreation, government, transit, and municipal parking.

Commercial Kitchen An establishment that provides cooking services to customers such as restaurants and stores that sell food.

Cultural Institution A nonprofit institution engaged primarily in the performing arts or in the display or preservation of
objects of interest in the arts or sciences that are open to the public on a regular basis. This classification includes performing arts centers for theater, dance and events,
museums, art galleries, and libraries.

Day Care Center Any child day care facility, licensed by the State of California, other than a family day care home, and
includes infant care centers, preschools, and extended
day care facilities.

Drive-through Services Facilities where food or other products may be purchased or services may be obtained by motorists
without leaving their vehicles. Examples of drivethrough sales facilities include fast-food restaurants, drive-through coffee, photo stores, pharmacies, bank
teller windows and ATMs, dry cleaners, etc., but do
not include gas station or other vehicle services.

11.2B Definitions of Land Use Terms Dwelling A room or group of internally connected rooms that have sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation facilities, but not more than one kitchen, which constitute an independent housekeeping unit, occupied by or
intended for one household on a long-term basis.

Dwelling Accessory An auxiliary dwelling unit located within an accessory structure of a primary dwelling on the lot. Includes,
but is not limited to dwelling units in guest houses,
pool houses and carriage houses, above or beside a
garage.

Group Homes A dwelling in which persons reside in a group occupancy setting, but not including a hotel, motel,
fraternity, sorority, rooming and/or boarding house.

Residents of a facility may also receive medical
treatment in addition to any non-medical supportive
services in a residential or congregate care setting, as opposed to a hospital.

Health/Fitness Facility Establishments offering participant sports within an enclosed building. Typical uses include bowling alley,
billiards parlors, pool halls, indoor ice or roller skating rinks, indoor racquetball courts, indoor batting cages, and health or fitness clubs.

Home Occupation Residential premises used for the transaction of business or the supply of professional services. Home
occupation shall be limited to the following: agent,
architect, artist, broker, consultant, draftsman, dressmaker, engineer, interior decorator, lawyer, notary public, teacher, and other similar occupations, as
determined by the Director. No external employees are
allowed.

Home Office Residential premises used for the transaction of business or the supply of professional services which
employ up to three external employees. Home office
shall be limited to the following: agent, architect,
artist, broker, consultant, draftsman, dressmaker,
engineer, interior decorator, lawyer, notary public,
teacher, and other similar occupations, as determined
by the Director.

Hotel, Motel Establishments containing six or more rooms or suites for temporary rental and which may include incidental
food, drink, and other sales and services intended for
the convenience of guests.
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Manufacturing The manufacturing of perishable (such as such as food and dairy products) and non-perishable items (such as
clothing and furniture).

Medical Services, Clinic A facility other than a hospital where medical, mental health, surgical and other personal health services are provided on an outpatient basis. Examples of these
uses include: medical offices with five or more licensed practitioners and/or medical specialties, outpatient
care facilities, urgent care facilities, other allied health services. These facilities may also include incidental
medical laboratories. Counseling services by other
than medical doctors or psychiatrists are included
under “Offices - Professional.”
Medical Services, Doctor’s
Office
A facility other than a hospital where medical, dental, mental health, surgical, and/or other personal health
care services are provided on an outpatient basis,
and that accommodates no more than four licensed
primary practitioners (for example, chiropractors,
medical doctors, psychiatrists, etc., other than
nursing staff) within an individual office suite. A
facility with five or more licensed practitioners is
instead classified under “Medical Services – Clinic,
Urgent Care.” Counseling services by other than
medical doctors or psychiatrists are included under
“Office – Professional.”
Meeting Facility Consisting of group gatherings conducted indoors.

Typical uses include churches, synagogues, mosques,
temples, bingo halls, private clubs, fraternal,
philanthropic and charitable organizations, and lodges.

Does not include theaters.

Neighborhood market/convenience storeA neighborhood serving retail store of 5,000 square feet or less in gross floor area, which carries a range of merchandise oriented to daily convenience shopping
needs.

Offices —Professional Office-type facilities occupied by businesses that provide professional services, or are engaged in the
production of intellectual property. Examples of
these uses include: accounting, advertising agencies,
attorneys, commercial art and design services,
counseling services, urgent care clinic, and medical
clinic, scientific and research organizations, financial management and investment counseling, literary and
talent agencies, management and public relations
services, media postproduction services, news services, and photography studios.

Parking Facility, Public or
Private
Parking lots or structures operated by the City or a
private entity, providing parking either for free or for a fee. Does not include towing impound and storage
facilities.

Personal Services Establishments providing non-medical services for the enhancement of personal appearances, cleaning,
alteration, or reconditioning of garments and
accessories, and similar non-business related or nonprofessional services. Typical uses include reducing salons, barber shops, tailors, shoe repair shops, selfservice laundries, and dry cleaning shops, but exclude uses classified under the Office and Trade School.

Personal Services
(Restricted)
Personal services that may tend to have adverse effects upon surrounding areas and which may need to be
dispersed to minimize their adverse impacts. Examples
of these uses include: bailbonds, check cashing stores, massage (licensed, therapeutic, non-sexual), pawnshops, spas and hot tubs for hourly rental, tattoo and body piercing services, and tanning salons.

Personal Storage Facility A facility that provides individual storage facilities for rental and which provides the renter with independent
and secure access to their storage room.
65 Printing and Publishing A facility that provides printing or publishing services.

Production, Artisan Establishments primarily engaged in on-site production of goods by hand manufacturing, involving the use of
hand tools and small-scale equipment.

Restaurants A commercial establishment where food is prepared for and served to the customer, for consumption on
or off the premises. It shall be operated as a bona fide eating place that maintains approved and permitted
suitable kitchen facilities within the establishment,
thereby making actual and substantial sales of meals. A restaurant may provide entertainment for the customer
by performers of the arts (music, dance, comedy,
readings, etc.), and differs from a Night Club in that
it does not provide floor space for customer dancing
and dancing is prohibited. A restaurant differs from
a Tavern because it must prepare and serve food at all
times during business hours and the sale of alcoholic
beverages is secondary to the sale of food. As allowed
by the Corridors Code, a restaurant may operate on the
sidewalk or open space adjacent to the main building in which the restaurant is located.

Retail Stores and shops engaged in the sale of goods and merchandise such as antiques or collectibles, art
galleries, art supplies, including framing services,
bicycles, books, magazines, and newspapers, cameras
and photographic supplies, clothing, shoes, and
accessories, department stores, drug stores and
pharmacies, dry goods, fabrics and sewing supplies,
florists and houseplant stores, hobby materials, jewelry, luggage and leather goods, musical instruments, parts
and accessories, orthopedic supplies, small wares,
specialty shops, sporting goods and equipment,
stationery, thirft shop (second hand store), toys and
games, variety stores, including rental stores.

School Elementary, Middle, Secondary. A public or private academic educational institution, including elementary
(kindergarten through 6th grade), middle and junior
high schools (7th and 8th grades), secondary and high
schools (9th through 12th grades), and facilities that
provide any combination of those levels. May include
any of these schools that also provide room and board.

School — Business, Trade
Schools, Colleges
A school that provides education and/or training,
including tutoring, or vocational training, in limited
subjects. Examples of these schools include art school, ballet and other dance school, business, secretarial, and vocational school, computers and electronics school,
drama school, driver education school, establishments
providing courses by mail, language school, martial
arts, music school, professional school (law, medicine, etc.), seminaries/religious ministry training facility.

Studio — Art, Dance,
Martial Arts, Music
(School)
Small scale facilities, typically accommodating no more than two groups of students at a time, in no more than
two instructional spaces. Examples of these facilities
are individual and group instruction and training in
the arts; production rehearsal; photography, and the
processing of photographs produced only by users
of the studio facilities; martial arts training studios; gymnastics instruction, and aerobics and gymnastics
studios with no other fitness facilities or equipment.

Larger facilities are included under the definition of
“Schools. Business, Trade Schools, Colleges.”
Supermarket A grocery market having 15,000 or more square feet of floor area devoted principally to the sale of food.

Taverns An establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcoholic beverages to customers for consumption
on the premises. This does not include on-site
manufacturing of alcoholic beverages. While a Tavern
may have facilities for performers of the arts (music,
comedy, etc.) for the entertainment of the customer, it differs from a Night Club in that customer dancing is
prohibited. A Tavern differs from a Restaurant in that it is not required to prepare and serve food.