Introduced by:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE 2025 NORTH
LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN IN CHAPTER 17.34 (NORTH LAKE SPECIFIC
PLAN) AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO MODIFY THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE NORTH LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN,
REDESIGNATE ZONES WITHIN THE NORTH LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN
AREA AND AT 60 S. VIRGINIA AVENUE, 701 AND 709 N. MENTOR AVENUE, AND 1311 AND 1321 N. MENTOR AVENUE IN CHAPTER
17.20 (ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE LAND USES, AND ZONE- SPECIFIC STANDARDS), SECTION 17.20.020 (ZONING MAP AND
ZONING DISTRICTS), AND AMENDING ZONING CODE SECTIONS
17.30.030 (2023 CENTRAL DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN - ALLOWABLE LAND USES) AND 17.30.080 (2023 CENTRAL DISTRICT SPECIFIC
PLAN - OPEN SPACE) FOR CONSISTENCY
The People of the City of Pasadena ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. This ordinance, due to its length and corresponding cost of publication, will be published by title and summary as permitted in Section 508 of the Pasadena City Charter. The approved summary of this ordinance is as follows:
"Summary
This proposed ordinance will amend various sections of Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the City of Pasadena Municipal Code to implement the 2025 North Lake Specific Plan Update, as shown in Exhibit 1, attached to the full text of the ordinance and on file in the City Clerk's Office. This proposed ordinance further amends the official Zoning Map of the City of Pasadena to implement the 2025 North Lake Specific Plan Update, including modifying the boundaries of the North Lake Specific Plan, and reclassifying parcels located within the North Lake Specific Plan area. Changes to the North Lake Specific Plan boundary and zoning designations within the North Lake Specific Plan area are shown as Exhibit 2, attached to the full text of the ordinance and on file in the City Clerk's Office. The proposed ordinance amends Zoning Code Sections 17.30.030 (2023 Central District Specific Plan - Allowable Land Uses) and 17.30.080 (2023 Central District Specific Plan - Open Space Standards) for internal consistency. ///
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Ordinance No.shall take effect 30 days from its publication." SECTION 2. Pasadena Municipal Code, Title 17, Article 3, Chapter 17.34 (North Lake Specific Plan) is repealed in its entirety and is replaced as shown in Exhibit 1, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 3. The official Zoning Map of the City of Pasadena as established by Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.20.020 is amended by modifying the boundaries of certain zoning districts established therein as follows:
Reclassifying parcels within the 2025 North Lake Specific Plan area from CL-SP- 1b, CL-SP-1e, and RM-48 to NL-MU-C; from CL-SP-1b, CL-SP-1d, CL-SP-1e, CO-SP- 1a, CO-SP-lc, RM-12, RM-16, and RM-32 to NL-MU-N; from CO-SP-1c and RM-48 to PS; from RM-48 to NL-RM-48; from RM-32 to NL-RM-32; from RM-16 to NL-RM-16; from RS-6 to NL-RS-6; from RS-6 to OS; reclassifying parcels within the 2017 North Lake Specific Plan that are now located outside of the 2025 North Lake Specific Plan from RS-6 to RM-32; from CL-SP-lb-LD-16 to RS-6-LD-16; and from CO-SP-lc-LD-16 to PS-LD-16; reclassifying parcels outside the North Lake Specific Plan from RM-12- PK-LD-1 to RM-12-LD-1; and reclassifying a parcel within the 2003 East Colorado Specific Plan from ECSP-CG-5-hlL-l to RM-32-HL-1. These modifications are shown on Exhibit 2, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. Pasadena Municipal Code, Title 17, Article 3, Chapter 17.30.030 (2023 Central District Specific Plan - Allowable Land Uses) and Chapter 17.30.080 (2023 Central District Specific Plan - Open Space Standards) are amended as shown in Exhibit 3, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 5. The Findings for Approval for the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment, Specific Plan Adoption, Zoning Map Amendment and Zoning Text Amendment and associated Resolutions adopted by the Council on November 24, 2025, are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published by title and summary. ///
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SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days from its publication.
Signed and approved this_ day of_, 2026.
Victor M. Gordo
Mayor of the City of Pasadena
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pasadena at its meeting held this _day of_2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Date Published:
Mark Jomsky
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Caroline Monroy
Assistant City Attorney
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Chapter 17.34 - North Lake Specific Plan
17.34.010 - Purpose of Chapter
This Chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the zoning districts established by the North Lake Specific Plan (NLSP), determines the type of land use permit/approval required for each use, and provides comprehensive design and development standards for all projects.
17.34.020 -Zoning Districts
The purpose of the NLSP zoning districts (Figure NLSP-1) is to implement the plan vision for each of the subareas as described in the NLSP document and summarized below.
A. NL-MU-C (Mixed-Use Core)
• Create mixed-use activity centers that encourage a range of active uses where people can walk to shops, restaurants, and jobs in proximity of transit or major intersections; and
Support projects that are entirely commercial, entirely residential, or mixed-use, with ground floor commercial required at key intersections.
B. NL-MU-N (Mixed-Use Neighborhood)
Promote the development of pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods with commercial uses that are sensitive to neighboring residents; and Support projects that are entirely commercial, entirely residential, or mixed-use, integrated either horizontally or vertically, consistent with ground floor use requirements.
C. NL-RM-48 (Residential Multi-Family)
• Maintain the current uses and protect the existing residential character using City of Gardens standards.
D. NL-RM-32 (Residential Multi-Family)
Maintain the current uses and protect the existing residential character using City of Gardens standards.
NL-RS-6 (Residential Single-Family)E.
F.
Provide areas for low density residential neighborhoods and relate new development to the existing environment.
OS (Open Space)
Provide opportunities for parks and recreation to residents and visitors.
G. PS (Public Semi-Public)
•Provide for large public or semi-public land uses that may not be appropriate in other base zoning districts.
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17.34.030 - Allowable Land Uses
A. Definitions. Definitions of specific land uses are found in Section 17.80.020.
B. Permit Requirements. Table NLSP-1 identifies the uses of land allowed, the land use permit required to establish each use, and limitations that may apply for a particular use.
C. Standards for Specific Land Uses. Additional standards may apply to specific land uses; refer to the Section noted in Table NLSP-1.
1. Section 17.50.160 shall not apply to Mixed-Use Projects.
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D. Ground Floor Frontages. In Mixed-Use zoning districts, additional commercial requirements and residential unit restrictions on the ground floor shall apply per Section 17.34.070.A.
E. Major Construction. Conditional Use Permit approval shall be required for new construction exceeding 25,000 sq. ft. See Section 17.61.050.J for additional requirements.
F. Prohibited Uses. Those uses not listed in Table NLSP-1 are prohibited by the NLSP, except as otherwise provided by Section 17.21.030.A.
G. Nonconforming Uses. Existing uses which are made nonconforming by the NLSP shall be subject to Section 17.71, with the following exceptions and additional restrictions,
1. The following uses shall not be expanded:
a. Vehicle Services (except Automobile Rental)
b. Commercial Off-Street Parking
c. Drive-Through Businesses
2. Expansion defined. For the uses listed above in subsection 1, expansion or enlargement is prohibited.
a. For all uses, expansion includes any of the following occurs:
(1) Enlargement or expansion of the gross floor area;
(2) The paved parking area serving the use is increased; or (3) Expansion of the use onto an adjacent property.
b. For Vehicle Services, the use is also expanded if any of the following occurs:
(1) Increasing the number of fueling positions for a service station; (2) Increasing the number of work stations for vehicle equipment repair; or (3) Adding or changing a service at a service station or vehicle/equipment repair use that was not previously offered, including an auto wash or mini- mart.
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c. For Drive-Through Businesses, the use is also expanded if any of the following occurs:
(1) Increasing the number of queuing lanes and/or positions; (2) Adding service windows; or
(3) Adding or expanding outdoor dining area.
3. Allowed Improvements. Notwithstanding subsections 1 through 3, the following changes are allowed:
a. Modernization of equipment;
b. Reconfiguration of the existing parking lot in order to provide a more efficient plan (exclusive of drive-through lane);
c. Site improvements such as landscaping, trash enclosures, lighting, and walls and fences; or
d. Modernization or improvements that are consistent with the intent of this subsection as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
e. Drive-Through Businesses:
(1) In addition to the improvements listed above, relocating the drive-through lane for purpose of improving site circulation, or other improvements to address operational impacts to health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood may be allowed with approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit, in compliance with PMC
17.61.050.
Table NLSP-1: Allowable Land Uses
SymbolDescriptionSection
pPermitted use, Code Compliance Certificate required.17.61.020 MCConditional use, Minor Conditional Use Permit required.17.61.050 AMCConditional use, Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit required.
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ACConditional use, Administrative Conditional Use Permit required.
17.61.050
EConditional use, Expressive Use Permit required.17.61.060 TUPTemporary use, Temporary Use Permit required.17.61.040 Use not allowed.
(A)Use is only permitted as accessory to another permitted use.
Land Use1Permit RequirementSection / Notes
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RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory Dwelling Unitpp17.50.275
Boarding Houses2pp17.50.065
Dormitoriespp
Fraternities / Sororitiespp
Home Occupationspp17.50.110
Mixed-Use Projectspp
Multi-Family hlousingpp
Residential Accessory Uses and
Structures
pp17.50.250
Single-Room Occupancypp17.50.300
Supportive hlousingpp
Transitional Housingpp
COMMERCIAL USES
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Clubs, Lodges, Private Meeting Hallscc
Colleges, Nontraditional Campus Setting | Pp
Colleges, Traditional Campus Settingc
with Safe ParkingMC17.50.265
Commercial EntertainmentE17.50.130
Commercial Recreation, Indoorpp17.50.130
Commercial Recreation, Outdoorcc17.50.130
Conference Centersc
Cultural Institutionspp
Electronic Game Centerspp17.50.100
Park and Recreation Facilitiespp
Religious Facilitiescc17.50.230
with Affordable Housingpp17.50.230
with ColumbariumMCMC17.50.230
with Temporary Homeless ShelterMCMC17.50.230
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with Safe ParkingMCMC17.50.265
Schools, Public and Privatec17.50.270
Schools, Specialized Education and
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OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SUPPORT USES
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)pp17.50.060
Banks and Financial Servicespp
with Walk-Up Servicespp17.50.060
Business Support Servicespp
Offices, Accessorypp
Offices, Administrative Business
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Offices, Governmentpp
Offices, Medicalpp
Research and Developmentpp17.50.240
Work/Live Unitspp17.50.370
RETAIL SALES
Alcohol Sales, Beer and Winecc17.50.040
Alcohol Sales, Beer and Wine at
Restaurants (including fast food)
ACAC17.50.040
Alcohol Sales, Full Alcoholcc17.50.040
Alcohol Sales, Full Alcohol at
Restaurants (including fast food)
ACAC17.50.040
Animal Services, Retail Salespp
Bars / Tavernscc17.50.040, 17.61.050.J
with Live Entertainmentcc17.50.130
Commercial Nurseriesc17.50.180
Convenience Storespp
Food Salespp
Internet Vehicle Salespp
Liquor Storescc17.50.040, 17.61.050.J
Restaurants, Fast Foodpp17.50.260
Restaurants, Formula Fast Foodpp17.50.260
Restaurantspp17.50.040, 17.61.050.J
with Limited Live Entertainmentpp17.50.040, 17.61.050.J with Walk-Up WindowMCMC17.50.040, 17.61.050.J
Retail Salespp
Significant Tobacco Retailerscc17.50.330, 17.61.050.J
SERVICES
Adult Day Care, Limitedpp
Animal Services, Boardingpp
Animal Services, Groomingpp
Animal Services, Hospitalspp17.50.050
Catering Servicespp
Charitable Institutionspp
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Child Day Care Centersp17.50.080
Child Day Care, Largepp17.50.080
Child Day Care, Smallpp
Emergency SheltersMCMC17.50.105
Emergency Shelters, Limitedpp17.50.105
Laboratoriesp
Lodging, Bed and Breakfast Innsc17.50.140
Lodging, Hotels and Motelscc17.50.150
Low Barrier Navigation Centerspp17.50.153
Massage Establishmentscc17.50.155
Mortuaries / Funeral hlomesp
Neighborhood Gardenspp
Personal Improvement Servicespp
Personal Servicespp
Printing and Publishingcc
Printing and Publishing, Limitedpp
Public Safety Facilitiescc
Vehicle Services, Automobile Rentalcc
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING, & PROCESSING
Alcohol Beverage Manufacturingpc17.50.040, 17.61.050.J
with Accessory Tasting RoomMCc17.50.040, 17.61.050.J
Custom Manufacturing / Artisan
Production
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Industry, RestrictedMCMC
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION & PROCESSING USES
Accessory Antenna Arrayspp
Alternative Fuel / Recharging Facilitiespp
Communications Facilitiescc
Transportation Terminalscc
with Safe ParkingMCMC17.50.265
Utilities, Majorcc
Utilities, Minorpp
Wireless Telecom Facilities, Majorcc17.50.310
Wireless Telecom Facilities, MinorMCMC17.50.310
Wireless Telecom Facilities, SCLpp17.50.310
TEMPORARY USES
Filming, Long-termMCMC17.61.090
Filming, Short-termpp17.61.090
Other Temporary UsesP/TUPP/TUP17.50.320
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Notes:
1 See Section 17.80.020 for definition of the listed land uses. 2 Includes Co-living facilities, which may include more than one shared kitchen per building. Separation requirements of Section 17.50.065 shall not apply.
17.34.040 - Public Realm Standards
A. Sidewalks
These standards are intended to:
Ensure a minimum sidewalk width is achieved, appropriate to support future densities, intensities, uses, and pedestrian volumes;
• Provide sufficient space to support dedicated Amenity and Walk Zones; and Increase shade, carbon sequestration, and stormwater capture by allowing adequate space for street trees and parkways.
1. Sidewalk Width
a. Dimension. Projects shall provide sidewalks that meet the required widths per Figure NLSP-2. Where the existing sidewalk right-of-way is less than the required width, the difference shall be provided through a private property dedication.
(1) Sidewalks are measured from the Primary Curb Line of each block to the sidewalk line, as illustrated in Figure NLSP-3.
(2) This area shall be paved for general use to the standards specified by Public Works, except for landscaped parkways per Section 17.34.040.B. (3) Within the sidewalk width, sidewalk zones shall be provided to the dimensions set in Figure NLSP-4.
(4) Where the curb deviates (i.e. bulb-outs), exceptions in zone width are allowed and shall be determined by the Director of Public Works. (5) Driveways are allowed per Section 17.34.090.B.
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b. Maintenance. Sidewalk improvements shall be installed and maintained by the abutting property owner.
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2. Sidewalk Zones
a. Amenity Zone. Sidewalks shall provide an Amenity Zone consistent with the width illustrated in Figure NLSP-4, including the curb. (1) Projects shall meet minimum parkway and street tree requirements per Section 17.34.040.B.
(2) The following elements are permitted in the Amenity Zone at the discretion of the Director of Public Works and with public works permits (if applicable): paved area for pedestrian mobility, parkways, and street trees, seating/furniture, outdoor dining, planters, bicycle parking, bus shelters, and/or other utility facilities including streetlights, signals, meter/sign poles, and pull boxes, etc.
b. Walk Zone. Sidewalks shall maintain a Walk Zone as a continuous path of travel for pedestrians at the width illustrated in Figure NLSP-4. This area shall be free of all furnishings, landscaping, or obstructions. c. Frontage Zone. Sidewalks may include a Building Frontage Zone between the Walk Zone and the sidewalk line. A maximum width is illustrated in Figure NLSP-4.
(1) The following elements are permitted in the Frontage Zone: paved area for pedestrian mobility, seating/furniture, outdoor dining (with a Public Works permit), planters, and/or shade structures per Section
17.34.070.D.
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B. Parkways & Street Trees
These standards are intended to:
Enhance pedestrian conditions through increased landscaping at sidewalk level;
Provide a visual buffer between parking lane and sidewalk; Improve stormwater capture and increase permeability of sidewalk zone; and Improve street tree health and support the process of carbon sequestration.
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d. Required Parkways. Projects shall include parkways within the Amenity Zone as follows, except as approved by the Director of Public Works; see Figure NLSP-5.
(1) For residential-only projects, parkway length shall be no less than 60 percent of street frontage.
(2) For all other projects, parkways length shall be no less than 30 percent of street frontage.
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e. Dimensions. Parkways shall be constructed at the same width as the Amenity Zones illustrated in Figure NLSP-4, minus the 6-inch width required for the curb, except as approved by the Director of Public Works. (1) When street parking is adjacent to the curb, a paved buffer with a minimum width of 18 inches is required, in addition to the 6-inch curb, except where tree grates are adjacent to the curb.
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(2) Barriers up to 24 inches high, such as low walls or fences, are permitted at the interior edge of the parkway but are not required. f. Access Ways. Where on-street parking is permitted, access ways shall be provided at a minimum frequency of one per every 20 feet of continuous parkway.
(1) Access ways shall be a minimum of 4 feet in width and provide a firm, uniform walking surface in all weather conditions from the curb to the Walk Zone.
(2) The finished surface of access ways shall be in plane with both the adjoining top of curb and sidewalk.
(3) Access ways shall be constructed of pavers, concrete, or stabilized decomposed granite.
g. Planted Area. A minimum of 80 percent of the total required parkway area for a given project shall be comprised of plant material. (1) Permitted materials include groundcovers, turf or turf substitutes, and shrubs or low perennials that are lower than 24 inches in height at full maturity.
a. All plant material shall be native or climate appropriate and have a water use rating of Moderate, Low or Very-Low as defined by Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) for the region. Plant water use requirements may be relaxed to maximize the efficiency of parkway stormwater capture systems subject to approval by the Director of Public Works.
b. Plants with spines or thorns shall not be planted adjacent to any walkways or curbs.
c. Edible plants are not permitted in parkways.
d. Artificial turf is not permitted in parkways.
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excavation within an existing tree's root zone must be consistent with the City's Tree Protection Ordinance and Guidelines. Root pruning, if required and approved by Public Works, must be overseen by a Certified Arborist.
Excavation within a tree's root zone must be replanted immediately to prevent the tree roots from exposure and undue harm.
h. Non-planted Area. A maximum of 20 percent of the parkway area may be organic or inorganic cover.
(1) Permitted materials include permeable pavers, decomposed granite, gravel, rocks, or mulch.
a. Pavers are not allowed within 3 feet of any public streetlight pole or pull box or other utility facilities.
Stormwater Management. Parkways shall either meet the following basic stormwater standards, or propose a biofiltration planter or swale design based on local conditions subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works.
(1) The parkway shall be at the same grade as the adjacent hardscape surface at the outer edge of the parkway and slope at a minimum of 1 percent towards the center of the parkway.
(2) For parkways with a width greater than 5 feet, the center 2 feet of the parkway shall be depressed 3 to 4 inches to form a shallow swale to collect sidewalk stormwater. Alternative means of storing runoff, such as gravel sumps within the parkway, may be provided with review authority approval.
j. Irrigation. Irrigation systems in parkways shall be designed and constructed in a manner that will eliminate surface runoff onto any impermeable surface, public or private, under any condition.
(1) Design of irrigation systems in parkways shall be in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations for water conservation. (2) Street tree roots shall not be damaged during the irrigation installation process.
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k. Maintenance. Abutting property owner shall maintain the parkway in a condition so as not to endanger persons or property, and not to interfere with the public convenience.
2. Street Trees
a. Species. Street tree species shall be selected according to the Master Street Tree Plan at the discretion of the Director of Public Works. Trees may be planted within parkways or tree wells. For guidance on street trees, refer to Appendix A.2 of the NLSP document.
b. Spacing. Street trees shall be planted at a spacing of one per 30 feet.
Exceptions can be made by the Director of Public Works due to conflicts with street lights, bus shelters, utility boxes, or other street amenities or species type. Closer spacing is encouraged when feasible and when appropriate for a particular tree type.
c. Well Dimension. Tree well width shall be equivalent to the required Amenity Zone, minus the 6-inch width required for the curb.
(1) If a paved buffer zone is required due to adjacent street parking, the tree well width may be reduced to accommodate this buffer strip. The minimum length of a tree well shall be 6 feet.
(2) Street trees planted within tree wells must be installed according to the Department of Public Works Tree Planting in Tree Well Standard Plan. d. Well Frames. Tree well frames, or tree grates, may be installed according to the Department of Public Works Tree Well Frame Installation Standard. e. Expanded Root Zone Cell. Each street tree shall be provided with an uncompacted root zone volume of 800 cubic feet minimum. The root zone volume depth shall be 2 feet minimum and 3 feet maximum. (1) Where this root zone volume cannot be provided within the parkway area, an expanded root zone cell volume shall be provided below adjacent pavement using a strategy such as structural soil or a suspended pavement system to provide an uncompacted soil area suitable for tree root growth.
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(2) The root zone volume per tree requirement may be reduced by 10 percent where two or more trees share a contiguous root zone cell. (3) Maintenance. All street trees shall be maintained by the Department of Public Works.
17.34.050 - Summary of Development Standards
Table NLSP-2 provides abbreviated development and design standards by zoning district for the NLSP. Complete standards shall be referenced within Sections 17.34.070-
17.34.100.
Table NLSP-2: Summary of Development Standards
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Scale
Allowable Density
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Allowable Intensity
Floor Area RatioFigure NLSP-7
Height
Building HeightFigure NLSP-8
Required Setbacks
All streetsFigure NLSP-10
Adjacent RM/RS15' min.
Other interiorsNone required
Required Stepbacks
Adjacent RM/RSFigure NLSP-11
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Length10% or 20' break required for buildings exceeding 150' street frontage Area25% for buildings over 50' in length
Frontage
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Required UsesFigure NLSP-15 and Table NLSP-5
Commercial Depth35' average, 20' min.
Ground Floor
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Height15'min.
Residential Elevation-2' to 6' max.
Minimum
Transparency
Section 17.34.070.C
Ground Floor60%50%
Overall Facade30%30%
Residential Elevation15%15%
Shade StructureSection 17.34.070.D
Arcades & GalleriesSection 17.34.070.E
Exterior FixturesSection 17.34.070.F
Walls & FencesSection 17.34.070.G
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Residential125 sf per studio, 150 sf per 1-bed, 200 sfper2-bed, 250 sf per 3+bed Publicly Accessible2% of GFA for projects over 80,000 sf; none required otherwise Private Open SpaceSection 17.34.080.B
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Publicly Accessible
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PaseosSection 17.34.080.E
Parking
Minimum ParkingSection 17.34.090.A
Vehicle AccessSection 17.34.090.B
Layout & DesignSection 17.34.090.C
Other Applicable Standards1
General
Development2
Section 17.40
Inclusionary
Housing
Section 17.42
Density BonusSection 17.43
LandscapingSection 17.44
Parking & LoadingSection 17.46
SignsSection 17.48
Specific Land UsesSection 17.50
1 Projects shall follow all requirements listed except where modified by the NLSP. In the event of conflict between the Zoning Code and the NLSP, the requirements of the NLSP shall control, per Section
17.12.020.D.
17.34.060 - Scale Standards
These standards are intended to:
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Implement the General Plan density (du/ac) and floor area ratio (FAR) values; Shape development in a manner that creates a defined public realm and appropriate scale of buildings for a visually appealing community; Reduce building massing through setback and stepback requirements that create appropriate transitions to residential neighborhoods; Support high-quality architecture and urban design through modulation requirements and a varied roof lines incentive; and
• Require appropriate transitions to designated historic resources. •
A. Density
1. Residential Density. Projects that include residential dwelling units shall not exceed the allowable dwelling units per acre (du/ac) set in Figure NLSP-6. a. Fractions shall be rounded to the nearest whole number; those at 0.50 shall be rounded up.
b. For projects utilizing state density bonus, refer to Government Code 65915. c. The maximum is based on total site area. If a street dedication or easement is required, density shall be calculated using the size of the lot prior to the street dedication or easement.
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B. Intensity
1. Floor Area Ratio. Projects that include non-residential space, including mixed- use, shall not exceed the allowable floor area ratio (FAR) set in Figure NLSP-7. a. In mixed-use projects, residential floor area is included in FAR. b. Areas used exclusively for vehicle and bicycle parking and loading are excluded from FAR.
c. The maximum is based on total site area. If a street dedication or easement is required, FAR shall be calculated using the size of the lot prior to the street dedication or easement.
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C. Height
1. Building Height. Projects shall not exceed the height limits set in Figure NLSP-8.
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b. Exceptions allowed for Height Averaging (Section 17.34.060.c.2) and projecting features such as appurtenances and railings per Section
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2. Height Averaging. With approval of Design Commission, height limits may be exceeded for up to 30% of the building footprint to the maximum set in Map 6.1- 3, provided that the average height over the entire footprint does not exceed the allowable height; see Figure NLSP-9.
a. The intent is to counterbalance additional height with lower heights elsewhere on-site to achieve an economically-feasible development that protects view corridors and contributes to a more visually-compelling skyline.
b. Averaging is not applicable to either development standards relating to building scale such as stepbacks. It may not be used in combination with a concession for building height to exceed the height requested under state density bonus law.
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3. Street Setbacks. Buildings shall comply with the street setbacks set in Figure NLSP-10, except where modified for historic adjacency per Section 25 XW7XY9UEOD39W1
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17.34.060(F). Setback ranges establish a minimum and maximum for the specified percentage of linear frontage.
a. Street setbacks are measured from the sidewalk line; see Figure NLSP-3. b. Minimum setbacks shall apply to all stories of a building; setbacks less than the minimum are prohibited. Maximum setbacks shall apply only to the ground floor.
c. Residential units on the ground floor shall have a minimum setback of 5 feet.
Where ground floor residential units are elevated between 4 and 6 feet above sidewalk elevation, a minimum setback of 8 feet shall be required. d. Exceptions allowed per Section 17.40.160 (Table 4-1). e. For buildings set back from the sidewalk line 5 feet or more, a minimum percentage of the setback area shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, and/or groundcover, either in the form of in-ground landscaping or planters; Table NLSP-3.
f. Features allowed within the street setback include: landscaping and planters per Section 17.44, hardscape (e.g. stoops, patios), shade structures per Section 17.34.070.D, arcades and galleries per Section 17.34.070.E, walls and fences per Section 17.34.070.F, seating and furniture, outdoor dining, and/or other open space amenities per review authority approval.
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4. Interior Setbacks. Projects shall have a minimum setback based on the shared property line, whichever is greater; see NLSP Table 4. No setback is required along other interior property lines, except where modified for historic adjacency per Section 17.34.060.F
a. Interior setbacks are those abutting other parcels along non-street side and rear property lines and are measured from the shared property line. b. Exceptions allowed per Section 17.40.160 (Table 4-1).
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1. Interior Stepbacks. Adjacent to RM/RS zoning, districts, buildings shall not be located within the encroachment plane sloping upward and inward at a 45- degree angle measured from the vertical, commencing 15 feet above the existing grade along the shared property line; see Figure NLSP-11. a. Exceptions allowed per Section 17.40.160 (Tables 4-1, 4-2, 4-2.1).
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F. Historic Adjacency
1. Landmark Properties. Projects on parcels with a designated historic resource shall be subject to review for consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
2. Transition Massing. Projects sharing a property line with a designated historic resource are subject to the following modified standards, illustrated in Figure NLSP-12.
a. Street Setbacks. The minimum street setback shall be an average of the minimum setback set in Figure NLSP-11 and that of the resource for a minimum of 20 feet from the shared property line. If located between two resources, the street setback shall be an average of the setbacks of the two resources.
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b. Interior Setbacks. The minimum interior setback shall be equal to that of the historic resource or 15 feet, whichever is less. No setback is required where the resource is built to the shared property line.
c. Streetwall Height. A maximum streetwall height shall not exceed the height of the historic resource for a minimum of 20 feet from the shared property line. A stepback with a minimum depth of 10 feet is required above this height, measured from the modified minimum street setback. d. Interior Stepbacks. Projects shall not be located within an encroachment plane sloping upward and inward at a 30-degree angle measured from the vertical, commencing 15 feet above the existing grade at the property line; see Figure NLSP-12. This plane is not applicable if the resource is built to the shared property line.
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G. Modulation
1. Fagade Length. Each street-facing fa?ade exceeding 150 feet in length shall include a minimum break of 10 percent of the facade length or 20 feet, whichever is greater, such that no unbroken facade is longer than 150 feet. a. This facade break shall be a minimum of 10 feet deep, open to the sky; see Figure NLSP-13.
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2. Fagade Area. Street-facing facades that exceed 50 feet in length shall modulate a minimum of 25 percent of the area above the ground floor between 2 feet and 12 feet in depth from the primary facade plane; see Figure NLSP-14. Buildings with a total of 2 stories or less are exempt.
a. The primary fa?ade plane is defined as the vertical plane with the greatest surface area above the ground floor.
b. Planes that are separated by a gap of at least 20 feet in width and 20 feet in depth shall be considered separate facades for the purposes of this standard. c. Modulation is not required to be continuous or open to the sky, and may be recessed or projected, but not past the sidewalk line.
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d. Required stepbacks (Section 17.34.060.E), fa?ade breaks (Section
17.34.060.G.1), and projected balconies (Section 17.34.070.0.1) shall not count toward the modulation requirement; balconies that are recessed a minimum of 2 feet shall qualify.
a. Exception to Fa?ade Area requirement permitted if the street-facing facade meets all of the following standards:
(1) The maximum fa?ade length shall be 100 feet.
(2) All windows shall be recessed at least 4 inches.
(3) The fa?ade shall use a textural material comprised of brick, stone, precast concrete, Venetian piaster, hand-troweled stucco, or porcelain tiles at least 12 by 4 inches. Ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles less than 12 by 4 inches, standard stucco, or flat, polished stone shall not qualify. (4) The facade shall employ a tripartite division in which the facade is organized into three horizontal sections with a base, middle, and top. a_ The middle section shall be differentiated from both the base and the top through a change in facade plane of at least 4 inches, or a consistent horizontal band that projects at least 4 inches from the fa?ade.
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3. Alternative Compliance
b. Eligibility. Modulation standards may be reduced or otherwise modified through the Design Review process if:
(1) A minimum of 90 percent of the provided parking is fully or partially subterranean;
(2) A minimum of one publicly accessible open space is provided at the ground level, visible and accessible from the sidewalk; (3) No other concessions, waivers, or incentives have been requested, including those associated with Section 17.43 (Density Bonus), unless the project is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification; and (4) The review authority makes all of the following findings. c. Required Findings
(1) The building design provides modulation on each street-facing fa?ade in a manner consistent with the project's architectural style and/or immediate context, including adjacent historic resources.
(2) The building design does not cause an adverse impact on the quality of the ground floor and public realm.
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(3) The ground level open space is of adequate size and integrated with the building in a functional way that ensures the space will be actively utilized. (4) The modification will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(5) The building design is consistent with the objectives and policies of the General Plan and NLSP, as well as all other standards of the NLSP.
17.34.070 -Frontage
These standards are intended to:
Promote an active, accessible, and attractive pedestrian environment at the ground level;
Activate the pedestrian street experience through design and use standards;
Enable flexibility and adaptability over time through quality design; and Support a livable urban setting comprised of a range of uses in a comfortable pedestrian environment.
A. Ground Floor Frontages
In Mixed-Use zoning districts, ground floor use requirements are regulated by frontage type per Figure NLSP-15 and Table NLSP-5. All use requirements are regulated as a percentage of the building frontage.
1. Commercial Uses. Frontage types require a minimum amount of the building frontage to be comprised of, and designed for, commercial uses per Figure NLSP-15 and Table NLSP-5; Permitted commercial uses by zoning district are found in Table NLSP-1.
a. Entrances to non-ground floor uses, and/or entrances to uses prohibited within 35 feet of the sidewalk, shall not qualify toward the minimum commercial use percentage.
b. Commercial uses shall have an average interior depth of at least 35 feet and a minimum depth of 20 feet, measured wall-to-wall.
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2. Residential Uses. Frontage Types 1 and 2 per Figure NLSP-15 and Table NLSP-6 set limitations on ground floor residential uses facing the street.
Permitted residential uses by zoning district are found in Table NLSP-1. a. Types 1 and 2: Residential units on the ground floor shall be prohibited within 35 feet of the sidewalk line, inclusive of setbacks, per Table NLSP-5. b. Type 3: Residential units on the ground floor shall be permitted with direct access to the street and a minimum setback of 5 feet.
c. Residential common space on the ground floor shall be permitted per Table NLSP-5.
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B. Ground Floor Design
1. Entrances. A minimum of one primary entrance shall be located on the primary frontage of each building and open onto a sidewalk or other public space. a. Primary entrances shall be distinguished by architectural features or overhead projections, such as an awning or canopy.
b. All entrances shall be recessed a minimum of 30 inches from the sidewalk line.
c. On Washington Boulevard, entries to residential units shall be a minimum of 10 feet from the sidewalk line.
2. Minimum Height. Buildings shall have a minimum ground floor height of 15 feet, measured from sidewalk elevation closest to the primary entrance to the primary entrance to the second story floor or roof of a one-story building; see Figure NLSP-16.
a. For non-residential and residential common space uses, the primary entrance of the first habitable floor shall be located at existing grade along the sidewalk line.
b. For residential units, the first habitable floor shall be located between 6 feet above and 2 feet below sidewalk elevation.
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C. Transparency
1. Windows & Doors. Street-facing facades shall incorporate glass providing views into work, display, sales, lobby, or similar active areas. The minimum transparency requirement is set in Tables NLSP-6 and NLSP-7 based on use. a. For non-residential and residential common space uses, ground floor transparency is measured as the percentage of building frontage that consists of transparent openings between a height of 2 feet and 10 feet above sidewalk elevation.
b. All other transparency is measured as the percentage of building frontage area, viewed in elevation.
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e. Blinds, drapes, posters, and shelving for product displays visible to the public right-of-way shall obscure a maximum of 10 percent of the transparent areas of each respective storefront or 50 percent for medical office uses.
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2. Blank Walls. Windowless expanses of street-facing walls shall not exceed 20 feet in length.
3. Security Bars. Any exterior or interior security bars shall be designed to be fully hidden from view during business hours with devices such as concealed side pockets and ceiling cavities.
D. Shade Structures
1. Shading. Shade structures may project up to two-thirds of the sidewalk width. a. Shade structures shall allow a minimum of 8 feet of vertical clearance from sidewalk elevation.
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E. Arcades & Galleries
1. Arcades. Any arcades shall be located behind the minimum setback. a. Arcades shall be a minimum of 8 feet from back of column to building facade. b. The distance between columns shall be equal to or greater than the arcade depth dimension, as measured from the column center.
c. The facade within the arcade shall meet the ground floor transparency set in Section 17.34.070.C.
d. Uses allowed within arcades include: pedestrian travel, seating/street furniture, outdoor dining, landscape planters, and/or bicycle parking.
2. Galleries. Any galleries shall be located behind the minimum setback. a. Galleries shall allow a minimum of 10 feet of vertical clearance from sidewalk elevation.
F. Exterior Fixtures
1. Ground Floor Fagade Lighting. Lighting shall be located on fagades facing streets and public open spaces at a frequency of every 30 feet or less.
1. Lighting shall be full cutoff (directing light downward and outward).
2. Fixtures shall be located between 8 and 15 feet above sidewalk elevation, and shall not project more than 30 inches from the fa?ade.
3. Ground floor residential units shall be able to operate fa?ade lighting attached directly to their unit.
4. Facade lighting shall not be required on designated historic resources and districts.
G. Walls & Fences
1. Walls & Fences. Walls and fences shall be subject to PMC 17.40.1 80 with the following exceptions for those located within the street setback. a. Walls and fences shall have a maximum height of 48 inches above sidewalk elevation.
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b. Wall and fences taller than 30 inches shall be a minimum of 50 percent transparent and set back a minimum of 18 inches from the sidewalk line, separated by a planted area. Walls and fences 30 inches or less in height do not have a transparency or setback requirement.
c. Walls and fences used to enclose outdoor dining may be located at the sidewalk line and are not required to provide a planted area if the wall or fence is 36 inches or less and more than 50 percent transparent. d. Guardrails may exceed the maximum height to the extent required by the Building Code. The guardrail shall be a minimum of 50 percent transparent.
2. Stoops & Patios. The side of a stoop or patio (when parallel to a sidewalk) taller than 30 inches in height shall be set back a minimum of 18 inches from the sidewalk line, separated by planted area.
H. Balconies & Roof Decks
1. Balconies. Balconies may project a maximum of 4 feet from the building facade but shall not extend beyond the sidewalk line or within 6 feet of any interior property line.
2. Roof Decks. The sum of all roof decks on a single building shall not exceed a maximum coverage of 50 percent of the roof area.
a. Roof deck railings on the uppermost two stories shall be placed behind a parapet wall of at least the same height or set back a minimum of 5 feet from the fa?ade.
17.34.080 - Open Space
These standards are intended to:
Provide a variety of open space types for gathering, recreation and respite that contribute to enhanced livability within an urban setting; Give residents access to natural light and fresh air in and around their living spaces;
• Improve building design and site planning through the integration of open space throughout the development; and
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Correlate open space requirements with number of residents and size of buildings.
A. Minimum Open Space
1. Private and Common Open Space. Projects shall provide the minimum area of Open Space based on use and size. Areas used regularly for parking, loading or storage shall not count towards minimum Open Space requirements. a. Residential. Projects with dwelling units shall provide the minimum area of Open Space per Table NLSP-8 as a combination of Private and Common Open Space.
b. Non-residential. Projects with more than 40,000 square feet of non- residential floor area shall provide a minimum of 5 percent of the gross non- residential floor area as Common Open Space.
c. Mixed-use. Projects shall comply with requirements applicable to each type of use.
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2. Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS). Projects with more than 80,000 square feet of gross floor area (GFA) shall provide 2% of GFA as PAOS. a. PAOS shall be provided in addition to Private and Common Open Space requirements.
b. Projects shall comply with PAOS standards per Section 17.34.080.D and Paseo standards per Section 17.34.080.E where relevant. (1) PAOS standards may be modified through the Design Review process, if the review authority finds that the modified design continues to be accessible to the public, functional, and includes features such as landscaping, trees, and outdoor seating.
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B. Private Open Space
1. Dimensions. A minimum area of 40 square feet with a minimum dimension of 5 feet in each direction is required to qualify for Private Open Space.
2. Distribution. A maximum of 40 percent of the required residential Open Space set in Table NLSP-8 shall be Private Open Space.
a. All Private Open Space shall be outdoors.
b. Private Open Space may be located within a required setback.
C. Common Open Space
1. Dimensions. A minimum area of 400 square feet with a minimum dimension of 15 feet in each direction is required for Common Open Space.
2. Distribution. A minimum of 60 percent of the required residential Open Space set in Table NLSP-8 shall be Common Open Space shared among tenants. a. A minimum of 70 percent of Common Open Space shall be outdoors, and a minimum of 80 percent of outdoor Common Open Space shall be open to the sky.
b. A maximum of 30 percent of Common Open Space may be indoors. Indoor Common Open Space shall not include spaces used primarily for circulation.
3. Access. Common Open Spaces may be accessible to the public.
4. Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of Common Open Space may be paved in standard concrete. Remaining areas shall use one of the following enhanced paving techniques: brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, and/or concrete with exposed or special aggregate. Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority approval.
5. Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of Common Open Space shall be planted area with a minimum dimension of 30 inches in length, width, and depth.
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within the Common Open Space. For projects with 2 or more trees, a minimum of 50 percent of trees planted shall be shade trees.
a. Trees planted in pots on the ground floor shall not be counted towards the tree requirement.
7. Water Features. A maximum of 5 percent of the required Common Open Space shall be fountains, reflecting pools, or other decorative water features. Swimming pools are not considered water features for the purposes of this standard.
D. Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS)
1. Area. Minimum PAOS requirements are set in Section 17.34.080.A.1, and may be contiguous or noncontiguous, subject to the dimension and elevation standards below.
2. Dimensions. A minimum area of 400 square feet with a minimum dimension of 20 feet in each direction shall be required for PAOS.
3. Access. A maximum of 20 percent of the PAOS may be used as outdoor dining for a restaurant subject to review authority approval; a minimum of 80 percent of the PADS shall be accessible to the general public.
4. Signage. PAOS shall have signage visible from the adjacent sidewalk identifying the space as a publicly-accessible amenity and listing accessible hours.
5. Hours. At a minimum, PAOS shall be open to the general public from Sam to 8pm. Any gated ingress or egress points shall not be closed or locked during these hours.
6. Elevation. A minimum of 3,000 square feet of PADS shall be at sidewalk elevation. If less square footage is required, then all required PAOS shall be at sidewalk elevation.
7. Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of PAOS shall be paved in standard concrete. Remaining areas shall use one of the following enhanced paving techniques: brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, concrete with exposed or special aggregate. Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority approval.
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8. Seating. Seating shall be provided at a minimum of 1 seat per 300 square feet of required PAOS. Fractions shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. a. Benches shall be calculated as 1 seat per 24 linear inches.
9. Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of PAOS shall be planted area with a minimum dimension of 30 inches in length, width, and depth. Landscaping shall comply with Section 17.44.
10. Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree per project or for every 750 square feet of PAOS, whichever is greater, shall be planted. For projects with 2 or more trees, a minimum 50 percent of trees planted shall be shade trees. a. Trees planted in pots on the ground floor shall not be counted towards the tree requirement.
11. Common Open Space Credit. PAOS in excess of the minimum may count towards a maximum of 30 percent of the Common Open Space requirement at a 1:1 ratio.
17.34.090-Parking
These standards are intended to:
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Reduce the visual impacts of parking;
Regulate appropriate parking supply and location in a manner that prioritizes pedestrian access and multi-modal activity; Encourage change of use and adaptive reuse of existing buildings through parking reductions and exemptions;
Promote a more efficient use of parking spaces through shared parking among multiple uses within a project; and
Increase design standards for parking structures by ensuring habitable floor area and screening between parking and street frontage.
A. Minimum Parking
1. Number of Spaces. Projects shall provide off-street automobile parking spaces per Table NLSP-9 based on general use classifications, and subject to the standards of Section 17.46.
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a. For projects within one-half mile of a Metro station, reductions in parking and a maximum number of parking spaces shall apply per Section 17.50.340. b. For projects within 500 feet of a Metro station, projects may be permitted up to a 30% reduction in the number of parking spaces.
c. Bicycle parking shall be required per Section 17.46.320.
Table NLSP-9: Minimum Parking by Land Use
Use Classification1Number of
Spaces
Exceptions
Residential
^1-bed: 1 per unit
S2-bed: 1.5 per unit
Guest: 1 per 10 units
Guest parking may be shared
with commercial parking in
mixed-use projects 2
Live/Work Units1.5 per unit
Recreation, Education & Public
Assembly
Section 17.46.040
Office, Professional & Business
Support
2 per 1,000 sfNo parking required for first 5,000 sf
of a project and 500 sf of outdoor
dining pertenant
Retail Sales (including Restaurants)2 per 1,000 sfNo parking required for first 5,000 sf of a project and 500 sf of outdoor
dining pertenant
Services (excluding Lodging)2 per 1,000 sfNo parking required for first 5,000 sf of a project and 500 sf of outdoor
dining pertenant
Lodging0.5 per roomNo parking required for first 15,000 sf of banquet space
Industry, Manufacturing &
Processing
2 per 1,000 sfRecycling Centers: plus 1 space per
bin
Transportation, Communications &
Utility
Section 17.46.040
Other Exceptions
No new parking required for:
• Projects within designated historic resources (excluding additions) • Changes of use in structures built prior to 1 970
Notes:
1 Use classifications correspond to general use categories in Table NLSP-1. The number of spaces listed above shall apply toall uses listed under these general categories, with the exception of specific uses where the parking requirement is lower per Section 17.46.040. 2 No shared parking agreement is required; each guest space shall count as 1 commercial space.
2. Shared Parking. Parking may be shared among multiple uses per Section
17.46.050.
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3. Unbundled Parking. For any building with new residential units, any automobile parking spaces shall be leased or sold separately from the rental or purchase fees, such that renters or buyers have the option of renting or buying the unit at a lower price than if the parking was included. Tenants shall not sublease their parking spaces.
a. For deed-restricted affordable units, one parking space shall be offered at no cost, unless otherwise required by law. Nothing herein shall be interpreted as requiring parking to be built or obtained.
b. Renters or buyers have the right of first refusal to parking built for their unit.
Any remaining spaces may be leased to other users on a month-to-month basis. New occupants shall have the opportunity to lease or purchase parking built for their unit.
c. Unbundled parking is not required for a residential property or unit with an individual garage that is functionally a part of the property or unit (e.g., certain townhome and row houses).
B. Vehicle Access
1. Driveways. For Projects with less than 200 feet of primary street frontage, a maximum of 1 two-lane driveway shall be permitted. For sites with more than 200 feet of primary street frontage, a maximum of 2 two-lane driveways shall be permitted.
a. Driveways shall be prohibited on primary frontages of less than 200 feet where there is access from a secondary street or alley. b. The Zoning Administrator shall determine the primary frontage for purposes of compliance with this subsection.
2. Gates. Controlled entrances to parking shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from the property line to allow for a queuing vehicle without blocking the public right-of-way.
a. Gates at parking entrances shall be designed to conceal associated mechanical equipment from the public right-of-way in compliance with Section 17.40.150.
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C. Layout & Design
1. Surface Parking. Parking lots shall comply with Section 17.46.230 with the following exceptions:
a. Parking lots shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the primary frontage, a minimum of 10 feet from any secondary frontage, and a minimum of 5 feet from RM/RS zoning.
b. Parking lots shall be buffered by permitted non-parking uses or a landscaped setback adjacent to the sidewalk line, except for driveways or pedestrian access to the parking area.
(1) Landscaped setbacks shall include hedges or shrubs with a minimum height of 3 feet at the time of planting that form a continuous visual screen to block vehicle headlights.
2. Entrances to Structured Parking. For structured and subterranean parking, vehicular entrances shall employ the same materials and architectural style as the primary building.
a. Exterior building materials shall wrap into parking entrances/exits for a minimum of 20 feet from the building facade, except areas not visible from public streets.
b. Entrances shall not be larger than the necessary clearance area.
3. Structured Parking. The following standards apply to structured parking, including podium parking.
a. Along the primary frontage, all floors of structured parking shall be lined with building floor area (e.g. commercial or residential uses) for a minimum of 35 feet in depth. Pedestrian access and driveways in and out of the structure are excluded from this requirement.
b. Parking structure facades visible from public streets, excluding alleys, shall employ the same materials and architectural style as the primary building. 48 XW7XY9UEOD39W1
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c. Open areas on the facade shall be designed as windows or screened using heavy-gauge metal, precast concrete panels, laminated glass, green walls, photovoltaic panels, or other material per review authority. d. A parking structure shall not exceed the height of the tallest building it serves.
4. Underground Parking. Subterranean parking shall be set back a minimum of 3 feet from all street property lines (excluding alleys) and 5 feet from RM/RS zoning.
17.34.100-Definitions
This Section provides definitions of terms and phrases used in the NLSP that are technical or specialized or that may not reflect common usage. In case of conflict with other provisions of the Zoning Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of the NLSP. If a word is not defined in this Chapter, the definitions shall be those adopted in Chari:er 17.80, and the Zoning Administrator shall otherwise determine the correct definition.
Amenity Zone. The pori:ion of the sidewalk located above and adjacent to the curb, providing space for amenities such as parkways, outdoor dining, seating, trees, lighting, bicycle racks, bus stops, etc.
Building Frontage. The horizontal distance, measured at grade, of building wall facing the street.
Building Frontage Zone. The portion of the sidewalk immediately adjacent to the building facade, providing space for planters, outdoor dining, sidewalk signage, etc. This zone may not be present on every street or block.
Curb Zone. See 'amenity zone'
Fagade. Any exterior wall plane of a building, ground level to top of roof.
Floor Area Ratio. Numerical value obtained by dividing the above-ground area of a building or buildings located on a lot by the total area of the lot.
Footprint. The total ground floor area of the combined structures on a site or project area defined by the perimeter of the building(s), including parking structures but excluding parking lots and non-occupancy structures. 49 XW7XY9UEOD39W1
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Frontage Zone. See 'building frontage zone'
Gross Floor Area (GFA). The total enclosed area of all floors of a building measured to the inside face of the exterior walls including halls, stairways, elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms and basement or attic areas having a height of more than seven feet, but excluding area used exclusively for parking or loading of vehicles or bicycles.
Ground Floor. The first habitable floor of a building closest to sidewalk elevation.
Mixed-Use Project. The combination of commercial and residential uses in the same structure, where the residential component is located either above (vertical mixed-use) or behind (horizontal mixed-use) the non-residential component.
Non-residential uses are typically commercial uses.
Parkway. Landscaped or permeable areas located within the amenity zone of the sidewalk.
Paseo. A publicly accessible open space that functions as a pedestrian passageway connecting a public street to another public street, alley, or internal public space. Subject to minimum dimension and design requirements established by the NLSP.
Plaza. A publicly accessible open space with access from a public street. Subject to minimum dimension and design requirements established by the NLSP.
Primary Curb Line. The face of the predominant curb of an individual block forming the edge of the street.
Primary Frontage. The portion of a site adjacent to the street. For a site with multiple street frontages, the primary frontage is determined by the Zoning Administrator. There shall be only one primary frontage per site.
Residential Common Space. Those portions of a residential use building not dedicated to residential units that provide common services for residents. This may include spaces such as, but is not limited to, lobby or common building entry, leasing center, gyms/exercise space, shared kitchen, recreation center, screening or living room, business center, mail room, or library. These spaces/portions of the building may be permitted on the ground floor where residential units are not permitted subject to the NLSP standards. 50 XW7XY9UEOD39W1
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Setback. The horizontal distance by which a structure, parking area, or development feature is required to be separated from the property line or the sidewalk line where applicable. In some cases superseded by Setback range.
Setback Range. Minimum and maximum horizontal distances by which a structure or development feature is required to be separated from the sidewalk line. This measurement is similar to a "build-to" line.
Sidewalk Line. The line parallel to the property line accommodating the required sidewalk width, measured from the curb face. Where a sidewalk width is not specified, the sidewalk line is the property line.
Sidewalk Zones. The three portions of a sidewalk that together comprise the public realm between a building and the street. Sidewalk zones are defined by the Pasadena Street Design Guide and regulated by the NLSP.
Shared Property Line. The property line separating adjacent parcels.
Stepback. The horizontal distance by which an upper story structure or development feature is required to be separated from the property line or the sidewalk line where applicable. Regulated above a specified vertical distance.
Street Frontage. The horizontal distance along the street, measured at grade, between property lines (or sidewalk line where applicable) that are perpendicular to the adjacent street.
Streetwall. Any building facade that faces a street within 10 feet of the minimum sidewalk line.
Subterranean. The level of a building, inclusive of parking or habitable space, located primarily below the ground level with a top plate of two feet or less above sidewalk elevation.
Transparent Openings. Building openings (windows or doors) or transparent glazing that provide visual access into the structure.
Unbundled Parking. Parking spaces, in any permitted configuration, rented or sold separately from the lease or purchase price.
Walk Zone. The portion of the sidewalk dedicated to pedestrian movement, clear of any obstructions.
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Chapter 17.30 - Central District Specific Plan
17.30.030 Allowable Land Uses
A. Definitions. Definitions of specific land uses are found in Section 17.80.020.
B. Permit Requirements. Table CDSP-1 identifies the uses of land allowed, the land use permit required to establish each use, and limitations that may apply for a particular use.
C. Standards for Specific Land Uses. Additional standards may apply to specific land uses; refer to the Section noted in Table CDSP-1.
1. Section 17.50. 160 shall not apply to Mixed-Use Projects.
2. Section 17.50.350 shall not apply to Multi-Family Housing.
D. Ground Floor Frontages. In Mixed-Use zoning districts, additional commercial requirements and residential unit restrictions on the ground floor shall apply per Section
17.30.070.A.
1. Limitations shall not apply for affordable housing developments on religious facility sites proposed in compliance with Section 17.50.230.F.
E. Major Construction. For all non-residential uses with a gross floor area of 25,000 square feet or greater, a Conditional Use Permit shall be required per Section 17.61.050.J.2.
F. Prohibited Uses. Those uses not listed in Table CDSP-1 are prohibited by this Specific Plan, except as otherwise provided by Section 17.21.030.A.
G. Nonconforming Uses. Existing uses which are made nonconforming by the CDSP shall be subject to Section 17.71.
H. Limited Hours of Operation. Uses limited in Table CDSP-1 shall comply with limited hours of operation as required by Section 17.40.070.
Table CDSP-1: Allowable Land Uses
SymbolDescriptionSection
pPermitted use, Code Compliance Certificate required.17.61.020 MCConditional use, Minor Conditional Use Permit required.17.61.050 AMCConditional use, Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit required.
cConditional use, Conditional Use Permit required.
ACConditional use. Administrative Conditional Use Permit required.
EConditional use, Expressive Use Permit required.17.61.060 TUPTemporary use, Temporary Use Permit required.17.61.040 Use not allowed.
(L1)Use is not permitted on the ground floor within 35 feet of the sidewalk line. Entries to upper floor or ground floor spaces behind the 35 feet are allowed; these spaces shall not qualify as required commercial uses for the purposes of Section
17.30.070.A.
(L2)Use is not permitted on the ground floor within 35 feet of the sidewalk line along Colorado Boulevard, Green Street, or 1 Exhibit 3
Lake Avenue. Entries to upper/Iower floors or ground floor spaces behind the 35 feet are allowed; these spaces shall not qualify as required commercial uses for the purposes of Section 17.30.070.A.
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RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory Dwelling Unitpppp17.50.275
Junior Accessory Dwelling
Unit
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Boarding Houses2pppp
Dormitoriesppp
Fraternities/Sororitiesppp
Home Occupationspppp17.50.110
Mixed-Use Projectsppp
Multi-Famity Housingpppp
Residential Accessory Uses
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Single-Room Occupancyppp17.50.300
Supportive Housingpppp
Transitional Housing3pppp
COMMERCIAL USES
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Clubs, Lodges, Private
Meeting Halls
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Colleges, Nontraditional
Campus Setting
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Campus Setting
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Commercial EntertainmentEEEE17.50.130
Commercial Recreation,
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Electronic Game Centerspppp17.50.100
Park and Recreation
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Religious FacilitiesppppMC17.50.230
with Affordable Housingppppp
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with safe parkingMC | MCMCMCMC
Schools, Public and Privateccc17.50.270
Schools, Specialized
Education and Training
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OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SUPPORT USES
Automated Teller Machines
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Banks and Financial
Services
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Business Support Services | Pppp
Offices, AccessoryP(L1) | P(L1)pp
Offices, Administrative
Business Professional
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Offices, GovernmentP(L1) |P(L1)pp
Offices, MedicalP(L1) | P(L1)pp
Research and Development | P(L2)4 | P(L2)4 | Pp17.50.240 Work/Live Unitsppp17.50.370
RETAIL SALES
Alcohol Sales, Beer and
Wine
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Alcohol Sales, Full Alcohol
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Animal Retail Salespppp
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Convenience Storespppp
Food Salespppp
Liquor Storescccc17.50.040,
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Restaurants, Formula Fast
Food
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Adult Day Care, GeneralC(L2)C(L2)
Adult Day Care, LimitedP(L2)P(L2)p
Animal Services, Grooming | Ppp
Animal Services, Hospitalsppp17.50.050
Catering ServicesP(L1) | P(L1) | P(L2)p
Charitable Institutionspppp
Child Day Care Centersppp17.50.080
Child Day Care, Largepppp
Child Day Care, Smallpppp
Emergency SheltersMC | MCMCMC
Emergency Shelters,
Limited
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LaboratoriesP(L2) | P(L2)
Life-Care FacilitiesMCMC17.50.120
Lodging, Bed and Breakfast
Inns
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Lodging, Hotels and Motels | Ccc17.50.150
Low Barrier Navigation
Centers
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Vehicle Services,
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Facilities, Small
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TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS & UTILITY USES
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Alternative Fuel /
Recharging Facilities
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Commercial Off-Street
Parking
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Communications Facilitiesccccc
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Utilities, Majorccccc
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Wireless Telecom Facilities,
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Notes:
1 See Section 17.80.020 for definition of the listed land uses. 2 Includes Co-living facilities, which may include more than one shared kitchen per building.
Separation requirements of Section 17.50.065 shall not apply. 3 Defined as a use where storefronts are used as showroom space for five (5) or fewer vehicles and limited to a maximum of 8,000 square feet. Internet vehicle sales are permitted where on-site vehicle storage/sales is not present/allowed. 4 Research & Development use is permitted within 35 feet of the sidewalk line along Green Street.
5 Minor Conditional Use Permit not required if Walk-Up Window complies with Section
17.50.260.
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17.30.080 Open Space
These standards are intended to:
Provide a variety of open space types for gathering, recreation and respite that contribute to enhanced livability within an urban setting; Give residents access to light, air, and pleasant views from their living spaces; Improve building design and site planning through the integration of open space throughout the development; and
Correlate open space requirements with number of residents and size of buildings.
A. Minimum Area.
1. Private and Common Open Space. Projects shall provide the minimum area of Open Space based on use and size. Areas used regularly for parking, loading or storage shall not count towards minimum Open Space requirements. a. Residential. Projects with dwelling units shall provide the minimum area of Open Space per Table CDSP-6 as a combination of Private and/or Common Open Space.
b. Non-residential. Projects with more than 40,000 square feet of non- residential floor area shall provide a minimum of 5 percent of the gross non- residential floor area as Common Open Space.
(1) Research and Development uses may reduce Open Space area requirements by a maximum of 60 percent. Research and
Development projects (or the Research and Development portion of a project with multiple uses) shall exclude mechanical space from floor area for the required Open Space.
c. Mixed-use. Projects shall comply with requirements applicable to each type of use.
Table CDSP-6: Residential Open Space by Unit Type
Number of Bedrooms0123+
Per Unit, sq ft200225250275
2. Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS). Projects with more than 80,000 square feet of gross floor area (GFA) and with frontage identified on Figure CDSP-23 shall provide PADS based on a percentage of GFA set in Table CDSP-
7. a. Exception: Projects with less than 80,000 square feet of GFA and selected for plaza development at the northwest corner of Lake Avenue and California Boulevard shown in Figure CDSP-23 shall provide a minimum of 400 square feet of PAOS as a corner plaza.
(1) For projects that provide at least 600 square feet of PAOS and which comply with all standards in Section 17.30.080.D, other development standards in the CDSP may be modified with review authority approval.
b. Research and Development uses may reduce PAOS area requirements by a maximum of 60 percent. Research and Development projects (or the 6 Exhibit 3
Research and Development portion of a project with multiple uses) shall exclude mechanical space from floor area for the required PAOS. c. PAOS shall be provided in addition to Private and Common Open Space requirements.
d. Projects shall comply with PAOS standards per Section 17.30.080.D and Paseo standards per Section 17.30.080.E where relevant. (1) PAOS and Paseo standards may be modified through the Design Review process, if the review authority finds that the modified design continues to be accessible to the public, functional, and includes features such as landscaping, trees, and outdoor seating.
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Project Size
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120,000—
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160,000—
199,999 sq ft
200,000+ sq ft
Per Project, sq ft | 2%3%4%5%
Exception: Per Section 17.30.080.A.2.a, projects with less than 80,000 square feet ofGFA and
selected for plaza development at the northeast corner of Lake Avenue and California Boulevard shown in CDSP Figure-23 shall provide a minimum of 400 square feet of PAOS as a corner plaza.
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B. Private Open Space.
1. Dimensions. A minimum area of 40 square feet with a minimum dimension of 5 feet in each direction shall be required for Private Open Space.
2. Distribution. A maximum of 40 percent of the required residential Open Space set in Table CDSP-6 shall be Private Open Space.
a. All Private Open Space shall be outdoors.
b. Private Open Space may be located within a required setback.
C. Common Open Space.
1. Dimensions. A minimum area of 400 square feet with a minimum dimension of 15 feet in each direction shall be required for Common Open Space.
2. Distribution. A minimum of 60 percent of the required residential Open Space set in Table CDSP-6 shall be Common Open Space shared among tenants. a. A minimum of 70 percent of Common Open Space shall be outdoors, and a minimum of 80 percent of outdoor Common Open Space shall be open to the sky.
b. A maximum of 30 percent of Common Open Space may be indoors. Indoor Common Open Space shall not include spaces used primarily for circulation.
3. Access. Common Open Spaces may be accessible to the public.
4. Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of Common Open Space may be paved in standard concrete. Remaining areas shall use one of the following enhanced paving techniques: brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, concrete with exposed or special aggregate. Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority approval.
5. Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of Common Open Space shall be planted area with a minimum dimension of 30 inches in length and width. Landscaping shall comply with Section 17.44.050.
6. Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree per project or for every 500 square feet of outdoor Common Open Space, whichever is greater, shall be planted within the Common Open Space. For projects with 2 or more trees, a minimum of 50 percent of trees planted shall be shade trees.
7. Water Features. Fountains, reflecting pools, or other decorative water features shall not exceed 5 percent of the required Common Open Space. Swimming pools are not considered water features for the purposes of this standard.
D. Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS)
1. Area. Minimum PAOS requirements are set in Section 17.30.080.A.2 and Table CDSP-7, and may be contiguous or noncontiguous, subject to the dimension and elevation standards below.
2. Paseos. Projects that are required to provide PAOS per Section 17.30.080.A.2 and located on parcels that include a paseo opportunity area on Figure CDSP- 23, shall be required to meet the minimum area requirement by providing a 8 Exhibit 3
paseo, defined as a pedestrian passageway that connects a public street to another public street, alley, or internal public space. a. Paseos shall meet the standards set in Section 17.30.080.E; design standards Section 17.30.080.D.4 through Section 17.30.080.D.12 shall not apply.
b. No additional paseo shall be required in opportunity areas where a paseo exists. The existing paseo shall be subject to standards in Section
17.30.080.E. The standards may be modified through the Design Review process, if the review authority finds that the modified design continues to be accessible to the public, functional, and includes features such as landscaping, trees, and outdoor seating.
3. Plazas. Projects selected for plaza development on Figure CDSP-23 shall meet the minimum area requirement by providing a corner plaza. a. PAOS design standards shall apply.
4. Dimensions. A minimum area of 400 square feet with a minimum dimension of 20 feet in each direction is required for PAOS.
5. Access. A maximum of 20 percent of the PAOS may be used as outdoor dining for a restaurant subject to review authority approval; a minimum of 80 percent of the PAOS shall be accessible to the general public.
6. Signage. PAOS shall have signage visible from the adjacent sidewalk identifying the space as a publidy-accessible amenity and listing accessible hours.
7. Hours. At a minimum, PAOS shall be open to the general public from Sam to 8pm. Any gated ingress or egress points shall not be closed or locked during these hours.
8. Elevation. A minimum of 3,000 square feet of PAOS shall be at the sidewalk elevation. If less square footage is required, then all required PAOS shall be at the sidewalk elevation.
9. Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of PAOS shall be paved in standard concrete. Remaining areas shall use one of the following enhanced paving techniques: brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, concrete with exposed or special aggregate. Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority approval.
10. Seating. Seating shall be provided at a minimum of 1 seat per 300 square feet of required PAOS. Fractions shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. a. Benches shall be calculated as 1 seat per 24 linear inches.
11. Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of PAOS shall be planted area with a minimum dimension of 30 inches in length, width, and depth. Landscaping shall comply with Section 17.44.
12. Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree per project or for every 750 square feet of PADS, whichever is greater, shall be planted. For projects with 2 or more trees, a minimum 50 percent of trees planted shall be shade trees. a. Trees planted in pots on the ground floor shall not be counted towards the tree requirement.
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13. Blank Walls. PADS shall adhere to the blank wall standards defined in Section
17.30.070.C, or provide one of the following mitigations:
a. Green wall, vines, or other vertical landscaping element that covers a minimum of 75 percent of non-conforming blank wall area. b. Public art including, but not limited to, murals.
14. Common Open Space Credit. PADS in excess of the minimum may count towards a maximum of 30 percent of the Common Open Space requirement at a 1:1 ratio.
Paseos.
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Dimensions. Paseos shall have an average width of 20 feet, minimum width of 15 feet, and be a minimum of 75 percent open to the sky. Paseos shall have a walk zone with a minimum width of:
a. 10 feet for commercial / mixed-use paseos.
b. 8 feet for residential-only paseos.
Access. Paseos shall be physically and visually accessible from the connecting public sidewalk.
a. Fences, walls, and/or entry gates are permitted; however, these features shall not block passage through the paseo during public hours. b. Bollards (fixed or removable) shall be provided at all entry points of paseos to restrict vehicular access during public hours.
c. Emergency vehicular access shall be provided.
Signage. Paseos shall have signage visible from the adjacent sidewalk identifying the space as a publicly-accessible amenity and listing public hours. In paseos that have commercial frontages, a directory shall be provided at each entry. Specific sign guidelines shall be created for all properties with building facades immediately adjoining the paseos.
Hours. At a minimum, paseos shall be open to the general public from Sam to 8pm. Commercial loading shall be limited to non-public hours.
5. Elevation. Paseos shall be at ground level and ADA accessible.
6. Programming. A maximum of 10 percent of required paseo area may be used by adjacent restaurants or food sales uses as a space restricted to customers only. Any additional programming must be non-transactional and without financial barriers to entry.
a. Exception: Paseos may be closed to public access for private events no more than one day per month.
7. Hardscape. A maximum of 25 percent of paseos shall be paved in standard concrete. Remaining areas shall use one of the following enhanced paving techniques: brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, concrete with exposed or special aggregate. Alternative paving may be allowed per review authority approval.
8. Stormwater Management. A minimum of 25 percent of the total paved area shall be permeable paving to allow for stormwater infiltration. Depending on soil 10 Exhibit 3
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13. and site conditions, infiltration and/or flow-through planters shall be installed to capture and treat 100 percent of the stormwater run-off on-site.
Seating. Seating shall be provided within the paseo at a minimum of 1 seat per 300 square feet of required space. Fractions shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.
Landscape. A minimum of 25 percent of paseo area shall be planted area a minimum of 30 inches in length, width, and depth. Landscaping shall comply with Section 17.44.
Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box tree per project or per each 750 square feet of paseo area, whichever is greater, shall be planted. For projects with 2 or more trees, a minimum 50 percent of trees planted shall be shade trees. a. Trees planted in pots, on the ground floor, shall not be counted towards the tree requirement.
Blank Walls. Paseos shall adhere to the blank wall standards defined in Section
17.30.070.C, or provide one of the following mitigations:
a. Green wall, vines, or other vertical landscaping element that covers a minimum of 75 percent of non-conforming blank wall area. b. Public art including, but not limited to, murals.
Common Open Space Credit. When the area needed to facilitate the connection of a public street to another public street or alley and meet Section
17.30.080.E.1 is greater than the minimum PADS requirement, the additional required paseo area may count towards the Common Open Space requirement at a 1:1 ratio.
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