iv. Where an alley is not present, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash container areas shall be located at least 10 feet behind the front of the house, and shall be screened from view from the street with a hedge or fence.
F. Open Space
F1. Common Open Space
• Not required
F2. Private Residential Open-Space
• Ground floor unit: Private yard of at least 150 square feet per unit. • Upper floor units: Balconies subject to approval of Director of Community Development. • Front yard: Defined by setback per applicable Zone.
F3. Shared Residential Amenities
• Not required
4: Outdoor Space
(a) Standards
i. Each ground floor dwelling shall have a private or semi-private required yard of at least 150 square feet
ii. Required yards shall be at least 8 feet wide, and enclosed by a fence, wall, or hedge. (b) Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable zone. ii. Porches, stoops and dooryards may encroach into a required yard. See Frontages, below. iii. Balconies should be provided, subject to the approval of the Director. 5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscaping, when used to define a front yard, shall not exceed 42” (3.5 feet) in height, within the required front yard setback. Front yard trees shall be of porch scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity). ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy. (b) Guidelines
i. Side yard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors. 6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Dwellings abutting front yards should be designed so that living areas (e.g., living room, family room, dining room, etc.), are oriented toward the fronting street. Sleeping rooms should be located to the side and rear of the structure, where feasible. ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020. (b) Guidelines
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i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the entrance to the house are required. These may be determined through the Design Review process to serve also as the required yard for some or all of the dwellings. Porches, towers, dooryards and stoops are preferred types.
ii. On corner lots, entrances to dwellings on both frontages are encouraged, particularly in triplexes and quadplexes.
iii. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required setbacks. 7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Building elevations abutting side yards shall be designed to provide at least one horizontal plane break of at least three feet, and one vertical break.
ii. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades. iii. Buildings shall be massed as large houses, composed principally of two story volumes, each designed to house scale.
(b) Guidelines
i. Dwellings within buildings may be flats and/or townhouses. ii. Attic space may be occupied and not counted as a story when applying the height limits of the applicable zone.
8: Accessory Dwellings
Carriage Houses are permitted. See Section 4.3.010.B ‘Carriage House/Second Unit’
4.3.010.F Mansion Apartment
A mansion is a house-like form that accommodates five to eight individual residences. 1: Lot Width
(a) Minimum: 75 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to the building shall be accessed directly from and face the street. ii. Where an alley is present, parking and services shall be accessed through the alley. iii. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed by a ramped driveway from the street, located as close as possible to a side or rear property line. iv. Access from resident parking to each dwelling shall be by way of an elevator, stairs, and corridor.
(b) Guidelines
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i. Direct access from adjacent street to ground floor dwellings is encouraged. ii. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services may be accessed from the side street.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be in an underground garage. Tandem parking may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit.
ii. Where an alley is present, services shall be located on the alley or underground. iii. Where an alley is not present, services shall be underground or in a side or rear yard, at least 10 feet behind the façade, and shall be screened from view from the street with a hedge or fence. 4: Outdoor Space
(a) Standards
i. Rear yards shall be no less than 15% of the area of each lot/unit and of a regular geometry (e.g., rectangular). In instances where a garage directly accesses an alley, the required rear yard may be located between the garage and the main unit, or in another configuration subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development.
ii. Each ground floor dwelling shall have a private or semi-private required yard of at least 80 square feet, and each upper floor dwelling shall have a balcony of at least 80 square feet, unless approved otherwise through Design Review.
iii. Required Yards shall be at least 8 feet wide, and enclosed by a fence, wall or hedge. (b) Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable zone. ii. Side yards should be useable by, and accessible from, the dwellings where possible. iii. Porches, stoops, and dooryards may encroach into required yards. See Frontages, below. iv. Balconies should be provided, subject to the approval of the Director.
5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscaping, when used to define a front yard, shall not exceed 42” (3.5 feet) in height, within the required front yard setback. Front yard trees shall be of porch scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity). ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy. (b) Guidelines
i. Side yard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors.
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6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. The building should be designed so that living areas (e.g., living room, family room, dining room, etc.), are oriented toward the fronting street. Sleeping rooms should be located to the side and rear of the structure, where feasible.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020. (b) Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor, at the main entrance, and at any direct entrances to individual dwellings, are required. Porches, dooryards and stoops are preferred.
ii. Stoops up to 3 feet in height and dooryards up to 2 feet in height may be placed above subterranean parking, provided that they are landscaped and scaled to the street and building. iii. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required setbacks. 7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be massed as large houses, composed principally of two and three story volumes. ii. Building elevations abutting side yards shall be designed to provide at least one horizontal plane break of at least three feet, and one vertical break. Significant projecting architectural elements such as bay windows, projecting rooms, or covered balconies may be provided in lieu of one plane break.
iii. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades. (b) Guidelines
i. Dwellings within the building may be flats and/or townhouses. ii. Attic space may be occupied and not counted as a story when applying the height limits of the applicable zone.
8: Accessory Dwellings
Not permitted.
3. 4.3.010.G Rowhouse
A. Overview
An attached structure occupied by multiple dwelling units, each occupied by one primary residence, arrayed side-by-side, or a group of detached structures with minimal separations between structures.
Each unit has private open space. Parking may be accommodated at the ground level within each unit/structure (also known as “tuck-under parking”) or can be located a separate structure. This type is also synonymous with “Townhouse.”
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An individual structure occupied by one primary residence or a structure of multiple townhouse unit types arrayed side by side.
B. 1: Lot Width
• Lot Width: Minimum: 25’ minimum
C. Building Height and Massing
C1. Building Height
• 2-to 3-story volumes per height limits of the applicable Zone per Section 4.2.
C2. Building Massing
• Structures on corner lots shall have frontages that face and address each street. • In a 3-story configuration, a 2-story unit may be stacked over a single-story ground floor unit or “flat.” The flat shall be accessed by its own front door, and the upper-story unit shall be accessed by a separate front door and stair.
D 2: Pedestrian Access
• (a) Standards
Main entrance for all units: i. The main entrance to the house shall be Accessed directly from and faceing the primary street.
ii. Garages and services shall be accessed from an alley. This type is not allowed on a lot without an alley.
E. Vehicular Access to Parking
• Garages and services shall be accessed from an alley. This Building Type is not allowed on a lot without an alley.
• Tandem parking may be permitted subject to the issuance of an MUP. • Parking requirements: Residential: 2 covered spaces per unit (plus ½ space for guest parking per unit for multifamily developments.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be in a garage, which may be attached to or detached from the dwelling.
Tandem parking may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit. ii. Services, including all utility access, above ground equipment, and trash containers, shall be located on an alley.
F. Open Space
F1. Common Open Space
• Not required
F2. Private Residential Open-Space
• Front yard: Defined by setback per applicable Zone.
• Side yard: Not applicable.
• Rear yard: 15% of each unit's lot area.
• Upper floor units: Balconies subject to approval of Director of Community Development.
F3. Shared Residential Amenities
• Not required
4: Outdoor Space
(a) Standards
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i. Rear yards shall be no less than 15% of the area of each lot/unit and of a regular geometry (e.g., rectangular). In instances where a garage directly accesses an alley, the required rear yard may be located between the garage and the main unit, or in another configuration subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development.
(b) Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable zone. ii. Balconies should be provided, subject to the approval of the Director. 5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscape shall not be used to separate a front yard from front yards on adjacent parcels. Front yard trees, if provided, shall be of porch scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they may be of house scale (no more than
1.5 times the height of the house at maturity).
ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy. 6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Each ground-level rowhouse should be designed so that living areas (e.g., living room, family room, dining room, etc.), are oriented toward the fronting street and/or to the courtyard.
Sleeping rooms should be located to the side and rear of the structure, where feasible. ii. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the main entrance to each dwelling are required. Porches, dooryards and stoops are preferred types. iii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020. (b) Guidelines
i. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required setbacks. 7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be composed of 2 and/or 3-story volumes in compliance with the regulations for the applicable zone.
ii. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades. iii. Each rowhouse building shall maintain setbacks from property lines on at least 2 sides, with as much direct access to yards as possible.
(b) Guidelines
i. In a 3-story building, a townhouse dwelling may be stacked over a ground floor flat. In this case, the flat shall be accessed by its own front door at the frontage, and the townhouse dwelling shall be accessed by a separate front door and a stair. 8: Accessory Dwellings
Not permitted.
4.3.010.H Bungalow Court
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Bungalow Courts are an architectural type consisting of freestanding single-family residences arranged around a common, shared courtyard. The individual buildings are arrayed next to each other to form a shared type that is wholly open to the street.
1: Lot Width
(a) Minimum: 125 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. Entrances to dwellings shall be directly from the front yard or from the courtyard. Access to second floor dwellings shall be by a stair, which may be open or enclosed. ii. Where an alley is present, parking and services shall be accessed through the alley. iii. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed by of a driveway 7 to 10 feet wide, and with 2-foot planters on each side.
(b) Guidelines
i. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services may be accessed from the side street. 3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be in garages. Tandem parking may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit.
ii. Where an alley is present, services, including all utility access, above ground equipment, and trash container areas shall be located on the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash container areas shall be located in a side or rear yard, at least 10 feet behind the front of the house, and be screened from view from the street with a hedge or fence.
(b) Guidelines
i. Garages on corner lots without alleys may front onto the side street only if provided with 1-car garage doors, and with driveways no more than 8 feet wide that are separated by planters at least 2 feet wide. 4: Outdoor Space
(a) Standards
i. A central courtyard shall comprise at least 15% of the lot area. See Courtyard Types. ii. Each ground floor dwelling shall have a private or semi-private required yard of at least 150 square feet, which may be located in a side yard, the rear yard, or the courtyard. iii. Required yards shall be at least 8 feet wide, and enclosed by a fence, wall or hedge. (b) Guidelines
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margins of the lot, where they may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity).
ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy. (b) Guidelines
i. Side yard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors. 6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be designed so that living areas (e.g., living room, family room, dining room, etc.), are oriented toward the fronting street and/or to the courtyard. Sleeping rooms should be located to the side and rear of the structure, where feasible.
ii. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the main entrance to each dwelling are required. Porches, dooryards and stoops are preferred types, and may encroach into the courtyard.
iii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020. (b) Guidelines
i. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required setbacks. 7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be composed of one and/or two story volumes and massed as houses. ii. Building elevations abutting side yards shall be designed to provide at least one horizontal plane break of at least three feet, and one vertical break.
(b) Guidelines
i. Dwellings within the buildings may be flats and/or townhouses. ii. Attic space may be occupied and not counted as a story. 8: Accessory Dwellings
Not permitted.
4.3.010.I Sideyard Housing
A building or group of buildings containing one or more residences, that are arranged on the site in a row with the first unit near the front of the lot and the last unit near the rear of the lot, and with the primary entrance of each unit from a walkway parallel to and along one side of the lot. (The first unit in the row may also take its access from the fronting street sidewalk). 1: Lot Width
(a) Minimum: 50 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. Entrances to dwellings shall be directly from the front yard or active side yard. Access to second floor dwellings shall be by a stair, which may be open or enclosed. ii. Where an alley is present, parking and services shall be accessed through the alley.
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iii. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed by driveway 7 to 10 feet wide, and with 2-foot planters on each side.
(b) Guidelines
i. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services may be accessed from the side street.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be in garages. Tandem parking may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit.
ii. Where an alley is present, services, including all utility access, above ground equipment, and trash container areas shall be located on the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash container areas shall be located in a side or rear yard, at least 10 feet behind the front of the house, and be screened from view from the street with a hedge or fence. (b) Guidelines
i. Garages on corner lots without alleys may front onto the side street only if provided with 1-car garage doors, and with driveways no more than 8 feet wide that are separated by planters at least 2 feet wide.
4: Outdoor Space
(a) Standards
i. The active side yard shall include a garden or court at least 20 feet wide, with major ground floor rooms opening to it with large windows and, where possible, doors. ii. When located in an active side yard, a driveway or walkway shall be integrated into the design of the yard.
iii. The inactive side yard may be built with or without a fence at the property line. If built without a fence, windows in that side of the building shall be at least 6 feet above the grade of the yard, providing light and ventilation while ensuring privacy and compliance with building code requirements.
(b) Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable zone. ii. Rear yards are not required for this type, as the private, useable outdoor space is provided in the side yard.
iii. Balconies should be provided, subject to the approval of the Director. 5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscape shall not be used to separate a front yard from front yards on adjacent parcels. Front yard trees shall be of porch scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity).
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ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy. iii. Driveways in active side yards shall have pavement that contributes to the livability of the space and/or be separated from yard with low walls or hedges. (b) Guidelines
i. Side yard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors. 6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be designed so that living areas (e.g., living room, family room, dining room, etc.), are oriented toward the fronting street. Sleeping rooms should be located to the side and rear of the structure, where feasible.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020. (b) Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the entrance to each ground floor dwelling are required. Porches, dooryards and stoops are preferred types.
ii. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required setbacks. 7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be massed to the street as large houses of primarily two story volumes, and to the side yards as one-and two-story masses at the scale of houses. ii. The building elevation abutting an inactive side yard shall be designed to provide at least one horizontal plane break of at least three feet, and one vertical break. iii. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades. (b) Guidelines
i. Dwellings within the buildings may be flats and/or townhouses. 8: Accessory Dwellings
Not permitted.
4.3.010.J Courtyard Housing
Courtyard housing units are dwellings that front a “court.” Courts are an architectural type consisting of residences that can be arranged in four possible configurations: townhouses, townhouses over flats, flats, and flats over flats. These are arrayed next to each other, on one or more courts, to form a shared type that is partly or wholly open to the street. This type of residential use may include commercial or live/work “flex space” that fronts the street.
1: Lot Width
(a) Minimum: 125 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
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i. The main entrance to each ground floor dwelling shall be directly off a common courtyard or directly from the street.
ii. Access to second story dwellings shall be through an open or roofed stair, serving no more than 2 dwellings.
iii. Elevator access may be provided between the garage and podium only. iv. Where an alley is present, parking shall be accessed through the alley and services through the alley and side yards.
v. Where an alley is not present, parking and services shall be accessed from the street by side yard driveways flanked by planters, at least 1-foot wide. vi. On a corner lot without access to an alley, parking and services shall be accessed from the side street and services shall be underground and/or in the side and rear yards. 3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking shall be in an underground garage, and may include surface parking, an aboveground garage, or a combination of any of the above. Tandem parking may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit.
ii. Where an alley is present, services, including all utility access, above ground equipment, and trash container areas shall be located on the alley.
iii. Where an alley is not present, services shall be located in compliance with the setback requirements of the applicable zone.
(b) Guidelines
i. Dwellings may have direct or indirect access to their parking stall(s), or direct access to stalls enclosed within the garage. A combination of these conditions is encouraged. ii. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/or driveways shall be located as close as possible to the side or rear of each lot.
4: Outdoor Space
(a) Standards
i. Courtyard housing shall be designed to provide a central courtyard and/or partial, multiple, separated, or interconnected courtyards of a size of at least 15% of the lot. ii. In a project with multiple courtyards, at least two of the courtyards should conform to the patterns below.
iii. Minimum courtyard dimensions should be 40 feet wide when the long axis of the courtyard is oriented East/West and 30 feet wide when the courtyard is oriented North/South, unless otherwise approved through the development review process. iv. In 40-foot wide courtyards, the frontages and architectural projections allowed within each urban zone are permitted on two sides of the courtyard. They are permitted on one side of 30- foot wide courtyards.
v. Private patios may be provided at side yards, rear yards and/or courtyards. vi. Courtyards should be connected to each other and to the public way by zaguans or paseos.
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vii. Surface parking for five cars or less is allowed in a front garden, screened from the street by a decorative wall.
viii. Balconies should be provided, subject to the approval of the Director. 5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscape shall not obscure front yards on adjacent lots or the shopfront of the ground floor flex space. Front yard trees, if provided, shall be of porch scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity). ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy. iii. At least one large tree planted directly in the ground shall be provided in at least one courtyard for shade, privacy and scale.
(b) Guidelines
i. Sideyard trees may be placed to protect the privacy of neighbors. ii. Courtyards located over garages should be designed to avoid the sensation of forced podium hardscape.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Entrance doors, living space (e.g., living rooms and dining rooms) shall be oriented toward the courtyard(s) and the fronting street to the degree possible. Service rooms shall be oriented backing to sideyards, service yards and rear yards to the degree possible. ii. Frontage types are required that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the entrance to each dwelling. Porches, towers, dooryards entry stairs and stoops are allowed. No arcade or gallery may encroach into the required minimum width of a courtyard. iii. Stoops up to 3 feet in height and dooryards up to 2 feet in height may placed above subterranean parking, provided that they are landscaped and scaled to the street and building. iv. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020. (b) Guidelines
i. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required setbacks. 7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be composed of one, two and three story masses, each designed to house scale, and not necessarily representing a single dwelling.
ii. The intent of these regulations is to provide for courtyard housing projects with varying building heights. Suggested height ratios for various courts are as follows:
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iii. Three story buildings shall be composed of single loaded and stacked dwellings. In this case, the visibility of elevators and of exterior corridors at the third story shall be minimized by incorporation into the mass of the building.
iv. The suggested height ratios listed above may be adjusted subject to a Minor Use Permit. v. Buildings taller than four stories may be approved subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
(b) Guidelines
i. Buildings may contain any of four combinations of units: flats, flats over flats, townhouses, and townhouses over flats.
ii. Dwellings may be as repetitive or as unique as deemed by individual designs. iii. Four story masses should be minimized inside courtyards and apparent on street frontages. 8: Accessory Dwellings
Not permitted.
4. 4.3.010.L Stacked Dwellings
A. Overview
A vertically-stacked structure of single-floor dwelling units residences of similar configuration, typically with one shared public entry, e.g., lobby. either above or below. Stacked dwellings may contain structured parking, either as a podium or multiple-level subterranean structure, or as an above-grade structure that is screened behind active uses. A stacked dwellings structure may accommodate housing either on the ground and/or on upper floors, depending on the Zone. In the AE Zone, housing should be located above commercial uses. In the N Zone, housing should be located on both the ground and upper floors, subject to the issuance of an MUP. In the N Zone, Live/Work units and limited non-residential uses may also be located on the ground level, subject to the issuance of an MUP.
Stacked dwellings can be included in the upper floors of Commercial Block or Liner buildings, or can be located in the UG-2 zone subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit. If located in the UG2 zone, the first floor would typically be expected to contain residential units, not commercial space, although Live/Work units and limited non-residential uses may be allowed.
B. 1: Lot Width
• Lot Width: Minimum: 125’ minimum
C. Building Height and Massing
C1. Building Height
• Per Zone requirements in Section 4.2
C2. Building Massing
• First floor: Footprint per Section 4.2
• Second floor: Up to 85% of first floor footprint; 100% via CUP • Third floor: Up to 75% of first floor footprint; 100% via CUP • Additional floors: Up to 75% of first floor footprint; 80% via CUP The total square-footage should not exceed 200% of the structure’s first-floor footprint, unless allowed via a CUP.
D. 2: Pedestrian Access
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(a) Standards
• Main entrance: Accessed directly from and facing the primary street. For corner lots, entrances from both frontages are encouraged.
• Ground floor units: Accessed directly from and facing a street. • Upper floor units: Accessed via elevator or corridor. i. Entrance to the building is through a street level lobby, or through a combination of street/podium lobby directly accessible from the street. ii. The main entrance to each ground floor dwelling is directly from the street. Secondary access is through an elevator and corridor.
iii. Interior circulation to each dwelling is through a corridor (indoor or outdoor). iv. Where an alley is present, parking may be accessed through the alley. v. For corner lots without access to an alley, parking is accessed from the side street through the building.
vi. Where an alley is not present, parking is accessed from the street through the building. (b) Guidelines
i. Elevator access should be provided between the garage, and every one of the levels of the building.
E. Vehicular Access to Parking
• Where an alley is present, parking may be accessed through the alley. • For corner lots without access to an alley, parking is accessed from the side street through the building.
• Where an alley is not present, parking is accessed from the street through the building. • Parking Requirements: Residential: 2 covered spaces per unit (plus ½ space guest parking per unit for multifamily developments).
• Non-Residential: One space for first 1,500 square feet of new development. See UDC for parking requirements in excess of 1,500 square feet of new development. Parking shall be calculated for the entire property.
• Required parking can be accommodated in a subterranean structure, above-grade parking structure, covered surface lot, or a combination.
• Tandem parking may be permitted subject to the issuance of an MUP. 3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking is accommodated in an underground garage, surface parking (garage or covered), or a combination of any of the above. Tandem parking may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit.
ii. Dwellings have indirect access to their parking stall(s). iii. Services, including all utility access, above ground equipment, and trash areas are located on alleys.
iv. Where alleys don’t exist, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash areas are located as provided under the urban regulations for each zone.
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(b) Guidelines
i. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/or driveways are located as close as possible to the side or rear of each lot.
F. Open Space
F1. Common Open Space
• Each stacked dwelling building shall have at least one common courtyard, forecourt, paseo, patio, roof-top garden, or some other form of open space at ground, podium, or upper levels.
F2. Private Residential Open-Space
Each residential unit shall have a private balcony, yard, or other private space, per the following:
• Studio: 50 square feet
• One-bedroom: 75 square feet
• Two- or more bedrooms: 100 square feet
F3. Shared Residential Amenities
Each stacked dwelling building shall have shared recreational facility areas and other shared amenities (e.g., park, children's play area, fitness facility, swimming pool, patio, etc.) per each residential unit per the following:
• Studio: 100 square feet
• One-bedroom: 150 square feet
• Two- or more bedrooms: 200 square feet
4: Outdoor/Recreation Space
(a) Standards
i. Every Stacked Dwelling building shall have a courtyard, forecourt, rooftop garden, or some other common outdoor gathering area. Courtyards can be located on the ground or on a podium. Side yards may also be formed to provide common use gardens. ii. Unless otherwise approved through the development review process, each residential unit shall have a balcony, yard, or other private outdoor area based on the following standards:
Studios: 50 square feet
One Bedrooms: 75 square feet
Two or more bedrooms: 100 square feet
iii. Unless otherwise approved through the development review process, recreational facility areas and other amenities shall be provided for each residential unit as follows:
Studios: 100 square feet
One Bedrooms: 150 square feet
Two or more bedrooms: 200 square feet
Such facilities may include a landscaped, park-like quiet area, a children’s play area, fitness facility, family picnic area, swimming pool with cabana or patio, etc. (b) Guidelines
i. Minimum courtyard dimension should be 40 feet wide when the long axis of the courtyard is oriented EW and 30 feet wide for a NS orientation, unless otherwise approved through the development review process. A courtyard should not have a proportion of less than 1:1 between its width and height.
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ii. In 40 foot wide courtyards, frontages and architectural projections allowed within each urban zone are permitted on two sides of the courtyard. They are permitted on one side of 30 foot wide courtyards.
iii. Balconies should be provided, subject to the approval of the Director. 5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. In the front yard, trees shall be of a size lesser than the height of the buildings, except at the margins of the lot, where they can be used to frame and separate the building from its neighbors.
ii. At least one large tree planted directly in the ground shall be provided in the rear yard. This requirement shall not apply when the courtyard is located on a podium. (b) Guidelines
i. Sideyard trees may be placed to create a particular sense of place. ii. Courtyards located over garages should be designed to avoid the sensation of forced podium hardscape.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms are oriented fronting toward the courtyard(s) and street. Service rooms are oriented to the degree possible backing to corridors. ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020. (b) Guidelines
ii. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the sidewalk are allowed. Stoops and porches are preferred. 7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. The target height ratio for this type is as follows:
First floor: As determined by zoning, parcel, and development constraints.
Second floor: Up to 75% of the first-floor building footprint, or up to 100% via a CUP.
Third floor: Up to 50% of the first-floor building footprint, or up to 75% via a CUP.
Fourth floor: Up to 25% of the first-floor building footprint, or up to 50% via a CUP.
The total square-footage of a building should not exceed 200% of the structure’s first-floor footprint, unless allowed through a CUP as noted above. (b) Guidelines
i. Buildings may contain any of three types of dwellings: flats, town houses and lofts. ii. Dwellings may be as repetitive or unique as deemed by individual designs. iii. Buildings may be composed of one dominant volume, flanked by secondary ones. iv. Building massing must be broken up to provide a high level of architectural design and articulation, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. 8: Accessory Dwellings
Not permitted.
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4. 4.3.010.K Live/Work
A. Overview
An attached structure consisting of multiple live/work units arrayed side-by-side. One live/work unit consists of one dwelling unit above and/or behind flexible ground floor space that can be used for commercial uses, such as office, retail, or other type of workspace as allowed by the zone. Each unit has private open space.
An integrated residence 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.
B. 1: Lot Width
• Lot Width: Minimum: 25’ minimum
C. Building Height and Massing
C1. Building Height
• 2- to 3- story volumes per height limits of the applicable Zone per Section 4.2.
C2. Building Massing
• Structures on corner lots shall have frontages that face and address each street. • Refer to UDC 17.66.080 (Joint Living and Working Quarters).
D 2: Pedestrian Access
(a) Standards
• Main entrance for flexible ground-floor space: Accessed directly from and facing the primary street.
• Entrance for living space: Accessed through flexible ground-floor space when living space is located behind or above the flexible space. When living space is located above, the upper dwelling unit may be accessed by a separate entrance or stair. i. The main entrance to the ground floor flex space shall be accessed directly from and face the street.
ii. The living area shall be located behind the commercial space. In cases where the living area is located above the commercial space, the upstairs dwelling unit may be accessed by a separate entrance or stair.
iii. Garages and services shall be accessed from an alley. This type is not allowed on a lot without an alley.
E. Vehicular Access to Parking
• Garages and services shall be accessed from an alley. This Building Type is not allowed on a lot without an alley.
• Parking Requirements: Live/Work: 2 spaces (1 of which shall be enclosed) per unit (plus required non-residential parking).
• Non-Residential: One space for first 1,500 square feet of new development. See UDC for parking requirements in excess of 1,500 square feet of new development. Parking shall be calculated for the entire property.
• Tandem parking may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit.
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3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. At least one required parking space shall be in a garage, which may be attached to or detached from the dwelling. Tandem spaces may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit.
ii. Services, including all utility access, aboveground equipment, and trash containers, shall be located on an alley.
(b) Guidelines
i. Additional required parking spaces may be enclosed, covered or open.
F. Open Space
F1. Common Open Space
• Not required.
F2. Private Residential Open-Space
• Front yard: Defined by setback per applicable Zone.
• Side yard: Not applicable.
• Rear yard: 15% of each unit's lot area.
• Upper floor units: Balconies subject to approval of Director of Community Development.
F3. Shared Residential Amenities
• Not required
4: Outdoor Space
(a) Standards
i. Where applicable, rear yards shall be no less than 15% of the area of each lot/unit and of a regular geometry (e.g., rectangular). In instances where a garage directly accesses an alley, the required rear yard may be located between the garage and the main unit, or in another configuration subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development. (b) Guidelines
i. Front yards are defined by the setback and frontage type requirements of the applicable zone. ii. Balconies should be provided, subject to the approval of the Director. 5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. Landscape shall not obscure front yards on adjacent lots or the shopfront of the ground floor flex space. Front yard trees, if provided, shall be of porch scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the porch at maturity) except at the margins of the lot, where they may be of house scale (no more than 1.5 times the height of the house at maturity). ii. At least one large tree shall be provided in each rear yard for shade and privacy. 6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Each live/work unit shall be designed so that living areas are behind the commercial area or located above the commercial space.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020.
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(b) Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the main entrance to each dwelling are required. Shopfronts, dooryards and stoops are preferred types. ii. See the requirements of the applicable zone for allowed encroachments into required setbacks. 7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Buildings shall be composed of 2 and/or 3-story volumes in compliance with the regulations for the applicable zone.
ii. Buildings on corner lots shall be designed with two front facades. (b) Guidelines
i. Refer to Section 17.66.80 (Joint Living and Working Quarters) of the Unified Development Code. ii. Alternative building designs may be approved subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit. 8: Accessory Dwellings
Not permitted.
6. 4.3.010.M Commercial Building Block
A. Overview
A structure building designed for occupancy by commercial uses retail, service, and/or office uses on either the ground floor, with or upper floors. also configured for those uses or for residences. Along Main Street in the AE Urban Center zone, only retail, restaurant, entertainment, arts and similar active uses allowed by Section 4.2 identified in Table 4.1 are permitted at the ground level fronting the street subject to the Director of Community Development. Office, service, residential, and other like or similar uses shall be located either behind a retail/restaurant use or on an upper floors or at the ground level behind the primary use. Ground level office and service uses are permitted in the COR Corridor zone.
B. 1: Lot Width
• Lot Width: Minimum: 25’ minimum
C. Building Height and Massing
C1. Building Height
• to 2-story volumes per height limits of the applicable Zone per Section 4.2.
C2. Building Massing
• First floor: Footprint per Section 4.2
• Second floor: Up to 85% of first floor footprint; 100% via CUP.
The total square-footage should not exceed 200% of the structure’s first-floor footprint, unless allowed via a CUP. An MUP can allow up to 300% of the first floor footprint. Modifications in excess of 300% of the first-floor footprint may be allowed subject to the issuance of a CUP.
D. 2: Pedestrian Access
(b) Standards
• Main entrance for all commercial units: Accessed directly from and facing the primary street. For corner lots, entrances from both frontages are encouraged.
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• Main entrance for upper-level residential units: Accessed through lobby directly from and facing a street.
i. The main entrance to each ground floor commercial or residential storefront is directly from the street.
ii. Entrance to the residential portions of the building is through a street level lobby, or through a podium lobby accessible from the street or through a side yard. iii. Interior circulation to each dwelling is through a corridor (preferably indoor). iv. Where an alley is present, parking may be accessed through the alley. v. For corner lots without access to an alley, parking is accessed from the side street through the building.
vi. Where an alley is not present, parking is accessed from the street through the building. (b) Guidelines
i. Elevator access should be provided between the garage, and every one of the levels of the building.
E. Vehicular Access to Parking
• Access via primary street or alley (if present).
• For corner lots without access to an alley, parking is accessed from the side street through the building.
• Tandem parking may be permitted subject to the issuance of an MUP.
Parking Requirements:
• Residential: 2 covered spaces per unit (plus ½ space guest parking per unit for multifamily developments).
• Non-Residential: One space for first 1,500 square feet of new development. See UDC for parking requirements in excess of 1,500 square feet of new development. In the AE zone, nonresidential/commercial shall be calculated at 1:350. Parking shall be calculated for the entire property.
3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking is accommodated in an underground garage, surface parking, residential tandem spaces (permitted by right), or a combination of any of the above. Tandem parking for commercial uses may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit in the Corridor and Creative District zones, and an Administrative Permit in the Urban Center zone.
Residential spaces shall be covered.
ii. Dwellings have indirect access to their parking stall(s). iii. Services, including all utility access, above ground equipment, and trash areas are located on alleys.
iv. Where alleys don’t exist, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash areas are located as provided under the urban regulations for each zone.
(b) Guidelines
i. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/or driveways are located as close as possible to the side or rear of each lot.
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F. Open Space
F1. Common Open Space
• Each commercial building shall have at least one common courtyard, forecourt, paseo, patio, roof-top garden, or some other form of open space at ground, podium, or upper levels.
F2. Private Residential Open-Space
For commercial buildings with housing, each residential unit shall have a private balcony, yard, or other private space, per the following:
• Studio: 50 square feet
• One-bedroom: 75 square feet
• Two- or more bedrooms: 100 square feet
F3. Shared Residential Amenities
For commercial buildings with housing, shall have shared recreational facility areas and other shared amenities (e.g., park, children's play area, fitness facility, swimming pool, patio, etc.) per each residential unit per the following:
• Studio: 100 square feet
• One-bedroom: 150 square feet
• Two- or more bedrooms: 200 square feet
4: Outdoor/Recreation Space
(a) Standards
i. Every Commercial Block building shall have a courtyard, forecourt, roof-top garden, or some other form of open space. Courtyards can be located on the ground or on a podium. Roof-top gardens are also allowed. Side yards may also be formed to provide outdoor patios connected to ground floor commercial uses.
ii. Unless otherwise approved through the development review process, each residential unit shall have a private balcony, yard, or other private outdoor area based on the following standards:
Studios: 50 square feet
One Bedrooms: 75 square feet
Two or more bedrooms: 100 square feet
iii. Unless otherwise approved through the development review process, recreational facility areas and other amenities shall be provided for each residential unit as follows:
Studios: 100 square feet
One Bedrooms: 150 square feet
Two or more bedrooms: 200 square feet
Such facilities may include a landscaped, park-like quiet area, a children’s play area, fitness facility, family picnic area, swimming pool with cabana or patio, etc. (b) Guidelines
i. Private patios may be provided at side yards and rear yards. ii. Minimum courtyard dimension should be 40 feet wide when the long axis of the courtyard is oriented E/W and 30 feet wide for a NS orientation, unless otherwise approved through the development review process. A courtyard should not have a proportion of less than 1:1 between its width and height.
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iii. In 40 foot wide courtyards, frontages and architectural projections allowed within each urban zone are permitted on two sides of the courtyard. They are permitted on one side of 30 foot wide courtyards.
iv. Balconies should be provided, subject to the approval of the Director. 5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. In the front yard there is no landscape, but rather streetscape. ii. At least one large tree planted directly in the ground shall be provided in the rear yard. iii. Courtyards located over garages should be designed to avoid the sensation of forced podium hardscape.
(b) Guidelines
i. Sideyard trees may be placed to create a particular sense of place. 6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Entrance doors, public rooms, such as living rooms and dining rooms, are oriented to the degree possible fronting toward the courtyard(s) and street. Service rooms are oriented to the degree possible backing to corridors.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020. (b) Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the entrance to commercial ground floor spaces are allowed. Store fronts, arcades and galleries are preferred.
7: Building Size and Massing
(a)Standards
i. Target height ratios for various commercial blocks are as follows:
1 story buildings: 100% first floor building footprint
2 story buildings: First floor: 100% building footprint Second floor: 85% of first floor footprint plus an optional tower or loft portion equal to 15% of the first floor building footprint. Through a CUP, massing above the first floor could be considered as follows: Second Floor: 100% of first floor plus an optional tower or loft portion equal to 50% of the first floor building footprint. 3 story buildings
First floor: 100% building footprint;
Second floor: 50% of the first floor footprint;
Third Floor: 40% of the first floor footprint plus an optional tower or loft portion equal to 10% of the first floor footprint. Through a CUP, massing above the first floor could be considered as follows: Second Floor: 100% of first floor; Third Floor 75% plus an optional tower or loft portion equal to 45% of the first floor building footprint.
Except as allowed in (c) below, the total square-footage of a building should not exceed 200% of the structure's first-floor footprint.
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ii. Each dwelling should have direct access to at least a dooryard, patio, terrace or balcony. (b) Guidelines
i. Buildings may contain any of three types of dwellings: flats, town houses and lofts. ii. Dwellings may be as repetitive or unique as deemed by individual designs. iii. Buildings may be composed of one dominant volume.
iv. Building massing must be broken up to provide a high level of architectural design and articulation, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. (c) The Building Size and Massing thresholds (target height ratios) listed in section (a)i may be modified subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit, not to exceed 300% of the first-floor footprint. Modifications in excess of 300% of the first floor footprint may be allowed subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
8: Accessory Dwellings
Not permitted.
4.3.010.N Liner
A building that conceals a larger building such as a public garage 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.
1: Lot Width
(a) Minimum: 125 ft
2: Access
(a) Standards
i. The main entrance to each ground floor commercial or residential storefront is directly from the street.
ii. Entrance to the residential portions of the building is through a street level lobby, or through a podium lobby accessible from the street, or through a side yard. iii. Interior circulation to each dwelling is through a corridor (preferably indoor). iv. For corner lots without access to an alley, parking is accessed from the side street through the building.
v. Where an alley is not present, parking is accessed from the street through the building. (b) Guidelines
i. Elevator access should be provided between the garage, and every one of the levels of the building. ii. Where an alley is present, parking may be accessed through the alley. 3: Parking
(a) Standards
i. Required parking is accommodated in an underground or above-grade garage, residential tandem spaces (permitted by right), or a combination of any of the above. Residential spaces shall be covered. ii. Dwellings have indirect access to their parking stall(s). iii. Services, including all utility access, above ground equipment, and trash areas are located on alleys.
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iv. Where alleys don’t exist, utility access, above ground equipment, and trash areas are located as provided under the urban regulations for each zone.
(b) Guidelines
i. Parking entrances to subterranean garages and/ or driveways are located as close as possible to the side or rear of each lot.
4: Outdoor Space
(a) Standards
i. Open space/courtyards may not apply to Liner Buildings; but if so, courtyards can be located on the ground, on a podium, or a roof-top garden. Side yards may also be formed to provide outdoor patios connected to ground floor commercial uses.
ii. Minimum courtyard dimension should be 20 feet wide when the long axis of the courtyard is oriented EW and 15 feet wide for a NS orientation, unless otherwise approved through the development review process. Under no circumstances shall a courtyard be of a proportion of less than 1:1 between its width and height.
iii. In 20 foot wide courtyards, frontages and architectural projections allowed within each urban zone are permitted on two sides of the courtyard . They are permitted on one side of 15 foot wide courtyards. (b) Guidelines
i. Private patios may be provided at side yards and rear yards. 5: Landscape
(a) Standards
i. In the front yard there is no landscape, but rather streetscape. (b) Guidelines
i. Courtyards located over garages should be designed to avoid the sensation of forced podium hardscape.
6: Frontage
(a) Standards
i. Entrance doors, public rooms, such as living rooms and dining rooms, are oriented, to the degree possible, fronting toward the courtyard(s) and street. Service rooms are oriented, to the degree possible, backing to corridors.
ii. The applicable frontage requirements apply per Section 4.3.020. (b) Guidelines
i. Frontage types that provide a transition from public to private, indoor to outdoor at the entrance to commercial ground floor spaces are allowed. Storefronts, arcades and galleries are preferred. 7: Building Size and Massing
(a) Standards
i. Maximum height is 35’ or up to 55’ for a full block development, permitted by right. Additional building height may be approved through the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Due to their nature of encompassing parking or other structures, Liner Buildings do not have specific target height (massing) ratios. However, the liner portion of a building should be architecturally varied, and should consist of Last Updated: 4/8/2022
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different massings and volumes where possible. The appearance of large, stark, box structures is to be avoided.
ii. Each dwelling should have direct access to at least a dooryard, patio, terrace or balcony. (b) Guidelines
i. Buildings may contain any of three types of dwellings: flats, town houses and lofts. ii. Dwellings may be as repetitive or unique as deemed by individual designs. iii. Buildings may be composed of one dominant volume.
8: Accessory Dwellings
Not permitted.
7. Flex Building
A. Overview
A detached or attached structure (either new or adaptively reused) intended for artisanal industrial activity and sale of products made on-site. Residential use is limited to no more than one dwelling unit for the business owner/operator or an on-site caretaker. The residential unit has private open space. This Building Type provides an interior that is open-plan and supportive of a wide variety of fabrication and assembly activities, and often includes a mezzanine for supporting office area.
B. Lot
• Lot Width: 25’ minimum
C. Building Height and Massing
C1. Building Height
• 1-story volume per height limits of the applicable Zone per Section 4.2.
C2. Building Massing
• Designed as large, single-volume space which may contain a mezzanine space.
D. Pedestrian Access
• Main entrance for flexible ground-floor space: Accessed from any street or yard. • Entrance for living space: Accessed through flexible ground-floor space when living space is located behind or above the flexible space. When living space is located above, the upper dwelling unit may be accessed by a separate entrance or stair.
E. Vehicular Access and Parking
• Access via primary street or alley (if present).
Parking Requirements:
• Residential: 2 covered spaces per unit (plus ½ space guest parking per unit for multifamily developments).
• Non-Residential: One space for first 1,500 square feet of new development. See UDC for parking requirements in excess of 1,500 square feet of new development. In the AE zone, nonresidential/commercial shall be calculated at 1:350. Parking shall be calculated for the entire property.
F. Open Space
F1. Common Open Space
• Not required.
F2. Private Residential Open-Space
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• Minimum 50 square feet at ground or upper level
F3. Shared Residential Amenities
• Not required.
4.3.020 Frontage Type Standards
A. Purpose
This chapter identifies the frontage types allowed within the Specific Plan area, and for each type, provides a description, a statement as to the type’s intent and, design standards, to ensure that proposed development is consistent with the City’s goals for building form, character, and quality within Old Town Newhall.
B. Applicability
The provisions of this chapter work in combination with the underlying zone as identified on the Regulating Plan.
C. Allowable Frontage Types by Zones
Each zone identifies the Frontage Types allowed and refers to this chapter for the appropriate information.
D. Definitions and Standards
1. Frontyard/Porch - Frontyards are a common frontage associated with single family houses, where the facade is set back from the right-of-way. An encroaching porch may also be appended to the facade. A fence or wall at the property line may be used to define the private space of the yard. The front yard may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the yard.
(a) A great variety of porch designs are possible, but none shall be less than 6 feet deep (clear), 10 feet wide (clear) and 8 feet tall (clear).
(b) Porches may be at grade or raised to transition into the building. In no case shall porches be raised more than 3 feet from the adjacent grade.
(c) Fences defining the front yard shall not exceed 4 feet in height from the adjacent sidewalk.
2. Stoop/Dooryard - Stoops are elevated entry porches/stairs placed close to the frontage line with the ground story elevated from the sidewalk, securing privacy for the windows and front rooms. Dooryards are depressed entries to sub-basements, and are usually paired with a stoop. This type is suitable for ground-floor residential uses at short setbacks. This type may be interspersed with the shopfront frontage type. A porch or shed roof may also cover the stoop. (a) In no case shall the ground story be elevated more than 3 feet above the adjacent sidewalk. (b) Stoops must correspond directly to the building entry(s) and be at least 3 feet wide (perpendicular to or parallel with the adjacent sidewalk).
(c) Sub-basements accessed by a dooryard shall not be more than 6 feet below the adjacent sidewalk.
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3. Forecourt - Forecourts are a recessed court within a storefront, gallery or arcade frontage. The court is suitable for gardens, vehicular drop offs, and utility off loading. This type should be used sparingly. (a) In no case, shall the forecourt be deeper than 40 feet. (b) A 1-story fence or wall at the property line may be used to define the private space of the yard. (c) The court may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the court, but should not exceed 36” above the sidewalk grade.
4. Storefront - Storefronts are facades placed at or close to the right-of-way line, with the entrance at sidewalk grade. This type is conventional for retail frontage and is commonly equipped with cantilevered shed roof(s) or awning(s). Recessed storefronts are also acceptable. The absence of a raised ground floor precludes residential use on the ground floor facing the street, although such use is appropriate above. (a) Shopfronts shall be between 10 feet and 16 feet tall, as measured from the adjacent sidewalk. (b) The corresponding storefront(s) opening(s) along the primary frontage shall be at least 65% of the 1st floor wall area and not have opaque or reflective glazing. (c) Shopfronts shall be designed such that outward-swinging doors shall not encroach into the public right-of-way.
5. Gallery - Galleries are storefronts with an attached colonnade, that projects over the sidewalk and encroaches into the public right of wayright-of-way. This frontage type is ideal for retail use but only when the sidewalk is fully absorbed within the colonnade so that a pedestrian cannot bypass it. (a) Galleries shall be no less than 10 feet wide clear in all directions. (b) Along primary frontages, the arcade shall correspond to storefront openings. (c) Primary frontage storefront openings shall be at least 65% of the 1st floor wall area and not have opaque or reflective glazing.
6. Arcade - Arcades are facades with an attached colonnade, that is covered by upper stories. This type is ideal for retail use, but only when the sidewalk is absorbed within the arcade so that a pedestrian cannot bypass it. For Building Code considerations, this frontage type cannot cover the public right-of-way as can the Gallery frontage type.
(a) Arcades shall be no less than 10 feet wide clear in all directions. (b) Along primary frontages, the arcade shall correspond to storefront openings. (c) Primary frontage storefront openings shall be at least 65% of the 1st floor wall area and not have opaque or reflective glazing.
4.4.010 – Blocks and Street Standards
A. Purpose and Intent. This section establishes the City’s vision for maintaining the existing, pedestrianscaled, walkable blocks in the plan area through standards for creating new blocks and their corresponding lots.
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When a project is over 2 acres in size, it represents an area that needs to be divided into blocks that better fit the pattern and scale in Old Town Newhall. The figure below illustrates the stark difference between the intent of this section and that of conventional suburban development, particularly in terms of scale, pattern and diversity of block, lot and building types.
The procedure for subdividing land is intended to encourage Old Town Newhall’s existing pattern of urban infrastructure that consists of small, walkable, blocks and an interconnected, human-scaled network of thoroughfares punctuated by open space of varying types. The following regulations apply to all property within the project boundaries that seeks development on sites larger than 2 acres.
4.4.020 – Applicability
Each new block type shall be designed in compliance with the standards of this chapter for the applicable type, subject to the review and approval of the City of Santa Clarita.
4.4.030 – Allowable Types and Requirements
The range of block types, their dimensional requirements, and allowed lot widths are summarized below:
Table 1: Block and Lot Requirements
Min. Block Depth Max. Block Length Target Block Lengths Allowable Lot Widths a. 220 ft. 500 ft.
300
400
500
25 to 150
25 to 150
25 to 200
b. 320 ft. 500 ft.
300
400
500
25 to 150
25 to 150
25 to 200
c. 400 ft. 500 ft.
400
500
25 to 150
25 to 200
4.4.040 – Design Objectives
Each site shall be designed to be divided into smaller blocks with:
a. Internal streets, where appropriate, to connect with off-site streets and/or to create a series of smaller, walkable blocks;
b. Service alleys within the new blocks; and
c. Multiple buildings on the site, with their entrances on bordering streets.
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4.4.050 – Subdivision Requirements
Each site shall be designed as a subdivision in compliance with the following standards, and to achieve the objectives in section 4.6.040.
a. Each proposed parcel shall not exceed one acre.
b. Each proposed parcel shall front on a street and its frontage shall not exceed 200 feet, unless specified otherwise in section 4.4.030 (Table 1).
4.4.060 – Building Design
Buildings proposed on a site of one-half block or larger shall be designed in compliance with the following requirements, in addition to all other applicable provisions of this Code. Buildings shall be designed to have fronts and backs, with front facades containing primary building entrances and facing streets.
A. Site
Sites larger than 2 acres shall be subdivided further to create additional blocks.
B. Introduce Streets
Sites being subdivided into additional blocks shall introduce streets from the list of allowable thoroughfare types and comply with the block-size requirements in Section 4.4.030.
C. Introduce Alleys
Access to blocks and their individual parcels is allowed only by alley/lane, side street or, in the case of residential development, via small side drives accessing multiple dwellings. The intent is to maintain the integrity and continuity of the streetscape without interruptions such as driveway access. Therefore, although residential development allows minor interruptions along the primary frontage, the introduction of rear service thoroughfares such as alleys and lanes is required.
D. Introduce Lots
Based on the type(s) of blocks created and the thoroughfare(s) that they front, lots (parcels) are introduced on each block to correspond with the allowable building types in Chapter 4.3.010 E. Introduce Projects
Each lot is designed to receive a building per the allowable building types identified in Chapter 4.3.010 and can be arranged to suit the particular organization of buildings desired for each particular block. The allowable building types then are combined with the allowable frontage types in Chapter 4.3.020 per the zone (Chapter 4.2.030-070) in which the lot is located to generate a particular neighborhood form and character.
4.3.02. Architectural Style Guidelines
A. Intent
This Section provides a set of guidelines for selected architectural styles that provide the City and project applicants a basis for proposing and reviewing development proposals for new construction, such as buildings or accessory structures (including containers), conversions (including adaptive reuse), remodels, and new uses. These guidelines are not intended as a style manual; instead, they describe typical characteristics of selected architectural styles appropriate for Old Town Newhall, and are meant to assist designers and property owners in their effort to create contemporary designs that are based in historic architectural context for Old Town Last Updated: 4/8/2022
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Newhall. Each style is described in this Section by identifying its primary defining characteristic and is supported by representative imagery. It is expected that the City will use these guidelines as part of a formal design review process assisted by a consulting architect who is versed in these matters.
In preparing this Specific Plan, it was determined that a framework is necessary with which to both express architectural objectives within the project area as well as to set clear guidelines that provide the City and future applicants a basis for proposing and reviewing development proposals. These guidelines are not intended as a style manual but rather as a framework that appropriately represents the salient characteristics of various traditional styles for design exploration and application in Old Town Newhall p rojects. It is expected that the City will use them through a formal design review process, assisted by a consulting architect who is versed in these matters.
B. Applicability
These styles are applicable to any Zone and any Building Type set forth in this Code. Applicants proposing new construction or new uses are encouraged to review the Building Types and Architectural Styles and apply for an Architectural Design Review for façade improvements.
C. Guidelines by Architectural Style
The following guidelines apply to the Architectural Styles allowed throughout the OTNSP area.
1. Craftsman
2. Main Street Commercial
3. Mediterranean
4. Monterey
5. Western Victorian
Five architectural styles were identified as being relevant to the area’s history and deserving of continued use and interpretation. These styles are:
A. Main Street Commercial
B. Mediterranean
C. Monterey
D. Western Victorian
E. Craftsman
These architectural styles are described in detail to assist designers and architects in their effort to create contemporary designs that are based in historic architectural precedent in the Old Town Newhall area. Each style is described, and differentiated from the others, through nine subjects. These describe their prevalent language of composition, technique, materiality and detail for the user to apply to new designs:
1. Base
2. Primary Walls
3. Roof-Wall Connections
4. Roof
5. Drainage
6. Openings
7. Attached Elements
8. Massing
9. Site Definition and Landscape
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1. Craftsman
Craftsman buildings are typically rectangular “boxes” surrounded by various attached elements. Their primary elevations are horizontally-oriented with an overhanging roof, wide eaves, and exposed rafter tails. Materials are natural, mostly wood and stone, especially along the ground floor. Fenestration includes vertically oriented window openings, rows of windows to form a horizontal opening, and equally divided window lights or divided lights above single lights. Ornament and features distinguishing the style include chimneys; trellises; tapered or battered, square columns; wood braces and rafter tails; and deep porches
Contemporary designs that are based on this historic architectural precedent should follow the guidelines below:
Setback • Setback from street Examples in Old Town
Massing • Rectangular boxes or L-shaped
• Gable roof, hipped roof, or clipped gable
• Wide roof overhang
• Historically one to two stories
Historic (residential)
Primary
Elevation or
Façade
• Broad, overhanging eaves with exposed structural
members such as rafter tails, knee braces, and king posts • Concrete, stone, or brick base
• Ground floor porches or verandas
Fenestration • Vertically-oriented windows with wood sash and divided lights arranged in groups
• Casement windows situated in groups
• Tri-partite windows with large center picture window
flanked by narrow divided light casement windows.
Materials • Extensive use of natural materials for columns, chimneys, retailing walls, and landscape features
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• Wood, stone, and stucco building materials. Typically, no more than two exterior building materials.
o Cladding: shingled exteriors, occasionally
clapboard or stucco
o Ground floor may be stucco
o Upper floors clad in wood or shingle siding
• If stone, sizes graduated with largest at bottom and
smallest at the top
New Construction
(institutional/commercial)
Ornament
and Features
• Porches
• Chimneys
• Trellises
• Tapered, square columns (sometimes called battered
piers)
• Decorative wood brackets and bargeboards along
roofline
• Deep porches
• Attic vents
• Dormer windows
• If Japanese-influenced, then may have multi-gabled
roofs or gables that peak at the apex and flare at the ends E. Craftsman
This style was initiated in the Midwest and applied mildly to the Southern California climate. It carries strong Asian and Swiss influences and was most popular from 1900 to 1920. Buildings are composed of horizontal, single- and two-story volumes. An additional floor may be concealed within the volume of the roof. In its most simple form, it is a wood box surrounded by various attached elements. Walls are typically horizontally placed wood siding, shingles or board-and-batten, with a foundation base and piers in river stone, brick or stucco. Rafter tails and porch columns are exposed, smooth, woodwork. Windows and doors are vertical in proportion, trimmed in wood. Roofs are composed of shallow sloped gabled forms, and made of wood or asphalt shingles with broad overhangs and eaves.
1. Base
a. Craftsman houses invariably rest upon a base of concrete, stone, or brick. b. Stone is largest at the bottom and smallest at the top reflecting the natural stacking of the material. c. The lower floor may be stucco (20-30 fine sand finish) with the upper floor(s) clad in wood or shingle siding.
2. Primary Walls
a. Walls shall show no more than two materials along any vertical section of the building, with no more than 90% of the total wall surface in one material. Single family detached houses are exempt. b. Piers are a minimum of 6”x6” if wood posts, and 18”x18” if stone or stucco. c. Stone is largest at the bottom and smallest at the top.
3. Roof-Wall Connections
a. Wide eaves with exposed rafters
b. Wood braces may be used.
c. Minimum 2’ overhang
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d. Decorative, spaced boards to vent attics
4. Roof
a. Principal gables are between 3:12 and 4:12, and shed slopes are less than the principal slope (between 2:12 and 6:12).
b. Dormers may be used to provide light and air to rooms in the attic space. c. Heavy timber throughout in lookouts and brackets (6x8 minimum)
5. Drainage
a. May be conducted off pitched roofs by a traditional combination of gutters and downspouts. b. Rainwater reaching the ground may be harvested in cisterns or temporarily collected in dry wells. c. Downspouts are painted or copper and typically round or square.
6. Openings
a. Window openings should be oriented vertically, although several windows may abut to form a horizontal overall opening.
b. Window lites may be divided into equal increments or be divided on a portion of a window (such as the upper portion of a double-hung or casement window: 4 over 1, 3 over 1)
7. Attached Elements
a. Porches, chimneys, and trellises can encroach beyond the primary exterior surface of buildings and into their setbacks.
b. Tapered, square columns
c. Deep porches to block sun and provide shade to interiors.
8. Massing
a. Lofts are always concealed in the roof with dormers
b. 2-story with 1-story components attached such as porches or veranda. c. 1-story simple house forms with 1-story components attached such as porches or veranda.
9. Site Definition and Landscape
a. Buildings typically face a front yard.
b. Garden walls of rounded stone and/or klinker brick, brick are common. c. Trellis and other woodwork define outdoor porches and patios.
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2. Main Street Commercial
Main Street Commercial buildings are either one- or multi-story decorated masonry “boxes.” Their primary elevations typically have a tripartite arrangement with a base/ground floor, body/upper floor(s), and top/substantial cornice. The bases are emphasized with different materials and taller in height. The substantial cornice articulates the roofline. Fenestration includes large windows and transoms on the ground floor and grouped upper floor windows. Ornament includes awnings, canopies, and second floor balconies.
Contemporary designs that are based on this historic architectural precedent should follow the guidelines below:
Setback • No setback Examples in Old Town
Massing • Square or rectangular boxes
• Flat roof with parapet
• Various heights
Mid-Century (commercial)
Primary
Elevation or
Façade
• Tripartite arrangement of primary elevation or façade (base-shaft-capital)
• Emphasized building entrance
• Optional different materials for ground floor and upper floor(s)
• Decorative elements setback within the wall
• Substantial cornice
Fenestration • Large ground floor storefront or picture windows and doors with transoms
• Grouped upper floor windows (not picture windows, but smaller windows in pairs or groups of three)
• Ground floor and upper floor fenestration follow same pattern of vertical bays
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• Upper floor windows double-hung and vertically
oriented
New Construction (commercial)
Materials • Brick or masonry veneer on primary elevation, plain or highly decorative
• Stone or cast concrete used for decorative moldings,
cornices, or applied ornament
• Brick, stone, concrete, or metal cornice
Ornament
and Features
• Awnings
• Canopies
• Second floor balconies (metal rail)
• Decorative moldings
• Cornices
• Use of tile, wood, and/or cast iron
Historic, likely Pre-World War II
(commercial)
A. Main Street Commercial
The Main Street Commercial building is found on almost every pre-World War II American Main Street.
Basically a decorated rectangular masonry box in form, one-story buildings are always commercial in use, while multi-story buildings are mixed-use with commercial ground floors. Multi-story facades are typically divided into base, body, and top, with the ground floor taller than the shorter upper floor which is finished by a significant parapet. The ground floor has expansive glass interrupted by structural columns with transoms to allow light to penetrate deep into the interior. Upper floor windows are smaller with vertical windows that directly relate to the ground floor openings.
1. Base
a. Multi-story buildings: ground floor is the base and is articulated by large storefront windows and, in some cases, walls or columns of different materials from upper floors. b. Elements (not walls) setback within the wall, may have their own material connection to the ground, such as tile, wood, and/or cast iron.
2. Primary Walls
a. The primary walls, usually composed of brick, comprise the main body of the building’s tripartite facade structure. The masonry-work can be very plain or highly decorative. b. Decorative moldings, cornices, or an applied ornament of stone or cast concrete may be used to express the vertical division between the base, the body, and the top.
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3. Roof-Wall Connections
a. The roof-wall connection is the top of the façade’s tripartite elevational composition. This top, articulated as a substantial cornice, can be formed with the same material as the rest of the wall or fashioned of complimentary materials such as stone, concrete, or metal.
4. Roof
a. Invariably flat roofs are used. Parapets are articulated as an explicit exterior wall making a visual transition to the sky through plain or elaborate profiles. b. Roofs may be accessible and be used as balconies or terraces.
5. Drainage
a. Since these buildings typically maintain a zero setback, rainwater may be diverted away from public sidewalks in several ways:
i) downspouts on the back-side or alley-side of the building, ii) internal drain pipes imbedded within the buildings walls (visible only on rear), iii) awnings or canopies
6. Openings
a. Ground floor windows and doors are large and expansive, typically with a transom. b. Upper floor windows are typically grouped with a rhythm relating to the major storefront openings below.
c. Upper floor windows are typically double-hung (two lites) and vertically oriented.
7. Attached Elements
a. Awnings, canopies, and second floor balconies may extend into the public right-of-way. Such attachments provide shelter to passing pedestrians, emphasize the ground floor uses, and add interest to the box-like massing inherent to the style.
8. Massing
a. Whether one-story or multiple-story, Main Street Commercial buildings tend to be square or rectangular boxes. However, subtle variations in height can add interest to a facade, emphasize important architectural features such as a building entrance, or can accentuate a corner condition.
9. Site Definition and Landscape
a. Since buildings are typically zero-setback and urban, planting on ground floor street-facing facades is not permitted.
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3. Mediterranean
Mediterranean buildings can be a variety of heights with a simple massing that emphasizes horizontality. The exterior walls are often a single plane of stucco. Roofs are typically hipped with clay tile roofs or roof trim. Fenestration includes either symmetrical or asymmetrical divided lights.
Ornament includes balconies, stairs, chimneys, window shutters, terraces, and arched openings.
Contemporary designs that are based on this historic architectural precedent should follow the guidelines below:
Setback Small setback or flush with sidewalk Examples in Old Town Newhall Massing • Relatively formal composition, approaching symmetry in parts or in whole
• Low-pitched clay tile roof typically hipped
• Towers used as vertical accents
• Articulated building corners
Historic Commercial
Primary
Elevation or
Façade
• Emphasis on horizontal
• Painted band or an applied band of stone or cast
concrete at base
• Elements setback within wall
• Expressed as single plane
Fenestration • Arched openings, individually serving doors and windows or arranged in arcades
• Arched openings for windows and doors, sometimes
arrange in an arcade
• Arched focal windows
• Deeply inset windows
• Large, fixed windows and smaller groups windows, often with divided lights. Symmetrical or asymmetrical New Construction Commercial Materials • Stucco or plastered exterior walls
• Clay tile roof or roof trim
• Applied ornament of stone or cast concrete
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Ornament
and Features
• Clay tile roof or roof trim
• Covered porches and or/balconies
• Grilles, or rejas, of cast iron or wood over windows and other wall openings
• Polychromatic tile on stair risers or framing fenestration • Arched openings
B. Mediterranean
This architecture is derived from Spanish, Italian, Greek and North African precedents. The Mediterranean style is a mature and complex architectural language. Its heritage is so extensive, that when applied, it evokes a heightened sense of urbanity and an intimate relationship with nature.
1. Base
a. Exterior walls reach the ground with an expression of weight, with or without a base. b. An explicit element of base is described either as a painted band of traditional colors or an applied band of stone or cast concrete.
c. Elements setback within the wall, may have their own material connection to the ground, such as tile, plaster or concrete.
2. Primary Walls
a. Expressed as single-plane expanses of plaster wall.
b. May be articulated by traditional moldings or applied ornament of stone or cast concrete, to describe the vertical divisions into base, body and top. c. Plaster finish shall be Santa Barbara Mission-Stucco, Humpy-Bumpy brown coat 16/20 finish with 0 - 3/8” variation, or 20-30 fine sand finish
d. Control joints allowed.
3. Roof-Wall Connections
a. Exterior walls will transition into roof form by one of three devices: i) a projected wooden eave with exposed wooden rafters, ii) a plaster molding or, iii) a tile cap b. Foam moldings are discouraged.
4. Roof
a. May be pitched at a 3:12 ratio and finished in Roman or Mission tile laid irregularly. b. Flat roofs are allowed and shall be articulated as an explicit exterior wall (tile may be multi-color randomly placed) visual transition to the sky. May be accessible and used as balconies or terraces. c. No birdstops allowed at end condition: must be mortar filled.
5. Drainage
a. May be conducted off pitched roofs by a traditional combination of gutters and downspouts. b. Flat roofs may be drained by use of trumpet scuppers. Such roofs draining internally to the roof will need tile or ceramic scuppers on exterior walls.
c. Rainwater reaching the ground may be harvested in cisterns or temporarily collected in dry wells.
6. Openings
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a. Deep-set (min. 3” plaster return) and combined with deeper balcony, loggia, and arcade elements to generate complex building-wide vertical or horizontal compositions. b. Such compositions can be symmetrical overall, locally symmetrical or, asymmetrical. c. Shutters are the aggregate size of the associated opening. d. Double-hung or multi-pane; No aluminum or white vinyl
7. Attached Elements
a. All allowable urban frontages in the project area can be expressed in terms particular to this architecture.
b. A number of architectural elements such as balconies, stairs and, chimneys can encroach beyond the primary exterior surface of buildings and into their setbacks.
8. Massing
a. Volumetric compositions can be of a single primary volume offset by a variety of lesser ones. Also possible are compositions that are expressed in a single volume. b. It is common and desirable to articulate building corners on corner lots. c. Such designs can be devised at the geometric corner or adjacent to it.
9. Site Definition and Landscape
a. Buildings typically collect surrounding public and private space into walled precincts consistent with their use. Forecourts, garden walls, and zaguans are common. b. The landscape of gardens and courtyards heightens the spatial character of each such enclosed exterior room.
4. Monterey
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have different finishes on their exterior walls, usually a contrasting pairing of stucco or brick on the first floor with wood clapboard or board-and-batten on the second. Roofs are typically side-gabled with the plane extending over the balcony along the second-floor exterior. Fenestration along the first floor varies.
Paired casement doors or double-hung wood sash windows provide access along the second-floor balcony. Openings are generally rectangular, not arched. Ornament is minimal with simple wood rails and posts along the balconies. Brackets supporting the balcony may be carved wood or simple extensions of the floor joists.
Contemporary designs that are based on this historic architectural precedent should follow the guidelines below:
Setback • Setback varies, can be flush with the sidewalk or set back on a broad landscaped area
Massing • Two stories
• Relatively formal composition, often a single rectangular mass or paired rectangular gabled-front-and-wing form.
• Low-pitched side-gabled or hipped roof, either wood-shingled or tiled, extending over an attached, protruding second-story balcony
Primary
Elevation or
Façade
• Broad, dominant second-story balcony or gallery usually cantilevered and covered by the principal roof
• Emphasis on horizontal
Fenestration • Primary elevation features full-length windows or casement doors (sometimes called French doors) opening onto second-floor balcony
• On the ground floor, large windows, often double-hung, extending to ground level • Symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangement
• Windows and doors are recessed in the wall and framed with wood trim. • Windows are double-hung, multi-light, and vertical in orientation.
Materials • Cladding: stucco, brick or wood, or vertical board-and-batten • First and second stories of different materials
• Clay tile roof or wood shingle roof
• Posts and rails on the balcony may be wood or decorative iron Ornament
and Features
• Dominant feature is a broad second-story balcony,
• Primary entrance may be framed by decorative wood surround • Balcony may be supported by decorative carved wood or plaster brackets or joists • Balcony railing typically single-square wood pickets evenly spaced or decorative iron.
• First and second stories of different materials
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C. Monterey Style
Origin derived in Monterey, California, where an abundant supply of wood was to be found, the Monterey style emerged in 1853 when Boston merchant Thomas Larkin relocated to Monterey. The style combines New England Colonial wood construction with adobe brick exteriors. It is characterized by horizontal proportions dominated by thick masonry walls, low roofs (wood or tile) small, vertical openings. Projections such as single-story porches or combinations of narrow-proportioned porches and balconies typically extend across the majority, if not all, of the principal facades. Projections are covered by an extension of the roof, and constructed of exposed wood members. Often, the vertical members of the balcony extend to the ground, forming a portal.
1. Base
a. The ground floor is the base of the building and can be constructed of masonry or finished with plaster.
b. Proportionally taller than 2nd floor
c. Exterior walls are expressed as single-plane expanses of masonry or plaster wall. Often the second floor walls clad in horizontal wood siding or board and batten.
2. Primary Walls
a. Plaster finish shall be Santa Barbara Mission-Stucco, Humpy-Bumpy brown coat 16/20 finish with 0 - 3/8” variation, or 20-30 fine sand finish
b. Control joints to be concealed behind stylized downspouts
3. Roof-Wall Connections
a. Exterior walls will transition into the roof form by projected wooden eaves supported by exposed wooden rafters.
b. Balcony ceilings will be constructed of wooden rafters and wood planking.
4. Roof
a. Pitch may vary from 3:12 to 4:12 and be finished in wood shingle, or Mission tile. b. Flat roofs are not allowed.
c. Roofs are typically hipped, but may also be gabled. The ridge of gabled roofs run parallel to the principal facade and balcony.
5. Drainage
a. Typically conducted off pitched roofs by a traditional combination of gutters and downspouts. b. Rainwater reaching the ground may be harvested in cisterns or temporarily collected in dry wells.
6. Openings
a. Windows and doors are recessed in the wall and framed with wood trim. b. Windows are double-hung, multi-pane and vertical in orientation. c. Openings punctuate large mass and are no closer than their width to the next opening. d. Shutters are the aggregate size of the associated opening.
7. Attached Elements
a. Arcade columns 6x6 minimum and chamfered at corners along shaft. b. Balcony railing typically single-square wood pickets evenly spaced. c. Proportion of attached elements is typically horizontal.
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8. Massing
a. Rectangular plan, two-story box with an attached, protruding second-story balcony or a balcony/arcade combination.
b. Second-story balcony can occupy one facade or a portion of one facade of a building or wrap around multiple sides.
9. Site Definition and Landscape
a. Buildings can be situated in a zero-setback, urban condition where landscape is limited to planted pots.
b. Buildings can also be designed in patio and backyard configurations.
5. Western Victorian
Western Victorian buildings are street-facing and vertically oriented. Victorian styles were often characterized by an extravagant use of complex shapes, strongly asymmetrical facades, and exuberant combinations of decorative, textural, and colorful details. The modern, Western Victorian interpretation are oriented toward the street and most design features are found only on the streetfacing elevations. The building can be single or multiple stories. Roofs are steeply pitched and varied.
For commercial buildings, the roof might be sloped with a high parapet, but distinguished by a cornice along the street-facing elevations. Exterior materials can be wood, stone, or brick. Door and window openings are elaborately framed and narrow. Fenestration may be varied and include large picture windows with divided light transoms. Stained glass is common. Ornament is typically executed in wood and may include spindle work on porches and balconies. Other features include awnings, bay windows, Last Updated: 4/8/2022
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detailed window moldings, cornices, and spindle work corner braces. Metal elements may include finials or cresting along the roofline.
Contemporary designs that are based on this historic architectural precedent should follow the guidelines below:
Setback • No setback Examples in Old Town
Massing • Vertical orientation
• The building can be single or multiple stories
• Sloped or flat roof hidden by parapet
New Construction
Primary
Elevation or
Façade
• Single plane
• Concentration of ornament and features
• Primarily horizontal siding or vertical board and batten Fenestration • Door and window openings are elaborately framed and narrow
• Fenestration may be varied and include large picture
windows with divided light transoms
• Stained glass is common
• vertically oriented windows with multilight top sash over single bottom sash
• Upper floor windows smaller than ground floor
• Projecting bay windows
Materials • Wood cladding
• Brick or stone bulkhead
• Shingle roof (if visible)
• Decorative exterior materials can be wood, stone, or
metal
Ornament
and Features
• Exuberant combinations of decorative, textural, and
colorful wood details
• Porches
• Awnings
• Projecting bay windows
• Columns and pilasters emphasizing verticality
• Window and door moldings
• Cornices with dentil details
• Spindle work corner braces and rails
• Metal elements may include finials or cresting along the roofline
D. Western Victorian
The Western Victorian style is characterized by vertically proportioned masses clad in wood, stone, masonry or metal composed of vertically narrow openings. Original horizontal storefronts provide a more urban grade gesture to the street while the remaining massing is concealed behind a tall facade.
Structural elements such as columns, braces, etc., are often the same as the decorative elements.
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Typically, this style emphasizes a street-facing front with the rest of the building often being very simple in composition and decoration. Roofs are typically hidden behind prominent facades and/or parapets.
Where visible, roofs are simple and finished in metal or composition shingles.
1. Base
a. Exterior walls reach the ground with or without a base. b. Where present, the base is described as an applied band of wood, corrugated metal, or cast concrete, stone such as granite.
2. Primary Walls
a. Expressed as single-plane expanses of wood or metal siding. The street-facing facade is typified by decorative elements such as window molding, cornices, lighting, and signage. b. Commercial: ‘stick-frame storefront’; Residential: wood shingle c. Primarily horizontal siding or vertical board and batten. d. Smooth siding (wood or cement: no plywood siding such as “T-111”)
3. Roof-Wall Connections
a. The front facade is typically articulated as a decorated flat plane capped by a simple cornice supported by decorative brackets. The eave condition of side facade is articulated in a similar manner.
b. Balcony ceilings will be constructed of wooden rafters and finished in wood planking.
4. Roof
a. Primary roof tends to be hidden by the street-facing parapet. b. Can be sloped or flat. Sloped roofs may be clad in metal or wood shingles.
5. Drainage
a. May be conducted off pitched roofs by a traditional combination of gutters and downspouts. b. Rainwater reaching the ground may be harvested in cisterns or temporarily collected in dry wells.
6. Openings
a. Windows and doors are framed with wood trim.
b. Windows are multi-paned and vertical in orientation. c.Ground floor primarily glazed with transoms over storefronts; Upper floors glazed with smaller, vertical openings.
7. Attached Elements
a. A number of decorated architectural elements such as porches, balconies, awnings, and bay windows can encroach beyond the primary exterior surface of buildings and into their setbacks. b. Arcades and galleries can extend also into the front setback. c. Columns are highly articulate, trimmed or capped.
8. Massing
a. Tend to have one primary facade that faces the street and is articulated as a decorated flat plane. b. Can be one- or two-story and tend to have a street-facing architectural bias.
9. Site Definition and Landscape
a. Buildings can situated in a zero-setback, urban condition where landscaping is limited to planted pots.
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b. Buildings can also have a front yard, arcade, forecourt or face a courtyard.
4.4 4.4.080 Other Project Design and Development Standards
4.4.01 4.4.081 Parking Design
A. Number of spaces required. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each land use as required by Section 4.2.030 through 4.2.070 for the applicable Zone. Properties within Old Town Newhall’s Parking In-Lieu Fee Program boundary can opt into the program to reduce on-site parking requirements. Refer to UDC 17.51.010.G.
B. Parking design. Parking facilities, including internal and external access, and individual spaces shall be designed in compliance with the standards in UDC 17.51.060 (Parking Standards).
Parking facilities visible from a street shall be landscaped as provided in Section 4.4.082 below Section 4.4.02 (Landscape).
C. Loading areas. Loading areas shall be in compliance with the standards in UDC 17.51.060.L.
This requirement may be waived subject to an Administrative Permit for properties adjacent to an alley or a Minor Use Permit for properties without an alley, within the OTNSP area. The property owner shall provide justification as to why a loading area is not necessary for the use/operation on-site, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
4.4.02 4.4.082 Landscape Standards
A. Street trees. Proposed developments shall include a Landscape Plan Review and include street trees as referenced in Chapter 2.5.D.
A. Street trees. Proposed development shall include street trees as provided by Chapter 2.
B. B. Parking facility landscaping. 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, in compliance with the City’s Design Standards. In the limited circumstances where this Old Town Code allows parking areas adjacent to a street or sidewalk, the parking area shall be screened with landscaping, and/or a decorative wall between 36 and 48 inches in height, as approved by the City, and in compliance with the City’s Community Character and Design Guidelines.
C. General. All landscape shall fully comply with the requirements of AB 1881 regarding the installation of low water usage landscape.
4.4.03 4.4.083 Fences, Walls, and Screenings
A. Applicability. The requirements of this Section apply to all fences and walls unless otherwise stated.
1. Fences or wall in flood hazard area. A fence or wall in an area subject to flooding identified on a Federal Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) on file with the City shall require a building permit and shall comply with all requirements of the City Engineer in addition to the requirements of this Section.
2. Exemptions. These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a State or Federal agency, or by the City for reasons of public safety.
B. Height Limits. Each fence, wall, and hedge shall comply with the height limits shown in the following table Table 4.4-1.
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Table 4.4-1.
Maximum Height of Fences and Walls
Location of Fence or Wall Maximum Height
Within front or street side setback 42 in.
Within interior side or rear setback 6 ft. (1)
Within a Zone where no setback is required
• Located 20 ft. or more to the rear
of a front or street side property
line
• Located within 20 ft. of a front or
street side property line
6 ft. (1)
42 in. for solid wall or fencing;
6 ft. for open fencing
At intersection of alley, street, or driveway 42 in.
Outside of a required setback 8 ft.
FootnNotes:
(1) A fence or wall up to eight feet in height may be allowed when the portions above six feet are of an open design (e.g., lattice, wrought iron, or grille work). A building permit is required.
C. Specific fence and wall requirements. Fences and walls are required as follows, in addition to any other City requirement, or California Building Standards Code requirements:
1. Fencing between different land uses. Fencing between different land uses shall be provided in compliance with Subsection E (Screening).
2. Outdoor equipment, storage, and work areas. Nonresidential outdoor uses and equipment adjacent to a residential use shall be fenced and/or screened in compliance with Subsection E (Screening).
3. Retaining walls. Any embankment to be retained that is over 48 inches in height shall be benched so that no individual retaining wall exceeds a height of 36 inches, and each bench is a minimum width of 36 inches.
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4. Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources, trees, or other similar sensitive features during site preparation and construction. This fencing shall be approved by the Director.
D. Prohibited materials. The following fencing materials are prohibited except where they are required by a State or Federal law or regulation: barbed, razor or concertina wire in conjunction with a fence or wall, or by itself, and chain link fencing within a front or street side setback. In no case shall chain link fencing be visible from the public right-of-way.
E. Screening. This Subsection establishes standards The following standards apply for the screening and separation of adjoining residential and nonresidential land uses, equipment and outdoor storage areas, as well as surface parking areas.
1. Screening between non-residential and residential. Non-residential development abutting a site developed exclusively as a residential use shall provide screening at the parcel boundary as follows:
a. The screen shall consist of plant materials and a solid, decorative wall of masonry or similar durable material, six feet in height. Up to eight feet may be allowed in compliance with Subsection B Section 4.4.03B (Height Limits). Openings or pedestrian connections may be required at the discretion of the City.
b. The decorative wall shall be architecturally treated on both sides, subject to the approval of the City.
2. Mechanical equipment, loading docks, and refuse areas. a. Roof or ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view from adjoining public streets and rights-of-way and adjoining properties with residential development. This equipment includes air conditioning, heating, ventilation ducts, and exhaust vents, loading docks, refuse storage areas, and utility services, electrical transformers, gas meters, etc.
b. The colors, materials, and architectural style of screening shall be architecturally compatible with other on-site development.
c. All single-family dwellings shall be designed with storage space provided for three, 90-gallon trash bins, not visible from the street during non-collection days as required by the Environmental Services Division.
d. Trash enclosures shall be built to accommodate a sufficient number of three-yard bins. The number of bins shall be determined by the City at the time that a development application is submitted for review. Trash enclosures shall be consistent with the surrounding architecture and shall be constructed with a solid roof, and provide convenient pedestrian and collectionvehicle access.
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4.5 Sign Regulations
4.5.01 4.5.010 Purpose
These sign regulations are intended to appropriately limit the placement, type, size, and number of signs allowed within Old Town Newhall, and to require the proper maintenance of signs. The purposes of these limitations and requirements are to:
1. A. Avoid traffic safety hazards to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, caused by visual distractions and obstructions;
2. B. Promote the aesthetic and environmental values of the community by providing for signs that do not impair the attractiveness of the City as a place to live, work, and shop;
3. C. Provide for signs as an effective channel of communication, while ensuring that signs are aesthetically proportioned in relation to adjacent structures and the structures to which they are attached; and
4. D. Safeguard and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
4.5.02 4.5.020 Applicability
A. Signs regulated. These sign regulations apply to all signs in all zones established by Section 4.2, .010 (Regulating Plan and Zones), except that directional/instructional signs and real estate signs shall instead comply with the requirements of Unified Development Code (UDC)UDC Section
17.51.080 (Sign Regulations Private Property).
B. Applicability to sign content. The provisions of this Chapter 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. Sign installation within the areas subject to this Old Town Code shall require sign permit approval in compliance with UDC Section 17.51.080 (Sign Regulations Private Property).
D. Sign Variances and Historic Sign Designation. See UDC Section 17.24.110 (Administrative Sign Variance and Historic Sign Designation).
E. Definitions. Definitions of the specialized terms and phrases used in this Section are listed in Unified Development Code UDC Section 17.51.080 (Sign Regulations Private Property).
4.5.03 Reserved
4.5.030 - Prohibited Signs
All sign types and sizes not expressly allowed by this Chapter shall be prohibited. Examples of prohibited signs include, but are
not limited to the following:
A. Abandoned signs;
B. Animated and moving signs, including electronic message display signs, and variable intensity, blinking, or flashing signs,
or signs that emit a varying intensity of light or color, except time and temperature displays (which are not considered
signs), and barber poles;
C. Exposed cabinet/raceways behind channel letters;
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F. Obscene signs;
G. Pole signs and other freestanding signs over six feet in height; H. Roof signs;
I. Because of the City’s compelling interest in ensuring traffic safety, signs that simulate in color, size, or design, any traffic
control sign or signal, or that make use of words, symbols, or characters in a manner that interferes with, misleads, or
confuses pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
J. A sign in the form or shape of a directional arrow, or otherwise displaying a directional arrow, except as approved by the
City, or as required for safety and convenience and for control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the premises of
the subject use;
K. A sign attached to or suspended from a boat, vehicle, or other movable object that is parked within a public right-ofway,
or located on private property so that it is visible from a public right-of-way; except a sign painted directly upon,
magnetically affixed to, or permanently affixed to the body or other integral part of a vehicle; L. A sign burned, cut, or otherwise marked on or affixed to a rock, tree, or other natural feature; M. A sign placed within a public right-of-way, except as provided by Section 4.5.050.B (Signs allowed in the UC and COR
zones);
N. A sign painted directly on property line walls, garden walls, or a building unless otherwise stated in the Sign Standards
table;
O. Temporary and portable signs, including the following;
1. A-frames (unless otherwise stated in the Sign Standards table) and other portable sidewalk signs;
2. Balloons and other inflatable devices;
3. Flags, except official national, state, or local government, institutional or corporate flags, properly displayed; and
4. Pennants and streamers, except in conjunction with a athletic event, carnival, circus, or fair.
4.5.04 4.5.040 General Requirements for All Signs
A. Sign area and height measurement
The measurement of sign area and height to determine compliance with the maximum sign area requirements and height limits of this Chapter Section shall comply with Unified Development Code UDC Section 17.51.080 (Sign Regulations Private Property).
B. Sign location requirements
Each sign shall be located in compliance with the following requirements, and all other applicable provisions of this Chapter Section.
1. On-premise signs required. Each sign shall be located on the same site as the subject of the sign, except as otherwise allowed by this Chapter Section.
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2. Setback requirements. Each sign shall comply with the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district, except for an approved projecting sign, and except for an approved freestanding sign, which shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the front and side street property lines.
3. Placement on a building. No sign shall be placed so as to interfere with the operation of a door or window. Signs should not be located so that they cover prominent architectural features of the building.
4. Signs within a public right-of-way. No sign shall be allowed in the public right-of-way except for the following:
a. A projecting or A-frame sign in compliance with Section 4.5.050.B (Signs allowed in the UC and COR zones Standards by Zone);
b. Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental agency to convey public information, identify public property, post legal notices, or direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic; c. Bus stop signs installed by a public transit company; d. Informational signs of a public utility regarding its lines, pipes, poles, or other facilities; or e. Emergency warning signs erected by a governmental agency, a public utility company, or a contractor doing authorized within the public right-of-way.
All signs within the public right-of-way that are intended to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, shall comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Any sign installed or placed within the public right-of-way other than in compliance with this section shall be forfeited to the public and be subject to confiscation.
C. Sign design
The following design criteria shall be used in reviewing the design of individual signs. Substantial conformance with each of the following design criteria shall be required before a sign permit or Building Permit can be approved.
1. Color. Colors on signs and structural members should be harmonious with one another and relate to the dominant colors of the buildings on the site. Contrasting colors may be utilized if the overall effect of the sign is still compatible with building colors.
2. Design and construction.
a. Except for banners, flags, temporary signs, and temporary window signs conforming with the requirements of this Chapter Section, each sign shall be constructed of permanent materials and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a building, or another structure by direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame, or structure.
b. Each permanent sign shall be designed by a professional (e.g., architect, building designer, landscape architect, interior designer, or others whose principal business is the design, manufacture, or sale of signs), or who are capable of producing professional results.
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c. Each permanent sign shall be constructed by persons whose principal business is building construction or a related trade including sign manufacturing and installation, or others capable of producing professional results. The intent is to ensure public safety, achieve signs of careful construction, neat and readable copy, and durability, to reduce maintenance costs and prevent dilapidation.
3. Materials and structure.
a. Sign materials (including framing and supports) shall be representative of the type and scale of materials used on the site where the sign is located. Sign materials shall match those used on the buildings on the site and any other signs on the site. b. No sign shall include reflective material.
c. Materials for permanent signs shall be durable and capable of withstanding weathering over the life of the sign with reasonable maintenance.
d. The size of the structural members (e.g. columns, crossbeams, and braces) shall be proportional to the sign panel they are supporting.
e. The use of individual letters incorporated into the building design is encouraged, rather than a sign with background and framing other than the structure wall.
4. Street address. The City may require that a sign include the street address of the site, where it determines that public safety and emergency vehicle response would be more effectively served than if the street address were displayed solely on one or more buildings on the site.
5. Copy design guidelines. The City does not regulate the message content (copy) of signs; however, the following are principles of copy design and layout that can enhance the readability and attractiveness of signs. Copy design and layout consistent with these principles is encouraged, but not required.
a. Sign copy should relate only to the name and/or nature of the business or commercial center. b. Permanent signs that advertise continuous sales, special prices, or include phone numbers, websites, etc., should be avoided.
c. Information should be conveyed briefly or by logo, symbol, or other graphic manner. The intent should be to increase the readability of the sign and thereby enhance the identity of the business.
d. The area of letters or symbols should not exceed 40 percent of the background area in commercial districts or 60 percent in residential districts. e. Freestanding signs should contain the street address of the parcel or the range of addresses for a multi-tenant center.
6. Sign lighting. Sign lighting shall be designed to minimize light and glare on surrounding rights-ofway and properties.
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a. External light sources shall be directed and shielded so that they do not produce glare off the site, or illuminate any object other than the sign.
b. Sign lighting shall not blink, flash, flutter, or change light intensity, brightness, or color. c. Colored lights shall not be used at a location or in a manner so as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices.
d. Neither the direct nor reflected light from primary light sources shall create hazards for pedestrians or operators of motor vehicles.
e. For energy conservation, light sources shall be hard-wired fluorescent or compact fluorescent lamps, or other lighting technology that is of equal or greater energy efficiency. Incandescent lamps are prohibited unless approved in writing by the Director of Community Development.
D. Sign maintenance
1. Each sign and supporting hardware, including temporary signs and awning signs, shall be maintained in good repair and functioning properly at all times. Any damage to a sign or its illumination, including the failure of illumination shall be repaired within a maximum of 14 days from the date of damage or failure.
2. A repair to a sign shall be of materials and design of equal or better quality as the original sign.
3. A sign that is not properly maintained and is dilapidated shall be deemed a public nuisance, and may be abated in compliance with the Municipal Code.
4. When an existing sign is removed or replaced, all brackets, poles, and other supports that are no longer required shall be removed.
4.5.05 4.5.050 Sign Standards by Zone
Each sign shall comply with the regulations provided by this Section and Table 4.5-1. An approved Sign Review (Enhanced Signage) or a Master Sign Program (Sign Program) may allow for additional signage opportunities that substantially conform to the spirit of Old Town Newhall sign standards. Refer to UDC 17.23.190 (Sign Review). All sign programs shall conform to the spirit and context of the OTNSP and shall be consistent with the adopted architectural styles and guidelines.
Each sign shall comply with the restrictions provided by this Section.
A. A. UG-1 and UG-2 zones. Each sign in the UG-1 and UG-2 zones shall comply with the requirements in the following table.
SIGN STANDARDS FOR UG-1 AND UG-2 ZONES
Single-Family Dwellings, Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes: None allowed
MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS AND STRUCTURES, NON-RESIDENTIAL USES Allowed Sign
Types
Maximum Sign Height Maximum Number of Signs
Allowed per Parcel
Maximum Sign Area
Allowed per Parcel
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Wall or
freestanding
Wall signs: below edge of
roof; Freestanding: 48 inches
1 of either allowed type per
entrance or street frontage
12 sf each;
24 sf total all signs
B. UC and COR zones. Each sign in the UC and COR zones shall comply with the requirements in the following table. An approved Sign Review (Enhanced Signage) or a Master Sign Program (Sign Program) may allow for additional signage opportunities that substantially conform to the spirit of Old Town Newhall sign standards. Refer to Unified Development Code Section 17.23.190 (Sign Review). All sign programs shall conform to the spirit and context of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan and shall be consistent with the adopted architectural styles and guidelines.
Table 4.5-1. Sign Standards
Sign Type
Zone Permissions
Size Allowance Number, Location, and
Materials
N AE COR CB
A-Frame Height: Max. 36
inches.
Area: max. 7
square feet.
Location: Placement shall be
free and clear of all
pedestrian paths of travel.
Permitted during regular
business hours subject to the
approval an OTNSP sign
application.
Materials: Plastic signs are
not allowed. Signs should be
constructed primarily of
wood, metal, or other nonplastic material and should be artistic in nature. Creative
sign design is encouraged.
X P1 P1
Awning Signage height
max. 66% of
valance height.
Valance height
max. 18 inches.
Area: max. 50%
of the area of
the valance
front.
Number: 1 sign max. per each
separate awning valance.
Location: Shall be entirely on
awning valance.
X P P
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Freestanding
(for N Zone)
Height: Max. 48
inches.
Area: Max. 12
square feet
each.
Number: 1 per entrance or
street frontage.
P2 X X
Marquee Subject to Sign
Review.
Number: 1 sign max.
Location: Allowed only in the
entrance of a theater or
playhouse.
X P3 P3
Menus Area: max. 3.5
square feet.
Location: Only allowed at
restaurants, near the main
entrance.
X P P
Menu
Boards (Aframe style)
Area: Max. 9
square feet.
Only displayed during regular
business hours.
Location: Shall be placed on
private property.
Location: For outdoor dining
on ROW, subject to an
Outdoor Dining application,
Section 4.7.
Materials: Plastic signs are
not allowed. Signs should be
constructed primarily of
wood, metal, or other nonplastic material and should be artistic in nature. Creative
sign design is encouraged.
X P1 P1
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Monument Height: Max. 60
inches including
base structure.
Area: Max. 36
square feet.
Parcels within the AE zone
that front Railroad Avenue
with more than 100 feet of
continuous street frontage;
subject a Sign Review Permit.
Allowed only on a site within
the COR zone with more than
100 feet of continuous street
frontage.
X P3 P
Murals Subject to Section 4.5.08
Now Playing
Movie/Theat
er Preview
Subject to Sign
Review.
Subject to Sign Review. X P3 P3
Plaque/Placa
rd, Historic
Subject to
Director
approval.
Allowed for sites or buildings
with a historic designation.
P P P
Projecting or
Suspended
(Blade Signs)
Height: Max. 16
inches.
Area: Max. 6
square feet.
No dimension
greater than 36
inches.
Location: Bottom of sign shall
be no closer than 8 feet
above sidewalk surface
below.
Materials: Sign shall be
redwood sandblasted, hand
carved, or architecturally
designed equivalent.
X P P
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Wall (for AE
and COR)
Area: 1 squarefoot per linearfoot of primary
business
frontage.
Individual
letters height
max. 36 inches.
Any sign over 36
inches in height
shall be subject
to a Sign
Review.
Side street or
rear entrance
wall sign max. is
50% of the
allowable
primary sign
area.
Location(s):
• Mounting 2 feet below
parapet or eave.
• For a single-story building:
mount sign above 1st floor
windows.
• For a multi-story building:
mount sign in between
windows.
Number: One sign allowed
per business frontage with
pedestrian entrance.
Materials: Wall signs painted
directly on a building or wall,
mimicking historic old town
signage or that are part of an
architectural theme may be
permitted subject to the
issuance of a Sign Review
permit for Enhanced Signage.
X P P
Wall (for N
zone)
Area: Max. 12
square feet
each.
Number: 1 per entrance or
street frontage.
Location: Placement below
edge of roof.
P2 X X
Window –
permanent
Area: Max. 25%
of total window
area.
Location: Within window
area.
Materials: Window signage
shall be limited to decals,
illuminated signs, painted
signs, or other similar signage
approved by the Director of
Community Development.
Entertainment uses are
exempt from these window
sign provisions for events
associated with their use.
X P P
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Window -
temporary
Area: Max. 25%
of total window
area.
Location: Within window
area.
Allowed for display a max. of
15 days at one time, up to
two times in a 12-month
period.
One additional special
event/holiday shall be
permitted for up to 45 days in
any 12-month period.
X P P
SIGN STANDARDS FOR UC AND COR ZONES
Allowed Sign
Types
Maximum Sign Height and Location
Requirements
Maximum Sign Area and Other
Requirements
“A-Frame” Shall generally be a maximum of 2’ x 3’
and shall be free and clear of all
pedestrian paths of travel.
7 square feet. Plastic “A-Frame” signs are
not allowed. Signs should be constructed
primarily of wood, metal, or other nonplastic material and should be artistic in nature. “A-Frame” signs are permitted in the
Urban Center and Corridor zones during
regular business hours subject to the
approval of the Director of Community
Development in accordance with the Old
Town Newhall sign application1.
Awning Shall be entirely on awning valence;
lettering maximum 66% of valence
height; valence height max 18 inches.
50% of the area of the valence front. 1 sign
maximum per each separate awning
valence.
Marquee To be established by the City as part of
a formal Sign Review Permit as listed
in UDC Section 17.23.190 (Sign
Review). Allowed only for the entrance
of a theater or playhouse.
To be established by the City as part of a
formal Sign Review Permit.
One (1) sign maximum
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Menus and
Menu Boards
Menus shall generally not exceed 18
inches tall by 24 inches wide and shall
be posted near the main entrance to a
restaurant.
Menu Boards (A-frame style) shall not
generally exceed 4’ tall by 2’ wide and
shall be located on private property.3
Menus shall not exceed a total of 3.5 squarefeet and are only allowed at eating and drinking establishments.
Menu Boards shall not exceed a total of 9
square-feet and shall only be displayed
during regular business hours.1
Monument 5’ including base structure. Allowed
only on a site within the COR zone
with more than 100’ of continuous
street frontage. Parcels within the UC
zone that front Railroad Avenue that
meet the 100’ frontage requirement
are also eligible for monument signs,
subject to the approval of a Sign
Review Permit.
36 square-feet.
Projecting or
Suspended
(Blade Signs)
16 inches and bottom of sign shall be
no closer than 8’ above sidewalk
surface below.
6 square-feet. No dimension greater than 3’
Sign shall be redwood sandblasted, hand
carved, or architecturally designed
equivalent.
Wall 2’ below parapet or eave. Individual
letters up to 36 inches may be
allowed. Any sign over 36 inches in
height shall be subject to a Sign
Review Permit (UDC Section
17.23.190).
Mounting single-story: above 1st floor
windows.
Mounting multi-story: between
windows.
One (1) square-foot per linear-foot of
primary business frontage.
One (1) sign allowed per business frontage
with pedestrian entrance.
Side street or rear entrance wall sign
maximum is 50% of the primary sign area.
Wall signs painted directly on a building or
wall, mimicking historic old town signage or
that are part of an architectural theme may
be permitted subject to the issuance of a
Sign Review permit for Enhanced Signage.
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Window
Permanent2
Within window area 15% of total window area
Window
Temporary
Within window area 25% of total window area. Allowed for display a maximum of 15 days at one time,
up to two (2) times in a 12-month period.
One (1) additional special event/holiday shall
be permitted for up to 45 days in any 12-
month period.
1An Old Town Newhall sign application is required for A-frame signs and menu boards. Creative sign design is encouraged and alternative designs of Menu Boards and A-frame signs that incorporate decorative bases or other artistic elements may be approved. The Director of Community Development shall have discretion for the approval of all Sign Review applications. 2Window signage shall be limited to decals, illuminated signs, painted signs, or other similar signage approved by the Director of Community Development. Entertainment uses are exempt from these window sign provisions for events associated with their use. 3A Menu Board may be located in the public right-of-way subject to the submittal of an Outdoor Dining application to ensure that the Menu Board meets required clearances and that issues of liability and safety are addressed.
C. Sign standards for Creative District (CD) zone. Signs within the CD zone shall comply with the requirements of Unified Development Code Section 17.51.080 (Sign Regulations Private Property).
4.5.06. 4.5.070 Nonconforming Signs
A nonconforming sign is any permanent or temporary sign that was legally established and maintained in compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws in effect at the time of original installation but that does not now comply with the provisions of this Downtown Code.
A. General requirements. A nonconforming sign shall not be:
1. Changed to another nonconforming sign;
2. Structurally altered to extend its useful life;
3. Enlarged;
4. Re-established after a business is discontinued for 60 days or more; or
5. Re-established after damage or destruction to 50 percent or more of the value of the sign, or its components, as determined by the Building Official.
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percent of the existing total area of the sign. Face changes not including copy, any nonstructural modifications exceeding 25 percent of the existing total area of the sign, as well as any structural changes, shall comply with all applicable standards of this chapter Section.
4.5.08 4.6 Murals/Wallpapering or Covering of Buildings A. Exterior building walls shall not be covered with paper, murals, or other similar material without the approval of a Temporary Use Permit (TUP).
B. Murals shall be artistic in nature and not commercial, shall not bear phone numbers, website addresses, or other information that may constitute advertising or a commercial sign. Should a mural be deemed commercial in nature, the provisions of Chapter 4.5 (Sign Regulations) of this Code shall apply.
C. Murals and building coverings are subject to conditions of approval to ensure that a mural or building covering is safe, structurally sound, will be maintained during the life of the artwork, and that the building will be returned to its original condition when the artwork is removed.
4.6 Outdoor Display Standards
Outdoor display of merchandise, whether on private property or in the public right-of-way, shall be subject to the approval of the following development standards:
1. A retail business must be located in the Arts & Entertainment or Corridor Zones.
2. The display must be free and clear of all pedestrian paths of travel.
3. All displays must consist of decorative furniture, tables, or other display approved by the Director of Community Development.
4. Merchandise is limited to one (1) display per business during regular business hours.
5. Additional hours of display may be used while Main Street is closed to vehicles in preparation of, and during, special events.
6. The business must have approval of an Outdoor Display Permit on file with the City of Santa Clarita.
7. Any outdoor display outside of an Outdoor Display Permit shall be considered a violation of this Code.
4.7 Outdoor Dining Standards and Guidelines
4.7.01 4.7.010 Purpose
The purpose is to promote safe and attractive use of the public areas in Old Town Newhall. This Section assists property owners and tenants in the Arts & Entertainment District in establishing outdoor dining areas in the public ROW that will help create a dynamic and lively atmosphere of the commercial core of Old Town Newhall.
The purpose of the Outdoor Dining Guidelines is to promote safe and attractive use of the public areas in Old Town Newhall. This section assists property owners and tenants along Main Street in establishing outdoor dining areas in the public right-of-way (ROW) that will help create a dynamic and lively atmosphere of the commercial core of Old Town Newhall. To a limited extent, outdoor dining in the public right-of-way may be permitted on streets other than Main Street in the Corridor or Creative District zones, subject to the issuance of an Administrative Permit (See Section 4.7.010.Q).
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4.1.1. A. Context
This Section implements policies from the OTNSP which encourage pedestrian-oriented shops, restaurants and services located on Main Street, Lyons Avenue, and Railroad Avenue. To promote the Arts & Entertainment District as the recognizable focus of Old Town Newhall, portions of the public ROW are available for lease or license for the purposes of creating or extending outdoor dining areas. These standards apply to the design and construction of dining areas and enclosures that will extend into leased areas of the public ROW.
This section implements policies from the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, effective December 2005, which encourage pedestrian oriented shops, restaurants and services located on Main Street. To promote Main Street as the recognizable focus of Old Town Newhall, portions of the public right-of-way are available for lease or license for the purposes of creating or extending outdoor dining areas. These standards apply to the design and construction of dining areas and enclosures that will extend into leased areas of the public ROW along Main Street. See Figure 1.0 for an outline of the project area.
2.1.1. B. Eligible Properties
With the approval of the Director, properties within the areas identified in Figure 4.7-1 (Eligible Outdoor Dining Areas in the Right-Of-Way), may be allowed to encroach into the public ROW for outdoor dining.
While the primary focus of outdoor/sidewalk dining is centered on Main Street, Lyons Avenue, and Railroad Avenue, there may be other instances that occur in the COR or CB zones where similar sidewalk dining activities may be warranted. In these cases, outdoor dining in the ROW may be approved subject to the issuance of an Administrative Permit and provided that the proposal meets the requirements set forth in this Section.
With the approval of the Director of Community Development, properties within the Urban Center zone may be allowed to encroach into the public right of way for outdoor dining. The Main Street Outdoor Dining Guidelines provide standards for properties with frontage on Main Street for encroachments for outdoor dining. Eligible properties are shown in Figure 1.0 for a map of eligible properties under these guidelines.
4.7.04 C. Application Process
The application process and submittal requirements to establish an outdoor dining area within the ROW in the Eligible Outdoor Dining Areas Map are outlined in the OTNSP Outdoor Dining Application.
The application process and submittal requirements to establish an outdoor dining area within the rightof-way on Main Street are outlined in the Main Street Outdoor Dining Area Application & Checklist.
4.7.05. D. Other Regulations
Businesses and property owners are required to obtain approvals, licenses, and permits for a new or expanded business from the Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Landscape Maintenance District (LMD), Fire Department, Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), and any other regulatory agencies.
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4.7.06 E. Standards and General Guidelines
The City’s interest in reviewing applications for outdoor dining relates to the safety and well-being of the public and the promotion of the Arts & Entertainment District as a vital and attractive pedestrian district.
The City’s goal is to maintain the highest standards of accessibility and safety while achieving an attractive and functional design. In general, allowed encroachments should complement public use and improvements. In no case shall encroachments be permitted which serve to exclude the public from any public sidewalk or street. The City may deny any application for outdoor dining in the public ROW that it determines does not comply with these standards and guidelines or any other standard or regulation set forth by the City.
The City’s interest in reviewing applications for outdoor dining relates to the safety and well being of the public and the promotion of the Old Town area as a vital and attractive pedestrian district. The City’s goal is to maintain the highest standards of accessibility and safety while achieving an attractive and functional design. In general, allowed encroachments should compliment public use and improvements. In no case shall encroachments be permitted which serve to exclude the public from any public sidewalk or street.
The City may deny any application for outdoor dining in the public right of way that it determines does not comply with these guidelines or any other standard or regulation set forth by the City.
A. Location and Dimensions
Dining areas in the right-of-way public ROW may be allowed where it can be determined by the City that the encroachment would not result, individually or cumulatively, in a narrowing of the sidewalk such that important functional attributes of Old Town Newhall, (e.g., ability of pedestrians to stroll side-by-side and to pass comfortably for significant stretches, lingering and window shopping) are not jeopardized. The location and dimensions of any item located in a public place shall meet the minimum requirements set forth in these standards and guidelines and any other local, state, or federal law or regulation.
1. Encroachments for seating, landscaping, seating, and other outdoor dining elements shall conform to the following standards, per Figure 4.7-2:
A. 5’ minimum width unobstructed pedestrian path of travel; B. 5’ feet minimum setback from trees and landscaping
C. 4’ minimum setback from driveways;
D. 8’ minimum setback from pedestrian ramps at corners; E. 2’ minimum setback from any legally required building entrance or exit; All dining furniture and appurtenances must be contained within the dining area;
2. Above grade planters or pots used as part of the dining enclosure shall be a minimum height of 2 feet.
3. Pots and plant materials shall not exceed a maximum height of 4 feet.
4. Encroachments shall not block safe access to businesses, parking spaces, bike stalls, or other spaces required by local, state or federal building or safety codes.
5. Chairs and tables shall not extend into the required accessible walkway at any time. Chairs must be at a scale appropriate to the size of the table or space available for seating.
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6. Tables and chairs shall not be affixed to the sidewalk or any portion of the ROW.
7. Heating devices shall be reviewed by the City of Santa Clarita for safety and aesthetics and may require separate building permit review.
8. The Community Development Department may require an Architectural Design Review to review any items placed in the public ROW that are not clearly consistent with these standards and guidelines.
B. G. Maintenance and Operational Standards
1. Maintenance of sidewalk encroachments shall be the sole responsibility of the permit holder.
2. Any item permitted to be placed in the public ROW shall be maintained in a safe manner so as not to obstruct pedestrian access to public sidewalks, access ramps or doorways. Movable items, like chairs, shall be positioned to prevent obstruction of access routes at all times. The permitted item shall be, if moved by patrons, relocated to the appropriate location at all times.
3. All materials shall be well maintained without stains, rust, tears, or discoloration. Materials that show signs of significant wear/age shall be replaced.
4. Umbrellas shall be constructed of durable fade resistant materials.
C. H. Colors and Materials
The types of materials placed on City sidewalks shall portray a well-maintained and aesthetically appealing streetscape. The variety of uses that exist in Old Town Newhall require a cohesive guideline of cohesiveness in the allowableed materials, colors and variation of items permitted in the common commercial area public realm.
1. All items located on the public sidewalk shall be constructed of durable materials appropriate for use in the public right-of-way ROW. Folding chairs, lightweight materials, deteriorated, U.V. damaged, splintered or other similar furniture will not be approved or placed in the right-of-way ROW. Sealed or painted metal or wood tables are recommended.
2. Permitted encroachments shall be complementary in material, color and design to the buildings they serve and are adjacent to.
3. Tablecloths, umbrellas, and similar materials used as part of an encroachment, shall be clearly described in the project application (material samples may be required). All materials shall be painted, stained, etc., in a solid color; stripes and patterns are discouraged.
4. Street furniture shall not contain signs, advertising, or logos.
D. I. Umbrellas
1. Umbrella shades shall have approved solid or striped colors. Patterns and stripes are discouraged.
2. Umbrellas shall be installed and maintained so as to provide pedestrian clearance by maintaining seven (7) feet of clearance from the sidewalk to the lowest edge of the umbrella. Umbrellas shall not exceed a maximum height of nine (9) feet from the
base to the top portion of the pole.
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3. Umbrellas shall be constructed of a canvas-type material suitable for outdoor use. No plastic fabrics, plastic or vinyl-laminated fabrics, or any type of rigid materials are permitted.
4. Umbrellas shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the neighboring property.
E. J. Barriers
1. A barrier is required for the full perimeter (with the exception of access openings) when the outdoor seating area extends more than four feet into the public right-of-way ROW. Landscape planters may be used as barriers.
2. Sectional fencing must be constructed of metal (aluminum, steel, iron, or similar) or wood and must be of a dark color (either painted or stained).
3. Rope or chain barriers are permitted. The rope or chain must have a minimum diameter of one inch. Vertical support posts must be constructed of wood or metal.
4. Barriers shall not be affixed to the sidewalk or cause damage to the right-of-way ROW.
F. K. Planters and Landscaping
1. Planters shall contain plant materials in healthy condition. Stressed, dead, or dying landscape must be promptly replaced.
2. Planters shall have a self-contained watering reservoir system that prevents any leakage onto the sidewalk.
3. Debris or litter caused by landscape planters shall be maintained or cleaned by the responsible business or property owner. Debris, stains or litter shall be cleaned or removed by the responsible business or property owner.
4. Planters and landscaping shall be trimmed to maintain the required accessible walkway of no less than 5 feet in width.
G. L. Menu Boards
1. Menu boards shall be limited to one per eligible business and shall meet the setback requirements identified in Figure 4.7-2.
2. Menu boards shall be limited to a maximum size of 9 square feet and shall conform to the standards listed in ONSP Section Section 4.5 (Sign Regulations).050.B.
3. Menu boards shall not be affixed to or cause damage to the existing sidewalk or any other portion of the right-of-way ROW.
H. M. Lighting
1. Lighting shall illuminate only the dining area and shall be shielded from the public space.
2. Lighting shall be mounted so that all wiring is concealed. Rope or string lights are allowed provided they are installed to the requirements of the Building Code and manufacturer’s specifications.
I. N. Signage
1. All signage proposed to be located upon umbrellas, barriers, or similar shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development. In no circumstance shall off-site signage or corporate branding, other than that of the subject business, be permitted.
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J. O. Other Types of Encroachments
1. Other types of encroachment, not anticipated in these standards and guidelines may be considered and permitted by the City, but must comply with the purpose and intent of these standards and guidelines.
K. P. Indemnification and Insurance
Issuance of an outdoor dining permit shall be contingent upon the applicant enacting an Outdoor Dining License Agreement with the City of Santa Clarita. The applicant shall also provide current Certificate of Liability Insurance for the duration of the outdoor dining permit and license agreement. Annual minimum coverage limits shall be established by the City at the time of application. The applicant shall provide updated insurance documents 30 days prior to expiration.
Issuance of an outdoor dining permit shall be contingent upon the applicant enacting an Outdoor Dining License Agreement with the City of Santa Clarita. The applicant shall also provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance for the duration of the outdoor dining permit and license agreement. Annual minimum coverage limits shall be established by the City at the time of application.
Outdoor Dining in Other Areas
While the primary focus of outdoor/sidewalk dining is centered on Main Street, there may be other instances that occur in the Corridor or Creative District zones where similar sidewalk dining activities may be warranted. In these cases, outdoor dining in the right-of-way may be approved subject to the issuance of an Administrative Permit and provided that the proposal meets the requirements set forth in this chapter.
4.8 Findings
In order to preserve the historic and unique character of Old Town Newhall, and in an effort to encourage the creation growth of a the vibrant Arts & Entertainment District, prior to the issuance/approval of certain permits listed in UDC Chapter UDCs 17.23.22 (Class I Applications—Ministerial), 17.23 (Class II Applications—Discretionary), 17.24 (Class III Applications—Discretionary), 17.25 (Class IV Applications— Discretionary), 17.26 (Class V Applications—Discretionary), 17.27 (Class VI Applications—Discretionary), and 17.28 (Class VII Applications—Legislative), the following findings shall be made in addition to the findings listed in UDC Section UDC 17.06.130 (Findings and Decision):
1. OTNSP-1: That the proposed use or project is consistent with the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan; and
2. OTNSP-2: That the proposed use or project meets the development requirements for the Zone within which it is located including parking, architecture, and ground-floor uses.
4.9 Reserved
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4.10 Downtown Code Glossary/Definitions
4.10.01 4.10.010 Purpose
This Section provides definitions of terms and phrases used in this Old Town 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 Unified Development Code (UDC) or other provisions of the Municipal Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this Old Town Code. If a word is not defined in this Section, or in other provisions of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code, the Director of Community Development shall determine the correct definition.
4.10.02 4.10.020 Definitions of Terms and Phrases
A. Land use type classifications
The land use types listed in Table 4.2-1 shall be defined as provided in UDC Unified Development Code Sections 17.42 (Residential Use Types), Chapter 17.43 (Commercial Use Types), 17.44 (Industrial Use Types), 17.45 (Public and Semi-Public Use Types), 17.46 (Agricultural Use Types), 17.47 (Temporary Use Types), 17.48 (Accessory Use Types), and 17.49 (Development Activities/Miscellaneous Use Types), except for use types that are defined in Subsection B.
B. Terms and phrases
As used in this Old Town 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:
Accessory Beer and Wine Sales (on-site consumption): includes accessory beer and wine sales in conjunction with a permitted use. Typical uses may include art galleries or classes, craft businesses, or other activities where beer and wine may be available on-site as an accessory use, but not a bar or other establishment where alcohol is the primary use. All approvals shall be subject to other applicable regulations, such as those from the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control.
Accessory Dwelling Unit/Carriage House: An attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one (1) or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. see definition below under “Building Type.” See also ONSP Section
4.3.010.B Refer to UDC 17.42.010.
Accessory Outdoor Storage for a Permitted Non-residential Use: limited only to accessory outdoor storage for permitted or conditionally permitted uses. All storage shall be screened from public view.
This category specifically excludes those uses listed in Section UDC 17.44.010.13 (Outdoor Storage) of the Unified Development Code (UDC). Storage buildings shall be stylized and finished with wood, stucco, tile, or other durable materials that are consistent with the primary structure. Metal storage containers are not permitted unless they are refurbished and articulated to match the architecture of the primary structure.
Accessory Structure: Such buildings and structures, including freestanding shade awnings, sheds, pergolas, garages and other attached, semi-attached and outbuildings, shall be consistent and compatible with the primary dwelling unit in terms of architecture, finish materials, and color. The roof slope of new accessory structures should be consistent with the primary structure. Accessory Last Updated: 4/8/2022
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structures with roof pitches of less than two to twelve (2:12) may be approved through the issuance of an Administrative Permit. See UDC 17.48.010 and UDC 17.57.040.
Accessory Structure: a detached building or structure, part of a building or structure, which is incidental or subordinate to the main building, structure or use on the same parcel, without cooking facilities (e.g., storage shed, garage, gazebo).
Accessory Use: a use that is incidental, related, appropriate, and clearly subordinate to the main use of the lot or building. Refer to UDC Section UDC 17.48.010.2.
Adult Business: a business as defined in Section UDC 17.11.020 of the Unified Development Code UDC and that is subject to Chapter 17.61 of the Unified Development Code UDC (Adult Business Regulations).
Alcohol Beverage Sales: alcohol sales is specifically governed by Section UDC 17.66.020 (Alcohol Sales). of the Unified Development Code UDC.
Allee: a row of trees planted along a Thoroughfare or Pedestrian Walkway.
Alley: a public or private right-of-way, not less than 20’ wide, that provides off-street service access to commercial buildings or residences. Should an alley be utilized as part of a project’s parking plan and/or used for primary or major public access, the alley shall be considered a drive aisle and shall have a required minimum width of 26 feet.
Ambulance or Paramedic Dispatch: includes ambulance dispatch activities as listed in UDC Section UDC 17.45.010.9.g (Ambulance and Paramedic Dispatch).
Animal Day Care: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.3.d.
Animal Keeping: For Educational Purposes (Large or Small): includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC
17.46.010.5. Uses in this category shall also be subject to the provisions for animal keeping listed in UDC Section UDC 17.62.020 (Keeping of Large Animals) and Section UDC 17.62.030 (Keeping of Small Animals).
Animal Keeping, Small Animals: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.46.010.4. The keeping of small animals such as sheep, goats, dogs, rabbits, birds and similar animals is permitted as set forth in Section UDC 17.62.030 of the Unified Development Code.
Animal Uses, Prohibited: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDCs 17.43.010.3.b (Animal Menagerie),
17.45.010.14 (Zoos), 17.46.010.4.a (Beehives), 17.46.010.4.b (Dairies), 17.46.010.4.c (Feedlot, Livestock), 17.46.010.4.d (Hog Ranch), 17.43.010.e (Large Animals), 17.43.010.3.f (Riding Academies),
17.43.010.3.h (Stables, Commercial), 17.46.010.4.g (Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes), and
17.46.010.7 (Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries).
Animal Uses, Restricted: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.3.a (Animal Crematory), and 17.43.010.3.c (Animal Shelter). These uses require a Conditional Use Permit and are only allowed in the Creative District Creative/Business Zone.
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classification may also include fashion boutiques that sell a mix of new and used items, including consignment items, that do not fit the traditional definition of second hand or used merchandise stores.
Apartment: a dwelling sharing a building and a lot with other dwellings and/or uses. Apartments may be for rent or for sale as condominiums.
Apparel Boutiques: establishments primarily engaged in the sale of clothing, shoes and accessories.
Apparel Boutiques may include vintage clothing or higher-end retail sales of reconditioned items but specifically exclude those uses listed under Secondhand Stores or Thrift Stores.
Arcade: see “Frontage Type.”
Architectural Type (also referred to as ‘Building Type’): a structure defined by the combination of configuration, placement, and function. See the “Building Type” definitions listed below.
Art Gallery: includes establishments where art is displayed, typically for purchase. Art Galleries may include accessory services such as framing, small gatherings, receptions, and possibly classes.
Instructional uses, if any, shall be subject to the appropriate entitlement permit.
Art Supply Store: typically includes businesses that sell art supplies. Such firms may include other services such as framing and may include certain instructional uses. Instructional uses, if any, shall be subject to the appropriate entitlement permit.
Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing: this use pertains to skilled trades and craftspersons who build, fabricate, manufacture, or otherwise create goods for sale. This use does not include art or craft studios where “artists”, rather than those involved in skilled trades (carpentry, metal fabrication, etc.), create art and wares for sale.
Artisan Goods, Furniture, and Specialty Stores: pertains to uses where artisans sell their creations and products. These uses differ from Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing in that the primary focus is retail and selling, not manufacturing, although limited assembly and reconditioning may be permitted.
Arts & Entertainment-Oriented Retail: includes those retail and service establishments that provide goods and services in support the Newhall Arts & Entertainment District. Such uses may include escape rooms, businesses engaged in group art, crafts, and other businesses that provide unique or specialized services, goods, or experiences. The Director of Community Development shall determine if this category applies to a proposed retail or service use.
Assembly: involves the assembling of smaller components into larger products. This category applies to various light-industrial, non-noxious and non-impactful uses typically associated with business park activities. Permitted assembly uses shall not create odors, noise, undue traffic impacts, or other nuisances that could impact surrounding properties. See UDC Section UDC 17.44.010.1.
ATM: Automated Teller Machine. An ATM is permitted in any commercial Zone in the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan OTNSP. ATMs that are associated with banks and credit unions (defined as institutions with deposit accounts insured by federal agencies such as the FDIC or NCUA) may be located on the street as an accessory use to the bank use. Where no physical bank office or branch is present, a stand-alone ATM that is associated with a bank or credit union may be allowed subject to Last Updated: 4/8/2022
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the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. In cases of ATMs that are associated with non-banking businesses such as convenience stores, restaurants, etc., the ATM shall be located entirely inside the business. Signage for ATMs shall not be permitted, except as an accessory use to a bank or credit union or with a Conditional Use Permit such as in the case of a stand-alone ATM that is affiliated with a bank or credit union.
Auction Facilities: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC s 17.43.010.4.a and 17.43.010.4.b.
17.43.010.010.4.b.
Automobile/Light Truck Sales and Services: includes all uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.27.a, except for Subsection 2 (Commercial Storage), Subsection 3 (Fuel Sales), and Subsection 6 (Wash).
Auto Supply and Accessory Store: includes auto parts, auto supplies, and accessories. May include body accessories, audio sales, alarm sales, etc. Installation of items sold is permitted provided all activities occur indoors and any vehicles awaiting service are parked behind the retail use, screened from public view.
Bakery: includes business where cakes, pastries, cookies, breads, or other baked goods are created and sold. Such businesses may also sell other food items and/or operate with traits and properties of a restaurant or similar food uses. Typical uses include bagel shops, donut shops, cake bakeries, cookie stores, cupcake stores, etc.
Banks/Credit Unions: includes financial institutions including: banks, credit unions, savings and loans, and similar firms. This classification specifically excludes Check Cashing/Currency Transfer Services.
Banquet Facility: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.9.a.
Bar: includes establishments used primarily for the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption that are not part of a restaurant. See Section UDC17.43.010.9.b of the Unified Development Code.
Batten: a sawed strip of wood put over a seam between boards as a fastening or covering.
Bicycle Path (also Class I bicycle facility or shared-use path): a dedicated area, paved in a variety of materials (e.g., asphalt to decomposed granite) that is non-traversable by motorized vehicles and is often shared with pedestrians. A bikeway that provides a completely separated and off-street rightof-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with crossflows by motorists minimized.
Bicycle Lane (also Class II bicycle facility): A bikeway that provides a restricted right-of-way designated for the exclusive in-street use of bicycles with through travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians prohibited, but crossflows may be allowed.
Bicycle Route (also Class III bicycle facility): an identified area, usually by white lines, that is part of the vehicular roadway that allows bicycle use. A bikeway that designates shared travel of bicycles and motor vehicles denoted by signs or pavement markings, such as shared-lane markings (or “sharrows”).
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Bicycle Shop: includes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of bicycles and accessories. This category also includes shops that sell electric bicycles and may be considered for stores that sell other personal mobility devices, motorized or non-motorized, that do not fit the technical definition of bicycles.
Block: the aggregate of private lots, passages, common drives and lanes, circumscribed by thoroughfares.
Block Face: the aggregate of all the building facades on one side of a block. The block face provides the context for establishing architectural harmony.
Boat/Camper/RV Sales and Services: includes all uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.27.b, except Subsection 1 (Commercial Storage).
Book Stores/Reading Rooms: consists of establishments that primarily sell books, magazines, and printed materials. Such uses may include space for customers to lounge while reading, and may provide accessory services such as food or meeting space for discussion groups. This use category specifically excludes Adult Businesses as defined in Section UDC 17.11.020.
Bottling Plants: includes those uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.44.010.2.
Building Footprint: the maximum envelope available for placing a building on a lot.
Building Function: the uses accommodated by a building and its lot.
Building Height: the vertical extent of a building measured in stories, 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 enfronting thoroughfare. the vertical dimension from the finish grade or lowest point of the building, structure or wall exposed above the ground surface, whichever is lower, to the highest point of the roof, parapet wall or uppermost part. Vents or utility service structures shall not be included in the measurement of vertical dimensions.
Building Height in Excess of 35’: applies to projects that exceed the 35’ threshold. This provision does not apply to full block development, projects developed under the Mixed-Use Ordinance, or other development standards that allow for increased height in a particular Zone.
Building and Landscape Material Sales: includes those activities listed in Unified Development Code UDC Section UDC
17.43.010.21.a (Building Materials Stores).
Building Placement: the maximum envelope available for placing a building on a lot.
Building Type (also referred to as “Architectural Type”): a structure defined by the combination of configuration, placement and function. The types used in this Specific Plan (see Section 4.3 Building Type Standards and Architectural Style Guidelines) are listed below:
Bungalow Court: a building type consisting of freestanding single-family residences arranged around a common, shared courtyard. The individual buildings are arrayed next to each other to form a share type that is wholly open to the street. See Section 4.3.010.H.
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Accessory Dwelling Unit/Carriage House: an attached or detached residence which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons 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. This definition includes Accessory Dwelling Units and “granny flats.” See Section 4.3.010.B.
Commercial BlockBuilding: a building 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.
Courtyard Housing: a type consisting of residences that can be arranged in four possible configurations: townhouses, townhouses over flats, flats, and flats over flats. These are arranged next to each other, on one or more courts, to form a shared type that is partly or wholly open to the street.
Duplex, Triplex, and Quadplex: these structures are multiple dwelling forms that are architecturally presented as large single-family houses in their typical neighborhood setting.
Liner: a structure that conceals a larger building such as a public garage 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.
Live/Work: an integrated residence 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.
Mansion Apartment: a mansion apartment is a house-like form that accommodates five to eight individual residences. Buildings appear as large houses, typically two or three stories.
Rowhouse: an individual attached structure occupied by one primary residence or a structure of multiple townhouse dwelling units, each occupied by one primary residence, unit types arrayed sideby-side, or a group of detached structures with minimal separations between structures along the primary frontage.
Sideyard Housing: a building or group of buildings containing one or more residences that are arranged on the site in a row with the first unit near the front of the lot and the last unit near the rear of the lot, and with the primary entrance of each unit from a walkway parallel to and along one side of the lot.
Single-Family House and Single Family House Sideyard: a structure typically occupied by one primary residence on a single lot. In the case of a sideyard single family home, the primary residence orients itself to one side and rear of its lot. A single family home requires an Administrative Permit in the UG1 or UG-2 zones.
Stacked Dwellings: a vertically-stacked structure of single-floor residences of similar configuration. either above or below.
Flex Building: A detached or attached structure (either new or adaptively reused) intended for artisanal industrial activity and sale of products made on-site.
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Business Support Services: includes establishments primarily engaged in rendering services to business activities and commerce for a fee or on a contract basis. Services typically include, but are not limited to, advertising, blueprinting, computer related services, office equipment maintenance and repair, office equipment sales and rental, mailing and shipping, photocopying, desktop publishing, etc. See Unified Development Code UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.6.
Butcher Shop: a business that deals primarily in dressing and cutting meats, using a carcass or large pieces of meat to create small cuts, ground mixtures, or other products. Such uses may create odors, attract nuisance pests, and create trash and waste products that differ substantially from typical commercial uses. This category pertains specifically to shops that primarily deal in butchery; this classification does not pertain to Delicatessens or specialty food shops, including meat shops, that sell or serve meat products produced elsewhere.
Call Centers: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.18.a.
Caretaker Residence: includes permanent or temporary housing that is secondary or accessory to the primary nonresidential use on the same property. Caretaker’s housing shall be used exclusively for occupancy by a caretaker for security or monitoring of the primary use. Caretaker residences shall comply with the parking standards for single-family residential uses. See Section UDC 17.42.010.1 of the Unified Development Code.
Carpet and Flooring Stores: includes businesses that specialize in carpet, tile, linoleum, wood, or other flooring materials.
Carports: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.48.010.3. Carports are not typically permitted in OTNSP zones due to form-based Code and design requirements. In instances where carports may be considered on residential or commercial properties, they shall be located at the rear of the property, out of public view, screened to the greatest extent possible. Carports with solar panels are permitted in all zones subject to an Administrative Permit but may not be used for required parking for singlefamily residences.
Carriage House: see definition above under “Building Type.” See also ONSP Section 4.3.010.B.
Carwash: Accessory Automated: involves an accessory, automated carwash in conjunction with a Fuel Sales use. No attendants are permitted, and all aspects of the washing process shall be automated.
Self-service vacuuming and drying may be allowed, provided stalls for such purposes are screened from public view.
Carwash: Manual/Self Service: includes a facility with washing bays where customers wash, dry, vacuum, and/or detail their vehicles. Manual/Self-Service carwash uses are prohibited in all OTNSP zones.
Carwash: Full Service: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.27.a.6.b. These uses are prohibited in all OTNSP zones.
Catering Establishment: includes uses and activities listed in Section UDC17.43.010.9.c (Catering Establishments) of the Unified Development Code. Accessory uses directly related to a catering service business such as the parking of vehicles associated with the business may be allowed subject Last Updated: 4/8/2022
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to compliance with relevant development standards listed in the OTNSP or UDC. This category does not preclude a legally permitted restaurant from providing catering service as an accessory use.
Check Cashing/Currency Transfer Services: includes businesses that primarily deal in cashing, currency transfer, or money lending (“payday loan”) services. These uses differ from Banks/Credit Unions or Financial Services in that they are typically not affiliated with federally insured financial institutions or brokerage/trading firms and are located in store front retail spaces. Uses in this category are only permitted in the COR Zone.
Child Day Care: Large or Small Family Day Care Home: includes uses listed in UDC 17.42.010.5.a-b Section 17.42.010.4.a-b of the Unified Development Code. A “Family Day Care” home may have up to six (6) non-related adults or up to fourteen (14) children. For the purposes of this Code, the terms “Residential Service/Care Home” and “Child Day Care: Large or Small Family Day Care Home” are synonymous.
Children’s Indoor Play Facility: includes those uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.19.e(8) where the primary business model is based on children using a facility for parties, play time, or recreation, for a fee. This category does not include ancillary or accessory play areas associated with a primary use such as a restaurant or office.
City: refers to the City of Santa Clarita or its designated reviewing authority or agency.
Civic: the term defining not-for-profit organizations dedicated to the arts, culture, education, government, transit and municipal parking facilities.
Civic Space: an open area dedicated for public use, typically for community gatherings. Civic spaces are defined by the combination of certain physical constants defined by the relationship between their intended use, their size, their landscaping and their enfronting buildings.
Cleaning and Dying Plants: includes those uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.44.010.3.
Coffee Shop/Diner: a business that specializes in breakfast and lunch, sometimes dinner, typically having a combination of counter, booth, and table seating. Coffee Shops and Diners may be open 24 hours in some instances and often differ from other full and limited service restaurants by being more casual and familiar. This category may also include coffee houses or bakeries that provide seating.
Colonnade: a series of columns similar to an arcade but spanned by straight lintels rather than arches, linked together, usually as an element of a building.
Commercial Recreation Facility, Indoor: establishments providing indoor amusement and entertainment services for a fee or admission charge, including:
bowling alleys
coin-operated amusement arcades
dance halls, clubs and ballrooms
electronic game arcades (video games, pinball, etc.)
ice skating and roller skating
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pool and billiard rooms as primary uses
This use does not include adult businesses. Four or more electronic games or coin-operated amusements in any establishment, or a premises where 50 percent or more of the floor area is occupied by amusement devices, are considered an electronic game arcade as described above; three or fewer machines are permitted by right as an accesory use to the primary land use.
Where not expressly addressed by the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, this use classification also corresponds to Sections 17.43.010.18.a, d, and e, of the Unified Development Code. Other recreational uses may be permitted provided that they are located primarily indoors and are not uses that would impact surrounding properties in terms of noise, traffic, loitering, etc.
Commercial Recreation, Restricted: includes, but is not limited to, establishments listed in UDC Section
17.43.010.19.b (Amusement Parks), 17.43.010.19c (Convention Centers), and 17.43.010.19.e.7 (Sports Arenas).
Common Yard: the type of yard most associated with residential development, characterized by one yard visually connecting with the adjacent yard(s).
Community Assembly: includes the activities typically performed by, or at, institutions listed and defined in Section UDC17.45.010.1.a-c of the Unified Development Code. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, churches, temples, synagogues, other places of worship, public or private nonprofit clubs, lodges, fraternal organizations, meeting halls, and community centers.
Community Care Facility: includes those uses as defined in Section UDC 17.42.010.2 of the Unified Development Code. See also “Medical Services: Extended Care.” Construction Contractor/Contractor Storage Yard: includes an outdoor storage area used for the storage of equipment, vehicles, or other materials when not in use. This land use type includes all uses listed in Section 17.44.010.13 of the Unified Development Code and is prohibited in all zones within the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan area.
Context: the particular combination of elements that create a specific environment. A Context Zone (e.g., UG 2) is administratively similar to the land-use zones in conventional zoning ordinances, except that in addition to specifying the building use, density, height and setback, all the relevant elements and characteristics of the intended environment are integrated. The integration includes the characteristics of the private lot and building as well as those of the enfronting public streetscape.
Their combination and the ratio of natural-urban intensity is determined by their location on the Transect.
Corporation Yards: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.45.010.9.b.
Counseling/Lifestyle Management: generally refers to counseling uses, including small groups, where patrons receive counseling and advice for such things as weight management, support, lifestyle coaching, nutrition, etc. Uses associated with this category resemble office-type activities rather than medical office uses. This category does not include instructional uses such as instructional schools, physical fitness coaching, tutoring, etc.
Curb: the edge of the vehicular pavement detailed as a raised curb or a swale. The curb usually incorporates the drainage system.
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Crematory: includes all uses listed in UDC Section 17.44.010.4. A crematory directly associated with a permitted mortuary and that is located on the same parcel, may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
Day Care Center: Child or Adult: includes those uses and activities listed in Section UDC17.43.010.8 (Day Care Centers) of the Unified Development Code.
Delicatessen: a food establishment, with or without seating, that sells meats, salads, cheeses, breads, and prepared dishes, hot or cold, for on- or off-site consumption. Delicatessens (“delis”) often specialize in sandwiches but may also sell specialized food products and even non-food merchandise.
This classification does not pertain to butcher shops, which is a business that deals primarily in dressing and cutting meats, using a carcass or large pieces of meat to create small cuts, ground mixtures, or other products and are prohibited.
Density: the number of dwelling units within a standard measure of land area, usually as units per acre.
Design Review: refers to the appropriate City review and entitlement process for a project. This may include an Administrative Permit, Architectural Design Review Permit, Development Review Permit, Minor Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit, etc.
Design Speed: the velocity at which a Thoroughfare can be comfortably driven without the constraints of signage or enforcement. There are 4 ranges of speed: Very Low: below 20 miles per hour (MPH), Low: 20-25 MPH, Moderate: 25-35 MPH and High: above 35 MPH. This factor determines the character and context for a particular segment of the thoroughfare system.
Developable Areas: those areas of a site that are not designated or required open space.
Discount Store: includes those uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.21.d.
Distribution: includes those uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.44.010.5.
Distribution Showroom: includes those uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.44.010.6.
DNSP: refers to the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan, which is the former name of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan. The original DNSP was adopted in December 2005.
Downtown Code: refers to the “Old Town Newhall Specific Plan” document, inclusive of chapters 1-4, along with ancillary documents that are included by reference.
Downtown Newhall Specific Plan (DNSP): this was the former name of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan. Any references to the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan should be interpreted as referring to the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan.
Drive-through Service: includes any business or activity with a drive-up window where customers order and are served without leaving their vehicles. Drive-through service is typically associated with fast-food restaurants, pharmacies, food stores, convenience stores, and bank ATMs. While existing, active, legally permitted drive-through lanes may remain within the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan area, new drive-through lanes shall not be permitted.
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Driveway: a vehicular lane within a lot, usually leading to a garage. A driveway may be used for parking, providing that it is no more than 18 feet wide.
Dwelling, Multi-Family: see the descriptions of building types in Section 4.3. (Building Type Standards and Architectural Style Guidelines). see the descriptions of building types in Section 4.3.010 (Architectural Types).
Dwelling, Multi-Family Bungalow Court: see Section 4.3.010.H, and also the definitions above under “Building Type.”
Dwelling, Multi-Family Courtyard Housing: see Section 4.3.010.J, and also the definitions above under “Building Type.”
Dwelling, Multi-Family Duplex, Triplex, Quadplex: see the descriptions of building types in Section 4.3. (Building Type Standards and Architectural Style Guidelines). see Section 4.3.010.E, and also the definitions above under “Building Type.”
Dwelling, Multi-Family Mansion Apartment: see Section 4.3.010.F, and also the definitions above under “Building Type.”
Dwelling, Multi-Family Rowhouse: see the descriptions of building types in Section 4.3. (Building Type Standards and Architectural Style Guidelines). see Section 4.3.010.G, and also the definitions above under “Building Type.”
Dwelling, Multi-Family Sideyard Housing: see Section 4.3.010.I, and also the definitions above under “Building Type.”
Dwelling, Multi-Family Stacked Dwellings: see the descriptions of building types in Section 4.3. (Building Type Standards and Architectural Style Guidelines). see Section 4.3.010.L, and also the definitions above under “Building Type.”
Dwelling, Single-Family: see the descriptions of building types in Section 4.3. (Building Type Standards and Architectural Style Guidelines). see Section 4.3.010.C and 4.3.010.D, and also the definitions listed above under “Building Type.” Single-family homes require an Administrative Permit.
Elevation (Building): the exterior walls of a building not along a frontage. Also referred to as “Façade” when the elevation is along a frontage line.
Enfront: the placement of an element along a frontage line, as in “arches enfront the street.” Entrance (Principal): the principal point of access of pedestrians to a building. In the support of pedestrian activity, the principal entrance should be oriented to the frontage/street rather than to a parking area.
Equipment Rental (Indoor Only): includes establishments and uses that are involved primarily in the rental of equipment and goods. Such uses generally include party rentals but may also include similar uses that involve renting of goods from an indoor space (typically an office or showroom). Any outdoor storage shall be subject to the permitting and development standards listed in this Old Town Code (see Table 4.2-1). This use classification expressly prohibits activities listed in Section UDC
17.43.010.21.f (Equipment Rental Yards).
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Fabric Building: a building which is not civic or otherwise especially important in the overall neighborhood of blocks and buildings. A fabric building is one that contributes to the forming of public space by being contextual so that civic and institutional buildings are emphasized.
Façade: the exterior wall of a building that is set along a frontage line. Facades support the public realm and are subject to frontage requirements additional to those required of elevations.
Family Day Care Home: see “Residential Service/Care Home.” Farmer’s Market: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.46.010.2.a and 17.46.010.2.b.
Financial Services: includes investment services, financial advisors, and other related professional services typically engaged in investment advice and wealth management. Such uses are generally located in office buildings. Financial Services uses are permitted by right in the Urban Center Arts and Entertainment Zone if located on the second floor or situated behind the primary first-floor use. A Minor Use Permit shall be required for office spaces directly fronting Main Street. This category does not include Check Cashing/Currency Transfer Services.
Forecourt: see Frontage Type.
Flood Control Facilities: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.45.010.9.c.
Flower Shop/Florist: includes businesses typically engaged in the arrangement of flowers and plants.
Typical uses include onsite retail sales of flowers and house plants, delivery, and may include limited instruction. Instructional uses, if any, shall be subject to the appropriate entitlement permit.
Food Processing: includes those uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.44.010.7.
Fraternity House: includes buildings containing sleeping rooms, bathrooms, common rooms and a central kitchen and dining room maintained exclusively for fraternity/sorority members and their guests or visitors and affiliated with an institution of higher learning. Parking shall be calculated .75 spaces per bed. This category includes all uses and standards associated with uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.42.010.5 (Fraternity and Sorority Houses).
Free Flow: a thoroughfare which has dedicated, striped lanes of travel and tends to be a more highly traveled thoroughfare.
Frontage Line: those lot lines that coincide with a public frontage line. One shall be designated as the principal frontage line. Facades along frontage lines define the public realm and are therefore more highly regulated than the elevations that coincide with other lot lines.
Frontage Type: the architectural element of a building between the public right-of-way and the private property associated with the building. Frontage Types combined with the public realm create the perceptible streetscape. The following types are listed in this code:
Arcade: a facade with an attached colonnade, that is covered by upper stories. This type is ideal for retail use, but only when the sidewalk is fully absorbed within the arcade so that a pedestrian cannot bypass it. For Building Code considerations, this frontage type cannot cover the public right-of-way as can the Gallery frontage type.
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Forecourt: a semi-public exterior space partially surrounded by a building and also opening to a thoroughfare. These spaces usually lead to a court/courtyard, which is a private exterior space. It is often used as a vehicular entrance or drop-off, and its landscape may be improved with paving.
Frontyard/Porch: a common frontage associated with single family houses, where the facade is set back from the right of way with a front yard. An encroaching porch may also be appended to the facade. A fence or wall at the property line may be used to define the private space of the yard. The front yard may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the yard.
Gallery: a storefront with an attached colonnade, that projects over the sidewalk and encroaches into the public right of way. This frontage type is ideal for retail use but only when the sidewalk is fully absorbed within the colonnade so that a pedestrian cannot bypass it.
Shopfront: a facade placed at or close to the right-of-way line, with the entrance at sidewalk grade.
This type is conventional for retail frontage and is commonly equipped with cantilevered shed roof(s) or awning(s). Recessed storefronts are also acceptable. The absence of a raised ground floor precludes residential use on the ground floor facing the street, although such use is appropriate above.
Stoop/Dooryard: an elevated entry porch/stair placed close to the frontage line with the ground story elevated from the sidewalk, securing privacy for the windows and front rooms. This type is suitable for ground-floor residential uses with short setbacks. This type may be interspersed with the shopfront frontage type. A porch or shed roof may also cover the stoop.
Fuel Sales (Expansion of Existing Uses Only): includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.27.a.3.
Additional development standards are found in UDC Section UDC 17.63.030 (Fuel Sales). A Fuel Sales use is only allowed on corner parcels in the Corridor Zone. This category is intended to accommodate existing businesses and is not intended to permit additional fuel sales uses. Any buildings or canopies shall comply with OTNSP architectural standards and all ancillary equipment shall be screened from public view. This use specifically excludes electric vehicle charging stations which are permitted by right in all OTNSP zones.
Furniture, Appliance, and Equipment Store: includes stores with showrooms or other public shopping areas larger than 1,500 square feet that sell household appliances, furniture, and other large, common, home goods. This use category specifically excludes shops that sell craft furniture, artisan goods, specialized equipment, or items that support arts and entertainment uses.
Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing, Cabinet Shop: includes workshops and industrial-type tenant spaces and buildings that are involved primarily in the manufacturing of furniture, fixtures, and other activities that fall under the “light manufacturing” category listed in Table 4-1 Table 4.2-1 of this Old Town Code Code and/or Section UDC 17.44.010.11.a (Manufacturing, Light) of the Unified Development Code.
Furniture Upholstering: includes those uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.44.010.8.
Gambling Uses: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.11.
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Garden Supply Store: includes general retail uses that deal primarily in garden supplies. This use differs from a Plant Nursery or other uses in that the primary focus of the business centers on the retail sales of garden supplies themselves (tools, accessories, outdoor furnishings, specialty horticulture interests, etc.) and not on the sale of live plants. Live plants may be available for purchase as an accessory use to the primary business. This use excludes hydroponics and similar uses that are included in Retail Sales, General.
Grooming and Pet Stores: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.3.e.
Gun Store: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.21.k (Gun Stores). Such uses also include establishments that sell ammunition. This use category includes both onsite and Internet/mail order sales (if applicable).
Hard Liquor Sales (Accessory Retail Use): allows for the accessory sale of hard liquor and spirits in conjunction with another permitted or conditionally permitted use. In the Urban Center Arts & Entertainment Zone, hard liquor and spirits shall typically be limited to 10% of an establishment’s shelf space. Additional shelf space, alternative display options, or other proposals may be allowed subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
Health/Fitness Club: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.19.e.3.
Heavy Equipment Sales and Services: includes all uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.43.010.27.c. These uses are not permitted in any OTNSP Zone.
Helipad: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.45.010.2.
Hobby Stores/Game Stores: includes retail establishments that focus on a particular hobby, pastime, or games. Typical uses include stores centered on scrapbooking, puzzles, or board games. These uses may overlap with stores in the Specialty Retail Stores category.
Holiday Sales: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.47.010.3.
Home-Based Cottage Food Operation: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.42.010.6. Cottage food uses are subject to the standards listed in UDC Section UDC 17.66.020 (Cottage Food Operations).
Home Occupation Business: defined in Section UDC 17.42.010.7 of the Unified Development Code .
These uses include businesses which are incidental and accessory to a residential use and do not include the storage of materials of any kind or product manufacturing of any kind. See UDC Chapter UDC 17.65.
Hookah Bar/Cigar Club: includes those uses listed in Section UDC 17.43.010.12 of the Unified Development Code. For the purposes of this Old Town Code Code, lounges that are focused on electronic cigarettes or other means of vapor-inhalation shall be considered as part of the Hookah Bar/Cigar Club classification.
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Horticulture: Residential Use Only: includes all uses listed in UDC Section 17.46.010.1.a.
Horticulture: Within Public Utility Easements: includes all uses listed in UDC Section 17.46.010.1.c.
Hospital Services: includes those uses listed in UDC Section 17.45.010.4 (Hospital Services).
Health/Fitness Facility: includes health clubs, fitness clubs, gyms, and other establishments where patrons share common exercise areas, group workout classes, team sports or drills in an organized environment. See Unified Development Code UDC Section 17.43.010.19.e.3. This use classification does not include businesses that primarily focus on personal, one-on-one, training and conditioning where a trainer works with patrons in an individual manner or in a small setting with five or fewer patrons/customers on the premises at any one time (see “Personal Services").
Incidental Services for Employees: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.48.010.4. Typical uses include services offered to employees on a site occupied by a permitted or conditionally permitted use such as day care, recreational facilities, showers, and locker rooms.
Infill Development: a site seamlessly developed within an existing urban fabric, balancing, completing and/or repairing the surrounding areas.
Inside Turning Radius: the curved edge of a thoroughfare at an intersection, measured at the inside edge of vehicular tracking. The smaller the turning radius, the smaller the pedestrian crossing distance and the more slowly the vehicle is forced to make the turn. Control of the curb radius is an important variable in the fostering of a pedestrian-friendly environment.
Instructional School: Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Music, Tutoring, etc.: includes, but is not limited to, those vocational, instructional, or other specialized schools, studios, or establishments listed in UDC Section
17.43.010.24.a and b. Instruction in art, dance, martial arts, music, and similar disciplines that includes no more than five patrons in the building at any one time during the instruction period, qualifies as one-on-one instruction and is considered a “Personal Services” use as listed in Table 4-1 Table 4.2-1.
Jewelry Stores: refers to establishments that sell jewelry, adornments, and other fashion accessories.
Such stores may include repair services. This category may also overlap other specialty retail stores such as watch shops.
Kennels: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.3.f.
Laboratories: includes chemical, dental, electrical, optical, mechanical, and medical laboratories and includes facilities that provide research and investigation of the natural, physical, or social sciences, which may include engineering and product development (see UDC Section 17.44.010.9 of the Unified Development Code). Laboratory uses are best suited for the Creative District Creative/Business.
Large Truck Sales and Services: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.27.e. These uses are prohibited in any OTNSP Zone.
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Layer: a range of depth of a lot within which certain elements are permitted.
Library, Museum: includes museums and libraries, whether public or private. See UDC Section
17.45.010.5 and 17.45.010.8 of the Unified Development Code.
Liner: a building that conceals a larger building, such as a public garage, 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. See Section 4.3.010.N and also the definitions above under “Building Type.” Liquor Store: a retail store that primarily sells wine, beer, and/or spirits, that may specialize in one or more of the above, and may also sell convenience merchandise including food products. See Unified Development Code UDC Section 17.43.010.21.l (Liquor Stores). For the purposes of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, a retail establishment qualifies as a Liquor Store if more than 10% of its retail shelf space is devoted to hard liquor or spirits sales.
Live Entertainment: includes any live show, performance, singing, dancing, or artistic interpretation provided for the amusement of one (1) or more persons but does not alter the nature and function of the primary use.
Live Entertainment, Accessory Background Music: this category includes no more than two musicians, providing background music as an accessory use for restaurants or other uses. This category differs from Live Entertainment in that musicians perform in the background, such as a non-singing acoustical guitarist or pianist/keyboard player who performs at a restaurant. Music is typically quiet and provided for the enjoyment of dining patrons. This category does not apply to musicians or entertainers who are top-billed or featured by the venue such as bands, disc jockeys, karaoke hosts, etc.
Live/Work: a dwelling unit that contains, to a varying but limited extent, a commercial component. A Live/Work Unit is a fee-simple unit on a lot with the commercial component limited to the ground level. See Section 4.3.010.K, and also the definitions above under “Building Type.”see “Building Type.” Lodging: Bed & Breakfast Inn (B&B): includes uses listed in Section UDC 17.43.010.13.a of the Unified Development Code.
Lodging: Hotel or Motel: includes uses listed in Section UDC 17.43.010.13.b-c of the Unified Development Code.
Loggia: an arcaded or roofed gallery built into or projecting from the side of a building, especially one overlooking an open court or courtyard.
Lot: a separately platted subdivision of land held privately, usually intended for the purposes of building.
Lot Line: the boundary that legally and geometrically demarcates a lot. Such lines appear graphically on a tract map or development permit site plan.
Lot Width: the length of the principal frontage line.
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central office for business purposes, a standard parking lot for customers, and a screened parking area for employees and service vehicles. This use differs from a “Construction Contractor/Contractor Storage Yard” in that a Maintenance Service use is focused primarily on property maintenance and minor building repairs, not major construction, thereby eliminating the need for large equipment and materials storage. Vehicles are typically limited to vans and pick-up trucks. Materials storage would typically be housed inside an industrial space (high-bay, warehouse, etc.). Any outdoor storage is subject to the development requirements of this Old Town Code.
Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy: includes facilities engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of raw materials or substances into new products or product components and may include the assembly of the new products. For the purposes of this Code, Heavy Manufacturing consists of those uses listed in Section UDC17.44.010.11.b (Manufacturing, Heavy) in the Unified Development Code.
Manufacturing/Processing, Light: includes facilities engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of raw materials or substances into new products or product components and may include the assembly of the new products. For the purposes of this Old Town Code, Light Manufacturing consists of those uses listed in UDC Section 17.44.010.11.a (Manufacturing, Light).
Marijuana/Cannabis Sales: includes cooperatives, businesses, vending machines, mobile delivery services, or any other establishment that distributes, sells, exchanges, processes, delivers, gives away, or cultivates marijuana. See UDC Section 17.11.020 (Definitions), 17.43.010.7 (Commercial Cannabis Facilities) and 17.51.005 (Cannabis Standards).
Marquee sign: means any sign affixed to the perimeter or border of a permanently roofed structure constructed as part of a building and protruding over public or private sidewalks or rights-of-way.
These signs are to identify movie or live performances/theaters and shall be considered wall signs for the purpose of regulation.
Media Production: Office or Storefront Type: includes uses listed in Section UDC 17.44.010.15 (Studios, Recording) that pertain to movie, music, radio, and television production. Uses envisioned under “Office or Storefront” type of media production include non-soundstage and studio/film rental business use types that would typically be found in office and commercial buildings and not on a back lot or in industrial soundstages. On Main Street, unless otherwise allowed through the issuance of a Minor Use Permit, this type of use shall not be located on the ground floor of a building unless located behind a primary use that is permitted at the front of the building.
Media Production: Soundstage Type: includes uses listed in Section UDC 17.44.010.15 (Studios, Recording) that pertain to movie, music, radio, and television production. This classification includes all uses listed and envisioned under “Media Production—Office or Storefront Type.” Medical Marijuana Dispensary: includes those uses and activities listed in Section UDC 17.43.010.15 (Medical Marijuana Dispensary) of the Unified Development Code.
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• out-patient 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 “Professional Offices” and/or “Counseling/Lifestyle Management” uses.
Medical Services: Doctor 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 Medical Services, Doctor Office use is permitted in the Arts & Entertainment Zone only on an upper floor or behind the primary ground floor use.
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 “Professional Offices” and/or “Counseling/Lifestyle Management” uses.
Medical Services: Doctor 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 “Professional Offices” and/or “Counseling/Lifestyle Management” uses. This use requires a Conditional Use Permit in the Urban Center Zone and shall not be located on the ground floor on Main Street unless specifically allowed through the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
Medical Services: Extended Care: Residential facilities providing nursing and health-related care as a primary use with in-patient beds. Examples of these uses include: board and care homes, convalescent centers, extended care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Uses and activities typically include those listed in UDCs 17.42.010.3 (Community Care Facility) and 17.42.010.12 (Residential Health Care Facility). Long-term, small-scale, residentially-oriented personal care facilities that do not emphasize medical treatment are included under “Residential Service/Care Home.” This classification specifically excludes those uses listed in UDCs 17.45.010.4 (Hospital Services) and
17.45.010.10 (Rehabilitation Facility).
Medical Services: Extended Care: Residential facilities providing nursing and health-related care as a primary use with in-patient beds. Examples of these uses include: board and care homes, convalescent centers, extended care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Uses and activities typically include those listed in Unified Development Code Sections 17.42.010.2 (Community Care Facility) and 17.42.010.11 (Residential Health Care Facility). Long-term, small-scale, residentiallyoriented personal care facilities that do not emphasize medical treatment are included under “Residential Service/Care Home.” This classification specifically excludes those uses listed in UDC Sections 17.45.010.4 (Hospital Services) and 17.45.010.10 (Rehabilitation Facility).
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Mercado: refers to a central, permanent, market place, typically enclosed, that serves as a community focal point and hub. Booths, carts, or stalls are rented by individual retailers, food uses, or service providers. Mercado uses may include occasional live entertainment or periodic accessory community assembly uses (outdoor movies, concerts, festivals, etc.).
Mobile Home Park: includes uses listed in UDC Section UDC 17.42.010.11. 17.42.010.10.
Motorcycle Sales and Services: includes all uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.27.d (Motorcycles Sales and Services).
Moving and Storage Facilities: includes those uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.25 (Storage, Self) and 17.44.010.12 (Moving and Storage Facilities). Self-storage facilities shall be designed in accordance with UDC Section 17.66.110 (Self Storage Facilities).
Mortuary, Funeral Home: includes facilities primarily engaged in the short-term storage, embalming, and/or commemoration of human remains as listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.10 (Funeral Homes). A crematory that is directly associated with a mortuary or funeral home can be allowed subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Crematories are defined in Section UDC 17.44.010.4 (Crematory) of the UDC.
Murals: see OTNSP Section 4.56 (Murals/Wallpapering or Covering of Buildings Sign Regulations).
Murals are not governed by this Code in terms of artistic style or content; however, a Temporary Use Permit is required with conditions of approval to ensure that a mural or building covering is safe, structurally sound, will be maintained during the life of the artwork, and that the building will be returned to its original condition when the artwork is removed.
Music/Musical Instrument Stores: includes stores that specialize in sheet music, instruments, etc. Such uses may include accessory instructional uses subject to the appropriate entitlement permit.
Neighborhood Market/Convenience Store: a neighborhood -serving retail store of 3,500 square feet or less in gross floor area, which carries a range of merchandise oriented to daily convenience shopping needs. May include alcoholic beverage sales only where Section 4.2.020 (Allowed Land Uses, Permit Requirements) allows alcoholic beverage sales as part of a general retail use. Neighborhood Markets and Convenience Stores are also subject to the provisions and definitions listed in Section UDC
17.43.010.21.h.2 (Convenience Store) of the Unified Development Code.
Net Developable Area: the area defined by blocks which is not to remain for public uses such as plazas, greens, squares, thoroughfares or streetscapes.
Newsstand: includes businesses primarily involved in the sales of newspapers, magazines, paperback books, and other reading materials or products targeted to commuters or local customers.
Newsstands may include accessory uses such as food and beverage sales and may include customer seating.
Night Club: includes those uses listed in Section UDC17.43.010.16 of the Unified Development Code.
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uses whereas traditional bars are more specifically focused on alcohol sales (weekend or occasional dancing and entertainment does not mean a bar is a nightclub).
Now Playing Movie/Theater Preview sign: decorative, framed, wall sign areas that promote or advertise theater performances or movies that are “featured” or “coming soon.” Displays may include a calendar of upcoming/seasonal shows or performances or movie posters. May be permitted to display multiple signs on a wall. This is separate from a marquee sign. Subject to a Sign Review and approval of the Director of Community Development.
Off-Site Parking/Shared Parking: see UDC Section 17.51.060.N (Modification of Off-Street Parking Requirements), or as determined by the Director of Community Development.
Old Town Newhall Development Code: refers to, and is synonymous with, the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, which was formerly known as the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan.
On-site Production of Items Sold: these uses refer to arts, crafts, and other products that maybe manufactured, created, made, and then sold on site.
ONSP: Old Town Newhall Specific Plan.
Open Space Types: the various types of open space ranging from the regionally-oriented to those types oriented at the level of the block. The following types are listed as they appear in this code:
Nature: an interacting process, responsive to laws constituting a value system, offering intrinsic opportunities and limitations to human uses.
Creek: a collective drainage that serves as an interim, open storm water conductor to a larger drainage such as a river or lake. Creeks are stabilized by indigenous, riparian trees, shrubs and ground covers at its edges.
Plaza: an open space that is available for civic purposes and commercial activities. A plaza is spatially defined by building frontages and normally has a floor of pavement. Plazas should be located at the intersection of important streets and they frequently enfront civic buildings. Size is flexible depending on block size and location but seldom exceeds two acres.
Green: an open space available for informal active and passive recreation. A green may be spatially defined by ground plane landscape and informal trees rather than buildings. Minimum size of a green may be 1/2 acre and a maximum size of 10-15 acres. A green is the least formal of urban open spaces Square: an open space available for unstructured recreation and civic purposes. A square is spatially defined by building frontages and its landscape shall consist of pathways, lawns and trees. Squares have a wider array of passive and recreational opportunities than greens.
Tot Lot: an open space designed and equipped specifically for the recreation of children. A tot lot may be fenced and may include an open shelter. Tot lots should be interspersed within residential areas and may be placed within a block.
OTNSP: Old Town Newhall Specific Plan. It is synonymous with the Code. It was formerly known as the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan, DNSP, or ONSP.
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OTNSP: Old Town Newhall Specific Plan.
Outbuilding: an ancillary building (e.g., garage, storage area, crafts space, etc.), usually located toward the rear of the same lot as the principal building. It is sometimes connected to the principal building and sometimes occurs as a separate building. Outbuildings are also known as “Accessory Structures” and may contain “Accessory Uses” in comparison to the primary building and use on the lot.
Outdoor Display and Sales: any display of merchandise, products, or information that is located outside of any building or business. Such displays should be located on private property and are subject to an Outdoor Display Permit in accordance with Section 4.2.02 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements)60.E of this code. Typically, outdoor displays would be limited in scope, one table or display rack per business, and limited to only those items for sale on the premises. This category is not intended for large scale, outdoor display or storage for large items such as spas, sporting goods, office equipment, etc. The Outdoor Display and Sales category is not intended to provide a means of advertising for services offered; the focus of this category is merchandise for sale.
Outdoor Dining (in public right-of-way): any dining, table service, or other food service uses that occur in the public right-of-way in front of or adjacent to a business. This use classification does not refer to outdoor dining areas that are located on private property.
Outdoor Food Court/Market: refers to a permanent food court or market place that is enclosed and/or open-air. Booths, carts, or stalls are rented by individual restaurant owners or other foodrelated businesses that engage in the preparation and retail sale of food and/or beverages for immediate or semi-immediate consumption either on- or off-site. This use features a communal indoor or outdoor dining area that is shared between all of the businesses. Live entertainment may be allowed with a separate permit.
Outdoor Sports and Recreation: includes, but is not limited to, those uses listed in UDC Section
17.43.010.19.g. This category also includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.19.f (Outdoor Entertainment), pertaining to amphitheaters and other large outdoor gathering venues. Nothing in this category is intended to prohibit regular or periodic outdoor gatherings, festivals, events, etc.
Outdoor Storage:see “Storage: Commercial Outdoor” and also “Accessory Outdoor Storage for a Permitted Non-Residential Use.”
Park and Ride Lots: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.45.010.f. “Park-Once” (Shared Parking Policy): an accounting for parking spaces that are available to more than one function. The requirement is based on a range of parking-demand found in mature, mixed-use centers (1.4 to 2.5 spaces per 1000 square feet of non-residential floor area). The shared parking ratio varies according to multiple functions in close proximity unlikely to require the spaces at the same time.
Parks, Public and Private: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.45.010.6.
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right. Automated Parking located above ground requires the approval of an Architectural Design Review Permit.
Parking Facility: Public or Commercial: includes typical surface parking lots or structures that are publicly or privately owned. The facility/lot may be used for public parking or may be restricted to private, commercial, or business use. Uses also include those listed in UDC Section 17.45.010.7. This category, along with a Minor Use Permit for Off-Site Parking/Shared Parking, allows for flexibility in those instances when a parking lot may be located across an alley or adjacent to the parcel the parking lot/facility is intended to serve. This category potentially allows for land adjacent to commercially-zoned property to be used for parking, even if the adjacent parcel is in a different Zone.
Where not explicitly mentioned in this Old Town Code, parking facilities/lots are subject to landscape and development requirements as listed in Unified Development Code Chapter UDCs 17.51.030 (Landscaping and Irrigation Standards) and 17.51.060 (Parking Standards).
Parking Incentive: is the calculation of parking for new non-residential/commercial development. The calculation is as follows:
In the N, COR, and CB zones, one parking space is required for the first 1,500 square feet of nonresidential/commercial development. Beyond the first 1,500 square feet, parking for new nonresidential/commercial space shall be calculated at pursuant to UDC requirements.
In the AE zone, one parking space is required for the first 1,500 square feet of nonresidential/commercial development. Beyond the first 1,500 square feet, parking for new nonresidential/commercial space shall be calculated at 1:350 (one space for each 350 square feet of new development).
The Parking Incentive may be applied in a manner that is most advantageous to a property or business. The Parking Incentive is separate from the Parking In Lieu Fee Program, as described in UDC
17.51.010.G.
Parking, Valet: refers to an accessory service for commercial uses, typically during busy periods, where customers drop off or pick up their cars at the business entrance, but where the cars are parked offsite. Valet parking may be used in conjunction with a Minor Use Permit where Off-Site/Shared Parking is used. Stacked/tandem parking is permitted with valet service. Valet parking may utilize City public parking structures, but may not block or reserve parking spaces.
Pawnshops: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.21.n.
Pedestrian First: the practice of addressing the needs of people, once out of their automobiles, through a series of interdependent urban design and streetscape principles (e.g., wide sidewalks, street trees and shade, on-street parking, outdoor dining, inviting storefronts, the feeling of being in an ‘outdoor room’, short crosswalk distances, interconnected and short blocks).
Pedestrian Shed: the distance used to determine the size of a neighborhood. A pedestrian shed is typically no more than a quarter-mile (approximately 1,400’) and represents the distance that can be traversed at an easy walking pace between an edge of a neighborhood and the neighborhood’s center.
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Personal Services: establishments providing non-medical services to individuals as a primary use.
Examples of these uses include:
barber and beauty shops
clothing rental
health and fitness personal training (no more than five (5) patrons per session) home electronics and small appliance repair
instructional training/tutoring (no more than five (5) patrons per session) locksmiths
massage (licensed, therapeutic, non-sexual)
shoe repair shops
tailors
These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided.
Businesses that involve more than five (5) total patrons per session for health/fitness or personal training, instruction, or tutoring, are not considered personal services uses. These activities are classified as “Studio: Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Music, etc.,” and are subject to a Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit, depending on the Zone. A Minor Use Permit is not required in the Arts & Entertainment Urban Center Zone if the Personal Services use does not front Main Street at street level.
Personal Services, Restricted: personal services that may tend to have a blighting and/or deteriorating effect upon surrounding areas and which may need to be dispersed to minimize their adverse impacts. Examples of these uses include, but are not limited to:
fortune tellers
laundromats (self-service laundries)
palm and card readers
psychics
spas and hot tubs for hourly rental
tanning salons
Planter: the layer of the streetscape which accommodates street trees. Planters may be continuous or individual according to the thoroughfare and location within the neighborhood.
Plant Nursery: includes establishments primarily engaged in the growing of plants, flowers, and/or trees, either outside or within enclosed structures, for sale (See Section UDC 17.43.010.21.m of the Unified Development Code). A retail plant nursery sells plants and products directly to the public (including contractors) whereas a wholesale nursery sells exclusively to contractors or establishments which sell directly to the public. A retail nursery would be appropriate on a major arterial corridor Last Updated: 4/8/2022
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while a wholesale nursery would be better suited for areas in the Creative District Creative/Business.
Plant nurseries are different from “Garden Supply Stores” which are defined in Section UDC
17.43.010.21.j of the Unified Development Code. A Garden Supply Store is considered to be general retail and is permitted by right in the Corridor Zone.
Pharmacies/Drugstores: includes retail establishments that dispense medications and whose primary business model is focused on selling medical products, first aid products, and other goods typically associated medical treatment or symptom management.
Porch: an open air room appended to the mass of a building with floor and roof, but no walls on at least two sides. For the purposes of this Plan, a porch shall measure at least 6 feet in depth from the inside of the post(s)/column(s) to the adjoining wall, at least 10' wide, and at least 8 feet from the porch floor to the ceiling of the porch.
Preservation of Historical Landmarks: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.45.010.9.e.
Principal Building: the main building on a lot, always located toward the frontage.
Principal Frontage: the frontage of a parcel which is used to identify the parcel for street address purposes.
Printing and Publishing: involves large, off-set printing presses, binderies, warehousing, and other uses associated with large-scale printing, publishing, assembly, and distribution of printed books, catalogues, newspapers, magazines, etc. This use type does not include smaller-scale photocopying, desk-top publishing, and printing activities related to “Business Support Services” as listed in Section UDC 17.43.010.6 of the Unified Development Code.
Private Frontage: the privately held layer between the frontage line and the principal building facade.
The structures and landscaping within are held to specific standards. The variables of Private Frontage are the depth of the setback and the combination of architectural elements such as fences, stoops, porches and galleries. These elements influenced social behavior in the public realm. The Frontage layer may overlap the public streetscape in the case of awnings, galleries and arcades.
Professional Offices: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.18. This category specifically excludes Call Centers as defined in UDC Section 17.43.010.18.a.
Public Frontage: the area between the frontage line and the curb of the vehicular lanes, and the type and dimension of curbs, walks, planters, street trees and streetlights.
Public Services, General: refers to government offices, services, facilities, and/or other uses and buildings that provide necessary services to members of the public including those uses listed in Section UDC 17.45.010.8 (Public Services, General) of the Unified Development Code.
Public Uses, Prohibited: includes all uses listed in UDC Sections 17.45.010.9.a (Cemeteries),
17.45.010.9.d (Incarceration Facilities), UDC Section 17.44.010.10 (Landfill), 17.44.010.14.d (Recycling—Greenwaste), 17.44.010.14.e (Recycling—Materials Recovery Facility), and 17.45.010.3 (Homeless Shelter).
Recess Line: a horizontal line, the full width of a facade, above which the facade sets back a minimum distance from the facade below.
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Recreation Facilities, Commercial: includes those uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.19.h (Recreation Facilities) that are normally associated with a country club. Typical uses include country clubs, racquet clubs, swim clubs, and may include other accessory uses such as restaurants, banquet facilities, meeting space, or retail sales. This category is intended to pertain to large scale, outdoor recreational facilities that are not appropriate for a pedestrian-oriented environment. This category is not intended to prevent a small-scale, accessory use to an otherwise permitted or conditionally permitted use in the OTNSP area, such as a single tennis court, pool, putting green, bocce ball court, etc.
Recreation Facility, Indoor (Commercial): establishments providing indoor amusement and entertainment services for a fee or admission charge, including:
• bowling alleys
• coin-operated amusement arcades
• dance halls, clubs and ballrooms
• electronic game arcades (video games, pinball, etc.)
• ice skating and roller skating
• pool and billiard rooms as primary uses
This use does not include adult businesses. Four or more electronic games or coin-operated amusements in any establishment, or a premises where 50 percent or more of the floor area is occupied by amusement devices, are considered an electronic game arcade as described above; three or fewer machines are permitted by right as an accessory use to the primary land use.
Where not expressly addressed by the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, this use classification also corresponds to UDC 17.43.010.18.a, d, and e. Other recreational uses may be permitted provided that they are located primarily indoors and are not uses that would impact surrounding properties in terms of noise, traffic, loitering, etc.
Recreation, Restricted (Commercial): includes, but is not limited to, establishments listed in UDC
17.43.010.19.b (Amusement Parks), 17.43.010.19c (Convention Centers), and 17.43.010.19.e.7 (Sports Arenas).
Recreation Facilities, Residential: includes those uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.19.g (Residential Recreation Facilities) that are normally associated with a private residential community or property/homeowners’ association. This use is only permitted in conjunction with an allowed residential use in the underlying Zone.
Recycling: Vending Machines as an Accessory Use: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.44.010.14.a.
Recycling vending machines are only allowed in conjunction with a permitted business, typically a grocery store or food store, and shall be screened from public view.
Recycling: Collection of Trucks and/or Bins as an Accessory Use: includes uses listed in UDC Section
17.44.010.14.b. These uses are only allowed in conjunction with a permitted business and shall be screened from public view.
Regulating Plan: includes the zoning map and permitted use charts of this Old Town Code as set forth in ONSP Chapter 4.
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Rehabilitation Facility: includes rehabilitation activities listed in UDC Section 17.45.010.10 (Rehabilitation Facilities).
Research and Development: typically includes office and laboratory activities in an enclosed building or screened outdoor area. Uses permitted under this classification are those that would not impact surrounding properties due to noise, vibration, light, etc.
Residential: premises available for long-term dwelling.
Residential Accessory Use or Structure: a residential use or structure that is subordinate to the primary residential use on a property. Such uses include Accessory Dwelling Units, Carriage Houses, or Guest Houses. Depending on the situation, a residential accessory use may be located in an attached apartment or in a detached accessory structure. This category may also pertain to a Caretaker’s Residence or to an apartment or loft that is located on a commercial parcel.
Residential Health Care Facility: includes those uses listed in Unified Development Code UDC Section
17.42.010 (Residential Health Care Facility). See also “Medical Services: Extended Care.” Residential Service/Care Home: includes private single-family homes for up to six (6) non-family residents. Such care homes provide non-medical care and services, supervision, assistance in sustaining daily activities. This classification specifically includes those uses found in Section UDC
17.42.010.4 (Family Day Care Homes) and 17.42.010 (Residential Service/Care Home) in the Unified Development Code. For the purposes of this Code, the terms “Residential Service/Care Home” and “Child Day Care: Large or Small Family Day Care Home” are synonymous.
Restaurants, Limited or Full Service: includes establishments primarily engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and/or beverages for immediate or semi-immediate consumption either on- or offsite, but shall not include a drive-thru. See UDC Section 17.43.010.d.3 (Restaurants, Limited Service) and 17.43.010.9.d.4 (Restaurants, Full Service).
Restaurants, Take Out/Delivery: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.9.d.5 (Restaurants, Take Out/Delivery).
Restaurants with Accessory Alcohol Sales: full or limited service restaurants, bakeries, coffee houses, coffee shops, delicatessens, or other food service establishments may serve alcohol as an accessory use to regular menu service and business hours, subject to the issuance of an Administrative Permit.
This category only pertains to food service uses. Alcohol sales shall be in accordance with UDC Section
17.66.020.
Restaurants with Drive-Through: typically includes fast food restaurants, coffee houses, or other food uses that provide a drive-through lane and window so patrons can be served without leaving their vehicles. Drive-through lanes are prohibited in all OTNSP zones.
Retail: premises available for the sale of merchandise not including other uses identified in this Code.
Retail Sales, General: includes general retails sales and services typically found in commercial zones.
Retail Sales, General uses are appropriate for the Corridor Zone; these uses are not permitted on Main Street where only specific retail uses and Arts & Entertainment Related/Supporting Retail uses are permitted. Retail Sales, General includes, but is not limited to, stores dealing primarily in appliances, auto parts and auto accessories, camera stores, department stores, dry cleaning (pick up Last Updated: 4/8/2022
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and drop off only), dry goods, electronics, fabric, hardware, hydroponics, luggage and leather goods, orthopedic supplies, photocopying and mail services, pool supplies, plumbing supplies, small wares, variety stores, video rental, etc. Being general in nature, this category will include more than the limited retail uses listed above. In some circumstances, items that are considered general retail may be appropriately categorized as a specialized retail use if a business specializes in that good or service more so than a typical retail outlet.
Retail Services: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.22 and 17.43.010.22.a.
Retail Frontage Line: frontage line designating the requirement for a shopfront, making the ground level available for retail use. This applies to the UC Zone only.
Riding Trails: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.46.010.6.
Rooming House: a dwelling unit (other than a hotel or motel) where three (3) or more rooms are rented individually or separately to tenants under separate rental agreements where tenants do not share common financial responsibility for use of the dwelling unit as a whole. See Unified Development Code Section UDC 17.42.010.13 (Rooming House).
ROW: the public Right-Of-Way or “right-of-way.”
RV Park/Campground: includes uses listed in UDC 17.43.010.23.
School, Public or Private: includes public and private elementary, middle, junior high, and high schools, along with colleges and universities. See UDC Section 17.45.010. This classification does not include specialized or instructional schools as defined elsewhere in the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan or Section UDC 17.43.010.24 (Schools, Specialized) of the UDC.
Second Hand Stores: includes those uses listed in Unified Development Code Section UDC
17.43.010.21.o (Second Hand Stores).
Second Unit/Carriage House: see definition for “Carriage House/Second Unit” above under “Building Type.” These types of units require an Administrative Permit and may also be known as “Accessory Units” or “Accessory Dwelling Units” or “Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.” See UDC Section
17.42.010.14 (Second Units) and also specific development standards listed in UDC Sections
17.57.040.K (Guesthouses) and 17.57.040.L (Second Units).
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.
Shopfront: see “Frontage Type.”
Sidewalk: the paved layer area of the public frontage dedicated exclusively to pedestrian activity.
Slow Flow: a thoroughfare, of moderate capacity (shorter in length than a free flow street) which does not have striped, dedicated lanes of travel but has enough width for cars to pass each other comfortably but at a slow speed.
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Small Wind Energy Systems: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.45.010.12. Specific development standards can be found in UDC Section 17.66.120 (Small Wind Energy Systems).
Sorority House: see “House.”
Specialty Food Store: a food store that specializes in certain food items, cooking styles, or gourmet products.
Specialty Retail Store: typically a smaller store or retail space (less than 2,500 square feet) that focuses on a particular product or family of products. Specialty Retail Stores differ from general retail establishments in that products are typically more expensive and of higher quality. Specialty retailers are generally experts in their field, are knowledgeable of their products, and provide premium service to their customers and clients. Examples may include camera stores or high-end novelty hardware stores.
Specific Plan Area: includes the land that is encompassed by the Regulating Plan Zoning Map and shown in the zoning map in Section 4.2.010 (Regulating Plan and Zones Zones, Land Uses, and Development Standards).
Sporting Goods Stores: includes retail establishments that specialize in goods and apparel related to sports. This may include team sports like soccer and baseball, or individual sports like running, rock climbing, scuba diving or swimming.
Stationary Store: typically associated with greeting cards, specialty papers, gifts, and personalized office supplies. Such stores my offer accessory uses such as mail services, photocopying services, passport photos, etc.
Stoop: see “Frontage Type.”
Storage: Commercial Outdoor: includes all uses listed in UDC Section 17.44.01.13 (Outdoor Storage).
This use definition does not include those activities listed in UDC Section 17.44.010.15 (Studios, Recording) and specifically excludes uses in UDC Section 14.44.010.15.e (Studio/Film Rental Business) which are included under the "Media Production: Sound Stage Type" as listed in ONSP Table 4-1.
Stores with Floor Area up to 6,000 square feet: refers to general or specialty retail uses that are typically found in traditional downtown/old town environments, where smaller, family-owned shops and restaurants are common. This category pertains to an individual tenant space only and not a general building.
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subject to the issuance of a Minor Use Permit. This category pertains to an individual tenant space only and not a general building.
Story: a habitable level within a building of no more than 14 feet in height from finished floor to finished ceiling. Attics and raised basements are not considered a story for the purposes of determining building height.
Streetscape: the urban element that provides the major part of the public realm as well as paved lanes for vehicles. A streetscape is endowed with two attributes: capacity and context. Capacity is the number of vehicles that can move safely through a segment within a given time period. It is physically manifested by the number of lanes and their width, and by the curb radius. Context is physically manifested by the appropriate frontage types as determined by the neighborhood Zone in which it is located and in the corresponding portion of the public realm plan.
Streetwall: an opaque, freestanding wall built along the frontage line, or coplanar with the facade, often for the purpose of masking a parking lot from the adjacent thoroughfare. Streetwalls shall be between 3.5 and 8 feet in height, and constructed of a material matching the adjacent building facade. The wall may be replaced by a hedge, subject to City approval. Streetwalls may have openings no larger than necessary to allow automobile and pedestrian access.
Supportive Commercial Uses Serving the Local Area: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.42.010.15.
Supportive Housing: includes those uses listed Unified Development Code Section UDC 17.42.010.16.
Swap Meets and Flea Markets: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.21.p. This category does not include periodic festivals or street fairs that may include retail booths as part of the festivities, nor does the category include Mercado uses.
Tandem Parking: tandem parking is permitted for certain uses either permitted by right or subject to the issuance of an Administrative Permit or a Minor Use Permit, depending on the underlying Zone and Building Type. Tandem spaces shall measure 12’ x 40’ and do not need to directly access a residential unit. Smaller tandem spaces may be approved through the Adjustment process.
Tattoo Parlors/Body Piercing Services: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.26. Uses in this category do not pertain to medical procedures (reconstructive or restorative treatments) or incidental ear piercing that may occur in salons, jewelry stores, etc.
Temporary Real Estate Offices: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.47.010.2. Provisions of UDC Chapter UDC 17.67 (Temporary Uses) shall also apply.
Temporary Residence: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.47.010.1.a (Short Term) and
17.47.010.1.b (Long Term). Provisions of UDC Section 17.67 (Temporary Uses) shall also apply.
Temporary Uses: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.47.010.4, subject to the provisions of UDC Chapter UDC 17.67 (Temporary Uses).
Terrace: a level, paved area accessible directly from a building as its extension. A terrace is typically private and is most common as a rear yard in single-family development.
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Theater, Cinema, or Performing Arts: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.19.d, pertaining to live theatres, movie theaters, and other entertainment or performing arts activities.
Thoroughfare: a vehicular way incorporating moving lanes and parking lanes (except alleys/lanes which have no parking lanes) within a right-of-way.
Thoroughfare Types: the three principal movement-types of thoroughfares that comprise an interconnected, varied and hierarchical network:
Free Flow: a thoroughfare which has dedicated striped lanes of travel and tends to be a more highly traveled thoroughfare. Typical speeds are up to 55 miles per hour (MPH).
Slow Flow: a thoroughfare, of moderate capacity (shorter in length than a free flow street) which does not have striped, dedicated (not striped) lanes of travel but has enough width for cars to pass each other comfortably but at a slow speed. Typical speeds are up to 20 MPH.
Yield Flow: a thoroughfare of low capacity, shortest in length, and of a type where a single travel lane is shared by cars in both directions. Typical speeds are up to 15 MPH.
Thrift Stores: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.21.q.
Tobacco Paraphernalia Stores: includes all uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.21.r. For the purposes of the OTNSP, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and supplies used for vapor inhalation shall be considered the same as cigarettes, cigars, lighters, etc.
Tourist/Visitor-Oriented Retail: includes those retail (and possibly service) establishments that provide goods and services primarily to patrons who are tourists or visitors. Uses in this category support the Newhall Arts & Entertainment District. The Director of Community Development shall determine if this category applies to a proposed retail use.
Toy Stores: includes establishments that deal in a wide variety of toys. Toy stores are similar to Hobby Stores/Game Stores, but differ by providing more and varied products.
Traffic Calming: a set of techniques which serves to reduce the speed of traffic. Such strategies include lane-narrowing, on-street parking, chicanes, yield points, sidewalk bulge-outs, speed bumps, surface variations, mid-block deflections, and visual clues. Traffic calming is a retrofit technique unnecessary when thoroughfares are correctly designed for the appropriate speed at initial construction.
Transect: a system of classification deploying the conceptual range of ‘rural-to-urban’ to arrange in useful order, the typical context groupings of natural and urban areas.
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): also referred to as transit-adjacent development, refers to development adjacent to a bus or train station that includes a mix of uses. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) focuses on pedestrian-scaled streets and buildings, with the goal of creating a livable, walkable, community.
Transit Station or Terminal: includes a designated transit station where buses, trains, vans, shuttles, or other on-demand or scheduled service vehicles pick-up or drop-off passengers. Typical uses include Metrolink stations, long distance bus terminals (similar to the Van Nuys Fly Away facility in the City of Last Updated: 4/8/2022
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Los Angeles), or an intercity bus station. Transit stations or terminals differ from a regular service stop by providing additional passenger and operator amenities such as a lounge, restrooms, food services, parking, etc.
Transition Line: a horizontal line, the full width of a facade expressed by a material change or by a continuous horizontal articulation such as a cornice or a balcony.
Transitional Housing: includes those uses listed in Unified Development Code Section UDC
17.42.010.17.
Truck Terminal: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.44.010.16.
Type: a form determined by function and confirmed by culture. A “type” is physically defined by its function, its disposition on the lot and its configuration, including frontage and height.
UDC: Unified Development Code.
Use Standards: the term “use standards” is synonymous with the City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code UDC. The term may also refer to standards and regulations contained in the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, the Community Character and Design Guidelines, and other applicable policies, regulations, and/or development standards.
Utility Substations: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.45.010.9.h. Utility substations and associated infrastructure shall be completely screened from public view. Screening techniques may include walls that mimic nearby buildings or dense landscaping.
Valet Parking: refers to an accessory service for commercial uses, typically during busy periods, where customers drop off or pick up their cars at the business entrance, but where the cars are parked offsite. Valet parking may be used in conjunction with a Minor Use Permit where Off-Site/Shared Parking is used. Stacked/tandem parking is permitted with valet service.
Vehicle Rental: includes all uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.27.a.5.a and b, 17.43.010.27.b.3,
17.43.010.27.c.3, and 17.43.010.27.e.5. Vehicle Rental uses are prohibited in any OTNSP Zone.
Vehicle Sales and Services, Prohibited: Except where expressly permitted or conditionally permitted by the OTNSP, vehicle sales and services uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.27, are prohibited in any OTNSP Zone.
Vehicle Storage (Indoor): includes all uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.27.a.2, and
17.43.010.27.b.1. Large vehicles or truck storage as listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.27.e.2, and commercial storage of Heavy Equipment as listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.27.c.1, is prohibited in any OTNSP Zone. All storage contemplated under this category must be indoors. Typical uses include small-scale storage of car collections, high value automobiles, or specialty storage services that provide a higher level of security than might otherwise be found in a traditional outdoor storage lot.
Vendors, Long Term: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.21.s. This category does not include Swap Meet, Flea Market, or Mercado uses. Long term vendors may also include food trucks and other similar uses.
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Vernacular: the common language of a region, particularly in terms of architectural context. Through time and use, the vernacular has intrinsically resolved the architectural response to climate, construction technique, and to some extent, social mores.
Veterinary Clinic: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.3.i.
Veterinary Hospital: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.3.j.
Warehousing: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.44.010.17.
Wine Tasting Rooms, Wine Bars, Beer Gardens, or Micro Breweries: includes specialty wine and beer establishments typically associated with urban environments and arts and entertainment districts.
These uses are often associated with craft breweries or specific vintners, and differ from a traditional bar in that they may brew or create product on site, conduct classes, and cater to diners or groups of patrons in a manner more associated with a typical restaurant. Live entertainment, demonstrations, and instruction are encouraged, subject to the appropriate entitlement. This category includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.43.010.9.e.
Wireless CTelecommunication Facilities: includes uses listed in Unified Development Code Section UDC
17.45.010.13 (Wireless Communications Facilities). These uses include facilities that are less than 35’ in height, over 35’ in height, flush-mounted, and/or co-located. Co-located wireless facilities shall be subject to the appropriate permit as listed in Table 4-1 Table 4.2-1, and shall likewise comply with UDC Section 17.69.030.F.
Yard: a private area that adjoins or surrounds a building, its landscaping is subject to the landscape requirements.
Yield Flow: a thoroughfare of low capacity, shortest in length, and of a type where a single travel lane is shared by cars in both directions.
Zaguan: a paseo, court, or exterior hallway that passes through a building, connecting the street or alley to an interior courtyard. Areas above zaguans are typically enclosed and part of the inhabitable space of an upper story, although exterior porches or covered balconies are sometimes used.
Zoo: includes uses listed in UDC Section 17.45.010.14.