§ 21.20.070. Site development standards.

A.

Structure Height and Setback Regulations.

1.

The maximum structure height is thirty-five (35) feet unless superseded by a structure height limit noted on the zoning map. (e.g. "HC/(24′)" would limit structure height to twenty-four (24) feet).

2.

Setbacks for developments in the "HC" District are established by the approval of the General Development Plan where such plan is required.

3.

Setbacks for development where a General Development Plan is not required shall be established by the Appropriate Authority through the project review process based on:

a.

Surrounding land use;

b.

Provision of adequate parking and landscaping;

c.

Other site design features.

4.

All minimum setback requirements established by a combining "B" District, setbacks shown on a recorded final map or parcel map, or setback lines shown on a Sectional District map, shall apply.

B.

Building Site Coverage, Maximum: fifty (50) percent, excluding parking and landscaping.

C.

Parking Regulations: All parking shall be established pursuant to Chapter 21.58.

D.

Landscaping Requirements. All developments allowed shall have landscaping covering a minimum of ten (10) percent of the site area subject to a plan approved by the Director of Planning. The landscaping shall be in place prior to the commencement of use.

E.

Lighting Requirements.

1.

For any new development that includes exterior lighting, all exterior lighting shall be consistent with the Design Guidelines for Exterior Lighting adopted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Section 21.63.020, unless exempt under Section 21.63.020.D.

2.

Review by the Director of Planning of all exterior lighting associated with any construction permit for consistency with the Design Guidelines for Exterior Lighting and approval by the Director of Planning are required prior to issuance of the construction permit.

3.

Applications for construction permits which are subject to these lighting regulations must include the following information:

a.

Plans indicating the location of each light fixture;

b.

Photometric study, prepared by a licensed engineer, showing existing and proposed lighting intensity in foot-candles for the subject parcel and surrounding parcels; and

c.

Manufacturer's catalog specification sheet for each type of fixture.

d.

The Director of Planning may waive these submittal requirements or request additional information, as deemed necessary on a project by project basis.

F.

Sign Regulations. Signing for all development shall be established pursuant to Chapter 21.60.

(Ord. No. 5135, § 107, 7-7-2009; Ord. No. 5262, § 8, 1-26-2016)