§ 22.108.040. Nipomo Community Standards.

The following standards apply within the Nipomo urban area to the land use categories or specific areas listed.

A.

Community-wide standards. The following standards apply to all land use categories within the Nipomo urban reserve line.

1.

Connection to community sewers. New parcels within the Nipomo Urban Services Line shall be designed to provide for future connection to the community sewage system, except for the areas shown in Figure 108-20 - low density residential areas.

2.

Right-of-way requirements for residential categories. On all streets outside the central business district, an offer of dedication shall be made for parcels adjacent to public streets at the time of subdivision or new development, for a minimum 8-foot parkway between the curb and sidewalk, unless adequate right-of-way exists, as illustrated in Figure 108-4. The area of dedication may be included in the net acreage calculation of allowable density. Landscaping improvements shall be provided and include a minimum of one street tree per 50 feet frontage and lawn or low-maintenance plants.

Figure 108-4: Street Edge Illustration

3.

Plan Line for Tefft Street. Building setbacks shall be measured from the 100-foot-wide plan line for Tefft Street between Pomeroy Road and Sparks Avenue, as shown in Figure 108-5.

Figure 108-5: Plan Line for Tefft Street

4.

Nipomo lowland areas - Drainage plan requirement. All land use permit applications for new structures or additions to the ground floor of existing structures shall require drainage plan approval in compliance with Chapter 22.52 if the project is located within the area shown on Figure 108-6, unless the County Engineer determines that the individual project site is not subject to or will not create drainage problems.

5.

Creek preservation - Nipomo Creek. Retain Nipomo Creek in an open condition within 50 feet of the floodway and incorporate it into site development with landscaping that is compatible with riparian habitat (as recommended by the Department of Fish and Game) as well as compatible with County drainage requirements. All other development, including pedestrian seating and pathways, must be at least 50 feet away from the floodway for Nipomo Creek. Within the central business district (CBD), this provision shall remain in effect until such time that this issue is further evaluated, defined and approved through the Nipomo CBD Design Plan.

Figure 108-6: Nipomo Drainage Plan Requirements

6.

West Tefft Corridor Design Plan. The following standards apply to the Commercial Retail, Office and Professional, Recreation, Public Facility and Residential Single Family land use categories within the area shown in Figure 108-7.

a.

Compliance with the West Teft Design Plan. The West Teft Design Plan and any amendments thereto, is hereby incorporated into this Section as though it were fully set forth here. All Zoning Clearances, Minor Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit and land division applications within the West Teft Design Plan Area (see Figure 108-7) shall be in conformity and compliance with the West Teft Design Plan. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Title and the Design Plan, the Design Plan shall control.

Figure 108-7: West Tefft Design Plan

b.

Permit requirements. Minor Use Permit approval is required for all new construction or exterior alteration of existing structures where a land use permit is otherwise required by this Title, except for the following:

(1)

Minor exterior alterations, as well as expansions not to exceed 10 percent of the existing floor area, may be exempted from this requirement by the Director of Planning and Building. Such projects are still subject to other applicable requirements.

(2)

Exterior facade remodeling and expansions that exceed 10 percent of the existing floor area may be approved as "minor" Minor Use Permits if they are determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act by the Director of Planning and Building and are in conformance with the West Tefft Corridor Design Plan

B.

Agriculture (AG) - Agricultural preserve status. When the present agricultural preserve contract is terminated on the land within the Nipomo urban reserve line in the Agriculture land use category, the property owner shall initiate a request to amend the Land Use Element in order to determine the appropriate land use category to be placed on the property.

C.

Commercial Retail (CR). The following standards apply within the Commercial Retail land use category.

1.

Central Business District (CBD). The following standards apply within the Central Business District (CBD) area shown in Figure 108-8, to achieve an intensive, compact and pedestrian-oriented commercial development pattern. The CBD is divided into areas situated both east and west of Highway 101.

a.

Compliance with design and circulation plan required. All land use permit and land division applications (located on the "east side" as delineated in Figure 108-8) shall be in conformity and compliance with the Olde Towne Nipomo Design and Circulation Plan dated October 28, 1998, which was adopted by the Board in Resolution No. 2865 and is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and which is hereby incorporated into this Title by reference as though fully set forth here.

Applicants and the general public are encouraged to read the Olde Towne Nipomo Design and Circulation Plan. The guidelines in the Plan are intended to provide for interpretation and flexibility in designing a project.

Figure 108-8: Nipomo Central Business District

b.

Permit requirements. Minor Use Permit approval is required for all new construction or exterior alteration of existing structures where a land use permit is required by Section 22.06.030, except:

(1)

Minor exterior alterations, and expansions not exceeding 1,000 square feet, that are in conformance with the Olde Towne Nipomo Design and Circulation Plan; these projects are still subject to all other applicable permit requirements;

(2)

Where Conditional Use Permit approval is otherwise required by this Title; and

(3)

Projects located on the "west side" as shown in Figure 108-8, which shall be subject to the land use permit requirements established by Section 22.06.030, or applicable standards of this Article.

c.

Visitor-serving priority area. Applications for visitor-serving uses are encouraged around the Tefft Street/Highway 101 interchange within the area shown in Figure 108-9, particularly restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, financial services, hotels and motels, personal services and transit stations.

Figure 108-9: Preferred Visitor-Serving Area

d.

Residential uses. Mixed-use projects that combine residential uses with commercial or office uses are encouraged. Multi-family dwellings as a principal use may be authorized by Conditional Use Permit approval.

2.

Northeast Corner of Tefft Street and Highway 101. The following standards apply only to Parcels 2 and 3 of Parcel Map CO 72-11, shown in Figure 108-10.

a.

Application content. In addition to the requirements of Subsection C.1, applications shall include coordinated site planning for both parcels, however, the sites may be developed in phases. Primary access to both parcels shall be provided only from Tefft Street. Particular attention shall be given to location of uses, building design, signing, fencing, screening and landscaping to minimize potential conflicts with adjacent residential uses.

b.

Limitation on use. All land uses identified by Section 22.06.030 as allowable, permitted, or conditional in the CR land use category may be authorized in compliance with the land use permit requirements of that Section, except: outdoor sports and recreation; public assembly and entertainment; recycling collection stations; small scale manufacturing; auto, mobile home and vehicle dealers and supplies; and vehicle storage.

Figure 108-10: Northeast Corner of Tefft Street and Highway 101

3.

Neighborhood commercial centers. The following standards apply to sites for neighborhood commercial uses, shown in Figure 108-11.

Guidelines. Commercial uses should be developed that serve neighborhood daily shopping needs and that are compatible with and complement nearby residential uses. Small-scale businesses should be scaled to serve neighborhoods within a one-half to one mile radius.

a.

Limitation on use. Land uses shall limited to the following, in compliance with the land use permit requirements of Section 22.06.030: grocery stores; restaurants; offices; financial services; personal services; consumer repair services; general retail; building materials and hardware; indoor amusements and recreation; gas stations; and multi-family or caretaker dwellings, except that gas stations shall not be allowed within Area "A" on Figure 108-11.

Figure 108-11: CR - Neighborhood Commercial Sites

b.

Zoning Clearance and Site Plan Review requirements. The following standards apply to projects requiring Zoning Clearance (Building Permit) or Site Plan Review.

(1)

Limitation on floor area. No store or use shall exceed 8,000 square feet of floor area, except that general retail stores shall not exceed 2,000 square feet each. General retail stores cumulatively for each site shall not exceed 25 percent of the total floor area.

(2)

Sign limitation. On-site free-standing signs are limited to monument signs.

(3)

Setbacks. Front and street side setbacks shall be 20 feet, except that where street-front entrances are provided on building frontages, up to 50 percent of such building frontage can be within 10-foot setbacks. Building locations shall have a maximum setback of 20 feet on at least 40 percent of the front and street sides before other on-site building locations are utilized.

For area "A" on Figure 108-11, the following setbacks apply. Front and street side setbacks shall be 20 feet, except that where street-front entrances are provided on building frontages, such building frontage can be within a 10-foot setback.

Setbacks shall be landscaped to buffer commercial development visually from nearby residential neighborhoods.

(4)

Landscaping. 15 percent of the interior site area, not including buildings, setbacks and parking areas, shall be landscaped meeting the standards of Chapter 22. 16. Parking areas shall meet the standards of Section 22.18.040.F and G.

(5)

Parking lot connections. For area "A" on Figure 108-11, the parking lot design shall provide, at a minimum, for vehicle connection between adjacent commercial parcels and may provide for connection to adjacent non-residential sites.

c.

Minor Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit requirements. Projects requiring Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit approval should comply with the provisions of Subsection C.3.b and the following standards. Alternative designs may be allowed where the Review Authority determines that the intent of the standards is met.

(1)

Architecture. Buildings shall be designed to be compatible with the residential scale and character of nearby neighborhoods, through such means as utilizing pitched roofs, wood, wood-appearing or stucco siding, extensive use of eaves, arcades, moldings and ornamentation.

(2)

Site planning. Site planning should cluster buildings, visually link store entrances and show varied building footprints. Pedestrian access to the site and circulation between stores should be emphasized and be separated from parking, loading and service walks. The physical needs of pedestrians should be served by paved surfaces, outdoor seating, shade and landscaping. On sloping sites, development should respond to the site with stepped buildings yet achieve nearly level grades throughout the parking and building areas.

D.

Commercial Service (CS). The following standards apply within the Commercial Service land use category.

1.

Limitation on uses. All land uses identified by Section 22.06.030 as allowable, permitted, or conditional in the CS land use category may be authorized in compliance with the land use permit requirements of that Section, except: ag processing; cannabis processing facilities; animal keeping; drive-in theaters; public assembly and entertainment; sports assembly; petroleum extraction; restaurants larger than 5,000 square feet; grocery stores larger than 5,000 square feet; general retail, cannabis dispensaries, and personal services that are larger than 2,000 square feet each and that occupy more than 25 percent of the total floor area of a site; offices and cannabis testing facilities (except allowable in community gateway projects in Subsection D.4.); lodging uses listed by Table 2-2, Section 22.06.030 in the "Services" use group; concrete, gypsum and plaster products; airfields and landing strips; gas stations; and truck stops.

The following uses are not permitted on properties that are adjacent to Residential Land Use Categories: collection stations; metal industries-fabricated; recycling and scrap; stone and cut stone products; auto and vehicle repair and service.

2.

Site planning. Buildings shall be located at the front setback, and street-corner side setback if applicable, and shall be oriented to the street with outdoor activity and parking at the side and rear. Design on-site circulation so that trucks can move forward through the site, except where infeasible because of site area or configuration. Locate loading areas or bays separate from parking aisles and driveways. Landscaping and fencing design shall be similar between uses, with a continuous canopy of trees along streets.

Where projects are located adjacent to residential land use categories, particular attention shall be given to building design, signing, fencing, downward-directed lighting and landscaping to minimize potential operational and visual conflicts.

3.

Architecture. Building design shall extend elements that are utilized on the street-fronting sides, such as parapets, fascias, cornice lines or roof treatments, around the interior sides of buildings to provide an identity to the total project. Changes in materials shall occur only with an offset in the building facade. Projects that have retail uses or no identified tenants proposed shall utilize door and window moldings, separate shop entrance doors from bay doors, and eaves, awnings or other porch entries.

4.

Community gateway projects - Permit requirements. Development of properties that front Highway 101 or South or North Frontage Road and are within one-quarter mile of the urban reserve line is subject to Minor Use Permit approval unless a Conditional Use Permit is otherwise required by this Title. Buildings shall be located at the street and street-corner side nearest to the urban reserve line, as illustrated in Figure 108-12. Landscaping shall occupy at least 60 percent of street frontage and provide a continuous line of trees. Buildings on such properties are encouraged to be at least two stories, with offices an allowable use as an incentive. Architecture shall be similar to the Dana adobe and early California Mission styles, with stucco walls and tile roofs and other details and ornamentation as required by the Olde Towne Nipomo Design and Circulation Plan. Vertical elements such as clock or viewing towers are allowed. A consistent design theme and use of materials shall be utilized throughout site development.

5.

Sign height limitation. Free-standing signs are limited to a height of 24 feet or no higher than the project's building, whichever is less.

E.

Office and Professional (OP). The following standards apply only to land in the Office and Professional land use category.

1.

Compliance with CBD Design Plan. After adoption of the CBD design plan (which shall include lands in the Office and Professional category), all proposed new developments or remodeling projects shall be in compliance with that plan.

Figure 108-12: Community Gateway Development

2.

Development prior to approval of the CBD Design Plan. Development applications shall comply with Standards 2 and 3 for the Commercial Retail category.

3.

Limitation on use. All land uses identified by Section 22.06.030 as allowable, permitted, or conditional in the OP land use category may be authorized in compliance with the land use permit requirements of that Section, except: indoor amusements and recreation; public assembly and entertainment; elementary schools through colleges and universities; airfields and landing strips.

4.

Residential uses. Multi-family and single-family dwellings as incidental uses may be authorized by Minor Use Permit approval, subject to the standards and findings required by Section 22.30.490.

F.

Recreation (REC) - Dana Adobe. The following standards apply only to the Dana Adobe, shown in Figure 108-13.

Figure 108-13: Property Surrounding the Dana Adobe Property

1.

Limitation on use.

a.

Prior to completion of access and egress for emergency responders, visitors, and occupants, land uses shall be limited to those identified as allowable, permitted, or conditional in the Residential Suburban land use category by Section 22.06.030, except for nursing and personal care, and residential care.

b.

After completion of an access and egress for emergency responders, visitors, and occupants, all land uses that are identified by Section 22.06.030 as allowable, permitted, or conditional in the Recreation land use category may be authorized in compliance with the land use permit requirements of that Section.

2.

Permit requirement. The initial development of any non-agricultural or non-residential uses shall be subject to Conditional Use Permit approval. The Conditional Use Permit shall identify the area to be developed, the types of uses to be established, and an architectural style compatible with the adobe and the site's interpretation and educational components. Future structures or uses not approved as part of the initial Conditional Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Section 22.06.030 (Table 2-2) and Section 22.30 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) of the Land Use Ordinance.

3.

Subdivision requirement. All new subdivisions on the site of the Dana adobe shall be clustered in compliance with Chapter 22.22. An area shall be located around the Dana adobe site, to be offered for dedication to the County, another agency, or appropriate caretaker organization for maintenance and improvements. Funding shall be provided to contribute to the improvement of the adobe and its site in an amount to be determined through the subdivision review process. The residential lots shall be located a compatible distance from the adobe. The architecture of structures within the subdivision shall be compatible with the adobe, through the use of deed covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs).

4.

Development requirements. Future development proposals shall also include measures to address the following issues as appropriate:

a.

Siting and architecture of both residential and nonresidential uses shall be visually compatible with the Dana adobe. Physical linkage with the adobe site shall be designed that encourages pedestrian travel and interpretation of the site's resources. Landscaping should be used to buffer views between the adobe and support buildings and project infrastructure such as parking lots. Should the nonprofit organization, the Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos, cease to exist, the 30 acre site (Figure 108-13) should be offered for dedication to the County, another nonprofit agency, or appropriate caretaker organization for maintenance and improvements.

b.

Air Quality.

(1)

The proposed project shall include measures to reduce construction-related air emissions, operational air emissions, and greenhouse gas emissions based on the current air quality model approved by the County of San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District (APCD), such as CalEEMod and guidance provided in the APCD's CEQA Handbook.

c.

Biological Resources.

(1)

The proposed project shall include to avoid or minimize impacts to special status species and sensitive habits, such as pre-construction surveys, biological monitoring, construction avoidance during wet season and nesting bird season, oak tree protection and replanting for impacted trees, habitat restoration, and coordination with appropriate regulatory agencies.

d.

Cultural Resources.

(1)

The proposed project shall include measures to address potentially significant impacts to cultural resources based on analysis by a County-approved archaeologist. Measures may include, but are not limited to, avoidance by design, protective soil capping, detailed research design and data recovery, surface documentation, archaeological monitoring, protection by recordation of open space easements, an operational management program, and an interpretive program.

(2)

The proposed project shall include measures to address potentially significant impacts to paleontological resources, such as construction monitoring by a County-approved paleontologist.

e.

Geology and Soils.

(1)

The proposed project shall include measures to reduce erosion and sedimentation and ensure water quality standards are met, such as provision of a SWPPP.

f.

Noise.

(1)

The proposed project shall include measures to reduce potential noise impacts, such as limitations on maximum noise level, duration of special events, noise monitoring, and remediation for complaints.

g.

Transportation and Circulation.

(1)

The proposed project shall include measures to reduce impacts to roads and intersections in the area, such as adjustments to peak hour trip generation, payment of road fees, and street improvements based on consultation with the County Department of Public Works.

h.

Water Resources.

(1)

The proposed project shall include measures as required or recommended by the County's Stormwater Management Program to promote groundwater recharge through the application of Low Impact Development (LID) design techniques, such as directing parking lot and roof runoff to vegetated swales and rain gardens, and maximum pervious surfacing where feasible.

G.

Residential Suburban (RS). The following standards apply within the Residential Suburban land use category.

1.

Dana Adobe vicinity - Subdivision requirement. New land divisions of the properties shown in Figure 108-14 shall be designed to retain areas that are important views from the Dana Adobe property in open space. The developer may wish to investigate the cluster division provision in Section 22.98.070D. This standard applies in addition to the Historic combining designation standard in Section 22.98.020D.2.

Figure 108-14: RS - Subdivision Open Space Requirement

2.

Osage Road area - Minimum parcel size. Minimum parcel size for new land divisions west of Osage Road (see Figure 108-15) is 2½ acres, unless larger parcel sizes would otherwise be required by Chapter 22.22.

3.

Calimex Plantation Tract - New land divisions. Future land divisions of the tier of lots on the north side of Las Flores Drive between Osage Street and Tefft Street (see Figure 108-15) shall utilize a single common driveway to serve all proposed lots.

Figure 108-15: RS - Osage Road Area

4.

Pomeroy Road area. The following standard applies to the parcels shown in Figure 108-16.

a.

Subdivision requirements. Land divisions shall be clustered in compliance with Section 22.22.140. Cluster open space parcels shall be located along Pomeroy Road to create a visual and noise buffer for the residential parcels. Driveway access to parcels shall be from interior streets or Live Oak Ridge Road. Residential parcels shall be at least one acre along the east property line, to be consistent with adjacent allowed parcel sizes.

b.

Building setback. Residential development shall be set back at least 80 feet from Pomeroy Road.

Figure 108-16: RS - Pomeroy Road Area

H.

Residential Single-Family (RSF). The following standards apply within the Residential Single-Family land use category.

1.

General standards.

a.

Minimum density - New land divisions in low density areas. The minimum density is as follows for low density areas within Nipomo shown in Figure 108-17:

(1)

Half-acre density areas. The minimum parcel size is 20,000 square feet within the half-acre density areas shown in Figure 108-17, unless a larger size is otherwise required by Chapter 22.22.

(2)

10,000 square foot density area. The minimum parcel size within the 10,000 square foot density area shown in Figure 108-17 is one acre prior to the provision of a community sewer system, except that 20,000 square-foot parcels may be allowed if granted an exemption by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

After the provision of a community sewer system, and the issuance of a will-serve letter to a proposed site by the applicable service-provider, the minimum parcel size shall be 10,000 square feet unless a larger parcel size is otherwise required by Chapter 22.22. Affordable housing projects that qualify in compliance with that chapter may have smaller parcel sizes than this base density.

Applications for 20,000 square-foot and larger parcels shall provide a conceptual plan for the ultimate division of the property into 10,000 square-foot parcels to show future circulation and subdivision design.

b.

Minimum building site - Southland Tract A. The minimum building site area is one acre for the Southland Tract A, shown in Figure 108-17, until community sewage disposal is available.

c.

Subdivision requirements. New subdivisions shall subdivide existing lots into blocks generally no longer than 1,300 feet perimeter and 400 feet in length, with alleys, where proposed, no more than 20 feet in width which shall be maintained by an owners association or other private entity.

d.

Minimum setbacks - Properties with alleys. The front setback on properties that have alleys located at the rear is 15 feet, if garages and driveways are located with access to the rear only.

e.

Permit requirement. Land divisions that propose parcels of one acre or larger before division shall be authorized by Minor Use Permit approval prior to approval of a Tentative Map. The Minor Use Permit shall indicate ultimate division, setbacks, open space corridors, building sites, utility extensions and offers of dedication for the ultimate street pattern.

f.

Secondary dwelling minimum site area. The minimum site area for the purpose of allowing a secondary dwelling is 10,000 square feet.

Figure 108-17: RSF - Low Density Single Family Areas

2.

Knotts Street area. The following standards apply only to the property southeast of Knotts Street, shown in Figure 108-18.

Figure 108-18: RSF - Knotts Street Area

a.

Subdivision requirement. New residential subdivisions within area "A" shown in Figure 108-18 shall be limited to a total of 46 parcels when accompanied by the following:

(1)

A re-subdivision of the parcels in area "B" to the minimum size for supporting productive commercial agriculture;

(2)

Permanent agriculture/open space agreement(s) for area "B";

(3)

Adequate agricultural buffers to be determined through project review;

(4)

Dedication of approximately 10 acres within area "A" for a community park located optimally to serve the existing and new neighborhoods;

(5)

A lot pattern that locates smaller parcels near Knotts Street that are similar in size with the neighborhood, and larger parcels at the edge of the subdivision.

(6)

A trail/linear park easement shall be dedicated between Knotts Street and Rancho Road along Thompson Road.

(7)

A building setback of 100 feet from Thompson Road between Rancho Road and Knotts Street.

(8)

Street access to Thompson Road shall be limited to one point in addition to Knotts Street.

(9)

Reservation of sufficient, long-term water production capacity for both areas A and B shown in Figure 108-18.

b.

Water supply. A detailed hydro-geologic analysis shall be completed at the time of Conditional Use Permit application for the residential subdivision,. The analysis shall be prepared such that long-term water availability is determined to be adequate for the residential subdivision and the agricultural use of areas A and B shown in Figure 108-18. The data used in the analysis shall provide for conclusions with a high degree of certainty, and shall be based on 1) monitoring over a certain period (as recommended by the hydro-geologist), 2) recent, detailed existing information on water availability, or 3) a combination of these two.

I.

Residential Multi-Family (RMF). The following standards apply within the Residential Multi-Family land use category.

1.

Density limitations. Multi-family development is allowable at a base density for areas as shown in Figure 108-19 using the medium density criteria in Chapter 22.22, except that the minimum open area shall include required setbacks and all areas of the site except buildings, parking aisles or driveways and parking spaces.

a.

Minimum density. A minimum density of 10 units per acre is required for parcels larger than two acres.

b.

Density bonuses. The base density may be supplemented by the affordable housing density bonus in Chapter 22.22. Where this standard allows 10 and 15 dwellings per acre, the base density may be increased by adding up to 30 percent additional studio or one-bedroom dwelling units, of which 25 percent of the number of bonus units shall be designed to be handicapped accessible.

c.

Density related to property size - West of Highway 101. Subdivision of larger parcels is discouraged in the 10- and 15-units per acre areas within Figure 108-19, by limiting the allowable density for smaller lots. Allowable density as shown in Figure 108-19 shall be related to the size of the parent parcel as follows:

ALLOWABLE DENSITY IN AREAS IN FIGURE 108-19 WEST OF HIGHWAY 101
Size of Parent Parcel	Maximum Density (dwellings per acre) Based on Location of Parcel
	10 dwellings per acre area	15 dwellings per acre area
Less than .5 acre	6	9
.5 to 2 acres	8	12
Larger than 2 acres	10	15

 

d.

Detached dwelling densities in 10-units-per-acre areas. In areas with an overall density of 10 units per acre, detached single-family or duplex dwelling units are required, to achieve the appearance of a compact single-family neighborhood.

Figure 108-19: RMF - Residential Multi-Family Areas in Nipomo

2.

Permit requirement. Minor Use Permit approval is required before any subdivision, lot line adjustment or development of five or more multi-family units, unless a Conditional Use Permit is otherwise required by this Title. The approval shall ensure a lot pattern, including the possibility of clustering, to accommodate building sites that provide a varied distribution of buildings and articulated building layout with usable open space area and a gradation to adjacent neighborhoods and the freeway to maximize compatibility and mitigation of potential noise impacts.

3.

Site planning criteria. Site design shall provide a varied distribution of buildings, separated by usable private and common open spaces and parking areas. Vary the edges of buildings to avoid creating long straight sides. Use common open spaces and parking areas as illustrated in Figure 108-20 to separate the units from adjacent properties in other land use categories.

a.

Private outdoor space. Private outdoor space shall be provided with at least a 15-foot depth and width for ground floor units, and six-foot depth and 15-foot width for upstairs units.

b.

Active recreation area. Common area open space shall include at least one usable, active recreation area with the following area and features for every number of dwelling units listed:

Minimum Dwelling Units	Minimum Area	Features
4	250 sf	Table with benches, shade and playground equipment, for every 4 units.
40	300 sf	Above plus enclosed sheltered mail delivery point at vehicle and pedestrian focal points, in compliance with Postal Service regulations for multi-family dwellings.
60	800 sf	Above plus enclosed common room(s) with recreation equipment, meeting furniture and kitchen for every 60 subsequent units.

 

Examples: An eight-unit project would have at least 500 square feet of usable outdoor area, with two tables with benches and shades and playground equipment, as shown in Figure 108-20. A 100-unit project would have a combination of passive and active playground areas totaling 6,250 square feet, enclosed mail rooms, and an enclosed common room.

Figure 108-20: Typical Multi-Family Project at 20 Units/Acre

4.

Subdivision requirements. New subdivisions shall subdivide existing lots into blocks generally no longer than 1,300 feet perimeter and 400 feet in length. Alleys may be included if they are no more than 20 feet in width and are maintained by an owners association or other private entity. Where a specific condominium or planned unit development project is not proposed, a variety of lot sizes shall be proposed to accommodate smaller projects.

5.

Minimum setbacks - Properties with alleys. The front setback on properties that have alleys located at the rear is 15 feet, if garages and driveways are located with access to the rear only.

6.

Road dedication requirement. An offer of dedication shall be made for parcels adjacent to public streets at the time of subdivision or new development for an eight-foot parkway between the curb and sidewalk. Landscaping improvements shall be provided for street trees, lawn or low-maintenance plants.

7.

Nipomo Creek properties. New development on properties with frontage along Nipomo Creek shall provide a 40-foot building setback for open space uses and access to the creek.

[Amended 1981, Ord. 2063; 1982, Ord. 2106; 1983, Ord. 2122; 1986, Ord. 2257, Ord. 2270; 1996, Ord. 2786; 1997, Ord. 2800; 1999, Ord. 2865; Added 2007, Ord. 3119; Amended 2013, Ord. 3254; 2014, 3256; 2017, Ord. 3358; 2018, Ord. 3369; 2018, Ord. 3377]