CHAPTER 21.40 - REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICTS OR "PQP" DISTRICTS#

21.40.010 - Purpose.#

The purpose of this Chapter is to allow in designated areas public/quasi public uses such as schools, parks, regional parks, recreation areas, and uses which serve the public at large.

21.40.020 - Applicability.#

The regulations set forth in this Chapter shall apply in all "PQP" Districts subject to the provisions Chapter 21.62 (Height and Setback Exceptions) of this Title.

21.40.030 - Uses allowed.#

A. Crop and tree farming, grazing of cattle, sheep and goats.

B. Water system facilities including wells and storage tanks serving four or fewer service connections, pursuant to Chapter 15.04, Monterey County Code and replacement of water tanks and wells where no increase in service connections is created. The screening of any tanks and associated structures are approved by the Director of Planning;

C. Home occupations pursuant to Section 21.64.090;

D. Other uses of a similar character, density and intensity to those listed in this Section.

(Ord. No. 5135, § 121, 7-7-2009)

21.40.040 - Uses allowed—Administrative permit required in each case (Chapter 21.70).#

A. One caretaker unit for the purpose of providing on-site security;

B. Reduction in setback requirements provided the proposed reduction is ten (10) percent or less of the required setbacks;

C. Structures accessory to any permitted uses;

D. Small water system facilities including wells and storage tanks of five to fourteen (14) service connections;

E. Other uses of a similar nature, density and intensity as those listed in this Section.

F. Additions to existing, approved wireless communications facilities, pursuant to Section 21.64.310.

(Ord. 3938, 1997)

21.40.050 - Uses allowed—Use permit required in each case (Chapter 21.74).#

A. Public recreational uses;

B. Removal of minerals or natural materials for commercial purposes;

C. Golf courses and country clubs;

D. Public utility uses and accessory structures;

E. Public/Quasi-Public uses including hospitals, hospices, churches, cemeteries, firehouses, parks and playgrounds, schools, jails, prisons, detention facilities, convalescent homes, and rehabilitation centers;

F. Other uses of a similar nature, density and intensity as those listed in this Section;

G. Legal nonconforming use changed to a use of a similar or more restricted nature;

H. Legal nonconforming use of a portion of a structure extended throughout the structure (ZA);

I. Ridgeline development;

J. Development in the Carmel Valley Floodplain, pursuant to Section 21.64.130 (ZA);

K. Cottage industries, pursuant to Section 21.64.095 (ZA);

L. Airports;

M. Day care centers (ZA);

N. Solid and liquid waste disposal sites.

O. Wireless communications facilities, pursuant to Section 21.64.310.

(Ord. 3938, 1997)

21.40.060 - Site development standards.#

A. Minimum Building Site. None.

B. Development Density, Maximum. None.

C. Structure Height and Setback Regulations. The following structure height and setback regulations apply unless superseded by a structure height limit noted on the zoning map (e.g. "PQP(24)" would limit structure height to twenty-four (24) feet), setback requirements when combined with a "B" District or setbacks shown on a recorded final or parcel map, or setback lines on a Sectional District Map.

D. Minimum Distance Between Structures.

Accessory structures used as barns, stables or farm outstructures shall not be less than fifty (50) feet from the front of the property§ or twenty (20) feet from the side or rear property line§ or twenty (20) feet from any residence on the property.§ The maximum height shall be thirty (30) feet.§

E. Building Site Coverage, Maximum: twenty-five (25) percent.

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

G. Landscaping Requirements. None, except as may be required by condition of approval of an Administrative or Use Permit.

H. 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.

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

(Ord. No. 5262, § 18, 1-26-2016)

21.40.070 - Special regulations.#

A. Manufactured dwelling units meeting the standards of Section 21.64.040 are permitted subject to the requirements of any conventional dwelling unit in this Chapter.

B. The following types of development are subject to Section 21.64.250 (Regulations for the Reduction of Vehicle Trips) of this Title:

a. Any residential development of twenty-five (25) or more units; or

b. Any new or expanded commercial or tourist oriented development which will employ fifty (50) or more persons; or

c. Any new or expanded commercial or tourist oriented development of twenty-five thousand (25,000) gross square feet or more.