22.414.120
Extracted standards
43 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Frontage
- Arcade spacing between openings/columns10 ft
Spacing between openings and/or columns shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
- Arcade depth range10 ft
Frontage depth shall be a minimum of 10 feet to a maximum of 15 feet.
- Arcade minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft
Frontage shall be at least 12 feet wide and 10 feet tall.
- Arcade minimum width12 ft
Frontage shall be at least 12 feet wide and 10 feet tall.
- Forecourt depth range10 ft
Frontage depth shall be a minimum of 10 feet to a maximum of 40 feet.
- Forecourt raised heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. maximum3 ft
If a forecourt is raised from the sidewalk, it shall not exceed three feet in height from the adjacent sidewalk grade to accommodate entry steps, provided it is ADA compliant.
- Forecourt width range20 ft
Frontage width shall be a minimum of 20 feet to a maximum of 50 feet, or 50 percent of the lot width, whichever is less.
- Gallery spacing between openings/columns10 ft
Spacing between openings and/or columns shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
- Gallery depth range10 ft
Frontage depth shall be a minimum of 10 feet to a maximum of 15 feet.
- Gallery minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft
Frontage shall be at least 12 feet wide and 10 feet tall.
- Gallery minimum width12 ft
Frontage shall be at least 12 feet wide and 10 feet tall.
- Shopfront minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.15 ft
Shopfront façade shall have a minimum height of 15 feet, as measured from the adjacent sidewalk, and a minimum width of 10 feet.
- Shopfront minimum width10 ft
Shopfront façade shall have a minimum height of 15 feet, as measured from the adjacent sidewalk, and a minimum width of 10 feet.
- Shopfront recess maximum5 ft
If shopfronts are recessed from the primary building façade, the recess shall not exceed five feet.
- Stoop depth range3 ft
A minimum depth of three feet to a maximum of five feet.
- Stoop ground story entry maximum elevation3 ft
The ground story entry shall not be elevated more than three feet above the adjacent sidewalk
- Stoop fence maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft
Fences or walls defining the stoop shall not exceed three feet from the highest adjacent grade of the stoop
- Stoop minimum width3 ft
Stoops shall correspond directly with the building entries and be at least three feet wide
- Terrace depth range5 ft
Frontage depth shall be a minimum of five feet to a maximum of eight feet.
- Terrace clear entry landing width6 ft
A minimum of six feet wide clear entry landing.
- Terrace fence maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft
Fences defining the terrace shall not exceed three feet in height from the highest adjacent grade of the terrace
Lighting
- Architectural lighting requirements
Lighting shall not directly project into the open sky or onto adjacent properties. Blinking, flashing, and oscillating lights are prohibited.
- Outdoor lighting requirements
Lighting fixtures shall be compatible with the architectural style. Lighting shall be provided at intervals adequate for safety, while minimizing light spillage and glare. Freestanding light fixtures placed outside pedestrian and bicycle pathways. Light fixtures shall provide warm light and use energy-efficient technology.
Other
- Architectural projection clearance above sidewalk8 ft
Architectural projections, such as canopies, awnings, signs, and balconies, shall clear eight feet above the adjacent sidewalk and may encroach into the pedestrian zone up to a maximum of four feet, provided a minimum six-foot-wide clear and unobstructed path is provided.
- Awning minimum vertical clearance8 ft
The minimum vertical clearance between the ground or street level and these encroachments shall be eight feet.
- Awning projection in zero setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. areas
In zero setback areas, their projections shall not exceed two-thirds the sidewalk width, subject to the California Building Code. At least two feet of clearance shall be maintained between the encroachment and the street curb line.
- Buildings oriented toward public streets, pathways, or open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.
Buildings shall be oriented toward public streets, pedestrian pathways, or public open spaces to create a strong presence and promote activity along the street frontage.
- Corner entrance required at prominent intersections
Buildings at prominent intersections shall have a corner entrance or an entrance oriented toward each adjacent street.
- Facades shall have distinct base, body, and roof
Building façades shall have a distinct base, body, and roof or parapet.
- Green building materials and design
Energy efficient, non-toxic, and recycled-content building materials shall be used whenever possible. Maximize natural lighting. Utilize materials that minimize heat transfer.
- Ground floor windows in non-residential buildings30 pct
A minimum of 30 percent of the ground floor façade-facing streets shall consist of windows with minimal obstruction from signs or interior displays, provided that such signs do not exceed 25 percent of the area of any single window or of adjoining windows on the same frontage.
- Ground-supported awnings prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. on sidewalks
Awnings or canopies that require ground support shall be prohibited on sidewalks.
- General landscaping requirements
All commonly-owned property and landscaped setback areas shall be landscaped and maintained free of weeds, incorporating a mix of trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Drought-tolerant, native, and low-water-use plants encouraged. Permeable surfaces used where feasible.
- Material continuity around corners4 ft
Continuity of material around building corners shall extend at least four feet around the corners.
- Primary entrances along major corridors
Primary building entrances shall be located along major corridors and corners (South Vermont Avenue, West Carson Street, West Torrance Boulevard, West 223rd Street, and Normandie Avenue).
- ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. fence materials
The use of barbed wire, electrified fence, and chain-link fence, in conjunction with any fence, wall, roof, or hedge, shall be prohibited, unless required by any applicable laws or regulations.
- ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. security features
Security features, such as window grills or spiked gates, shall be prohibited.
- Residential entrances separate from non-residential
In mixed-use buildings, entrances to residential units shall use a separate main entrance located on the primary street. Residential uses shall have secured entrance areas that are separate from non-residential uses.
- Roof access from interior
Roof access shall be provided from the interior of the building and not through exterior ladders.
- Rooftop mechanical equipment concealed
Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be located below the highest vertical element of the building and concealed from public view by use of screens or other enclosures.
- Minimum travel path width between parking, buildings, and sidewalks4 ft
A clearly marked and illuminated travel path of at least four feet in width shall be provided between parking areas, buildings, and sidewalks.
Parking
- Parking screening heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.30 in
The screening shall be a minimum of 30 inches to a maximum of 36 inches in height.
Signage
- Signage subject to Chapter 22.114
All signage shall be subject to Chapter 22.114 (Signs).
From the ordinance
Urban design standards in this Section establish a regulatory framework for the physical design of the Specific Plan area.