22.302.080
Dimensional standards
Lot
- Minimum lot areaMinimum lot areaThe smallest parcel on which the district allows anything to be built.
- 87,120 sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. (2 acacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.)
- Minimum lot depth
- 165 ft
Height & bulk
Servicing
- Applies near
- Acton
- Geographic extent
- Acton Community Standards DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. boundary as shown on Figure 22.302-A.
Extracted standards
31 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Minimum non-view-obscuring fence area70 pct
Except where otherwise required by this CSD, at least 70 percent of the entire fence area shall be non-view-obscuring; no slats or other view-obscuring materials may be inserted into or affixed to such fences.
- Perimeter fence style
Only split rail, open wood, wire, or wrought iron style or similar open-type perimeter fences shall be permitted, except on residential lots of less than 10,000 square feet, or unless view-obscuring fences are required for visual shielding by other provisions of this Title 22;
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for chimneys and antennas45 ft
Not exceed a height of 35 feet except for chimneys and pole antennas, which may not exceed a height of 45 feet;
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for nonresidential uses35 ft
All uses in commercial land classifications in the Antelope Valley Area Plan and all nonresidential uses within Residential and Rural Land classifications which are not accessory to residential structures shall: a. Not exceed a height of 35 feet except for chimneys and pole antennas, which may not exceed a height of 45 feet;
Lighting
- Outdoor lighting style
Where outdoor lights are required, light fixtures in keeping with the Western frontier architectural style will be required.
Other
- Billboard exclusion zone
This CSD shall be designated a Billboard Exclusion Zone (Chapter 22.50).
- New drive-through facilities prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No new drive-through facility or service shall be permitted.
- Hillside design considerations
Hillside regulations shall be enforced by a specific written analysis in each case, demonstrating conformance with the following objectives. Development plans shall comply with the following objectives: 1. Preserve to the greatest extent possible existing natural contours and natural rock outcropping features. ... 2. Preserve to the greatest extent possible the natural silhouette in significant ridgeline areas. ... 3. While observing minimum lot area standards contained in this Chapter, cluster development where such technique can be demonstrated to substantially reduce grading alterations and contribute to the preservation of native vegetation and prominent landmark features; 4. Blend buildings and structures into the terrain by sensitive use of building setbacks, structure heights, and architectural designs; and 5. Minimize disruption of view corridors, scenic vistas, and adjacent property by the use of sensitive site design and grading techniques.
- Business hours for home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there.
Business traffic shall occur only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Home occupation related vehicle trips to the residence shall not exceed six per day;
- Maximum non-resident employees2 persons
Not more than two persons, other than resident occupants, shall be employed or volunteer their services on site;
- Maximum home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. floor area20 pct
The combined floor area of the home occupation shall not occupy more than 20 percent of the total floor area of the residence (excluding accessory buildings) or 350 square feet, whichever is lesser;
- Maximum home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. floor area350 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The combined floor area of the home occupation shall not occupy more than 20 percent of the total floor area of the residence (excluding accessory buildings) or 350 square feet, whichever is lesser;
- Additional parking for home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there.1 spaces
The number of off-street vehicle parking spaces shall comply with Chapter 22.112 (Parking), as well as provide one additional on-site vehicle parking space, either covered or uncovered, for each employee or volunteer;
- Home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. sales prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No sale of goods shall occur at the premises where the home occupation is located;
- Home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. signage prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
On-site signage or display in any form which advertises or indicates the home occupation is prohibited;
- Maximum imperviousImpervious coverageThe share of a lot covered by anything water cannot soak through — roofs, drives, patios. surface for lots 3+ acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.10 pct
The maximum impervious finished surface area for residential and associated accessory uses shall not exceed 10 percent for lots three net acres or larger;
- Maximum imperviousImpervious coverageThe share of a lot covered by anything water cannot soak through — roofs, drives, patios. surface for lots 1.25-3 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.21 pct
not exceed 21 percent or 13,000 square feet, whichever is smaller, for lots between one and one-quarter net acres and three net acres;
- Maximum imperviousImpervious coverageThe share of a lot covered by anything water cannot soak through — roofs, drives, patios. surface for lots under 1.25 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.42 pct
not exceed 42 percent or 11,000 square feet, whichever is smaller, for lots smaller than one and one-quarter net acres;
- Native vegetation removal permit10 pct
On any lot consisting of one acre or greater, the removal or destruction of native vegetation exceeding 10 percent of the lot area within any 12-month period shall require a Minor Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 22.160) application.
- Restricted access subdivisions prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Restricted access subdivisions are prohibited.
- Roof runoff directed to permeable surfaces
All residential buildings with rain gutters shall collect and direct all roof runoff towards permeable surfaces, rather than towards impervious surfaces such as paved driveways;
- Concrete sidewalks, curbs, and gutters generally not required
Concrete sidewalks, curbs, and gutters will generally not be required on local streets. In all new land divisions, inverted shoulder cross-sections will be specified for local streets, unless an alternate design is necessary for public safety, as determined by Public Works.
- Street light style
All required local and highway streetlights shall utilize cut-off 'Mission Bell' design fixtures, as specified by the local electric utility.
- Trail easements required
Unobstructed multipurpose pathways for both pedestrian and equestrian uses should be developed in each new land division to the satisfaction of both Parks and Recreation and Public Works.
- Western frontier village style required
All uses in commercial land classifications in the Antelope Valley Area Plan and all nonresidential uses within Residential and Rural Land classifications which are not accessory to residential structures shall: ... b. Be designed in a 'Western frontier village, circa 1890s style' in substantial conformance with the architectural style guidelines in Appendix I at the end of this Chapter and as maintained by the Department;
Signage
- Maximum freestanding sign area100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
the maximum area of combined faces on such signs shall be limited to 100 square feet;
- Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.5 ft
the height of such signs shall be limited to five feet measured from the natural grade at street level, and the maximum area of combined faces on such signs shall be limited to 100 square feet;
- Maximum ranch entrance sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
the surface areas of such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet;
- Maximum ranch entrance sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.20 ft
Residential ranch entrance signs, provided that only one span per lot shall be permitted for such signs, the top of each sign shall not exceed 20 feet from natural grade, and the surface areas of such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet;
- Maximum wall sign area100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The maximum area permitted of a wall sign is one and one-half square feet for each one linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed 100 square feet per tenant;
- Sign lighting must be external
Lighting shall be external, using fixtures designed to focus all light directly on the sign, and internal illumination shall be prohibited.
From the ordinance
New residential lots shall contain a gross area of not less than two acres and a net area of not less than 40,000 square feet. ... New and existing residential lots of sufficient size shall have required front and rear yards of not less than 50 feet from the property line. Side yards shall be a minimum of 35 feet from the property line.