Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Applies near
- Senior Housing Overlay DistrictOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it., RM, RH, HD OverlayOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it.
- Geographic extent
- Senior Housing Overlay DistrictOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it., RM and RH districts, High Density Overlay DistrictOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it.
Extracted standards
6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Avoid monolithic building masses on parcels over one acreacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.1 acreacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
Development on parcels in excess of one acre is designed to avoid monolithic undifferentiated building masses.
- Relate to natural and man-made context
The development is designed to relate to the natural and man-made context of the site including on- and off-site views of the hills and open space areas; solar access for on-site common areas and adjacent properties; creek preservation, restoration and orientation; and preservation of street trees. The proposed development is designed to protect undeveloped ridgelines and hillsides and preserve significant or unique scenic vistas.
- Minimize visible mass of building
The visible mass of the building is minimized and facades highly visible from nearby off-site vantage points are designed to reduce the blocky or massive features of building surfaces and provide articulation and visual interest.
- Primary landscaping with native species
Primary landscaping elements consist mainly of locally native species. Landscaping shall provide substantial screening from off-site vantage points and, as appropriate, side and rear yard landscaping. Landscaping shall blend with the design of the development, enhance the visual quality of the streetscape, and help achieve design consistency with the character of the neighborhood.
- Pedestrian-oriented development
The development is pedestrian-oriented with pedestrian connections to adjoining public streets and parks and vehicular parking does not overwhelm the character of development.
- Respect scale and tranquility of nearby properties
The proposed development is designed to respect the scale and tranquility of nearby properties and does not impair the existing views, block access to light and air or infringe on the privacy of neighbors in a substantial fashion.
From the ordinance
To approve or approve with conditions a Senior Housing Project, as defined in Section 17.2.3, located within a Senior Housing Overlay District, the Planning Commission shall make findings of fact to support each of the following standards. These standards shall also apply to proposed multifamily dwellings in the RM and RH districts, including those in the High Density Overlay District (-HD Overlay) district.