comprehensive zoning code update
Zoning g Code Update p Open House October 8, 2014
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Meeting g Purpose p 1.
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Highlight key proposed code changes since last meeting in June 2013: • Public Review Draft Zoning Sections • Public Review Draft Zoning Map Review timeline for Public Review Draft and dC Commentt P Period i d Receive feedback to prepare Final Zoning Code
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Update p Timeline
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Update p Goals 1. 2 2. 3. 4. 5 5.
Implement the General Plan C t a simple, Create i l user-friendly f i dl C Code d Modernize use list, definitions, and processes Incorporate clear design guidelines and standards St Streamline li d development l t process, minimize i i i the use of CUPs, make the application and permit process simpler simpler.
City of South Gate
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Proposed Zoning Map and Code are based on: • South Gate General Plan 2035 • Interim Form Based Development Code
City of South Gate
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Existing Zoning Map
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Existing Zoning Map: Interim FBC
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Public Review Draft Zoning Map
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Major Changes: Zone List Existing Zones RESIDENTIAL ZONES R‐1‐7500 Single Family Residential Zone R‐1 R 1 Single Family Residential Zone Single Family Residential Zone R‐2 Two‐Family Residential Zone R‐3 Multiple Residential Zone R‐4 Restricted Service Zone COMMERCIAL ZONES C‐2 Restricted Commercial Zone C‐C Commercial Center Zone C‐R Commercial Residential Zone C 3C C‐3 Commercial Zone i lZ C‐M Commercial Manufacturing Zone MANUFACTURING ZONES M‐2 Light Manufacturing Zone M‐3 Heavy Manufacturing Zone M‐H Mobile Home Zone INTERIM FORM BASED CODE ZONES Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone City Urban Neighborhood 1 (UN1) Zone of South Gate Civic Center (CIV) Zone Transit Village (TV) Zone
Public Review DRAFT Zones RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Residential Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone Residential Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone Residential Mobile Home (MH) Zone Civic (CV) Zone Open Space (OS) Zone URBAN MIXED‐USE ZONES Civic Center (CC) Zone Transit Village (TV) Zone Industrial Flex (IF) Zone Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone Main Street (MS) Zone COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Regional Commercial (RC) Zone Light Industrial (LI) Zone Heavy Industrial 1 (HI1) Zone y ( ) Heavy Industrial 2 (HI2) Zone 9
Major Changes: Residential Zones 1. 2 2.
Intent is to preserve character and scale of existing residential neighborhoods R Regulates l t residential-only id ti l l areas under d 3 zones
EExisting Zones i ti Z R‐1‐7500 Zone R‐1 Zone R 2 Zone R‐2 Zone R‐3 Zone R‐4 Zone M H Zone M‐H Zone
Approximate Density A i t D it 3.0 du/ac. 5.0 du/ac. 10 0 du/ac 10.0 du/ac. undefined 15.0 du/ac. undefined
Public Review P bli R i DRAFT Zones NL Zone NM Zone NM Zone MH Zone
D it Density 5.0 du/ac. or 12.0 du/ac. 20 0 du/ac 20.0 du/ac. undefined
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Major Changes: Land Use Categories 1. 2. 3 3.
Generally reevaluated, condensed, and updated Organized into tables for easy reference Example of consolidating 25 retail uses into a single “Retail Retail Sales, General” category:
Existing Land Use Categories Existing Land Use Categories
Proposed Land Use Category Proposed Land Use Category
Antiques; Art supplies, including framing services; Bicycles; Books, stationary, magazines, and newspapers; Cameras and photographic supply stores; Candy shop; Clothing, shoes, and accessories; Collectibles (cards, coins, comics, stamps), excludes second‐hand and pawn; Department stores and pharmacies; Dry goods; Fabrics and sewing supplies; Florist and house plants (indoor sales only); Hobby materials; Jewelry; Luggage and leather goods; Musical instruments, parts, and accessories; Hardware; Orthopedic supplies; Paint sales; Small wares; Specialty shops; Sporting goods and equipment; Toys and games; Variety stores; Movie rental and sales
Retail Sales, General
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Major Changes: Land Use Tables Example of existing Code land use regulation: C-3 Zone 11.18.010 Permitted uses. (1)
C-M Zone 11.18.010 Permitted uses.
. (Ord. 2184 § 1 (part), 10-26-04; Ord. 1859 § 8, 1-28-91: Ord. 1855 § 1, 11-26-90) (1.5) Adult-Oriented Business. 2) Appliance stores and repairing. (2.2) Assembling of electrical appliances, such as: (a) Electronic instruments and devices; (b) Radios, phonographs and televisions, including manufacture of small parts, such as coils. (Ord. 1505 § 2 (part), 7-12-82) (3) (Deleted (D l t d b by O Ord. d 1192 § 4, 4 12 12-18-72) 18 72) (4) Bakeries, retail.
(2) Assembly of electrical appliances, such as: (a) Electronic instruments and devices. (b) Radios, phonographs and televisions, including manufacture of small parts, such as coils. (3) Ambulance service. (4) Deleted by Ord. 1246 § 1, 9-23-74. (4.9) Automobile laundries, subject to a conditional use permit.
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Major Changes: Land Use Tables Example of Public Review DRAFT Code land use regulation:
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Urban Mixed-Use Zones Chapter 11 11.22 22
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Urban Mixed-Use Zones 1.
2.
Encourages mixed-use pedestrian-oriented development Allows for focused density within major districts and corridors
Urban Mixed Use Zones Civic Center (CC) Zone Transit Village (TV) Zone g ( ) Industrial Flex (IF) Zone Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone Main Street (MS) Zone Main Street (MS) Zone
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Industrial Flex Zone Changes In Response to Stakeholder Input 1. 1 2.
Changed name from “Urban” to “Industrial” Modifications for increased flexibility: • Land L d use permissions i i • Non-conforming regulations, i l di expanded including d d titime fframe • Reduced focus on “mixed-use” through o erla along Firestone overlay
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Tables identify standards (mandatory)
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Design g guidelines (some flexibility)
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Map identifies the physical boundaries for each zone. zone
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Photographs and text ill t t iintended illustrate t d d character.
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Development and Design Guidelines Chapter 11.23
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Guidelines Guidelines apply to all mixed-use development: • In Urban Mixed Mixed-Use Use Zones • In other Zones, wherever Mixed-Use development occurs • In other Zones, wherever residential development of 21 units or more occurs
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Guidelines 1.
2 2. 3 3.
Focus on character, addresses: • Pedestrian-oriented qualities • Building Design • Retail Design • Building Frontages Guidelines are highly encouraged and in some cases mandatory Further implements direction established by GP and Interim Form-Based Code
City of South Gate
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City of South Gate
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Commercial Industrial Zones Chapter 11 11.24 24
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Commercial Industrial Zones 1. 2. 3.
Preserves locations for commercial and industrial development Regulated by land uses to promote commerce Site design and operational standards protect adjacent non-industrial uses
City of South Gate
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Commercial Industrial Zones Changes In Response to Stakeholder Input Modifications for increased flexibility • To land use permissions • To non-conforming regulations, including expanded time frame
City of South Gate
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Residential Neighborhood Zones Chapter 11 11.25 25
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Residential Neighborhood g Zones 1. 2. 3 3. 4.
Intended to protect the character of South Gate’ss existing residential neighborhoods Gate Standards address adjacency and transitions Admin Review for multi Admin. multi-family family and mixed mixed-use use Schools, churches, and other civic uses have been appropriately zoned
City of South Gate
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Next Steps p 1. 2. 3. 2.
Public Review Period and Outreach: Sept 25 – Oct. Sept. Oct 24, 24 2014 Staff consolidates comments; consultant team prepares final document: Oct 2014 Planning Commission and City Council: Oct – Nov 2014 Target for adoption hearings: November 2014
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
Questions?
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City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
1
Meeting g Purpose p 1.
2. 3.
Highlight key proposed code changes since last meeting in June 2013: • Public Review Draft Zoning Sections • Public Review Draft Zoning Map Review timeline for Public Review Draft and dC Commentt P Period i d Receive feedback to prepare Final Zoning Code
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
2
Update p Timeline
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
3
Update p Goals 1. 2 2. 3. 4. 5 5.
Implement the General Plan C t a simple, Create i l user-friendly f i dl C Code d Modernize use list, definitions, and processes Incorporate clear design guidelines and standards St Streamline li d development l t process, minimize i i i the use of CUPs, make the application and permit process simpler simpler.
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
4
Proposed Zoning Map and Code are based on: • South Gate General Plan 2035 • Interim Form Based Development Code
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
5
Existing Zoning Map
6
Existing Zoning Map: Interim FBC
7
Public Review Draft Zoning Map
8
Major Changes: Zone List Existing Zones RESIDENTIAL ZONES R‐1‐7500 Single Family Residential Zone R‐1 R 1 Single Family Residential Zone Single Family Residential Zone R‐2 Two‐Family Residential Zone R‐3 Multiple Residential Zone R‐4 Restricted Service Zone COMMERCIAL ZONES C‐2 Restricted Commercial Zone C‐C Commercial Center Zone C‐R Commercial Residential Zone C 3C C‐3 Commercial Zone i lZ C‐M Commercial Manufacturing Zone MANUFACTURING ZONES M‐2 Light Manufacturing Zone M‐3 Heavy Manufacturing Zone M‐H Mobile Home Zone INTERIM FORM BASED CODE ZONES Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone City Urban Neighborhood 1 (UN1) Zone of South Gate Civic Center (CIV) Zone Transit Village (TV) Zone
Public Review DRAFT Zones RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Residential Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone Residential Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone Residential Mobile Home (MH) Zone Civic (CV) Zone Open Space (OS) Zone URBAN MIXED‐USE ZONES Civic Center (CC) Zone Transit Village (TV) Zone Industrial Flex (IF) Zone Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone Main Street (MS) Zone COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Regional Commercial (RC) Zone Light Industrial (LI) Zone Heavy Industrial 1 (HI1) Zone y ( ) Heavy Industrial 2 (HI2) Zone 9
Major Changes: Residential Zones 1. 2 2.
Intent is to preserve character and scale of existing residential neighborhoods R Regulates l t residential-only id ti l l areas under d 3 zones
EExisting Zones i ti Z R‐1‐7500 Zone R‐1 Zone R 2 Zone R‐2 Zone R‐3 Zone R‐4 Zone M H Zone M‐H Zone
Approximate Density A i t D it 3.0 du/ac. 5.0 du/ac. 10 0 du/ac 10.0 du/ac. undefined 15.0 du/ac. undefined
Public Review P bli R i DRAFT Zones NL Zone NM Zone NM Zone MH Zone
D it Density 5.0 du/ac. or 12.0 du/ac. 20 0 du/ac 20.0 du/ac. undefined
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
10
Major Changes: Land Use Categories 1. 2. 3 3.
Generally reevaluated, condensed, and updated Organized into tables for easy reference Example of consolidating 25 retail uses into a single “Retail Retail Sales, General” category:
Existing Land Use Categories Existing Land Use Categories
Proposed Land Use Category Proposed Land Use Category
Antiques; Art supplies, including framing services; Bicycles; Books, stationary, magazines, and newspapers; Cameras and photographic supply stores; Candy shop; Clothing, shoes, and accessories; Collectibles (cards, coins, comics, stamps), excludes second‐hand and pawn; Department stores and pharmacies; Dry goods; Fabrics and sewing supplies; Florist and house plants (indoor sales only); Hobby materials; Jewelry; Luggage and leather goods; Musical instruments, parts, and accessories; Hardware; Orthopedic supplies; Paint sales; Small wares; Specialty shops; Sporting goods and equipment; Toys and games; Variety stores; Movie rental and sales
Retail Sales, General
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
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Major Changes: Land Use Tables Example of existing Code land use regulation: C-3 Zone 11.18.010 Permitted uses. (1)
C-M Zone 11.18.010 Permitted uses.
. (Ord. 2184 § 1 (part), 10-26-04; Ord. 1859 § 8, 1-28-91: Ord. 1855 § 1, 11-26-90) (1.5) Adult-Oriented Business. 2) Appliance stores and repairing. (2.2) Assembling of electrical appliances, such as: (a) Electronic instruments and devices; (b) Radios, phonographs and televisions, including manufacture of small parts, such as coils. (Ord. 1505 § 2 (part), 7-12-82) (3) (Deleted (D l t d b by O Ord. d 1192 § 4, 4 12 12-18-72) 18 72) (4) Bakeries, retail.
(2) Assembly of electrical appliances, such as: (a) Electronic instruments and devices. (b) Radios, phonographs and televisions, including manufacture of small parts, such as coils. (3) Ambulance service. (4) Deleted by Ord. 1246 § 1, 9-23-74. (4.9) Automobile laundries, subject to a conditional use permit.
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
12
Major Changes: Land Use Tables Example of Public Review DRAFT Code land use regulation:
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
13
Urban Mixed-Use Zones Chapter 11 11.22 22
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
14
15
Urban Mixed-Use Zones 1.
2.
Encourages mixed-use pedestrian-oriented development Allows for focused density within major districts and corridors
Urban Mixed Use Zones Civic Center (CC) Zone Transit Village (TV) Zone g ( ) Industrial Flex (IF) Zone Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone Main Street (MS) Zone Main Street (MS) Zone
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
16
Industrial Flex Zone Changes In Response to Stakeholder Input 1. 1 2.
Changed name from “Urban” to “Industrial” Modifications for increased flexibility: • Land L d use permissions i i • Non-conforming regulations, i l di expanded including d d titime fframe • Reduced focus on “mixed-use” through o erla along Firestone overlay
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
17
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
18
Tables identify standards (mandatory)
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
19
Design g guidelines (some flexibility)
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
20
Map identifies the physical boundaries for each zone. zone
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
21
Photographs and text ill t t iintended illustrate t d d character.
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
22
Development and Design Guidelines Chapter 11.23
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
23
Guidelines Guidelines apply to all mixed-use development: • In Urban Mixed Mixed-Use Use Zones • In other Zones, wherever Mixed-Use development occurs • In other Zones, wherever residential development of 21 units or more occurs
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
24
Guidelines 1.
2 2. 3 3.
Focus on character, addresses: • Pedestrian-oriented qualities • Building Design • Retail Design • Building Frontages Guidelines are highly encouraged and in some cases mandatory Further implements direction established by GP and Interim Form-Based Code
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
25
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
26
Commercial Industrial Zones Chapter 11 11.24 24
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
27
28
Commercial Industrial Zones 1. 2. 3.
Preserves locations for commercial and industrial development Regulated by land uses to promote commerce Site design and operational standards protect adjacent non-industrial uses
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
29
Commercial Industrial Zones Changes In Response to Stakeholder Input Modifications for increased flexibility • To land use permissions • To non-conforming regulations, including expanded time frame
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
30
Residential Neighborhood Zones Chapter 11 11.25 25
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
31
32
Residential Neighborhood g Zones 1. 2. 3 3. 4.
Intended to protect the character of South Gate’ss existing residential neighborhoods Gate Standards address adjacency and transitions Admin Review for multi Admin. multi-family family and mixed mixed-use use Schools, churches, and other civic uses have been appropriately zoned
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
33
Next Steps p 1. 2. 3. 2.
Public Review Period and Outreach: Sept 25 – Oct. Sept. Oct 24, 24 2014 Staff consolidates comments; consultant team prepares final document: Oct 2014 Planning Commission and City Council: Oct – Nov 2014 Target for adoption hearings: November 2014
City of South Gate
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
Questions?
City of South Gate
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