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Development
Plan Application:
Two sets of plans are to be submitted to City Hall as part
of an application for a development plan. These plans are
to include site plans, floor plans, and elevations. One
set of the elevations is to be colored. Staff reviews the
plans submitted and may return them to the applicant for
corrections, modifications, additions and resubmittal. Applicant
is also required to submit an Application for Development
Plan Approval by City Council as part of the submittal.
There is no standard time frame from plan submittal to City
Council action. This is due to many factors involved such
as environmental review and determination, staff review
and recommendations, revisions required after submittal
and public notice requirements.
Development Plan Contents:
Development Plan Contents
The development plan shall contain the following:
A. Two (2) sets of site plans, showing:
1.
Dimensions of the overall parcel, and in the event applicant
intends to file a parcel map, show proposed property
lines with dimensions for all newly created parcels;
2. Walls and fences, including location and height;
3. Off-street parking and loading; location and number
of parking spaces; dimensions of parking areas and loading
facilities; internal circulation patterns; pedestrian
access and circulation; service areas; points of ingress
and egress;
4. Buildings and structures, including location and
size;
5. Spaces between buildings, including location, size,
dimensions, and setbacks;
6. Open spaces, recreation areas and site landscaping
areas;
7. Trash enclosure areas, including location, size and
dimensions;
8. Recycling bin enclosure areas, including location,
size and dimensions; 9. Outdoor lighting fixtures, including
location, type and shielding, if any;
10. Existing street sidewalks;
11. Development information summary (land area, building
area, mezzanine area, parking, landscape area, lot coverage,
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B.
Two (2) sets of floor plans
C. Two (2) sets of elevation plans (one complete set shall
be in color) showing the following:
1.
All walls and fences, including size, materials and
colors;
2. All exterior walls of all buildings and structures,
including size, materials, colors and architectural
treatment, size and spacing of windows, doors and other
openings;
3. All proposed materials of construction, calling out
materials on each elevation (must be done on original
plan);
4. A detail/section of all proposed reveals or score
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D.
An environmental checklist form to be supplied by the City
E. Environmental processing fee of $1,000.00 (If the environmental
processing cost exceeds $1,000.00, then the applicant shall
be billed for the additional amount. If the environmental
processing cost is less than $1,000.00, then the applicant
will be refunded the difference.)
Development Plan Standards:
A. New development or the alteration or enlargement of existing
development shall be compatible with the character and quality
of surrounding development and shall enhance the appearance
of the area in which the development is located. New development
which takes place on a parcel which is subdivided from a
larger parcel that is improved with an existing development
shall be developed with architectural treatment similar
to, and compatible with, the building materials, colors,
and architectural style of such existing development unless
good cause is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning
Director. In the event such existing development is in a
dilapidated condition or is not developed to current Code
standards, such new development shall be in accordance with
the normal design criteria for structures as provided in
Chapter 17.36.
B. The location, configuration, size, and design of buildings
and structures shall be visually harmonious with their sites
and with the surrounding sites, buildings, and structures
and should not create pedestrian or vehicular traffic hazards.
C. Architectural treatment shall be provided and may consist
of, but shall not be limited to, the use of textured concrete,
paint, glass panels, horizontal and/or vertical scorelines,
doors, different forms of masonry construction, building
layouts which include configurations other than squares
and rectangles or, where applicable, distinguishing office
areas from manufacturing areas by projecting office areas
out from manufacturing structures. Variety in the design
of buildings, structures and grounds and the use of architectural
treatment to achieve such variety shall be required to avoid
monotony in the external appearance.
D. Architectural treatment of buildings and structures and
their materials and colors shall be visually harmonious
with the natural environment, existing buildings and structures,
and surrounding development, and shall enhance the appearance
of the area.
E. Architecture and landscaping areas shall be innovative
in design and shall be considered in the total graphic design
to be harmonious and attractive. Review shall include materials,
textures, colors, illumination and landscaping areas.
F. Garish, inharmonious or out-of-character colors shall
not be used on any building, face, or roof visible from
any public right-of-way or from an adjoining site. Exposed
metal flashing or trim shall be anodized or painted to blend
with the exterior colors of the building.
G. All mechanical equipment, towers, chimneys, roof structures,
radio and television masts, and all other mechanical equipment
external to the main or accessory structures shall be screened
from public view, and such screening shall be of the same
color as the main or accessory structure or, if screening
is impracticable, as determined by the Planning Director,
the applicant must paint such roof structures and mechanical
equipment so as to be non-reflective and compatible with
the main or accessory structures.
H. Rooflines on a building or structure should be compatible
throughout the building or structure and with existing buildings
and structures and surrounding development.
I. The design of accessory structures, fences, and walls
shall be harmonious with the principal building and other
buildings on the site. Insofar as possible, the same building
materials should be used on all structures on a site.
J. Boundary and other walls should generally be of decorative
masonry and/or wrought iron which is complimentary in color,
texture and material to the development as a whole, although
it is recognized that these materials may not be appropriate
in all situations.
Parking spaces shall be provided for every building in accordance
with the following formulas:
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1.
The
number
of
parking
spaces
which
shall
be
provided
is
based
upon
the
square
footage
of
the
building
which
they
are
intended
to
serve
and
the
use
to
which
that
building
is
to
be
put.
If
the
floor
area
of
the
building
is
to
be
used
only
for
those
uses
permitted
in
the
industrial
zones
(M),
(M-A)
or
(M-
PB),
then
the
number
of
parking
spaces
provided
shall
be
as
follows:
Building
Square
Feet
/
Parking
Spaces
Required
| 0-25,000 |
1
space
per
500
sq.
ft.
of
floor
area |
| 25,000
-
100,000 |
50
spaces
plus
1
space
per
750
sq.
ft.
of
floor
area |
| over
100,000
|
150
spaces
plus
1
space
per
1000
sq.
ft.
of
floor
area |
If
the
building
is
to
be
used
for
uses
permitted
in
the
commercial
zone,
then
the
number
of
parking
spaces
provided
shall
be
a
minimum
of
four
spaces
per
1,000
square
feet
of
floor
area
(1
space
per
250
square
feet
of
floor
area).
Restaurants,
cocktail
lounges,
and
restaurants
and
cocktail
lounges
with
entertainment
shall
provide
on
the
same
lot
or
parcel
of
land
parking
spaces
at
the
ratio
of
one
space
for
every
two
and
one-half
fixed
seats
available
for
use
by
the
public
and
one
space
per
fifty
(50)
sq.
ft.
of
floor
area
not
occupied
by
fixed
seating.
Additional
parking
spaces
may
be
required
in
connection
with
the
granting
of
a
conditional
use
permit
or
entertainment
permit.
If
the
use
consists
of
a
gasoline
service
station
and
any
retail
store
on
the
same
parcel
or
lot,
then
the
parcel
or
lot
shall
have,
in
addition
to
the
parking
spaces
otherwise
required
for
the
gasoline
service
station,
a
number
of
parking
spaces
for
the
exclusive
use
of
the
retail
store
at
a
minimum
ratio
of
one
space
per
one-hundred
sixty-seven
(167)
square
feet
of
floor
area
within
such
retail
store,
or
a
total
of
six
(6)
parking
spaces,
whichever
is
greater.
2.
The
minimum
size
of
each
parking
space
shall
be
nine
(9)
feet
in
width
by
nineteen
(19)
feet
in
length,
except
that
compact
parking
spaces
which
are
at
least
eight
(8)
feet
in
width
by
sixteen
(16)
feet
in
length
may
constitute
up
to
20
percent
(20%)
of
the
required
parking
for
all
types
of
development.
3.
The
minimum
aisle
width
for
ninety
degree
(90E)
parking
shall
be
twenty-six
(26)
feet.
4.
Additional
parking
and
striping
requirements
are
included
in
the
Transportation
Demand
Management
Ordinance.
(See
attached)
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L. All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum
of thirty (30) feet from the curbline of all streets.
M. No surface storm waters from an improved industrial site
shall flow onto adjacent parcels of land. Each parcel shall
provide for the collection and discharge of surface runoff
to an improved street, storm drain, or established watercourse
independently of adjacent parcels. This provision shall
not restrict the shared use of an underground storm drain
piping system.
N. All on-premise signs and sign structures shall require
approval from the City prior to their construction, installation,
alteration, relocation, enlargement, or modification. The
following guidelines and standards shall apply to such sign
structures: on-premise advertising sign structures may be
mounted upon the wall of any building provided that neither
the sign nor the sign structure extends above any wall,
including parapet walls, or may consist of monument signs,
as defined below, but may not consist of free-standing signs
supported by one or more poles or any other type of sign.
Only one monument sign structure shall be permitted per
parcel. A sign permit must be obtained for all signs. Refer
to the City's sign ordinance for sign regulations.
O. All driveways shall be a minimum of twenty-six (26) feet
in width. All driveways shall be located so that vehicles
exiting the site have an unobstructed view of the street
and on-coming traffic. No driveway shall be located in such
a manner that it creates a hazard for vehicles entering
or exiting the site. If the building height exceeds thirty-four
(34) feet, an access driveway (fire lane) with a minimum
unobstructed width of twenty-eight (28) feet shall be provided
on one (1) or more sides of the building to the satisfaction
of Los Angeles County Fire Prevention.
P. All trash containers shall be kept within designated
trash enclosure structures permanently affixed to the real
property, constructed of either the same materials as the
main structure or masonry blocks, and consisting of walls
which are at least as high as the trash containers to be
kept therein (minimum size 10' x 8' x 6'). Any trash compactor
proposed for any industrial or commercial building must
be approved by the City prior to installation of said compactor.
Q. All buildings shall be constructed of concrete, concrete
tilt-up, stucco, masonry, or brick. No metal buildings are
permitted.
R. Landscape
areas shall constitute a minimum of twelve percent (12%)
of the total lot area of each parcel. The configuration
and location of such areas shall be such that they are effective
in reducing, as far as possible, the monotonous appearance
of buildings, structures and parking areas. A minimum of
a three (3) foot wide landscape strip shall be provided
along all side and rear property lines.
S. Truck loading docks which are located on the front or
side of a building shall be adequately screened by an eight
(8) foot high masonry wall, accessory structures, or landscaping
and foliage so that such truck loading docks are not visible,
to the greatest extent practical, from any public right-of-way.
Whenever possible, truck loading docks should be located
at the rear of the building. A minimum of one-hundred (100)
feet unobstructed clearance, measuring perpendicularly from
the face of the truck loading docks, shall be provided for
such truck loading docks. This one-hundred (100) foot area
shall provide truck maneuvering area for loading and unloading
purposes only.
T. The maximum height of any building or structure permitted
in any industrial zone shall be one-hundred fifty (150)
feet, except radio towers, oil derricks, utility substations,
and electricity generating facilities. In commercial zones,
buildings and structures are not to exceed a height of five
(5) stories or fifty (50) feet, whichever is greater.
U. The maximum building square footage permitted on any
lot or parcel of land for industrial zoned sites shall be
the following:
1.
Lots or parcels consisting of less than 50,000 square
feet shall have a maximum building square footage of
thirty-three percent (33%) of the total lot or parcel
area;
2. Lots or parcels consisting of 50,000 square feet
to 59,999 square feet shall have a maximum building
square footage of forty percent (40%) of the total lot
or parcel area;
3. Lots or parcels consisting of 60,000 square feet
or more shall have a maximum building square footage
of fifty percent (50%) of the total lot or parcel area.
The maximum building square footage permitted on any
lot or parcel of land for commercial zoned sites shall
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The maximum building square footage shall include the square
footage of any mezzanine or multiple stories of building.
V. Electrical transformers shall be screened with landscaping
whenever possible.
W. Building additions shall be designed to match the existing
building in color and materials. All building appurtenances
shall be painted to match the building. Roof gutters and
downspouts shall be painted to match the surface to which
they are attached. Vents, louvers, exposed flashing, tanks,
stacks, overhead doors, rolling and service doors are to
be painted consistent with the color scheme of the building.
X. All industrial buildings shall be provided with a minimum
of one dock high loading door or one truck well with loading
door. For multi-tenant industrial buildings, each seperate
tenant shall be provided such loading space with loading
door. The required truck loading door shall be designed
with sufficient size to permit truck trailer loading and
unloading through the loading door.
Y. All exterior doors, except glass doors, of all buildings
shall be painted to match the adjacent wall of the building.
Z. All industrial buildings shall be provided with a recycling
bin enclosed storage area. The recycling bin enclosed storage
area shall be a minimum size of ten feet in length by eight
feet in width by six feet in height (10'x 8'x 6') and have
a self-latching gate. All storage bin enclosures shall be
constructed of either the same materials as the main structure
or masonry block.
AA. No industrial building shall be permitted to use more
than one-third of its total floor area for office use.
Parcelization Requirements
1.Parcel Frontage - No parcel of land shall be created by
way of parcel map, subdivision or otherwise, in any industrial
zone that has less than fifty (50) feet of street frontage
on a dedicated street or highway and a driveway of not less
than twenty-six (26) feet of width extending from the street
frontage of said parcel. No lot line adjustment shall be
approved which would cause any parcel to have less than
fifty (50) feet of street frontage on a dedicated street
or highway.
2. Parcel Size - No parcel of land shall be created by way
of parcel map, subdivision or otherwise, in any industrial
zone, that has a land area of less than fifty-thousand (50,000)
square feet.
3. Access Requirement - No driveway required by these guidelines
shall be shared in common with any other separate parcel
of land in any industrial zone.
4. Parcel Drainage - Surface drainage of any subdivided
parcel of land in the City shall not be permitted to sheet
flow onto any adjacent parcel. The use of a combined drainage
gutter for two (2) or more adjacent parcels shall not be
permitted. This provision is not intended to preclude the
use of an underground storm drain along common property
lines serving more than one parcel of land.
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Development of 25,000 square feet - no requirement
2. Development of 25,000 square feet or more shall provide
the following to the satisfaction of the City
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A. bulletin board, display case or kiosk displaying
transportation information located where the greatest
number of employees are likely to see it. Information
in the area shall include, but is not limited to,
the following:
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1.Current maps, routes and schedules for public
transit routes serving the site;
2.Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation
information including numbers for the regional
ridesharing agency and local transit operators;
3.Ridesharing promotional material supplied
by commuter-oriented organizations;
4.Bicycle route and facility information, including
regional/local bicycle maps and bicycle safety
information; and
5.A
listing of facilities available for carpoolers,
vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians
at the site.
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3.
Development of 50,000 square feet or more shall comply with
Section 2 above and shall provide all of the following measures
to the satisfaction of the City:
A.
Not less than 10% of employee parking area shall be
located as close as is practical to the employee entrance(s)
and shall be reserved for use by potential carpool/vanpool
vehicles, without displacing handicapped and customer
parking needs. This preferential carpool/vanpool parking
area shall be identified on the site plan upon application
for a building permit to the satisfaction of the City.
A statement that preferential carpool/vanpool spaces
for employees are available and a description of the
method for obtaining such spaces must be included on
the required transportation information board. Spaces
will be signed/striped as demand warrants, provided
that at all times at least one space for projects of
50,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet and two spaces
for projects over 100,000 square feet will be signed/striped
for carpool/vanpool vehicles.
B. Preferential parking spaces reserved for vanpools
must be accessible to vanpool vehicles. When located
within a parking structure, a minimum vertical interior
clearance of 7'-2" shall be provided for those
spaces and accessways to be used by such vehicles. Adequate
turning radii and parking space dimensions shall also
be included in vanpool parking areas.
C. Bicycle racks or other secure bicycle parking shall
be provided to accommodate four (4) bicycles per the
first 50,000 square feet of development and one (1)
bicycle per each additional 50,000 square feet of development.
Calculations which result in a fraction of 0.5 or higher
shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. A bicycle
parking facility may also be a fully enclosed space
or locker accessible only to the owner or operator of
the bicycle, which protects the bike from inclement
weather. Specific facilities and location (e.g., provision
of racks, lockers or locked room) shall be to the satisfaction
of the City and designated on the required site plan.
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4.Development
of 100,000 square feet or more shall comply with Sections
2 and 3 above, and shall provide all of the following measures
to the satisfaction of the City.
A.
A safe and convenient zone in which vanpool and carpool
vehicles may deliver or board their passengers.
B. Sidewalks or other designated pathways following
direct and safe routes from the external pedestrian
circulation system to each building in the development.
C.If
determined necessary by the City to mitigate the project
impact, bus stop improvements must be provided. The
City will consult with the local bus service providers
in determining appropriate improvements. When locating
bus stops and/or planning building entrances, entrances
must be designed to provide safe and efficient access
to nearby transit stations/stops.
D. Safe and convenient access from the external circulation
system to bicycle parking facilities onsite.
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