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§ 143.0440 — Supplemental Planned Development Permit Regulations for Residential Rural Cluster Development in the AR and OR Zones

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§143.0440 Supplemental Planned Development Permit Regulations for Residential Rural Cluster Development in the AR and OR Zones

In addition to the general regulations for all Planned Development Permits and supplemental regulations for residential developments, the following regulations apply to all residential Planned Development Permits for rural cluster developments in the AR and OR zones: (a) Density (1) Within the AR zones, the maximum residential density permitted shall be as specified in the applicable zone, with the units clustered to preserve the remainder of the premises in its natural state until and if complete development at urban densities is ever deemed appropriate. Within Proposition A Lands, the reservation of future development potential will require the use of covenants, conditions, restrictions, or other mechanisms as determined by the City Manager to insure that the undeveloped portion of the property remains undeveloped until the Proposition A Lands are shifted to a Planned Urbanized Community. (2) Within the OR zones, the maximum residential density permitted shall be as specified in the applicable zone, with the units clustered and located with the allowable development area in accordance with Section 131.0250. The remainder of the premises shall remain in its natural state as a condition of the Planned Development Permit approval. (3) Conditions and requirements that are consistent with the applicable zone corresponding to the density of the development in the clustered portion of the premises may be imposed on the planned development. (4) Within Proposition A Lands and outside the Coastal Overlay Zone, the area of a golf course meeting the criteria of Section 143.0440(c)(4) may be used in the calculation of total permitted residential density. (b) Subdivision Requirement With a Planned Development Permit, a subdivision is not required for clustered dwelling units on a single existing lot, unless subsequent use of the dwelling units would require a subdivision pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act. (c) Open Space Requirement (1) The total open space required for the premises shall be based on Table 143-04B. The required open space may be distributed throughout the proposed development and need not be provided on each lot. (2) Any usable open space provided shall be located within or adjacent to the clustered development portion of the premises. (3) For developments in the OR Zones, the remainder of the premises not being developed shall be offered to the City for dedication as park land. (4) Recreational facilities shall be designed to serve only the occupants and guests of the development. However, within Proposition A Lands and outside the Coastal Overlay Zone, golf courses open to the public and their customary incidental, supportive facilities (excluding lodging facilities) need not be restricted provided that a permanent and irrevocable open space easement is established that covers the area of the golf course. A golf course open to the public means a public golf course or a private golf course on public or private land that is open to the public on a daily fee basis or that offers memberships to the public. (5) Within Proposition A Lands and outside the Coastal Overlay Zone, the area of a golf course meeting the criteria of Section 143.0440(c)(4) may be used in the calculation of total required open space.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; amended 10-18-1999 by O-18691 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 4-8-2008 by O-19734 N.S; effective 5-8-2008.)