[Ord. 672; amended 10-21-2025 by Ord. No. 1228-25, eff. 11-13-2025]
The L/M zone is established to provide residential areas where multiple family dwelling units can be provided to meet the housing needs of the City's low and moderate income residents. This zone is also intended to meet the City's share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
[Ord. 672; amended 10-21-2025 by Ord. No. 1228-25, eff. 11-13-2025]
Premises in the L/M zone may be used for accessory uses provided such uses are established on the same lot or parcel of land, are incidental to, and do not substantially alter the character of any permitted use, including, but not limited to:
(a) 
Accessory buildings or structures, including private garages.
(b) 
Domestic animals, not to exceed three over three months old.
[Ord. 672; amended § 2, Ord. 935-96, eff. October 17, 1996; § 6, Ord. 944-97, eff. June 6, 1997; 10-21-2025 by Ord. No. 1228-25, eff. 11-13-2025]
Premises in this zone shall be subject to the development standards contained in this section, Chapter 9-7 (General Standards of Development) and, in the case of congregate housing construction or conversion, the standards of development, procedures and findings set forth in Chapter 9-13 of this title.
(a) 
Maximum Permitted Density. The maximum permitted density shall be 40 units per acre.
(b) 
Minimum Lot Area. None.
(c) 
Minimum Lot Width. None.
(d) 
Required Setbacks. No building shall be located closer than 10 feet from any street or project boundary line, nor closer than six feet to any other building.
(e) 
Building Bulk.
(1) 
Maximum Permitted Heights.
(i) 
For lots of 10° average slope or less: No portion of the building may exceed a height greater than 28 feet above the lot's natural surface and shall not be more than two stories;
(ii) 
For lots of 20° or greater: No portion of the building may exceed a height greater than 14 feet above the upper lot line and 40 feet on any part of the lot's natural surface;
(iii) 
For lots of 11° to and including 19° average slope: measurement of the applicable height envelope may be pursuant to (i) or (ii).
(f) 
Off-Street Parking. To be determined by the Commission.
(g) 
Trash Storage. Sufficient, enclosed off-street trash storage areas shall be required to serve the project, not less than the equivalent of 30 gallons per residence.
(h) 
Affordable Housing Contract. For new construction within this district (low/moderate), the provisions of this article shall be secured by a contract between the developer and the City.
[Added 10-21-2025 by Ord. No. 1228-25, eff. 11-13-2025]
(a) 
It is the purpose of this section to facilitate the development of qualifying affordable housing units by implementing Program 15 of the 6th Cycle City of Avalon Housing Element and codifying the statutory requirements found in California Government Code section 65583.2(c) governing the same.
(b) 
The 1.52 acre nonvacant site located on Tremont Street (APN 7480-002-072) has been identified as a housing element opportunity site intended to meet the City's share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) in the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element.
(c) 
Residential development upon the Tremont Street (APN 7480-002-072) site shall be considered a by-right use and shall be processed pursuant to Government Code section 65583.2(i), without discretionary review, if all of the following requirements are met:
(1) 
The project site is located on a site that is listed in the 6th Cycle Housing Element pursuant to Government Code section 66583.2(a).
(2) 
At least 20 percent of the total units provided on-site (including all base density and density bonus units) shall be reserved for low or very low income households.
(3) 
Residential development shall have a minimum density of 30 units per acre.
(d) 
Residential developments approved pursuant to this section shall not be considered a project for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code, also known as the California Environmental Quality Act.
(e) 
The project complies with all applicable objective City policies, development standards, and design standards established in the General Plan or Development Code. Where there is a conflict between other City requirements and this section, the provisions of this section shall apply.