The intent of the specific plan zoning district is to provide
for the creative and effective planning and design of portions of
the city which require a more comprehensive and coordinated approach
to planning than can be achieved through the conventional application
of zoning regulations. The specific plan zoning district is intended
to provide the flexibility in planning and design to effectively implement
the goals and policies of the general plan. In addition, the purpose
of this chapter is to establish uniform procedures for the adoption
and implementation of specific plans for the coordination of future
development within the city, consistent with this development code
and pursuant to California
Government Code.
(Ord. 95-16 § 2; Ord. 02-11 § 3(A))
In areas identified as specific plan (Figure 2-5 general plan
land use element), with an aggregate area of one hundred or more acres,
approval of a specific plan is required prior to approval of any discretionary
land use entitlement or issuance of any building or grading permit.
(Ord. 95-16 § 2; Ord. 02-11 § 3(A))
A. Presubmittal
and Preparation of Specific Plan.
1. A
preliminary application and fee are required prior to filing a formal
specific plan application. A preapplication conference with the planning
department representatives is required prior to filing of the formal
specific plan application. This is intended to provide direction to
the applicant and to provide information prior to preparation of detailed
plans.
2. Prior
to the preparation of a specific plan the applicant shall hold a public
scoping meeting to identify potential community concerns about the
project. Public notice of the scoping meeting is required. Noticing
procedures shall be defined by the planning department at the preapplication
conference.
B. Hearing and Notice. Upon receipt in proper form of a specific plan application, or direction of the city council, hearings shall be set before the planning commission and city council. Notice of the hearings shall be given pursuant to the requirements of Section
17.03.040 of this development code.
C. Planning
Commission Action on Specific Plans. The planning commission shall
make a written recommendation on the proposed specific plan whether
to approve, approve in modified form or disapprove, based upon the
findings contained in this chapter.
Planning commission action recommending that the proposed specific
plan be approved, approved in modified form, or denied shall be considered
by the city council following planning commission action.
D. City
Council Action on Specific Plans. Upon receipt of the planning commission's
recommendation, the city council may approve, approve with modifications,
or disapprove the proposed specific plan based upon the findings contained
in this chapter.
E. Findings.
A specific plan may be adopted only if all of the following findings
are made:
1. The
proposed specific plan is consistent with the general plan and development
code.
2. The
proposed specific plan would not be detrimental to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience or welfare of the city.
3. The
subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use
designations and the anticipated land use developments.
4. The
proposed specific plan shall ensure development of desirable character
which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in
the surrounding neighborhood.
(Ord. 95-16 § 2; Ord. 96-19 § 2(LL))
The adoption of a specific plan zoning district shall include
an amendment to the zoning map. The designation on zoning map shall
include the designation "SP" followed by a reference number that corresponds
to the name of the specific plan. Land use designations and zoning
for the area will then be guided by the provisions of the adopted
specific plan. If the specific plan does not address a particular
standard, the provisions of this development code shall apply.
(Ord. 95-16 § 2; Ord. 02-11 § 3(A))
A specific plan application shall include a text and diagrams
which contain all of the provisions outlined in
Government Code Sections
65451 and 65452.
The form and content of the specific plan shall contain, at
a minimum, the following:
A. A boundary
survey map of the property and calculation of the gross land area
within the proposed zoning district. A tentative subdivision map may
be substituted if the applicant proposes to subdivide the property.
B. A topographical
map and general grading concept plan with specific sections for sensitive
areas.
C. A diagram,
text, and exhibits describing the site, proposed land uses, circulation,
public facilities and services and phasing.
D. A preliminary
report describing anticipated requirements and proposed means of providing
utility facilities and public services, including, but not limited
to, storm drainage, sewage disposal, water supply, parks and recreation
and school facilities.
E. A discussion
of how the specific plan implements the applicable elements of the
general plan.
F. A description
of site development standards including, but not limited to, listing
of allowable uses, maximum and minimum regulations, required setbacks
and supplemental illustrations as required, establishing the basic
community architectural character, environmental character and environmental
design qualities to be attained throughout the specific plan area.
G. A phasing
and financing plan to assure the adequate provision of public utilities,
improvement and other facilities.
H. Other
data and related exhibits deemed necessary by the planning director,
planning commission or city council.
(Ord. 95-16 § 2)
"Commercial marijuana activity" and "marijuana cultivation" (as defined in Chapter
8.52) for medical, nonmedical or other purposes, are prohibited uses everywhere in the city including all zoning districts, specific plan areas, overlay zones and planned development zones and shall be prohibited uses, except as otherwise provided in Sections
8.52.040,
8.52.050, and
8.52.060.
(Ord. 17-02 § 7)
No public works project, tentative map or parcel map may be
approved, adopted or amended within an area covered by a specific
plan, unless found to be consistent with the adopted specific plan.
(Ord. 95-16 § 2)
Amendments to approved specific plans shall be made using the
same procedure as was followed when the plan was adopted. Any adopted
specific plan may also be repealed by the same procedure as was applied
when the plan was originally adopted. Prior to the adoption of an
ordinance to repeal and discontinue a specific plan, the city council
with a recommendation from the planning commission shall find that
the plan is no longer necessary for the orderly and systematic implementation
of the general plan. The repealing ordinance shall include provisions
for the immediate application of appropriate zoning to the area covered
by the repealed plan.
(Ord. 95-16 § 2)
The following specific plans have been approved by the city
and are designated on the official zoning map of the city:
SP-1
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Roripaugh Estates
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(previous reference: SP No. 164)
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SP-2
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Rancho Highlands
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(previous reference: SP No. 180)
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SP-3
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Margarita Village
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(previous reference: SP No. 199)
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SP-4
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Paloma del Sol
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(previous reference: SP No. 219)
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SP-5
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Old Town
|
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SP-6
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Campos Verdes
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(previous reference: SP No. 1)
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SP-7
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Temecula Regional Center
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(previous reference: SP No. 263)
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SP-8
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Village West
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(superseded by SP-15)
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SP-9
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Redhawk
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(previous reference: SP No. 217)
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SP-10
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Vail Ranch
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(previous reference: SP No. 223)
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SP-11
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Roripaugh Ranch
|
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SP-12
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Wolf Creek
|
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SP-13
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Harveston
|
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SP-14 Up-town Temecula
|
|
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SP-15 Altair
|
|
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Future specific plans shall be numbered consecutively with the
prefix "SP."
(Ord. 95-16 § 2; Ord. 98-14 § 2; Ord.
99-24 § 5(G); Ord. 01-01 § 3; Ord. 01-07 § 5; Ord. 02-13 § 1; Ord. 23-03 § 9)