General Purpose. The purpose of the public facilities overlay
zone is to provide uniform standards and procedures for the development
of public utility, operations, maintenance, police department and
fire department facilities throughout the city.
(Ord. No. 2006-18, § 3, 6-14-06; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 6, 6-22-16)
The PFO (public facilities) overlay zone may be applied upon
request, subject to discretionary review, in any residential, commercial,
industrial, open space or specific plan zoning designation.
(Ord. No. 2006-18, § 3, 6-14-06; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 6, 6-22-16)
The permitted uses and structures and the accessory uses and
structures shall be as permitted in the underlying zone. Those properties
where the city council has applied the PFO overlay zone shall additionally
allow the establishment of public utility, operations, maintenance,
police department and/or fire department facilities subject to the
issuance of a conditional use permit.
(Ord. No. 2006-18, § 3, 6-14-06; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 6, 6-22-16)
Standards for area, coverage, building height, sign placement
and design, site planning, setbacks, landscaping and screening, distances
between buildings, floor area ratio, open space, off-street parking,
may vary from the underlying zoning as needed to ensure that public
facilities meet community needs as recommended by the chief of police,
fire chief, or director of public works and subject to the approval
of the planning commission and/or city council. All requested exceptions
shall be noted in the staff report presented to the planning commission
and consideration of the effects of such exception shall be given
to surrounding residents and businesses.
(Ord. No. 2006-18, § 3, 6-14-06; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 6, 6-22-16)
Prior to recommending approval of a conditional use permit,
the planning commission shall find that the proposed public facility
conforms to the following criteria:
(a)
The location of the facility is in response to the public service
needs of the community and will not significantly impair the continued
use and enjoyment of neighboring properties.
(b)
The design of the facility has taken into consideration the scale
and architectural context of the neighborhood or business district
in which the facility is located. Departures from standard zoning
requirements are based upon the necessary operating characteristics
of the facility and the efficient provisions of public services.
(c)
All vehicular traffic generated by the facility can be accommodated
safely and without causing undue congestion upon adjoining streets.
(d)
That all requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
have been met.
(Ord. No. 2006-18, § 3, 6-14-06; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 6, 6-22-16)
