Compact Development. Buildings and uses shall be sited to promote
linked trips to reduce traffic trips. The term "linked trips" means
that a person can park their vehicle in one location on the site and
then safely and conveniently walk between multiple destinations on
the site.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
A. Massing,
Scale and Building Form.
1. The height and bulk of multi-story buildings shall be relieved by
using traditional massing and façade techniques such as:
a. Dividing the façade into modular bays using articulation and/or
changes in materials and/or colors.
b. Variations in both the vertical and horizontal plane with recessed
or projected areas.
c. Using architectural detailing (i.e., ornamentation, window placement),
and changes in materials and/or colors.
2. Provide roof line variation (i.e., height, form) to provide interest
and variety.
B. Exterior
Materials and Finishes.
1. All sides of a building shall be treated with a consistent level
of detailing and finish.
2. High-quality materials should be selected to convey a sense of permanence
and unify the building appearance.
3. Avoid vibrant colors, except as accent.
4. Traditional building materials consistent with the rich history of
San Dimas should be featured, such as stone, brick, siding, wood and
stucco. The following wall materials are inappropriate: mirrored glass,
reflective glass, glass block, precision block, metal.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
A. Vehicular
Access.
1. The on-site circulation system shall promote efficient movement of
vehicles and minimize conflicts with pedestrians and bicycles.
2. There shall be vehicular access from a dedicated street or alley
to off-street parking facilities on the property for which off-street
parking is provided.
3. Vehicular access to lots fronting on a major or secondary highway
shall be via an alley, service road, or other local street.
B. Pedestrian
Access. There shall be a sidewalk system designed to promote safe,
reasonably direct, and convenient access throughout entire site and
connecting to both public streets.
1. All sidewalks shall have a minimum width of six feet, except along
store fronts they shall be minimum ten feet in width. All sidewalks
shared by pedestrians and bicyclists shall be eight feet in width.
2. Driveways shall not be considered pedestrian access.
3. Where a pedestrian sidewalk crosses a parking area or driveway, the
"crosswalk" shall be clearly defined using decorative pavers.
4. Pedestrian sidewalks shall avoid passing through service and loading
areas, except for "service" sidewalks devoted to loading/unloading
stores.
C. Bicycle
Access. There shall be a sidewalk, which may be shared with pedestrians
if sufficient in width, from both public streets to both the residential
and retail uses.
D. Fire
Safety Access. An accessway not less than three feet in width shall
be provided abutting each side lot line.
E. Transit
Stops. Bus turnouts and shelters shall be provided where deemed necessary
by the city engineer.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
Parking lot lighting standards shall comply with city standards
including the following:
A. All
display and security lighting in the project area shall be decorative
and designed for uniformity of lighting poles, fixtures and intensity;
B. All
outside lighting shall be so arranged and shielded as to prevent any
glare or reflection, any nuisance, inconvenience or hazardous interference
of any kind on adjoining rights-of-way or property.
C. Maximum
light standard height shall be twenty feet as measured from finished
grade.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
The provisions of Chapter
18.152 of this title shall apply.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
All utilities within the project boundaries to serve the uses
and buildings therein shall be installed underground. All existing
aboveground utilities shall be relocated underground at the time of
project construction.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
All driveway entrances shall incorporate decorative pavement
treatment. Additional entry treatment may be required by the development
plan review board.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
All downspouts shall be located in the interior of commercial
buildings.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
The following areas shall be fully landscaped and irrigated,
maintained in good appearance and kept in a weed and disease free
manner:
A. Within
Required Setbacks. All required setbacks shall be fully landscaped
exclusive of structures, parking area, drive aisles, and similar improvements.
B. Within
Parking Areas. A minimum of five percent of the parking area required
within this chapter shall be landscaped. The landscaping shall be
in the form of landscaped planter fingers and similar landscaped planter
techniques.
C. All
landscaping required within this section shall be contained within
planters of raised concrete curbing six inches in height.
D. All new landscaping shall be water-efficient as set forth in Chapter
18.14.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
Roof-mounted mechanical equipment including, but not limited
to, air conditioning, heating, and ventilating and exhaust ducts,
shall be screened from view from any surrounding property, street
or highway. The screening shall be designed in such manner as to appear
to be an integral component of the overall building architecture.
This can be accomplished by full roof treatments, equipment wells,
and architectural design features. Line-of-sight drawings shall be
required as a component of all design review submittals to verify
equipment screening. Wall-or ground-mounted equipment shall be enclosed
in a manner which incorporates the same materials used in the building.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
The provisions of Chapter
18.156 of this title shall apply, except parking ratios as set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
Any outdoor storage permitted by this chapter shall be screened
from view of any public right-of-way. Such methods of screening shall
include, but not be limited to, masonry walls and dense landscaping.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
Walls shall be permitted and/or required pursuant to the following
provisions. All walls shall be constructed of decorative concrete
tilt-up, masonry or other approved durable material.
A. Required
Walls. Walls shall be required to screen truck and storage areas where
allowed by this chapter. Interior walls may be required by the development
plan review board as a component of the design review process. All
screening walls shall be architecturally compatible with the buildings
within the project and planning units, and shall incorporate vertical
landscaping such as vines, trees and shrubbery. The vertical landscaping
elements shall be located on the public right-of-way side to provide
visual relief from the horizontal expanse. The height of the screening
walls shall be governed by the view shed from the surrounding areas
which shall take into consideration the height of equipment and/or
trucks to be stored behind the walls.
B. Permitted
Walls. Walls shall be permitted on or within all property lines not
abutting streets and on, or to the rear of all required yard setback
lines abutting streets. The height of such walls shall be set by the
director of development services after giving reasonable due consideration
to alternative screening techniques and devices. Walls not over forty-two
inches in height may be permitted within the required setback areas.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
Enclosed trash and/or recycling storage area(s) built to the
city's standard specifications shall be provided in appropriate locations
pursuant to city standards.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
Sustainable and green building design principles shall be included
in new development, including compliance with Title 24 Energy Standards.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)
A. New
development shall follow minimum best management practices (BMPs)
required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES),
and also submit a local stormwater pollution prevention plan/wet weather
erosion control plan (SWPPP).
B. For
all projects subject to standard urban stormwater mitigation plan
(SUSMP) regulations, applicant must submit a site-specific drainage
concept and stormwater quality plan to mitigate post-development stormwater.
A fully executed "maintenance covenant for SUSMP requirements" shall
be recorded with the L.A. County registrar/recorder and submitted
to the city prior to the issuance of certificate of occupancy.
C. Erosion
control and drainage systems shall be maintained in proper working
order, including subsurface retention, infiltration and bioswales.
(Ord. 1175 § 1 Exh. B,
2008)