The Arboreta specific plan is intended to promote infill development of the project site into a new residential neighborhood, with an adjacent neighborhood park. The intent of the proposed regulations is to guide residential development within this community, thereby creating a high quality residential environment and bring new vitality into an unoccupied, underutilized area. These regulations set forth permitted uses and development standards for the specific plan area. The Arboreta specific plan housing types and lot sizes vary from the standard city zoning standards, and, in the interest of a varied and imaginative project design, a change of zone to "specific plan" is proposed.
The development regulations included herein shall apply to areas within the Arboreta specific plan boundaries only. The specific plan development regulations shall supersede the provisions, standards and requirements of the Glendora Zoning Ordinance, except in those instances where the specific plan development regulations remain silent or unclear. In instances where the specific plan development regulations do not address specific issues or other relevant considerations, the Glendora Zoning Ordinance shall apply. Where the specific plan's provisions, standards and requirements differ from those of the Glendora Zoning Ordinance, the former shall take precedence.
A. 
Gated Entry Operation. Approval of gates and mechanisms shall be approved by the city of Glendora public works department and police department and Los Angeles County fire department.
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Bennett Avenue Entry Gate. The Bennett Avenue entry gate shall be closed as an exit with the exception of emergency egress during La Fetra Elementary School and Sandburg Middle School morning drop off and afternoon pick up times (currently identified as seven thirty a.m. to eight thirty a.m. and one p.m. to two forty-five p.m.) Monday through Friday. The development shall adjust this closure time as needed as the school schedules change over time. Signs shall be posted to notify traffic of the hours of operation for the Bennett Avenue gates and shall direct traffic to use the Grand Avenue entrance during these restricted time periods.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A, 2006)
A. 
Permitted Uses.
1. 
Single-family detached and attached residential dwellings.
2. 
Contractor's office and/or storage of construction materials and equipment within the specific plan boundaries will be allowed during the period of construction and not to exceed sixty days thereafter.
3. 
Common open space lots and parks to be maintained by the homeowner's association.
4. 
For the purposes of this specific plan, accessory structures shall include those structures articulated in Section 21.12.190.
5. 
Accessory buildings and structures are prohibited.
6. 
Home occupation uses subject to Section 21.04.010(A)(3) of this code.
7. 
Temporary model home and subdivision sales office (subject to development plan review).
8. 
Temporary subdivision sales signage, in accordance with the Glendora sign ordinance.
B. 
Uses Permitted Subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
1. 
Child day care facility.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A, 2006)
Tables 2a and 2b, Residential Development Standards, follows and sets forth the building setbacks, maximum height and other requirements for residential development of the Arboreta specific plan. Additional residential development standards include the following:
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Patios. Open patios with trellis or lattice-work overhead structures that are attached to a single-family residence may project into the required rear yard setback, but no closer than ten feet to the rear property line.
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Deck Structures. Second story deck structures may project five feet into the rear setback except Lots 1-20. No decks allowed due to existing residences.
C. 
Covered Porch Structures. Covered single-story porch structures that are attached to a single-family residence may project into the required front yard setback, but no closer than ten feet from the right-of-way of the private street (back of walk).
No additions or alterations that expand approved floor area for any unit in the Arboreta specific plan are permitted.
All first story additions require design review approval. Development plan review approval is required for second story additions.
D. 
Balconies. Second floor covered or uncovered balconies may not project beyond the building setbacks and are restricted to one side of the building. Balconies may not exceed two hundred square-feet with the maximum dimensions of ten feet in depth and twenty-five feet in length.
TABLE 2a
Detached Residential Development Standards (SFD)
 
SFD
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.)
As approved by the TTM
Maximum bldg. height (ft./stories)
25'/2 stories1
Minimum bldg. setbacks
 
Front2
Residence* 15'
 
Front porch* 10'
Side (ft.)3
5'
Rear (ft.)
Residence rear setbacks are denoted by the approved ttm site plan included as part of the specific plan*
Garage door4,5 (ft.)
20'*
Minimum distance between residences and garages on adjacent parcels (ft.)
10'
Minimum unit size
2,000 sq. ft.
Maximum perimeter walls height (ft.)
6'
Minimum garage space per unit
2/unit 20 x 20 interior-clear*
Minimum guest parking spaces
0.3/unit
Minimum back out distance, measured to street
25'
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Established by approved TTM site plan. No increase in interior living area or garage area permitted
Notes:
1.
Height as measured from any point on the roof to finish grade at the nearest exterior wall. Chimneys are exempt from the height limitation.
2.
Porches may encroach into the front setback, but no closer than ten feet to the property line.
3.
Side yard setback excludes exterior projections such as bay windows, media niches and chimneys which may protrude a maximum of two feet into side yard. Refer to Section 21.12.190(F) for explanation of shared use easements.
4.
Final perimeter wall heights shall comply with recommendations of the noise study.
5.
Garage doors shall be roll up doors.
6.
Garage space shall not be converted to living space.
*
No alteration permitted.
TABLE 2b
Attached Residential Development Standards (SFA)
 
SFA
Minimum lot area
As approved by the TTM
Maximum bldg. height (ft./stories)
28'/2 stories2
Minimum bldg. setbacks
Established by approved TTM site plan. No increase in interior living area or garage area permitted
Front
10'*
Side
10'*
Rear garage door1
3'
Rear projections
2'
Minimum bldg. separations
 
Front to front
20'*
Side to side
15'*
Garage door to garage door
30'*
Alley width (between rolled curbs)
24'*
Clear to sky alley width
26'*
Minimum unit size (sq. ft.)
1,200
Maximum perimeter walls height
6'
Minimum garage parking space per unit
2/unit 20 x 20 interior clear interior space*
Minimum guest parking spaces
0.3/unit
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Established by approved TTM. No increase in interior living area or garage area permitted
Notes:
1.
Garage doors shall be roll up doors.
2.
Height as measured from any point on the roof to finish grade at the nearest exterior wall. Chimneys are exempt from the height limitation.
*
No alteration permitted.
Figure 1. Typical Shared Use Easement
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Accessory Structures. The planning director and the HOA shall consider the following structures permittable accessory structures with approval of a design review application: pools, spas, outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and built-in barbeques.
F. 
Shared Use Easements. A shared use easement to allow adjacent property owners to share use of their neighbors' property is proposed within the single-family detached homes in Arboreta.
In particular, a five-foot wide use easement will occur in the side yard between Plans 2 and 3, as shown in Figure 1. The Plan 2 lot grants a use easement to the Plan 3 lot, to be utilized for a portion of the Plan 3 driveway and adjacent landscaping. No building setback standards, as described in Table 2a, are altered. The proposed lot line between Plans 2 and 3 is "jogged," to accommodate a consistent five-foot side yard setback for both plans.
This concept is an improved adaptation of the "zero lot line" concept, which only allowed windows and lighting on three sides of the home on the property line; here windows are allowed on four sides. The deep recess garage in Plan 3 provides for a richer street scene, with reduced appearance of garage doors on the street.
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Mechanical Equipment.
1. 
Single-Family Detached Homes. Mechanical equipment shall be located only in side or rear setback areas and no closer than three feet to any property line. All air conditioning units shall be screened from view from the street.
2. 
Single-Family Attached Homes. Mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from streets or paseo sidewalk areas.
H. 
Recreational Facilities. Additional recreational facilities or modifications proposed after approval of the original specific plan such as a neighborhood pool and tot lot shall be reviewed and approved by the city with a design review application.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A, 2006; Ord. 1983 § 15, 2014)
Common open space lots and parks are to be identified on a site development plan and will be maintained by the homeowner's association. The following uses are permitted within open space lots:
1. 
Neighborhood pool and spa;
2. 
Park furniture and amenities;
3. 
Landscape lots;
4. 
Barbecue/picnic areas;
5. 
Children's play area(s)/ tot lot;
6. 
Access and service roads;
7. 
Sidewalks;
8. 
Public utilities;*
9. 
Utility easements or rights-of-way.*
* Public utilities within common open space lots and parks must be installed underground.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A, 2006)
A. 
General. Temporary modular buildings such as portable buildings or mobile homes are prohibited, except as identified in Section 21.12.180(A), Permitted Uses.
B. 
Landscaping.
1. 
All required landscape areas shall be provided with permanent and adequate (commercial grade irrigation where appropriate) means of irrigation. All public or common landscaping shall be installed and maintained in such a manner as to not interfere with maintenance or repair of any utility to not restrict pedestrian or vehicular access, and to not constitute a traffic hazard by reducing visibility.
2. 
All landscaping and irrigation improvements shall be installed by the developer, maintained by the project's homeowner's association, shall not be altered by any homeowner without prior consent or approval by such HOA landscape improvements by the developer shall include common areas for the attached homes, slopes, passive park and street parkways.
3. 
The homeowner's association shall maintain all landscape and irrigation in public and common areas in a lush and healthy condition or in the case of irrigation in perfect function at all times. Public and common area landscaping shall include but not be limited to all open space areas, passive park areas, hook drainage easement area, streets and street trees, all entryway/gateway landscape areas, and all perimeter open space areas within and surrounding the subdivision. All landscape and irrigation shall be maintained by the HOA in substantial conformance with the approved master landscape and irrigation plan.
4. 
Street trees as identified on the approved master landscape and irrigation plan shall be maintained by the HOA. If a tree dies or is removed, it shall be replaced by the HOA with a similar species and size within sixty days.
5. 
Oak trees as identified on the tree preservation plan prepared by an arborist approved by the city shall be maintained by the HOA in conformance with the approved the approved tree preservation plan. Unauthorized removal of trees or significant limbs shall result in inch per inch replacement by the HOA at the direction of the city and an approved arborist.
6. 
All screening trees established by the approval of the specific plan shall be maintained by the HOA and/or property owner in lush and healthy condition. If any screening tree dies or is removed, it shall be replaced by the HOA and/or property owner with a similar species and size within sixty days.
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The HOA shall ensure that all single-family detached lot front yard areas are maintained in a lush, healthy and functional condition consistent with the intent of the Arboreta specific plan. The HOA shall review and approve all front yard landscaping improvements excluding public area and street tree improvements (which are approved through the master landscape and irrigation plan) to ensure consistency with overall aesthetic intent of the Arboreta specific plan.
C. 
Walls and Fences.
1. 
A six-foot masonry wall shall be provided around the perimeter of the specific plan area, in conformance with final fence/wall plan approved by city. Final wall heights shall conform to the recommendations of the EIR.
2. 
A block wall will not be allowed between the linear public park and the new homes.
3. 
Interior property line walls/fencing shall comply with the final wall/fence plan approved by the city.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A, 2006)
Parking standards of the city of Glendora Zoning Ordinance shall apply to development within the Arboreta specific plan area, except as defined herein.
1. 
Guest vehicles may remain on the streets during evening hours.
2. 
Accessory vehicles, such as motorcycles, boats, all terrain vehicles, etc., shall be parked within an enclosed garage.
3. 
Parking within common drives is prohibited at all times. No vehicle shall be parked continuously on private streets within the project for any period in excess of seventy-two hours. Vehicles parked in violation of these requirements are subject to towing and the requirement enforced by the HOA.
4. 
Recreational vehicle parking is prohibited.
5. 
Resident and guest parking shall conform with Tables 2a and 2b, Residential Development Standards.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A, 2006)
Satellite dish antennae are permitted provided they blend with the architectural style of the dwelling, and are not visible from surrounding roadways and are approved by the HOA.
A. 
Home Occupations/Business.
1. 
Shall conform to Section 21.04.010(A)(3) of the Glendora Municipal Code.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A, 2006)
The open space parks and recreation uses within Arboreta shall comply with standards for height, setbacks, parking, etc. as part of the design review process with the city.
The nonresidential portion of the specific plan includes the 4.6-acre linear public park, 1.4-acre passive park, tot lot, and private neighborhood pool. Regulations for these uses are included in nonresidential development standards.
A. 
Linear Public Park. The specific plan includes a 4.6-acre linear park. All permanent structures in the linear park (exercise stations, picnic tables and multi-purpose trail) shall maintain a minimum fifty-foot setback between any residential structure and/or the project entry street and the proposed structure. The developer shall install the park and the master HOA shall maintain the public park and the private recreation and park areas.
B. 
Passive Park. The specific plan includes a 1.4-acre passive park for the use of the residents within the specific plan. All permanent structures shall be limited to seating and walkways.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A, 2006)
Placement for collection and storage of all solid waste and recycling containers shall be consistent with Section 6.08 of the Glendora Municipal Code.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A, 2006)
As required by the city, an in-lieu fee will be paid on a per unit basis. This fee will be deposited into a special affordable housing fund established by the city for development of affordable housing in compliance with the city's housing element, consistent with the development agreement as approved by the city council.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A, 2006)