Detached single-family residences, accessory dwelling units, accessory buildings, appropriate home occupation businesses, open space and flood control uses as depicted by the development plan.
(Ord. 1944 §§ 1, 2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 2015 § 2, 2017)
A. 
Lot Dimensions.
1. 
Lot Size. Minimum 20,000 square feet.
2. 
Lot Width. 100 feet.[1]
[1]
Minimum width may be reduced to 80 feet as part of a final map review by the city of Glendora as long as the parcel is a minimum of 20,000 square feet in size.
B. 
Setbacks.
1. 
Front Yard. Minimum 25 feet.[2]
[2]
Where needed to provide greater compatibility with the front setback of adjacent existing residences the Director may increase the required setback.
2. 
Side Yard. Minimum 7 feet on each side.
3. 
Side Street. Minimum 15 feet.
4. 
Rear Yard. Minimum 35 feet.
Account for the Setbacks of Existing Homes. Take into account the setbacks established by existing homes. The 25-foot front yard setback is the minimum that shall be maintained, but it can be exceeded (within reason) out of respect for the established block face setback.
C. 
Floor Area Ratio. 35%, not including up to 400 square feet for an attached garage.
D. 
Maximum Second Floor Area. 75% of the first floor, excluding up to 400 square feet of attached garage space.
E. 
Main Residence Height.
1. 
Maximum 25 feet (1 or 2 stories);
2. 
Maximum 2 stories.[3]
Height is measured from any point on the roof to the finished grade at the nearest exterior wall. Chimneys are excluded. The maximum roof pitch shall be 6:12.
Figure 29: One-Story Exhibit
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[3]
Certain lots are restricted to one story (see Figure 29, One-Story Exhibit).
F. 
Landscaping/Irrigation.
1. 
The design of the landscaping will be executed per an approved set of documents that adhere to the guidelines of Article VI.
2. 
A minimum of 50% of the front yard setback shall be planted in turf. A maximum of 25% of the front yard setback is allowed to be hardscape, including driveways.
3. 
Homeowners are encouraged to use simple large mass plantings of a singular species of low ground covers. Natural grasses are also encouraged.
4. 
All irrigation systems shall conform to all other applicable city and regional standards for irrigation installation and maintenance. Irrigation systems shall be designed so that separate areas of maintenance responsibility are metered and controlled with the city of Glendora to assure conformance to standard equipment and installation techniques. All permanent irrigation systems will be below ground, automatically controlled and in full compliance with building code requirements. Water conserving systems, such as drip irrigation, moisture sensors, low water use heads, and matched precipitation rate heads will be used. All backflow control devices will be located or screened from public view.
5. 
Slope Revegetation. All graded slopes will be promptly revegetated in compliance with city requirements and in conformance with the overall landscape concept.
G. 
Roofs and Roof Penetrations.
1. 
Maximum Roof Pitch. 6:12 maximum.
2. 
Roof Terraces. Roof terraces are not permitted above a second floor. They are allowed above a single floor.
3. 
Chimneys. A maximum of 5 chimneys are permitted per house. Maximum height to the top of the chimney is 4 feet above the nearest ridge line or 4 feet above the nearest roof slope as measured from a distance of 10 feet away from the face of the chimney. Chimneys protruding from one story roofs must be located away from an adjacent 2-story roof to limit excessively high chimneys. Chimney caps must be designed to complement the major architectural elements of the house, must screen the spark arrester and shall not be constructed of painted sheet metal. Exposed metal flues and spark arresters are not permitted. Wherever possible, chimneys from 1-story spaces should be integrated into second story wall massing to diminish the impact of tall chimneys over 1-story roofs. The location of chimneys on the low side of 1-story shed roofs is discouraged.
4. 
Antennas, Dishes, and Similar. All antennas and satellite dishes and similar roof-mounted apparatus shall either be restricted to the attic or interior of the residences or, if mounted on the exterior, shall be reasonably obscured from view by other lot owners.
H. 
Windows and Doors. Glass block and horizontal bathroom "gunslit" windows are discouraged. Mirrored glass is not permitted.
I. 
Fences, Gates and Driveways.
1. 
Design. Design of the walls and fences will be executed per an approved set of drawings that adhere to the guidelines of Article VI.
2. 
Gates. Decorative gates across the opening of the driveway are allowed behind the front yard setback.
Figure 30: Decorative Gate
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3. 
Circular Driveways. Circular driveways are not permitted.
J. 
Water Quality. The design of the water quality facilities will be executed per an approved set of drawings that adhere to the standards within this specific plan.
K. 
Garages.
1. 
Garage Doors. Back-up from garages must be 25 feet minimum clear and the turning radius into a side entry garage must be 26 feet minimum.
2. 
Number of Parking Spaces—On-Site Parking. A minimum of 2 enclosed parking spaces are required for each individual lot.
L. 
Accessory Structures. Refer to the city of Glendora Municipal Code for regulations regarding size restrictions, setbacks and height for accessory structures.
1. 
Floor Area Ratio Calculation. The square footage of a stand alone accessory structure shall be included in the FAR calculation for the parcel.
2. 
Consistent with Main Residence. Stand alone accessory structures are to be consistent in architectural design, color, and materials with the main residence. The structure must exhibit the same roof material, wall treatment, color, window and door design and detailing of the main residence. This does not apply to greenhouses.
M. 
Accessory Dwelling Units. Refer to the city of Glendora Municipal Code for regulations regarding accessory dwelling units.
(Ord. 1944 §§ 1, 2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 1965 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2015 § 2, 2017)
The design of the public areas, including streetscape, open spaces, and emergency access will be executed per an approved set of drawings that adhere to the guidelines of Article VI.
A. 
Landscaping. The design of the landscaping will be executed per an approved set of drawings that adhere to the guidelines of Article VI.
B. 
Water Quality. The design of the water quality facilities will be executed per an approved set of drawings that adhere to the standards within this specific plan.
C. 
Project Perimeter Theme Walls and Fences.
1. 
Design. Design of the walls and fences will be executed per an approved set of drawings that adhere to the guidelines of Article VI.
2. 
Prohibited Fence Material. Chain link, barbed wire, wood fences with only one "good" side, and grapestake fencing are not permitted.
3. 
Open Space Borders. Fences bordering or fronting open space, or other common areas shall be wrought iron or tubular steel.
4. 
Perimeter Solid Wall Material. Acceptable wall materials include planted hedges, stone, masonry with plaster finish, adobe block, and slump block with stucco finish. Combination walls may consist of a 12-inch high masonry or stone wall below a tubular steel or wrought iron fence (total height not to exceed 6 feet).
5. 
Prohibited Perimeter Solid Wall Material. Prohibited wall materials include exposed concrete block, metal panels, railroad tie, glass, cribwall, and similar materials. Vendura walls are allowed as long as they are planted so as to be fully covered with vegetation.
6. 
Height—Front Yard. Fences and walls not exceeding 4 feet in height shall be permitted within the front yard setback if no more than 3 feet or 50% is solid and the remainder is at least 50% open.
7. 
Other Yards. Fences and walls not exceeding 6 feet in height shall be permitted behind the front yard setback.
Figure 31: Fence Type and Location
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(Ord. 1944 §§ 1, 2 (Exh. A), 2011)