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.
B. Setbacks.
1. Front
Yard. Minimum 25 feet.
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.
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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.
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.
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Figure 29: One-Story Exhibit
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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)