A.
Types
and Characteristics. The character of the existing neighborhood reflects
its natural setting and legacy of being built over many years. The
variety in housing styles and design makes it unreasonable to assign
a single motif to this neighborhood. Consequently, architectural standard
guidelines are inappropriate. Given that the homes in the neighborhood
differ in terms of home size, landscape theme, and design treatment,
applicants should give close attention to how their project achieves
compatibility with their immediate neighbor. Projects will be judged
on an individual basis which includes appropriateness to the natural
topography, degree of visibility, intrinsic merit of design, and compatibility
with the neighborhood.
B.
Architectural
Style Guidelines.
1.
Simplicity.
Architectural design philosophy should emphasize simplicity, restraint,
limited but rich ornamentation, and quality materials.
2.
Shade
Trees. An allotment of trees in the landscape plan should, upon maturity,
exceed the height of the home and help the house retreat into the
background.
3.
Quality
Materials. Exterior materials should include a limited variety of
compatible materials such as stucco, wood, glass, natural stone, masonry,
and climbing vines.
4.
Colors.
Exterior colors should adhere to a restrained palette of natural colors
and avoid vivid, bright and flashy displays.
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Figure 32.1 Architectural Style Guidelines
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Figure 32.2 Architectural Style Guidelines
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Figure 33.1 Existing Neighborhood Character
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Figure 33.2 Existing Neighborhood Character
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(Ord. 1944 §§ 1,
2 (Exh. A), 2011)
Structures are to appear to recede into the site. The specific
plan includes largely level lots of at least 20,000 square feet which
allows greater flexibility in building placement. Designers should
create new dwellings that are compatible with existing homes and consistent
with the texture and color of the natural setting including landscaping
and hillsides.
A.
Placement
of the Main Residence—Guidelines.
1.
Emphasize
Natural Setting. New homes in the specific plan are to respect the
approach taken by most existing homes in the neighborhood, that take
a second position to their natural setting. The residence should not
be the sole focus of the lot. Landscaping might play a larger role
in accomplishing this rather than the building placement on some lots.
2.
Account
for Wildfire. Site buildings and manage vegetation through fuel modification
requirements to account for wildfire hazards in any very high fire
hazard areas of the specific plan (currently specific plan - north).
3.
Allow
for Extra Vehicle Storage. In the event on-site vehicle storage is
needed to store boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles, parking
shall be outside of the front yard and screened from neighboring properties
as required by the city's RV parking requirements.
4.
Create
Defensible Space. For fire prevention purposes, a fuel modification
plan consistent with Los Angeles County fire department fuel modification
plan requirements shall be submitted to the city of Glendora department
of planning and redevelopment and department of public works for review
and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
5.
Account
for the Setbacks of Existing Homes. New construction should use setbacks
in keeping with the established building line along a street. The
specific plan has a maximum setback of 35 feet to ensure that a home
that assumes a deep front setback would not adversely affect the development
of an adjacent lot.
B.
Views.
1.
There
are no view protection regulations implied within this specific plan
as views from the existing adjacent neighborhoods are not anticipated
of being impaired by the project as proposed. Internal to the specific
plan area however, consideration should be given in the house designs
to not impair possible offsite views with the placement of prominent
elements such as towers, chimneys, and second story dormers.
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Figure 34: Building Placement—Views
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2.
View
Guidelines—Minimize View Blockage. Respect views through the
use of building setbacks consistent with neighboring structures, low
landscape features (e.g., plants, walls, and fences), and roof plate
heights, stepped back second stories, non-reflective paint and roofing
materials, and roof forms that minimize mass.
Figure 35 provides a good example of off-setting the taller
(second level) elements to one side in deference to the views a neighbor
might enjoy. This is also a good example of segmenting the roof planes
and having robust and significant roof dormers, and a well-placed
chimney to reduce the mass and potential dominance of the roof.
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Figure 35: Example of Off-Setting Taller Elements
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C.
Solar
Access and Solar Energy Systems.
1.
Access
to sunlight is important for energy efficiency and landscaping as
well as for homes that use solar energy. It is also important to ensure
adequate access to sunlight on the south side of properties so that
passive solar heating opportunities are available and solar energy
systems can be installed.
2.
Solar
Access Guidelines.
a.
Allow Solar Access for Neighbors. Wherever possible, orient building
volumes and second stories to allow solar access to neighboring properties.
Limit the height of structures near "northerly" property lines such
that the structure does not unduly encroach into a neighbor's solar
access plane.
b.
Design for Solar Installation.
i.
Exposures. Design for southern roof exposure. Shade the west side.
Create a wind break on the north side. Place and orient homes to take
advantage of natural heating and cooling, sun and wind exposure, and
solar energy opportunities. Panels should ideally face south, with
southeast and southwest as secondary options. If the placement can't
face south, west is better than east to capture late afternoon sun.
ii.
Tilt Angle. The ideal tilt angle for Southern California is approximately
17 degrees, roughly a 4:12 pitch.
iii.
Roof Space for Solar Collectors. Technologies as of Spring 2010
require between 300 and 600 square feet of south-facing, shade-free
roof space for most solar collection installations, for average homes
(2,500—3,000 square feet). This is only a guideline, as it is
likely that with the advance in technology the efficiency will improve
and less space will likely be required.
iv.
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). As much as possible solar
collectors placed on front-facing roofs and visible from the street
should be unobtrusive, matching (within reason) the color and texture
of the roof. Technology is emerging that will likely make this more
possible.
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Figure 36: Solar Access Design
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(Ord. 1944 §§ 1,
2 (Exh. A), 2011)
Building envelope refers to the planes and surfaces of a home.
Building setback and height limitations in the specific plan place
some scale restraints on new construction. However, a house built
to maximum height and within setbacks may still result in a dwelling
that is not compatible with the neighborhood. A dwelling may appear
massive or bulky if the shape and/or façade is too simple and
lacking in articulation and detail. Dwellings of different size can
be in scale with one another if they share architectural characteristics,
including building shape, complexity of form, or style and detail.
A.
Overall
Building Envelope Guidelines.
1.
Use
Offsets. If appropriate for the architectural style, use offsets extending
to grade on the long dimension of the dwelling. Articulate all sides
of the dwelling facing a public right-of-way consistently, as well
as on any attached accessory structure.
2.
Use
Decks, Balconies, Recesses. Use projecting or recessing architectural
details, such as decks, bay windows or balconies, and appropriate
complementary changes in building materials or colors to visually
break up long unarticulated walls.
3.
Design
to Mitigate Bulk and Mass. Minimize size, bulk, and scale through
the use of appropriate roof style and shallow pitch, form and materials,
varied setbacks, asymmetric design, window treatment and location,
and door size and type. Break up mass to create interplay between
various building elements.
4.
Account
for the Size of Neighboring Homes. Structures that are significantly
larger in size, bulk, scale, height, or architectural style from adjacent
dwellings may be allowed if the new dwelling is consistent with the
design guidelines regarding placement, privacy, shade, and overall
neighborhood character.
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Figure 37: Offset Examples
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Figure 38: Balcony Examples
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Figure 39: Design to Mitigate Bulk and Mass
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B.
Height.
Maximum building height is 25 feet measured from the top of roofing
material to finished grade. A modest extension above the 25-foot limit
is allowed for chimneys, but no more than is required to meet Building
Regulations.
C.
Porches
and Courtyards—Guidelines.
1.
Porch
Depth. Porches should be a minimum 6 foot in depth and be usable.
2.
Posts
and Columns. Posts may be wood, stucco, stone, cast concrete, or metal
typically simplified in form. Columns should be robust (10 to 15 inches
wide) and feature a wood, stone, or masonry base and cap. Columns,
bases and caps can be accented with decorative carvings and tile.
3.
Decking
to Be Fireproof. Use heavy timber or noncombustible construction materials
for decks. Enclose the underside of balconies and above ground decks
with fire resistant materials to prevent embers from blowing underneath.
4.
Courtyards.
Front yard courtyards are allowed and encouraged.
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Figure 40: Porch Examples
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Figure 41: Front Yard Courtyard Examples
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D.
Second
Story Guidelines.
1.
Privacy.
Window placement, and landscape screening to minimize (as much as
practical) second floor windows overlooking the rear yard of existing
homes.
2.
Second
Floor Size Limit. The second story shall be no more than 75% of the
footprint of the first floor (minus 400 s.f. of the garage).
3.
Account
for the Height of the Home Next Door. New homes should include single-story
elements adjacent to existing one-story residences.
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Figure 42: Second-Story Examples
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E.
Roofs.
In a low-profile setting the color, texture, pitch and style of a
roof can have a profound impact in the overall character of a home.
Roof Guidelines.
1.
Simplicity.
Roofs should be simple and straightforward. Complex roofs are discouraged.
The use of valleys should be minimized.
2.
Roof
Materials. Desirable roof materials include manufactured barrel, light
weight cement, modified barrel, light weight, two piece clay tiles,
two piece Roman pan clay tiles or flat clay tiles, slate, and cement
tiles and others approved by the city of Glendora.
3.
Roof
Elements. Flashing, sheet metal, vent stacks and pipes should be painted
to match adjacent building surfaces or the roof, or otherwise treated
to recede into the background.
4.
Skylights.
Skylights should be designed as an integral part of the roof and exhibit
quality in materials and design, for instance, they should be flat
bronze-colored glass in bronze-anodized frames. Bubble and white plastic
skylights are not allowed.
5.
Exposed
Rafter Tails. Exposed heavy timber rafter tails may be used where
appropriate.
6.
Gutters
and Eaves. If used, exposed gutters should be nonextruded, half-round
gutters with round downspouts unless otherwise approved by the city
of Glendora. Gutters and downspouts should be designed as a continuous
architectural feature. Gutters and downspouts may be made of copper
or shall be painted dark to imitate aged metal or painted to match
the roof, the trim, or the wall. Downspouts and rain leaders should
be placed in building corners and at inconspicuous locations. Decorative
gutter boxes may be used sparingly where required. Roof eaves should
be boxed in with fire resistant materials to protect the underside
of eaves and soffits.
7.
Dormers.
Dormers should be robust and significant and provide relief from the
mass of the roof.
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Figure 43: Dormer Examples
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8.
Privacy.
Windows should be placed mindful of potential intrusions in privacy
for adjacent residents.
9.
Overhangs.
In some styles of architecture generous overhangs are typical and
expected and in such instances a minimum overhang of 12 inches is
desirable. Some styles do not have generous overhangs. Some overhangs
are extended to create trellises and porches, if that is consistent
with the architectural style.
10.
Overall Integration of Elements. Integrate solar energy collector
panels, tiles or shingles, skylights, and other roof-mounted equipment
into the roof forms. Minimize their visual prominence when viewed
from the street and nearby dwellings. Roof-top heating and air conditioning
systems are not permitted.
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Figure 44: Roof Examples
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Figure 45: Chimney Examples
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(Ord. 1944 §§ 1,
2 (Exh. A), 2011)
A.
Garages
and Parking. Garages can be split and offset to reduce their visual
impact. Garages shall be stepped back to reduce their visual impact
and to enforce the primacy for the front door entrance.
B.
Garage
and Parking Guidelines.
1.
Compatible
with Main Structure. Garages and carports should be architecturally
consistent with the main dwelling. Garages should not be the dominant
design feature of the front façade. Garage placement, exterior
treatment, and position should be varied.
2.
Position
of Garages. Attached garages and carports should be subordinate to
the main dwelling and architecturally consistent in detail. Garages
should be set back a minimum of 5 feet from the main façade.
For garage openings wider than 35 feet, it is recommended that such
garages be fronted with a porte cochere. (See Figure 46.)
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Figure 46: Porte Cochere Example
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3.
Garage
Doors. Garage doors should be designed for architectural and visual
interest. Street facing garage door openings should not dominate the
street elevation and must be recessed from the plane of the main residence.
A variety of garage entry conditions are encouraged. Rear lot, multi-car,
multi-car with tandem spaces, and split designs are allowed.
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Figure 47: Garage Door Example
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Figure 48: Garage Placement
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Figure 49: Garage Doors
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4.
Parking
Location and Screening. Areas intended to serve as parking courts
should be located behind courtyard walls, or screened with landscape
and walls as much as practical from off-site views. A driveway, leading
to a garage which has been designed to be included as an integral
part of a residence, does not need to be screened.
5.
Carports.
Carports should be landscaped and screened from view from adjoining
parcels.
C.
Stand-Alone
Accessory Structures and Accessory Dwelling Units. The following guidelines
apply to accessory structures that are not attached to the main residence.
This includes detached garages, studios, pool houses, greenhouses,
and accessory dwelling units. Accessory dwelling units are permitted
and function as independent living quarters from the main residence
while maintaining the appearance of being an integral part of the
site development. Refer to the City of Glendora Municipal Code for
regulations regarding accessory dwelling units.
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Figure 50: Accessory Dwelling Unit
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D.
Stand-Alone
Accessory Structure Guidelines.
1.
Unobtrusive.
Stand-alone accessory buildings should be unobtrusive and blend with
the site and the main residence.
2.
Not
the Dominant View. Avoid placing accessory structures where they are
a dominant component of the view from the street frontage or other
public viewpoints or an adjoining residence.
(Ord. 1944 §§ 1,
2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 2015 § 2,
2017)
A.
Windows
and Doors. Doors and windows are visually distinctive and prominent
features on a dwelling. They are a link between private and public
space and can provide a sense of security for both. They also establish
an architectural rhythm and affect the apparent mass of the dwelling.
1.
Window
Guidelines.
a.
Space Between Openings. Windows and doors should have ample dimension
between all openings and building corners to reflect the opening to
mass ratios of each style.
b.
Surrounds and Sills. With the exception of accent windows and doors,
window and door trim and surrounds should have a consistent treatment
on all major building elevations. Window surrounds shall be deeply
recessed stucco or rustic stone. Window sills should be relatively
flat with a slight incline.
c.
Lites and Divides. Windows should have true non-removable divided
lites. Individual window panes should be relatively small, rectangular
and vertically proportioned. Ranch homes are allowed more horizontally
proportioned windows because that is the traditional approach.
d.
Recessed Windows. Recess windows into the wall plane enough to add
shadow effects and provide visual relief. The exterior plaster return
should be perpendicular and tight to the window frame.
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Figure 51: Recessed Windows with Awnings
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e.
Construction. Wood, clad wood or steel hinged casement or fixed casement
windows are preferred. Second floor windows should be vertically proportioned
casements or French doors with decorative iron or wooden railings.
f.
Frame Color. Window frames are encouraged to be a color other than
white.
g.
Awnings. Fabric and metal slat awnings can add accent color and address
heat gain from sunlight. Metal awnings can only be metal slats with
openings between. Solid aluminum or steel awnings are prohibited.
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Figure 52: Window Details
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h.
Picture Windows. A picture window or bay window is often located
on the primary façade. Additional picture windows are typically
located to frame notable views.
2.
Door
Guidelines.
a.
Entry Doors. The primary entry portal or entry door should receive
special delineation and greater differentiation from all other exterior
doors. Designs should emphasize the main entrance with porches, archways,
alcoves, and a prominent location on the front façade. Design
the entry in proportion to the scale of the dwelling. Avoid the use
of columns, towers, and other entry features that are out of scale
or style with the dwelling and/or neighborhood.
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Figure 53: Window Shutters
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Figure 54: Metal Awnings
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b.
Door Construction. Door may be single or paired. Doors should typically
be wood, either paneled or plain. Main entry doors should be (but
are not required to be) ceremonial, substantial and robust with real
wood, glass windows, glass side lites, luxury hardware and above average
height.
c.
Upper Story Recessed Exterior Doors. Performing a deep recess, and
adding railings, awnings, doors and decorative accents to the typical
programmed window opening can result in an upper story recessed exterior
door which results in shadow effects and interest.
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Figure 55: Entry Door Details
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Figure 56: Front Entry Treatment
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B.
Exterior
Wall Treatment Guidelines.
1.
Number
of Materials. Use a limited number of exterior materials to minimize
conflicting design features.
2.
Color.
Use warm, earth-toned materials and colors to integrate with the surrounding
terrain and reduce glare and the apparent mass of the dwelling. Exterior
materials and colors should complement the style of the dwelling and
neighborhood, and permit it to blend with surrounding natural features
when viewed from a distance. Wall cladding should vary in tone, color,
material and arrangement to diminish the bulk and to fit in the neighborhood
vernacular. A structure should not be overwhelmed with exterior finishes
to the degree that it adds to the appearance of bulk and mass to the
structure.
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Figure 57: Balanced Mix of Exterior Wall Treatments
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Figure 58: Exterior Wall Treatment
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3.
Application
of Materials. "Wrap" accent materials (stone, wood cladding, etc.)
needed to maintain the integrity of the architectural style on all
elevations. Stone, for instance, should be carried "around the corner"
to a logical terminus (wall projection, chimney, etc.). The expectation
is that façades with more exposure to public views will have
more detailing.
4.
Stucco
Finishes. For the most part, stucco finish should be a quality finish,
not "heavy." Mottled, "burned" and faux finishes which reflect an
authentic aged plaster are acceptable. Use fire resistant materials
such as stucco, masonry or other fire-rated materials on exterior
walls and throughout the structure. Use of durable and recycled construction
materials such as cement fiber siding and tile roofing is encouraged.
5.
Use
of Stone. Stone should be an accent, (such as the cladding of one
bay) not the dominant material of the entire home, and it should exhibit
a range of earth tone colors common to the area stone and soils. Formal,
rectangular, equal-sized dressed stone quoins used to reinforce an
exterior corner of a building and laid on squared beds are allowed.
Use of real stone and high grade quality synthetic stone, faux stone
and/or stucco stone is allowed.
6.
Wood.
When wood is used it should be treated with a weather-resistant treatment.
For a natural look, stain is preferred over paint.
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Figure 59: Comprehensive Approach to Exterior Treatment
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(Ord. 1944 §§ 1,
2 (Exh. A), 2011)
Landscaping is addressed in three sections. The first section
addresses private residential dwellings, followed by a section on
landscaping in the public rights-of-way, and finally, a section with
guidelines for landscaping maintained by a homeowner's association.
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Figure 60: Landscaping
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A.
Plant
Material. All landscaping should be developed with drought tolerant,
arid and ornamental landscape to complement the overall project character.
The specific plan areas will mesh the surrounding existing landscape
to create a soft transition condition. All landscaping within the
project shall conform to standard horticultural installation and maintenance.
1.
Overall
Plant Material Guidelines.
a.
Water Wise Plant Choices. Plant palettes are to adhere to all applicable
water conservation regulations and ordinances.
b.
Native Plants. Mix in native California plants in high fire hazard
severity zones, including well-adapted firewise non-native plant material.
c.
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. In the high fire hazard severity
zone select plants for their ability to reduce wildfire hazards. Avoid
landscaping which promotes ladder fuels (vegetation that allows fire
to move from lower growing plants to taller ones). Place plants with
adequate spacing and use permeable hardscape features to break up
continuous dense cover of shrubs and trees.
d.
Architectural Enhancement. Landscaping such as vines, espaliers,
shrubs, trees or trellises should be used to enhance the architecture,
creating attractive public and private open spaces.
e.
Front Yards. Front yards should be designed using plant material
and other landscape elements that compliment the building form, horizontal
and vertical lines, hardscape and softscapes that display texture
and color compatible with the colors and building materials of the
building.
f.
Shadows and Shade. Landscape plans should locate trees, shrubs, and
new structures to avoid casting shade onto a neighbor's solar energy
system after that system is installed.
g.
Root Structures. All plant material is to be chosen mindful of the
potential, among some species and varieties, of root incursion into
subsurface pipes and conduit, and root mass that damages paving and
foundations.
h.
Anticipate and Maintain Natural Form. With the exception of turf
areas, all plants should be chosen and located so that they may be
allowed to grow and mature in a natural form. Plants within public
view should not be pruned into artificial shapes such as boxes, balls,
triangles or topiary. Hedges should be planted in anticipation of
full mature size to reduce the need for pruning to resolve conflicts
with sidewalks and trails.
i.
Chemical Avoidance or Elimination. Plant material should be chosen
that is naturally compatible to the soils, climate, insect colonies
and blight conditions of the specific plan setting so as to avoid
or eliminate the need for the use of herbicides, insecticides, or
other poisons and chemicals within both private and public property
within the specific plan area.
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Figure 61: Plant Material Examples
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Figure 62: Plant Material Arrangement Examples
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2.
Tree
Guidelines—Shade Trees. Plant new shade trees on new development
parcels sufficient to respect the generally shaded nature of the neighborhood.
3.
Shrub
Guidelines—Anticipate Shrub Size at Maturity. Shrubs should
be chosen mindful of their mature size in the location in order to
minimize pruning. Ideally shrubs are allowed to remain natural. Shrubs
should assume a second position to adjacent shade trees and not assume
a size that will eventually interfere with adjacent trees.
4.
Ground
Cover Guidelines. Ground covers should require low maintenance. Turf
should be limited as a ground cover. Ground covers should be primarily
low water using varieties with species of higher water requirements
closer to the home. Homeowners are encouraged to limit turf areas
to defined areas extending from the home or patio. Turf areas are
not prohibited, but they should be minimized.
5.
Drainage
and Wildfire Irrigation Guidelines.
a.
Drainage. Where appropriate and as required by the project SUSMP,
infiltrate runoff through on-site storage and drainage systems, such
as into landscaped areas, bioswale and detention basins.
b.
Wildfire Irrigation. For fire prevention purposes, a fuel modification
plan consistent with Los Angeles County Fire Department fuel modification
plan requirements shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
and Redevelopment and city of Glendora's Department of Public Works
for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
B.
Hardscape.
2.
Driveway
Paving Materials. The following are allowed driveway paving options:
3.
Hardscape
Guidelines.
a.
Hardscape Paving Materials. The following are recommended materials:
i.
Concrete;
ii.
Textured concrete;
iii.
Paving brick;
iv.
Natural stone unit pavers;
v.
Pre-cast concrete pavers (natural stone colors);
vi.
Wire cut brick;
vii.
Fired clay pavers;
viii.
Terrazzo;
ix.
Interlocking concrete pavers (natural stone colors) tumbled and weathered.
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Figure 65: Driveway Paving Examples
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Figure 66: Courtyard and Patio Paving Examples
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4.
Permeable
Pavers. Use of permeable paving materials to reduce runoff is encouraged.
5.
Slope
of Walkways. Slope walkways toward landscaped areas to encourage water
infiltration and reduce irrigation needs.
C.
Walls
and Fences. Fences and walls between lots (perimeter) should blend
with both the architecture and the landscape, while still providing
privacy and security consistent with the needs of individual lot owners.
Fences and walls placed on lots should be an extension of the colors
and materials of the adjacent residential architecture, visually compatible
and be of materials related to the land (such as stone). They may
occur as an extension of house living spaces, to frame courtyards
or to direct views. Wrought iron fencing styles are encouraged to
maintain openness. The following requirements apply to all fences
and walls within the specific plan.
1.
Perimeter
Fence Guidelines—Perimeter Fence Material. Acceptable fence
materials include tubular steel and wrought iron. Solid fences may
be wood as long as the wood fence has two "good" sides.
2.
Perimeter
Solid Wall Guidelines.
a.
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).
b.
When to Use Solid Walls. Solid walls should generally be attached
to buildings or architectural elements, and be designed to be visually
compatible with, or an extension of, the architecture of the building
and may be "attached" to the building by a gate.
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Figure 67: Perimeter Wall
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c.
Hedges. Hedge "walls" are allowed and encouraged and must comply
with height restrictions for solid walls.
d.
Color. Perimeter walls should be colored in conformance with the
color palette of the main residence, or in earth tones and subtle
shades. Planting climbing vines on walls is allowed and encouraged.
e.
Caps. All walls should have a brick, or stone or concrete cap with
a minimum of a 1 inch reveal on each side. Precast concrete caps are
allowed.
f.
Pilasters. All walls should have pilasters at the ends. Walls must
be centered on the pilaster.
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Figure 68: Landscape Wall Examples
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3.
Gate
Guidelines. Gates should be tubular steel, wrought iron or wood. Wood
gates are required to screen equipment areas. Gates may not be installed
along rear property lines except at fuel modification easements. Finish
colors for gates attached to fences shall be identical to the wood
fence. Finish colors for gates attached to walls shall be derived
from the color palette of the main residence or the wall.
4.
Retaining
Wall Guidelines.
a.
Treatment. Retaining walls should perform their function gracefully,
and not be a dominant landscape element, and, if possible, be masked
and mitigated with plantings.
b.
Retaining Wall Materials. Acceptable wall materials include stone,
masonry with plaster finish, adobe block and slump block with stucco
finish. Where appropriate, a retaining wall should be made of natural
boulders or cut stone. Precast caps are allowed.
c.
Berms. Gentle berms should be used where appropriate to reduce the
impact of retaining walls.
d.
Vines. Retaining walls should have vines planted on them to reduce
their impact. Where retaining walls are allowed they should be stepped
or terraced, and should blend into their surroundings, with height
and length kept to a minimum.
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Figure 69: Retaining Wall Examples
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5.
Screening
Guidelines.
a.
It is expected that the following utilitarian elements should be
placed out of public view, or view of the neighbors (from the first
floor) or otherwise screened:
i.
Dog runs (allowed in side or rear yard only);
ii.
Mechanical equipment, such as heating or air conditioning equipment;
iii.
Utility meters;
iv.
Outdoor storage areas;
v.
Pool and fountain equipment, including sound attenuation devices
and structures;
vi.
Satellite dish and antennas;
vii.
Spas;
viii.
Trash enclosures.
b.
Screening may be accomplished by any one of the following means,
or in a combination of means:
i.
Enclosed in a building that is part of, or architecturally consistent
with the style of the residential building;
ii.
A masonry wall of sufficient height. The treatment of the wall should
match the architectural treatment of the main residence, or the walls
and/or fences that are an integral part of the garden design;
iii.
Permanent landscape planting of evergreen hedges, shrubs, trees
or vines of sufficient mature height, density and breadth to completely
conceal from view those things that require screening;
iv.
Overhead trellis.
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Figure 70: Screening and Privacy Fence Examples
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6.
Outdoor
Lighting Guidelines.
a.
Minimal Lighting. Lighting is to provide levels of lighting sufficient
to meet safety and orientation needs, but low enough to promote the
community's character.
b.
Color of the Light Emitted. Lighting must be warm-colored and unobtrusive.
Light sources must be warm-colored. Incandescent, tungsten and metal
halide sources are preferred; mercury vapor, sodium, neon and cool
fluorescent are not permitted unless the light they emit can be made
warm by filters and lenses.
c.
Fixtures. Light sources should be concealed when possible, and lighting
indirect. Exposed bulbs, spot lights, reflectors, and lenses are prohibited.
Light fixtures on top of pilasters are not permitted.
d.
Wall Mounted Lights. Wall mounted fixtures should have seeded glass
and be fitted with bulbs with accumulated output not exceeding 40
watts.
e.
Reflected Light. Light is allowed to be reflected off natural elements
such as rocks or trees. Generally, light should be reflected from
natural surfaces, such as bark, natural stone, leaves or wood. Lighting
of large surface areas of stucco or other man-made materials will
not be permitted.
f.
Light Overflow. Light sources may not be directed into areas adjacent
to the parcel. All light should be directed so that adjacent homes,
open space and other areas are protected from substantial light overflow
and glare. This applies to all exterior lighting.
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Figure 71: Lighting Examples
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7.
Landscape
Boulder Guidelines. The use of additional boulders as part of the
site and landscape design requires special attention to the scale,
proportions and arrangements of the boulders.
a.
Scale. The addition of boulder elements into the landscape and site
needs to consider the scale of the existing elements.
b.
Natural Arrangement. If additional boulders are proposed or existing
boulders moved, they must be placed in a natural arrangement with
the boulders being placed horizontal, not vertical, with a minimum
of one-third of the boulder buried into the ground. Boulders should
be naturally clustered, not "lined up" or evenly scattered. Boulders
may not be placed "on top" of walls.
8.
Irrigation
Guidelines.
a.
The irrigation system should accommodate the water requirements of
the plant material and provide just enough water for optimum plant
growth. Efficient irrigation and drought tolerant plant materials
will conserve a great amount of water. The use of moisture sensing
devices is encouraged.
b.
Irrigation plans are to indicate all components of the irrigation
system, including point of connection, controllers, backflow preventers,
irrigation heads and underground pipe locations.
c.
All above-ground controllers should be completely screened from adjacent
roadways.
d.
Drip, bubbler or micro-spray should be used for trees and shrubs.
Irrigation design should be mindful of overspray.
e.
All natural grasses shall be irrigated for establishment purposes.
Thereafter, natural grasses shall be allowed to change colors with
the seasons.
f.
Lots within the specific plan are encouraged to examine the feasibility
of irrigation with reclaimed water.
(Ord. 1944 §§ 1,
2 (Exh. A), 2011)
The public right-of-way consists of the public property outside
of the property lines of the residential lots and exclusive of the
linear park. Landscaping governed in this section applies only to
land between the curb and sidewalk more specifically defined as the
"parkway."
A.
Trees.
Trees in the public right-of-way shall be limited in variety to simplify
maintenance, create a strong unifying sense of character appropriate
to the setting large shade trees are to be planted to bring unity
and consistency to the streetscape. Trees should be selected from
the specific plan plant palette.
B.
Shrubs/Ground
Cover. Shrubs and ground cover are permitted in the parkway.
C.
Sidewalks/Parkway.
All new public streets in the specific plan will have 5-foot wide
sidewalks separated from the street by a minimum 4 1/2-foot landscaped
parkway to back of curb.
(Ord. 1944 §§ 1,
2 (Exh. A), 2011)
It is anticipated that a homeowner's association will be formed
to bear the responsibility to care for the following open spaces and
parcels within the specific plan. They are described as follows:
A.
The Linear Park. The precise landscape design of the linear park is not specified in this specific plan. But, as a guide, it is intended to be similar to the plants (see subsection G of this section, Plant Pallette) and similar to, with respect to pavement type, pavement widths, landscape palette, walls and trails, and general approach to the design treatment found in the Arboreta planned community immediately to the east of the specific plan.
B.
Visible
Man-Made Slopes. These are disturbed areas or manufactured slopes
that lie between native vegetation and ornamental areas. They will
be vegetated in such a manner so as to provide visual and horticultural
compatibility with adjacent native materials while transitioning to
the ornamental landscaping. On large slopes over 20 feet high, native
grasses and wildflower seed mixes are allowed in combination with
shrubs between tree and shrub groups for up to 30% of the area. Grasses
are encouraged next to existing grasslands. Flower seed shall not
comprise more than 5% of the total seed mix. Mowing or weed whipping
is necessary only for fuel modification or brush management. On smaller
slopes, shrubs from the plant palette are required.
C.
Emergency
Access Points. The emergency access points have decorative bollards,
hardscape and landscaping. The HOA would assume maintenance over these
connections.
D.
"Letter
lots" that are neither part of the public right-of-way nor part of
a private residence.
E.
The
Private Drive Adjacent to the Fairmount Cemetery. Plant selections
should be in substantial conformance with an approved master landscape
and irrigation plan and may include, but is not limited to, the plant
palette.
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Figure 72.1: Gateways
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Figure 72.2: Gateways
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F.
HOA
Landscape Guidelines.
1.
Large
trees, large shrubs or small trees located in large informal masses,
planted as single species and in large groups to resemble native shrub
arrangements.
2.
Minimize
mature tree and other vegetation removal to the extent necessary for
the construction of the structure(s) and fire safety.
3.
Integrate
new structures and landscaping with the existing neighborhood vegetative
cover.
4.
Minimize
turf areas.
5.
Mix
in native California plants and well-adapted firewise non-native plants.
6.
Retaining
walls should be stepped or terraced, and should blend into their surroundings,
with height and length kept to a minimum and, where appropriate, a
retaining wall should be made of natural boulders or cut stone. Use
earth tone colors and native or natural materials such as sandstone
for walls. Natural stone walls instead of concrete, brick or slag
block should be considered the first choice where a masonry wall is
desired. Walls or fences are to have setbacks adequate to allow ample
room for bicycle and pedestrian passage. Walls and fences should be
incorporated into a landscaping scheme that appears natural and follows
the terrain.
7.
Chain-link
fencing is prohibited.
G.
Plant
Palette—Parkway and Homeowner's Association. The following plant
palette applies to the landscaping within the public right-of-way
or parkway and to landscaping on property maintained by a homeowner's
association. Additional plant material can be used subject to the
approval of the city.
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BOTANICAL NAME
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COMMON NAME
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COMMENTS
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|---|---|---|
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TREES
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ALNUS RHOMBIFOLIA
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ALDER
|
STANDARD/LOW BRANCH
|
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CELTIS X "FOREST PANSY"
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EASTERN REDBUD
|
STANDARD
|
|
CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA
|
CAMPHOR TREE
|
STANDARD/MULTI
|
|
HETEROMELES ARBUTIFOLIA
|
TOYON
|
LOW BRANCH
|
|
LAGERSTROEMIA "MUSKOGEE"
|
CRAPE MYRTLE
|
STANDARD/MULTI
|
|
LAGERSTROEMIA "GLENDORA WHITE"
|
CRAPE MYRTLE
|
STANDARD/MULTI-BRANCHED
|
|
MAYTENUS BOARIA
|
MAYTEN TREE
|
LOW BRANCH
|
|
PLATANUS ACERFOLIA
|
LONDON PLANE TREE
|
STANDARD "BLOODGOOD" MULTI
|
|
PRUNUS CAROLINIANA-COLUMN
|
LAUREL CHERRY
|
COLUMN
|
|
QUERCUS AGRIFOLIA
|
COAST LIVE OAK
|
LOW BRANCH/ STANDARD
|
|
VINES
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|
FICUS PUMILA
|
CREEPING FIG
|
|
|
ROSA "ALTISSIMO"
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CLIMBING RED ROSE ESPALIER
|
|
|
GROUND COVERS
| ||
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BACCHARIS PILULARIS "TWIN PEAKS"
|
DWARF COYOTE BRUSH
|
|
|
FESTUCA OVINA GLAUCA
|
BLUE FESCUE
|
|
|
HYPERICUM CALYCINUM
|
ST. JOHN'S WORT
|
|
|
SENECIO SEPEN
|
LUE CHALKSTICK
|
|
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PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDES "LITTLE BUNNY"
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DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS
|
|
|
TURF
| ||
|
SEA DWARF SEASHORE PASPALUM
|
SEA DWARF TURF
|
|
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ALOHA SEASHORE PASPALUM
|
ALOHA SEASHORE TURF
|
|
|
SHRUBS
| ||
|
AGAVE AMERICANA
|
CENTURY PLANT
|
|
|
ANIGOZANTHOSX BUSH RANGER
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DWARF KANGAROO PAW
|
|
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ARCTOSTAPHYLOS "PACIFIC MIST"
|
MANZANITA
|
|
|
ARMERIA MARTIMA
|
SEA PINK
|
|
|
CARISSA "TUTTLEI"
|
NATAL PLUM
|
|
|
CAREX BUCHANII
|
LEATHER LEAF SEDGE
|
|
|
CEANOTHUS "YANKEE POINT"
|
CEANOTHUS
|
|
|
CORDYLINEX "ELECTRIC PINK"
|
ELECTRIC PINK COUDYLINE
|
|
|
EUONYMUS GRANDIFOLIA
|
EUONYMUS
|
|
|
HEBE "VERONICA LAKE"
|
HEBE
|
|
|
HELICTOTRICHON SEMPERVIRENS
|
BLUE OAT GRASS
|
|
|
JUNIPERUS SABINA "BROADMOOR"
|
BROADMOOR JUNIPER
|
|
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LAVATERA ASSURGENTIFLORA
|
TREE MALLOW
|
|
|
LIGUSTRUM TEXANUM
|
WAX-LEAF PRIVET
|
|
|
LOROPETALUM CHINENSE "RAZZLEBERRY"
|
LOROPETALUM
|
|
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MAHONIA REPENS
|
CREEPING MAHONIA
|
|
|
MUHLENBERGIA RIGENS
|
DEER GRASS
|
|
|
MYRICA CALIFORNICA
|
PACIFIC WAX MYRTLE
|
|
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PENSTEMON "APPLE BLOSSOM"
|
PINK BORDER PENSTEMON
|
|
|
PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM
|
BLACK STEM PITT.
|
|
|
PYRACANTHA "SANTA CRUZ"
|
PYRACANTHA
|
|
|
RHAPHIOLEPIS "PINK LADY"
|
INDIAN HAWTHORN
|
|
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ROSA "MOON DANCE"
|
MOON DANCE WHITE ROSE
|
|
|
SALVIA GREGGII "ALBA"
|
WHITE SALVIA
|
|
|
WESTRINGIA FRUTICOSA "SMOKEY"
|
COAST ROSEMARY
|
|
|
YUCCA WHIPPLEI
|
OUR LORD'S CANDLE
|
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(Ord. 1944 §§ 1,
2 (Exh. A), 2011)
