It is the purpose of the SP-9 Zone to establish a single-family
residence district where specific development standards are establish
ed to cluster development, maintain a semi-rural setting, restore
a section of degraded creek and riparian corridor, and protect the
natural environment.
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The uses permitted in the SP-9 Zone as depicted on attached
Map A (attached as an exhibit to the Chapter and dated as of June
24, 2008) shall be as follows:
A. Area
A - Residential Development: Uses permitted in Area A (as depicted
on Map A) are:
1. A
single residential unit occupying a single lot.
2. Uses,
buildings, and structures typically allowed by the City incidental,
accessory and subordinate to the permitted residential uses.
4. A
State-licensed Small Family Day Care Home.
5. A State-licensed Large Family Day Care Home, subject to the provisions in Chapter
28.93 of this title.
6. State
authorized, licensed or certified uses to the extent such a use is
required by state law.
7. Creek
stabilization, habitat restoration, and related maintenance.
8. Private
open space including, but not limited to, patios, decks, and yards
for the private use of the residents of individual homes.
9. Common
open space and passive recreational areas.
10. Public trails as approved by the City.
11. Brush removal, not including trees, for fire protection purposes,
subject to municipal code provisions for vegetation removal.
12. Utilities, storm drain system, flood control projects or other infrastructures
as approved by the City.
13. The gazebo structure required by the Environmental Impact Report
as mitigation for potentially significant impacts to cultural resources.
B. Area
B - Open Space: Area B (as depicted on Map A) shall be maintained
in its natural state to preserve the steep slopes from erosion or
landslide, preserve the creek environment, and maintain the scenic
quality of the area. Uses permitted in Area B are the following:
1. Public
trails along the Arroyo Burro Creek corridor.
2. Brush
removal, not including trees, for fire protection purposes, subject
to Municipal Code provisions for vegetation removal.
3. Subsurface
utilities, flood control projects or other infrastructure as approved
by the City.
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The uses allowed by conditional use permit shall be as provided in Chapter
28.94 of this title. However, no development is permitted in Area B under any circumstances.
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In connection with any development approval required to be issued by the City, the City may impose such appropriate and reasonable conditions and restrictions as it may deem necessary for the protection of property in the neighborhood or in the interest of public health, safety and welfare, in order to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter. While the provisions of Chapter
28.92 (Variances, Modifications and Zone Changes) shall be applicable within this zone, it is the intent of this Specific Plan that no variance, modification, or other approval shall be granted that would result in a number of residential units within Area A that exceeds the maximum number of residential dwelling units originally specified in Section
28.50.085, and that Area B be permanently maintained in its natural state.
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The materials used for roofing and siding on any building shall
be of a non-reflective nature, and any shiny, mirror-like or glossy
metallic finish for such materials is prohibited.
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No building in this zone shall exceed a height of 30 feet nor exceed the height limitation imposed for the protection and enhancement of solar access by Chapter
28.11 of this title.
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No main building shall be closer than 20 feet to any other main
building on the same lot.
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Each single-family dwelling with its accessory buildings hereafter
erected shall be located upon a lot having the following:
A. A net
area, excluding street rights-of-way and other publicly dedicated
improvements, of not less than 5,000 square feet, provided that a
minimum average net lot area of 7,000 square feet shall be provided
for all residential lots in Area A.
B. Not
less than 60 feet of frontage on a public or private street, except
as the Planning Commission or City Council may allow by subdivision
map approval at the Alan Road cul-de-sac, or by Modification.
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The maximum number of residential units in this zone shall be
23. However, if at least two affordable units are provided, the maximum
number of residential units in this zone may be increased to 25 units.
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Not less than 50% of the gross acreage of Area A shall be common
open space devoted to planting, walkways, natural drainage features
(e.g., bioswales, retention basins), riparian corridor, public agency
access and passive recreational areas.
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In order to maintain a semi-rural ambiance, and where necessary
to preserve natural terrain features or open space, the Planning Commission
or City Council may grant exceptions to City street design standards
as may be deemed necessary to assure that the intent of this chapter
is observed, that adequate public parking is provided, and the public
welfare and safety secured.
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Off-street parking shall be provided as required in Chapter
28.90 of this title.
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All development within the SP-9 Zone shall be subject to the review and approval of the Single Family Design Board for consistency with the City's Single Family Design Guidelines; however, home sizes shall not be subject to height or size limitations beyond those identified in Sections
28.50.050,
28.50.105 and
28.50.110, and no Floor Area Ratio maximums shall apply to the homes initially constructed within Area A, but shall apply thereafter. The grades of individual lots and roads shall blend with the natural topography of the site, minimize site grading, and balance on site earthwork to the maximum extent feasible. Where the Single Family Design Guidelines conflict with this chapter, this chapter shall govern proposed development, with emphasis on the Legislative Intent of the Zone (Section
28.50.005).
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Development within the SP-9 Zone shall be exempt from the Inclusionary Housing requirements of Chapter
28.43 - the "City of Santa Barbara Inclusionary Housing Ordinance."
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If affordable housing units are provided, the lots on which they are located shall be no less than 3,000 square feet in size. Said lots and associated development shall comply with the provisions of this zone in all other aspects, unless said provisions are reduced through a modification, pursuant to Chapter
28.92 of this title.
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Fencing within 50 feet of the top of creek bank, which is defined as the adjusted top of bank in the certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Veronica Meadows Specific Plan dated May 2008, shall be approved by the Community Development Director after being reviewed for comments only by the Single Family Design Board. Fencing abutting the open space drainage (identified as Lot 31 in Figure 4-7 of the Final Revised EIR) shall be open. All other fencing shall be subject to the provisions of Section
28.87.170 of this title.
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The map attached hereto as Exhibit A (dated as of June 24, 2008)
and labeled "Veronica Meadows Specific Plan Area" is hereby approved
and incorporated in this chapter by this reference.
VERONICA MEADOWS SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
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