TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: SEAN SCULLY, PLANNING MANAGER
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING OPEN SPACE
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DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION REGARDING THE CITY'S POLICIES RELATED TO OPEN SPACE AND OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Planning Commission made a referral to staff for a presentation and discussion regarding the City's open space policies and regulations. This administrative report and will provide the basic framework of the open space regulations within the Zoning Ordinance. The staff presentation at the meeting will demonstrate applicability and examples from which the Planning Commission can guide their discussion.
BACKGROUND
Section 10-2.1510 (Zoning Ordinance) and Section 10-5.1510 (Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance) regulate the outdoor living space requirements for residential development. The calculation of outdoor living space depends on the location and dimensions of the space. Each dwelling unit must incorporate at least one private patio, balcony, deck, or yard, with minimum open living space requirements based on the type of development:
* Single-Family - 800-square feet
* R-2 zoned condominium developments - 450-square feet per unit
* R-3 zoned condominium developments - 350-square feet per unit
* RMD Medium-Density condominium developments - 350-square feet per unit
* RH High-Density condominium developments - 200-square feet per unit
* Mixed-Use zoned condominium developments - 200-square feet per unit
The Zoning Code allows for bonuses for private patios, balconies, and/or decks which are located off of a communal living area such as a kitchen, dining room, and/or living room. Depending on the dimensions, the open space adjacent to a communal living area can receive a bonus calculation of either 150% or 200%.
Certain outdoor living space areas, such as roof decks or areas not adjacent to communal living, are credited at a lower ratio than the actual sq...
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