Zoning Code Update. October 8, 2014 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 1. City of South Gate

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1 Zoning Code Update Open House October 8, 2014 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 1

2 Meeting Purpose 1. Highlight key proposed code changes since last meeting in June 2013: Public Review Draft Zoning Sections Public Review Draft Zoning Map 2. Review timeline for Public Review Draft and dcomment tperiod 3. Receive feedback to prepare Final Zoning Code COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 2

3 Update Timeline COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 3

4 Update Goals 1. Implement the General Plan 2. Create a simple, user-friendly fi Code 3. Modernize use list, definitions, and processes 4. Incorporate clear design guidelines and standards 5. Streamline development process, minimize i i the use of CUPs, make the application and permit process simpler. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 4

5 Proposed Zoning Map and Code are based on: South Gate General Plan 2035 Interim Form Based Development Code COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 5

6 Existing Zoning Map 6

7 Existing Zoning Map: Interim FBC 7

8 Public Review Draft Zoning Map 8

9 Major Changes: Zone List Existing Zones RESIDENTIAL ZONES R Single Family Residential Zone R 1 Single Family Residential Zone R 2 Two Family Residential Zone R 3 Multiple Residential Zone R 4 Restricted Service Zone COMMERCIAL ZONES C 2 Restricted Commercial Zone C C Commercial Center Zone C R Commercial Residential Zone C 3 Commercial lzone C M Commercial Manufacturing Zone MANUFACTURING ZONES M 2 Light Manufacturing Zone M 3 Heavy Manufacturing Zone M H Mobile Home Zone INTERIM FORM BASED CODE ZONES Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone Urban Neighborhood 1 (UN1) Zone Civic Center (CIV) Zone Transit Village (TV) Zone Public Review DRAFT Zones RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Residential Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone Residential Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone Residential Mobile Home (MH) Zone Civic (CV) Zone Open Space (OS) Zone URBAN MIXED USE ZONES Civic Center (CC) Zone Transit Village (TV) Zone Industrial Flex (IF) Zone Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone Main Street (MS) Zone COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Regional Commercial (RC) Zone Light Industrial (LI) Zone Heavy Industrial 1 (HI1) Zone Heavy Industrial 2 (HI2) Zone 9

10 Major Changes: Residential Zones 1. Intent is to preserve character and scale of existing residential neighborhoods 2. Regulates residential-only l areas under 3 zones Eiti Existing Zones Approximate Density Public Review Density R Zone 3.0 du/ac. DRAFT Zones R 1 Zone 5.0 du/ac. NL Zone 5.0 du/ac. or 12.0 du/ac. R 2 Zone du/ac. NM Zone du/ac. R 3 Zone undefined MH Zone undefined R 4 Zone 15.0 du/ac. M H Zone undefined COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 10

11 Major Changes: Land Use Categories 1. Generally reevaluated, condensed, and updated 2. Organized into tables for easy reference 3. Example of consolidating 25 retail uses into a single Retail Sales, General category: Existing LandUse Categories Antiques; Art supplies, including framing services; Bicycles; Books, stationary, magazines, and newspapers; Cameras and photographic supply stores; Candy shop; Clothing, shoes, and accessories; Collectibles (cards, coins, comics, stamps), excludes second hand and pawn; Department stores and pharmacies; Dry goods; Fabrics and sewing supplies; Florist and house plants (indoor sales only); Hobby materials; Jewelry; Luggage and leather goods; Musical instruments, parts, and accessories; Hardware; Orthopedic supplies; Paint sales; Small wares; Specialty shops; Sporting goods and equipment; Toys and games; Variety stores; Movie rental and sales Proposed LandUse Category Retail Sales, General COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 11

12 Major Changes: Land Use Tables Example of existing Code land use regulation: C-3 Zone Permitted uses. (1) C-M Zone Permitted uses. (Ord (part), ; Ord , : Ord , ) (1.5) Adult-Oriented Business. 2) Appliance stores and repairing. (2.2) Assembling of electrical appliances, such as: (a) Electronic instruments and devices; (b) Radios, phonographs and televisions, including manufacture of small parts, such as coils. (Ord (part), ) (3) (Deleted by Ord , ) 18 (4) Bakeries, retail.. (2) Assembly of electrical appliances, such as: (a) Electronic instruments and devices. (b) Radios, phonographs and televisions, including manufacture of small parts, such as coils. (3) Ambulance service. (4) Deleted by Ord , (4.9) Automobile laundries, subject to a conditional use permit. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 12

13 Major Changes: Land Use Tables Example of Public Review DRAFT Code land use regulation: COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 13

14 Urban Mixed-Use Zones Chapter COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 14

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16 Urban Mixed-Use Zones 1. Encourages mixed-use pedestrian-oriented development 2. Allows for focused density within major districts and corridors Urban Mixed Use Zones Civic Center (CC) Zone Transit Village (TV) Zone Industrial Flex (IF) Zone Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone Main Street (MS) Zone COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 16

17 Industrial Flex Zone Changes In Response to Stakeholder Input 1. Changed name from Urban to Industrial 2. Modifications for increased flexibility: Land use permissions i Non-conforming regulations, including expanded d time frame Reduced focus on mixed-use through overlay along Firestone COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 17

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19 Tables identify standards (mandatory) COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 19

20 Design guidelines (some flexibility) COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 20

21 Map identifies the physical boundaries for each zone. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 21

22 Photographs and text illustrate t intended d character. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 22

23 Development and Design Guidelines Chapter COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 23

24 Guidelines Guidelines apply to all mixed-use development: In Urban Mixed-Use Zones In other Zones, wherever Mixed-Use development occurs In other Zones, wherever residential development of 21 units or more occurs COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 24

25 Guidelines 1. Focus on character, addresses: Pedestrian-oriented qualities Building Design Retail Design Building Frontages 2. Guidelines are highly encouraged and in some cases mandatory 3. Further implements direction established by GP and Interim Form-Based Code COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 25

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27 Commercial Industrial Zones Chapter COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 27

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29 Commercial Industrial Zones 1. Preserves locations for commercial and industrial development 2. Regulated by land uses to promote commerce 3. Site design and operational standards protect adjacent non-industrial uses COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 29

30 Commercial Industrial Zones Changes In Response to Stakeholder Input Modifications for increased flexibility To land use permissions To non-conforming regulations, including expanded time frame COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 30

31 Residential Neighborhood Zones Chapter COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 31

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33 Residential Neighborhood Zones 1. Intended to protect the character of South Gate s existing residential neighborhoods 2. Standards address adjacency and transitions 3. Admin. Review for multi-family and mixed-use 4. Schools, churches, and other civic uses have been appropriately zoned COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 33

34 Next Steps 1. Public Review Period and Outreach: Sept. 25 Oct. 24, Staff consolidates comments; consultant team prepares final document: Oct Planning Commission and City Council: Oct Nov Target for adoption hearings: November 2014 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE

35 Questions? COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE 35