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Attributes:Landuse Classifications (LU_CLASS)The densities in the Land Use Element are based on gross land area. Gross land area includes open space and recreation areas, street rights-of-way, drainage areas and schools, if dedicated, within the boundaries of the development. The land use classification boundaries follow property lines, drainage corridors, canals, streets and Town limits. Where development exists, these demarcation lines are precise and variations are not allowed unless the Land Use Map is amended. Where development is proposed on vacant land, the Planning Commission may approve a reconfiguration of the boundaries of the various land use classifications to form a viable neighborhood design, as long as there is no net change in the amount of land in each classification.Residential Classifications Residential >0-1 Dwelling Units per Acre (DU/AC) The Residential >0-1 DU/AC classification designates areas for very low-density single-family residential development of a semi-rural character. Non-commercial agricultural uses may be located in these areas. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-43, SF-35). Residential >1-2 DU/AC The Residential >1-2 DU/AC classification designates areas for low-density single-family residential neighborhood development. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-35, SF-15). Residential >2-3.5 DU/AC The Residential >2-3.5 DU/AC classification designates areas for suburban single-family residential neighborhood development. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-15, SF-10, SF-8, SF-7).Residential >3.5-5 DU/AC The Residential >3.5-5 DU/AC classification designates areas for urban density single-family neighborhood residential development. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-10, SF-8, SF-7, SF-6). Residential >5-8 DU/AC The Residential >5-8 DU/AC classification designates areas for higher density detached and attached residential uses. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-6, SF-D, SF-A). Residential >8-14 DU/AC The Residential >8-14 DU/AC classification designates areas for higher density, often multifamily, residential uses. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-D, SF-A, MF/L). Residential >14-25 DU/AC The Residential >14-25 DU/AC classification designates areas for higher density multifamily residential uses such as condominiums, multi-story apartments and specialty residential uses. (Typical corresponding zoning district with this land use classification: MF-M). Residential >25-50 DU/AC The Residential >25-50 DU/AC classification designates areas for very high density, multifamily residential uses including multi-story apartments, condominium, townhouse, loft apartment and congregate care/senior living product types. (This density may be permitted in the Heritage Village Center (HVC) and the Gateway Village Center (GVC) zoning districts). Commercial Classifications Neighborhood Commercial (NC) The Neighborhood Commercial classification designates areas for limited shopping and basic services for the immediate area and are generally no larger than five (5) acres in size. Neighborhood Commercial uses are typically, but not always, located along major collectors or arterials. Small scale retail and service uses under 25,000 square feet per user or stand-alone building are permitted.Community Commercial (CC) Community Commercial areas provide the commercial and service needs of residents in the surrounding area. These parcels are typically located along arterials, range in size between five (5) and fifteen (15) acres and a single user or stand-alone building under 50,000 square feet is permitted. Loft residential and mixed-used development is allowed within this zoning category. Shopping Center (SC) The Shopping Center classification designates areas for many of the commercial needs of residents in the surrounding area and within the site if designed as a mixed-use project. Shopping Centers are typically located at arterial intersections. Shopping Center designations are anchored by a grocery store or other medium scale uses under 75,000 square feet per user or stand-alone building and are developed under unified control with a common architectural theme and shared parking. Shopping Centers are typically located on a parcel between fifteen (15) and forty (40) acres and may be developed as a mixed-use project. Village Center (VC) The Village Center classification designates areas for classical mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented core activities which consist of retail shops, restaurants, offices, lodging, entertainment, public plazas and very high density residential units. Village Center offers the opportunity for diverse patronage served by all modes of transportation. The pedestrian oriented core will initially be served by shared parking lots and ultimately by shared parking structures. Residential uses within the Village Center area will range up to 50 du/acre, often with commercial or office uses on the ground floor. General Commercial (GC) The General Commercial classification designates areas for freestanding retail, office and commercial uses that may be developed as individual projects or as a mixed-use development with loft residential as an option. General Commercial provides locations for uses of any scale, including large-scale uses over 75,000 square feet such as home improvement stores, large specialty retail, auto dealers and retail nurseries. Properties of any size may be designated as General Commercial. General Commercial parcels are located along arterial streets. Regional Commercial (RC) The Regional Commercial classification designates areas for a broad range of high intensity uses emphasizing retail commercial uses. There is no maximum size for any use. The designation includes uses permitted in all other commercial categories plus regional shopping centers, hospital/medical centers, hotels/motels and mixed-use developments. The Regional Commercial classification may also accommodate high density residential development where residential uses are closely integrated with retail/office uses in a compact development containing urban amenities. Regional Commercial serves a broad market area larger than the Town. Regional Commercial designations are thirty or more acres and are located at freeway/arterial intersections or at intersections of arterials with Roads of Regional Significance. Employment Classifications Neighborhood Office (NO) The Neighborhood Office classification designates areas for small-scale, single story office uses and complexes adjacent to existing or planned neighborhoods. It is a transitional classification between residential and more intense commercial uses and can buffer residential uses from arterial streets. General Office (GO) The General Office classification designates areas for large scale, single or multi-story medical, professional, general or service-type office uses. The only residential land uses allowed within the General Office classification are loft units above non-residential within a mixed-use project. Business Park (BP) The Business Park classification designates areas for office and light industrial uses, including high technology and research and development firms. This classification encourages an attractive campus-style environment. Developments within this classification may include employee-oriented, on-site amenities, loft residential and accessory uses allowing for a mixed-use environment. Light Industrial (LI) The Light Industrial classification designates areas for a variety of light industrial uses, including assembly, light manufacturing, warehousing, offices, contractors’ yards, laboratories, and research and development firms. Outside storage fully screened from public view is permitted. General Industrial (GI) The General Industrial classification designates areas for general industrial uses, including but not limited to heavy utility, truck terminals and manufacturing facilities, in which outdoor storage of materials, equipment and vehicles is permitted. Municipal/Institutional Classifications Public Facility/Institutional (PF/I) The Public Facility/Institutional classification designates areas for public and quasi-public ownership, including administrative offices, corporation yards, police and fire stations, public and private schools, colleges, hospitals, libraries, post office facilities, cultural centers and similar uses. This category also includes traditional utility service uses such as wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, storage reservoirs and tanks, well sites, telephone company sites, electric substation sites, electric generating/receiving stations, etc. Parks/Retention (P/R) The Parks/Retention classification designates areas for parks, riparian areas, and drainage corridor/wash areas that will remain in public or open space use whether publicly or privately owned. Utility/Transportation Corridor (U/TC) The Utility/Transportation Corridor classification designates areas for canals, railroads, light rail, power lines, utility easements and the Loop 202 Santan Freeway corridor. These areas may include multi-modal trails systems, open spaces and green belts. Golf Course (GC) The Golf Course classification designates areas for public and private golf courses, including ancillary functions such as maintenance facilities, clubhouses, driving ranges and pro-shops. |