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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 18
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDING
SECTION 7.120 TO THE CITY OF PETALUMA IMPLEMENTING ZONING
ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE 2300 N.C.S.,ESTABLISHING OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
WHEREAS,the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO) Section 25.010
provides that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government Code Section 65850 shall
be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the amendment to be
in conformity with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to IZO Chapter 25, the City of Petaluma Planning Director may
initiate an amendment, and the City Council may adopt the amendment upon the recommendation
of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to IZO Sections 25.010 and 25.050.13, if the Planning Commission
finds the IZO amendments to be in conformance with the Petaluma General Plan, and consistent
with the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare, it may recommend amendment of the
IZO to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the State of California (State) adopted Senate Bills (SB) 35 and 330, and
Assembly Bill (AB) 2162, which limit or restrict discretionary review of project design elements;
and
WHEREAS, the Object Design Standards provide concise, quantifiable, objective
standards to regulate site and building design for qualifying residential projects; and
WHEREAS, the intent of adopting achievable, feasible, and implementable Objective
Design Standards is to ensure that qualifying residential development projects (1) achieve
satisfactory quality design in individual buildings and their sites; (2) are designed appropriately
for the intended uses; and(3)are in harmony with other developments and their surroundings; and
WHEREAS, the conceptual Objective Design Standards were presented to the Planning
Commission at a Study Session in June 2020; and
WHEREAS, group interviews with local affordable housing developers and architects
were conducted in January 2021 to understand opportunities and constraints faced by the multi-
family housing development community; and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2021, the Planning Commission received a follow-up
presentation on the Objective Design Standards at which point the Commission affirmed the goals
and mechanisms for the Objective Design Standards; and
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WHEREAS, stakeholder and public outreach was conducted between September 21,
2023, and November 30, 2023, to receive feedback on the proposed Objective Design Standards;
and
WHEREAS, a Planning Commission workshop and study session were held respectively
on October 10,2023, and November 28,2023,to receive feedback from the Planning Commission
on the proposed Objective Design Standards; and
WHEREAS, the Objective Design Standards reflect five core goals essential to the
development of qualifying residential projects,including(1)Strengthen Community Character and
the Public Realm; (2) Design for People; (3) Design Equitable Places; (4) Support Connectivity;
and(5) Design for Sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the draft Objective Design Standards are the result of feedback received by
the City's Planning Commission and other committees, commissions, and boards, internal
discussions with various city departments, feedback from the residential development community,
review of local regulations and guidelines, and are informed by other agency's adopted Objective
Design Standards; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 2023, the City's Notice of Public Hearing to be held on
December 12, 2023, before the City of Petaluma Planning Commission, was published; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on December
12, 2023, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference
as findings of the Petaluma Planning Commission.
2. Based on the staff report, staff presentation, comments received, and the public
hearing, the Planning Commission makes the following findings based on
substantial evidence in the record:
a. California Environmental Quality Act Findings:
The Objective Design Standards Ordinance is exempt from the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and further detailed
in the concurrent CEQA memo,pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) CEQA
because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The
project is also categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment)
as it involves adoption of Objective Design Standards that(1) increase
bicycle connectivity, access, and parking, thereby reducing reliance on
automobiles and associated vehicle emission; (2)preserve and enhance
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the existing aesthetic qualities of Petaluma through inclusion of standards
related to fencing, screening, lighting,fagade and entryway design, and
building corner treatments; (3)prohibit planting of invasive species and
artificial turf and reduce the use of landscaping chemicals in affordable
housing developments; and(4) include a provision for inclusion of usable
open space, thereby ensuring new qualifying residential developments
include sufficient recreational areas.
b. General Plan Findings:
The Objective Design Standards Ordinance is consistent with the adopted
2105 City of Petaluma General Plan and with adopted elements of the
2025 City of Petaluma General Plan (2023-2031 Housing Element),
including the following goals, policies, and programs, in that:
• Housing Element Goal 1: Provide opportunities for residential
development to accommodate projected residential growth and diverse
housing needs of all existing and future Petalumans, and associated
Policy 1.4 Establish flexibility in the City's standards and regulations
to encourage a variety of housing types, including mixed-use and
flexible-use buildings, and affordable housing development.
The Objective Design Standards Ordinance includes a range of
options to allow for flexibility and creativity in architectural and
landscape design. This includes a change of plane requirement for
30% of the primary fagade, which can be achieved through one or a
combination of six options. Entryway articulation, building corner
treatments, and fencing also offer specific options for design that are
flexible, allow for a variety of housing types, and ensure that design
requirements will not reduce allowable density.
• Housing Element Goal 2: Remove or mitigate constraints on housing
development to expedite construction and lower development costs
while avoiding impacts on environmentally sensitive areas, and
associated Policy 2.2 - Streamline the City's review and approval
process for residential and mixed-use projects to ensure objective
evaluation and greater certainty in outcomes to facilitate affordable
housing production, and associated Policy 2.3 - Develop incentives
such as streamlined review, fee adjustments, and objective design
standards to encourage residential development that is affordable and
environmentally appropriate.
The Objective Design Standards will be applied to qualifying
residential projects that are subject only to ministerial or objective
review and will lower development costs by providing objective
requirements for project approval. The objective standards will
provide clear, quantifiable, and objective standards to ensure
objective evaluation, provide greater certainty in outcomes, and
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facilitate a streamlined review. The Objective Design Standards
Ordinance include criteria for Integrated Pest Management, a
prohibition on invasive species, specific requirements for Petaluma
River or creek adjacent parcels, and facilities to support non-gasoline
powered transportation, as well as a prohibition on vinyl materials.
• General Plan Goal 1-G-1: Maintain a balanced land use program that
meets the long-term residential, employment, retail, institutional,
education, recreation, and open space needs of the community and
associated Policy 1-P-3 - Preserve the overall scale and character of
established residential neighborhoods.
The fagade, entryway, and corner treatments supplement the existing
height and site coverage requirements in the Implementing Zoning
Ordinance to articulate the fagade and break up the massing to ensure
that qualifying residential projects are similar in scale and character
to other structures. Additionally, the limitation on building length
ensures that buildings are of a similar size to other existing multi-
family structures in the city. A requirement for landscaping at least
50% of the primary street frontage setback also softens the transition
to the street and creates a buffer between new buildings and the
existing neighborhood.
• General Plan Goal 1-G-5: Petaluma River: Develop land uses in
proximity to the Petaluma River that ensure the restoration of the
natural River corridor,provide for adequate storm flow capacities, and
enable public access and stewardship, and associated Policies 1-P-43
- Development shall incorporate the River as a major design focal
point, orienting buildings and activities toward the River and
providing water access, to the extent deemed feasible, and 1-P-44 -
Develop the Petaluma River as a publicly accessible green ribbon,
fronted by streets, paths, access points, and open spaces, by
implementing the Petaluma River Access and Enhancement Plan
within the context of the PRC Design Standards.
The Objective Design Standards Ordinance will require the
development of the public trails proposed in the General Plan along
the Petaluma River and creeks. Additionally, it requires that a public
connection be provided to the new section of trail from either an
existing section or from the public sidewalk/road. Alternatives to
paved pathways are included for areas that include sensitive riparian
habitat or wetlands. Additionally, the Objective Design Standards
Ordinance requires buildings'fagades facing the Petaluma River or a
creek with public access to follow the same design requirements as the
primary fagade and to develop a public access trail along the property
length of the river. They include objective standards that codify
guidelines in the Petaluma River Access and Enhancement Plan to
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provide paths and accessible open space and installation of native
plants.
• General Plan Goal 1-G-7: Recognize that trees are a community
asset, an essential element in the interface between the natural and
built environment, and part of the urban infrastructure.
The Objective Design Standards Ordinance includes requirements for
trees in and around parking areas as well as the planting of one tree
for every 500 square feet of open space.
• General Plan Goal 2-G-2: Maintain and enhance Petaluma's unique
identity and sense of community, history and place, and associated
Policy 2-P-5 - Strengthen the visual and aesthetic character of major
arterial corridors as it will require fagade,entryway,and corner design,
as well as landscaping that will strengthen the visual character of the
existing streetscape.
The building orientation standard requires that buildings are designed
with the primary building fagade toward the primary street frontage,
and that the primary fagade incorporate changes of plane
representing 30% of the wall and 20% change of plane on all other
facades. The standards include requirements for entryway and
building corner articulation as well as landscaping 50% of the front
setback. These requirements will enhance Petaluma's unique identity
and sense of community as well as strengthen the visual character of
the existing streetscape.
• General Plan Goal 5-G-5: Create and maintain a safe,
comprehensive, and integrated bicycle and pedestrian system
throughout Petaluma that encourages bicycling and walking and is
accessible to all, and associated policies 5-P-20 - Ensure that new
development provides connections to and does not interfere with
existing and proposed bicycle facilities, 5-P-22 - Preserve and
enhance pedestrian connectivity in existing neighborhoods and
require a well-connected pedestrian network linking new and existing
developments to adjacent land uses, 5-P-23 -Require the provision of
pedestrian site access for all new development, and 5-P-31 - Make
bicycling and walking more desirable by providing or requiring
development to provide necessary support facilities throughout the
city.
The proposed circulation and access standards include requirements
to ensure pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between all buildings on
the site and the public sidewalk. Additionally, it requires that as
river/creek pathways are developed, they must connect to either the
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public sidewalk or an existing river/creek pathway. Additionally, they
require that development construct a public pathway along the
Petaluma River or a creek if it is identified in the "Proposed and
Existing Bicycle Facilities"map in the City's General Plan. If there is
no connection up or down river to the new section of path a connection
to the public sidewalk is required.
• Goal 6-G-1: Retain and expand city-wide park and recreation assets
and programs to maintain the quality of life they provide to the
community and associated Policy 6-P-1 -Develop additional parkland
and recreational facilities in the city,particularly in areas lacking these
facilities and where new growth is proposed, and associated Program
6-P-1.E - As part of the City's Development regulations establish
common open space requirements for multi-family development. Such
open space shall NOT be counted toward public park dedication/in lieu
fee requirements for meeting neighborhood and/or community park
needs.
The Objective Design Standards Ordinance will objectify the language
in IZO Chapter 4 Land Use Tables requiring a minimum of 25 square
feet per unit of common usable open space with a minimum dimension
of 10 feet in any one direction. Further, the Objective Design
Standards require the provision of a play area for developments with
more than 25 units. These requirements will ensure recreation
facilities for new qualifying residential developments and expand
recreational assets.
• Goal 6-G-3: Increase public knowledge and understanding of the
importance of sustaining a healthy urban forest for the well-being of
the entire community, and associated Policy 6-P-19 - Support efforts
by the City's Tree Advisory Committee to disseminate current
information to the public advocating the use of Best Management
Practices for the care and perpetuation of the urban forest, including
issues such as strategic tree planting that consider site conditions as
well as shading in selection and placement of trees, proper planting
and pruning techniques, and the importance of using Integrated Pest
Management practices in order to minimize the use of chemicals
harmful to the environment.
The Objective Design Standards Ordinance includes a requirement to
plant trees that will result in shade for at least 50% of the parking
surface, the planting of one tree for every 500 square feet of open
space, and the use of Integrated Pest Management for all landscaped
areas, including trees.
c. The proposed Zoning Text Amendment to add Objective Design
Standards for qualifying residential projects is consistent with the public
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necessity, convenience, and general welfare in that:
The Objective Design Standards Ordinance is in conformance with the
City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance in that it creates
objective standards to achieve the project outcomes that are identified in
IZO 24.050.E Site Plan and Architecture Review Standards for Review of
Applications for projects which are mandated by the state to undergo
ministerial or objective review. The proposed Objective Design Standards
supplement the following sections by providing clear, quantifiable, and
objective standards for qualifying residential projects:
• IZO Chapter 13 provides standards for the location and height of
fencing and retaining walls, but it does not have material or design
requirements that are included in the proposed Objective Design
Standards Subsection 7.120.D(5).
• IZO Chapter 14 provides minimum standards for landscaping and
screening, which are enhanced by proposed Objective Design
Standards Section 7.120.D(6) and (7), which provide more detailed
and objective standards for the design and placement of landscaping.
Section 7.120.D(7) adds standards that codify guidelines used for Site
Plan and Architecture Review.
• IZO Chapter 11 provides standards for parking and loading facilities.
The proposed Objective Design Standards add requirements based on
the Site Plan and Architecture Review Checklist for Parking to codify
them as objective design standards. Additionally, the proposed
Objective Design Standards subsection 7.120.1)(4)provides additional
standards for bicycle parking for qualifying residential projects. This
does not conflict with the existing IZO because it is stricter than the
existing code and is warranted because affordable housing also needs
access to affordable transportation, requiring sufficient parking to
accommodate a variety of bicycle types, including e-bikes, is not in
conflict with the existing bicycle parking regulations because it
requires additional and accessible bicycle parking for qualifying
residential projects which is stricter than the standards applied to all
uses.
Adoption of the Objective Design Standards Ordinance is in the public
interest and supports the convenience and general welfare of the public
because they will provide achievable,feasible, and implementable objective
standards that ensure qualifying residential projects achieve satisfactory
quality of design in individual buildings and their site, are designed
appropriately for their intended uses, and are in harmony with other
developments and their surroundings. Simultaneously, the adoption of
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Objective Design Standards creates clear and objective standards for
affordable housing developers to ensure objective evaluation, provide
greater certainty in outcomes, and facilitate a streamlined review of
qualifying residential projects.
Additionally, the Objective Design Standards Ordinance is in the public's
interest as the standards (1) increase bicycle connectivity, access, and
parking, thereby reducing reliance on automobiles and associated vehicle
emissions; (2) preserve and enhance the existing aesthetic qualities of
Petaluma through inclusion of standards related to fencing, screening,
lighting,fagade and entryway design, and building corner treatments; (3)
prohibit planting of invasive species and artificial turf and reduce the use
of landscaping chemicals in affordable housing developments; and (4)
include a provision for inclusion of usable open space, thereby ensuring
new qualifying residential developments include sufficient recreational
areas.
3. Based on its review of the entire record herein, including the December 12, 2023,
Planning Commission staff report, all supporting, referenced, and incorporated
documents and all comments received, and the foregoing findings, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt an Ordinance to
amend the Zoning Text as shown in Exhibit 1, subject to the following
modifications:
a. Establish 150 feet as the maximum allowable length of the primary
building fagade;
b. Prohibit all forms of vinyl exterior building materials, including vinyl
windows; and
c. Regulate the minimum parking lot tree shade requirement as a percentage
of the area shaded rather than square feet of the area shaded.
Planning Commission Resolution No.2023-18 pg.8
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ADOPTED this 12t"day of December 2023, by following vote:
Commission Member Aye No Absent Abstain
Bauer X
Chair Hooper X
McErlane X
Vice Chair Racusen X
Whisman X
Vice Mayor Cader X
Thompson
Mozes X
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ATTACHMENT A: Exhibit 1
1 Chapter 7
2 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
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4 Sections:
5 7.010 Purpose.
6 7.020 Applicability.
7 7.030 Accessory Dwelling Units.
8 7.040 Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
9 7.050 Home Occupation Permit.
10 7.060 Large Family Child Day Care.
11 7.070 Short-Term Activities.
12 7.080 Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas.
13 7.090 Telecommunications Facilities.
14 7.100 Bed& Breakfast Inns.
15 7.110 Short-Term Vacation Rentals.
16 7.120 Objective Design Standards for Qualifying Residential Projects.
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18 A. Purpose. The purpose of Section 7.120 is to provide objective design standards for the
19 review of residential developments that qualify for streamlined or ministerial planning permit
20 review pursuant to the laws of the State of California and/or regulations of the City of Petaluma.
21 These standards contain concise and quantifiable language that is designed for consistent
22 interpretation by applicants, reviewers, and approval bodies alike.
23 The objective standards herein are intended to achieve five core goals in the development of
24 qualifying residential projects:
25 1. Strengthen Community Character and the Public Realm. Design developments that reflect
26 the Petaluma community and contribute to its physical, economic, social, and cultural
27 character.
28 2. Design for People. Emphasize a pedestrian-oriented environment where buildings and
29 public realm design are cohesive and complementary to a diverse range of uses.
30 3. Design Equitable Places. Make spaces that recognize and support residents' and workers'
31 activities across age, ability, culture, race, gender, and income.
32 4. Support Connectivity. Design safe, functional, and comfortable multimodal connections
33 between activities that are accessible and easy to navigate by walking,bicycling,and public
34 transit.
35 5. Design for Sustainability. Support sustainable building practices and site design
36 approaches to enhance Petaluma's resilience and resource stewardship -now and into the
37 future.
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38 B. Applicability. The City of Petaluma's Objective Design Standards apply to qualifying
39 residential projects for which the state requires review for compliance using only objective
40 standards. This includes residential projects, which upon applicant request and demonstration of
41 eligibility, qualify for streamlined and/or ministerial processing. Alternatively, projects subject to
42 these objective standards may opt to apply for permit processing under discretionary Site Plan
43 and Architectural Review (SPAR) in accordance with Section 24.050 of the Petaluma
44 Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO).
45 The standards in this Section 7.120 apply in addition to any applicable objective standards in the
46 adopted City documents, including but not limited to the documents referenced in Section
47 7.120 F). Should there be any conflicting objective standards in the Smart Code or IZO Historic
48 District Standards, the Smart Code and Historic District standards shall take precedence over the
49 standards within this section.
50 C. Definitions. The definitions in Subsection 7.120.0 are intended to apply specifically to
51 the objective standards in Section 7.120. If a definition is not in this section, the definition in IZO
52 Chapter 28 Glossary shall apply. If a definition is not listed in this section or the glossary, the
53 commonly used definition shall apply.
54 Accent Materials—Distinct materials used to provide emphasis of architectural features or areas
55 of the building. Qualifying accent materials must either be a different material type, have a
56 different cut size, or use a different installation technique.
57 Arterial Street— Streets designated as an Arterial Street in the City's General Plan Mobility
58 Element and which provide relatively high-capacity access to regional transportation facilities.
59 Access to arterials is generally from collector and local streets.
60 Articulation—Dividing a building's mass into smaller parts through the placement of
61 architectural features such as windows, doors, molding, columns, or other three-dimensional
62 fagade enhancements that create a clear and distinct section of the building.
63 Artificial Turf—A surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass.
64 Class I Bikeway(Bike Path) - Provides a completely separated right of way for the exclusive
65 use of bicycles and pedestrians with crossflow traffic minimized.
66 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) - Provides a striped lane for one-way bicycle travel on a street or
67 highway.
68 Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) -Provides for shared use with pedestrian or motor vehicle
69 traffic.
70 Class IV Separated Bikeway -A bikeway for the exclusive use of bicycles and includes a
71 separation required between the separated bikeway and the through vehicular traffic.
72 Common Open Space—Restricted access outdoor space available for all residents in the
73 development.
74 Creeks—For the purposes of this section creeks means a creek with a proposed or existing
75 public pathway as identified in the General Plan on Figure 5-2 "Proposed and Existing Bicycle
76 Facilities" or as updated from time to time.
77 Cupola—A relatively small, most often rounded or dome-like structure on top of a building.
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78 Full Cutoff Downcast Lighting—Lighting fixtures that have no direct uplight(no light emitted
79 above horizontal) and limited intensity of light from the fixture in the region between 80' and
80 900.
81 Ground Floor Activating Strategies—Uses that generate daily pedestrian activity. These may
82 include but are not limited to retail, restaurants,personal services, offices (including medical),
83 residential entryways, fitness centers, lobbies,resident services, etc. Ground floor activating
84 strategies shall be compatible with residential uses.
85 Inactive Frontages— Sections of the building with no active use, including blank walls, service
86 entrances with access to trash,utilities, service areas, and garage entrances.
87 Internal Road— See: Private Street
88 Landscape area -All the planting areas, turf areas, and water features in a landscape design plan
89 are subject to the maximum applied water allowance calculation. The landscape area does not
90 include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways,parking lots, decks, patios,
91 gravel or stone walks, other pervious or non-pervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas
92 designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).
93 Multi-Use Path— See: Class I Bikeway
94 Natural Habitat—The natural environment of a plant or animal.
95 Occupied Roofs—Roofs planned for occupancy as either open space, assembly or other
96 functional purpose beyond maintenance or repair access.
97 Open Space -Any park, right of way, City-owned property,utility corridor, publicly used land,
98 school yard, or natural habitat area which is open land on which there is no structure.
99 Planting area (Landscaping) -Unpaved areas of the site with prepared soils and irrigation
100 systems intended to support the establishment and long-term health of intentionally selected and
101 installed plant materials.
102 Primary Building Facade—The side of the building oriented toward the front lot line.
103 Primary Entrance—The entrance to the building through which most users are expected to
104 travel and which shall be located on the primary building fagade.
105 Primary Street Frontage—The area between the primary building facade and the front lot line.
106 Private Open Space—A private outdoor space designated for no more than one residential unit
107 and not accessible to other units. A private balcony also qualifies as private open space.
108 Private Pathway—A thoroughfare on private property designed for pedestrians and bicyclists
109 where access is limited to residents or individuals with specific permission.
110 Private Street—A street located solely on private property, owned and maintained by either a
111 property owner or Homeowners Association.
112 Public Open Space—The area outside the footprint of the building on a site that may include
113 parks, green spaces, squares,plazas,playgrounds, and/or trails, and which are accessible to all
114 members of the public. The Petaluma River is considered public open space.
115 Public Pathway—A thoroughfare designed for pedestrians and bicyclists and accessible to the
116 public. This includes bike paths, walking paths,trails, and sidewalks.
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117 Public Realm - The area fronting or physically accessible to the public including the street,
118 sidewalk, and adjacent parks and building frontages.
119 Public Street—A street owned and maintained by the City of Petaluma or another public
120 agency.
121 Qualifying Residential Development-Residential Development that,under state law, is
122 required to be processed through ministerial review using only objective standards.
123 Secondary Entrance—Any entrance, other than a service entrance, to a building not designated
124 as the primary entrance.
125 Secondary Building Facade—Any side of a building facing a public street(not including
126 alleys) that is not the primary facade.
127 Secondary Street Frontage - The area between a secondary building facade and a public street
128 that is not the primary street or alley.
129 Sensitive Habitat- Sensitive habitats are those areas in which plant or animal life or their
130 habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in the
131 ecosystem.
132 Turret—A small tower at the corner of a building.
133 Unused Area—A vacant or non-functional area of a site that does not have a structure, sidewalk,
134 roadway,parking stall, aisle, or other function. There is no minimum size and unused areas may
135 include spaces between buildings, spaces between pathways and structures, or similar locations.
136 D. Site Design
137 1. Building Orientation
138 a. Orientation. The primary building facade, which includes the primary entrance and the
139 primary street frontage, shall be oriented to the front lot line as defined by IZO Chapter
140 28.
141 b. Activation. At least one ground floor activating strategy shall be integrated into the
142 primary building facade and secondary building facade.
143 Figure 1: Ground Floor Activation
Ground Floor activation Lobby
144 For Illustration Purposes Only.
145
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146 2. Circulation and Access
147 a. Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Routes. For projects with more than two separate dwelling
148 structures, all structures shall be internally connected by pedestrian pathways and each building
149 shall have a pedestrian pathway that connects to the public sidewalk.
150 Figure 2: Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Routes
Interconnected Pedestrian Network
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Building Building
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151 Crosswalks no more than 190'apart
152 b. Crosswalks. For mixed-use or residential projects with internal streets or surface parking
153 areas, a crosswalk shall be provided at a maximum distance of 190 feet between
154 crosswalks along internal streets or drive aisles and comply with Caltrans and Federal
155 Accessibility Standards.
156 c. Driveway Location. Driveways shall not be located adjacent to the Petaluma River or a
157 creek.
158 d. Short Term Parking. For developments with 10 or more units, a passenger loading and
159 residential delivery zone (yellow curb marking) shall be designated at the curb along the
160 primary frontage and shall comply with Municipal Code Section 11.48.030 and
161 11.48.070. This requirement shall be waived if there is not sufficient space to
162 accommodate both short-term parking and emergency vehicle access. A waiver will be
163 granted based on a written communication from the Fire Marshal stating that short-term
164 parking would inhibit emergency vehicle access and no other alternatives are available.
165 3. General Parking Standards
166 a. Parking Location. Parking lots and structures are prohibited in the following locations:
167 1. Between the building and the primary street frontage
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168 2. Between the building and an adjacent river or creek unless no other feasible location
169 for parking exists.
170 3. For multi-family dwelling structures containing more than two units, parking within a
171 front or side street setback is prohibited.
172 b. Parking Spaces.
173 1. The width of a parking space shall be increased by one foot if either side of the space
174 is adjacent to a wall, fence, support column or other structure.
175 2. Two feet of the parking stall depth may be landscaped with low-growth, hearty
176 materials in lieu of paving, allowing a two-foot bumper overhang while maintaining
177 the required parking dimensions.
178 3. The size of parking spaces shall comply with the following dimensions based on
179 angle of parking and standard or compact in Table D-1.
180 Table 1: Parking Space Size Requirements
Width of Length Width of Length of Minimum
Angle of Parking Space of Space Angled Space angled Space back up
Space ft ft ft ft length ft
Standard Cars
Parallel Parkin 9 22 - - -
30 Degree Angle
parking 9 19 18 17.3 11.5
9.5 19 19 17.7 11.5
10 19 20 18.2 11.5
45 Degree Angle
Parking 9 19 12.7 19.8 13
9.5 19 13.4 20.2 13
10 19 14.1 20.5 13
60 Degree Angle
Parking 9 19 10.4 20.9 17.5
9.5 19 11 21.2 17.5
10 19 11.5 21.4 17.5
90 Degree Angle
Parking 9 19 9 19 26
9.5 19 9.5 19 24
10 19 10 19 23
Compact Cars
Parallel Parkin 8 20 - - -
30 Degree Angle
parking 8 16 15.9 14.1 12
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182
45 degree Angle
Parking 8 16 11.2 16.9 12
60 Degree Angle
Parking 8 16 9.2 18.4 14
90 Degree Angle
Parking 8 16 8 16 22
Unistall 60 Degree
Parking 8.5 18 8.5 18 26
Unistall 90 Degree
Parking 8.5 18 8.5 18 26
183 c. Parking Screening. Parking lots or structures shall be screened by 42"high solid fencing
184 that complies with subsection IZO Subsection 7.120.1)(5) or plants with a minimum
185 expected height of 42" at maturity.
186 d. Parking Structure Massing and Fagade Articulation. Parking structures facing the primary
187 or secondary street frontage shall comply with the facade design requirements in IZO
188 Subsection 7.120(E)(1).
189 e. Landscaping. Surface parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with Site Design
190 Landscaping Subsection 7.120.1)(7) and as follows:
191 1. Residential parking areas for more than four(4) cars and parking lots in all
192 commercial and industrial zones shall be screened from the street right-of-way
193 through the use of decorative walls, fences, and/or landscaping with a height of at
194 least 42" at maturity.
195 2. Parking areas shall include 100 square feet of planting area for every six (6)parking
196 spaces. This may be accomplished through landscape strips that are no less than 100
197 square feet, or through a larger landscaped area within the parking lot. Vehicle
198 overhang space (see 7.120.1)(3)(b)(2)) shall not be used to fill this requirement.
199 Parking lot landscaping does not count toward open space requirements.
200 Figure 3:Parking Lot Landscaping
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201 For illustration purposed only
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202 3. Shade trees shall be provided in parking lots so that the average estimated canopy
203 diameter at fifteen years of age covers 50% of the parking surface when viewed
204 directly from above. The estimated canopy size shall be determined using the Lily
205 of Petaluma List of Approved Street Trees.
206 Figure 4: Parking Lot Shade Trees
207 For Illustration Purposes Only
208 4. Shade structures with integrated solar panels maybe used to provide up to 100%
209 of required shading as long as trees are planted around the perimeter of the
210 parking area at a ratio of one tree per thirty linear feet.
211 Figure S: Solar Carports with Shade Trees
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213
214 5. All exterior areas that are not used for parking stalls, walkways, or driveways
215 shall be planted with ground cover or topdressed mulch.
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216 4. Bicycle Parking
217 a. Residential Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be located in a secure
218 weather-protected area on-site.
219 1. Acceptable parking facilities include:
220 i. Controlled Access Fenced Area: Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently
221 anchored racks for bicycles using allowable short-term designs in the section
222 below; or
223 ii. Controlled Access Bike Room: Lockable bicycle room with permanently anchored
224 racks, or
225 iii. Bike Lockers: Lockable,permanently anchored individual bicycle lockers.
226 iv. An area of a parking garage that is separated from vehicle traffic and that has a
227 pedestrian/bike walkway between the storage area and the public street.
228 2. Electric bicycle charging ports shall be provided for a minimum of 25% of the
229 required number of bicycle spaces.
230 b. Access. Racks shall not be located in a place that requires the use of stairs or lifting of the
231 bicycle in order to access the racks.
232 c. Number of residential bicycle parking spaces required. At least one bicycle parking space
233 shall be required for all units with up to two bedrooms. Two bicycle parking spaces shall
234 be required for each unit with more than two bedrooms. Each bicycle parking space may
235 be located on a shared rack that accommodates more than one parking space.
236 d. Size of bicycle parking spaces. Bicycle parking spaces shall have a minimum of the
237 following sizes:
238 Table 2: Bicycle Parking Dimensions
Spacing Minimum Space (in inches)
Length of parking space for each bike 72"
Distance from a bike rack to a wall 24"
istance between two racks (horizontal) 36"
istance between two bike racks (length) 72"
239 e. Age Restricted Developments. In developments where age is restricted to senior citizens,
240 the minimum number of required bicycle parking spaces may be reduced by up to 25%.
241 At least 50% of spaces shall be sized as follows:
242 Table 3:Bicycle Parking Dimensions for Age Restricted Development
Spacing Minimum Space (in inches)
Length of parking space for each bike 72"
Distance from a bike rack to a wall 36"
istance between two racks (horizontal) 60"
istance between two bike racks (length) 72"
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243 f. Aisle. An aisle or other space shall be provided for bicycles to enter and leave the facility.
244 This aisle shall have a width of at least five feet to the front or rear of a standard six-foot
245 bicycle parked in a facility.
246 g. Surface Material. Areas containing bicycle spaces shall be surfaced with durable surfaces
247 such as concrete or permeable pavers.
248 h. Buffer. When located within or adjacent to a vehicle parking area,barriers such as curbs,
249 fences,planter areas, or wheel stops shall be installed and maintained between bicycle
250 and automobile parking.
251 i. Means of securing. Except in the case of individual locking bicycle lockers and attended
252 bicycle parking, all bicycle parking spaces shall have a closed loop to allow a single u-
253 lock to capture one wheel and one closed section of the bike frame to attach to a securely
254 anchored tamper-resistant rack. The loop shall have a minimum outside diameter of two
255 inches and be constructed from a minimum of 11-gauge steel tubing.
256 j. Mounting. Bicycle racks shall be surface-mounted to the ground with security fasteners,
257 such as concrete spikes, or tamper-resistant nuts on wedge anchors.
258 k. Rack Shape. Bicycle racks shall use one of the following designs and be constructed from
259 steel, stainless steel, or another equivalent material with equal strength, longevity, and
260 tamper-resistance:
261 Figure 6:Allowable Bike Rack Styles
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262 Secure
263 1. Alternative bike racks are allowed provided that they meet the criteria in
264 Subsections 7.120.D(4)(i), 0), and(k), and do not use any of the prohibited styles
265 listed below. Bicycle racks that require lifting the bicycle or any portion thereof,
266 shall not be used.
267 2. The following designs are prohibited:
268
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269 Figure 7:Prohibited Bicycle Rack Styles
Prohibited Bicycle RackTypes
These designs are prohibited from use because they
do not provide the necessary level of safety,storage
capacity,or ease of access for bicycles.
270
271 5. Fencing
272 a. Prohibited Materials. The use of chain link with more than a 1-inch opening, vinyl,
273 barbed wire, and razor wire fencing is prohibited.
274 b. Design. Solid fences more than 42"high and more than 25 feet long that are located
275 adjacent to the public right of way shall incorporate one or more of the following:
276 1. Vertical change in pattern or material along the entire horizontal length of the fence
277 2. A post or column every 25 feet that projects at least 2 inches from the face of the
278 fence.
279 3. Stucco or concrete fences shall not have an unarticulated surface for more than 25
280 linear feet.
281 4. Murals or public art covering a minimum of 50% of the area of the fence.
282 5. Horizontal members or courses.
283 6. Laser-cut metal panels.
284 6. Facility and Equipment Screening
285 a. Screening. All exterior utility facilities and equipment shall be screened. This includes:
286 1. garbage, compost, and recycling areas or receptacles
287 2. utility boxes, electric and gas meters, transformers, and similar equipment
288 3. rooftop mechanical equipment, not including solar panels or other green
289 infrastructure that relies on access to the sun or wind for power generation
290 4. air conditioning units, heat pumps, and similar equipment
291 b. Coverage. All equipment shall be fully screened from view by an architectural or
292 landscape screen.
293 1. The point of view for determining visibility on the roof shall be five feet above grade
294 at a distance of 200 feet.
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295 2. The point of view for determining visibility at street level shall be five feet above
296 grade at a distance of 50 feet.
297 Figure 8:Equipment Screening
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298 200 Ft Not to scale,for illustration purposes only.
299 c. Specific Waste, Compost, and Recycling Enclosure Requirements. An enclosure for
300 waste, compost, and recycling collection shall be provided and screened. The
301 enclosure(s) shall have the following characteristics and design standards: :
302 1. A concrete slab that extends through the full area of the enclosure, including the
303 access through the service gates.
304 2. Fully enclosed in a wood or concrete structure with walls at least seven feet in height
305 on three sides connected to a solid roof.
306 3. A solid metal gated entry painted to match the other materials of the enclosure.
307 4. Water outlets (hose bibs) for fire safety and sanitation within 40 feet of enclosures for
308 refuse containers of total capacity greater than five 30-gallon cans.
309 5. The enclosure shall incorporate a sewer drain to allow the enclosure to be washed
310 down. Storm water shall be prevented from getting into the sewer system.
311 6. Enclosures shall be designed and managed to prevent animal entry and shall be
312 screened to prevent odors, flies, and other nuisance conditions from disturbing
313 residents and the public.
314 7. Screening and gates shall be of a durable construction; fences, walls, footings, slabs
315 and curbs shall meet City Building Code requirements. Gates shall be constructed of
316 heavy-gauge metal or of a heavy-gauge metal frame with covering of wood or other
317 suitable material. Gates shall be secured with sturdy hinges or sliders, and latches. For
318 enclosures of six cans or more and for bins, the screening shall be protected at its base
319 by curbs. If screening is to be situated directly adjacent to parking spaces or drives, it
320 shall be protected by a concrete-curbed buffer strip (minimum 3 feet wide) of
321 landscaping or pavement.
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322 8. The location of waste, compost, recycling collection shall not conflict with circulation
323 or parking conditions on site. If exterior facilities are used, a clear pathway that does
324 not cross traffic, with a minimum width of 5 feet shall be provided for tenant access
325 to the disposal location.
326 9. Enclosures shall comply with the following dimensions:
327 Table 4: Waste, Recycling, and Compost Enclosure Dimensions
Bin size Height of Depth of Width of
(in cubic Enclosure Enclosure Enclosure
yards)
1.5 43" 36"
2.0 47" 39"
80"
3.0 58" 48.5"
4.0 64" 53.5"
328
329 d. Above-ground Equipment. Utility transformers,telecommunications equipment, back-
330 flow preventers, HVAC equipment, water or sewer lifts or pumps, and large utility
331 devices shall not be located in front of buildings on primary frontages,unless fully
332 enclosed by an enclosure that uses the same materials and style as the building fagade.
333 7. Landscaping. These standards are in addition to any applicable objective landscaping standards
334 in the Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 14 Landscaping and Screening. Landscaping
335 within the public right of way shall comply with the City's Landscape and Irrigation Standards
336 (series 100).
337 a. Landscape Standards. Landscaping shall comply with Petaluma's List of Approved
338 Street Trees, Petaluma's Tree Technical Manual as referenced in IZO Section 17.035
339 and with the City's Landscape Water Use Efficiency Standards in the City of Petaluma
340 Municipal Code Section 15.17.050.
341 b. Placement/Location. The following areas shall be landscaped:
342 1. Any unused area of the site shall be topdressed with bark mulch or have ground
343 cover. Bare ground is not permitted.
344 2. A minimum of 50% of the front and side street setbacks' surface area shall be
345 planted.
346 3. A minimum five-foot-wide planting area shall be installed between parking areas and
347 adjacent public rights of way(not including alleys).
348 4. Comply with IZO Subsection 7.120.1)(3)(e) for additional landscaping requirements
349 for parking areas.
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350 c. Plant Material. The following materials are prohibited:
351 1. The use of plants identified as invasive by the California Invasive Plant Council are
352 prohibited!
353 2. Artificial plants and turf are prohibited.
354 d. River and Creek Adjacent. For properties adjacent to the Petaluma River, or a creek, the
355 landscaping shall only use plants identified as native to Petaluma on the California Native
356 Plant Society's CalscMe website, within 50 feet of the sensitive habitat area.
357 e. Tree Planting. Trees planted as part of the project shall comply with the following:
358 1. Trees shall be planted at a ratio of no less than one tree per 500 square feet of open
359 space (including usable open space).
360 2. Place trees in a planting area with a minimum size of 36 square feet unless otherwise
361 specified in the Smart Code.
362 3. Tree planters that are outside of the public right of way and within six feet of public
363 or private sidewalks or pavement shall be planted with root barriers. Tree planters that
364 are outside of the public right of way and within six feet of public or private
365 sidewalks or paved areas shall be planted with root barriers. An alternative method of
366 sidewalk/pavement protection may be used provided that it is equally or more
367 effective than root barriers.
368 4. Trees planted under powerlines shall have a maximum expected height of no less than
369 five feet below the existing power lines and shall use only trees from the Cily of
370 Petaluma List of Trees Approved for Planting Adjacent to Public Streets and
371 Sidewalks.
372 Figure 9: Tree Planters
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373 For Illustration Purposes Only
374
1 California Invasive Plant Council https://www.invasive.org/species/list.cfm?id=64
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375 f. Open Space Separation. Private open space on the ground level shall be separated from
376 public or common open space by either a landscaping strip or a fence in compliance with
377 Subsection 7.120.1)(5).
378 g. Integrated Pest Management. An Integrated Pest Management Plan that provides for zero
379 use of chemical pesticides herbicides, fertilizers, or other synthetic chemicals shall be
380 included with the landscaping plan and implemented.
381 h. Groundcover. All planting areas shall be top-dressed with a minimum layer of three
382 inches of either bark mulch or a natural low carbon alternative or groundcover. Crushed
383 rock, mulch,pebbles, stones, or similar non-plant material may be used on up to 10% of
384 the landscaped areas. Landscaped areas adjacent to and up-slope from pedestrian
385 pathways shall include edging to prevent materials from encroaching onto the pathways.
386 i. High Maintenance Plants and Trees. The mature canopy dripline of plants or trees which
387 drop seed pods or fruit shall not extend over a sidewalk,pathway, or street.
388 j. Planting Size. To achieve the maximum plant survival and efficiency in landscape
389 growth,the following minimum sizes are required:
390 Table 5: New Planting Container Size Requirements
Plant Type Minimum size at planting
Shrubs and perennials 1 gallon
Plants required for screening 5 gallons
Trees 15 gallons
Grasses and annual No minimum
herbaceous plants
391
392 8. Open Space. Open Space shall be provided as required in the Implementing Zoning Ordinance
393 Chapter 4 Tables.
394 a. Usable Common Open Space. At least 25 square feet per unit of the open space required
395 by the IZO Chapter 4 Tables shall be used for a common open space area which shall
396 have a minimum length of 10 feet on any side.
397
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398 Figure 10: Common Usable Open Space
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400
401 b. Outdoor seating. Outdoor seating shall be provided at a ratio of one six foot-long bench
402 or two seats per every 200 square feet of required common usable open space or fraction
403 thereof. Seats and benches shall be constructed of stainless steel, wood or a recycled
404 material of comparable quality and durability. Seats shall be either a single chair or stool.
405 Benches shall accommodate at least two seated adults.
406 c. Required Play Areas. Developments that include 25 or more dwelling units shall include
407 at least one play area for children. Such play area shall:
408 1. Have a minimum dimension of 15 feet in any direction and a minimum area of 600
409 square feet with a pour-in-place recycled rubber surface or similar surface with a
410 minimum projected lifespan of at least 10 years.
411 2. Contain play equipment, including equipment designed for children five years and
412 younger and for all abilities.
413 3. Be protected from any adjacent streets or parking lots with a fence or other barrier at
414 least four feet in height. Fencing shall allow visibility into the play area.
415 d. Senior Citizen Developments. For developments with 25 or more dwelling units and age-
416 restricted to senior citizens, the play area shall be replaced with a communal garden area
417 or an outdoor recreational area of the same size and dimensions.
418 9. Lighting
419 a. Lighting Location. Lighting shall be provided in the following locations:
420 1. All parking areas and structures
421 2. All pedestrian paths of travel
422 3. Points of conflict where vehicular traffic flow crosses paths with pedestrian and/or
423 bicycle facilities
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424 4. All service yards and access to services and utilities including waste enclosures.
425 b. Fixtures. All lighting shall use full cutoff downcast lighting fixtures that horizontally
426 shield the light source. Spotlights are prohibited.
427 1. Lighting for parking and internal circulation shall be no taller than 20 feet.
428 2. The primary bicycle and pedestrian pathways within the development shall be lit by
429 fixtures no taller than 36 inches.
430 3. Lighting used to illuminate landscaped areas or other open areas shall be placed at a
431 maximum height of 36 inches.
432 4. Lighting for the public right of way shall comply with the City's Street Standards.
433 c. Lighting Brightness. Where required, lighting shall provide a minimum average of 0.5
434 foot candles and a maximum of three foot candles at ground level. Lighting shall not
435 exceed one foot-candle at the property line unless required for street lighting by the
436 City's Street Light Standards.
437 d. Lighting Color. Exterior lighting fixtures shall not exceed 3,500K.
438 10. Parcels Fronting the Petaluma River and City Creeks. The following standards apply to
439 parcels that are fronting either the Petaluma River or a creek where a public pathway is
440 identified or proposed in the City's General Plan in Figure"Proposed and Existing Bicycle
441 Facilities" or Active Transportation Plan and as updated from time to time.
442 a. Riverfront Building Fagade Detailing. Building fagades facing the Petaluma River or a
443 creek with an existing or proposed public pathway shall comply with the building design
444 requirements for a primary frontage in IZO Section 7.120.E(1).
445 b. Lighting. Lighting along the river or creek shall be placed to face away from the
446 waterway and shall comply with above lighting requirements in 7.120.1)(9).
447 c. Views of River and Creeks. Fencing between the public right of way and the river over
448 42 inches shall be transparent using either open wire or wrought iron.
449 d. Waterway Accessibility.
450 1. A public pathway is required for the entire river/creek frontage of the parcel if a
451 pathway does not exist and is identified in General Plan Figure 5-2 "Proposed and
452 Existing Bicycle Facilities"on Page 5-15 or as updated from time to time in the
453 future.
454 2. The pathway shall be constructed as the class of trail identified on the General Plan
455 "Proposed and Existing Bicycle Facilities Map"using the standards in the CalTrans
456 Highway Design Manual Chapter 1000 Topic 1003.
457 3. If there is no existing pathway up or down river from the project site, the new
458 pathway shall be connected to the publicly accessible sidewalk via a public pathway
459 on the site.
460 4. The public pathway shall be recorded as a public access easement on the property
461 deed and maintained by the property owner or Homeowners Association as
462 applicable.
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463 5. If sensitive habitat would be impacted by operation of the pathway and not by anX
464 other site element, an alternative public pathway location shall be permitted,provided
465 that the applicant provides all of the following:
466 i. A wetland delineation and a biologist's report demonstrating that the pathway
467 and no other element of the project would be within the buffer zone of a
468 sensitive habitat area.
469 11. A preservation and protection plan for the habitat area.
470 iii. Alternative design for an equivalent pathway with a minimum separation of a
471 six-foot-wide planter strip between the pathway and the street.
472 6. A raised boardwalk may be used in place of a paved pathway for sections of the
473 pathway located within the buffer zone of an environmentally sensitive habitat area.
474 The boardwalk shall have the following characteristics:
475 i. Shall be a minimum of six feet wide
476 ii. Shall be raised a minimum of 12 inches above the natural grade
477 iii. Shall be constructed from ADA compliant materials with a projected
478 minimum longevity of 50 years and shall not contain creosote, formaldehyde
479 or other chemicals that could leach into the habitat area.
480 iv. Handrails shall be installed on both sides of the boardwalk for the entire
481 length.
482 V. Signs requiring bicyclists to dismount and walk bicycles on the boardwalk
483 shall be installed on both sides of both entrances to the boardwalk.
484 vi. Permanent habitat protection fencing with a six-inch bottom clearance shall be
485 installed to prevent the public from walking/riding in sensitive habitat areas.
486 vii. Any habitat disturbed during construction shall be restored in compliance with
487 state and federal regulations.
488 E. Building Design
489 1. Fagade Design
490 a. Length. The maximum length of a primary facade shall not exceed 250 linear feet.
491 b. Fagade. All exterior walls must incorporate changes of plane representing 30% of wall
492 surface area on primary facade, 20% of the wall surface area on all other facades. This
493 may be achieved through any of the following methods or combination of methods:
494 1. Balconies that either project at least three feet from the facade or balconies that are
495 recessed at least four feet from the facade
496 2. Box/bay windows with a minimum depth of 18 inches on all facets
497 3. Ground floor street-facing courtyard(s)
498 4. Architectural stepbacks or projections that are a minimum of 24 inches
499 5. Front porches
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500 6. Colonnade, arcade, or covered walkway along the ground floor with a minimum
501 depth of five feet
502 Figure 11: Change of Plane on Primary Fagade
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503 For Illustration Purposes Only.
504 c. Vinyl Materials. Vinyl materials are prohibited and shall not be used on the facade of the
505 building including but not limited to siding, trim, and windows.
506 d. Transparency at Street Level.
507 1. For residential buildings, including live/work and work/live, along any fagade facing
508 a public or private street,public open space, the Petaluma River, or a creek
509 designated for a public pathway in the General Plan, shall provide doors and/or
510 windows for a minimum of 25% of the linear frontage on the ground floor.
511 2. For mixed-use buildings, along any fagade facing a public or private street, public
512 open space, river, or creek with a proposed or existing public pathway, shall provide
513 doors and/or windows for a minimum of 50% of the ground-floor fagade.
514 Figure 12: Ground Floor Transparency
25%Ground Floor Transparency
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515 100%of linear front facade
516 e. Ground Floor Residential on Arterial Roadways. Ground floor residential units with
517 entrances on an arterial street shall have a separation to visually delineate public versus
518 private space along the arterial frontage through ONE (1) of the following design
519 elements:
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520 1. Finished floor height of at least 24 inches above the grade of the public sidewalk.
521 2. Low wall no more than 42 inches in height
522 3. A three-foot-wide landscaping strip
523 4. Permanent above ground planters no less than 3 feet wide
524 5. A change in paving surface material.
525 f. Inactive Frontages. No more than 50 feet along the primary fagade shall be occupied by
526 inactive frontages.
527 2. Entryway
528 a. Location. Buildings must have a primary entrance on a street-facing fagade but may also
529 have an articulated entrance on each street facing fagade. The primary building entrance
530 and associated access path shall be directly accessible from the public street.
531 b. Entrance Emphasis. The primary building entrance shall be articulated,using at least
532 three of the following design features:
533 1. Accent Materials
534 2. Public Art
535 3. Non-membrane and non-vinyl Awnings
536 4. Sidelights or accent lighting
537 5. Arches
538 6. Columns
539 7. Insets in the facade around the door frame
540 8. Transom windows above or to the sides of the door
541 9. Porch or stoop
542 10. Entrance doors recessed from the wall plane at least six inches
543 11. Change in pavement surfacing
544 Figure 13: Entryway Articulation
--,Awning
Side I uihturI Recessed Entrance
545 For Illustration Purposes only.
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546 3. Building Corner Treatments
547 a. Building corners at a street intersection shall incorporate at least ONE (1) of the
548 following corner treatments:
549 1. Turret or cupola at least two feet higher than the highest roof point.
550 2. Roof variation
551 3. Building recess
552 4. Variance in building materials
553 5. Corner plaza or public space
554 6. Corner entryway
555 7. Curved corner wall with windows
556 4. Occupied Roofs
557 a. Roof-top Planters. 10% of occupied rooftops shall be landscaped with rooftop planters.
558 Figure 14: Occupied Roof Area
F-1 F1
j Occupied Roof Area
Roof Top Planters
559
560
561 b. Roof-top Open Space. If an occupied roof will be used to meet the common usable open
562 space requirement, the following shall apply:
563 1. At least 30% of the open space shall incorporate above-ground planters that are no
564 less than three feet wide and three feet long.
565 2. Permanent non-membrane shading devices shall be installed to cover at least 15% of
566 the required open space square footage.
567 3. Seating shall be provided in compliance with 7.120.1)(8)(b).
568
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569 Figure 15: Roof-Top Open Space
Occupied Roof Area
1 1
Shade Structure Benches Roof Top Planters
570
571
572 F. Other Applicable Objective Standards. All projects subject to this chapter shall comply with
573 the objective design, development, and subdivision standards within the Implementing
574 Zoning Ordinance or SMART Code (as applicable), the General Plan(or applicable Specific
575 Plan), and the Municipal Code as well as any adopted standards in supplemental documents
576 including but not limited to:
577 1. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4 Zoning District and Allowable Land Use
578 Tables
579 2. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6 Flood Plain and Floodway Areas
580 3. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Cft&ftl'lt'n 4�Sfa l'dards or SMART Code Section
581 6 Parking Standards and Procedures
582 4. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 13 Fences
583 5. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 14 Landscapes
584 6. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 15 Preservation of the Cultural &Historic
585 Environment
586 7. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 16 Hillside Protection
587 8. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17 Tree Preservation
588 9. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 21 Performance Standards
589 10. City of Petaluma Municipal Code Section 15.17.050 Water Efficiency Landscape
590 Ordinance
591 11. City of Petaluma Municipal Code Title 17 Building and Construction
592 12. City of Petaluma Municipal Code Title 20 Subdivisions
593 13. City of Petaluma Landscape and Irrigation Standards
594 14. City of Petaluma Street Light Standards
595 15. City of Petaluma Street Standards
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1 Chapter 7
2 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
3
4 Sections:
5 7.010 Purpose.
6 7.020 Applicability.
7 7.030 Accessory Dwelling Units.
8 7.040 Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
9 7.050 Home Occupation Permit.
10 7.060 Large Family Child Day Care.
11 7.070 Short-Term Activities.
12 7.080 Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas.
13 7.090 Telecommunications Facilities.
14 7.100 Bed& Breakfast Inns.
15 7.110 Short-Term Vacation Rentals.
16 7.120 Objective Design Standards for Qualifying Residential Projects.
17
18 A. Purpose. The purpose of Section 7.120 is to provide objective design standards for the
19 review of residential developments that qualify for streamlined or ministerial planning permit
20 review pursuant to the laws of the State of California and/or regulations of the City of Petaluma.
21 These standards contain concise and quantifiable language that is designed for consistent
22 interpretation by applicants, reviewers, and approval bodies alike.
23 The objective standards herein are intended to achieve five core goals in the development of
24 qualifying residential projects:
25 1. Strengthen Community Character and the Public Realm. Design developments that reflect
26 the Petaluma community and contribute to its physical, economic, social, and cultural
27 character.
28 2. Design for People. Emphasize a pedestrian-oriented environment where buildings and
29 public realm design are cohesive and complementary to a diverse range of uses.
30 3. Design Equitable Places. Make spaces that recognize and support residents' and workers'
31 activities across age, ability, culture, race, gender, and income.
32 4. Support Connectivity. Design safe, functional, and comfortable multimodal connections
33 between activities that are accessible and easy to navigate by walking,bicycling,and public
34 transit.
35 5. Design for Sustainability. Support sustainable building practices and site design
36 approaches to enhance Petaluma's resilience and resource stewardship -now and into the
37 future.
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38 B. Applicability. The City of Petaluma's Objective Design Standards apply to qualifying
39 residential projects for which the state requires review for compliance using only objective
40 standards. This includes residential projects, which upon applicant request and demonstration of
41 eligibility, qualify for streamlined and/or ministerial processing. Alternatively, projects subject to
42 these objective standards may opt to apply for permit processing under discretionary Site Plan
43 and Architectural Review (SPAR) in accordance with Section 24.050 of the Petaluma
44 Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO).
45 The standards in this Section 7.120 apply in addition to any applicable objective standards in the
46 following doeti entsadopted City documents, including but not limited to the documents
47 referenced in Section 7.120(-F) , gttideli
48 adopted fef histefie distfiets, the Petaluma Mtmieipal Code, the Building Code ifteluding lee
49 ,
50 Or-dinanee, and the c„ at4 Code for-areas within its b,.un . Should there be any conflicting
51 objective standards in the Smart Code or IZO Historic District Standards,the Smart Code and
52 Historic District standards shall take precedence over the standards within this section.
53 C. Definitions. The definitions in Subsection 7.120.0 are intended to apply specifically to
54 the objective standards in Section 7.120. If a definition is not in this section, the definition in IZO
55 Chapter 28 Glossary shall apply. If a definition is not listed in this section or the glossm, the
56 commonly used definition shall apply.
57 Accent Materials—Distinct materials used to provide emphasis of architectural features or areas
58 of the building. Qualifying accent materials must either be a different material type, have a
59 different cut size,or use a different installation technique.
60 Arterial Street— Streets designated as an Arterial Street in the City's General Plan Mobility
61 Element and which provide relatively high-capacity access to regional transportation facilities.
62 Access to arterials is generally from collector and local streets.
63 Articulation—Dividing a building's mass into smaller parts through the placement of
64 architectural features such as windows, doors, molding, columns, or other three-dimensional
65 facade enhancements that create a clear and distinct section of the building.
66 Artificial Turf—A surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass.
67 Class I Bikeway(Bike Path) - Provides a completely separated right of way for the exclusive
68 use of bicycles and pedestrians with crossflow traffic minimized.
69 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) - Provides a striped lane for one-way bicycle travel on a street or
70 highway.
71 Class III Bikeway(Bike Route) - Provides for shared use with pedestrian or motor vehicle
72 traffic.
73 Class IV Separated Bikeway -A bikeway for the exclusive use of bicycles and includes a
74 separation required between the separated bikeway and the through vehicular traffic.
75 Common Open Space—Restricted access outdoor space available for all residents in the
76 development.
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77 Creeks—For the purposes of this section creeks means a creek with a proposed or existing
78 public pathway as identified in the General Plan on Figure 5-2 "Proposed and Existing Bicycle
79 Facilities" or as updated from time to time.
80 Cupola—A relatively small, most often rounded or dome-like structure on top of a building.
81 Full Cutoff Downcast Lighting—Lighting fixtures that have no direct uplight(no light emitted
82 above horizontal) and limited intensity of light from the fixture in the region between 80' and
83 900.
84 Ground Floor Activating Strategies—Uses that generate daily pedestrian activity. These may
85 include but are not limited to retail, restaurants,personal services, offices (including medical),
86 residential entryways, fitness centers, lobbies,resident services, etc. Ground floor activating
87 strategies shall be compatible with residential uses.
88 Inactive Frontages— Sections of the building with no active use, including blank walls, service
89 entrances with access to trash,utilities, service areas, and garage entrances.
90 Internal Road— See_Pprivate Sttreet-
91 Landscape area -All the planting areas, turf areas, and water features in a landscape design plan
92 are subject to the maximum applied water allowance calculation. The landscape area does not
93 include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways,parking lots, decks, patios,
94 gravel or stone walks, other pervious or non-pervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas
95 designated for non-development(e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).
96 Multi-Use Path=See: Class I Bikeway
97 Natural Habitat—The natural environment of a plant or animal.
98 Occupied Roofs—Roofs planned for occupancy as either open space, assembly or other
99 functional purpose beyond maintenance or repair access.
100 Open Space -Any park, right of way, City-owned property,utility corridor, publicly used land,
101 school yard, or natural habitat area which is open land on which there is no structure.
102 Planting area (Landscaping) -Unpaved areas of the site with prepared soils and irrigation
103 systems intended to support the establishment and long-term health of intentionally selected and
104 installed plant materials.
105 Primary Building Facade—The side of the building oriented toward the front lot line.
106 Primary Entrance—The entrance to the building through which most users are expected to
107 travel and which shall be located on the primary building fagade.
108 Primary Street Frontage—The area between the primary building facade and the front lot line.
109 Private Open Space—A private outdoor space designated for no more than one residential unit
110 and not accessible to other units. A private balcony also qualifies as private open space.
111 Private Pathway—A thoroughfare on private property designed for pedestrians and bicyclists
112 where access is limited to residents or individuals with specific permission.
113 Private Street—A street located solely on private property, owned and maintained by either a
114 property owner or Homeowners Association.
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115 Public Open Space—The area outside the footprint of the building on a site that may include
116 parks, green spaces, squares,plazas,playgrounds, and/or trails, and which are accessible to all
117 members of the public. The Petaluma River is considered public open space.
118 Public Pathway—A thoroughfare designed for pedestrians and bicyclists and accessible to the
119 public. This includes bike paths, walking paths,trails, and sidewalks.
120 Public Realm - The area fronting or physically accessible to the public including the street,
121 sidewalk, and adjacent parks and building frontages.
122 Public Street—A street owned and maintained by the City of Petaluma or another public
123 agency.
124 Qualifying Residential Development-Residential Development that,under state law, is
125 required to be processed through ministerial review using only objective standards.
126 Secondary Entrance—_Any entrance, other than a service entrance,to a building not designated
127 as the primary entrance.
128 Secondary Building FaVade—Any side of a building facing a public street(not including
129 alleys) that is not the primary facade.
130 Secondary Street Frontage - The area between a secondary building facade and a public street
131 that is not the primary street or alley.
132 Sensitive Habitat- Sensitive habitats are those areas in which plant or animal life or their
133 habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in the
134 ecosystem.
135 Turret—A small tower at the corner of a building.
136 Unused Area—A vacant or non-functional area of a site that does not have a structure, sidewalk,
137 roadway,parking stall, aisle, or other function. There is no minimum size and unused areas may
138 include spaces between buildings, spaces between pathways and structures, or similar locations.
139 D. Site Design
140 1. Building Orientation
141 a. Orientation. The primary building facade,which includes the primary entrance and the
142 primary street frontage, shall be oriented to the front lot line as defined by IZO Chapter
143 28.
144 b. Activation. At least one ground floor activatings trategy-shall be integrated into the
145 primary building facade and secondary building facade.
146
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147 Figure 1: Ground Floor Activation
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Ground Floor activation Lobby
148 For Illustration Purposes Only.
149
150 2. Circulation and Access
151 a. Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Routes.For projects with more than two separate dwelling
152 structures, all structures shall be internally connected by pedestrian pathways and each building
153 shall have a pedestrian pathway that connects to the public sidewalk.
154 Figure 2: Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Routes
Interconnected Pedestrian Network
Building Building
Building
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Private Drive
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Building
Building
Public Street
155 Crosswalks no more than 190'apart
156 b. Crosswalks. For mixed-use or residential projects with internal streets or surface parking
157 areas, a crosswalk shall be provided at a maximum distance of 190 feet between
158 crosswalks along internal streets or drive aisles and comply with Caltrans and Federal
159 Accessibility Standards.
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160 c. Driveway Location. Driveways shall not be located adjacent to the Petaluma River or a
161 creek.
162 d. Short Term Parking. For developments with 10 or more units, a passenger loading and
163 residential delivery zone (yellow curb marking) shall be designated at the curb along the
164 primary frontage and shall comply with Municipal Code Section 11.48.030 and
165 11.48.070. This requirement shall be waived if there is not sufficient space to
166 accommodate both short-term parking and emergency vehicle access. A waiver will be
167 granted based on a written communication from the Fire Marshal stating that short-term
168 parking would inhibit emergency vehicle access and no other alternatives are available.
169 3. General Parking Standards
170 a. Parking Location. Parking lots and structures are prohibited in the following locations:
171 1. Between the building and the primary street frontage
172 2. Between the building and an adjacent river or creek unless no other feasible location
173 for parking exists. , or- open spaeo
174 3. For multi-family dwelling structures containing more than two units, parking within a
175 front or side street setback is prohibited.
176 b. Parking Spaces.
177 1. The width of a parking space shall be increased by one foot if either side of the space
178 is adjacent to a wall, fence, support column or other structure.
179 2. Two feet of the parking stall depth may be landscaped with low-growth,hearty
180 materials in lieu of paving, allowing a two-foot bumper overhang while maintaining
181 the required parking dimensions.
182 3. The size of parking spaces shall comply with the following dimensions based on
183 angle of parking and standard or compact in Table D-1.
184 Table 1: Parking Space Size Requirements
Width of Length Width of Length of Minimum
Angle of Parking Space of Space Angled Space angled Space back up
Space ft ft ft ft length ft
Standard Cars
Parallel Parkin 9 22 - - -
30 Degree Angle
parking 9 19 18 17.3 11.5
9.5 19 19 17.7 11.5
10 19 20 18.2 11.5
45 Degree Angle
Parking 9 19 12.7 19.8 13
9.5 19 13.4 20.2 13
10 19 14.1 20.5 13
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60 Degree Angle
Parking 9 19 10.4 20.9 17.5
9.5 19 11 21.2 17.5
10 19 11.5 21.4 17.5
90 Degree Angle
Parking 9 19 9 19 26
9.5 19 9.5 19 24
10 19 10 19 23
Compact Cars
Parallel Parkin 8 20 - - -
30 Degree Angle
parking 8 16 15.9 14.1 12
45 degree Angle
Parking 8 16 11.2 16.9 12
60 Degree Angle
Parking 8 16 9.2 18.4 14
90 Degree Angle
Parking 8 16 8 16 22
Unistall 60 Degree
Parking 8.5 18 8.5 18 26
Unistall 90 Degree
Parking 8.5 18 8.5 18 26
186 c. Parking Screening. Parking lots or structures shall be screened by 42"high solid fencing
187 that complies with subsection IZO Subsection 7.120.D(5) or plants with a
188 minimum expected height of 42" at plant-maturity.
189 d. Parking Structure Massing and Fagade Articulation. Parking structures facing the primary
190 or secondary street frontage shall comply with the facade design requirements in IZO
191 Subsection 7.120(E)(1).
192 e. Landscaping. Surface parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with Site Design
193 Landscaping Subsection 7.120.1)(7) and as follows:
194 1. Residential parking areas for more than four(4) cars and parking lots in all
195 commercial and industrial zones shall be screened from the street right-of-way
196 through the use of decorative walls, fences, and/or landscaping with a height of at
197 least 42" at maturi .
198 2. Parking areas shall include 100 square feet of planting a�for every six (6) parking
199 spaces. This may be accomplished through landscape strips that are no less than 100
200 square feet, or through a larger landscaped area within the parking lot. Vehicle
201 overhang space (see 7.120.1)(3)(b)(2)) shall not be used to fill this requirement.
202 Parking lot landscaping does not count toward open space requirements.
203
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204 Figure 3:Parking Lot Landscaping
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205
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206
207 3. Shade trees shall be provided in parking lots so that the average estimated canopy
208 diameter at fifteen years of age covers 50% of the parking surface when viewed
209 directly from above. The estimated canopy size shall be determined usingthe e City
210 of Petaluma List of Approved Street Trees.
211 Figure 4: Parking Lot Shade Trees
212 For Illustration Purposes Only
213 4. Shade structures with integrated solar panels may be used to provide up to 100%
214 of required shading as long as trees are planted around the perimeter of the
215 parking area at a ratio of one tree per thirty linear feet.
216
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217 Figure 5: Solar Carports with Shade Trees
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218 For Illustration Purposes Only
219
220
221 pfevidedthat they a not-provide e 4ia cnoi of the ro r-e shade
222 4-5.All exterior areas that are not used for parking stalls, walkways, or driveways
223 shall be planted with ground cover or topdressed mulch.
224 4. Bicycle Parking
225 a. Residential Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be located in a secure
226 weather-protected area on-site.
227 1. Acceptable parking facilities include:
228 i. Controlled Access Fenced Area: Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently
229 anchored racks for bicycles using allowable short-term designs in the section
230 below; or
231 ii. Controlled Access Bike Room: Lockable bicycle room with permanently anchored
232 racks, or
233 iii. Bike Lockers: Lockable,permanently anchored individual bicycle lockers.
234 iv. An area of a parking garage that is separated from vehicle traffic and that has a
235 pedestrian/bike walkway between the storage area and the public street.
236
238 -3-.2.Bieyeles shall be allowed in all publie hallways —and ea4fev—AtOF-s thfft-PfoVide ReeOSS tE)
239 umits-.Electric bicycle charging ports shall be provided for a minimum of 25% of the
240 required number of bicycle spaces.
241 b. Access. Racks shall not be located in a place that requires the use of stairs or lifting of the
242 bicycle in order to access the racks.
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243 c. Number of residential bicycle parking spaces required. At least one bicycle parking space
244 shall be required for all units with up to two bedrooms. Two bicycle parking spaces shall
245 be required for each unit with more than two bedrooms. Each bicycle parking, space may
246 be located on a shared rack that accommodates more than one parkin space.
pace.
247 d. Size of bicycle parking spaces. Bicycle parking spaces shall have a minimum of the
248 following sizes:
249 Table 2: Bicycle Parking Dimensions
Spacing Minimum Space (in inches)
Length of parking space for each bike 72"
Distance from a bike rack to a wall 24"
istance between two racks (horizontal) 36"
istance between two bike racks (length) 72"
250 e. Age Restricted Developments. In developments where age is restricted to senior citizens,
251 the minimum number of required bicycle parking spaces may be reduced by 0 to
252 25%. At least 50% of spaces shall be sized as follows:
253 Table 3:Bicycle Parking Dimensions for Age Restricted Development
Spacing Minimum Space (in inches)
Length of parking space for each bike 72"
Distance from a bike rack to a wall 36"
istance between two racks (horizontal) 60"
istance between two bike racks (length) 72"
254 f. Aisle. An aisle or other space shall be provided for bicycles to enter and leave the facility.
255 This aisle shall have a width of at least five feet to the front or rear of a standard six-foot
256 bicycle parked in a facility.
257 g. Surface Material. Areas containing bicycle spaces shall be surfaced with durable surfaces
258 such as concrete or permeable pavers.
259 h. Buffer. When located within or adjacent to a vehicle parking area,barriers such as curbs,
260 fences,planter areas, or wheel stops shall be installed and maintained between bicycle
261 and automobile parking.
262 i_Means of securing. Except in the case of individual locking bicycle lockers and attended
263 bicycle parking, all bicycle parking spaces shall have a closed-loop to allow a single u-
264 lock to capture one wheel and one closed section of the bike frame to attach to a securely
265 anchored tamper-resistant rack. The loop shall have a minimum outside diameter of two
266 inches and be constructed from a minimum of 11-gauge steel tubing.
267 i-.LMounting. Bicycle racks shall be surface-mounted to the ground with security fasteners,
268 such as concrete spikes, or tamper-resistant nuts on wedge anchors and shall fiet fequife
269 .
270 t Rack Shape. Bicycle racks shall use one of the following designs and be constructed from
271 steel, stainless steel, or another equivalent material with equal strength, longevity, and
272 tamper-resistance:
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273 Figure 6:Allowable Bike Rack Styles
Inverted"U"or Loop Post&Ring WheelWell-
274 Secure
275 1. Alternative bike racks are allowed provided that they meet the criteria in
276 Subsections 7.120.1)(4)(i), and k , and do not use any of the prohibited styles
277 listed below. Bicycle racks that require liftingthe he bicycle or any portion thereof,
278 shall not be used.
279 2. ,
280 pr-ehibi The following designs are not aeeeptableprohibited:
281
282 Figure 7:Prohibited Bicycle Rack Styles
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Prohibited Bicycle RackTypes
These designs are prohibited from use because they
do not provide the necessary level of safety,storage
capacity,or ease of access for bicycles.
283
284 5. Fencing
285 a. Prohibited Materials. The use of chain link with more than a 1-inch opening, vinyl,
286 barbed wire, and razor wire fencing is prohibited.
287 b. Design. Solid fences more than 42"high and more than 25 feet long that are located
288 adjacent to the public right of way shall incorporate one or more of the following:
289 1. Vertical change in pattern or material along the entire horizontal length of the fence
290 2. A post or column every 25 feet that projects at least 2 inches from the face of the
291 fence.
292 3. Stucco or concrete fences shall not have an unarticulated surface for more than 25
293 linear feet.
294 4_Murals or public art covering a minimum of 50% of the area of the fence.
295 4--Horizontal members or courses.
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296 5. °
297 -5-.6.Laser-cut metal panels.
298 6. Facility and Equipment Screening
299 a. Screening. All exterior utility facilities and equipment shall be screened. This includes:
300 1. garbage, compost, and recycling areas or receptacles
301 2. utility boxes, electric and gas meters, transformers, and similar equipment
302 3. rooftop mechanical equipment, not including solar panels or other green
303 infrastructure that relies on access to the sun or wind for power generation
304 4. air conditioning units, heat pumps, and similar equipment
305 b. Coverage. All equipment shall be fully screened from view by an architectural or
306 landscape screen.
307 1. The point of view for determining visibility on the roof shall be five feet above grade
308 at a distance of 200 feet.
309 2. The point of view for determining visibility at street level shall be five feet above
310 grade at a distance of 50 feet.
311 Figure 8:Equipment Screening
Screening
5 Ft Line of Sight Ground level equipment
�T ,
\ Not to scale,for illustration purposes only.
50 Ft
Screening Rooftop equipment
Line of Sight
5 FtTk
312 200 Ft Not to scale,for Illustration purposes only.
313 c. Specific Waste, Compost, and Recycling Enclosure Requirements. An enclosure for
314 waste, compost, and recycling collection shall be provided and screened. The
315 enclosure(s) shall have the following characteristics and design standards: 1:
316 1. A concrete slab that extends through the full area of the enclosure, including the
317 access through the service gates.
318 2. Fully enclosed in a wood or concrete structure with walls at least seven feet in height
319 on three sides connected to a solid roof.
320 3. A solid metal gated entry painted to match the other materials of the enclosure.
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321 4. Water outlets (hose bibs) for fire safety and sanitation afe fequifed within 40 feet of
322 enclosures for refuse containers of total capacity greater than five 30-gallon cans.
323 5. The enclosure shall incorporate a sewer drain to allow the enclosure to be washed
324 down. Storm water shall be prevented from getting into the sewer system.
325 6. Enclosures shall be designed and managed to prevent animal entry and shall be
326 screened to prevent odors, flies, and other nuisance conditions from disturbing
327 residents and the public.
328 7. Screening and gates shall be of a durable construction; fences, walls, footings, slabs
329 and curbs shall meet City Building Code requirements. Gates shall be constructed of
330 heavy-gauge metal or of a heavy-gauge metal frame with covering of wood or other
331 suitable material. Gates shall be secured with sturdy hinges or sliders, and latches. For
332 enclosures of six cans or more and for bins, the screening shall be protected at its base
333 by curbs. -If screening is to be situated directly adjacent to parking spaces or drives, it
334 shall be protected by a concrete-curbed buffer strip (minimum 3 feet wide) of
335 landscaping or pavement.
336 8. The location of waste, compost, recycling collection shall not conflict with circulation
337 or parking conditions on site. If exterior facilities are used, a clear pathway that does
338 not cross traffic, with a minimum width of 5 feet shall be provided for tenant access
339 to the disposal location.
340 9. Enclosures shall comply with the following dimensions:
341 Table 4: Waste, Recycling, and Compost Enclosure Dimensions
Bin size Height of Depth of Width of
(in cubic Enclosure Enclosure Enclosure
yards)
1.5 43" 36"
2.0 47" 39"
80"
3.0 58" 48.5"
4.0 64" 53.5"
342
343 d. Above-ground Equipment. Utility transformers,telecommunications equipment, back-
344 flow preventers, HVAC equipment, water or sewer lifts or pumps, and large utility
345 devices shall not be located in front of buildings on primary frontages,unless fully
346 enclosed by an enclosure that uses the same materials and style as the building fagade.
347 7. Landscaping_These standards are in addition to any applicable objective landscaping standards
348 in the Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 14 Landscaping and Screening. Landscaping
349 within the public right of way shall comply with the City's Landscape and Irrigation Standards
350 (series 100).
351 a. Landscape Standards. Landscaping shall comply with Petaluma's List of Approved
352 Street Trees, Petaluma's Tree Technical Manual as referenced in IZO Section 17.035
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353 and with the City's Landscape Water Use Efficiency Standards in the City of Petaluma
354 Municipal Code Section 15.17.050.
355 b. Placement/Location. The following areas shall be landscaped:
356 1. Any unused area of the site shall be topdressed with bark mulch or have ground
357 cover. Bare ground is not permitted.
358 2. A minimum of 50% of the front and side street setbacks' surface area shall be
359 planted.
360 3. A minimum five-foot-wide planting area shall be installed between parking areas and
361 adjacent public rights of way(not including alleys).
362 4. Comply with IZO Subsection 7.120.1)(3)(e) for additional landscaping requirements
363 for parking areas.
364 c. Plant Material. The following materials are prohibited:
365 1. The use of plants identified as invasive by the California Invasive Plant Council are
366 prohibited.1
367 2. Artificial plants and turf^r gr-etinde,, are prohibited.
368 d. Open paeeRiver and Creek Adjacent. For properties adjacent to open the Petaluma
369 River, or a creek, ineliading r er4e,-eek djaeort r n habitat, the landscaping shall
370 only use plants identified as native to Petaluma on the California Native Plant Society
371 Calscape website, within 50 feet of the sensitive habitat i.open spaeo area or--a
372 .
373 e. At4ifieial Tuff, Ar-tifieial tur-f shall not be used for-landseaping any e?itefiei:sur-faees
374 exeept for- oAs fields and r-eer-eational areas ,hereor-ganierill „ ateif;-ai ; oa
375 f-.e_Tree Planting. Trees planted as part of the project shall comply with the following:
376 1. Trees shall be planted at a ratio of no less than one tree per 500 square feet of open
377 space (including usable open space)_
378 2. Place trees in a planting area with a minimum size of 36 square feet unless otherwise
379 specified in the Smart Code.
380 3. Tree planters that are outside of the public right of way shall ineli le ifoot � 44a
381 may inelude s ,,.f ee rtr^*es when„! and within ten--six feet of public or private
382 sidewalks:for pavement shall be planted with root barriers. Tree planters that are
383 outside of the public right of way and within six feet of public or private sidewalks or
384 paved areas shall be planted with root barriers. An alternative method of
385 sidewalk/pavement protection may be used provided that it is equally or more
386 effective than root barriers...
387 4. Trees planted under powerlines shall have a maximum expected height of no less than
388 five feet below the existing power lines and shall use only trees from the City of
389 Petaluma List of Trees Approved for Planting Adjacent to Public Streets and
390 Sidewalks.
1 California Invasive Plant Council https://www.invasive.org/species/list.cfm?id=64
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391 Figure 9: Tree Planters
Mimmum 5 feet.
Vft.m, .
392 For Illustration Purposes Only
393
394 g.- Open Space Separation. Private open space on the ground level shall be separated from
395 public or common open space by either a landscaping strip or a fence in compliance with
396 Subsection 7.120.1)(5).
397 -hrg_Integrated Pest Management. An Integrated Pest Management Plan that provides for zero
398 use of chemical pesticides herbicides, fertilizers, or other synthetic chemicals shall be
399 included with the landscaping plan and implemented.
400 i-h. Groundcover. All planting areas shall be top-dressed with a minimum layer of three
401 inches of either bark mulch or a natural low carbon alternative or groundcover. Crushed
402 rock, mulch,pebbles, stones, or similar non-plant material may be used on up to 10% of
403 the landscaped areas. Landscaped areas adjacent to and up-slope from pedestrian
404 pathways shall include edging to prevent materials from encroaching onto the pathways.
405 ti_High Maintenance Plants and Trees. The mature canopy dripline of plants or trees which
406 drop seed pods or fruit shall not extend over a sidewalk, pathway, or street.
407 4(- Planting Size. To achieve the maximum plant survival and efficiency in landscape
408 growth,the following minimum sizes are required:
409 Table 5: New Planting Container Size Requirements
Plant Type Minimum size at planting
Shrubs and perennials 1 gallon
Plants required for screening 5 gallons
Trees 15 gallons
Grasses and annual No minimum
herbaceous plants
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411 8. Open Space. Open Space shall be provided as required in the Implementing Zoning Ordinance
412 Chapter 4 Tables.
413 a. Usable Common Open Space. At least 25 square feet per unit of the open space required
414 by the IZO Chapter 4 Tables shall be used for a common open space area which shall
415 have a minimum length of 10 feet on any side.
416 Figure 10: Common Usable Open Space
min 10 k
Usable
Common
Open Space
x
Building
417
418
419 b. Outdoor seating. Outdoor seating shall be provided within,.,,,,..,,.a „sable open space at
420 a ratio of one six foot-long bench or two seats per every
421 1200 square feet of required common usable open space or fraction thereof. Seats
422 and benches shall be constructed of stainless steel, wood or a recycled material of
423 comparable quality and durability. Seats shall be either a single chair or stool. Benches
424 shall accommodate at least two seated adults.
425 c. Required Play Areas. Developments that include 25 or more dwelling units shall include
426 at least one play area for children. Such play area shall:
427 1. Have a minimum dimension of 15 feet in any direction and a minimum area of 600
428 square feet with a pour-in-place recycled rubber surface or similar surface with a
429 minimum projected lifespan of at least 10 years.
430 2. Contain play equipment, including equipment designed for children five years and
431 younger and for all abilities.
432 3. Be protected from any adjacent streets or parking lots with a fence or other barrier at
433 least four feet in height. Fencing shall allow visibility into the play area.
434 d. Senior Citizen Developments. For developments with 25 or more dwelling units and age-
435 restricted to senior citizens, the play area shall be replaced with a communal garden area
436 or an outdoor recreational area of the same size and dimensions.
437
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438 7-.-9. Lighting
439 a. Lighting Location. Lighting shall be provided in the following locations:
440 1. All parking areas and structures
441 2. All pedestrian paths of travel
442 3. Points of conflict where vehicular traffic flow crosses paths with pedestrian and/or
443 bicycle facilities
444 4. All service yards and access to services and utilities including waste enclosures.
445 b. Fixtures. All lighting shall use full cutoff downcast lighting fixtures that horizontally
446 shield the light source. Spotlights are prohibited.
447 1. Lighting for parking and internal circulation shall be no taller than 20 feet.
448 2. The primary bicycle and pedestrian pathways within the development shall be lit by
449 fixtures no taller than 36 inches.
450 3. Lighting used to illuminate landscaped areas or other open areas shall be placed at a
451 maximum height of 36 inches.
452 4. Lighting for the public right of way shall comply with the City's Street Standards.
453 c. Lighting Brightness. Where required, lighting shall provide a minimum average of 0.5
454 foot candles and a maximum of three foot candles at ground level. -Lighting shall not
455 exceed one foot-candle at the property line unless required for street lighting by the
456 City's Street Light Standards.
457 d. Lighting Color. Exterior lighting fixtures shall not exceed 3,500K.
458 10. Parcels Fronting the Petaluma River and City Creeks. The following standards apply to
459 parcels that are fronting either the Petaluma River or a creek where a public pathway is
460 identified or proposed in the City's General Plan in Figure"Proposed and Existing Bicycle
461 Facilities" or Active Transportation Plan and as updated from time to time.
462 a. Riverfront Building Fagade Detailing. Building fagades facing the Petaluma River or a
463 creek with an existing or proposed public pathway shall comply with the building design
464 requirements for a primary frontage in IZO Section 7.120.E(1).
465 b. Lighting. Lighting along the river or creek shall be placed to face away from the
466 waterway and shall comply with above lighting requirements in 7.120.D(9).
467 c. Views of River and Creeks. Fencing between the public right of way and the river over
468 42 inches shall be transparent using either open wire or wrought iron.
469 d. Waterway Accessibility.
470 1. A public pathway is required for the entire river/creek frontage of the parcel if a
471 pathway does not exist and is identified in General Plan Figure 5-2 "Proposed and
472 Existing Bicycle Facilities" on Page 5-15 or as updated from time to time in the
473 future.
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474 2. The pathway shall be constructed as the class of trail identified on the General Plan
475 "Proposed and Existing Bicycle Facilities Map"using the standards in the CalTrans
476 Highway Design Manual Chapter 1000 Topic 1003.
477 3. If there is no existing pathway up or down river from the project site, the new
478 pathway shall be connected to the publicly accessible sidewalk via a public pathway
479 on the site.
480 4. The public pathway shall be recorded as a public access easement on the property
481 deed and maintained by the property owner or Homeowners Association as
482 applicable.
483 5. If sensitive habitat would be impacted by operation of the pathway and not by and
484 other site element, an alternative public pathway location mf�)-shall be permitted,
485 provided that the applicant provides all of the following:
486 a-.i. A wetland delineation and a biologist's report demonstrating that the pathway
487 and no other element of the project would be within the buffer zone of a
488 sensitive habitat area.
489 b-.ii. A preservation and protection plan for the habitat area.
490 Eiii. Alternative design for an equivalent pathway with a minimum separation of a
491 six-foot-wide planter strip between the pathway and the street.
492 6. A raised boardwalk may be used in place of a paved pathway for sections of the
493 pathway located within the buffer zone of an environmentally sensitive habitat area.
494 The boardwalk shall have the following characteristics:
495 d-.i. Shall be a minimum of six feet wide
496 e-ii. Shall be raised a minimum of 12 inches above the natural grade
497 �.iii. Shall be constructed from ADA compliant materials with a projected
498 minimum longevity of 50 years and shall not contain creosote, formaldehyde
499 or other chemicals that could leach into the habitat area.
500 giv. Handrails shall be installed on both sides of the boardwalk for the entire
501 length.
502 #}v. Signs requiring bicyclists to dismount and walk bicycles on the boardwalk
503 shall be installed on both sides of both entrances to the boardwalk.
504 Zvi. Permanent habitat protection fencing with a six-inch bottom clearance shall be
505 installed to prevent the public from walking/riding in sensitive habitat areas.
506 tvii. Any habitat disturbed during construction shall be restored in compliance with
507 state and federal regulations.
508 E_Building Design
509 1. Facade Design
510 a. Length. -The maximum length of a primary facade shall not exceed 250 linear feet.
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511 gib.Fagade. All exterior walls must incorporate changes of plane representing 30% of wall
512 surface area on primary facade, 20% of the wall surface area on all other facades. This
513 may be achieved through any of the following methods or combination of methods:
514 1. Balconies that either project at least three feet from the facade or balconies that are
515 recessed at least four feet from the facade:
516 2. Box/bay windows with a minimum depth of 18 inches on all facets.
517 3. Ground floor street-facing courtyard(s)
518 4. Architectural stepbacks or projections that are a minimum of 24 inches-
519 5. Front porches
520 6. Colonnade, arcade, or covered walkway along the ground floor with a minimum
521 depth of five feet.
522 Figure 11: Change of Plane on Primary Facade
n
F I
Change of Plane
523 For Illustration Purposes Only.
524 b. Window shades. Orientation ttmed shading deviees w-hieh inelude non membfune
525 ,
526 the *ade shall be installed an the south and west f4eing windews with efiefftati0fis thEit
527 .
528 .
529 c. Vinyl Materials. Vinyl materials are prohibited and shall not be used on the facade of the
530 building including but not limited to siding, trim, and windows.
531 d. Transparency at Street Level.
532 1. For residential buildings, including live/work and work/live, along any facade facing
533 a public or private street,public open space, the Petaluma River, or a creek
534 designated for a public pathway in the General Plan, shall provide doors and/or
535 windows for a minimum of 25% of the linear frontage on the ground floor.
536 2. For mixed-use buildings, along any facade facing a public or private street, public
537 open space, river, or creek with a proposed or existing public pathway, shall provide
538 doors and/or windows for a minimum of 50% of the ground-floor facade.
539
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540 Figure 12: Ground Floor Transparency
25%Ground Floor Transparency
5% 5%
15% For Illustration Purposes Only.
541 100%of linear front facade
542 e. Ground Floor Residential on Arterial Roadways. Ground floor residential units with
543 entrances on an arterial street shall have a separation to visually delineate public versus
544 private space along the arterial frontage through ONE (1) of the following design
545 elements:
546 1. Finished floor height of at least 24 inches above the grade of the public sidewalk.
547 2. Low wall no more than 42 inches in height
548 3. A three-foot-wide landscaping strip
549 4. Permanent above ground planters no less than 3 feet wide
550 5. A change in paving surface material.
551 f. Inactive Frontages. No more than 50 feet along the primary fagade shall be occupied by
552 inactive frontages.
553 2. Entryway
554 a. Location. Buildings must have a primary entrance on a street-facing facade but may also
555 have an articulated entrance on each street facing fagade. The primary building entrance
556 and associated access path shall be directly accessible from the public street.
557 b. Entrance Emphasis. The primary building entrance shall be articulated,using at least
558 three of the following design features:
559 1. Accent Materials
560 2. Public Art
561 3. Non-membrane and non-vinyl Awnings
562 4. Sidelights or accent lighting
563 5. Arches
564 6. Columns
565 7. Insets in the fagade around the door frame
566 8. Transom windows above or to the sides of the door
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567 9. Porch or stoop
568 10. Entrance doors recessed from the wall plane at least six inches
569 11. Change in pavement surfacing
570 Figure 13: Entryway Articulation
/Awning
Side Lighting Recessed Entrance
J
571 For Illustration Purposes Only.
572 3. Building Corner Treatments
573 a. Building corners at a street intersection shall incorporate at least ONE (1) of the
574 following corner treatments:
575 1. Turret or cupola at least two feet higher than the highest roof point.
576 2. Roof variation
577 3. Building recess
578 4. Variance in building materials
579 5. Corner plaza or public space
580 6_Comer entryway
581 b--Curved corner wall with windows
582 7. Gui= e , o wall with windows
583 4. Occupied Roofs
584 a. Roof-top Planters. 10% of occupied rooftops shall be landscaped with rooftop planters.
585
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586 Figure 14: Occupied Roof Area
/ Occupied Roof Area
Roof Top Planters
587
588 For Illustration Purposes Only
589 b. Roof-top Open Space. If an occupied roof will be used to meet the common usable open
590 space requirement, the following shall apply:
591 1_At least 30% of the open space shall incorporate above-ground planters that are no
592 less than three feet wide and three feet long.
593 it2.Permanent non-membrane shading devices shall be installed to cover at least 15% of
594 the required open space square footage.
595 4Q. Seating shall be provided in compliance with 7.120.D(8)(b).
596 Figure 1 S: Roof-Top Open Space
Occupied Roof Area
F-1 I I I ��
Ll 1:1 /1:1
1 1
Shade Structure Benches Roof Top Planters
597
598 For Illustration Purposes Only
599
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600 F. Other Applicable Obiective Standards. All projects subject to this chapter shall comply with
601 the objective design, development, and subdivision standards within the Implementing
602 Zoning Ordinance or SMART Code (as applicable), the General Plan(or gnplicable Specific
603 Plan), and the Municipal Code as well as any adopted standards in supplemental documents
604 including but not limited to:
605 1. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4 Zoning District and Allowable Land Use
606 Tables
607 2. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6 Flood Plain and FloodwU Areas
608 3. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 11 Parking Standards or SMART Code Section
609 6 Parkiniz Standards and Procedures
610 4. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 13 Fences
611 5. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 14 Landscaping
612 6. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 15 Preservation of the Cultural &Historic
613 Environment
614 7. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 16 Hillside Protection
615 8. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17 Tree Preservation
616 9. Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 21 Performance Standards
617 10. City of Petaluma Municipal Code Section 15.17.050 Water Efficiency Landscape
618 Ordinance
619 11. City of Petaluma Municipal Code Title 17 Building and Construction
620 12. City of Petaluma Municipal Code Title 20 Subdivisions
621 13. City of Petaluma Landscape and Irrigation Standards
622 14. City of Petaluma Street Light Standards
623 15. City of Petaluma Street Standards
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