§ 17.03.130. Overlay Zone (O Zone).

The Overlay Zone refers to specific areas of the City where special development standards are applicable. The purpose of this Zone District is to implement the City of Beaumont General Plan that established the following overlay zones:

The Sixth Street Overlay applies to areas with a base underlying zoning of C-G (Commercial General), located on either side of Sixth Street between California Avenue and Highland Springs Avenue. This overlay provides for the development of mixed uses (residential and/or commercial), with a required minimum lot area of one acre, within the area included in this Zone District. For all mixed use projects (combination of residential and commercial), 50 percent of the lot area shall be devoted to housing, at a permitted density range of 20—24 units per acre. Live/work units shall be permitted and encouraged on both sides of the north-south avenues north of Fifth Street between California Avenue and Michigan Avenue.

A.

Sixth Street Overlay Zone, Permitted Uses. The uses permitted for this Overlay Zone are indicated in Table 17.03-4.

B.

Sixth Street Overlay Zone, Conditional Uses. The uses conditionally permitted for this Overlay Zone are indicated in Table 17.03-4.

C.

Sixth Street Overlay Zone, Development Standards. The Development Standards for this Overlay Zone shall be the those applicable to the underlying Zoning, with regard to commercial projects, and shall be determined through plot plan review for mixed use projects.

D.

Sixth Street Overlay Zone, Off-Street Parking. Automobile parking shall be provided as specified in Section 17.05.

E.

Sixth Street Overlay Zone, Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided as specified in Section 17.06.

F.

Sixth Street Overlay Zone, Signs. Signage shall be governed by Section 17.07.

Beaumont Avenue Overlay applies to a number of parcels located along that segment of Beaumont Avenue located between 6th Street (on the south) and Oak Valley Parkway (on the north). The purpose of this Overlay Zone is to facilitate the corridor's transition to a mixed-use district containing professional office, service, and limited commercial activities in conjunction with residential uses.

A.

Beaumont Avenue Overlay Zone, Permitted Uses. The uses permitted for this Overlay Zone are indicated in Table 17.03-4.

B.

Beaumont Avenue Overlay Zone, Conditional Uses. The uses conditionally permitted under this Zone District are identified in Table 17.03-4.

C.

Beaumont Avenue Overlay Zone, Development Standards. The following development standards for this Overlay Zone shall apply:

1.

Lot Area and Dimension. Lots sizes for the Beaumont Avenue Overlay Zone shall not be less than 10,000 square feet with an average lot depth of 100 feet and a minimum average lot depth of 100 feet.

2.

Setbacks and Yards. The following setback requirements are applicable to the Beaumont Avenue Overlay Zone:

a.

Front Yard Setbacks. The minimum front yard setback is 25 feet. There shall be a minimum of 50 feet for the front yard setback if parking is provided in the front of the building.

b.

Rear Yard Setbacks. No minimum rear yard setback is required except for those parcels that abut residential zones. For those parcels that abut residential zones, the minimum rear yard setback is 20 feet plus an additional two feet for every foot where a building exceeds 35 feet in height.

c.

Side Yard Setbacks. No setback is required when parcel is abutting commercial or manufacturing zones. For those parcels that abut residential zones, the minimum side yard setback is 20 feet plus an additional two feet for every foot where a building exceeds 35 feet in height.

3.

Building Height. In the Beaumont Avenue Overlay Zone, the maximum height of any building shall not exceed two stories or 35 feet, whichever is the lesser.

D.

Beaumont Avenue Overlay Zone, Off Street Parking. Automobile storage space shall be provided as indicated herein in Section 17.05.

E.

Beaumont Avenue Overlay Zone, Landscaping. The provisions of Chapter 17.06 of this ordinance shall apply.

F.

Beaumont Avenue Overlay Zone, Signs. The provisions of Chapter 17.07 of this ordinance shall apply.

Urban Village Specific Plan Overlay applies to a specific area of the City situated between the I-10 and the SR-60 Freeway corridors. Within this area, a variety of specialized land uses that capitalize on the area's unique location are contemplated. These uses include a regional commercial center, higher density residential development, and abundant open space and recreational amenities. In conjunction with policies and programs outlined in the Housing Element, a minimum of 90 acres within the Specific Plan area shall be reserved for housing development with a minimum density of 20 units per acre, and a minimum of 21 acres shall be reserved for housing development with a density range of 12—20 units per acre. This area will be developed in phases as development proceeds within the larger West Beaumont Planning Area. A specific plan of land use will be required before any new development can take place within the area designated with the Urban Village Specific Plan Overlay.

A.

Urban Village Specific Plan Overlay Zone, Permitted Uses. The uses permitted for this Overlay Zone District are identified in Table 17.03-1 of this Section.

B.

Urban Village Specific Plan Overlay Zone, Conditional Uses. The uses conditionally permitted under this Zone District are identified in Table 17.03-1 of this Section. Such uses require the approval of a conditional use permit.

C.

Urban Village Specific Plan Overlay Zone, Development Standards. The development standards for this Overlay Zone are governed by the Urban Village Specific Plan.

D.

Public Facilities Zone, Off Street Parking. Automobile storage space shall be provided as indicated herein in Section 17.05.

E.

Public Facilities Zone, Landscaping. The provisions of Chapter 17.06 of this ordinance shall apply.

F.

Public Facilities Zone, Signs. The provisions of Chapter 17.07 of this ordinance shall apply.

(Ord. 920 §2, 9/2007; Ord. 989, 03/01/11; Ord. 990, 03/01/2011)