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This is a table of Westside code recommendations is organized by page number. Recommended text is in the fourth column, with comments and

explanation in the last column. Because this code will be an important instrument in Avenue development and direction , we have also included

simply related to clarification and readability. We hope this work is use to you and to the effort of Avenue improvement and goals. Avenue Org

June 27, 2011

Ver 1.01 Aug, 16, 2011 (Numbers and type columns added, gaps in text corrected, item #23 removed, type key added below)

Ver 1.03 Aug, 23 , 2011 (This has an additional column for notes and action items, font from 12 to 11 pnts, rachels notes 4,5,34,79,80,8)

Ver 1.04 Sept 16, 2011 (Additions in the notes/actions column by Dave Ward after three meetings with Avenue Organizers to review all comm

Ver 1.05 October 9, 2011 (Rachel and Robs notes in addition or in response to Dave Wards notes. Though they are collaborative, notes color

facilitate further discussion if needed.)

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type* Page

item current text recommendation discussion notes/actions

#1 clarity

TOC 24W.102 REGULATING PLAN ANDTRANSECT ZONES

REGULATING PLAN MAPAND TRANSECT ZONEDEFINITIONS

Its helpful to havethese key pages moreclearly labeled.

No. This is the correct terform based coding termino

#2 clarity

TOC TABLE 1&2: TABLE 1&2 TABLE G The switch from lettersto numbers makes it

more difficult for thenew reader to find.

Yes. This is actually part o24W.300 so Table 1 & 2 re

be deleted.

#3 new 1 24.W.100.010

B. Moderate vehiculartraffic by providing for amixture of landuses, pedestrian-oriented development,compact communityform, safe and effectivetraffic circulation, andappropriate parkingfacilities;

Reduce traffic congestion,parking requirements, andfinancial burdens toWestside residents andvisitors by providing safe,convenient alternatives tosingle occupancy vehicles.

This would includeattractive options forbicycle, bus, pedestrian,zip-car, dial-a-ride, andshuttle to downtown

Though motorists andpedestrians areincluded in the draftcode, there are otherimportant trafficchoices that should beencouraged.

No. The recommended texscope of the Code. Insertiabout financial burdens Issue. Traffic congesting hlisted before.

Additionally, this recommereads as Plan Policy, not C

Follow-up Code Recomme...pedestrian-oriented devebicycle access, compact co


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parking. form...,

As noted - add previousrecommendation to Plan inCode: "Reduce traffic conparking requirements, andburdens to Westside residvisitors by providing safe, alternatives to single occuvehicles. This would includoptions for bicycle, bus, pezip-car, dial-a-ride, and shdowntown parking."

#4 new 1 24.W.100.010

D. Conserve and protectthe Citys natural beautyand setting, includingscenic vistas, culturaland historic resources,hills and trees;

D. Enhance, conserve andprotect the Citys naturalbeauty and setting,including scenic vistas,cultural and historicresources, hills and trees;

The new suggested textgoes beyond where weare. It seeks to improveour neighborhood withmore green.

Yes, recommendation acce

Action: Add to code

#5

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10H. Increase the number ofparks, playgrounds, green

public space, courtyards,community gardens, andtrees, for walkable accessto green areas for allresidents.

This H item has beenadded because it is a

central goal for Avenueresidents.

Dave suggested put it in wQUESTION Are you sure

mean D?

Group doesnt like parks intransit issue.

Action: Confirm that thereerror in communications

Has the above been resolved? Th

issue to the Westside, as recognizCouncil. We do not feel it should

of item F which is about transitopen space. We still feel it is imp

to warrant a separate item.

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Add new paragraph to "Purpose"green spaces and parks.

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new 2 24.W.100.010

I. Conserve naturalresources including fossilfuels, water, timber, rocks,and air.

I is also an addition tobuild AB32 and SB375requirements directlyinto our code.

No.- Code doesnt regulate th- These are operations wbe part of a policy in the P

Realization that item E ecovers this point if in a mway.

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item current text recommendation discussion

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J. Encourage neighborhoodpride and ownership, andpersonal communityinvolvement at the small-group level.

J is included as aresponse to the requestfor cultivating personalinvolvement andneighborhoodinvolvement.

No.- Code doesnt regulate th

#8 new 2 24.W.100.010

L Beautify the area withAvenue trees, artisticbenches, trash receptacles,

fountains, and widersidewalks.

L is about more thantraffic, it is aboutmaking the Avenue a

pleasure to live, work,and visit. It is based ona history of this type ofinput.

- Code doesnt regulate betrash bins this is subject encroachment permitting.

- Amend A to insert widsidewalks text

Public Works regulabe placed on a sidewalk, inbenches, wastepaper binsthrough encroachment peRC/RM to follow up on "SidAllocation" with Public Wo Consider narrowingto increase sidewalk, bus, space. Consider reimburse

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improve complete block frsidewalk even if some pardeveloping.

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fix 3 24W.100.040

Domestic animals.Domestic animals, asdefined inChapter 24.110 of theMunicipal Code, arepermittedin all Westside zones,provided that, no morethan fouradult animals over theage of four months arepermittedper dwelling unit orestablishment and,further provided that, nomore than three adultdogs shall be permittedper dwelling unit or

establishment.Livestock animals.Livestock animals, asdefined in Chapter24.110 of the MunicipalCode, are onlypermitted in the T-2zone.Wild animals. Wildanimals, as defined inChapter 24.110 of theMunicipal Code, are notpermitted in captivity

Domestic animals.Domestic animals, asdefined inChapter 24.110 of theMunicipal Code, arepermittedin all Westside zones,provided that, no morethan fouradult animals over the ageof four months arepermittedper dwelling unit orestablishment and, furtherprovided that, no morethan three adult dogs shallbe permitted per dwellingunit or establishment.

Livestock animals.Livestock animals, asdefined in Chapter 24.110of the Municipal Code, areonly permitted in the T-2zone.Wild animals. Wildanimals, as defined inChapter 24.110 of theMunicipal Code, are notpermitted in captivity

Remove references toanimals in the Westsidespecific code. There isno reason the Avenueshould have differentcode than the rest ofthe city. We find thisdraconian code to beregressive and counter-productive to mutuallyrespectful dialog, andcitizen involvementwith local government.

- No Rely on Citywide regu

- T2 to be deleted - This w

North Avenue Planning are

Follow-up Code Recomme

Domestic animals and lDomestic animals and Livepermitted, as defined in C24.110 of the Municipal Co

Wild animals. Wild animadefined in Chapter 24.110 Municipal Code, are not pecaptivity END

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#10 fix 4 24W.100.040

2. Uses that are notexpressly permitted bythis code are prohibited.

2. Uses that are notexpressly permitted by thiscode are prohibited.

This appears tocontradict the code onpage 56 - 4. Permitrequirements anddevelopmentstandards. When theDirector determinesthat a proposed, but

unlisted, use is similarto a listed use, the

proposed use will betreated in the samemanner as the listeduse in determiningwhere it is allowed,what permits arerequired, and whatother standards andrequirements of thisDevelopment Codeapply.

Yes.

- inconsistency to be corre

#11

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fix 7 over-all comment A clear definition of structural alterationsis important. Thisphrase is a determiningfactor for many keydecisions throughoutthis document, but canhave a broad range ofinterpretation. Here arethree definitions easilygleaned from theInternet.http://www.businessdict

ionary.com/definition/st

ructural-alteration.html

Overall response:The Development Code is the entire City Municipal Cintentional not to restate tdocument but rely upon sereferences.

Follow-up recommendationthis is essential to key elemcode, the definition of thisbe referenced for exampXX.XXX in the Municipal Co

Comment is that thi

requirement, especially th

Definition in Build

Code
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Any change made to

the existing layout of

space in a structure

that requires moving

walls or adding new

space. A room addition

is a structural

alteration. Remodelinga kitchen by refacing

cabinets and changing

appliances is not.

http://www.homesurfer.

com/real-estate-

definitions/s/structural_

alteration.html

Significant and

fundamentalchange in

the configuration or

framework of a buildingor system, resulting in

essentially a different

building or system.

http://www.investorwords.com/13893/structural_alterations.htmlModification of theparts supporting abuilding.

ceiling height, cannot be mexisting businesses that dremodel projects to improvbusiness, therefore requiricostly major remodel or codemolition and replacemeconforming structure. Trigger appears to b

change" which is not clearand may include many seeminor changes to buildingexample, moving an interibearing wall to expand a dmay trigger complete replthe building, even though change is a minor TenantImprovement. Note This bullet is suggestions to note that Dentered. Dave Ward will pexample using a hypothetrestaurant to test whetheris correct. (Using as an ex

Taqueria Cuernavaca, locanorthwest corner of Ventuand W. Flint Street: it is wVentura Avenue Corridor, designated T5.5 with ShopAwning Overlay, assume tinterior only by removing apermitted load-bearing waeliminate an existing storaexpand their dining room aexisting ceiling height is nchange to the exterior or e

the building envelope, no

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use, just more space betwThe building is conformingheight and parking. Stipulremoving that interior walreplacing with an engineerapproved post is a structu Clarification of strucmay resolve concern.

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fix 7 24W.100.045

No structural alterationsmay be carried outunless those structuralalterations aredeterminedby the building official tobe required forprotection of the publichealth or safety, andii. No non-structuralreconstruction of

nonconforming buildingsor other structures maybe carriedout unless suchreconstruction isdetermined by thebuilding official to berequired for protectionof the public health orsafety.

d.i. No structural alterationsmay be carried out unlessthose structural alterationsare determined by thebuilding official to berequired for protection ofthe public health or safety,andii. No non-structuraleconstruction ofnonconforming buildings or

other structures may becarried out unless suchreconstruction isdetermined by the buildingofficial to be required forprotectionof the public health orsafety.

d.i Existing residencesand businesses mayremodel, repair,upgrade equipment,make structural or non-

structural modifications,

We have concerns thatif the nature of animprovement isdetermined to be astructural alteration,existing businesses willbe prevented frommaking simple changeslike window and doorupgrades or addition ofa required bathroom.

Further, this could leadto older buildings fallinginto disrepair andcurrent mom-and-popbusiness will be drivenout of theneighborhood.

we feel local businessowners should beencouraged to improvecurrent structures, andthat broader codecompliance could be

reserved for significant

Dave to provide example of existproposing either internal remode

addition.

See related recommendation in It


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and make related siteimprovements includingchanges to utilities,parking and deliveryareas, entrances, andexterior lighting andsignage, when suchimprovements continue

the existing category ofuse for that space,whether in a single usebuilding or a subareawithin a building ofmultiple tenants.

alterations of thebuilding footprint, andbuilding demo/rebuild.

Our suggestedalternative text is anattempt to achieve thatresult.

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fix 8 24W.100.045

3. Nonconformingbuildings or structureswithin VenturaAvenue Corridor.Buildings or otherstructures within theVentura AvenueCorridor as depicted inGeneral Plan DiagramFigure 3-5that are nonconformingas to setback, yard,height, lotcoverage, or otherzoning regulations maybe repaired,replaced, or added to,only to the extentpermitted by

this section:

ADDc. Existing residencesand businesses mayremodel, repair,upgrade equipment,make structural or non-structural modifications,and make related siteimprovements includingchanges to utilities,parking and deliveryareas, entrances, andexterior lighting andsignage, when suchimprovements continuethe existing category ofuse for that space,whether in a single usebuilding or a subarea

within a building of

This is the same issueas the abovediscussion. Again ourcode is an attempt toretain local businessesand encourage them tomake improvementswithout requiring acomplete buildingmake-over.

Dave to provide example of exist

proposing either internal remodeaddition.


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#14 clarity

8 24W.100.045

If the total value of thestructure that wasdestroyed does notexceed 50 percent ofthe value of the building

or other structure at thetime of such damage,such structuralalterations and otherrepairs may be carriedout to such damaged orpartially destroyedportions of thenonconforming buildingor other structurewithout bringing allportions of the buildingor other structure intoconformance with allregulations for newconstruction in the zonein which it is located.

Were not sure whatthe intent of thisparagraph is.

Please check this

paragraph. It appearsto be unintelligible.Possibly there is atypo?

Follow up recommendationthat

Dave to provide example of exproposing either internal remode

addition.


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#15

clarity

9 24W.100.045

6.a Repair of buildings.Where the off streetparking provided for ause does not meet therequirements of thiscode, repair of anybuildings on the siteoccupied by that usemay be carried out,provided that,

no structural alterations

You might want tocheck this out. Prettyhefty case of run-onsentence. Its difficultto make out themeaning.

Often ordinance text has p

making it challenging to re

legally accurate and neces

Follow-up recommendatio

change in red.

Yes, typo. Code to be

revised


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may beare carried outunless the buildingofficial determines thosestructural alterations tobe necessary for theprotection of the publichealth and safety.

Dave to provide example of exist

proposing either internal remode

addition.

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#16 fix 12 24W.100.045

F. DESIGN REVIEW 2.Additions and exteriorchanges to all structuresproviding for non-residential uses and allstructures with overthree dwelling units.

It seems like an undueburden to require amajor design review fora business to change asconce or replace tileon the outside of thebuilding. Were notsure what theunderlying concern is but again we feel thiswould discourageupkeep andimprovements toexisting buildings.

Intentional text.DRC & (Council on appeal)level of review/oversight incodes.

Inconsistency - All nresidential buildings will uDesign Review for ANY extchanges. Text on page 12says Major Review require"Additions and exterior chstructures providing for nouses and all structures witdwelling units." Some minimum amchange should be allowed review, for example replacexterior light with a new firequirement will be costly consuming for existing bus

Follow-up recommendatioissue be revisited by the Dcitizen concerns are bringito light? Perhaps the DRC a clearer definition?

#17 fix 17 24W.100.0 B. LIMITATIONS You may find this to be Reason is neighborhood co

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47 The following evaluationstandards shall not beeligible for Warrants orExceptions:

2. All Development Codestandards relating toCarriage Houses.

an odd commentbecause it is actually aquestion. Why areCarriage Houses noteligible for Warrants orExceptions? Could theynot have the samewiggle-room as other

structures?

Not allowing discretion is bpublic debate and code enchallenge for these units timmediate to neighbors p

#18

#18

clarity

17 24W.100.047

D. PROCESSINGBoth Warrants andExceptions shall bereviewed andacted upon inaccordance with theprocedural requirementsof Zoning RegulationSections 24.535.150through24.535.230.

This could really use aspecific document titlewhere a person mightfind the ZoningRegulation Sections.

See #11 response.

Follow-up Recommendatioand Regulation Sections oPerhaps you could add whdocument you reference.

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#19 fix 18 OK Imgoing todropadding thenumbershere whenthenumbers

are not onthe pagereferenced.I hope thisdoesntmakethingsharder tofind. Youcan let meknow. ;->

E.Findings3. Exceptions: Theparcel of property hasphysical characteristicsso unusual thatcomplying with theevaluationstandard would create

an exceptional hardshipto the applicant or thesurrounding propertyowners. Thecharacteristics must beunique to the propertyand not be shared byadjacent parcels. Theunique characteristicmust pertain to the landitself, not to the existingor proposed structure,its inhabitants, or theproperty

owners.

3. Exceptions: The parcel ofproperty has physicalcharacteristics so unusualthat complying with theevaluation standard wouldcreate an exceptionalhardship to the applicant orthe surrounding property

owners. The characteristicsmust be unique to theproperty and not be sharedby adjacent parcels. Theunique characteristic mustpertain to the land itself,not to the existing orproposed structure, itsinhabitants, or the propertyowners.

It seems odd that twohouseholds goingthrough exceptionalhardship would notconstitute a reason togrant an exception, justbecause they live nextto each other. Are we

missing something?

Possibly grant a littlemore wiggle room?

No.Exceptions are at PC level meaning public hearing an- These criteria are desig

intentionally hard to gr- Recommended text we

finding intent.

Reconsider proposewording seems to say I cException to requirementsif my neighbor has the samPlanning Commission lacksdue to complexity and rigiCode, leaving property owattempting to upgrade andwith few options that are aan individual owner.

Follow-up recommendatiothere is logic here that woif there was an example. A

it just seems arbitrary to pexception because my neithe same issue. One can nintention.

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clarity

19 A. GENERALREQUIREMENTS FOREXEMPTION

The land uses,structures, and activitiesidentified by SubsectionB. below, are exempt

from the planning

No verb. It looks likethis could be reviewed.

Disagree. Re-read the introText of Subtext 1 relies uintro text in B above.

There needs to be a verb tsense of this section. Seerecommended text change

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permit requirementsof this DevelopmentCode only when:1. The new use, activityor structure associatedwith theCarriage House, Front

Yard House, and Side

Yard House that areisestablished andoperated in compliancewith the setbackrequirements, heightlimits, and all otherapplicable standards ofChapter 24W.200, and24W.202(Zones andDevelopment Standards,and OverlayZones), Chapter24W.206 (Building

Type), and, whereapplicable, thoserelating toNonconformityRegulations; and

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#21 fix 20 5. Small, single portableor other smallresidential accessorystructuresA single portablestructure of 120 squarefeet or less

manufactured storagesheds and other smallstructures in T3.5, T3.6,

T4.11 General Urban,T5.5 Urban Center zonesthat are exempt fromBuild

The reasoning here, isthat lower densityareas should also beable to have small outbuildings.

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per lot or unit, includingpre-manufacturedstoragesheds and other smallstructures in T4.11General Urban, T5.5Urban Center zones thatare exempt from

Building Permitrequirements incompliance with theMunicipal Code and theCalifornia Building Code.Additional structuresmay be approved incompliance withChapter 24W.200(Zones andDevelopmentStandards),where allowed by theapplicable zoning

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#22 STRIKE

THISONE

20 6. Spas, hot tubs, andfish pondsPortable spas, hot tubs,and constructed fishponds, andsimilar equipment andstructures that do not:exceed120 square feet in totalarea including relatedequipment;

6. Spas, hot tubs, and fishpondsPortable spas, hot tubs, andconstructed fish ponds, andsimilar equipment andstructures that do not:exceed120 square feet in totalarea including relatedequipment;contain more than 2,000

Spas and hot tubsarent as much fun ifyou can only put 2 feetof water in them. Thenagain that would saveresources...

PLEASE STRIKE THISONE. IT WAS BASED ONCONFUSEDINTERPRETATION.

Deleted per your dir

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contain more than 2,000gallons of water; orexceedtwo feet in depth.

gallons of water; or exceedtwo feet in depth.

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fix 20 7. UtilitiesThe erection,construction, alteration,or maintenance

by a public utility orpublic agency of utilitiesintendedto service existing ornearby approveddevelopmentsshall be permitted inany zoning district.

These include:water; gas; electric;supply or disposalsystems; includingwires, mains, drains,sewers, pipes, conduits,

cables, fire-alarm boxes,police call boxes, trafficsignals, hydrants, etc.,but not including newtransmission lines andstructures. Satellite andwirelesscommunicationsantennas are notexempt, and are insteadsubject toChapter 24W.200(Zones andDevelopment

Is it possible that thislanguage could bechanged to encourageprivate companies,

collectives, andindividuals to investand utilize solar andwind generators. Rightnow, this section feels abit business-as-usual.

No.This is intentional to allow entities to continue their swithout local permitting. T

principle for all local jurisdthroughout the stateexcCoastal Zone where exemlimited.


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Standards)and Zoning OrdinanceChapter 24.497(TelecommunicationsFacilities).

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#24 clarit

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20 24W.100.

050

Rules of

InterpretationExcept for Section24W.102 (relating to theinterpretation ofRegulating Plan and

Transect ZoneBoundaries) and Section24W.203.030 (relatingto the interpretation ofLand Use Tables) withinthis document, theinterpretation of anyprovision of thisWestside Code,

including theimplementation of theRegulating Plan, shall becarried out inaccordance with Section24.105.080 of theVentura City MunicipalCode.

This has so many cross-

references, its almostimpossible to follow.

Then when you finallyget down to the mainissue, it references asection that is not inthis document butdoesnt specify whichdocument its in. Eeeks help!

See Comment #11

Follow up recommendationthe reader know if these ninternal to the Westside coover-all Municipal Code? Srecommendations in red.

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#25 new 20 Have you consideredinclusion of externalcomposting toilets to

reduce water

This is Citywide issue noCode. You should pursue formed City Water Departm

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Correctly identifies

24.105.080 of Munic

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#25

consumption? Wouldthis be the proper placethis would go? Possiblythe code could beinserted in a rathercryptic way justenough to allow a fewproto-types. Then over

time, this section couldhelp more people makethe transition?

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#26 clarity

21 Plan, Section24W.102.040.

This Westside Codeimplements the GeneralPlan more closely bydefining and regulatingthe urban form andcharacter of

development, as well asits intensity and use.

The key organizingprinciple of thisWestside Code, andof the General Plan, isthe Transect asdefined in the 2005General Plan (See page21 of this document),which is a conceptualand design-orienteddevice thatsystematically

correlates urban formand character withdevelopment intensityand use.

We suggest replace thiswith something more likewhat you have on p 26:

The use of Sub-Zonesenables developmentstandards that subtlyincrease or decrease the

intensity and urbancharacter from one area tothe next, encouraging aseamless transition fromstreet to street and block toblock. This tool also allowsthe standards to becalibrated to existingneighborhoodcharacteristics on adjacentland that are intended tobe preserved, protected orextended.

Transect is such akey concept. You mightstick with descriptionsthat are more readerfriendly and that reallyget to the essence ofthis tool. I had tosearch to figure out

what this was. Finally Ilooked it up on theInternet.

No. Transect contained inGeneral Plan

Graphic of General Plan wion page 21

Follow-up recommendatio

suggested text changes in

NOTE: You are probably awmany editors allow you to links so if you reference a number, that number is upthe document grows and s

#27

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new 21 The General Plandefines a number ofCorridors, includingVentura Avenue as itpasses through theWestside CommunityPlan area. The GeneralPlan directs that thiscorridor evolve overtime to become an

The General Plan defines anumber of Corridors,includingVentura Avenue as itpasses through theWestside CommunityPlan area. The General Plandirects that this corridorevolve over time to becomean active mixed-use

Be sure to include safe,practical bicycleaccess.

Yes, Code to be edited.

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active mixed-useenvironment thatincludes residential andmixed-use buildings withhigher densities than inthe neighborhoodinteriors, along with arange of amenities

within a pleasantwalking distance of theadjoiningneighborhoods, intransit-oriented usepatterns, intensities andurban character.

environment that includesresidential and mixed-usebuildings with higherdensities than in theneighborhood interiors,along with a range ofamenities within a pleasantwalking distance of the

adjoining neighborhoods,safe and convenientbicycle routesconnecting thecommunity, in transit-oriented use patterns,intensities and urbancharacter.

#28 clarity

22 Regulating Plan Regulating Plan Map general suggestion itseems that it would bemuch clearer andeasier to navigate thiscode if the RegulatingPlan was called the

Regulating Plan Map. Ittakes people a while tofigure out what you aretalking about wherethe simple word maphelps people go right toit.

No. This is fundamental teForm Based Codes.

#29 fix 22 B. HOW TO USE THISCODE9. Section 24W.208.020through 24W.208.024describe a range ofsuggestedimprovements for the

ADD:After approval by PlanningCommission followed bynoticed public hearing.

Since these importantdesign ideas will not bepart of this codeprocess we feel it isimportant that whenthey are drafted, thereis ample time for citizen

No. This is not appropriatesince this relates to CIP, wPublic Works process.However, any roadway charequire Code Amendment.

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#29

Westside Communitythat would beimplemented over time.

These are provided forreference only,representing likelyconceptual designs forfuture public

improvements, and donot have any regulatoryforce or effect. It isanticipated that theCitys future CapitalImprovement Projectswill yield final designsfor these streets, whichwill then beincorporated as anamendment to thisCode.

input and ownership, aswell as broaderoversight.

subsection:

Section 24W.100.070Amendments to this DeCode.

Any amendment to thisfollow the procedures c

in Municipal Code Secti

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26 Optional Zones offer analternate, form-based,set of regulationsfor properties that wererecently developed orentitled as a part of alarge-scale non form-based residentialsubdivision. ThreeOptional Zones are inthis Code, asdescribed in Section24W.201. One purposeof Optional Zones is to

It would be good todefine Form BasedCode possibly in yourdefinitions appendix.

Also we question theaccuracy of creatingnew code and thensaying that earlierdevelopment causeseconomic hardship bynot conforming. Its abit divisive. Perhapsthere is a cleaner way

Staff will consider insertingpage 26 about FBC in gene

This text language, while ltechnical, is correct.

Follow up recommendationchanges in red.

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mitigate the economichardship caused bythecreation ofworking withexisting nonconformingstructures.

to say this.

#31 clarity

2627

I know SD isnttechnically a transect,but it really needs to be

defined like thetransects are on pg 27.Also SD1 doesntappear on theregulating plan mapbut it is used in thetext.

Yes. Will add paragraph/sSD within the Zone/Subzonon p. 26

Yes typo. Code will

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new 27 T4 THE GENERALURBAN ZONE consists ofa mixed-use butprimarily residentialurban fabric.

It has wide range ofbuilding types. Setbacksand landscaping arevariable. Streetstypicallydefine medium sizedblocks.

T4 THE GENERAL URBANZONE consists of a mixed-use but primarily residentialurban fabric. It has widerange of building types.

Setbacks and landscapingare variable. Streetstypically define mediumsized blocks to encouragefoot traffic and bicycleaccess. Within walkable(1/4 mile) distance to ashopping district, openspace, and communityspace such as a library,schools, clinics, or asenior center .

We request codemodifications to ensurethat heavily populatedareas have convenientpedestrian access to

shopping, services, andoutdoor space whichwill encourage morefoot and bicycle traffic.

No. This is Plan Policy Rela- T zones are standard in G- Recommendation is too r

Follow-up recommendation

text in red.

#33 new 27 T5 THE URBAN CENTERZONE consists of higher

T5 THE URBAN CENTERZONE consists of higher

We request codemodifications to ensure

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density mixed-usebuilding types thataccommodate retail,office, rowhouses andapartment uses. It has atight networkof streets with widesidewalks, steady tree

planting, and buildingsset close to thefrontages..

density mixed-use buildingtypes that accommodateretail, office, rowhousesand apartment uses. It hasa tight network of streetswith wide sidewalks, steadytree planting, and buildingsset close to the frontages.

Within walkable (1/4mile) distance to ashopping district, openspace, and communityspace such as a library,schools, clinics, or asenior center .

that heavily populatedareas have convenientpedestrian access toshopping, services, andoutdoor space whichwill encourage morefoot and bicycle traffic.

Policy Related, Recommenrestrictive.

Action: Maggie will reviewindividual table maps (not compilation) to determine percentage of green areas

by residents from the 2006Charette. Recommendedrestrictive

We are concerned about thcontinuing lack of mechanregulate compliance with access to parks and open Westside. This lack has crearea of the city, populatedby low-income and under-populations who have notiaccess to outdoor recreatispace than some more aff

of our city, as recognized bcommunity and our City Clack is instrumental in locaproblems, reduction in provalues, and deterioration ocommunity. We feel it is nprudent nor equitable to cdevelopment without suchwe look to the City expertsplace appropriate mechanwe do not continue on the responsible for the currentcommunity.

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Pol icy related comment idefinitions of T4 and T5 zones do

shopping, etc within 1/4 mile rad

intent of zones appears to be a waneighborhood. Ventura Avenue

T5 is an example will this be a

island with nowhere to go within1/4 mile distance?

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34 new 29 the Westside By DesignPlan and the WestsideCharrette plan. Thosegoals include:1. Providing newcommercial and civicamenities along theCorridors,

within pleasant walkingdistance of residences intheadjoiningneighborhoods,2. Providing housing athigher densities to helpreduce the Citysrate of expansion intofarmland and naturalopen space,3. Creating a livingenvironment that can beeffectively served

by transit, which willprovide Venturans witha new and sustainablelifestyle alternative,4. Ensuring that thescale and character ofnew development iscompatible with theexisting adjoiningneighborhoods.

ADD (Suggest adding asthe first item?)

1. Increasing thenumber of trees, parks,and green areas.

Over time, one of themost common requestsamong Avenueresidents is wed likemore green plants andtrees.

HINT: Dont look at the

composite 2006(?)charette map, look atthe individual oneswhere people wereplacing their ownmarkers on the map.

You will see a largedifference inpercentage of desiredgreen space.

Being research

Please let us know what yoif you require any assistan

Description of T4.11 zone only building and density g

one more paragraph aboutlife issues for residents tspaces, plazas, ambience,

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#35 new 33 24W.200 Section 24W.200 detailsthe urban standardsapplicable for each

Transect Sub-Zone asapplied in the WestsideDevelopmentCode. The followingsections include

requirements forbuildingplacement, buildingprofile and frontage,parking and services,building types andallowable land uses.

Section 24W.200 details theurban standards applicablefor each Transect Sub-Zoneas applied in the WestsideDevelopmentCode. The followingsections includerequirements for building

placement, building profileand frontage, vehicle andbicycle parking andservices, building types andallowable land uses.

For more in-depthdefinition of buildingtypes includinglandscape and openspace, see Building TypeStandards 24W.206

Its important to startaddressing bicycleparking in residentialareas. Most people parktheir cars outside in thedriveway or on thestreet but they needto bring their bicycle

inside so it wont getstolen, and so the seatisnt wet when it rainsor drizzles.

#36 fix 34 Porch & Fence Porch & Fence We suggest decouplingporches and fences.

Porches are a way forpeople to sit outsideand get to know theirneighbors. Fences blockpeople out. Itsimportant to encourageporches and discouragefences.

No. Intentional as section for Frontage type on page

24W.204.030

#37 fix 34 2 Accessory Buildings

c. Side Yard Setback: 5N/Ad. Rear Setback: 5 (1story) N/A

Why are accessorybuildings 5 feet fromthe property line.Wouldnt 3 feet suffice,and give people moreyard in the center

Topic addressed on July 20Refinement Workshop. Staevaluate and revise Code

Not sure what this means. recommendation be factor

Yes. Code to be

revised

No, entire Code is requi

read as a whole. Do nomislead by referencing

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where they could enjoyit?

decision?

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#38 new 35 2. PARKINGREQUIREMENTS

The number of requiredoff -street parking

spaces is as follows:a. Single Family House:Two spaces per unit, atleast one of which shallbe enclosed in adetached garage orattached carport orgarage, when consistentwith buildingarchitecture. Tandemparking for no morethan 2 spaces is allowedwhen in compliancewith parking placement.

2. PARKING REQUIREMENTSThe number of required off-street parking spaces is asfollows:

a. Single Family House: Twospaces per unit, at leastone of which shall beenclosed in a which caninclude a detached garageor attached carport orgarage, when consistentwith building architecture,or space in a permeabledriveway.Waterpermeable drivewayscan either be createdfrom tiles, or can consistof strips of pavement

separated by arableland. Tandem parking forno more than 2 spaces isallowed when incompliance with parkingplacement.

Bicycle parking includes,two covered andenclosed parking spacesfor bicycles.

GENERAL COMMENTS NOT JUST FOR PG 35

Most people in this area

do not park in theirgarage unless forced tobuy a home-ownersassociation. What wedo by requiring garagesis create storage shedsfor unused stuff,increase the price of ahome, use up spacethat could be used forgardens or smallhomes, andencouraging sprawl.

Solid driveways shouldbe discouraged sincethey do not absorbstorm water run-off.

As mentioned earlier,bicycle parking shouldbe covered and securedfor night time and rainyday parking.

We suggest thisapproach for most ofthe references to

Topic addressed on Aug 31Refinement Workshop. Staevaluate and revise Code Please keep us appraised

The issue of garage cost ausing that space for officegreen space is important acommon thread for reside

Yes.Code to include Bicycle Parequirements as developmstandard included for T3.6and SD 1 zones. Pages 37-

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39 fix 40 B. BUILDING PROFILEAND FRONTAGEd. Public Open SpaceIncentive - Projects of0.5 acres or more

that provide a publicplaza or squareconsistent with Section24W.212.030 mayincrease the maximumheight by one wholestory over the maximumallowed for the zone.

The public plazaor square may be usedinstead of thecourtyard/common openspace requirement forthe applicable building

type, whenadditional private openspace is provided forresidential units inthe form of balconies orpatios.

B. BUILDING PROFILEAND FRONTAGEd. Public Open SpaceIncentive - Projects of 0.5acres or more

that provide a public plazaor square consistent withSection24W.212.030 may increasethe maximum height byone wholestory over the maximumallowed for the zone. Thepublic plazaor square may be usedinstead of thecourtyard/common openspace requirement for theapplicable building type,

whenadditional private openspace is provided forresidential units inthe form of balconies orpatios.

We believe that privategreen space should notbe used to sweeten thepot for a public plaza.

Also, we would like tosee the definition forthe plaza include greenareas or water scapeswith plants, and sometrees. (NOTE:Graywater andrainwater capture couldbe used.)

Finally, there was somedebate about whetherthere should be anincentive or a

requirement fordevelopers of .5 acreprojects or larger tocreate public space thesize of a plaza.

Topic addressed on July 20Refinement Workshop. Staevaluate and revise Code

The EIR alternative may in

part of this proposal---or ifreduced overall, this Codemay go away altogether.

Comment questionsany Public Open Space Inc Instead Floor Area Rother standards in T4 and changed to require less sitmaking plazas and open sdesign rather than being radditional height. A separate commencreating a public open spa

(and getting an inventive) reduce private open spaceor other open space areasresidents of that property)

#40 new 43A Could we consider azone for multiple tinyhouses on one lot?

This might come in toplay for use by a co-housing or intentionalcommunity group. Withcareful design

Building Typologies generaaddressed on July 20th CodRefinement Workshop.

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#40

requirements such as% of open space,community room, andbicycle parking so thatit doesnt become aslum this could be anexcellent way to createenvironmental,affordable, high-densityhousing.

#40http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/

tools to support this.

Code should include procesome "tiny houses" or otheinnovations on a pilot basi

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#42 clarity

44 24W.200.080

B. APPLICABILITYNew civic buildingsand/or alterations toexisting civic buildings,require Design Review.

This section feelsincomplete, and maypossibly cause civicbuildings to fall intodisrepair.

Rob asked to review

against page 73(B)

Page 44 text correct. Becabuildings are often uniquealways require Design Revhave no required building because of this uniquenes73(B) is also correct.

Follow-up recommendationedit in red.

#43 clarity

45 24W.201 A. MAPPING OFOPTIONAL ZONES

The applicability of anOptional zone to aspecific c site is shownbythe Regulating Plan,Figure 1-1 as a Transectzone and any applicableOverlay Zone. The BaseZone is shown inparenthesis on the

A. MAPPING OFOPTIONAL ZONES

The applicability of anOptional zone to a specific csite is shown bythe Regulating Plan, Figure1-1 as a Transect zone andany applicableOverlay Zone. The BaseZone is shown inparenthesis on theRegulating

This does not appear tobe true, and could beconfusing.

It would improvereadability of the useof parenthesis on theRegulating Plan wasconsistent.

Yes. Typo in Regulating Pcorrected. Base Zone to beOptional T zone to be in pa(Tzone)

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RegulatingPlan.

Plan.

#44 fix 50 24W.202.050

B. APPLICABILITYThe street-facing facadeof each building withinthe Shop front Overlayshall be designed as theShop front & Awningfrontage type, incompliance with Section24W.204.080 (Shopfront & Awning), andwith ceiling heights noless than 12.

B. APPLICABILITYThe street-facing facade ofeach building within theShop frontOverlay shall be designedas the Shop front & Awningfrontage type, incompliance with Section24W.204.080 (Shop front &Awning), and with ceilingheights no less than 12unless the building wasalready in use by anexisting business.

Again the concern isfor existing businesseswho wish to staycurrent with upgradesand repair, but donthave the capitol formajor renovation.

No.Refer to non-conforming sdetermine when regulation

Dave to provide example of existproposing either internal remode

addition.

Please refer to comments 11,12,13,14,Please refer to comments 11,12,13,14,

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#45 clarity

55 24W.203 3. Similar andcompatible uses may beallowed. The Directormay determine that aproposed use not listedin Table B is allowablein compliance with theprocedure in VenturaCity Municipal Code,Zoning OrdinanceChapter24.115.130.

Be sure to include thename of the documentreferenced.

See comment #11

Recommendation: See tex

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1 employment of anygiven resident shouldnot be called out.People need varioustypes of housing basedon ability to pay noton profession, unlessgroups of people wishto live and worktogether as in an artistcollective. As anillustration, we wouldntsuggest an item thatrequires a Use Permitfor environmentalorganizer housing orcity planner housing.Could this bediscriminatory?

mandates for Farm employ

Why should homes need Ufarmers are going to live iseems discriminatory. It mthat there be low cost houvarious low-income tradesbelieve this belongs in this

#47 clarity

57 24M.203.031

The AdditionalRegulations columnhas numbers of code

snippets but needs adocument name wherethis code can be found.

See Comment #11

This needs to have the doc

is being referenced. One wthat is to put an asterisk bchapter and section, and tbottom *Within this documVentura Municipal Code, odocument is being referen

#48 fix 57 24M.203.031

Manufacturing/processing - Light

UP We feel this should beUP since, for example,this type of businesscould put toxins orparticles into the air.

No. This is operational conregulated by State/County& licenses. However, you this as a comment when yand evaluate the DEIR.

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#49 fix 57 24M.203.03 within 500 feet of Proposed new category. Staff will consider proposa

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1 residential use - UP City Attorney review. This as part of next Code revisi

#50 fix 57 24M.203.031

Recycling - Smallcollection facility

ADD T4.11 and T5.5 We suggest smallcollection facilities thatcould be at grocerystores and other smalllots so that kids andlow income people canaccess them on footand get extra moneyfor cans while recyclingand keeping theneighborhood cleaner.

No. This is intended for smalone facility. Concern is hlocated in key nodes of Avaesthetic and contrary to area.

While it is not as aestheticas some other businesses,certainly not contrary to acommunity. It helps to keethe streets and from pilingpeoples yards. It also provfor people who are alreadymargins. This measure is stastes of one group at the other more vulnerable grocould be reconsidered witha goal, not win/lose.

#51 fix 57 Perhaps a category forchurches could be

helpful, considering thetraffic usuallyassociated.

No. Table includes CommMeeting which is inclusive

uses.

#52 clarity

58 Transitional HousingWork/live

Transitional HousingWork/live

These are justduplicates on this page.

Yes, typo. Code to be revis

#53 new 58 RETAILOperating between11:pm and 7am

ADD T4.11 UP We really need late-night coffee houses forconversation, music,and community. Pleaseallow space for this.

Yes. Code to be revised toto T4.11

Excellent. What is UP1?

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#54 fix 58 TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS,INFRASTRUCTURE

Parking,

Vehicle Parking It should be made clearwhen the codereferences vehicleparking, and when itreferences bicycleparking. This helps putbicycles on the mapand helps remindpeople that we needbicycle parking.

No. Land Use Table is forare parking facilities and anecessary (not to regulateor individual parking stall)

#55

#55

new 58 TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS,INFRASTRUCTURE

ADD: Bicycle Lockers andBicycle Parking under

T4.11, T5.5, and SD

Secure bicycle parkingand covered bicycleparking are bothimportant if cyclistsplan to use a multi-modal approach, of ifthey will be gone forseveral hours a day.

Same response above

See also Comment #38

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#56

fix 60 24W.204.0

12

b Porch & Fence: a

frontage wherein thefacade is set back fromthe frontage line with anattached porchpermitted to encroach.A fence at the frontageline maintains thedemarcation of the yard.

The porches shall be noless than 8 feet deep.

b Porch & Fence: a

frontage wherein thefacade is set back from thefrontage line with anattached porch permittedto encroach. A fence at thefrontage line maintains thedemarcation of the yard.

The porches shall be noless than 8 feet deep.

GENERAL SUGGESTION

A fence should beoptional here.

No. See Comment #36 res

This isintentional, urban destablish a semi-private sp

#57 newclarit

y

67 24 B. DESIGNSTANDARDS5. Ventura Ave 5

Add tree requirements. Did something get cut?This seems a bit terse.Also, we would like tosee tree requirements.

Yes, typo.See p. 65 Stoop design s

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I did not see mention of trerequirements. We would stput in.

#58 fix 68 Illustrative Photo This picture looksoppressive andunfriendly. Thesidewalk is too narrowfor the setback and theheight. There is a lackof trees. Pedestriansare jaywalking for somereason, and there is nobicycle lane. Is thiswhat we are aiming forwith our code or isthis not reallyillustrative of whatwere doing?

Yes.Revise Code with better p

#59 new 6971

Please add treerequirements

We believe that if treesare not part of the plan,they will continue to

not be part of thereality.

No. This section is about sfrontage. See Bldg. Typeslandscape & open space re

No tree requirements coulat 24W.206. Desire for trea core theme of the Westscharettes and resident reqclear this is not about creit is about tree requiremenpublic streets.

#60 new 76

77

DESCRIPTIONA Carriage House is abuilding type consistingof a dwelling unit on topof or attached, at-gradeto a detached garage.

DESCRIPTIONA Carriage House is abuilding type consisting of adwelling unit on top of orattached, at-grade toa detached garage, or as a

We suggest de-couplingthe carriage house fromthe garage, and thendoing away with thegarage requirement.

There is use for small

Topic addressed on July 2031st Code Refinement Wor

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stand-alone unit. flats for people to live,with-out enclosed carhomes.

reductions. But there was discussion or resolution abtopic of not requiring housWe would like to see this tWe feel it was not truly ad

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#61 clarity

78 Page 78 and thefollowing pages have[W] , [DR], and so on.

There doesnt seem tobe an explanation forthe notation.

Yes. Code to be revised. Nexplanation added to p. 75Warrants, Exceptions & DeReview.

#62 clarity

80 A. Description... T4.5 T4.5 is not on theregulating plan map. (?)

Yes, typo. Code to be reviapplicable Tzones.

#63 81 2. One side yard shallprovide usable, outdoorspace equal in width tothe street build-to linebut not less than 15,with ground floor livingareas (e.g., living room,

family room, diningroom, etc.) opening to itwith large windows and,where possible, Frenchdoors. This side yardshall be enclosed by awall or hedge no morethan 6 high, and shallencompass no less than15% of the area of eachlot and of a regulargeometry (e.g.,rectangular). [E]

2. One side yard shallprovide usable, outdoorspace equal in width to thestreet build-to line but notless than 15, with groundfloor living areas (e.g.,living room, family room,

dining room, etc.) openingto it with large windowsand, where possible, Frenchdoors. This side yard shallbe enclosed by a wall orhedge no more than 6high, and shall encompassno less than 15% of thearea of each lot and of aregular geometry (e.g.,rectangular). [E]

We feel this wall shouldbe optional.

No. Urban design regulatiprovide semi-private space

#64 fix 90 24W.206. Live-Work A. A. DESCRIPTION For broader appeal and Staff will consider proposa

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#64

090 DESCRIPTIONAn integrated housingunit and working space,occupied and utilized bya single household in astructure, either singlefamily or multi-family,that has been designedor structurally modified

to accommodate jointresidentialoccupancy and workactivity at the groundfloor.

An integrated housing unitand working space,occupied and utilized by asingle household in astructure, either singlefamily or multi-family, thathas been designed orstructurally modified toaccommodate joint

residentialoccupancy and workactivity at the ground floor.

practical use, aproperty owner shouldbe able to live and workin a live-work building,or rent one or bothparts out. We feel thesearrangements shouldnot be specified orlimited by the code.

implications to City Codes

Delete requirement commercial and resportions of every Livbe occupied by a sinhousehold. This is arestrictive and unne

and may make the binfeasible instead ofviable housing alterAdopted codes for oof the city should beand possibly change

The only commerciatypes allowed in T4 zones are Live WorkCommercial Block. the only commerciatypes allowed in a Tzones are Live WorkCommercial Block, a

Shed. This effectiveindustrial, manufactshipping to the Flexbuilding type.

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#65 clarity

103 24W.208 This Section applies toalleys and the variousconfigurations ofWestside streets. Theproposed standardsherein are conceptual,and will be studied, andmay be revisedaccordingly as a part of

any future Mobility PlanandWestside CommunityPlan Developmentproject do not need tocomply with Section24W.208.

Might want to checkthis run-on sentence.

Yes. Code to be revised.Added sentence to p. 103 Applicability section.

#66

#67

new 104 [New paragraph] B. To

enhance the walkable,

transit-friendly

character of Ventura

Avenue, the design will

include unobstructed

eight foot wide

sidewalks, dedicated

exclusively to

pedestrian activity. In

addition, transit bus

pullout located in each

block or serving two

adjacent blocks with

dedicated space for

covered waiting

shelters, information

The intention is tocreate a morewalkable, community-oriented area.

We also recommendreducing the 12, high-speed lanes suggestedfor Ventura Ave downto the calmer 10 lanes.

PW Review

Dave Ward will ameparagraph A to addrsidewalk"

Public Works regula

be placed on a sidewincluding benches, wbins, etc. through epermitting. RC/RM on "Sidewalk AllocaPublic Works Dept.

Consider narrowing to increase sidewalkbike space.

Consider reimbursement dother mechanism (includinimprove complete block frsidewalk even if some par

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signs regarding

schedules, routes and

other information for

riders, secure bicycle

racks, litter receptacles,

directional and way

finding signs (in Spanish

and English), and other

amenities for use by the

public.

developing.

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#68 fix 107 If Cedar ever does getextended it shoulddefinitely not be a35mph road. Perhaps20, with lots of bumpsand turns to keep itcalm.

#69 fix 109 25 mph doesnt sound

safe for a street whereits too narrow for twovehicles to pass eachother.

#70 new 111 1. Pg 111 D1 ...between theprivate lot and the edge of the

bicycle and vehicular lanes...

a. (HW) ...no vehicle

parking.

b. (RR) ...without

vehicle parking

c. (SR) ...and a walking

path plus either a

We suggest languageinclusive of bicycles complete streets.Without inclusion, thereis exclusion as wecurrently experience onour city streets.

Yes

Check with

Tom

Ok

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#70

bicycle path or a Class

II bicycle lane on both

sides of the road, andyield vehicle and

bicycle parking wherecomplete streets

permit. (drained bypercolation, with)

d. (RS) ...drained byinlets and narrow

sidewalks, separatedfrom bicycle and

vehicle lanes by awide continuous

planter, with bicycle

and vehicle parking onone or both sides.

e. (SS) (AV) ...drained

by inlets, with widesidewalks separated

from the bicycle and

vehicle lanes by a

narrow continuousplanter, with bicycle

and vehicle parking onboth sides.

f. (CS)(AV) ...drained

by inlets, with verywide sidewalks along

both sides separated

from the bicycle andvehicle lanes by

separate tree wellswith grates, hard cape

including public

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benches, with bicycle

and vehicle parking on

both sides.

g. (BV) ...drained by

inlets, with sidewalks

along both sides,separated from bicycle

and vehicle lanes by

planters.

h. (BBV) For Bicycle

Boulevards: This

frontage can usestandards from either

(SS), (AV), or (RS).

In addition, sections ofa (BBV) may go from

Class 2 or 3 bicycleways, to a Class 1

dedicated bicycle-onlypath when it goes

across medians or

between buildings. In

these cases thefrontage is level with

the bicycle lane,drained by

percolation.

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#71 new 112 D-2 - Public Frontages Specific:...curbs, walkways, benches, and

planters

We suggest languageinclusive of bicycles complete streets.Without inclusion, thereis exclusion as we

These are issues are citywagrees there needs to be bdirection regarding sidewallocations thru a new citShould pursue this objectiv

CD staff and PW to consid

adding a footnote to Table

Public Frontages (Page 11

explain/define bicycle

boulevards.

Nice.

Ni

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#71

b. Curb: The detailing of

the edge of the bicycle and

vehicular pavement...

c. Walkway ...dedicated

to pedestrian, child bicycle, and

wheelchair activity.[ Suggest correcting the

curb-cuts. These type of curb-cuts

put wheelchair users out of thewalkways.]

d. Planter

...accommodates street trees,benches, and other landscape and

hardscape.

currently experience onour city streets.

Dave Ward will ameparagraph A to addrsidewalk"

Public Works regulabe placed on a sidewincluding benches, wbins, etc. through epermitting. RC/RM on "Sidewalk AllocaPublic Works Dept.

Consider narrowing to increase sidewalkbike space.

Consider reimbursement dother mechanism (includin

improve complete block frsidewalk even if some pardeveloping.

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#72

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new 115 ADD

D. Bicycle Access

Bicycle access is closerto Vehicle access thanit is to Pedestrianaccess, but it still isdifferent from eitherand should have aseparate section.

Rachel to re-read & considtext amendment.

D. Bicycle Access

Streets and roads, intersec

and driveways, parking lot

short, any place designed

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shall safely and intentiona

accommodate bicycle traff

markings that are unclear

bicycle traffic against bus

automobile traffic shall be

through use of clear street

signage, and traffic lights

and timed for bicycles. Cit

be offered a choice to travor car, and not be margina

at risk through lack of com

implementation.

Because bicycles are not e

protective shell, expensive

shopping in bike-bags, and

seats all are exposed to w

well as theft. Secured and

parking shall be made ava

public areas such as trans

and apartments while bicyparked unattended for ext

periods of time.

#73 new 120 24W.211.030

General Standards &Guidelines

[new item] 8. Becausemany residents andvisitors to the VenturaAvenue corridor speakand read Spanish as aprimary language, publicsignage installed by theCity of Ventura will seek

Inclusiveneighborhoods arehealthier and strongerin so many ways. Wewould like all residentsto have ownership, andto feel that this city wasdesigned with them in

No. The Code regulations a

private signage, not public

This is more policy for Plan

would be directed to PW

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a reasonable balance topresent wayfinding,directional, andinformation in bothEnglish and Spanish.Private business,business organizations,and other publicagencies are

encouraged to join withthe City in providingbilingual signage in theVentura Avenuecorridor.

mind. signs, but is silent osigns. When and hosignage program fosigns, wayfinding, apublic signs be adop

Request is that signsigns be in both EngSpanish due to the l

population on the W(more than 20% of tpopulation) who lacEnglish skills.

Referred by Dave WWestside Plan and tWorks Dept.

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#75

*fix 121 10. All signs (including

temporary signs) shouldbe constructed and

installed utilizing theservices of aprofessional signfabricator.

10. All signs (includingtemporary signs) should beconstructed and installed

utilizing the services of aprofessional sign fabricator.

We believe this wouldplace undue burden oncurrent, small, Mom

and Pop restaurantsand shops.

Concern is aesthetic appeahow well the sign will weatwould be concerned.

Overly restrictive sign r

should allow some flexi

#75 and 77, page 121 sec

24w.211.030 Sign Standa

Guidelines:

For example "All signs (inctemporary signs) should bconstructed and installed uservices of a professional sfabricator." Code should a

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expedited, no or low cost aa local business; even a Dpermit is costly to a small

#76 fix 127 D. MURALSa. Murals shall only belocated onunfenestrated wall areasof two thousand (2,000)square feet in size or

greater.

Only one (1) Mural shallbe permitted perestablishment perfaade.

b. Murals should beilluminated by externalillumination only

a. Murals shall only belocated on unfenestratedwall areas of two thousand(2,000)square feet in size orgreater.

Only one (1) Mural shall bepermitted perestablishment per faade.

b. Murals should beilluminated by externalillumination only

This languageunnecessarily complex.Murals can be beautifuland meaningfulwhether they are asmall portrait by a

doorway, or filling alarge city wall. Arbitrarylimitations should beavoided as they willonly inhibit the beauty,creativity, anduniqueness of theAvenue.

No. Intentional regulationCode and previously addrboth DRC/Public Arts Commroles.

This needs to be reconside

not currently serving the pAlready, across town, thesnot being followed by artisbusiness owners who put dart over doorways, in smaand in combination with ot

The results are attractive arespected by local residenshould be encouraged by ttown.

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fix 144 c. A temporary windowsign shall not exceed 40percent of the area of

any window upon whichit is placed, singly, or incombination with anyother temporary orpermanent windowsigns.

Temporary window signsshall be allowed on thefirst floor only.

Temporary window signsrequire approval of adirectors permit andmay only be used for a

c. A temporary window signshall not exceed 40 percentof the area of any window

upon which it is placed,singly, or in combinationwith any other temporaryor permanent windowsigns.

Temporary window signsshall be allowed on the firstfloor only. Temporarywindow signsrequire approval of adirectors permit and mayonly be used for amaximum of 90 days per

We are concerned thatthese specificationsmay be impractical,

inflexible, anddiscouraging for smallshop owners.

No. Rule necessary, but stat the lowest level of revie

Become a Code Enforceme

Overly restrictive sign r

should allow some flexi

#75 and 77, page 121 sec

24w.211.030 Sign Standa

Guidelines:

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maximum of 90 daysper calendar year.

calendar year. services of a professional sfabricator." Code should aexpedited, no or low cost aa local business; even a Dpermit is costly to a small

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fix 146 W. PORTABLE SIGNSA portable sign is a sign

that is self-supporting,designed to bemoveable, and notstructurally attached tothe ground, a building, astructure or anothersign. Portable signsinclude, but are notlimited to, sandwichboard signs, A-framesigns, and other similarsigns. These signs areprohibited within theWestside area since

typically there arelimitedopportunities forplacement on privateproperty and have beenplaced on the narrowpublic sidewalk, whichend up obstructingpedestrian circulation.

W. PORTABLE SIGNSA portable sign is a sign

that is self-supporting,designed to be moveable,and notstructurally attached to theground, a building, astructure or another sign.Portable signsinclude, but are not limitedto, sandwich board signs, A-frame signs, and othersimilar signs. These signsare prohibited within theWestside area sincetypically there are limited

opportunities for placementon private property andhave been placed on thenarrow public sidewalk,which end up obstructingpedestrian circulation.

Our experience is thatbusiness owners have

been sensitive andcareful with their signs,and that they are partof neighborhood charm.We feel this ban isunwarranted.

No. Need regulation, unfo

address one bad apple.

This rule affects the smalleincome businesses, commcenters, schools, and non-seems like over-kill if all thintended is to prevent a siblocking traffic. Recommesuch as that the sign canfoot traffic.

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#79 fix 147 24W.212.010

B. APPLICABILITYThis Section applies toall new developmentrequired to provideNeighborhood Parks.Residential or mixed usedevelopment proposalson properties of 2 acresor more must provide

public park and openspace proportionate tothe Neighborhood Parksstandard of 2 acres per1,000 residents, basedon the current averagenumber of people pertype of dwelling. Theseare defined as thefollowing types; naturalparks, greens, squares,plazas, andplaygrounds, which arethe open space types

allowedin the T3, T4 and/or T5zones.

B. APPLICABILITY

This Section applies to all

new development required

to provide

Neighborhood Parks.

Residential or mixed use

development proposals

that singly or incombination with other

projects on the same

block include

on properties of 2 acres or

more must provide public

park and open space

proportionate to the

Neighborhood Parks

standard of 2 acres per

1,000 residents, based on

the current average

number of people per typeof dwelling. These are

defined as the following

types; natural parks,

greens, squares, plazas,

and playgrounds, which are

the open space types

allowed

in the T3, T4 and/or T5zones.

Our intention is tomake sure there isenough park spaceregardless of whetherthere are severalsmaller projects or onebig one. The actualresource requirementsand impact on the

community is the same.

It could be too difficult to tsmall developers to put in fractions of a park on their

Action: Check into a fee topurchase of green space fodevelopments that are toothe green space on the pro(Group+Dave?)

No.Legally cannot do this. Madevelopment infeasible.

79, page 147, section 24w

Parks and Open Space Sta

Comment asks that amended to requireparcels developed fuse contribute eithefunds to develop adpublic parks for the

This is important forWestside because feare two acres or larg

Each parcel will be rcontribute land, moor a combination. Swill remain viable byin-lieu of providing l

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#80 new 148 Parks and OpenSpace Types by Zone

Add

a. Natural Park - T4 and T5b. Green: suggest that itcan be smaller than an acreto help get parks of manysizes.

d. Plaza: suggest itslandscape shall consist of amix of a decorative mix ofhardscape and plants. Add

T2 and T3e. Playground: suggestedthe fencing be optional, sothat the space feels safeand welcoming.f. [New] Pocket Park: Issmall public green spacethat needs no minimum. Itcan be as small as a 4x8woodchip area with a bench

and potted plants.

A collection ofsuggestions designedto create a greenerneighborhood that feelsopen and welcoming.

Yes, typo. T3 to be addedplayground type on p. 14

#81 fix 161 Parking, Shared - Anoffsite and/or reducedparking arrangement formore than one use,which providesadequate supply ofparking spaces based ontimeframe and durationof peak parking demandfor each use. Themaximum distance

Perhaps we could havean even greater shareand reduction ofneeded spaces. Letsnot limit ourselves to20%. What if it workedout to a 50% reduction?

This item should be in a Puplanning document, rathercode for individual develop

Action: Group talk w/ Publi

Topic addressed on Aug 31Refinement Workshop. Staevaluate and revise Code

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between use andparking shall be 300 feetfor customers/visitorsand 500 feet foremployees. Themaximum reduction ofspaces allowed is 20%.

up to a 20% parking reduction wa different document?

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162 Parking, Off site Anoffsite parking locationprovided for a principaluse or for commercialparking, which is locatedwithin 1,250 feet fromthe use served andprovides 100% of therequired parking.Reduced parking maybe allowed up to 20% ofthe required byincorporation oftransportation and

parking demandmanagement strategiessubjectto the CommunityDevelopment Directorapproval or through theshared parking Usepermit process.

This is confusing. Is it100% of requiredparking or 20%?

#83 clarity

162 Produce Sales: Onsitesale of fruits, vegetablesor other crops. Onsitesale, for purposes ofthis use type classify

Produce Sales: Onsitesale of fruits, vegetablesor other crops.

This is not clear andsomewhat circular.Perhaps this could besimplified.

Yes. See text edits.

- Yes. Amend Code to cl

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action, means sale offruits, vegetables orother crops on a site onwhich a use type isconducted. Typical usesinclude fruitor vegetable stands.

where a private

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#84 fix 162 Personal Services,Restricted: Use typesconsisting ofestablishments that dueto their nature mayhave a blightingand/or deterioratingeffect upon surroundingareas and which may

need to be dispersed tomitigate their adverseimpact. Examples ofthese use types includetattoo and body piercingservices. All new uses,as defined by Chapter

24.115.3325, shall bepermitted only if thefollowing provisions aremet:A) No such use shall beestablished within 500

feet of any primary orsecondary school,school grounds, park,playground, preschool,nursery, day-care centeror other placefrequented by children;

Personal Services,Restricted: Use typesconsisting ofestablishments that due totheir nature may have ablightingand/or deteriorating effectupon surrounding areasand which may need to be

dispersed to mitigate theiradverseimpact. Examples of theseuse types include tattooand body piercing services.All new uses, as defined byChapter

24.115.3325, shall bepermitted only if thefollowing provisions aremet:A) No such use shall beestablished within 1,000

feet of any primary orsecondary school, schoolgrounds, park,playground, preschool,nursery, day-care center orother place frequented bychildren;

The De Anza/ DATAcampus is set backfrom Ventura Avenue,these uses could occuron the Ventura Avenuefrontage of theWestside's largestschool. We believe thatthe 1000 feet limit will

solve the problem.

- This is Robs comment- See #49 Comment

#85 new 164 Transit Station orTerminal: A passengerstation for vehicular,and rail mass transitsystems; also terminalfacilities providing

SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTION

Transit Center: A

location where local

buses, intercity buses,

We feel this could reallybe filled out to offer somuch more. Its thesetypes of attractiveamenities that helppeople transition from

No. Too detailed for Code

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maintenance andservice for the vehiclesoperated in the transitsystem. Includes busterminals, taxi stands,railway stations, etc.

shuttle/dial-a-ride

vehicles stop to allow

passengers to embark,

disembark, transfer or

change modes of travel.

Conveniently located,

designed for safety and

efficiency, with space

for bicycle parking,seating for waiting

passengers, information

on timetables, routes,

transfer costs and steps,

in addition to passenger

restrooms, drinking

fountains, food vendors

or machines, litter

receptacles, telephones,

and similar

improvements.

the single-use auto, tosomething much betterfor everyone.

This topic may be athe Transportation Pto identify prototypestations/terminals thincorporated by refeWestside and other

KEY: The meanings of the type column:

clarity - This includes style and language suggestions. This is important in that clarity helps insure use of a living document, as well as avoida

costly mistakes.

new - These items are ideas that are in addition to the existing draft.

fix - These items are areas where we believe the existing code would have undesirable and/or unintended consequences, or cause hardships

of Westside residents or business owners.

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