HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2672_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO.2072
N ORDINANCE O THF CITY OF R1 ISLANDS AIME NDING CHAPTER 19.12 OF TFIE
REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO POINT RATING SYSTEM
SECTION 1. Chapter 19.12 of the Redlands Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and
rewritten to read as 1tallows
"Chapter 19.12
POIN`I"RATUNG SYSTEM
19.11010 Number of Points Required to Receive
Development Allocations--Categories
19.12.020 Compliance with Cameral flan,
19.12.030 Consistency with Zone Classification and Standards,
19.12.040 Relationship of Project to Public; Services.
19.12.050 Tract Design,Architecture and Construction,
19.11060 Very Low,and Low Income and Scutor Citizen Housing.
19.12.070 Phased Projects.
19.12.0 10 Number of paints required to receive development allocations--Categories.
Each application for competitive evaluation of a major residential Subdivision. development
("Project") shall be given a point rating; pursuant to this Chapter. A minimum total of ninety
points is required for any Project to receiv=e development allocations. The categories established
in Sections 19.12.030 through 19.12;070 shall be used for awarding points to a Project:
19,12.020 Compliance with General.Plan:,
As a prerequisite for point-rating; evaluation, the Project shall comply with the Redlands General
Plan.
19.12.030 Consistency with zone classification and standards.
POINTS: (Maximum: 5)
A. Project significantly exceeds the property development standards of the zone in three or
more substantive ways :. ......... ......:.. . .. .......;. ...,...:...... ..; ,,.... :;d ...,...:. .. ......-:......5
B. Project significantly exceeds the property development standards of the zone in at least
one substantive way _...._ .................... .......:.............................................. ...... . ......;::..... 2:
19.12.040 Relationship of Project to public services.
POINTS-. (Maxinzuan, Cas)
A. Location of Project:.(Maximum 15).
1. Project abuts existing development on at least three sides ..... ........ 15
2 Project abuts existing development on two sides 10
3. Project abuts existing development on one side or is surrounded by developed properties
incloseproximity ... ....... : ......:.. ......... ......... .... ...........;......... ... ........:a.,.* .,. . ..... 5
41 Projects located within one-half(112) mile of existing or planned public transit facility
(rail or bus),... a ., _ .. ...................... ......... .....A, . r........ .......:. .....,..: .......:. ........;.....,3
5. Project is located within one-quarter(1/ anile of existing; or planned public transit
facility(rail or bus) ;,.. ., .:..,.. ......... ..:. ........
B. Fire Protection and Emergency Assistance. (Maximurn: 10)
1. Project is within one and one-half miles of a first-due engine company and two and one-
half miles of a ladder service company ...................__...... 5
2, Project is within two miles of a first-due engine company and tluee miles of a ladder
service company ..._..._.... ...... ....__....__..........___......___...._........ ....._._....__ 3
3. Project is within two and one-half miles of a first-due engine company and three and
one-half miles of a ladder service company ............... .................... .......>
4- All Project structures are sprinklered pursuant to is FPA Residential Sprinkler
Requirements (Pamphlet 131 or as may be superseded) ..........
C. Storm and Flood Control. (Maximum: 5)
1. Points shall be awarded on the basis of the percentage of cover-age of the total lot area or
Project area by the roof area, and all paved areas on site. The coverage percentage shall be
exclusive of streets and public rights-of-way. An analysis of the percentage of the total
impervious area shall be submitted with the residential development allocation application,
Such analysis shall be subject to independent verification by the City.
Less than 15% ,.. .......... ............ ....... 5
20%but not less than 15% _.............. ...... ....... .............. ............................
4
25%but not less than 20% ............ ........____ ...... ................. 3
30%but not less than 25% ...... .........._........ ..._.........._............. 2
35%but not less than 30% ......... ......... ......... .......__......... ............ ........ 1
40% but not less than 35% ... ....... .......................... ................ 0
45% but not less than 40% .._ .................... .................................__ ... ....___ -1
50%but not less than 45% .... ..........__...___...........___.....__................. 2
55%but not less than 50% .......__........__......... ......__...... -3
60%but not less than 55% _.................. .............. ........ ...... -4
Morethan 60% ....__..._..............__........................ ......... -5
2. Project has a final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) that provides for 100%
of the runoff from the site during a 10 -year storm to be contained on site after development 5 points.
3. Project has a final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) that provides for all post
development runoff trorrm the site during a 100-year storm to be contained on site after
development ...... ..............,.. 3 points.
Calculation:
A. Percentage of impervious area Points
B. WQMP runoff Points
TOTAL PO.NITS 7,= A. ___+B. (maximum 5 points)
D. Water Distribution. (Maximum: 7)
1, Existing water distribution system to serve Project niects City standards for water service
and no off-site system extensions or improvements required beyond the Project boundaries
5
2. Existing water distribution system to serve Project requires off-site pipeline extension of
less than 700 feet to meet City standards for water service ......... 3
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3. Project incorporates specific water conservation measures such as drought tolerant
landscaping turf area no more than 20% of total landscaped area, or water saving; fixtures
andappliances . ......:: ........: ......,:: ..,...... ......, : ........ .....,. ....,..,.. . ....a...........7
. Project provides water facilities other than pipeline that benefit all existing users in the
pressure zone . .. ..,..;; ........ .......___............
5. Development requires water sources in the 2340 or higher water system pressure pones ,-
On lots,smaller than 2-1/2 acres,Project proposes to provide City water service only; and
septage systems for sewage disposal ......... ......... ....... . ......... .................. ............
7. Project utilizes non-potable Mable water for commonly-owned lots ....: .....:.:.. .. ..: ....... f
g. project is defined under Section 19,1 .060 as very low or low income housing ........:...... l
E. Wastewater Collection, (Maximum: 7)
1. Existing sewer system to project meets Cit} standards for services and no off-site
extensions or improvements are required beyond project boundaries ..... ........ .......:r.......5
. Existing sewer system to sere project requires minor off-site sewer extensions of less than
700 feet.: ......... ......... ........ .......
3
3. Project provides local sewers and extensions along the frontage of unse vered developed s
areas(minimum of four unsewered dwelling;units)" .................. . .. ......: ........: ....... ........ 1
. Project requires a wastewater pumping station ....... ......... ........ . .....:.. .m....... ....__.......3
FSolid Waste:: (Maximum: 4)
1. Project utilizes physical features above and beyond minimum compliance with RMC`
Section 13.66 to promote source separation(e.g. Recycling carts built into mailbox centers;
in multiple residential communities............... ..__..> ......,,.. .,...... ......... .............. 1
2, Project provides recycling plans to recycle t}%of construction and demolition debris ..... 1
3, Project utilizes significant deconstruction in lieu ofdemolition such as utilizing
deconstruction for reuse of wood in lieu of recycling and preserving special architectural
features for reuse(e.g.molding, doors,brackets, windows, etc.).,. .......:. .....::.. ......: ...... 3
4. Project landscaping;contains sustainable plantings and plant spacing guidelines to reduce
the generation of greenwaste over the life of the Project............... .......:: ......... ....... ..... . l
G. Streets. (Maximum: )
1, Points shall be awarded on the basis of the overall condition of the streets fronting the:
Project as well as streets surrounding the Project. The overall conditions include the
structural ability of the street to handle increased traffic loads, the width of the, streets'
surrounding the proposed project pursuant to the General Plan, and the overall need for
general maintenance and improvements completed by the developer for the streets
surrounding the proposed project. Point allocations shall not include routine development
requirements to improve the section of the adjacent streets fronting the development to the
street centerline.
The limits for analysis of such streets surrraunding the Prgject shall be to the nearest
intersection of a collector or larger street, or within, orae,-quarter mile (1.,320 feet) from the
development boundary, whichever distance is less. If surrounding streets within these
limits are at specified structural standards, point shall be awarded as though the
development has made such improvements.
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Points shall be awarded as follows:
A. Project is adjacent to and/or improves surrounding streets to the defined limits that
includes widening streets to General Plans standards, and reconstruction or resurfacing of
the entire roadway within the defined limits to meet specified structural standards .5 points.
or
13* Project is adjacent to and/or improves surrounding streets to the defined limits that
includes reconstruction or resurfacing of the entire roadway within the defined limits to the
existing width of the street to inect specified structural standards ....... 4 points.
or
C. Project is adjacent to and/or improves streets fronting the Project to the defined limits
that includes reconstruction or resurfacing of the entire roadway width fronting the Project
to meet specified structural standards ...... points.
D. Shoulder grading to improve drainage ...... I Point
E. Enhanced landscaping, Planting of larger street trees I point
F. Installation of master planned traffic signals ........ 2 points
G. Installation of master planned storm drainage facilities ............ 2 points
H. Project incorporates walking paths and/or bikeways into project ........ I points
H. Schools. (Maximum: 10)
1. Project located within safe walking distance of an elementary school,as defined by the
school district...... ........ ......... 4
2. Project located within safe walking distance of a junior high school, as defined by the
schooldistrict ....... ............ .......... ............-............ ............. ....... ......__......... ......__....__3
3. Project located within safe walking distance of a high school, as defined by the school
district ............ ...................................... ........... ....... ................ .......... ....... ...... 3
4. Upon completion and occupancy of the Project, unsafe pedestrian access exists or will exist
from the Project to any school serving the Project, as determined by the school district ....-3
5. Project uses one or more school service levels declared impacted pursuant to school district
policy..... .......... ....-....... ......................................... ......... . .............. 10
1. Parks. (Maximum: 2)
1. Project located within one-half mile of a developed public park......... ........
2. Project located within three-quarters of a mile of a developed public park ....... ................. 1
3. Project located within one-half mile of a City-owned undeveloped park site ..... 1
19.12.050 Tract design, architecture and construction.
POINTS: (Maximum. 72)
A, Architectural Design. (Maximum: 10)
Elevations shall be evaluated and incremental points awarded based upon design quality,
consistency with neighborhood, and durability and appearance of exterior construction
materials. Elements adding points include quality and durability of roofing materials,
elevations of all sides of structures with particular emphasis on elevations facing public
rights-of-way, orientation and impact of garages, and inclusion of neighborhood entry
statements ......._'_...__...... ...... 0 to 10
B. Energy Conservation& Savings (Maximum. 5)
1.Project utilizes solar hot water panels capable of providing 50%or more ofhot water
utilized ,,,.......___..........__'_.......__....... ....... .........
2.Project utilizes photovoltaic cells to provide estimated 75% of electrical demand.. 2
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3,Project utilizes a combination of energy conservation features, including, but not limited to
the following:
a. Use of double pane windows throughout the residence, insulation that exceeds
minimum standards and shade trees ..... .......... , ..,.. ... , ...... 1
b. Project utilizes reflective roof coatings, awnings or w=indow covers and skylights to
lightseveral rooms of each residence :.... .....:.. ........: ....: .. ......... .....<... .......:...... l
e: residences utilize passive design and architecture to further reduce energy
consumption in the w=inter and summer ....... .....:.:: ......,:; ..,...:., .....,.., .......:...... 1
.Project has 100% cif"homes Energy Star Qualified . ....... ......... ......... .........,,, .. .......... l
C: leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEK) ( a imurn. hl
1. Certified level LEEK Certification from the US Green Building Council ......::.. .... .:::..... 2
. Silver level LEER Certification from the US Green building Council ......... ....... ....... 3
3. Gold level LEER Certification from the US Green Building Council ,:... ... .... ................
4. Platinum level DEED Certification from the CTS Green Building Council ..e..: .........:........
Points allotted for LEEK Certification require the submittal sof a copy of the LEE
application, a letter from the LEEK for Homes Provider attesting to the applicant working
with them to secure LEEG Certification and a-copy of the LEEK rating system checklist.
D. Site and Grading Design. (Maximum: I l)
I. Grading design shall be evaluated and incremental points awarded for lot arrangement,
preservation or'improvement of existing site topography, desigm of foundation and floor
systems as well as routing of streets that tend to reduce grading to a level substantially less
than legally permitted as follows:
a. Grading is limited to the minimum needed to accommodate streets, driveways and
building pads ......,.. ........ ....
or
b. Grading maintains the basic site topography and reduces grading to a level substantially
less than legally permitted by contouring foundation and floor systems, routing of streets
and circulation, contouring pads, tying in with natural land forms and maintaining land
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forms to the extent reasonably possible
or
c. Grading maintains the basic-site topography and minimizes grading so that grading is not
imposing on adjacent properties and grade differential between the Project and adjacent
property does not exceed 5 feet at the adjoining property lines,:. 2`
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Site design shall be evaluated and inc:reincntal points awarded leased upon favorable
orientation of units, which includes a combination of variable setbacks, provision of open
spaces, preservation of special views,preserve ridgelines and scenic vistas, stylar access and
unusual privacy as follows
a. Site does not utilize variable setbacks, does not utilize open space areae to improve
aesthetics, does not take advantage of special views, grades or impacts ridgeline:s or
scenic vistas ...,..,. _4
or
b, Site utilizes variable setbacks provides for integration of open space areas, and provides
unusual privacy ......., ......... ......... .......... ... .............. 2
or
c. Site has favorable orientation of units, which includes a combination of variable
setlaacicsprovision of open spaces, preservation of special views, preserves ridgelines
and scenic vistas, solar access and unusual privacy..,.,, :. . . ............. 4
3. Project eliminates ecologically sensitive areas Haat exist on the site such as a floodplain;
major natural drainage, swales, unstable soils and steep slopes ................................:........-2
4. Project preserves ecologically sensitive areas that exist on the site such as a floodplain,
major natural drainage, swales, unstable soils and steep slopes ..... ......:. ......... ........ .......2
. Where. appropriate street pattern tends toward curvilinear design rather than a simple grid
system .......... .......... ............ ... ....... ......... ........ ......... ................ l
E. Circulation. (Mi aximum: 7)
1. avoidance of conflict with neighboring street intersections except as required by General
Plan.................. ......... . .......... ..............., ... ......... .....:.:; ..............,.....<.. ....,;.. ............... 2
2. Special consideration for residential privacy and pedestrian safety(use of cul-de-sacs,
three-way intersections and similar amenities) ....... ......... ........ ....... ... ........>...... 3
3. Two or more access roads for public safety service .......... ............ .......... ... .... ...: ...... 2'
Landscaping. (Maximum, 10)
I. Elimination of existing ornamental trees and basic land forms (destruction of existing
ornamental trees or land forms results in minus points) :,. .......>: ......... ......::...... -3
2. Preservation of existing ornamental trees and basic land forms ... ......... ......:. .............. 3
3. Paints are awarded under this category for increments in quality, size and variety of
landscaping, and for screening of ugly or undesirable features. Use of drought-tolerant or
native plant materials; automatic irrigation system with assured maintenance" custom
landscaping on individual lots, or special landscaping adjacent to collector or arterial streets
will result in additional points. Unusually abundant and mature planting and screening is
required for maximum credit
Project meets minimum legal requirements for landscaping, provides-mininnurn size trees
(15 gal) and shrubs(1 and 5 gal), utilizes insufficient quantities to enhance front yard areas,,
provides no automatic irrigation system, and/or uses inappropriate plant materials ...,,,...,.T3
or
Project exceeds minimum legal requirements for landscaping by providing a variety of tree
types and varieties (includes 4" box trees), shrub types and varieties (5 gal and larger), a
variety of ground cover, utilizes sufficient quantities to enhance all front yard areas,
provides automatic irrigation systems; uses appropriate plant materials ...... 3
or
Project exceeds minimum legal requirements for landscaping by providing a variety of tree
types and varieties (includes 24""box;trees and larger), shrub types and;varieties (5 gal and
larger), a variety of ground cover, utilizes sufficient quantities to enhance all front yard
areas, provides automatic irrigation systems, uses appropriate plant materials to include
drought-tolerant or native plant materials, incorporates special plantings at gateways to the
project and along major arterials within the Project, ...,..... . ,..._.... ... ....... ........ ............... 5
of
Project exceeds minimum legal requirements for landscaping by providing a variety of tree
types and varieties (includes 24" box trees and larger), shrub types and varieties (5 gal and
larger)" a variety of ground cover to include sod within all front "aro areas" utilizes
sufficient_quantities to enhance all front yardareas,provides automatic irrigation systems to
include drip systems as appropriate„ uses appropriate plant materials to include drought
tolerant or native plant materials, incorporates special plantings at gateways to the Project
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and along major arterials within the Project, provides complete landscaping for the entire'
site to include rear yards........ ......... .......:.: .......:: ......::: .....7
4. Use of decorative masonry walls around perimeter of Project .... .."...... .........._. ....,......,. 1
>. ()`se of decorative masonry walls around perimeter of Project that includes futures such a:
pilasters,variations of wall fascia, and/or variations of materials .. ....... ....... . .................
6, Use of decorative masonry walls around perimeter of Project and throughout the Project
separating all private yards ..,; ....._.. .......:. ......... ......... ......___...... .........____........,3
7. Covenants, conditions and restrictions establishing a homeowners' association, a
Community Facilities District and/or ether legal mechanism to ensure (loth on- and oft-site:
maintenance of all landscape areas .... ..... .....u.., ......,. .......,. ,......... , ....... ......:::....... ,
S. Aesthetic treatment of W QMP treatments mato the landscape palate ...... .......:: ................ 1
G. Open Space. (Maximum: 5)
1. For multiple-fancily and planned residential developments the following criteria apply:
a. Open space.
i. Amount of common open space exceeds minimum standards of zone by 10%.__ 1
or
it. Amount of common open space exceeds minimum standards of zone by 25%._...
or
in. Amount of common open space exceeds; by fifty percent or more the minimum
standards of zone : . .......: ........ ......:.. .......
b. recreation Amenities.
i, .private recreation facilities are provided beyond minimum legal requirements with
passive recreational facilities such as benches, tables, open areas, community
gardens and active areas such as fields, tot hats and exercise areas ...,,.A:. . ............... l
ii. Substantial private recreation facilities are provided and overall recreational
amenities well exceed minimum legal requirements such as the inclusion of
swimming pools, club houses, and tennis courts..... ........... ....... .....,.:,....
iii. project develops and maintains a local or regional trail ..:.. .......... ...................,...... l
iv. project incorporates citrus(min. 1 acre) into site open space ................. ......:.......: l
2. For single-family detached projects the City recognizes that open space is a unique issue
and the following criteria apply;,
a Open Space.
i. fifty percent of the lots in the project exceed by tett percent the minimum lot area
requirement of the zone ......::.... . ...:. ......... , ...... . ...____........ ......:__. 1
ii. Fifty percent of the lots in the project exceed by twenty percent the minimum
requirements of the zone in one of the following categories: (a) lot area, (b) front
yard, (c)rear yarn .... :.. . ..... ......: ,,....:.. ...,...;:2 points for each category
in. Project develops and maintains a local or regional trail ...: ..... . :. ...................W...... l
iv. Project incorporates citrus(Hain. 1 acre) into site open space :. ......... ............... l
b. View Protection:
i. Project obstructs or blocks views of an adjacent development and negatively
impacts views ,ithin the subdivision............ ............................... ........, ..., .,.:,....-
iL Protection of views of an adjacent development and preservation of views within
thesubdivision,,.........:. ........: . ......:. ....... . .......:.. .
H. Preservation of Agriculture. (Maxitnunt 10)
1. Project has preserved agricultural lands by utilization of transfer of development rights,
planned residential development permit process, or other process regulated and controlled
bythe City ......... . ........ ......... .... .. . ...........
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2. Project did not require the rezoning of agrictilturally-zoned land within one year prior to
application. _...... ................_...... 2
3. Project will not be located adjacent to an agricultural preserve........... ....... 4
4. Project will be located in immediate vicinity of land under Williamson Act Contract.........2
1. Preservation Of Cultural and Historical Resources: (Maximum: 5)
1. Preservation of historically significant resources, including buildings, walls, cut-stone
curbing, or landscaping -......__._......._...... ......_2 points/feature
2. Project does adversely impact character or setting of any historical or cultural resource in
close proximity to or within the Project,___....--1....... .......... ... -2
3, Project does not adversely impact character or setting of any historical or cultural resource
in close proximity to or within the Project..... ...... ....... ............_ 2
The recommendations of the City's Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission shall be a
prerequisite to a point awards pursuant to this subsection.
J, Art in Public Places(Maximum: 3)
1. Project incorporates public art having a value of one-quarter percent to one-half percent of
building valuation of the project ................. ................._...........__ .._'. 1
2. Project incorporates public art having greater than one-half percent but less than one
percent of building valuation of the project......___.....___..........._...................... 2
1 Project incorporates public art having a value equal to one percent or more of building
valuation of the project..._........._I..... ................... ......... 3
19,12,060 Very Low,and Low Income And Senior Citizen Housing:
POINTS: (Maximum: 20)
A. Project with fifteen percent (15%) dwelling units restricted for very low or low income
persons at prices as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development ......__..................___..... ...._........................ ....... ....._...._.......2 points/unit;
B. Project with 90 percent or more of the dwelling units restricted for senior citizen persons 6 points
C. For a Project to receive points for senior citizen housing, senior residency shall be established
and restricted in accordance with federal law.
D. For a Project to receive points hereunder, the project applicant shall file a detailed, written
statement indicating the proposed method of providing such units and shall enter into a
restrictive covenant with the City to ensure the same. In addition, the favorable
recommendation of the City's Housing Commission shall be a prerequisite to the award of
any points hereunder.
19.12.070 Phased Projects:
Project has completed one or more phases under an approved and recorded Final map but
requires additional development allocations for completion.................. ._5 points"
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SECTION 2. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in the
Redlands Daily Facts, a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this
ordinance shall take effect in accordance with law.
14Ia c5r of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
City C erk
1, Lorric Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the forgoing ordinance
was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of
September, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilinernbers Gilbreath,Gil, Gallagher, Aguilar; Mayor Harrison
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Lorri oyzer, City
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