Ordinance - 2443ORDINANCE NO.2443
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN PLAN AND
CODE
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds as follows:
A. The Downtown Plan was adopted on December 20, 2016 as the first form -based code
utilized in the City of West Covina. The Downtown Plan is Article XV of the West Covina
Municipal Code.
B. The Downtown Plan was adopted to encourage urban development and provide clear
direction to the development community.
C. Based on utilization of the Downtown Plan since December 2016, there are standards that
should be evaluated for consistency and ease of use by the general public.
D. On the 28th day of November 2017, the Planning Commission initiated a code amendment
related to revisions to the Downtown Plan; and
E. The Planning Commission held study sessions on the 23`d day of January 2018 and on the
27th day of February 2018; and
F. The Planning Commission, upon giving required notice, did on the 26th day of June 2018,
conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 18-5958, recommending to the City Council approval
of Code Amendment No. 17-02.
G. The City Council considered evidence presented by the Planning Commission, Planning
Department, and other interested parties at a duly advertised public hearing on the 17th day of
July 2018.
SECTION 2. Municipal Code Amendments. The City Council hereby amends the following
sections of Chapter 26 of the municipal code as follows:
Article XV — DOWNTOWN PLAN
1.2C.3 Nonconforming Uses
A nonconforming use, including any uses incidental thereto, may not continue, if
ceased for a period longer than one year.
1.2C.4 Nonconforming as to Parking
All uses that are nonconforming as to the off-street parking requirements of this plan
shall comply with the following:
Repair of buildings: Where the off-street parking provided for a use does
not meet the requirements of this plan, repair of any buildings on the
site occupied by that use may be carried out, provided that, no structural
alterations may be carried out unless the building official determines
those structural alterations to be necessary forthe protection of the public
health and safety. If structural alterations are carried out which are not
determined by the building official to be necessary for the protection of the
public health or safety, all off-street parking requirements of this plan must
be met by any and all uses occupying, or otherwise using, any buildings on
the subject site.
b Additions to building: Where the off-street parking provided for a use does
not meet the requirements of this Downtown Code, additions to buildings
on the site occupied by that use may be carried out only if all requirements
of this Downtown Code are met by any and all uses occupying, or
otherwise using, any buildings on the subject site.
Vacancy: In addition to the above provisions regarding discontinuance of
nonconforming uses and change of a nonconforming use to a conforming
use, where any non-residential use does not meet the off-street parking
requirements of this plan, and the building which the non-residential use
occupies becomes and remains vacant for an uninterrupted period of 1
year, the building may not be reoccupied, nor may any new land use be
initiated anywhere on the site, unless all requirements of Downtown Code
are met.
1.2C.5 Abatement of Nonconforming Uses
Where no buildings are occupied or otherwise used in connection with a
nonconforming use, that use shall be terminated within one year from the date it
became nonconforming, provided that for any use that becomes nonconforming as
a result of a zone change, the specified one-year period of time for the termination of
the nonconforming use shall be computed from the effective date of the zone change.
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2.1 Zoning Districts and Overlays
2.1A Purpose and Establishment of Zoning Districts and Overlays
This section establishes the zoningdistrictsand overlaysto implementthe Downtown Planforproperty
and rights -of -way within the Downtown Code boundaries. Property and rights -of -way subject to the
Downtown Code shall be divided into the following zones and overlays, which shall be applied to all
property as shown on Figure 4.2.2.
2.1B Zoning Districts and Overlays
The following zoning districts and overlays are established and applied to property within the
boundaries of the Downtown Code. Refer to Table 4.2.1 forthe intent and descriptions of the zoning
districts and section 2.2A2 for descriptions of the overlays:
• T-5 Urban Center Zone
• T4 General Urban Zone
• T4 Urban Neighborhood Zone
• Civic Zone
• Shopfront Overlay
2.2 Regulating Plan
2.2A Purpose and Establishment of Regulating Plan
This section establishes the regulating plan, Figure 4.2.2, as the map that identifies and implements
the various intentions and principles of the Downtown Plan. Figure 4.2.2 defines thezoning districts,
overlays and standards for site development, design and land use through the following:
1 Zoning Districts. Each zoning district is allocated standards in the following areas:
a. Building Placement
b. Allowed Building Types
c. Allowed Frontage Types
d. Building Height and Size
e. Allowed encroachments into required yards
f. Parking Placement and Site Access
g. Required Parking
h. Allowed Land Uses
i. Allowed Signage Types
j. Allowed Street Types
Shopfront Frontage Overlay. This overlay is intended to accommodate ground -floor activity
along streets, such that, from the perspective of a pedestrian, the streetscape is active and
pedestrian -oriented. Commercial, retail, and residential uses are encouraged in this zone. All
buildings in this overlay zone must meet the minimum floor -to -ceiling height requirements
of Section 4.2. (See page 51). Building frontage must comply with the Shopfront Frontage
requirements of Section 6.2.F (See Page 72).
3 Regulating Plan Diagram. Each zoning district and overlay established by the Downtown Code
is identified on Figure 4.2.2 to show the boundaries of each zoning district and overlay as well
as the parcels within each boundary. Figure 4.2.2 is established as the zoning atlas for all
property within the Downtown Code boundaries.
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Table 4.2.1: Summary of Zoning Districts
Zoning District
Intent
Desired Form
Streetscape and
Public Realm
Parking
General Use
This zone is comprised
primarily of regional serving
retail, office, entertainment,
and hospitality uses.
New buildings are block
scale, up to five stories in
height, buildings at the ROW,
and active ground floor
commercial activities on key
streets.
Active streetscapes provid-
ing continuity with adjacent
areas. Commercial front-
ages such as shopfronts,
arcades, or galleries; wide
sidewalks; and street trees
encourage interesting, safe,
and comfortable walking
environment.
Parking consists of on -site
spaces located either behind
buildings or in above- or
underground parking
structure. On -street public
parking spaces are provided.
Parking ratios are lower
due to available transit and
shared parkingoptions.
Buildings are occupied with
ground floor commercial,
retail, and office activity.
Upper floors and the floor
area behind shopfronts is
flexible for a wide variety of
office, civic, lodging, hous-
ing, or additional commer-
cial uses.
This zone is comprised pri-
marily of community serving
retail, office, entertainment,
and hospitality uses.
New buildings are block
scale, up to three stories
in height, buildings at the
ROW and active ground floor
commercial activities on key
streets.
Active streetscapes provid-
ing continuity with adjacent
areas. Commercial front-
ages such as shopfronts,
arcades, or galleries; wide
sidewalks; and street trees
encourage interesting, safe,
and comfortable walking
environment.
Parking consists of on -site
spaces located either behind
buildings or in above -or
underground parking
structure. On -street public
parking spaces are provided.
Parking ratios are lower
due to available transit and
shared parking options.
Buildings are occupied with
ground floor commercial,
retail, and office activity.
Upperfloors and the floor
area behind shopfronts is
flexible fora wide variety of
office, civic, lodging, hous-
ing, or additional commer-
cial uses.
This zone is applied to areas
at the edge of Downtown
District. The zone is com-
prised primarily of single
family, and single -family -
compatible multi -family
residential uses including
live/work.
New buildings are house -
scale, up to three stories in
height, set back from the
sidewalk to provide a buffer
between the sidewalk and
the low intensity dwellings.
Streetscapes are suburban
with active ground floor
residential frontages such as
moderately sized front yards,
porches and stoops that face
tree -lined streets.
Parking consists of on -street
spaces forvisitors with off-
street parking for residents
in the rear 1/2 of the lot and
shielded from the public
right-of-way to emphasize
the low intensity nature of
the zone.
Buildings are occupied with
residential uses, limited
live/work uses and home
occupation activity.
The zone consists of public
parks and open space. Open
Space and parks are used
for preservation of natural
resources, passive and active
outdoor recreation, and
scenic and visual enjoyment.
Generally free from develop-
ment ordeveloped with low
intensity uses that respect
and support natural envi-
ronmental or recreational
needs.
Visibility is an important
design criteria forenhanc-
ing people's comfort and
security. The open spaces
should be in the line of
sight of adjacent land uses
and activities to ensure vis-
ibility. The frontages should
have active edges such as
front doors, windows, and
storefronts.
Parking should not be
allowed on open spaces. All
parking should be located
on -street. The location and
design of open space should
facilitate walking and biking
to the open spaces. Off-
street parking may be neces-
sary forcommunity park.
The presence of civic build-
ings that complement and
support the open spaces
reinforce the public nature
of the space.
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3.1 Land Use Standards
3.1A Permitted Land Uses
This section of the Downtown Code establishes the permitted land uses in each zone and the
corresponding permit requirements. A parcel or building subject to the Downtown Code shall be
occupied with only the land uses allowed by Table 4.3.1. Definitions of allowed land uses are pro-
vided in Section 13.0. If a land use is not defined in this section the Director may determine that
the use is not permitted, or determine the appropriate definition and determine the proposed use
to be permitted provided the Director makes the following findings in writing:
1 The land use will not impairthe orderly implementation of the West Covina General Plan
and Downtown Vision in Part 2.
2 The land use is consistent with the purpose of the applicable zoning district.
3 The characteristics and activities associated with the proposed land use are similar to one
or more of the listed land uses in Table 4.3.1, and will not produce greater impacts than the
land uses listed for the zoning district.
4 The land use will be compatible with the other land uses allowed in the zoning district.
5 The land use is not listed as allowed in another zoning district.
Table 4.3.1: Permitted Land Uses
Retail Stores and shops engaged in the sale of goods and merchandise P P X
Alcohol off -sale (see art. XII, div. 15) AUP AUP X
Alcohol off -sale, instructional tasting (see art. XII, div.15) CUP CUP X
Hookah Lounge (accessory) CUP CUP X
Postal Services P AUP X
Retail and Cigar Lounge CUP CUP X
Restaurants (prepare and sell food and beverages) P P X
Accessory use with solo musician AR AR X
Karaoke (accessory) P P X
Outdoor seating area AR AR X
Restaurant with alcohol AUP AUP X
Restaurant with dancing, restaurant with live entertainment, craft brewery
(including retail sales), craft winery (including retail sales), wine bars (includ- CUP CUP X
ing retail sales), craft brewery or winery and wine bar with live entertainment
Bar CUP CUP X
Solo musician AR AR X
Personal Services P P X
Automated teller machines (walk-up) offthe premises of a financial institution AR AR X
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Barber and beauty shops with accessory permanent make-up use and/or
AR
AR
X
accessory massage
Barber, beauty, and jewelry shops with accessory body piercing use
AR
AR
X
Massage Parlor (Primary Use) (see art. XII, div.12)
CUP
X
X
Tattooing (see art. XII, div. 24) with accessory permanent makeup and/or body
piercing use
CUP
CUP
X
Tutoring facility
AUP
AUP
X
Medical Services
Medical Services (2,500 s.f. or less)
P
P
X
Medical Services (more than 2,500 s.f. in Shopfront Overlay Zone only)
P
CUP
X
Medical Services (more than 2,500 s.f.)
P
P
Hospital
CUP
CUP
X
Mental institutions and sanitoriums
CUP
X
X
Veterinary hospital
CUP
CUP
X
Office Professional Including professional offices, commercial art and design,
counseling services, scientific and research organizations, research and devel-
P
P
X
opment, media postproduction, and news services.
Commercial radio ortelevision station
CUP
CUP
X
Incubator (office use)
P
P
X
Incubator (business startup including kitchen, 3D-printing, similar)
CUP
CUP
X
Bank/Financial services
P
P
X
Automated teller machines (walk-up) on the premises of a financial institution
AR
AR
X
Lodging Services
CUP
CUP
X
General Services
P
P
X
Adult care facility, day care center, institutions of philanthropic nature
CUP
CUP
X
Mortuary
CUP
CUP
X
Communications, Transportation, Infrastructure
Wireless telecommunication facilities —building and/or roof -mounted facili-
ties (see art. XII, div.16)
AUP
AUP
X
Monopoles and alternative antenna support structures (see art. XII, div.16)
CUP
CUP
X
Auto Related Parking facility, public or private
P
P
X
Auto Service Station
CUP
CUP
X
Civic (Recreation, Education, Public Assembly, Artisan)
P
P
X
Art Lounges orTheaters with On -Sale Alcohol
CUP
CUP
X
Athletic club/gymnasium (section 26-685.20), religious facility, public utility
stations, wells and similar facilities, recreational Centers (private), schools
CUP
CUP
X
and colleges, professional, business & trade School.
Billiard parlor and pool hall, bowling alley, convention hall, game arcade,
theater (not open air), trade show, exhibit building, indoor recreation facility.
CUP
CUP
X
(see art. XII, div.15)
Schools (dancing, martial arts, music, art and similar type schools), studio-
art, dance, martial arts, music, etc.
AUP
AUP
X
Residential
P
P
P
Conversions from apartments to condominiums, senior Citizen Housing
CUP
CUP
CUP
Skilled nursing facility and assisted living facility
CUP
CUP
X
Home occupation
P
P
P
Live/Work (see Building Standards, Section 5.2D)
P
P
P
UC Urban Center Zone P Permitted use
CUP Conditional Use Permit
GU General Urban Zone AR Administrative Review
X Use not allowed
UN Urban Neighborhood Zone AUP Administrative Use Permit
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ABP Adult -Oriented Business Permit
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Recycling Centers (See an. XII, div.14)
Donation drop boxes (attended), Small collection facilities, Reverse vending
machines (See art. XII, div.14)
Recycling centers. Reverse vending machine(s) located within or underthe
roof line of a commercial structure (See art. XII, div.14)
Others
Drive -through service associated with retail, restaurant, and bank
(not permitted on lots with frontage on Glendora Avenue between the San
Bernardino Freeway and West Covina Parkway)
Adult -oriented businesses
Trailers, (temporaryonly) In conjunction with a school, hospital, church or
other similar institutional use (not permitted with commercial uses)
Farmers markets, certified
Outdoor community events
AUP AUP X
P P X
CUP
CUP X
ABP
ABP X
AR
AR X
AUP
AUP X
AUP
AUP X
UC Urban Center Zone P Permitted use CUP Conditional Use Permit
GU General Urban Zone AR Administrative Review x Use not allowed
UN Urban Neighborhood Zone AUP Administrative Use Permit ABP Adult -Oriented Business Permit
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Development standards are aimed at generating the individual buildings on
a block that collectively with other buildings will shape the form of the public
realm.
The standards shape and situate buildings based on their physical char-
acteristics and compatibility with the context. The successful fit of a new
project into an existing context depends on how it relates to neighboring
buildings to its side and rear in terms of setbacks, height, massing, scale, and
arrangement of shared and private open spaces.
For each zone identified on the regulating plan, setback, height, lot size,
and parking requirement associated with permitted building and frontage
types are called out. These standards come together to define the distinctive
character and intensity of a particular zone.
Architectural features such as porches, stoops, bay windows, balconies
and cornices are allowed to project into the setback area. In downtown area,
balconies, cornices, awnings, stands selling magazines, fruits, vegetables, or
flowers may project into the public right-of-way, subject to encroachment
permit. Such encroachments animate street life. Encroachments should not
affect pedestrian movement and maintenance of utilities.
The basis of the standards is the synoptic survey and community vision to
create a specific place.
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4.1 T-5 Urban Center Zone
4.1A Purpose
The T-5 Urban Center Zone permits regional -serving retail,
office, entertainment, and hospitality uses. Uses include
large, commercial activities that serve the entire region and
are typically located along a major highway. The standards
in this zone are intended to promote a walkable, diverse, and
well-connected area.
4.1B Building Placement
i Primary street 0 10 it Side street 0 10 --
iii Side yard (interior) — -- 0
iv Rearyard with alley — — 15
no alley — — 5
When adjacent to Single -Family Residential properties. a 15-foot side and rear setback
is required.
4.1C Allowed Building Types, Height, and Lot Size
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Flex building
2/30
25/100
5/70
400/150
Court
3/40
150/160
5/40
400/150
Hybrid court
3/40
150/160
5/70
400/150
Liner
1/24
100/100
5/70
200/150
Live -work
1/24
75/80
3/40
150/150
W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D= Building
lot depth
perpendicular
to primary frontage.
Hotels may be allowed
at up to 3 stories taller than maximum number of stories.
Min. Height 12 ft. Min. Height 10 ft.
4.1D Parking
i Required Parking
a Residential uses Studio or 1 1.5 space per unit
bedroom
2+ bedroom 2 spaces per unit
b Non-residential uses
0.65 of cumulative parking requirements per WCMC.
ii Parking Placement: On -site above -ground parking and
access shall be located in compliance with the following
requirements:
Setback
a Primary street min.20 ft.
b Side Street min. 5 ft.
c Side property 0 ft.
d Rear property/ 0 ft./min.5 ft.
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4.1E Frontage Types & Encroachment
i Allowed Frontages
• Forecourt Gallery
• Shopfront Arcade
ii Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs
may encroach intothe required setbacks and right-of-way
subject to the following requirements:
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4.2E Frontage Types & Encroachment
i Allowed Frontages
• Forecourt Gallery
• Shopfront Arcade
• Stoop
ii Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs
may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way
subject to the following requirements:
Arcade, gallery, min. 2 ft. clear of
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Balcony
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4.2 T-4 General Urban Zone
4.2A Purpose
The T-4 General Urban Zone permits community serving
retail, office, entertainment, and hospitality uses. Uses
include a mix of residential and commercial activities and is
typically located along major streets. The standards in this
zone are intended to promote a walkable, diverse, and well-
connected area.
4.2B Building Placement
i Primary street 0 10 --
ii Side street 0 10 --
iii Side yard (interior) -- - 0
iv Rearyard with alley
no alley
When adjacent to Single -Family Residential properties. a 15-foot side and rear setback
is required.
4.2C Allowed Building Types, Height, and Lot Size
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Flex building 2/30 25/75 3/40 400/150
Court 2/30 150/160 3/40 200/250
Hybrid court 3/40 150/160 3/40 200/250
Liner 1/24 75/100 3/40 400/150
Rowhouse 1/24 125/125 3/40 125/110
Live -work 1/24 75/80 3/40 150/150
W = Building lot width along primary frontage; D = Building lot depth perpendicular
to primary frontage.
Hotels may be allowed at up to 3 stories tallerthan maximum number of stories.
Hospitals may have a maximum height of 58 feet (3 stories).
Building height limited to 25 ft. when within 50 ft., and 35 ft. when within 100 ft., of a
property zoned or developed as single-family residential.
Min. Height 12 ft. Min. Height 10 ft.
4.2 T-4 General Urban Zone
4.2D Parking
i Required Parking
a Residential uses Studio or 1 1.5 space per unit
bedroom
2+ bedroom 2 spaces per unit
b Non-residential uses
0.65 of cumulative parking requirements per WCMC.
ii Parking Placement: On -site above -ground parking and access
shall be located in compliance with the following requirements:
Setback
a Primary street min.30ft.
b Side Street min.15 ft.
c Side property 5 ft.
d Rear property/ min. 5 ft.
rear alley
iii Shopfront Overlay (defined on Pages 43 and 45): The
following parking standards shall apply only to those
properties located on the east side of the Glendora Avenue
Shopfront Overlay Zone. Standard parking requirements as
defined in Section 4.2D.i.a shall apply to all other properties.
a Generally, no parking is required for retail, restaurants, personal services, medical
services of 2,500 s.f. or less, office professional and bank/financial services located on
the east side of the Shopfront Overlay.
b Uses requiring the approval of an administrative or conditional use permit must
address parking requirements through that process.
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4.3 T-4 Urban Neighborhood Zone
4.3A Purpose
The T-4 Urban Neighborhood provides an appropriate transi-
tion from the urban environment into the residential areas,
and to provide flexible buildings in a a residential form that
can allow a mix of residential and walkable neighborhood
serving commercial and service uses.
4.3B Building Placement
i Primary street 15 35 —
ii Side street 10 15 —
iii Side yard (interior) -- -- 5
iv Rear yard with alley -- -- 20
no alley -- -- 20
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125/125
3/40
125/150
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1/18
75/100
3/40
150/150
Bungalow Court
Duplex. Multiplex
1/18
50/100
3/40
75/150
W = Building lot width along primary
frontage; D = Building lot depth
perpendicular
to primary frontage.
Building height limited to 25 ft. when within 50 ft., and 35
ft. when within
100 ft., of a
property zoned or developed as single-family
residential.
Min. Height 12 ft. Min. Height 10 ft.
4.31D Parking
i Required Parking
a Residential uses Studio or 1 1.5 space per unit
bedroom
2+ bedroom 2 spaces per unit
b Non-residential uses
0.65 of cumulative parking requirements per WCMC.
ii Parking Placement: On -site parking and access shall be
located in compliance with the following requirements:
Setback
a Primary street min.30 ft.
b Side Street min.15 ft.
c Side property min. 5 ft.
d Rear property/ min. 5 ft.
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4.3E Frontages and Encroachments
i Allowed Frontages
• Forecourt Porch
• Stoop
ii Encroachments: Buildings, architectural features, and signs
may encroach into the required setbacks and right-of-way
subject to the following requirements:
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5.1 Building Standards
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5.1A Purpose
This Section provides design standards for individual buildings to ensure that proposed develop-
ment is consistent with the Downtown Plan's goals for building form, physical character, land use,
and quality.
5.1B Applicability
Each building shall be designed in compliance with the applicable general requirements in Section
5.2 and all applicable requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes as amended and
adopted by the City.
SIC Allowed Building Types by Zoning District
Each proposed building or existing building modification shall be designed as one of the building
types allowed for the zoning district applicable to the site as identified in Table 5.
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Duplex, Multiplex X X See Section 5.2A
Rosewalk/Bungalow X X See Section 5.2B
Court
Rowhouse X See Section 5.2C See Section 5.2C
Live -work See Section 5.2D See Section 5.2D See Section 5.21)
Court See Section 5.2E See Section 5.2E See Section 5.2E
Hybrid Court See Section 5.2F See Section 5.2F X
Liner Building See Section 5.2G See Section 5.2G X
Flex Building See Section 5.2H
X Building type not allowed in Zoning District
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Corner and mid -block
condition with parking
access from the alley
Duplex,Multiplex
Duplex consists of a pair of dwelling
units located side -by -side or one
above the other to create a building
that reads like a medium or large
house.
Multiplex is a residential build-
ing of three to six dwelling units
respectively. Depending on the lot
size and context the units can be
placed side -by -side, front -to -back
or stacked, or some combination of
these options.
Coding Criteria
These medium to large footprint
buildings requires a minimum lot
width of 50 feet and a minimum
depth of 100 feet.
Duplex and multiplexes when
packaged within house -like form
and detailing, with breaks in build-
ing elevations in the horizontal and
vertical planes provide human scale
and make the building contextual.
Typical height of the building is
2 to 3 stories.
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Rosewalk & Bungalow
Court
Rosewalk: Six or more single dwell-
ings arranged in a linear manner
along either side of a common
green. Pedestrian access to the
building entrances are accessed
from the common green and/or
primary street.
Bungalow Court: Fouror more
single dwellings arranged around a
shared courtyard, with pedestrian
access to the building entrances
from the courtyard and/or fronting
street.
Coding Criteria
The defining feature of Rosewalk
and Bungalow court is the com-
munal central open space. The
lot width should be large enough
to allow a functional public and
private open spaces and area for
driveways.
The building size and massing of
individual buildings is similar to a
single dwelling unit.
Entrance to units shall be
directly from the front yard or from
the courtyard.
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A building comprised of five or
more attached two- or three-story
dwelling units arranged side by
side, with the ground floor raised
above grade to provide privacy for
ground floor rooms. The primary
building sits at the front of the
property, with the garage at the
rear, separated from the primary
building by a rearyard.
Coding Criteria
The single family dwelling units can
either be separated by property
lines or located on narrow single
tax lot 16 to 30 feet wide.
Design principles such as repeti-
tion, rhythm and order must be
considered carefully to add interest
and individuality.
Rowhouses have shallow front
yards, 5 to 10 feet, to maximize the
size of a private open space in the
rearyard. The rearyard should be
large enough to be functional and
receive sunlight and screened by
fence or wall to provide privacy.
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Live/Work is an integrated resi-
dence and work space located at
street level, occupied and utilized
by a single household in an array
of at least 3 such structures, or
a structure with at least 3 units
arranged side by side along the
primary frontage, that has been
designed or structurally modified
to accommodate joint residential
occupancy and work activity.
Coding Criteria
The floorto ceiling height of the
work floor is typically about 15 feet.
The main entrance to the
street floor work space should be
accessed directly from and face the
street. The dwelling unit above the
work space should be accessed by
a separate entrance, and by a stair
or elevator.
Each unit should have access
to private open space. The private
open space should be in the rear
yard of each unit.
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A group of dwelling units arranged
to share one or more common
courtyards. The courtyard is
intended to be a semi-public out-
door room that is an extension of
the public realm. The units may be
arranged in four possible configu-
rations: rowhouses, rowhouses
over flats, flats, and flats over flats.
Court buildings may accommodate
ground floor commercial/flex uses
in either a live -work configura-
tion or as solely commercial/retail
space in qualifying zones facing the
primary street.
Coding Criteria
The main entry to ground floor
units should be directly off the
courtyard orfrom the street.
Access to second story units should
be directly from the courtyard
through stairs. Elevator access, if
any, should be provided between
the underground garage and
courtyard -podium only.
The open space is designed as
a central court or partial, mul-
tiple, separated or interconnected
courtyards.
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Hybrid Court is composed of
two building types: the stacked
dwelling and courtyard housing,
arranged around a courtyard.
This buildingtype combines a
point -access portion of the stacked
dwelling with a walk-up portion
of the courtyard housing building
type. The building may be designed
for occupancy by retail, service,
or office uses on the ground floor,
with upperfloors also configured
for those uses or for residences.
Coding Criteria
Stacked dwelling defines the street
edge and the building mass tapers
down to a courtyard building type.
The main entrance to all ground
floor units should be directly from
the street. Entrance to the stacked
dwelling element can be through
a dedicated street level lobby,
or through a dedicated podium
lobby accessible from the street
or through a side yard. Access
to units above the second level
in the stacked dwelling element
not accessed from the podium is
through an interior, double -loaded
corridor.
Liner Building
A liner building has a thin footprint
that conceals parking garage or
other large scale faceless building,
such as a movie theater, or "big
box" store to create a pedestrian
friendly environment. The building
can be designed foroccupancy by
retail, service, and/or office uses on
the ground floor, with upper floors
configured for retail, service, office,
and/or residential uses.
Coding Criteria
The main entrance to each ground
floor storefront and the theateror
big box retail is directly from the
street. Entrance to the upper levels
of the building is through a street
level lobby accessible from the
street or through aside yard. Inte-
rior upper level uses are accessed
by a corridor.
Required parki ng is accom mo-
dated in an underground garage,
surface parking at the rear of the
lot, parkingtucked underfrom the
back, or a combination of any of
the above.
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Flex Block is a vertical mixed -
use building typically of a single
massing element, designed for
occupancy by retail, service, or
office uses on the ground floor, with
upper floors configured for retail,
service, office, and/or residential
uses. Second floor units may be
directly accessed from the street
through a stair. Upper floors are
accessed through a street level
lobby. This building type is typi-
cally found in town centers and
main streets.
Coding Criteria
The floor to ceiling height of the
first floor is greater than the rest of
the floors, typically about 15 feet to
accommodate the unique needs of
commercial space and increase the
comfort of occupants and guests.
The main entrance to each
grou nd floor tenant bay should be
directly from the street. Required
parking is accommodated in an
underground garage, surface park-
ing, structured parking, tuck under
parking, or some combination of
these options.
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5.2 A Duplex, Multiplex
1 Description
The Duplex Building Type is a small -to medium-
sized structure that consists of two side -by -side or
stacked dwelling units, both facing the street, and
within a single building massing. This Type has the
appearance of a medium to large single-family home
and is appropriately scaled to fit within primarily
single-family neighborhoods or medium -density
neighborhoods. It enables appropriately -scaled,
well -designed higher densities and is important
for providing a broad choice of housing types and
promoting walkability.
The Multiplex is a medium structure that consists
of 3-6 side -by -side and/or stacked dwelling units,
typically with one shared entry or individual entries
along the front. This Type has the appearance of
a medium-sized family home and is appropriately
scaled to fit sparingly within primarily single-family
neighborhoods or into medium -density neighbor-
hoods. This Type enables appropriately -scaled,
well -designed higher densities and is important
for providing a broad choice of housing types and
promoting walkability.
2 Lot Size
Width 50 ft. min. 75 ft. max.
Depth 100 ft. min. 150 ft. max.
3 Pedestrian
Main entrance location: Primary street
Acess
On corner lots each lot shall front a separate street.
4 Frontages
Porch
Stoop
Dooryard
5 Vehicle
Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open.
Access &
Parking
6 Private Open
Width Depth Area
Space
8 ft. min. 8 ft. min. 100 s.f. min.
7 Building Size Length along frontage: 36 ft. max for duplex and
& Massing 50 ft max. for multiplex
Length alongside yard: 80 ft. max.
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not
exceed the footprint area of the main body of the
building.
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1 Description
Six or more single dwellings arranged in a linear
manner along either side of a common green.
Having the same right-of-way width as a narrow
neighborhood street, the Rosewalk (in contrast to
the Bungalow Court) must connect two parallel
streets. Pedestrian access to the building entrances
are accessed from the common green and/or
primary street. Rosewalks are prohibited on corner
lots.
Four or more single dwellings arranged around
a shared courtyard, with pedestrian access to the
building entrances from the courtyard and/or front-
ing street. The courtyard is wholly open to the street
and parking is placed in the rear of the lot or behind
each unit. Bungalow courts are prohibited on corner
lots that do not have alley access.
2 Lot Size
Width 75 ft. min. 150 ft. max.
Depth 100 ft. min. 150 ft. max.
3 Pedestrian
Main entrance location: Common courtyard
Acess
On corner lots each lot shall front a separate street.
4 Frontages
Porch
Stoop
Dooryard
5 Vehicle Access
Parking spaces may be located in the rear, or tuck
& Parking
under.
6 Private Open
Width Depth Area
Space
8 ft. min. 8 ft. min. 100 s.f. min.
7 Common Width 20 ft. min. clear
Courtyard Depth 50 ft. min. clear
8 Building Size Length along frontage: 40 ft. max
&Massing
Length along side yard: 40 ft. max.
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not
exceed the footprint area of the main body of the
building.
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Description
A small -to medium-sized building comprised of
five or more attached dwelling units arrayed side
by side, with the ground floor raised above grade
in orderto provide privacy for ground floor rooms.
The primary building sits at the front of the prop-
erty, with the garage at the rear, separated from the
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houses are prohibited on a lot with -out alley access,
since garages must be located and accessed from
the rear of the lot. This Type is typically located
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tion that transitions from a primarily single-family
neighborhood into a neighborhood main street. This
Type enables appropriately -scaled, well -designed
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a broad choice of housing types and promoting
detached garages
walkabi lity.
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Width 125 ft. min.
Depth 125 ft. min.
Attached garages Corner units front the street 3
Pedestrian
Main entrance location: Prima street
Primary
Acess
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Porch
Stoop
Dooryard
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Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or open.
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Width Depth Area
Space
8 ft. min. 8 ft. min. 100 s.f. min.
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Building Size
Width per rowhouse: 18 ft. min.; 36 ft. max.
& Massing
The front elevation and massing of each rowhouse
building may be either symmetrical or asymmetri-
cal, repetitive or unique in disposition, as long as the
delineation of each individual unit is evident. The
footprint area of an accessory structure may not
exceed the footprint area of the main body of the
building.
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1 Description The Live -Work Building Type is a small to medium-
sized attached or detached structure that consists of
single dwelling unit above and/or behind a flexible
ground floor space that can be used for home -office
uses such as residential, personal and general
service, or retail uses. Both the ground -floor flex
space and the unit above are owned by one entity.
This Type is typically located within medium -density
neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from
a neighborhood into a urban neighborhood street.
It is especially appropriate for incubating neighbor-
hood -serving retail and service uses and allowing
neighborhood main streets to expand as the market
demands. Live/Works are prohibited on a lot with-
out alley access, since garages must be located and
accessed from the rear of the lot. The work space is
accessed directly from the primary street, and the
living space at the rear or above is accessed directly
or indirectly from the working space.
2 Lot Size Width 75 ft. min. 150 ft. max.
Depth 80 ft. min. 150 ft. max.
3 Pedestrian Main entrance location: Primary street
Acess Ground floor space and upper unit shall have sepa-
rate entries.
4 Frontages Forecourt
Dooryard
Shopfront
Lightcourt
Gallery
5 Vehicle Access Parking spaces maybe located in the rear, tuck
& Parking under.
6 Private Open Width Depth Area
Space 8 ft. min. 8 ft. min. 15% of the lot area min.
7 Building Size Width per 18 ft. min.; 36 ft. max
& Massing unit
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not
exceed the footprint area of the main body of the
building.
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and a service court with underground parking
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1 Description
A group of dwelling units arranged to share one
or more common courtyards. The courtyard is
intended to be a semi-public outdoor room that is
an extension of the public realm. Court buildings
may accommodate ground floor commercial/flex
uses in either a live -work configuration or as solely
commercial/retail space in qualifying zones facing
the primary street. This building type enables the
incorporation of high -quality, well -designed density
within a walkable neighborhood.
2 Lot Size
Width 100 ft. min. 150 ft. max.
Depth 100 ft. min. 150 ft. max.
3 Pedestrian
Direct access from street or courtyard.
Acess
4 Frontages
Porch
Stoop
Dooryard
5 Vehicle
From alley. For lots without alley, via driveway, max.
Access &
12 ft. wide, located as close to side yard property
Parking
line as possible.
6 Private Open
Width Depth Area
Space
8 ft. min. 8 ft. min. 100 s.f. min.
This open space is exclusive of the courtyard and
may be located in a side or rear yard.
7 Common
Recommended Width/ 1:1 approx.
Courtyard
depth/height ratio:
Width/depth: 20 ft. min.
8 Building Size
Length along frontage: 200 ft. max.
& Massing
Length along side yard: 140 ft. max.
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not
exceed the footprint area of the main body of the
building.
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1 Description
2 Lot Size
3
4
Pedestrian
Acess
Frontages
A building that combines a point -access portion of
the building with a walk-up portion. The building
may be designed for occupancy by retail, ser-
vice, and/or office uses on the ground floor, with
upper floors also configured for those uses orfor
residences.
Width 150 ft. min. 200 ft. max.
Depth 160 ft. min. 250 ft. max.
The main entrance to each ground floor is directly
from the street.
Entrance to the residential portions of the build-
ing is through a dedicated street level lobby, or
through a dedicated podium lobby accessible from
the street or through a side yard.
Interior circulation to each unit above the second
level in double -loaded corridor element of the build-
ing is through a corridor of at least 6 feet in width
with recessed doors or seating alcoves/offsets at
every 100 feet at a minimum. For other units, it is
directly off common courtyard or through stairs
serving up to 3 dwellings.
Porch
Stoop
Dooryard
5 Vehicle
Underground garage, surface parking, tuck under
Access &
parking, or a combination of any of the above.
Parking
6 Private Open
Width Depth Area
Space
8 ft. min. 8 ft. min. 100 s.f. min.
This open space is exclusive of the courtyard and
may be located in a side or rear yard.
7 Common
Recommended Width/ 1:1 approx.
Courtyard
depth/height ratio:
Width/depth: 20 ft. min.
8 Building Size
Length along frontage: 200 ft. max.
& Massing
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5.2 G Liner
1 Description A building that conceals a garage, or other large
scale faceless building such as a movie theater, or
"big box" store designed for occupancy by retail,
service, and/or office uses on the ground floor, with
upper floors configured for retail, service, office,
and/or residential uses. The access corridor, if appli-
cable, is included in the minimum depth.
2 Lot Size Width 400 ft. max.
Depth 150 ft. max.
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Acess from street level lobby.
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Surface parking. Surface parking Shopfront
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large retailer large retailer
Arcade
Vehicle Access Required parking is accommodated in an under-
& Parking ground or above -ground garage, tuck under parking,
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parking garage, Parking garage. O Private Open Private open space is required for each residential
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7 Shared Open The primary shared common space is the rear or
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Width/depth: 20ft. min.
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8 Building Size Length along frontage:400 ft. max, but if over 200 ft.,
& Massing must provide massing break.
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1 Description A building type designed for occupancy by retail,
service, and/or office uses on the ground floor, with
upper floors configured for retail, service, office,
and/or residential uses. Second floor units may be
directly accessed from the streetthrough a stair;
upper floors are accessed through a street level
lobby.
2 Lot Size Width 400 ft. max.
Depth 150 ft. max.
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5
6
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Pedestrian Direct access from sidewalk. Upper floors accessed
Acess from street level lobby.
Parking
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Arcade
Vehicle Access Required parking is accommodated in an under-
& Parking ground or above -ground garage, tuck under parking,
or a combination of any of the above.
Private Open Private open space is required for each residential
Space unit and shall be no less than 50 s.f. with a minimum
dimension of five (5) feet in each direction.
Shared Open The primary shared common space is the rear or
Space side yard designed as a courtyard. Courtyards can
be located on the ground or on a podium and must
be open to the sky. Side yards can also be formed
to provide outdoor patios connected to ground floor
commercial uses.
Recommended Court- 1:1 approx.
yard width/depth/height
ratio:
Width/depth: 20 ft. min.
Building Size Length along frontage: 400 ft. max, but if over 200 ft.,
& Massing must provide massing break.
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10.1 Other Standards
A Purpose
This section of the Downtown Code establishes the standards for particular elements of sites and
streetscapes to ensure a consistent and high level of quality in site design, materials, and land use
activity.
B Applicability
i. The standards of section 10.0 apply to all property subject to the Downtown Code.
C Standards for Site Walls
i. A 6-foot perimeter wall is required when adjacent to single-family residential development.
Walls up to 8 feet in height may be permitted with the approval of a Minor Site Plan Review or
Precise Plan.
ii. Screening elements such as solid walls, hedges or combination of walls and hedges shall be
used to screen service areas, storage areas, or garbage areas from public view from the street
or pedestrian ways.
iii. Low walls (2 to 3 feet in height) may be used to divide space, create a variety in landscaping
and to define site edges.
iv. Solid walls (3 to 8 feet in height) or hedges, are permitted to screen mechanical equipment,
garbage receptacles, loading areas and other unsightly areas and provide privacy at the back
of lots and alongside streets in compliance with the requirements of Section 6.0 `Frontage
Standards'. When a wall exceeds 3 feet in height, the wall shall be designed as an extension of
the primary building in materials and color.
v. Front yard fencing shall comply with the following requirements as applicable:
a. Fences shall be located in compliance with the frontage requirements in Section 6.0;
b. Where allowed, fences shall be setback from the adjacent sidewalk by at least 12 inches
to allow for planting intended to visually improve the appearance of the fence along the
sidewalk;
c. The overall height of fencing along the front yard and adjacent side street, when present,
shall not exceed 4 feet.
C Design Standards
i. Gutters and downspouts are not to project from the vertical surface of a building. A mixed -use
residential or residential building can propose exterior gutters and downspouts if they are
architecturally consistent and incorporated with the architectural style of the development.
Exterior gutters and downspouts shall be reviewed by the Town Design Advisor and approved
by the Planning Commission as part of the Precise Plan.
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D Outdoor Dining in Public Right -of -Way
This section provides regulations for outdoor dining within the public right-of-way when
accompanying a restaurant use type.
i. Permit Requirement. No person may establish outdoor dining in the public right-of-way unless
an Administrative Review is approved by the Planning Director. The Administrative Review
application shall include adequate plans and information to determine compliance with this
section.
ii. Evaluation Standards
a. To provide for adequate pedestrian circulation, a minimum of four feet of clearance
between dining furnishings and any curbline, street furniture, orabove ground utilities.
A minimum of 50 feet of clearance, shall be maintained between dining furnishings and
the centerline of intersecting perpendicular driveways, alleys or streets to provide for
adequate vehicle sight, unless a lesser distance is determined by the Director and City
Engineer to be adequate for the protection of the public safety.
b. Tables and chairs used for outdoor dining shall be of substantial materials. Tables shall
be a maximum of three feet in diameter if round and three feet along the longest side if
rectilinear. All such furnishings shall be stored indoors after hours of operation.
c. No portion of the outdoor dining use, including furnishings and signs, shall block visibility
of display windows or signage of adjacent businesses, unless written consent of any
affected adjacent business owner to block visibility is obtained by the applicant and
provided to the Director.
d. If encroaching in the right-of-way, the outdoor dining use operator shall provide an
executed city hold harmless waiver and proof of liability insurance to the satisfaction of
the city risk manager.
Signs
i. Blade signs shall be allowed with the approval of a Sign Adminstrative Review (SAR), requiring
approval by the Planning Director. The following development standards, found in Section
26-357 of the West Covina Municipal Code, shall apply:
a. One blade sign is permitted per enclosed tenant space.
b. Blade signs may have a maximum area of one-half of total allowable sign area allowed on
primary frontage. (double -face permitted). The projecting sign area shall be subtracted
from the total allowable sign area allowed on the primary frontage. One face of a double -
face sign shall be counted.
c. Blade signs may project up to 8 feet from the building face.
d. Height shall be limited to 1.2 times the height of the building, with a maximum height of
10 feet.
e. Blade signs shall maintain a minimum 8-foot vertical clearance from the sidewalk level.
f. Blade signs located above driveways and parking spaces shall maintain a minimum 13.5-
foot vertical clearance, and comply with Fire Department standards.
Other Municipal Code Standards
All other requirements of the Municipal Code not specifically provided in the Downtown Plan apply
including, but not limited to, screening (i.e. rooftop mechanical equipment), trash enclosures, the
installation of underground utilities.
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A Review Authority
This section of the Downtown Code establishes the standards for particular elements of sites and
streetscapes to ensure a consistent and high level of quality in site design, materials, and land use
activity.
B Applications
The following types of applications shall be reviewed and acted upon by the identified body or
individual.
i. Ministerial Applications. The Planning Director shall be the Review Authority for ministerial
applications as listed in Table N.A.
ii. Discretionary Applications. Discretionary application shall be reviewed as listed in Table N.A.
Review Authority
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Zoning Clearance A
Administrative Review q
Minor Modification A
Minor Site Plan Review A
Outdoor dining in right of way permit A
Lot -line Adjustment PW
Precise Plan R FD RA
Conditional Use Permit R FD RA
Change of Zoning R R FD
Subdivision R FD RA
Variance R FD RA
Special Exception R FD RA
General Plan Amendment R FD
Authority Actions
D Planning Director A Approves
PW Public Works R Recommends
PC Planning Commission RA Reviews on Appeal
cc City Council FD Final Decision
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C Special Exception Process
The purpose of a special exception is to allow projects that provide special amenities, design
details, and/or aesthetic benefit to the community.
Required Notification
Special Exceptions shall require notification of the public hearing, as described in Section
26-606(1) of the West Covina Municipal Code.
Required Findings for Special Exceptions
Before a Special Exception may be granted the following findings must be made:
i. The proposed project, while not consistent with a specific provision of this Code, is justified by
its intent to pursue a comparable or better designed development;
ii. The proposed project would result in development compatible with the scale and character of
existing development in the vicinity; and
iii. The proposed project would result in development that is not detrimental to and would not
adversely impact adjacent properties.
Limitations
Applications for Special Exceptions shall be limited to exceptions to Building Placement, Lot Size,
Building Types and Frontage Types.
D Preliminary Review Process
The purpose of the preliminary review process is to allow an applicant to submit a preliminary
plan and receive comment from the City prior to formal submittal. To facilitate communication
between the applicant, City and the Town Design Advisor, the applicant may pay the fee to obtain
architectural and urban design comments as part of the preliminary review.
E Town Design Advisor
To facilitate the application and review process, the City shall hire an architectural and urban
design advisor who shall advise staff and the Planning Commission for precise plan review,
conditional use permit, change of zoning, subdivision, special exceptions, and variances.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2 1 " day of August, 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kifnberly FMI Barlow
City Attorney
• . Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Nickolas S. is
City Clerk
I, NICKOLAS S. LEWIS, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at
a regular meeting of the City Council on the 17t' day of July, 2018. That thereafter said Ordinance
was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 21" day of August,
2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Spence, Toma, Warshaw, Wu, Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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