Chapter 17.22
OVERLAY ZONES
Sections:
17.22.020 Applicability of Overlay Zones
17.22.030 Ordnance Remediation District (ORD) Overlay Zone
17.22.040 Highway 1 Design (H1) Overlay Zone
17.22.050 Emergency Shelter Overlay
17.22.010 Purpose
The provisions of this chapter regulate development and new land uses in the overlay zones established by Section 17.06.020 (Zoning Map and Zones), and guide development within the overlay zones through standards that apply to proposed development in addition to the standards and regulations of the primary zone, where important site, environmental, safety, compatibility, or design issues require particular attention in project planning.
17.22.020 Applicability of Overlay Zones
The provisions of this chapter apply to proposed land uses and development in addition to all other applicable requirements of this Zoning Ordinance. Any perceived conflict between the provisions of this chapter and any other provision of this Zoning Ordinance shall be resolved in compliance with Chapter 17.04 (Interpretation of Code Provisions).
A. Mapping of overlay zones. The applicability of any overlay zone to a specific site is shown by the overlay Zoning Map symbol established by Section 17.06.020 (Zoning Map and Zones), being appended as a suffix to the symbol for the primary zone on the Zoning Map. The overlay zones are applied to property through the rezoning process (Chapter 17.74).
B. Allowed land uses, permit requirements, development standards. Except as may be otherwise provided by this chapter for a specific overlay zone:
1. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zone by this article may be allowed within an overlay zone, subject to any additional requirements of the overlay zone;
2. Development and new land uses within a overlay zone shall obtain the zoning approvals required by this article for the primary zone; and
3. Development and new land uses within an overlay zone shall comply with all applicable development standards of the primary zone, and all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance (e.g., Article 3 – Site Planning, Design, and Operational Standards).
17.22.030 Ordnance Remediation District (ORD) Overlay Zone
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to identify lands within the former Fort Ord Military Installation that have been designated for the possible removal of ordnance and additional cleanup of hazardous materials.
B. Applicability. The Ordnance Remediation Overlay Zone shall apply to all lands located on the former Fort Ord Military Installation that are listed on the map identified as Exhibit “A” of Ordinance No. 924 and which said map is further referenced in Section 15.34.010. (Ord. 1025 § 7, 2015)
17.22.040 Highway 1 Design (H1) Overlay Zone
A. Purpose. This section provides enhanced design standards and development limitations to protect the viewshed of Highway 1.
B. Applicability. The H1 overlay is applied to areas of the Fort Ord lands identified by the General Plan that are within 500 feet of the Highway 1 right-of-way, or the edge of the Highway 1 viewshed, whichever is greater.
C. Development standards. Proposed development and new land uses shall comply with the following standards, in addition to the requirements of the primary zone:
1. Highway 1 setback requirements. All development shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from the eastern edge of Highway 1. The setback area shall be reserved solely for:
a. Landscaping to provide a visual and/or sound buffer from Highway 1, and which emphasizes Monterey cypress and other locally prominent trees to reinforce the regional landscaping of the Monterey Peninsula; and
b. Existing public infrastructure and improvements; and
c. Environmental enhancement elements in compliance with the General Plan, Fort Ord lands, including habitat restoration, landscaping, water recharge and stormwater detention and/or retention features.
2. Landscaping requirements. Proposed development shall provide substantial landscaping, incorporating regional plant materials, to minimize the visual impact of development on Highway 1 scenic views. Landscaping shall be suitable for the climate, soils and ecological characteristics of the area.
3. View protection. Proposed structures shall be designed and located to:
a. Not block public views of the Monterey Bay from scenic road turnouts or public vista points; and
b. To the greatest extent feasible, fit the natural topography and features of the site (including streams and mature trees) with minimal grading, cutting or filling.
4. Building design.
a. The exteriors of structures shall be of natural looking materials and colors selected to blend with the surrounding vegetation and topography.
b. Architecture of structures shall emphasize traditional and classic Monterey Peninsula architectural style including Mission, Craftsman, and Mediterranean.
5. Alternative transportation. Development projects within the zone shall incorporate:
a. Recreational bicycle trails in general conformance with the proposed bicycle network shown in the General Plan, Fort Ord lands, Circulation Element; and
b. Pedestrian systems, in the form of sidewalks and/or trails, which are designed to create links to adjacent uses.
D. Design standards. Proposed structures and signs within the H1 overlay shall also comply with all applicable provisions of the Fort Ord Reuse Authority Highway 1 Design Corridor Design Guidelines.
17.22.050 Emergency Shelter Overlay
A. Purpose. This section provides zoning designation where an emergency shelter can be permitted without a discretionary permit.
B. Applicability. The Emergency Shelter Overlay is applied to areas of Census Tract 137.
C. Development standards. Proposed development standards for an emergency shelter that is permitted within the Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone is listed under Section 17.52.100.D. (Ord. 1048 § 1(2), 2018)