GP Landuse

Residential Land Use Classifications Residential > 0 - 1 DU/ Acre (SF-43,SF-35) The Residential >0-1 DU/AC classification designates areas for very low-density single-family residential development of a semi-rural character. Non-commercial agricultural uses may be located in these areas. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-43, SF- 35) Residential > 1 - 2 DU/ Acre (SF-35,SF-15) The Residential >1-2 DU/AC classification designates areas for low-density single-family residential neighborhood development. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-35, SF-15). Residential > 2 - 3.5 DU/Acre (SF-15,SF10,SF-8,SF-7) The Residential >2-3.5 DU/AC classification designates areas for suburban single-family residential neighborhood development. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-15, SF-10, SF-8, SF-7). Residential > 3.5 - 5 DU/Acre (SF-10,SF8,SF-7,SF-6) The Residential >3.5-5 DU/AC classification designates areas for urban density single-family neighborhood residential development. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-10, SF-8, SF7, SF-6). uses. Residential > 5 - 8 DU/ Acre (SF-6,SF-D,SF-A) The Residential >5-8 DU/AC classification designates areas for higher density detached and attached residential uses. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-6, SF-D, SF-A). Residential > 8 - 14 DU/Acre (SF-D, SF-A, MF/L) The Residential >8-14 DU/AC classification designates areas for higher density, often multifamily, residential uses. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: SF-D, SF-A, MF/L). Residential > 14 - 25 DU/Acre (MF/M) The Residential >14-25 DU/AC classification designates areas for higher density multifamily residential uses such as condominiums, multi-story apartments and specialty residential uses. (Typical corresponding zoning district with this land use classification: MF-M). Residential > 25 - 50 DU/Acre (HVC, GVC, MF/H) The Residential >25-50 DU/AC classification designates areas for very high density, multifamily residential uses including multi-story apartments, condominium, townhouse, loft apartment and congregate care/senior living product types. (This density may be permitted in the Heritage Village Center (HVC), the Gateway Village Center (GVC) and Multifamily High (MF/H) zoning districts. Commercial Land Use Classifications Neighborhood Commercial (NC) The Neighborhood Commercial classification designates areas for limited shopping and basic services for the immediate area and are generally no larger than five (5) acres in size. Neighborhood Commercial uses are typically, but not always, located along major collectors or arterials. Small scale retail and service uses under 25,000 square feet per user or standalone building are permitted. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: NC). General Commercial (GC) The General Commercial classification designates areas for the commercial and service needs of residents in the surrounding area. General Commercial areas are identified by freestanding retail, office and commercial uses that may be developed as individual projects, or projects may be developed under unified control with a common architectural theme and shared parking. Loft residential and mixed-used development are allowed within this land use classification. General Commercial parcels are typically located along arterial streets. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: CC, SC, GC). Regional Commercial (RC) The Regional Commercial classification designates areas for a broad range of high intensity uses emphasizing retail commercial uses. There is no maximum size for any use. The designation includes uses permitted in all other commercial categories plus regional shopping centers, hospital/medical centers, hotels/motels and mixed-use developments. The Regional Commercial classification may also accommodate high density residential development where residential uses are located above the ground floor of a retail/ office building. Regional Commercial serves a broad market area larger than the Town. Regional Commercial designations are thirty or more acres and are located at freeway/arterial intersections or at intersections of arterials with Roads of Regional Significance. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: RC). Village Center (VC) The Village Center classification designates areas for classical mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented core activities which consist of retail shops, restaurants, offices, lodging, entertainment, public plazas and very high density residential units. Village Center offers the opportunity for diverse patronage served by all modes of transportation. The pedestrian oriented core will initially be served by shared parking lots and ultimately by shared parking structures. Residential uses within the Village Center area will range up to 50 du/acre, often with commercial or office uses on the ground floor. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: HVC, GVC). Employment Land Use Classifications Neighborhood Office (NO) The Neighborhood Office classification designates areas for small-scale, single story office uses and complexes adjacent to existing or planned neighborhoods. It is a transitional classification between residential and more intense commercial uses and can buffer residential uses from arterial streets. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: NO). General Office (GO) The General Office classification designates areas for large scale, single or multi-story medical, professional, general or service-type office, and light industrial uses, including high technology and research and development firms. This classification encourages an attractive campus style environment. Developments within this classification may include employee-oriented onsite amenities, loft residential and accessory uses allowing for a mixed-use environment. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: BP, GO, GBC). Industrial (I) The Industrial classification designates areas for a variety of industrial activities, ranging from light industrial uses, such as assembly, light manufacturing, warehousing, offices, contractors’ yards, laboratories, and research and development firms to general industrial uses such as heavy utility, truck terminals and manufacturing facilities. Properly screened outdoor storage of materials, equipment and vehicles may occur. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: LI, GI). Civic/Institutional Land Use Classifications Public Facility/ Institutional (PF/I) The Public Facility/Institutional classification designates areas for public and quasi-public ownership, including administrative offices, corporation yards, police and fire stations, public and private schools, colleges, hospitals, libraries, post office facilities, cultural centers and similar uses. This category also includes traditional utility service uses such as wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, storage reservoirs and tanks, well sites, telephone company sites, electric substation sites, electric generating/ receiving stations, etc. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: PF/I). Utility/ Transportation Corridor (U/TC) The Utility/Transportation Corridor classification designates areas for canals, railroads, rail, power lines, utility easements and the Loop 202 Santan Freeway corridor. These areas may include multi- modal trails systems, open spaces and green belts. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: PF/I). Parks/ Open Space (P/OS) The Parks/Open Space classification designates areas for parks, riparian areas, public and private golf courses, including ancillary functions such as maintenance facilities, clubhouses, driving ranges and proshops, drainage/ wash/retention areas that will remain in public or open space use whether publicly or privately owned. (Typical corresponding zoning districts with this land use classification: PF/I).