Chapter 18.16 - Special Purpose Zoning Districts
Sections:
18.16.010 - Purpose of Chapter
18.16.020 - Purposes of Special Purpose Zoning Districts
18.16.030 - Special Purpose District Land Uses and Permit
Requirements
18.16.040 - Special Purpose District General Development
Standards
18.16.050 - RC (Resource Conservation) District Development
Standards
18.16.060 - PC (Planned Community) District Development Standards
18.16.070 - REC (Recreation) District Development Standards
18.16.080 - DMP (Downtown Master Plan) District Development Standards
18.16.010 - Purpose of Chapter
This Chapter regulates development and new land uses in the special purpose zoning districts established by Section 18.06.020 (Zoning Districts Established).
18.16.020 - Purposes of Special Purpose Zoning Districts
The purposes of the individual special purpose zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.
A. OS (Open Space) District. The OS zoning district is applied to areas of the Town with significant natural resources, including forest land, rangeland, mineral resources, and areas suitable for passive recreational uses. The intent of this zoning district is to: designate areas for permanent protection of open space; maintain environmentally sensitive areas; preserve wildlife habitat and corridors, and scenic views. The OS zoning district is consistent with all land use classifications of the General Plan.
B. RC (Resource Conservation)
District. The RC zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for protection as open space because of significant environmental resources, but where limited development may be appropriate if clustered. Land uses in this zoning district include open space, passive recreational uses, and single-family homes. Development will be clustered and/or integrated with the natural environment to minimize site disturbances, and to preserve open space and other significant natural resources. The RC zoning district is consistent with the Resource Conservation/Open Space (RC/OS) land use classification of the General Plan.
C. REC (Recreation) District. The REC zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for active recreational activities that would be compatible with natural resource areas. Allowed uses include camping, skiing, golfing, clustered lodging, residences, and support services. The REC zoning district is consistent with the Open Space Recreation (OSR), Residential (RES), and Tahoe Donner PC land use classifications of the General Plan.
D. PF (Public Facilities)
District. The PF zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for public, institutional and auxiliary uses that are established in response to the recreational, safety, cultural, and welfare needs of the Town. Allowable land uses may include public parks and facilities, schools, hospitals and government offices, and other appropriate uses for public agencies. The PF zoning district is consistent with the Public and Public, Hospital/Offices land use classifications of the General Plan and on public lands in other land use classifications.
E. PC (Planned Community)
District. The PC zoning district applies to specific subareas identified in the General Plan that define the type, amount, and mixture of land uses allowed. The subareas include development of residential, commercial, recreational, mixed use, and industrial uses. The PC zoning district is consistent with the Special Study Area, and PC-1, PC-2, and PC-3 land use classifications of the General Plan.
F. DMP (Downtown Master Plan)
District. The Downtown Master Plan zoning district applies to specific subareas identified in the Downtown Specific Plan that define the type, amount, and mixture of land use allowed. The subareas include development of residential, commercial, and mixed uses. The intent of this zoning district is to provide for development in Master Plan Areas consistent with the applicable policies and land uses identified for the Master Plan Areas in the Specific Plan. The DMP zoning district is consistent with the Master Plan Area land use classification of the Downtown Specific Plan.
G. DRR (Downtown Railroad)
District. The Downtown Railroad zoning district applies to portions of the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and operating properties within the Downtown Study Area which are not considered suitable for lease or sale to private parties for new non-railroad related land uses. The intent of this zoning district is to identify lands which are limited to land uses dedicated to railroad and railroad related operations and facilities, and surface and subsurface utility lines, utility related installations, and other subsurface uses.
18.16.030 - Special Purpose District Land Uses and Permit Requirements
A. General requirements. Table 2-9 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Development Code in each special purpose zoning district, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 18.06.040.B. (Zoning District Regulations).
Note: Where the last column in the tables ("See Standards in Section") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Development Code may also apply.
B. Requirements for the PC
(Planned Community) District. In advance of Specific Plan approval, interim uses within the PC zoning district shall be limited to those allowed by this Chapter within the RC zoning district except golf courses and clubhouses, subject to the same land use permit requirements as the uses within the RC district.
C. Requirements for the DMP
(Downtown Master Plan) District. In advance of Master Plan approval, the following interim uses within the DMP zoning district shall be permitted uses:
1. A single family dwelling on an existing parcel not owned by Union Pacific Railroad;
2. Improvements and land uses necessary for railroad operations on railroad owned property;
3. Operation of existing legally approved uses, subject to the non-conforming use provisions set forth in Chapter 18.130 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels);
4. Public parking lots and appurtenant uses; and
5. Expansion of up to 25 percent of the floor area of existing non-residential land uses.
D. Density for the Truckee
River (Bright Property) Downtown Master Plan Area. The density guideline for the Truckee River (Bright Property) Downtown Master Plan Area is 40 single family residential units. Multi-family residential or duplex units may be allowed at a density of two units in place of one single family residential unit. Lodging units may be allowed at a density of three lodging units in place of one single family residential unit.
E. Activities within railroad
rights-of-way. Railroad and railroad-related operations, activities, and facilities within the Union Pacific railroad right-of-way and operating properties are not subject to the requirements of this Development Code.
For allowed uses and permit requirements for Special Purpose zoning districts, see the
MASTER USE TABLE.
18.16.040 - Special Purpose District General Development Standards
Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-10, in addition to any other applicable requirements of this Chapter, and the development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article III (Site Planning and General Development Standards).
TABLE 2-10
SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
| |
Requirement by Zoning District
|
| Development Feature |
OS
|
RC
|
| Minimum
lot size |
Determined
through the subdivision process. |
80 acres
|
| Residential
density (1) |
None allowed.
|
1
single-family unit per lot; and one secondary residential
unit in compliance with 18.58.230 (Secondary Residential
Units). |
| Setbacks
required |
Minimum setbacks required unless otherwise
shown on the Zoning Map, Subdivision Map, or Planned
Development. See 18.30.120 (Setback Requirements and
Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections
into setbacks, and exceptions to required setbacks. |
| Front |
30 ft.
|
30 ft.
|
| Sides (each) |
30 ft.
|
30 ft.; 10 ft.
on parcels less than 3 acres
|
| Street
side |
Same as front.
|
| Rear |
30 ft.
|
30 ft.; 20 ft. on parcels less than
3 acres
|
| Clustered
development |
Required in compliance with 18.46 (Open
Space/Cluster Requirements). |
| Site
coverage (2) |
5% maximum.
|
20% maximum; 40% maximum on parcels
less than 3 acres.
|
| Open
space |
Permanent open space shall be provided in
compliance with 18.46 (Open Space/ Cluster Requirements). |
| Height
limit (3) |
24 ft.
|
35 ft. or 31Ž2 stories, whichever is
less.
|
| Landscaping |
As required by Chapter 18.40 (Landscape
Standards). |
| Parking
and loading |
As required by Chapter 18.48 (Parking and
Loading Standards). |
Notes:
(1) Maximum number of dwelling units allowed.
(2) Maximum percentage of net site area that may be covered with structures and pavement. See the definition of site coverage in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).
(3) Maximum allowable height for structures. See 18.30.090 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions).
TABLE 2-10
SPECIAL PURPOSE
DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued)
| |
Requirement by Zoning District
|
| Development Feature |
REC
|
PF
|
| Minimum
lot size (1) |
3
acres. The total number of lots that may be allowed is
one lot per 10 acres in area. |
Determined
through subdivision process. |
| Residential
density (2) |
1
single-family unit per lot; and one secondary residential
unit in compliance with 18.58.230 (Secondary Residential
Units). |
Determined
through land use permit process. |
| Setbacks
required |
Minimum setbacks required unless otherwise
shown on the Zoning Map. See 18.30.120 (Setback
Requirements and Exceptions) for setback measurement,
allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions to
required setbacks. |
| Front |
20 ft.; 30 ft.
on lots of 3 acres or larger.
|
| Sides (each) |
20 ft; 30 ft. on lots of 3 acres or larger. |
Determined
through land use permit process.
|
| Street
side |
15
ft.; 30 ft. on lots of 3 acres or larger. |
| Rear |
20
ft.; 30 ft. on lots of 3 acres or larger |
| Clustered
development |
Required
in compliance with 18.46 (Open Space/Cluster
Requirements). |
| Site
coverage (3) |
40%, maximum.
|
| Open
space |
Permanent open space shall be provided in
compliance with 18.46 (Open Space/ Cluster Requirements). |
| Height
limit (4) |
35 ft. or 31Ž2
stories, whichever is less.
|
| Landscaping |
As required by
Chapter 18.40 (Landscaping).
|
| Parking
and loading |
As required by
Chapter 18.48 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).
|
| Signs |
As required by
Chapter 18.54 (Signs).
|
Notes:
(1) Clustered residential projects, condominiums, townhomes, or planned development projects may be subdivided with smaller parcel sizes and lot widths for ownership purposes, with the minimum lot area requirement determined through the subdivision review process.
(2) Maximum number of dwelling units allowed for each specified unit of land, except where a different density is established by 18.08.050 (Minimum Lot Area and Maximum Density). The approval of a Tentative Map, Planned Development, Development Permit, Minor Use Permit or Use Permit may result in fewer dwelling units being allowed than the maximum density shown. See also Chapter 18.32 (Affordable Housing) for possible density bonuses.
(3) Maximum percentage of net site area that may be covered with structures and pavement. See the definition of site coverage in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).
(4) Maximum allowable height for structures. See 18.30.090 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions).
18.16.050 - RC (Resource Conservation) District Development Standards
Proposed subdivisions, and other development and new land uses within the RC (Resource Conservation) zoning district shall be designed so that proposed structures and facilities are clustered, in compliance with 18.46 (Open Space/Cluster Requirements).
18.16.060 - PC (Planned Community) District Development Standards
Standards for proposed development and new land uses within a PC (Planned Community) zoning district shall be determined by the applicable Specific Plan.
18.16.070 - REC (Recreation) District Development Standards
Proposed subdivisions, and other development and new land uses within the REC (Recreation) zoning district shall be designed so that proposed structures and facilities are clustered, in compliance with 18.46 (Open Space/Cluster Requirements).
18.16.080 - DMP (Downtown Master Plan) District Development Standards
A. Development standards. Standards for proposed development and new land uses within a DMP (Downtown Master Plan) zoning district shall be determined by the applicable Master Plan. In advance of Master Plan approval, general development standards for interim uses allowed by Section 18.16.030.C (Requirements for DMP District) shall be as follows: for residential uses, the development standards shall be the same as the DRS zoning district, for commercial uses the same as the DC zoning district, and for industrial uses the same as the DM zoning district.
B. Residential density bonus. For each one-half acre of land contiguous to the Truckee River 100-year floodplain which is dedicated to the Town or other approved entity for public use as a riverfront recreational corridor, a density bonus of one additional residential unit shall be provided. Portions of land within the 100-year floodplain shall not count towards the density bonus. In determining the configuration of land for dedication, the length of the dedicated property as measured along the river, shall not be less than the width of the property. This density bonus is voluntary and subject to the discretion of the property owner for implementation. The Town has a right to refuse the density bonus if it determines it has been incorrectly applied or
misused.
