Chapter 2-67
E – EDUCATION AND
INSTITUTIONS DISTRICT

Sections:

2-67-010    Purpose.

2-67-020    Uses permitted.

2-67-030    Exceptions.

2-67-040    Site requirements.

2-67-050    Other requirements.

2-67-060    Site plan approval.

2-67-070    Conditional use permits.

2-67-080    Procedure.

2-67-090    Public-supported institutions.

2-67-010 Purpose.

The purpose of the E district is to provide areas for the development of public and private educational institutions wherein all directly related types of uses may be located, areas for publicly owned park and recreation facilities, and areas for governmental buildings and facilities. (Ord. 442 § 16.10)

2-67-020 Uses permitted.

The following uses are permitted subject to the provisions set forth in LPZC Part 3:

A. Public-supported, private and parochial institutions conducting regular academic instruction at preschool, kindergarten, elementary, secondary and collegiate levels.

B. Dwellings designed for occupancy of living groups and having a central dining facility and single-family dwellings appurtenant to any permitted use.

C. Laboratories and other research facilities appurtenant to any permitted use; governmental facilities on publicly owned land and necessary for the administration of federal, state, county, and city governments or local agencies as defined in the Government Code.

D. Publicly owned parks, recreation areas, and institutions.

E. Accessory uses and buildings appurtenant to any permitted use.

F. Signs (Chapter 3-45 LPZC).

G. Mortuaries, subject to approval of a conditional use permit.

H. Other public and quasi-public uses in addition to those listed above, subject to approval of a conditional use permit.

I. Bed and breakfast uses, limited to six units, subject to conditional use permit. (Ord. 1175, 1985; Ord. 649 § 10, 1968; Ord. 442 §§ 16.20 – 16.29)

2-67-030 Exceptions.

A. The provisions of this code shall not apply to non-academic institutions teaching special skills such as the arts, trades, or business; provided, however, that these institutions are permitted in the zoning district in which they are proposed.

B. The provisions of this code shall not apply to the establishment of a child care center, day school, preschool center, or nursery by any group or individual, except where the aforementioned uses are appurtenant to any academic institution. (Ord. 442 §§ 16.30 – 16.32)

2-67-040 Site requirements.

A. Minimum District Size. One acre.

B. Minimum Parcel Size. One acre, except as otherwise specified herein.

C. Minimum Front Yard. Twenty-five feet.

D. Minimum Side Yard. Twenty-five feet, except that in the case of a side yard abutting a street, an open chainlink fence may be erected on the property line.

E. Minimum Rear Yard. Twenty-five feet, except that in the case of a rear yard abutting a street, an open chainlink fence may be erected on the property line.

F. Maximum Aggregate Coverage. Fifty percent.

G. Maximum Height Limit. Thirty-five feet. (Ord. 442 §§ 16.40 – 16.47)

2-67-050 Other requirements.

A. Minimum site standards for public institutions shall be those specified in Title 5 of the State Education Code.

B. Minimum site requirements for private institutions having a proposed classroom capacity in excess of 50 students shall be increased in area proportionately with classroom capacity on the basis of one acre per 100 single classroom seats.

C. Required front yard and side and rear yards which are not enclosed by fencing shall be planted and permanently maintained.

D. Required yards shall not be used to satisfy off-street parking requirements.

E. Open areas other than required yards shall be maintained in a dust-free condition through planting, paving, maintenance of natural vegetation, or other available means.

F. When determined by the planning commission to be necessary for public safety, fenced areas shall be provided with gates for the passage of emergency vehicles.

G. Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided for each use as required in Chapter 3-20 LPZC.

H. Institutions above high school level shall be required to have a minimum site area to be determined by the planning commission on the basis of location, proposed enrollment, and type of institution.

I. A six-foot high solid board or chainlink fence or masonry wall shall be erected and maintained on all interior lot lines, except in required front yards. (Ord. 442 §§ 16.50 – 16.59)

2-67-060 Site plan approval.

Site plan approval shall be required for public-supported institutions, subject to the provisions of Section 53091 of the Government Code of the state of California. Site plan approval shall be required of all other uses. (Ord. 442 § 16.60)

2-67-070 Conditional use permits.

A conditional use permit shall be required for any other use which is not specifically permitted in the district and for education institutions above high school level. (Ord. 442 § 16.70)

2-67-080 Procedure.

Rezoning application and request for site plan approval may be filed and considered concurrently. (Ord. 442 § 16.80)

2-67-090 Public-supported institutions.

Public-supported institutions shall be subject to only those fees necessary to cover costs of legal publication. (Ord. 442 § 16.90)