Town of Freeport NPA
Sacramento County Zoning Code
The Town of Freeport Neighborhood Preservation Area Ordinance
Section titled “Sacramento County Zoning Code The Town of Freeport Neighborhood Preservation Area Ordinance”Adopted March 10, 1983
NPA-83-1
Adopted by ZMA #4245 (1983 Delta Area Rezone)
533-10. INTENT.
Section titled “533-10. INTENT.”It is the intent of the Board of Supervisors in adopting this Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance to preserve and protect the existing river town atmosphere of the property described in Section 533-15, to preserve the unique historical characteristics of the town of Freeport, and to minimize incompatible design in the area.
533-11. DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW.
Section titled “533-11. DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW.”Construction or modification of one- and two-family residences on existing parcels is not subject to development plan review. Any other proposal to construct a new building, change the use, alter the external appearance of a principal building, erect a sign, or provide cooperative public parking lots on property regulated herein shall be subject to a development plan review subject to the provision of Article 7, Chapter 10, Title I of the Zoning Code, as follows:
a. APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY.
Section titled “a. APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY.”The Director of the Planning and Community Development Department shall be the appropriate authority to review all plans submitted pursuant to the requirements of this Section, as prescribed by Section 110-84 of the Zoning Code. The Director may waive the requirement for development plan review for minor projects deemed to be insignificant to the intent of this Ordinance. The Director may refer development plan review to the Project Planning Commission if he deems such action to be appropriate; reasonable fees to recover the cost of the review may be collected from the applicant.
b. COMMUNITY COUNCIL REVIEW.
Section titled “b. COMMUNITY COUNCIL REVIEW.”All applications requiring development plan review pursuant to this section shall be referred to the Delta Citizens Municipal Advisory Council for review, prior to final approval of the development plans.
c. DESIGN.
Section titled “c. DESIGN.”This Ordinance does not prescribe a specific style or scheme for development of the Freeport area. Rather, it attempts to encourage development which is sensitive to the character of the area and will relate to the existing construction and development in the town. Particular attention will be given to the height, location, shape and proportion of structures, parking, and the scale of the projects as they relate to the overall community identity.
d. LOCATION OF BUILDINGS.
Section titled “d. LOCATION OF BUILDINGS.”Setbacks for new structures shall be determined on a case-by-case basis at the time specific development plans are submitted for approval, pursuant to this Section. These setbacks shall be based upon existing development adjacent to and in the vicinity of the facility and any other factors which contribute to preserving the atmosphere of the town. Setbacks shall be sufficient to incorporate shade trees and planters into the project design, especially within front and side yards adjacent to Freeport Boulevard.
e. LANDSCAPING.
Section titled “e. LANDSCAPING.”Landscaping is required in areas where on-site parking is provided and where buildings are set back from the sidewalk. This landscaping shall include street trees, sidewalk planters, planter strips, shrubs, groundcover, or a combination of the above. Areas which may be required to be landscaped include slopes along the levee, front yards, or other open areas.
f. GRADING.
Section titled “f. GRADING.”Grading shall be restricted in areas where significant trees may be endangered. Tree removal is also prohibited prior to approval by the Director. Applicants are encouraged to design their projects so that the existing healthy trees may be preserved and utilized in the landscaping of the development.
g. PARKING.
Section titled “g. PARKING.”Parking facility plans will be reviewed as part of the development plan review process. Minimum parking requirements shall be determined by the provisions of the Zoning Code, except that the Director may permit the required parking to be provided off-site. Additional landscaping may be required to screen parking areas from public view. Community parking lots and shared parking arrangements may be approved by the Director in order to create parking areas of sufficient size to feasibly incorporate landscaping.
533-12. VIOLATIONS.
Section titled “533-12. VIOLATIONS.”Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance, or exhibits made part of this Ordinance, shall be deemed a violation of Sacramento County Zoning Code, Ordinance No. 83-10, as amended.
533-13. VARIANCES.
Section titled “533-13. VARIANCES.”The variance provision of Article 2, Chapter 10, Title I of the Zoning Code shall apply to this Ordinance.
533-14. FINDINGS.
Section titled “533-14. FINDINGS.”During the public hearings on this Ordinance, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors determined that:
- The Freeport community is historically unique in Sacramento County, having been conceived as a riverport community.
- Urban development in the City of Sacramento is approaching Freeport, threatening the character of the town.
- The area in Section 533-15 is of sufficient size to constitute an identifiable neighborhood.
- Adoption of this Ordinance will not unduly restrict reasonable uses of the land, nor cause undue hardship on property owners.
533-15.
Section titled “533-15.”