§ 17.180.020. Planned residential developments—Senior citizens.

A.

When it is proposed by an applicant that occupancy of a planned residential development be limited to senior citizens, the application for the land division shall include the statement that the development is proposed to be limited to a senior citizen residential development.

B.

Senior citizen planned residential developments shall be constructed in accordance with all of the development requirements of Section 17.180.010, except as modified herein:

1.

Design. The overall development shall be designed for ease of use by persons of advanced age. Not less than one accessible route for the handicapped to all on-site facilities shall be provided. Where public facilities exist, such as bus stops, sidewalks and drop-off zones, accessible routes for the handicapped shall be provided.

2.

Location. Developments shall be located in areas which offer services to the aged, such as transportation, shopping, recreation and nutrition programs.

3.

Elevators. No building shall be constructed that exceeds one story in height unless it contains elevators for the use of the occupants. Residential buildings which exceed one story shall provide additional elevators if they are needed due to the number of units or project design proposed. Elevators shall be spaced in order to minimize the walking distance from the elevators to the residential units.

4.

Recreation. Common recreational facilities or buildings designed for senior citizen use shall be provided for the use of the occupants.

5.

Medical. Medical offices and convalescent facilities, not including hospitals, may be required for the use of the occupants.

6.

Parking. Refer to Chapter 17.188.

7.

Handicapped Parking. Refer to Chapter 17.188.

8.

Handicapped Units. At least ten (10) percent of the residential units shall be adaptable for the handicapped. Those units shall meet the standards set forth by the department of housing and community development, Title 24, Part II of the California Administrative Code.

(Ord. 348.3773, 1996; Ord. 348.3341, 1991; Ord. 348.2341, 1984; Ord. 348 § 18.6)