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Aspens at Turnleaf Specific Plan
Attached Unit
Cedars at Turnleaf Specific Plan
Consolidated with lot [north, south, east, west] via Deed of Covenant
Cottage building/lot type within AHSPD
Easement for Habitat Purposes on parcel
Focus Areas
Front yard is on Linwood Place (Director Determination)
Fuel Modification Zone on parcel
Fullerton Transit Village Specific Plan (SOCO Walk)
Garden building/lot type within AHSPD
GC-Golf Course
General Plan Land Use may not follow parcel boundary
Green Court bldg/lot type within AHSPD
HA - Hillside Area
Hawks Pointe Specific Plan
Imperial Parkhurst Specific Plan
Jefferson Commons Specific Plan
Non-Combustible Zone on parcel
Not a through lot (Director Determination)
Office use allowed in C-M zone
Pacific Medical Buildings
Part of a Home Owners Association
Potential Landmark District
PP - Public Park
PR - Private Open Space
PRD development type: Attached Cluster
PRD development type: Detached Cluster
PRD development type: Single Family Greenbelt
Preservation since 1996
Preservation since 1997
Preservation since 2004
Preservation since 2007
Public Parking District 1
Public Parking District 2
RS-PC (Rural Street Zone, Pico Carhart)
See Planning Policy #9
St. Jude Hospital Specific Plan
University Heights Specific Plan
VAR-640 allows 15 (or 25) foot front setback
Village building/lot type within AHSPD
VP - View Park
WH - Wildlife Habitat
Within Airport Accident Potential Zone II (APZII)
Within Airport Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)
Within Central Business District
Within Community Improvement District
Within Restaurant Overlay District
Zoning is undesignated
Zoning Land Use may not follow parcel boundary
Aspens at Turnleaf Specific Plan
This parcel is part of the Aspens at Turnleaf Specific Plan. A Specific Plan District zone is a larger area of land where physical development standards and regulations for land uses may be unique. Please consult a planner for further assistance. Back to top
Attached Unit
Indicates that this is an attached unit (units share one or more common walls). Back to top
Cedars at Turnleaf Specific Plan
This parcel is part of the Cedars at Turnleaf Specific Plan. A Specific Plan District zone is a larger area of land where physical development standards and regulations for land uses may be unique. Please consult a planner for further assistance. Back to top
Cottage building/lot type within AHSPD
This lot is designated as a Cottage Lot type within the Amerige Heights Specific Plan. Please refer to the Residential District section of the Amerige Heights Specific Plan for more information. Back to top
Consolidated w/lot to [north, south, east, west] via deed of covenant
This lot or lots are affected by a Deed of Covenant, a document which may allow their use and/or development as a combined lot.
Easement for Habitat Purposes on parcel
This parcel contains an easement area intended to protect gnat catchers and their habitat. Please consult a planner to obtain a map of the easement area and learn about restricted and permitted activities. Back to top
Focus Area
This parcel is within a Focus Area, as defined by The Fullerton Plan (General Plan). Focus Areas are special regions within the city where potential change is envisioned through community-led planning processes and where special opportunities for enhancement exist. More information can be found here, in the Focus Area Visions section of The Fullerton Plan. Please consult with a planner for more information. Back to top
Front yard is on Linwood Place (Director Determination)
For these parcels, the Linwood Place right-of-way is considered a public street, per FMC 15.04. Setbacks from a public street would apply to this frontage. (Determination by Director John Godlewski, April 18, 2010.) Back to top
Fuel Modification Zone on parcel
This parcel contains a 20-foot wide area intended to mitigate fire danger to surrounding sensitive habitat. Please consult a planner for more information about the special conditions on this parcel. Back to top
Fullerton Transit Village Specific Plan (SOCO Walk)
This parcel is part of the Fullerton Transit Village Specific Plan. A Specific Plan District zone is a larger area of land where physical development standards and regulations for land uses may be unique. Please consult a planner for further assistance. Back to top
Garden building/lot type within AHSPD
This lot is designated as a Garden Lot type within the Amerige Heights Specific Plan. Please consult with a planner for information on the Residential District section of the Amerige Heights Specific Plan for Garden Lot requirements. Back to top
GC-Golf Course
This is a special overlay classification for parcels within a Golf Course. Back to top
General Plan Land Use may not follow parcel boundary
This Assessor's Parcel may be split by General Plan Land Use classifications. This may mean development standards are different for portions of the property. Please consult a planner for further information. Back to top
Green Court bldg/lot type within AHSPD
This parcel is designated as a Green Court Lot type within the Amerige Heights Specific Plan. Please consult with a planner for information on the Residential District section of the Amerige Heights Specific Plan for Green Court Lot requirements. Back to top
HA - Hillside Area
This is a special overlay classification for parcels within hillside areas, considered excessively steep for structural development. Back to top
Hawks Pointe Specific Plan
This parcel is part of the Hawks Pointe Specific Plan. A Specific Plan District zone is a larger area of land where physical development standards and regulations for land uses may be unique. Please consult a planner for further assistance. Back to top
Imperial Parkhurst Specific Plan
This parcel is part of the Imperial Parkhurst Specific Plan. A Specific Plan District zone is a larger area of land where physical development standards and regulations for land uses may be unique. Please consult a planner for further assistance. Back to top
Jefferson Commons Specific Plan
This parcel is part of the Jefferson Commons Specific Plan. A Specific Plan District zone is a larger area of land where physical development standards and regulations for land uses may be unique. Please consult a planner for further assistance. View the Jefferson Commons Specific Plan here. Back to top
Not a through lot (Director Determination)
The right-of-way abutting the rear property line of these lots is not considered a public street, per FMC 15.04. The rear right-of-way (Linwood Place) is an alley and as such, setbacks from an alley would apply. (Determination by Director John Godlewski, April 18, 2010.) Back to top
Non-Combustible Zone on parcel
This parcel contains a 20-foot wide area with special standards for construction materials. Please consult a planner for more information. Back to top
Office use allowed in C-M zone
These certain lots contain office buildings which were constructed prior to changes in the zoning code requiring a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for office-only uses in the Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) zone. In 1983, the Director of Development Services made a determination that office-only uses would be allowed in these certain buildings, even though they are in the C-M zone, since they were constructed for that purpose. (Memorandum, July 14, 1983, Paul Dudley). Back to top
Pacific Medical Buildings
This parcel is part of the Pacific Medical Buildings Specific Plan. A Specific Plan District zone is a larger area of land where physical development standards and regulations for land uses may be unique. Please consult a planner for further assistance. Back to top
Part of a Home Owners Association
This parcel is part of a development that has a Home Owners Association. The Home Owners Association for this area must provide signed approvals for most improvements which require a permit. Please consult a planner for further information. In California, HOA's initial documentation is reviewed at the state level by the Department of Real Estate. A helpful brochure from their website: Living in a California Common Interest Development may answer other questions you have. Back to top
Potential Landmark District
This parcel is within an area of historical interest where architecture and building character should be preserved. Please consult a planner for further information. Back to top
PP - Public Park
This is a special overlay classification for parcels within a Public Park. Back to top
PR - Private Open Space
This is a special overlay classification for parcels counted as Private Open Space. Back to top
PRD development type: Attached Cluster
This parcel is part of an Attached Cluster development. Development standards (setbacks, heights, uses, etc.) in the PRD zone are based upon the development's original concept plan. Please see Chapter 15.20 of the Fullerton Municipal Code for PRD requirements or consult a planner for more information. Back to top
PRD development type: Detached Cluster
This parcel is part of a Detached Cluster Development. Development standards (setbacks, heights, uses, etc.) in the PRD zone are based upon the development's original concept plan. Please see Chapter 15.20 of the Fullerton Municipal Code for PRD requirements or consult a planner for more information. Back to top
PRD development type: Single Family Greenbelt
This parcel is part of a Single Family Greenbelt Development. Development standards (setbacks, heights, uses, etc.) in the PRD zone are based upon the development's original concept plan. Please see Chapter 15.20 of the Fullerton Municipal Code for PRD requirements or consult a planner for more information. Back to top
Preservation since 1996
This parcel was adopted into the Preservation Overlay Zone in 1996. This type of zone allows new development and additions to existing housing, but construction must be in keeping with the traditional character of the area. Refer to Sections 15.17.050 and 15.17.060 of the Fullerton Municipal Code and the Design Guidelines for Residential Preservation Zones. We recommend you also speak with a planner. Back to top
Preservation since 1997
This parcel was adopted into the Preservation Overlay Zone in 1997. This type of zone allows new development and additions to existing housing, but construction must be in keeping with the traditional character of the area. Refer to Sections 15.17.050 and 15.17.060 of the Fullerton Municipal Code and the Design Guidelines for Residential Preservation Zones. We recommend you also speak with a planner. Back to top
Preservation since 2004
This parcel was adopted into the Preservation Overlay Zone in 2004. This type of zone allows new development and additions to existing housing, but construction must be in keeping with the traditional character of the area. Refer to Sections 15.17.050 and 15.17.060 of the Fullerton Municipal Code and the Design Guidelines for Residential Preservation Zones. We recommend you also speak with a planner. Back to top
Preservation since 2007
This parcel was adopted into the Preservation Overlay Zone in 2007. This type of zone allows new development and additions to existing housing, but construction must be in keeping with the traditional character of the area. Refer to Section 15.17.050 and 15.17.060 of the Fullerton Municipal Code and the Design Guidelines for Residential Preservation Zones. We recommend you also speak with a planner. Back to top
Public Parking District 1
The parcel is within a Public Parking District. Exceptions from on-site parking requirements may apply for some business types. Refer to Section 15.30.060.H of the Fullerton Municipal Code or consult a planner for further information. Back to top
Public Parking District 2
The parcel is within a Public Parking District. Exceptions from on-site parking requirements may apply for some business types. Refer to Section 15.30.060.H of the Fullerton Municipal Code or consult a planner for further information. Back to top
RS-PC (Rural Street Zone, Pico Carhart)
Special design standards are in effect for this parcel which is part of the Pico Carhart Rural Street Overlay Zone. Please click here to view the design standards or consult a planner for more information. Back to top
See Planning Policy #9
This lot abuts a public park area. Please contact a planner for information about special setback requirements for structures on this property. Back to top
St. Jude Hospital Specific Plan
This parcel is part of the St. Jude Hospital Specific Plan. A Specific Plan District zone is a larger area of land where physical development standards and regulations for land uses may be unique. Please consult a planner for further assistance. Back to top
Sunrise Assisted Living Specific Plan
This parcel is part of the Sunrise Assisted Living Specific Plan. A Specific Plan District zone is a larger area of land where physical development standards and regulations for land uses may be unique. Please consult a planner for further assistance. Back to top
University Heights Specific Plan
This parcel is part of the University Heights Specific Plan. A Specific Plan District zone is a larger area of land where physical development standards and regulations for land uses may be unique. Please consult a planner for further assistance. Back to top
VAR-640 allows 15 (or 25) foot front setback
This parcel may be developed with a front yard setback below the minimum for the zone. A Variance (VAR-640) was adopted at the time the Tract was developed which specified this allowance. Back to top
Village building/lot type within AHSPD
This lot is designated as a Village Lot type within the Amerige Heights Specific Plan. Please consult a planner for further assistance. Back to top
VP - View Park
This is a special overlay classification for View Park parcels. Back to top
WH - Wildlife Habitat
This is a special overlay classification for Wildlife Habitat. Back to top
Within the Airport Accident Potential Zone II (APZII)
These parcels are within 500-feet of the runway at Fullerton Municipal Airport. Please see the Fullerton General Plan, Community Health and Safety Element to find more information on Airport Operations and the special restrictions and conditions for these parcels. Back to top
Within Airport Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)
These parcels are within the 1000-foot Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) at either end of the runway at Fullerton Municipal Airport. Please see the Fullerton General Plan, Community Health and Safety Element to find more information on Airport Operations and special restrictions and conditions for these parcels. Back to top
Within Central Business District
This parcel is part of the Central Business District, a downtown area where special standards apply to development, signage and building character. Please consult a planner for more information. Back to top
Within Community Improvement District
This parcel is part of a Redevelopment Area. Certain projects or improvements must be reviewed by the Redevelopment Design Review Committee. Refer to Chapter 15.46 of the Fullerton Municipal Code or consult a planner for further information. Back to top
Within Restaurant Overlay District
This parcel is part of the Restaurant Overlay district. Special parking allowances and operational requirements may exist for restaurants in this district. Refer to Chapter 15.57 of the Fullerton Municipal Code or consult a planner for further information. Back to top
Zoning is undesignated
This parcel is not classified in any of the zones established in the Zoning Map. The parcel may be part of a public street, alley or railroad right-of-way. If it is undesignated and is not part of a street, alley or railroad right-of-way, the property shall be deemed to have an R-1-20 zone. Please consult a planner for further information. Back to top
Zoning Land Use may not follow parcel boundary
This Assessor's Parcel may be split by Zoning Land Use classifications. This may mean development standards are different for portions of the property. Please consult a planner for further information. Back to top
