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ORDINANCE NO. 1314
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
A~lliNDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9263.2.7,
9284.1.2 AND 9284.1.7 THEREOF AND
A~lliNDING DIVISIONS 3 AND 4 OF PART 6
OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX THEREOF
(C-2 AND C-3 REGULATIONS).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Sections 9263.2.7,.9284.1.2 and 9284.1.7 of
the Arcadia Municipa.l. Code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. That the Title of Title 2 of Division 3 of Part 6
of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read "Height and Yard Regulations".
SECTION 3. That a new Title 3 entitled "Parking Regulations"
and containing Sections 9263.3 through 9263.3.15 is hereby added to
Division 3 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal
Code, the same to read as follows:
ARTICLE IX.
CHAPTER 2.
PART 6.
DIVISION 3.
TITLE 3.
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
PARKING REGULATIONS
9263.3. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall
apply in the C-2 General Commercial Zone unless otherwise prov:l.ded in
this Chapter.
9263.3.1. SPACE REQUIRED. No
spaces shall be provided and maintained
USE
less than the number of parking
for each of the following uses:
PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Banks
Restaurants and Bars
Offices (Medical - Dental)
All other uses
8 spaces per 1000 sq. ft. gross floor area
1 space per 50 sq.ft. of gross floor area
8 spaces per 1000 sq. ft. gross floor area
5 spaces per 1000 sq. ft. gross floor area
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9263.3.2. LOCATION. Required parking spaces shall be lo-
cated on the same lot or site, or on a lot or site contiguous thereto,
or within five hundred (500) feet of the building or land use which
these facilities. will serve. When required off-street parking spaces
are provided on a separate lot from the main building or land use there
shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder a covenant in
the form approved by the City Attorney that such owner or owners will
continue to maintain such parking space as long as said building or land
use is maintained.
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9263.3.4. DIMENSIONS. Stall Size: Open and covered parking
stalls shall be not less than eight and one-half (8~) feet wide and
twenty (20) feet long.
Aisle Width 00_450: parking spaces laid at angles through
forty-five 5 degrees.to the aisles or driveways shall have a one-
way aisle or driveway width of not less than sixteen (16) feet.
Aisle Width 460_600: Parking spaces laid at angles from
forty-six degrees through sixty (60) degrees to the aisle or
driveway shall have a one-way aisle or driveway width of not less than
twenty (20) feet.
Aisle Width 610-900: Parking spaces laid at angles from
sixty-one 1 degrees through ninety (90) degrees to the aisle or
driveway shall have an aisle or driveway width of not less than twenty-
fi ve (25) fee t .
Parallel Parking: Parallel parking spaces shall have twenty
(20) foot minimum aisles and ten (10) foot by twenty-four (24) foot
parking stall size.
9263.3.5. CIRCULATION. parking areas having more than one
aisle or driveway shall have painted directional signs provided in each
aisle or driveway. No parking space shall be so arranged as to require
the moving of any vehicle on the premises in order to enter or leave
any other parking space. This provision shall not apply at such times
as attendant parking is provided.
9263.3.6. PAVING. All parking areas shall be paved with a
concrete or asphaltic surface to specifications and standards on file
in the office of the Department of Public Works.
9263.3.7. DRAINAGE.
the approval of the Department
shall be by means of a conduit
Drainage of a parking area shall meet
of Public Works. Drainage into a street
beneath the parkway.
9263.3.8. MARKING OF SPACES. Each parking space shall be
clearly marked with paint or other easily distinguishable material.
Either hairpin or single line marking will suffice.
9263.3.9. WHEEL STOPS. Wheel Stops shall be required where
a parking space abuts a wall, building, or adjacent property line. The
wheel stop shall be set a minimum distance of two and one-half (2~)
feet from such wall, building or property line and be of concrete..
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9263.3.10. LOADING REQUIREMENTS. On the same land there-
with, every building, structure, or part thereof, erected or occupied
for a permitted Zone C-2 use involving the receipt or distribution by
vehicles of materials or merchandise incidental to carrying on such
activity, shall be provided with sufficient space for standing, loading
and unloading vehicles to avoid undue interference with the public use
of streets and alleys.
9263.3.11. ADDITIONS. Structures which are enlarged in
area shall provide parking facilities in accordance with the standards
set forth herein.
9263.3.12. CHANGES IN USE. Whenever the existing use of a
structure or lot is changed to another use, parking facilities shall
be provided in accordance with the standards set forth herein.
9263.3.13. MIXED USES. In the event that two (2) or more
uses occupy the same building, lot, or parcel of land, the total re-
quirements for off-street parking shall be the sum of the require-
ments of the various uses computed separately.
9263.3.14. FRACTIONAL PARKING SPACES. When a fractional
figure is found as a remainder in computations made to determine the
amount of required off-street parking, such fraction shall be con-
strued to be a whole number.
9263.3.15. WALLS. Except for driveway and other entrances,
parking lots shall be properly enclosed with an ornamental masonry
wall as follows:
A. Adjacent to Residential Zone: Where such areas front,
side, or rear on a street which is a boundary with a residential zone,
there shall be a landscaped border notd~~R~a~~~~ five (5) feet in
width on the street side, and a sOlid/m1!1f($t\ry< wlUl four (4) feet in
height shall be erected between the landscaped area and the paved
parking area. nWhere~~uch areas side or rear directly on a residential
zone, a solid/mag8n~~*all six (6) feet in height shall be installed
on the zone boundary line, said wall to be reduced to three (3) feet
in height within any corner 'cutback area and within the front yard
area of the abutting residential zones. Walls adjacent to alleys may
be erected on the property line.
B. Adjacent to Non-Residential Zone: Where such areas
front, side, or rear on a street which is a boundary with a non-resi-
dential zone, there shall be a landscaped border ngt les~.than five
(5) feet in width on the street side, and a solid/~asSn~~~ll four
(4) feet in height shall be erected between the landscaped area and
the paved parking area. Community off-street parking lots shall be
permitted and the requirements for walls between separate buildings
and uses dispensed with, provided that a covenant in recordable form
by its terms to be for the benefit of, enforceable by, and to be re-
leased only by the City, is executed by the owners of all property
affected thereby. The covenant shall state that such joint use of
such off-street parking shall be useable by the tenant and owners of
the properties proposed to be served by such parking area. Wall
heights shall be measured from contiguous properties and in no case
shall such wall height be more than six (6) inches above or below
the prescribed height when measured from adjacent interior parking
lot paving. Ornamental masonry walls shall consist of the use of
solid wall materials, such as brick, stone, concrete, slump stone,
but shall not mean cinder block, fibre block, or concrete block or
similar such materials.
(b)
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SECTION 4. That anew Title 4 entitled "Sign Regulations" and
containing Sections 9263.4 through 9263.4.12 is hereby added to Division
3 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code,
the same to read as follows:
ARTICLE IX.
CHAPTER 2.
PART 6
DIVISION 3.
TITLE 4.
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
SIGN REGULATIONS
9263.4. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall
apply in the C-2 General Commercial Zone unless otherwise provided in
this Chapter.
9263.4.1. CONTENT RESTRICTED. Any exterior sign displayed
shall pertain only to the name of the business or use conducted within
the building.
9263.4.2. MAXIMUM AREA. No one sign shall exceed an area of
two hundred (200) square feet.
9263.4.2.1. SAME. FRONT SIGN. Total area on the front of a
building shall not exceed two (2) square feet of sign for each one (1)
linear foot of property frontage.
9263.4.2.2. SAME. SIDE AND REAR SIGNS. The total area of
signs permitted on the side and rear of a building shall be the same
as permitted on the front of a building. No sign other than one re-
quired by law mal be placed on the rear or side of a building within
one hundred (100) feet of any property in any R Zone. '.
9263.4.2.3. SAME. FREE STANDING SIGN. No free standing sign
shall exceed a maximum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
9263.4.3. FOR SALE OR LEASE. For sale or lease signs shall
not exceed an area of four (4) square feet.
9263.4.4. RIGHTS-OF-WAY PROJECTION. Signs shall not project
more than twelve (12). inches over public rights-of-way.
9263.4.5. ROOF PROJECTION. Signs shall not project above the
lowest point of the building roof line.
9263.4.6. AREA COMPUTATION. The surface area of a sign shall
be computed by including the entire area within a regular geometric
form or combination of regular geometric forms comprising the front,
back, top; and bottom of the display area of the sign, including all the
elements of'the advertising matter displayed. Frames and structural
members not bearing advertising matter shall not be inc luded in .the com-
putation of the surface area.
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9263.4.7. MAXIMUM HEIGHT. Any free standing sign shall not ex-
ceed a height of twenty-five (25) feet and must have a minimum clearance
of four (4) feet from grade. If such sign projects over public rights-
of-way, driveways, walkways, or parking areas such sign shall have a
vertical clearance of fifteen (15) feet.
9263.4.8. MOVING SIGNS. No sign shall have moving parts,
flashing, blinking, or animated lighting. Any exterior light except
a light the sole purpose and effect of which is to illuminate access ways,
parking facilities, the exterior of the building or architectural or
landscaped features, is prohibited by this Section.
9263.4.9. NONCONFORMING SIGNS. Every nonconforming sign shall
be completely removed from the premises wi thin three, (3) years from the
effective date of this Title; provided, however, that this Section shall
not be construed so as to require the removal of a sign within less than
five (5) years after its initial construction or installation.
9263.4.10. GLARE. No sign shall cause any glare or reflection
or light on other property, buildings or streets.
9263.4.11. VACANT BUILDINGS. When a building is vacated ...
the property owner shall be required to remove all structural signs
and paint out or renlove all other signs within sixty (60) days, unless
such time limit is extended pursuant to Part 9 of this Chapter. Where
a sign structure is proposed to remain the face shall be removed in a
manner approved by the Building D:l.v:l.sion of the Department of Public Works.
9263.4.12. BANNERS. No attraction boards, pennants or banners
shall be permitted except as authorized by Section 8271.5.1.
SECTION 5. That a new Title 5 entitled "Landscaping Regula-
tions" containing Sections 9263.5 through 9263.5.2 is hereby added to
Division 3 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal
Code, the same to read as follows:
ARTICLE IX.
CHAPTER 2.
PART 6.
DIVISION 3.
TITLE 5.
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
9263.5. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall
apply in the C-2 General Commercial Zone unless otherwise provided in
this Chapter.
9263.5.1. LANDSCAPING. A minimum of three (3) percent of the
interior of a public park:l.ng area shall have a complete irrigation
system; shall be well maintained in perpetuity; and shall be reviewable
annually by the Building Superintendent of the City of Arcadia. Re-
quired planting areas on the street side of walls shall not be considered
as part of the three (3) percent interior landscaping. In complying with
the three (3) percent landscaping requirement, the planting beds shall
be distributed throughout the entire parking area as evenly as possible.
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Any plot plan showing the entire three (3) percent landscaping in one
or two large planting beds, or concentrated on only one portion of
the parking area shall not be acceptable. All unused space resulting
from the design of the parking spaces shall be used for planting pur-
poses. No planting area or island shall have an average width of less
than three (3) feet. The planting areas or islands must be drawn to
scale and the plants within clearly located and labeled. All planting
areas or islands shall be surrounded by a continuous raised concrete
curb. The uppermost level of an uncovered parking structure shall be
landscaped in accordance with the above except that landscaping may be
in portable containers.
9263.5.2. IRRIGATION. All landscaped areas shall be pro-
vided with a permanent irrigation system installed below grade except
for sprinkler heads. All domestic water supply lines to which irri-
gation systems are connected shall, when necessary, be protected by
installation of atmospheric or pressure type vacuum breakers. At
least one (1) hose bibb shall be located each one hundred (100) linear
feet, starting with one (1) hose bibb at the front wall. Hose bibbs,
wherever possible, shall be located in planting beds. In no case shall
hose bibbs be located where they will interfere with pedestrian or
vehicular circulation.
SECTION 6. That a new Title 6 entitled "General Regulations"
containing Sections 9263.6 through 9263.6.6 is hereby added to Division
3 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code,
the same to read as follows:
ARTICLE IX.
CHAPTER 2.
PART 6.
DIVISION 3.
TITLE 6.
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
GENERAL REGULATIONS
9263.6. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title
shall apply in the C-2 General Commercial Zone unless otherwise pro-
vided in this Chapter.
9263.6.1. LIGHTING. Lighting shall be hooded
to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets.
shall be a maximum of fifteen (15) feet in height. The
light standards shall be measured from the elevation of
pavement of the parking lot.
and arranged
Light standards
height of the
the adjacent
9263.6.2. ACCESSORY STRUCTURAL ITEMS. Towers, chimneys,
spires, gables, mechanical equipment and other roof structures shall
not exceed a height of ten (10) feet above the roof of any building.
Structural appurtenances not incorporated as architectural features
shall be adequately screened.
9263.6.3. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. Mechanical equipment, in-
cluding but not limited to heating and air conditioning devices, shall
be located within the building or if mounted elsewhere shall be screened
from public view.
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9263.6.4. UTILITIES. All utilities on the site for direct
service to the area thereon shall be installed underground except as
otherwise approved by the Council by precise plan of design. The owner
or developer is responsible for complying with the requirements of this
Section and shall make the necessary arrangements as required by the
serving utilities for the installation of such facilities. For the pur-
pose of this Section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as but
not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal
boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system
may be terminated above ground.
9263.6.5. INSIDE STORAGE. All permanent and temporary storage
of wares and merchandise, crates, bottles and similar items shall be
within a building.
9263.6.6. OUTSIDE STORAGE REFUSE. Trash, garbage and refuse
may be temporarily stored outside the building, provided however that
such refuse shall be completely screened from public view by an enclo-
sure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six (6) foot high
decorative masonry walls, or other approved screening devices.
SECTION 7. That the Title of Title 2 of Division 4 of Part 6
of Chapter 2 of Artlcle IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read "Height and Yard Regulations".
SECTION 8. That a new Title 3 entitled "Parking Regulations"
and containing Sections 9264.3 through 9264.3.15 is hereby added to
Division 4 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal
Code, the same to read as follows:
ARTICLE IX.
CHAPTER 2.
PART 6.
DIVISION 4.
TITLE 3.
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
C-3 COMMERCIAL PARKING ZONE
PARKING REGULATIONS
9264.3.
apply in the C-3
this Chapter.
GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall
Commercial Parking Zone unless otherwise provided in
spaces
9264.3.1. SPACE REQUIRED. No less than the number of parking
shall be provided and maintained for each of the following uses:
USE PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
8 spaces per 1000 sq.ft. gross floor
1 space per 50 sq.ft. of gross floor
8 spaces per 1000 sq.ft. gross floor
5 spaces per 1000 sq.ft. gross floor
area
area
area
area
Banks
Restaurants and Bars
Offices (Medical - Dental)
All other uses
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9264.3.2. LOCATION. Required parking spaces shall be lo-
cated on the same lot or site, or on a lot or site contiguous thereto,
or within five hundred (500) feet of the building or land use which
these facilities will serve. When requ:l.red off-street parking spaces
are provided on a separate lot from the main building or land use there
shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder a covenant in
the form approved by the City Attorney that such owner or owners will
continue to maintain such parking space as long as said building or land
use is maintained.
9264.3.3. SETBACKS. Off-street parking facilities shall be
permitted in a required rear yard provided that all other parking re-
quirements such as walls, landscaping and irrigation are complied with.
9264.3.4. DIMENSIONS. Stall Size: Open and covered parking
stalls shall be not less than eight and one-half (8~) feet wide and
twenty (20) feet long.
. Aisle Width 00_450: Park:l.ng spaces laid at a~gles through
forty-five 5 degrees.to the aisles or driveways shall have a one-
way aisle or driveway width of not less than sixteen (16) feet.
Aisle Width 460_600: Parking spaces laid at angles from
forty-six degrees through sixty (60) degrees to the aisle or drive-
way shall have a one-way aisle or driveway width of not less than twenty
(20) feet.
Aisle Width 610-900: Parking spaces laid at angles from
sixty-one 1 degrees through ninety (90) degrees to the aisle or
driveway shall have an aisle or driveway width of not less than twenty-
five (25) feet.
Parallel Parking: Parallel parking spaces shall have twenty
(20) foot minimum aisles and ten (10) foot by twenty-four (24) foot
parking stall size.
9264.3.5. CIRCULATION. Park:l.ng areas having more than one
aisle or driveway shall have painted directional signs provided in each
aisle or driveway. No park:l.ng space shall be so arranged as to require
the moving of any vehicle on the premises in order to enter or leave
any other parking space. This provision shall not apply at such times
as attendant parking is provided.
9264.3.6. PAVING. All parking areas shall be paved with a
concrete or asphaltic surface to specifications and standards on file
in the office of the Department of Public Works.
9264.3.7. DRAINAGE.
the approval of the Department
shall be by means of a conduit
Drainage of a parking area
of Public Works. Drainage
beneath the parkway.
shall meet
into a street
9264.3.8. MARKING OF SPACES. Each parking space shall be
clearly marked with paint or other easily distinguishable material.
Ei ther hairpin or s1.ngle line marking will suffice.
9264.3.9. WHEEL STOPS. Wheel stops shall be required where
a parking space abuts a wall, building, or adjacent property line. The
wheel stop shall be set a minimum distance of two and one-half (2~) feet
from such wall, building or property line and be of concrete.
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9264.3.10. LOADING REQUIREMENTS. On the same land therewith,
every building, struc ture or part thereof, erec ted or occupied for a
permitted use :l.nvolving the receipt or distribution by vehicles of
materials or merchandise incidental to carrying on such activity shall
be provided with sufficient space for standing, loading and unloading
vehicles to avoid undue interference with the public use of streets
and alleys. Such space shall be no less than ten (10) feet by twenty-
five (25) feet for every ten thousand (10,000) feet of floor area or
outdoor storage area with a fourteen (14) foot minimum height clearance,
but shall not be a part of any area required for use as off-street
parking stalls.
9264.3.11. ADDITIONS. structures which are enlarged in area
shall provide parking facilities in accordance with the standards set
forth herein.
9264.3.12. CHANGES IN USE. Whenever the existing use of a
structure or lot is changed to another use, parking facilities shall
be provided in accordance with the standards set forth herein.
9264.3.13. MIXED USES. In the event that two (2) or more
uses occupy the same building, lot, or parcel of land, the_total re-
quirements for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements
of the various uses computed separately.
9264.3.14. FRACTIONAL PARKING SPACES. When a fractional
figure is found as a remainder in computations made to determine the
amount of required off-street parking, such_~raction shall be construed
to be a whole number.
9264;3.15. WALLS. Except for driveway and other entrances,
parking lots shall be properly enclosed with an ornamental masonry wall
as follows:
A. Adjacent to Residential Zone: Where such areas front,
side, or rear on a street which is a boundary with a residential zone,
there shall be a landscaped border not less than five (5) feet in width
on a street side and a solid decorative masonry wall four (4) feet in
height shall be erected between the landscaped area and the paved parking
area. Where such areas side or rear directly on a residential zone, a
solid masonry wall six (6) feet in height shall be installed on the zone
boundary line measured from the grade of the contiguous property, said
wall to be reduced to three (3) feet in height within any corner cut-
back area and along the front yard area of the abutting residential
zones. Walls adjacent to alleys may be erected on the property line.
B. Adjacent to Non-Residential Zone: Where such areas front,
side or rear on a street which is a boundary with a non-residential zone,
there shall be a landscaped border not less than five (5) feet in width
on the street side, and a solid decorative masonry wall four (4) feet
:l.n height shall be erected between the landscaped area and the paved
parking area. Community off-street parking lots shall be permitted
and the requirements for walls between separate buildings and uses dis-
pensed with, provided that a covenant in the form approved by the City
Attorney and by its terms to be for the benefit of, enforceable by and
to be released only by the City, is executed by the owners of all prop-
erty affected thereby. The covenant shall state that such joint use of
such off-street parking shall be useable by the tenant and owners of the
properties proposed to be served by such parking area.
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SECTION 9. That a new Title 4 entitled "Sign Regulations" and
containing Sections 9264.4 through 9264.12 is hereby added to Division 4
of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the
same to read as follows:
ARTICLE IX.
CHAPTER .2.
PART 6.
DIVISION 4.
TITLE 4.
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
C-3 COMMERCIAL PARKING ZONE
SIGN REGULATIONS
9264.4. GENERAL.
apply in the C-3 Commercial
this Chapter.
9264.4.1. CONTENT RESTRICTED. Any exterior sign displayed shall
pertain only to the name of the business or the use conducted within the
building.
The regulations set forth in this Title shall
Parking Zone unless otherwise provided in
9264.4.2. MAXIMUM AREA.
two hundred (200) square feet.
No one sign shall exceed an area of
9264.4.2.1. SAME. FRONT
building shall not exceed two (2)
linear foot of property frontage.
9264.4.2.2. SAME. SIDE AND REAR SIGNS. The total area of
signs permitted on the side and rear of a buiiding shall be the same as
permitted on the front of a building. No sign other than one required
by law may be placed on the rear or side of a building within one hun-
dred (100) feet of any property in any R Zone.
SIGN. Total area on the front of a
square feet of sign for each one (1)
9264.4.2.3. SAME. FREE STANDING SIGN. No free standing sign
shall exceed a maximum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
9264.4.3. FOR SALE OR LEASE. For sale or lease signs shall
not exceed an area of four (4) square feet.
9264.4.4. RIGHTS-OF-WAY PROJECTION. Signs shall not project
more than twelve (12) inches over public rights-of-way.
9264.4.5. ROOF PROJECTION. Signs shall not project above the
lowest point of the building roof line.
9264.4.6. AREA COMPUTATION. The surface area of a sign shall
be computed by including the entire area within a regular geometric form
or combination of regular geometric forms comprising the front, back,
top and bottom of the display area of the sign, including all the elements
of the advertising matter displayed. Frames and structural members not
bearing advertising matter shall not be included in the computation of
the surface area.
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9264.4.7. MAXIMUM HEIGHT. Any free standing sign shall not
exceed a height of twenty-five (25) feet and must have a minimum clear-
ance of four (4) feet from grade. If such sign projects over public
rights-of-way, driveways, walkways, or parking areas such sign shall
have a vertical clearance of fifteen (15) feet.
9264.4.8. MOVING SIGNS. No sign shall have moving parts,
flashing, blinking, or animated lighting. Any exterior light except
a light the sole purpose and effect of which is to. illUminate access
ways, parking facilities, the exterior of the building or architectural
or landscaped features, is prohibited by this Section.
9264.4.9. NONCONFORMING SIGNS. Every nonconforming sign
shall be completely removed from the premises within three (3) years
from the effective date of this Title; provided, however, that this
Section shall not be construed so as to require the removal of a sign
within less than five (5) years after its initial construction or
installation.
9264.4.10. GLARE. No sign shall cause any glare or reflec-
tion or light on other property, buildings or streets.
9264.4.11. VACANT BUILDINGS. When a building is vacated
the property owner shall be required to remove all structural signs
and paint out or remove all other signs within sixty (60) days, unless
such time limit is extended pursuant to Part 9 of this Chapter. Where
a sign structure is proposed to remain the face shall be removed in a
manner approved by the Building Division of the Department of Public
Works.
9264.4.12. BANNERS. No attraction boards, pennants or
banners shall be permitted except as authorized by Section 8271.5.1.
SECTION 10. That a new Title 5 entitled "Landscaping Regula-
tions" containing Sections 9264.5 through 9264.5.2 is hereby added to
Divis:l.on 4 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Munici-
pal Code, the same to read as follows:
ARTICLE IX.
CHAPTER 2.
PART 6.
DIVISION 4.
TITLE 5.
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
C-3 COMMERCIAL AND PARKING ZONE
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
9264.5. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title
shall apply in the C-3 Commerc:l.al Parking Zone unless otherwise pro-
vided in this Chapter.
9264.5.1. LANDSCAPING. A minimum of.three (3) percent of
the interior of a public parking area shall have a complete irrigation
system; shall be well maintained in perpetuity; and shall be reviewable
annually by the Building Superintendent of the City of Arcadia. Re-
quired planting areas on the street side of walls shall not be con-
sidered as part of the three (3) percent interior landscaping. In com-
plying with the three (3) percent landscaping requirement, the planting
beds shall be distributed throughout the entire parking area as evenly
as possible. Any plot plan showing the entire three (3) percent
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landscaping in one or two large plant:l.ng beds, or concentrated on only
one portion of the parking area shall not be acceptable. All unused
space resulting from the design of the parking spaces shall be used for
planting purposes. No planting area or island shall have an average
width of less than three (3) feet. The planting areas or islands must
be drawn to scale and the plants within clearly located and labeled.
All planting areas or islands shall be surrounded by a continuous raised
concrete curb. The uppermost level of an uncovered parking structure
shall be landscaped in accordance with the above except that landscaping
may be in portable containers.
9264.5.2. IRRIGATION. All landscaped areas shall be pro-
vided with a permanent irrigation system installed below grade except
for sprinkler heads. All domestic water supply lines to which irriga-
tion systems are connected shall, when necessary, be protected by in-
stallation of atmospheric or pressure type vacuum breakers. At least
one (1) hose bibb shall be located each one hundred (100) linear feet,
starting with one (1) hose bibb at the front wall. Hose bibbs, wherever
possible, shall be located in planting beds. In no case shall hose
bibbs be located where they will interfere with pedestrian or vehicular
circulation.
SECTION 11. That a new Title 6 entitled "General Regulations"
containing Sect:l.ons 9264.6 through 9264.6.6 is hereby added to Division 4
of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code,
the same to read as follows:
ARTICLE IX.
CHAPTER 2.
PART 6.
DIVISION 4.
TITLE 6.
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
C-3 COMMERCIAL AND PARKING ZONE
GENERAL REGULATIONS
9264.6. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title
shall apply in the C-3 Commercial Parking Zone unless otherwise pro-
vided in this Chapter.
9264.6.1. LIGHTING. Lighting shall be hooded
to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets.
shall be a maximum of fifteen (15) feet in height. ~he
light standards shall be measured from the elevation of
pavement of the parking lot.
9264.6.2. ACCESSORY STRUCTURAL ITEMS. Towers, chimneys,
spires, gables, mechanical equipment and other roof structures shall
not exceed a height of ten (10) feet above the roof of any building.
Structural appurtenances not incorporated as architectural features
shall be adequately screened.
and arranged
Light standards
height of the
the adjacent
9264.6.3. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. Mechanical equipment, in-
cluding but not limited to heating and air conditioning devices, shall
be located within the building or if mounted elsewhere shall be screened
from public view.
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9264.6.4. UTILITIES. All utilities on the site for direct
service to the area thereon shall be installed underground except as
otherwise approved by the Council by precise plan of design. The
owner or developer is responsible for complying with the requirements
o~ this Section and shall make the necessary arrangements as required
by the serving utilities for the installation of such facilities. For
the purpose o~ this Section, appurtenances and associated equipment
such as but not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal
mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an
underground.system may be terminated above ground.
9264.6.5. INSIDE STORAGE. All permanent and temporary storage
of wares and merchandise, crates, bottles and similar items shall be
within a building.
9264.6.6. OUTSIDE STORAGE REFUSE. Trash, garbage and refuse
may be temporarily stored outside the building, provided however that
such refuse shall be completely screened from public view by an enclo-
sure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six (6) foot high decora-
tive masonry walls, or other approved screening devices.
SECTION~~2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Ordinance.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at
a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia held on
the 18th day of
January
, 1966, by the affirmative vote
of at least three Councilmen, to wit:
AYES: Couneilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner and Reibold
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
~~?I~5r~
City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
ATTEST:. ~
~')
R-
:l.ty Clerk
of
, 1966.
SIGNED AND APPROVED this
(SEAL)
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