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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1316 ORDINANCE NO. 1316 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9265.2.4 AND 9265.2.5 THEREOF AND AMENDING DIVISION 5 OF PART 6 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX THEREOF (C-M REGULATIONS). THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Sections 9265.2.4 and 9265.2.5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code are hereby repealed. SECTION 2. That the Title of Title 2 of Division 5 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 Sections 9265.1.1, 9265.2.2 and 9265.2.3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code are hereby amended to read respec- tively as follows: 9265.1.1. SAME. C-2 USES. Any use permitted in the C-2 Zone, except that no building or portion thereof shall be hereafter constructed or eBtablished, converted or used for any use permitted in the R-3 Zone other than dwellings for caretakers or watchmen em- ployed for and actually engaged in the care or protection of the premises or of buildings or property located thereon. 9265.2.2. YARD REQUIREMENTS - COMMERCIAL. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection 9265.2.3, the requirements for front yard, side yard and rear yard shall be the same as specified in Title 2 of Division 3 of this Part. 9265.2.3. YARD REQUIREMENTS - MANUFACTURING. Buildings erected or structurally altered and used for manufacturing purposes where fifty percent (50%) or more of the floor area of the building is used in the manufacture, processing or treatment of prOducts shall comply with the requirements for front yard, side yard and rear yard as specified in Title 2 of Division 6 of this Part. SECTION 4. That a new Title 3 entitled "Parking Regula- tions" and containing Sections 9265.3 through 9265.3.15 is hereby added to Division 5 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the same to read as follows: -1- 1316 ARTICLE IX. CHAPU:R 2 . PART 6. DIVISION 5. TITLE 3. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES C-M COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING ZONE PARKING REGULATIONS 9265.3. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall apply in the C-M Commercial Manufacturing Zone unless other- wise provided in this Chapter. 9265.3.1. ing spaces shall be uses. SPACE REQUIRED. No less than the number of park- provided and maintained for each of the following USE PARKING SPACES REQUIRED 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 2 spaces per 1000 sq.ft. gross floor area 5 spaces per 1000 sq.ft. gross floor area Banks Restaurants and Ba.rs Offices (Medical - Dental) C-M Listed Uses All other uses 9265.3.2. LOCATION. Required parking spaces shall be lo- cated on the same lot or site, or on a lot or site contiguous there- to, or within five hundred (500) feet of the building or land use which these facilities will serve. When required off-street parking spaces a.re provi.ded on a separate lot from the main building or land use there sha.l1 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. :leeS. J. J. 8BTBAGK8. Off stFoot IlaF!(iFlg faeilities shall bo pormittca in a Fo~uircd rear yara provideS. that ~ll otner parking r9ff:..iP9lJU3ntc .sueh aE: ,'ralls, lanasGaping and irriga.tion arc eOlRfJlioEi 1:ith, 9265.3.4. DIMENSIONS. Stall Size: Open and covered park- ing stalls shall be not less than eight and one-half (8i) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long. Aisle Width 00_450: Parking spaces laid at angles through forty-five degrees 0 t e 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 egrees hrough 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-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. 9265.3.5. 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. -2- 1316 9265.].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. meet to a 9265.3.7. the approval of street shall be DRAINAGE. Drainage of a parking area shall the Department of Public Works. Drainage in- by means of a conduit beneath the parkway. 9265.3.8. MARKING OF SPACES. Each parking space shall be clearly marked ~Iith paint or other easily distinguishable mater- ial. Either hairpin or single line marking will suffice. 9265.3.9. 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. . 9265.3.10. LOADING REQUIREMENTS. On the same land there- with, every building, structure, or part thereof, erected or occupied for a permitted Zone C-M 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. 9265.3.11. ADDITIONS. Structures which are enlarged in area shall provide parking facilities in accordance with the stan- dards set forth herein. 9265.3.12. 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. 9265.3.13. 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. 9265.3.14. 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 construed to be a whole number. 9265.3.15. 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 the 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 resi- dential zone, a solid decorative masonry wall 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 -3- 1316 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 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 released 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. SECTION 5. That a new Title 4 entitled "Sign Regulations" and containing Sections 9265.4 through 9265.4.12 is hereby added to Division 5 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the same to read respectively as follows: ARTICLE IX. CHAPTER .2. PART. 6. DIVISION 5. TITLE. 4. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS COMMERCIAL AND. INDUSTRIAL ZONES C-M COMMERCIAL-MANUFACTURING ZONE SIGN REGULATIONS 9265.4. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall apply in the C-M Commercial-Manufacturing Zone unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. 9265.4.1. CONTENT RESTRICTED. Any exterior sign displayed shall pertain only to the name of the business or use conducted within the building. 9265.4.2. MAXIMUM AREA. No one sign shall exceed an area of two hundred (200) square feet. 9265.4:2.1. 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. 9265.4.2.2. 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 required by law may be placecl on the rear or side of a building within one hun- dred (100) feet of any property in any R Zone. 9265.4.2.3. SAME. FREE STANDING SIGN. No free standing sign shall exceed a maximum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet. 9265.4.3. FOR SALE OR LEASE. For sale or lease"signs shall not exceed an area of four (4) square feet. 9265.4.4. RIGHTS-OF-WAY PROJECTION, Signs shall not project more than twelve (12) inches over public rights-of-way. 9265.4.5. ROOF PROJECTION. Signs shall not project above the lowest point of the building roof line. b -4- 1316 9265.4.6. AREA COMPUTATION. The surface area of a sign shall be computed by including the entire area within a regular geo- metric form or combination of regular geometric forms comprising the front, back, top and bottom of the display area of the sign, includ- ing 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. 9265 .l~. 7. MAXIMUM HEIGHT. Any free standing sign shall not exceed a height of twenty-five (25) feet and must have a mini- mum 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. 9265.4.8. MOVING SIGNS. No sign shall have moving parts, flashing, blinking, or animated lighting. Any exterior light ex- cept 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. 9265.l~. 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. 9265.4.10. GLARE. No sign shall cause any glare or re- flection or light on other property, buildings or streets. 9265 .l~.ll. 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. 9265.4.12. BANNERS. No attraction boards, pennants or banners shall be permitted except as authorized by Section 8271.5.1. SECTION 6. That a new Title 5 entitled "Landscaping Regu- lations" containing Sections 9265.5 through 9265.5.3 is hereby added to Division 5 of' Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the same to read respectively as follows: ARTICLE IX. CHAPTER 2 . PART 6. DIVISION 5. TITLE 5. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES C -M COMMERCIAlr MANUFACTURING ZONE LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS. 9265.5. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall apply in the C-M Commercial-Manufacturing Zone unless other- wise provided in this Chapter. -5- 1316 ..... 9265. Si .1. LANDSCAPING. A minimum of three (3) percent of the interior of a public parking area shall have a complete irri- gation system; shall be well maintained in perpetuity; and shall be reviewable annually by the Building Superintendent of the City of Arcadia. Required planting areas on the street side of walls shall not be considered as part of the three (3) percent interior land- scaping. In complying with the three (3) percent landscaping re- quirement, the planting beds shall be distributed throughout the entire parking area as evenly as possible. Any plot plan showing the entire three (3) percent landscaping in one or two large plant- ing beds, or concentrated on only one portion of the parking area shall not be acceptable. All unused space resulting from the de- sign 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. 9265.5.2. IRRIGATION. All landscaped areas shall be pro- vided with a permanent irrigation system installed below grade ex- cept for sprinkler heads. All domestic water supply lines to which irrigation 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. 9265.5.3. EXCEPTION. Where fifty percent (50%) or more of the floor area of the building is used in the manufacture, pro- cessing or treatment of products, the provisions of Title 2 of Di- vision 6 of this Part shall apply to the property. SECTION 7. That a new Title 6 entitled "General Regula- tions" containing Sections 9265.6 through 9265.6.6 is hereby added to Division 5 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the same to read respectively as follows: ARTICLE IX. CHAPTER 2 . PART 6. DIVISION 5. TITLE 6. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES C-M COMMERCIAL~MANUFACTURING ZONE GENERAL REGULATIONS 9265.6. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall apply in the C-M Commercial-Manufacturing Zone unless other- wise provided in this Chapter. 9265.6.1. LIGHTING. Lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets. Light stand- ards shall be a maximum of fifteen (15) feet in height. The height of the light standards shall be measured from the elevation of the adjacent pavement of the parking lot. -6- 1316 9265.6.2. ACCESSORY STRUCTURAL ITEMS. Towers, chimneys, spires, gables, mechanical equipment and other roof structures shall not exceed a hei.ght of ten (10) feet above the roof of any building. Structural appurtenances not incorporated as architectural features shall be adequately screened. 9265.6.3. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. Mechanical equipment, including 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. 9265.6.4. UTILITIES. All utilities on the site for direct service to the a.rea 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 purpose of this Section, appurtenances and associated equip- ment such as but not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedes- tal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system may be terminated above ground. 9265.6.5. INSIDE STORAGE. All perman~and temporary storage of wares and merchandise, crates, bottles and similar items shall be within a building. 9265.6.6. 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 enclosure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six (6) foot high decorative masonry walls, or other approved screening devices. SECTION 8. 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 1st day of February , 1966, by the affirmative vote of at least three Councilmen, to wit: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Considine, P: rl, Turner and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Forman ~d~~ City Clerk of the ity of Arcadia SIGNED AND APPROVED this ATrEST: ~A;.~ (SEAL)