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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1317 ORDINANCE NO. 1317 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING DIVISION 5 OF PART 7 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX CONCERNING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONVALESCENT FACILITIES AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 9220.18.1. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by I!enumbering Title 5, entitled "Waiver of Regulations", of Division 5 of Part 7 of Chapter 2 of Article IX to Title 9 and Section 9275.5 thereof to 9275.9. SECTION 2. That the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 9220.18.1 to Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Article IX, the same to read as follows: 9220.18.1. CONVALESCENT FACILITY. A Convalescent Facility is a nursing or convalescent facility or institution which makes pro- vision for bed care or for chronic or convalescent care for one or more persons (exclusive of relatives) who by illness or physical - infirmity are unable to properly care for themselves and includes convalescent hospital, rehabilitation hospital, sanitarium and nursing home but does not include facilities or institutions providing care of alcoholics, drug addicts, persons with mental disease or persons with communicable dIseases including contagious tuberculosis. SECTION 3. That the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Title 5 to Division 5 of Part 7 of Chapter 2 of Article IX, the same to read as follows: ~. '\ -1- 1317 ARTICLE IX. CHAPTER 2. PART 7. DIVISION 5. TITLE 5. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS OVERLAY AND SPECIAL ZONES CONDITIONAL USES SPECIAL REGULATIONS - CONVALESCENT FACILITIES 9275.5.1. APPLICATION, Every such convalescent facility shall be subject to all of the regulations applicable to a permitted use in the Zone in which the facility is located; provided, however, that whenever the regulations of this Title are more restrictive the requirements of this Title shall control. 9275.5.2. SETBACKS. Special setbacks may be established by the Planning Corrunission where they are deemed necessary for the safety, welfare and protection of the adjacent property. 9275.5.3. LOT AREA AND DENSITY. The lot area shall not be less than 20,000 square feet. The number of beds shall not exceed one (1) bed for ea()h 800 square feet of lot area. 9275.5.4. PARKING REQUIREMENTS. One (1) parking space shall be provided for every two (2) beds. 9275.5.5. SIGNS. Only those signs shown on the approved plot plan shall be permitted. All signs shall conform to the require- ments for signs governing the Zone in which the facility is located. 9275.5.6" DECORATIVE MASONRY WALLS. Where such facility adjoins property in a residential zone, a six (6) foot high solid masonry wall shall be constructed on interior property lines. When the wall reaches a point twenty-five (25) feet back of the street side property line, it shall decrease to a height of thirty (30) inches. Next to the wall there shall be a five (5) foot area reserved for, developed to and maintained in landscaping as hereinafter required. -2- 1317 9275.5.7. LIGHTING, All outside lighting shall be so ar- ranged and shielded as to prevent any glare or reflection, any nuisance, inconvenience or hazardous interference of any kind on adjoining streets or property. No light standard shall exceed a height of ten (10) feet. 9275.5.8. LANDSCAPING. Not less than a five (5) foot wide planting strip shall be installed around three (3) sides of a parking area. There shall be planted one (1) tree for every five (5) parking spaces. All landscaped areas shall have permanent irrigation systems and such areas shall be planted and well maintained. The working drawings shall include a planting and irrigation plan as well as the other plans required for a building permit. 9275.5.9. 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 purpose 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. 9275.5.10. DELIVERIES. All deliveries made immediately adjacent to residential zones shall be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. 9275.5.11. TRASH AREAS. All outside trash, garbage and refuse areas shall be enclosed on at least three (3) sides by a five (5) foot block wall. Provisions for adequate vehicular access to and from such areas for collection of trash and garbage shall be provided. -3- 1317 9275.5.12. INCINERATORS. The type and location and size of this type of equipment shall be shown on the plan. The operation of such equipment shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Los Angeles Air Pollution Control District. 9275.5.13. STATE APPROVAL. At the time application is made for a conditional use permit, written proof shall be submitted that the appropriate state licensing agency has approved the site, the structures proposed to be used, and specifying the maximum number of beds for which a license will be issued by such agency. 9275.5.11~. SCREENING DEVICES REQUIRED. The building shall be so arranged or screened as to effectively preclude the view of the interior from any adjacent street. SECTION lL 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 15th day of' February , 1966, by the affirmative vote of at least three Councilmen, to wit: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner and Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: None ~;~~ /cht L~ City Clerk of tne City of Arcadia SIGNED AND APPROVED this 15t day of , 1966. a~42? -Z City Clerk (SEAL) -4- 1317