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ORDINANCE NO. 1824
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
SECTIONS 9250.3.10, 9250.3.11, 9251.2.15
AND 9252.2.24 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS LIMITING THE
NUMBER OF VEHICLES WHICH MAY BE MAINTAINED
IN THE OPEN ON SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIALLY
ZONED PROPERTY
WHEREAS, a text amendment was initiated by the City for the
consideration of adding Sections 9250.3.10, 9250.3.11, 9251.2.15
and 9252.2.24 of the Arcadia Municipal Code establishing
regulations limiting the number of vehicles which may be
maintained in the open on single-family residentially zoned
property; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on October 8, 1985 before
the Planning Commission at which time all interested persons were
given full opportunity to be heard, and to present evidence; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia
recommended an amendment similar to subject text amendment to the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing
concerning this proposal on November 5, 1985 and approved the
amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Section 9250.3.10 is hereby added to the
Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows:
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9250.3.10. MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS - PURPOSE AND
LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. The purpose of Arcadia Municipal Code
Sections 9250.3.11, 9251.2.15 and 9252.2.24 is to help maintain
appropriate residential appearance and minimize blight in the
community. It has been determined that an increasing number of
complaints exist with regard to the outdoor storage of large
numbers of motor vehicles on single-family residentially zoned
property. The City's single-family residential zones are
intended to serve primarily as areas in which residential
dwellings may be constructed, families housed and activities
which are incidental too and typical to residential living may be
enjoyed. It is recognized that there is a point at which the
existence of numerous motor vehicles on property may constitute a
use inconsistent with zoning and more consistent with maintenance
of a public nuisance and eyesore in the particular neighborhood.
The purpose of this Ordinance is to address these and related
concerns and is consistent with the following findings:
a. The City Council of the City of Arcadia ("Council") has
determined that the City has an extensive and widely recognized
history and reputation for well-kept properties and that the
general welfare of the City is founded, in part, upon the
appearance and maintenance of properties.
b. The Council has determined that the keeping or
maintaining of properties at variance with the level of
maintenance of surrounding properties will result in substantial
diminution in the enjoyment, use, aesthetic and property values
of such surrounding properties.
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c. The Council has determined that it is desirous to
enhance and promote the maintenance of property and the
enhancement of the liveability, community appearance, and the
social and economic conditions of the community.
d. The Council has further determined that the uses and
abuses of property as described herein reasonably relate to the
proper exercise of police power to protect the health, safety and
general welfare of the public.
e. The Council has determined that the provisions described
herein will enhance the appearance and value of such properties
rather than be a burden on the owners thereof.
f. The strong role of aesthetic concerns as justification
for exercise'of the police power has been reemphasized by the
United States Supreme Court in recent cases.
g. The maintenance of the numerous motor vehicles on
residential property can constitute or contribute to conditions
inconsistent with the aforementioned purpose and findings.
Enforcement shall be consistent with the above Purpose and
Findings.
SECTION 2. That Sections 9250.3.11, 9251.2.15 and 9252.2.24
be added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows:
9250.3.11, 9251.2.15 and 9252.2.24. MOTOR VEHICLE
LIMITATIONS - REQUIREMENTS. No more than four (4) motor vehicles
shall be parked in the open, that is, in a manner whereby said
vehicles are visible from the adjacent public rights-of-way, on
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any single-family residential lot for more than five (5)
consecutive days, unless a Modification has been obtained to
allow such use.
The following factors shall be considered in determining
whether to grant or deny a Modification, and in the imposition of
conditions of approval:
1. The size of the lot.
2. The location of the motor vehicles.
3. The visibility and proximity of said motor vehicles
to the street and adjacent property.
4. The use and purpose of such vehicles.
5. The operability and appearance of said vehicles.
The term "Motor Vehicles" as used in these Sections shall .not
include the following vehicles; trucks one ton or larger,
registered commercial vehicles, motor cycles, motor bikes,
busses, rnotorhomes, trailers, boats and housecars.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Ordinance and shall cause a copy of the same to be published
in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days
after its adoption.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd
day of December, 1985.
Arcad~a
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia,
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1824 was passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by
the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting
of said Council held on the 3rd day of December
, 1985, and
that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Gilb
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C~ty Clerk 0 the cr~ty of Arcad~a
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