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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1824 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: -1- 1824 '. 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. -2- 1824 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 -3- 1824 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: ~ City Clerk of the City of Arcadia -4- 1824 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 ~4~ C~ty Clerk 0 the cr~ty of Arcad~a -5- 1824