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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1715 ORDINANCE NO. 1715 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING DIVISION 3, PART 5, CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX TO MODIFY THE LAND USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE IN THE R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by amend- ing Division 3, Part 5, Chapter 2, of Article IX to read as follows: 1. 1715 \' ARTICLE IX. CHAPTER 2. PART 5. DIVISION 3. TITLE I. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES USES PERMITTED 9253. PURPOSE. The R-2 Medium Denisty Multiple Family Residential Zone is intended to promote and preserve medium density residential develop- ment. The principal land use is single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, multiple fa mily dwellings, and accessory buildings and uses as are related, incidental and not detrimental to the residential environment. 9253.1. GENERAL. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, constructed, established, or converted into a cooperative multiple dwelling except for the uses specified in the following subsections, and in compliance with the regula tions of this Division 3. 9253.1.1. SINGLE-F AMIL Y DWELLINGS. Single-family dwellings of a permanent character. 9253.1.2. TWO-F AMIL Y DWELLINGS. Two-family dwellings of a permanent character. 9253.1.3. MULTIPLE-F AMIL Y DWELLINGS. Multiple-family dwellings of a permanent character. 9253.1.4. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES. Accessory buildings and uses for and customarily incidental to any of the uses described in the preceding sections of this Title when located on the same building site and not invol ving the conduct of a business. 9253.1.5. SIGNS. No advertising signs, structures or devices of any char- acter shall be permitted in any R-2 medium density Multiple-Family Zone except the unlighted signs hereinafter specified in this Title. A. Six (6) temporary signs not to exceed six (6) square feet or one (1) temporary sign not to exceed thirty-six (36) square feet. Such signs may advertise only the names of builders, lending institutions, architect, designer and construction trades involved in work on the premises. It>. - The loca tion of such signs shall be shown on the building plans and shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the pre mises. B. One (1) sign of not more than ten (10) square feet in area compatible with the building and neighborhood for the sole purpose of identifying the same; the design and loca tion of such sign shall be shown on the building plans and subject to the approval of the Planning Department. C. One (1) sign not to exceed three feet (3') in height nor four (4) square feet in area per face for each of two (2) faces for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, except corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area per face for each of two (2) faces may be mounted on a decora tive post and arm not exceeding six feet (6') in height and of a design approved by the Planning Department. Such sign shall be located at least ten feet (10') from adjoining premises and at least five feet (5') from a paved roadway; provided that where any sidewalk exists, the location shall be at least three feet (3') from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence; provided further, that where a wall or hedge prevents the sign from being located as provided herein, the sign may be placed immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. Under each "For Sale" sign three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six inches by twenty-four inches (6"x24") may be attached. 2. - ARTICLE IX. CHAPTER 2. PART 5. DIVISION 3. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULATIONS TITLE 2. 9253.2.1. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall apply in the R-2 Medium Density Multiple Family Residential Zone, unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. For the purpose of this Division, every room in a dwelling unit other than a kitchen, a dining room immediately adjacent to a kitchen, a living room, or bathrooms shall be deemed to be a bedroom whether so designated or not. 9253.2.2. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY. Density shall not exceed more than one dwelling unit per three thousand seven hundred and fifty (3,750) square feet of lot area. 9253.2.3. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected, constructed, or established shall exceed two (2) stories or thirty-five feet (35') in height. 9253.2.4. FRONT YARD. There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. Vehicular accessways shall not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the required front yard, and at least fifty (50) percent of the required front yard shall be irrigated and landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant materials. Said yard shall be permanently main- tained in a neat and orderly manner. 9253.2.5. SIDE YARD. On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of every building of not less than five (5) feet in width or, in the case of a two-story building, the width shall be not less than ten (10) feet. On corner lots the required side yard adjoining the interior lot shall be the same as for interior lots. The required side yard on the street side of a corner lot shall not be less than the required front yard setback along said street. No parking shall be permitted within any required side yard on the street side of a corner lot. 9253.2.6. REAR YARD. There shall be a landscaped rear yard of not less than ten feet (10') in depth commencing at the rear lot line. 9253.2.7. PROJECTIONS. The following regulations shall apply to projec- tions: 3. . " e courses, Sl s an uttresses or other fea tures may extend or project into a required front, rear, or side yard not more than four inches (4") for each one foot (1') of the width of such yard, provided that such projection shall not exceed a maximum of thirty-six inches (36"). B. No fire escapes or open stairways shall project into any required front, rear or side yard. C. Balconies may extend or project into a required front, rear or side yard not more than one inch (1 ") for each one inch (1") of the width of such yard, provided that such projection shall not exceed a maximum of sixty inches (60") nor shall such projection be closer than sixty inches (60") from any" property line. D. Trellis structures, patio covers, or awnings not exceeding eight feet (8') in height may extend or project into a required rear or side yard provided that such projection shall comply with the provisions of the Building Code. 9253.2.8. FLOOR AREA. Exclusive of porches, garages, entries, patios and basements, a one-bedroom dwelling unit shall contain not less than eight hundred (800) square feet; a two-bedroom dwelling unit not less than eleven hundred 0,100) square feet; and a three or more bedroom dwelling unit not less than thirteen hundred 0,300) square feet. 9253.2.9. PARKING. The following regulations shall apply to parking: A. A garage with at least two (2) parking spaces shall be provided and assigned to each dwelling unit, both of which shall be attached to and within fifty feet (SO') of the said unit. All required parking spaces shall be provided with a garage door for complete enclosure. B. On lots containing Multiple Family Dwellings, guest parking shall be provided at the rate of one (1) parking space for every two (2) dwelling units. When a fractional figure is found as a remainder in computations made to determine the amount of guest parking, such fraction shall be construed to be the next largest whole number. C. Structures used principally for parking shall not be higher than one (1) story. D. Each parking space shall have a clear dimension of ten feet (10') in width by twenty feet (20') in depth. E. Safe ingress and egress shall be provided for each parking space by a thirty foot (30') turning radius and/or a minimum of thirty feet (30') of backout space directly adjacent to said parking space. F. No portion of any required driveway may be used to fulfill any such parking space requirements other than providing for ingress or egress or temporary loading and unloading. 4. ~e provided within each garage or conveniently located thereto and shall not interfere with the garage use for automobile parking. H. Adequa te bumper guards shall be provided to protect the interior wall of garages from damage. I. Exposed parking facilities shall be screened from adjacent properties, from liVing and recreational-leisure areas and from adjacent streets by a five foot (5') high solid fence or masonry wall. J. A five foot (5') wide planting area shall be landscaped and so maintained between any open parking spaces and adjoining property lines or buildings. K. No parking shall be permitted within the required front yard. L. The required guest parking spaces shall be located together and shall be no grea ter than two-thirds the longest dimension of the property from the furthermost unit to be served. M. For projects requiring more than ten (10) guest parking spaces, said spaces may be grouped into units of five (5) or more spaces and may be located no greater than one quarter the longest dimension of the property from the furthermost unit to be served. N. Each required guest parking space shall have a clear dimension of ten feet (10') in width by twenty feet (20') in depth. O. "Guest Parking Only" signs with letters not less than two inches (2") in height shall be properly located to designate guest parking spaces. 9253.2.10. DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS. The following shall apply to driveways: A. Each driveway to a garage or parking space shall be at least twelve and one-half feet (12-1/2') wide and shall be totally unobstructed from the pavement upward. B. Every driveway serving as access to more than twelve (12) required parking spaces or which is more than one hundred twenty-five feet (125') long, shall be not less than twenty feet (20') wide and shall be totally unobstructed from the pavement upward. C. Two (2) twelve and one-half foot (12-1/2') wide driveways may be provided in lieu of one (1) twenty foot (20') wide driveway. D. Each driveway adjacent to a garage or parking space shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30') wide with a width of twenty feet (20') to be totally unobstructed from the pavement upward. 5. . E. Every driveway shall be paved for the required full width with asphaltic or cement concrete. All headers shall be in addition to the required width. F. Community driveways shall be permitted 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 community driveway shall be' usable by the tenants and owners of the properties proposed to be served by the driveway. Recordation of this instrument shall be complete prior to the issuance of a Building Permi t. G. A fence or wallloca ted at the property line may occupy not more than six inches (6") of the required driveway width, and utility poles, guy wires and anchors may be located within two feet (2') of the property line. H. Eaves, no portion of which are less than thirteen feet (13') above the pavement, may overhang any such driveway a distance of not more than three feet (3'). I. Utility pole cross-arms and utility service wires may be located not less than thirteen feet (13') in height above the paved surface of any such driveway. J. Whenever a driveway is located within a required side yard, a landscaped area at least five feet (5') in width shall be maintained between the property line and the building. K. "No Parking" signs with letters not less than two inches (2") in height shall be placed conspicuously at the entrance to and at intervals of not less than one hundred feet (100') along every required driveway. L. No person shall park, stand or leave any vehicle in any portion of a required driveway except for the purpose of and during the process of loading or unloading passengers or merchandise and only while such vehicle is attended by the opera tor thereof. 9255.2.11. OPEN SPACE. The following regulations shall apply: A. At least three hundred (300) square feet of contiguous private open space shall be provided for each ground noor dwelling unit. Contiguous private open space shall be enclosed on all sides by a wall, fence, dense landscaping or gates and shall be directly accessible from the unit which it serves and shall have a minimum dimension of ten feet (10'). Dwelling units without ground noor living areas shall have a private balcony or deck with a minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet which shall be directly accessible from the unit which it serves. 6. "-'t a project contains ten (10) dwelling units or more, twenty-eight percent (28%) of the total lot area shall be in open space, in addition at least two percent (2%) of the total lot area shall be in a single common recreational/leisure area, the location of which shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Department. Not more than ten percent (10%) of the required open space may be in balconies or decks, provided said balconies or decks have a minimum depth of five feet (5'). C. 'At least fifty percent (50%) of the required open space shall be landscaped. The landscaped area shall be maintained and provided with a permanent irrigation system. 9253.2.12. SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS. The minimum distance between swim ming pools or spas and the first floor access openings shall be as follows: A. When the diagonal dimension of a swimming pool or spa is less than nine feet (9'). Said minimum distance shall be five feet (5'). B. When the diagonal dimension of a swimming pool or spa is nine feet (9') or greater than, said minimum distance shall be fifteen feet (15'). 9253.2.13. LENGTH. No building shall exceed a length of one hundred sixty-five feet (165'). 9253.2.14. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. Buildings on the same property shall be assumed to have a property line between them and shall have a minimum separation of twenty feet (20'). 9253.2.15. LAUNDRY ROOM. A minimum of one (1) laundry facility shall be provided for each ten (10) units and shall be located no greater than one half the longest dimension of the property from the furthermost unit to be served. 9253.2.16. UTILITY SPACE. Lots containing three (3) dwelling units or more shall be provided with a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet of enclosed space for the storage of building and grounds maintenance tools. 9253.2.17. TRASH AREA. Lots containing more than one (1) dwelling uni t shall be provided with a paved trash and garbage collection area which shall be enclosed on at least three (3) sides by a five foot (5') high solid impact resistant wall constructed of easily cleanable material and a solid gate for complete enclosure. 7. . 9253.2.18. 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. Said mechanical equipment shall not be permitted in any required front, side, or rear yard. 9253.2.19. UTILITES. 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. 9253.2.20. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior lighting shall be hooded and arranged to renect away from adjoining properties and streets. Light standards shall be a maximum of fifteen feet (15') in height and exterior light fixtures may be mounted a maximum of fifteen feet (15') above grade on any wall or structure. 9253.2.21. MASONRY WALL. If a project contains three (3) dwelling units or more, a solid masonry wall, the height and location of which shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Department, shall be constructed along interior side and rear lot lines of the project site. 'I 8. SECTION 2. No person shall violate any provision, or fail to comply with any of the requirements of this ordinance. Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under any provision of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars, or by imprisonment in the City Jailor County Jail for a period not exceeding six months, ,or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of the ordinance is committed, continued, or permitted by such person and shall be punishable accordingly. SECTION 3. In addition to the penalties provided in the preceding Section, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be, by the City, summarily abated as such, and each day such condition continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense. SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of com- petent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Arcadia hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 5. Neither the adoption of this ordinance nor the repeal hereby of any ordinance shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violation of ordinances, which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as affecting any of the provisions of such ordinance relating to the collection of any such license or penalty or the penal pro- visions applicable to any violation thereof, nor to affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit in lieu thereof, required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance and all rights and obligations thereunder appertaining shall continue in full force and effect. 9. 1715 . SECTION 6.. The Clerk of the Council shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the official newspaper of the City of Arcadia within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Arcadia at its regular meeting held on the 3rd day of March, 1981. SIGNED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of March, 1981. ATTEST: ~oa~Mr~/ I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, held on the 3rd day of March, 1981, by the affirmative vote of at least three Councilmen, to wit: AYES: Councilmen Dring, Gilb," Haltom, Saelid and Pellegrino NOES: None ABSENT: None ti:~~~?t:b 10. 1715