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ORDINANCE NO. 2070
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 7211.1
ESTABLISHING PARKWAY REQUIREMENTS IN THE PUBLIC
WORKS SECTION OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND
AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
WHEREAS, this text change was initiated by the City adding a new section to the
Public Works Section of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to minimum standards for
parkway widths.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the City Council on May 6, 1997,
at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to
present evidence; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the text amendment will provide
specific standards for parkway areas in the Arcadia Municipal Code which will assist
City staff and developers in the design of new projects within the City.
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that based upon the evidence
presented, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
justifies the proposed text amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 7211.1 be added to the Arcadia Municipal Code as
follows:
"7211.1. Same. Parkway Requirements/Engineer Modification.
Parkway widths are intended to accommodate sidewalks, street lights, traffic
signals, fire hydrants, bus stop facilities and utilities. Parkway improvements are
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required to meet all City standards as well as those contained in the 1991 Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The minimum parkway width shall be eight (8) feet. This width is expected to
accommodate a minimum width sidewalk while providing for other appurtenances and
ADA requirements. The eight (8) feet will be required except at locations where ADA
access ramps and driveways are to be constructed.
On streets where ADA access ramps and/or driveways are to be constructed, a
parkway width of twelve (12) feet shall be required. The twelve (12) foot width may also
be required where bus stop shelters are being proposed or at locations where
enhanced landscaping opportunities are planned.
All parkway widths are intended to be of uniform width across entire parcels.
Variable parkway widths along any street across a single parcel will not be allowed.
Notwithstanding the above requirements, the City Engineer shall have the
authority to approve parkway widths either in excess of or less than the stated
requirements. This shall be done in writing with specific reference to reasons showing
the need for a greater parkway width or why a lesser requirement will suffice. The
reasons shall be based on facts and evidence as set forth by the City Engineer to show
the basis for the Engineer's exercise of discretion to establish modifications to the
above s!ated requirements."
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.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
May
,1997.
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Mayor of the City of Arcadia
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Approved as to Form:
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Michael H. Miller, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 2070 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 on the 20th day of llav
, 1997, and that said Ordinance was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Counci1member Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cound1member Young
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