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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2070 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 Zclord2070 Page 1 2070 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. Zclord2070 Page 2 2070 Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of May ,1997. ///~ Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATIEST: j) Ci Approved as to Form: - - !!Jtu/~ II jf/U~ 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 ~ P<4~ of the City o~~adia Zclord2070 Page 3 2070