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ORDINANCE NO. 2020
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE EXCEPTION
CLAUSE TO SECTIONS 9251.2.12., AND 9252.2.21., OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROffiBIT HOUSES FROM
HAVING MORE THAN A SINGLE-STORY DIRECTLY ABOVE
ANY PROPOSED BELOW GRADE OR SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE
IN THE R-O AND R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
WHEREAS, text amendment T.A. 94-003 was initiated by the City of Arcadia
for the consideration of amending the parking regulations in the R-O and R-l zones
to prohibit houses from having more than a single-story directly above any below
grade or subterranean garage.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 12, 1994, 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
approval of the text amendment as set forth in the Planning Division report to the
City Council, and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing concerning the text
amendment on August 2,1994 and approved the text amendment.
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that having more than one story
directly above any below grade or subterranean garage is not appropriate in the R-O
and R-l zones because of the impact on adjoining properties relating to the
appearance and height of nonconforming three-story facades.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the exception clause to Sections 9251.2.12., and 9252.2.21., be
amended to read as follows:
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9251.2.12., and 9252.2.21. PARKING SPACE.
EXCEPTION: The Planning Commission or the City Council (upon appeal)
pursuant to the Modification regulations may grant a modification to allow below
grade or subterranean parking space (s). This exception is subject to the condition
that not more than one story shall be permitted directly above said parking with its
height not exceeding the applicable regulation when measured from the finished
floor level of the garage.
Section 2. 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 the City of
Arcadia within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of September
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Mayor the C' of Ar ia
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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2020
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. 2020 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 6th day of September, 1994 and that said
Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmember Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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