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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 ORDINANCE 1986 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9251.2.12 AND 9252.2.21 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING BELOW GRADE, TUCK-UNDER AND SUBTERRANEAN GARAGES)IN THE R-O AND R-l ZONES. WHEREAS, text amendment T.A. 93-001 was initiated by the City for the consideration of amending the parking regulations in the R-O and R-l zones to prohibit below grade, tuck-under and subterranean garages. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 12, 1993, before the Planning Commission at which time all interested persons were given full oppor- tunity 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 Department report to the City Council, and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing concerning the text amendment on February 2, 1993 and approved the amendment. WHEREAS, the City Council determines that tuck-under, below grade and/ or subterranean is not appropriate in the R-O and R-l zones because of the impact on adjoining properties relating to excavation, first floor building height, etc. However, the Council also noted that there might be exceptions such as in hillside areas where this type of parking may be appropriate and should be allowed through the modification process. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Section 9251.2.12 be amended to read: 9251.2.12. PARKING SPACE. (R-O zone) There shall be not less than two (2) parking spaces on the same site as the main building for each dwelling unit. Each such parking space shall be not less than ten (10) feet wide, nor less than twenty (20) feet long, and shall have adequate individual access. Each such parking space shall be in a garage or roofed carport located backed of the required front yard and shall be served by a driveway not less than nine (9) feet in width. All areas intended for vehicular use shall be paved with asphaltic or cement concrete. No building or use shall be deemed nonconforming solely by reason of a driveway lawfully constructed in accordance -1- 1986 with all regulations applicable at the time of its construction. Below grade or subterranean parking spaces shall not be permitted. 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). Section 2. That Section 9252.2.21. shall be added to Division 5 Conditional Uses: 9252.2.21. PARKING SPACE. (R-l zone) There shall be not less than two (2) parking spaces on the same site as the main building for each dwelling unit. Each such parking space shall be not less than ten (10) feet wide, nor less than twenty (20) feet long, and shall have adequate individual access. Each such parking space shall be in a garage or roofed carport located backed of the required front yard and shall be served by a driveway not less than nine (9) feet in width. All areas intended for vehicular use shall be paved with asphaltic or cement concrete. No building or use shall be deemed nonconforming solely by reason of a driveway lawfully constructed in accordance with all regulations applicable at the time of its construction. Below grade or subterranean parking spaces shall not be permitted. 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). 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 ad Passed, approved and adopted this 2na / A TIEST: Ci J -2- 1986 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. 1986 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 City Council held on the 2nd day of March, 1993 and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmember Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching NOES: None ABSENT: None / j rcadia cit -3- 1986