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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
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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
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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
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