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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1867 -' C-/ , ORDINANCE NO. 1867 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4135.4 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERT AINING TO THE DISTANCE FROM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS WHEREAS, a text amendment was initiated by the City of Arcadia for the consideration of amending Section 4135.4 of the Arcadia Municipal Code pertaining to the distance from housing requirements for the keeping of animals, and WHEREAS, Public Hearings were held before the Planning Commission on January 27, 1987, April 28, 1987, and June 9, 1987 at which times 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 amendments to the City Council, and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing concerning this proposal on July 21, 1987 and directed certain changes to the Arcadia Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section I. That Section 4135.4 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "4135.4. EQUINE AND OTHER ANIMAL LOCATION REQUIREMENTS. A. Equine and other animals which are permitted to be maintained, (other than household pets, rabbits, poultry and domestic fowl), shall not be housed, corraled, kept, pastured, tethered, ridden or allowed to be located or remain, within one hundred (100) feet of a I 1867 main dwelling or a guest house, in use or occupied by any human being, other than the main dwelling or guest house of the owner of such animal(s) or at such greater distance as is required by any applicable law or ordinance.. EXCEPTION: 1. A new main dwelling, new guest house, or addition to the existing main dwelling or guest house which is located less than one hundred (100) feet from an animal on a parcel other than the parcel on which said new main dwelling, new guest house, or addition to the existing main dwelling or guest house is located, shall not require the removal of said animal provided that: a. Said animal has been legally kept for a period of not less than six (6) months prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of such new main dwelling, new guest house, or addition to the existing main dwelling or guest house, and b. Said animal is maintained, located or relocated so as to be not less than thirty five (35) feet from such new main dwelling, new guest house, addition to the existing main dwelling or guest house. 2. The keeping of such animals in accordance with this exception, shall be a nonconforming use. If such nonconforming use is abandoned or discontinued, any subsequent use of the property shall be in conformance with the provisions of this Division. 3. Horses which have been temporarily relocated for the purposes of participation in horse shows, training, racing, or breeding shall not cause the horse keeping use of said property to be considered abandoned or discontinued. 2 1867 4. Said animals may be maintained less than one hundred (J 00) feet but not less than thirty-five (35) feet from the main dwelling, guest house, or addition to an existing main dwelling or guest house, on an adjacent parcel provided that the owner of said parcel shall have recorded a covenant, in a form subject to the approval of the City Attorney, agreeing that any such animal or animals may be kept within one hundred (J 00) feet of his main dwelling or guest house. S. This shall not preclude the riding of a horse upon an equestrian trail established and maintained by a governmental agency, nor the riding of a horse from a lawful location by direct route to and upon a public street. B. No barn, corral. facility, or other area used for keeping any such animal(s) shall be located between the front property line or corner side property line and the main dwelling structure on the parcel where the animal is being kept or maintained. C. No person shall keep any animaJ(s), other than household pets, rabbits, poultry and domestic fowls within seventy-five (75) feet of the front lot line as defined in Article IX of this Code, of any lot or parcel of ground. D. No barn or other structure which is used for the keeping or maintenance of such animaJ(s) shall be used for permanent or temporary living quarters. E. Adequate fences, walls or other barriers shall be installed and maintained on the premises so that each such animal is confined on the premises so as to preclude such animal from damaging adjoining property. 3 1867 Section 2. That Sections 4135.5 and 4135.6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code be deleted. 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. passed,approved~~ \ Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Arcadia ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF ARCADIA ) I. CHRISTINE V AN MAANEN, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1867 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 18th day of August 1987, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the fOllowing vote, to- wit: AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember You '7a . rn City Clerk of the City of Arcadia 4 1867