HomeMy WebLinkAbout2156
ORDINANCE NO. 2156
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFOR\\'IA, AMENDING
DIVISIONS 3 AND 5 AND DELETING IN ITS
ENTIRETY DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER
2, PART 5 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE ZONING REGULATION OF R-2
AND R-3 RESIDENTIAL ZONES
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Existing Division 3 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 2. A new Division 3 is hereby added to Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5
of the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows:
"DIVISION 3
R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY
MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
TITLE 1
USES PERMITTED
9253. PURPOSE.
The R-2 Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential Zone is intended to
promote and preserve medium density residential development. The principal land use is
single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, and accessory
buildings and uses as are related, incidental and not detrimental to the rcsidential
cnvironment.
9253.1
GENERAL.
No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected,
constructed, established or converted into a cooperative multiple dwelling except for the
Llses specificd in the following subsections, and in compliance with the regulations of this
Division 3.
9253.1.1.
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Single-family dwcllings of a pemlanent character.
2156
9253.1.2
[Reserved.]
9253.1.3
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Multiple-family dwellings of a pemlanent character.
9253.1.4 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES.
Accessory buildings and uses for and customarily incidental to any of the uses
described in the preceding sections of this Title when located on the same building site
and not involving the conduct of a business.
9253.1.4.1. TENTS AND CANOPIES.
It shall be unlawful for any person, to erect, put in place or maintain in place, any
tent, tent-house, canvas house or structure constructed of canvas, cloth, or other fabric;
any canopy or canopy structure constructed of canvas, cloth, or other fabric or material.
Exceptions: The provisions of this section shall not apply as follows:
I. Decorative canopies and awnings constructed as a component or feature of an
overall architectural design.
2. Picnic umbrellas not in excess often feet (10') in diameter.
3. Temporary tents and canopies. Temporary tents and canopies of any size may be
erected in any location with the exception of the front yard and/or street side yard setback
areas on a parcel or lot for a period that is not in excess of three (3) days.
9253.1.5
SIGNS.
No signs, sign structures or sign devices of any character shall be pemlitted in any
R-2 Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential Zone, except unlighted signs as
hereinafter in this Title specified.
9253.1.5.1. IDENTIFICATION SIGNS.
On propcrties which are developed with multiple-family projects containing five
(5) or more dwellings units, one (1) single-faced monument sign structure not to exceed
fifteen (15) square feet in area nor more than three (3) feet in height with a maximum
sign area of twelve (12) inches high by twenty-four (24) inches long for only the name
and address of the development may be erected within the front yard area. Materials and
colors shall be the same or compatible with the building's architecture and color.
9253.1.5.1.1. SAME.
Each dwelling unit shall have its street number posted so as to be easily seen from
the street. One (1) sign of not to exceed one (1) square foot in area and containing only
the address of the unit shall be allowed.
RVPUB!WJP/(i42079
2
2156
9253.1.5.2
TEMPORARY SIGNS.
The following signs shall be pennitted on a temporary basis only and shall be
located at least ten (10) feet from adjoining premises and at least five (5) feet from a
paved roadway, provided that where any sidewalk exists, the location shall be at least
three (3) feet from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence. If a wall or hedge
prevents a sign from being located as provided in this Division, the sign may be placed
immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. No sign shall be placed in a location that
interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress or egress to the property or adjoining
properties as per the standards on file with the Development Services Department or
where such signs may interfere with or be confused with any traffic signal or device.
9253.1.5.2.1. SAME.
One (I) sign not to exceed three (3) feet in height nor four (4) square feet in area
per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, except comer
property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (I) sign not exceeding
four (4) square feet in area per face may be mounted on a decorative post and am1 not
exceeding six (6) feet in height and of a design approved by the Development Services
Director or designee.
9253. I .5.2.2. SAME.
Under each "For Sale" sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six inches by
twenty-four inches (6" x 24") may be attached to the sign or sign support.
9253.1.5.2.3. SAME.
One (I) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one foot by two feet (l'x 2')
pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open
House," on both sign faces. Such sign may be placed on private property located at a
street intersection pointing toward the "Open House" during daylight hours. This sign
shall only be pem1itted if: (I) the owner of said property consents to such use of his
property, and (2) the house offered for sale is open and attended by the owner or an
authorized representative of the owner during any time the sign is in place. Advertising
copy may be placed on both sign faces.
9253. I .5.2.4. SAME.
On properties which are developed with new multiple family residential projects
containing more than one (I) dwelling unit but less than five (5) dwelling units, one (1)
temporary sign of not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area, advertising the property
for sale, lease or rent, erected and maintained during the period of active sales, lease or
rental campaign is being conducted for such new multiple family residential projects but
in no event for a period longer than six (6) months.
RVl'UB/WJP/G42079
3
2156
9253.1.5.2.5. SAME.
On properties which are developed with new multiple family residential projects
containing five (5) or more dwelling units, one (1) temporary sign of not to exceed thirty-
two (32) square feet in area, advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, erected and
maintained during the period an active sales, lease or rental campaign is being conducted
for such new multiple family residential project but in no event for a period longer than
six (6) months.
9253.1.5.2.6. SAME.
One (1) temporary sign of not to exceed a total of sixteen (16) square feet in area
giving the names of the contractors, engineer, architect and lending institution during the
period of construction on the premises. The location of such sign shall be shown on the
building plans and shall be removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
premIses.
9253.1.5.3.
TEMPORARY ELECTION SIGNS.
Temporary election signs shall be pel111itted in addition to other pennitted signs
subject to the following:
A. Any person who displays a temporary election sign or any person who
owns or possesses the property on which a temporary election sign is located shall
remove it within ten (10) days after the date of the scheduled election date to which it
relates.
B. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign in
excess of thirty-two (32) square feet in total area, or sixteen (16) square feet in area per
face whichever is less. No person shall erect, maintain or display temporary election
signs with a total aggregate area on a given lot in excess of eighty (80) square feet.
C. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign,
which interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to any lot. All
tcmporary election signs shall comply with thc visibility standards for driveways and
intersections on file with the Development Services Department. No person shall erect,
maintain or display a temporary election sign that interferes with or can be confused with
any traffic signal or device.
D. After twenty-four (24) hours written notice is personally served on a
candidate, proponent or to a person who owns or possesses property to remove an
illegally displayed, erected or maintained temporary election sign, the Development
Scrvices Director or designee may summarily remove said sign.
RVPUB!\V)P/642079
4
2156
DIVISION 3.
R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY
MULTIPLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
TITLE 2.
REGULATIONS
9253.2.1.
GENERAL.
The regulations set forth in this Title shall apply in the R-2 Medium Density
Multiple-Family Residential Zone, unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. For the
purpose of this Division, every room in a dwelling unit other than a kitchen, a dining
room immediately adjacent to a kitchen, a living room, or bathrooms shall be deemed to
be a bedroom whether so designated or not.
9253.2.2.
DWELLING UNIT DENSITY.
Density shall not exceed more than one dwelling unit per three thousand seven
hundred and fifty (3,750) square feet of lot area.
9253.2.3.
BUILDING HEIGHT.
The maximum building height for multiple-family projects shall not exceed two
(2) stories or thirty feet (30') in height.
EXCEPTION. No dwelling unit shall have an entry that exceeds a building height of
fourteen feet (14') above the finished adjacent grade. Entry is defined as any portion of a
building that provides access to the building, including any and all portions of the
building directly above a porch, foyer, sitting room, or any other area, whether or not it is
usable floor space, including, but not limited to, balconies, open air space, enclosed air
space, decorative railings, columns and finials and donners or vents.
9253.2.3.1. SAME.
Building height for a multiple-family project shall be detennined by the vertical
distance from the first story line to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the
ridge line of a mansard roof or to the average height of the highest gable of a pitch or hip
roof. If the finished first story line is more than two feet (2') above the highest street
curb elevation adjacent to the lot, then the story directly beneath it shall be considered as
a first story for the purpose of detemlining building height. If there is no curb, the
reference sball be to the highest elevation at tbe centerline of the adj acent street segment
or segments.
RVPUIl/\vJP/642079
5
2156
9253.2.4.
FRONT YARD.
There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five feet (25)' in depth, and at
least sixty percent (60%) of the required front yard shall be irrigated and landscaped with
lawn, trees, shnlbs or other plant materials. Said yard shall be pennanently maintaincd in
a neat and orderly manner.
9253.2.5.
SIDE YARD.
On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of every building of not less
than ten feet (10') in width or twenty percent (20%) of the lot width as measured at the
front property line, whichcver is greater. The maximum setback requirement shall be
fiftecn fcet (IS '). On comer lots the rcquired side yard adjoining the interior lot shall be
the same as for interior lots. The required side yard on the street side of a eomcr lot shall
not be less than the required front yard setback. No parking shall be pennitted within any
required side yard on the street side of a comer lot.
EXCEPTION. On lots that are less than sixty-five feet (65') in width the enclosed
garage portion of a dwelling unit may encroach a maximum of five fcet (5 ') into the
required interior side yard setback, provided that there shall be no living or other usable
space, aside from roofing above said enclosed garage encroachment.
9253.2.6.
REAR YARD.
There shall be a landscaped rear yard of not less than ten feet (10') in depth or
twenty percent (20%) of the lot width as measured at the front property line, whichever is
greater, not to exceed a maximum setback of fifteen feet (15') in depth commcncing at
the rear lot line.
9253.2.7.
PROJECTIONS.
The following regulations shall apply to projections:
A. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills and buttresses or other architectural
features may extend or project into the required distance between the buildings on thc
same lot, and into a required front, rear or side yard, provided that such projcction shall
not exceed a maximum of twenty-four inches (24").
B. No fire escapes or open stairways shall project into any required front, rear
or side yard.
e. Balconies may cxtend or project into a required front, rear or side yard,
provided that such projection shall not exceed a maximum of sixty inches (60") nor shall
such projection be closer than sixty inches (60") from any property line.
D. Trellis structures, patio covers or awnings not exceeding eight feet (8') in
height may extend or project into a required rear or side yard provided that such
projection shall comply with the provisions of the Building Code.
/{VPUll/WJP/&42079
6
2156
9253.2.8.
FLOOR AREA.
Exclusive of porches, garages, entries, patios and basements, a one-bedroom
dwelling unit shall contain not less than eight hundred (800) square feet; a two-bedroom
dwelling unit not less than eleven hundred (l, 1 00) square feet; and a three or more
bedroom dwelling unit not less than thirteen hundred (1,300) square feet.
9253.2.9.
PARKING.
The following regulations shall apply to parking:
A. A garage with at least two (2) parking spaces shall be provided and
assigned to each dwelling unit, both of which shall be attached to and within fifty feet
(50') of said unit. All required parking spaces shall be provided with a garage door for
complete enclosure.
EXCEPTION: Said garage shall be required for up to and including each three-
bedroom unit, and shall accommodate one additional parking space for each bedroom in
excess of three.
B. On lots containing Multiple Family Dwellings, guest parking shall be
provided at the rate of one (I) parking space for every dwelling unit.
C. Structures used principally for parking shall not be higher than one (l)
story. Below grade or subterranean parking spaces shall not be pemlitted.
EXCEPTION: If there are unique circumstances 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).
D. Each parking space shall have a clear dimension of ten feet (10') in width
by twenty feet (20') in depth.
EXCEPTION. On lots that are less than sixty-live feet (65') in width such parking
may have a minimum depth of nineteen feet (19').
E. Safe ingress and egress shall be provided for each parking space by a
thirty-foot (30') turning radius and/or a minimum of thirty feet (30') of back out space
directly adjacent to said parking space.
EXCEPTION. On lots that are less than sixty-live feet (65') in width such access
shall be provided by a twenty-live-foot (25') turning radius and/or a minimum of twenty-
live feet (25') of back-out space directly adjacent to said parking space.
F. No portion of any required driveway may be used to fullill any such
parking spacc requirements other than providing for ingress or egress or temporary
loading and unloading.
G. Gcneral storage cabinets with a minimum of sixty (60) cubic feet capacity
per car space shall be provided within each garage or conveniently located thereto and
shall not interfere with the garage use for automobile parking.
H. Adequate bumper guards shall be provided to protect the interior wall of
garages from damage.
I. Open parking facilities shall be screened from adjacent properties, living
and recreational-Ieisurc areas, and from adjacent streets by a six-foot (6') high solid
decorative masonry wall.
RVI'UBlWJI'/642079
7
2156
J. A clear three-foot (3') wide planting area shall be landscaped and so
maintained between any open parking space and adjoining property lines. A clear two-
foot (2') wide planting area shall be provided between such parking and adjoining
buildings.
K. No parking shall be pennitted within the required front yard.
L. The required guest parking spaces shall be located together and shall be no
greater than two-thirds the longest dimension of the property from the furthennost unit to
be serv ed.
M. For projects requiring more than ten (10) guest parking spaces, said spaces
may be grouped into units of five (5) or more spaces and may be located no greater than
one quarter the longest dimension of the property from the furthennost unit to be served.
N. Each required guest parking space shall have a clear dimension often feet
(10') in width by twenty feet (20') in depth.
EXCEPTION. On lots that are less than sixty-five feet (65') in width such parking
may have a minimum depth of nineteen feet (19').
O. "Guest Parking Only" signs with letters not less than two inches (2") in
height shall be properly located to designate guest parking spaces.
9253.2.10.
DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
The following shall apply to driveways:
A. Each driveway to a garage or parking space shall be at least twelve and
one-half feet (12 y,') wide and shall be totally unobstructed from the pavement upward.
B. Every driveway serving as access to more than twelve (12) required
parking spaces or which is more than one hundred twenty-five feet (125') long shall be
not less than twenty feet (20') wide and shall be totally unobstructed from the pavement
upward.
C. Two (2) twelve and one-half foot (12 1,') wide driveways may be
provided in lieu of one (1) twenty foot (20') wide driveway.
D. Each driveway adjacent to a garage or parking space shall be a minimum
of thirty feet (30') wide with a width of twcnty feet (20') to be totally unobstructed from
the pavement upward.
EXCEPTION. On lots that are less than sixty-five feet (65') in width said drivcway
shall be a minimum of twenty-five feet (25') wide with a width of fifteen feet (15') to be
totally unobstructed from the pavement upward.
E. Every driveway shall be paved for the required full width with concrete.
All headers shall be in addition to the required width.
F. Community driveways shall be pemlitted provided that a Covenant in
recordable fonn by its tenns to be for the benefit of, enforceable by, and to be released
only by the City, is executed by the owners of all property affected thereby. The
Covenant shall state that such community driveway shall be usable by the tenants and
owners of the properties proposed to be served by the driveway. Recordation of this
instrument shall be completed prior to the issuance of a Building Pennie
G. A fence or wall located at the property line may occupy not more than six
inches (6") of the required driveway width, and utility poles, guy wires and anchors may
be located within two feet (2') of the properly line.
RVPUJ1/WJP/M2079
8
2156
H. Eaves, no portion of which are less than thirteen feet (13') above the
pavement, may overhang any such driveway a distance of not more than three feet (3').
I. Utility pole cross-anns and utility service wires may be located not less
than thirteen feet (13 ') in height above the paved surface of any such driveway.
1. Whenever a driveway is located within a required side yard, landscaped
area at least a clear three feet (3 ') in width shall be maintained between the property line
and the driveway, and a clear two feet (2') between the driveway and building.
K. "No Parking" signs with letters not less than two inches (2") in height
shall be placed conspicuously at the entrance to and at intervals of not less than one
hundred feet (100') along every required driveway.
L. No person shall park, stand or leave any vehicle in any portion of a
required driveway except for the purpose of and during the process of loading or
unloading passengers or merchandise and only while sueh vehicle is attended by the
operator thereof.
9253.2.11.
OPEN SPACE.
The following regulations shall apply:
A. At least three hundred (300) square feet of contiguous private open space
shall be provided for each ground floor dwelling unit.
Contiguous private open space shall be enclosed on all sides by a wall, fence or
gates, and shall be directly accessible from the unit which it serves and shall have a
minimum dimension often feet (iO').
Dwelling units without ground floor living areas shall have a private balcony or
deck with a minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet that shall be directly
accessible from the unit, which it serves. Such an area shall have a minimum depth of
ten feet (10').
B. If a project contains ten (10) dwelling units or more, twenty-eight percent
(28%) of the total lot area shall be in open space; in addition, at least two percent (2%) of
the total lot area shall be in a single common recreational/leisure area, the location of
which shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director
or designee. Not more than ten percent (10%) of the required open space may be in
balconies or decks, provided said balconies or decks have a minimum depth of five feet
(5').
C. At least fifty perccnt (50%) of the required open space shall be
landscaped. The landscaped area shall be maintained and provided with a pem1anent
irrigation system.
D. A minimum of two (2) thirty-six inch (36") box trees shall be provided in
the required front yard. For projects containing more the seven (7) dwelling units a
minimum of four (4) thirty-six inch (36") box trees shall be planted within said area,
subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director or designee.
9253.2.12.
SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS.
The minimum distance between swimming pools or spas and the first floor access
openings shall be as follows:
R.\'PUBi\\'JP/6~2079
9
2156
A. When the diagonal dimension of a swimming pool or spa is less than nine feet
(9'), said minimum distance shall be five feet (5').
B. When the diagonal dimension of a swimming pool or spa is nine feet (9') or
greater than, said minimum distance shall be fifteen feet (15').
9253.2.13.
BUILDING LENGTH.
No building shall exceed a length of one hundred sixty-five feet (165').
9253.2. I 4.
DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS.
Bui !dings on the same property shall be assumed to have a property line between
them and shall have a minimum separation of fourteen feet (14').
9253.2. I 5.
LAUNDRY ROOM.
A minimum of one (1) laundry facility shall be provided for each ten (10) units and
shall be located no greater than one-half of the longest dimension of the property from
the furthem10st unit to be served.
9253.2.16.
I Reserved. J
9253.2.17.
TRASH AREAS.
Lots developed with more than one (I) dwelling unit shall be provided with a
trash, garbage and refuse collection and loading area, which shall have a concrete
approach and pad. Said area shall be completely screened from view by a covered
enclosure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six-foot (6') high, fully grouted,
decorative masonry walls, and fully enclosed with solid metal gates painted a color that is
compatible with the enclosure walls. The interior dimensions of the enclosure shall
provide for convenient access to the trash containers. The interior of the enclosure shall
be equipped with minimum three (3) inch thick bumpers to prevent the containers from
damaging the enclosure. The enclosures shall not be located in any required front, side or
rear yard.
If a project contains ten (10) dwelling units or more, at least two (2) trash
enclosures shall be provided, the location of which shall be subject to the review and
approval of the Development Services Department.
9253.2.] 7.1. RECYCLABLES COLLECTION AND LOADING AREAS.
Lots developed with more than one (1) dwelling unit shall be provided with an
area for the collection and loading of recyclables in accordance with the California
Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. That area shall be paved and completely
screened from view by a covered enclosure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six-
foot (6') high, fully grouted, decorative masonry walls, and fully enclosed with solid
/{VPUB/WJP/642079
10
2156
metal gates painted a color that is compatible with the enclosure walls. The interior
dimensions of the enclosure shall provide for convenient access to the collection
containers. The interior of the enclosure shall be equipped, if necessary, with minimum
three (3) inch thick bumpers to prevent the containers from damaging the enclosure. The
enclosures shall not be located in any required front, side or rear yard.
9253.2.18.
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.
Mechanical equipment, including but not limited to heating and air conditioning
devices, shall be located within the building or if mounted elsewhere, shall be screened
from public view. Said mechanical equipment shall not be pennitted in any required
front, side, or rear yard.
9253.2.18.1 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
Backflow prevention deviccs, if located within a front yard or a side yard on the
street side of a comer lot, shall be screened as follows:
A. On backflow devices with piping sizes of three (3) inches or larger,
screening is required by either a decorative masonry wall or planter box, as per the
current standards on file in the Development Services Department.
B. Backflow devices with piping sizes of two and one-half (2 1,) inches and
smaller must be screened by either planting or a decorative masonry wall, as per the
current standards on file in the Development Services Department.
C. The required screening material shall be architecturally compatible with
the on-site development, and subject to the review and approval of the Development
Services Director or designee.
9253.2.19.
UTILITIES.
All utilities on the site for direct service to the area thereon shall be installed
underground except as otherwise approved by the Council by precise plan of design. The
owner or developer is responsible for complying with the requirements of this Section
and shall make the necessary arrangements as required by the serving utilities for the
installation of such facilities. For the purpose of this Section, appurtenances and
associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal
mounted tenninal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground
system may be tenninated above ground.
9253.2.20.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Exterior lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjoining
properties and streets. Light Standards shall be a maximum of fifteen feet (15') in height
and exterior light fixtures may be mounted a maximum of fifteen feet (15') above grade
on any wall or structure.
RVPUIJ/\VJP/642079
11
2156
9253.2.21
MASONRY WALL.
If a project contains two (2) or more dwelling units, a solid masonry wall, the
height, design, and location of which shall be subject to the review and approval of the
Development Services Director or designee, shall be constructed along interior side and
rear lot lines of the project site."
SECTION 3. Existing Division 4 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 4. Existing Division 5 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 5. A new Division 5 is hereby added to Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5
of the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows:
"DIVISION 5.
R-3
MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONE
TITLE I.
USES PERMITTED
9255.1.
GENERAL.
No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected,
constructed, established or converted into a cooperative multiple dwelling except for the
uses specified in the following subsections, and in compliance with the regulations of this
Division 5
9255.1.1
DWELLING UNITS.
Two or more dwelling units, including single-family dwellings, multiple
dwellings and/or cooperative dwellings constructed in accordance with the regulations of
Article VIII of this Code relating to the Multiple-Family Construction Standards.
EXCEPTION: A property that is regulated by this Division may be developed with a
new single-family dwelling if the lot width (as defined in this Chapter) is fifty feet (SO')
or less. Such a development shall be considered through the Modification process and
subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission.
RVPUH!\VJP/642079
12
2156
9255.1.2
IReserved.)
9255.1.3.
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES.
Accessory buildings and uses for and customarily incidental to any of the uses
described in the preceding sections of this Title when located on the same building site
and not involving the conduct of a business.
9255.1.3.1. TENTS AND CANOPIES.
It shall be unlawful for any person, to erect, put in place or maintain in place, any
tent, tent-house, canvas house or structure constructed of canvas, cloth, or other fabric;
any canopy or canopy structure constructed of canvas, cloth, or other fabric or material.
Exceptions: The provisions of this section shall not apply as follows:
I. Decorative canopies and awnings constructed as a component or feature of
an overall architectural design.
2. Picnic umbrellas not in excess often feet (10') in diameter.
3. Temporary tents and canopies. Temporary tent and canopies of any size
may be erected in any location with the exception of the front yard and/or street side yard
setback areas on a parcel or lot for a period that is not in excess of three (3) days.
9255.1.4.
SIGNS.
No signs, sign structures or sign devices of any character shall be pemlitted in any
R-3 Multiple-Family Residential Zone, except unlighted signs as hereinafter in this Title
specified.
9255.1.4.1
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS.
On properties which are developed with multiple-family projects containing more
than five (5) dwellings units one (I) single-faced monument sign not to exceed fifteen
(15) square feet in area nor more than three (3) feet in height with a maximum sign area
of twelve (12) inches high by twenty-four (24) inches long for only the name and address
of the development may be erected within the front yard area. The materials and colors
of such sign shall be the same or compatible with the building architecture and color.
9255.1.4.1.1. SAME.
Each dwelling unit shall have its street number posted so as to be easily seen from
the street. One (I) sign of not to exceed one (I) square foot in area and containing only
the address of the unit shall be allowed.
RVPUB!\VJl'l642079
13
2156
9255.1.4.2.
TEMPORARY SIGNS.
The following signs shall be pem1itted on a temporary basis only and shall be
located at least ten (10) feet from adjoining premises and at least five (5) feet from a
paved roadway, provided that where any sidewalk exists, the location shall be at least
three (3) feet from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence. If a wall or hedge
prevents a sign from being located as provided in this Division, the sign may be placed
immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. No sign shall be placed in a location that
interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress or egress to the property or adjoining
properties as per the standards on file with the Development Services Department or
where such signs may interfere with or be confused with any traffic signal or device.
9255.1.4.2.1. SAM E.
One (I) sign not to exceed three (3) feet in height nor four (4) square feet in area
per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, except comer
property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not exceeding
four (4) square feet in area per face may be mounted on a decorative post and am1 not
exceeding six (6) feet in height and of a design approved by the Development Services
Director or designee.
9255.1.4.2.2. SAM E.
Under each "For Sale" sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six inches by
twenty-four inches (6"x 24") may be attached to the sign or sign support.
9255.1.4.2.3. SAME.
One (I) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one foot by two feet (I 'x 2')
pointing to the premises for sale, lease or ren\. The sign may contain the words "Open
House," on both sign faces. Such sign may be placed on private property located at a
through street intersection pointing toward the "Open House" during daylight hours.
This sign shall only be pennitted if: (I) the owner of said property consents to such use
of his property, and (2) the house offered for sale is open and attended by the owner or an
authorized representative of the owner during any time the sign is in place. Advertising
copy may be placed on both sign faces.
9255.1.4.2.4. SAME.
On properties which are developed with new multiple family residential projects
containing more than one (1) dwelling unit but less than five (5) dwelling units, one (I)
temporary sign of not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area, advertising the property
for sale, lease or rent, erected and maintained during the period of active sales, leasc or
rental campaign is being conducted for such new multiple family residential projects but
in no event for a period longer than six (6) months.
RVI'UB/WJI'/642079
14
2156
9255.1.4.2.5. SAME.
On properties which are developed with new multiple family residential projects
containing five (5) or more dwelling units, one (I) temporary sign of not to exceed thirty-
two (32) square feet in area, advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, erected and
maintained during the period an active sales, lease or rental campaign is being conducted
for such new multiple family residential project but in no event for a period longer than
six (6) months.
9255.1.4.2.6. SAME.
One (I) temporary sign of not to exceed a total of sixteen (16) square feet in area
giving the names of the contractors, engineer, architect and lending institution during the
period of construction on the premises. The location of such sign shall be shown on the
building plans and shall be removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
premises.
9255.1.4.2.7. TEMPORARY ELECTION SIGNS.
Temporary election signs shan be pemlitted in addition to other pennitted signs
subject to the following:
A. Any person who displays a temporary election sign or any person who
owns or possesses the property on which a temporary election sign is located shall
remove it within ten (10) days after the date of the scheduled election date to which it
relates.
B. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign in
excess of thirty-two (32) square feet in total area, or sixteen (16) square feet in area per
face whichever is less. No person shall erect, maintain or display temporary election
signs with a total aggregate area on a given lot in excess of eighty (80) square feet.
C. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign that
interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to any lot. All temporary
election signs shall comply with the visibility standards for driveways and intersections
on file with the Development Services Department. No person shall erect, maintain or
display a temporary election sign that interferes with or can be confused with any traffic
signal or device.
D. After twenty-four (24) hours written notice is personally served on a
candidate, proponent or to a person who owns or possesses property to remove an
illegally displayed, erected or maintained temporary election sign, the Development
Services Director or designee may summarily remove said sign.
9255. \.5
NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES.
No building pem1it shall be issued for any structure and no structure shall be
erected upon any property regulated by this Division unless all nonconfom1ing uses of
the property are discontinued and abandoned. No building pcmlit shall be issued for any
RVPUBlWJP!642079
15
2156
structure to be erected upon property regulated by this Division unless the plans
accompanying the application include the removal or remodeling to conform to the
provisions of this Division of all nonconforming structures and buildings on the property;
provided that a pcrmit for the limited purposes hereafter listed may be issued for any
property containing a nonconfomling single-family dwelling. Any construction on the
property other than for said limited purposes shall require removal or remodeling in
accordance with the provisions of this Section.
Said purposes are:
I. For five hundred (500) square feet of additional floor area (cumulativc),
including covcred patios proposed to be added to the main single-family dwelling on the
lot. The Modification Committee, pursuant to modification procedures, may pennit an
additional five hundred (500) square feet of floor area (cumulative).
2. Other alterations to the main single-family dwelling, which do not create
additional space.
3. Required parking facilities for the main single-family dwelling.
4. A swimming pool.
R-l regulations shall apply to the above exceptions.
DIVISION 5.
R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE
TITLE 2.
REGULA nONS
9255.2. I.
GENERAL.
The regulations set forth in this Part shall apply in the R-3 Multiple-Family Zone,
unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. For the purpose of this Division, every room
in a dwelling unit other than a kitchen, a dining room immediately adjacent to a kitchen, a
living room, and a bathroom shall be deemed to be a bedroom whether so designated or
not.
9255.2.2.
BUILDING HEIGHT.
The maximum building height for multiple-family projects shall not exceed two
(2) stories or thirty feet (30') in height.
EXCEPTION: No dwelling unit shall have an entry that exceeds a building height of
fourteen feet (14') above the finished adjacent grade. Entry is defined as any portion ofa
building that provides access to the building, including any and all portions of the
building directly above a porch, foyer, sitting room, or any other area, whether or not it is
usable floor space, including, but not limited to, balconies, open air space, enclosed air
space, decorative railings, columns and finials and dormers or vents.
RVPUBfW1P(M2079
16
2156
9255.2.2.1. SAME.
Building height for a multiple-family project shall be determined by the vertical
distance from the first story line to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the
ridge line of a mansard roof or to the average height of the highest gable of a pitch or hip
roof. If the finished first story line is more than two feet (2') above the highest street
curb elevation adjacent to the lot, then the story directly beneath it shall be considered as
a first story for the purpose of deternlining building height. If there is no curb, the
reference shall be to the highest elevation at the centerline of the adjacent street segment
or segments.
9255.2.3.
FRONT YARD.
There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five feet (25') in depth and at
least sixty percent (60%) of the required front yard shall be irrigated and landscaped with
lawn, trees, shrubs or other plant materials. Said yard shall be pennanently maintained in
a neat and orderly manner.
9255.2.4.
SIDE YARD.
On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of every building of not less
than ten feet (10') in width or twenty percent (20%) of the lot width as measured at the
front property line, whiehever is greater. The maximum setbaek requirement shall be
fifteen feet (is'). On comer lots the required side yard adjoining the interior lot shall be
the same as for interior lots. The required side yard on the street side of a comer lot shall
not be less than the required front yard setback. No parking shall be permitted within any
required side yard on the street side of a comer lot.
EXCEPTION: On lots that are less than sixty-five feet (65') in width the enclosed
single-story garage portion of a dwelling unit may encroach a maximum of five feel (5')
into the required interior side yard setback, provided that there shall be no living or other
usable space, aside from roofing above said enclosed garage encroachment.
9255.2.5.
REAR YARD.
There shall be a landscaped rear yard of not less than ten feet (l0') in depth or
twenty percent (200il,) of the lot width as measured at the front property line, whichever is
greater, not to exceed a maximum setback of fifteen feet (15') in depth commencing at
the rear lot line.
9255.2.6.
PROJECTIONS.
The following regulations shall apply to projections:
A. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills and buttresses or other architectural
features may extend or project into the required distance between buildings on the same
RVPUB/WJP/~2079
17
2156
lot, and into a required front, rear or side yard, provided that such projection shall not
exceed a maximum of twenty-four inches (24").
B. No fire escapes or open stairways shall project into any required front, rear
or side yard.
e. Balconies may extend or project into a required front, rear or side yard,
provided that such projection shall not exceed a maximum of sixty inches (60") nor shall
such projection be closer than sixty inches (60") from any property line.
D. Trellis structures, patio covers or awnings not exceeding eight feet (8') in
height may extend or project into a required rear or side yard provided that such
projection shall comply with the provisions of the Building Code.
9255.2.7
DWELLING UNIT DENSITY.
Density shall not exceed more than one dwelling unit per two thousand (2,000)
square feet of lot area.
9255.2.8.
FLOOR AREA.
Exclusive of porches, garages, entries, patios and basements, a studio dwelling
unit shall combine sleeping, living, kitchen, and dining facilities into one (1) habitable
room and shall contain not less than six hundred (600) square feet; a one-bedroom
dwelling unit shall contain not less than eight hundred (800) square feet; a two-bedroom
dwelling unit not less than eleven hundred (1,100) square feet; and a three or more
bedroom dwelling unit not less than thirteen hundred (1,300) square feet.
9255.2.9.
PARKING
The following regulations shall apply to parking:
A. A garage with at least two (2) parking spaces shall be provided and
assigned to each dwelling unit, both of which shall be attached to and within fifty feet
(50') of said unit. All required parking spaces shall be provided with a garage door for
complete enclosure.
EXCEPTION: Said garage shall be required for up to and including each three-
bedroom unit, and shall accommodate one additional parking space for each bedroom in
excess of three.
B. On lots containing Multiple Family Dwellings, guest parking shall be
provided at the rate of one (1 ) parking space for every dwelling unit.
C. Structures used principally for parking shall not be higher than one (I)
story. Below grade or subterranean parking spaces shall not be permitted.
EXCEPTION: If there are unique circumstances 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).
D. Each parking space shall have a clear dimension often feet (10') in width
by twenty feet (20') in depth.
EXCEPTION. On lots that are less than sixty-five feet (65 ') in width such parking
may have a minimlllll depth of nineteen feet (19').
R VPUB/\.\lJP/M2079
18
2156
E. Safe ingress and egress shall be provided for each parking space by a
thirty-foot (30') turning radius and/or a minimum of thirty feet (30') of back out space
directly adjacent to said parking space.
EXCEPTION. On lots that are less than sixty-five feet (65') in width such access shall
be provided by a twenty-five-foot (25') turning radius and/or a minimum of twenty-five
feet (25') of back-out space directly adjacent to said parking space.
F. No portion of any required driveway may be used to fulfill any such
parking space requirements other than providing for ingress or egress or temporary
loading and unloading.
G. General storage cabinets with a minimum of sixty (60) cubic feet capacity
per car space shall be provided within each garage or conveniently located thereto and
shall not interfere with the garage use for automobile parking.
H. Adequate bumper guards shall be provided to protect the interior wall of
garages from damage.
1. Open parking facilities shall be screened from adjacent properties. living
and recreational-leisure areas, and from adjacent streets by a six-foot (6') high solid
decorative masonry wall.
J. A clear three-foot (3') wide planting area shall be landscaped and so
maintained between any open parking space and adjoining property lines. A clear two-
foot (2 ') wide planting area shall be provided between such parking space and adjoining
buildings.
K. No parking shall be pennitted within the required front yard.
L. The required guest parking spaces shall be located together and shall be no
greater than two-thirds the longest dimension of the property from the furthennost unit to
be served.
M. For projects requiring more than ten (10) guest parking spaces, said spaces
may be grouped into units of five (5) or more spaces and may be located no greater than
one quarter the longest dimension of the property from the furthennost unit to be served.
N. Each required guest parking space shall have a clear dimension of ten feet
(10') in width by twenty feet (20') in depth
EXCEPTION. On lots that are less than sixty-five feet (65') in width such parking
may have a minimum depth of nineteen feet (19').
O. "Guest Parking Only" signs with letters not less than two inches (2") in
height shall be properly located to designate guest parking spaces.
9255.2.10
DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
The following shall apply to driveways:
A. Each driveway to a garage or parking space shall be at least twclve and
one-half feet (12 \12') wide and shall be totally unobstructed from the pavement upward.
B. Every driveway serving as access to more than twelve (12) required
parking spaces or which is more than one hundred twenty-five feet (125') long, shall be
not less than twenty feet (20') wide and shall be totally unobstructed from the pavement
upward.
C. Two (2) twelve and one-halF-foot (12 \I,') wide driveways may be
provided in lieu of one (1) twentycfoot (20') wide driveway.
R VPUB/W JI'/642079
19
2156
D. Each driveway adjacent to a garage or parking space shall be a minimum
of thirty feet (30') wide with a width of twenty feet (20') to be totally unobstructed from
the pavement upward.
EXCEPTION. On lots that are less than sixty-five feet (65') in width said driveway shall
be a minimum of twenty-five feet (25') wide with a width of fifteen feet (15') to be
totally unobstructed from the pavement upward.
E. Every driveway shall be paved for the required full width with concrete.
All headers shall be in addition to the required width.
F. Community driveways shall be pennitted provided that a Covenant in
recordable foml by its tenllS to be for the benefit of, enforceable by, and to be rcleased
only by the City, is executed by the owners of all property affected thereby. The
Covenant shall state that such community driveway shall be usable by the tenants and
owners of the properties proposed to be served by the driveway. Recordation of this
instrument shall be completed prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
G. A fence or wall located at the property line may not occupy more than six
inches (6") of the required driveway width, and utility poles, guy wires and anchors may
be located within two feet (2') of the property line.
H. Eaves, no portion of which are less than thirteen feet (13') above the
pavement, may overhang any such driveway a distance of not more than three feet (3 ').
I. Utility pole cross-anllS and utility service wires may be located not less
than thirteen feet (13 ') in height above the paved surface of any such driveway.
J. Whenever a driveway is located within a required side yard, a landscaped
area at least a clear three feet (3 ') in width shall be maintained between the property line
and the driveway, and a clear two feet (2') between the driveway and building.
K. "No Parking" signs with letters not less than two inches (2") in height
shall be placed conspicuously at the entrance to and at intervals of not less than one
hundred feet (100') along every required driveway.
L. No person shall park, stand or leave any vehicle in any portion of a
required driveway except for the purpose of and during the process of loading or
unloading passengers or merchandise and only while such vehicle is attended by the
operator thereo f.
9255.2.11
OPEN SPACE.
The following regulations shall apply:
A. At least two hundred (200) square feet of contiguous private open space
shall be provided for each ground floor dwelling unit.
When the principal means of access to a unit is gained through contiguous private
open space, said contiguous private open space shall not be less than two hundred thirty
(230') square feet.
Contiguous private open space shall be enclosed on all sides by a wall, fence or
gates, and shall be directly accessible from the unit which it serves and shall have a
minimum dimension of ten feet (10').
Dwelling units without ground floor living areas shall have a private balcony or
deck with a minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet that shall be directly
accessible from the unit, which it serves.
RVPUB/WJP/642079
20
2156
Such an area shall have a minimum depth often feet (10').
B. If a project contains ten (10) dwelling units or more, twenty-eight percent
(28%) of the total lot area shall be in open space; in addition, at least two percent (2%) of
the total lot area shall be in a single common recreational/leisure area, the location of
which shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director
or designee. Not more than ten percent (10%) of the required open space may be in
balconies or decks, provided said balconies or decks have a minimum depth of five feet
(5').
C. At least fifty percent (50%) of the required open space shall be
landscaped. The landscaped area shall be maintained and provided with a pemlanent
irrigation system.
D. A minimum of two (2) thirty-six inch (36") box trees shall be provided in
the required front yard. For projects containing more than seven (7) dwelling units a
minimum of four (4) thirty-six inch (36") box trees shall be planted within said area,
subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director or designee.
9255.2.12
SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS.
The minimum distance between swimming pools or spas and the first 110ar access
openings shall be as follows:
A. When the diagonal dimension of a swimming pool or spa is less than nine
feet (9'), said minimum distance shall be five feet (5').
B. When the diagonal dimension of a swimming pool or spa is nine feet (9')
or greater than, said minimum distance shall be fifteen feet (15').
9255.2.13.
BUILDING LENGTH.
No building shall exceed a length of one hundred sixty-five feet (165').
9255.2.14.
DIST ANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS.
Buildings on the same property shall be assumed to have a property line between
them and shall have a minimum separation of fourteen feet (14').
9255.2.15.
LAUNDRY ROOM.
A minimum of one (1) laundry facility shall be provided for each tell (10) units
and shall be located no greater than one-half of the longest dimension of the property
from the furthermost unit to be served.
9255.2. t 6
[Reserved. I
9255.2.17
TRASH AREAS.
Each project shall be provided with a trash, garbage and refuse collection and
loading area, whieh shall have a concrete approach and pad. Said area shall be completely
R \TUBfW JP/642079
21
2156
screened from view by a covered enclosure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six-
foot (6') high, fully grouted, decorative masonry walls, and fully enclosed with solid
metal gates painted a color that is compatible with the enclosure walls. The interior
dimensions of the enclosure shall provide for convenient access to the trash containers.
The interior of the enclosure shall be equipped with minimum three (3) inch thick
bumpers to prevent the containers from damaging the enclosure. The enclosures shall not
be located in any required front, side or rear yard.
If a project contains ten (l0) dwelling units or more, at least two (2) trash
enclosures shall be provided, the location of which shall be subject to the review and
approval of the Development Services Director or designee.
9255.2.17.1. RECYCLABLES COLLECTION AND LOADING AREAS.
Lots developed with more than one (I) dwelling unit shall be provided with an
area for the collection and loading of recyclables in accordance with the California
Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. That area shall have a concrete approach
and pad, and completely screened from view by a covered enclosure of which three (3)
sides shall consist of six-foot (6') high, fully grouted, decorative masonry walls, and fully
enclosed with solid metal gates painted a color that is compatible with the enclosure
walls. The interior dimensions of the enclosure shall provide for convenient access to the
collection containers. The interior of the enclosure shall be equipped, if necessary, with
minimum three (3) inch thick bumpers to prevent the containers from damaging the
enclosure. The enclosures shall not be located in any required front, side or rear yard.
9255.2.18.
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Mechanical equipment, including but not limited to heating and air conditioning
devices, shall be located within the building or if mounted elsewhere, shall be screened
from public view. Said mechanical equipment shall not be pemlitted in any required
front, side, or rear yard.
9255.2.18.1. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
Backflow prevention devices, if located within a front yard or a side yard on the
street side of a comer lot, shall be screened as follows:
A. On backflow devices with piping sizes of three (3) inches or larger,
screening is required by either a decorative masonry wall or planter box, as per the
current standards on file in the Development Services Department.
B. Backflow devices with piping sizes of two and one-half (2 \1,) inches and
smaller must be screened by either planting or a decorative masonry wall, as per the
current standards on file in the Development Services Department.
C. The required screening material shall be architecturally compatible with
the on-site dcvelopment, and subject to the review and approval of the Development
Services Director or designee.
9255.2.19.
UTILITIES
RVPUB/WJI'/642079
22
2156
All utilities on the site for direct service to the area thereon shall be installed
underground except as otherwise approved by the Council by precise plan of design. The
owner or developer is responsible for complying with the requirements of this Section
and shall make the necessary arrangements as required by the serving utilities for the
installation of such facilities. For the purpose of this Section, appurtenances and
associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface mounted transfonners, pedestal
mounted tern1inal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground
systcm may be tenninated above ground.
9255.2.20.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Exterior lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjoining
properties and streets. Light standards shall be a maximum of fifteen feet (15 ') in height
and exterior light fixtures may be mounted a maximum of fifteen feet (15') above grade
on any wall or structure.
9255.2.21.
MASONRY WALL
A solid masonry wall, the height, design, and location of which shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Development Services Director or designee, shall be
constructed along interior side and rear lot lines of the project site."
SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would
have passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of
the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. Notwithstanding the adoption of this Ordinance, the provisions of
Divisions 3, 4 and 5 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code
which were in effect prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall govern and be
applicable for plan checking purposes to housing projects which were subject to such
sections and which received design review approval and for which the City accepted a
completed application for plan checking prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and
shall cause a copy or summary of the same to be published in the official newspaper of
said City within fifteen (5) days of its adoption. This ordinance shall take effect thirty-
one (31) days after its adoption, in accordance with the provisions of Cali foOlia law.
RVPUIJIWJP/642079
23
2156
Passed, approved and adopted this ~ day of December, 2002.
ATTEST:
~~~Uq~~
Cit,::}:lerk ~J
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~(). Idd-~
City Attorney
RVPUB/\VJPf64201lJ
24
2156
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
T, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 2156 was passed and adopted by the City Council ofthe City
of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting
of said Council held on the 3rd day of December, 2002 and that said Ordinance was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
A YES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
~1V Cu/MA
Ci,()VC-lerk of the 9ty of-Arcadia
25
2156