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RESOLUTION ,NO. 5293
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING DESIGN REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby adopts the following
resolution pursuant to Ordinance 1833, for the property described in
Exhibit A, attached hereto.
SECTION 2. In order to promote and maintain the revitalization of
the downtown area, and to properly integrate development of properties
within the downtown revitalization area to one another and with
adjoining commercial and residential properties, and to promote the full
and proper utilization of properties within this area, the following
regulations are hereby imposed on the properties indentified in
Ordinance No. 1833, pursuant to the zoning regulations of the Arcadia
Municipal Code and subject to this resolution and Ordinance No. 1833:
1. DESIGN REVIEW
A. INTENT AND PURPOSE. The design review process is
intended to encourage site and structural developments which exemplify
the best professional design practices. The excessive similarity or
dissimilarity, inappropriateness or poor quality of design in the
exterior appearance of site and structural developments erected within
the Downtown Revitalization Area or in the development and maintenance
of sites or structures, landscaping, signs, and general appearance
affects the desirability of the immediate commercial area and
neighboring residential uses.
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B, .'The design review procedure is established to. improve.
the visual quality of. the area; encourage individual identity for
,specific uses and structures; .to.encourage a distinct community
identity; to enhance the property values within the Downtown
Revitalization Area and surrounding neighborhoods; to respect each
individual site and its environmental qualities; and to minimize the
adverse visual impacts resulting from unplanned, unrelated and poorly
designed developments.
C. This design review process is intended to supplement.
existing City Ordinances, not replace them.'
2. ARCHITECTUAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. RELATIONSHIP OF ADJOINING DEVELOPMENT. Composition of
masses, colors, textures, open space, circulation and signs shall be
harmonious within the site and between properties within and outside the,
area.
B. DESIGN CONSISTENCY. The design treatment of all of a
building's elevations shall be consistent.
C. MATERIALS. Exterior building materials should be
selected from the following on the basis of desired appearance and. the
prevailing materials scheme of adjacent or compatible buildings.
(1). Masonry
(a). Unpainted new and used brick.
(b). Quarry tile consisting of natural clay
colors.
ec). Stucco with integral or painted. color
consistent with these regulations.
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(2). Wood
(a). The use of wood in a vertical or
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horizontal pattern is appropriate for
limited use on window/door trims and
building surfaces as an accent.
(b) . Wherever possible, wood should be painted,
sealed, or stained to preserve and enhance
its natural characteristics.
(3). Metal
(a), Metal finishes should be used at a
minimum, and limited to window and doorway
mu 11 ions.
(b). Metal finishes should be harmonious in
color and texture, with the other
materials which are used in the building.
(4) . Awnings
(a). Metal and glossy vinyl awnings shall not
be permitted.
(b). Awning shapes and colors shall be subject
to design review.
(5) . Glazing
(a). Reflective or dark tinted glass shall not
be used on ground floor window areas.
(b). Window areas above the ground floor may
use reflective or dark tinted glass,
provided that such glazing is compatible
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with the existing or proposed building and
the other structures within the immediate
area..
(c). Not less than 50% of the ground floor
building street frontage shall be glazed.
Cd). Exterior window and/or door security bars
shall not be permitted.
D. COLORS. Colors should be selected from the following
tables on the basis of desired appearance and the prevailing color
scheme of adjacent or compatible buildings. The colors which are set
forth in the following tables are from the Ameritone color palette, a
universally used system, that can be matched by other paint
manufacturers.
(1). Base Colors. One or more of the base colors
shall be used on the majority of each of the building's elevations:
BASE COLORS
RIPE LEATt'ER OPK ClfSTNIJT JlNTI QUE WeER
OLIVE BIVnN BRJ"N Bro'{ZE M]"N
'2J1JA 288A 293A 29IJA ')Sf)A 297A
OLIVE JAVA CtMVM SlM'M AOOBE VIKING
OO,N BIV,\I'j TM GAAY
'2JLlC 288C 293C 29llC 295C 297C
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FlAX COLO~ tECCA PJlJ,.a1m: S'lU\'E OiIrPJlEE ;
BEIGE BEIGE
27l€ 2&SE 293E 294E 295E 297E
1'W'lE lXlESKIN ~ rM1TllIOr:tn. ,
SOFT rarTRAL i
GlO. (Jl.EJl}\ l\OOY TUff !
'2J4G 288G 293G 294G 295G 297G
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(2). Accent Colors. Accent colors for highlighting
architectural details, cornices, window as well as door trim and
graphics and signage bands shall be selected from. the following table:
ACCENT COLORS'
I PflJFOltID I ~O:;]'EF.EY I CAAf},~AY I RIPE
BLli BLUE . Oll VE
2fi1'< 2fJJB 26S4 ' 2J1JA
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~ t~i\Jl\TIlI",
~ 282A
IRD~I~1
(DLD
2l7B
PE??ER lEATr'.El< PEACH
RED OO"ji BPA'IDY
28CA 28&A 289A
PPAIRIE OAK I GiESTIMf I TUNIC~' R
SUNSET EKO"W, (DLD BKO,\Ti
'E2A 29304 29IJA 2958 297A
THESE COLORS, HAVE BEEN SELECTEO FROM THE MERITONE
COLO~ PALETTE. A UIIIVERSAlLY USEO SYSTEM, THAT CAN
BE MATCHEO BY OTHER PAIIIT ~.ANUFACTURERS ANa OISTRIB.
UTORS. THE USE OF THESE COLORS AS PART OF THE DD~N-
TO~:I COLOR PALETTE IS IIOT INTENDED TO BE AN ErIDORSE.
MEIlT OF THE AMERITD:IE SYSTEM. AL TERNATlVE SELEC-
TIOIlS, H~.EVER. SHOULD BE AN APPROVED EQUAL IN TERMS
OF COLOR RAt.GE ANa HUE.,
E. ROOFS. Special emphasis shall be given to the
harmonious composition of roofs as viewed from public areas, living
areas and offices. Light colored gravel roofs shall be prohibited,
Where more than one roofing material is used, one type of style, and
color shall predominate throughout each cluster or group of buildings.
F. EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT. Exterior equipment, including but
not limited to antennas, dish antennas and air conditioners shall be
screened from public view. Roof mounted whip antennas used for radio
communication are exempt from this requirement provided they are
installed in accordance with plans approved iri writing by the Director
of Planning.
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G. OPEN SPACE. The pattern, form, and relationship of
open spaces. and their landscape treatment shall be developed as a
harmonious composition complementing the architectural composition of
the building, site, and relationship to the.adjacent properties;
H. PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION. Wherever posssib1e,
pedestrian circulation walkways shall be separated from vehicular
driveways and parking areas.
I. UTILITIES. All utility lines shall be placed
underground, utility equipment shall be underground, within buildings,
or enclosed within decorative solid screens.or dense landscaping.
J. PARKING. Parking areas shall comply with the
following;
(1). Unenclosed parking lots are not to be located at
street intersections.
(2). Parking located under buildings shall not be
visible at grade from surrounding properties or
from adjoining public rights-of-ways.
(3). Parking structures shall provide not less than
42" high solid screening of vehicles.
K. LIGHTING. All exterior lighting which may be provided
for a building or parking area shall be designed to be an insegra1 part
of the project, and shall complement the design of the area in. which it
is located.
L. ADVERTISING SIGNS. Advertising signs shall conform to
the following:
(1). Lettering Styles - Lettering styles on signs
within Downtown Revitalization Area shall be
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selected from. the following' permitted styles:
Barnum, P1aybi11,Baskervi11e, Benton Bold,
Century Schoolbook Bold, Clarendon, Consort
Bold, Bookman Demi, Gothic Bold.
The Director of. Planning or designated deputy
may permit other lettering styles which are
similar to and consistent with the above styles.
(2); Lettering .Sizes - Lettering sizes on signs
within the DRA shall not exceed twenty (20)
inches in height or be less than three (3)
inches in height.
(3). Logos - Logos covering no more than one-third
(1/3) of the sign area shall be permitted and
shai1 be constructed .of permitted materials as
specified in this Section..
(4). Sign Materials - All signs in the DRA shall be
constructed of one or a combination of the
following materials and shall complement the
materials of the building which it identifies:
wood, metal, brick.
(5). Color - Colors of signs shall be comp~tib1e and
harmonious with the color scheme of the building
which the sign identifies.
(6). Illumination - Externally illuminated signs
shall be permitted subject to the following
conditions:
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(a). Wall, projecting or freestanding ~igns
shall be illuminated with gooseneck
lights, or concealed ground lights.
(b) . Wall signs with open neon tubes may be
permitted.
(c). Internally illuminated signs shall not be
permitted.
Cd). Portable and wheeled signs shall not be
permitted
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(7). Location - WaIf signs and projecting signs', shall
not be located higher than 3S feet above the
nearest adjacent curb elevation.
3. DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE
A. ADMINISTRATIVE ACT. All acts performed by City
officers under the provisions of this Division shall be construed as
administrative acts performed for the purpose of assuring compliance
with the intent and purpose of this Resolution and Ordinance 1833.
B. PRELIMINARY REVIEW. Prior to the submission of
building plans for plan check or application for issuance of a building
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permit for any new structure, addition to any existing structure,
exterior alteration to any existing structure, or the exterior painting
of an existing structure, an application for plan review shall be
submitted to the Planning Department. No building permit shall be
issued until the plan review is approved in accordance with this
Resolution.
C. APPLICATION. An application for a plan approval shall
be made to the Planning Department on the prescribed application forms.
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Incomplete application forms shall not be accepted for filing. Complete
application forms shall be consecutively numbered and shall become part
of the permanent pfficial records of the City which shall contain copies
of all actions;pettaini~g thereto. Application forms for plan approval
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shall be obtained from-the Planning Department.
D. INFORMATION REQUIRED. An application for plan
approval shall contain the following information-and material; provided,
however, that the Director of Planning may accept such less
comprehensive information and material, -as is sufficient in his opinion
to depict the unique characteristics oi the'site ~nd its proposed
development and use.
(1). Completed application form.
(2). Two copies of dimensioned plot plan drawings at
a sufficient scale and detail as to clearly
illustrate the proposed project and use of the
property.
(3). Two copies of elevation drawings at a sufficient
scale and detail as to clearly illustrate the
external appearance of each side of the proposed
project or improvement.
(4). Materials and/or color samples, or sufficient
information to show that the proposed project or
improvement complies with the requirements of
this Resolution.
(5). Such other statistical or graphic information or
material as may be desired by the applicant or
required by the Director pf Planning to depict
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unique characteristics of the site and the
proposed project or improvement and its
relationship to adjacent developments.
E. RELATIONSHIP TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DESIGN REVIEW.
The design review process required by this Resolution does not replace
the design review requirement of the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to
the Central Redeve10ment Plan. City/Agency staff shall attempt, in so
far as possible, to combine the design review. processes.
F. FILING FEE. There shall not be any fee collected for
the filing of plans for approval pursuant to this Resolution.
G. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REVIEW, FINDINGS AND ACTION. Upon
the receipt in proper form of any application for a plan approval filed
pursuant to this Division, the Planning Department shall schedule a
meeting with the applicant or the applicant's representative to review
the plans for conformance with the provisions of this Resolution. The
Planning Departments meeting shall be held not more than ten (10)
working days following the receipt of the completed application. Plans
which are found to be in compliance with the provisions of this
Resolution shall be approved in writing by the Planning Director or his
designated deputy within five (5) working days following the meeting.
Plans which are found not to be in compliance with the provisions of
this Resolution shall not be approved, and the applicant shall be given
a list in writing within five (5) working days of the meeting of the
specific findings as to the areas of non compliance.
H. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA. The review and approval of
plans and proposals by the Planning Department pursuant to the authority
of this Resolution is intended to assure that a building, development or
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physical improvement is designed and located in a manner which will best
satisfy the purpose and intent of design review and the following
criteria:
(1). General site considerations, including site
layout, open space, orientation and location of
buildings, vehicular access, circulation and
parking, setbacks, height, walls fences, public
safety and similar elements have been designed
to provide ,a desirable environment for the
development..
(2). General architectural considerations, including
the character, Bca1e, and quality of the design,
the architectural relationship with the site and
other buildings, building materials, colors,
screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior
lighting and signing, and similar elements have
been incorporated in order to insure the
compatibility of this development with its
design concept and the character of adjacent
buildings.
(3). General landscape considerations, including the
location, type, size, color, texture, and
coverage of plant materials, provisions for
irrigation, maintenance and protection of
landscape areas and similar elements have been
considered to insure visual relief, to
complement buildings and structures, and to
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provide an attractive environment for the
enjoyment of the public.
(4). Advertising signs shall be reviewed for the
following: dimensions, colors, materials, type
faces, symbols, location and relationship to
buildings and other signs in the immediate area.
In approving a design review plan, the Planning Department shall have
the authority to impose such conditions as it deems necessary to
protect the best interest of the surrounding neighborhood and the public
health, safety and welfare in line with the standards set forth in this
Resolution.
I. APPEAL. Appeals from the Planning Department's
decision shall be made in writing to the City Council. Said appeal
shall be made in writing and delivered to the City Clerk within five (5)
working days of the Planning Department's' decision.
Upon receipt in proper form of an appeal from the Planning Department's
decision, the City Clerk shall fix a time and place for consideration of
the application by the City Council to be held not less than ten (10)
nor more than forty (40) calendar days following the receipt of such
appeal.
J. EXPIRATION OF PLAN APPROVAL. If for a period of one
(1) year, unless a shorter expiration period is specified as a condition
of approval, any use authorized by any plan approval has not commenced,
or has been, unused, abandoned or discontinued or the conditions have
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not been complied with, said plan approval shall become null and void
and of no effect.
K. EXTENSION OF PLAN APPROVAL. An extension of a plan
approval, not to exceed an additional six (6) months, may be granted in
writing by the Director of Planning upon the written 'request of an
interested person filed with the Planning Department prior to the
expiration of the plan approval. Said request shall set forth reasons
supported by factual data why the plan approval has been unused,
abandoned, discontinued .or the conditions not fully complied with.. No
extension shall be granted unless the Planning Department finds the
facts to be substantially as thus set forth and to constitute
justifiable cause for such. extension.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds and determines that the public
health, safety and general welfare of the community require the adoption
of this Resolution. It is determined that the various land use
controls, and property regulations as set forth herein are substantially
related to maintenance of Arcadia's environment, for the purpose of
assuring that the appearance of structures will be compatible and
harmonious with the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties. Design
controls and aesthetic considerations will help maintain the beauty of
the community, protect property values, and help assure protection from
deterioration, blight, and unattractiveness all of which can have a
negative impact on the environment of the community, effecting property
values, and the quality of life which is characteristic of Arcadia.
It is further determined that the purpose and function of this
Resolution is consistent with the history of the City and continued
efforts through various means to maintain the City's land use,
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environmental, and economic goals and to assure perpetuation of both the
psychological benefits and economic interests concomitant to an
attractive, well maintained community.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion of this resolution is for any reason held to
'be invalid by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this Resolution. The Council hereby declares that it would have adopted
this Resolution and each section, .subsection, subdivision, sentence,
,clause, phrase, or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that anyone
or more section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, c~ause, phrase, or
portion thereof be declared invalid.
SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of April, 1986.
~A?:~ ~J/Y/g-
Mayor 0 the City of Arcadl~
AITEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN. Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5293 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 llitihday of April ,1986, and that said Resolution was adopted by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen ~handle~ Gilb~ Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
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