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RESOLUTrON NO. 1158
A RESOLUTrON OF THE PLANNrNG COMMrssrON OF THE CrTY
OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDrNG APPROVAL OF TEXT AMENDMENT 81-1,
ADDrNG A COMMERcrAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-I DIVISION
TO THE CODE, AND AMENDING THE "CONDITrONAL USES"
DIvrSION OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, A Text Amendment was initiated by the City for the
consideration of adding a Commercial Planned Development-l to the
Arcadia Municipal Code, amending the "Conditional Uses" Division of
the Code and adding Section 9231.20 to the "Creation of Zones" Divi-
sion; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held on February 10, Feb~uary 19,
and March 10, 1981 at which time all interested persons were given
full opportunity to be heard and present evidence;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMrSSION OF THE CrTY OF ARCADIA
. HEREBY RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE FOLLOWrNG AMENDMENTS
BE MADE TO THE ARCADrA MUNrCIPAL CODE:
SECTION 1. That a "Commercial Planned Development-l""CPD-l"
Division be added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as set forth
in attached Exhibit "A".
SECTrON 2. That Section 9231. 20 be added to the "Creation of
Zones" Division which shall read:
"9231.20 CPD-I Commercial Planned Development-l Zone"
SECTrON 3. That the "Conditional Uses" Division of the Arcadia
Municipal Code be amended to include the uses permitted by Conditional
Use Permits which are identified in the proposed CPD-l Zone as per
attached Exhibit "B".
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cessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
justify the abDve recommendations.
SECTION 5. That the Secretary shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted at
a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia,
held on the lOth day of March, 1981 , by the following votes:
AYES:
Commissioners Brink, Fee, Hegg, Kuyper, Sargis, Soldate,
Hedlund
NOES:
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTArN: None
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TO:
ARCADrA PLANNING COMMrssrON
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
FROM:
ARCADrA PLANNrNG DEPARTMENT
CASE NO.:
T.A. 81-1
PREPARED BY:
DONNAL. BUTLER
AssocrATE PLANNER
GENERAL INFORMATrON
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City of Arcadia
APPLICANT
PROPOSAL:
Text Amend~ent to the Arcadia Municipal Code for
the following:
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1. Adding a "Commercial Planned Development-I"
(CPD-I) Division which sets forth regulations
governing a) the uses permitted and uses permitted
by conditional use permit b) development standards
c) sign regulations d) architectural considera-
tions and e) plan review procedure; and
2. Adding Section 9231. 20 to the "Creation of
Zones" Division; and
3. Amending the "Conditional Uses" Division to
include the uses permitted by C.U.P. which are
identified in the proposed CPD-l Zone classifi-
cation.
HISTORY
rn March, 1980, the City Council directed staff to initiate proceedings
for the consideration of amending the City's General Plan, Zoning
Ordinance, etc., which would allow for a greater range of uses and
set forth development regulations governing such uses, for the area
bounded by the 210 Freeway on the North, the AT&SF Railroad on the
South, Fifth Avenue on the East and Second Avenue on the West.
rn order to provide specific development standards, encourage arch-
itectural and spatial compatibility of structures and uses, a new
General Plan designation called "Planned Development Area" has been
proposed, and a new zone classification called "Commercial Planned
Development" is proposed herein.
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After preparation of an envirorumental information form and initial
study staff determined that the proposed changes might have an envir-
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onmental impact and pursuant to the provisions of the Environmental
Quality Act, an environmental impact report was prepared.
On December 16, 1980, Resolution 4924 was adopted by the City Council
which determined that the ErR was completed in compliance with CEQA,
the State guidelines implementing CEQA, and the City of Arcadia reg-
ulations implementing CEQA.
On January 13, 1981, G.P. 80-1 was presented to the Planning Commission
for its consideration. This application consisted of two requests,
(I) to amend the General Plan Land Use Element text by adding a
"Planned Development Area" designation, and (2) to amend the General
Plan Land Use Map by designating the area bounded on the North by
the 210 Freeway, on the south by the AT&SF Railroad, on the East by
Fifth Avenue and on the West 'by Second Avenue, as a ''Planned Develop-
ment Area".
The Planning commission approved the request to add a "Planned De-
velopment Area" designation to the General Plan. The second request,
to change the above-described area to said designat;,on, was continued
to its meeting of February 10. The consensus of the Planning Com-
mission was that its consideration should be deferred until the
Commission had the opportunity to review a Text Amendment outlining
the zoning regulat,ions which may be' applied to such an area.
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ANALYSIS OF CPD-l ZONE
The first part of this Text Amendment is the consideration of adding
a "Corrunercial Planned Development-I" (CPD-l) Division to the Arcadia
Municipal Code, which sets forth regulations governing a) the uses
permi tted and uses permitted by conditional use permit, b) development
standards, c) sign regulations, d) architectural considerations and
e) plan review procedure (see attached Exhibit A). The following
is a summary of theCPD-l regulations.
Uses Permitted
This section sets forth the uses permitted in the zone and those
permitted with a conditionilluse permit including industrial and
residential uses.
The zone is intended to allow for mixed uses which are compatible
with one another.
Table I compares the uses permitted in the C-l, C-2, and proposed
CPD-I zones.
Development Standards
The Development Standards set forth the following regulations:
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(1) Minimum Lot Size:
(2) Building Height:
22,000 square feet
8 stories, maximum of 100 ft.
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ANALYSIS, Development Standards (Cont'd)
(3) Building Setbacks:
A. Street Side setbacks
a. 10' for buildings less than 40' in height.
b. 25' for buildings more than 40' in height.
B. Interior yard setbacks
a. 0' for buildings less than 40' in height.
b. 25' for buildings more than 40' in height.
(4) Parking: The parking facilities shall be in compliance
with the existing parking regulations.
There are several regulations such as secreening of mechanical
equipment, trash enclosures, lighting, etc., which have not been
addressed in the Development Standards. These items would be con-
sidered during the plan review procedure.
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Sign Regulations
The sign regulations allow the following types of signs wall
sign, free-standing sign, marquee signs, real estate signs, pol-
itical signs, directional signs and auxiliary signs. The regul-
ations for these signs are the same as the sign regulations in the
CI, C2 zone.
These regulations do not permit projecting signs and window signs.
Architectural considerations
This Title outlines the criteria which will be considered during
the plan review process. This includes design consistency, har-
monius relationship to adjoining development, colors, roof com-
position, exterior equipment, open space, pedestrian circulation,
utilities, street furniture, and advertising signs.
These architectural considerations serve as guidelines for reviewinq
proposed developments in the CPD zoned area.
Plan Review Procedure
This section sets forth the procedures for plan review.
This requires an application, accompanied by Plot Plan, Floor Plan,
and Elevations for precise plan review before the Planning Commission
and the City Council.
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The Commercial Planned Development-l (CPD-I) regulations have been
drafted specifically for the area bounded by the 210 Freeway on the
North, AT&SF Railroad onthe South, Second Avenue on the West and Fifth
Avenue on the East. Focusing on this area attempts to implement the
goals and policies outlined in the proposed "Planned Development
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ANALYSIS, Development Standards (Cont'd)
Area" General Plan designation.
If, at some later date, it is determined that there are other areas
within the City which might be suitable for a commercial planned
development zone designation, a CPD-2 could be established setting
forth specific criteria which might-be appropriate for that area.
The Planning Commission's and City Council's review and discussion
of the proposed CPD-I zone Glassification may be facilitated by
considering each proposed section separately.
The second part of the proposed Text Amendment is to add Section
9231.20 to the "Creation of Zones Division, to read as follows
"9231.20 CPD-I COMMERCrAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-I ZONE"
This Amendment merely adds the new
list of existing classifications.
placed in such classification as a
this Text Amendment.
zone classification to the
No property is actually
result of the adoption of
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The third part of the proposed Text Amendment is to amend the
"Conditional Uses" division of the Arcadia Municipal Code as per
attached Exhibit "B", to include uses permitted by C.U.P which
are identified in the proposed CPD-I Regulations.
RECOMMENDATrON
The Planning Department recommends approval of T.A. 81-1
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TABLE I
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Comparison of uses permitted in the C-l, C-I and Proposed CPD-I Zones
Uses permitted without a ConditionillUse Permit
C-I
Office Uses
Professional Offices
Financial Institutions
x
x
x
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Automobile Parking Areas x
Antique Stores x
Barber Shops x
Bakeries - Employing not more thaI:; persons at
anyone time of day x
Beauty Parlors x
Bird and Pet Shops x
Blueprinting and Photostating
Book or Stationery Stores x
Clothes Cleaning or Pressing Establishments
utilizing not more than two pressers x
Cleaning & Pressing establishments using non-
flammable and non-explosive cleaning fluid
Clothing or wearing apparel shops - selling only
new merchandise x
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Confectionary Stores
Department Stores
Delicatessen Stores (Take-out only)
Dressmaking or Millinery Shops
Drugstores
Dry goods or Notions Store
Electric Appliance Stores and Repairs
Employment Agencies
Feed Stores
Florist' Shops
Furniture Stores
Garden Supplies
Grocery, Fruit or Vegetable Stores
Hardware Stores
Insurance Broker
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
C-2 CPD-I
x x
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Uses Permitted without a Conditional Use Permit C-I C-2 CPD-I
Interior Decorating Stores x x x
Jewelry Stores x x x
Liquor Stores x x
Magazine Stores x x x
Neat Markets x x
Messenger Offices x
Medical and Clinical Laboratory x x
Music and Vocal Instruction x
Music Stores x x
Music Conservatories x
Newspaper publishing x
Paint and Wallpaper Stores x x
Photographers x x x
Plumbing Shops
. Printing or Lithographing Shops x x
Radio and Television Stores x x
Real Estate Brokers x x x
Self-Service Laundries x x
Shoe Stores or Shoe Repair Shops x x
Signs x x x
Sporting Goods Store x x
, Studios, except Motion Picture x
Stock Broker x x x
Tailor, Clothing or wearing apparel shops x x
Taxidermist x
Telephone Exchange x
. Trade Schools x
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TABLE II
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Uses Permitted with a Conditional Use Permit
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Churches
Communications Equipment Building
Community Buildings and Libraries
Electric Substations
Nursery Schools, Day Nurseries
Pageants
Public Buildings
Schools
Airports and Heliports
Automobile Car Wash
Automobile Shows
Automobile Storage
Automobile Self-Service Station
Automobile Service Station
Bars, Cocktail Lounges
Billiard Halls, Pool Halls
Bowling Alleys
Churches, temporary revival
Commercial, Trade and Music Schools
Drive-rn businesses
Eating Establishments
Funeral Parlors
Health Clubs
~o!:els
Ice Skating Rinks x
Light industrial and manufacturing uses which are
clearLy. compatible with uses in s~id zone
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Mortuaries'
Motels
Motor Vehicle Sales
Plant Nurseries
x
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C-2 CPD-I
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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x
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x
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x
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TABLE rr (cont'd)
Uses Permitted with a Conditional Use Permit
Multiple Family residential uses which are an
integral part of a commercial development
Outdoor eating establishments
Ou tdoor Storage
Oversize Buildings
Private Clubs, Fraternities, Sororities,
Lodges, etc.
Residential uses, commercial and industrial
Restaurants
Roller Skating Rinks
Theatres
Used Car Sales
Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics
Wedding Chapels
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C-2 CPD-I
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x x
x
x x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x x
x
x
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DRAFT OF PROPOSED
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ARTICLE IX
CHAPTER 2
PART
DIVISION
TITLE 1
O/VISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
CPD-l COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - 1
USES PERMITTED
PURPOSE. The CPD-l Commercial Planned Development -1 Zone is intended
to promote appropriate commercial land uses and the encourage the highest
possible quality of design and environment, to coordinate developments on
adjacent parcels of property, in order to achieve a functionally and visually
integra ted development. Standards, criteria and procedures are ~et forth in
order to capitalize upon special qualities and opportunities while permitting
the nexibili ty required to consider unique and imagina tive designs.
GENERAL USE REGULATIONS. No building or land shall be used and no
building shall be hereafter erected, constructed, established, except for the
uses specified in the following subsections, and in compliance with the
regulations of this Division.
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OFFICE USES. Business Offices where merchandise is not processed, sold or
otherwise distributed.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICES. Professional offices for the following uses:
(1) Accountants
(2) Architects
(3) Attorneys at Law
(4) Chiropodists
(5) Chiropractors
(6) Dentists
(7) Engineers
(8) Insurance Brokers
(9) Medical and Clinical Laboratories
(10) Opticians
(11) Optometrists
(12) Osteopaths
(13) Pharmacies
(14) Physicians
(15) Real Estate Brokers
(16) Stock Brokers
(17) Surgeons
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Associations.
Commercial Banks:
Savings and Loan
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AUTOMOBILE PARKING AREAS
BAKERIES. Bakeries not employing more than (5) persons at anyone time of
day.
BARBER SHOPS
BEAUTY SHOPS
BOOK OR STATIONERY STORES
CLOTHES CLEANING OR PRESSING ESTABLISHMENTS. Clothes cleaning or
pressing establishments utilizing not more than two pressers.
CLOTHING OR WEARING APPAREL SHOPS. Clothing or wearing apparel
shops selling only new merchandise.
CONFECTIONARY STORES
DELICATESSEN STORES (take-out only)
DRUG STORES
EMPLon'IENT AGENCIES
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FLORIST SHOPS
INSURANCE BROKERS
INTERIOR DECORATING STORES
JEWELRY STORES
MAGAZINE STORES
MEDICAL AND CLINICAL LABORATORIES
PHOTOGRAPHERS
PRINTING OR LITHOGRAPHING SHOPS
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
SIGNS
STOCK BROKER
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES. Accessory buildings and uses
customarily incident to any of the above uses when located on the same lot.
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USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. The following uses may be
permitted provided that a conditional use permit is obtained therefore in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 9275.2. of this Chapter
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Drive-In Busine$
Eating Establishments
Electric Substa tions
Health Clubs
Hotels
Light Industrial and manufacturing uses. Light industrial and
manufacturing uses which are clearly compatible with uses which are
per mi tted in the zone.
Motels
Motor Vehicle Sales
Multiple Family Residential Uses. Multiple Family Residential
uses which are an integral part of a commercial development.
Outdoor Eating Establishments
Outdoor Storage
Private Clubs. Fraternities, Sororities, Lodges and Community
Service Organizations provided that the chief activity of any
such use is not one which is customarily carried on as a
busine$.
(14) Restaurants
(15) Theatres
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ARTICLE IX
CHAPTER 2
PART
DIVISION
TITLE 2
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
CPD-l COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - 1
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM PARCEL AREA. Every project site shall have a lot area of not less
than 22,000 thousand square feet except that the City Council may approve a
development of a lot of less than 22,000 thousand square feet where a hardship
by reason of surrounding development, location or configuration is clearly
demonstrated. Since the purpose of this Division could be defeated or
seriously impaired by inadequate division of land into parcels adapted to the
type or design concept of the development contemplated, no parcel shall be
divided in ownership except as shown on an approved precise plan and as
approved under the requirements and regulations of the Arcadia Municipal
Code and the Sta te Subdivision Map Act.
BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected, constructed or established
shall exceed eight (8) stories, having a maximum height of one hundred (100)
feet.
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BUILDING SETBACKS.
A. Street side setbacks. There shall be on every lot or parcel of land, street
side setbacks to every building in accordance with the following:
(a) ten feet for buildings which are 40 feet or less in height.
(b) twenty five feet for buildings which are more than 40 feet in height.
B. Interior yard setbacks. There shall be on every lot or parcel of land,
interior yard setbacks to every building in accordance with the following:
(a) no setback shall be required for buildings which are 40, feet or less in
height.
(b) twenty five feet shall be required for portions of buildings which
exceed 40 feet in height.
PARKING. Unless otherwise indicated in this division parking facilities shall
be provided in accordance with the General Parking Regulations set forth in
Sections 9269.... of this code as amended from time to time and any
additional sections added from time to time to Division 9 of this Part 6,
Chapter 2, Article IX of this Code.
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MODIFICATIONS. The City Council in the exercise of sound reasonable
judgment and by express findings in the Council Minutes that proof of
necessity has been presented tha t a modification to the requirements of this
title is necessary by reason if the size, shape, topography, or other conditions
of the property or of adjacent property, may, by majority vote, grant such
modifications to this title as are not in violation of the Sudivision Map Act,
and as are not inconsistent with the General Plan.
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ARTICLE IX
CHAPTER 2
PART
DIVISION
TITLE 3
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
CPD-] COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
SIGN REGULATIONS
REGULATIONS. The regulations set forth in this Title shall apply in the
CPD-] Commercial Planned Development Zone.
PROHIBITION. No person shall construct, install, alter or maintain any
sign in violation of the regulations set forth herein.
NUISANCE. A sign which is not in compliance with these regulations is a
nuisance. The owner or person in possession of the sign shall be notified
of the details of the noncompliance by the Building Official. The sign
shall be made to comply with these regulations within thirty (30) days
from such notice or the sign shall be removed by the owner and person
in possession of the sign.
SIGNS. GENERAL. The following regula tions shall apply to all signs:
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A. Definitions: When used in this Title, the following words shall have
the meaning indicated.
1. Area, sign: The area of a sign shall be considered to be the area
encompassed by a maximum of four (4) connected straight line segments
drawn around the extremities of the sign frame or can (if a frame or can
is used to support or define the copy background area), or the sign copy
(if no copy background area or frame or can has been used).
2. Clearance: Clearance is the vertical distance between a sign and the
finished grade below the sign.
3. Height is the vertical distance above the average finished grade
of the lot on which a sign is located.
4. Sign: A sign shall include any figure, character, outline, delinea-
tion, announcement, declaration, demonstration, illustration, emblem,
words, numerals or letters or attention attracting display or device
painted, posted or affixed on any surface used to attract attention to
the premises or to advertise or promote the interest of any person,
activity, business or enterprise when the same is placed so that it is
clearly visible to the general public from an out-of-doors position,
provided that non-commerciaI natural floral and plant displays shall
not be considered a sign in computing the number or area of signs per-
mitted.
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A sign shall not include the official flags of the United States of
America , the State of California or the County of Los Angeles, or
official notices authorized by a court, public body or public officer,
directional, warning or information signs authorized by federal, state,
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county or municipal authority for public safety or the official emblem or
insignia of a government of public school.
5. Sign Structure: A sign structure is any structure which supports
or is designed to support a sign, including any support attached to a
building but not including any part of the building.
B. Permitted and Prohibited Signs: Signs of the type listed below whicl1
advertise a business conducted on the premises on which the sign is "
located are permitted:
1. Wall Sign.
2. Free-standing sign.
3. ~Iarquee sign.
All other signs are prohibited except:
Real esta te signs
poli tical signs
Directional signs
Auxiliary signs
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C. Prohibitions:
1. No sign shall have blinking or nashing lights or lighting which
changes periOdically or gives the appearance of movement.
2. No sign shall create undue glare.
3. :\loving signs or signs with any moving parts are prohibited.
EXCEPTION: Time and temperature signs and other public service
signs may produce a changing message with lights.
D. Repair and Condition of Sign: No sign shall be maintained which is not
in repair and in good condition. A sign which is not in repair and in
good condition is a nuisance and shall be removed in accordance with
Section above.
E. Vacant Premises. After premises have been vacant for ninety (90) days,
any sign on the premises relating to a business which does not occupy
the premises shall be removed after notice given in accordance with
Section above.
F Nonconforming Signs. Any sign which does not conform with these regula-
tions and which lawfully existed at the time this Title became effective,
may be continued, provided no altern tions are made thereto.
EXCEPTION:
1. A sign which otherwise is in compliance with these regulations
but exceeds the area or height regulations of this Title may be
continued subject to all applicable regulations of this Title.
2. Alterations and/or maintenance to the sign copy.
G. A new sign shall not be permitted for a business which has a non-
conforming sign.
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EXCEPTION: Signs of the following types are permitted:
Real estate signs
Poli tical signs
Directional signs
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WALL SIGNS. The following regulations shall apply to wall signs:
A. Definition: A wall sign is a sign mounted on and parallel to a wall.
B. Loca tion: Any wall, except no wall sign shall be located within one
hundred feet (100') of a residential zone on a side or rear wall,
except where the side wall abuts on and is parallel with a dedicated
street.
C. Number of Wall Signs: No limitations.
D. Size - Area: .
Front Wall: The combined total area of all front wall signs for a
business shall not exceed two square feet per linear foot of the
building front occupied by the business which the sign advertises.
Side and Rear Walls: Each business may have signs on side and rear
walls-:The total combined area of all rear and side wall signs for
each business shall not exceed the lesser of (a) area allowed for a
front wall sign, or (b) two square feet per linear foot of wall on
which the sign is mounted, multiplied by the front linear feet of the
busineS5, divided by the front linear feet of the building.
E. Height - Clearance: No part of a wall sign shall extend above the
top of the wall on which it is mounted. No part of a sign which
projects over public property shall have less than eight feet (8')
of clearance.
F. Projection: A wall sign may project a maximum of twelve inches (12")
from the wall on which it is mounted over a public way or on private
property.
FREE-STANDING SIGNS. The following regulations shall apply to free-
standing signs:
A. Definition: A free-standing sign is one which stands by itself and
is not dependent on a building for its support.
B. Location: Not limited, provided:
1. No part of a free-standing sign nor any part of the sign projected
, vertically shall be less than three feet (3') from any building.
2. No free-standing sign shall be permitted for a business which has
a projecting sign.
3. No free-standing sign shall be located within one hundred feet
(100') of a residentially zoned property.
C. Number of Free-standing signs: One (1) free-standing sign on any
one lot, provided only one free-standing sign shall be permitted on
con tiguous lots which are occupied by a single busineS5 or are occupied
by two (2) or more businesses which use or have the privilege of using
a common parking area located on one or more of said lots.
EXCEPTION:
1. One (1) additional free-standing sign shall be permitted on a lot or
on such contiguous lots, provided the two (2) signs are at least two
hundred (200') apart and the area of the additional sign is based on
the amount of frontage not used to calculate the area of the other
sign.
2. One (1) additional free-standing sign shall be permitted for an
automobile service station provided the copy states only the price
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of gasoline and the sign is not more than two and one-half by five
feet (2 1/2' x 5') in area and does not exceed eight feet (8') in'
height.
D. Size - Area: The maximum area of a free-standing sign, including
all faces, shall be based on the lot frontage or the total frontage
of all contiguous lots as described in "e" above, and shall be in
accordance with the following schedule; no one face shall exceed
one-half of said maximum:
Frontage
Maximum Area
Up to 5l'
5l' to 150'
150' to 250'
250' to 350'
350' or more
100 square feet
150 square feet
200 square feet
250 square feet
350 square feet
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E. Height-Clearance. No part of a free-standing sign shall exceed
twenty-five feet (25') in height. No part of a free-standing sign
shall have a clearance of less than eight feet (8') over a pedes-
trian way and fifteen feet (15') over a vehicular way.
F. Projection. A free-standing sign may extend a maximum of one
(1) foot into a public way.
MARQUEE SIGNS.
A. Definition. A marquee sign is a sign mounted on a marquee or
canopy or valanc~ a ttached thereto.
B. Location. A marquee sign shall be mounted parallel to the wall to
which the marquee is attached, provided one sign may be mounted at
an angle under the marquee at each entrance, provided that no marquee
sign shall be permitted within one hundred feet (100') of any resi-
dentially zoned property.
C. Number of signs. One sign mounted parallel and one under the marquee
at each business entrance.
D. Size - Area. The parallel marquee sign shall not exceed two feet by
twenty feet (2' x 20') and any sign under the marquee shall not exceed
six (6) square feet per side. The total area of all marquee signs and
wall signs on the wall to which the marquee or canopy is attached,
added together, shall not exceed two (2) square feet per linear foot
of building frontage.
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E. Height - Clearance. No part of a marquee sign shall extend above the
wall to which the marquee or canopy is a ttached. A clearance of eight
feet (8') shall be maintained over a pedestrian way and fifteen feet
(15') over a vehicular way, except that a sign on a soft valance
a ttached to the edge of the marquee may ha ve a clearance of seven feet
(7').
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F. Projection. A marquee sign mounted parallel to the edge of the
marquee shall not project horizontally more than one foot (I')
from the edge of the marquee.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS.
A. Definition. A directional sign is one which gives directions to
pedestrians and vehicles.
B. Directional signs shall be loca ted and be of a size and design as
approved by the City Traf.fic Engineer in accordance with standard
traffic engineering principles.
C. Directional signs shall not be subject to the regulations hereof
rela ting to particular types of signs.
REAL ESTATE SIGNS. One sign offering to sell, lease or rent the premises
on which it is located shall be permitted in addition to other permitted
signs. The sign shall comply with all applicable regulations and shall
not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
POLITICAL SIGNS. Temporary political signs shall be permitted in addition
to other permitted signs.
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A. Maximum Area. The maximum total surface area of temporary political
signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
B. Location. Signs shall be located in accordance with regulations
pertaining to permitted signs.
C. Duration. Political advertising signs shall be authorized for a
period of ninety (90) days prior to the election to which the adver-
tising pertains and shall be removed within ten (10) days after such
election; provided further, that the Modification Committee may extend
said initial period for such additional period of time during which
such advertising is still pertinent.
AUXILIARY SIGNS. Auxiliary signs of the following type shall be permitted
in addition to other permitted signs; such signs shall comply with all
applicable regulations and shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet:
I. Time and temperature signs and similar public service signs, the
design, loca tion and size of which shall be subject to approval by
the Planning Department.
2. Temporary Banners. The City Council may issue a temporary permit for
the display of banners. No banner shall be displayed except in accord-
ance with the ter ms of such per mi t.
3. Signs used to advertise trading stamps, credit cards and telephone
service, provided tha t such signs shall not exceed a size of two feet
by three feet (2' x 3').
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ARTICLE IX
CHAPTER 2
PART
DIVISION
TITLE 4
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
CPD-] COM;v~ERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - I
ARCHITECTURAL CONSIDERA nONS
RELA TIONSHIP OF ADJOINING DEVELOPMENT., Harmonious composition of
maSH'S. colors, textures, open space, circulation and signs shall be encouraged.
DESIGN CONSISTENCY. The design treatment of al! of a building's elevations
shall be consistent.
COLORS, The use of subdued earth colors is prefcrred for the largcr building
masses. Brighter colors may be useo for accents.
ROOFS. Soecial emphasis shall be given to the harmonious composition of
roofs as viewed from public area. living areas and offices. Light colored
gravel roofs shall be prohibited. Where more than one roofing material is
used, one type, style, and color shall predominate throu~hout each cluster or
group of buildings.
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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT. Exterior equipment, including antennas and air
conditioners shall be screened from public view. Roof mounted whip antennas
used for radio communication are cxempt from this requirement provided they
are installed in accordance with plans approved by the Director of Planning.
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.
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION. A system of attractive pedestrian ways shall
extend throughout the development area. Pedestrian ways shall be separa ted
from vehicular traffic by parkways, landscaped mounds, hedges and planters.
UTILITIES. All utility lines shall be placed underground, utility equipment
shall be underground, within buildings, or enclosed within decorative solid
screens or dense landscaping.
STREET FURNITURE A)l exterior street furniture and signs, including traffic
signs and signals, lighting, benches, fire hydrants, mail boxes, waste
receptacles, telephone booths, newspaper racks, kiosks, and similar structures
shall be designed and located in accordance with specifications approved by
the Director of Planning and Direetor of Public Works. Such specifications
shall provide for the coordinated installation of street furniture, address and
indentification signs, and may control such things as: dimensions, colors,
materials, type faces, symbols, and location.
ADVERTISING SIGNS. Advertising signs shall bc reviewed for the following:
Dimension, colors, materials, type faces, symbols and location.
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ARTICLE IX
CHAPTER 2
PART
DIVISION
TITLE 4
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
CPD-I CO~IMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOP~IENT - I
PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURE
PRELIMINARY REVIEW. Prior to the submission of building plans for plan
check or application for issuance of a building permit for any new structure,
addition to any existing structure, exterior alteration to any existing structure
within the CPD-I Commercial Planned Development - I Zone, an application
for precise plan approval shall be submitted to the Planning Department.
APPLICA nONS. An applica tion for a precise plan approval shall be made to
the Planning Department on the prescribed application forms. Incomplete
applica tion forms shall be consecutively numbered and shall become part of
the permanent official records of the City shall contain copies of all actions
pertaining thereto. Application forms for precise plan approval shall be
obtained from the Planning Department.
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INFORillATION REQUIRED. An application [or precise plan approval shall
contain the following information and material: provided. however, that the
Director of Planning may accept such less comprehensive information and
ma terial, as is
sufficient in his opinion to depict the unique characteristics of the site and its
proposed development and use:
(1) Completed application form.
(2) One copy of agency approved concept dra wings for projects loca ted
within the Redevelopment Project Area.
(3) Plot plan (scale one inch equals thirty feet to one inch equals ten feet).
Two copies of the plot plan with the following information shall be
submitted:
(a) North arrow.
(b) Title block showing the address of subject property, name and
address of property owners, name and address of architect, er.gineer,
and/or developer, and da te.
(c) All boundary lines of subject property fully dimensioned, showing
the name and location of abutting streets,
(d) The location and dimensions of public or private easements. Street
dedications and improvements may be required by the City so as to
comply with the requirements of the general plan and any area to be so
dedicated shall be clearly indicated.
(e) Locations and dimensions of proposed buildings, structures, parking
areas. landscaping, and walls including the location of any existing
buildings to be maintained as a part of the proposed development. The
dimensions between all said buildings and structures and other features
and property lines shall be clearly and accura tely portrayed.
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l'loor plans. Hough floor plans of the first floor and any basement of all
proposed buildings and structures may be required for the purpose of
determining adequacy of circulation. The floor plans shall be fully
dimensioned and preposed uses shall be indicated.
Eleva tion renderings. Two copies of renderings depicting elevation
views of all sides of proposed buildings and structures, which shall
indica te all dimensions thereof.
Additional information. Such other statistical or graphic information or
ma terial as may be desired by the applicant or required by the Director
of Planning to depict unique characteristics of the site and its proposed
development, use, and relationships to adjacent developments.
(4)
(5)
FILING FEE. Before accepting for filing any application for a precise plan
approval or an extension of a previously approved precise plan approval, the
City shall charge and collect a fee which shall be paid and which shall be in an
amount established by resolution of the Ci ty Council.
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PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW, FINDINGS AND HECOMMENDATION.
Upon the receipt in proper form of any application for a precise pIan approval
filed pursuant to this Division, the Secretary of the Planning Commission shall
fix a time and place for the Planning Commission's review and
recommendations regarding said application. The Planning Commission's
review shall be held not less than ten (l0) days nor more than fifty (50) days
after the completed applica tion has been filed. The Planning Commission shall
review the application for consistency with the General PIan and for
ndherance to the provisions of this Division. The Planning Commission's
findings and recommendations shall be forwarded to the City Council for the
Council's considera tion and action.
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW, FINDINGS AND ACTION. Upon the receipt of the
findings and recommendations from the Planning Commission, the City
Council shall review the application and shall approve, conditionally approve,
or deny the application. The City Council shall setforth in the official record
the specific findings for its action.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PRECISE PLAN APPROVAL. The effective date of
precise plan approval shall be the da te on which the precise plan applica tion is
approved by the City Council.
EXPIRATION OF PRECISE PLAN APPROVAL. A precise plan approval and
all portions thereof shall become null and void and of no effect if building
permits are not applied for within six (6) months of the effective date of the
precise plan approval, or if construction of the improvements authorized by
the precise plan is not commenced within six (6) months after the building
permits are issued, or if construction of the improvements authorized by the
precise plan has been unused, abandoned or discontinued or the conditions have
not been complied with.
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EXTENSION OF PRECISE PLAN APPROVAL. Upon applica tion, filed prior to
the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved precise pIan approval,
the time at which such precise plan expires may be extended by the City
Council. Before accepting for filing an application for an extension, the City
shall charge and collect a fee which shall be paid in an amount established bv
resolution of the City Council. .
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS. At the time of considera tion of an application
for an extension, the City Council may impose any additional conditions as it
deems reasonable and appropriate to the precise plan.
MINOR MODIFICATIONS. Subsequent to the approval of the precise plan, the
Director of Planning may approve minor changes in the preeise plan or the
conditions thereof if he finds that there are pratical reasons for such changes,
tha t such changes do not substantially vary from the previously approved
precise plan, and tha t the changes conform to the spirit and intent of the
previously approved precise plan and the laws of the City.
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The following changes and additions are proposed to be made to the
"Conditional Uses" division of the Arcadia Municipal Code.
Changes (The changes to each section will be underlined.)
"Section 9275.1.3. Conditional uses permitted in any zone. The uses
specified in the fOllowing subsections may be permitted in any zone
except the CPD-I, Commercial Planned Development Zone, unless so
specif~ed, upon the granting,of a Cond~t~onal Use Perm~t therefor
as in this Division provided."
"Section 9275.1. 45. Drive-in businesses, including but not limited
to eating establishments, banks, liquor stores, clothing and cleaning
establishments and dairy product stores. CPD-I and C-2 or any less
restrictive commercial or industrial zone."
"Section 9275.1. 45.1 Eating establishments. CPD-I and C-2 or any
less restrictive commercial or industrial zone."
"Section 9275.1.49.1 Health clubs. CPD~1 and C-I or any less res-
trictive commercial or industrial zone."
"Section 9275.1.50. Hotels. CPD-I and C-2 or any less restrictive
commercial zone."
"Section 9275.1.52.1. Motor Vehicle Sales. CPD-I and C-2 or any
less restrictive commercial zone."
"Section 9275.1. 53. Outdoor eating establishments. CPD-I and C-C
or any less restrictive commercial or industrial zone."
"Section 9275.1.52.4. Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of wares,
merchandise, crates, bottles, and similar items in a CPD-I and C-2
or any less restrictive commercial or industrial zone."
"Section 9275.1.53.2. Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and
lodges, excepting those tte chief activity of which is a service
customarily carried on as a business. R-3, CPD-l and c-o or any
less restrictive commercial or industrial zone."
"Section 9275.1.53.4 Restaurants. rn zones CPD-I, C-I, C-2, C-M,
C-C and M-1."
"Section 9275.1.55. Theatres. CPD-I and C~l or any less restrictive
commercial or industrial zone."
ADDrTIONS
The following new sections should be added to the conditional,use
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permit section:
"Section 9275.1.50.2. Light industrial and manufacturing uses
which are clearly compatible with uses which are permitted in the
zone. CPD-I zone."
"Section 9275.1.51.1; Motels. CPD-I and C-2 or any less restrictive
commercial zone."
"Section 9275.1. 51. 2. Multiple Family Residential uses which are
an integral part of a commercial development. CPD-I zone."
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