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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1091 . . . 'l,:\ .,/;';'>,'.-'d;(~::~~"i~::"~~~i:;~;;f2*t~&!" t' .. ,: -.7"';' . ',:. '~I,.-"'.'" '~J~. _ 1., -\ <:.;." RESOLUTION NO. 1091 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE R-O (FIRST ONE- FAMILY ZONE) AND R-l (SECOND ONE-FAMILY ZONE), R-O AND R-l DEFINITIONS IN THE "ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES" SECTION OF THE CODE, AND DELETING THE R-2 (7,5) ZONE DESIGNATION " .t:I,.' ...' WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on its own motion held a Public Hearing on January 23, 1979, to consider certain changes in the zoning ordinance relating to the R-O (FIRST ONE-FAMILY ZONE) and R-l (SECOND ONE-FAMILY ZONE), R-O AND R-l definitions in the "Establishment of Zones" section, and deleting the R-2 (7.5) zone designation; and WHEREAS, all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and present evidence; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS BE MADE TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE: Section 1. That Section 9231.1 be amended to read as follows: "9231.1. R-O SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE ZONE," Section 2. That Section 9231.2 be amended to read as follows: "9231.2. R-l SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE." Section 3. That Title 1 of Division 4, Part 5, Chapter 2, Article IX be deleted. Section 4. That the R-O and R-l zoning regulation be amended to read as set forth in attached Exhibit A. Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that the public nec- essity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice justify the above recommendations. Section 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City ,Council of the City of Arcadia, , ~..' -l- 1091 . ,'" " ~' .J ;".....::.:"~ .:' .\ .~~ " \ \ \ I\HEREBY CERTIFY that t~e foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 27th day of March, 1979, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Brink, Clark, Hegg, Perl is , Soldate, Sargis NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Hedlund . ATTEST: .)i, j~~,/;~~ Secretary " ,\ . . -2- ~~ 1091 ,j / '\. \ ARTIC~~ .CllAPTE, PART :' DIVISION :.., ''{, " , \ ' \ IX. 2. 5. 1. , DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-O 30,000,R-0 22,000, R-O SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE ZONE USES PERMITTED 15,000, R-O 12,500 , TITLE /' 7 1. /' ~ 9251.1. PURPOSE. The R-O Single Family Estate Zone is intended to promote and preserve low density, large lot or estate residential develop- }' ment. The principal land use is single-family dwellings and accessory uses as are related, incidental and not detrimental to the residential environment. 9251,1.1. USE REGULATIONS. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, constructed or established except for the uses specified in the following subsections. 9251.1,2. PERMITTED USES. The following uses shall be permitted: ~ one-family dwelling; accessory buildings and uses incidental to the dwelling; home occupations; crops, private flower and vegetable gardens, greenhouses and horticultural collections (grown in the ground); and fruit and nut trees. 9251.1.2.1, SAME. ANIMALS. The following animals and fowl may be kept for domestic, noncommercial use. In addition, the orfspring of such animals may be kept until such offspring are capable of being maintained independently of full grown members of the same species. The keeping of all animals and fowl as herein provided, shall conform to all other provisions of law governing same. / 9251.1.2.1.1. SAME. SAME. SMALL ANIMALS AND FOWL. A maximum of ten (10) fowl; five (5) small animals (including cats, sheep, goats and rabbits) and a maximum of three (3) dogs. ~ 9251.1.2.1.2. SAME. SAME. EQUINE ANIMALS, Two (2) equine animals on lots having an area of not less than sixteen thousand (16,000) . square feet (1,486.42 square meters) and one (1) additional equine EXHIBIT "A" . "~.' / "f?~ .:/. ; I . .~;:-~ j,.... R-O \Zone :-<-;""""~4,;;.~.t~.;~,~....,;:;.,., y", ,- $' -. . '. . ..' ""~:~l~\itt~~,~ :",. '-~'..~'< , IJ~, :'. I :::.': ;", ',,",~ :. .\~.., ~,)). , " \... . animal'" for each additional five thousand ~ (5,000) square feet (464.51 square meters) over the minimum sixteen thousand (16i~00) square feet ( 1,486.42 square meters), provided that no more than a total of five (5) equine animals shall be thus kept. \ .;" ',"\ '\ \ . , . " , , , i , .. .' ':.ll', ( ~'l " I ! ,\'.I;H~l . ,'~~ 2 ,; /' / , / \",- .."... ", ,'~ i '. _ .\,\\ ". '. .~,- \ _L .f , ,< i ...' ... ARTICLE IX. CHAPTER 2 . . PART \ 5. DIVISION 1, TITLE 2. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-O 30,000, R-O 22,000, R-O 15,000, R-O 12,500 SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE ZONE REGULATIONS 9251.2. PURPOSE, The regulations set forth in this Part shall apply to the R-O Single Family Estate Zone unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. EXCEPTION: Nonconforming buildings and structures for which con- struction was commenced and completed in conformance with the Arcadia Municipal Code under the authority of a valid building permit need not be brought into conformance with the following regulations unless destroyed to the extent of more than seventy-five (75) percent of its reasonable value by the causes specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9244.3.; however, all additions to aforesaid nonconforming buildings and structures . shall comply with the regulations set forth in this Title. 9251.2.1. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY, There shall be not more than one (1) single-family dwelling unit on anyone (1) lot, 9251.2.2. LOT COVERAGE. The combined ground floor area of all buildings ona lot shall not exceed forty-five (45) percent of the total area of the lot. 9251,2.3, BUILDING HEIGHT, No building hereafter erected, con- structed or established shall exceed two (2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet (10,67 meters) in height. 9251.2.4. FLOOR AREA. Exclusive of porches, garages, patios and basements, every single-family dwelling shall contain a building floor area of not less than fourteen hundred (1,400) square feet ( 130,06 . square meters). .~ R-O Zone 4 . 9251.2.5. PARKING. At least two (2) parking spaces shall be provided on the same site for a dwelling unit. Each such parking space shall be in a garage or carport. All required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be located on a paved area. No parking space shall have clear interior dimensions of less than nine and one-half (9l) feet (2.90 meters) in width and nineteen (19) feet (5.79 meters) in length. Each required parking space shall have adequate individual access. 9251.2.6. DRIVEWAYS. All required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be served by a driveway not less than nine (9) feet (2.74 meters) in width. Every driveway shall be paved for the required full width and length with asphaltic or cement concrete or other material approved by the Planning Department. 4It 9251.2.7. FRONT YARD. There shall be a front yard of not less than thirty (30) feet (9.14 meters); provided that where lots comprising sixty (60) percent or more of the frontage in a block are developed with larger front yards, the front yard for a lot proposed for development shall be the average of the two (2) nearest developed lots at the time a building permit is issued, and provided that where a greater setback is required by Chapter 3 of this Article, said greater setback shall govern. Pedestrian walkways and vehicular accessways shall not occupy more than forty (40) percent of the required front yard. 9251.2.8. SIDE YARD. On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of every building of not less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) in width. 9251.2.8.1. SAME, CORNER LOT. On corner lots the required side . yard adjoining the interior lot shall be not less than ten (10) feet (3,05 meters) in width. The required side yard on the street side of a corner lot shall be not less than twenty (20) feet (6,09 meters). .~- R-O zone 5 . 9251.2,9. REAR YARD. There shall be a rear yard of not less than thirty-five (35) feet (10.67 meters), 9251.2.10. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. All required yards and setback areas shall be irrigated and landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs or other plant materials except as otherwise allowed by this Title. Said yards and setback areas shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner. 9251.2,11. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. Accessory building requirements in the R-O zone shall be as specified in the following subsections: 9251.2.11.1. SAME. LOCATION. Accessory buildings may be located within a required rear yard provided that they do not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of said required rear yard or be within five . (5) feet (1.52 meters) of a rear lot line. An accessory building which is located within the required rear yard shall not have a width greater than twenty-five (25) percent of the width of the lot. Accessory buildings may not be located in any required front or side yard. 9251.2.11.2. SAME. HEIGHT. An accessory building shall not exceed one (1) story or sixteen (16) feet (4.88 meters) in height, 9251,2.11.3, SAME. SIZE. The total floor area of accessory buildings shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the ground floor area of the main building; if required parking space is detached from the main building, said total area may be increased by two hundred (200) square feet ( 18.58 square meters). 9251.2.11.4. SAME, DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. There shall be not less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) between buildings on any lot. . 9251,2.11.5. SAME. ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS. Accessory living quarters shall be permitted only on lots containing not less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet (1,393,52 square meters). No structure , ' , " ~ R-O Zone 6 . used or intended for use as an accessory living quarter shall be located less than thirty-five (35) feet (10.67 meters) from a rear lot line. Acce~sory living quarters may not be located in any side ~ard. required front or 9251.2,12. SWIMMING POOLS. Swimming pool requirements in the R-O zone shall be as specified in the following subsections: 9251.2.12.1. SAME. LOCATION. Private swimming pools may not be constructed and maintained in any required front yard, nor within three (3) feet (.91 meters) of any side or rear lot line, nor within ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) of the property line on the street side of a corner lot. 9251.2.12.2. SAME. POOL EQUIPMENT. Swimming pool equipment shall . not be placed in any required side yard or within five (5) feet (1.52 meters) of a rear lot line. 9251.2.12.3, SAME. DISTANCE TO BUILDING ACCESS. The distance between swimming pools and first floor access openings shall not be less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters). 9251.2.12.4. SAME. FENCES AND SIGNS. All swimming pools shall be fenced and signed according to all other applicable laws and regula- tions, 9251.2.13. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjacent properties and streets. Light standards shall be a maximum of fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters) in height and exterior light fixtures may be mounted a maximum of fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters) above grade on any wall or structure. . 9251.2.14, MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. Mechanical equipment, including but not limited to heating and air conditioning devices, if not located within a building, shall be screened from public view. .- ,. R-O zone 7 . 9251.2.15. PROJECTIONS. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses or other similar architectural features may extend or project into a side yard not more than two (2) inches ( 50,8 millimeters) for each one (1) foot (.30 meters) of the width of such side yard and may extend or project into a front or rear yard not more than thirty (30) inches ( .76 meters). No fire escapes and open stairways shall project into any required yard. 9251.2.16. BALCONIES. Balconies may project into a required front or rear yard not more than thirty-six (36) inches (.91 meters). Balconies may not project into any required side yard, 9251.2.17. SIGNS, No advertising signs, structures, or devices of any character shall be permitted in the R-O zone, except the unlighted . signs hereinafter specified. 9251.2,17,1. SAME. TEMPORARY SIGNS. Two (2) temporary signs each not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet (2.97 square meters) in area per face, advertising the property for sale, erected and main- tained in a new subdivision during the period an active sales campaign is being conducted for such subdivision but in no event for a period longer than six (6) months. One (1) temporary sign not to exceed four (4) square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face giving the names of the contractors, engineers and architects during the period of con- struction on the premises. 9251.2.17,2, SAME. IDENTIFICATION SIGNS. Each dwelling 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 ( .09 square meters) in . area and containing only the name of the occupant shall be allowed, " . R-O Zone 8 . 9251.2.17.3. SAME. SALE, LEASE OR RENT SIGNS. One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters) in height nor four (4) square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent except corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not to exceed four (4) square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face, may be mounted on a decorative post and arm not exceeding six (6) feet (1.83 meters) in height and of a design approved by the Planning Depart- ment. Under each "For Sale" sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six (6) inches (152.40 millimeters) by twenty-four (24) inches (.61 meters) may be attached, One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one (1) foot by two (2) feet (.61 meters) pointing to the premises . for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House". Advertising copy may be placed on both sides of the "For Sale" and arrow-type signs. 9251.2.17.3.1. SAME. SAME. CUL-DE-SAC STREETS. Where property is located on a cul-de-sac, one (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one (1) foot (.31 meters) by two feet (.61 meters) may be placed on private property located at the next through street intersection pointing toward the open house during daylight hours. This sign shall only be permitted if (a) the owner of said property consents to such use of his property, and (b) 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 . sides of the arrow-type sign. 9251.2.17.4. SAME. LOCATION. Such signs shall be located at least ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) from adjoining premises and at least five (5) feet (1.52 meters) from a paved roadway, provided that where any " R-O Zone 9 . sidewalk exists the location shall be at least three (3) feet (.91 meters) from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence; provided further that where a wall or hedge prevents the sign from being located as provided herein, the sign may be placed immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. 9251.2.18. FENCES AND WALLS. Fences, walls or guard railings for safety protection around depressed ramps, if not more than four (4) feet (1,22 meters) in height, may be located in any front, side or rear yard, except within twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters) of an inter- section where the height shall not exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters), and provided that it does not interfere with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to the property and adjoining properties as per the 4It standards on file with the Planning Department. Fences or walls located in the rear yard or interior side yard shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet (1.83 meters). 9251.2.19. SHRUBS AND LANDSCAPING. Shrubs, landscape architectural features or dense landscaping located within twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters) of an intersection shall not exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters) in height. Shrubs, landscape architectural features or dense landscaping may be located within a front yard or street side yard provided that it does not interfere with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to the property and adjoining properties as per the standards on file with the Planning Department. . < ARTICLE CHAPTER . PART DIVISION TITLE IX. 2. 5. 2. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-l 12,500, R-l 10,000, R-l 7,500 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE USES PERMITTED. 1. 9252.1. PURPOSE. The R-l Single Family Residential Zone is in- tended to promote and preserve low density residential development. The principal land use is single-family dwellings and accessory uses as are related, incidental and not detrimental to the residential environment. 9252. 1.1. USE REGULATIONS. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, constructed or established except for the uses specified in the following subsections. 9252.1,2. PERMITTED USES. The following uses shall be permitted: one-family dwelling; accessory buildings and uses incidental to the dwelling; home occupations; crops, private flower and vegetable gardens, . greenhouses and horticultural collections (grown in the ground), and fruit and nut trees. 9252.1.2.1. SAME. ANIMALS. The follOWing animals and fowl may be kept for domestic, noncommercial use, In addition, the offspring of such animals may be kept until such offspring are capable of being maintained independently of full grown members of the same species. The keeping of all animals and fowl as herein provided shall conform to all other provisions of law governing same. 9252.1.2,l.l. SAME. SAME. SMALL ANIMALS AND FOWL. A maximum of ten (10) fowl; five (5) small animals (including cats, sheep, goats, rabbits) and a maximum of three (3) dogs. 9252.1.2.1.2. SAME. SAME. EQUINE ANIMALS. Two (2) equine animals . on lots having an area of not less than sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet (1,486.42 square meters) and one (1) additional equine animal for each additional five thousand (5,000) square feet ( 464.51 square meters) c ~ R-l Zone 2 4Itover the minimum sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet (1,486.42 square meters), provided that no more than a total of five (5) equine animals shall be thus kept. . . TITLE 2. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-l 12,500, R-l 10,000, R-l 7,500 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS ARTICLE IX, . CHAPTER 2 . PART 5. DIVISION 2. 9252.2. PURPOSE, The regulations set forth in this Part shall apply in the R-l Single Family Residential Zone unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. EXCEPTION: Nonconforming buildings and structures for which con- struction was commenced and completed in conformance with the Arcadia Municipal Code under the authority of a valid building permit need not be brought into conformance with the following regulations unless destroyed to the extent of more than seventy-five (75) percent of its reasonable value by the causes specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9244.3., . however, all additions to aforesaid nonconforming buildings and structures shall comply with the regulations set forth in this Title. 9252.2.1. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY, There shall be not more than one (1) single-family dwelling unit on anyone (1) lot. 9252.2.2. LOT COVERAGE. The combined ground floor area of all buildings on a lot shall not exceed forty-five (45) percent of the tota] area of the lot. 9252.2.3. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected, con- structed or established shall exceed two (2) stories or thirty~five (35) feet (10.67 meters) in height. 9252.2.4. FLOOR AREA. Exclusive of porches, garages, patios and basements, every single-family dwelling shall contain a building floor area of not less than twelve hundred (1,200) square feet (111.48 4It square meters). / R-l Zone . 4 9252.2.5. PARKING. At least two (2) parking spaces shall be provided on the same site for a dwelling unit. Each such parking space shall be in a garage or carport. All required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be located on a paved area, No parking space shall have clear interior dimensions of less than nine andone-half (9!) feet (2.90 meters) in width and nineteen (19) feet (5.79 meters) in length. Each required parking space shall have adequate individual access, 9252.2.6. DRIVEWAYS, All required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be served by a driveway not less than nine (9) feet (2.74 meters) in width. Every driveway shall be paved for the required full width and length with asphaltic or cement concrete or other material approved by the Planning Department. . 9252.2.7. FRONT YARD. There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters); provided that where lots com- prising sixty percent (60%) or more of the frontage in a block are developed with larger front yards, the front yard for a lot proposed for development shall be the average of the two (2) nearest developed lots at the time a building permit is issued, and provided that where a greater setback is required by Chapter 3 of this Article, said greater setback shall govern. Pedestrian walkways and vehicular accessways shall not occupy more than forty-five (45) percent of the required front yard. 9252.2.8. SIDE YARD. On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of every building of not less than five (5) feet (1.52 meters) in width. Any two (2) story portion of a dwelling shall have a . side yard setback of not less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters). , R-l Zone 5 . 9252,2.8.1. SAME. CORNER LOT. On corner lots the required side yard adjoining the interior lot shall be not less than five (5) feet (1.52 meters). The required side~rd on the street side of a corner lot shall be not less than ten (10) feet (3,05 meters), Any garage opening directly upon a side street shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet (6.10 meters) from the street side lot line, 9252.2.9, REAR YARD. There shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters). Any two (2) story portion of a dwelling shall have a rear yard setback of not less than thirty-five (35) feet (10.67 meters). 9252,2.10. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. All required yards and setback areas, shall be irrigated and landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs or other ~ plant materials except as otherwise allowed by this Title. and setback areas shall be permanently maintained in a neat Said yards and orderly manner. 9252.2.11. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. Accessory building requirements in the R-I zone shall be as specified in the following subsections: 9252.2,11.1. SAME, LOCATION. Accessory buildings may be located within a required rear yard provided that they do not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of said required rear yard or be within five (5) feet (1.52 meters) of a rear lot line. An accessory building which is located within the required rear yard shall not have a width greater than twenty-five (25) percent of the width of the lot. Accessory buildings may not be located in any required front or side yard, Any garage opening directly upon a side street shall be located not less than twenty (20) . feet ( 6,10 meters) from the street side lot line. 9252,2,11.2. SAME, HEIGHT. An accessory building shall not exceed one (1) story or sixteen (16) feet (4.88 meters) in height. '. , " R-l Zone 6 . 9252.2.11.3, SAME, SIZE, The total floor area of accessory buildings shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the ground floor area of the main building; if required parking space is detached from the main building, said total area may be increased by two hundred (200) square feet ( 18.58 square meters). 9252,2.11.4, SAME. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. There shall be not less than ten (10) feet (3,05 meters) of a rear lot line. 9252.2.11.5. SAME, ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS. Accessory living quarters shall be permitted only on lots containing not less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet (1,393.52 square meters). No structure used or intended for use as an accessory living quarter shall be located less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters) from a rear lot line, ... 9252.2.12. SWIMMING POOLS. Swimming pool requirements in the R-l zone shall be as specified in the following subsections, 9252.2.12.1. SAME. LOCATION. Private swimming pools may not be constructed and maintained in any required front yard, nor within three (3) feet (,91 meters) of any side or rear lot line, nor within ten (10) feet (3,05 meters) of the property line on the street side of a corner lot. 9252.2.12.2. SAME, POOL EQUIPMENT. Swimming pool equipment shall not be placed in any required side yard or within five (5) feet (1.52 meters) between buildings on any lot. 9252.2.12.3. SAME. DISTANCE TO BUILDING ACCESS. The distance between swimming pools and first floor access openings shall not be less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters), ~ 9252,2,12.4. SAME, FENCES AND SIGNS, All swimming pools shall be fenced and signed according to all other applicable laws and regu- lations, / R-l Zone 7 . 9252.2.13. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjacent properties and streets. Light standards shall be a maximum of fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters) in height and exterior light fixtures may be mounted a maximum of fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters) above grade on any wall or structure. 9252.2.14. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. Mechanical equipment, including but not limited to heating and air conditioning devices, if not located within a building, shall be screened from public view. 9252.2.15. PROJECTIONS. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses or other similar architectural features may extend or project into a side yard not more than two (2) inches (50,8 millimeters) for each one (1) foot (.30 meters) of the width of such side yard and may ...extend or project into a front or rear yard not more than thirty (30) inches ( .76 meters). No fire escapes and open stairways shall project into any required yard. 9252.2.16, BALCONIES. Balconies may project into a required front or rear yard not more than thirty-six (36) inches (.91 meters). Balconies may not project into any required side yard. 9252.2.17. SIGNS. No advertising signs, structures, or devices of any character shall be permitted in the R-l zone, except the unlighted signs hereinafter specified. ,9252.2.17.1. SAME. TEMPORARY SIGNS. Two (2) temporary signs each not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet (2.97 square meters) in area per face, advertising the property for sale, erected and maintained in a new subdivision during the period an active sales campaign is being "'conducted for such subdivision but in no event for a period longer than six (6) months. One (I) temporary sign not to exceed four (4) square feet (,37 square meters) in area per face giving the names of the contractors .' , R-l Zone 8 . engineers and architects during the period of construction on the premises. 9252.2,17,2. SAME. IDENTIFICATION SIGNS. Each dwelling 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 (.09 square meters) in area and containing only the name of the occupant shall be allowed. 9252,2.17.3. SAME. SALE, LEASE OR RENT SIGNS. One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters) in height nor four (4) square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent except corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not to exceed four (4) square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face, may be mounted . on a decorative height and of a post and arm not exceeding six (6) feet (1.83 meters) in design approved by the Planning Department. Under each "For Sale" sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six (6) inches (152.40 millimeters) by twenty-four (24) inches (.61 meters) may be attached. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one (1) foot by two (2) feet (.61 meters) pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House", Advertising copy may be placed on both sides of the "For Sale" and arrow-type signs. 9252.2,17.3.1. SAME, SAME. CUL-DE-SAC STREETS. Where property is located on a cul-de-sac, one (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one (1) foot (,31 meters) by two feet (.61 meters) may be placed on private property located at the next through street intersection pointing toward the open house during daylight hours. This sign shall ~OnlY be permitted if (a) the owner of said property consents to such use of his property, and (b) the house offered for sale is open and attended by the owner or an authorized representative of the owner ::. ~ -' R-l Zone 9 edUring any time the sign is in place, Advertising copy may be placed on both sides of the arrow-type sign. 9252.2.17,4. SAME, LOCATION. Such signs shall be located at least ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) from adjoining premises and at least five (5) feet (1.52 meters) from a paved roadway, provided that where any sidewalk exists the location shall be at least three (3) feet (.91 meters) from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence; provided further that where a wall or hedge prevents the sign from being located as pro- vided herein, the sign may be placed immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. 9252,2.18. FENCES AND WALLS. Fences, walls or guard railings for safety protection around depressed ramps, if not more than four (4) ... feet (1.22 meters) in height, may be located in any front, side or rear yard, except within twenty-five (25) feet (7,62 meters) of an inter- section where the height shall not exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters) and provided that it does not interfere with the viSibility of vehicular ingress and egress to the property and adjoining properties as per the standards on file with the Planning Department. Fences or walls located in the rear yard or interior side yard shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet (1.83 meters), 9252.2.19, SHRUBS AND LANDSCAPING. Shrubs, landscape architectural features or dense landscaping located within twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters) of an intersection shall not exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters) in height. Shrubs, landscape architectural features or dense landscaping may be located within a front yard or street side yard pro- ... vided that it does not interfere with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to the property and adjoining properties as per the standards on file with the Planning Department. . . . ',' January 23, 1979 TO: CITY OF ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT CASE NO.: T.A. 79-3 PREPARED BY: DONNA L. BUTLER ASSISTANT PLANNER GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: City of Arcadia REQUEST: Proposal to amend the following: 1) The R-O and R-l definitions in the "Establishment of Zones" section of the Code. 2) The R-O and R-l divisions of the zoning ordinance. Proposal to delete the R-2 (7.5) zone designation. PROPOSED CHANGES R-O and R-l Code Titles The titles of the R-O and R-l codes are to be changed as follows: Existing: " 9231.1. R-O. First One Family Zone" Proposed: "9231.1. R-O. Single Family Estate Zone" Existing: "9231.2. R-1. Second One-Family Zone" Proposed: "9231.2. R-1. Single Family Residential Zone" . . . , . T.A. 79-3 2 R-2 (7.5) Zone The R-2 (7.5) zone was established in 1973 (T.A. 73-9) and limited development to "residential dwelling units developed in accordance with provisions for residential planned developments...at a density which does not exceed 7.5 dwelling units per gross acre." This zoning classification was established to allow for the consider- ation of an alternative form of medium density residential develop- ment for the Eaton Restaurant and Motel property. The proposed medium density development was subsequently denied. No property in the City is zoned R-2 (7.5) and there are no intentions of zoning any property in the City into this zoning classification. It is staff's opinion that as a step in cleaning up the zoning ordinance, Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5, Division 4, Title 1 re- lating to the R-2 (7.5) zone should be repealed and deleted from the code. R-O Zoning Code Revisions In an attempt to provide consistency in the Code, the Planning Department has initiated the following changes in the R-O zone. Staff believes these revisions will provide for better development within the City and create a more comprehensive R-O code. These changes incorporate the majority of recommendations made by the Planning Commission's Ad Hoc Zoning Committee as well as changes added by the Planning Department staff. Titles 1 and 2 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part,S, Division 1 should be repealed and replaced with the attached proposed ordinance. The following is a summary of the proposed changes. 92S1.l. PURPOSE. This is a new section which outlines the purpose of the "Uses Permi tted" se,ction. 9251.1.1. USE REGULATIONS. This section outlines the uses permitted in the R-Q zone. A new addition to this section is the inclusion of "Home Occupations.. 9251.2. PURPOSE. This section outlines the purpose of the "Regulations. Title. 9251.2.1. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY. New section specifying only one dwelling unit permitted on each lot. . . . .; T.A. 79-3 3 9251.2.2. LOT COVERAGE. Same as existing code; 45% 9251.2.3. BUILDING HEIGHT. Existing: 35 feet Proposed: 30 feet Analysis: This height is adequate for a two-story dwelling and would be consistent with the R-2 and R-3 zones. 9251.2.4. FLOOR AREA. Existing: 1,200 square feet Proposed: 1,400 square feet Analysis: This recommendation was made by the Planning Commission's Ad Hoc Zoning Committee. It is staff's opinion that this section is unnecessary, that economic's preclude construction of a house with less square footage. Staff believes there is no justification in maintaining this requirement in the code, and, therefore, recommends this section be deleted. 9251.2.5. PARKING. Existing: Two spaces, 10' by 20' Proposed: Two spaces, with interior unobstructed dimensions of not less than 9~' by 19'. Analysis: This change provides consistency within the code and is a more comprehensive interpretation of the code. Staff is also including a requirement that "all required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be located on a paved area." 9251.2.6. DRIVEWAYS. This is a new section. The driveway requirements are listed in the existing code under parking. The driveway width requirement is the same, 9 feet. An added requirement is that all "required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be served by a driveway..." 9251.2.7. FRONT YARD. Same as existing code, 35 feet. ~, T.A. 79-3 4 . 9251.2.8. SIDE YARD. Existing: 5 feet Proposed: 10 feet Analysis: The ten-foot requirement allows for more separation between dwellings on separate lots and is more con- sistent with the Estate Zone concept. The lots in the R-O zone are adequate in width to allow the larger side yard setbacks. 9251.2.8.1. SAME. CORNER LOT. Same as existing code; 20 feet. 9251.2.9. REAR YARD. Existing: 25 feet Proposed: 35 feet Analysis: This change will provide more open space on a lot. 4It 9251.2.10. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. Same as existing code. 9251.2.11. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. Changed as noted below. 9251.2.11.1. SAME. LOCATION. Existing: 3 feet from the rear lot line and not occupy more than 25% of the rear yard. Proposed: 5 feet from the rear lot line and not occupy more than 25% of the required rear yard and not have a width greater than 25% of the width of the lot. Analysis: Although this is more restrictive than the present code, staff believes that this will provide greater protection to adjoining property owners and still permit adequate development on the property. 9251.2.11.2. SAME. HEIGHT. 4It Same as existing code; 16 feet. 9251.2.11.3. SAME. SIZE. Same as existing code; 50% of the ground floor area of the main buildings. .' T.A. 79-3 5 4It 9251.2.11.4. SAME. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. Existing: 10 feet Proposed: 5 feet Analysis: In researching why the ten-foot distance between buildings is required, staff could find no reason for this restriction. It is believed that five feet will allow for adequate maintainance between buildings and will permit more flexibility in design. There have been numerous modifications allowing less than ten feet between buildings, and this may reduce the number of required modifications. 9251.2.11.5. SAME. ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS. Existing: 25 feet from the rear lot line. Proposed: 35 feet from the rear lot line. Analysis: It is staff's opinion that accessory living quarters should maintain the same setback as a main dwelling. ... 9251.2.12. SWIMMING POOLS. This is a new section which incorporates regulations set forth in the General Provisions section of the ordinance. 9251.2.13. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Same as existing code, allowing a maximum height of 15 feet. 9251.2.14. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. This is a new section which requires that all mechanical equipment be screened from public view. This section is presently included in the "General Provisions" section of the code. 9251.2.15. PROJECTIONS. This section is presently located in the "General Provisions" section of the code. 9251.2.16. BALCONIES. This section is presently located in the "General Provisions" section of the code. . 9251.2.17. SIGNS. Same as existing code. . . . " T.A. 79-3 6 92S1.2.1B. FENCES AND WALLS. This section is a newly adopted ordinance and has been included here to make the R-O Code more complete. 9251.2.19. SHRUBS AND LANDSCAPING. This section is a newly adopted ordinance and has been included in the R-O section to make the code more comprehensive. R-l Zoning Code Revisions Similar to the R-O Code changes, these changes incorporate the majority of recommendations made by the Planning Commission's Ad Hoc Zoning Committee as well as changes added by the Planning Department staff. These changes will create a more comprehensive R-l Code. Titles 1 and 2 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5, Division 2, Title 1 should be repealed and replaced with the attached proposed ordinance. The following is a summary of the proposed changes. 9252.1. PURPOSE. This is a new section which outlines the purpose of the "Uses Permitted" section. 9252.1.1. USE REGULATIONS. This section identifies the uses permitted in the R-l zone. 'A new addition to this section is the inclusion of "Home Occupations". 9252.2. PURPOSE. This section outlines the purpose of the "Regulations" Title. 9252.2.1. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY. New section'specifying only one dwelling unit permitted on each ," ".,lot. 9252.2.2. LOT COVERAGE. Same as existing code; 45% 9252.2.3. BUILDING HEIGHT. Existing: 35 feet Proposed: 30 feet Analysis: This will provide consistency with other residential zones and will provide an adequate height limitatiqn . . . " T.A. 79-3 7 for a two-story dwelling. 9252.2.4. FLOOR AREA. This section is the same as presently exists. Staff recommends deleting this requirement. Staff believes there is no justification to maintaining this requirement. 9252.2.5. PARKING. Existing: Two spaces, 10' by 20' Proposed: Two spaces with unobstructed interior dimensions of not less than 9~' by 19'. Analysis: This change provides consistency within the code and is a more comprehensive interpretation of the code. Staff is also including a requirement that "all required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be located on a paved area". 9252.2.6. DRIVEWAYS. This is a new section. The driveway requirements are presently located in the "Parking" section of the ordinance. The driveway width requirement is the same, 9 feet. An added requirement is that all required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be served by a driveway..." 9252.2.7. FRONT YARD. Same as existing. 92S2.2.B. SIDE YARD. Existing: 3 feet for one story and 5 feet for two story. Proposed: 5 feet for one story and 10' for any two-story portion of a'dwelling. Analysis: The five feet will allow more distance between dwellings on separate lots. The ten-foot side yard requirement for a two-story portion of a dwelling will provide more privacy for adjacent properties. (See illustration 1). 9252.2.8.1. SAME. CORNER LOT. Same as existing code; 10 feet 9252.2.9. REAR YARD. Same as existing; 25' one story; 35' two story. . 4It . " T.A. 79-3 B 9252.2.10. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. Same as existing. 9252.2.11. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. Same as existing. 9252.2.11.1. SAME. LOCATION. Existing: 3 feet from the rear lot line and not occupy more than 25% of the rear yard. Proposed: 5 feet from the rear lot line and not occupy more than 25% of the required rear yard and not have a width greater than 25% of the width of the lot. Analysis: Although this is more restrictive than the present code, staff believes that this will provide greater protection to adjoining property owners and still allow for adequate development on the property. 9252.2.11.2. SAME. HEIGHT. Same as existing. 9252.2.11.3. SAME. SIZE. Same as existing. 9252.2.11.4. SAME. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. Existing: 10 feet Proposed: 5 feet Analysis: Staff could find no reason 10 feet was required by code. It is believed that the five feet will allow for adequate maintainance between buildings and will allow more flexibility in building design. There also have been numerous modifications allowing less than ten feet and this may reduce the number of required mod if ications. 9252.2.11.5. SAME. ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS. Same as existing. 9252.2.12. SWIMMING POOLS. This is a new section which incorporates the regulations set forth in the General Provisions section of the code. " . T.A. 79-3 9 . 9252.2.13. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Same as existing; 15 feet maximum light standard allowed. 9252.2.14. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. This is a new section which requires that all mechanical equipment be screened from public view. This section is presently included in the "General provisions" section of the code. 9252.2.15. PROJECTIONS. This section is presently located in the "General Provisions" section of the code. 9252.2.16. BALCONIES. This section is presently located in the "General Provisions" section of the code. 9252.2.17. SIGNS. Same as existing. . 9252.2.18. FENCES AND WALLS. This section is a new adopted ordinance and has been included in the R-l section to make the code more complete. 9252.2.19. SHRUBS AND LANDSCAPING. This section is a newly adopted ordinance and has been included in the R-l section to make the code more self-contained. ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT It is staff's opinion that all of the proposed text changes and deletion will provide the City with more comprehensive and uniform residential ordinances. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Department has prepared an initial study for the ~roposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. . Before the Planning Commission and City Council take action on this project, the Commission and Council should "move to approve and file the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment." . . " . c T.A. 79-3 10 RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends approval of Text Amendment 79-3 as set forth in the staff report. After taking action on this application, the Planning Commission should direct staff to prepare a resolution for adoption at its next meeting. The Planning Commission's action shall not be final until adoption of the resolution. The appeal period for this action commences at the time the Commission adopts the resolution. DLB/cm Attachments . . -10 'L TA.79-3 IllUSTRATION 1 ~. It . i .', ARTICLE . CHAPTER PART DIVISION IX. 2. 5. 1. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-O 30,000, R-O 22,000, R-O 15,000, R-O 12,500 SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE ZONE USES PERMITTED TITLE 1. 9251.1. PURPOSE. The R-O Single Family Estate Zone is intended to promote and preserve low density, large lot or estate residential develop- ment, The principal land use is single-family dwellings and accessory uses as are related, incidental and not detrimental to the residential environment. 9251.1.1. USE REGULATIONS. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, constructed or established except for the uses specified in the following subsections, 9251.1.2. PERMITTED USES, The following uses shall be permitted: . one-family dwelling; accessory buildings and uses incidental to the dwelling; home occupations; crops, private flower and vegetable gardens, greenhouses and horticultural collections (grown in the ground), and fruit and nut trees, 9251.1.2.1. SAME, ANIMALS. The following animals and fowl may be kept for domestic, noncommercial use. In addition, the offspring of such animals may be kept until such offspring are capable of being maintained independently of full grown members of the same species. The keeping of all animals and fowl as herein provided shall conform to all other provisions of law governing same. 9251. 1. 2; 1. 1. SAME. SAME, SMALL ANIMALS AND FOWL. A maximum of ten (10) fowl; five (5) small animals (including cats, sheep. goats and rabbits) and a maximum of three (3) dogs. . 9251.1.2,1,2. SAME. SAME. EQUINE ANIMALS. Two (2) equine animals on lots having an area of not less than sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet (1,486.42 square meters) and one (1) additional equine , . " R-O Zone 2 . animal for each additional five thousand (5,000) square feet (464.51 square meters) over the minimum sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet (1,486,42 square meters), provided that no more than a total of five (5) equine animals shall be thus kept. 4It . " TITLE IX. 2. 5. 1. 2. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-O 30,000, R-O 22,000, R-O SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE ZONE REGULATIONS 15,000, R-O 12,500 ARTICLE . CHAPTER PART DIVISION 9251.2. PURPOSE. The regulations set forth in this Part shall apply to the R-O Single Family Estate Zone unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. EXCEPTION: Nonconforming buildings and structures for which con- struction was commenced and completed in conformance with the Arcadia Municipal Code under the authority of a valid building permit need not be brought into conformance with the following regulations unless destroyed to the extent of more than seventy-five (75) percent of its reasonable value by the causes specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9244.3.; . however, all additions to aforesaid nonconforming buildings and structures shall comply with the regulations set forth in this Title. 9251.2.1. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY. There shall be not more than one (1) single-family dwelling unit on anyone (1) lot. 9251.2.2. LOT COVERAGE. The combined ground floor area of all buildings on a lot shall not exceed forty-five (45) percent of the total area of the lot. 9251.2.3. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected, con- structed or established shall exceed two (2) stories or thirty (30) feet (9,.,14 meters) in height. 9251.2.4. FLOOR AREA. Exclusive of porches, garages, patios and basements, every single-family dwelling shall contain a building floor area of not less than fourteen hundred (1,400) square feet (130,06 . square meters). &:.:0 Zone 4 . 9251,2.5. PARKING. At least two (2) parking spaces shall be provided on the same site for a dwelling unit. Each such parking space shall be in a garage or carport. All required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be located on a paved area. No parking space shall have clear interior dimensions of less than nine and one-half (9,) feet (2.90 meters) in width and nineteen (19) feet (5.79 meters) in length. Each required parking space shall have adequate individual access. 925] .2.6. DRIVEWAYS. All required and nonrequired parking spaces shal I be served by a driveway not less than nine (9) feet (2.74 meters) in width, Every driveway shall be paved for the required full width and length with asphaltic or cement concrete or other material approved by the Planning Department, 9251,2.7. FRONT YARD. There shall be a front yard of not less than . thirty (30) feet (9.14 meters); provided that where lots comprising sixty (60) percent or more of the frontage in a block are developed with larger front yards. the front yard for a lot proposed for development shall be the average of the two (2) nearest developed lots at the time a building permit is issued, and provided that where a greater setback is required by Chapter 3 of this Article, said greater setback shall govern. Pedestrian walkways and vehicular accessways shall not occupy more than forty (40) percent of the required front yard. . 9251.2.8. SIDE YARD. On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of every building of not less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) in width. 9251.2,8,1. SAME, CORNER LOT. On corner lots the required side yard adjoining the interior lot shall be not less than ten (10) feet (3,05 meters) in width. The required side yard on the street side of a corner lot shall be not less than twenty (20) feet (6.09 meters), " R-O zone 5 . 9251. 2.9. REAR YARD. There shall be a rear yard of not less than thirty-five (35) feet (10.67 meters) . 9251. 2 . 10. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. All required yards and setback . areas shall be irrigated and landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs or other plant materials except as otherwise allowed by this Title. Said yards and setback areas shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner. 9251.2.11. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. Accessory building requirements in the R-O zone shall be as specified in the following subsections: 9251.2.11.1. SAME. LOCATION. Accessory buildings may be located within a required rear yard provided that they do not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of said required rear yard or be within five (5) feet (1.52 meters) of a rear lot line. An accessory building which is located within the required rear yard shall not have a width greater than twenty-five (25) percent of the width of the lot. Accessory buildings may not be located in any required front or side yard. 9251.2.11.2. SAME. HEIGHT. An accessory building shall not exceed one (1) story or sixteen (16) feet (4.88 meters) in height. 9251.2.11.3. SAME. SIZE. The total floor area of accessory buildings shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the ground floor area of the main building; if required parking space is detached from the main building, said total area may be increased by two hundred (200) square feet ( 18.58 square meters). 9251.2.11.4. SAME. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. There shall be not less than five (5) feet (1.52 meters) between buildings on any lot. 9251.2.11.5. SAME. ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS. Accessory living quarters shall be permitted only on lots containing not less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet (1,393.52 square meters). No structure . " R-O Zone 6 .' used or intended for use as an accessory living quarter shall be located less than thirty-five (35) feet (10.67 meters) from a rear lot line. Acce~sory living quarters may not be located in any required front or side 'yard. 9251.2.12. SWIMMING POOLS. Swimming pool requirements in the R-O zone shall be as specified in the following subsections: 9251.2.12.1. SAME. LOCATION. Private swimming pools may not be constructed and maintained in any required front yard, nor within three (3) feet (.91 meters) of any side or rear lot line, nor within ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) of the property line on the street side of a corner lot. 9251. 2 .12'. 2. SAME. POOL EQUIPMENT. Swimming pool equipment shall ~ not be placed in any required side yard or within five (5) feet (1.52 meters) of a rear lot line. 9251. 2.12'.3. SAME. DISTANCE TO BUILDING ACCESS. The distance between swimming pools and first floor access openings shall not be less than ten (10) teet (3.05 meters). 9251.2.12.4. SAME. FENCES AND SIGNS. All swimming pools shall be fenced and signed according to all other applicable laws and regula- tions. 9251.2.13. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjacent properties and streets. Light standards shall be a maximum of fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters) in 4It height and exterior light fixtures may be mounted a maximum of fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters) above grade on any wall or structure. 9251.2.14. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. Mechanical equipment, inCluding but not limited to beating and air conditioning devices, if not located within a building, shall be screened from public view. ~ r, R-O zone 7 . . 9251.2.15. PROJECTIONS. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses or other similar architectural features may extend or project into a side yard not more than two (2) inches ( 50.8 millimeters) for each one (1) foot (.30 meters) of the width of such side yard and may extend or project into a front or rear yard not more than thirty (30) inches ( .76 meters). No fire escapes and open stairways shall project into any required yard. 9251.2.16. BALCONIES. Balconies may project into a required front or rear yard not more than thirty-six (36) inches (.91 meters). Balconies may not project into any required side yard. 9251.2.17. SIGNS. No advertising signs, structures, or devices of any character shall be permitted in the R-O zone, except the unlighted signs hereinafter specified. 9251.2.17.1. SAME. TEMPORARY SIGNS. Two (2) temporary signs each not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet (2.97 square meters) in area per face, advertising the property for sale, erected and main- tained in a new subdivision during the period an active sales campaign is being conducted for such subdivision but in no event for a period longer than six (6) months. One (1) temporary sign not to exceed four (4) square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face giving the names of the contractors, engineers and architects during the period of con- struction on ,the premises. 9251.2.17.2. SAME. IDENTIFICATION SIGNS. Each dwelling 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 ( .09 square meters) in area and containing only the name of the occupant shall be allowed. . . '.~. " R-O Zone . 9251.2.17.3. SAME. not to exceed three (3) 8 . SALE, LEASE OR RENT SIGNS, One (1) sign feet (.91 meters) in height nor four (4) square feet (,37 square meters) in area per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent except corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not to exceed four (4) square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face, may be mounted on a decorative post and arm not exceeding six (6) feet (1.83 meters) in height and of a design approved by the Planning Depart- ment, Under each "For Sale" sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six (6) inches (152.40 millimeters) by twenty-four (24) inches (.61 meters) may be attached. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one (1) foot by two (2) feet (.61 meters) pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House". Advertising copy may be placed on both sides of the "For Sale" and arrow-type signs, 9251.2.17.3.1. SAME. SAME. CUL-DE-SAC STREETS. Where property is located on a cul-de-sac, one (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one (1) foot (.31 meters) by two feet (.61 meters) may be placed on private property located at the next through street intersection pointing toward the open house during daylight hours. This sign shall only be permitted if (a) the owner of said property consents to such use of his property, and (b) 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 sides of the arrow-type sign. 9251.2.17.4. SAME. LOCATION. Such signs shall be located at least ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) from adjoining premises and at least five (5) feet (1.52 meters) from a paved roadway, provided that where any . '"r R-O Zone 9 . sidewalk exists the location shall be at least three (3) feet (.91 meters) from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence; provided further that where a wall or hedge prevents the sign from being located as provided herein, the sign may be placed immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. 9251.2.18. FENCES AND WALLS. Fences, walls or guard railings for safety protection around depressed ramps, if not more than four (4) feet (1,22 meters) in height, may be located in any front, side or rear yard, except within twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters) of an inter- section where the height shall not exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters), and provided that it does not interfere with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to the property and adjoining properties as per the 4It standards on file with the Planning Department. Fences or walls located in the rear yard or interior side yard shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet (1.83 meters), 9251.2.19. SHRUBS AND LANDSCAPING. Shrubs, landscape architectural features or dense landscaping located within twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters) of an intersection shall not exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters) in height, Shrubs, landscape architectural features or dense landscaping may be located within a front yard or street side yard provided that it does not interfere with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to the property and adjoining properties as per the standards on file with the Planning Department. . " ARTICLE CHAPTER .~ DIVISION IX. 2. 5. 2. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-l 12,500, R-l 10,000, R-l 7,500 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE USES PERMITTED. TITLE 1, 9252.1. PURPOSE. The R-l Single Family Residential Zone is in- tended to promote and preserve low density residential development. The principal land use is single-family dwellings and accessory uses as are related, incidental and not detrimental to the residential environment. 9252. 1.1. USE REGULATIONS. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, constructed or established except for the uses specified in the fOllowing subsections. 9252.1.2. PERMITTED USES. The following uses shall be permitted: one-family dwelling; accessory buildings and uses incidental to the dwelling; home occupations; crops, private flower and vegetable gardens, . greenhouses and horticultural collections (grown in the ground), and fruit and nut trees. 9252.1.2.1. SAME. ANIMALS. The following animals and fowl may be kept for domestic, noncommercial use. In addition, the offspring of such animals may be kept until such offspring are capable of being maintained independently of full grown members of the same species, The keeping of all animals and fowl as herein provided shall conform to all other provisions of law governing same. '9252.1.2.1.1. SAME. SAME, SMALL ANIMALS AND FOWL. ,A maximum of ten (10) fowl; five (5) small animals (inClUding cats, sheep, goats, rabbits) and a maximum of three (3) dogs. 9252.1.2.1.2. SAME. SAME. EQUINE ANIMALS. Two (2) equine animals 4It on lots having an area of not less than sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet (1,486.42 square meters) and one (1) additional equine animal for each additional five thousand (5,000) square feet ( 464.51 square meters) c, R-l Zone 2 "'over the minimum sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet (1,486.42 square meters), provided that no more than a total of five (5) equine animals shall be thus kept. 4It ... " .\ . 4It' ARTICLE CHAPTER PART DIVISION IX. 2. 5. 2. 2. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-l 12,500, R-l 10,000, R-l 7,500 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS TITLE 9252.2. PURPOSE. The regulations set forth in this Part shall apply in the R-l Single Family Residential Zone unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. EXCEPTION: Nonconforming buildings and structures for which con- struction was commenced and completed in conformance with the Arcadia Municipal Code under the authority of a valid building permit need not be brought into conformance with the following regulations unless destroyed to the extent of more than seventy-five (75) percent of its reasonable value by the causes specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9244.3., . however, all additions to aforesaid nonconforming buildings and structures shall comply with the regulations set forth in this Title. 9252.2.1. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY. There shall be not more than one (1) single-family dwelling unit on anyone (1) lot. 9252.2.2. LOT COVERAGE. The combined ground floor area of all buildings on a lot shall not exceed forty-five (45) percent of the total area of the lot. 9252.2.3. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected, con- structedorestablished shall exceed two (2) stories or thirty (30) feet (~.14 meters) in height. 9252.2.4. ,FLOOR AREA. Exclusive of porches, garages, patios and basements, every single~family dwelling shall contain a building floor area of not less than twelve hundred (1,200) square feet (111.48 . square meters). t. .. . R-l Zone . 4 9252.2.5. PARKING. At least two (2) parking spaces shall be provided on the same site for a dwelling unit. Each such parking space shall be in a garage or carport. All required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be located on a paved area. No parking space shall have clear interior dimensions of less than nine andone-half (9i) feet (2.90 meters) in width and nineteen (19) feet (5.79 meters) in length. Each required parking space shall have adequate individual access. 9252.2.6. DRIVEWAYS. All required and nonrequired parking spaces shall be served by a driveway not less than nine (9) feet (2.74 meters) in width. Every driveway shall be paved for the required full width and length with asphaltic or cement concrete or other material approved by the Planning Department. . 9252.2.7. FRONT YARD. There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters); provided that where lots com- prising sixty percent (60%) or more of the frontage in a block are de~eloped with larger front yards, the front yard for a lot proposed for de~elopment shall be the average of the two (2) nearest developed lots at the time a building permit is issued, and provided that where a greater setback is required by Chapter 3 of this Article, said greater setback shall govern. Pedestrian walkways and vehicular accessways shall not occupy more than forty-five (45) percent of the required front yard. 9252.2.8. SIDE YARD. On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of every building of not less than five (5) feet (1.52 meters) in width. Any two (2) story portion of a dwelling shall have a . side yard setback of not less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters). .... , . ,~ R-l Zone 5 . 9252.2.8.1. SAME. CORNER LOT. On corner lots the required side yard adjoining the interior lot shall be not less than five (5) feet (1.52 meters). The required side3Qrd on the street side of a corner lot shall be not less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters). Any garage opening directly upon a side street shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet (6.10 meters) from the street side lot line. 9252.2.9. REAR YARD. There shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters)~ Any two (2) story portion of a dwelling shall have a rear yard setback of not less than thirty-five (35) feet (10.67 meters). 9252.2.10.' . LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. All required yards and setback areas shall be irrigated and landscaped with lawn, trees. shrubs or other . plant materials~xcept as otherwise allowed by this Title. Said yards and setback areas shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner. 9252.2.11. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. Accessory building requirements in the R-l zone shall be as specified in the following subsections: 9252.2.11.1. SAME. LOCATION. Accessory buildings may be located within a required rear yard provided that they dO,not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of said required rear yard or be within five (5) . feet (1.52 meters) of a rear lot line. An accessory building which is located within the required rear yard shall not have a width greater than twenty-five (25) percent of the width of the lot. Accessory buildings may not be located in any required front or side yard. Any garage opening directly upon a side street shall be located not less than twenty (20) . feet ( 6.10 meters) from the street side lot line. 9252.2.11.2. SAME. HEIGHT. An accessory building shall not exceed one (1) story or sixteen (16) feet (4.88 meters) in height. L. .' R-l Zone 6 . 9252.2.11.3. SAME. SIZE. The total floor area of accessory buildings shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the ground floor area of the main building; if required parking space is detached from the main building, said total area may be increased by two hundred (200) square feet ( 18.58 square meters). 9252.2.11.4. SAME. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. There shall be not less than five (5) feet (1.52 meters) between buildings on any lot. 9252.2.11.5. SAME. ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS. Accessory living quarters shall be permitted only on lots containing not less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet (1,393.52 square meters). No structure used or intended for use as an accessory living quarter shall be located less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters) from a rear lot line. . 9252.2.12. SWIMMING POOLS. Swimming pool requirements in the R-l zone shall be as specified in the following subsections. 9252.2.12.1. SAME. LOCATION. Private swimming pools may not be constructed and maintained in any required front yard, nor within three (3) feet (.91 meters) of any side or rear lot line, nor within ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) of the property line on the street side of a corner lot. 9252.2.12.2. SAME. POOL EQUIPMENT. Swimming pool equipment shall not.be placed in any required side yard or within five (5) feet (1 :52 meters) of a: rear lot line. 9252.2.12.3. SAME. DISTANCE TO BUILDING ACCESS. The distance between SWimming pools and first floor access openings shall not be less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters). . 9252.2.12.4. SAME. FENCES AND SIGNS. All swimming pools shall be fenced and signed according to all other applicable laws and regu- lations. . " I .. R-l Zone 7 . 9252.2.13. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjacent properties and streets. Light standards shall be a maximum of fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters) in height and exterior light fixtures may be mounted a maximum of fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters) above grade on any wall or structure. 9252.2.14. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. Mechanical equipment, including but not limited to heating and air conditioning devices, if not located within a building, shall be screened from public view. 9252.2.15. PROJECTIONS. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses or other similar architectural features may extend or project into a side yard not more than two (2) inches (50.8 millimeters) for each one (1) foot (.30 meters) of the width of such side yard and may .extend or project into a front or rear yard not more than thirty (30) inches ( .76 meters). No fire escapes and open stairways shall project into any required yard. 9252.2.16. BALCONIES. Balconies may project into a required front or rear yard not more than thirty-six (36) inches (.91 meters). Balconies may not project into any required side yard. 9252.2.17. SIGNS. No advertising signs, structures, or devices of any character shall be permitted in the R-l zone, except the unlighted signs hereinafter specified. 9252.2.17.1. SAME. TEMPORARY SIGNS. Two (2) temporary signs each not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet ( 2.97 square meters) in area per face, advertising the property for sale, erected and maintained in a new subdivision during the period an active sales campaign is being ~conducted for such subdivision but in no event for a period longer than six (6) months. One (1) temporary sign not to exceed four (4) square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face giving the names of the contractors . l. ,; A R-l Zone 8 4It engineers and architects during the period of construction on the premises. 9252.2.17.2. SAME. IDENTIFICATION SIGNS. Each dwelling 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 (.09 square meters) in area and containing only the name of the'occupant shall be allowed. 9252.2.17.3. SAME. SALE, LEASE OR RENT SIGNS. One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters) in height nor four ~4) square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent except corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not to exceed four (4) square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face, may be mounted . on a decorative post and arm not exceeding six (6) feet (1.83 meters) in height and of a design approved by the Planning Department. Under each "For Sale" sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six (6) inches (152.40 millimeters) by twenty-four (24) inches (.61 meters) may be attached. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one (1) foot by two (2) feet (.61 meters) pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House". Advertising copy may be placed on both sides of the "For Sale" and arrow-type signs. 9252.2.17.3.1. SAME. SAME. CUL-DE-SAC STREETS. Where property is located on a cul-de-sac, one (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed ODe (1) foot (.31 meters) by two feet (.61 meters) may be placed on private property located at the next through street intersection pointirigtoward the open house during daylight hours. This sign shall . only be permitted if (a) the owner of said property consents to such use of his' property, and (b) the house offered for sale is open and attended by the owner or an authorized representative of the owner , ~ ~ ., . R-l Zone 9 . during any time the sign is in place. Advertising copy may be placed on both sides of the arrow-type sign. 9252.2.17.4. SAME. LOCATION. Such signs shall be located at least ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) from adjoining premises and at least five (5) feet (1.52 meters) from a paved roadway, provided that where any sidewalk exists the location shall be at least three (3) feet (.91 meters) from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence; provided further that where a wall or hedge prevents the sign from being located as pro- vided herein, the sign may be placed immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. 9252.2.18. FENCES AND WALLS. Fences, walls or guard railings for safety protection around depressed ramps, if not more than four (4) feet (1.22 meters) in height, may be located in any front, side or rear yard, except within twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters) of an inter- section where the height shall not exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters) and provided that it does not interfere with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to the property and adjoining properties as per the standards on file with the Planning Department. Fences or walls located in the rear yard or interior side yard shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet (l.83 meters). 9252.2.l9. SHRUBS AND LANDSCAPING. Shrubs, landscape architectural features or dense landscaping located within twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters) of an intersection shall not exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters) in height. Shrubs, landscape architectural features or dense landscaping may be located within a front yard or street side yard pro- vided that it does not interfere with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to the property and adjoining properties as per the standards on file with the Planning Department. . .