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RESOLUTION NO. 1073
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS
OF THE FENCE HEIGHT REGULATIONS, MULTIPLE-
DWELLING DEFINITION AND R-2 TWO-FAMILY ZONE
REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on its own motion
held a public hearing on October 24, 1978 to consider certain
changes in the zoning ordinance relating to the definition of
"Multiple Dwelling," the requirements for fences, wall and hedges,
the R-2 definition in the "Establishment of Zones" section, and
the R-2 zoning requirements; and
WHEREAS, all interested persons were given full opportunity
to be heard and to 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 I. That Section 9220.23 be amended to read
as follows:
"9220.23. DWELLING, MULTIPLE. Multiple dwelling is
a building or portion thereof designed for occupancy by two (2)
or more families living independently of each other and includes
the terms duplex, two-family dwelling and apartment."
SECTION 2. That Section 9283.8.7 be amended to read
as follows:
"9283.8.7. SAME. 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
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(25) feet (7.62 meters) of an intersection 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~ 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)."
SECTION 3. That the following section be added to the
municipal code:
"9283.8.9. SAME. 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, land-
. scape 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 mrl adjoining properties as per the standards on file
with the Planning Department."
SECTION 4. That Section 9231.3 be amended to read as
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follows:
"9321.3. R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONE."
SECTION 5. That Title I of Division 3, Part 5, Chapter 2,
Article IX be amended to read as set forth in attached Exhibit A.
SECTION 6. That Title 2 of Division 3, Part 5, Chapter 2,
Article IX be amended to read as set forth in attached Exhibit B.
SECTION 7. That Title 3 of Division 3, Part 5. Chapter 2,
Article IX be deleted.
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SECTION 8. The Planning Commission finds that the
public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning
practice justify the above recommendations.
SECTION 9. 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.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was
adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on
the 14th day of November, 1978, by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Brink, Clark, Hedlund, Hegg,
Perlis, Soldate, Sargis
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ATTEST:
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Secretary
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ARTICLE IX.
CHAPTER 2.
PART 5.
DIVISION 3.
TITLE 1.
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
USES PERMITTED
9253.1. PURPOSE. The R-2 Medium Density MUltiple Family
Residential Zone is intended to promote and preserve medium density
residential development. The principal land use is one-family
dwellings, multiple family dwellings, and accessory buildings and
uses as are related, incidental and not detrimental to the resi-
dential environment.
9253.1.1. 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.
9253.1.2. PERMITTED USES. The fOllowing uses shall be per-
mitted: one-family dwellings; multiple family dwellings; accessory
buildings and uses incidental to dwelling units; and crops, private
flower and vegetable gardens, greenhouses and horticultural collec-
tions (grown in the ground), fruit and nut trees.
Exhibit "A"
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ARTICLE IX.
CHAPTER 2.
PART 5.
DIVISION 3.
TITLE 2.
DIVISION AND USE OF LAND
ZONING REGULATIONS
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
REGULATIONS
9253.2. PURPOSE. The regulations set forth in this Title shall
apply in the R-2 Medium Density Multiple Family Residential Zone,
unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. For the purpose of this
Division, every room in a dwelling unit other than a kitchen, a
dining room immediately adjacent to a kitchen, a living room, or
bathrooms shall be deemed to be a bedroom whether so designated or
not.
9253.2.1. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY. Density shall not exceed
more than one dwelling unit per three thousand seven hundred and
fifty (3,750) square feet (348.39 square meters) of lot area.
9253.2.2. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected,
constructed or established shall exceed two (2) stories or thirty (30)
feet (9.14 meters) in height except as provided in Division 6 of
Part 7 or in Division 2 of Part 8 of this Chapter.
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9253.2.3. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. Separate buildings on
the same lot shall have a minimum separation of not less than twenty
(20) feet (6.10 meters).
9253.2.4. FLOOR AREA. Exclusive of porches, garages, entries,
patios, terraces, balconies and basements, a one-bedroom dwelling
unit shall contain not less than eight hundred (800) square feet
(74.32 square meters); a two bedroom dwelling unit not less than
eleven hundred (1,100) square feet (102.19 square meters); and a
three or more bedroom dwelling unit not less than thirteen hundred
(1,300) square feet (120.77 square meters).
9253.2.5. BUILDING LENGTH. No building shall exceed a length
of one hundred sixty-five (165) feet (50.29 meters).
9253.2.6. PARKING. Parking requirements in the R-2 zone shall
be as specified in the following subsections:
9253.2.6.1. SAME. ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS. At least two (2)
covered parking spaces shall be provided on the same site for each
one-family dwelling unit.
9253.2.6.2. SAME. MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. At least two
(2) parking spaces shall be provided on the same site for each multiple
family dwelling unit, one of which shall be covered.
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9253.2.6.2.1. SAME. SAME. GUEST PARKING. On lots containing
multiple family dwellings, guest parking shall be prOVided at a ratio
of .25 parking spaces per dwelling unit. In making the aforedescribed
computation, any fractional parking space shall be rounded off to the
next largest whole number.
Exhibit "B"
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9253.2.6.3. SAME. STALL SIZE. Each parking space shall not
be less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) in width and not less than
twenty (20) feet (6.10 meters) in length, except that parking spaces
located within a private parking garage serving only one (1) dwelling
unit may have clear interior dimensions of not less than nine and one-
half (9i) feet (2.90 meters) in width and nineteen (19) feet (5.79
meters) in length. All parking spaces shall have adequate individual
ingress and egress, including a twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters)
turning radius. No portion of any required driveway may be used to
fulfill any such parking space requirements. Adequate bumper guards
shall be provided to protect the interior wall of carports or private
parking garages from damage.
9253.2.6.4. SAME. SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING. Exposed parking
facilities shall be screened from adjacent properties, from living
and recreational-leisure areas, and from adjacent streets and buildings
by a five (5) feet (1.52 meters) high solid fence or masonry wall.
A planting area five (5) feet (1.52 meters) in width shall be land-
scaped and so maintained between an open parking space and adjoining
property line and/or between an open parking space and any building.
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9253.2.6.5. SAME, STORAGE SPACE. One hundred twenty (120)
cubic feet (3.396 cubic meters) of general storage cabinet space shall
be provided for each dwelling unit. Cabinets shall be located within
each carport or garage or convenient thereto, provided that any
cabinets which encroach into a parking space shall be located above
the bumper guard for such parking space and be a minimum of fifty-two
(52) inches (1320.8 millimeters) above the finished surface of the
floor.
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9253.2.7. DRIVEWAYS. Each driveway to a garage or parking
space shall be at least twelve and one-half (12i) feet (3.81 meters)
in width. Every driveway serving as access to more than twelve (12)
required parking spaces or which is more than one hundred twenty-five
(125) feet (38.10 meters) in length shall be not less than twenty
(20) feet (6.10 meters) in width. Two (2) driveways each twelve and
one-half (12i) feet (3.81 meters) in width may be provided in lieu
of one (1) driveway twenty (20) feet (6.10 meters) in width. No
portion of any driveway shall be used for other than ingress or
egress or temporary loading and unloading. 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. All
headers shall be in addition to the required width. Every required
driveway shall be totally unobstructed from the pavement upward,
except for eaves which may overhang a driveway a distance of not more
than three (3) feet (.91 meters), and no portion of which may be
less than thirteen (13) feet (3.96 meters) above the pavement. A
fence or wall located at the property line may occupy not more than
six (6) inches (152.40 millimeters) of the required driveway width
and utility poles, guy wires and anchors may be located within two
(2) feet (.61 meters) of the property line. Utility pole cross-arms
and utility service wires may be located not less than thirteen (13)
feet (3.96 meters) in height above the paved surface of any such
driveway.
Exhibit "E"
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9253.2.7.1. SAME. LANDSCAPING. Whenever a driveway is located
within a required side yard, a landscaped area at least five (5)
feet (1.52 meters) in width shall be installed and maintained either
between such driveway and a residential building, or between such
driveway and the property line.
9253.2.8. FRONT YARD. There shall be a front yard of not less
than twenty-five (25) feet (7.62 meters); provided that where a
greater setback is required by Chapter 3 of this Article, said greater
setback shall govern. Vehicular accessways shall not occupy more than
twenty-five (25) percent of the required front yard, and at least
fifty (50) percent of the required front yard shall be irrigated and
landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant materials. Said
yard shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
No parking shall be permitted within any required front yard.
9253.2.9. 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 or, in the case of a two-story building, the
width shall be not less than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters).
9253.2.9.1. SAME. CORNER LOT. On corner lots the required side
yard adjoining the interior lot shall be the same as for interior
lots. The required side yard on the street side of a corner lot
shall not be less than the required front yard setback along said
street. No parking shall be permitted within any required side yard
on the street side of a corner lot.
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9253.2.9.2. SAME. LANDSCAPING. The required side yards shall
be irrigated and landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant
materials except as otherwise allowed by this Title. Said yards shall
be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
9253.2.10. REAR YARD. There shall be a rear yard of not less
than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters). The required rear yard shall be
irrigated and landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs or other plant
materials except as otherwise allowed by this Title. Said yard shall
be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
9253.2.11. OPEN SPACE. At least six hundred (600) square feet
(55.74 square meters) of open space shall be provided for each one
(1) bedroom dwelling unit. One hundred (100) square feet (9.29
square meters) of additional open space shall be provided for each
additional bedroom. At least fifty (50) percent of the required
open space shall be irrigated and landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs,
or other plant materials. Said open space shall be permanently
maintained in a neat and orderly manner. Open space provided pur-
suant to the following subsections shall be counted in computing
the open space required by this Section.
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9253.2.11.1. SAME. GROUND FLOOR DWELLING UNIT. Contiguous
private open space shall be provided for each ground floor dwelling
unit. Said contiguous private open space shall be a minimum of
three hundred (300) square feet (27.87 square meters) with a minimum
dimension of ten (10) feet (3.05 meters). At least twenty-five
Exhibit "E"
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(25) percent of said contiguous private open space shall be land-
scaped.
9253.2.11.2. SAME. BALCONIES. Contiguous private open space
shall be provided for each second floor dwelling unit in the form
of an accessible private balcony. Said balcony shall contain a
minimum of one-hundred (100) square feet (9.29 square meters) and
shall have a minimum dimension of six (6) feet (1.83 meters).
Balconies shall not account for more than ten (10) percent of the
required open space required by Section 9253.2.11.
9253.2.12. SWIMMING POOLS. Swimming pool requirements in
the R-2 zone shall be as specified in the following subsections:
9253.2.12.1. 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.
9253.2.12.2. SAME.
shall not be placed less
side or rear lot line.
POOL EQUIPMENT. Swimming pool equipment
than ten (10) feet (3.05 meters) from a
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9253.2.12.3. SAME. DISTANCE TO BUILDING ACCESS. The distance
between a swimming pool and first floor access opening shall not be
less than fifteen (15) feet (4.57 meters).
9253.2.12.4. SAME. FENCES AND SIGNS.
be fenced and signed according to all other
regulations.
All swimming pools shall
applicable laws and
9253.2.13. 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, except lighting which is deemed necessary by the
Building Division for safety and security purposes.
9253.2.14. TRASH AREA. Lots containing more than one (1)
dwelling unit shall be provided with a paved trash and garbage
collection area which shall be enclosed on at least three (3) sides
by a six (6) feet (1.83 meters) high solid masonry walls and
enclosed with a solid gate.
9253.2.15. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.
elUding but not limited to heating and
not located within a building shall be
Mechanical equipment, in-
air conditioning devices, if
screened from public view.
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9253.2.16. UTILITIES. Unless a modification is granted under
the provisions of Division 2, Part 9 of this Chapter, all utilities
on the site for direct service to the area thereon shall be installed
underground. The owner or developer is responsible for complying
with the requirements of this section and shall make the necessary
arrangements as required by the serVing utilities for the installation
Exhibit "B"
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rent, except corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu
of such sign, one (I) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet (.37
square meters) in area per face for each of two (2) faces 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) small signs not
to exceed six (6) inches (152.40 millimeters) by twenty-four (24)
(.61 meters) may he attached.
9253.2.21.4. 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 resi-
dence; 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.
9253.2.22. 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 intersection 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).
9253.2.23. SHRUBS AND LANDSCAPING. Shrubs, landscape archi-
tectural features or dense landscaping located within twenty-five (25)
feet (7.62 meters) of an intersection shall not exceed three (3)
feet (.91 meters) iniheight. 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.
Exhibit "B"
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of such facilities. For the purpose of this Section, appurtenances and
associated equipment such as, but not limited to surface mounted
transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets and
concealed ducts in an underground system may be terminated above
ground.
9253.2.17. PROJECTIONS. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills,
buttresses, or other features may extend or project into a required
front, rear or side yard not more than four (4) inches (101.60 milli-
meters) for each one (1) foot (,30 meters) of the width of such yard,
provided that such projection shall not exceed a maximum of thirty-six
(36) inches (.91 meters). No fire escapes or open stairways shall
project into any required front, rear or side yard,
9253.2.18. BALCONIES. Balconies may project into a required
front yard not more than thirty-six (36) inches (.91 meters). Bal-
conies may not project into any required side yard or rear yard.
9253.2.19. UTILITY SPACE. One-hundred (100) square feet
(9.29 square meters) of space shall be provided on each lot con-
taining four (4) or more dwelling units for the storage of main-
tenance tools.
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9253.2.20. LAUNDRY ROOM. A minimum of one (1) laundry facility
shall be provided for each ten (10) units and shall be located no
greater than one half the longest dimension of the property from the
furthermost unit to be served.
9253.2.21. SIGNS. No advertising signs, structures or devices
of any character shall be permitted in any R-2 Medium Density Multiple
Family Residential Zone, except the unlighted signs hereinafter
specified.
9253.2.21.l. SAME. TEMPORARY SIGNS. Six (6) temporary signs
not to exceed six (6) square feet (.56 square meters) in area, or
one (1) temporary sign not to exceed thirty-six (36) square feet
(3.34 square meters) in area. Such signs may'advertise only the
names of builders, lending institutions, architect, designer and
construction trades involved in work on the premises. The location
of such signs shall be shown on the building plans and shall be re-
moved prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
premises,
9253.2.21.2. SAME. IDENTIFICATION SIGN. One (1) sign of
not more than ten (10) square feet (.93 square meters) in area com-
patible with building and neighborhood for the sole purpose of
identifying the same; the design and location of such sign shall
be shown on the building plans and shall be subject to the approval
of the Planning Department.
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not to exceed three (3) feet (.91 meters) in height nor four (4)
square feet (.37 square meters) in area per face for each of two (2)
faces for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or
Exhibit "B"
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