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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING 1 I 1 :: I 1 I . " :1
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA~ ! I ; : "._ I~.... ',--,,'.J L.
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE AMENDMEN'i' ~L'_~/j
OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE L
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING
AND AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF
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RESOLUTION NO. 598
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THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA~ CALI-
FORNIA~ DOES DETERMINE: AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION L That on April 13, 1965, the City Plahning Com-
mission instituted proceedings for the purpose of holding hearings,
receiving evidence, considering and making ,reconunendations, concerning
the amendment of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code,
dealing with zoning regulations, pursuant to which a pUblic hearing
. for such purposes was scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 1965" which hear-
ing was then held and was duly continued from time to time, at all of
which times all interested persons were given fUll opportunity to be
heard and to present evidence.
SECTION 2. That as a result of said hearings and based up-
on evidence and repor'cs received and fiied thereat, the City Planning
Commission hereby recommends to the City Council of the City of Arcadia
that Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended
as hereinafter spec:l,fied.
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SECTION 3. 'That Part 4 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the
Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. REPEALS. That Sections 9244.1 and 9247.3 be repealed.
b. AMENDMENTS. That Sections 9220.2, 9244, 9244.3 and
9245.1 be amended to read respectively as follows:
9220.2. ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS. Accessory living quarters
are living quarters or guest house within an accessory building for
the sole use of members of the family occupying the main building, of
persons employed on the premises, or for temporary use by guests of
the family occupying the main building. Accessory living quarters
shall have no kitchen facilities and shall not be rented or otherwise
used as a separate dwelling.
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strued or applied so as to require the removal of' a f'ede'ral or state
regulated public utility's buildings or structures which house or
support operating electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment,
.e only used to provide service to the pUblic, nor to prohibit structural
alteration thereof required to~mmodatesuch equipment, provided
that there is no change of use or enlargement of the lot area devoted
to such use; and provided further that any existing variation f'rom
height limits and established setbacks in the applicable zone be not
increased.
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SECTION 4. That Division 1 of Part 5 of Chapter 2 of Article
IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. AMENDMENTS. That Sections 9251.1.1, 9251.2..1, 9251.2.7,
9251.2.8, 9251.2.9, 9251.2.10 and 9251.2.12 be amended to read respect-
ively as follows:
9251.1.1. SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS. One single-family dwell-
ing of a permanent character and placed in a permanent location, con-
taining not less than twelve hundred (1200) square feet of floor area,
exclusive of porches, garages, entries, patios and basementsj private
garagesj accessory buildings and carports. On lots containing fifteen
thousand (15,000) or more square feet there may be accessory living
quarters contained in only one accessory building.
9251.2.1. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building or structure shall
contain more than two (2) stories nor shall any building or structure
in any event exceed t:hirty-five (35) feet in height.
9251.2.7. SAME. ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS. No structure
.designed or used for accessory living quarters shall be located less
than twenty-five (25) feet from the rear lot line.
9251.2.8. SAME. ACCESSORY BUILDING. Accessory buildings
shall occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the required
rear yard area and shall be located not less than three (3) feet from
the rear lot line. No accessory building shall exceed one (1) story
in height nor be located within ten (10) feet of any other building
on the same lot. Every accessory building shall comply with all area
and yard requirements of this Chapter.
9251. 2. 9.' LOT AREA. Every main building hereafter erected,
constructed or established shall conform with the lot area, width,
depth and frontage requirements specified in Division 2 of Part 1 of
Chapter 1 of this Article.
9251.2.10. SAME. EXCEPTION. Notwithstanding the provi-
sions of Division 3 .of Part 8 of this Chapter. a lot having less area
than herein required which was of record as such prior to November 16,
1965, may be occupied by not more than one family.
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9251.2.12. PARKING SPACE. There shall be not less than
two (2) parking spaces on the same site as the main building for each
dwelling unit. Each such parking space shall be not less than ten (10)
feet wide, nor less than twenty (.20) feet long, and shall have adequate
individual access. Each such parking space shall be in a garage or
roofed carport located back of the required front yard and shall be
served by a driveway not less than nine (9) feet in width. All areas
intended for vehicular use shall be paved with asphaltic or cement '
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9251.2.8.1, and 9251.2.8.2 be added thereto, the .same to read respec-
tively as follows:
9251.2.4.1. SAME. TWO-STORY DWELLINGS. Every two-story
dwelling shall have a side yard on each side of every building of a
width not less than one-half the height of such building, provided
that the side yard need not exceed ten (10) feet.
9251.2.6.1. SAME. TWO-STORY STRUCTURE. No portion of any
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two-story structure shall be located nearer than thirty-five (35) feet
to the rear lot line.
9251.2.8.1. SAME. SAME. CORNER LOTS. On corner lots no
accessory bulldingshall be located less than twenty (20) feet from the
street side lot line or less than three (3) feet from the rear lot line.
On corner lots an accessory portion of a main building not exceeding
one (1) story in height may be located not less than twenty (20) feet
from the street side lot line and not less than ten (10) feet from the
rear lot line.
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9251.2.8.2. SAME. SAME. REVERSE CORNEO .LOTS. On reverse
corner lots no accessory building shall be located less than twenty
(20) feet from the street side lot line or less than five (5) feet from
the rear lot line. On reverse corner lots an accessory portion of a
main building not exceeding one (1) story in height roay ~e located not
less than twenty (20) feet from the side street lot line and not less
than ten (10) feet from the rear lot line.
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SECTION 5. That Division 2 of Part 5 of Chapter 2 of Article
IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. REPEALS. That Sections 9252.1.5, 9252.2.6 and 9252.2.7
thereof be repealed.
b. AMENDMENTS. That Sections 9252.1..1, 9252.2.1, 9252.2.2,
9252.2.3, 9252.2.9, 9252.2.11 and 9252.2.21 thereof be amended to read
respec tively as follo.lli's:
9252.1.1. SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Any use permitted in the
R-O First One-Family Zone; one-family dwellings of a permanent character
and placed in a permanent location, containing not less than twelve hun-
dred (1200) square feet of floor a~ea, exclusive of porches, garages,
entries, patios and basements; private garages; accessory buildings
and carports. On lots containing fifteen thousand (15,000) or more
square feet the.re may be accessory living quarters contained in only
one accessory building.
9252.2.1. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building or structure shall
contain more than two (2) stories nor shall any building or structure
in any event exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
9252.2.2. FRONT YARD. There shall be a front yard of not
less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the depth of the lot, provided
such front yard need not exceed twenty-five (25) feet.
9252.2.3. SPECIAL FRONT YARD. If sixty percen~ (60%) or more
of the lots on one side of a street between intersecting streets have
a front yard greater than that prescribed by this Title, the required
front yard shall be the average of the front yards of the other lots
on the same side of the street between intersecting streets. In any
case where the front yard specified by this Section exceeds by more than
five (5) feet the front yard of an adjacent lot, an appropriate front
yard shall be established as specified in Division 2 of Part 9 of this
Chapter or as provided by Part 2 of Chapter 3 of this Article.
9252.2.9. ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS. No accessory living
quarters shall be located less than twenty-five (25) feet. from a rear
lot line.
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9252.2.11. SAME. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. Accessory buildings
shall occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the required
rear yard area and shall be located not less than three (3) feet from
the rear lot line. No accessory building shall exceed one (1) story
in height nor be located within ten (10) feet of any other building on
the same lot. Every accessory building shall comply with all area and
yard requirements of this Chapter.
9252.2.21. PARKING SPACE. Automobile parking and access
shall be provided and maintained as specified in Title 2 of Division
1 of this Part.
c. ADDITIONS. That new Sections 9252.2.4.1, 9252.2.8.1,
9252.2.11.1 and 9252.2.11.2 be added thereto, the same to read respect-
ively as follows:
925~.2.4.1. SAME. TWO-STORY STRUCTURE. On lots where a
two-story structure is erected, constructed or established, there
shall be a side yard on each side of the building of not less than
five (5) feet.
9252.2.8.1. SAME. TWO-STORY STRUCTURE. No portion of any
two-story structure shall be located nearer than thirty-five (35)
feet to the rear lot line.
9252.2.11.1. SAME. SAME. CORNER LOTS. On corner lots no
accessory building shall .be located less than ten (10) feet from the
street side lot line or less than three (3) feet from the rear lot
line. On corner lots an accessory portion of a main building not
exceeding one (1) story in height may be located not less than ten
(10) feet from the street side lot line and not less than ten (10)
. feet from the rear lot line, provided that any garage opening directly
upon a side street shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet
from the street side lot line.
9252.2.11.2. SAME. SAME. REVERSE CORNER LOTS. On reverse
corner lots no accessory building shall be located less. than fifteen
(15) feet from the street side lot line or less than five (5) feet
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. from the rear lot line. On reverse corner lots an accessory portion
of a main building not exceeding one (1) story in height may be
located not less than fifteen (15) feet from the side street lot
line and not less than ten (10) feet from the rear lot line. pro-
vided that any garage opening directly upon a side street shall be
located not less than twenty (20) feet from the street side lot line.
SECTION 6. That Division 4, containing Title 1 and Sections
9254.1 through 9254.1.8 and Title 2 and Sections 9254.2 through
9254.2.10, of Part 5 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia MUni-
cipal Code be repealed.
SECTION 7. That Division 5 of Part 5 of Chapter 2 of Article
IX of the Arcadia MUnicipal Code be amended as follows:
4It a. REPEALS. That Section 9255.2.10 thereof be repealed.
b. AMENDMENTS. That Section 9255.2.8 thereof be amended
to read as follows:
9255.2.8. PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Automobile parking and
driveway requirements shall be provided and maintained as specified
in Title 2 of Division 3 of this Part.
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SECTION 8. That Division 1 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article
IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. REPEAlS. That Sections 9261.1.5. 9261.1.5.1, 9261.1.6,
9261.2.7, 9261.2.8, 9261.2.9, 9261.2.10. 9261.2.10. 9261.2..11, 9261.2.12
and 9261.2.13 thereof be repealed.
b. AMENDMENTS. Tha t the Ti tle of Ti tIe 2 be amended to read
,"Height and Yard Regulations".
c. ADDITIONS. That a new Section 9261.1.7 be added thereto
to read as follows:
9261.1.7. PUBLIC PARKING AREAS'
That a new Tit.le 3 entitled "Parking Regula-
tions" containing Sections 9261.3 through 9261.3.15 be added thereto
the same to read as follows:
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TITLE 3. PARKING REGULATIONS.
9261.3. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title
shall apply in the C-O Professional Office Zone unless otherwise pro-
vided in this Chapter.
9261.3.1. SPACE REQUIRED. No less than the number of parking
spaces shall be provided and maintained for each of the following uses:
USE
PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Banks
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Offices (Medical and Dental)
All other uses
8 spaces per 1000 sq. ft. gross floor area
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8 spaces per 1000 sq. ft. gross floor area
5 spaces per 1000 sq. ft. gross floor area
9261.3.2. LOCATION. Required parking spaces shall be located
on the same l0t or site. or on a lot or site contiguous thereto. or within
fivehundred (500) feet of the building or land use which these facilitie~
. will serve. When required off-street parking spaces are provided on a
separate lot from the main building or land use which these facilities
Will serve.. When required off-street parking spaces are provided on a
separate lot from,the main building or land use there shall be recorded
in the office of the County Recorder a covenant in the form approved by
the City Attorney that such owner or owners will continue to maintain
such parking space as long as said building or land use is maintained.
9261.3.3. SETBACKS. Off-street parking facilities shall be
in a required rear yard provided that all other parking require-
walls. landscaping and irrigation are complied with.
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4It 9261.3.4. DIMENSIONS. Stall Size: Open and covered parking
stalls shall be not less than eight and one~half ~8t) feet wide and
twenty (20) feet long.
Aisle Width (00_450): Parking spaces laid at angles through
forty-five (45) degrees to the aisles or driveways shall have a one-way
aisle or driveway width of not less than sixteen (16) feet.
Aisle Width ( L~60",600): Parking spaces laid at angles from
forty",six (46) degrees through sixty (60) degrees to the ais.le or drive-
way shall have a one wa~r aisle or driveway width of not less than twenty
(20) feet.
Aisle Width (610_900): Parking spaces laid at angles from
sixty-one (61) degrees through ninety (90) degrees to the aisle or drive-
way shall have an aisle or driveway width of not less than twenty-five
. (25) feet.
Parallel Parking: Parallel parking spaces shall have twenty
(20) foot minimum aisleis and ten (10) foot by twenty-four (24) parking
stall size.
9261. 3.5. CIRCULATION. Parking areas. having more than one
(1) aisle or driveway shall have painted directional signs provided in
each aisle or driveway. No parking space shall be so arranged as to re-
quire the moving of any vehicle on the premises in order to enter or leave
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any other parking space,. This provision shall not apply at such times
as attendant parking is provided;
9261.3.6. PAVING. All parking areas shall be paved with a
concrete or asphaltic surface to specifications and standards on file in
the office of the Department of Public Works.
9261. 3.7. DF:AINAGE. Drainage of a parking area shall mee t the
approval of the Department of Public Works. Drainage into a street shall
be by means of a conduit beneath the parkWay.
9262.3.8. MARKING OF SPACES. Each parking space shall be clearly
marked with paint or other easily distinguishable material., Either hairpin
or single line marking will suffice.
9261.3.9. WHEEL STOPS. Wheel stops shall be required where a
space abuts a wall, building or adjacent property line. The
set a minimum distance of two and one-half (2!) feet
such wall, building or property line and be of concrete.
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. 9261.3.10. LOADING REQUIREMENTS. On the same land therewith,
every building, structure or part thereof, erected or occupied for a per-
mitted use involving the rece~pt or distribution by vehicles of materials
or merchandise incidental to carrying on such activity shall be provided
with sufficient space for standing, loading and unloading vehicles to
avoid undue interference with the public use of streets and alleys. Such
space shall be no less than ten (10) feet by twenty~five (25) feet for
every ten thousand (10,000) feet of floor area or outdoor storage area
with a fourteen (14) foot minimum height clearance, but shall not be a
part of any area required for use as off-street parking stalls.
9261.3.11. ADDITIONS. Struct~res which are enlarged in area
shall provide parking facilities in accordance 'with' the standards set
forth herein.
. 9261.3.12. CHANGES IN USE. Whenever the existing use of a
structure or lot is. changed to another use, parking facilities sha11'be
provided in accordance with the standards set forth herein.
9261.3.13. MIXED USES. In the event that two (2) or more
uses occupy the same building, lot or parcel o~ land, the total require-
ments for off-street parKing, shall be the sum of the requirements of the
various uses computed separately.
9261.3.14. FRACTIONAL PARKING SPACES. When a. frac t5.ona1
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figure is found as a remainder in computations made to determine the
amount of required off-street parking, such fraction shall be construed
to be a whole number.
9261.3.15. WALLS. Where parking areas front, side or rear
on a street there shall be a landscaped border of not less than five
(5) feet in width on the street side and a solid ornamental masonry wall
three (3) feet in he1,ght erected between the landscaped area and the paved
parking area. Where such parking areas side or rear directly on a resi-
dential zone a solid ornamental masonry wall six (6) feet in height shall
be installed on the zone boundary or property line, said wall to be re-
duced to three (3) feet in height within any corner cutback area and in
the front yard of ~r abutting residential zone.
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That a new Title 4 entitled "Sign Re'gulations"
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the same to read as follows:
TITLE 4. SIGN REGULATIONS.
9261.4. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title
shall apply in the C-O Professional Office Zone unless otherwise pro-
vided in this Chapter.
9261.4.1. CONTENT AND LOCATION. Any ext.erior sign displayed
shall pertain only to the name and address or use conducted within the
building, shall be attached flat against a wall of the building and
parallel with its horizontal dimension and shall front the principal
street, a parking area in the rear, or, in the case of a corner building,
that portion of the side street within fifty (50) feet of the principal
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street.
In no case shall a sign project above the roof line, have moving
parts, flashing lights or animated lighting. The total area of such
signs shall not exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each two (2)
linear feet of building frontage.
9261.4.1.1. SAME. OCCUPANTS. One name plate per each office
occupancy, not exceeding three (3) square feet in area, containing only
the name and occupation of the occupant.
9261. 4.2. TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS. MAXIMUM AREA. The maxi-
,mum total surface area of temporary ,political signs shall not exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet.
9261.4.2.1. SAME. ZONES. Subject to the provisions of Chap-
ter 1 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code, temporary political
advertising signs shall be permitted in Zone C-O.
9261.4.2.2. SAME. LOCATION. The location of all such political
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signs shall be approved by the Modification Committee prior to the issu-
ance of a building permit.
9261.4.2.3. SAME. DURATION. Political advertising signs shall
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be authorized for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the election to
which the advertising pertains, and shall be removed within ten (10)
days after such election; provided further that the Modification Com-
extend said initial period for such additional period of time
advertising is still pertinent.
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That a new Title 5 entitled "Landscaping Regu-
lations" containing Sections 9261.5 through 9261.5.2, the same to read
as follows:
TITLE 5. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
9261.5. GEm~RAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall
apply in the C-O Professional Office Zone unless otherwise provided in
this Chapter.
9261.5.1. LANDSCAPING. A minimum of three (3) percent of the
interior of a public parking area shall have a complete irrigation system;
shall be well maintainl9d in perpetuity; and shall be reviewable annually
by the Building Superintendent of the City of Arcadia. Required planting
areas on the street side of walls shall not be considered as part of the
three (3) percent interior landscaping. In complying with the three (3)
percent landscaping requirement, the planting beds shall be distributed
throughout the entire parking area as evenly as possible. Any plot plan
showing the entire three (3) percent landscaping in one or two large
planting beds, or concentrated on only one portion of the parking area
shall not be acceptable. All unused space resulting from the design of
the parking spaces shall be used for planting purposes. No planting area
or island shall have an average width of less than three (3) feet. The
planting areas or islands must be drawn to scale and the plants within
clearly located and 1Eibe1ed. All planting areas or islands shall be sur-
rounded by a continuous raised concrete curb. The uppermost level of an
uncovered parking structure shall be landscaped in accordance with the
above except that landscaping may be in portable containers.
9261.5.1.1. SAME. BUFFERS. Where a parking area abuts a.
residentially zoned property, a five (5) foot landscaped buffer strip
shall be planted and Dlaintained adjacent to all walls required in Title
3 of this Division.
9261.5.1.2. SAME. LOCATION AND MATERIALS. Landscaping loca-
tions and materials plans shall be submitted to and approv,ed by the
Planning Department.
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9261.5.2.
IRRIGATION.
All landscaped areas shall be provided
irrigation system installed below grade except for
sprinkler heads. All dOmestic water supply lines to which irrigation
systems are connected shall, when necessary, be protected by installa-
tion of atmospheric or pressure type vacuum breakers. At least one (1)
hose bibb shall be located each one hundred (100) linear feet, starting
with one (1) hose bibb "It the front wall. Hose bibbs, wherever possible,
shall be located in planting beds. In no case shall hose bibbs be located
where they will interfel'e with pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
That a new Title 6 entitled "General Regulations" containing
Sections 9261.6 through 9261.6.8, the same to read as follows:
TITLE 6. GENERAL REGULATIONS.
9261.6. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in tHis Title
. shall apply in the C-O Professional Office Zone uniess otherwise provided
in this Chapter.
9261.6.1. SIDE ENTRANCES. No public entrances to any permit-
ted business shall be located on the side street of a corner lot nearer
than one hundred (100) feet to property in any R-Zone.
9261.6.2. LIGHTING. Lighting shall be hooded and arrange~
to reflect away from ad,10ining properties and streets. Light standards
shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet in. height. The height of the light
standards shall be measured from the elevation of the adjacent pavement
of the parking lot.
9261.6.3. ACCESSORY STRUCTURAL ITEMS. Towers, chimneys,
spires, gables, mechanical equipment and other roof structures shall not
exceed a height of ten (10) feet above the roof of any building. struc-
4Ittural appurtenances not incorporated as architectural features shall be
adequately screened.
9:261.6.4. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. Mechanical equipment, includ-
ing but not limited to heating and air conditioning devices, shall be
located within the building or if mounted elsewhere shall be screened
from public view.
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9261.6.5. UTILITIES. All uttlities on the site for direct
service to the area thereon shall be installed underground except as
otherwise approved by the Council by precise plan of design. The owner or
developer is responsible for complying with the requirements of this Sec-
tion and shall make the necessary arrangements as required by the serving
utilities for the installa.tion 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, ar.d concealed ducts in an underground system may be
terminated above ground.
9261.6.6. INSIDE STORAGE. All permanent and temporary storage
of wares and merchandise, crates, bottles and similar items shall be
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within a building.
9261.6.7. OUTSIDE STORAGE REFUSE.
Trash, garbage and refuse
may be temporarily stored outside the building; provided, however, that
such refuse Shall be completely screened from public view by an enclo-
sure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six (6) foot high decora-
tive masonry walls, or other approved screening devices.
9261.6.8. MAXIMUM BUILDING SIZE. No building shall contain
more than 12,500 square feet of gross floor area unless a conditional
use permit be first obtained pursuant to Division 5 of Part 7 of this
Chapter.
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SECTION 9. That Division 2 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of
Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. AMENDMENTS. That Sections 9262.1.1, 9262.3.,15 and
9262.6.4 thereof be amended to read as follows:
9262.1.1. c-o USES. Any use specified in Division 1 of this
Part.
9262.3.15. WALLS. Where parking. areas front, side or rear
on a street, there shall be a landscaped border of not less than five
(5) feet in width on the street side and a solid ornamental masonry
wall three (3) feet in height erected between the landscaped area and
the paved parking area. Where such parking areas side or rear directly
on a residential zone a solid ornamental masonry wall six (6) feet in
height shall be installed on the zone boundary or property line, said
. wall to be reduced to three (3) feet in height within any corner cutback
area and in the front yard of any abutting residential zone.
9262.6.4. LIGHTING. Lighting shall be hooded and arranged
'to reflect away from a.djoining properties and streets. Light standards
shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet in height. The height of the light
standards shall be mea.sured from the elevation of the adjacent pavement
of the parking lot.
b. ADDITIONS. That new Sections 9262.1.37, 9262.4.14, -
and 9262.6~/O
9262.4.14.1, 9262.4.14.2, 9262.4.14.3, 9262.5.1.1,a86 9262.5.1.2/be
added thereto, the same to read respectively as follows:
9262.1.37. SAME. Bakeries, retail -- not employing more than
five (5) persons at anyone time of day.
9262.4.14. TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS. MAXIMUM AREA. The
. maximum total surface area of temporary political signs shall not ex-
ceed thirty -two (32) square feet.
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9262.4.14.1. SAME. ZONES. Subject to the provisions of
Chapter 1 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code, temporary
political advertising signs shall be permitted in Zone C-l.
9262.4.14.2. SAME. LOCATION. The location of all such
political signs shall be approved by the Modification Committee prior
to the issuance of a building permit..
9262.4.14.3. SAME. DURATION. Political advertising signs
shall be authorized for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the
election to which the advertising pertains, and shall be removed
within ten (10) days after such election; provided further that the
Modification Committee may extend said initial period for such addi-
tional period of time during which such advertising is still pertinent.
9262.5.1.1. SAME. BUFFERS. Where a parking area abuts a
residentially zoned property, a five (5) foot landscaped buffer strip
shall be planted and maintained adjacent to all walls required in
Title 3 of this Division.
9262.5.1.2. SAME. LOCATION AND MATERIALS. Landscaping
locations and materials plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the Planning Department.
9262.6.7. MAXIMUM BUILDING SIZE. No building shall contain
more than 12,500 square feet of gross floor area unless a conditional
use permit be first obt.ained pursuant t.o Division 5 of Part 7 of this
Chapter.
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SECTION 10. That Division 3 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article
IX of toe Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. REPEALS. That Section 9263.2.6 thereof be repealed.
b. AMENDMENTS. That Sections 9263.2.3, 9263.3.15, 9263.4.2.3,
and 9263.6.1 thereof be amended, the same to read respectively as follows:
9263.2.3. SIDE YARD. No side yard shall be required.
9263.3.15. WALLS. Where parking areas front, side or rear on
a street, there shall be a landscaped border of not less than five (5)
feet in width on the street side and a solid ornamental masonry wall three
.(3) feet in height erected between the landscaped area and the paved park.
ing area. Where such parking areas side or rear directly ona residential
zone a sol'id ornamental masonry wall six (6) feet in height shall be instal-
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led on the zone boundary or property line, said wall to be reduced to three
.(3) feet in height within any corner cutback area and in the front yard of
any abutting residential zone.
9263.4.2.3. SAME. FREE STANDING SIGN. Only one free standing
sign may be permitted on each building site, such sign not to exceed a
maximum area in excess of that indicated in the table below:
Store Frontage
Less than 50 feet
50 feet to 150 feet
In excess of 150 feet
Maximum Area Permitted
100 square feet
150 square. feet
200 square. feet
9263.6.1. LIGHTING. Lighting shall be hooded and arranged to
reflect away from adjoining properties and streets. Light standards shall
be a maximum of ten (10) feet in height. The height of the light standards
shall be measured from the elevation of the adjacent pavement of the park-
. ing lot.
c . ADDITIONS,
That new Sections 9263.4.13, 9263.4.13.1,
and 9263.6.7
9263.5.1.1,&.& 9263.5.1.2/be added thereto,
9263.4.13.2, 9263.4.13.3,
the same to read respectively as follows.:
9263.4.13. TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS. MAXIMUM AREA. The max1-
mum total surface area of temporary political signs shall not exceed
th1t'ty-two (32) square feet.
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Chapter 1 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code, temporary
political advertising signs shall be permitted in Zone C-2.
9263.4.13.2. SAME. LOCATION. The location of all such
political signs shall be approved by the Modification Committee pr~or
to the issuance of a building permit.
9263.4.13.3. SAME. DURATION. Political advertising signs
shall be authoI'ized for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the election
to which the advertising pertains, and shall be removed within ten (10)
days after such election; provided further that the Modification Committee
may extend said initial period for such additional period of time during
which such advertising is still pertinent.
9263.5.1.1. SAME. BUFFERS. Where a parking area abuts a
... residentiallyz6ned property, a five (5) foot landscaped buffer strip
shall be planted and maintained adjacent to all walls required in Title
3 of this Division.
9263.5.1.2. SAME. LOCATION AND MATERIALS. Landscaping loca-
tions and materials plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Plan-
ning Department.
9263.6.7. MAXIMUM BUILDING SIZE. No building shall contain
more than 12,500 square feet of gross floor area unless a conditional
use permit be first obtained pursuant to Division 5 of Part: 7 of this
Chapter.
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SECTION 11. That Division 5 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article
.IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. AMENDMENTS. That Sections 9265.1.1, 9265.3.15; 9265.4.2.3
and 9265.6.1 thereof be amended, the same to read respectively as follows:
9265.1.1. SAME. C-2 USES. Any use permitted in the C-2 Zone.
9265.3.15. WALLS. Where parking areas front, side or rear on
a street, there shall be a landscaped border of not less than five (5)
feet in width on the street side and a solid ornamental masonry wall three
(3) feet in height erected between the landscaped area and the paved park-
ing area. Where such parking areas side or rear directly on a residential
zone a solid ornamental masonry wall six (6) feet in height shall be instal-
led on the zone boundary or property line, said wall to be reduced to three
(3) feet in height within any corner cutback area and in the front yard of
.any abutting residential zone.
9265.4.2.3. SAME. FREE STANDING SIGN. Only one free standing
sign may be permitted on each building site, such sign not to exceed a
maximum area in excess of that indicated in the table below:
Store Frontage
Maximum Area Permitted
Less than 50 feet
50 feet to 150 feet
In excess of 150 feet
100 square feet
150 square feet
200 square feet
9265.6,,1. LIGHTING. Lighting shall be hooded and arranged
to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets. Light standards
shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet in height. The height of the light
standards shall be measureci. from the elevation of the adjacent pavement
of the parking lot.
b. ADDITIONS.
~265.4.13.2, 9265:4.13.3,
That new Sections 9265.4.13, 9265.4.13.1,
and 9265.6.7
9265.5.1.1,and- 9265.5.1. 2/be added thereto,
the same to read respectively as follows:
9265.4.13. TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS. MAXIMUM AREA. The max-
imum total surface area of temporary political signs shall not exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet.
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9265.4.13.' SAME. ZONES. Subject to the provisions of Chapter
1 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code, temporary political adver-
tising signs shall be permitted in Zone C-M.
9265.4.13.2. SAME. LOCATION. The location of all such poli-
tical signs shall be approved by the Modification Committee prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
9265.4.13.3. SAME. DURATION. Political advertising signs shall
be authorized for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the election to
which the advertising pertains, and shall be removed within ten (10) days
after such election; provided further that the Modification Conunittee may
extend said initial period for such additional period of time during which
such advertising is still pertinent.
. 9265.5.1.1. SAME,
residentially zoned property,
BUFFERS. Where a parking area abuts a
a five (5) foot landscaped buffer strip
shall be planted and maintained adjacent to all walls required in Title 3
of this Division.
9265.5.1. 2. SAME. LOCATION AND MATERIALS. Landscaping locations
and materials plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning
Department.
9265.6.7. MAXIMUM BUILDING SIZE. No building shall contain
more than 12,500 square feet of gross floor area unless a cpnditional
use permit be first obtained pursuant to Division 5 of Part 7 of this
Chapter.
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IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. AMENDMENTS. That Section 9266.3.2. thereof be amended to
SECTION 12.
That Division 6 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article
read as follows:
9266.3.2. MAXIMUM NOISE. The noise level from any activity
shall not exceed at any point on or beyond any property line a maximum
level of seventy decibels (70db). Reference point for all decibel mea-
surements shall be .0002 dyne per square centimeter. No impact type
sound shall exceed this value by an amount greater than ten decibels (lOdb).
If the M-l Planned Industrial District adjoins a residentially zoned dis-
trict, the maximum level at any point on or beyond the M-l P.I.D. boundary
shall be reduced by ten decibels (lOdb) from the value specified.
In the determination of the meter reading the instantaneous
~eflections at three to five (3-5) second intervals shall be read until
a total of twenty-five (25) readings have been obtained. These twenty-
five (25) readings shall be averaged to obtain the result. 'f'he readings
shall be taken at the A, Band C weighting positions. The reading falling
within the range specified for the weighting network shall be used.
If the noise is not smooth and continuous, the corrections ~n
the following table shall be applied:
CORRECTIONAL FACTORS
Type of Operation or Character of Noise Correction in Decibels
1. Noise source operates less than 20%
of anyone-hour period plus 5
2. Noise of periodic character such as
humming or screeching minus 5
3. Nighttime operation between 8 p.m.
and 7 a.m. minus 10
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b. ADDITIONS. That Sections 9266.2.8.1~ 9266.2.8.2, 9266.2.8.3
9266.2.8.4 be added thereto, the same to read respectively as follows:
9266.2.8.1. 'I'EMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS. MAXIMUM AREA. The
maximum total surface area of temporary political signs shall not exceed
thirty-two (32) square f'eet..
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... 9266.2.8.2. SAME. ZONES. Subject to the provisions of
Chapter 1 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code, temporary
political advertising signs shall be permitted in Zone M-I-P.I.D.
9266.2.8.3. SAME. LOCATION. The location of all such poli-
tical signs shall be approved by the Modification Committee prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
9266.2.8.4. SAME. DURATION. Political advertising signs
shall be authorized for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the elec-
tion to which the advertising pertains, and shall be removed within ten
(10) days after such election; provided further that the Modification
Committee may extend said initial period for such additional period of
time during which such advertising is still pertinent.
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SECTION 13. That Division 8 of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Arti-
~ cle IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. REPEALS. That Sections 9268.2.5 and 9268.2.6 thereof
be repealed.
b. AMENDMENTS. That Section 9268.1.1 thereof b~ amended to
read as follows:
9268.1.1 SAME. Any use permitted in the C-l Zone.
That the title of Title 2 be amended to read
"Height and Yard Regulations".
c. ADDITIONS. That a new Title 3 entitled "Parking Regula-
tions" containing Sections 9268.3 through 9268.3.15 be added thereto,
the same to read as follows:
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TITLE 3. PARKING REGULATIONS.
9268.3. GErmRAL. The regulations set forth in this Title
shall apply in the C-C Community Commercial Zone unless otherwise pro-
vided in this Chapter.
9268.3.1. SPACE REQUIRED. No less than the number of park-
ing spaces shall be provided and maintained for each of the following
uses:
USE PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Banks 8 spaces per 1000 sq. ft. gross floor area
Restaurants and Bars 1 space per 50 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Offices (Medical and Dental) 8 spaces per 1000 sq. ft. gross floor area
All other uses 5 spaces per 1000 sq. ft. gross floor area
9268.3.2. LOCATION. Required parking spaces shall be located
on the same lot or site, or on a lot or site contiguous thereto, or
within five hundred (500) feet of the building or land use which these
facilities will serve. When required off-street parking spaces are pro-
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vided on a separate lot from the main building or land use there shall
be recorded in the office of the County Recorder a covenant in the form
approved by the City Attorney that such owner or owners will continue to
maintain such parking space as long as said building or land use is main-
tained.
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. 9268.3.3. SETBACKS. Off-street parking facilHies shall
be permitted in a required rear yard provided that all other parking
requirements such as walls, landscaping and irriga.tion are complied
with.
9261.3.4. DIMENSIONS. Stall Size: Open and covered park-
ing stalls shall be not less than eight and one-half (8~) feet wide
and twenty (20) feet long.
Aisle Width (00-450l: Parking spaces laid at angles through
forty-five (45) degrees to the aisles or driveways shall have a one-
way aisle or driveway width of not less than sixteen (16) feet.
Aisle Width (460_600): Parking spaces laid at angles from
forty-six (46) degrees through sixty (60) degrees to the aisle or
driveway shall have a one way aisle or driveway width of not less
. than twenty (20) feet.
Aisle Width (610_900): Parking spaces laid at angles from
sixty-one (61) degrees through ninety (90) degrees to the aisle or
driveway shall have an aisle or driveway width of not less than twenty-
fi ve (25) feet.
Parallel Parking: Parallel parking spaces shall have
twenty (20) foot minimum aisles and ten (10) foot by twenty-four
(24) parking stall size.
9268.3.5. CIRCULATION. Parking areas having more than
one (1) aisle or driveway shall have painted directional signs pro-
vided in each aisle or driveway. No parking space shall be so ar-
ranged as to require the moving of any vehicle on the premises in
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order to enter or leave any other parking space. This provj.sion shall
not apply at such times as attendant parking is provided.
9268.3.6. PAVING. All parking .areas shall be paved with
a concrete or asphaltic surface to specifications and standards on
file in the office of the Department of Public Works.
9268.3.7. DRAINAGE. Drainage of a parking area shall meet
the approval of the Department of .Public Works. Drainage into a street
shall be by means of a conduit beneath the parkway.
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9268.3.8. MARKING OF SPACES. Each parking space shall be
clearly marked with paint or other easily distinguishable m.aterial.
Either hairpin or single line marking will suffice.
9268.3.9. WHEEL STOPS. Wheel stops shall be required where
a parking space abuts a wall, building or adjacent property line. The
wheel stop shall be set a minimum distance of two and one-l1alf (2t)
feet from such wall, building or property line and be of concrete..
9268.3.10. LOADING REQUIREMENTS. On the same land therewith,
every building, structure or part thereof, erected or occupied for a
permitted use involving the receipt or distribution by vehicles of
materials or merchandise incidental to carrying on such activity shall
be provided with sufficient space for standing, loading and unloading
vehicles to avoid undue interference with the public use of streets and
alleys. Such space shall be no less than ten (10) feet by twenty-five
(25) feet for every ten thousand (10,000) feet of floor area or out-
door storage area with a fourteen (14) foot minimum height clearance,
but shall not be a part of any area required for use as off-street
parking stalls.
9268.3.11. ADDITIONS. Structures which are enlarged in
area shall provide parking facilities in 'accordance with the standards
set forth herein.
9268.3.12. CHANGES IN USE. Whenever the existing use of a
structure or lot is changed to another use, par.king facilities shall
be provided in accordance with the standards set forth herein.
9268.3.13. MIxED USES. In the event that two (2) or more
uses occupy the same building, lot or parcel of land, the total require-
ments for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements of
the various uses computed separately.
9268.3.14. FRACTIONAL PARKING SPACES. When a frac,tional
figure is found as a remainder in computations made to determine the
amount of required off-street parking,. such fraction shall be construed
to be a whole number.
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WALLS.
Where parking areas front, side or rear
on a street there shall be a landscaped border of not less than five (5)
feet in width on the street side and a solid ornamental masonry wall
three (3) feet in height erected between the landscaped area and the
paved parking area. Wllere such parking areas side or rear directly on
a residential zone a solid ornamental. masonry wall six (6) feet in
height shall be installed on the zone boundary or property line. said
wall to be reduced to three (3) feet in height within any corner cutback
area and in the front yard of any abutting residential zone.
That a new Title 4 entitled "Sign Regulations"
containing Sections 9268.4 through 9268.4.13 be added thereto, the
same to read as follows:
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TITLE 4. SIGN REGULATIONS
9268.4. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title
shall apply in the C-C Community Commercial Zone unless otherwise pro-
vided in this Chapter.
9268.4.1. CONTENT RESTRICTED. Any exterior sign displayed
shall pertain only' to the use. conduc.ted within the building.
~9268.4~2. LOCATION. Each exterior. sign shall be attached to
the, wall of the main
and shall be not more than twelve (12) inches from
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and be parallel with
the principal street, a parking area in the rear, orin the case of a
corner building on that portion of the side street wall within fifty
(50) feet of the principal street. No sign other than one required by
law may be placed on the rear or side of a building within one hundred
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9268.4.3. '. ROOF PROJECTION. No Sign shall project above the
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( .eventy-ftve(5) .quare reet 1n area. (~To ~ .) ~- ,-
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on the front of a building shall not exceed one (1) square foot of sign
area for each linear foot of building frontage.
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9268.4.4.2. SAME. REAR .SIGNS. The total area of all signs
on the rear of a building shall be the same as permitted on the front of
a building.
9268.4.5. AREA COMPUTATION. The surface area .of a sign that
shall be computed by including the entire area wi thin a regula.r geomet-
ric form or combination of regular geometric forms comprising the front,
back, top and bottom of the displa.y area of the sign, including all the
elements of the advertising ma.tter displayed. Frames and structural
members not bearing advertising matter shall not be included in the com-
putation of the surface area.
9268.4.6. MAXIMUM HEIGHT. No free standing sign Shall exceed
twenty-five (25) feet in height.
9268.4.7. BA~~RS. No attraction boards, pennants or banners
.shall be permitted except as authorized by Section 8271.5.1.
9268.4.8. FOR SALE OR LEASE. For sale or lease signs shall
not exceed an area of four (4) square feet.
9268.4.9. MOVING SIGNS. Moving signs or signs with any moving
parts shall not be permitted; and blinking, travelling or moving lights
shall not be permitted. Any exterior light except a light the sole pur-
pose and effec.t of which is to illuminate accessways., parking facili ties,
the exterior of the building or architectural or landscaped features, is
prohibited by this Section.
~268.4.10. GLARE. No sign shall cause any giare or reflection
or light on other property, buildings or streets.
9268.4.11. FREE STANDING SIGNS. A free standing sign shall
be permitted provided that it shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
ttfeet in area and shall be approved by the Modification Committee as not
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9268.4.12. NONCONFORMING SIGNS. Every nonconforming sign shall '4t-
be completely removed from the premises within three (3) years from the
effective date of this Title.
9268.4.13. VACANT BUILDINGS. When a building is vacated the
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roperty owner shall be required to remove_all structural signs and paint
or remove all other signs within sixty (60) days, unless such time
t is extended pursuant to Part 9 .of this Chapter.
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That a new Title 5 entitled "Landscaping Regula-
tions" containing Sections 9268.5 through 9268.5.2 be added thereto, the
same to read respectively as follows:
TITLE 5. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
9268.5. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title
shall apply in the C-C Community Commercial Zone unless otherwise pro-
vided in this Chapter.
9268.5.1. LANDSCAPING. A minimum of three (3) percent of
the interior of a public parking area shall have a complete irrigation
system; shall be well maintained in perpetuity; and shall be reviewable
annually by the Building Superintendent of the City of Arcadia. Required
planting areas on the street side of walls shall not be considered as
part of the three (3) percent interior landscaping. In complying with
... the three (3) percent landscaping requirement, the planting beds shall
be distributed throughout the entire parking area as evenly as possible.
Any plot plan showing the' entire three (3) percent landscaping in one
or two large planting beds, or concentrated on only one, portion of the
parking area shall not be acceptable. All unused space resulting from
the design of the parking spaces shall be used for planting purposes.
No planting area or island .shall have an average width of less than
three (3) feet. The planting areas or islands must be drawn to scale
and the plants within clearly located and labeled. All planting areas
or islands shall be surrounded by a continuous raised concrete curb.
The uppermost level of an uncovered parking structure shall be land-
scaped in accordance with the above except that landscaping may be in
portable containers.
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residentially zoned property, a five (5) foot landscaped buffer strip
shall be planted and maintained adjacent to all walls required in
Title 3 of this Division.
9268.5.1.2. SAME. LOCATION AND MATERIALS. Landscaping
locations and materials plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the Planning Department.
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9268.5.2.
IRRIGATION.
All landscaped areas shall be pr.ovided
irrigation system installed below grade except for
sprinkler heads. All domestic water supply lines to which irrigation
systems are connected shall, when necessary, be protected by installa-
tion of atmospheric or pressure type vacuUm breakers. At least one (1)
hose bibb shall be located each one hundred (100) linear feet, starting
with one (1) hose bibb at the front wall. Hose bibbs, wherever possible,
shall be located in planting beds. In no case shall hose bibbs be
located where they will interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circula-
tion.
That a new Title 6 entitled "General Regulations" containing
Sections 9268.6 through 9268.6.11 be added thereto, the same to read
respectively as follows:
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TITLE 6. GENERAL REGULATIONS.
9268.6. GENERAL. The regulations set forth ih this Title
shall apply in the C-C Community Commercial Zone unless otherwise pro-
vided in this Chapter.
9268.6.1. BUILDING REQUIRED. All business shall be conducted
entirely wi-thin an enclosed building.
9268.6.2. BUSINESS LIMITATIONS. All stores, shops or busi-
nesses permitted under this Division shall be retail establishments
selling new merchandise exclusively. The provisions of this Section
shall not apply to bona fide antique stores, nor to the receipt or sale
of second-hand goods by any person who received the same as part payment
on new goods sold of the same general type, if such person is the
authorized representative or agent of the.manufacturer, Jobber or dis-.
.tributor of the said new goods thus sold.
9268.6.3. INCIDENTAL PRODUCTS. Products incidental to a
permitted use may be sold only at retail on the premises.
9268.6.4. SIDE ENTRANCES. No public entrances to any per-
mitted business shall be located on the side street of a corner lot
than one hundred (100) feet to property in any R Zone.
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9268.6.5. LIGHTING, Lighting shall be hooded and arranged
to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets. Light standards
shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet in height. The height of the light
standards shall be measured from the elevation of the adjacent pavement
of the parking lot.
9268.6.6. ACCESSORY STRUCTURAL ITEMS. Towers. chimneys,
spires. gables. mechanical equipment and other roof structures shall
not exceed a height of ten (10) feet above the roof of any building.
Structural appurtenances not incorporated as architectural :features
shall be adequately screened.
9268.6.7. ME:CHANICAL EQUIPMENT, Mechanical equipment, in-
cluding but not limited to heating and. air conditioning devices. shall
be located within the building or if mounted elsewhere shall be screened
. from public view.
9268.6.8. UTILITIES. All utilities on the site for direct
service to the area thereon shall be installed underground except as
otherwise approved by l;he Council by precise plan of design. The owner
or developer is responsible for complying with the requirements of this
Section and shall make the necessary arrangements as required by the
serving utilities for the installation of such facilities. For the
purpose of this Section, appurtenances and associated equipment such
as but not limited to surface mounted transformers. pedestal mounted
terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground
system may be terminated above ground,
9268.6.9. INSIDE STORAGE. All permanent and temporary storage
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of wares and me~chandise. crates, bottles and similar items shall be
within a building.
9266.6.10. OUTSIDE STORAGE REFUSE. Trash. garbage and refuse
may be temporarily stored outside the building. provided, however, that
such refuse shall be completely screened from publiC view by an enclo-
sure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six (6) foot high decora-
tive masonry walls. or other approved screening devices.
9268,6.11. l~IMUM BUILDING SIZE. No building shall contain
12,500 square feet of gross floor area unless a conditional use
it be .first obtained pursuant to Division 5 of Part 7 of this Chapter.
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SECTION 14. That Division 1 of Part 7 of Chapter 2 of
Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. AMENDMENTS. That Section 9271.1.1 thereof be amended
to read as follows:
9271.1.1. SAME. RESIDENTIAL USES. My use permi tted in
the residential zone in which or in conjunction with which the auto-
mobile parking zone is established.. Such combination of parking and
residential use shall be designated as PR-O, PR-l, PR-2 and PR-3
respectively, as the case may be.
b. ADDITIONS. That new Sections 9271.2.4 and 9271.2.5
be added thereto, the same to read respectively as follows:
9271.2.4. PARKING REGULATIONS. Except as otherwise pro-
vided in this Chapter, the Parking Regulations shall be th~ same as
specified in Title 3 of Division 2 of Part 6 of this Chaptrr.
9271.2.5. SIGN REGULATIONS. Except as otherwise provided
in this ~itle, the ~ign regulations shall be the same as specified for
the basic zone upon which the parking overlay is placed.
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SECTION 15. That Division 5 of Part 7 of Chapter 2 of
Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. REPEALS. That Sec tions 9275.1. 40, 9275.1. 46. 9275. 1. 48,
9275.1.51, 9275.1.56 and 9275.1.57 thereof be repealed.
b. AMENDMENTS. That Sections 9275.1.41, 9275.3.1, 9275.3.2,
9?75.3.4, 9275.3.6, 9275.3.7 and 9275.4.8 thereof be amended, the same
to read respectively as follows:
9275.1.41. BILLIARD HALLS, POOL HALLS. C-2.
9275.3.1. STATE APPROVAL. At the time application is made
for a conditional use permit, written proof shall be submitted from
the State Department of Social Welfare verifying its approval of site,
the use of structures on the site and maximum number of children for
which a license will be issued. Such proof shall also be submitted
4It for all subsequent annual license renewals.
9275.3.2. INITIAL AND ANNUAL INSPECTION. The original con-
ditions of approval shall be established from an on-site inspection
by the Building $nd sarety Division, the Fire Department, the Health
Department and the Planning Department. Re-inspection of the premises
shall be made at least once a year by each of said departments, and
any unfavorable report by any of said departments shall be grounds for
institution of proceedings for revocation of any such conditional use
permit.
9275.3.4. BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE. Prior to initial use
or the premises under any such conditional use permit, all buildings
and structures shall comply with the Arcadia Building Code.
9275.3.6. PROHIBITED ZONE. No use specified in Section
. 9275.1.26 shall be permitted in Zones C-M, M-l or M-2.
9275.3.7. OFF-STREET PARKING. Off-street parking spaces
shall be provided at the location and in the amount specified in the
granting of the conditional use permit. In no event shall less than
one (1) off-street parking space be provided for each employee regularly
employed upon the premises. If any structure on the premises is used
in whole or in part for residential purposes, additional off-street
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. covered parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit as
required by Section 9253.2.9. All driveways and parking areas shall
be improved as required by Title 2 of Division 3 of Part 5 of this
Chapter.
9275.4.8. SIGNS. Signs shall comply with the following
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requirements:
1. Signs shall contain only such subject matter which refers
to the name of the es'~ablishment or to the goods and services sold on
the premises on which the sign is located.
2. The total area of signs on the property shall not exceed
two (2) square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of property
frontage. Corner lots shall use only one side of street frohtage to
determine maximum sign area.
3. The maximum height of signs shall not exceed twenty-five
(25) feet.
4. One free standing sign not to exceed an area of one hun-
dred fifty (150) square fee.t may be permitted..
5. All other signs shall be mounted flat against the build-
ing except those specified on an approved plot plan.
6. No billboards shall be permitted.
7. No attraction boards shall be permitted.
8. No sign shall project more than twelve (12) inches over
public rights-of-way.
9. For sale or lease signs shall not exceed four (4) square
feet.
10. No moving sign or signs with any moving parts shall be
permitted. Blinking, flashing, travelling or moving lights or signs
shall not be permitted.
11. Signs shall not cause any glare or reflection or light
on other property or buildings.
12. No banners shall be permitted.
c. ADDITIONS.. That new Sections 9275.1. 6 .1, 9275.1. 61,
9275.1. 62, 9275.1. 63 and 9275 .1. 64 be added thereto, the same to read
respectively as follows:
9275.1.6.1. SAME. Automobile Storage.
9275.1.61. BARS, COCKTAIL LOUNGES. C-2 or any less restric-
tive commercial zone.
9275.1.62.- MQTOR VEHICLE SALES. C-2 or any less restrictive
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conunercial zone.
9275.1.63. OVERSIZE BUILDINGS. Buildings containing more
than 12,50.0 square feet. of gross floor area in Zone C-Q or any less
restrictive conunercial zone.
9275.1..64. RESIDENTIAL USES, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES.
C-O or any less restrictive commercial or industrial zone.
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4It SECTION 16, That Sections 9276.2.1 and 9276.2.9 of Title
2 of Division 6 of Part 7 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia
Municipal Code be amended, the same to read respectively as follows:
9276.2.1. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title
shall apply to all buildings and structures which exceed two (2) stories
or which exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height located ~n property which
is in the H Zone and is also in either Zone R-O, R-l, R-2 or R-3, and
shall apply to all buildings and structures which exceed three (3)
stories or which exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height located on
property which is in the H Zone and is also in either Zone C-O, C-l,
C-2, C-M or C-C.
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LOT COVERAGE. No building or structure in excess
feet shall occupy more than thirty-seven and one-
of the total area of the lot upon which it is
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SECTION 17. That Part 8 of Chapter 2 of Article IX of the
Arcadia Municipal Code be amended as follows:
a. REPEALS. That Sections 9282.1.1, 9283.3.2, 9283.3.3,
9283.3.4, 9283.8.1 and 9283.8.2 thereof be repealed.
b. AMENDMENTS " That Sec tions 9282.1. 2, 9282.1. 3, 9283.3.1,
9283.5, 9283.5.1, 9283.5.2 and 9283.8 thereof be amended, the same to
read respectively as follows:
9282.1.2. THROUGH LOTS. On through lots one hundred fifty
(150) feet or less in depth, the height of a building may be measured
from the adjoining cUl'b on either street. On through lots more than
one hundred fifty (150) feet in depth, the height regulations and basis
of height measurements for the street permitting the greater height
shall apply to a depth of not more than one hundred fifty :(150) feet
... from such street.
9282.1 .3. EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES. Me.chanical equipment
including elevators, E,tairways, tanks, ventilating fans, heating,
. cooling and air conditioning equipment and similar equipment required
for the operation of or maintenance of buildings may exceed the height
limit prescribed in this Chapter; provided however that in no event
shall any such item extend more than ten (10) feet above the roof
and provided further that no area above the specified height limit
shall be used for the purpose of providing additional floor space.
Wireless radio or television masts, towers, flag polE!s, chimneys,
smoke stacks and similar structures shall comply with the height limits
specified in this Chapter unless the height limit be modified pursuant
to the provisions of Divisions 1 or 2 of Part 9 of this Chapter.
. 9283.3.1. SAME. MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. Where two-family
dwellings or multiple family dwellings are constructed on a lot which
rears upon the side yard of an adjoining lot, carports or other struc-
tures may not occupy any portion of the required rear yard.
9283.5. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN REAR YARD. Accessory buildings
shall occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the required
rear yard area and shall be located not less than three (3) feet from
No accessory building shall exceed one (1) story
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in height nor be located within ten (10) feet of any other building
on the same lot. Every accessory building shall likewise comply with
all other area and yard requirements contained in this Chapter.
9283.5.1. SAME. ON CORNER LOTS. On corner lots an accessory
.building shall be located not less than ten (10) feet from the street
side lot line or less than three (3) feet from the rear lot line unless
such building 1s constructed as required by Chapter 1 of Article VIII
regarding fire resistance. On corner lots an accessory portion of a
main building not exceeding one (1) story in height may be located not
less than ten (10) feet from the street side lot line and not less than
ten (10) feet from the rear lot line.
9283.5.2. SAME. REVERSE CORNER LOTS. Or. reverse corner lots
an accessory bUilding shall be loc~ted not less than fifteen (15) feet
. from the. street side lot line or less than five (5) feet from the rear
lot line. On reverse corner lots an accessory portion of a main build-
ing not exceed1ng one (1) story in height may be located not less than
.fifteen (15) feet from the side street lot line and not less than ten
(10) feet from the rear lot line.
9283.8. SIDE YARDS. For the purpose of side yard regulations,
where building13 are constructed across two (2) or more lot lines, the
building side 13hall be considered as one lot and a covenant recorded
that the lots will not be sold independent of one another unless the
buildings are either approved or made to conform to all yard requirements.
SECTION 18. That Division 4 of Part 8 of Chapter 2 of
Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended by repealing
Sections 9284.1~ 9284.1.1, 9284.1.3, 9284.1.4, 9284.1.5, 9284.1.6
~ and 9284.1.8 thereof.
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SECTION 19. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution and shall cause a copy of the same 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 City Planning Commission held on the 13th
day of
September
, 1966, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Corr~issioners Ferguson, Golisch, Hanson, Kuyper,
Lauber, Stewart and Parker
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