HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 149 ORDINANCE NO. 149
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT
RELATIVE TO RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE STANDARDS
AND FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR PRECISE PLAN APPROVAL
(CITY OF ATASCADERO: ZC 3-87)
WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment proposes stand-
ards consistent with the General Plan as required by Section 65860 of
the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in conformance with Section
65800, et seq. , of the California Government Code concerning Zoning
Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not have a significant ad-
verse effect upon the environment and preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report is not necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission held a public hearing
on February 17, 1987, and has recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance
Text Amendment
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain
as follows:
Section 1. Council Findings.
1. The proposed zoning text amendment would be in compliance
with the City of Atascadero' s General Plan.
2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
Negative Declaration granted the project by the Community
Development Director is appropriate.
Section 2. Zoning Text Change.
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 3-87 is approved to change the
text of the Zoning Ordinance as shown in the attached Exhibit A, which
is hereby made a part of this Ordinance by reference.
Section 3. Publication.
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once
within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in
the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code;
shall certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance, and shall
cause this ordinance and this certification together with proof of
posting to be entered into the Book of ordinances of this City.
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Ordinance 149
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Section 4. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and ef-
fect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage.
COUNCILWOMAN
On motion by BORGESON and seconded by COUNCILWOMAN
NORRIS , the foregoing ordinance is hereby adopted in its en-
tirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL14EMBERS BORGESON, HANDSITY, NORRIS AND MAYOR MACKEY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DATE ADOPTED: 4/14/87
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNI
MARJ IE R. MACKEY, May r
ATTEST
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BOYD HARITZ, City erk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT;
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MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO ORM:
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J EN N, City Attorney
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HENRY ENGEN,
Community De elopment irector
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EXHIBIT A
RMF (Residential Multiple Family) Zone
9-3.171. Purpose: This zone is established to provide for apart-
ment, condominium and townhouse development where higher density resi-
dential development is desired within the Urban Services Line.
9-3.172. Allowable Uses: The following uses shall be allowed in
the Residential Multiple Family Zone. The establishment of allowable
uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.107 (Plot Plans) and Section
9-2.108 (Precise Plans) :
(a) Single family dwelling
(b) Residential accessory uses (See Section 9-6.106)
(c) Accessory Storage (See Section 9-6.103)
(d) Home occupations (See Section 9-6.105)
(e) Collection station (See Section 9-6.130)
(f) Multiple family dwellings
(g) Temporary dwelling (See Section 9-6.176)
(h) Utility transmission facilities
(i) Residential care (See Section 9-6.135)
(j ) Temporary Events (See ,Section 9-6.177)
9-3.173. Conditional Uses: The following uses may be allowed in
the Residential Multiple Family Zone. The establishment of condi-
tional uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.109 (Conditional Use
Permits) :
(a) Churches and related activities (See Section 9-6.121)
(b) Schools (See Section 9-6.125)
(c) Mobilehome developments (See Section 9-6.143)
(d) Organizational Houses
(e) Pipelines
(f) Farm Animal Raising (See Section 9-6 .112)
(g) Retirement hotel
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(h) Bed and Breakfast
(i) SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (see Section 9-6.134)
(j) The following uses where established in a residential
structure of historical importance:
(1) Broadcasting Studios
(2) Business Support Services
(3) Libraries and museums
(4) Offices
(5) Personal Services
(6) School-business and vocational
9-3.174. Lot Size: The minimum lot size in the Residential
Mul-
tiple Family Zone shall be one-half acre. Smaller lot sizes may be
allowed for planned residential developments, including condominiums
and mobilehome developments, provided that the overall density within
the project conforms with Section 9-3.175 (Density) .
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9-3.175. Density: The maximum allowable density in the Resi-
dential Multiple Family Zone shall be designated on the Official
Zoning Maps as provided by Section 9-3.104 (c) and be established in
accordance with the General Plan as follows:
(a Areas Designated Low Density Multiple Family Residential•
The maximum number of dwelling units per net acre is as
follows:
Number Of Dwelling
Bedrooms Units/Acre
1 10 .0
2 7.5
3 5.0
4+ 3.8
(b) Areas Designated Hi h Density- Multiple Family Residential•
The maximum number of dwelling units per net acre is as
follows:
Number Of Dwelling
Bedrooms Units/Acre
1 16
2 12
3 8
(c) Hillside Density Standards. The maximum densities per-
mit e y Subsections a and (b) above, shall be modified
to the following maximums based on site topography, as
follows:
Average Low Density Multiple Family High Density Multiple Family
Slope 1BR 2BR 3BR 4BR+ 1BR -2BR 3BR 4BR+
0-10% 10 7. 50 5.0 3. 80 16 12.0 8.0 6.0
11-15% 7 5.25 3. 5 2. 66 12 8.4 5.6 4. 2
16-20% 5 3.75 2.5 1.90 8 5.6 3.7 2.8
21-25% 3 2.75 1.5 1.14 6 4.2 2. 8 2. 1
26-30% 2 1. 50 1.0 0.75 4 2.8 1.8 1.4
31%+UP 1 0.7-5 0.5 - 0.38 2 1.4 0.9 0.7
(d) GROUP QUARTERS : THE MAXIMUM POPULATION DENSITY FOR GROUP
QUARTERS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
MAXIMUM POPULATION
DENSITY
LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 22 PERSONS/NET ACRE
HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE 36 PERSONS/NET ACRE
FAMILY
(e) SEWER SERVICE. SEWER SERVICE AND THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTY
WITHIN THE URBAN SERVICES LINE (USL) SHALL BE A PREREQUI-
SITE TO DEVELOPING MULTIPLE FAMILY PROJECTS TO THE DENSITY
STANDARDS OF THE RMF ZONE. RMF-ZONED PROPERTIES OUTSIDE
OF THE URBAN SERVICES AREAS SHALL DEVELOP IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE STANDARDS OF THE RS RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN DISTRICT.
(f) ' Density Bonus : A density bonus OF UP TO 25% may be granted
through Conditional Use Permit approval IN EXCHANGE FOR ,
PROVISION OF where-adequate-previsieas-are-made-te-p-Eevide
d.wellimg-units-whiek-are affordable HOUSING to low and
moderate income persons . The-gramtiag-ef-a-density-beaus
shall-be-geverned-by-eke-fellewixg-
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a density bonus , the Planning Commission shall consider
other bonus incentives allowable under Government Code
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9-3. 176. PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. IN ADDITION TO THE STAND-
ARDS SPECIFIED IN CHAPTER 4, GENERAL SITE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,
THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SHALL APPLY TO MOBILE HOME AND
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
(a) PERCENT COVERAGE. THE MAXIMUM PERCENT OF A LOT THAT MAY BE
COVERED BY STRUCTURES (EXCLUDING DECKS LESS THAN 30 INCHES
FROM THE GROUND) SHALL BE 40% FOR LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE
FAMILY PROJECTS AND 50% FOR HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY
PROJECTS.
(b) ENCLOSED STORAGE. EACH DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE PROVIDED A
MINIMUM 5F '100 SQUARE FEET OF ENCLOSED STORAGE SPACE, EX-
CLUSIVE OF CLOSETS, WHICH 14AY BE LOCATED IN EITHER A PRIN-
CIPAL OR ACCESSORY BUILDING.
(c) OUTDOOR RECREATION AREAS. FOR DEVELOPMENTS OF 4-7 DWELL-
ING UNITS, OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE SHALL BE PROVIDED
AT A RATIO OF 300 SQUARE FEET PER UNIT. THIS OPEN SPACE
MAY BE PROVIDED EITHER AS (1) A PRIVATE AMENITY DESIGNED
FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF A DWELLING UNIT OR (2) AS COMMON OPEN
SPACE PROVIDED THAT NO INDIVIDUAL OPEN SPACE IS LESS THAN
1,000 SQUARE FEET. FOR DEVELOPMENTS OF 8 OR MORE DWELLING
UNITS, OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE SHALL BE PROVIDED AT
A RATIO OF 300 SQUARE FEET PER UNIT. THIS COMMON OPEN SPACE
MAY BE PROVIDED IN MORE THAN ONE LOCATION PROVIDED THAT NO
INDIVIDUAL OPEN SPACE AREA IS LESS THAN 19000 SQUARE FEET.
(d) SCREENING WALL. A SOLID WALL OR FENCE NOT LESS THAN SIX
FEET IN HEIGHT SHALL BE PLACED AND MAINTAINED ON INTERIOR
LOT LINES ABUTTING PROPERTY ZONED FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESI-
DENTIAL USE.
(e) COVERED PARKING. ONE (1) _COVERED PARKING SPACE (CARPORT
OR GARAGE) SHALL BE REQUIRLD PER DWELLING UNIT OF THE TOTAL
OFF-STREET SPACES REQUIRED BY SECTION 9-4. 118.
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ZONING EXCE T - TANDEM PARKING
ADOPTED JUNE 27, 1983
(4) -Off Points Required: Parking areas for pu
assem facilities shall include a design on-site
location oopping off passengers an entrance to
the facility in nce of parkpiag the vehicle. Drop--
off points are to be p for : hotels and motels;
schools with 50 or Stu churches with a capa-
city of 100 or e; restaurants w a capacity of 50
or more omers; public for
minals;
pl of public assembly; public buildings; _a6�ffices
arger than 5,000 square feet.
14. 111 (5) Tandem Parking: Each space in a parking lot, area or
garage is to be individually accessible, except that
automobiles may be parked in tandem in the following
situations:
(i) In a parking area serving a single family dwelling, OR
individual mobilehome GF-multi-family-dwellingT
where the tandem parking is not more than two cars
in depth; provided that both spaces are for the
same dwelling, and are not located in a required
front setback.
(ii) In a public garage or public parking area where all
parking is performed by attendants at all times, or
for public assembly facilities and temporary events
where user arrivals and departures are simultaneous
and where parking is attendant-directed.
(iii) For all-day employee parking lots restricted to em-
ployee use, provided that required aisle widths
are maintained, and no more than 50% of the
employee spaces are designed for tandem use.
9- 18. Required Number of Parking Spaces: All land uses re
quirin proval under this Title shall provide off-street rking
spaces as cified in Subsection b and c of this Sect'
(a) Use of Cha The charts in Subsect' c of this Section
determine the. ber of parking s ces required for each use
of land, as follow
(1) Uses Not Listed: or es not specifically listed in
this Subsect ' n that do no ave parking requirements
set by C ter 9-6 (Special Us , the same parking and
loa g space is required as for t most similar use of
uivalent intensity; except where a u not listed re-
quires Conditional Use Permit approval, in ich case
the amount of parking and loading space-requir shall
be as determined by the Planning Commission:
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ZONING EXC - PRECISE PLAN
ADOPTED JUNE 27, 1983 FINDINGS
(iii) Areas in excess of 30% slope may be designated s
such and contours omitted, unless propos for
grading, construction or other alteration.
(6) S lementar Develo ment Statement. Sha include a
phase schedule for project construct' if one is pro-
posed an identification of any ar proposed to be
reserved a maintained as comm o open space. Applica-
tions for Spe ' 1 uses (Chapte -6) shall include ex-
planation of h the ap cable provisions of Chapter
9-6 will be met.
(b) Precise Plan Processin Preci Plan applications shall
be submitted to t Planning artment and shall be pro-
cessed as;- follows-
(1) Enviro ntal Determination. A Preci Plan applica-
tio accepted for processing as set th in Section
9 .102 (Determination of Completeness) sha receive an
environmental determination as required by the alifor-
nia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) . The Planni De-
partment shall process the application concurrently h
the environmental determination.
9-2. 108(b) (2) Staff Report. The Planning Department shall prepare a
Staff Report which:
(i) Describes the characteristics of the proposed land
use or development project, as well as the project
site and its surroundings; and
(ii) References applicable policies and regulations; and
(iii) Determines whether the proposed use or project com-
plies with the provisions of this Title; and
(iv) Sets forth any findings required to support the
decision. APPROVAL OR CONDITIONAL APPROVAL RE-
QUIRES FINDINGS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 9-2 . 109
(c) (4) FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
(v) Specifies any conditions necessary to assure com-
pliance with this Title or the mitigated adverse
environmental effects .
(3) ' c Notice. After the staff report has b =
pared, `a- ice shall be sent by fi ass mail with
I postage prepaid"°^t 11 per, . os'e names and addresses
appear on the last . assessment roll as owning
p� m_�.- ' -y...:, p ies of the pro-
property a to the exteri undar
jec e. Additional notice ma be r ' , when ap-
ropriate by the Planning Director. The notice 1 J
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ZONING EXCT CONDITIONAL
ADOPTED JUNE 27, 1983 USE PERMIT
(2) Additional Conditions. In addition to the conditions
of Section 9-2.109 (c) (1) , the Planning Commission ay
adopt other conditions, including but not limited t :
Requiring that security be provided to arantee
performance and/or compliance with c dtions of
pproval, as set forth in Section 9-2. 2 (Guaran
t s of Performance) ;
(ii) Requi ing installation of specifi on-site or off-
site i rovements;
(iii) Requiring riodic review or imiting the permit to
a specified eriod of time
(iv) Requiring that a per t be personal to the- appli-
cant or be applic 1 to the property;
(v) Any other conditi s s are judged by the Planning
Commission to b neces ry to achieve compatibility
between the p posed use nd its site, its immedi-
ate surroun ngs, and the mmunity.
(3) Effect of Con itions. Whenever a nditional Use Per
mit approva is granted or amended ubject to condi-
tions, u or enjoyment of the Cond ional Use Permit
approva in violation, or without obsery ce of any con-
ditio shall constitute a violation of th ' title. In
the event of such a violation, the approva may be re-
vo d or modified as provided in Section 9-8. 5 (Revo
tion of Approval and Forfeiture of Bonds) . a dura-
tion of conditions is established in Section -2.119
(Lapse of Entitlement) Any change in the condi ions
of approval of a Conditional Use Permit shall only be
allowed after following all procedures undertaken f
the original approval.
9-2f109(c) (4) 'Required Findings. If the Planning Commission ap-
proves or conditionally approves a Conditional Use Per-
mit, it shall first find that:
(i) The proposedproject or use is consistent with the
General Plan; and
(ii) The proposed project or use satisfies all applica-
ble provisions of this Title; and
(iii) The establishment, and subsequent operation or con-
duct of the use will not, because of the circum-
stances and conditions applied in the particular
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case, be detrimental to the health, safety or wel-
fare of the general public or persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of the use, or be det-
rimental or injurious to property or improvements
in the vicinity of the use; and
(iv) That the proposed project or use will not be incon-
sistent with the character of the immediate neigh-
borhood or contrary to its orderly development; and
(v) That the proposed use or project will not generate
a volume of traffic beyond the safe capacity of all
roads providing access to the project, either ex-
isting or to be improved in conjunction with the
.:project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the
surrounding neighborhood that would result from
full development in accordance with the Land Use
Element; and
(VI) ' THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ANY PERTINENT CITY POLICY OR CRITERIA ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND
(vii) Any additional findings as deemed necessary.
(d) Effective Date. The approval of a Conditional Use Permit
shall become final and effective for the purposes of issuing
a construction permit or establishing a non-structural use
fourteen (14) days following Planning Commission approval
unless prior to that time, an appeal to the decision is filed
as set forth in Section 9-1.111 (b) (Appeal - Planning Commis-
sion Decisions) .
.112. _ .
Approved Plans. A land use or development project au
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thor ' ed through a zoning approval shall be developed or est, ' fished
only as own on the project plans approved as part of t applica-
tion. Dation of the project design or constr on from the
approved plans ay occur only as follows:
(a) Except asp ided by subsection (b) his section, a fea-
ture of the us or project which ' subject to the standards
of Chapters 9-4 d 9-6 ma a modified provided that
the change requeste ' s i nformity with the standards of
this Title. Such change, 11 be requested in writing with
appropriate supporti: .mate ' als and explanation of the rea-
sons for the reque ,.y6'The Plan ' ng Director may approve a
requested chang ypSn verification,,,,iof its conformity with
this Title, voided that such appro shall not modify the
effective to of the approval (Section . .113) .
(b) e case of a project feature which is subje' to condi-
',-, , Ons of approval of a Conditional Use Permit, or s a spe-
cific consideration in the approval of a Conditional Per-
mit, a new Conditional Use Permit approval shall be obta '
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