110A ORDINANCE NO. 110A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. Z-87-2 AMENDING CHAPTER
18. 12, REPEALING CHAPTERS 18.15, 18.18 and
18.24 AND ADDING CHAPTER 18. TO THE MUNICIPAL
CODE
WHEREAS, the engineering and planning firm of Willdan &
Associates has been retained by the City of Grand Terrace to update the entire
General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City' s zones shall be revised to correspond
with the new General Plan update; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has determined that the area
west of Interstate 215 shall be updated first; and
WHEREAS, the City shall consider the update for the remain-
der of the City in September of 1987; and
WHEREAS, Willdan & Associates shall prepare a comprehensive
environmental analysis of the entire General Plan and residential zoning
amendments in September of 1987; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Cali-
fornia Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for
the area west of Interstate 215 and this Negative Declaration has been
considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council. This Negative
Declaration is available for review at the City Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its meeting on Tuesday,
July 7, 1987, recommended to the City Council that the proposed Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. Z-87-2, set out in full in the attached Exhibit "A,"
which amends Chapter 18.12 and repeals Chapters 18. 15, 18. 18, 18.21 and 18.24
and also adds new Chapter 18. , be approved and adopted by the City Council .
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
Z-87-2 set out in full in the attached Exhibit "A," which amends Chapter 18.12
and repeals Chapters 18.15, 18.18, 18.21 and 18.24 and also adds a new Chapter
18. is approved and adopted by the City Council .
SECTION 2. Effective Date - This Ordinance shall be in
full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on t e st day of its adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 110A
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SECTION 3 . Posting - The City Clerk shall cause this
Ordinance to be posted in three (3) public places within fifteen
(15) days of its adoption, as designated for such purpose by the
City Council .
SECTION 4 . First read at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said City held on the 30th day of July, 1987, and
finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said
City Council on the loth day of September, 1987.
ATTEST:
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De y City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of Grand
.Gr d Terrace and of the City Terrace and of the City
Council thereof. Council thereof.
I, JUANITA BROWN, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Grand
Terrace, do hereby cerftify that the foregoing Resolution was
introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 30th day of July, 1987,
by the following vote :
AYES: Councilmembers Crawford, Grant; Mayor Matteson
NOES: Councilmembers Evans, Pfennighausen
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
De t City ClerliE—
Approved as to form:
t
City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
(See attachments A,B & C)
EXH1 BIT A
CHAPTER 18. 12
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sections:
18. 12.010 Purpose.
18. 12.020 Residential Districts.
18. 12.030 Use Regulations .
18. 12.040 Site Development Standards.
18. 12.050 Off Street Parking.
18. 12.060 Residential Street Parking.
18. 12.070 Signs.
18. 12.080 Site and Architectural Review.
Section 18. 12.010 Purpose
A. The residential zones contained in this Chapter are intended to carry
out the goals and objectives of the Community' s General Plan , with
respect to residential uses. These goals and objectives are to he
achieved through the following purposes established for the residential
zones :
1 . To provide for development in accord with the General Plan .
2. To promote the most appropriate and efficient use of the
land while providing a variety of housing opportunities to
the community.
3. To promote a compatible relationship between residential ,
commercial and other types of landuses located in tie
community.
4. To promote the public health, safety, and welfare trough
encouraging the appropriate type and size of develo:Tent
for the community.
5. To manage development with respect to its type, siz- and
location inorder to prevent harmful encroachment of
disruptive development into the community' s residential
neighborhoods.
ATTACHMENT A
Section 18.12.020 Residential Districts
The following districts are designed to implement the goals and objectives
of the General Plan. Each district contains specific landuse regulations
and density ranges for development.
A. R1-40, Very Low Density Residential District: This district is
intended for very low density single family residential use . The
minimum lot size is 40,000 square feet with a maximum density of one
dwelling unit per gross acre.
B. R1-20, Low Density Residential District: This district is intended for
low density residential use. The minimum lot size is 20,000 square
feet with a maximum density of two dwelling units per gross acre .
C. Rl-7 2, Single Family Residential District: This district is
intended for single family residential use. The minimum lot size
is 7,200 square feet with a maximum density of five dwelling units
per gross acre.
D. R 2, Low Medium Density Residential District : This district is
intended for single family and low density multiple family development.
The minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet with a maximum density of
five dwelling units per gross acre.
E. R-3, Medium Density Residential District: This district is
intended for medium density multiple family development. The minimum
lot size is 10,000 square feet with a maximum density of 15+ dwelling
units per acre.
Section 18. 12.030 Use Regulations
Uses listed in Table 18. 12.030 shall be allowed in one or more of the resid-
ential districts as indicated in the columns below each district heading.
Permitted uses are indicated by the letter "P" while the letter "C" indicates
uses which require a conditional use permit.
Section 18. 12.040 Site Development Standards
The site development standards established for each residential district
are as shown in Table 18. 12.040.
Section 18. 12.050 Off Street Parking
The provisions of Chapter 18. 60 shall apply in determining the amount of parking
space that must be provided for each use located in a residential district.
TABLE 18.12.030
PERMITTED USES R1-40 R1-20 R1-7.2 R2 P,3
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A. RESIDENTIAL USES
Single Family (Detached) P P P P C
Single Family (Attached) (Duplex, Triplex, and - - - P P f
Fourplex) p p I
Multiple Family Dwellings - -
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Manufactured Housing (As permitted per Chapter 18.51) - - P -
Mobile Home Park - - II - C C {
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B. RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USE
Accessory Structure P P P P P
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Second Family Unit (As permitted per Chapter 18.54) C C C C C
Guest House C C - - -
P P P P P
Private Garage
Private Swimming Pool P P P P P
Private Recreational Facilities - - - P P Er
Home Occupation (as permitted per Chapter 5.06) P P P P P k
Keeping of Cats or Dogs (Max. 2 each) P P P P P
Other Accessory Uses (As approved by the Planning P P P P P
Director)
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C. OTHER USES
Churches (Requires minimum three acre lot) C C C C C
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Schools - Private and Parochial C C C C C
Public Park and Playground P P P P P i
Public Facilities (and Quasi-Public) C C C C C
A
Day Care Center (w/6 or less children) P P P P P
Day Care Center (w/7 or more children) C C C C C
Residential Care Facility (w/6 or less ehildren) P P P P F
Residential Care Facility (w/7 or more children) C C C C C
Utility or Service Facility C C C C , C
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Outdoor Recreation Facility C C I C C
D. TEMPORARY USES
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Temporary Uses (as approved by the Planning Director) C C { C C
P P P
Temporary Trailors (as approved by the Planning Dir. ) P I j
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Table 18.12.040
Site Development Standards
Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Maximum No. Minimum Sq. Maximum Maximum Minimum
DISTRICT Lot Lot Lot Street Front Rear Side of Dwelling Ft./Living Height Lot Distance Between
Area Width Depth Frontage Yard Yard Yard Units/Acre Area Coverage Buildings
Interior
Lot A .
R1-40 40,000 150' 200' 50' 25'A 35'A 10 1 1,350 35'D 30% Not
Sq. ft. Corner sq. ft. Required
Lot
A
10'/15'
Interior
A Lot A
R1-20
20,000 100' 150' 50' 251 35'A 5 /10' 1-2 1,350 35'D 40% Not
Sq. ft. sq. ft. Required
Corner
Lot A
5'/15'
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Interior Interior
Lot 60 Lot
RI-7.2 7,200 A A 51/10'A n
sq. ft. 100' 40' 25' 20' 1-5 1,350 35' 50% Not
Corner Corner sq. ft. Required
Lot Lot
70' 5'/15'A
Interior Interior 2B-1,000
Lot Lot A sq. ft.
R-2 10,000 60 100, 40' 25'A 20'A 51/10' 1-56 35'� 60%F 20'
sq. ft.
Corner Corner 3B-1,200
Lot Lot A
70' sq. ,ft.
S'/15'
Interior Lo n erior
Lot t 1Br.-800
10, sq. ft.
R-3 10,000 60 100' 40' 25'A 20'A 5-12+[s,c r' 40'b's 60A F 20'
sq. ft.
sq. ft. Corner
Corner
Lot Lot r•' >
200
JO' 10'/15' I sq. ft.
18. 12.040
TABLE FOOTNOTES
A. The following exceptions apply to front, rear and sideyard requirements
as noted:
1. On an interior lot, the wider sideyard setback shall be mandatory
on the driveway side of a lot.
2. On a corner lot the wider sideyard setback shall be mandatory on
the street sideyard of a lot.
3. The minimum sideyard and rearyard setback for a patio cover shall
be five feet.
4. The minimum rearyard setback for an accessory structure shall be
ten feet.
5. If a front, side or rear yard abuts a major, primary or secondary
street, the yard requirements shall be as set forth in Chapter
18.57.
6. Slopes exceeding five percent (5%) shall be permitted no closer
to a residential structure than a distance equal to the required
side and rearyard setbacks .
B. In order to implement the density limits established in the General Plan
the following minimum area of land is required for each dwelling unit:
R-2 R-3
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PARCEL DWELLING UNIT PER SQ. FT. DWELLING UNIT PER SQ. FT.
0-10,000 1-10,000 1-10,000
10,000-20,000 1-10,000 1-10,000
20,000-30,000 1-10,000 1- 8,710
30,000-40,000 1-10,000 1- 5,450
40,000-80,000 1-10,000 1- 4,360
80,000 + 1-9,000 1- 3,630*
*20% density bonus possible with a C.U.P. (See C) .
C. A density bonus of up to 20% i�ay be approved with conditional use permit if
various off site improvements which benefit the general public are included
in the project.
D. Accessory structures shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
E. If a structure' s height exceeds 35 feet, a 25' landscaped buffer area shall be
required between said structure and any R1 or R-2 zoned property.
F. Not more than 60% of a total lot may be devoted to main and accessory structures,
parking areas , driveways and covered patios. The remaining 40% of the total lot
shall be devoted to open areas such as landscaping, lawn, outdoor recreational
facilities, incidental to residential development, including swimming pools,
tennis courts, putting greens , uncovered patios and walkways . Said open areas
shall consist of not less than 200 square feet of open space per dwelling unit.
Section 18. 12.060 Residential Street Parking
The provisions of Chapter 10. 16 shall apply in all residential districts.
Section 18. 12.070 Signs
The provisions of Chapter 18. 72 shall apply in all residential districts .
Section 18.12.080 Site and Architectural Review
The provisions of Chapter 18.48 shall apply in all residential districts.
CHAPTER 18.
A. AGRICULTURAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections:
18. .010 Purpose.
18. .020 Permitted Uses.
18. .030 Total Number of Animals.
18. .040 Location of Animals.
18. .050 Offspring.
18. .060 Sale of Products.
18. .070 County Health Code
18. .080 Temporary Sheep Grazing.
Section 18. .010 Purpose
The purpose of the Agricultural Overlay District is to permit limited
agricultural uses in areas of the City which have historically contained
such uses and where current lot size is sufficient to provide a compatible
relationship between the limited agricultural use and the underlying dis-
trict's residential uses. Such agricultural uses may consist of the keeping
of animals and limited crop and tree farming as permitted in this chapter.
In order to ensure a quality living environment and to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare, this chapter establishes certain
regulations regarding the type, size or number and location of such
agricultural uses permitted in this district.
Section 18. .020 Permitted Uses
Uses permitted in the Agricultural Overlay District shall be as identified
in Table 18. .020.
Section 18. .030 Total Number of Animals
The combined total number of animals kept on any site shall not excee� the
maximum number and combination of animals allowable as identified in
Table 18. .020.
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE 18. .020
Type of Animal Minimum Site Maximum No. Permitted Use (P),
or Use Area/Animal of Animals Permitted w/A
or Use (sq. ft . ) C.U.P. (C)
Each horse, mule
donkey or ponya 10,000 6 P
Each large
animal other
than a horse,
ponya, mule
or donkey 20,000 3 C
Each small
animal 4,000 12b P
Each 5 birds,
or rodents 4,000 25 P
Exotic or
Wild Animals 20,000 3 C
Horticultural
Crops or Tree
Farming 20,000 N/A P
Table 18. .020 Footnotes
a. A pony which is defined as any horse measuring 14 hands and 2 inches or
less in height at the withers, may be kept in addition to the keeping
of two horses or in lieu of two horses, three ponies may be kept on a
20,000 sq. ft. lot.
b. No more than one male goat shall be permitted.
Section 18. .040 Location of Animals
All animals, excepting household pets , shall be kept at a minimum
distance of 70 feet from any adjacent dwelling, school or church located
on adjourning parcels.
Section 18. .050 Offspring
Young animals born to a permitted animal may be kept until such animals
are weaned (cats and dogs - 4 months; large animals - 6 months ; horses -
12 months) .
Section 18. .060 Sale of Products
One temporary stand for display and sale of seasonal items such as
Christmas trees and pumpkins produced on the premises may be approved
for a specific length of time by the Planning Director.
Section 18. .070 County Health Code
The contents of this Chapter shall in no way be interpreted to relax any
of the requirements of the San Bernardino County Health Code as adopted
by the City.
Section 18. .080 Temporary Sheep Grazing
In no event shall there be a limit to the permitted number of sheep which
may be grazed per acre, where grazing operation is conducted on fields for
the purposes of cleaning up harvested crops , stubble, volunteer or wild
growth and further where such grazing operation is not conducted for more
than four weeks in any six-month period. Such temporary grazing shall
require approval of the Planning Director.
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