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116 ORDINANCE NO. 116 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT Z-89-1B, AMENDING CHAPTER 18.12 IN RELATION TO THE CITY'S RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND ITS ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE. WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to revise the Title 18, of the Municipal Code (the Zoning Ordinance); and WHEREAS, Z-89-113 revises Chapter 18.12 of the Municipal Code which establishes the requirements for the City's residential disticts; and WHEREAS, said revision is attached as Exhibit "A; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial Study has been conducted and a Negative Declaration has been prepared and is attached as Attachment "B"; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on February 21, 1989 and continued the item to Planning Commission meeting on March 6, 1989; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its meeting of March 6, 1989, recommended to the City Council that Z-89-1 as recommended in Planning Commission Resolution PC 89-1 be approved; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on April 13, 1989 and reopened the public hearing on June 8, 1989; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Negative Declaration, set out in full in attached Exhibit B is approved and adopted by this City Council. SECTION 2. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment Z-89-1B, amending Chapter 18.12 in relation to the City's residential districts as set out in full in the attached Exhibit A is approved and adopted by this City Council. SECTION 3. Effective Date - This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at 12:01 A.M. on the 31st day of its adoption. SECTION 4. 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 5. First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 8th day of June, 1989, and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 22nd day of June, 1989. ATTEST: it d 147 .City Clerk o 'the City M r of the City o Grand of Grand Terrace` and of T ace and of the City the City Council thereof Council thereof I, JUANITA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 22nd day of June, 1989 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pfennighausen, Singley, Mayor Pro Tem Grant NOES: Mayor Matteson ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Carlstrom City Clerk Approved as to form: City Aftoirney 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: 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 be 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 the community. 4. To promote the public health, safety, and welfare through encouraging the appropriate type and size of development for the community. 5. To manage development with respect to its type, size and location inorder to prevent harmful encroachment of disruptive development into the community's residential neighborhoods. 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. 1. RH, Hillside Residential District: This district is intended for very low density single family residential development with a maximum retention of open space. It is located in the portions of the City identified in the General Plan's Master Environmental Analysis as having severe development EXHIBIT A limitations related to topography and soil conditions. The maximum density allowed in this district is one (1) dwelling unit per gross acre. 2. R1-20,Very Low Single Family Residential District: This district is intended for very low density single family residential use. The minimum lot size is 20,000 square feet with a maximum density of two (2) dwelling units per gross acre. 3. R1-10, Low Density Single Family Residential District: This district is intended for low density single family residential use. The minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet with a maximum density of four (4) dwelling units per gross acre. 4. 111-7.2, 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 (5) dwelling units per gross acre. 4. R2, Low Medium Density Residential District: This district is intended for single family residential use and low density multiple family development. The minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet with a maximum density of Nine (9) dwelling units per gross acre. 5. R3, Medium Density Residential District: This district is intended for medium density multiple family development. The minimum lot size is 12,000 square feet with a maximum density of twelve-plus (12+) dwelling units per gross acre. Section 18.12.030 Use Regulations: Uses listed in Table 18.12.030 shall be allowed in one or more of the residential 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 number of parking spaces that must be provided for each use located in a residential district. TABLE 18.12.040 Site Development Standards DEVEI,C�PMENT ISMRH' R20 RIO R72 R2 R3 rrrrrrrirr�rr err r �r rirrii rrrrrrrrrr Area (Minimum square feet) - a 20,000 10,000 7,200 10, 000 12,000 Width (Minimum linear feet) * Interior Lot - e 100 60 60 60 60 * Corner Lot - a 100 70 70 70 70 Lot Depth (Minimum linear feet) - a 150 100 100 100 100 Street Frontage (Minimum linear feet) - e 50 40 40 40 40 Setbacks (Minimum linear feet) * Front Yard - a 25 b 25 b 25 b 25 b 25 b * Rear Yard - a 35 b 35 b 20 b 20 b 20 b * Side Yard - Interior Lot With Driveway - a 10 b 10 b 10 b 10 b 10 b Without Driveway - a 5 b 5 b 5 b 5 b 10 b - Corner Lot Streetside - e 15 b 15 b 15 b 15 b 15 b Not Streetside - e 5 b 5 b 5 b 5 b 10 b TABLE 18.12.030 Permitted Uses 77777 USR$ R8 R�0. Rl0 R72 ': R2 R� A. Residential Uses Single Family (Detached) P P P P P P Single Family (Attached) (Duplexes, Triplexes, and Fourplexes consisting of Studio, One (1) and/or Two (2) Bedroom Units Only) - - - P P Multiple Family Units (Planned Unit Developments consisting of Studio, One (1) - - - - P P and/or Two (2) Bedroom Units Only) Manufactured Housing _ (As Permitted Per Chapter 18.51) - - - P - Mobile Home Park - - - - C C B. Residential Accessory Uses Accessory Structure P P P P P P Second Family Unit (As Permitted Per Chapter 18.54) C C C C C C TABLE 18.12.030 Permitted Uses (Cont. ) USES RH ` R20 Guest House C C C C C C Private Garage P P P P P P Private Swimming Pool P P P P P P Home Occupation P p (As Permitted Per Capter 5.06) P P P P Keeping of Cats and Dogs P (Maximum of Two (2) Each) P P P P P Other Accessory Uses (As Approved by the Planning P Director) P P P P P C. Other Uses Churches (Minimum Three Acre Parcel) C C C C C C Schools (Private and Parochial) C C C C C C Public Park and Playground P P P P P P TABLE 18.12.030 Permitted Uses (Cont. ) tJSE RS R2b Rid Ry2 R2 R3 Public Facilities (And Quasi- Public) C C C C C C Day Care Center (With Six (6) or Less Children) P P P P P P Day Care Center (With Seven (7) or More Children) C C C C C C Residential Care Facility (With Six (6) or Less Patients) P P P P P P Residential Care Facility (With Seven (7) or More Patients) C C C C C C Utility or Service Facility C C C C C C Outdoor Recreation Facility C C C C C C D. Temporary Uses Temporary Uses (As approved by the Planning Director) P P P P P P Temporary Trailers (As Approved by the Planning Director) P P P P P P TABLE 18.12.040 Site Development Standards DEVELOPMENT; ISSUE RH' RZO RIO R72 It2 R3 rrrr�rr�rrrr� �rur■� �rirrr�r r�rirrn� �s� rrr�ri Density (Allowable dwelling units per — a 1-2 1-4 1-5 1-9 1-12 ` acre) Living Area (Minimum square feet) * Single Family - a 1, 350 d 1, 350 d 1, 350 d 1, 350 d 1,350 d * Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex and Multiple Family - Studio - - - - 600 d 600 d One (1) Bedroom - - - - 800 d 800 d Two (2) Bedroom - - - - 1, 000 d 1,000 d Height (Maximum linear feet) - a 35 a 35 a 35 a 35 a 35 e Lot Coverage (Maximum percent) - a 40 50 50 60 f 60 f Distance Between Buildings (Minimum linear feet) - a 5 5 5 20 20 Table 18.12.040 Footnotes a. A specific plan shall be required for all proposed projects (including tentative parcel or tract maps) which include any property located within this district. Such a specific plan shall establish site development standards on a project by ro",O,* Table 18.12.040 Footnotes (Continued) project basis in consideration of the existing topography and other physical constraints. The specific plan shall not create a density greater than one (1) dwelling unit per gross acre and shall be consistant with the City's General Plan. The specific plan may consider a clustered development concept inorder to preserve large areas of open space and minimize the project's impact on the physical environment. b. The following exceptions apply to front, rear and sideyard requirements as noted: 1) The minimum side and rearyard setback for a patio cover shall be five (5) feet. 2) The minimum rearyard setback for an accessory structure shall be ten (10) feet. 3) 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. 4) In the case of a parcel or tract map, the twentyfive (25) foot front yard setback requirement may range from twentytwo (22) feet to twentyeight (28) feet, with an average of twentyfive (25) feet for all proposed lots. C. 1) A density bonus of up to twenty percent (20%) may be approved with a conditional use permit or specific plan if various off-site improvements which benefit the general public are included in the project. 2) A density bonus of at least twentyfive percent (25%) shall be approved if the proposed project meets the requirements of Chapter 4.2 of the California Government Code regarding "Lower" and "Low or Moderate Income Households" dwelling units. Table 18.12.040 Footnotes (Continued) d. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows: "Living area" shall be defined as the enclosed area of a residential dwelling unit, excluding porches, patios, carports, garages, storage areas, or auxiliary rooms. "Multiple Family" shall be defined as studio, one (1) or two (2) bedroom units only. e. In the R1-7.2 District, accessory structures shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height unless approved by the Site and Architectural Review Board, and in no case shall exceed twenty (20) feet in height. In the R1-20, R1-10, R2 and R3 Districts accessory structures shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height. f. Not more than the permitted percent of the total parcel may be devoted to main and accessory srtuctures, parking areas, driveways and covered patios. The remaining percent of the total parcel shall be devoted to open areas such as landscaping, lawn, outdoor recreational facilities, incitental to residential development, including swimming pools, tennis courts, putting greens, uncovered patios and walkways. Said open areas shall consist of not less than two hundred (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 &p s: 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. T }• BYRON R. MATTESON �� Mayor f t 13ARBARA PFENNIGHAUSEN Mayor Pro Tom t; a Council Members HUGH J.GRANT DENNISNI L. EVANS,, SUSAN CRAWFORD THOMAS J. SCHWAB Caly Manager NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration is hereby filed on the below referenced project, on the basis that said project will not have a significant effect on the environment . I DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: An amendment to the Zoning Map which includes the removal of the CPD (Commercial Planned Development) and PUD (Planned Unit Development) Overlay Zones , the removal of R-R (Residential. Agricultural) and A-1 (Limited Agricultural Residential ) Districts , the addition of the R1-40 (Very Low Density Residential) , R1-20 (Low Density Residential) , R1-7 . 2 (Single Family Residential) and PF (Public Facilities) Districts and the addition of the AG (Agricultural) Overlay District. An amendment to Chapter 18 . 12 of the Zoning Ordinance which reformats the chapter ' s text and associated tables . A few actual changes are proposed which include a reduction in the allowable height of an accessory structure in the R1-7 . 2 District from twenty ( 20) feet to 'eight (8) feet and a change of "Temporary Uses (As approved by the Planning Director) " from a conditionally permitted use to a permitted use . The only other change is the addition of a twenty-five percent (25%) density bonus provision for projects which meet the State ' s requirements for a "Lower" or "Low or Moderate Income" projects . An amendment to Chapter 18 . 60 of the Zoning Ordinance which adds several items , including an application section, detailed space per use standards, special regulations for drive-thr_u facilities , bicycle parking, shared use regulations and regulations regarding the storage of recreational vehicles . The proposed amendment also contains detailed design standards for the paving, striping, lighting and landscaping of a parking area and an incentive provision for larger combined projects rather than smaller independent projects . APPLICANT: ITheity of Grand Terrace nued EXHIBIT B 22795 BARTON ROAD • GRAND TERRACE, CA 92324-5295 • CIVIC CENTER — (714) 824-6621 T BYRON R. MATTESON Mayor BARBARA PFENNIGHAUSEN # Mayor Pro Tern Council Members HUGH J. GRANT DENNIS L. EVANS d SUSAN CRAWFORD THOMAS J. SCHWAB City Manager LOCATION: The entire City. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Based upon the attached Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. 3- David Sawyer, Date Community Develo ment Director City of Grand Terrace 22795 BARTON ROAD • GRAND TERRACE, CA 92324-5295 CIVIC CENTER — (714) 824-6621 ' ' ' CITY OFCRAHU TERRACE PL/\NN | NG DEP/\ RTk4ENT | N | T | /\i ENV| KONNIENT/\L 3TUDY | Back o U nd l . Name oI- Propuncoi City of Cr ld_ Tcr/ace ] . /\ddrcss ond Phm)e Numhcr 0[ Pr0po1lCoi : C-lify of Grand Terrace 227O5 bnri0n Road , (�ranU TcrraCe ' CA9]]7/|-S795 ��� � ��� ��� � Ai{cnti0n D8 v d Sa c MJnnin Di t t0r � ] . Date ot [nvironmenia| A,,scssmcoi � /| /\yorc7 Requiring /\sscSsm(2n� City of Gnnd Terrace _ S Namc o� Proposal , i[ a| |i � Z0 6 Loca�ioo n[ Proposa| � je �— � / Eovironn'enta| in acLs o| u|| /'yos// ��//c� //o'�)y|>e/' aos*(�/'� ore /zruvidc'/ 0n ai\(-_Ichcd sheets . ) Yes,_ ��a bc No � ������ - l EarUh . Will the proposal result in . a UosinNu carih conditions or in l/ chaoYc'_ in ()co|oyic b D��n/|�iioos displacements , compac- � ' ' —/' tion o/ over-Covering of UIo soi| ? C. Substantial change in topography or ' ground surface rc|ic[ [ca(urcs7 d . The dosiruciion ' covering or modi- [icadnn of any unique geologic or physical features? o . Any Substantial increase in wind or water erosion of soils , either on or or off site! Yes Maybe No f, Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands , or changes in siltation , deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay , inlet or lake? Exposure of people or property to geologic hldLclr cI J �'r.lch as earth quakes , landslides , mudsiides , ground failure , of- 5imilaf- haZ<lrcls ? ✓ 2 , fair . Will the proposal result irl : . a , Substantial air emissions or deterior- ation of arilbient air quality? 1_) . The creation of objectionable odors ? �✓ c . Alteration of air movement , moisture , or terrlperature , or any change in climate , whether locally or regionally ? 3 . Water - Will the proposal result in : a . Substantlai changes !11 CLIr'rent:s , or' the d' course or direction of water movements , in either marine or fresh valers ? b . Substantial cl-IcAngr�-' in �)hsorptiorl r(lh.�.s drainage patterns , or the rate and amount of surface runoff ? ✓ c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? ✓ d . Change in the amount of surface water in '-Iny v✓<lter body' ✓ (2 . 1)ischarge into surface waters , or in any alteration of surface ,^rater cjual- ity , including , but. not limited to , temperature , dissolved oxygen or turbidity? ✓ f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? ✓ Yes Maybe No g , Change in the clul-Intity of around v"Citers , either through direct addi - tions or withdrawals , or through inter- ception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations ? h • Substantial rc:dr.rction in t-he arnor-rnt rail water otherwise available for puhiic w�rter supplies .' — ---- t� 1-;:f>osure of people or property to vi,lter related hazards -:uch as flook_i inch or tidal waves ? -- Plant. Lice . Will the proposai rc,sriIt in : a . Change in the diversity of species , or number of any native sf:)ecic s of plants. (, including trees , shrubs , grass , craps , and dgr_i�rl-ic plants ) ? l/ � . lZeduction of the numbers of �.rr,�✓ urilclue , rare , or cndangcred speciCQ; o F plants ? c . IritroductiorI of new species of 0.mts mto �.rn area of native vegetation , or in a Barrier to the normal replenish- / frert of existiny species? ;-A reduction it) acrc.,Icj of / ,ny agric�rlt_ir rl cropI V animal Life . Will the proposal result it) : a . Change in the diversity of species , or numbers of any species of Onirnals ( birds , land animals including rely-- tiles , fish and shellfish , henthic organisms or insects ) " b . Reduction of the numbers of any unique , rare or endangered species of animals? c . Deterioration to existing fist, or Nildlife habitat? Yes Maybe No G . Noise . Will the proposal result in : a . Increases in existing noise levels? b , Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7 . Light and Glare . Will the proposal produce substantial light or glare? _-- _ -- -✓ 8 . Land Use . Will the proposal result in a substanti�)l alteration of the pf-went or planned land use of dii area? 9 , Natural Resources . Will the proposcill result in : a . Substantial increase in the rage of use of any natL-rral r-esoc.rrccs? -- -- _-- b . Substantial depletion of any non-natural resource ' io . Risk of Upset . V)IHl the proposal involve : a . A risk of an explosion or the release of harar-dous sc-)bst�-inces ( including , but not I mitecl to , oii , pest_icicles , chernicals or racii�!I.Jor) j in the event / r (/ of an accic,ent or r_rpset ondlllons . --- _ ___-- b , Possible interference with an emerg- ency response plan or m emergency evacuation plan ? _-- — — il . Population . Will the proposal alter the location , distribution , density , or growth rate of the Human population of an area? _ -- -- 12 , Housing . Will the proposcli affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing ? __ 13 . Transportation/Circulation . Will the pro- proposal result in : a . Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? Yes Maybe iNo b , Effects on existing parking facili- ties , or demand for new parking ? 1/ C . Substantial impact r_rpon existing transportation systems? V� d . Alterations to present. pmtterns of circulation or rnoverrlent of People anci/or goods? l/ e , Alterations to waterborm-' , rail or" air traffics f. I ncrease in traf fic hazard s to motor vehicles , hicyclists or pedestrians? l/ ? ' Public Services . twill the proposal have substantial effect upon , or result_ in a need for ne;: or altered governrnerltc,l services if-) any of the followinrj ;lrcas : a , E-Ire 1)r ote,cl.loll I Police protection? c . Schools? d . Parks or other recreLll_ion<II f�aci- liiie�� � e . Ml� iintenance of [)LIhlIC (i.+ciiities , IndUding roads? f. Other governmental services? 15 . 1_=nergy . Will the proposal result in : a . Use of substanti�.Il amouws of fl,rel or e11er0y ! b . Substantial increase in c.lemand upon existing sources of energy , or re- quire the development oI new sources of energy? 16 . Utilities . Will the proposal result in a need for new systems , or substantial alterations to the following utilities : a . Power or natural gas? Ycs Na- be o � ' b Communications systems' ^/' c . Water? -- d Scvvar or septic tanks ? c . Storm vvnicr (/rain0yc! l/~ [, Solid waste and disposal ? 17 , Homan Health . YVii| the |)/'opusn| result |n � a . Creation o/ ally hea|th hazard o/' poicni\o| health hazard (cxckdiog mental hea| Ul ) ? v b Ez|}0Sure of people to p0ic0tiu| hea|th hazards ! lO . 'l,"'esthctirs . Will ihc proposal /'usu/i in the obstruction of any scenic vista or vjcn open to the puh/ ic ' or will the proposal result in the creation of ao austhetka||y offensive site, open to public view? 19 , Recreation Will the proposal result in at-) impact opnn the quality or quaniiiy / o[ existing rcr/,a1ionu| opportunities? . 20 , Cultural Resources , a . YYii| the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeo- ./ |ogica| siic7 ___ ______ A"�_ b. Will the, proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric o/' historic building ' sLruck/re ' or object? C . Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? Yes Maybe No d . Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred rises within the potential impact: area 21 . Mandatory Findings of Significance . Does the project have the potential to clegrade the quality of the environ- ment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species , cause a fish or wildlife pot uk---rtion to drop below self sL.rstaining levels , Threaten to eliminate a plant or animal or eliminate important examples of' the major periods of California history or prehistory? 1/ l Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term , to the dis- advantage of lone-tern , environ- mental goals? ( A short-term iri)p(-ict on the environment is one which oc- curs in a relatively brief, definitive 1_)eriod of time while long--term impacts Will endure well into the future , ) 1/ C. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited , buL cumu- I�rtively considerable? (A project's impact on two or more separate resources may be rel�ihvely sn rll , but where the effect of (he ttl of those irnpacts on the environment is significant. ) d . Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substan- tial adverse effects on human heings, either directly or indirectly? �/ ENVI1-IZ0NM,FNTAL DFTERMINATIoN On the basis of this initial evaluation ; I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment , and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION! will be / prepared . v` I find that although the proposed project could have a signi-- ficant effect on the environment , there will not be a signi- ficant effect in this case becaLlse the mitigation meaSUres described on attached sheets Have been added to the project. A NEC;ATIVL= 0I:_C1-ARA i-ION VVI I_1_ M. I'REI'ARF-D . --- I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVI RONMENTAl_ IMPACT REPORT is required . David Sawyer Planning D_i-r=r��tor Tate Signature For City of Grand Terrace f III . DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 8 , In certain areas the landuses will change from either residential or industrial to commercial and in other areas will change from commercial to industrial in accordance with the recently revised General Plan . These changes were reviewed and mitigated in the Master Environmental Analysis for GP-87-4 .