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71 ORDINANCE NO. 71 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING REGULA- TIONS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SECOND FAMILY UNITS WITHIN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. WHEREAS, the State of California requires jurisdictions to grant special conditional use permits for second units which will be used for residential purposes under certain circumstances; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Purpose - The Purpose of this Ordinance is to establish regulations for the p aunt of second-family units in the R-1 District and designate certain areas where the placement of second-family units is compatible with surrounding development. SECTION 2. Definition - Second-family unit is an attached unit which provides independent living facilities and includes permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation on the same lot as the primary unit. SECTION 3. Second-family units are permitted in the R-1 district subject to obtaining a use permit. SECTION 4. These regulations are intended to ensure a compatible integration of second-family units with single-family units. SECTION 5. The following site development standards shall apply to placement of second-family units: A. The living area of the existing unit shall not be increased by more than 25 percent, and the second-family unit shall not exceed 640 square feet; B. Lot Area: Minimum lot size shall be 10,000 square feet; C. Lot Width: Minimum lot width shall be 65 feet; D Lot Depth: Minimum lot depth shall be 150 feet; E. Front Yard Setback: Minimum front yard setack shall be 25 feet; F. Rear Yard Setback: Minimum rear yard setback shall be 15 feet from the rear property line; G. Side Yards: Side yard setbacks shall be not less than five (5) feet on one side and 15 feet on the street side of corner lots and 10 feet on interior lots. Fireplaces and other appurtenances may encroach a maximum of two (2) feet; H. Height: Maximum allowable height shall be 35 feet, not to exceed w��ori es; I. Lot Coverage: Maximum allowable lot coverage by building or structure shall be not more than 70 percent of the net lot area. SECTION 6. There shall be provided on the same parcel parking as provided for a single family and one uncovered parking space. if: SECTION 7. The Planning Commission shall approve the use permit only A. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use without altering the exterior front appearance of the structure; B. The proposed second-family unit is clearly subordinate in size, location, and appearance to the principal unit; C. The second-family unit will not be detrimental to the general health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing within the neighborhood of the proposed use or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City. SECTION 8. Appeal - The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appeale in writing to the City Council by the applicant within ten (10) calendar days. The letter of appeal shall be accompanied by a processing fee. The letter shall be filed with the City Clerk's Office. A. The City Council shall set a date for public hearing, and notices shall be mailed as required. The Planning Commission shall submit a report and the Planning Commission Minutes to the City Council ; B. The City Council shall make its own determination as to whether the second-family unit meets City standards and may approve, modify, or disapprove the decision of the Planning Commission. SECTION 9. No building permit shall be issued in any case where a use permit is required by the terms of this title until ten (10) days after the granting of such use permit by the Planning Commission and by the City Council in the event of appeal, and then only in accordance with the terms and conditions of the use permit granted. SECTION 10. Any use permit granted in accordance with this Ordinance may be revoked if any of the conditions or terms of such permit are violated, or if any law or ordinance is violated in connection therewith. The Planning Commission shall hold a hearing on any proposed revocation after giving written notice to the permittee at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing and shall submit its recommendation to the City Council . The City Council shall act thereon within thirty (30) days after receipt of the recommendation of the Planning commission. - 2 - SECTION 11. Any use permit granted in accordance with the terms of this Ordinance shall expire if not used within one (1) year from date of final approval . Upon application by letter filed prior to expiration of use permit for second-family dwelling unit, the time at which such use permit expires may be extended by the Planning Director for a period not exceeding one (1) year. SECTION 12. Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at 12.01 a.m. on t e st day after its adoption. SECTION 13. Posting - The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in three (3) pu�bTic places designated for such purpose by the City Council. SECTION 14. First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 14th day of AArril�, 1983, and finally adopted and ordered posted at regular meeting of said Ci ty Council on the 28th daffy of April 1983. ATTEST: City Clgyk of the City o a d Mayor of the- i ty ran err Terrac and of the City Council and of the City Counc 1 thereof. thereof. Approved as to form: Ti ty ttorney - 3 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss. CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ) I, MYRNA ERWAY, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 28th day of April , 1983, and that it was so adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rigley, Petta, Nix, Pfennighausen Mayor Grant. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. iv►�-s`� ./tom City CleW of the City of Gra errace and of tP& City Council there . STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss. CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ) I, MYRNA ERWAY, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full , true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 71 of said City, and that the same has not been amended or repealed. DATED: April 28, 1983. City Clarlk of the City of r Terrace and of &e City Council ther of.