158 ORDINANCE NO. 158
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE, CA. ADOPTING AMENDMENT Z-95-04
REPEALING CHAPTER 10 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE
AND ADOPTING A REVISED CHAPTER 10 AND ITS
ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (E-95-10)
WHEREAS, currently the City has limited regulations as noted in the Municipal Code
regarding commercial vehicle parking in the residential districts;
WHEREAS, the City has received complaints regarding the parking of commercial
vehicles on private property and public streets in the residential areas; and
WHEREAS, the complaints are based on the aesthetic impact of commercial vehicles
have to the residential areas/streets or front yards; and
WHEREAS, the current regulations in the Municipal Code do address the parking of
large commercial vehicles on the public streets and limited.regulations on private property in
residential areas, are noted as Chapter 4.40/4.44 (Traffic Signs, Markings,. and Parking
Citations), Chapter 8 (Nuisance Ordinance and Vehicle Abatement), Chapter 10 (Street
Specifics, Weight Limits, 72 hour/Storage, Commercial Vehicles, Permits, Street Cleaning).
WHEREAS, the current regulations of.the Municipal Code do not address the parking
of commercial vehicles in the front yard, driveways or side yards of residences; and
WHEREAS, as a result of complaints and survey results of some commercial vehicles
parked on front yards/driveways of residential areas in order to provide some aesthetic relief to
the neighborhoods of those areas an amendment with aesthetic and technical mitigation measures
is proposed; and
WHEREAS, certain types of commercial vehicles will not be allowed to be parked on
the front yards of residences in visible view from the street; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at a discussion meeting.reviewed the preliminary
proposed Zoning Amendment Z-95-04 at the September 7, 1995 meeting, and at a properly
noticed public hearing on September 21, 1995.
WHEREAS, the enforcement of this proposed amendment, Z-95-04, will not take place
until 6 months after the adoption date of this ordinance to allow the owners of such vehicles time
to find alternatives to comply with the Code; and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
_ Act, an Initial Study has been conducted and a Negative Declaration(E-95-10)has been prepared
and is attached as Exhibit 1; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing regarding Z-95-04
and E-95-10 on October 12, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Amendment Z-95-04 proposed includes, clarification of types
of commercial vehicles prohibited in residential. areas, and clear regulations regarding the
parking of commercial vehicles; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN THAT THE ORDINANCE WILL READ AS
FOLLOWS:
PROPOSED CHAPTER AMENDMENTS
Chapter 10.16 Storage/Parking of Vehicles
Chapter 10.16.021 Restriction of Commercial Vehicles in Front Yards, Paved
Driveways and Side Yards of Residential Areas
The parking and/or storage of the following,commercial vehicles in the front
yards, front yard paved area, driveway, or side yards when these are visible from
the street shall be prohibited in all residentially zone areas:
Refer to Graphic Display
a) Large Commercial Trucks; above 7 feet in height, above 22 feet in length.
Refer to Graphic Illustration from State Vehicle Code.
b) Three or more axle trucks
c) Tow Trucks
d) Concrete Mixer Trucks
e) Flatbed Trucks
f) Tractor/Cabs Only
g) Tank Vehicles (i.e., water, oil, liquids)
h) Big Rigs and Their Trailers
i) Farm related vehicles
j) Delivery Trucks/Vans (i.e., ice cream, materials, goods and services)*
k) White (or colored) Panel or Box Trucks (i.e., goods, produce, bread etc.).*
* These two types are not considered commercial vehicles per the State Vehicle
Code unless carrying hazardous materials. However, when used for commercial
purposes State DMV requires a commercial driver's license.
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Chapter 10.16.030 Permit Parking for Personal or Commercial Vehicles.
The City Manager or his appointed representative shall have the authority to issue to any
persona revocable written.parking permit to park or leave standing a personal or
commercial vehicle referred to in this chapter upon written application setting forth the
reasons therefor. Such permit shall be issued for a specified period of time and may be
revoked by notice, in writing, to the applicant. Terms and conditions are to be as are
reasonable and necessary to,ensure safety of persons and property, and that it will be in
the best interest of the neighborhood and will prevent any adverse effect upon persons
or property affected thereby. The City Manager may issue such permit if the following
findings can be made:
A. That good reason exists to park such vehicle upon a prohibited area in that an
emergency or unusual circumstance requires the parking of such vehicle upon
such area and no other suitable alternative exists;.
B. That no adjacent properties will be adversely affected thereby;
C. That the parking or storage of the vehicle in the location will not create a hazard
to persons or property;
D. That parking or storage of the vehicle in such location will not obstruct nor
obstruct nor interfere with visibility of adjacent properties;
E. That the vehicle and area immediately around it is maintained in a clean and
orderly manner without the accumulation of trash or debris thereabouts.
The Community Development Director or appointed representative shall have the
authority to issue to any person a written parking/Landuse Permit approval to park or
leave-standing a commercial vehicle on private property referred to in this chapter upon
written application setting forth the reasons therefore. Such permit shall be issued for
a specified period of time and may be revoked by notice, in writing, to the applicant.
Terms and conditions. are to be as are reasonable and necessary to ensure safety of
persons and property, and that it will be in the best interest of the neighborhood and will
prevent any adverse effect upon persons or property affected thereby. The Community
Development Director may issue such permit if the following findings can be made:
A. That good reason exists to park such vehicle upon a prohibited area in that an
emergency or unusual circumstance requires the parking of such vehicle upon
such area and no other suitable alternative, exists;
B. That no adjacent properties will be adversely affected thereby;
C. That the parking or storage of the vehicle in the location will not create a hazard
to persons, or property, or create a negative environmental impact.
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D. That parking or storage of the vehicle in such location will not obstruct nor
interfere with visibility of adjacent properties;
E. That the vehicle and area immediately around it is maintained in a clean and
orderly manner without the accumulation of trash, debris. or maintenance/repair
work to be allowed .
F. If the parking of such vehicle is to be on a vacant lot, then written permission
from respective property owner must be submitted to the City along with a Site .
and Architectural Review per Zoning Code Chapter 18, Section 18.60 (Parking
Design).
FURTHERMORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES-HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: E-95-10, a Negative Declaration prepared for Z-95-04 included herewith
as Exhibit A is hereby:approved; and
SECTION 2: The Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby revised for Chapter 10.16,
Sections 10.16.000, 10.16.021 and 10.16.030) which is set out in full,
included herewith and is hereby adopted; and .
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
12th day of October, 1995, and finally adopted and ordered posted at a
regular meeting of said City Council on the 26th day of October, 1995.
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the Ci or of the City
of Grand,Terrace and of the Grand Terrace and of the
City'Council thereof City Council thereof
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I, BRENDA STANFILL, 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 26th day of October, 1995 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hilkey, Singley, and Buchanan; Mayor Pro Tem Carlstrom;
Mayor Matteson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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