O 600ORDINANCE N0.600
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO
GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 08-
001) AMENDING CHAPTER 16.56 (PARKING AND LOADING
REQUIREMENTS) INCLUDING PARKING STANDARDS FOR BARBER
SHOPS AND BEAUTY SALONS WITHIN THE VILLAGE CORE AND
VILLAGE MIXED USE (VCD & VMU) ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING
CHAPTER 16.32 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) REGARDING THE
CLUSTERING OF LOTS IN LOWER DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOODS; AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 16.04 (DEFINITIONS)
AND 16.20 (SUBDIVISIONS) FOR CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted the updated General Plan
which became effective on October 9, 2001 and requires a comprehensive review and
necessary revisions from time to time to the Development Code and zoning map for
consistency in accordance with Govemment Code Section 65860 and updating provisions
based on new legislation and clarifications necessary for internal code consistency; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission held public hearings/public workshops on
February 5, 2008; March 4, 2008; March 18, 2008; and April 15, 2008 and recommended
approval of the proposed amendments to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code for the
purposes of General Plan consistency and implementation of its goals and policies and
clarifications necessary for the consistent administration of the Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the updated General Plan which became effective
November 10, 2001 and requires a comprehensive review and necessary revisions to the
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code and Zoning Map for consistency, in accordance with
Government Code Section 65860; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan includes the Land Use and Economic Development Elements
that include the following objectives and policies: Land Use Element Objective LU6 that
requires "the historic Village Core area shall be sustained, enhanced and expanded as the
symbolic, functional and unique business center of the City, with diverse mixed uses
emphasizing pedestrian-oriented activities and providing for the needs of residents and
tourists' ;Policy LU6-5 that states the ~Ilage Core Developments shall emphasize uses that
contribute to the vitality of the whole, creating pedestrian traffic and interest, as outlined in the
Design Guidelines for the Arroyo Grande Village"; Policy LU6-6 that states'?he Village Core
encourages the development of outdoor dining and other similar uses provided that they do
not impede pedestrian use of the sidewalks"; Objective ED4 of the Economic Development
Element that requires the City to "Protect and promote the overall commercial service and
retail business sectors of the local economy; including Policy ED4-4 "Maintain and enhance
the Village Core as a focal point for civic and tourist activities"; and
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WHEREAS, the General Plan includes the Land Use, Housing and Open Space and
Conservation Elements that include objectives and policies including LU2-2 "Accommodate
the development of Residential Hillside cluster development and large lot conventional
subdivisions in appropriate areas, classified as Single Family Residential Low Density";
Housing Element A.1 "The City shall adopt policies, programs and procedures to attempt to
meet the present and future needs of residents of the City, and to aim at providing the fair
share regional housing need allocated for each income classification, within identified
governmental, market, economic and natural constraints" and "C/OS 1-1.4 "Locate
structures, roads and grading on portions of a site so as to minimize visual impact. Locate
developments below prominent ridgelines and hilltops such that they are not silhouetted
against the sky," C/OS2 "Safeguard important environmental and sensitive biological
resources contributing to health, functioning ecosystem," C/OS3 "Plan for awell-maintained
system of footpaths and non-vehicular trails that provide access to areas of non-urban
environment"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the
following circumstances exist:
A. The proposed revision to the Municipal Code is consistent with the goals, objectives,
policies and programs of the general plan land use, housing, and conservation and
open space elements and is necessary and desirable to implement to provisions of the
Gerieral Plan.
B. The proposed revision to the Municipal Code will not adversely affect the public health,
safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern since the proposed
changes allows the city to provide housing and protect open space and sensitive
habitats.
C. The proposed revision to the Municipal Code is consistent with the purpose and intent
of the Introductory Provisions and Definitions Section 16.04, and Residential Districts
16.32.
D. The proposed change revisions to Title 16 preserve the fabric of existing residential
neighborhoods in the City, accommodates infill development and will not adversely
affect the public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern.
E. The proposed change of zones and revisions to Title 16 satisfy the intent and purpose
of the Development Code, specifically the intent of 16.32 (Residential Districts) and
16.44 (Special Districts) of the Municipal Code.
F. The City has conducted an environmental review and has found that it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed Ordinance will have an
effect on the environment and is categorically exempt per Section 15061 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City ofArroyo Grande, as
follows:
SECTION 1: The above recitals and findings are true and correct.
SECTION 2: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Sections set forth hereinbelow are hereby
amended as shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
a. Amend Section 16.04.070(C) to amend certain definitions;
b, Amend Section 16.20.070A;
c. Amend Section A. (Residential Uses) in Table 16.32.040-A;
d. Amend Table 16.32.050-A;
e. Amend Notes to Tables 16.32.050-A and B;
f. Amend Subsections A.3. and B. in Section 16.56.020;
g. Amend Section 3. (Commercial Uses) in the Chart wntained in Section
16.56.060;
h. Amend Section 16.56.080;
i. Amend Section 16.56.100;
j. Amend Section 16.56.140;
k. Amend Subsections C.1.,2. and 3., D., and F. in Section 16.56.140.
SECTION 4: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this
Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unlawful, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City
Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision,
paragraph, sentence, or clause thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section,
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 5: Upon adoption of this Ordinance, the Director ofAdministrative Services shall
file a Notice of Determination.
SECTION 6: A summary of this Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper published
and circulated in the City of Arroyo Grande at least five (5) days prior to the City Council
meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted. A certified copy of the full text
of the proposed Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the Director of Administrative
Services/City Clerk. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption of the Ordinance, the summary
with the names of those City Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance shall
be published again, and the Director of Administrative Services/City Clerk shall post a
certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance.
SECTION 7: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
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On motion by Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member Arnold, and by the
following roll call vote to wit:
AYES: Council members Guthrie, Arnold, Costello, Fellows, and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Ordinance was adopted this 27'" day of May 2008.
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TONY FER ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY W M ,CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
SSE ADA ,CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
l~
n
TIMO Y J. CA MEL, CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
Amend Section 16.04.070.C. (Definitions) to amend the following
definitions:
"Adult day care" means a day care facility providing care and supervision of adult
clients and includes Community-Based Day Programs as defined in Title 17 CCR
54302.
"Child Day-care center facility" means private establishment for day time care of
children t~ :,~„-nva--aa~`~:e °^'° ^f '^°' and where tuition, fees, or other
forms of compensation for the care of the children is charged, including infant
centers, nursery schools, pre-schools, extended day-care and similar facilities.
"Continuous Open Space" means a network of connected common open spaces
and/or other conservation land that typically extends along or around a natural
feature such as a creek. oak woodland or wildlife travel corridor, or includes an
area with significant scenic, historic, archeological, or cultural value, or provides
for public passive or active recreation such as trails or similar linear facilities.
Family Day Care Home, Large. "Large family day care home" means a home that
regularly provides care, protection and supervision of ~°~•°^ *^ *••°'••° "" twelve
12 children, or up to 14 children if the criteria in Health and Safety Code
1597.30 et. seq. are met, including children under ape ten (10) who reside a#~he
lie;-in the provider's own home and including the assistant provider's children
under ape ten (10), for periods of less than twenty-four (24) hours per day.
Family Day Care Home, Small. "Small family day care home" means a home that
regularly provides care, protection, and supervision of more than six (6) and up to
ei ht 8 ^o, :children, without an additional adult attendant pursuant to
for periods of less than twenty-four (24) hours
per day.
"Sensitive Habitat" means a wetland, riparian area, oak woodland or any area in
which plan or animal life or their habitats are either rare or especially valuable
because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and which could be easily
disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments.
Amend Section 16.20.070.A. -Tentative parcel map.
A. Applicability. A tentative and final parcel map shall be filed and recorded for
any land division subject to the Subdivision Map Act for which a tentative and
final tract map is not otherwise required or if any of the following conditions
prevail:
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1. The land is divided into four or less parcels.
2. The whole parcel before division contains less than five acres; each
parcel created by the division abuts upon a maintained public street or
highway; and no dedication or improvements are required for the
division.
3. Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of not less than
twenty (20) acres and each parcel has an approved access to a
maintained public street or highway.
4. The land consists of a parcel or parcels of land having approved
access to a public street or highway, is part of a tract of land zoned for
industrial or commercial development, and is approved as to street
alignment and width.
5. Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of forty (40) acres
or more, or is not less than a quarter of a quarter section.
6. Parcel maps that are not in conjunction with re-zoning or general plan
amendment applications may be waived when requested by the
applicant pursuant to Section 66428 of the Subdivision Mav Act for the
following:
a. Divisions of real propertv or interests therein created by eminent
domain procedures, partition action, or other similar actions as
determined by the City.
b. Divisions of real propertv resulting from the conveyance of land
or any interest therein to or from the City. public entities, or
public utilities for a public purpose, such as school sites, public
building sites, or right-of-way or easements for streets. sewers,
utilities, drainage, or other public facilities.
c. The decision to waive the parcel map requirement shall be
made upon a finding that the proposed division of land complies
with requirements as to lot area, physical improvement and
design standards, floodwater drainage control, appropriate
improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply
availability. utility installation, environmental protection, and
other requirements of these regulations, other Citv ordinances.
and the Subdivision Map Act.
d. A parcel map waiver may be conditioned to provide for the
payment of park land dedication and any other fees generally
applied to subdivision projects.
e. Such waiver automatically constitutes approval for the issuance
of a certificate of compliance as specified in Section 66499.35 of
the Subdivision Map Act. When the parcel map requirement
has been waived,. the City shall, within ninety (90) days and
without further application and proceedings, file the certificate of
compliance and a map exhibit showing the land division with the
County Recorder.
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Amend Section A (Residential Uses) in Table 16.32.040-A
Uses Permitted Within Residential Districts
Legend
P= Permitted
MUP= Minor Use Permit
PUD= Permitted Subject to Issuance of a Planned Unit Development
Permit
C = Permitted Subject to Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit
NP = Not Permitted
'
USE RE RH RR RS SF ~ 2.4 ~~ MF A MFVH MHP
A. Residential Uses ~ ~ ~~~ j~~
1. Single-family P P P P P .MUP ~ Pb Pb i NP NP
deta
ed (standard lot ~ ~ ~ ~ ~I i
sizes
)
__-__ ----.._ --
2 Small lot single-
NP
~ -
PUD
NR
NR --r- - --_
PUDPUD PUD NP ! NP -
NP
family detached PUD PUD. I ~ i
3. Single-family NP' PUD NP NP PUD, NP PUD'!PUD NP NP
attached (twin home, i
triplex, fourplex)
4. Condominium (air NP
~ NP
~ NP
~ NP
~ NP NP ~I C i C
~ NP
space) ~ I J
5. Multiple-family NP
~ NP
~ NP
~ NP
~ NP NP U iMUP I P
~ NP
attached (2 - 4 units) ~ ~ 1
6. Multiple-family
e NP
I
(
NP NP
f
NP
I NP I NP C C ~ MUP NP
attached (5 or mor I
~
~ I
~ ~ ~
units) I
i I
i j 1
7. Mobilehome
subdivisions C
~ C
~ C
~ C
~ C I C~ C C C
~ ~ ~ C
8. Mobilehome parks ~rC I" ~~I C ~ C~ C I ~
9. Boarding/rooming NP
~ NP
~ NP
~ NP
~ NP ' NP C r C-' C
~
~ NP
houses ~
i
10. Senior independent NP
~ NP
~ NP
~ NP
~ NP NP C C ' C
~ NP
living uses ~
11. Congregate care, NP
~ NP
~ NP
~ NP
~ NP ': NP C ~I
C
~
NP
assisted living ~ ~ ;
12. Convalescent care NP NP NP NP NP j NP C C C NP
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USE RE RH RR RS SF ~ 4 ~I MF IMFA IMFVH MHP
13. Residential care
facility (6 or fewer
persons) P
~ P
~ P
~ P
~ P A P P P i P
~ P
14. Bed and breakfast NP
~ C
~ C
~ C
~ C ! C ~C -' C NP
~ NP
inns ~ i
_
15. Second residential
dwelling unit P
~ P
~ P
~ P
~ P P ~! P A P
~ ; j
16. Small family day
'chldren~rfewer P
~ P
~ P
~ P
~ P P P P I P
~! P
Amend Table 16.32.050-A
Residential Site Development Standards--
Single-Family Zones
-..---------
---_ ---
RE RH
I RS
RR
r SF
~ VR
1 Maximum 0.4 0.67 1.0 2.5 4.5 4.5
density (DU's per
,
f
gross acre)
2. Minimum ' 92,500b ! 49,000 40,000 12,000 7,200 6,750
building sites ~ {redused-let
(Net area in sq. ft.) ! sire
new subdivisions ~ aAewed '
wit#t
! efaper{ '
r+
~ per~etdity}
' (reduced minimum buildino site
j l area allowed with provision to
'~ ~ permanently preserve sensitive
I habitat and/or open space
corridors and/or to avoid
development of steep slopes
~ and ridoelinesl
3. Minimum lot 200' ~ 1 0 120' 80' 70' 50'
width` new ~ ~ ~ ~
i
subdivisions i
4. Minimum lot 250' ~ 200' 200' 100' 100' 100'
depth new
subdivisions j I
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~ R ~ RH RR RS SF VR
5. Minimum front i 50' ! 5 35' 25' 20' 15'
yard*
New subdivisions
of 5+ lots i
Infill and additions j Setbacks listed above or the average setback of structures to the
street on either side and directly across block front for properties
in the same district.
6. Minimum interior ~r 30' ' 10% of
side yard setback* ;lot width 10% of
lot width 5' one side,
10' other Infill = 5;
New 5'
side (for lots subdivision
'~ ~ < 12,000 sq.: = 5' one
I ~ ft. use SF) ' side, 10'
I
other side
7 M!nimum street 30' i 15% of
side yard setback* ~ lot width
15% of
lot width
15'
15' -----------
10'
8. Minimum rear ' 50' 40' 25' 20' 10' (1- 10' (1-
yard setback* I (For lots < story) 15' ' story) 15'
12,000 sq. (2-story) (2-story)
ft. use SF)
9 Maximum lot 35% ~ 35% 35% 30% (For 40% 40%
coverage' lots <10,000
sq. ft. use
SF)
10. Maximum 30' or 2 stories, whichever is less, 14' for accessory buildings.
height for buildings
and structures '
11. Minimum 20' ~ 2 6' 10' 10' 10'
distance between
building (including
main dwellings and I ~
i
accessory •• !
structures)e i ~
Amend Notes to Tables 16.32.050-A and B: Residential Site Development
Standards.
* Infill development on a parcel within a previously approved project. Where the city has
established specific setback requirements for single-family or multifamily residential
parcels through the approval of a specific plan, subdivision map, planned unit
development or other entitlement, those setbacks shall apply to infill development and
additions within the approved project instead of the setbacks required by this title.
a On sloping terrain, standards for parcel lot size shall increase with increasing slope as
provided in Table 16.20.050-A. ~^,-~ ~_ ^^'_i-:r. ^_ _. __ ^I+^! !^ t~° ~. __ . ^~^~^a !~ ~^°°`
_ ... 1..4 n TL.° .~. nl+~.ll L... e.:}L.r...J...1 i....}°.1 }.. }L.....:}„ .. ...4°^}°.1
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Amend Subsections A.3. and B. in Section 16.56.020 -Parking and Loading
Requirements.
A. General Requirements.
3. For all development other than asingle-family residence, where it is
not feasible to provide sufficient on-site parking on a parcel when an
addition or enlargement of an existing building is proposed, approval of
a uariaase conditional use permit application west shall be required
for consideration of alternatives including, but not limited to, shared
parking or public transit. Where it is not feasible to provide sufficient
on-site parking on a parcel when an addition or enlargement of an
existing single-family residence is proposed, approval of a minor
exception request shall be required. Concurrent processing of all
related applications shall occur in accordance with Section 16.12.070
of this title.
B. Village Parking and Business Improvement District. For the area within the
boundaries of the parking and business improvement area for the village, off-
street parking facilities or the payment of in-lieu fees, as established by
resolution, shall be provided as follows:
1. Outdoor dining areas, limited to twenty-five (25) percent or less of the
total gross square footage of the enclosed area of gross floor area
accessible to the public ttae use, shall be excluded from the
requirements to provide off-street parking facilities or to pay in-lieu
fees. For the purposes of calculating off-street parking requirements,
outdoor dining area must be non-air-conditioned or heated and without
wall enclosures. Any outdoor dining area in excess of twenty-five (25)
percent of the total gross square footage of the enclosed area of rg oss
floor area accessible to the public Eqe use shall be required to provide
only the additional number of parking spaces for the incremental
square footage over the twenty-five (25) percent.
2. Existing buildings that are remodeled or enlarged shall not be required
to provide parking if the increase in the square footage is less than
three hundred (300) square feet. If the addition is greater than this
amount, or if it is the construction of a new building, off-street parking
shall be required consistent with the following:
a. Off-street parking facilities consistent with requirements of
Section 16.56.060; or
b. Payment of an in-lieu fee based on the total number of parking
spaces required by Section 16.56.060;
c. A combination of off-street parking facilities and payment of an
in-lieu fee may be permitted.
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Amend #3 (Commercial Uses) in the Chart contained in Section 16.56.060 -
Off-street parking requirements by land use.
The following off-street parking requirements shall apply to all buildings erected
and new or expanded uses. Where the total requirements result in a fractional
number, a fraction of 0.5 or greater shall be rounded to the higher whole number.
For any use not specifically set forth in this section, the planning commission
shall determine the amount of required parking based upon similar uses, or
evidence of actual demand based on traffic engineering or planning data. The
applicant shall provide the necessary data and background information.
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
1. RESIDENTIAL USES NOTE: Parking required for
residential use in mixed use
projects does not have to be
covered.
~a. Single-family homes
Conventional size lot spaces per unit within an
enclosed garage.
Small lot (PUD) 2 spaces per unit within an
enclosed garage and 0.5
space/unit for visitor parking.
b Duplexes 2 space per umt within an
~ enclosed garage and 1 uncovered
space per unit.
c. Second residential units 1 uncovered space per unit.
d. Townhouse and condo-
miniums (Attached ownership
units)
RESIDENT AND VISITOR
PARKING
Studio 1 space per unit within an
enclosed garage.
1 bedroom 1 space per unit within an
i enclosed garage and .5
uncovered spaces per unit for
developments over four units.
2+ bedrooms 2 spaces per unit within an
enclosed garage and 0.5
uncovered space per unit for
developments over four units.
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- - --...
e Apartments and multrfamily ~'
dwellings (rental units)
-- ----
RESIDENT PARKING.
Studio ~1 covered space per unit.
1 bedroom 1 covered space per unit and 0.5
uncovered space per unit for
developments over four units.
2+ bedrooms 2 covered spaces per unit and .5
unit for developments over four
units.
f. Senior housing -independent
living
RESIDENT PARKING
Studio 1 covered space per unit.
1+ bedrooms 1 covered space per unit.
g. Senior housing--Assisted living 1 uncovered space per 3 beds
and 1 space per employee on the
largest work shift.
h. Mobilehome parks 2.5 uncovered spaces per unit.
i. Large family day care facilities 1 uncovered space per staff
person other than the homeowner
in addition to the required parking
for the residential building.
~
2. PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC (
USES I _
a. Public buildings -administrative 1 parking space/150 sq. ft. of work
space.
b. Public and semi-public 1 parking space/5 fixed seats, or 1
buildings - assembly (including parking space/50 sq. ft. of floor
auditoriums, theaters, lodges, area designed for public
clubs, churches, mortuaries) assembly.
(c. Hospitals 1 space/bed and 1 space/doctor
(~ or employee on the largest shift.
d. Convalescent hospitals 1 space/3 beds and 1
space/doctor or employee on the
. largest shift.
e. Public utility buildings without 1 parking space/2 employees on
on-site offices the largest work shift.
f. Schools
;Grade schools, elementary, junior 1 parking space/classroom and
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high schools office for faculty and employees..
High schools, colleges 1 parking space/classroom and
office for faculty members and
employees, and 5 parking
spaces/classroom for students.
Vocational, business, trade 1 parking space/3 students of the
schools maximum classroom capacity and
1 space/faculty, staff and
employee.
g Child care facilities 1 parking space/employee or
( teacher and 1 space/5 children
3. COMMERCIAL USES
a General retail, services office
and commercial 1 parking space/250 sq. ft. of
gross floor area.
b. General retail aad office, 1 parking space/300 sq. ft. of
services, restaurants and bars gross floor area accessible to
er~Iy in the Village Core Downtown public (excluding restrooms.) Up
(VCD); Village Mixed Use to six (6) chairs for outdoor
VMU ser~ersial- seating permitted without
additional parking. For beauty
salons, one additional parking
space required for every 3 beauty
stations exceeding the first three.
c. Hotels and motels 1 parking space/unit, and 2
parking spaces for the manager's
office.
d. Restaurants and bars (outside 1 parking space/100 sq. ft. of
VCD/VMU districts.) public area (any area accessible
by the public).
~ Fast food restaurant 1 parking space/75 ft. of public
area (any area accessible by the
public.)
e. Outdoor sales and rental 1 parking space/2,000 sq. ft. open
areas, including nurseries, auto, area for the first 10,000 sq. ff.
RV, boat sales then 1 space/5,000 sq. ft. over
10,000 sq. ft.
Open area shall include any sales
office but shall not include vehicle
repair areas. The requirement for
vehicle repair facilities shall be in
addition to the spaces required for
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[outdoor sales and rental areas
f. Gasoline service station 3 parking spaces/working bay,
plus 1 parking space%mployee on
the largest shift.
g. Vehicle repair 1 parking space/450 sq. fl. of floor
____ area.
h. Bowling alleys and billiard halls 5 parking spaces per lane and 2
spaces per billiard table
4. INDUSTRIAL AND
WAREHOUSE USES
a. Warehouse and wholesale 1 parking space/800 sq. ft. of
gross floor area, or 1 parking
space/employee and 1
space/company vehicle,
whichever is larger.
b. Manufacturing industrial 2 parking spaces/3 employees on
di stribution centers the largest but not less than 1
space/2,000 sq. ft. of area used
for allowed uses.
Amend Section 16.56.080. Motorcycle parking requirements.
Motorcycle parking spaces shall be provided for all nonresidential uses at the
following rates:
A. Uses requiring more than twenty-five (25) spaces shall provide 1 designated
area for motorcycle parking afea.
B. Uses with more than one hundred (100) spaces shall provide one designated
area for motorcycle parking area for each ^^° ~~ ~^~'~°~' "^^` twenty-five (25)
required automobile parking spaces.
C. Motorcycle parking areas required by this title shall count toward fulfilling
automobile parking spaces at the rate of one parking space per motorcycle
parking area.
Amend Section 16.56.100 Access for off-street parking facilities.
The location and design of all entrances and exits onto public rights-of-way shall
be subject to the approval of the city engineer so as to ;;,see ensure minimum
interference with the traffic flow and adequate site clearance.
1. For residential parking, a garage or carport shall have an unobstructed paved
access with a twelve (12) foot minimum width for single-family development,
and a sixteen (16) foot (~ minimum width for any development exceeding
three units.
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2. Parking areas for thirty (30) or more vehicles shall tae provided with more than
one sepaFate driveways for entrance and exit, and shall provide designated
walkways for pedestrian access.
Amend Subsections C.1., 2., and 3., D., and F. in Section 16.56.140 - Off-
street parking structures.
C. Design ^^''o„a--r°a~''^-.g Standards. Design and paving standards shall be
subject to the requirements of Section 16.56.070 of this chapter, in addition to the
following:
1. All interior and exterior wall surfaces are to be treated or designed to
resist graffiti.
2. All parking structures of thirty (30) spaces or more, shall be serviced by
a minimum of two vehicular access points for ingress and egress from
the street to the structure.
3. The floor-to-ceiling height shall be a minimum of ten-(~0~ seven (7)
feet. The vertical clearance shall be clearly posted at all entrances into
the parking structure.
D. Special Parking Types within Structures.
1. Handicapped Parking. Handicapped parking shall be provided on the
street level and located in an uncovered area. The design and
provision of handicapped parking is regulated by state requirements as
set forth in Section 16.56.070.
2. Recreational Vehicles. Fora parking structure where the vertical
clearance is less than eleven feet, six inches (11.6 ft.), the required
number of recreational vehicle parking spaces pursuant to Section
16.56.090 shall be provided at street level and located in an uncovered
area.
F. Security Within a Parking Structure. Security measures shall be incorporated
into the design of all parking structures. A security plan showing all security
measures including lighting, visibility into the structure, stairways, elevators,
gates and fencing shall be reviewed and approved by the fire department, police
department, and the planning department, prior to the issuance of a conditional
use permit.
1. Lighting.
a. Parking structures shall be well-illuminated to provide security. The
lighting shall be a minimum uniformly distributed forty (40) foot-
candles so that dark areas are not created. Fluorescent lighting
shall be used whenever feasible.
b. All stairways and elevator lobbies shall be well-illuminated and, if
possible, visible to the outside.
2. Open Frontage. Open frontage to streets and buildings should be
provided on as many sides of a parking structure as practical to
facilitate observation from passing patrol cars and the general public.
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3. Monitoring. Any parking structure with more than ~9~thirt 30
parking spaces shall be monitored by either an attendant or video
monitors during the hours of operation. If the facility is not to be utilized
on a twenty-four (24) hour basis, it shall be secured to prohibit entry by
both vehicles and pedestrians during hours of non-operation.
4. Additional Security. Other security measures including, but not limited
to, security gates and fencing shall be incorporated into the design of
parking structures as deemed necessary by the approval body.
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San
Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that
the attached is a true, full, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 600 which was
introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 13, 2008; was passed
and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
on the 27~' day of May 2008; and was duly published in accordance with State
law (G.C. 40806).
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 28~h
day of May 2008.
KELLY W T RE, CITY CLERK