PC R 96-1579RESOLUTION NO. 96-1579
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMNIISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PROVIDING AN
INTFR�'RETATION REGARDING FLOOR AREA RATIO
(FAR) STANDARDS
WHEREAS, the Development Code was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 1991,
and became effective on 7une 13, 1991; and
WfIEREAS, Section 9-01.110 (G)(3) of the Development Code provides the Planning
Commission with the authority to clarify ambiguities; and
WHEREAS, footnote (d) at the bottom of Development Code Table 9-06.050-B
establishes floor area ratio (FAR) standards for all residential zoning districts and states the FAR
shall be adhered to in a residential zoning district in addition to lot coverage requirements; and
WHEREAS, footnote (*) at the bottom of Development Code Table 9-06.050-B states
if a lot was created before June 13, 1991, buildings may conform with the setback and lot
coverage standards of the previous zone, as outlined in Appendix C.W.D.2.19 of the
Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has been requested to make a formal
interpretation as to the applicability of said footnote (d) to lots which utilize the setbacks and lot
coverage standards of the previous zone as established in footnote (*).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby makes the interpretation that footnote (d) at the bottom of Table 9-
06.050-B of the Development Code applies to all residential lots inespective of whether the
setbacks and lot coverage standards for the previous zone or present zone are applied.
On modon of Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Keen, Deviny, Titus and Tappan
NOES: Commissioner Lubin
ABSENT: None �
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 20th day of August, 1996.
ATTEST:
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Luci e B se, Commission Clerk
AS TO CONTENT:
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William Tapp , Chairperson _
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Doreen Liberto-Blanck, Community Development Director