PC R 08-2055RESOLUTION NO. 08-2055
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT CASE NO. 08-001, AMENDING
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.56 PARKING AND LOADING
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING REDUCED PARKING STANDARDS FOR
RESTAURANTS AND BARS, AND INCREASED PARKING FOR BARBER
SHOPS AND BEAUTY SALONS WITHIN THE VILLAGE CORE AND
VILLAGE MIXED USE (VCD AND VMU) ZONING DISTRICTS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 TO MODIFY DEFINITIONS RELATED TO
DAYCARE; AMENDING CHAPTER 16.20 RELATED TO WAIVER OF
PARCEL MAP REQUIRMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
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 "Village 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 "The 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
WHEREAS, after consideration of all testimony and all relevant evidence, the City
Planning Commission has determined that the following Development Code Amendment
findings can be made in an affirmative manner:
A. The proposed revision to the Municipal Code is consistent with the goals,
objectives, policies and programs of the general plan land use element and
economic development element, and is necessary and desirable to implement to
provisions of the General 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
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proposed changes allows the city to regulate uses for an attractive pedestrian
oriented downtown.
C. The proposed revision to the Municipal Code is consistent with the purpose and
intent of the Introductory Provisions and Definitions Section 16.04, Land division
Chapter 16.20 and Parking and Loading Chapter 16.56.
D. 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends to
the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande that Development Code Case No. 08-001
to amend the Municipal Code Chapters 16.04, 16.20 and 16.56 be approved as shown
in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Keen, and by the following roll call
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Marshall, Keen, Barneich, Tait and Chair Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of February 2008.
ATTEST:
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LYN REARDON-SMITH CAREN RAY C
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
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EXHIBIT "A"
Adult day care means a day care facility providing care and supervision of adult
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clients and�
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�Child`�:�D�ay-care center'��#asi�l+#�" means pnvate establishment for day time care of
children �e#�e°^ +,•,^`��^�' f�. � °^°,' and where tuition, fees, or other
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forms of compensation for the care of the children is charged, including infanfi'�
centers;� nursery schools, pre-schools, extended day�care and similar facilities.
Family Day Care Home, Large. "Large family day care home" means a home that
reaularlv provides care. protection and supervision of ;�'___ ��� r W ��'
oo�.�on -+n�fi�iolrio r, ���-����.����twelv�e
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for periods of less than twenty-four (24) hours per day.
Family Day Care Home, Small. "Small family day care home" means a h ome th at
reqularly provides care, protection, and supeniision of mo�e thana��6)�and up to
for periods of less than twenty-four (24) hours
per day.
16.20.070 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:
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.
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Chapter 16.56 PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS (IN PART)
16.56.020 Applicability.
A. General Requirements
3. For all development other than a single-family residence, where it is
not feasible to provide sufficient on-site parking on a parcel when an
addition or enlargement of an existing buildmg is proposed, approval of
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a �tiaflse conditional,usemp.errnit.:, application,�a�es��shall_�b.e�reauired
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parkinq or "'public�,:transit; Where it is not feasible to provide sufficient
on-site parking on a parcel when an addition or enlargement of an
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5. Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of forty (40) acres
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 dinin areas, limited to twent -five 25 ercent or less of the
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total gross square footage of the enclosed area of �ro's:'s��floo��r area�
accessible�:��'�to, �the. pubtic � 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 `����g �o�ss
flbor�are"a `�accessible3,to'the p icl #�e 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.
C. Village Mixed Use and Historic Character Overlay District Combining District.
For the area within the boundaries of the Village Mixed Use and Historic
Character Overlay District (Design Overlay 2.4), off-street parking facilities or
the payment of in-lieu fees, as established by resolution, shall be provided as
follows:
1. For changes in uses in existing buildings, additional off-street parking
facilities required by a change of use may be reduced subject to a
Minor Exception in accordance with Section 16.16.120(B)(5) by
payment of in-lieu fees.
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 six
hundred (600) sq. ft.
3. If the addition is greater than this amount, or involves the construction
of a new building, off-street parking shall be required consistent with
the following:
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a. Off-street parking facilities consistent with requirements of
Section 16.56.060; or
b. A combination of off-street parking facilities and/or payment of
an in-lieu fee may be permitted through a conditional use
permit. (Ord. 557 § 3, Exh. C(part), 2004; Ord. 544 § 3, Exh. B
(part), 2003; prior code § 9-12.020)
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.
OF F-ST R EE T PA RKIN G REQ
1. RESIDENTIAL USES
a. Single-family homes
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Conventional size lot
(Small lot (PUD)
NOTE: Parking required for `
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residential use in mixed use ;
projects does not have to be
covered.
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� 2 spaces per unit within an �
enclosed garage �
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2 spaces per unit within an
enclosed garage and 0.5 E
space/unit for visitor qarkinq. �
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b. Duplexes 2 space per unit within an �
� enclosed garage and 1 uncovered �
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space per unit. j
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c Second residenfial units � 1 uncov
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d. Townhouse and condo- �
miniums (Attached ownership €
units) � �
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Studio 1 space per unit within an �
� enclosed garage. ,
1 bedroom � 1 space per unit within an �
; enclosed garage and .5 �
` uncovered spaces per unit for �
� developments over four units.
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' 2+ bedrooms � 2 spaces per unit within an
� enclosed garage and 0.5
' uncovered space per unit for
i deve over four units
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i e. Apartments and multifamily `
'�wellings (rental units) �
i RESIDENT PARK
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�Studio ; co vered spa ce per unit
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1 bedroom 1 covered space per unit and 0.5
uncovered space per unit for
; developments over four units
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2+ bedrooms � 2 covered spaces per unit and .5
' unit for developments over four
` units.
( f. Senior housing - independent
living
RESIDENT PARKING:
Stud
1+ be
g. Senior housing--Assisted living
h. Mobilehome parks
i. Large family day care facilities
PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC
SES
, Public buildings - administrative
�. Public and semi-public
�uildings - assembly (including
�uditoriums, theaters, lodges,
�lubs, churches, mortuaries)
�. Hospitals
Convalescent hospitals
1 covered space per unit.
1 covered space per unit.
1 uncovered space per 3 beds
and 1 space per employee on the
largest work shift.
2.5 uncovered spaces per unit.
1 uncovered space per staff
person other than the homeowner
in addition to the required parking
for the residential buildinq.
1 parking space/150 sq. ft. of work
space.
1 parking space/5 fixed seats, or 1
parking space/50 sq. ft. of floor
area designed for public
assembly.
1 space/bed and 1 space/doctor
or employee on the largest shift.
1 space/3 beds and 1
space/doctor or employee on the
laraest shift.
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e. Public utility buildings without
on- o ffices
Schools
Grade schools, elementary, junior
high schools
High schools, colleges
1 parking space/2 employees on
the larqest work shift.
1 parking space/classroom and
office for faculty and employees.
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.
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(g. Child care facilities 1 parking space/employee or
__ _ __ _ _E teacher and 1 space/5_children. �
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3. COMMERCIAL USES ' ?
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a. General retail, serviaes, office 1 parking space/250 sq. ft. of
and commercial gross floor area. �
1 parking space/300 sq. ft. of
aross floor area acces"sible ',�?�to.
c. Hotels and motels
1 parking space/unit, and 2
parking spaces for the manager's
�ffice.
NOTE FOR REVIEWERS: The rest of Section 3 below was left out of
fhe code by previous codification and is now being added back in,
however there are no changes except where noted by underline.
VCDNMU districts.
Fast food restaurant
(outside � 1 parking space/100 sq. ft. of
F public area (any area accessible
; by the public).
1 parking space/75 ft. of public
area (any area accessible by the
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e. Outdoor sales and rental
areas, including nurseries, auto,
RV, boat sa/es
1 parking space/2,000 sq. ft. open
area for the first 10, 000 sq. ft.
then 1 space/5,000 sq. ft. over
10, 000 sq. ft.
Open area shall include any sa/es
office but shall not include vehicle
repair areas. The requirement for
vehicle repair facilities shall be in
addition to the spaces required for
oufdoor sales and rental areas.
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Gasoline service station 3 parking spaces/working bay,
; plus 1 parking space%mployee on
` the laraest shift.
Vehicle repair
INDUSTRIAL
AREHOUSE USES
a. Warehouse and wholesale
b. Manufacturing
distribution centers
1 parking space/450 sq. ft. of floor
1 parking space/800 sq. ft. of
gross floor area, or 1 parking
space/employee and 1
space/company vehicle,
whichever is laraer.
industrial ; 2 parking spaces/3 employees on
the largest but not less than 1
` space/2,000 sq. ft. of area used
; for allowed uses.
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 �ea.
B. Uses with more than one hundred (100) spaces shall provide one designated
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area for motorcycle parking a� for each �^o °`�nl-��-{�-�9A� fini'enty-fi�e .(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. (Prior code § 9-12.080)
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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 �e ens`ure 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.
2. Parking a reas for thirt (30) or more vehicles shall �e provided av+t# rom e�than
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bne separ�e�driveways for entrance and exit, and shall provide designated
walkways for pedestrian access. (Prior code § 9-12.100)
16.56.140 Off-street parking structures.
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B. Design ° n� D° ����" 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��thirtyM;(%30)�sp�a�'ces or mo're; 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 �� se�en�� 7� )
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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. For a parking structure where the vertical
clearance is less than eleven ,,,feet; six °inches (11�5 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.
E. Pedestrian Movement Within Parking Structures. Clearly marked paths
exclusively for pedestrian use shall be provided throughout parking structures
including, but not limited to, sidewalks along the automobile ramps and vertical
movement by means of stairs and/or elevators.
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1. Pedestrian paths along automobile ramps and throughout a parking
structure shall be physically established by a painted line, and where
feasible, by means or a curb or railing.
2. Stairway access to street level shall be provided where parking is
located either above or below street level. The stairs shall be located
near the user's destination. and are subject to compliance with the
Uniform Building Code.
3. Elevators shall be provided in compliance with the Uniform Building
Code.
4. No parking space shall be located further than three hundred (300) feet
walking distance from any entrance to the structure.
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
3. Monitoring. Any parking structure with more than �e�- „�.?9�thi"rt � 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.
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