PC R 03-1909RESOLUTION NO. 03-1909
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT 03-005; AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE REGULATIONS
REQUIRING ADEQUATE FINDINGS FOR SUBDIVISION
OR REZONING OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS, IMPLEMENT
MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND REVISE LAND USE
REGULATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the City Council of Arroyo Grande adopted the updated General Plan on
which became effective on October 9, 2001 which recognizes the historic role of
agriculture within the community and outlines goals, objectives and policies regarding the
retention of agricultural lands within and adjacent to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has a responsibility to assure adherence to the General Plan in
meeting the needs and desires of the residents and the community; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to complete a comprehensive review and necessary
revisions to the Development Code and zoning map for consistency with the General
Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 65860; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2003 the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande reviewed
and considered the information in the Report on the Conservation of Agriculture in the
City of Arroyo Grande, as well as public testimony presented at the public hearings and
adopted Resolution No. 3699 to initiate implementing ordinances and programs;
WHEREAS, Section 16.12.170 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code implements the
policies of the General Plan by providing for the Right to Farm and protecting
agricultural land uses and designations identified on the general plan and zoning map
from conflicts with nonagricultural land uses that may result in financial hardship to
agricultural operators or the termination of there operation; and
WHEREAS, Section 16.28 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code implements the
policies of the General Plan be providing for areas wherein uses are limited to
agricultural and compatible pursuits and wherein development regulations restrict the
intrusion of urban and rural development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande reviewed and
considered the information in the proposed Ordinance and public testimony presented
at the public hearing, staff reports and all other information and documents that are part
of the public record; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
A. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map and revisions toTitle 16 is
consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and programs of the General Plan,
and is desirable in order to implement the provisions of the General Plan based
on Resolution No. 3699 and the following:
1. The City Council finds that the acreage of prime agricultural land within the City
limits is a particular important resource, has unique quality and benefits the
community through the provision of productive open space, economic activity
and employment base, wildlife habitat and an important filter to rain runoff,
sustaining rural community character, and the provision of locally grown
produce.
2. The City Council finds that the acreage of agricultural land within the City limits
has rapidly decreased over the previous three decades and is particularly
threatened due to encroaching urban development, available infrastructure and
land costs that are exceptionally higher than average costs of agricultural lands
within the County of San Luis Obispo.
3. The City Council finds that protection of agricultural acreage within the City's
Area of Environmental Concern is important to preserving a strong urban edge
and preventing future urban sprawl.
4. The City Council finds that the protection of agricultural lands within the City
limits is the City's greatest priority per the 2001 General Plan followed by lands
adjacent to the City limits, and thirdly, other agricultural lands within the City's
Area of Environmental Concern planning area.
5. It is the policy of the City to work cooperatively with San Luis Obispo County to
preserve agricultural land within the City's Area of Environmental Concern
planning area, beyond that deemed necessary for development. It is further the
policy of the City to protect and conserve agricultural land, especially in areas
presently farmed or having Class I or II soils or areas that are presently or were
historically farmed or are potentially capable of being farmed.
6. The City Council finds that some urban uses when contiguous to farmland can
affect how an agricultural use can be operated, which can lead to the
conversion of agricultural land to urban use.
7. The City Council finds that by requiring conservation easements for land being
converted from an agricultural use and by requiring a one hundred foot buffer,
the City shall be helping to ensure prime farmland remains in or available for
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agricultural use.
B. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map and revisions to Title 16 will not
adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land
use pattern.
C. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map and revisions to Title 16 is
consistent with the purpose and intent of Title 16.
D. A Program EIR was prepared and certified on October 9, 2001 for the 2001
General Plan update which incorporated an analysis on agricultural buffers within
the City of Arroyo Grande and the proposed amendments to Title 16 are within
the scope of the Program EIR and the potential environmental impacts of the
proposed amendment are less than significant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby recommends that the City Council approve Development Code
Amendment 03-005 with the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in
Exhibits "A" and "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Chair Guthrie, and by the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Brown, Guthrie, Fowler and Keen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Arnold
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of Novober 2003.
ATTEST:
L N REARDON-SMITH JAM GUTHRIE, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
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KEL HEFF9RNON,
ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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16.04.070.C. (Definitions to be added)
Agricultural conservation easement. The granting of an easement over agricultural land
for the purpose of restricting its use to agricultural land. The interest granted pursuant to
an agricultural conservation easement is an interest in land, which is less than fee
simple.
Agricultural land or farmland. Those land areas of the County and/or City specifically
classed and zoned as Agriculture, Agriculture Preserve or Agricultural General, as those
zones are defined in the City of Arroyo Grande and County of San Luis Obispo zoning
ordinances within the City's Area of Environmental Concern, or where the soil of the
land contains Class 1 or 2 soils, as defined by the Soil Conservation Service or is
presently or historically farmed.
Agricultural mitigation land. Agricultural land encumbered by a farmland deed
restriction, a farmland conservation easement or such other farmland conservation
mechanism acceptable to the city.
Farmland deed restriction. The creation of a deed restriction. covenant or condition
which precludes the use of the agricultural land subject to the restriction for any
nonagricultural purposes, use, operation or activity. The deed restriction shall provide
that the land subject to the restriction will permanently remain agricultural land.
Qualifying entity. A nonprofit public benefit 501(c)(3) corporation operating in San Luis
Obispo County for the purpose of conserving and protecting land in its natural, rural or
agricultural condition. The following entity is a qualifying entity: Land Conservancy of
San Luis Obispo. Other entities may be approved by the city council from time to time.
16.12.170 Right to farm provisions and l" rmland gjreservatioi
161 .1 0.E. Agricultural buffer
conjunction with General Plan policies outlinf�ety�d in the Agriculture, C onservatien
aind open ace El�.ame� �t ��nd sDecificall � Pc._......_.._l! _.._Obie tiv Aq, the =.'itv has
determinedithat the use cif propgjjy r a ricultural_11..o�erati�r�s_is,a high_sriofi�u.
To If oa ential conflicts be wet:..l ao riculturai ,and nulnagrcultural land
uses, includin,a the arotection of public health the reduction of noise and odor,
and the reduction of risk to farm ope.ations frorn d€ rnestic animal oredation,_cro
f f and dark. �� nd�lair ....from nei hhorina u_rh-an..._. el' rs all neer
development adjacent to desi nated agricultural ora ricultural preserve districts
or an ° lanri used for farming, shall be i'e uired to Provide an s a = icu?tural buffer.
2, The buffer area shall be a rninimum of one hundred teet, roeasured r01,Y) ihe
ed c �'f..fh ricult it ,l area C tiii all , fo cl�ie� rnaxirnu seoaraiiorl
buffer wider than on hundred feet is encouraged and maybe required if it is
Effective December 11, 2001
dete, Jnedtro environmental review rdr CQ a dfor reccmet.Q.e
the S -3 -on Luis ObinoCountAricultral Commssioner _decreased'bafterrs.i__._„l.._b
distance:: rnav be a} lowed if it can be demonstrates ihat ars adequate -h sisal
buffer „exists (!,,,q.. Arroyo Grande Creek) that is,a.pnrpwnd b the„Sari Luis O iso
Geuniv AcriCUitural Commissioner,
3. `"he minimum one hundred foot arq �cultUrai buffer area shatl bo cii rit�etof
t o i:jrnoonents: a twenty foot =wide agricultural l� nos, a#0 r�” .—..I i ri as '
located conti90LIO 3f eighty -foot id agz Lllt�Jral _!Affelocated conticu_ st tr
the a£ciricUltura area. The 2_�,J-foot transition area r Yav_include Pedestrian access_
_ {: oorrif E_Yed
one t�up '.... ^i foot ar ricul,t. ral bu; ,Ifer nc...." �.`.:. lifv...as €4'. nl ;.r.�.d
1 -i -I itiq atio
4 The foliowinusesBali.... .. t...
natio _ plants, aree or hedge rows, roads, draitnacie channe:_�, st-orm retentioi
�f ngfiiral are :+.._. ` elh as !.,,r' ' W.,or dir-ai age sw 7 s�tillty gorri or
and anv other usenclui agricultural or limited use
sdterm€resa .....
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th i tgo: nrni cion to be consistent with the�;S,e... f th p,�qp rtt as an
g6cRural bu fer. No new residential lase shall beDerrnitted tnrltl•iin the buffer
area.
5, Theme -hung, foot m€ riouitural k rrffer shall be de_v la etby the developeT
errs, ar.lr o a r i #` roved l he err r ur t l�< vele � er�3. Dir id the
Parks. . Recrea"ion and „:acilities Director The plan sl=all ir�c;ic�dernvisiorl fc�r the
}se of inte raft weeci and pest rnar,agr�net = tecl�nii. ues .,4,nd Sol, � ros art
,)nt,ol An easern?,nt fin favor of the...city shall„be re(r=oder, a�iainst the r operty,
kfvhich shad include __._ .. � ,
she requ�rerr�er�ts of this article or at tt �; Directors' discretion;
tile: pr{ ,)ert s�.i11 be dedicated to the city ire t t tie_
€Ge .i 0. 'm a c ri ultae� i
Laiid Conversion
A. Tie r:it shat re airs a ricuitural miti anon dy a plioants for discreti2nai
r e, Asa nts-=hich zE changethe use of a riMltUrs _land to my �,.o gcjn ltr-! {
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gricultur l mitigationmall las , ,tisiie�i t;y:
..._.__Granting a farmland conservation easement, a farmland deed restriction or other
cons kvation mechanism to or for the benefit, of the,, cit and/or c�.�,.��.�
nt! pprr, ,ed by the city , kii j to ,shali be rewired for ti pLp reign of the land which
rata o r dill be r r. i Hated ri ult�rfr�rl i4 r ti. it cls riir� arty orlon ref the lane used for
Dark and re i_eation__.PUrn_c. ses, One times as man.v, acres of nrime.,aaricultural lar, shall
be _protected as. was changed_ to. a nopa cultural use- within by limits. ora ,_� two
irries as rranv acres of.,..� ,Jcultural lanrl shall be , edah ,....t�.
rr ijac r cult ra! rise outside the city limits. but within the Git;� � rvyrea cif Env rci ;}_nent l
I ancern in gr'.._'=..to mpjtl . th ...._,"�",;,5..of a _l'iCUlmral ! nth,,. r
2__ ..Ir$ 11 ®i �J 1rjst ai#w Ir r `� �l aiv°f< d r fii Lhe cit' Cil, ,' iI dete.f_ri i `.� � ttat,,.'��
payygi�ritWof in lieu fees provide a superior 0 portur tv to satisfy the goals andI'll policies of
.LL-, ,_.general earl cat s" lltr i' l fniti atio l ri,, v be sati�,ii, d by .':i ��_A �E €it of iv..-... cede d
gpon replacement factor of uun 1:2? for a farmland conq rv4 tion easernent or farmland
d
deed r : ti # `it3r`: stal'.jiished by the city council by .solutio;", or Vrrou(- an,
s'i rx r al l
qgj eq Ment with the developer, The . in lieu fee option must be _app# lyf'd_. � _tree city
urr,i,ili� ...-rl 1_b eal to c�rratr tliii tle v, e r>1� __�_evlr a..... -fir €€r
conservation traiisaetion in the City ILI'S the estimated cost of IeWL aaisal and ethr
costs, includincl taft gime, to acquire prop 'trar ricultural rni#.i atior,, the in lied t
paid„ tri the city, sha!i beused.....f r....f farmland i ni_tlgatiof?......p�rrses ..witl �... priority giver; lc
i rtd st � g a ri .ilturai sails within tie CiY
C. 'Fhe land included within the one hundred foot agricultural bitter °°-,-e i-iired by
stip r 2001 �e nera{ Plan Policy ;�g5 2 shall not he included irk the Is uf� tion fort ,e
es
,.. -_ ut qgt� rnir iii the arrr aunt of land that is r fired fi: r r 7itic atic r ,
D. It is =.lie intent of this Iarociram to work in a coordinated fas-r=on vith the San Leis
0hi='7c encies and therefore fdarrnland coo -,,%r at .-m easy-�i#� �t
areas may overlar) .oartialiv or completely with habitat easement Z_-reasapproved .her the
to ' anti i '"'i f fish and Game. to t�°M�Cit Kerb frit � �i1� �y'"i ml i -i 4 cgnser��a` rqi
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easement area may be enhanced for wildlife habitat purposes asei� r ;lie E�_quirements
of the 1.'_�eoartrnent of 1=iss;
and Came ndlor San cis Obis o o nt
r ana � LmeaL Pro ranIs p p(gpt@te, maintenance pregess;na or other fees may e
re Li, = J,
water sg ""y �
I, The acricultural mitiriatioii land small be comparable in soil c uja l'':
determined _,.�_.ih`.�'(_��City Count€...a[ftear,..rece�v_iinct input from the Planning Coninnission(
be San Ui all?�.+':�...,`'�: ..,�,.'._ hie ing t) s, , deteCi,ni ation ` ,' 3 ..s��ing fa� i? €I_.. be
San _._. ___, , ,
coyynside erect"
...,,,.."A .N i e F._ .3 a'�,;,. i;.7t all b �Y �.,T rl i L3lJle 'i 3'i�l i C.S iL..+ L�ii �,J� �l.ri l�.ei E'AC �£f,�i' E':.&3 Hi.i ti � L
$ i{ �q gy �y � �3 � � g � {
shall
San L is,.Obis o Cs��inty.
The zones shall include agricultural land similar to the acrea= esoil ity an d
water availabilit scut tt� be changed to nar�aric altural use.
c The zo;,res small include com arable,. soil t gs_�o that rr3Ost hely o be-Jost.due �g
gip_ _fir! level_ pment.
:.___..Th ... :nnin ..__ _-imi ssio shall l.i_.. rer of nen to he..._cit .... Until . acc�.pt n of
a rice€ r l reit 3iatign land of tern acres or r are by a ijalifyi�i m �riti�angioor t� e cites
enc ,R `khat it C .. p ..` iter accepting smaller parcejs .if he enfire rritio tjor� ._re red t�,r
�rolect is less. or v hen tl€e ai ricilltural mitivation land is ad'a ent to larger parcels of
viral n i+: atiC}.Ev".land alre dv rotected €° Conti ?':..-,.far els shall be p,,eferred
lr L.s'n i ''.13i.3uC%h, e# €gut Cbe c d Lw_j�,:...'"'t,i T�':''�}fi! Gi `3 ` easement o Ygi & r,,?ti..i1 e, fr kik 3
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ligibi to qualiity as aeric aural mitgation land,
L Rebiremits of instruments, duration,
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a. Toif r as an ir€ trur-ent encumbering agricultural miticfation lana, all owners of t�€
ricultur�, it ��t€ a I iiG ahgli exec;i�i� ,ine instrument,
b. '1..h instrL11Tic",€1t shail l,d in recordable 'torn and contairt an z:icg€_ rat� e ,:_i descriplian
settin � forth the description, of theagricultural mitigation land.
c instn,tm ,nt.._sh ll P ohibit .an activity, which s_u stantiall�r _imp srs �r diminishes
.Th
tie air iculturaMit >
u- The in I urnent shall Protect the existing water right � , ar�c� reiain th rn b'v, It I the
riciilr� n'i_litiCJ lrld
Th'.`.;:., @D licant sly. , ?.._v an aoricultural snits at:on..... 'e €.tal t� roger the Costs, of
r di_rlii ister rr rrionit me and nforcing the instrUrnent in an arno! rpt determined _b city
,hall be riai-,; ! a benefioia f Ender an instru!j7 3 jit rgDy:g l e Es, €., t iso
.,. The its x _. _ �_....,.....
the agricultural mitigation land to a_qualif�ng enti�-
_interest,,in a rig ltUrai mitigation lam shall bey heldl� a lig. entit
in/ tr
rust
9..".tet€t c i- th :. it Y° id f ./i i ''39.:p �9a it t C �i.._..i' r�.�4YiL�ed in Ji,� ..]�'L,;`x..e�ion (h) of, this ,(:.
this
o lalif a nsl enfity o- _the Clty shah rot _sell, lease..___or conuey...an ....interest fin.a�ric_�lltUral
initiation lap: �rhicl, it ,shall acctuire. except to continued acricrltiralias --r
accordance �Aeith the c�µ�'l�in lin instrument,
h If i di i lproceedingfind that the l interests desc _i e .. in 14
� tiro 1 .:: `...._'.. }..of
this chapter no longer reasonably y be fulfilled as an interest aCQUired_..the interest
irx ti e agricuit iral mita atir r'i land rna'y be ex irigui:,iied through :gale an« the proceed,-,
shall be used to acquire interest-, in other a ricultr -al rnit��,ion land in San Loris Qbj,5 a
Cog
q!y., as aR rcN d j�h� �;ity.and provided in tl s chapte,.
i, If any arialifying entity owning an interest in agricultural mi igation land ceases to exist,
the ( .,t to hold Z d ninister, monitor ar3d enforce the int rn;st shall �E s tr, the City_
J Tl`E �;` _ : �_ ._ ..-1 qst shall. monitor all lands, and ea its ad under, this
q-, a�'er a nd shall re./ew and monitor the imp ;,,Mentation of all ,) aragq.-nent and
ulans for these lands and e asernent areas t_he e Haibi L. sal E usr sha'i
ri tjde advice to the planning commission on the estahOishment of criteria for the
iocation of aw- cultural rnitigation lands,
_. Violation.
ny person car enti whg_v plates an provision of this chapter shall t �„deems � gra ftY.of
at) infraction and. upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exce rung the
maximum nre�-;cri ed by law In addition, any person or.entit „who „violates
of article i of this ce property for actual
Carr g ln... n ...qct on t=ea enforoo �rach..._liability...._ or fire ....the. nrevallinc�. �tt�:. `thz �_ �'......
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awarded reasonable attorneys' fees.
M, Precedence.
Th% Mha ler `� i ' k�rrecedence over all ordinances or„a its or nark^es nr
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=eso!utions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith.
16.16.040 Amendments to zoning districts and other provisions
E. Required findings. The city council may approve amendments to this title, including
amendment to the zoning map only if all of the following findings of fact can be made in
an affirmative manner:
1. The proposed change of zone (or revision to this title) is consistent with the goals,
objective, policies and programs of the general plan, and is necessary and desirable
to implement to provisions of the general plan;
2. The proposed change of zone (or revision to this title) will not adversely affect the
public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern;
3. the proposed change of zone (or revision to this title) is consistent with the purpose
and intent of title (or the portion of this title it is amending);
4. The potential environmental impacts o the proposed change of zone (or revision to
this title) are insignificant, or there are overriding consideration that outweigh the
potential impacts;
1=er . lications to amend tl s title for the urp se of r xs r?i~� rea r ars
--�,ric�ltural district, the i� llowin� �i�Lgs �a�rc?ti_madeir
.-ffirmative manner:
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a. That..
the uneconnuric nature of thea riicult!a l use; rs �arimarily itributable to
circumstances b,, gid the con of of the Ian-,--owner and the Cit��nr there
are no other reasona -le or comparable aqricuItuFa.1 lases to which time lana
thr individually cr in carr, ,��sa.:.. ori ` .:=�h other €iia ent.����i 3.:.
t�
farrnlart�rcgls, and
b, J'h prCir �s C i 3' rii f 13t it i'.ibyi 4i®il tC le 't le E £ ? t ;moi or <3
contiguous_ set of parcels, that is legally nonc onfo ening as to minimLrmarea
on the Agriculture district and
c, The...or000sed chan e In torte i or revision to this „titled will not result irk:..
Int nsify, or contribute to discont'rguous atte ns of urban deveiopmeLtit; and
d......The r rte? ,_ cl l.n r,1 in �art�..::. `or revise �....t �l�l ltle) '�EIE ot...11 �.l.y res€�.1t ri
the, removal of a iacent lands from a r�tu_ral use—and
e.
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ro c sct r� e ist Zone (or revise n t�:. 'J is �' s for an a lt� r ativ use,
which is consistent with the nllcable rp gyisions of the City General Plan
and;
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f That there i` no ,,)roximate lance,. which i-:% both av-ila_ble and..SUitable that
would nrovlde r���re contic�ous pat�ern� of art ev.�lopr��erlt_tl�ta3
dex�����lo ����r�er�t �?f �'�r�a�� mate r�c�r�- rlm�� farmland,
16.20.060 Tentative tract maps
C. Findings. Any action taken by the planning commission regarding a tentative tract
map shall be supported by the findings required by applicable provisions of Section
21100 of the California Public Resources Code and Sections 66412.3, 66427.1,
66473.1, 66473.5, 66474, and 66474.6 of the California Government Code. In addition,
the following findings shall be made in the affirmative prior to the approval of a tentative
tract map:
1. The proposed tentative tract map is consistent with goals, objectives, policies,
plans, programs, intent and requirements of the Arroyo Grande general plan, as
well as any applicable specific plan, and the requirements of this title.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed.
3. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
4. The design of the tentative tract map or the proposed improvements are not likely
to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat.
5. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
6. The design of the tentative tract map or the type of improvements will not conflict
with easements acquired by the public -at -large for access through, or use of,
property within the proposed tentative tract map or that alternate easements for
access or for use will be provided, and that these alternative easements will be
substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public.
7. The discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into an existing
community sewer system will not result in violation of existing requirements as
prescribed in Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the California Water
Code.
8. Adequate public services and facilities exist or will be provided as the result of
the proposed tentative tract map to support project development.
For a oronosed subdivision that includes, or is adiacent to
_. _ an Ac,riculture district
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rrused for fmin the desifgn of ten �tive �or .....:., m)
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im r vernents shall prc}ride an ade nate buffer,-c;cordinn to section '16.1'21'75
and as determined _throuu h e vironmentaireview-under .CEQA, to_mi Erni e
tecnuaal ...colpfllr ts__..between 'cultural and nog af�rir,ul ur l land ;:'..s.. , nd to
2rQt! ��iic health, safety and we fay e,.
16.20.070 Tentative Parcel Map.
C. Findings. Any action taken by the planning commission regarding a tentative parcel
map shall be supported by the findings required by Section 66427.1, 66573.5,
66474 and 66474.6 of the Government Code and Section 21100 of the Public
Resources Code. In addition, the following findings shall be made in the affirmative
prior to approval of a tentative parcel map:
1. The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with goals, objectives, policies,
plans, programs, intent and requirements of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, as
well as any applicable Specific Plan, and the requirements of this title.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed.
3. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
4. The design of the tentative parcel map or the proposed improvements are not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
5. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
6. The design of the tentative parcel map or the type of improvements will not
conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through, or use
of, property within the proposed tentative parcel map or that alternate easements
for access or for use will be provided, and that these alternative easements will
be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public.
7. The discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into an existing
community sewer system will not result in violation of existing requirements as
prescribed by Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the California
Water Code.
8. Adequate public services and facilities exist or will be provided as the result of
the proposed tentative parcel map to support project development. (Prior code §
9-04.070)
. r.a.propgI,,,' ,-: � n t _ dude- or is adL€._.'......rt to art _�°�;�° lulb..r.r.al ...::strict
or anv lard Used ffor:...farmincr_._t e desian ot....t �e 'tentative map car or�psed
improvements shgll rovide an ade uat buffer, accordin�Lto Section 16,12,175
_.'.":.:.:. as d�tte rrr�in�..r:l thrOLlqh environm.( ;fal regi uj urr er CEQA, t?,...�
potential conflicts between agricultural_ Arid non-aciriccrlb r_31_l c Uses to
rotet tle tic health safety revere.
16.28.020 Agricultural districts
C. Agricultural Preser°vatic l Overlay tAG- x1) District. The orir-nary ourgose of the
AG -2.1 verlay district is $=- orovl& for a.,._r chanism to minimize _pc��e..r tial g ltcts,
et C_.._ r �.�al ��als.� r na rr Mural rb i °' 'This r;-sf ct � pr vide �
aciricultural buffer transitic, al area :rid rec;..: res that new dei gj2j�: and chances
in use re ,mire d,iscretionar approval in acco -lance with Section16.10 - 70-E=
16.28.030 Use Regulations for Agricultural Districts.
Subject to applicable general plan policies and Arroyo Grande ordinance
provisions, the following uses identified in Table 16.28.030-A shall be permitted uses
where the symbol "P" appears in the column beneath each agricultural zone designation
as shown. Where the symbol "PIRMUP" appears, the use shall be permitted subject to
the plot plan Feviewminor-.use permit process pursuant to Section 16.16.060. Where the
symbol "C" appears, uses shall be permitted subject to the issuance of a conditional use
permit in accord with the provisions of Section 16.16.050. The sy bel"TUP" inrdiGates
Uses not identified in the table are prohibited.
Table 16.28.030-A
Uses Permitted Within Agricultural Districts
Legend
P Permitted
RR Permitter' S bjeGt to Plot Plan Revi
M 4 E 'Minor pen,,;a
C Permitted Subject to Issuance of Conditional Use Permit
TI IR Permitted S bjent to Ic i anGe of a TemperaFy Use Permit
NP Not Permitted
Use AG AP
A.
Agricultural Uses
1.
Field crops, flower and vegetable crops, tree crops P P
and greenhouses used only for the purposes of
propagation and culture
1
1
1
Use
AG
AP
2.
Grazing of cattle, horses, sheep, goats, or other farm
P
P
stock or animals, not including hogs, but including the
supplementary feeding thereof
3.
Farms or establishments for the selective or
P
P
experimental breeding and raising of cattle, sheep,
oats, and horses
4.
The commercial or noncommercial raising of hos
C
C
5.
Farms for hatching, raising, butchering, or marketing
C
C
of chickens, turkeys, or other fowl, rabbits, fish, frogs,
chinchilla, mink, or other small animals
6.
Farms for commercial egg production, including
C
C
ancillary activities or grading washing, and packing of
whole eggs, and containerizing those eggs
incidentally broken during such ancillary activities
7.
Dairy farms and dairy calf, heifer, cry cow and herd
C
C
replacement operations, including the grazing of
cattle
B.
Residential Uses
1.
Ranch or farm dweilinri appurtenant to a principaal
P
-
P
-
acdc �l!:Jral use
_......._.__ _.__.._._
4 .
Single-family detached dwelling on conform rng.
P
P
y�..... tach(: �l .....d . _.1 �non-
.
�
conforming lotsursuant to Stiction 16.16.050- .2
24.
Farm labor camp (temporary, only during harvest
WMLJI,:'
t P
season
35.
Employee's residence (permanent - subject to second
C
C
unit regulations)
4.6.
Second residential dwellingunit
C
C
r
Guest ranches
M U P
C
C.
Commercial Uses
1.
Temporary stand for the display and sale during
TJJPvlUP
TJAMUP
harvest . season of the agricultural produce of any
permitted use that is produced upon the premises
and related products
2.
Permanent stand for the display and sale of the
P- R M,QF
P-P-6Mf1P
agricultural produce of any permitted use that is
produced upon the premises and related products
3.
Feed stores
C
NP
4.
Commercial stables
C
NP
5.
Riding academies
C
NP
6.
Kennels and catteries
C
NP
7.
Winery and a purtenant and incidental uses with
C
C
Use
AG
AP
established onsite vineyard
8.
Greenhoust-s pursuant to Section 16,16,52
9,
Wholesale %irsenes
M
Larcie animal Veterinary office
Industrial Uses
NP
D.
1
The breaking, separation, pasteurization,
containerizing and freezing of eggs
a. For eggs produced onsite
C
C
b. For eggs produced elsewhere and brought onsite
C
NP
for
process ng
2.
Packaging, processing and marketing of agricultural
C
NP
waste products other than those produced onsite
3.
Dryin . g, packing, canning, freezing, and other
C
C
accepted methods of processing the produce
resulting from permitted uses when such processing
is conducted primarily in conjunction with onsite
farming operation
4.
Packaged fertilizer and agricultural chemical storage
a. For exclusive use onsite
P
P
b. For offsite use
C
C
E.
Public/Quasi-Public Uses
1
Public utility and public service substations,
RPM L P
RRN':'-Fr
reservoirs, pumping plants, and similar installations
not including public utility offices
at rr I tunity gar(lens
NP
3.
Otrier Miblic facifities when reauiied for health. sa
NP
QLP i i L t; c we I f'a, rv,p
F.
Home Occupations
P
P
(Subject to the provisions of Section 16.12.090, and
the issuance of a home occupation permit)
G.
Accessory Uses
1.
Guest quarters
C
C
2.
Private swimming pool, tennis court
P
P
3.
Other accessory uses and structures located on the
P
P
same site as a permitted use
4.
Other accessory uses and structures located on the
WMUP
P -P -MI' P
s�
� same site as a use requiring plat plan review
5.
Other accessory uses and structures located on the
C
C
same site as a use requiring a conditional use permit
H.
Other uses similar to, and no more objectionable
C
C
than the uses identified above, as determined by
the planning commission
I
I
I
(Prior code § 9-05.030)
16.28.040 Agricultural District Development Standards.
The following property development standards shall apply to all land and
permitted, or conditionally permitted buildings located within their respective districts.
The standards stated herein shall not be construed to supersede more restrictive site
development standards contained in the conditions, covenants and restrictions of any
property. However, in no case shall private deed restrictions permit a lesser standard in
the case of a minimum standard of this section or permit a greater standard in the case
of a maximum standard of this section.
A. General Requirements. Table 16.28.040-A sets forth minimum site development
standards for agricultural development projects.
Table 16.28.040-A
Agricultural Site Development Standards
If IM I-Q2ted wmthi
.1 . .,-r Itural zone and was GFeated PFOOF W the june 13,
1991, effeGtove date of the developmeRt Gede, setba
-
and lot Goverage standards of the PFevieus zene, as outlined OR Appendix ■ •
B.Accessory Buildingsand Structures.
r
AG
AP
1... Maximum D nsity
L singfl farr' ,°dwt lin
1
1
wits per parol}
farmork�..3....housin
As determined throulgi
discretionary review
4-12. Minimum parcel size
10.0
10.0
(gross acres
3. Minimum lot width
330'
330'
-1. Minimum front yard
501*
50'*
building setback
15. Minimum rear yard
50'*
50'*
building setback
..6 Minimum interior side yard
30'*
30'*
setback
77 Minimum street side yard
30'*
30'*
setback
.8 Maximum height for
30'
30'
buildings and structures
If IM I-Q2ted wmthi
.1 . .,-r Itural zone and was GFeated PFOOF W the june 13,
1991, effeGtove date of the developmeRt Gede, setba
-
and lot Goverage standards of the PFevieus zene, as outlined OR Appendix ■ •
B.Accessory Buildingsand Structures.
r
, cress ry .}_t;E�dings.,.. � d_ structures s shall._ be sited ited..t ,,...►"i� iFP `"` ize �r._rupti(-,._..o
a tit r3 =-_o e,,atio .s-, avoid corive-sions ofi..pr dL)Gfi e f�ars��.a � d
advantage of existing j frastr� ctur
',_Accessory buildings and structures shall be permitted in the rear and side yards provided no
building or structure is allowed in the side yard within sixty (60) feet of the front lot line, nor
within ten (10) feet of the side property line, nor permitted in any street side yard. (Prior code §
9-05.04