O 584
ORDINANCE NO. 584
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 04-
005B) PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,
REZONING PORTIONS OF THE RESIDENTIAL RURAL DISTRICT TO
RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN IN THE VICINITY OF VIA LA BARRANCA AND
CANYON WAY AND AMENDING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY
DISTRICTS
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 Government 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
December 6, 2005; February 23,2006; June 6,2006; August 1,2006; September 5,2006;
October 3, 2006; and November 21, 2006 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 finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the
following circumstances exist:
A. The proposed amendment will be consistent with the General Plan for reasons that
include, but are not limited to:
1 . The proposed ordinance will satisfy Objectives LU2 and LU3 of the Land
Use Element of the General Plan, which states "Accommodate a broad
range of Single family Residential housing densities.. and Multiple Family
Residential and special needs housing types and densities within the City".
2. The proposed ordinance will satisfy LU12 of the Land Use Element of the
General Plan which states "Components of "rural setting" and small town
character" shall be protected.
3. Current development for the Miller Way neighborhood is found to be
consistent with the General Plan given the need to balance all applicable
General Plan policies in accordance with LU11-1.1 which states ....treat the
densities and intensities outlined in the Land Use Element as the maximum
allowable.. consistent with the provisions and intent of the Arroyo Grande
General Plan and City ordinances."
4. The proposed ordinance is consistent with the goals and policies Housing
Element including but not limited to Goal A, which states" The City shall
adopt policies, programs and procedures that attempt to meet present and
future needs of residents in the City".
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B. 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.
C. 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.
D. The proposed ordinance is within the scope of the Program EIR prepared for the
2001 General Plan Update, and a Negative Declaration has been prepared in
Accordance with CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande, as
follows:
SECTION 1: The above recitals and findings are true and correct.
SECTION 2: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 16.24.020 (Zoning Map) is hereby
amended as shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Sections set forth hereinbelow are hereby
amended as shown in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
a. Amend Sections: 16.04.070(C)[in part]; 16.12.150(A)(1); 16.16.060(B);Table
16.20.050-A; 16.24.010.B.9., 16.32.020; 16.32.030; Section A of Table
16.32.040-A; Table 16.32.050-A; Table 16.32.050-B; 16.32.050(B) and (C);
16.32.050(E); 16.48.060; and Table 15.52.150-A.
b. Add Sections: 16.16.060(F); 16.44.020(0).
c. Subsections M and N of Section 16.08.010 of the Municipal Code are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 4: The following ordinances are repealed in their entirety: 89 C.S., 135 C.S, 138
C.S., and 329 C.S.
SECTION 5: 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 anyone or more section,
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause be declared unconstitutional.
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SECTION 6: Upon adoption of this Ordinance, the Director of Administrative Services shall
file a Notice of Determination.
SECTION 7: 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 Membersvoting 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 8: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
On motion by Council Member Costello, seconded by Council Member Guthrie, and by the
following roll call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Costello, Guthrie, Arnold, and Mayor Ferrara
None
Council Member Fellows
the foregoing Ordinance was adopted this 13th day of February, 2007.
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TTORNEY
Highlighted area to be rezoned from Residential
Rural (RR). Residential Rural 0-2.2 and Residential
Rural 0.2.3 to Residential Suburban (RS)
Highlighted area to be rezoned from Mulli-Family
Apartment (MFA) 0-2.13 to Fair Oaks Mixed-Use
(FOMU) D-2.13
Highlighted area to be rezoned from Rural Residential
(RR) 0-2.8 to Single-Family (SF); dashed area to be
rezoned from PF D-2.8 to PF
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EXHIBIT "B"
Amend Section 16.04.070.C. [Definitions) (in part)
"Basement" me:ms :my oreo of the building hO'ling its floor subgrado, i.e., below ground
level on oil sides.
"Basement" As identified in the Uniform BuildinQ Code. Generallv meaninq that portion
of a buildinq between floor and ceilinq. which is entirelv below or partlv below and partly
above qrade and does not qualifv as a "stOry" (See "StOry.")
"Block Front" means all the properties frontinq on one side of a street. between
intersectinq streets or a street and a waterway. cul-de-sac. or unsubdivided land.
Dwelling. Single-Family Detached. "Single-family detached dwelling" means a dwelling
unit that is not attached to any other dwellings by any means and houses one family,
includinq mobile and manufactured homes on permanent foundations.
"I nfill Development" Development of vacant land (usually individual lots or left-over
properties) within areas that are already largely developed.
"Residential zoning district" means property in the RE, RH. RR, RS, SF, VR, MF,
MFA, ~, MFVH. MHP and PO districts.
'Story" moons As identified in the Uniform Buildinq Code. qenerallv meaninq that
portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper
surface of the floor next above. except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a
building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling above.
If the finished floor level directlv above usable or unused underfloor space is more than
6 feet above finished qrade as defined herein for more than 50 percent of the total
perimeter or is more than 12 feet above finished qrade as defined herein at any point.
such usable or unused underfloor space shall be considered as a stOry. The b3sement
or cell::Jr sholl not be considered 0 story unless the upper surbce of the floor 3bove is
more thon six feet obo'lo the 0'ler3go level of the highest 3nd 10'....8st points of th8
ground surfoco immediotely odjocent to the exterior wolls of the building.
Amend Section 16.12.150 [Appeals.]
A. Appeal of Action.
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, any decision mode under this title
approval. denial. suspension or revocation of a license. permit or entitlement referenced
in Sections 2.17.030.A.2. or 16.08.060 shall be subject to the appeal provisions set forth
in this section.
Amend Section 16.16.060(8) [Planned unit development permits]
B. .1 Authority. The planning commission is authorized to approve planned unit
development permits, subject to the appeal provisions of Section 16.12.150 of this title.
The community development director, staff advisory committee, and architectural review
committee shall provide recommendations to the planning commission regarding
planned unit development permits. A public hearing pursuant to Section 16.12.160 of
this title shall be required.
2. Application for a planned unit development shall not constitute an application
for subdivision. If a subdivision of land is proposed in conjunction with a planned unit
development project, separate application, review, and findings shall be made in
accordance with the provisions of the code.
3. Application for a planned unit development may be used when an amendment
is requested for development standards applicable within a planned development or
other previous discretionary entitlement for which there is no provision for the process of
amendment.
Add Section 16.16.060(F) [Planned unit development permits]
F. Revisions/Modifications. Revisions or modifications of planned unit development
permits may be requested by the applicant. Further, the planninq commission may
periodically review or modify a planned unit development permit.
1. Revisions/Modifications Requested by Applicant. A revision or modification
to an approved planned unit development permit, such as, but not limited to,
chanqe in conditions of approval. expansions. intensification, setbacks, or
landscape requirements, may be requested by an applicant. The applicant shall
supply necessary information. as determined by the city. to indicate reasons for
the requested chanqe. The requested revision or modification shall be processed
in the same manner as the oriqinal planned unit development permit.
2. Review by Planninq Commission. The planninq commission may
periodically review any planned unit development permit to ensure that it
functions in a manner consistent with conditions of approval. If, after review, the
commission deems there is sufficient evidence to warrant a full examination, a
public hearinq date shall be set. At such public hearinq, the planninq commission
may modify the permit to ensure the intent of required conditions and mitiqation
measures are met.
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Amend Table 16.20.050-A
Minimum Lot Size For Parcels with Slope Greater Than 7%
Minimum
Topography Area
7 - 10.000 s.f.
15%
slope 20.000 s.r for
11o.lols
Minimum
Frontage
80 feet
Minimum
Average
Depth
.110 feet
Ratio
Maximum
Depth to
Width
3:1
Percent
of
,Ground
.Surface
to
Remain
in
Natural
State
20%
15 - 20.000 s.f.
25%
slope 40.000 '.f. for
na!! lots
'100 feet
150 feet
3:1
50%
25% N/A*
and
up
slope*
N/A*
N/A*
N/A*
100%*
Amend Section 16.24.010 B.9.
B.9. Senior houlling (SR) Multi-Familv Very HiQh Densitv (MFVH) district;
Amend Section 16.32.020 Residential Estate (RE) Districts.
A. Residential Estate (RE) District. The RE district is intended to permit single-family
residential development en estate size lots commensurate with the rural
character and lifestyle of adjoining county developments. This district is intended
as an area for development of low density, large lot, single-family detached
residential dwelling units at a maximum density of 1.0 dwelling unit per 2.5 gross
acres.
B. Residential Hillside (RH) District. The primary purpose of the RH district is to
provide for and protect rural atmosphere and lifestyles, as well as to provide for
protection of existing hillside areas in accordance with general plan policies. This
district is intended as an area for development of low density, large lot, single-
family detached and small lot single-family detached residential dwelling units at
a maximum density of 1.0 dwelling unit per 1.5 gross acres. Cluster development
is encouraged in order to protect the environment. Other uses may be
considered through a planned unit development or similar mechanism.
C. Rural Residential (RR) District. The primary purpose of the RR district is to
provide for and protect rural atmosphere and lifestyles. This district is intended as
,
.)
an area 'for development of low density, large lot residential (1.0 acre gross
minimum porcol cize) dwelling units at a maximum density of 1.0 dwelling unit
per 1.0 gross acre.
D. Residential Suburban (RS) District. The primary purpose of the RS district is to
provide a transition between rural and urban density development areas, and to
provide for a suburban lifestyle on residential lots larger than those commonly
found in suburban subdivisions. This district is intended as an area for
development of moderate sized lot, single-family detached residential dwelling
units at a maximum allowable density of 2.5 dwelling units per gross acre.
E. Single-Family Residential (SF) District. The primary purpose of the SF district is
to provide for residential development on common sized suburban lots. This
district is intended as an area for development of single-family detached
residential, small lot single- family detached residential, 3nd mobilehomes at a
maximum allowable density of 4.5 dwelling units per gross acre.
F. Village Residential (VR) District. The primary purpose of the VR district is to
provide for residential uses while preserving the character of those areas which
are historic or close to historic structures. More particularly, the village residential
district is intended to protect historical resources which add interest, identity and
variety to older neighborhoods, contributing to the area's quality of life by
providing a visual focus on the city's rural heritage. The district is intended as an
area for the preservation and development of single-family detached homes at a
maximum allowable density of 4.5 dwelling units per gross acre.
G. CondominiumlTownhouse (MF) District. The primary purpose of the MF district is
to provide for a variety of residential uses, encourage diversity in housing types
with enhanced amenities (common open space and recreation areas), or provide
transitions between higher intensity and lower intensity uses. This district is
intended as an area for development of small lot single-family detached, single-
family attached, and multifamily attached residential dwelling units, Planned Unit
Developments, condominiums, and certain senior housing types, at a maximum
allowable density of 9.0 dwelling units per gross acre.
H. Multifamily Apartment (MFA) District. The primary purpose of the MFA district is
to provide a broadened range of housing types for those not desiring detached
dwellings on individual parcels, and with open space and recreational amenities
not generally associated with typical suburban subdivisions. This district is
intended as an area for development of single-family attached and multifamily
attached residential dwelling units, and certain senior housing types at a
maximum allowable density of eleven (11) fourteen (14) dwelling units per gross
acre.
I. Senior Housing (SR) Multi-Family Very HiQh Densitv (MFVH) District. The
purpose of the SR MFVH district is to provide suitable locations for the provision
of very hiQh density multi-family housing designed includinQ exclusively fef
housinQ for senior and handicapped citizens, including independent Iivina,
congregate care, assisted living, and convalescent living arrangements. Senior
housina developments within the SR MFVH district mav sHaJl..be age-restricted to
senior citizens (for non handicapped households) to the extent permitted by state
law. The maximum allowable density for independent living developments, sHall
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bo oloven d'....elling unite per groee Jcre., un Ieee a minimum of twenty five (25)
porcont of tho total unite me to bo reeoNod for low and modor31e incomo
roeidonte. If euch a reeerYalion ie made, the doneity for independent living
dovelopmente m3Y be increaeed to up to twenty fivo dwelling unite per groes
acro. This density bonus is intended to implement state IJW Jnd shall net be
considered in addition to IhJt 3uthorized by elate regulations: The maximum
allowable density for congregate cme, assisted living, and cenvalescent living
Jrr3ngements,,-shall be thirty four (34) twenty-five (25) dwelling units per gross
acre.
J. Mobilehome Park (MHP) District. The purpose of the MHP district is to provide
suitable locations for the development of mobile home parks and subdivisions as
a means of providing a range of housing types as called for in the general plan
housing element. The maximum allowable density shall be M twelve (12)
dwelling units per gross acre.
Amend Section 16.32.030 [Residential Densities for Residential Districts.]
A. For all sinqle family residential units within a residential zoninq district. each
dwellinq unit counts as one density unit. For multi family dwellinqs within a
residential zonina district a 1 bedroom or studio is equal to 0.5 unit and a 2
bedroom and above is equal to 1.0 unit. Density in Mixed Use districts are
defined in Section 16.36.030.C.2.
~ The ultimate density allowed in any residential district shall be determined
through the residential land division and land use permit and approval review
process and public hearings as described in Chapters 16.12, 16.16 and 16.20 of
this title. The planning commission and city council shall have the authority to
reasonably condition any residential development to ensure proper transition and
compatibility to adjacent residential developments, existing or proposed.
Amend Table 16.32.040-A, Section A (Residential uses)
[Uses Permitted Within Residential Districts)
Legend
P
PP
MUP
PUD
C
NP
Permitted
Permittee S~bjeGt to Plat Plan Review
Minor Use Permit
Permitted Subiect to Issuance of a Planned Unit Development Permit
Permitted Subject to Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit
Not Permitted
USE
A. Residential Uses
5
USE RE RH RR RS SF VR MF MFA SR! MHP
D-2.4" MFVH
1. Single- P P P P P P pb pb NP NP
family MUP
detached
(standard lot
sizes)
2. Small lot NP P NP NP P P P NP NP NP
single-family. PUD PUD PUD PUD
detached
fPYG
~
3. Single- NP P NP NP NP NP P P NP NP
family PUD PUD PUD PUD
attached (twin
home,
triplex,
fourplex)
fPYG
~
. "
14. Condomini NP NP NP NP NP NP IC C IC NP
um (air space) I I I
ifGYP I I I I I I
.n
15. Multiple- NP NP NP NP NP NP MUP MUP NP NP
family E
attached (2 -
4 units)
6. Multiple- NP NP NP NP NP NP C C NP NP
family MUP
attached (5 or
more
units)
7. e C C c e c c e c C
Mobile-
home
subdivis
ions
8. e c c c e c c c c C
Mobile-
home
Inarks
9. N N N N N N C C C N
Boardin p p p p p p p
g/roomi
no
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USE RE RH RR RS SF VR MF MFA ~ MHP
D-2.4" MFVH
houses
10. N N N N N N C C C N
Senior p p p p p p p
indepen
dent
living
uses
11. N N N N N N C C C N
Congre p p p p p p p
gate
care,
assiste
d living
12. N N N N N N C C C N
Conval p p p p p p p
escent
care
13. p P P P P P P P P P
Reside
ntial
care
facility
(6 or
Ifewer , I
'persons , , , , , , , ,
)
14. Bed N C C C C C C C N N
and p p p
breakfa
st inns
15. p P P P P P P P P P
Second I
resident
ial
dwelling
unit
16. p P P P P P P P P P
Small
family
day
care (6
or fewer
children
)
NOTE: FULL TEXT OF TABLE (SECTIONS B THROUGH G IN TABLE 16.32.040) NOT
SHOWN
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Notes:
a Senior rcsicleAtial (SR) zone limits residential uses tEl senior citizens.
a Architectural review is required for the Historic Character Overlav District 0-2.4 per
Section 16.32.050.F.1 and in accordance with 16.16.130 throuqh the permit approval
process for conditional use, planned unit development or minor use permit for
architectural review.
b If parcel area is below minimum building site area.
Amend Table 16.32.050-A
Residential Site Development Standards - Single Family Zones
(Note to codifier: Highlighted asterisks are to be deleted)
RE RH RR RS SF VR
I. Maximum 0.4 0.67 1.0 2.5 4.5 4.5
density
(DU's per
gross acre)
2. f\1 inimulll 92,500" 49,000 40.000 12.000 7.200 6.750
building
site" (Net [reduced lot
area In sq. size allowed
Ii.) ne\\ with
suhdi\.islons conveyance of
I I I I open space 111 I
I I I perpetuity]
3. MlI1imU111 200' 130' 120' 80' 70' 50'
lot \\"idth<:
new subdl\'isions
4. Minimum 250' 200' 200' 100' 100' 100'
lot depth new
subdivisions
5. MinilllUlTI 50'* 35'* 35'* 25'* 20'* 15'*
front
yard *
- New
subdivisions of
5+ lots .. ... ..... ". ...... ...... ..... .' .... ................
- Infill and Setbacks listed above or the average setback of structures to the street on
additions either side and directl" across block front for nronel1ies in the same district.
(l. 1\1inimuI11 30'* 10% 01 10% of lot 5' one side, 10' Infill- 5': 5'.
interior lot width. other sideL, for New
side yard width' lots < 12,000 subdivision -
setback' sq. ft. use SF) 5' one side,
10' other
side.'!.
7. !\1inimul11 30'* 15~/o 0 15~/o of lot 15'* IS" I A"
street side lot width width'
yard
setback'
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RE RH RR RS SF VR
~. Minimum 50'* 40'* 25'* 20'* ]0' (I story) 10 (1-
rear yard ( For lots < 15' (2- story)
setback* 12.000 sq. It. story)* IS' (2-
use SF) story)
l). Maximum 35(% 350,11 35'% 30f~.~) 40%1 40(~1c)
lot J (For lots
coyerage
<] 0.000 sq. Ii.
use SF)
10. Maximum 30' or 2 stories. whichever is less. 1.:1' for accessory buildings
height for
buildings
and
structures
II. Minimum 20' 20' 6' 10' 10' 10'
distance
between
building
{including
maIn
d\\ ellings
and
~lcccssory I
~trllcturcs( -. .
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Amend Table 16.32.050-8
Residential Site Development Standards
Multiple Family and Other Zones
MF MFA SR-MFVH MHP
-_...- . .-- _ __ u _
1. Maximum density 9.0 4+.G 25.0 M
(DU's per gross 140' 12.0
acre)
Does not include densitv bonus for affordable housinq. The maximum allowable density
for conqreqate care. assisted livinq. and convalescent Iivinq arranqements shall be
thirtv-fourI34' dwellina units ner nross acre as allowed b state law.
2. Minimum building 10,000 10,000 20,000 5 acresg
site
(Net area in sq.
fl.)
3. Minimum lot 80' 80' 80' 60,g
widthe
4. Minimum lot 100' 100' 100' 100,g
depth
5. Minimum front 20" 20" 20' 20'
yard setback
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MF MFA SR--MFVH MHP
6. Minimum interior 10" 10" 10' 5'
side vard setback
7. Minimum street 10" 10" 10' 15'
side vard setback
8. Minimum rear Average 15'" Average 15'" Average 15'" 5'
yard
setback
9. Maximum lot 40% 45% 60%' 50%
coverage"
10. Maximum height 30' or 2 30' or 2 stories, 30' or 2 stories, 30' or 2
for buildings and stories, whichever is whichever is less, stories,
structures whichever is less, , 14' for 14' for accessory whichever is
less, 14' for accessory buildings less, 14' for
accessory buildings accessory
buildinos buildinas
11. Minimum distance 10' 10' 10' 5'
between buildings
(including main
dwellings and
accessory
structures )'
Notes to Tables 16.32.050A and B: Residential Site Development Standards
(Note to codifier: Footnotes d through i are not shown.)
. If a let iE: lesatec:l witAiR a residential zone and was crcatec:l prior to June 1 J, 1991, effective date
of tAe c:levelopment seele, euilc:lin~E: may sOAferm witA IAe seteask aAc:llot severa~e E:tanc:larc:lE: ef
the previouE: ZORe as eutliAeel in ^ppeAelix C.W. 02.19
. Infill Development on a Parcel Within a Previouslv approved Proiect. Where the city has
established specific setback reouirements for sinole-familv or multifamilv residential parcels
throuoh the approval of a specific plan, subdivision map, Planned Unit Development or other
entitlement. those setbacks shall applv to infill development and additions within the approved
proiect instead of the setbacks reouired bv this Tille.
, See TaBle le.J2.9~G ,^, for minimum lot sizOE: for ~ar-Gels witR slepe Qrcater tRan seven percent.
On slooina terrain. standards for Darcel size shall increase with increasinq sloDe as provided
in 16,20.050-A, As an oPtion, an area eQual to the area reQuired to meet the densitv
re~uirements may be dedicated as open space in order to reduce the minimum lot size. The
open space area shall be either dedicated to the City or protected bv a perpetual open space
easement or aqreement at the 9Dtion of the Citv.
b Area shall be increased to five acres for slope conditions exceeding twenty (20) percent.
C Width measurements for cul-de-sac or otherwise odd-shaped lots shall be determined on the
basis of the average horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to
the lot depth at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines.
Amend Sections 16.32,050 (B) and (C)
B. Special Residential Development Standards.
1. Public and quasi-public uses within any residential district shall maintain a
minimum setback of fifty (50) feet measured from the property line from
any single family district.
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2. In any residential district, front yard setbacks in subdivision developments
may be reduced by twenty (20) percent subject to approval of a
conditional use permit, provided the average of all such setbacks is not
less than the minimum required for the district.
3. In all residential districts, air conditioners, heating, cooling ventilating
equipment and all other mechanical, lighting or electrical devices shall be
so operated that they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of
neighboring residents and shall be screened from surrounding properties
and streets. Additionally, no such equipment with the exception of ground
mounted air conditioning, shall be located in the required front yard
setback, street side yard setback, or closer than twenty (20) feet to any
residential dwelling on adjacent properties. All equipment shall be installed
and operated in accordance with all other applicable city ordinances.
4. Developments of five or more dwelling units in the SF, ~ MF, MFA and
~ MFVH districts shall be required to provide front and street side yard
landscaping consisting of predominantly drouqht resistant plant materials,
except for necessary walks, drives and fences.
5. In the ~ MF, MFA, and MHP districts, a minimum of thirty-five (35)
percent of the site area shall be landscaped, consistinq of predominantlv
drouqht resistant plant materials, and/or provided with an adequate
underground irrigation system. The required landscaping shall include
required setback areas and may include outdoor recreation areas.
6. In the ~MF, l=I-M MFA and S-R MFVH districts, multi-family attached or
single-family attached dwelling unit's exceeding one story in height shall
maintain a minimum setback of twenty (20) feet from any single-family
residential district.
C. Additional Standards for the Development of Senior Housing Developments.
1. All senior housing developments within the S-R MFVH district shall be age
restricted to senior citizens to the extent permitted by state law.
2. Within two-story attached residential developments, elevators shall be
provided that shall have an alternative back-up power source and meet or
exceed minimum state requirements, subject to review by the planning
commission.
3. An internal and/or external security system shall be provided by the
developer and reviewed and approved by the chief of police.
Amend Section 16.32.050.E. - Additional Performance Standards for Planned Unit
Developments.
E.
1.
When lot sizes less than those permitted by the underlying zoning district
are proposed for a residential subdivision, a planned unit development
permit application (Section 16.16.180 16.16.060) shall be submitted
concurrently with the subdivision application.
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2. Lot size, lot width, and lot depth for each unit shall be determined through
the planned unit development review process.
3. Building setbacks required by the underlying zoning district may be
reduced or waived for lots created through a planned unit development,
provided the required setbacks are used for the perimeter of the proiect
area if necessary to achieve consistency with the character of the district.
and the lot coverage requirements of the district are met for the project. In
no case shall the minimum separation between buildings on adjacent lots
be less than ten (10) feet or less than required by other state or local laws;
excepting, however, for adjacent lots where a common wall is shared in a
zero lot line attached project.
Add Section 16.44.020ID) Standards for Adopted Desiqn Development Overlay
Districts
D.
1. Desion Development Overlay District AG-D-2.1 - Thirty-five acres between
Strother Park and Branch Mill Road. Adopted by Ordinance 153 C.S. Minimum
parcel size five (5) acre minimum. No other additional standards.
2. Desion Development Overlay Districts VCD 0-2.4. VMU 0-2.4. VR 0-2.4. SF 0-
2.4 and MF 0-2.4 Referred to as the Historic Character Overlay District.
Approved by Ordinance 439C.S. to specify Desiqn Guidelines and Standards for
Development. Guidelines and Standards for Historic Districts apply and are on
file in the Community Development Department. No other additional standards.
3. Desion Development Overlav District SF 0-2.5. Vicinity of Monteqo Street.
Approved by Ordinance 86 C.S. Maximum heiqht is 11 ft. from curb to peak of
house for the south side of Monteqo Street. No other additional standards.
4. Desion Development Overlay District RS-D-2.6. Vicinity of Newport Avenue.
Approved by Ordinance 360 C.S. Maximum heiqht for all properties except 200
Hillcrest Avenue (APN 077-061-014 and 015: two-stories that shall not exceed
30' and no buildino shall exceed 15' from the hiqhest point of the net lot.
Minimum lot depth: 90 feet. No other additional standards.
5. Desion Development Overlay District SF 0-2.7. Vicinity of Ruth Anne Way.
Approved by Ordinance 138 C.S. Maximum buildinq heiqht: 22 feet from
established curb heiqht applicable to lots 1,2.3 of Tract 554: Lots 1 & 2 of Parcel
Map AG 73-383: and Lot 1 of Parcel Map AG 74-293: Other lots have a
maximum heioht of 18 feet from established curb. No other additional standards.
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6. Design Development Overlay District RR D-2.9. Vicinity of Miller Wav. Approved
by Ordinance 439.C.S. Resolution No. 1185 approved tract 577 for cluster single
family hillside development with "Optional Design and Improvement Standards"
with condition of tract approval for deed restrictions to Drovide for no more than
27 lots. No additional standards.
7.
cluster single family hillside development with "Optional Design Standards" to
allow 14 lots on 12.57 acres. Lots with less than 85 feet frontage required to
have a 50 ft. front yard setback to allow for offstreet Darking.
8. Design Development Overlay Districts VMU D-2.11, TMU D-2.11. HMU D-2.11
and PF D-211. Approved by Ordinance 439.C.S. to specify Design Guidelines
and Standards for Development. See Guidelines and Standards for the D.2.11.
9. Design Development Overlay District FOMU D-2.13. ADproved by Ordinance 584
applied to 1110 Sunset Drive. Redevelopment shall include single-family
residential use and vehicle access fronting Sunset Drive.
10. Design Development Overlay District 2.20: Medical Mixed Use
Objective of District: To provide for sufficient land for the orderly
development of Arroyo Grande Hospital and functionally related medical
facilities.
Description of Parcels: APNs: 006-39- 044. 046. 047, 048, and 049 (see
Zoning Map OMU=D-2.20.)
Use Regulations: Mixed use development with a minimum of 75% of the
net building site (or equivalent area for vertical mixed use projects as
determined by the Community Development Director) shall be developed for
office use to be compatible with the anticipated needs for the Arroyo Grande
Hospital. Deviations up to 25% (reserving a minimum of 50% of the net area
for office usel may be determined to be acceptable. as determined by City
Council, if they are needed to achieve a logical and coherent site plan that
meets the objective of this district. All other uses are as specified in
underlying zoning district (OMU).
Site Development Criteria:
1. As specified in the underlying zoning district (OMU).
2. Three-story building components allowed only with substantial transitional
space and/or lower story elements adjacent to residential districts or uses.
3. Future hospital redevelopment shall include public transportation
improvements (reference development approval CUP 02-006. Planning
Commissions Resolutions 03-1839, and 021-1841)
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4. Maximum Buildin(1 Size may exceed the maximum standard of 50.000
square feet specified in underlvin(1 zoninq district (OMU).
Performance Standards: Section 16.48.065 Mixed use developments.
Section 16.48.120 Performance Standards.
Desiqn Guidelines: none.
Additional Information: These parcels were zoned with a -0 overlav at
the time of the 2004 Development Code Update to c1arifv development
standards that pertain to the subiect parcels (reference Ordinance 557) and
amended bv Ordinance 581. Demonstration of proiect compatibility with the
Arroyo Grande Hospital and/or coordination with a Hospital Facilities Plan
must be submitted to the Community Development Director prior to any use
permit approval within the OMU-D-2.20 District.
Amend Section 16.48.060- Development density.
The general plan classifications specify the maximum allowable development density
per gross acre of land owned in fee by the applicant (including street right-of-way that
would revert to the property owner if abandoned). Rounding up to the next whole
number is not applicable when figuring density except when calculating density for the
provision of affordable housing or for mixed use districts where rounding to the next half
number is appropriate. Density for mixed use districts is discussed in Section 16.36050
16.36.030.C.
Amend Table 16.52.150-A.
16.52.150.C.5. Maximum Size. Table 16.52.150-A defines the maximum square footage
allowed for a second dwelling in each residential zoning district. In no case shall the
square footage of a second dwelling exceed fifty (50) percent of the square footage of
the primary residence.
Table 16.52.150-A
Residential Rural (RR)
u___"
Maximum Size of
Second Dwelling
640 square feet
850 square feet
1,200 sq.ft. for lots ~
12,000 ; 850 s.f. for
lots < 12,000 s.f.
1,200 square feet
Zoning Designation
...- ~_.
Village Residential (VR)
Single Family (SF)
Residential Suburban
(RS)
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Zoning Designation
,_. ,-,. . - .... -.._-
Residential Hillside (RH)
Residential Estate (RE)
Condominium /
Townhouse (MF)
-., -.--.. ....-....--.... ...*......
Apartments (MFA)
Sonior Housing (SR)
Multi-Family Very Hiqh
Density (MFVH)
Mobile Home Park
(MHP)
Maximum Size of
Second Dwelling
---.....-...
1,200 square feet
1,200 square feet
1,200 square feet
. _ m.. ...,,_ ._.u'__n. ......._.
1,200 square feet
1,200 square feet
Not Permitted (NP)
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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. 584 which was
introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on January 9, 2007; was
passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande on the 13th day of February 2007; 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 15th
day of February 2007.