HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2835 ORDINANCE NO. 2835
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING TITLE 18
OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW ACCESSORY
PUBLIC PARKING AREAS IN THE A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH EXISTING PUBLIC FACILITIES AND TO
PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATIVE PARKING AND LANDSCAPE
STANDARDS FOR SUCH USES
WHEREAS, the City staff has filed an application requesting approval of Ordinance Text
Amendment No. 346 as described herein (hereinafter referred to as the "Application"); and
WHEREAS, the Application applies to all properties within the A-1 Agricultural district;
and
WHEREAS, the Application proposes to amend Title 18 (Land Use Zoning Ordinance) of
the Redlands Municipal Code to add accessory public parking areas as a permitted use in the A-1
Agricultural District in conjunction with existing public facilities and to provide for alternative
parking and landscape standards for such uses; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 65800 and 65850 of the California Governinent Code,
the City may adopt ordinances to regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land as between
industry,business, residences, and open space, and other purposes;to regulate the location, height,
bulk number of stories and size of buildings and structures, the size and use of lots, yards, courts
and other open spaces, the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure,
and the intensity of land use; and to establish requirements for off street parking, incompliance
with the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the state Guidelines implementing the
California Environtnental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the Application does not have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the enviromnent and is, therefore, covered by the general rule that
states where there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environinent, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2016, the Planning Coirunission of the City of Redlands
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application at the City of Redlands, City Council
Chambers, 35 Cajon, Suite 2, Redlands, California 92373, and unanimously adopted Resolution
No. 1288 to recommend that the City Council find the Application exempt from CEQA and
approve Ordinance Text Amendment No. 346; and
WHEREAS, all provisions of the Redlands Municipal Code and the California
Government Code relating to Ordinance Text Amendment No. 346 have been complied with,
including publication of a notice and the holding of a City Council public hearing on the 19`i' day
of July, 2016; and
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WHEREAS, on July 19, 2016, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing
and reading of an Ordinance pertaining to this Application at the City of Redlands, City Council
Chambers, 35 Cajon, Suite 2, Redlands, California 92373, and concluded the hearing on that date;
and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 18.12.190 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Exceptions
to Review Process," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"18.12.190: EXCEPTIONS TO REVIEW PROCESS:
The following projects may be administratively approved by the Development Services Director
and, at the discretion of the Development Services Director, may not be required to be reviewed
by the Planning Commission as otherwise provided for in this chapter:
A. Residential construction of triplex and fourplex projects;
B. Office, corn nercial and industrial projects as follows:
1. New construction which is under five hundred (500) square feet in area and does
not exceed one story,
2. Additions to existing one-story developments, which are less than five hundred
(500) square feet in area, and do not exceed fifty percent (50%)of the existing floor
area.
3. Accessory public parking areas at public facilities in the A-1 Agricultural District
containing a maximum area of 10,000 square feet or twenty (20) parking spaces,
whichever is less, and provided that such use confonns to the minimum standards
set forth in section 18.164.315 for parking and section 18.168.210 (F) for
landscaping. Prior to approval of an accessory parking lot by the Development
Services Director, a notice shall be sent to all adjacent property owners of the
proposed site at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of a decision by the
Development Services Director. Any interested party may request a public hearing
in writing within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the City's notice. If a public
hearing is requested, the Development Services Director shall conduct a public
hearing and approve, conditionally approve, or deny the project. If no public
hearing is requested, the Development Services Director shall approve,
conditionally approve, or deny the project. The decision of the Development
Services Director shall be final unless appealed to the Planning Commission within
ten (10) days. Upon appeal, the Planning Commission shall conduct a public
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hearing and approve, conditionally approve, conditionally approve, or deny the
project. The decision of the Planning Conranission may be appealed to the City
Council."
Section 2. Section 18.20.030 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Permitted
Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"18.20.030: PERMITTED USES:
Principal permitted uses in the A-1 district include:
Accessory public parking areas which serve existing public facilities such as parks, trails or linear
parks, or similar public uses, pursuant to the review procedures set forth in section 18.12.190 for
lots containing 10,000 square feet or less or twenty (20) spaces or fewer. In this instance,
"accessory" shall mean that the parking area is accessory to the existing land use of either park,
trail or linear park, or similar public use
Apiaries, provided that no hives or boxes housing bees are kept closer than three hundred feet
(300') from any dwelling other than that occupied by the owner of the apiary.
Farms or ranches for the grazing,breeding or raising of not more than two (2)horses, cattle, goats
or sheep per acre. Except for the keeping of up to three (3) horses, as provided for in sections
18.44.020 through 18.44.050 of this title of the R-1 zone, no animal(s) shall be housed or corralled
closer than five hundred feet (500') from any existing residence in the R-1, R-1-D, R-2, R-2-2000
or R-3 zone, or one hundred feet (100) from any property line.
Horse boarding.
Orchards, groves, nurseries, the raising of field crops, tree crops, berry crops, bush crops, truck
gardening and conrnnercial flower growing.
Single-family residences; provided, however, that there shall be not more than two (2) dwellings
on each parcel of five(5) acres or more. Where parcels of land are already subdivided into parcels
less than five (5) acres in area, there shall be permitted one dwelling for each lot, provided the lot
contains dimensions and an area equivalent to the closest single-family residential zone.
The sale of fruit, vegetables, produce, flowers and other similar products grown on the property;
provided, however, that roadside stands used for such sales shall not exceed five hundred (500)
square feet."
Section 3. Section 18.20.050 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Conditional
Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"18.20.050: CONDITIONAL USES:
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Uses pennitted by conditional use permit in the A-1 zone include:
Accessory public parking areas which serve existing public facilities such as parks, trails or linear
parks, or similar public uses, containing more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet or twenty
(20) spaces. In this instance, "accessory" shall mean that the parking area is accessory to the
existing land use of either park, trail or linear park, or similar public use.
Aviaries and hatcheries.
Dairies, including the processing of milk.
Farms or ranches for commercial raising of poultry or rabbits. No more than five hundred (500)
poultry or rabbits for each twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of lot area; provided, however,
that such rabbits or fowl are kept at least fifty feet (50) from any property line, and five hundred
feet (500') from any residential zone, church, school, park or hospital.
Grange halls and similar uses incidental to the promotion and development of sound agriculture.
Riding stables or academies;provided, that the ininimum lot size for such use shall be not less than
five (5) acres, and that all such buildings for the housing, feeding or rental of such animals shall
be at least one hundred feet (100) from any property line, and five hundred feet (500') from any
R-S or R-1 zone, church, school, park or hospital.
Water harvesting, no bottling on site."
Section 4. Section 18.164.315, entitled "Alternative Improvement Standards For
Accessory Public Parking Areas," is hereby added to the Redlands Municipal Code to read as
follows:
"18.164.315: ALTERNATIVE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY
PUBLIC PARKING AREAS
The use of alternative improvement standards for accessory parking areas that serve public parks,
trails and linear parks, or similar public uses may be approved by the final acting authority upon
the review and recommendation of technical staff within Planning, Municipal Utilities and
Engineering, Building and Safety, Police, Fire, and Quality of Life, and provided the following
minimum,criteria are met:
A. Alternative surfacing material may be allowed in all areas of the parking lot unless
otherwise required by this subsection. Consideration shall be given for surface materials
that are compatible with the surrounding area.
B. Fire and emergency access shall be approved by the Fire Marshal;
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C. Disabled parking and access is provided in accordance with Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations;
D. Paved accessible access is provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act to the building or facility;
E. The minimum parking stall dimensions shall not be less than eight feet (8) in width and
fifteen feet (15') in length, as provided by Section 18.164.260(B)(1) for compact stalls.
Notwithstanding the allowance of reduced parking stalls, a portion of the parking stalls and
the parking area shall be designed to accommodate larger vehicles such as trucks, vans,
and buses;
F. Driveway approaches shall not be less than fourteen (14) feet in width for single-lane
entrances and exits and no less than twenty-six (26) feet it width for combined entrances
and exits;
G. The drive aisle for one-way aisles shall be no less than twelve (12) feet in width and no
less than twenty-six (26) feet in width for two-way aisles;
H. Twenty(20) feet of paved access shall be provided from the edge of roadway;
I. Adequate site drainage and water quality management measures are provided;
J. Parking areas serving more than five (5) vehicles shall comply with Section 18.164.290
(C) for minimum. distances or screening of the spaces from any residential use, school,
hospital, or other institution for human care located on an adjoining lot; and
K. Reduced landscape standards may be allowed pursuant to Section 18.168.210.F."
Section 5. Section 18.168.120(C) of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled
"Landscaping; Defined," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"18.168.120: LANDSCAPING; DEFINED
A. `Landscaping' means some combination of plant trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover,
flowers, or lawn. In addition, the combination or design may include rock ground cover
not to exceed twenty percent(20%)of the total for any landscaped area, and such structural
features as fountains, pools, artwork, screens, walls, fences, or benches; but such objects
alone shall not meet the requirements of sections 18.168.110 through 18.168.220 of this
Chapter. The selected combination of objects for landscaping shall be arranged in a
harmonious manner.
B. Earth berms shall be utilized in the front yard landscaping treatment for all uses other than
single-family residential.
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C. Accessory public parking areas are subject to the inininium, standards provided in Section
18,168.210 (F)."
Section 6. Section. 18,168,210 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled
"Landscaping; Parking Lot Standards," is hereby amended by the addition of subsection F to read
as follows:
"18.168.2tO: LANDSCAPING; PARKING LOT STANDARDS
F. The Development Services Director may approve a reduction to the landscape standards in
this Section 18.168.210 for accessory public parking areas, provided that the parking area
and any adjacent paved roadways are separated by a planter measuring a minimum of three
(3) feet in width and improved with a decorative combination of fencing, walls, boulders,
or similar hardscape materials. Additional plant materials, such as trees, shrubs, and
groundcover shall be installed along the perimeter of accessory public parking areas which
serve public facilities that have been improved with, or are proposed to be improved with,
landscaping. Consideration should be given for the installation of drought tolerant shade
trees, where feasible."
Section 7. If any section, subsection., sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is t6r
any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and
each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof., irrespective of the fact that any one or
more of the sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases may be declared unconstitutional.
Section 8. The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt
fi-om review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") based upon the City
Council's determination that, pursuant to state CEQA guidelines section 15061(b)(3)), it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance may have a
significant effect upon the environment.
Section 9. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this ordinance and shall cause it, or a sui-ruriary of it, to be published once in the Redlands Daily
Facts, a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this ordinance shall take
effect as provided by law.
Paul W. F6'§ter, Mayor
ATTEST,
Sam Irwin, City'derk
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I, Sam Irwin, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly
adopted by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 6' day of September
2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Barich, James; Mayor Foster
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmernber Harrison
ABSTAIN: None
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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