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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2881ORDINANCE NO 2881 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTERS 18 08, 18 28, 18 29, 18 32, 18 36, 18 40, 18 44, 18 48, 18 52, 18 56, 18 60 AND 18 156 OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL RECREATION COURTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS Section 1 Section 18 08 477 of Chapter 18 08 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Definitions and Construction," is hereby amended and rewritten to read as follows "18 08 477 PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL RECREATION COURT "Private residential recreation court" shall mean a privately -owned, non-commercial recreation facility, with or without lighting, located upon a single-family residential zoned property, built for the purpose of and upon which any form of recreation or athletic activity is carried on or conducted, including but not limited to, basketball, racquetball, tennis, and volleyball " Section 2 Section 18 28 035, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to the Redlands Municipal Code to read as follows "18 28 035 ACCESSORY USES Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance with chapter 18 156 of this title " Section 3 Section 18 29 025, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to the Redlands Municipal Code to read as follows "18 29 025 ACCESSORY USES Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance with chapter 18 156 of this title " Section 4 Section 18 32 025, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to the Redlands Municipal Code to read as follows "18 32 025 ACCESSORY USES Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance with chapter 18 156 of this title " Section 5 Section 18 33 035, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to the Redlands Municipal Code to read as follows 1 1 \Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12881 Amending Private Residential Recreation Courts Clean CC Update 10 15 19 docx "18 33 035 ACCESSORY USES Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance with chapter 18 156 of this title " Section 6 Section 18 36 025, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to the Redlands Municipal Code to read as follows "18 36 025 ACCESSORY USES Private iesidential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance with chapter 18 156 of this title " Section 7 Section 18 40 040 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows "18 40 040 ACCESSORY USES Accessory uses in the R -S district include Accessory building, such as bathhouse, cabana and storage shed Garage or carport Guesthouse "Hoene occupation", as defined m chapter 18 08 of this title, and subject to the provisions of chapter 18 160 of this title Private greenhouse or horticultural collection incidental to the residential use of the premises Private iesidential recieation court, subject to approval of a permit m accordance with chapter 18 156 of this title " Private swimming pool The keeping of not more than three (3) adult dogs and three (3) adult cats, and their litters up to the age of ten (10) weeks " Section 8. Section 18 44 040 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows "18 44 040 ACCESSORY USES Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance with chapter 18 156 of this title " 2 I IOrdmancesWos 2800-2899 in Word12881 Amending Private Residential Recreation Courts Clean CC Update 10 15 19.docx In R-1 zones, the accessory uses fisted in section 18 40 040 of this title are permitted " Section 9. Section 18 48 040 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows "18 48 040 ACCESSORY USES In R -1-D districts, the accessory uses listed in section 18 40 040 of this title are permitted Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit rn accoidance with chapter 18 156 of this title " Section 10 Section 18 52 040 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows "18 52 040 ACCESSORY USES Accessory uses m R-2 district include Accessory building such as bathhouse, cabana and storage shed Garage or carport Horne occupation, as defined m chapter 18 08 of this title, and subject to the provisions of chapter 18 160 of this title Private greenhouse or horticultural collection incidental to the residential use of the premises Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance with chapter 18 156 of this title " Private swimming pool " Section 11 Section 18 56 070 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows "18 56 070 ACCESSORY USES Accessory uses in the R-2-2000 district include Accessory building, such as bathhouse, cabana and storage shed Garage or carport 3 1 \Ordmanccs\Nos 2800 2899 in Wordn88l Amending Private Resident;al Recreation Courts Clean CC Update 10 15 19 docx Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance with chapter 18 156 of this title " Private swnnrnmg pool " Section 12 Section 18 60 040 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows "18 60 040 ACCESSORY USES Accessory uses in the R-3 zone include Accessory building, such as bathhouse, cabana and storage shed Garage or carport Horne occupation, as defined m chapter 18 08 of this title, and subject to the provisions of chapter 18 160 of this title Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance with chapter 18 156 of this title " Private swunining pool " Section 13 Article X of Chapter 18 156 of the Redlands Municipal Code, entitled "Development Provisions for Specific Uses," is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows "Article X Private Residential Recreation Courts 18 156 700 Purpose of Article 18 156 710 Compliance, and Permitted Courts 18 156 720 Courts Permitted by Admimstrative Use Permit 18 156 730 Fencing Development Standards 18 156 740 Landscape Development Standards 18 156 750 Lighting Development Standards 18 156 700 PURPOSE OF ARTICLE The purpose of this Article is to establish regulations governing the construction of private residential recreation courts, accessory to a single-family residence (hereafter, "Recreation Court") These regulations are intended to control the height, size, and location of Recreation Courts, ensure the compatibility of the development of Recreation Courts with associated land uses, provide for privacy and protection against hazardous conditions, and preserve neighborhood character, and protect access to light and air, and the privacy of residents 4 I IOrdinancesWos 2800-2899 to Word12881 Amending Private Residential Recreation Courts Clean CC Update 10 15 19 docx 18 156 710 COMPLIANCE, AND PERMITTED COURTS A Properties located within a iesidential zone may have one private Recreation Court, including associated walls, fences, and lighting No new Recreation Court shall be constructed, and no existing recreation court shall be relocated, altered, or enlarged, except m compliance with the provisions of this Article The following development standards shall apply to all Recreation Courts 1 Recreation Courts are prohibited within any front or street side setback, or within any City - owned easement 2 Recieation Courts are prohibited within a yard, or othei area, between the front plane of a residence and a street 3 Recreation Courts are prohibited within ten (10) feet of any interior rear or side property line, or any landscape, equestrian or pedestrian easement 4 No Recreation Court, nor any fencing or poles related thereto, shall be elevated above the existing grade level 5 Recreation Courts shall not be used for commercial purposes B A Recreation Court consisting of less than one thousand (1,000) square feet, without lighting, and with any fencing or other enclosure no more than six (6) feet in height, located no closer than ten (10) feet to the interior side and rear setbacks is permitted by right Recreation Courts may be sunk below the existing grade to meet these requirements, and for Recreation Courts sunk below the exrstmg grade, fence height shall be measured from the pre-existing (higher) adjacent grade to deterrnrne the maximum height C Any existing Recreation Court constructed prior to March 23, 2018, shall be deemed approved, despite any non-compliance with the provisions of this Article, in its configuration existing as of March 23, 2018 Any alteration, expansion, replacement, or other modification to such a Recreation Court shall be subject to the provisions of this Article, except that ordinary repair and maintenance may be per formed Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Article, for a Recreation Court constructed prior to March 23, 2018, any existing fencing or lighting may be repaired or replaced subject to the following requirements 1 The replacement fencing (if more than six (6) feet high) and materials and design are reviewed and approved by administrative use permit 2 The height of any replacement fencing shall not exceed the height of the previous fencing, or ten (10) feet, whichever is lower 3 The replacement lighting and design are reviewed and approved lighting is no more than twenty (20) feet above grade level 5 E lOrdinances1Nos 2800 2899 in Word12881 Amending Private Residential Recreation Courts Clean CC Update 10 15 19 docx 4 An administrative use permit shall be required foi new or replacement of fencmg that exceeds six (6) feet high, and any new or replacement lighting, foi Recreation Courts constructed prior to March 23, 2018 18 156 720 COURTS PERMITTED BY ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT A Recreation Courts consisting of one thousand (1,000) square feet or more m area ai e permitted only upon approval of an administrative use permit B Recreation Courts with lights up to and including twenty (20) feet, above grade level, are permitted only upon approval of an administrative use permit (and building permit if required), and subject to the hghtmg development standards below C Recreation Courts with fencing more than six (6) feet in height, above glade level Grade level for purposes of this section is defined as the ground surface located at the base of the pole and/or where the footing is constructed D Additions or alterations to a Recreation Court resulting m a total area of more than one thousand (1,000) square feet 18 156 730 FENCING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS All fencing shall be no more than six (6) feet above grade level to be permitted by right Fencing above six (6) feet and no more than fourteen (14) feet above court level may be approved with an administrative use permit 1 Proposed fence height and/or light pole height may be required to be revised and re- submitted, if necessary, to reduce potential nuisances and satisfy all applicable findings prior to an approval for an administrative use permit 2 All Recreation Court fences made of metal shall be a dark matte color Any chain lmk fencing shall be coated it a dark matte vmyl or similar material (such as dark green or black color) Any wind screen material, such as for tennis courts, shall be a non -reflective matte coloi such as green, blue, or black 3 All fencmg above six (6) feet in height shall be constructed of wire mesh, or similar material, capable of admitting at least ninety percent (90%) of light as measured on a reputable light meter Transparency requirement does not include semi -transparent or perfoiated wind screen material, such as mesh for tennis courts 4 Recreation Courts with fencing more than six (6) feet nl height shall be located no less than ten (10) feet from rear or side property lines 18 156 740 LANDSCAPING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 6 I \Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Wor&2881 Amending Private Residential Recreation Courts Clean CC Update 10 15 19.docx A Landscaping is required for all Recreation Courts greater than one thousand (1,000) square feet to screen any fencing, equipment or athletic apparatus from adjacent properties and all public rights-of-way Such landscaping shall achieve its screening effect wrthm three (3) years after plantmg Landscaping plans shall be submitted to the Development Services Director for review and approval prior to the issuance of an administrative use permit B Recreation Courts may be sunken below grade, such as foi visual scieening or noise attenuation purposes, provided any on-site drainage requirements applicable to the property, and cross -lot drainage foi adjacent properties, are satisfied C Any Recreation Court with an impervious surface of greater than one thousand (1,000) square feet or more requires a French dram or similar percolation system to be constructed in conjunction with such court m order to provide for on-site drainage of run-off into the aquifer, and shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to construction The drainage plan for this system shall be submitted before the issuance of an administrative use permit Said system shall be maintained so as to be functional 18 156 750 LIGHTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS All lighting, if permitted by administrative use permit, shall comply with the following restrictions A All lighting shall be completely shielded or screened so as to direct or contain illumination on the property Lights shall be focused downward and shall not wash or spill glare onto adjacent properties Spillover prevention may require substantial shielding of the fixture and lens Light fixtures shall be of full cut-off design with the bulb fully enclosed within the fixture Low pressure sodium and mercury vapor lamps are prohibited B No more than six (6) supporting poles are pernutted Light poles shall be not less than ten (10) feet from all property lines C Lighting and fight fixtures shall not be more than twenty (20) feet above grade level, and no more than twenty (20) feet above the adjacent prevailing grade for sunken courts D Light fixtures and supporting poles shall be coated with a low -reflective material E The power rating of the lamp shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) watts per light fixture Sources of illumination may be requued to incorporate shielding to limit glare and direct rllummance withm the property Light trespass shall not exceed ane -half (0 5) foot-candle at any property line F No Recreation Court lighting shall be operated before 10 00 a m or after 8 00 p m G Installation or alteration of any fight poles, fixtures, 01 bulbs shall require a photometric plan prepared by a qualified consultant approved by the City, and submitted with any application (including any subsequent building permit) which includes court lighting 7 11Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12881 Amending Private Residential Recreation Courts Clean CC Update 10 15 19 docx H All Recreation Court hghtmg is subject to review, for the thirty (30) day period after installation, by the Development Services Director to determine compliance with the requirements of this Section 18 156 750 " Section 3 The City Council hereby determines that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelmes section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment Section 4 The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary 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 ATTEST Donaldson, City Clerk Paul W Foster, Mayor 8 1 \Ordmances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12881 Amending Pnvate Residential Recreation Courts Clean CC Update 10 15 19 docx I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of October, 2019 by the following vote AYES Councilmembers Tejeda, Momberger, Davis, Mayor Foster NOES Councilmember Barich ABSENT None ABSTAIN None Donaldson, City Clerk