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
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"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 "
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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