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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2036_CCv0001.pdf Typographical errors corrected 9/30/88 ORDINANCE NO. 2036 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DLA DB AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE LAND USE INITIATIVES MODERATING GROWTH WITHIN THE CITY TO PRESERVE REDLANDS ' LTiE ENVIRONMENT AND CHARACTER AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 1843 , 1885, 1891 and 2007 WHEREAS, between the years of 1970 and 1976, inclusive, an average of 220 dwelling units were constructed annually in Redlands . The number of permits for residential construction increased to over 1 ,200 units in 1977 and to over 2 , 400 in 1978 . A number of factors came together to produce this substantial increase in growth, including an increased demand for housing and the implementation of growth limiting policies or moratoria on the part of several cities in the nearby area; %TIEREAS, this rapid rate of growth was found by a majority of the people of the City of Redlands to have caused conditions harmful to the public health, safety and general welfare, and has resulted or may soon result in overcrowding of schools, deteriorating water quality and sewage treatment capacity, inadequate police and fire protection, increasing traffic congestion, inadequate parks and recreation facilities , loss of irreplaceable agricultural land, loss of open space, increased air pollution, deterioration of older urban areas, general urban sprawl , and a substantial increase in the cost of government services; WHEREAS, the people have declared that the foregoing conditions can be avoided or alleviated by the enactment of a program designed to encourage planned residential growth within existing urban areas and coordinated with necessary public facilities ; WHEREAS, on November 7, 1978, the voters of the City of Redlands approved an initiative ordinance to moderate the rate of growth within the City ( Proposition "R" ) ; WFEREAS, the City was directed in that ordinance to adopt a competitive evaluation system within 90 days from the date of adoption of the initiative ordinance; WHEREAS, such a system was duly adopted by Ordinance 1680, and was thereafter amended in ordinances 1717 , 1742 , 1748, 1788, 1801 , 1818 , 1825 , 1843, 1885 , 1891 , and 2007 ; WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Redlands on two more occasions ( 1986 and 1987 ) amended and added to their Proposition "R" to answer questions of interpretation which had arisen, as well as to limit further the rate of growth within the City; and WHEREAS , the growth management system initially mandated by Proposition "R" and amended by the voters in 1986 by Measure C and in 1987 by Measure N requires changes in the competitive evaluation and selection process for new residential developments ; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS does ordain as follows : SECTION ONE: Section 19 . . 010 of the Redlands Municipal amended to read: 19. 08 . 010 Annual allocation. 'Annual allocation ' means the four hundred development allocations issued each calendar year within the City limits , along with the sewer or water service allotments made to not more than one hundred fifty dwelling units outside the City limits in a calendar year . " SECTION TWO. Section 19 . 12 . 040 of the Redlands Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: "19 . 12. 040 Relationship of project to public services . (maximum: 61 ) D. Water Distribution. (Maximum: 7 ) 1 . Existing water distribution system to project meets City standards for water service and no off-site system extensions or improvements required beyond the project boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 . Existing water distribution system to serve project requires minor off-site pipeline extension of less than 700 feet to meet City standards for water service. . . . 3 3 . Existing water distri- bution system to serve project requires major off-site pipeline extension of greater than 700 feet to meet City standards for water service . . . . . . . . . . -2- 4 . Project incorporates specific water conce rvat-A"on measures such as drought tolerant landscaping , turf area no more than 20% of total land- scaped area , water saving fixtures and appliances , etc. . . . . . . . I to 2 5. Project provides water facilities other than pipeline that benefit, all existing users in the 1 2 pressure zone . . . . . . . . . . 6 . Development requi res water sources in the 2340 or higher water system pressure zones . . . . . . -2 7 . On lots smialler than 2 1/2 acres , project proposes to provide City water service only; septage systems will be used for sewage E. Wastewater Collection . (Maxlmurr: 7 ) 1 . Existina sewer system to project m--ets City sta�idards for servi I ces and no L off'-site extensions or Mprovements are re-qu-ired beyond project boundaries . . . 5 2 . Existing sewer system to serve project requires major off-site sewer ext-ensions of greater than 700 feet . g0 3. Existing sewer system to serve project requires minor off-site sewer extensions of less than 700 feet. 3 4 . Project provides sewerage facilities other than pipelines that benefit existing users . . . . . . . . . to 2 5 Prpr�C,V4des facilities so. oject that an existing unsowered developed area can connect to the sewer . . . 1 to 6 . Project requires a wastewater pumping station . . . . . typographical error corrected 9/30/88 -3- F . Streets. (Maximum: ) 1 . Public cuff-site improvements are improvements (excluding traffic signals ) which require a City contribution Said improvements are either "minor improvements , " "major improvements, " or "major capital improvements" as listed below-, a.. Minor improvements are the construction of curb and gutter , sidewalk, paving and other such typical roadway construction estimated to cost; less than $25, 000 . b, Major improvements are the construction of curb and gutter , sidewalk, paving and other such typical roadway construction estimated to cost between $25, 000 and $100 ,000 . . Major capital improvements are the typical construction of new streets or the typical widening and reconstruction of existing streets estimated to cost more than $100 , 000 . . Projects affected by this sub- category include projects that are anticipated, proposed, ';budgetedor under construction POINT 5 . Project can be served by the existing street system and will not- contribute to the need for any public off-site improvements within 1/4 mile of its boundary. . . .. . 5 4 Project can be served by the existing street system but will contribute to the need for minor public off-site improvements within 1/3 vile of its boundary . 5,. Project. can be served by the existing street system but will contri- bute to the need for major public off- site improvements within 1/4 mile of its boundary . . . . . 0 -4 t 6 . Project requires major capital iTprovements within 1/4 mile of its Sit boundary . . . . . . . . . . . . - SECTION THREE. Section 19 . 12 . 050 of the Redlands municipal Code UAW% amended to read : "19 . 12 . 050 Tract design , architecture and construction. Waximum: 60 ) A . Architectural Design . (Maximum: 10 ) Elevations shall be evaluated and incremental points awarded based upon increments in design quality, consistency with neighborhood, and durability and appearance of exterior construction materials . Elements adding points include quality and durability of roofing materials , elevations of all sides of structure with particular emphasis on elevations facing public rights of way, orientation and impact of garages, and inclusion of neighbor- hood entry statements 0 to 10 B. Site and Grading Design. (maximum: 13 ) 1 . Grading design shall be evaluated and incremental points awarded for lot arrangement , preservation or improvement of existing site topography, design of foundation and floor systems as well as routing of streets that tend to reduce grading to a level substantially less than legally permitted . . . . . 2 . Site design shall be evaluated and incremental points awarded based upon favorable orientation of units which includes a combination of variable setbacks , provision of open spaces , preservation of special views , preserve ridgelInes and scenic vistas , solar access and unusual privacy . . . . -4 to 4 3 . Consideration of ecologically sensitive areas that exist on the site such as a flood plain , major natural drainage, swales , unstable soils and steep slopes . . . . . . . . . . . -2 to 2 4 . Internal street pattern tends toward curvilinearity rather than simple grid system . . . . . . . . 0 to 3 C. Circulation . (Maximum: 7 ) 1 . Avoidance of conflict with neigh,boring street intersections except as required by General Plan . 2 . Special consideration for resi- dential privacy and pedestrian safety (use of cul-de-sacs , 3-way intersections and similar amenities ) . . . . . . 3 3. Two or more access roads for public safety service . . . . D. Landscaping . (Maximum: 10 ) 1 . Preservation of existing ornamental trees and basic land forms (destruction of existing ornamental trees or land forms results in minus points ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . -3 to 3 2 . Points are awarded under this category for increments in quality, size and variety of landscaping, and for screening of ugly or undesirable features . Use of drought-tolerant or native plant materials , automatic irrigation systems with assured main- tenance, custom landscaping on individual lots , or special land- scaping adjacent to collector or arterial streets will result in additional points- Unusually abundant and mature planting and screening is required for maximum credit . Merely meeting legal minimums may result in negative points . . . . . . . . . -3 to 7 typographical error corrected 9/30/88 -6- 3 . Use of decorative masorer walls 3 or 4 . Covenants, itio s and restrictions t Dish nc a home- owners ' association with full responsibility for both ori-- and off-site maintenance have been drafted and submitted to the Citi, and will be imposed as a condition fsale . . , > . . E. Open Space . (maximum: 5 ) 1 . Amount: f common open space meets minimum standards of zone . . . . 0 . Amount of common inn space exceeds minimum standards zone I or 2 3 Amount f 'ommo open apace exceeds by fifty percen r more minimum standards fzone .. . . . . . 4 . Private recreation facilities are provi6ed beyond minimum legal. 5. Substantial private recreation facilities are provided and overall recreational amenities well exceed Preservation of Agriculture . (maximum; 10 1 . Project has preserved agricul- tural ri uturas lands by utilization of transfer f development rights punned resi- dential i-den ial vmen r it process , or other process regulated and controlled . Project did not require the rezoning of ,hand zoned for agriculture within one year pr'irto application. 3 . ProDect will not be located - III immediately adjacent to an agrit-1- tural preserve . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 . Project will be located in immediate vicinity of land under Williamson Act contract. . . . . . -2 G. Preservation of %ral and Historical Resources (Maximum: 5 ) 1 . Preservation of historically significant resources, including buildings , walls , cutstone curbing or landscaping . . . . . . . . . . 2/feature 2 . Project does not adversely impact character or setting of any historical or cultural resource in close proximity to or within the project (adverse impacts will receive minus points ) . . . . . . . . . . . -2 to 2 The recommendation of the City Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission shall be a prerequisite to a point award hereunder. " SECTION FOUR. Section 19 . 12 . 060 of the Redlands Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: "19 . 12 . 060 Low and moderate income and senior citizen housing. (Maximum: 1 ) A. This Council finds that the provision of approximately 10% low and moderate income housing and senior citizen housing within new residential developments is in the public interest. Therefore: 1 . Projects with dwelling unit( s ) provided for low income persons at correlative prices as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development shall receive 1 point/unit 2 . Projects <with 90to 100% of dwelling unit(s ) provided for senior citizen persons shall receive . . . 6 points -8- B. in order for a project to receive points hereunder for senior citizen housing , residency shall be legally limited to at least one person per unit aged 62 years or older. C. In order for a project to receive points hereunder , the project developer shall file a detailed written statement indicating the proposed method of provision and shall be prepared to contract with the City assuring same. In addition, the favorable recommen- dation of the City Housing Commission shall. be a prerequisite to the award of any points hereunder . '' SECTION FIVE. Section 19 .12 . 070 is hereby added to the Redlands Munf'61-i-pa to read: "19 .12 . 070 Phased projects . A project which has completed one or more phases under an approved and recorded final map but still needs additional development allocations for completion . . . . . . . . 5 points'' SECTION SIX . Section 19AV030 of the Redlands Municipal Code is 'K�reby amended to read : "19 . 16. 030 Filing and allocation award dates . A. Subject to temporary arrangements for vested AMENDED BY rights projects , one hundred development allocations shall be awarded per quarter . The allocation filing ORD. 2049 and award schedule shall be no more than: Application Allocation Number of Deadline By Units January 15 March 30 117 April 15 June 30 117 July 15 September 15 117 October 15 December 30 All remaining available units'' B. Prior to the closing date , plans and written material submitted as part of an application are not open for public review; however after the closing -9- after the closing date has passed, all, material that has been submitted as part of an application is open for public review. " SECTION SEVEN. Section 19 . 16 . 050 of the Redlands municipal C& e amended to read: 1119 . 16.050 Allocation--Council, procedures . A. At a public meeting, the City Council shall evaluate all recommended point assign- ments , hear from the applicant and the general public if requested, and award the development allocations pursuant to this ordinance. Projects receiving 90 points will be considered for awards, with higher priority being given to projects with higher point values . A maximum of 35 development allocations may be awarded to any project in any single allocation period, unless this limit and the total successful applications results in less than the scheduled number of development allocations being awarded. If the latter occurs , the excess allocations may be awarded to successful projects applying for more than 35 allocations . B. The decision of the City Council on development allocations awards is final . " SECTION EIGHT. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of--t-h—is—ordinance and cause it to be published once in the Redlands Daily Facts, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in this City. Mayor of the City of Redlands ATTEST: ler 10- T, Currie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the City COU at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of June, 1988, by the following vote: AYES- Councilmembers Wormser , DeMit, Johnson, Cunningham; Mayor Beswick NOES- on ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: on ElY Merk , Redlands