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Home My WebLink About91-100 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 91-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 91-03, ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 17.08.040-P AND A NEW SUBSECTION 17.08.070-E TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE ESTABLISHING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. WHEREAS, on the 10th day of July 1991, the Planning Commission held a duly advertised public hearing pursuant to Section 65864 of the California Government Code. SECTION 1. The Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission has made the following findings: A. That the amendment is an implementation of the General Plan goals and policies; and B. That the General Plan Environmental Impact Report adequately covers any potential significant adverse impacts; and C. No substantial changes are proposed in any goals or policies which would require major revisions to the Environmental Impact Report. SECTION 2: The Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission has found that this amendment will not create a significant adverse effect on the environment and hereby recommends to City Council the issuance of a Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1) That pursuant to Section 65850 to 65855 of the California Government Code, that the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval of Development Code Amendment 91-03. 2) The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve and adopt Development Code Amendment 91-03 to modify the Municipal Code per the attached Ordinance. SECTION 3: The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY 1991. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA / BY: a 1Li . Si `i� / Larry T McNiel, Chairman PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 91-100 DCA 91-03 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA July 10, 1991 Page 2 4 I At ATTEST: =��/ L :radPT rry I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 10th day of July 1991, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY, VALLETTE NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 91-03, ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 17.08.040-P AND A NEW SUBSECTION 17.08.070-E TO THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS A. Recitals. (i) On July 10, 1991, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing with respect to the following proposed amendment to Title 17 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code (hereinafter referred to as the "Development Code") regarding regulations for property maintenance standards for multiple family dwellings within residential districts of the City. (ii) At the conclusion of said public hearing on June 10, 1991, the Planning Commission adopted its Resolution No. 91-100 thereby recommending that this Council adopt the proposed Development Code amendments as set forth in this Ordinance. (iii) On , the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing with respect to the proposed Development Code amendments as set forth herein and said hearing was concluded prior to the adoption of this Ordinance. (iv) All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred. B. Ordinance. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct. SECTION 2: Subsection 17.08.040-P is hereby added to the Development Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to read, in words and figures, as follows: P. Property Maintenance. Property owners are responsible for the continuous maintenance of all buildings, structures, yards, landscaping, signs, parking areas, recreational facilities and other improvements in a manner which does not detract from the appearance of the surrounding area. In addition, Multiple Family Residential Developments subject to the Development/Design Review process shall maintain site improvements in compliance with all applicable conditions of approval imposed by the Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. DCA 91-03 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Page 2 SECTION 3: Subsection 17.08.070-E is hereby added to the Development Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to read, in words and figures, as follows: E. Multiple Family Dwelling Maintenance. The following maintenance requirements shall be applicable to all Multiple Family Residential Developments in addition to other general maintenance provisions of this Code. 1. Buildings and structures: a. Shall not be permitted to deteriorate, or remain in an unrepaired or dilapidated condition; b. Building exteriors shall be maintained, painted or treated to provide for weather protection; c. Damage to structures shall be repaired within 30 days from the date of occurrence; d. Doors, fences, gates and similar structures shall be kept in proper operating condition, including their locking and latching devices. 2. Landscaping, trees, shrubs, groundcover, and irrigation systems: a. Landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris, and maintained in a healthy thriving condition; b. All plant materials shall receive regular maintenance, including but not limited to, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming; c. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant materials shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage; d. Irrigation systems shall be kept in proper working order to provide proper amounts of water and proper coverage; and e. Landscape screening materials, such as hedges, shall be pruned to maintain their screening ability. 3. Parking areas, walkways and open space: a. Shall be kept clean and free of debris and items of storage; b. Paved surfaces shall be maintained free of potholes, broken or raised sections, and other deterioration; CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. DCA 91-03 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Page 3 c. Outside lighting fixtures shall be kept in proper working order; inoperative lights shall be repaired or replaced within 30 days of damage or failure; 4. Trash enclosures and refuse containers: a. Shall be kept clean and the vicinity kept free of debris and gates/doors shall be maintained in proper working order; b. Accumulation of refuse shall not be permitted to exceed the capacity of the refuse containers; 5. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. 6. Recreational facilities, common use areas, amenities, and other site improvements shall be maintained in a usable condition free from deterioration; 7. Lighting shall be maintained in a usable condition free from deterioration; 8. Conditions of Approval for a project, imposed in conjunction with the Development/Design Review process which set forth requirements for the development of the site, shall also be subject to ongoing maintenance requirements. SECTION 4: This Council finds that this amendment will not adversely affect the environment and hereby issues a Negative Declaration. SECTION 5: The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences, and words of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall cause the same to be published within 15 days after its passage at least once in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ontario, California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.