HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-78 - Resolution - Recommending Approval of Municipal Code Amendment DRC2018-00956 Animal KeepingRESOLUTION NO.18-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2018-00956, TO
CONDITIONALLY PERMIT CERTAIN ANIMAL KEEPING WITHIN THE
INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared Municipal Code Amendment DRC2018-
00956, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Municipal Code Amendment is referred to as "the application".
2. On December 12, 2018, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during
the above -referenced public hearing on December 12, 2018, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. General Plan Economic Development Policy ED -3.7, "Support access to local
and regional educational resources that provide educational opportunities to local residents and
workers," provides that the City should enhance ongoing educational opportunities for local
residents and workers to generate lasting economic benefits by preparing the local workforce for
a wide range of employment opportunities. Ensuring that our educational uses can expand their
curricula and educational offerings without creating nuisances or impacts expands the educational
opportunities for our residents; and
b. General Plan Economic Development Policy ED -4.1, "Encourage high-quality
design for infill development and continue to support new high-quality uses" is also applicable in
guiding the consideration of this code amendment. The standards proposed are designed to
minimize impacts to surrounding uses while allowing existing schools in Industrial Park zones to
diversify and expand their educational programs.
3. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects, which
have the potential for causing significant effect on the environment. Pursuant to State CEQA
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-78
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2018-00956 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
December 12, 2018
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Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA. The amendment conditionally permits the keeping of a limited number of
livestock animals in a single land use zone and on parcels sufficient in size to avoid impacting
neighboring uses. The small number of animals is consistent with the existing limits in other zoning
districts. Further, the amendment requires discretionary review through the Conditional Use
Permit process prior to animal keeping on site. Applications subject to these provisions will be
reviewed for CEQA compliance during the Conditional Use Permit entitlement process at which
time the applicant may be required to submit environmental studies that analyze potential
impact(s), such as, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and
transportation/traffic caused by the site-specific project. On a case-by-case review of each project,
the appropriate environmental document will be prepared to address project -specific impacts.
Therefore, the amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above,
this Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Municipal Code Amendment
DRC2018-00956 as indicated in Attachment A incorporated herein by this reference.
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2018.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
B:
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Tony buglielmo, Chairman
ATTEST:
Candyc Burnett, ecretary
I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for 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 12th day of December 2018, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
DRAFT ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA TO CONDITIONALLY PERMIT
CERTAIN ANIMAL KEEPING IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONE
AND AMENDING SECTIONS 17.30.030 AND 17.88.020 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE SAME
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby amends Table 17.88.020-1 of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code to read as follows:
TABLE 17.88.020-1 LIMITS ON ANIMALS
Table Notes:
(1) Refer to section 17.88.020(E) for additional allowances.
(2) More than 5 birds or rodents per each 5,000 square feet of property area may be permitted
subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
With a Conditional Use Permit as required by Table 17.30.030-1. Additional findings in
section 17.88.020 shall be met.
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Minimum Property
Maximum
Allowed
Type of Animal
Area (Square Feet per
Number 11ai
Districts
Animal)
Domestic Pets
• Cat(s)
No Minimum Required
3(8)
VL, L, LM, M,
MH, H, MU, HR
• Dog(s)
No Minimum Required
3(s)
VL, L, LM, M,
MH, H, MU, HR
• Rodents 12) and Small Birds 12j
5,000 SF (2)
25121
VL, L, LM, M,
MH, H, MU, HR
• Other Domestic Pets
No Minimum Required
No Maximum
VL, L, LM, M,
MH, H, MU, HR
Exotic Animals
See Table Note #3
VL, L, LM, M,
MH, H, MU, HR
Insects
See Table Note #3
VL only
Livestock Animals
• Horse (4), Mule (°), Donkey (4),
Pony (4,5) or Pot Bellied Pig 151
10,000 SF
6
VL and L
• Cattle, Swine, Llama, or similarly
20,000 SF
3
VL and L
sized Livestock Animal
• Sheep and Goats or similarly sized
5,000 SF
6
VL and L
10 Acres
6
IP only
livestock Animal 19)
Poultryt9)
5,000 SF
6
VL only
10 Acres
12
IP only
Table Notes:
(1) Refer to section 17.88.020(E) for additional allowances.
(2) More than 5 birds or rodents per each 5,000 square feet of property area may be permitted
subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
With a Conditional Use Permit as required by Table 17.30.030-1. Additional findings in
section 17.88.020 shall be met.
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(4) A property must be a minimum of 20,000 square feet in area to maintain these animals.
(5) A pony, which is defined as any horse measuring 14 hands and 2 inches or less in height at
the withers, may be kept in addition to the keeping of two horses, or in lieu of two horses, three
ponies may be kept on a 20,000 -square -foot lot.
(8) Pot belly pigs are subject to the conditions/requirements described in section 17.88.020(F).
(1) The overall maximum number of animals that can be kept on a property can be a combination
of the permitted different animal types provided that:
a. The property complies with the minimum lot size requirement for each individual type
of animal; and
b. The number of each individual type of animal does not exceed the maximum number
of each individual type of animal permitted on the property.
(ga For lots with a minimum area of 10,000 square feet, one additional dog and/or cat may be
allowed.
19) Such animals may be kept in the IP district on lots of ten acres or greater in size as an
accesso use to a private or public school. Additional findings in
Section 17.88.020 shall be met.
Section 2. The City Council hereby amends the "Agricultural and Animal -Related Uses"
provisions of Table 17.30.030-1 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as follows:
TABLE 17.30.030-1: ALLOWED LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
BY BASE ZONING DISTRICT
Land
Use/Zoning
VL
L
LM
M
MH
H
MU
OP
NC
GC
CC
SC
RRC
CO
IP
GI
IWl/HI
Hi
OS
HR
FC
UC
District
Agriculture and Animal -
Related Uses
Agricultural Uses
N
N
N
INININ
N
N
N
N
NINI
N
N
NINI
N
N
P
N
P
P
Animal Keeping,
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
N
N
Domestic Pets (4)
Animal Keeping,
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
N
N
N
NJ
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
C
N
N
Exotic Animals (4)
Animal Keeping,
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Insects (4)
Animal Keeping,
Livestock
P
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
C
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Animals (4)
Animal Keeping,
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
C
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Poultry (4)
—
Equestrian
Facility,
C
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
C
N
C
C
Commercial
Equestrian
P
N
NNN
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
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Section 3. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance, and the zoning provisions established hereby, may
have a significant effect on the environment, because the Ordinance involves the keeping of a
limited number of livestock animals in a single land use zone and on parcels sufficient in size to
avoid impacting neighboring uses. The small number of animals is consistent with the existing
limits in other zoning districts. This Ordinance does not otherwise permit development within the
City. It is therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Title
14, Chapter 3, Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations.
Section 4. Severability. 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 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
BY:
ATTEST:
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga held on the , 2018, and was passed at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on , 2018, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS;
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS.-
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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