HomeMy WebLinkAbout654 - OrdinancesORDINANCE NO. 654
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 00-04, AMENDING
VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL SECTIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT
CODE PERTAINING TO ROOFING MATERIALS, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Development Code Amendment
No. 00-04, as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Code Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On December 13, 2000, the Planning Commission, after conducting a duly noticed public
hearing and concluding said hearing on that date, adopted Resolution No. 00-135, recommending
approval of said application to the City Council.
3. On the 21 st day of February 2001, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
B. Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
1. This Council 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 this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing on February 21, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located within the City; and
b. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan
and will provide for development, within the district, in a manner consistent with the General Plan
and with related development; and
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b. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Development Code;
and
c. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
d. The subject application is consistent with the objectives the Development Code;
and
e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. This Council hereby finds that the project has been prepared and reviewed in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines
promulgated thereunder, and further, specifically finds that based upon substantial evidence, it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment will have a
significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed amendment is exempt pursuant to
State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Council hereby approves Development Code Amendment No. 00-04 by the adoption of the
attached Exhibit "A."
6. The Secretary to this Council shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 7th day of March 200t.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Alexander, Biane, Dutton, Curatalo, Williams
None
None
ABSTAINED: None
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ATI'EST:
De , City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a Regular meeting of the Council of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 21 '~ day of February 2001, and was passed at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 7th day of March 2001.
Executed this 8t" day of March 2001, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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RanchoCucamongaDevelopmentCode
Section 17. 08. 040
Zero Lot Line. The dwelling unit may be placed on one interior side property line with a zero
setback, and the dwelling unit setback on the other interior side property line shall be a minimum
of 10 feet, excluding the connecting elements such as fences, walls. and trellises. Pools, decks.
garden features. and other similar elements shall be permitted witbin the 10 foot setback area,
provided, however, no structure, with the exception of fences or walls, shall be placed within
easements required below. Where adjacent Zero Lot Line dwellings are not constructed against
a common lot line, the builder or developer must provide for a perpetual wall maintenance
easement of five feet in width along the adjacent lot and parallel with such wall.
Property Maintenance. Property ownere are responsible for the continuous maintenance of all
buildings, structures, yards, landscaping, signs, parking areas, recreationel facilities, and otber
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.
R. Amenities. Toenhancethequalify oflifeformulti-familydevelopment. additional amenities shall
be required as follows:
StbraaeSpace. Eachunitshallbepravidedwithaminimumof125cubicfeetofextedor
lockable storage space. The storage space shall be located outside of tbe dwelling at
grade or floor level and easily accessible by the residents. The design of the extedor
storage space shall be architecturally integrated and/or compatible to the dwellings. The
individual storage space units can be Iocofed within the fully ench)sed garages designated
for that dwelling unit,
Laundrv Fadlib'. Each unit shall be provided with a hook-up far washing machine and
clothes dryer in the intedor of the dwelling; or common laundry facilities shall be provided
and be equipped with washing machines and clothes dryers at a rate of one washing
machine and clothes dryer per five units. Common laundry radiities should be
conveniently located for all residents witbin the complex. Common laundry facilities can
be within fleestanding buildings, attached to dwelling units, or within the recreation room.
The design of the common laundry facilities shall be architecturally sempetible to the
dwellings.
Roo~no Materials. A~ new development within residential districts shall have roofing
material made of tile, or the imitation thereof, bur not including composition shingles.
Other roofing materials such as metal, slate, or the imitation thereof, but not including
composition shingles, may be approved by the Design Review Cornre/flee, if it is
determined by the Design Review Cornre/flee that the roof material enhances the building
design. Roofing materials for additions and accessory structures shall be governed by
Section 17.08.0601f, Special Development Criteria.
Sectfen 17.08,050 - Absolute Policies
The Absolute Policies are intended to addraes the most critical issues associated with residential
development. These include essudng neighborhood compatibility, compliance with adopted plans,
adequacy of public facilities and services, and protection of the envimnmant end public health. Each
project must satisfy all absolute policies before approval can be granted. These policies are used in
evaluation of a residential project as described in Section 17.06,030 of this Title.
ixhibft A-/
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Rancho Cucamonga Development Code
Section 17. 08. 060
e. Front yard and comer side yard. No accessory structure or addition shall occupy
any portion of a required front yard or comer side yard.
Patio enclosures: Where required in Tables 17.08.040-B and C. private open space shall
maintain a minimum dimension of 12 feet for ground floor units, and 6 feet for upper story units.
Projections into Yards.
Eaves. roof projections, awnings. and similar architedural featores may project into
required yards a maximum distance of 3 feet, provided such appendages are supported
only at, or behind, the building setback line.
Replacement chimneys, bay windows, balconies, fire escapes, exterior stairs and landings.
and similar amhitectural features may project into required yards a maximum distance of
2 feet, provided such features shall be at least 3 feet from a property line.
Decks. platforms. uncovered pomhes, and landing places which do not exceed a height
of 48 inches above grade, may project into any front or comer side yard a maximum
distsnco of 6 feet and project into any rear or intedor side yard up to the property line.
Projections Above Heiaht Limits. Flues, chimneys, elevators or other mechanical equipment,
television antennas, spires or belitowers, or similar arehitecturel, utiliht. or mechanical featares.
may not exceed the height limits in Tablee 17.08.040-9 and C mare than 15 feet, except as
provided for in Section 17.08.060-1, Antennas.
Roo~na Materials. All accessory structures, including, but not limited te, second dwelling
units, guest houses, carporte, detached or attached garages, and additions to main
houses shall have roofing material made of tile, slate, or imitation then~, but not
including composition shingles. Detached accessory structures with roof cover that
exceeds 120 square feet in area and/or are subject to public viev from streets of fram
adjacent land uses, shall have roofing material made of llle, slate, or the im~a~on thereof,
but not including composition singlee.- The pitch of the roof for additions and accessory
structures shall be designed to accommodate roof materials made of ~le, slate, or an
imitation thereof. I/Vhere the roof material for the main house conslste of wood or
composition shingles; addions to the main house, attached or aleached accessory
structures, and re-roofing can include the same material Detechad accesson/ sltuctures
with roof cover such as patio covers, cebanas, etc., that do not exceed 120 square feet In
area an d/or are not subJect to public view from streets or from adjacent land uses may use
otherroofmaterialsesapprovedbytheCityplanner. Whensuchclmumstancesallowthe
use of composit/on shingles, it shall be of architectural dimension style to create a
shadow. The burden of proof for detached accesson/ structures not subject to public
view IS On the applicant which shall be submiffed for Cify Planner review and approval
Accessory structures for edusstrlan or agricultural uses such as barns for keeping of
horses or storing of ag~fcuitural equipment may include other roof mafeHals (metal) as
approved by Cfty Planner.
Eauestrian Trails, All new residential development within the Equestharb'Rurel area designated
by the General Plan shall require local feeder trail easements for equestrian purposes, to provide
access to the rear of all lots, All non-residential developmant wfthin the EquestriaWRurel area
shall require local feeder trail easements for equestrian purposes where it is determined by the
Exhibit A - ~
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Rancho Cucamonga Development Code
Section 17. 08. 090
Spacing for right-of-way w dths, street sections, street radii, and intersections are to
conform to the Street Design Policy available from the Engineering Division.
Comer lots are to be wider than interior lots.
g. Relate lots and streets to one another to create neighborhoods.
h. Relate development to adjacent development relative to street design and lot
pattem.
Avoid long flag lots, key lots, and lots which side on to the rear of other lots.
If the tract is bordered or surrounded by undeveloped land, prepare a cenceptoal
subdivision plan for those properties to indicate that logical circulation and drainage
k. Avoid double-frontage lots on intsdor streets.
I. Four-way intersections are generally preferred over offset "1'" type On collector or
larger streets.
m. Avoid four-way. local-to-local intersections.
n: . IntersectionS, !~lu~ing kpuckle~, are to_ be pel~_e?dicular (_radial on curv.e_s_).
o. The maximum length for cul-.de-sacs is 600 feet for single-family and 300 feet for
multi-family developments.
p. Local streets are to be a minimum of 150 feet apart.
q. Align intersections with existing streets or provide adequate spacing between
intersections.
Only use private streets where through traffic is not necessary and where the pdvate
street is gated.
For pdvafa, gated entrances, provide adequate tum-areund space in front of the gate
and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars stacking into the public right-
of-way.
D. Buildino Desjan.
Desian Theme. A racagnizable design theme shall be established which is compatible
with surrounding planned or existing developments and should be based upon prominent
design features in the immediate area (e.g., trees, landforms, histedc landmarks). Subtle
variations are encouraged which provide visual interest but do not create abrupt changes
causing discord in the overall character of the imrneqiate neighborhood. It is not intended
that one style of architecture should be dominant but that individual structures shall create
and enhance a high quality and harmonious community appearance.
2. Architecturs. The amhitectura should consider compatibility with surrounding character,
including harmonious building style, form, size, color, matedal, and roof line. Individual
dwelling units should be distinguishable from one another and have separate entrances.
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Section 17. 08. 090
Shadow patterns created by architectural elements such as overhangs, projection or
recession of stodes, balconies, reveals, and awnings contribute to a building's character
while aiding in climate control. Further, changes in the roof level or planes provide
architectural interest. In partjcular, Low*Medium and multi-family residential development
should be designed with upgraded architecture threugh increased delineation of surface
treatment and architectural details. The amhitectural concept should also complement the
grading and topography of the site. The City of Rancho Cucemonga seeks well thought
out design solutions which reflect the best of a particular style, respect the community's
heritage, and relate well to their surroundings. The following guidelines should be
considered:
a. Provide architectural treatment to all elevations (i.e., 360-degree amhitecturo).
b. If be front of a house is sided, then provide siding to the other sides of the house.
c. Consider compatibility with sumounding architectural character, including
harmonious building style, form, height, size, color, mafadal, and roof Fine.
Develop individual expressions within single buildings in harmony with the
neighborhood. Refrain from architectural gimmicks that sacrifice the integrity of the
streetscape to a single sb-ucture.
e. Roof lines are chticol to the visual impact of a home. Provide roof lines which
respond to the general design of other roofs along the street.
f ~{~PJ mnf ma~-~inn 8pdlnr he!,nhfS_ nn larg~=r build. ing,~ _
g. Upgrade design treatment of carport structures to reitect the architectural design of
the dwelling units.
h. Enhance architectural elements exposed to public view.
Vary roof designs along rear elevations of units backing up to perimeter streets to
provide a pleasant and vaded streetscape.
Coordinate extedor building design on all elevations ~'om building*to-building to
achieve the same level of design quality.
On small lot suedivisions, avoid diverse architectural styles. Keep the design
statement, materials, and details consistenL The use of mixed, incompatible
architectural styles is strongly discouraged. For example, a Cape Cod style is
incompatible with a Spanish style.
Choose colore consistent with the chosen design theme. Avoid "trendy" coPors
which become quickly outdated. Low-key and earth-tone colore work best for
primary colors; use of more vibrant colors should be limited to accents.
m. Provide lockable storage spacos for multiple family units.
n. Use2-cargaregeswithbenusroomonseme~oorplansoroffsetthethirdcarspace
to avoid garages which dominate the streetscape. For multi-family projects, garages
should be architecturally designed to compliment the residences; consider varying
the door treatment on multiple garage structures.
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Section 17, 08. 090
One-story massing is preferred on comer side yards.
Shadow pattoms created by amhitectural elements such as overhangs, trellises,
reveals and recesses, and awnings contribute to a building's character while aiding
in climate control.
q. Avoid identicol or similar elevation schemes plotted on adjacent lots or across the
street from one another.
r. Avoid identical color schemes plotted on adjacent lots.
s. Integrate screens for all roof-mounted equipment into the building design (i.e..
extend parapet walls) rather than as an atterthought.
t. Design roof line in conjunction with building mass for consistent composition.
u. On hillsides, design the form, mess, and profile of buildings and architectural
features so as to compliment the natural topography.
v. Usenatlverockforfieldstone. Otherformsofstonemaybemanufecturedproducts.
w. Design chimney stacks with accent matadals used on the house, such as bdck or
stone, except on intedor chimneys.
Use tooting material toade of tile, slate, copper, or the imitation thereof, but
~; ;,,~;udtng~ompositlon~hinglesvthat will upgFade ~e character and the
visual quality of the structure.
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Scale. The mass and scale of the building should be proportionate to the site, open
spaces, street locations. and surrounding developments. Setbacks and overall heights
should provide an element of openness and human scale. Multiple family product type
(i.e., apartment, condominiurn, townhouse) is discouraged immediately adjacent to lower
density single family areas. All attached projects adjacent to existing one-story single
family developments shall be one story, unless the impact of two-story structuras on the
existing one-story neighborhood is fully mitigated with emphasis on privacy, views, and
general compatibility. Buildings should emphasize horizontal as well as vertical
appearance. This could be achieved by the use of projections or recessions of stodas,
balconies, windows and doore, and changes in roof levels and planes. In particular for
multiple family product type, buildings over throe stodes should consider stepping back.
Mateda s and Colors. Colors, textures, and materials shall be coordinated to achieve total
compatibility of design. The materials and colors chosen should complement the building
character and enhance the visual quality.
Siqninq. Every building shall be designed with a precise concept for adequate signing.
Provisions for sign placement, sign scale in relationship with building. and readability shall
be considered in developing the signing concept While providing the most effective
signing, it shall also be highly compatible with the building and site design relative to color,
material, and placement.
6. I=ouioment Screeninc;. Any equipment, whether on the roof, side of building, or ground,
shall be screened. The method of screening shall be architecturally compatible in terms
Exhibit
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