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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 92-O17 ORDINANCE NO. 92-017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD NEW SUBSECTIONS (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) , AND (j) OF SECTION 19.08.191 OF CHAPTER 19.08 OF TITLE 19 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MINOR DEVIATIONS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES. WHEREAS, on May 13, 1992 the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa recommended the adoption of technical changes to the zoning ordinance of the City of Azusa which would permit City staff to approve minor deviations as exceptions to the development standards of the R-1 Zone in certain limited circumstances; and WHEREAS, on June 1, 1992 the City Council approved in concept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and directed the preparation of this ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 19.08. 191 of Chapter 19.08, Title 19 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to add new subsections (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) and (j ) to read as follows: " (f) Additions to houses which have nonconforming side yard setbacks, if the additions encroach no further into the required setbacks than the existing house, and meet the minimum Building Code requirements for side yards. (g) A rear yard having a depth of less than twenty- five feet, provided that the rear yard is at least as deep as the average depths of the rear yards of the adjoining lots on either side. In calculating the average, a vacant lot or a lot occupied by a house with a rear yard of more than twenty-five feet shall be considered as having a rear yard of twenty-five feet. (h) Additions to properties where the main building has historical or cultural significance, as determined by the Director of Community Development, which result in reduced setbacks, if a finding is made that the additions are designed in such a way as to preserve the character of design of the original building, and that alterations to conform to the setbacks would significantly compromise the integrity of the design of the original building. (i) Additions to existing structures which deviate no more than five percent from the required yards or building height. (j ) New fences or walls which deviate no more than five percent from the maximum height. " SECTION 2 . This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date of adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City; and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law. 18410.1 PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of June 1992 . lid/Agee d7ifiels2 MAYOR I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the. City, Council of the City of Azusaat a meeting thereof held on the 15th day of June, 1992 by the following vote of the Council : AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO (//// 22// /1/,_4001 / X( // CITY CL RK 18410.1